Only Comics Podcast

Welcome back to Only Comics! This week, Mike and Adrian are taking no days off as we dive deep into the real comic book origins of some of the most misunderstood powerhouses in Marvel and DC. We break down the staggering box office domination of Spider-Man: Brand New Day and prove why superhero fatigue is a total myth. Then, we pivot to DC to review the brutal, R-rated Batman: Knightfall animated movie and explain why this is the definitive version of Bane—not the live-action disappointments we’ve been given before.But the real meat of this episode is our massive deep dive into The Incredible Hulk. We trace Bruce Banner’s tragic origins, his explosive power scaling, and the ultimate betrayal by the Illuminati that led to the legendary Planet Hulk and World War Hulk storylines. Plus, we discuss the canceled Spider-Noir series, the recasting in Amazon's God of War, and why Marvel's Echo completely missed the mark compared to Maya Lopez’s original comic run. Stick around for our Hidden Gem of the weekHit subscribe, join the internship, and let us know your thoughts in the commentsThe Next Stop on our Road to Doomsday is She-HULK....Watch or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OAjdvYrsHMXElchOJHrz0Use our Affiliate Link if you are going to sign up for Marvel Unlimited: https://yazing.com/deals/marvel/OnlycomicsJoin the Legion of Interns to go down the rabbit hole with us on "Other Stuff": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcCf4TY3lm9wqOH5za2_h-w/joinSupport the Show: https://onlycomicsmerch.com/0:00 - Intro & Labor Day Grind2:49 - Spider-Man Brand New Day Box Office Records7:17 - Spider-Noir Canceled & Streaming Transparency14:06 - Avengers Doomsday & Scarlet Witch Rumors15:53 - The Batman 2 Delayed & God of War Recast21:48 - Secret Wars Casting: Noah Jupe30:13 - Batman Knightfall Animated Review42:12 - The Real Bane: Comic Origin Deep Dive1:04:27 - The Incredible Hulk: Origins & Abuse1:14:34 - Hulk's True Power Level & Wolverine Fight1:28:38 - Planet Hulk & The Illuminati Betrayal1:40:55 - Road to Doomsday - Echo + Comic Differences1:53:17 - Hidden Gem2:06:23 - We Respond

Welcome back! This week on Only Comics, Adrian and I have a serious bone to pick with Marvel Studios. We started our road to Avengers Doomsday countdown months ago, and now Marvel drops their own official Doomsday podcast? Imitation is flattery, but they're just copying our concepts and not paying us! We break down this official podcast drama, plus Spider-Man’s record-shattering box office run and the sneaky Endgame encore release.We’re also tackling the slow burn of HBO’s Lanterns series. If you’re frustrated by the pacing and massive changes, wait until you hear the real Jon Stewart comic origin breakdown. We pull apart what the show changed, what they kept, and why the comic version of his origin is way more brutal and compelling. Plus, we’re exposing the dark truth in a massive Charles Xavier deep dive—proving why he might actually be Marvel’s biggest villain. Rounding out the episode, we discuss why Wakanda Forever completely nerfed Namor, break down the real Atlantean mutant's comic history! And A LOT more!!The Next Stop on our Road to Doomsday is EchoWatch or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OAjdvYrsHMXElchOJHrz0Use our Affiliate Link if you are going to sign up for Marvel Unlimited: https://yazing.com/deals/marvel/OnlycomicsJoin the Legion of Interns to go down the rabbit hole with us on "Other Stuff": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcCf4TY3lm9wqOH5za2_h-w/joinSupport the Show: https://onlycomicsmerch.com/0:00 - Marvel's Official Avengers Doomsday Podcast?5:01 - Spider-Man Box Office Dominance & Endgame Encore19:16 - X-Men MCU Reboot Costume Designer Revealed29:32 - DC's Clayface Movie Marketing Fail35:44 - HBO Lanterns Ep 350:12 - Jon Stewart Comic Origins 1:00:48 - Comic Book Time Capsule from 20051:06:56 - Who The F Is Charles Xavier?1:50:56 - Road to Doomsday: Wakanda Forever 2:02:50 - Who is the REAL Namor2:21:32 - Hidden Gem2:35:12 - We Respond

The Avengers: Doomsday rumors are officially out of control. We’re breaking down David Harbour’s viral out-of-context quote from Doomsday and explaining why the Victor von Doom and Tony Stark fan theories make zero sense. Robert Downey Jr. is back in the MCU, but Doctor Doom is not an Iron Man variant. We dive into how Marvel marketing works, the future of the Multiverse Saga leading into Avengers: Secret Wars, and what the arrival of the X-Men means for the timeline.Plus, we break down the massive premiere numbers for HBO’s Lanterns and debate whether the DCU is finally finding its footing. We also get into the real data behind Marvel canceling Wonder Man Season 2, the wild DC trademark battle that forced Marvel to turn Changeling into Morph for X-Men: The Animated Series, and a massive deep dive into Magneto’s true Omega-level power set—proving why he’s not just a metal manipulator, but a universal force of nature. This and a whole LOT more!!Join the Internship on YouTube or Spotify for our exclusive second weekly show, Other Stuff, where we get into deep-lore conspiracies, universe building, and pop culture breakdowns. Like, comment your thoughts on the Doomsday theories, and subscribe to Only Comics for weekly unfiltered breakdowns.The Next Stop on our Road to Doomsday is Wakanda ForeverWatch or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OAjdvYrsHMXElchOJHrz0Use our Affiliate Link if you are going to sign up for Marvel Unlimited: https://yazing.com/deals/marvel/OnlycomicsJoin the Legion of Interns to go down the rabbit hole with us on "Other Stuff": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcCf4TY3lm9wqOH5za2_h-w/joinSupport the Show: https://onlycomicsmerch.com/0:00:00 - Introduction & Studio Banter0:01:00 - David Harbour's Viral Avengers Doomsday Quote0:02:40 - The Tony Stark & Doctor Doom Rumor Debunked0:08:20 - MCU X-Men Casting & Rogue Secret Wars Rumors0:13:30 - Secret Wars vs DC Infinite Crisis Reset0:18:00 - HBO Lanterns Premiere Ratings Breakdown0:27:00 - DC Studios Announces The People vs Gorilla Grodd0:34:00 - The Batman Part II & Harvey Dent Casting Rumors0:37:15 - Why Marvel Canceled Wonder Man Season 20:48:30 - Deep Dive: Magneto's True Omega-Level Powers & Origin1:04:30 - The Full Electromagnetic Spectrum Explained1:09:40 - Why Fox's X-Men Movies Nerfed Magneto1:13:00 - Comic Lore: Asteroid M, Avalon, & Fatal Attractions1:32:15 - The Real Origin of Morph & Changeling 1:43:15 - Reviewing DC's Lanterns Episode 1 & Green Lantern Lore1:57:00 - Moon Knight Rewatch on the Road to Doomsday2:07:10 - Hidden Gem 2:19:50 - Magneto's True Supersonic Flight & Reflexes2:22:15 - We Respond2:35:00 - Sign-Off & Other Stuff Teaser

Another week, another absolute banger for the Legion of Interns! This week on Only Comics, Mike and Adrian are breaking down a massive wave of comic book news straight out of Disney’s D23. We are finally settling the debate on the Avengers: Doomsday trailer: does Robert Downey Jr. sound like Tony Stark, or are we getting a truly menacing, comic-accurate Victor Von Doom? Plus, we break down the newly announced MCU X-Men cast, the return of Ultron in Vision Quest, and those wild DC casting rumors surrounding Scarlett Johansson as Poison Ivy.Then, we dive headfirst into the dark Marvel lore with a full character deep dive into Mister Sinister. From his horrific 19th-century origins and Frankenstein-esque basement experiments to his century-long obsession with Scott Summers and Jean Grey, Nathaniel Essex proves why he is one of the most twisted villains in comic history. To wrap things up, we give our honest review of the disjointed X-Men '97 Season 2 finale, dissect the Beau DeMayo firing situation, and hit the Road to Doomsday with an MCU vs. Comics breakdown of Hawkeye.If you love the infotainment, make sure you hit that subscribe button, leave a review, and join the Legion of Interns today!The Next Stop on our Road to Doomsday is Moon KnightWatch or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OAjdvYrsHMXElchOJHrz0Use our Affiliate Link if you are going to sign up for Marvel Unlimited: https://yazing.com/deals/marvel/OnlycomicsJoin the Legion of Interns to go down the rabbit hole with us on "Other Stuff": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcCf4TY3lm9wqOH5za2_h-w/joinSupport the Show: https://onlycomicsmerch.com/0:00:00 - Welcome to Only Comics 0:03:06 - D23 News: Avengers Doomsday Trailer Breakdown0:18:16 - DC Rumors: Scarlett Johansson as Poison Ivy?0:25:27 - Vision Quest & Ultron's Return0:38:19 - MCU X-Men Cast Revealed!0:48:15 - Who the F is Mister Sinister?1:09:58 - X-Men '97 Season 2 Finale Review1:26:25 - The Beau DeMayo effect 1:39:02 - Road to Doomsday: Hawkeye 1:55:18 - Comic vs. MCU Hawkeye Breakdown2:06:25 - Hidden Gem2:21:21 - We Respond

Spider-Man Brand New Day is absolutely demolishing the box office, hitting $1.3 billion globally in its first ten days, and we debate if it’s actually breaking records or if ticket inflation is playing tricks on us. We also dive into the wild rumors surrounding The Batman Part 2 introducing the Court of Owls, and the controversial Endgame Encore re-release that is adding new footage to the MCU timeline.But that’s just the warm-up. We are breaking down X-Men '97 Episode 8, ranting about Professor X hiding under his blanket, and unpacking the insane Gambit and Apocalypse dynamic. For our character deep dives, we pull back the curtain on the tragic, dark origin of Angel (Warren Worthington III) and how he became the bloodthirsty Archangel. Then, we pivot to the Road to Doomsday, fully explaining MCU Incursions, dream walking, and how Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness perfectly set up the collapse of the Marvel multiverse. The Next Stop on our Road to Doomsday is Hawkeye Watch or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OAjdvYrsHMXElchOJHrz0Use our Affiliate Link if you are going to sign up for Marvel Unlimited: https://yazing.com/deals/marvel/OnlycomicsJoin the Legion of Interns to go down the rabbit hole with us on "Other Stuff": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcCf4TY3lm9wqOH5za2_h-w/joinSupport the Show: https://onlycomicsmerch.com/0:00 - Intro 1:49 - Spider-Man Brand New Day 7 days to a Billion9:37 - Is Superhero Fatigue Real?11:35 - The Batman Part 2 Rumors & Court of Owls15:27 - Ready Player Two is Happening22:54 - Kit Connor Cast as Cyclops25:47 - Avengers Endgame Encore Re-release35:59 - X-Men 97 Episode 8 Review49:03 - Who the F is Angel? 1:13:47 - Road to Doomsday: Multiverse of Madness1:15:38 - What Causes an MCU Incursion?1:21:51 - TVA & Illuminati Incursion Methods1:26:22 - Incursions in Marvel Comics & Secret Wars1:31:11 - Multiverse of Madness Production & Wanda's Arc1:37:38 - Doctor Strange 2 Post-Credits & Doomsday Setup1:49:35 - Hidden Gem 2:08:27 - Join the Legion of Interns2:10:14 - Intern Comments & Q&A2:27:07 - Outro

Welcome back to Only Comics! This week, Mike and Adrian are throwing down over one massive question: Is Spider-Man: Brand New Day the best Spider-Man movie ever made? The guys get into a huge debate over Tom Holland's raw new powers, that brutal Hulk fight, and Peter Parker finally getting a grounded, street-level story in the MCU. While Mike thinks it's the greatest live-action Spidey flick yet, Adrian has a seriously hot take about why it didn't quite hit the mark.Before the web-slinging, the podcast breaks down the latest MCU news, including the rumored casting of Samara Weaving as Emma Frost and Storm potentially showing up in Black Panther 3. Plus, they celebrate Marvel officially canceling the Wonder Man series and the long-delayed Blade movie.Later, the boys do a massive comic deep dive to figure out why Peter Parker has the absolute worst luck in Marvel Comics—from Gwen Stacy's tragic death to Kraven's Last Hunt. They also explain exactly what a Marvel Celestial is during their Eternals retrospective, answer viewer questions in the "We Respond" segment, and wrap up with Adrian's Hidden Gem on The Immortal from the Invincible universe.If you want even more unfiltered talk, hit the join button down below to become an intern and get a whole extra podcast every single week!The Next Stop on our Road to Doomsday is Doctor Strange 2Watch or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OAjdvYrsHMXElchOJHrz0Use our Affiliate Link if you are going to sign up for Marvel Unlimited: https://yazing.com/deals/marvel/OnlycomicsJoin the Legion of Interns to go down the rabbit hole with us on "Other Stuff": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcCf4TY3lm9wqOH5za2_h-w/joinSupport the Show: https://onlycomicsmerch.com/00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:03 - X-Men MCU Casting Rumors00:08:41 - Black Panther 3 & Denzel Washington00:19:39 - Ghost Rider & Secret Wars Setup00:26:08 - Marvel Cancels Wonder Man Series00:35:15 - Blade Movie Officially Canceled00:42:50 - Brand New Day Box Office Projections00:46:37 - Is Brand New Day the Best Spider-Man Movie?01:10:50 - The Epic Hulk vs Spider-Man Fight01:13:49 - The Reveal & Setup01:23:17 - Why Peter Parker Has the Worst Luck in Comics01:32:25 - The Death of Gwen Stacy01:38:49 - Venom's True Comic Origin01:43:41 - Kraven's Last Hunt Explained01:50:56 - X-Men 97 Episode 7 Review02:00:19 - Road to Doomsday: Eternals Retrospective02:07:00 - What is a Celestial?02:19:05 - Hidden Gem02:30:42 - We Respond

This week, Mike and Adrian are breaking down why Avengers Doomsday is about to completely shatter the MCU timeline. With San Diego Comic-Con around the corner, we are dissecting the leaked trailer details, the insane 2-hour and 45-minute runtime, and Robert Downey Jr. taking up the mask as Doctor Doom. Plus, DC cannot catch a break as The Batman Part II gets pushed back all the way to 2028. Are these massive superhero movie delays saving the cinematic universes or totally killing fan hype?Then, we dive straight into the animation arena to give our completely honest, unfiltered review of X-Men '97 Season 2, Episode 5. Wolverine finally gets his adamantium back on his bones, but did this Weapon X storyline feel way too rushed, or are they successfully setting up a massive Apocalypse Horseman arrival?For our main comic lore segments, we are asking the ultimate question: Who the fuck is Emma Frost? We track the White Queen from her ruthless Hellfire Club origins to surviving the absolute genocide of Genosha and triggering her organic diamond mutation. We also check back into the Road to Secret Wars to reveal why Valeria Richards is officially the smartest character in the Marvel Universe, followed by an epic Hidden Gem breakdown of the brutal Soviet super-soldier Omega Red. We close out the show by answering our favorite intern comments from TikTok and YouTube. Drop a comment, subscribe to the channel, and hit up our paid membership for more tinfoil talk on the premium feed!00:00:00 - Welcome to Only Comics00:01:37 - Avengers Doomsday Trailer Rumors & Runtime00:16:09 - The Batman Part II Delayed to 202800:23:55 - MCU X-Men Casting & Mutant Momentum00:38:43 - Disney's Moana Live-Action Box Office Flop00:45:38 - X-Men 97 Episode 5 Review: Weapon X Breakdown01:12:48 - Who Is Emma Frost? 01:41:23 - Spider-Man Far From Home Retro Review01:50:17 - Road to Secret Wars: Valeria Richards & Dead Galactus01:59:04 - Hidden Gem02:12:54 - We Respond02:26:12 - Outro

What's up, interns! Welcome back to another massive episode of Only Comics. Mike and Adrian survived the crazy northeast storms to bring you the absolute best comic book breakdowns on the internet. This week, we are diving deep into the MCU's future and asking the multi-billion dollar question: Does Doctor Doom need the Ten Rings in Avengers: Doomsday? We're back on our Road to Doomsday watch-through, breaking down the true nature of Shang-Chi's martial arts, the difference between pure Chi and brute force, and the massive mystery behind the Ten Rings. We have a crazy theory that the multiversal beacon sent out at the end of the movie is calling directly to Victor Von Doom as he builds Battleworld.We also tear into the early box office struggles of James Gunn's new DCU. With Supergirl underperforming and rumors of heavy creative clashes behind the scenes, is this new universe already falling apart? Plus, we're giving you a full review of the first three episodes of X-Men '97, breaking down the brutal differences between X-Force and X-Factor, and delivering a "Who the F*** Is" segment that proves Jubilee is an absolute powerhouse. Finally, we wrap up with a Hidden Gem. Hit that subscribe button, leave a comment, and join the membership for even more exclusive content!The Next Stop on our Road to Doomsday is Falcon and the Winter Soldier Watch or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OAjdvYrsHMXElchOJHrz0Use our Affiliate Link if you are going to sign up for Marvel Unlimited: https://yazing.com/deals/marvel/OnlycomicsJoin the Legion of Interns to go down the rabbit hole with us on "Other Stuff": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcCf4TY3lm9wqOH5za2_h-w/joinSupport the Show: https://onlycomicsmerch.com/00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:50 - Spider-Man Brand New Day Box Office Projections00:06:32 - Avengers Secret Wars Rumors and Cast Concerns00:10:42 - Supergirl Box Office Flop and DCU Troubles00:21:14 - James Gunn Creative Clashes at DC Studios00:30:11 - The Rock vs Star Trek Actors00:34:57 - X-Men 97 s2 Episodes 1-3 Thoughts00:50:56 - X-Factor vs X-Force 01:06:37 - Who the F*** is Jubilee?01:21:40 - Shang-Chi Watch-Through and MCU Martial Arts01:44:53 - Does Doctor Doom Need the Ten Rings?01:53:45 - Hidden Gem 02:07:44 - We Respond

He Who Is Right has returned! On this week's episode of Only Comics, Mike and Adrian are dropping absolute truth bombs on the biggest rumors shaking up the MCU and the DCU. First up, we react to the gritty, bloody, and totally badass new Batman: Knightfall trailer—because it's AFT (about FN Time) they get Batman right! We also break down exactly why Supergirl flopped at the box office despite actually being a solid movie, and play a round of Critics vs. Audience on Rotten Tomatoes.Then, we dive headfirst into the wildest Multiverse Saga rumors. Is Tom Cruise really going to suit up as an Iron Man variant in Avengers: Secret Wars? Mike gives his completely unfiltered, factual opinion on why this casting could feel like a complete parody.But the real meat of the episode is our roadmap to Avengers: Doomsday. We do a massive deep dive into the MCU’s Scarlet Witch. We break down the true nature of her Chaos Magic, why her reality-warping breakdown in Westview makes total sense, and how her darkhold-corrupted dream-walking is the exact incursion trigger that perfectly sets up Doctor Doom and Secret Wars. Stop letting nostalgia blind you from the details—the seeds have already been planted!Plus, we’ve got a highly requested comic book deep dive into the origin of Nightcrawler, a brain-melting debate over the Ship of Theseus Vision paradox, and we introduce an obscure Hidden Gem. Hit play, subscribe, and let us know your thoughts in the comments!Grab your fresh gear at onlycomicsmerch.com, subscribe to the channel, and grab a ticket for the ride. If you want to dive into the high-strangeness territory, hit that membership link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcCf4TY3lm9wqOH5za2_h-w/join for our exclusive Witches Brew and the Omega Level breakdown of The X-Men's Storm on Other Stuff!The Next Stop on our Road to Doomsday is Shang-ChiFor Mike's New AWAB Blue Shirt https://onlycomicsmerch.com/products/only-comics-est-2023-awab-blue-t-shirtFor Adrian's Brand New Only Comics EST 2023 Hat that I "gifted" him go herehttps://onlycomicsmerch.com/products/only-comics-est-2023-snapbackOR if you like the new figures you can get them on Amazon at these linksMarvel Legends Series Juggernaut https://amzn.to/4xInZaVMarvel Legends Infinite Series Scarlet Witch https://amzn.to/44oyl2lWatch or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OAjdvYrsHMXElchOJHrz0Use our Affiliate Link if you are going to sign up for Marvel Unlimited: https://yazing.com/deals/marvel/OnlycomicsJoin the Legion of Interns to go down the rabbit hole with us on "Other Stuff": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcCf4TY3lm9wqOH5za2_h-w/joinSupport the Show: https://onlycomicsmerch.com/00:00:00 - Intro and Batman Knightfall Trailer Reaction00:02:01 - Supergirl Box Office Flop Analysis00:06:31 - Rotten Tomatoes Game: Critics vs Audience00:11:45 - Analyzing Jason Momoa as Lobo00:20:21 - Tom Cruise Iron Man Secret Wars Rumors00:24:09 - Avengers Doomsday and Fantastic Four Leaks00:27:00 - Elektra Returns in Daredevil Born Again00:29:43 - X-Men 97 Season 2 Rumors and Episode Titles00:36:13 - Thumbs Up Thumbs Down News Recap00:38:59 - Scarlet Witch Returning in the Mutant Saga Rumor00:42:24 - Nightcrawler Character Comic Deep Dive01:00:04 - WandaVision Rewatch and MCU Chaos Magic01:06:10 - The Ship of Theseus Vision Paradox Debate01:15:22 - The MCU's Version of Scarlet Witch and Her Powers01:21:56 - Unleashing Chaos Magic and The Westview Hex01:32:44 - How Scarlet Witch Sets Up Avengers Doomsday01:39:29 - Hidden Gem01:50:32 - Addressing the MCU Multiverse Saga Haters01:54:30 - We Respond