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Vic and Vin are back for another Cosmic Circus Comics podcast to discuss the new DC Studios film focused on Supergirl as compared to the comic Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. They also deliberate how the film impacts the upcoming Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow and the future of James Gunn’s DC Universe. Supergirl (2026) was directed by Craig Gillespie, written by
Read MoreThe world of Ben 10 is one of my favorites. Even though the franchise has existed in a strange place inside pop culture, especially after the bad reboot, it was fantastic during its peak. It shaped an entire generation of superhero cartoons, sold loads of toys and games, and somehow still never truly disappeared. Even when new animated versions divided people,
Read MoreVic and Vin dive into the world of the undead with Marvel Zombies comics and how the new Disney+ series might compare! Listen in as they unpack the history of Marvel Zombies in the comics, how the new series could tie into Avengers: Secret Wars and the future of the MCU. Stay tuned near the end, where Vin shares some bonus
Read MoreJoin Vin and Vic as they delve into the world of The Fantastic Four comics in the lead-up to the release of the new Marvel Studios film The Fantastic Four: First Steps. In this podcast, they discuss some of the iconic comic runs for Marvel’s First Family and their possible influence on the upcoming MCU film. Check out Vin and Vic’s
Read MoreWhat does it really mean to be Superman? This question has been asked in countless ways, in thousands of stories, through a near-century of comic book history. But now and then, each creative team responsible for a new Superman story decides to provide an answer from an entirely different point of view. That’s exactly what the team behind Superman: Up in
Read MoreOver the years, the team called “Thunderbolts” has carried a specific and unique weight in the Marvel Universe. Unlike the Avengers or X-Men, the Thunderbolts have always stood in a morally gray zone as a team forged not by ideals or family, but often by necessity, manipulation, political ambitions, or redemption. Since the debut of the original team in 1997 under
Read MoreDevil’s Reign is one of the most important Daredevil stories in Marvel Comics. Writer Chip Zdarsky and artist Marco Checchetto created this event. It revolves around Wilson Fisk a.k.a. the Kingpin, who uses his position as the mayor of New York City to outlaw superheroes, setting the stage for a citywide conflict that draws in numerous Marvel heroes and villains. Daredevil’s
Read MoreDaredevil is currently one of the most beloved live-action superheroes. His journey from the pages of comics to being popular on a big screen began with Ben Affleck’s iteration in 2003. But his bigger and more popular adaptation started with the 2015 Netflix series. Starring Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock, a.k.a. Daredevil, the show gained a huge fanbase for its dark
Read MoreThere are few iconic comic book characters that carry the same symbolic weight as Captain America. The shield and star-striped suit are not just a weapon, a tool or an armor. They are a representation of hope, perseverance, respect, equality, and justice. For a long time, Steve Rogers was a person who stood behind and defended those ideas. But when Marvel
Read MoreSpider-Man, a.k.a. this “damned web-swinging menace” as JJJ likes to say, is a beloved figure in the hearts of fans worldwide. Since his creation by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, Peter Parker has become a symbol of all that’s good and heroic. Through countless adaptations across comics, television, movies, games, and animated series, Spider-Man’s main role as the “friendly neighborhood” hero
Read MoreThe story of Venom in Marvel Comics is always complicated. He was created in 1988 and immediately became one of Spider-Man’s most terrifying foes. Venom was brutal, ruthless, uncanny, and evil. As an offspring of a symbiote from Spider-Man’s Secret Wars suit, he had a deep connection with Peter Parker. In the later story of Spider-Man, this became a key relationship
Read MoreKingdom Come is a huge comic book event published by DC Comics in 1996. It stands out as one of the most breathtaking and influential works in the comic book medium. Kingdom Come was written by Mark Waid and illustrated by Alex Ross. Back in 1996, it was released as a four-issue miniseries that explored mysteries of the DC Universe. It
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