This Week In Marvel

These are not your grandparents’ X-Men. In X of Swords, the X-Men meet high fantasy! Lorraine and Ryan spoke to writer Tini Howard and artist Pepe Larraz about how they brought Tarot cards, dragons and, of course, swords into the explosive new X-Men comic series. We’ve also got a new WandaVision trailer, a new release date for Marvel Studios Black Widow, and much more! 1:55 - News 10:59 - Interview with Tini Howard and Pepe Larraz 45:49 - Community

What is it like to meet your heroes and then join their team? Ms. Marvel and Sandra Saad both know the answer. Today, Lorraine sits down with Sandra Saad about what it was like to work with the star-studded cast of Marvel’s Avengers video game, and how her experience mirrors that of her character, Kamala Khan, getting to meet Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Hulk, and other Marvel greats. And in more games excitement, Ryan and Lorraine break down the brand new gameplay demo released for Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales! 1:07 – News 15:53 – Interview w/ Sandra Saad 42:28 – Community

Black Widow is back like you’ve never seen her before! Ryan sat down with Kelly Thompson to discuss the writer’s unique approach to the character, and how her work on other titles like Captain Marvel and Deadpool have prepared her for this exciting new comic series. Plus, Lorraine and James break down the latest Marvel news, including info. about the new event King in Black, as well as the trailer for the upcoming Amazing Spider-Man #850 featuring the Green Goblin! Time Codes: 5:20 News 8:35 Interview 35:27 Community

Starting today, you can assemble your own team of Avengers from the comfort of home! The release of Marvel’s Avengers video game is finally upon us. The hosts took a quick break from non-stop gameplay to chat with Director of Production Eric Monacelli. Eric shares secrets from the making of this larger than life game that lets you connect with players around the world to bring together heroes like Captain America, Iron Man, Hulk, Black Widow and, front and center, Kamala Khan AKA Ms. Marvel! Have a pen handy in case Eric dishes on any gameplay tips and tricks… And as always, Ryan, Lorraine, and James bring you up to date on the latest Marvel news, including the release of Fortnite variant covers, a new mobile game, and more!

Marvel is 81 years old!! Hosts Ryan, Lorraine, and James celebrate the company’s 81st birthday by talking about… Mighty Marvel Insider Mania Artists like Jack Kirby and Joe Simon Reveal of Marvel-Fortnite Crossover Various heroes from Captain America to Runaways Eighty-One Years of Stories! Literally so many heroes…X-Men, Hulk, Daredevil, Thor…SO MANY HEROES! Plus, hear from fans who wrote in to determine the best decade in Marvel history! Please join us in celebrating this very specific anniversary by wishing Marvel a very happy birthday!

Marvel characters are able to do feats of superhuman ability with the help of super powers, but our guest this week, youtuber Michelle Khare makes videos discovering how actors train to make these characters come to life. We talk to Michelle about how she learns to do stunts like Black Widow, Spider-Man, Daredevil, and more for her series MK Ultra. Hosts Ryan and James also get hyped learning the comics news this week, they talk X of Swords Covers, the new Marvel’s Voices: Indigenous Voices, and Eternals #1. 2:41 News 15:28 Michelle Khare Interview 39:23 Community

Marcus Parks talks about his love for The X-Men, how he got into podcasting, the origins of Last Podcast on the Left, and why Immortal Hulk is perfect for his listeners! It's Stark Week and we give you some Iron Man comics available to read on Marvel Unlimited to celebrate! Then we talk about even more news including a new US Agent book, Wiccan and Hulkling getting married, and the MAOS finale, which the hosts wax nostalgic on. 0:52 News 14:50 Marcus Parks Interview 44:50 Community

Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is coming to an end, but it promises to go out with a bang! Join Ryan and Lorraine as they chat with series star Elizabeth Henstridge, AKA Jemma Simmons, about all the twists and turns of Season 7, including Jemma’s directorial debut! And for even more exclusive behind-the-scenes content, the hosts called up with VFX supervisor Mark Kolpack to talk about his experience creating the groundbreaking effects for the series. This is a CAN’T MISS episode for fans of the show! 2:46 - News 9:59 - Elizabeth Henstridge Interview 35:36 - Mark Kolpack Interview 58:31 - Community

*Read in announcer voice* Today, today, TODAY! Champion wrestler Xavier Woods brings the HEAT in the ultimate Marvel/wrestling podcast SHOWDOWN!!! Hear stories from the ring, and listen as hosts Ryan and James go toe to toe with the WWE superstar to determine once and for all if Gambit and Cyclops will live to see another day!!!! Plus, Artist Skottie Young stops by for a chat about his exclusive designs for the brand new offering, Marvel Made! 3:25 - News 27:50 - Interview With Xavier Woods 1:03:23 - Community

The Empyre event is in full swing, and authors Chip Zdarsky and Anthony Oliveira have a fabulous offering: Lords of Empyre: Emperor Hulkling #1. Ryan and Lorraine talk with the authors about all the European history that went in to writing this super-sized one shot. Our hosts also talk the new Marvel comics announced for October, missing San Diego Comic Con this year, and have on chef Justin Warner to talk about his new Eat the Universe merch and cookbook. 2:55 - News 25:27 – Interview with Chip Zdarsky and Anthony Oliveira 60:24 - Community

The Simpsons is the longest-running American sitcom, and over the years has tipped its hat to Marvel, another long standing American fiction. To learn more about The Simpsons’ inner workings Ryan and Lorraine talk to longtime writer and producer Al Jean about his work on the show, his Marvel fandom, and how to the two coincide. Ryan and Lorraine also delve into this week’s news to talk about Marvel Made pins, Ultraman, and who will be the next big Avengers villain? 1:51 - News 10:52 - Al Jean Interview 42:43 - Community

When you think of Marvel, what is the first place that comes to mind? Though the answer will vary from fan to fan, many will no doubt answer New York City. From Spider-Man swinging across the Manhattan skyline, to the Fantastic Four’s Headquarters in Midtown, to the real-life Marvel offices which have always touched the island metropolis, Marvel’s DNA is tightly wound with New York’s. Today, Ryan and Lorraine speak to Greg Young, host of The Bowery Boys podcast, about Marvel’s storied history in the city that never sleeps. Throw in some news, as well as a sneak peek from host of Marvel’s Voices Angélique Roché at her upcoming interviews with Chris Claremont and Marlon James on the reprint of God Loves, Man Kills, and you’ve got yourself a jam-packed episode! 0:49 - News 17:47 - God Loves, Man Kills Spotlight 25:48 - Interview With Greg Young 60:24 - Community

Once upon a time you’d pop some coins in a Hulk-sized machine to live out the fantasy of fighting as the X-Men for just a few minutes. Today, you can put Iron Man’s suit on for 8+ hours (though you should definitely take breaks) from the comfort of your own home. In this episode, Marvel’s Iron Man VR director Ryan Payton joins Ryan and Lorraine to discuss the making of this incredible game. Plus, thanks to a listener question, writers Alex Segura and Jan Michael Friedman are taking us where we’ve never gone before, as we look at Marvel’s under-appreciated history of comics based on the only TV show that could have predicted such an amazing future: Star Trek! 0:42 - News 5:57 - Community 38:22 - Iron Man VR Interview w/ Ryan Payton

Sure, you may know everything there is to know about the Fantastic Four, but how about the The Kree? Or the infamous Skrull? EMPYRE writers Al Ewing and Dan Slott think they just might, so Ryan and Lorraine are here to test their knowledge. Along the way, they learn some tantalizing secrets about Marvel’s upcoming series EMPYRE, an enormous comic event as big as the Marvel Universe itself: a comic event to end all comic events (don’t worry there will probably be more). Join us for this revealing interview, and don’t forget to check out our most recent bonus episode on Marvel’s Avengers War Table released this past Wednesday!

Marvel’s Avengers War Table just went live! The War Table included amazing game footage from the upcoming video game Marvel’s Avengers which is coming out this fall. In order to learn more about the plot, characters, and format of the game Ryan and Lorraine talk with Scot Amos, Head of Studio for Crystal Dynamics. They discuss how they decided on what characters to include and what they’re looking forward to when they finally get to play Marvel’s Avengers.

Lonely? Have you ever wished you could enjoy the companionship of a decapitated super hero shouting obscenities at you? Well now you can! The brand new, interactive Marvel Legends Deadpool’s Head from Hasbro is now available, and Marvel Director of Product Development Jesse Falcon is here to give you the inside scoop on its creation. If you stick around, the Merc With A Mouth (and not much else) might drop by as well! And, as always, catch up on the latest in Marvel news like the announcement of Spider-Man: Miles Morales, new comics, and much more! TIMECODES: 3:01 News 25:28 Deadpool's Head 50:01 Community

Longtime MS.MARVEL writer and one of the co-creators of Kamala Khan, G. Willow Wilson has penned an all-new prose story in solidarity and celebration of essential workers everywhere and we were lucky enough to have her read it for us!

Today Ryan and Lorraine are joined by Marvel’s Voices host Angeliqué Roché. The Marvel’s Voices podcast tells the stories behind Marvel storytellers and Angeliqué came on to continue to elevate Black voices within our community. We share clips from previous seasons’ interview with Jesse J Holland, author of the novel Black Panther: Who is the Black Panther?, TV and YouTube personality Franchesca Ramsey, Marvel comics writer Vita Ayala, and Jason Reynolds, who wrote Miles Morales: Spider-Man. Not only can you listen to past Marvel’s Voices episodes right now, but you can also read the eponymous comic book for FREE on Marvel Unlimited. Time Codes: 2:18 – Jesse J Holland 12:30 – Franchesca Ramsey 19:16 – Vita Ayala 26:55 – Jason Reynolds 38:35 – Free MU Books

First and foremost, This Week In Marvel would like to acknowledge the current state of unrest in the United States, and to express our commitment to solidarity with the Black community. In addition to the latest Marvel news, this week's episode features a statement of support from Ryan, Lorraine, and James, an honest conversation with rapper/actor Utkarsh Ambudkar, and hope for the future as the hosts discuss the Marvel women of color heroes who inspire them. There are many resources to read, watch, and listen that educate about racism and advocacy. Below are suggestions provided by Ryan, Lorraine, and James for organizations to support and further listening: Organizations: My Brother's Keeper Alliance: https://www.obama.org/donate/ The Pan African Film Festival: https://www.paff.org/donate/ Unidos US: https://www.unidosus.org/ways-to-give/form?utm_source=homepage-unidosus&utm_medium=header-desktop&utm_campaign=institutional Podcasts: Seeing White: https://www.sceneonradio.org/seeing-white/ United

Agent Phil Coulson is the glue that holds the Avengers together. Now, a major chapter in the character’s story comes to a close with the premiere of the final season of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. In this episode, Actor Clark Gregg joins Ryan to reflect on the character’s impressive legacy, spanning from Iron Man to Endgame and beyond. Plus, as always, Ryan and Lorraine relay the latest Marvel news, including the triumphant return of comics! 1:57 - News 15:56 - Clark Gregg 29:10 - Community