Comic Book Noob

Typhoid Mary just appeared in the second season on Iron Fist, and we've seen a lot of Misty Knight on Netflix.  We discuss the comic book similarities and differences in these two badass women in this week's episode.

Daredevil Season 3 is coming to Netflix on October 19th, and Wilson Fisk (Kingpin) is back!  Today we talk about his comic book roots.

He's a new god, an escape artist and he was created by Jack Kirby.  He is - Mister Miracle!

Comic Book Noob IS coming back,but technical issues have delayed the start of the new season.  Scott provides an update.

He's the archrival of Aquaman, and he's the villain in the upcoming Aquaman movie.  Today we'll share some insights on the character known as Black Manta.

Matt talks with Scott about the superhero at the center of his upcoming fiction podcast - The Crimson Files.  Rebecca Ross is a former Fort Henson police officer that decides to disappear and become the new face of justice - The Crimson Crane.  Find out some new information about her origin, her life, her skills, her costume and her gadgets.

San Diego Comic Con revealed the first trailer for the upcoming Shazam movie, generating reactions from longtime fans and moviegoers.  Today we talk about the trailer and the comic book roots of Shazam!  Jeff McGee guest hosts for Matt.

Have you ever heard of Doctor Nemesis.  He made his first appearance in 1941 for Lightning Comics, and he didn't make his Marvel debut until 1993.  He's got ties to Pym Technologies and The X-Men.  Plus,  he's today's Comic Book Noob topic!

There's a new Marvel movie coming out next week (Ant-Man & the Wasp), and there's a new villain in the MCU.  Today's episode is all about GHOST.  So, tune in and find out all about him/her.

After making a surprise appearance in Deadpool 2, comic book noobs have been wondering about that big guy with a helmet!  This week's episode is all about JUGGERNAUT!

If you watched the trailer for Season 2 of Luke Cage, you saw someone land a pretty powerful blow on the Hero for Hire.  If you wondered who he is or how he did it...listen today's episode on Bushmaster. 

Deadpool is back on the big screen, and this time he's not alone.  Join us this week to learn more about who's joining him - Cable and The X-Force.

He's on Legends of Tomorrow, and he had a motion picture made.  However, Jonah Hex has several memorable stories in the comics.  Scott and Matt dive deeper into his life in the old west on this week's episode.

You know that Thanos is the Big Bad in Avengers Infinity War.  You also know he's coming to collect the Infinity Stones.  However, how much do you know about the sinister people he's bringing with him?  In this week's episode, you'll learn about The Black Order.

Adam Strange and Brainiac are both featured in the new CW series - Krypton.  In this week's episodes you'll learn more about their comic book roots and how they are being infused into the television series. RECOMMENDATIONS: Rann-Thanagar War (2005) Action Comics 865-870 Strange Adventures Adam Strange (2004 - 2005)​ Mystery in Space (2012)

This week's episode is all about Black Lightning.  In this episode we discuss his history, powers, and the parallels to the television series. Today's starting recommendations include Black Lightning: Year One (2018) and Black Lightning 1977.

I Kill Giants is an award-winning comic series/graphic novel by Joe Kelly and J. M. Ken Niimura.  Today we will discuss the story, as well as the upcoming film adaptation.

The Black Panther movie debuts this week, and we've already discussed his comics.  So, today we'll talk about the two villains in the film - Klaw and Erik Killmonger.

Last week we discussed Thanos, the gems and the glove.  Now it's time to talk about what happens in the war that followed.  The recommended reading to get ready for the movie might surprise you.  So, be sure to check out this discussion!

If your only reference to "Infinity War" is the movie trailer, you're probably wondering why so many comic book geeks are stoked to see it on the big screen later this year.  Join us for part one of our discussion as we talk about the gauntlet, the gems and Thanos!