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Is DC's R-rated Clayface movie actually the standalone horror masterpiece fans are saying it is, or are the out-of-touch critics right? This week on Only Comics, we break down the massive 94% audience score versus the 75% critic score divide on Rotten Tomatoes. We dive into the gory, psychological depths of Matt Hagen's descent into madness, debate if this villain origin fits perfectly into Matt Reeves' The Batman universe, and explain why DC just blew Sony's villain movies completely out of the water.Shifting to Marvel, Vision Quest Episode 4 just changed the game. Ultron is pulling the strings, but the real mystery is Jocasta. We deliver a massive comic lore deep dive on Ultron's robotic bride, her tragic creation from Janet van Dyne's brain patterns, and why she is the ultimate advocate for AI rights in the Marvel universe.Plus, we roast the absolute 200-million-dollar dumpster fire that was Secret Invasion, discuss Jonathan Hickman consulting on Avengers Doomsday, and sound off on the messy director drama happening behind the scenes of The Batman Part 2. Make sure to hit subscribe and join the Internship for our Halloween deep dives on the Other Stuff podcast!The Next Stop on our Road to Doomsday is The MarvelsWatch 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 - Intro2:23 - Avengers Doomsday & MLB World Series Teaser4:54 - Avengers Doomsday Comedy Rumors Addressed8:44 - Secret Wars & Jonathan Hickman Consulting12:11 - Will We See Kingpin in the MCU again?16:20 - The Batman Part 2 Director Drama25:25 - DC's Box Office Strategy & Clayface Projections30:57 - Clayface Movie Review & DC's Horror Masterpiece51:19 - Rotten Tomatoes: Clayface Critics vs. Audience54:12 - Vision Quest Episode 4 Recap & Ultron's Return1:03:34 - Comic Deep Dive: Who is the Real Jocasta?1:42:01 - Road to Doomsday: The Secret Invasion Dumpster Fire1:46:37 - Crystal Lake Series & Spooky Season Watches1:51:21 - Hidden Gem2:02:55 - We Respond2:16:02 - Outro

The MCU Multiverse isn't just collapsing on its own—our heroes are the ones destroying it. Today on the Only Comics podcast, Mike and Adrian break down exactly how Doctor Strange, Wanda, Loki, and Monica Rambeau have been slowly tearing apart the fabric of reality through incursions, dreamwalking, and branch timelines. This isn't just a Kang problem anymore; it's the perfect setup for Doctor Doom to step in and save the day in Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars.Plus, with Marvel's Vision Quest officially dropping on Disney+, we are diving deep into the dark, tragic comic book lore of Vision and Ultron. What actually makes a synthesized Avenger human? We look at Vision's twisted attempt to build a robotic family and why his comic history is much darker than the MCU has shown so far.But it's not all Marvel today! We have to ask: is DC Studios officially cursed? The Batman Part II has been delayed again, and we are holding absolutely nothing back in our review of the Lanterns HBO series finale. Spoiler alert: it was a disaster. Finally, Mike drops a massive hot take on why Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is officially a better movie than Thor: Love and Thunder.Hit subscribe, drop a comment with your take on the Lanterns finale, and join the internship!The Next Stop on our Road to Doomsday is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3Watch 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 - Intro 0:01:21 - Welcome Back0:02:51 - NYCC Recap & MCU X-Men Casting Rumors0:06:37 - The Evolution of Tom Holland's Spider-Man0:11:27 - Marvel Animation News & Marvel Zombies0:13:14 - Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Season 2 Leak0:23:45 - Nick Fury in the MCU & Secret Wars0:30:54 - Avengers Endgame becomes #1 Again0:37:29 - Vision Quest Schedule & James Spader's Ultron0:44:57 - The DC Curse & The Batman Part II Delay0:54:00 - Lanterns Finale Review & What the F*** Rotten Tomatoes1:21:14 - Vision vs. Ultron: What Actually Makes Someone Human?1:39:52 - Vision's Marriage, Comic Trauma & Synthetic Family1:55:32 - Road to Doomsday: Ant-Man 3 vs. Thor Love and Thunder2:00:31 - Why the MCU Multiverse is Collapsing2:09:40 - Incursions, Dreamwalking & Anchor Beings2:18:01 - Hidden Gem2:36:47 - Death in the MCU & Doomsday Predictions2:40:09 - Wrap Up

AWAB! We are back for another massive week in the comic book universe. Right now, it feels like the calm before the storm—and that storm is Avengers: Doomsday. With the MCU dropping massive runtimes for Vision Quest and Avengers Endgame doing huge numbers in its theatrical rerelease, we are gearing up for the next phase. But the biggest question on our minds: Is Mephisto finally pulling the strings? After his appearance in Ironheart, we break down the intense comic history between Doctor Doom and Mephisto, and whether or not the MCU is setting up the ultimate demonic deal for Doomsday and Secret Wars.Then, we are taking the scenic route with a massive deep dive into one of Marvel's most complicated and controversial founders: the REAL Hank Pym. Forget the sweet old man from the movies; we are unpacking the genius, the mental breakdowns, the creation of Ultron, and the dark moments that make Hank Pym one of the most flawed heroes in comic book history. Is he a hero, a villain, or just a guy who couldn't stop getting in his own way?The Next Stop on our Road to Doomsday is Ant-Man 3Watch 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 - The Calm Before the Doomsday Storm0:01:49 - Avengers Endgame Box Office & Spider-Man Rerelease0:07:25 - Was Old Man Steve Actually ....?0:18:27 - Vision Quest Runtime Details0:22:05 - DC's Low Budget Strategy: Clayface & Lanterns0:42:29 - Who the F is Ant-Man (Hank Pym)0:52:16 - Hank Pym Creates Ultron1:02:19 - The Yellowjacket Incident & Hank's Fall1:22:14 - Ironheart Review & Mephisto's MCU Arrival1:28:24 - Will Mephisto Show Up in Avengers Doomsday?1:32:12 - Doctor Doom and Mephisto's Comic History1:40:43 - Hidden Gem1:57:25 - We Respond

We just got out of the IMAX theater for the Avengers: Endgame Encore, and we need to talk about exactly how those new post-credits scenes are directly setting up Avengers: Doomsday. Is Doctor Doom coming for the Hulk? Did the Avengers' time heist actually create the multiverse incursions? We break down everything you need to know about Doom's master plan and why he might actually see the Avengers as the villains.We’re talking about the shocking Daredevil: Born Again non-renewal and what it means for the MCU's massive pivot to the mutants and the X-Men. Plus, we react to the weird new Vision Quest teaser, the fan backlash over Hal Jordan's fate in the DCU Lanterns series, and the wild rumors that Christopher Nolan is stepping in to direct a Star Wars movie.Later in the show, we hit our character deep dive on the true comic origin of Captain America—proving why Steve Rogers is the most misunderstood hero in comics and how he stands up against corrupt governments. Then, I take one for the team on the Road to Doomsday by rewatching Thor: Love and Thunder so you don't have to (spoiler: it's the absolute worst MCU movie ever made). Finally, Adrian brings the heat with a Hidden Gem. Grab a drink, hit that subscribe button, and LFGThe Next Stop on our Road to Doomsday is IronheartWatch 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 - Intro, The Nor'easter and a Gift0:03:41 - Daredevil Born Again Canceled? MCU Shifts to X-Men0:17:21 - DCU Lanterns Backlash & Hal Jordan0:20:38 - Christopher Nolan Directing a Star Wars Movie?0:27:54 - Vision Quest Teaser Breakdown & Wanda's Return0:37:14 - How Avengers Endgame Encore Sets Up Doomsday1:10:31 - Who the F is Captain America? 1:49:44 - Road to Doomsday: Thor Love and Thunder 2:07:22 - Hidden Gem2:27:59 - We Respond

Is Doctor Doom actually about to crash the Avengers: Endgame Encore release? With Marvel putting Endgame back on premium screens with brand new scenes and an exclusive look ahead, we break down how Marvel Studios is secretly setting up Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars right under our noses.In this episode, we rank the ten craziest Avengers: Doomsday fan theories on a scale of 1 to 10—from Tony Stark’s nanotech snap accidentally creating Doom, to Steve Rogers breaking reality by staying in the past, to the real reason Doctor Strange chose the one winning timeline in Infinity War. Plus, we dive into the latest test screening leaks revealing Doomsday's massive runtime and how it compares to Endgame and Infinity War.Beyond the multiverse madness, we deliver an unfiltered deep dive into Tony Stark’s comic history: Is Iron Man actually a hero, or has he spent decades acting like an egomaniacal villain who built interdimensional gulags and wiped his best friends' minds? We also tackle the massive internet meltdown over the new PS5 Marvel’s Wolverine game, rip into why Spider-Man variants like Spider-Punk shouldn't replace Peter Parker, debate DC’s botched marketing for the Knightfall sequel, breakdown Episode 5 of HBO's Lanterns, and examine the full tactical history of the Batmobile.Drop your Doomsday theories in the comments and let us know if Tony Stark was right during Civil War. Subscribe to Only Comics for weekly unfiltered breakdowns, deep dives, and comic book debates.Hit subscribe, drop a comment, and join the internship to get access to Other Stuff!The Next Stop on our Road to Doomsday is Thor Love and ThunderWatch 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 - Welcome to Only Comics 2:40 - Avengers Doomsday Test Screenings & Runtime Leak5:25 - Spider-Man: Brand New Day Box Office Record9:00 - MCU Secret Wars Casting Rumors & X-Men Generation14:15 - Supergirl Flops at the Box Office, Dominates HBO Max19:20 - Spider-Noir Canceled: Do We Really Need Spider-Verse Variants?24:35 - Marvel’s Wolverine Game: Stop Reviewing Games You Didn't Play39:35 - Batman Day Rant & Batman: Knightfall Part 2 Trailer Reaction44:15 - DC Clayface Predictions vs Supergirl46:00 - Avengers: Endgame Encore & Doomsday Connections Explained50:35 - Ranking the 10 Craziest Avengers: Doomsday Theories1:00:20 - Hit or Miss Cast: Avengers Endgame Edition1:04:15 - Lanterns Episode 5 "Lights Out" Breakdown & Twist1:08:20 - Iron Man Deep Dive: Is Tony Stark Really a Hero?1:21:00 - Demon in a Bottle & Obadiah Stane Break Tony Stark1:27:35 - Civil War, Illuminati Incursions & Tony vs Cap's Brutal End1:42:45 - Road to Doomsday: Ms. Marvel, The Bangles & Mutant DNA1:53:00 - Agree to Disagree: Batman Day Controversies1:55:00 - Hidden Gem2:14:15 - We Respond2:23:40 - Outro & What's Next on Other Stuff

This week, we are diving deep into the wildest Avengers Doomsday rumors, specifically looking at the Darkhold connection between Victor Von Doom and Wanda Maximoff. Is Scarlet Witch actually going to return as a mind-controlled Latverian Witch? We break down the leaked costume designs and comic history to see if Doom has enslaved the MCU's most powerful magic user to act as his multiversal conduit.Plus, we talk about Spider-Man Brand New Day crushing the box office (and why ticket inflation matters when comparing it to Titanic), the latest X-Men casting leaks for Rogue, Angel, and Beast, and what went wrong with episode four of the DCU Lanterns show. Later, Adrian brings the heat with a Hidden Gem Finally, we pull off the blanket for an epic deep dive into the comic origins of Thor. From his arrogant early days and the true nature of Mjolnir, to his ascension as Rune King Thor and his philosophical battles with Gorr the God Butcher, this is everything you need to know about the God of Thunder. Hit subscribe, drop a comment, and join the internship to get access to Other Stuff!The Next Stop on our Road to Doomsday is Ms. MarvelWatch 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 - Welcome to Only Comics1:10 - Spider-Man Box Office vs Titanic Inflation12:06 - Is Scarlet Witch A Latverian Witch in Doomsday?20:55 - MCU X-Men Casting Leaks33:49 - Brainiac and DCU's Man of Tomorrow38:40 - Fast Forever & AI Paul Walker46:33 - Lanterns Episode 4 Review1:01:28 - Who The F*** Is Thor? (Comic Deep Dive)1:34:56 - Road to Doomsday: She-Hulk Review1:43:54 - Comic She-Hulk Breakdown1:53:26 - Hidden Gem2:08:56 - We Respond

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