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Duane Eckholm and Dan Newland
Each week Dan, Duane and Siena bring you a look at comics new and old! Since 2021 we have been discussing comics, TV and film. For 2024 Duane and Dan are focusing on Marvel history that centers on Daredevil, and Siena and Dan are keeping up with current happenings in the Marvel Comics Universe. Our previous seasons are also available here: Phases of the Moon Knight covered the Moon Knight character in comics and TV, and our MCU Review saw us comparing the Phase 1 thru Phase 4 Marvel Cinematic Universe films with the comics that inspired them.
Tuesdays - What’s New in Marvel Unlimited: Digital debuts in the MU App
Thursdays - Murdock and Marvel: A history of Marvel Comic
MCU REVIEW: Thor Ragnarok
Episode 59 - Thor: Ragnarok Movie Review
We return to the Asgardian realm this week, and take a look at how 2017’s Thor 3 dealt with the same end-of-the-world topic that last week’s comics did.
This Week In Comics
Wonder Woman Comic Rockets to #1 on Amazon After James Gunn's Endorsement
https://comicbook.com/comics/news/wonder-woman-comic-historia-number-1-amazon-james-gunn-endorsement/
New on Marvel Unlimited this Week
https://www.marvel.com/comics/calendar/week/2023-08-20
No number 1s this week. Guardians of the Galaxy, Spider-Man 2099, Red Goblin, Miles Morales, Fantastic Four, Captain America, She-Hulk and Venom among those with new books available this week.
Recommendation: The Cull by Kelly Thompson, Mattia de Julis, and Hassan Otsmane-Elhauou.
https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/cull
Film Facts
Tagline: No Hammer. No Problem.
Released: November 3, 2017
Runtime: 130 minutes
Box Office: worldwide: $853,977,126 / domestic: $315,058,289
Budget: $180,000,000
IMDB Rating: 7.9/10
Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Mark Ruffalo, Jeff Goldblum, Tessa Thompson, Idris Elba, Karl Urban and Anthony Hopkins
Directed: Taika Waititi
Screenplay: Eric Pearson, Craig Kyle and Christopher Yost
2ish Minute Recap and Discussion Topics
Thor movies continue to be about Hemsworth and Hiddleston
About time we had a female adversary
Taika Waititi – strong influence on Thor and the MCU
Did Marvel take the right lessons from this movie?
Tidbits
From the comics
Face Off!
Which Did it better? The Comics or the Movie
Correspondence
Phases email from Amanda
What's Next: Black Panther (2018)
Fantastic Four #52
Jungle Action #6
Black Panther Vol 3 #1-12 (but specifically 9-12)
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Questions or comments
We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find us on Twitter @comicsoftime.
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COMIC CONNECTIONS: Thor: Ragnarok - I Want to Live
Episode 58 - Thor: Ragnarok - I Want to Live
This week we return to the world of the Norse gods, in preparation for our rewatch of Thor: Ragnarok. Which means the end of the world for those folks, so as you might expect…bad things happen.
This Week In Comics
Jason Aaron Returns to DC with New Batman Miniseries
https://comicbook.com/comics/news/jason-aaron-returns-dc-new-batman-miniseries/
New on Marvel Unlimited this Week
https://www.marvel.com/comics/calendar/week/2023-08-13
This Week's Stack
Thor Vol 2 #80-85
Thor Vol 3 #1-6
2 Minute Recap and Discussion Topics
Thor Vol 2 #80-85
Ragnarok Again?? But it's explained well.
Violent books
Guest Stars
Loki
Sif loses an arm and the Warriors 3
Ending is very final
Thor Vol 3 #1-6
Clever way to bring back a character
Art was good in this one - Thor has a very distinct look
Thor and Iron Man have words
Even when Loki says they aren’t scheming, they are
Fun/Funny story moments
Final Thoughts
Correspondence
Tweet from Mo about Changes to X-Men and Avengers in 2024 regarding a post from Tom Brevoort.
What's Next
Thor: Ragnarok film from 2017
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Questions or comments
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MOVIE SPECIAL: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem
Episode 57 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem Movie Review
This week we went out to the movies to watch a group of characters that both of us have fond memories of from when we were younger… the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! So how did the Turtles of 2023 compare to our Turtles of the 80s and 90s? Stay tuned to find out.
This Week In Comics
Kevin Smith Announces Mail-Order Subscription Service for Jay & Silent Bob's Secret Stash
https://comicbook.com/comics/news/kevin-smith-announces-mail-order-subscription-service-for-jay-silent-bobs-secret-stash/
Loki Season 2 coming October 6
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dug56u8NN7g
Poster: https://thedirect.com/article/loki-season-2-ant-man-3-poster
New on Marvel Unlimited this Week
https://www.marvel.com/comics/calendar/week/2023-08-06
Scarlet Witch Annual, Demon Wars: Scarlett Sin, Cult of Carnage: Misery, Spider-Man 2099: Dark Genesis, X-Men: Before the Fall – Sons of X and Edge of Spider-Verse (featuring Spider-Rex) are all new #1s available this week.
Recommendation: The Hunger and the Dusk by Willow G. Wilson and Christian Wildgoose
https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/comic/4650517/the-hunger-and-the-dusk-1
*Spoiler Warning*
Film Facts
Tagline: Heroes aren’t born. They’re mutated.
Released: August 2, 2023
Runtime: 99 minutes
Box Office: worldwide: about $51 million / domestic: $43.1 million (5 days), 28 million (weekend)
Budget: $70,000,000
IMDB Rating: 7.7/10
Stars: Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr, Nicolas Cantu, Brady Noon, Ayo Edebiri, Maya Rundolph, John Cena, Seth Rogan, Rose Byrne, Jackie Chan, Ice Cube and Giancarlo Esposito
Directed: Jeff Rowe and Kyle Spears
Screenplay: Seth Rogan, Evan Goldberg, Jeff Rowe, Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit
2ish Minute Recap and Discussion Topics
Fantastic art and great animation - Sketch look
Brilliant voice acting
Fun story with heart
Lots of great humor
Strong music throughout
No Shredder... Until the mid-credit scene
Tidbits
From the comics
Face Off!
Correspondence
What's Next: Thor: Ragnarok
Thor Vol 2 #80-85
Thor Vol 3 #1-6
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Questions or comments
We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find us on Twitter @comicsoftime.
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