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🚨 **COMIC COLLECTORS WON'T LIKE THIS! 5 Truths Nobody Wants to Admit** Are comic collectors actually making the comic-book industry worse? Or are publishers taking advantage of fans who just love the hobby? On today's episode of **THE MORNING GRIND**, we're having a conversation that might piss off a few comic collectors — and I'm including myself! Let's face it. We complain about expensive comics, buy variants we don't need, convince ourselves every first appearance is an investment, and defend childhood favorites like they're untouchable masterpieces. It's time for some uncomfortable truths! 😂 🔥 **TODAY'S BIG GRIND:** ☕ Your comic collection probably isn't your retirement plan! 📚 Are we collecting comic books or just expensive covers? 💥 Nostalgia doesn't automatically make a comic good! 💸 Why do we complain about prices but keep paying them? 🚨 Is comic-book gatekeeping driving new readers away? PLUS, we're talking about the latest comic-book news, Hollywood's attitude toward superheroes, rising action-figure prices, and more geek-culture madness! 💬 **I WANT TO KNOW:** Which of these five uncomfortable truths do you disagree with the MOST? And what's one thing about modern comic collecting that drives you absolutely crazy? Drop your opinions in the comments. Let's have some fun with this! 👍 LIKE if you love comic books! 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for daily comic news, pop culture, gaming, collectibles, and honest geek conversations. 🎙️ **THE MORNING GRIND** Your daily dose of geek culture from Absolute Geek Podcast. 🌐 https://absolutegeekpodcast.com ☕ Fuel Your Fandom. 🤘 Stay Geek. Stay Absolute. #ComicBookCollecting #ComicBookNews #ComicCollectors #TheMorningGrind #AbsoluteGeekPodcast

**MARVEL MESSED UP?!** The Avengers: Doomsday World Series teaser has fans talking, but not necessarily for the reasons Marvel wanted! Did Marvel overhype its exclusive preview? And is the Captain America joke involving Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson disrespectful, or are fans blowing it out of proportion? ☕ On today's **THE MORNING GRIND**, we're breaking down the latest Marvel controversy, plus some major rumors and debates from the world of comics, movies, and gaming! 🔥 **TODAY'S BIG STORIES:** 🛡️ **AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY BACKLASH!** — Did Marvel promise fans more than it delivered? And is Sam Wilson getting pushed aside for Steve Rogers? 🧬 **X-MEN CASTING RUMORS!** — Peter Claffey is rumored to play Beast in the MCU reboot, while Jennifer Lawrence reportedly met with Kevin Feige. Could Mystique return? 🎮 **ELDEN RING'S $200 MILLION GAMBLE?!** — A24's upcoming adaptation reportedly carries an enormous budget. Is this a brilliant move or a disaster waiting to happen? 🎨 **ART SPIEGELMAN'S AI CONTROVERSY!** — The legendary Maus creator is facing criticism over an AI-generated image. Where should the comic-book industry draw the line on AI? ⚖️ **GEEK COURT:** Is A24 taking too big a risk with Elden Ring? 🚨 **GROUNDS FOR CONCERN:** Is there a responsible place for AI in creative work? 💬 **I WANT TO KNOW:** Did Marvel drop the ball with its Avengers: Doomsday teaser, or are fans expecting way too much? 👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments! 👍 LIKE the video if you enjoy comic-book and pop-culture discussions. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for your daily dose of comic books, Marvel, DC, movies, TV, gaming, and geek culture! 🎙️ **Absolute Geek Podcast** 🌐 https://absolutegeekpodcast.com ☕ Fuel Your Fandom. **Stay Geek. Stay Absolute.** #AvengersDoomsday #MarvelStudios #TheMorningGrind #XMen #AbsoluteGeekPodcast

DC's Absolute Universe is one of the hottest things in comics, so why are its upcoming deluxe hardcovers reportedly getting delayed and more expensive? On today's The Morning Grind, Matt breaks down the reported Absolute Batman price increase, the upcoming X-Men '92 and X-Men: Evolution crossover, and an actual gemstone-covered Infinity Gauntlet heading to auction. Plus, we're talking Dungeon Crawler Carl comics, Marvel's reported Avengers: Doomsday World Series preview, Dispatch reaching five million players, and new horror from BOOM! Studios. Is DC risking the goodwill it's built with the Absolute Universe? Which X-Men cartoon was better? And what geek collectible would YOU buy with unlimited money? Subscribe for your weekday dose of comic books, movies, TV, gaming, and geek-culture news. Stay Geek. Stay Absolute. Fuel Your Fandom.

🚨 MARK SPEARS & KEENSPOT FINALLY RESPOND! After a week of controversy surrounding the Graveyard Shift #1 Body Bag Edition, Mark Spears and Keenspot have announced a major decision: the blind bags are being made returnable! Keenspot has apologized for the confusion surrounding the release and acknowledged that collectors may have expected something different based on previous blind bags. But does this actually make things right? ☕ On today's THE MORNING GRIND: 🔥 BIG GRIND: Mark Spears & Keenspot announce blind-bag returns! 🌿 THE MORNING PULL: The Penguin producer in talks for a Poison Ivy HBO series! ⚖️ GEEK COURT: Did a Clayface critic really break the review embargo? 💰 GROUNDS FOR CONCERN: Nearly $1 MILLION in Pokémon and sports cards stolen from a FedEx truck! 🎤 QUICK GRINDS: KPop Demon Hunters 2 headed for a theatrical release, Legendary's reported Lionsgate offer, and DC's Year of Wonder! 👇 THE BIG QUESTION: Are you satisfied with Mark Spears and Keenspot's response, or is there more they need to do? Subscribe for your daily dose of comic-book, movie, TV, and geek-culture news! ☕ Fuel Your Fandom. 💜 Stay Geek. Stay Absolute. #TheMorningGrind #AbsoluteGeekPodcast #MarkSpears #Keenspot #ComicBookNews #BlindBags #PoisonIvy #Clayface #DCComics #PokemonCards #KPopDemonHunters

Is comic collecting becoming a cash grab? We analyze the latest market trends and the fallout from recent NYCC exclusives. The hobby is changing fast, and today we are putting the current state of the industry on trial. From the excitement surrounding new DC comics releases to the frustration felt over convention drops, we break down what is actually happening behind the scenes for collectors. Whether you are worried about the future of your shelves or just trying to keep up with the latest pop culture news, this episode covers it all. We examine how companies like Hasbro are impacting the ecosystem and discuss if the thrill of the hunt is worth the price tag. Drop a comment with your take on the current market, and subscribe for weekly industry breakdowns. Grab your coffee and fuel your fandom! Subscribe to Absolute Geek Podcast for The Morning Grind and more geek-culture coverage. Stay Geek. Stay Absolute. #TheMorningGrind #ComicBooks #NYCC #DCComics #GreenLantern #ComicCollecting #AbsoluteGeekPodcast

Sony Pictures just picked up the movie rights to Brett Bean's D'ORC, and Hollywood might have found its next comic book obsession! But is this a huge win for indie comics, or are we about to see another collector gold rush? On today's episode of **The Morning Grind**, we're breaking down Sony's plans for D'ORC, the growing hype around the Image Comics series, and what this deal could mean for comic book collectors. ☕ **TODAY'S MORNING GRIND:** 🔥 **THE BIG GRIND:** Sony buys the live-action movie rights to D'ORC! Is Hollywood chasing the next big comic book franchise? 🚨 **GROUNDS FOR CONCERN:** Netflix is facing a major leadership shakeup, executive departures, and layoffs. What's happening behind the scenes? ⭐ **THE MORNING PULL:** - Taika Waititi's Star Wars movie is on ice. Will it ever happen? - Marvel Animation is developing more seasons of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man! ⚖️ **GEEK COURT:** Should Sony's D'ORC movie be live action or animated? We hear both sides and deliver a verdict! 📚 **WORTH THE GRIND:** Why you should be reading Brett Bean's D'ORC before Hollywood gets its hands on it. 💬 **JOIN THE CONVERSATION:** Would you rather see D'ORC as a live-action movie or an animated film? And do you think Sony's deal will send comic book collectors into another buying frenzy? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 👍 LIKE the video if you enjoy comic book and pop culture news. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for The Morning Grind and more from Absolute Geek Podcast! ☕ **FUEL YOUR FANDOM.** 🎙️ Absolute Geek Podcast 🌐 https://absolutegeekpodcast.com #DOrc #SonyPictures #ComicBookNews #TheMorningGrind #AbsoluteGeekPodcast

A Star Wars legend is caught in a convention controversy, and one comic book is launching with 116 retailer-exclusive covers?! Today on The Morning Grind, we're breaking down the dispute between GalaxyCon and ComicSketchArt that led to Timothy Zahn's canceled appearance at GalaxyCon St. Louis. PLUS: Daniel Warren Johnson's Chainkata #1 is getting 116 retailer-exclusive covers. Have comic publishers gone too far? We're also talking James Gunn shutting down DC rumors, canceled glow-in-the-dark covers, and Peter J. Tomasi's new creator-owned Kickstarter. ☕ ON TAP: - Timothy Zahn's GalaxyCon cancellation - ComicSketchArt vs. GalaxyCon - Chainkata #1's 116 retailer-exclusive covers - James Gunn responds to DC rumors - DC cancels glow-in-the-dark variants - Peter J. Tomasi's Death Whisperer 💬 QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are retailer-exclusive comic covers getting out of control? Subscribe for weekday comic book, movie, gaming, and pop culture news. Stay Geek. Stay Absolute. Fuel Your Fandom. #ComicBookNews #GalaxyCon #StarWars #Chainkata #TheMorningGrind

The Mark Spears Graveyard Shift #1 blind bag controversy is heating up, and collectors are reporting duplicate covers after buying multiple mystery bags. Today on The Morning Grind, we're breaking down the actual retailer solicitation, the rare cover odds, and whether comic collectors knew what they were buying. PLUS: Huge news for The Batman Part II! Steven Soderbergh is stepping in to help Matt Reeves finish filming. We also have Mister Miracle casting news, McFarlane Toys reveals from NYCC 2026, and more! ☕ TODAY'S TOPICS: - Mark Spears Graveyard Shift blind bag backlash - Cover H duplicates and rare variant odds - The Batman Part II director update - Mister Miracle animated series casting - McFarlane Toys and new collectibles - Are blind bags hurting comic collecting? DID YOU BUY THE GRAVEYARD SHIFT BLIND BAGS? Tell us how many you bought and which covers you pulled! Subscribe for weekday comic book, superhero movie, gaming, and pop culture news. Stay Geek. Stay Absolute. Fuel Your Fandom. #MarkSpears #TheBatman2 #ComicBookNews #TheMorningGrind #AbsoluteGeekPodcast

Comic collectors are calling out Mark Spears' Graveyard Shift #1 blind bags after reports of buyers repeatedly pulling the same cover! But here's the big question: Are collectors being misled, or do the advertised odds explain exactly what's happening? Today on THE MORNING GRIND, we're diving into the Mark Spears blind-bag controversy, the problem with extremely rare variant covers, and what it all means for comic shops and collectors. PLUS: ☕ Robert Kirkman pledges to keep Energon Universe ongoing comics at $3.99 through 2027. 📚 Why Kirkman believes variant covers may be hiding declining comic readership. ⚖️ GEEK COURT: Should comic publishers be required to clearly disclose mystery-cover odds? 🍦 WORTH THE GRIND: Ice Cream Man #1: Chocolate/Vanilla Twist introduces an interactive comic-cover gimmick. Join us for comic-book news, collector controversy, and opinions from the Absolute Geek Podcast. Stay Geek. Stay Absolute. Fuel Your Fandom! #MarkSpears #ComicBookNews #BlindBags #RobertKirkman #TheMorningGrind #AbsoluteGeekPodcast

Is Marvel FINALLY revisiting One More Day? The new Avengers #1 trailer from Chip Zdarsky and Marco Checchetto has Spider-Man fans talking about Mephisto, Mary Jane and Aunt May—but is Marvel actually changing anything?

On today’s THE MORNING GRIND: Robert Pattinson’s update on The Batman Part II, Ben Affleck on his cancelled Batman movie and Daredevil, Ryan Coogler’s X-Files series order, early Crystal Lake reviews, and Geek Court asks if Clayface can succeed without Batman. Plus, a Spider-Man: Life Story recommendation.

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Also: new Zodiac rumors suggest Captain Britain and Psylocke could be connected—but nothing is confirmed.

MARVEL FINALLY ADMITS COMICS NEED TO CHANGE?! New Marvel Comics editor-in-chief Stephen Wacker is talking about fewer comic books, variant cover overload, creator freedom, and why Marvel comics should lead instead of following the MCU. Is this the reset comic book fans have been asking for — or just more talk? On today's The Morning Grind from the Absolute Geek Podcast, we're breaking down Marvel's publishing plans, the debate over Wonder Woman's 85th anniversary, and a Detective Comics #880 LEGO Batman variant reportedly reselling for as much as $60 before release. Plus, DC's Absolute Catwoman delays, new Star Wars: Ahsoka comics, Transformers, G.I. Joe, Turok, Amazing Spider-Man #1001, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, and the new Luke Cage crime novel. Today's discussion: Can Marvel make better comics by publishing fewer titles? Is Wonder Woman getting the anniversary she deserves? And would you pay $60 for a $5 Batman cover? 💬 MORNING POLL: Do you believe Marvel will really change its publishing strategy — YES, NO, or I'LL BELIEVE IT WHEN I SEE IT? Subscribe for weekday comic book news, Marvel and DC updates, pop culture, video games, geek debates, and more. ☕ THE MORNING GRIND — FUEL YOUR FANDOM Stay Geek. Stay Absolute. #MarvelComics #WonderWoman #ComicBookNews #TheMorningGrind #DCComics

NEW YORK COMIC CON 2026 FALLOUT! DC's Absolute Justice, Marvel's mysterious One Day announcement, and major Spider-Man news are taking over The Morning Grind! NYCC 2026 brought some huge comic book announcements, and we're breaking down what they mean for the future of DC Comics and Marvel Comics. ☕ ON TODAY'S MORNING GRIND: 🟣 DC ABSOLUTE JUSTICE — DC's Absolute Universe is heading toward a major event! What does Absolute Justice mean for Absolute Batman, Absolute Superman, Absolute Wonder Woman, and the future of the Absolute Universe? 🔴 MARVEL'S ONE DAY — Marvel is teasing something big for June 2027, but what exactly is One Day? We're talking theories, possibilities, and what Marvel could have planned. 🕷️ SPIDER-MAN NEWS — Peter Parker, Miles Morales, and the latest Spider-Man announcements from New York Comic Con. What's next for Marvel's web-slingers? We're talking the biggest NYCC comic book reveals, what has us excited, what has us worried, and which announcements are actually worth the hype. 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Which NYCC announcement has you most excited — Absolute Justice, Marvel's One Day, or Spider-Man? 👍 LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE to Absolute Geek Podcast, and turn on notifications for more comic book news, Marvel and DC updates, and pop culture talk. ☕ THE MORNING GRIND — FUEL YOUR FANDOM. Stay Geek. Stay Absolute. #NYCC2026 #AbsoluteJustice #MarvelComics #DCComics #SpiderMan #TheMorningGrind #AbsoluteGeekPodcast

Marvel just brought the Defenders back together at New York Comic Con 2026... so why is Daredevil: Born Again ending with Season 3? On today's The Morning Grind, Matt breaks down the biggest Marvel and DC news from NYCC, including Charlie Cox, Jessica Jones, Iron Fist, Luke Cage, the new Zodiac series, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Season 2 and the black symbiote suit, plus Jason Aaron's Green Lantern: The Dying of the Light. We're also talking Funko and Walmart Collector Con exclusives. Geek Court asks if convention-exclusive footage should be released to everyone. Grounds for Concern looks at the new Stone Kite creator studio. Worth the Grind has your weekend picks. . Grab your coffee, join the chat, and Fuel Your Fandom.

Did Marvel just make a HUGE mistake by ending the Ultimate Universe? Jonathan Hickman has revealed that Marvel's original plans were very different from what fans expected, and now we're asking whether Marvel killed one of its best ideas too soon! Welcome to **The Morning Grind**, your morning dose of comic book news, Marvel, DC, and everything geek culture! ☕ **ON TAP TODAY:** 🕷️ **Jonathan Hickman's Ultimate Universe Bombshell** — Was Ultimate Spider-Man originally supposed to continue with a new creative team? 🔥 **Marvel's Midnight Universe Hits 1 Million Copies** — A massive launch for Midnight Spider-Man, Midnight X-Men, and Midnight Fantastic Four. But do big retailer orders mean long-term success? ⚡ **The Big Grind: Did Marvel Kill Its Best Idea Too Soon?** — Why ending the Ultimate Universe could be a missed opportunity for Marvel Comics. ⚖️ **Geek Court: Marvel on Trial!** — Should Marvel have kept Ultimate Spider-Man going, or is a planned ending the better choice? 🚨 **Grounds for Concern** — Are comic book publishers becoming too focused on relaunches, sales numbers, and the next big event? 🦇 **DC's Absolute Universe Heads to NYCC 2026** — With New York Comic Con kicking off, what could be next for Absolute Batman, Absolute Superman, and Absolute Wonder Woman? 👍 **Worth the Grind?** — Is Marvel's new Midnight Universe worth picking up? 💬 **JOIN THE CONVERSATION:** Did Marvel make the wrong call ending the Ultimate Universe? Would you keep reading Ultimate Spider-Man with a new writer? And is DC's Absolute Universe doing a better job of keeping comic fans excited? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 🔔 **SUBSCRIBE TO ABSOLUTE GEEK PODCAST** https://www.youtube.com/@AbsoluteGeekPodcast ☕ **THE MORNING GRIND** Fuel Your Fandom. **Stay Geek. Stay Absolute.** #MarvelComics #UltimateSpiderMan #JonathanHickman #TheMorningGrind #AbsoluteBatman #DCComics #NYCC2026 #ComicBookNews

Paramount and Warner Bros. are officially under one roof — and the new Skydance now controls an insane amount of geek culture. We're breaking down what the massive merger could mean for DC, Warner Bros. Games, Harry Potter, Star Trek and more. Plus: Michael Bay is reportedly in early talks to return to Transformers while Steven Spielberg takes a bigger creative role, a Christmas-themed Ghostbusters movie is reportedly in development, Gates McFadden is writing a Beverly Crusher Star Trek comic, a retailer is facing fallout after burning copies of Absolute Batman #23, and NYCC starts tomorrow. Grab your coffee and Fuel Your Fandom with The Morning Grind.