THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!This is the big one. This week, the Book Club Bois have a GIANT-SIZED discussion on the Marvel Comics event that changed Comic Book Events forever: MARVEL’S CIVIL WAR.Change has come to America. After a tragedy in Stamford, Connecticut, the Superhuman Registration Act becomes law – dividing the superhero communi…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!This week, the Book Club Bois take a detour to examine reports of young superheroes who have taken crime fighting into their own hands! Join Aeric, Malcolm and Jacob as they dive into YOUNG AVENGERS!In the aftermath of AVENGERS: DISASSEMBLED, the world found itself without its mightiest heroes. But from the ashe…

WELCOME TO VOLUME 7!We kick off Volume 7 with an annual tradition, as Aeric counts down the TOP 10 Comics YOU Should be Reading in 2024!Time Stamps:00:00:44 Intro00:04:50 Top 10 Comics 202401:15:06 Wrap-UpFollow us!Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=enInstagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=enSend us your questions for the Geeksplai…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!This week, the Book Club Bois discuss the consequences of the House of M in Volume 3 of Brian Michael Bendis’ NEW AVENGERS SAGA aka THE COLLECTIVE!When Wanda Maximoff whispered “No More Mutants”, millions of Mutants lost their powers and left only 198 powered Mutants on the planet. Many of those Mutants controll…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!This week, the Book Club Bois deal with the fallout of HOUSE OF M, as they discuss Volume 3 of Brian Michael Bendis’ NEW AVENGERS!The Avengers are hot on the trail of the Silver Samurai – one of the escaped 42 super criminals from the breakout at The Raft. And joining them on this crusade is their newest member:…

THE GOBLIN UNMASKED!In Issue #3, we get reveals galore! Join Aeric and Malcolm as they discuss the next chapter of Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto’s ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN SAGA! In the most action-packed issue so far, Peter’s new persona finally materializes – just in time for a new challenger to come to town! Enter: BULLSEYE!Covers Ultimate Spi…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!This week, the Book Club Bois discuss the first event of the Brian Michael Bendis New Avengers Saga: HOUSE OF M!Ever since the events of AVENGERS: DISASSEMBLED, a clock has been ticking. The time has come to decide the fate of the Scarlet Witch. The Avengers and the X-Men team-up for a story that will have ramif…

THANK YOU FOR SIX YEARS!To celebrate our sixth anniversary, we’re bringing back the fan favorite segment Pitch It! Join Aeric as he pitches the SEQUEL to his original Batman Beyond pitch - BATMAN BEYOND: SHADOW OF VENGEANCE!Time Stamps:00:01:13 Intro00:04:56 Pitch It! Batman Beyond 200:15:53 Previously, on Batman Beyond…00:18:43 Prologue00:32:54 Ac…

THANK YOU FOR SIX YEARS!To celebrate our sixth anniversary, we’re bringing back the fan favorite segment Pitch It! Join Aeric as he pitches the SEQUEL to his original Batman Beyond pitch - BATMAN BEYOND: SHADOW OF VENGEANCE!Time Stamps:00:01:13 Intro00:04:56 Pitch It! Batman Beyond 200:15:53 Previously, on Batman Beyond…00:18:43 Prologue00:32:54 Ac…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!This week the Book Club Bois dive into the secret history of the hero that time forgot, as they discuss the next chapter of the Brian Michael Bendis NEW AVENGERS saga: THE SENTRY!Now that the New Avengers have been assembled, it’s time to answer a lingering question: Who is The Sentry, and why does no one rememb…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!There came a day unlike any other… and that day is TODAY. The Book Club Bois have finally arrived at the dawn of a new era, as they discuss the opening chapter of Brian Michael Bendis’ NEW AVENGERS Saga: the iconic blockbuster known as BREAKOUT!The world is more dangerous than ever, and the team formerly known a…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!The GREATEST Marvel Comics event you’ve NEVER heard of! This week, the Book Club Bois continue their journey through the Brian Michael Bendis NEW AVENGERS Saga! Join Aeric, Jacob and Malcolm as they dive into the hidden gem political thriller that is SECRET WAR!One year ago, Nick Fury waged a secret war… and his…

HERE COMES THE (ULTIMATE) SPIDER-MAN!Issue Two of Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto’s ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN continues the strong start from the first issue, and introduces our new Spider-Man to his first supervillain! Plus the ongoing bromance of J. Jonah Jameson and Ben Parker, Wilson Fisk’s Goblin troubles, and a very sweet conversation over ic…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!The Book Club Bois are BACK! In our Season 5 premiere, we’re diving straight into the beginning of Brian Michael Bendis’ time on the Avengers with the classic disaster story AVENGERS: DISASSEMBLED!There came a day, unlike any other… and it was the worst day in the history of The Avengers. A coordinated attack on…

AN EPISODE SIX YEARS IN THE MAKING! In our FINAL January special, we’re celebrating the release of SUICIDE SQUAD: KILL THE JUSTICE LEAGUE this week by examining the life and times of Digger Harkness aka CAPTAIN BOOMERANG! As one of Aeric’s favorite characters of all time, this episode has been a long time coming and serves as the greatest appetizer…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto’s new vision for Peter Parker and his amazing friends begins here, as the Book Club Bois discuss ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #1!Twenty years ago, a fifteen year old Peter Parker was SUPPOSED to be bitten by a radioactive spider, turning him into the Amazing Spider-Man… but The Maker…

THERE’S A NEW KING IN TOWN!In our penultimate installment of our January special series, we’re diving into the deep end as we take a retrospective look at the comic book history of KING SHARK! From his debut in the 90s to becoming a mainstay on the Suicide Squad, Nanaue finally hits the big time as he jumps from the comic book page to the realm of …

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!The Ultimate JANvasion continues, as the Book Club Bois discuss the starting line for Jonathan Hickman’s new vision for Earth 6160 in ULTIMATE UNIVERSE #1!The City has been sealed with The Maker and Howard Stark aka Iron Man trapped inside! Now Howard’s son Tony aka Iron Lad leads an effort to fix the world that…

LET’S RAISE SOME HELL, PUDDIN’!In the lead-up to SUICIDE SQUAD: KILL THE JUSTICE LEAGUE releasing next month, this week we’re taking an in-depth look at the comic book history of Harleen Quinzel! From her inception in Batman: The Animated Series to her officially joining the comics and later becoming a premiere comic character in several adaptation…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!Our coverage of Jonathan Hickman’s Ultimate Universe continues, as the Book Club Bois discuss the third and fourth chapters of ULTIMATE INVASION!With The Maker’s new Ultimate Universe firmly established, the experiment is fully underway! All that’s left now is to introduce… a variable. ENTER KANG, who threatens …

THE ROAD TO SUICIDE SQUAD: KILL THE JUSTICE LEAGUE BEGINS!In part two of our January specials, join Aeric as he dives into the comic book history of Floyd Lawton aka DEADSHOT! The world’s greatest marksman has had quite the winding road through the DC Universe since his inception in 1950(!!!), and we’re documenting it all before he makes his playab…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!THE INVASION HAS BEGUN! The Book Club Bois are back, and just in time for the birth of a new universe! Join Aeric, Malcolm, and a returning Jacob as they dive headfirst into Jonathan Hickman’s new ULTIMATE UNIVERSE!Ever since the SECRET WARS, Reed Richards of Earth-1610 has been trying to go home. And now, much …

WELCOME TO 2024!We’re dedicating January to a series of specials highlighting comic book characters making the jump into other mediums! Kicking things off is a deep dive into the comic book history of Maya Lopez aka ECHO!Time Stamps:00:00:46 Intro00:02:28 Echo Geeksplained00:27:42 Wrap-UpFollow us!Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=enInstagr…

HAPPY NEW YEAR!In our FINAL episode of 2023, host Aeric Azana looks back on the year that was and ranks his Top 5 comics, films, shows and video games! Plus an important announcement for the podcast as we head into 2024!Time Stamps:00:03:22 Video Games00:15:43 Films00:30:00 Shows00:57:55 Comics01:05:57 AnnouncementFollow us!Twitter: twitter.com/gee…

INDIECEMBER FINALE!In the conclusion of Indiecember 2023, Aeric is joined by Brad and Lisa Gullickson of the Comic Book Couples Counseling podcast to discuss Robert Kirkman and Chris Samnee’s FIREPOWER!Subscribe to Comic Book Couples Counseling:https://www.comicbookcouplescounseling.com/Time Stamps:00:00:49 Intro00:03:02 Firepower w/ CBCC01:20:44 C…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!In our SEASON FOUR FINALE, join Aeric and Malcolm as they celebrate Oliver Queen with the GREEN ARROW 80TH ANNIVERSARY SUPER SPECTACULAR!Oliver Queen has lived many lives and had many faces – from Batman rip off to hard-traveling hero to the quintessential social justice warrior. And now it’s time to celebrate e…

MERRY CHRISTMAS!It’s that time of year again! Aeric is joined by Dallas (Comics Collective) to discuss the continuing adventures of Grant Morrison and Dan Mora’s KLAUS! This time, Santa Claus finds himself battling against the Witch of Winter and dealing with a Crisis in X-Masville! Plus this week’s Comics Countdown, and more!Subscribe to the Comic…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!It’s the end of the road for Oliver Queen. Join Aeric and Malcolm as they discuss the final chapter of GREEN ARROW REBIRTH!Oliver Queen is at the end of his rope. Thrown into crisis after crisis, he hasn’t had a moment to stop and process everything that’s happened to him over the past few years. And now, as he …

NOW DIG ON THIS!In part two of Indiecember 2023, Aeric and Malcolm dive into the life and times of one of the greatest musicians to ever grace a stage. From his humble beginnings to his rise to stardom, Miles Davis is one of the most complicated figures in music history – and his story isn’t for the faint of heart. Come with us on a ride unlike any…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!This week, Aeric and Malcolm enter the court of public opinion alongside Oliver Queen in Volume 7 of GREEN ARROW REBIRTH!Now that the Ninth Circle has been defeated, Oliver Queen and company have returned to Seattle to continue their campaign against the government fat cats that seek to rule it! However, now the…

WELCOME BACK TO INDIECEMBER!A full month of discussions on creator-owned comics kicks off this week! Aeric is joined by cartoonist Rina Ayuyang to chat about her graphic novel THE MAN IN THE MCINTOSH SUIT, a Depression-era detective noir story from the Filipino perspective! Plus our latest Weekly Review on the latest DOCTOR WHO special, this week’s…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!This week, Aeric and Malcolm wrap up the Benjamin Percy Saga of GREEN ARROW REBIRTH!It’s all come to this. Oliver and company have returned to Star City with one goal in mind: take down the Ninth Circle and reclaim their home. With Black Canary and Red Arrow by his side, Oliver will fight every enemy he’s come a…

SPIRIT GUN!To celebrate 280 episodes and in anticipation of its upcoming Netflix adaptation, this week Aeric finally discusses WHY he loves Yu Yu Hakusho! Plus our latest Weekly Review on the first Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Special, this week’s Comics Countdown, and more!Time Stamps:00:00:47 Intro00:03:31 Why I Love YYH01:27:39 Weekly Review01:40…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!This week, Aeric and Malcolm join Oliver Queen for a cross-country road trip in Volume 5 of GREEN ARROW REBIRTH!Seattle has fallen. In its place stands a STAR CITY. And the Ninth Circle plans to do the same all across the nation – which means Oliver Queen must hit the road to stop them! Leaving his city behind, …

ALLONS-Y!This week, Aeric is joined by Doug (For Every Kind of Geek) and Anne (Comics Collective) to discuss all things DOCTOR WHO! From their first meeting with The Doctor to what lies ahead in the 60th anniversary specials, this is one wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey conversation you won’t want to miss! Plus this week’s Comics Countdown and more!Subsc…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!This week, Aeric and Malcolm witness the death of a city in volume 4 of GREEN ARROW REBIRTH!The Ninth Circle has haunted Oliver Queen ever since he learned of its existence. From legends and myths to rumors and schemes, this shadowy organization has made the last year of Oliver’s life a living hell. But the time…

THE DIE IS CAST! AGAIN!This week, to celebrate the return of THE SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN, Aeric and Malcolm dive into the 2018 series that nobody talks about! As Otto Octavius heads to the west coast (best coast) to start a brand new life as Elliot Tolliver, he’ll have to contend with cosmic warlords, a war of the realms, and the return of an old foe i…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!Aeric and Malcolm return to Seattle alongside Team Arrow for Volume 3 of GREEN ARROW REBIRTH!Now that he has returned from the Island of Scars, Oliver Queen finds himself back in the crosshairs of the Ninth Circle! With new threats like the Vice Squad taking justice into their own hands and the return of a certa…

BOLDLY GOING WHERE NO COMICS HAVE GONE BEFORE!This week, Aeric and Malcolm are joined by returning guests Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing to talk about their time helming the Star Trek comic renaissance! From a love for Deep Space Nine to crossing over with Lower Decks, the Hivemind have a grand design for the Federation’s four-color adventures an…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!This week, Aeric and Malcolm find themselves stranded on a “deserted” island… AGAIN! Join the Book Club Bois as they discuss Volume 2 of GREEN ARROW REBIRTH!Following the destruction of the Ninth Circle, Green Arrow finds himself in a familiar setting – stranded on an island with no hope of escape. But this time…

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!In our GEEKTOBER FINALE, Aeric is joined by filmmakers Jessica Morgan and Chris Carter to discuss their newest film NIGHT OF THE HARVEST. As connoisseurs of independent horror films, Chris and Jessica have a deep love for the Halloween season and all things horror – and now their latest feature film premieres THIS THURSDAY in Los An…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!Nock your arrows! It’s time to begin our coverage of GREEN ARROW REBIRTH! Join Aeric and Malcolm as they cover Volume 1 and begin Oliver Queen’s darkest journey yet!In the dark streets of Seattle, people are disappearing. Whispers of the Underground Men permeate the night air, and there’s no one to stop the abdu…

THE DEAD TAKE HOLLYWOOD!As Geektober nears its end, we’re diving into the spookiest place of all: our own backyard. Los Angeles can be a TERRIFYING place, but thankfully we’ve got the two best supernatural sleuths patrolling the streets: THE DEAD BOY DETECTIVES! Aeric is joined by series writer Pornsak Pichetshote to discuss the latest adventures o…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!This week, Aeric and Malcolm kick off the back half of Season 4 by discussing GREEN ARROW: YEAR ONE!Oliver Queen: playboy, philanthropist, socialite… SURVIVOR? After he is stranded on a “deserted” island by a former friend, Oliver must struggle to endure through everything the island throws at him. Will he survi…

THE LAST HUNT BEGINS!In part 3 of GEEKTOBER, we’re celebrating the release of SPIDER-MAN 2 by highlighting the most iconic chapter of the game’s antagonist, Kraven the Hunter, as we put the Geeksplained Spotlight on KRAVEN’S LAST HUNT! Plus our latest Weekly Review on Loki Season 2, this week’s Comics Countdown, and a postgame on all the news that …

ZOINKS!In part two of GEEKTOBER, Aeric is joined by Scott Niswander (Nerdsync) to discuss the greatest Scooby-Doo film you’ve never heard of! Plus we kick off the first Weekly Review of Loki Season 2, this week’s Comics Countdown, and more!Time Stamps:00:00:57 Intro00:02:15 Scooby Doo w/ Scott Niswander01:00:48 Weekly Review01:10:37 Comics Countdow…

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!In our MID-SEASON FINALE, we wrap up our coverage of The Flash Rebirth with Volume 15 aka FINISH LINE!It’s all led to this. Barry Allen vs Eobard Thawne. Flash vs Reverse Flash. The Flash Family vs The Legion of Zoom. A knock-down, drag-out war the likes of which Central City has never seen before! With allies a…

WELCOME TO GEEKTOBER 2023!We’re kicking off the spooky season in style, as Book Club cohost Malcolm Russell-Nelson returns to put the Geeksplained Spotlight on TASK FORCE Z! Plus our Weekly Review on Episodes 4-8 of AHSOKA, this week’s Comics Countdown, and more!Time Stamps:00:00:54 Intro00:03:08 Spotlight on TASK FORCE Z w/ Malcolm01:03:16 Weekly …

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!In the penultimate episode of our FLASH REBIRTH coverage, we’re taking a detour into the multiverse with Wally West, as the Book Club Bois discuss FLASH FORWARD!After the events of HEROES IN CRISIS, Wally West has been desperate for a chance at redemption. And that chance comes in the form of Tempus Fuginaut, wh…

THE RETURN OF PITCH IT, JUST IN TIME FOR THE SUPETEMBER FINALE!We’re bringing SUPETEMBER to a close in the biggest way we can! This week sees the return of PITCH IT, as Aeric pitches NEW SUPER-MAN: THE MOVIE! Plus our Weekly Review on season 4 of HARLEY QUINN, this week’s Comics Countdown, and more! Time Stamps:00:00:40 Intro00:02:38 Pitch It! New …