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After some talk of new release dates, cyberpunk and the Lilac City Comic Con, we discuss the brand new Supergirl movie starring Milly Alcock and directed by Craig Gillespie and the comic it's based on by Tom King and Bilquis Everly.  Editor's Note: Lobo never says "Keezy Fem" in the comics, only the "Young Justice" cartoon.  Editor's Second Note: Superman did actually move to London.   Feel free to get in touch with us: [email protected]

Today we look at Dark Night: A True Batman Story by Paul Dini and Eduardo Risso. It's really good. Before that, though, we go on some wild tangents and diversions about DC's upcoming film and television slate as well as the video game Disco Elysium. If you haven't played it or read Sacred and Terrible Air by Robert Kurvitz, you should.

Today we review Brutal Dark (I'm just calling it Brutal Dark), End of Life and Bleeding Hearts, the three new books from Vertigo's launch month. We also go through some deviations about the works of Jeff Vandermeer and video games made by the studio Remedy. But I swear we discuss the books eventually. Email us: [email protected]

We tried something a bit different for today's episode. While reviewing The Alcoholic by Jonathan Ames and Dean Haspiel, we decided to get into the spirit of things with some alcoholic beverages. Listen as we discuss this serious topic with meandering conversation and slurred words. And the theme song for today's episode is Alcohol by Barenaked Ladies. I forgot to credit that while recording. I blame the alcohol. Enjoy!

Today we look at Batman: Mask of the Phantasm. Directed by Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski, it's often described as the best Batman movie of all time and is definitely Sophia's favorite which is why we did back to back movie episodes. Listen as we dive deep into the underpinnings of what makes Bruce Wayne tick and why Hart Bochner plays such a great coke-head. At one point I mis-identify the person behind the Folding Ideas YouTube page as Dan Larson. Folding Ideas is actually Dan Olson. Dan Larson is the guy behind Toy Galaxy. There are too many Dans.   Email us at [email protected]. I demand it.

We watch the noted Christmas movie Red, starring Bruce Willis, based on the Wildstorm/Vertigo comic by Warren Ellis and Cully Hamner. More than any other commentary episode, we go waaaay off the rails this time. Hangovers and colds don't mix.   Don't forget to email us! [email protected]

We look at DMZ, the story of life in the midst of a modern civil war written by Brian Woods with art mostly by Riccardo Burchielli. It's a story with a clear sense of place and some very intriguing characters so naturally it was adapted into a soulless television series in 2022. We discuss both of those as well as the movie that essentially is a proper take on this source material. Listen, share and don't forget to email us at [email protected]

A year after announcing a return of the imprint, DC has finally announced which titles will be coming to the new Vertigo Comics. They sound unique and interesting as Vertigo books should be. We then discuss James Gunn's Superman, the film that kickstarted the new cinematic DCU. It's less a review than a list of things we loved. Who was Sophia's favorite character? What was wrong with Metamorpho? Why is Colby like Jimmy Olsen? Listen and find out!  And, as always, send feedback to [email protected]!

Penguin soars while Joker flops. Colby tells an inappropriate story. Oh, and VERTIGO COMICS IS BACK...no big deal.

We take a look at the new animated Batman series on Amazon. Does Bruce Timm have another hit on his hands or does it misfire, unlike the gun that killed Bruce Wayne's parents...yikes. Anyway, give it a listen! Also, look up Brian Heinzman on Intsagram! @brianheinzman

Today we look at what is arguably the best ongoing superhero comic ever written: Starman by James Robinson and Tony Harris. It's a tale of legacy, familial responsibility, Art Deco and superheroics. Give it a listen. And for those who need a reminder: Hand Banana.

Bedbugs mate by a process called "Traumatic Insemination". Look it up. Anyway, this isn't a fun episode. It was difficult to think about, to record and to edit. Looking back, we probably shouldn't have done an episode that tackles issues of sexual assault. But this topic and this story are very personal and important to me. While it's worth discussing, I'm not sure if I'm able to provide the nuance needed for a topic like this and apologize deeply if any aspect of our discussion comes off as flippant. Sophia and myself have nothing but respect and admiration for those who have survived and thrived after something as traumatic and horrifying as sexual assault. Thank you for listening and know that there is help if you or anyone you know has been the victim of sexual assault. The National Sexual Assault Hotline is 1-800-656-4673 Use your voice. Your story deserves to be heard.

After telling some stories about hanging out at Pride, attending the annual Lilac City Comic Con and almost getting "Hansel and Gretel'ed", this vertiginous duo break down the Mad Max Saga, including a 4 issue tie-in to Fury Road that Vertigo released in 2015. With a story by George Miller and writing credited to Mark Sexton (who also oversaw most of the art) and Nico Lathouris, this hard-to-find series fleshes out the world of Max, Furiousa, Immortan Joe and the like. Fun fact: It's actually up to about $300 on eBay right now! Happy hunting!

Now that the next chapter in the Sandman Universe has dropped, we pick apart the new series, how it relates to the original characters and how well it stands on its own. We also briefly discuss James Gunn's new Superman movie and get far too personal with some stories that probably shouldn't have been told. Look, this isn't our best episode, I'll be honest. That said, it may be my favorite.

While Sophia has a history with the character and an affinity for the movie, Colby has no such connection. As such, this episode is mostly spent asking questions of the film's baffling decisions, googling old issues of Cinescape magazine and deep-diving into the animation department's IMDb pages. Also, IMDb sucks now. Come for the movie talk, stay for the endless diversions.