In this week's episode, Ryan and Jamie decide, using completely arbitrary criteria, which Marvel/DC copycat characters can stay, and which ones get Thanos snapped. Choosing between The Flash and Quicksilver, Hawkeye and Green Arrow, Aquaman and Namor, and Swamp Thing and Man-Thing.Timecodes00:00 - Intro03:17 - The Flash and Quicksilver12:09 - Hawkeye and Green Arrow22:11 - Aquaman and Namor31:30 - Swamp Thing and Man-Thing42:27 - Quickfire RoundYouTube- 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/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx
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The Weirdest Superman Stories Part 2!- Superman's Evil Twin And Burning Batman As A Witch
In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read some more of the weirdest Superman comics from the 60's. Which includes Superman issue 137's story of Superman's evil twin (not Bizarro) and World's Finest issue 186's story of Superman trying to burn Batman at the stake for being a witch. They also explain why this episode was recorded months in advance. Timecodes00:00 - Intro01:55 - Superman's Evil Twin14:20 - Tangent about Celebrities23:00 - Back to the Comic24:57 - Burning Batman As A Witch38:58 - Podcast AdminYouTube- 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/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx
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Robin: Year One- Dick Grayson's First Year As Batman's Sidekick
In this week's episode, Ryan spoils Jamie for his last pre paternity leave episode with the 2001 limited series, Robin: Year One. Written by Chuck Dixon & Scott Beatty, with penciling by Javier Pulido & Marcos Martin, inking by Robert Campanella, colours by Lee Loughridge, and lettering by Sean Konot.They also discuss Jamie's obsession with Dick Grayson, a brief history of all of the main Robins, and a weird tangent about drugs and pregnancy. Timecodes00:00 - Intro02:10 - Comic Talk Starts07:34 - General Thoughts & Jamie's Obsession10:49 - Starting With The Arting26:47 - Story with Spoilers46:21 - Drugs and Pregnancy 50:37 - The Other Robins56:00 - Back to the Comic
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Captain America 2025- Recently Defrosted And Already Facing Doctor Doom
In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the first 4 issues of the currently ongoing series, Captain America. Written by Chip Zdarsky, with art by Valerio Schiti, and colours by Frank Martin. They also discuss the ever changing timeline of Cap's unfreezing, how does Doctor Doom really feel about him, and Chip Zdarsky's upcomming Marvel Comics event "Armageddon". Timecodes00:00 - Intro02:17 - Comic Talk Starts04:12 - Starting with the Arting08:51 - Story (with minor spoilers)28:20 - Full Spoilers48:39 - Zdarsky's Armageddon51:47 - Podcast AdminYouTube- 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/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx
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Absolute Batman Annual 1- Batman Beats Up White Supremacists
In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the first Absolute Batman Annual. Written and art by Daniel Warren Johnson. They also attempt to discuss the comic without getting too political. As well as discussing what an Annual is, how violent Absolute Batman is compared to Earth 1 Batman, and catching up with the main Absolute Batman series. Timecodes00:00 - Intro02:17 - Comic Talk Starts with What Is An Annual?05:50 - Getting A Little Political07:01 - Starting with the Arting18:26 - Story40:51 - Catching Up with Absolute Batman50:05 - End of Episode RamblingsYouTube- 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/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWxSecret Link- https://youtu.be/TCzXtGBsU90
Whether you're a comic book nerd, literature nerd or just weird in general, then the Comic Literate Podcast is just what you need. Join actual, real life friends Ryan and Jamie as they do deep dives in to old and new comic book titles as well as examining their literary influences and effects on the modern culture. New episodes every week until AI learns how to host podcasts.