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In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the first issues of Marvel's new Midnight Universe, Midnight Spider-Man, Midnight  Fantastic Four, and Midnight X-Men.  They also discuss how it compares to other comic imprints like DC's Absolute Universe, what happened to Marvel's previous attempt with the Ultimate Universe 2.0, and how much does writing quality matter to comic book fans? Timecodes00:00 - Intro02:21 - Comic Talk Starts Here04:41 - General Thoughts09:11 - Starting with the Arting - Spider-Man14:22 - Fantastic Four Arting 19:40 - X-Men Arting 23:00 - Fantastic Four Story39:24 - Spider-Man Story44:45 - X-Men Story YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg  Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884  Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ  Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0 Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/comicliterate/ Mr Jeans- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read issues 1-6 of the 2026 comic series, Bleeding Hearts. Written by Deniz Camp, art by Stipan Morian, and colours by Matt Hollingsworth.  They also discuss some of the history of DC's imprint Vertigo Comics, the genre of lighthearted Zombie stories, and somehow they get a little political as well.  Timecodes00:00 - Intro02:20 - Comic Talk Starts04:34 - A Brief History of Vertigo Comics09:27 - Credits & General Thoughts17:54 - Starting with the Arting22:59 - Story40:20 - Getting A Little Political43:53 - Back to the Comic48:54 - Podcast Accolades50:26 - Comment Corner YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg  Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884  Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ  Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0 Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/comicliterate/ Mr Jeans- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the first collected volume of the 1980's Miracleman comics, Miracleman: A Dream of Flying. Written by The Original Writer (Alan Moore) with Mick Anglo, art by Garry Leach and Alan Davis, and colour art by Steve Oliff.  They also discuss the origins of the Miracleman character, the crazy legal history of his ownership, and the current Marvel controversy in bringing him back in 2026.  Timecodes00:00 - Intro01:48 - Who Is Miracleman?22:25 - General Thoughts27:07 - Starting with the Arting33:56 - Story1:06:37 - Comment Corner YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg  Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884  Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ  Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0 Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/comicliterate/ Mr Jeans- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read issues 136 - 141 of the ongoing comic series, Nightwing. Written by Dan Watters, pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Norm Rapmund, and colours by Francesco Segala. They also discuss the success of the current Nightwing run, whether Dick Grayson needs to be further removed from Batman or not, and is the Bat-Family too big? 00:00 - Intro01:46 - Comic Talk Starts28:20 - Starting with the Arting35:27 - Story1:08:16 - Comment Corner YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg    Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884    Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ    Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0   Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7   Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/comicliterate/   Mr Jeans- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie watch the 2026 DC animated movie, Batman: Knightfall – Part 1: Knightfall (that is the correct full name according to Wikipedia) They also discuss how it improves on the original comic book story line, some of the specific design choices, how big should Bane be, and DC's success in making animated movie adaptations of their comics.   Timecodes00:00 - Intro02:49 - Starting with the Arting12:51 - General Thoughts18:51 - Story56:21 - Comment Corner YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg  Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884  Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ  Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0 Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/comicliterate/ Mr Jeans- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read (some of) the 1993 comic story arc, Batman: Knightfall. Specifically, the parts leading up to and including, Bane breaking Batman's Back.  They also discuss how DC published this story across different comic titles, how this comic was a push back to more violent characters of the time, and the legacy of Bane.  Timecodes00:00 - Intro00:53 - Comic Talk Starts Here09:01 - What Is It?22:27 - Bane's Origin27:10 - British TV Tangent30:17 - Back to Bane38:12 - The Build Up to Bane52:09 - Back Breaking Time1:00:38 - Comment Corner YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg  Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884  Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ  Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0 Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/comicliterate/ Mr Jeans- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2026 limited series, Absolute Green Arrow. Written by Ponksak Pichetshote, art by Rafael Albuquerque, and colours by Marcelo Maiolo.  They also discuss how this kind of story gives readers catharsis, how the themes connect to Jefferey Epstein and Luigi Mangione, and the effects of trading apps and prediction markets on society.  Timecodes00:00 - Intro03:00 - What Is It?04:12 - General Thoughts20:02 - Starting with the Arting24:45 - Story 56:26 - Wolverine Fan Casting1:03:03 - Jamie's Present1:06:02 - Comment Corner YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg  Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884  Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ  Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0 Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/comicliterate/ Mr Jeans- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie watch episode 1 of the 2026 TV series, Lanterns. Staring Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, and Kelly MacDonald.  They also discuss they are now Green Lantern guys, some of Damon Lindelof's previous work, the themes of courage and fear set up in this episode, and their own relationships with the medium of TV.  Timecodes00:00 - Intro05:07 - Credits09:13 - General Thoughts15:34 - Jamie's Relationship with TV (and other tangents)20:03 - Back to the Show24:31 - Spoilers for Episode 155:53 - Ryan's present59:53 - Comment Corner YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg  Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884  Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ  Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0 Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/comicliterate/ Mr Jeans- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read issues 1-4 of the 2005 comic series, Green Lantern. Written by Geoff Johns, art by Ethan Van Sciver, Jesús Merino, and Carlos Pacheco, and colour by Moose Baumann.  They also discuss the new Lanterns HBO show, a brief history of the Green Lantern character, and some of the recent MCU casting news/rumors.  Timecodes00:00 - Intro02:50 - Lanterns Show06:31 - Comic Talk Starts08:54 - General Thoughts30:09 - Starting with the Arting38:36 - Story47:12 - MCU Casting News/Rumors54:53 - Comment Corner YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg  Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884  Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ  Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0 Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/comicliterate/ Mr Jeans- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

In this week's episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 1988 Batman story arc, A Death In The Family. Written by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo, and colours by Adrienne Roy.  They also discuss the history of the Robin character, how DC decided to kill off such an important comic book character, whether the comic lives up to the reputation or not, and how this all connects to the Red Hood.  Timecodes00:00 - Intro01:33 - Who are the Robins?07:56 - General Thoughts23:09 - Starting with the Arting32:48 - Story37:58 - Wild Tangent Section (advised to skip)42:42 - Back to the Comic1:13:35 - Opening Weekend Box Office Quiz1:21:01 - Comment Corner YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg  Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884  Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ  Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0 Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/comicliterate/ Mr Jeans- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie watch the 2026 MCU film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day.  They also discuss how this compares to previous Spider-Man films, what's going on with Bruce Banner/Hulk, how many other MCU properties do people need to see to understand this one, and what we know about the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.  Timecodes00:00 - Intro01:37 - Movie Talk Starts with General Thoughts (Non Spoiler)27:47 - Story (SPOILERS)59:22 - Spidey Trivia & Post Credits Scene1:05:35 - End of Episode Shenanigans YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg  Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884  Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ  Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0 Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/comicliterate/ Mr Jeans- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

In this week's episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2000 comic series, Ultimate Spider-Man. Written by Brian Michael Bendis, art by Mark Bagley, and colours by Art Thibert.  They also discuss how this led to the creation of Marvel's first Ultimate Universe, what this comic says about the overall quality of Spider-Man comics, and where the term "Bendis Speak (dialogue)" comes from.  Timecodes00:00 - Intro01:54 - General Thoughts17:50 - Starting with the Arting31:20 - Story39:38 - Bendis Speak50:13 - Back to the Story58:14 - Eisner Winners 2026 & Comment Corner YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg  Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884  Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ  Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0 Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/comicliterate/ Mr Jeans- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2026 limited series, The Sentry. Written by Paul Jenkins, art by Christian Rosado, and colour by Matt Milla.  They also discuss how the limitations of the Sentry character can make him more interesting, how the Sentry/Void relationship is a metaphor for mental health struggles, and why this comic got one of the hosts so emotional.  Timecodes00:00 - Intro03:34 - Comic Talk Starts with Credits06:01 - General Thoughts15:24 - Starting with the Arting23:37 - Story (with minor spoilers)55:40 - The Ending1:03:17 - Comment Corner YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg  Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884  Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ  Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0 Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/comicliterate/ SECRET LINK - https://youtu.be/vccmT-NwnrA

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2026 limited series, Ultimate Endgame. Written by Deniz Camp, art by Terry & Rachel Dodson and Jonas Scharf and colored by Federico Blee and Edgar Delgado.  They also discuss whether this ending lives up to the quality of Marvel's second Ultimate Universe, what the future of Marvel comics looks like following this conclusion, and the current discourse about the Supergirl movie.  Timecodes00:00 - Intro & What Is It?03:57 - Credits05:10 - General Thoughts08:38 - Starting with the Arting14:08 - Story (with minor spoilers)26:48 - Spoilers From Here On36:15 - What This Means For Marvel Comics39:20 - Ryan's Little Bits46:57 - Supergirl59:07 - Comment Corner1:04:08 - Secret Section YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg  Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884  Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ  Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0 Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/comicliterate/ Mr Jeans- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 1982 graphic novel, X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills. Written by Chris Claremont and art by Brent Eric Anderson.  They also discuss how this story, and the X-Men in general, are used as a racism allegory, how Magneto's helmet was changed by the movies, and how this comic is so relevant to today's politics.  Timecodes00:00 - Intro01:49 - Comic Talk Starts with General Thoughts10:28 - Starting with the Arting20:58 - The Racism Allegory29:17 - Story (minor spoilers)34:55 - Political Tangent 39:57 - Back to the Comic1:06:22 - The End of the Comic1:19:49 - Comment Corner YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg  Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884  Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ  Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0 Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/comicliterate/ Mr Jeans- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx