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It's Halloween week, and we're exploring the darker side of Marvel! From vampires and werewolves to witches, zombies, and some seriously disturbing superhero moments, Laramy Wells and horror fan James Brooks dive into the horror lurking inside the Marvel universe. We look back at Blade, explore Sam Raimi's horror influences in Spider-Man 2 and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and discuss the supernatural thrills of Agatha All Along, Werewolf by Night, and Marvel Zombies. Has Marvel quietly built a horror universe alongside its superheroes? This Halloween, we're turning down the lights and looking at what happens when Marvel gets scary!

Five strangers enter a crypt. A mysterious Crypt Keeper reveals their dark fates. And five twisted tales prove that sometimes, the worst monsters are the people standing right beside you! This Halloween, Moving Panels is diving into the 1972 horror anthology Tales from the Crypt, based on the infamous EC Comics that terrified readers in the 1950s. Joined by horror fan James Brooks, Laramy explores the movie’s five chilling stories, compares them with their original comic-book counterparts, and examines the dark history of EC Comics and the controversy that nearly buried horror comics for good. From murderous holiday surprises to poetic justice and deadly wishes, we’re opening the crypt to discover what changed between the comic-book page and the big screen. So turn down the lights, lock the doors, and join us for a little comic-book horror. Just remember: you never know when you might become the next tale told from the crypt!

EC Comics helped change the way horror could be told in comic books — and its influence can still be felt in horror movies and television today. In this Moving Panels One Shot, Laramy and horror fan James Brooks take a trip back to the 1950s to explore the history of EC Comics and the horror titles that made the publisher legendary. We talk about Tales from the Crypt, The Vault of Horror, and The Haunt of Fear, the artists and storytelling techniques that made EC stand out, and the controversy that ultimately helped bring the original horror line to an end. But EC's story didn't end with those comics. We also look at the influence EC had beyond the comic book page — from The Twilight Zone and The Outer Limits to Creepshow and the Tales from the Crypt television series — and how EC helped establish the anthology horror formula that continues to scare and entertain audiences today. How did EC Comics go from Educational Comics to one of the most important publishers in the history of horror? Let's have a nerdy little conversation and find out.

Superman has the Justice League. Batman has the Bat-Family. But what happens when the heroes of the DC Universe need a little help from their pets? This week on Moving Panels, Laramy Wells and Brittany Baker unleash the Super-Pets as they take a look at DC League of Super-Pets! We’re talking Krypto, Ace, PB, Merton, Chip, and Lulu, while exploring the surprising comic-book history behind DC’s Legion of Super-Pets. We’ll also discuss the movie’s voice cast, its connections to the larger DC Universe, the relationship between Krypto and Superman, and why sometimes the best heroes are the ones who simply show up when their friends need them. So grab your favorite pet, give them some superpowers, and join us for another episode of Moving Panels!

What makes a great comic book animation? Is it the incredible detail of Spider-Verse? The dark atmosphere of Batman: The Animated Series? The colorful simplicity of Super Friends? Or can a motion comic, CGI series, or even a radically reimagined Batman tell the story just as effectively? In this Moving Panels One Shot, Laramy and Nicholas Pepin take a trip through the history of comic book animation, from Fleischer’s Superman and Saturday morning cartoons to the animated shows of the '90s, motion comics, What If...?, Batman Ninja, and the groundbreaking visual style of Spider-Verse. We’re asking a bigger question: Do we sometimes confuse visual complexity with artistic quality? Because maybe there isn't a “right” way to make a comic book move. Sometimes it’s high art. Sometimes it’s Saturday morning. Sometimes it’s both. Welcome to High Art vs. Saturday Morning.

Miles Morales is back, and this time the Spider-Verse is bigger, crazier, and packed with more Spider-People than you can possibly keep track of! Laramy and Tim Williams dive into Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, from Miles' struggle to define what being Spider-Man really means to the introduction of Miguel O'Hara, Spider-Punk, Spider-Man India, Spider-Gwen, and a certain dinosaur that proves Marvel has officially run out of things to turn into Spider-Man. We'll explore the movie's comic-book connections, its incredible animation, the rules of the Spider-Verse, The Spot, and why this sequel manages to make an already massive multiverse feel even bigger. Plus, Laramy and Tim decide whether Across the Spider-Verse deserves to be Bagged, Stacked, or Traded. So grab your web-shooters and get ready to go Across the Spider-Verse with Moving Panels!

Deadpool is back—and this time, he’s bringing a team. In this episode of Moving Panels, Laramy Wells and Justin Baker dive into Deadpool 2, the sequel that somehow manages to be bigger, louder, bloodier, and even more self-aware than the first. We’ll look at the movie’s comic book roots, the characters it brings to the big screen, the changes made along the way, and whether all those jokes and fourth-wall breaks still work. We’ll also talk about Once Upon a Deadpool, the movie’s very different PG-13 reworking, and decide whether Deadpool 2 belongs in the bag, on the stack, or up for trade. So grab your chimichanga and get ready to break the fourth wall all over again.

Can you spot the real tagline from the fake knockoff, or will you fall into the trap? On this special game night episode of Moving Panels, host Laramy Wells is joined by cohosts Nicholas Pepin and Chad Sheppard for a high-stakes, full-episode showdown of The Tagline Trap! We’re putting their comic book movie marketing knowledge to the ultimate test across decades of Marvel, DC, and iconic superhero cinema. From forgotten teaser slogans to physical one-sheet posters, watch who reigns supreme and who gets caught out by total studio imposters. Did you guess along with the panel? Let us know your score! Drop your favorite movie taglines in the comments below or tag us on social media.

What happens when your girlfriend is a superhero—and then you break up with her? This week on Moving Panels, Laramy Wells and Tim Williams take on My Super Ex-Girlfriend, the 2006 romantic comedy starring Uma Thurman and Luke Wilson. While the movie isn't based on a comic book, it borrows heavily from superhero conventions, giving us a Superman-inspired heroine, secret identities, superpowers, supervillains, and one very angry ex-girlfriend. We dig into G-Girl's comic-book influences, the movie's superhero premise, Uma Thurman's performance, its strange mix of romantic comedy and Fatal Attraction, and whether the concept ever lives up to its potential. Is My Super Ex-Girlfriend a forgotten superhero comedy worth revisiting, or should this one stay in the past? Press play and find out!

In this special One Shot episode of Moving Panels, host Laramy Wells is joined by fan-favorite recurring cohost (and now teenager) Ruby Wells to break down five of the most iconic heroines across Marvel and DC Comics! From Jersey City to deep space, we’re looking at how these incredible characters' powers work on the comic page versus how they translate to the screen: Kamala Khan: Her recent comic shift to an Inhuman/Mutant hybrid co-written by Iman Vellani, plus her MCU hard-light powers. Carol Danvers: Balancing cosmic, god-like Binary power with human storytelling. Wanda Maximoff: The fine line between grief, reality-warping chaos magic, and villainy. Raven: How her struggle for emotional control compares to Wanda's chaos. Kara Zor-El (Supergirl): Why carrying the memory of a lost Krypton makes Kara distinct from Superman. Plus, stay tuned until the end to hear which heroine’s powers Ruby would pick to survive a normal day at school!

What happens when you drop a dysfunctional super-powered family into 1960s Texas? You get civil rights sit-ins, 1960s cults, time-travel assassins, and peak needle drops. This week on Moving Panels, host Laramy Wells and co-host Bethany Wells travel back to 1963 Dallas to break down Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy Season 2. We compare Steve Blackman’s TV adaptation to its source material—Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá’s comic arc, Dallas (Vol. 2)—and explore how the show grounded the comic's surreal chaos into deeply personal character stories. In this episode, we cover: Page vs. Screen: How the TV adaptation transformed Gerard Way's fever-dream comic into a tightly structured 1960s drama. Character Deep Dives: Elliot Page, Aidan Gallagher, Robert Sheehan, Tom Hopper, David Castañeda, Emmy Raver-Lampman, and Justin H. Min. Thematic Highlight: Allison’s powerful arc—what happens when your superpower is your voice, but 1960s society strips it away? Supporting Standouts: Kate Walsh (The Handler), Ritu Arya (Lila), Yusuf Gatewood (Ray Chestnut), and the Cooper farm. Verdict & Recs: Laramy gives his final verdict using our Bag It, Stack It, or Trade It scale, plus a comic/screen recommendation you won't want to miss!

We all know the classics: flight, super strength, optic blasts. But what about the comic book abilities that are so bizarre, absurd, or completely useless that Hollywood won't touch them with a ten-foot pole? In this One Shot episode of Moving Panels, host Laramy Wells and co-host Justin Baker dive deep into the absolute bottom of the Marvel and DC bargain bins. From grotesque anatomy to deeply questionable weapons choices, we’re unpacking five of the most unhinged, obscure, and hilarious superpowers to ever grace a comic page. In this episode, we tackle: 💥 The fine line between "unique mutant ability" and "living nightmare" 🎬 How on Earth a director would pitch these powers in a modern movie studio meeting 🦸 The absolute worst power you could accidentally inherit If you could pick one terrible power, which would it be? Listen in, drop your take on social media, and don't forget to Follow, Rate, and Review the show!

Our Summer Series comes to a groovy conclusion! Laramy Wells is joined by Nicholas Pepin and James Brooks to discuss Army of Darkness, the cult classic that proves you don't need to be based on a comic book to feel like one. The trio explores how Sam Raimi's medieval horror-comedy captures the spirit of comic books through its larger-than-life hero, over-the-top action, and unforgettable visuals. They also dive into the different versions of the film, its connection to the Evil Dead franchise, Bruce Campbell's iconic performance as Ash Williams, and how the story continues in the comics.

We always talk about comic books getting turned into movies, but what happens when the traffic moves backward? In this special One Shot episode of Moving Panels, host Laramy Wells is joined by co-hosts Tim Williams, Nicholas Pepin, and Gerry D. to dive deep into the massive, chaotic, and awesome world of comic books directly inspired by cinema and television. From canonical continuation series that picked up where canceled TV shows left off to insane crossover events Hollywood could never afford, we break down how the comic medium expands our favorite screen universes. What we’re unpacking tonight: The Official Continuations: Joss Whedon’s massive, budget-free Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 8 and the incredible DC Universe expansions in Smallville Season 11 (including Clark becoming a Green Lantern and his tactical showdown with Batman!). The McClane Files: A deep dive into John McClane’s comic history, featuring the prequel series Die Hard: Year One and Laramy’s recent read, A Million Ways to Die Hard. The Slashers & Sci-Fi Icons: How Ash Williams (Army of Darkness/The Evil Dead) became a comic book staple, the iconic Dark Horse Alien vs. Predator runs, and the massive Ghostbusters and Star Trek comic universes. The 80s Cartoon Toy Box: The deep-cut lore of Transformers, G.I. Joe, M.A.S.K., Voltron, ThunderCats, Dino-Riders, Bravestarr, Visionaries, SilverHawks, and Inhumanoids. ⚠️ ANNOUNCEMENT: We hit a bit of a snag behind the scenes tonight. At one point during the recording, Laramy suffered a massive computer glitch. We kept the tapes rolling anyway, and the guys carried the torch to the finish line. We're curious to see if the audience can actually catch exactly when Laramy is no longer a part of the episode! Let us know your timestamps in the comments! Follow the Panel: Instagram: @MovingPanels X (Twitter): @MovingPanels Facebook: Moving Panels Podcast

The Summer Series continues as Laramy Wells is joined by Justin Baker and Blake Fowler to discuss Chronicle (2012), the found-footage superhero thriller that asks a simple question: what would really happen if three teenagers suddenly gained incredible powers? As part of our series on movies inspired by comic books, we explore why Chronicle feels so much like an X-Men story despite not being based on any comic, discuss Andrew Detmer's tragic transformation, debate the strengths and weaknesses of the film's found-footage approach, and even answer the question of what we'd do if we woke up with telekinesis tomorrow. Plus, we talk about the performances of Dane DeHaan, Alex Russell, and Michael B. Jordan, examine the movie's lasting influence on superhero storytelling, and recommend a comic that takes Chronicle's central ideas to an even darker place. Is Chronicle a hidden superhero classic or does it fall just short of greatness? Listen and find out.