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The world has ended, a mother is searching for her daughter, and somewhere in the middle of all that chaos, a comic book store owner has accidentally broken the universe. This week on Fantastic Forum, we're talking about Image Comics' Crowbound and the new HBO Max series Stuart Fails to Save the Universe. First up is Crowbound, the new ongoing series from Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen. Rose lives in the shadow of the Factory, a massive structure that has divided what remains of the world. When her young daughter Ava is taken, Rose is offered one last chance to save her, but the price is her soul. Part post-apocalyptic neo-Western, part southern gothic, and part dark fantasy, Crowbound is a bleak and mysterious world filled with strange creatures, dangerous choices, and plenty of questions about just how far a parent will go to save their child. Then we're breaking reality with Stuart Fails to Save the Universe. Kevin Sussman returns as Stuart Bloom, the comic book store owner from The Big Bang Theory, who finds himself responsible for an honest-to-goodness multiverse crisis after accidentally damaging a device created by Sheldon and Leonard. Now Stuart, Denise, Bert, and Barry Kripke have to put reality back together before everything falls apart. Because apparently running a comic book store wasn't stressful enough. Dark fantasy and multiverse chaos make for a pretty strange combination, but that's exactly what we've got this week. We're talking Crowbound and Stuart Fails to Save the Universe. Let's get weird. Watch tonight at 6:30 pm PT and call in live at [www.fantasticforum.live/](http://www.fantasticforum.live/) to share your thoughts. Fantastic Forum, assemble! Subscribe –    / fantasticforum   Call In – www.fantasticforum.live #Crowbound #Image #StuartFailsToSavesTheUniverse #HBOMax #NewComicBookDay

Gotham is going green, and not in a particularly healthy way. Batman: Bad Seeds has arrived, and Poison Ivy's latest attempt to reshape Gotham has turned the entire city into a prehistoric nightmare. This week on Fantastic Forum, we're diving into DC's massive new Batman event and asking what happens when Gotham itself becomes the enemy. Written by Matt Fraction and G. Willow Wilson, Batman: Bad Seeds brings together Batman, Poison Ivy, the Bat-Family, and just about every corner of Gotham for one very long, very bad night. As Ivy's plan takes hold, prehistoric plant life begins swallowing the city while Commissioner Vandal Savage wages war on the Bat-Family and Gotham's heroes find themselves hunted and in hiding. We're talking Batman: Bad Seeds and digging into the latest chaos to hit the Dark Knight's corner of the DC Universe. Watch tonight at 6:30 pm PT and call in live at www.fantasticforum.live to share your thoughts. Fantastic Forum, assemble! Subscribe –    / fantasticforum   Call In – www.fantasticforum.live #Batman #PoisonIvy #BadSeed #NewComicBookDay

Batman is breaking, the Doom Patrol is broke, and Weird Al is apparently the only person who can save the universe from becoming boring. This week on Fantastic Forum, we're talking Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall, The Doom Patrol #1, and Batman/Superman/Weird Al: World's Weirdest #1. First up, we're taking a look at Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall, the new animated adaptation of the classic DC storyline. With Arkham Asylum destroyed, Gotham's villains running loose, and Bane waiting in the wings, Batman is pushed to his physical and mental limits. Based on one of the most consequential Batman stories of the '90s, this is the beginning of a trilogy bringing Knightfall, Knightquest, and Knightsend to the screen. Then it's time for the world's strangest heroes. The Doom Patrol #1, written by Darcy Van Poelgeest with art by Niko Henrichon, finds the team in financial and emotional trouble, forcing them to take on a heroes-for-hire gig. Unfortunately, what looks like a simple missing-cat case turns into something much, much stranger. Because apparently even the Doom Patrol can't just have a normal Tuesday. And finally, Batman and Superman are teaming up with Weird Al Yankovic in World's Weirdest #1, written by Mark Waid with art by Dan Schoening and Fico Ossio. When an affliction makes everything in the fifth dimension, and eventually Earth, dull and ordinary, the World's Finest need help from the one man uniquely qualified to fight the forces of blandness. It's Batman, Superman, and Weird Al. Honestly, what more explanation do we need? Three very different kinds of weird, one very busy episode. Let's get into it. Watch tonight at 6:30 pm PT and call in live at www.fantasticforum.live  to share your thoughts. Fantastic Forum, assemble! Subscribe –    / fantasticforum   Call In – www.fantasticforum.live #Batman #Knightfall #DoomPatrol #WeirdAlYankovic #NewComicBookDay

Long Beach Comic Con is back with new ownership, a new approach, and plenty to prove. Meanwhile, DC is taking Superman back to his Golden Age roots. This week on Fantastic Forum, we're talking Long Beach Comic Con 2026 and Superman: The Stranger #1.   Long Beach Comic Con is promising to make 2026 its biggest and best year yet, bringing two packed days of comics, toys, video games, anime, manga, TV, movies, cosplay, and more to Southern California. We're taking a look at the new era of LBCC, what the convention has to offer, and whether the changes are delivering on that promise.   Then we're heading back to the beginning with Superman: The Stranger #1, written and illustrated by Wes Craig with colors by Jason Wordie. This six-issue DC Black Label series revisits Superman's early days in Metropolis, giving us a younger, less-established Man of Steel who is still figuring out exactly what kind of hero he wants to be. We're digging into Craig's take on the character and asking whether going back to Superman's roots gives us a new perspective on one of comics' most familiar heroes.   New owners, old-school Superman, and plenty to talk about. Let's get into it. Watch tonight at 6:30 pm PT and call in live at www.fantasticforum.live to share your thoughts. Fantastic Forum, assemble!   Subscribe –    / fantasticforum     Call In – www.fantasticforum.live   #LongBeachComicCon #Superman #DCBlackLabel #NewComicBookDay

This week on Fantastic Forum, we’re heading to a galaxy far, far away and diving into the occult underworld of DC’s newest Vertigo series! First up is Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi on Disney+ and Hulu. Expanding the story introduced in the original Star Wars: Visions short, this eight-episode anime series follows Kara, a young Jedi searching for her missing father while joining Margrave Juro and a ragtag group of Jedi attempting to restore the Order. With the Sith rising, lightsabers nearly extinct, and a mysterious warlord threatening the galaxy, the series takes the Star Wars mythology in a bold new direction. We’re talking about the stunning animation from Production I.G., the new characters, the evolution of Kara’s story, and whether The Ninth Jedi proves that there are still plenty of unexplored corners of the galaxy worth visiting. Then we turn to Black Tower: The Raven Conspiracy #1 from DC/Vertigo, written by Ram V, with art and main cover by Mike Perkins, colors by Mike Spicer, and lettering by AndWorld Design. In a world where magic is real and hidden from ordinary society, wizard spies navigate a global cold war over sorcery as a mysterious conspiracy threatens to unleash an ancient power. The six-issue series brings Ram V and Mike Perkins back together for a dark occult thriller filled with secret societies, espionage, and supernatural intrigue. We’re breaking down this ambitious new addition to the Vertigo line and seeing what kind of strange magic Black Tower has in store. Watch tonight at 6:30 pm PT and call in live at www.fantasticforum.live (http://www.fantasticforum.live) to share your thoughts. Fantastic Forum, assemble! Subscribe –    / fantasticforum   Call In – www.fantasticforum.live #TheNinthJedi #BlackTower #DisneyPlus #DCVertigo #NewComicBookDay

This week on Fantastic Forum, we’re taking a look at two animated superhero series that continue to put fresh spins on some of comics’ most iconic characters.   First up is X-Men ’97 Season 2 on Disney+, as Marvel’s Emmy-winning mutant team returns for another season of time travel, massive threats, and personal drama. With the X-Men scattered across different eras after the events of Season 1, Cyclops, Jean Grey, Wolverine, Rogue, Storm, Beast, Magneto, and the rest of the team must find their way home while confronting new dangers, including the arrival of Apocalypse. With returning voices including Ray Chase, Jennifer Hale, Alison Sealy-Smith, Cal Dodd, Lenore Zann, George Buza, Matthew Waterson, and Ross Marquand, we’re breaking down the latest chapter of this beloved revival and asking whether Season 2 can match the extraordinary heights of its predecessor.   Then we head to Metropolis for My Adventures with Superman Season 3 on Adult Swim and HBO Max. Jack Quaid, Alice Lee, and Ishmel Sahid return as Clark Kent, Lois Lane, and Jimmy Olsen as their coming-of-age superhero adventure enters a new chapter. With Clark continuing to balance his life as Superman with his career at the Daily Planet and his relationship with Lois, Season 3 expands the show's mythology while introducing new challenges for the young Man of Steel. We’re talking about the latest adventures, the evolving relationships, and what makes this anime-inspired take on Superman such a refreshing addition to the DC Universe.   Watch tonight at 6:30 pm PT and call in live at www.fantasticforum.live to share your thoughts. Fantastic Forum, assemble!   Subscribe –    / fantasticforum     Call In – www.fantasticforum.live   #XMen97 #MyAdventuresWithSuperman #DisneyPlus #HBOMax #NewComicBookDay Ask

This week on Fantastic Forum, we’re heading into the DC Universe for a double dose of Green Lantern action, as we take a look at HBO’s highly anticipated Lanterns and one of the latest chapters of Green Lantern Corps! First up is Lanterns on HBO, starring Kyle Chandler as veteran Green Lantern Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as newly recruited John Stewart. Created by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King, the series takes the cosmic mythology of the Green Lanterns and brings it down to Earth for a mystery involving the two Lanterns and a murder investigation in rural Nebraska. With Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, Ulrich Thomsen as Sinestro, and Kelly Macdonald as Sheriff Kerry, the series blends superhero mythology with the feel of a grounded detective thriller. We’re breaking down the premiere, the performances, the mysteries, and what Lanterns could mean for the future of the DC Universe. Then we turn to Green Lantern Corps #17, written by Morgan Hampton, with art by Fernando Pasarin and Oclair Albert. The Manhunters are pressing their attack, and the Lanterns face an impossible challenge as they attempt to protect Ophidian. When Effigy goes supernova on the sun, transforming it into a black hole, the Lanterns must race past the event horizon to save Ophidian and prevent Oa and New Thanagar from being plunged into catastrophic ice ages. We’re talking about the escalating Emotional Spectrum storyline, Guy Gardner’s increasingly important role, and whether this issue delivers another major turning point for the Corps. Watch tonight at 6:30 pm PT and call in live at www.fantasticforum.live to share your thoughts. Fantastic Forum, assemble! Subscribe – www.youtube.com/fantasticforum Call In – www.fantasticforum.live #Lanterns #GreenLanternCorps #DC #HBOMax #NewComicBookDay

This week on Fantastic Forum, we’re heading back to Gotham and returning to a DC Universe where superheroes, kingdoms, and magic collide! First up is Batman: Caped Crusader Season 2 on Prime Video. Hamish Linklater returns as Batman alongside Jamie Chung as Harley Quinn, as Gotham continues to reel from the fallout of Harvey Dent’s downfall. With the Riddler, Scarecrow, Mad Hatter, and a chilling new take on the Joker entering the fray, the second season expands the series’ noir-inspired vision of Gotham while pushing its characters into darker and more dangerous territory. We’re talking about the new villains, the surprising character reimaginings, and whether Caped Crusader continues to prove there’s plenty of life left in animated Batman. Then we turn to Dark Knights of Steel II #1, the return of DC’s epic medieval Elseworlds saga from writer Tom Taylor and artist Otto Schmidt, with colors by Arif Prianto and letters by Wes Abbott. An ancient and violent war is brewing beneath the waves, while a traitor hides in plain sight among the League’s own ranks. As the Houses of El and Wayne, the Kingdom of Storms, and the Amazons face a new threat, the fantasy world created by Taylor and Schmidt is heading toward its darkest days yet. We’re digging into the return of this fan-favorite alternate DC Universe and seeing whether the sequel can live up to the original. Watch tonight at 6:30 pm PT and call in live at www.fantasticforum.live to share your thoughts. Fantastic Forum, assemble! Subscribe –    / fantasticforum   Call In – www.fantasticforum.live #BatmanCapedCrusader #DarkKnightsOfSteel #Batman #NewComicBookDay

This week on Fantastic Forum, we’re swinging into a brand new chapter for Spider-Man and traveling back to the world of the Four Nations for an all-new Avatar adventure! First up is Spider-Man: Brand New Day, starring Tom Holland as Peter Parker alongside Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Mark Ruffalo, Sadie Sink, and Michael Mando. Four years after the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Peter has embraced life as a full-time Spider-Man in a world that has forgotten who he is. But a mysterious new threat and an unsettling evolution in Peter’s powers could change everything. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and written by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers, we’re breaking down the latest chapter of the MCU’s Spider-Man saga and asking what this new day means for Peter Parker. Then we turn to Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender, the first feature film from Avatar Studios. Set years after the original animated series, the film follows Aang, voiced by Eric Nam, as he discovers an ancient power that could save his culture from extinction. With Katara, Sokka, Zuko, and Toph by his side, Aang embarks on a global quest to keep that power from falling into the wrong hands and threatening the fragile peace they fought so hard to achieve. Featuring the voices of Jessica Matten, Román Zaragoza, Steven Yeun, and Dionne Quan, this new adventure expands the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender while returning to the characters fans have loved for decades. Watch tonight at 6:30 pm PT and call in live at www.fantasticforum.live to share your thoughts. Fantastic Forum, assemble! Subscribe –    / fantasticforum   Call In – www.fantasticforum.live #SpiderManBrandNewDay #AvatarAang #MCU #NewComicBookDay

This week on Fantastic Forum, we're back from San Diego Comic-Con 2026 and recapping an unforgettable weekend packed with major announcements, surprise reveals, and incredible fan experiences! Join us as we share our favorite moments from the convention floor, the panels we attended, the creators we met, and the unforgettable atmosphere that makes Comic-Con the biggest celebration of pop culture every year. We'll also break down the biggest news coming out of Hall H and beyond, including the latest reveals from Marvel Studios, DC Studios, Star Wars, and some of the hottest upcoming comics and collectibles. From exciting first looks at the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and new DC projects to surprise trailers, casting announcements, exclusive comic book reveals, and can't-miss moments from the show floor, we'll discuss what impressed us most, what exceeded our expectations, and what has us most excited for the year ahead. Whether you joined us in San Diego or followed along from home, tune in as we relive the highlights, share behind-the-scenes stories, and celebrate another incredible Comic-Con with the Fantastic Forum community. Watch tonight at 6:30 pm PT and call in live at www.fantasticforum.live to share your thoughts. Fantastic Forum, assemble! Subscribe –    / fantasticforum   Call In – www.fantasticforum.live #ComicCon2026 #NewComicBookDay

This week on Fantastic Forum, we're looking ahead to the biggest event in geek culture as we preview San Diego Comic-Con 2026! Before the convention doors open, we're making our predictions for the announcements, trailers, surprise reveals, and unforgettable moments that could define this year's show. Will Marvel Studios unveil the next phase of the MCU? Could DC Studios offer new looks at its growing cinematic universe? What surprises might be in store from Star Wars, Star Trek, Prime Video, Netflix, Image Comics, DC, Marvel, Dark Horse, and the biggest names in comics, film, television, and gaming? From Hall H presentations and exclusive first looks to major publishing announcements and unexpected celebrity appearances, we're sharing what we're hoping to see and what we think fans should keep an eye on throughout the weekend. Join us as we make our boldest Comic-Con predictions, discuss the biggest rumors, and celebrate the excitement surrounding one of the greatest weekends of the year for pop culture fans. Watch tonight at 6:30 pm PT and call in live at www.fantasticforum.live to share your thoughts. Fantastic Forum, assemble! Subscribe –    / fantasticforum   Call In – www.fantasticforum.live #ComicCon2026 #NewComicBookDay

This week on Fantastic Forum, we are taking a closer look at one of Marvel's most intriguing new limited series as Spider-Man, the Hulk, and the Punisher collide in an adventure decades in the making. In the spotlight is Spider-Man: Long Way Home #1 from Marvel Comics, written by Jonathan Hickman with art by Adam Kubert. Set in an earlier era of the Marvel Universe, before Frank Castle becomes the Punisher and when the Hulk is little more than a rumor, the story follows Peter Parker, Bruce Banner, and Frank Castle as they race through the jungles of South America in pursuit of a newly created Cosmic Cube developed by A.I.M. Each man has his own reasons for wanting the artifact, but only one can keep its unimaginable power from falling into the wrong hands. With Hickman weaving together three iconic Marvel characters and Kubert delivering the dynamic storytelling he's known for, we are breaking down whether this ambitious new series is the next must-read Marvel event. Watch tonight at 6:30 pm PT and call in live at www.fantasticforum.live to share your thoughts. Fantastic Forum, assemble! Subscribe –    / fantasticforum   Call In – www.fantasticforum.live #SpiderMan #Punisher #Hulk #Marvel #NewComicBookDay

This week on Fantastic Forum, we are celebrating the return of one of Marvel Animation's biggest hits and the long-awaited comeback of one of comics' greatest crime sagas. First up is X-Men '97 Season 2, as Marvel's beloved mutants return for another season of action, drama, and world-shaking consequences. Featuring the returning voice cast led by Ray Chase (Cyclops), Jennifer Hale (Jean Grey), Alison Sealy-Smith (Storm), Lenore Zann (Rogue), George Buza (Beast), A.J. LoCascio (Gambit), and Cal Dodd (Wolverine), the new season picks up after the explosive finale of Season 1 with the X-Men scattered across time and space. We are breaking down the premiere, the new direction for the team, and whether the series continues to honor the legacy of the original while forging its own path. Then we turn to 100 Bullets: The U.S. of Anger #1, marking the return of the acclaimed Vertigo crime saga from Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso, with lettering by Clem Robins. Set years after the events of the original series, this new chapter follows Brother Lono as he emerges into an America more divided and volatile than ever before. Told in stark black and white, Azzarello and Risso revisit the brutal world that earned 100 Bullets multiple Eisner Awards, delivering a noir thriller that examines violence, vengeance, and the state of a nation on the edge. We are discussing whether this long-awaited return captures the same gritty magic that made the original series a modern classic. Watch tonight at 6:30 pm PT and call in live at www.fantasticforum.live to share your thoughts. Fantastic Forum, assemble! Subscribe –    / fantasticforum   Call In – www.fantasticforum.live #XMen97 #100Bullets #MarvelStudios #DCVertigo #NewComicBookDay

This week on Fantastic Forum, we are traveling from the stars of the DC Universe to the haunted hills of Italy with two exciting new releases. First up is Supergirl, the latest film from DC Studios starring Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El alongside Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, Jason Momoa, David Corenswet, Emily Beecham, and David Krumholtz. Inspired by Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, the film follows Kara as she embarks on a dangerous journey across the cosmos that challenges her understanding of justice, family, and what it truly means to be a hero. We are breaking down the performances, the visual spectacle, and whether this latest chapter continues the momentum of DC Studios' new cinematic universe. Then we turn to Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.: The Monster of Nivola, written by Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden, with painted art by Daniele Serra and lettering by Clem Robins. Set in 1963, Hellboy is dispatched to the mountain village of Nivola, Italy, where an ancient legend has become a terrifying reality. As villagers disappear and fear spreads through the countryside, Hellboy uncovers a monstrous force tied to the region's dark folklore. Serra's haunting painted artwork perfectly complements Mignola and Golden's atmospheric tale, delivering a gothic mystery that feels both timeless and unmistakably Hellboy. Watch tonight at 6:30 pm PT and call in live at www.fantasticforum.live to share your thoughts. Fantastic Forum, assemble! Subscribe –    / fantasticforum   Call In – www.fantasticforum.live #Supergirl #Hellboy #DCU #DarkHorse #NewComicBookDay

This week on Fantastic Forum, we are taking a look at two major comic launches that could reshape their respective universes. First up is Avengers: Armageddon #1 from Marvel Comics, written by Chip Zdarsky with art by Delio Diaz and Frank Alpizar. Spinning out of One World Under Doom and Zdarsky's ongoing Captain America storyline, the event finds Thunderbolt Ross, now the Red Hulk, seizing control of Latveria and launching a campaign to impose his vision of order on the world. To stop him, an unprecedented alliance forms between the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, Wolverine, Spider-Man, Namor, and more. With the fate of the Marvel Universe hanging in the balance and promises of a dramatically transformed status quo when the dust settles, we are breaking down whether this event delivers the epic scale Marvel is aiming for. Then we turn to M.A.S.K. #1 from Skybound and Image Comics, written by Dan Watters with art by Pye Parr. The latest addition to the Energon Universe reintroduces Matt Trakker and the Mobile Armored Strike Kommand as a covert team armed with cutting-edge transforming technology. Standing in their way is Miles Mayhem and the forces of V.E.N.O.M., setting the stage for a globe-spanning conflict filled with espionage, advanced vehicles, and high-octane action. We are discussing whether this relaunch successfully modernizes a beloved franchise while staying true to its roots. Watch tonight at 6:30 pm PT and call in live at www.fantasticforum.live to share your thoughts. Fantastic Forum, assemble! Subscribe –    / fantasticforum   Call In – www.fantasticforum.live #Avengers #MASK #Skybound #Marvel #NewComicBookDay