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THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! Aeric and Malcolm sit down to discuss the aftermath of Bruce’s Knightmares and the final stop before CITY OF BANE! Batman awakens in the depths of Arkham Asylum with one goal: defeat Bane and retake his city. But with his most dangerous foe pulling all the strings, has Batman finally met the one challenge he cannot conquer? And why is his father, Thomas Wayne of the Flashpoint reality, helping Bane? Find out here! Covers Batman (2016) #70-74 & Batman Secret Files (2019) #2 by Tom King, Jorge Fornes, Mikel Janin, Andy Kubert, Amancay Nahuelpan, Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing, Carlos D’Anda, Mairghread Scott, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Steve Orlando, Eduardo Risso, Tim Seeley and PAtrick Gleason Time Stamps: 00:00:23 Intro & Whatcha Doin’? 00:13:25 Book Club Begins 00:56:07 Break 00:59:50 Mailbag 01:39:55 Patreon Shout-Outs & Wrap-Up Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/geeksplained Thank you to our Patrons: “Kooky” Kenneth from Norway “Queen” Quinn “Keen” Kyle Still “Auspicious” Alberto Figueredo “Absolute” AJ Kincaid “Crafty” Collins Saucier “Majestic” Mulletoverlord “Dastardly” Dylan Hall “Valiant” Vera Tee “Dancin” Daniiboii “Wild” Wally West “Gentle” Gianni Palumbo “Magical” Michael Cox “Capricious” Crimzin “Astonishing” Adam Stringfellow “Gorgeous” George Alexander “Fancy” Fabled Assassin “Amazing” Andrew Schoenfelder “Terrific” Tom Trainor “Awesome” Andrew Goldberg “Extreme” Ed L the Kaleidoscope Man “Kickin’” K “Rockin” Ryan Johnson “Stunning” Samuel “Powerful” Paul Graves “That Damn” Diggum “Jumpin” John Dexter “Red” Robin Mercer “Casual” Calvin “Juicy” James Maxwell “Victorious” Victor Mendez “The Reheil Deal” Bryan Reheil “Stellar” Stefan Lotz “Zany” Zach Horsley Geeksplained Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/geeksplained  Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social  Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Twitter: https://x.com/GeeksplainedPod  Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: [email protected] Check out THE PAR’MACH’CAST, a Star Trek Deep Space 9 podcast hosted by friends of the pod Jamie and Steph! Each week they bring you in-depth analysis and infinite shenanigans in infinite combinations! Catch up on their last two seasons ahead of their Season 3 premiere in 2027: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6D7Q64RWep6FayTPFyumWz?si=9WhhCQCkSwmXaMM0l_imCQ  MALCOLM WROTE AN ARTICLE! In his debut appearance on Gate Crashers, Malcolm digs into his thoughts on MARVEL KNIGHTS: THE WORLD TO COME and what the series is trying to say in a landscape where comics analysis bleeds into real-world events and themes. Check it out here: https://gatecrashers.fan/2026/09/02/marvel-knights-the-world-to-come-review/  Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

BAH GAWD SHE’S CASHING IN! Aeric and Malcolm discuss love, fantasy, and the concept of getting a good night’s sleep in SLEEPLESS by Sarah Vaughn and Leila del Duca! This romantasy tale from 2017 has it all - action, romance, mystery, and one of the most punchable characters in comics history! In the kingdom of Harbeny, a conspiracy is afoot. Poppy – illegitimate daughter of the recently deceased king – and Cyrenic – her sworn protector – must uncover the truth behind a plot to usurp the throne before she’s forced into an endless slumber! A huge THANK YOU to Certified Good Brother™ “Queen” Quinn for giving us the opportunity to read this comic. It’s been a longtime coming for Malcolm and we loved getting to read it! Covers Sleepless (2017) #1-11 by Sarah Vaughn and Leila del Duca Time Stamps: 00:00:51 Intro 00:12:44 Plot Summary 00:18:57 Discussion 00:50:42 Mailbag 01:04:15 Final Thoughts 01:22:07 Wrap-Up Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/geeksplained Thank you to our Patrons: “Kooky” Kenneth from Norway “Queen” Quinn “Keen” Kyle Still “Auspicious” Alberto Figueredo “Absolute” AJ Kincaid “Crafty” Collins Saucier “Majestic” Mulletoverlord “Dastardly” Dylan Hall “Valiant” Vera Tee “Dancin” Daniiboii “Wild” Wally West “Gentle” Gianni Palumbo “Magical” Michael Cox “Capricious” Crimzin “Astonishing” Adam Stringfellow “Gorgeous” George Alexander “Fancy” Fabled Assassin “Amazing” Andrew Schoenfelder “Terrific” Tom Trainor “Awesome” Andrew Goldberg “Extreme” Ed L the Kaleidoscope Man “Kickin’” K “Rockin” Ryan Johnson “Stunning” Samuel “Powerful” Paul Graves “That Damn” Diggum “Jumpin” John Dexter “Red” Robin Mercer “Casual” Calvin “Juicy” James Maxwell “Victorious” Victor Mendez “The Reheil Deal” Bryan Reheil Geeksplained Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/geeksplained  Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social  Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Twitter: https://x.com/GeeksplainedPod  Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: [email protected] Check out THE PAR’MACH’CAST, a Star Trek Deep Space 9 podcast hosted by friends of the pod Jamie and Steph! Each week they bring you in-depth analysis and infinite shenanigans in infinite combinations! Catch up on their last two seasons ahead of their Season 3 premiere in 2027: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6D7Q64RWep6FayTPFyumWz?si=9WhhCQCkSwmXaMM0l_imCQ  MALCOLM WROTE AN ARTICLE! In his debut appearance on Gate Crashers, Malcolm digs into his thoughts on MARVEL KNIGHTS: THE WORLD TO COME and what the series is trying to say in a landscape where comics analysis bleeds into real-world events and themes. Check it out here: https://gatecrashers.fan/2026/09/02/marvel-knights-the-world-to-come-review/  Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets “Sleepless” by Diffie Bosman

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! The Book Club Bois reunite just in time to experience Bruce Wayne’s KNIGHTMARES! After being ambushed by someone resembling his father from another reality, Bruce Wayne finds himself trapped in his worst nightmares! He must now navigate the darkest corners of his mind if he has any hope to escape this imprisonment. But what if waiting on the other side is something even worse…? Covers Batman (2016) #61-63 & 66-69 (nice) by Tom King, Mikel Janin, Mitch Gerads, Travis Moore, Jorge Fornes, Lee Weeks, Amanda Connor and Yanick Paquette Time Stamps: 00:00:24 Intro & Whatcha Doin’? 00:17:12 Book Club Begins 00:56:40 Break 00:59:00 Mailbag 01:23:20 Patreon Shout-Outs & Wrap-Up Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/geeksplained Thank you to our Patrons: “Kooky” Kenneth from Norway “Queen” Quinn “Keen” Kyle Still “Auspicious” Alberto Figueredo “Absolute” AJ Kincaid “Crafty” Collins Saucier “Majestic” Mulletoverlord “Dastardly” Dylan Hall “Valiant” Vera Tee “Dancin” Daniiboii “Wild” Wally West “Gentle” Gianni Palumbo “Magical” Michael Cox “Capricious” Crimzin “Astonishing” Adam Stringfellow “Gorgeous” George Alexander “Fancy” Fabled Assassin “Amazing” Andrew Schoenfelder “Terrific” Tom Trainor “Awesome” Andrew Goldberg “Extreme” Ed L the Kaleidoscope Man “Kickin’” K “Rockin” Ryan Johnson “Stunning” Samuel “Powerful” Paul Graves “That Damn” Diggum “Jumpin” John Dexter “Red” Robin Mercer “Casual” Calvin “Juicy” James Maxwell “Victorious” Victor Mendez “The Reheil Deal” Bryan Reheil Geeksplained Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/geeksplained  Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social  Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Twitter: https://x.com/GeeksplainedPod  Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: [email protected] Check out THE PAR’MACH’CAST, a Star Trek Deep Space 9 podcast hosted by friends of the pod Jamie and Steph! Each week they bring you in-depth analysis and infinite shenanigans in infinite combinations! Catch up on their last two seasons ahead of their Season 3 premiere in 2027: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6D7Q64RWep6FayTPFyumWz?si=9WhhCQCkSwmXaMM0l_imCQ  MALCOLM WROTE AN ARTICLE! In his debut appearance on Gate Crashers, Malcolm digs into his thoughts on MARVEL KNIGHTS: THE WORLD TO COME and what the series is trying to say in a landscape where comics analysis bleeds into real-world events and themes. Check it out here: https://gatecrashers.fan/2026/09/02/marvel-knights-the-world-to-come-review/  Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! Aeric and Malcolm discuss maybe the strangest chapter yet in Tom King’s BATMAN REBIRTH! Oswald Cobblepot has suffered a tragedy. Orchestrated by the shadowy new master of Gotham. And to get his revenge, The Penguin must enlist his greatest enemy: Batman. But will even the Dark Knight be able to withstand the forces conspiring against him? Find out here, as secrets come to light and the World’s Greatest Detective begins his darkest chapter yet! Covers Batman: Secret Files (2019) #1, Batman (2016) #58-60 & Annual #3 by Tom King, Mikel Janin, Ram V,  Jorge Fornes, Cheryl Lynn Eaton, Elena Casagrande, Jordie Bellaire, Jill Thompson, Tom Taylor, Brad Walker & Otto Schmidt  Time Stamps: 00:00:24 Intro 00:11:40 Book Club Begins 01:05:40 Break 01:09:20 Mailbag 01:35:55 Patreon Shout-Outs & Wrap-Up Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/geeksplained Thank you to our Patrons: “Kooky” Kenneth from Norway “Queen” Quinn “Keen” Kyle Still “Auspicious” Alberto Figueredo “Absolute” AJ Kincaid “Crafty” Collins Saucier “Majestic” Mulletoverlord “Dastardly” Dylan Hall “Valiant” Vera Tee “Dancin” Daniiboii “Wild” Wally West “Gentle” Gianni Palumbo “Magical” Michael Cox “Capricious” Crimzin “Astonishing” Adam Stringfellow “Gorgeous” George Alexander “Fancy” Fabled Assassin “Amazing” Andrew Schoenfelder “Terrific” Tom Trainor “Awesome” Andrew Goldberg “Extreme” Ed L the Kaleidoscope Man “Kickin’” K “Rockin” Ryan Johnson “Stunning” Samuel “Powerful” Paul Graves “That Damn” Diggum “Jumpin” John Dexter “Red” Robin Mercer “Casual” Calvin “Juicy” James Maxwell “Victorious” Victor Mendez “The Reheil Deal” Bryan Reheil Geeksplained Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/geeksplained  Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social  Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Twitter: https://x.com/GeeksplainedPod  Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: [email protected] Check out THE PAR’MACH’CAST, a Star Trek Deep Space 9 podcast hosted by friends of the pod Jamie and Steph! Each week they bring you in-depth analysis and infinite shenanigans in infinite combinations! Catch up on their last two seasons ahead of their Season 3 premiere in 2027: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6D7Q64RWep6FayTPFyumWz?si=9WhhCQCkSwmXaMM0l_imCQ  MALCOLM WROTE AN ARTICLE! In his debut appearance on Gate Crashers, Malcolm digs into his thoughts on MARVEL KNIGHTS: THE WORLD TO COME and what the series is trying to say in a landscape where comics analysis bleeds into real-world events and themes. Check it out here: https://gatecrashers.fan/2026/09/02/marvel-knights-the-world-to-come-review/  Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! The Book Club Bois discuss the fallout from the Bat/Cat Wedding, as they begin Act 2 of Tom King’s BATMAN REBIRTH! Bruce Wayne was left at the altar. The Wedding of the Bat and the Cat never took place. This is the story of what happened next. The Trial of Mister Freeze finds itself with an auspicious juror holding up proceedings, while Nightwing returns to Gotham to reunite with his oldest ally. But someone else has arrived in Gotham with his own mission… one that will have DEADLY consequences for the former Dynamic Duo! Covers Batman (2016) #51-57 by Tom King, Lee Weeks, Matt Wagner and Tony S. Daniel Time Stamps: 00:00:24 Intro & Whatcha Doin’? 00:19:00 Book Club Begins 01:00:40 Break 01:02:40 Mailbag 01:44:55 Patreon Shout-Outs & Wrap-Up Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/geeksplained Thank you to our Patrons: “Kooky” Kenneth from Norway “Queen” Quinn “Keen” Kyle Still “Auspicious” Alberto Figueredo “Absolute” AJ Kincaid “Crafty” Collins Saucier “Majestic” Mulletoverlord “Dastardly” Dylan Hall “Valiant” Vera Tee “Dancin” Daniiboii “Wild” Wally West “Gentle” Gianni Palumbo “Magical” Michael Cox “Capricious” Crimzin “Astonishing” Adam Stringfellow “Gorgeous” George Alexander “Fancy” Fabled Assassin “Amazing” Andrew Schoenfelder “Terrific” Tom Trainor “Awesome” Andrew Goldberg “Extreme” Ed L the Kaleidoscope Man “Kickin’” K “Rockin” Ryan Johnson “Stunning” Samuel “Powerful” Paul Graves “That Damn” Diggum “Jumpin” John Dexter “Red” Robin Mercer “Casual” Calvin “Juicy” James Maxwell “Victorious” Victor Mendez “The Reheil Deal” Bryan Reheil Geeksplained Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/geeksplained  Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social  Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Twitter: https://x.com/GeeksplainedPod  Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: [email protected] This month we’re kicking off the ALL-NEW GEEKSPLAINED GAMING with a 6-issue miniseries called INTO THE SPLAINERVERSE! Join Aeric, Malcolm, Jacob and their fearless Narrator AJ Kincaid as they tell a story of heroism, action, and a whole lot of dice rolling! Check it out in the main feed and get early access as well as a special bonus talkback on Patreon! MALCOLM WROTE AN ARTICLE! In his debut appearance on Gate Crashers, Malcolm digs into his thoughts on MARVEL KNIGHTS: THE WORLD TO COME and what the series is trying to say in a landscape where comics analysis bleeds into real-world events and themes. Check it out here: https://gatecrashers.fan/2026/09/02/marvel-knights-the-world-to-come-review/  Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! It’s the wedding of the decade! Join the Book Club Bois for the end of Act 1 of Tom King’s BATMAN REBIRTH! Bruce Wayne. Selina Kyle. The Bat. The Cat. These two vigilantes have been entwined for years, and now they’re making it official. It’s time these two starcrossed lovers tied the knot… or is it? Before the vows are spoken, before the bells ring… an uninvited guest arrives with a gift that could shatter this marriage before it begins. And don’t get us started on the Best Man! The Wedding of Batman and Catwoman has finally arrived! Time Stamps: 00:00:29 Intro & Whatcha Doin’? 00:21:19 Book Club Begins 01:49:13 Break 01:51:09 Mailbag 02:35:30 Patreon Shout-Outs & Wrap-Up Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/geeksplained Thank you to our Patrons: “Kooky” Kenneth from Norway “Queen” Quinn “Keen” Kyle Still “Auspicious” Alberto Figueredo “Absolute” AJ Kincaid “Crafty” Collins Saucier “Majestic” Mulletoverlord “Dastardly” Dylan Hall “Valiant” Vera Tee “Dancin” Daniiboii “Wild” Wally West “Gentle” Gianni Palumbo “Magical” Michael Cox “Capricious” Crimzin “Astonishing” Adam Stringfellow “Gorgeous” George Alexander “Fancy” Fabled Assassin “Amazing” Andrew Schoenfelder “Terrific” Tom Trainor “Awesome” Andrew Goldberg “Extreme” Ed L the Kaleidoscope Man “Kickin’” K “Rockin” Ryan Johnson “Stunning” Samuel “Powerful” Paul Graves “That Damn” Diggum “Jumpin” John Dexter “Red” Robin Mercer “Casual” Calvin “Juicy” James Maxwell “Victorious” Victor Mendez “The Reheil Deal” Bryan Reheil Geeksplained Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/geeksplained  Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social  Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Twitter: https://x.com/GeeksplainedPod  Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: [email protected] This month we’re kicking off the ALL-NEW GEEKSPLAINED GAMING with a 6-issue miniseries called INTO THE SPLAINERVERSE! Join Aeric, Malcolm, Jacob and their fearless Narrator AJ Kincaid as they tell a story of heroism, action, and a whole lot of dice rolling! Check it out in the main feed and get early access as well as a special bonus talkback on Patreon! MALCOLM WROTE AN ARTICLE! In his debut appearance on Gate Crashers, Malcolm digs into his thoughts on MARVEL KNIGHTS: THE WORLD TO COME and what the series is trying to say in a landscape where comics analysis bleeds into real-world events and themes. Check it out here: https://gatecrashers.fan/2026/09/02/marvel-knights-the-world-to-come-review/  Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! JACOB RETURNS to discuss the final chapter in James Tynion’s DETECTIVE COMICS REBIRTH! The Gotham Knights have been shattered. After the death of Clayface, the team must decide what to do with his killer: Kate Kane. Meanwhile, Tim Drake tries to pick up the pieces of his life’s work when he is approached by an unlikely foe looking to become a friend. But what must Tim give up in this deal with the devil? Find out in the EXPLOSIVE finale of DETECTIVE COMICS REBIRTH! Covers Detective Comics (2016) #975-981 by James Tynion IV, Eddy Barrows, Alvaro Martinez, Javier Fernandez, Phillipe Briones and Scot Eaton Time Stamps: 00:00:25 Intro & Whatcha Doin’? 00:14:01 Book Club Begins 01:14:10 Break 01:15:50 Mailbag 01:57:44 Patreon Shout-Outs & Wrap-Up Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/geeksplained Thank you to our Patrons: “Kooky” Kenneth from Norway “Queen” Quinn “Keen” Kyle Still “Auspicious” Alberto Figueredo “Absolute” AJ Kincaid “Crafty” Collins Saucier “Majestic” Mulletoverlord “Dastardly” Dylan Hall “Valiant” Vera Tee “Dancin” Daniiboii “Wild” Wally West “Gentle” Gianni Palumbo “Magical” Michael Cox “Capricious” Crimzin “Astonishing” Adam Stringfellow “Gorgeous” George Alexander “Fancy” Fabled Assassin “Amazing” Andrew Schoenfelder “Terrific” Tom Trainor “Awesome” Andrew Goldberg “Extreme” Ed L the Kaleidoscope Man “Kickin’” K “Rockin” Ryan Johnson “Stunning” Samuel “Powerful” Paul Graves “That Damn” Diggum “Jumpin” John Dexter “Red” Robin Mercer “Casual” Calvin “Juicy” James Maxwell “Victorious” Victor Mendez “The Reheil Deal” Bryan Reheil Geeksplained Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/geeksplained  Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social  Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Twitter: https://x.com/GeeksplainedPod  Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: [email protected] This month we’re kicking off the ALL-NEW GEEKSPLAINED GAMING with a 6-issue miniseries called INTO THE SPLAINERVERSE! Join Aeric, Malcolm, Jacob and their fearless Narrator AJ Kincaid as they tell a story of heroism, action, and a whole lot of dice rolling! Check it out in the main feed and get early access as well as a special bonus talkback on Patreon! MALCOLM WROTE AN ARTICLE! In his debut appearance on Gate Crashers, Malcolm digs into his thoughts on MARVEL KNIGHTS: THE WORLD TO COME and what the series is trying to say in a landscape where comics analysis bleeds into real-world events and themes. Check it out here: https://gatecrashers.fan/2026/09/02/marvel-knights-the-world-to-come-review/  Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

BAH GAWD THEY’RE CASHING IN! Aeric and Malcolm discuss the second Money in the Bank cash-in on the instant classic DC Young Animal series FAR SECTOR! Rookie Green Lantern Jo Mullein must investigate the first murder in 500 years on The City Enduring, a massive planet-wide metropolis outside of the known 3600 Space Sectors overseen by the Green Lantern Corps. But what secrets lie behind the crime, and will Jo be the City’s savior… or its demise? Jemisin and Campbell are a rockstar duo, who put together one of the best Green Lantern comics of the past 30 years. Combining detective noir, cyberpunk and political thriller elements, there’s a reason people are STILL talking about this story over half a decade later! A huge THANK YOU to Certified Good Sibling™ Bernie Noma for giving us the opportunity to revisit this comic.. They requested the story and we’re so grateful that they did!! Covers Far Sector (2019) #1-13 by N.K. Jemisin & Jamal Campbell Time Stamps: 00:00:52 Intro 00:26:50 Plot Summary 00:35:06 Discussion 01:39:08 Mailbag 02:04:26 Wrap-Up Thank you to our Patrons: “Kooky” Kenneth from Norway “Queen” Quinn “Keen” Kyle Still “Auspicious” Alberto Figueredo “Absolute” AJ Kincaid “Crafty” Collins Saucier “Majestic” Mulletoverlord “Dastardly” Dylan Hall “Valiant” Vera Tee “Dancin” Daniiboii “Wild” Wally West “Gentle” Gianni Palumbo “Magical” Michael Cox “Capricious” Crimzin “Astonishing” Adam Stringfellow “Gorgeous” George Alexander “Fancy” Fabled Assassin “Amazing” Andrew Schoenfelder “Terrific” Tom Trainor “Awesome” Andrew Goldberg “Extreme” Ed L the Kaleidoscope Man “Kickin’” K “Rockin” Ryan Johnson “Stunning” Samuel “Powerful” Paul Graves “That Damn” Diggum “Jumpin” John Dexter “Red” Robin Mercer “Casual” Calvin “Juicy” James Maxwell “Victorious” Victor Mendez “The Reheil Deal” Bryan Reheil Geeksplained Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/geeksplained Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Twitter: https://x.com/GeeksplainedPod  Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: [email protected] Shout-out to Kendell Byrd for lending her voice to this episode! Kendall is an insanely talented voice actor and the PERFECT voice for Jo Mullein. Check out her portfolio here: https://www.kbyrdvo.com/ MALCOLM WROTE AN ARTICLE! In his debut appearance on Gate Crashers, Malcolm digs into his thoughts on MARVEL KNIGHTS: THE WORLD TO COME and what the series is trying to say in a landscape where comics analysis bleeds into real-world events and themes. Check it out here: https://gatecrashers.fan/2026/09/02/marvel-knights-the-world-to-come-review/  Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets “The Crown” by baad beats

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! Aeric and Malcolm discuss the penultimate chapter of James Tynion’s DETECTIVE COMICS REBIRTH SAGA! Basil Karlo wasn’t always Clayface. Once upon a time, he was just a boy who believed he could be greater than he was. And after a lifetime of running, he was finally given that chance as a member of the Gotham Knights. But he’s about to find out that no matter how far or fast you run… your past WILL catch up to you. And Basil’s past transgressions will have dire consequences for his new family, as one decision may be the breaking point of not just the Batfamily, but all of Gotham City! Covers Detective Comics (2016) #969-974 & Annual #1 by James Tynion IV, Eddy Barrows, Joe Bennett, Miguel Mendonça, Jesús Merino & Philippe Briones Time Stamps: 00:00:19 Intro & Whatcha Doin’? 00:16:10 Book Club Begins 01:13:17 Break 01:15:20 Mailbag 01:48:05 Patreon Shout-Outs & Wrap-Up Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/geeksplained Thank you to our Patrons: “Kooky” Kenneth from Norway “Queen” Quinn “Keen” Kyle Still “Auspicious” Alberto Figueredo “Absolute” AJ Kincaid “Crafty” Collins Saucier “Majestic” Mulletoverlord “Dastardly” Dylan Hall “Valiant” Vera Tee “Dancin” Daniiboii “Wild” Wally West “Gentle” Gianni Palumbo “Magical” Michael Cox “Capricious” Crimzin “Astonishing” Adam Stringfellow “Gorgeous” George Alexander “Fancy” Fabled Assassin “Amazing” Andrew Schoenfelder “Terrific” Tom Trainor “Awesome” Andrew Goldberg “Extreme” Ed L the Kaleidoscope Man “Kickin’” K “Rockin” Ryan Johnson “Stunning” Samuel “Powerful” Paul Graves “That Damn” Diggum “Jumpin” John Dexter “Red” Robin Mercer “Casual” Calvin “Juicy” James Maxwell “Victorious” Victor Mendez “The Reheil Deal” Bryan Reheil Geeksplained Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/geeksplained  Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social  Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Twitter: https://x.com/GeeksplainedPod  Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: [email protected] This month we’re kicking off the ALL-NEW GEEKSPLAINED GAMING with a 6-issue miniseries called INTO THE SPLAINERVERSE! Join Aeric, Malcolm, Jacob and their fearless Narrator AJ Kincaid as they tell a story of heroism, action, and a whole lot of dice rolling! Check it out in the main feed and get early access as well as a special bonus talkback on Patreon! MALCOLM WROTE AN ARTICLE! In his debut appearance on Gate Crashers, Malcolm digs into his thoughts on MARVEL KNIGHTS: THE WORLD TO COME and what the series is trying to say in a landscape where comics analysis bleeds into real-world events and themes. Check it out here: https://gatecrashers.fan/2026/09/02/marvel-knights-the-world-to-come-review/  Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

ISSUE #2: IN THE END The Book Club Bois continue their first big combat encounter, as Narrator/GM AJ Kincaid introduces new threats and challenges for Blitz, “Obisanya” and The Cazador to overcome. But will all three of our would-be-heroes make it out of this battle alive? Find out here! Time Stamps: 00:00:16 Intro 00:02:30 Act 1 00:44:02 Break 00:46:39 Act 2 Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/geeksplained Thank you to our Patrons: “Kooky” Kenneth from Norway “Queen” Quinn “Keen” Kyle Still “Auspicious” Alberto Figueredo “Absolute” AJ Kincaid “Crafty” Collins Saucier “Majestic” Mulletoverlord “Dastardly” Dylan Hall “Valiant” Vera Tee “Dancin” Daniiboii “Wild” Wally West “Gentle” Gianni Palumbo “Magical” Michael Cox “Capricious” Crimzin “Astonishing” Adam Stringfellow “Gorgeous” George Alexander “Fancy” Fabled Assassin “Amazing” Andrew Schoenfelder “Terrific” Tom Trainor “Awesome” Andrew Goldberg “Extreme” Ed L the Kaleidoscope Man “Kickin’” K “Rockin” Ryan Johnson “Stunning” Samuel “Powerful” Paul Graves “That Damn” Diggum “Jumpin” John Dexter “Red” Robin Mercer “Casual” Calvin “Juicy” James Maxwell “Victorious” Victor Mendez “The Real Deal” Bryan Reheil Geeksplained Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/geeksplained  Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Twitter: https://x.com/GeeksplainedPod  Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: [email protected] MALCOLM WROTE AN ARTICLE! In his debut appearance on Gate Crashers, Malcolm digs into his thoughts on MARVEL KNIGHTS: THE WORLD TO COME and what the series is trying to say in a landscape where comics analysis bleeds into real-world events and themes. Check it out here: https://gatecrashers.fan/2026/09/02/marvel-knights-the-world-to-come-review/  Music Sampled: “downtown” by massobeats

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! The Book Club Bois discuss the beginning of the end for the Gotham Knights in the latest chapter of James Tynion’s DETECTIVE COMICS REBIRTH! Timothy Jackson Drake(-Wayne) has lived many lives. Son. Friend. Lover. Hero. And now… Prisoner. Trapped outside of space and time by a mysterious entity, Tim must attempt the greatest prison break of all time to try and return home. But who else is imprisoned alongside him? And WHY was he taken off the board in the first place? All these answers and even more questions await Tim as he returns to A LONELY PLACE OF LIVING! Covers Detective Comics (2016) #963-968 by James Tynion IV, Christopher Sebela, Carmen Carnero, Eddy Barrows and Alvaro Martinez Time Stamps: 00:00:21 Intro & Whatcha Doin’? 00:21:00 Book Club Begins 01:28:22 Break 01:30:05 Mailbag 02:04:35 Patreon Shout-outs & Wrap-Up Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/geeksplained Thank you to our Patrons: “Kooky” Kenneth from Norway “Queen” Quinn “Keen” Kyle Still “Auspicious” Alberto Figueredo “Absolute” AJ Kincaid “Crafty” Collins Saucier “Majestic” Mulletoverlord “Dastardly” Dylan Hall “Valiant” Vera Tee “Dancin” Daniiboii “Wild” Wally West “Gentle” Gianni Palumbo “Magical” Michael Cox “Capricious” Crimzin “Astonishing” Adam Stringfellow “Gorgeous” George Alexander “Fancy” Fabled Assassin “Amazing” Andrew Schoenfelder “Terrific” Tom Trainor “Awesome” Andrew Goldberg “Extreme” Ed L the Kaleidoscope Man “Kickin’” K “Rockin” Ryan Johnson “Stunning” Samuel “Powerful” Paul Graves “That Damn” Diggum “Jumpin” John Dexter “Red” Robin Mercer “Casual” Calvin “Juicy” James Maxwell “Victorious” Victor Mendez Geeksplained Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/geeksplained  Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social  Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Twitter: https://x.com/GeeksplainedPod  Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: [email protected] This month we’re kicking off the ALL-NEW GEEKSPLAINED GAMING with a 6-issue miniseries called INTO THE SPLAINERVERSE! Join Aeric, Malcolm, Jacob and their fearless Narrator AJ Kincaid as they tell a story of heroism, action, and a whole lot of dice rolling! Check it out in the main feed and get early access as well as a special bonus talkback on Patreon! MALCOLM WROTE AN ARTICLE! In his debut appearance on Gate Crashers, Malcolm digs into his thoughts on MARVEL KNIGHTS: THE WORLD TO COME and what the series is trying to say in a landscape where comics analysis bleeds into real-world events and themes. Check it out here: https://gatecrashers.fan/2026/09/02/marvel-knights-the-world-to-come-review/  Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

BAH GAWD, HE’S CASHING IN! In our first installment of Money in the Bank Cash-Ins, the Book Club Bois sit down and discuss what might be the perfect comic: DC THE NEW FRONTIER! In an age built on distrust and loss… they became heroes. Find out how it happened. Through six issues, Darwyn Cooke’s masterpiece set the tone for how to tell a timeless story set in the DC Universe. It’s a story that becomes only more relevant as time goes on, and stands as a monument to a creator and a human being gone way too soon. Join us for this deep dive into the iconic NEW FRONTIER, courtesy of loyal listener and Certified Good Brother™ Adam Stringfellow! Covers DC: THE NEW FRONTIER (2004) #1-6 by Darwyn Cooke and Dave Stewart Time Stamps: 00:00:30 Intro 00:23:30 Plot Summary 00:31:08 Discussion 01:51:00 Mailbag 02:07:20 Wrap-Up Thank you to our Patrons: “Kooky” Kenneth from Norway “Queen” Quinn “Keen” Kyle Still “Auspicious” Alberto Figueredo “Absolute” AJ Kincaid “Crafty” Collins Saucier “Majestic” Mulletoverlord “Dastardly” Dylan Hall “Valiant” Vera Tee “Dancin” Daniiboii “Wild” Wally West “Gentle” Gianni Palumbo “Magical” Michael Cox “Capricious” Crimzin “Astonishing” Adam Stringfellow “Gorgeous” George Alexander “Fancy” Fabled Assassin “Amazing” Andrew Schoenfelder “Terrific” Tom Trainor “Awesome” Andrew Goldberg “Extreme” Ed L the Kaleidoscope Man “Kickin’” K “Rockin” Ryan Johnson “Stunning” Samuel “Powerful” Paul Graves “That Damn” Diggum “Jumpin” John Dexter “Red” Robin Mercer “Casual” Calvin “Juicy” James Maxwell “Victorious” Victor Mendez Geeksplained Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/geeksplained Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Twitter: https://x.com/GeeksplainedPod  Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: [email protected] MALCOLM IS IN A BOOK! Friend of the show Nacho Teso is releasing an english translation of his self-published essay MILES MORALES: ACROSS THE SPIDER-MYTH. This self-published essay centers on the character of Miles Morales and explores not only his history within the panels, but also his impact on the Spider-Man legend, as well as how these themes are addressed in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Malcolm provided the afterword for this new edition of the book, and it is SENSATIONAL! Check it out wherever books are sold! https://nachoteso.com/miles-morales-across-the-spider-myth-english-release/  Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets “Eden" by Onycs

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! The Book Club Bois close this chapter of their 2026 Batman odyssey with Part 2 of Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo’s DARK KNIGHTS: METAL! Trapped in the Dark Multiverse, Bruce Wayne and Clark Kent must fight their way back to the light if they have any hope of stopping Barbatos and his Dark Knights! Heroes assemble across the universe in a desperate attempt to find Nth Metal - the only thing capable of stopping these sinister threats. But will our heroes find the key to their salvation, or will their universe become trapped in darkness forever? Find out in the thrilling conclusion to DARK KNIGHTS: METAL! Covers Dark Knights: Metal #4-6, Hawkman Lost #1 and Dark Knights Rising: The Wild Hunt #1 by Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo, Jeff Lemire, Bryan Hitch, Grant Morrison, James Tynion IV, Joshua Williamson, Howard Porter, Jorge Jimenez, Doug Mahnke, Jamie Mendoza, Mikel Janin and Alvaro Martinez Time Stamps: 00:00:29 Intro & Whatcha Doin’? 00:25:55 Book Club Begins 01:14:55 Break 01:16:40 Mailbag 02:06:05 Patreon Shout-Outs & Wrap-Up Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/geeksplained Thank you to our Patrons: “Kooky” Kenneth from Norway “Queen” Quinn “Keen” Kyle Still “Auspicious” Alberto Figueredo “Absolute” AJ Kincaid “Crafty” Collins Saucier “Majestic” Mulletoverlord “Dastardly” Dylan Hall “Valiant” Vera Tee “Dancin” Daniiboii “Wild” Wally West “Gentle” Gianni Palumbo “Magical” Michael Cox “Capricious” Crimzin “Astonishing” Adam Stringfellow “Gorgeous” George Alexander “Fancy” Fabled Assassin “Amazing” Andrew Schoenfelder “Terrific” Tom Trainor “Awesome” Andrew Goldberg “Extreme” Ed L the Kaleidoscope Man “Kickin’” K “Rockin” Ryan Johnson “Stunning” Samuel “Powerful” Paul Graves “That Damn” Diggum “Jumpin” John Dexter “Red” Robin Mercer “Casual” Calvin “Juicy” James Maxwell “Victorious” Victor Mendez Geeksplained Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/geeksplained Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Twitter: https://x.com/GeeksplainedPod  Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: [email protected] This month we’re kicking off the ALL-NEW GEEKSPLAINED GAMING with a 6-issue miniseries called INTO THE SPLAINERVERSE! Join Aeric, Malcolm, Jacob and their fearless Narrator AJ Kincaid as they tell a story of heroism, action, and a whole lot of dice rolling! Check it out in the main feed and get early access as well as a special bonus talkback on Patreon! MALCOLM IS IN A BOOK! Friend of the show Nacho Teso is releasing an english translation of his self-published essay MILES MORALES: ACROSS THE SPIDER-MYTH. This self-published essay centers on the character of Miles Morales and explores not only his history within the panels, but also his impact on the Spider-Man legend, as well as how these themes are addressed in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Malcolm provided the afterword for this new edition of the book, and it is SENSATIONAL! Check it out wherever books are sold! https://nachoteso.com/miles-morales-across-the-spider-myth-english-release/  Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! The first company-wide event of the DC Rebirth era is here, as Aeric and Malcolm discuss the first half of Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo’s DARK KNIGHTS: METAL! A conspiracy reaching back to the beginning of humankind leads Bruce Wayne to the far reaches of the Earth and beyond, as mysterious forces gather to challenge the Dark Knight by striking at the very concept of the Batman. Unbeknownst to the wider Multiverse, a hidden dark reflection has been bubbling beneath the surface… and it is ready to boil over. Agents of the DARK MULTIVERSE have arrived – but what do they want with our world and what terrifying connection do they have to Batman? Find out here in Act One of DARK KNIGHTS: METAL! Covers Dark Knights Metal (2017) #1-3, Dark Days: The Forge, Dark Days: The Casting and Batman: Lost by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, Joshua Williamson, Greg Capullo, Andy Kubert, Jorge Jimenez, John Romita Jr, Doug Mahnke, Yanick Paquette and Jim Lee Time Stamps: 00:00:46 Intro & Whatcha Doin’? 00:32:50 Book Club Begins 01:50:14 Break 01:52:05 Mailbag 02:30:20 Patreon Shout-Outs & Wrap-Up Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/geeksplained Thank you to our Patrons: “Kooky” Kenneth from Norway “Queen” Quinn “Keen” Kyle Still “Auspicious” Alberto Figueredo “Absolute” AJ Kincaid “Crafty” Collins Saucier “Majestic” Mulletoverlord “Dastardly” Dylan Hall “Valiant” Vera Tee “Dancin” Daniiboii “Wild” Wally West “Gentle” Gianni Palumbo “Magical” Michael Cox “Capricious” Crimzin “Astonishing” Adam Stringfellow “Gorgeous” George Alexander “Fancy” Fabled Assassin “Amazing” Andrew Schoenfelder “Terrific” Tom Trainor “Awesome” Andrew Goldberg “Extreme” Ed L the Kaleidoscope Man “Kickin’” K “Rockin” Ryan Johnson “Stunning” Samuel “Powerful” Paul Graves “That Damn” Diggum “Jumpin” John Dexter “Red” Robin Mercer “Casual” Calvin “Juicy” James Maxwell “Victorious” Victor Mendez Geeksplained Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/geeksplained Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Twitter: https://x.com/GeeksplainedPod  Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: [email protected] This month we’re kicking off the ALL-NEW GEEKSPLAINED GAMING with a 6-issue miniseries called INTO THE SPLAINERVERSE! Join Aeric, Malcolm, Jacob and their fearless Narrator AJ Kincaid as they tell a story of heroism, action, and a whole lot of dice rolling! Check it out in the main feed and get early access as well as a special bonus talkback on Patreon! MALCOLM IS IN A BOOK! Friend of the show Nacho Teso is releasing an english translation of his self-published essay MILES MORALES: ACROSS THE SPIDER-MYTH. This self-published essay centers on the character of Miles Morales and explores not only his history within the panels, but also his impact on the Spider-Man legend, as well as how these themes are addressed in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Malcolm provided the afterword for this new edition of the book, and it is SENSATIONAL! Check it out wherever books are sold! https://nachoteso.com/miles-morales-across-the-spider-myth-english-release/  Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! Aeric and Malcolm are officially on the road to THE WEDDING! But before they get there, they’ll need to discuss Batman and Catwoman’s past if Bruce and Selina hope to secure their future in the latest chapter of Tom King’s BATMAN REBIRTH! With their nuptials on the horizon, Bruce and Selina’s love must face their greatest test yet as Batman is called upon by Wonder Woman to fulfill an old promise. Then, Bruce and Selina awaken to a world driven by one solitary voice that threatens to tear down everything around them. How will their love survive… when EVERYONE loves Ivy? Covers Batman (2016) #38-44 by Tom King, Travis Moore, Joelle Jones and Mikel Janin Time Stamps: 00:00:22 Intro & Whatcha Doin’? 00:15:45 Book Club Begins 01:00:40 Break 01:03:35 Mailbag 01:20:10 Patreon Shout-Outs & Wrap-Up Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/geeksplained Thank you to our Patrons: “Kooky” Kenneth from Norway “Queen” Quinn “Keen” Kyle Still “Auspicious” Alberto Figueredo “Absolute” AJ Kincaid “Crafty” Collins Saucier “Majestic” Mulletoverlord “Dastardly” Dylan Hall “Valiant” Vera Tee “Dancin” Daniiboii “Wild” Wally West “Gentle” Gianni Palumbo “Magical” Michael Cox “Capricious” Crimzin “Astonishing” Adam Stringfellow “Gorgeous” George Alexander “Fancy” Fabled Assassin “Amazing” Andrew Schoenfelder “Terrific” Tom Trainor “Awesome” Andrew Goldberg “Extreme” Ed L the Kaleidoscope Man “Kickin’” K “Rockin” Ryan Johnson “Stunning” Samuel “Powerful” Paul Graves “That Damn” Diggum “Jumpin” John Dexter “Red” Robin Mercer “Casual” Calvin “Juicy” James Maxwell “Victorious” Victor Mendez Geeksplained Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/geeksplained Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Twitter: https://x.com/GeeksplainedPod  Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: [email protected] This month we’re kicking off the ALL-NEW GEEKSPLAINED GAMING with a 6-issue miniseries called INTO THE SPLAINERVERSE! Join Aeric, Malcolm, Jacob and their fearless Narrator AJ Kincaid as they tell a story of heroism, action, and a whole lot of dice rolling! Check it out in the main feed and get early access as well as a special bonus talkback on Patreon! MALCOLM IS IN A BOOK! Friend of the show Nacho Teso is releasing an english translation of his self-published essay MILES MORALES: ACROSS THE SPIDER-MYTH. This self-published essay centers on the character of Miles Morales and explores not only his history within the panels, but also his impact on the Spider-Man legend, as well as how these themes are addressed in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Malcolm provided the afterword for this new edition of the book, and it is SENSATIONAL! Check it out wherever books are sold! https://nachoteso.com/miles-morales-across-the-spider-myth-english-release/  Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets