This Week In Marvel

Today Ryan and Lorraine uphold the show’s promise of delivering the latest in games, comics, movies, TV, and more by featuring all of that in one mighty episode! The cast of Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, a trailer for The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, a celebration of 30 years of Deadpool…we’ve got all. Plus, Lorraine chats with recording artist Lecrae about creating the soundtrack for the Spider-Man: Miles Morales video game! 2:56 - News 27:49 - Interview 53:19 - Community

New shows coming to Disney+! Yes, you read that right. Shows. Plural. Between a television deal with Ryan Coogler’s Proximity Media, a trailer for Marvel’s Behind The Mask, new Marvel Studios' WandaVision merch, and so much more that there isn’t enough room to type it all, this is an absolutely jam-packed episode. Luckily, Ryan, Lorraine, and James are on the job to make sense of all the excitement! Then, join Ryan and James for a conversation with Johnny Gargano, wrestling superstar and proud collector of Spider-Man: The Animated Series action figures, about the ways he’s combined his fandom with his career. News - 2:13 Interview - 19:44 Community - 51:31

Witness a world without The Avengers in Heroes Reborn! Ryan and Lorraine discuss the announcement of the brand new comic series, which explores what the Marvel Universe would look like if iconic heroes like Captain America and Iron Man had never assembled. Then, Ryan ventures down under for a conversation with Mark Bonanno, Broden Kelly, and Zach Ruane, bona fide Marvel fans and members of the Australian comedy group Aunty Donna. News - 4:25 Interview w/ Aunty Donna - 19:46 Community - 56:03

Behind the Mask is coming to Disney+ and Ryan and Lorraine are sharing everything we know so far! We’ve also got the latest on Miles Morales: Spider-Man #25, some Must Have merchandise, and more! Later, guest Evan Narcisse recounts his experience as a writer and entertainment journalist, working on comics like Rise of the Black Panther, and even stories about Usher’s haircut?! Then Lorraine shifts to the other side of the interview table to join her Marvel’s Declassified co-host in taking a behind-the-scenes look at how the thrilling podcast uncovers legendary tales from Marvel’s past. Timecodes: News - 1:11 Interview w/ Evan Narcisse - 14:46 Community - 49:08

From Black Panther to Venom and everything in between, Ryan and Lorraine preview the brand new comics debuting this April! Then, take a peek at the newest episode of Marvel’s Declassified: “The Rise and Fall and Rise of Captain Marvel.” Later, Lorraine calls writer/producer/director Joey Richter and actor Steve Zaragoza to talk about “Wayward Guide for the Untrained Eye,” an ambitious short form series and narrative podcast from the Tin Can Bros. The two share how projects like “A Very Potter Musical” led them to their current undertaking, and the Marvel stories that inspired them along the way. News - 2:10 Interview - 23:57 Community - 56:24

Step aside Avengers, and make way for Brute Force! Actor/comedian/producer/director Paul Scheer joins us to talk about “Lost & Found,” his bonkers episode of Marvel’s 616 on Disney+, in which he reveals a treasure trove of Marvel characters ripe for rediscovery. Ryan, Lorraine, and James also spy a Jack Kirby easter egg in Disney-Pixar’s Soul, discuss the adventures awaiting Squirrel Girl, Ms. Marvel, and Miles Morales in the upcoming Avengers Assembly: The Sinister Substitute, and much more. 1:46 - News 15:13 - Interview 44:48 - Community

In this final week of 2020, Ryan and Lorraine are geared up to talk about what’s to come from Marvel in 2021. Marvel Studios’ WandaVision, Marvel Studios’ The Falcon and The Winter Solider, and Marvel Studios’ Hawkeye are just the tip of the iceberg! And stay tuned for a reading of Marvel Tales, “The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same: A Kate Bishop Story” by Kelly Thompson. Happy New Year!

Happy Holidays from the This Week in Marvel crew! Ryan and Lorraine are taking it back this week and running down some of their favorite Marvel moments of 2020 in anticipation for the year to come. To top it off, they re-visit one of their favorite episodes of the year: The Multiverse Explained. And don’t worry, there’s still some great comic launches on the horizon. From Captain America Tribute #1 to Demon Days: X-Men, Marvel’s bringing 2021 in with a bang! 1:24 - News 9:06 - Year in Review 25:37 - Rerun of Multiverse Chat 40:40 - Community

Ryan and Lorraine are back this week to talk Marvel Studios: Legends, a look-back into the all the heroes, villains and events from the MCU in anticipation for what’s to come! Speaking of legends, ‘90s ska punk band Less Than Jake joins the show today and spills on their less than ambiguous band name, their Marvel origins and how the music industry has changed. And with the holidays in full swing, don’t forget to check out Upper Deck’s trading cards and Marvel’s new Lucha Libre collection online! 1:26 - News 18:08 - Interview 46:08 - Community

It’s a BIG week in the Marvel Universe! Ryan, Lorraine and James take us through the latest additions to the Marvel Studios slate. And -- It’s the MOTHER-FREAKIN’ Undertaker!! Ryan and James are joined by the man, the myth, the legend – WWE's The Undertaker, who gives his take on the connection between comic-book storytelling and professional wrestling. We’re also talking about the launch of Marvel's Declassified podcast its host - our very own Lorraine – previews a special clip from the first episode. And that's not all! The hosts also discuss everything from the Kate Bishop in Marvel's Avengers video game, to a new comic series based on the Alien franchise, to John Mulaney's return as Spider-Ham! This is a big one!

’Tis the season when DARKNESS REIGNS! As the Venom saga reaches its definitive chapter, Ryan and Lorraine are kicking off the holidays by chatting with comic creators Donny Cates, Devin Lewis, and Ryan Stegman about the making of the pivotal event. Leaving room for a bit of jolly holly, the hosts also share some of their favorite items from our 2020 holiday gift guide! And, as always, we’ve got the latest news, including Galactus in Fortnite and the trailer for Marvel’s Declassified podcast. Plus we’ve even got a short appearance by X-Men writer Chris Claremont, who offers an inside look at the Days of Future Past prequel story, Prelude to a Future Past!

Without Japanese Spider-Man, there is no Power Rangers, no Ultraman. So goodbye Peter Parker and hello Takuya Yamashiro! In celebration of Marvel’s 616, the brand new Disney+ documentary series, Ryan and Lorraine spoke to Executive Producer David Gelb, who directed the first episode of the show, which traces the history of the legendary 1970s Japanese Spider-Man TV series. We’ve also got the latest on Kate Bishop joining Marvel’s Avengers video game, new shows on Sirius XM, the Venom outfit in Fortnite, and much more!

In this special Sirius XM premiere, we take a look back at some of our favorite moments in This Week in Marvel history. Join your hosts, Ryan Penagos, Lorraine Cink, and James Monroe Iglehart, as they deliver all the Marvel info on comics, video games, toys, TV, film, and beyond! Timecodes: 2:00 News 20:10 Clark Gregg 31:31 Into the Spider-Verse 43:44 Preeti Chhibber 52:49 Fortnite 57:13 Community Question of the week: What is your favorite or best Mech suit in the Marvel Universe?

Here comes Spider-Cat! Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales is out and we have the three main writers, Evan Narcisse, Mary Kenney, Ben Arfmann on the show to talk about all the work that goes into writing a video game. The excitement doesn’t stop there, because the Disney + release date for Marvel Studios’ WandaVision has been announced, and Ryan, Lorraine, and James are pumped to watch it next year. Timecodes: 2:24 News 16:09 Interview 48:03 Community Question of the week: Who do you want to be a guest on future episodes of This Week in Marvel? What have been some favorite moments of the past year of This Week in Marvel?

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month this November, we are bringing you an interview with Werewolf By Night writers Taboo (yes, the Taboo from Black Eyed Peas) and B. Earl about Marvel’s newest Indigenous hero! We’ve also got the scoop on the suit inspired by Spider-Man: Into The Spiderverse coming to the Spider-Man: Miles Morales video game, as well as updates on Marvel Studios Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings! What a week!

It's Halloween weekend, so it's time to get spooky! First some news- Marvel Made is back with a limited-edition Chris Claremont collection, a Lucha Libre collaboration, and a way to own your favorite props and costumes from Marvel's Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D! Then Ryan, James, and Lorraine tell spooky Marvel stories to each other that were found in the 1950’s Strange Tales prose stories. Check out these issues yourself on Marvel Unlimited, Marvel’s premier digital comics subscription service for instant access to over 27,000 Marvel digital comics. James – I am a Vampire (Strange Tales #17) Lorraine – DEATH! (Strange Tales #1) Ryan – The Smile of Mrs. Orko (Strange Tales #30)

Worlds collide! The Marvel universe has officially joined Fortnite! Ryan spoke to Donald Mustard, Worldwide Creative Director for Epic Games, about his lifelong passion for Marvel, his work with Thor writer Donny Cates, and the process of bringing Marvel into the world of Fortnite. Ryan and Lorraine also share exciting news about how you can now get your comics even sooner on Marvel Unlimited, a baby-proof Black Widow book, and a slew of new comics featuring the Hulk, Ms. Marvel, and more! 0:54 - News 8:34- Interview w/ Donald Mustard of Epic Games 42:07 - Community

Slipknot’s Corey Taylor is a hardcore Marvel fan, so we of course had to talk to him. Taylor spoke to Ryan about his lifelong love of Marvel and how great storytelling, from comics to wrestling, have stayed with him throughout his journey as a musician. Ryan and Lorraine also deliver all the latest news, including a first look at new comics you can expect to hit shelves at the beginning of 2021! And while James couldn’t join us this week, you can catch him doing other awesome stuff, including announcing the Tony nominations and spearheading a Nightmare Before Christmas benefit concert! 8:00 - News 16:34 - Interview w/ Corey Taylor from Slipknot 46:34 - Community

From new Star Wars and Black Widow variant covers to Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K. TV series, Ryan and Lorraine share all the latest news from NYCC 2020. Then, Rise of Ultraman writers Kyle Higgins and Mat Groom join the hosts for a conversation about the brand new comic, and the history of the unique bond between Marvel and the world of tokusatsu. Between M.O.D.O.K. and Ultraman, will Ryan be able to contain his excitement? Or will he build up so much energy that he causes a rift in the space-time continuum, altering the universe as we know it? Guess you’ll just have to listen to find out. 3:45 - News 12:51- Stormbreakers chat w/ Rickey Purdin 24:34 - Ultraman interview w/ Kyle Higgins and Mat Groom 53:18 - Community

Shang-Chi has returned and he’s armed with forceful fists and mouthwatering crystal cakes! Ryan and Lorraine called the writer of the acclaimed graphic novel “American Born Chinese” and now Shang-Chi #1, Gene Luen Yang, to talk about the brand new comic series. Gene talked about everything from the making of the series to his first foray into comics, “Trans-Smurfers,” the harrowing story of Smurfs with the ability to transform into robotic fruit. We’ve also got the latest info. on Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, the brand new Disney+ series Marvel’s 616, and much, much more!