This Week In Marvel

Jean Grey vs Iron Man. Storm vs Thor. Who would you pick? And if Sophia Petrillo from The Golden Girls were a Marvel hero, who would she be? Between Marvel Battle Royale 2020 taking over social media, and Ryan + Lorraine’s 2020 Golden Girls-Marvel Mashup™ tearing friendships apart, this week is full of tough decisions. Thankfully, King Deadpool of Monster (formerly Staten) Island is on the case to answer life’s toughest questions, as editor Jake Thomas reads officially sanctioned responses from the Merc With A Mouth to his loyal subjects. 04:38 News 18:45 Jake Thomas Deadpool Letters 35:27 Community

July 3rd turns out to be an auspicious day! Iron Man VR comes out and the musical Hamilton is being released on Disney +. Ryan, Lorraine, and James also celebrate the announcement of a new comic book, MAESTRO, coming in August as well as some exciting digital releases. Then James and Ryan invite their friend and Broadway star Nik Walker on to talk about his Marvel fandom and how he got the Hamilton orchestra to play the Avengers theme on his last day as part of the cast. News 1:04 Community 16:23 Nik Walker intv 23:12

True believers, rejoice: Marvel Comics is back! Beginning May 27th with brand new issues of the Avengers, Doctor Aphra, and more, Marvel will resume Wednesday releases for new comics and collections. And with new soundtrack releases, new Disney+ content, and a Kids’ Choice Award for Marvel Studios Avengers: Endgame to boot, Ryan and Lorraine have a monsoon of Marvel madness to discuss! Plus, a brief halt in new comics releases hasn’t stopped fans from reading…or writing! That’s why Amazing Spider-Man Editor Nick Lowe joins us to read and respond to some of the incredible letters we’ve received from fans over the past few weeks. ‘Nuff said! 3:15 News 19:46 Community 25:23 Nick Lowe reads Spider-Man Fan Letters

From Marvel Studios' 'Black Panther 2' to 'Thor: Love and Thunder,' as well as THREE more MCU titles, 2022 is going to be a whirlwind! So listen up because Ryan and Lorraine have got the details on every upcoming film and TV release from Marvel Studios! Plus, with May 4th just around the corner, we of course have to sneak in a little bit of Star Wars talk. Then, editor Danny Khazem shares how he got his very first comic book autographed by Spider-Man himself! 0:39 - News 14:50 - May the 4th Be With You 21:02 - Community 26:21 - Interview with Danny Khazem

Without Chris Claremont, there is no X-Men. Or, at the very least, the X-Men would hardly be the phenomenon they are today. In this episode, Ryan and Lorraine sit down with the writer to discuss his life and how his pioneering work on X-Men and other stories shaped comics for generations to come. Plus, as always, we bring you the latest Marvel news, including the title reveal and new release date for Venom 2! News - 0:37 Chris Claremont Interview - 19:08 Community - 56:31

Hilarious, fun, and full of great stories, Preeti Chhibber is the author of Spider-Man: Far From Home: Peter and Ned’s Ultimate Travel Journal and the upcoming Marvel Avengers Assembly #1. Listen as she takes us back to the first time she met Ryan, a story that includes making realizations about Tom Holland’s height and embarrassing herself in front of Jake Gyllenhaal. Plus, get caught up on all the latest Marvel news, like a release date for the final season of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and Marvel’s participation in World Art Day!

Take a break, sit back, and relax with your weekly helping of Marvel goodness! Ryan and Lorraine talk shop about all that's new at Marvel, including new release dates for Marvel Studios' Black Widow and Marvel Studios' The Eternals, new podcast episodes, and much more! Plus, special guest Bill Rosemann shares updates from Marvel Games, including the new MARVEL Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order DLC, while Brian Crosby and Todd Nauck talk about the unique ways they've been engaging with the fan community.

Should minors with super powers be allowed to fight crime? Ryan and Lorraine don't see eye to eye on this question posed in the new Marvel comic series, Outlawed. Teen Super Heroes has been a staple of Marvel Comics for a long time so, whether they condone it or not, Ryan and Lorraine tell you everything you need to know about Marvel's many teen teams. Writer Ryan North even stops by to discuss the return of Power Pack in his upcoming series that breathes a new life into the juvenile vigilante group. Plus, we asked fans on Twitter who they think is the best teen super team! Was it Young Avengers? Generation X? Listen to hear the results! 0:53 - News 11:19 - Big Talk: Teen Super Teams 31:44 - Interview with Ryan North 58:43 - Community

Marvel has created the perfect being! No, it’s not Ryan or Lorraine (but thank you for your flattery). It’s the Celestial Madonna, who you may know as Mantis! It’s a story of crime lords, time travel, and psychic trees- perhaps one of the craziest tales Marvel has ever told. Buckle up!

You like MARVEL Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order? Boom. You like the latest news about new comics like W.E.B. of Spider-Man? Boom. You like booms? Well, Marvel comics have got plenty of booms, and we’ve got a brand new comic called “How To Read Comics The Marvel Way” that will show you everything you need to know to get your fill of Marvel boom booms. All this and more! BOOM!

What would it feel like to see Spider-Man in real life, swinging overhead? Few artists have captured the spirit of Marvel as uniquely as Alex Ross, whose painterly style has immortalized favorite characters and storylines in books like Marvels and Earth X. Join us for a very special conversation with the famed artist himself, as well as a comprehensive look at two of his most famous books, Marvels and Earth X! 4:37 - Alex Ross Interview 41:32 - Earth X Big Talk

From new Marvel Future Fight features to a Vision family tree, Marvel continues to bring you all the most exciting entertainment across all media, so much so that we had to give the news its very own episode! And after Ryan and Lorraine share the latest Marvel updates, they give you their list of top Marvel series and movies to marathon, plus a list of Wanda and Vision comics to read before the release of Marvel Studios WandaVision, all from the comfort of your own home! Stay tuned for an additional episode coming soon in the next few days, featuring a deep dive into Earth X, and an interview with Earth X/Marvels creator Alex Ross! 1:07- News 5:45- Top Books From Marvel’s Pull List 7:46- Top Marvel Content To Enjoy At Home 11:00- Wanda And Vision Comics Reading List 21:53- Ryan’s Baby Loves Alex Ross

A new Black Widow trailer, X-Men movie toys, Avengers Campus updates, new Shang-Chi comics (!!!!)…it’s a good week for Marvel fans. Plus, the time-traveling, muscular, mechanical man gets his due in this Cable-crammed episode! First, Ryan and Lorraine chat with Hasbro executive Ryan Ting about the making of the newest line of Marvel Legends action figures based on the beloved X-Men film franchise (celebrating 20 years!), including an awesome Cable figure! Then, Ryan and James catch you up on the history of the character, culminating in an exclusive interview with current Cable writer, Gerry Duggan! 1:35 - News 29:04 - Top Books From Marvel’s Pull List 31:42 - Cable 38:19 - Interview with Gerry Duggan 56:41 – Community

The spirits have ordained the release of the brand new comic series “Strange Academy,” so Ryan and Lorraine are here to give you a rundown of the conjurers, clairvoyants, mediums, magicians, witches and warlocks who will be attending this school of the bizarre. Then, Ryan sits down with “Strange Academy” writer Skottie Young to talk about what went into the creation of this mysterious world! 1:21 - News 15:16 - Top Books From Marvel’s Pull List 15:54 - Big Talk: The Characters of Strange Academy 25:18 - Interview with Skottie Young 49:52 – Community

Recorded live from C2E2 2020, This Week in Marvel invites writer & artist Skottie Young (STRANGE ACADEMY), artist Ryan Stegman (VENOM) and artist Jenny Frison (X-MEN) to talk about how they work with their creative teams and the unique storytelling process of the medium. Marvel’s most amazing comic book series shine due to exceptional artists and storytellers creating each issue.

See? Marvel can be funny! That’s why Ryan and Lorraine are sharing a thorough rundown of Marvel’s history making parodies, pranks, and pastiches. We continue our journey into the Marvel Ha Ha Zone for an interview with comedian Jon Gabrus of Comedy Bang Bang about his career and lifelong love of Marvel! Don't forget C2E2 next week and TWIM's going to be there celebrating all things Marvel art: Marvel Artist Extravaganza: A This Week in Marvel Special Event | Friday 12:00 - 1:00pm, Room S401 1:26 - News 6:20 - Top Books From Marvel’s Pull List 7:10 - Big Talk: Funny Books 17:41 - Interview with Jon Gabrus 42:04 - Community

Gwen Stacy #1 hits shelves this week, and we’ve got 3G coverage of its release: Gwens, guests, and good vibes! With the help of editor Nick Lowe, Ryan and Lorraine share everything you need to know about the many Gwens of the Marvel Universe, from Gwen Stacy to Gwenpool. Lending their expertise to the discussion are Gwen Stacy writer Christos Gage, as well as Ghost Spider writer Seanan McGuire. It’s a grandiose gathering of Gwens, gwen all is said and done! 1:44 - News 7:24 - Top Books From Marvel’s Pull List 8:00 - Big Talk: A Universe of Gwens 15:50- Interview with Seanan McGuire 32:42 - Interview with Christos Gage 51:04- Community

We all know The Avengers... or do we? Ryan and Lorraine talk about all the different worlds where the Avengers take many different forms, from undead, to all-female permutations and more! Meanwhile in our current reality, another incredible team is at work on Netflix: The Astronomy Club sketch comedy group! Monique Moses and Jerah Milligan join Lorraine to tell all about how their show came together, and what it’s like to work with a team of super-powered comedians. 1:47 - News 4:19 - Pull List Picks 6:08 - Big Talk: Alternate Universe Avengers! 22:15 - Interview with Monique and Jerah 47:34 - Tom Brevoort on THE END

Comics are over. That’s it. They’re done…just kidding. THE END is a comic book series depicting Marvel heroes in the final days of their lives, and Ryan and Lorraine are here to tell you all about it. Editor Jordan D. White and assistant editor Chris Robinson stop by, too, to talk about the brand new series of THE END comics, featuring characters like Captain Marvel, Deadpool, and more! 1:28 - News 7:58 - Top Books From Marvel’s Pull List 9:12 - Big Talk: THE END 19:03 - Interview with Jordan D. White and Chris Robinson 44:07- Community

In this episode STACKED to the MAX with ATTACKS and PACKED with PAK, Ryan and Lorraine guide us through the history of the legendary Atlantis Attacks comic book crossover event. Then, writer Greg Pak dives deep into the details of how he revived the 30-year old title for a brand new limited series that pits the Agents of Atlas against Namor! 1:23 - News 5:40 - Top Books From Marvel’s Pull List 6:11- Big Talk: Atlantis Attacks 19:41 - Interview with Greg Pak 45:06 - Community