Geeksplained Podcast

“THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO LEX LUTHOR” In Part Five, Aeric is joined by his own personal Lex Luthor - Malcolm Russell-Nelson - to discuss the trial of the century! Featuring a run-in with the Parasite, Clark Kent vs the prison industrial complex, and the best drawn eyebrows in all of comics – Lex Luthor takes the stage in this latest issue of ALL-STAR SUPERMAN! ALL-STAR SUPERMAN Credits: Writer: Grant Morrison Pencils: Frank Quitely Inks & Colors: Jamie Grant Letters: Phil Balsman & Travis Lanham Editors: Bob Shreck & Brandon Montclare Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Get in touch with us! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: "Sayonara" by SAKEROCK “The Adventures of Superman” by Leon Klatzkin “Theme from Superman” by John Murphy

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! With “Graduation Day” behind them, join the Book Club Bois for the official start of GEOFF JOHNS’ TEEN TITANS! Still reeling from the events that broke apart two superhero teams, the former members of Young Justice (Robin, Superboy, Wonder Girl and Impulse) are summoned to San Francisco to take part in building something new. It’s time for an all new team of TEEN TITANS to assemble! Covers Teen Titans (2003) #1-6 by Geoff Johns and Mike McKone Time Stamps: 00:00:29 Intro & Whatcha Doin’? 00:44:20 Book Club begins 02:54:24 Titanic Mailbag Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

“THE SUPERMAN/OLSEN WAR!” Part Four of our Episode 300 celebration features a deep dive into the life and times of James Jimothy Bartholomew Olsen! Aeric is joined by Olsen Super-Fan and ComicTube all-star Doug (For Every Kind of Geek) to discuss Issue 4 of ALL-STAR SUPERMAN! This slapstick peek in Jimmy Olsen’s life is one of the best issues of the series, and secretly may be the most emotional as well?? Find out why here! Subscribe to For Every Kind of Geek: https://www.youtube.com/c/ForEveryKindofGeek ALL-STAR SUPERMAN Credits: Writer: Grant Morrison Pencils: Frank Quitely Inks & Colors: Jamie Grant Letters: Phil Balsman & Travis Lanham Editors: Bob Shreck & Brandon Montclare Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Get in touch with us! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: "Sayonara" by SAKEROCK “The Adventures of Superman” by Leon Klatzkin “Theme from Superman” by John Murphy

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! WELCOME TO SEASON SIX!!! In our first session of 2025, we’re kicking off the Geoff Johnaissance with the prologue to GEOFF JOHNS’ TEEN TITANS! When the Titans and Young Justice teams are brought together by a twist of fate, the DC Universe’s premiere teams of legacy characters face their darkest chapter yet! Heroes will live, heroes will die, and a new era will rise from the ashes of the old one! Covers Titans/Young Justice: Graduation Day (2003) by Judd Winick and Alé Garza Time Stamps: 00:00:30 Catching Up 00:37:51 Book Club Begins 02:19:57 Titanic Mailbag Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

“SWEET DREAMS, SUPERWOMAN…” Part Three of our 300th Episode celebration features a visit from the BEST couple in comics: Brad and Lisa Gullickson from Comic Book Couples Counseling! They join Aeric for a deep discussion on Lois Lane, mental health, and the burden and responsibility of love in Issue #3 of ALL-STAR SUPERMAN! Subscribe to Comic Book Couples Counseling: https://www.comicbookcouplescounseling.com/ ALL-STAR SUPERMAN Credits: Writer: Grant Morrison Pencils: Frank Quitely Inks & Colors: Jamie Grant Letters: Phil Balsman & Travis Lanham Editors: Bob Shreck & Brandon Montclare Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Get in touch with us! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: "Sayonara" by SAKEROCK “The Adventures of Superman” by Leon Klatzkin “Theme from Superman” by John Murphy

“SUPERMAN’S FORBIDDEN ROOM” In Part Two of our 300th episode celebration, Aeric is joined by longtime friend and collaborator AJ Kincaid (StoryCrash Media) to discuss issue two of ALL-STAR SUPERMAN and the TRUE story behind the creation of Lois Lane! Subscribe to StoryCrash: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dH6AQPETO98xwsI6XooOA?si=ae8d2b6e27764a3f ALL-STAR SUPERMAN Credits: Writer: Grant Morrison Pencils: Frank Quitely Inks & Colors: Jamie Grant Letters: Phil Balsman & Travis Lanham Editors: Bob Shreck & Brandon Montclare Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: "Sayonara" by SAKEROCK “The Adventures of Superman” by Leon Klatzkin “Theme from Superman” by John Murphy

“…FASTER…” In Part One of our 300th episode, host Aeric Azana kicks off his coverage of ALL-STAR SUPERMAN with returning guest Troy (troyoboyo17), as they discuss the first issue of the greatest comic of all time! Subscribe to Troy’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnwEPWGDy7UDpU07jHFYZDA ALL-STAR SUPERMAN Credits: Writer: Grant Morrison Pencils: Frank Quitely Inks & Colors: Jamie Grant Letters: Phil Balsman & Travis Lanham Editors: Bob Shreck & Brandon Montclare Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: "Sayonara" by SAKEROCK “The Adventures of Superman” by Leon Klatzkin “Theme from Superman” by John Murphy

SO LONG 2024! In our penultimate episode of the flagship show, Aeric says goodbye to 2024 and counts down his Top 5 comics, films, TV shows, and video games! Plus, stick around to the end for an announcement on Episode 300! Time Stamps: 00:00:54 Intro 00:04:41 2024 in Review 00:53:50 Wrap-Up and Announcement Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: "Sayonara" by SAKEROCK “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by Andy Williams “Back in Time” by Huey Lewis and the News “Auld Lang Syne” by Dougie MacLean

MERRY CHRISTMAS! In our first ever BOOK CLUB CHRISTMAS SPECIAL, the Book Club Bois are joined by DM extraordinaire AJ Kincaid to tell a tale of young heroes searching for the meaning of Christmas! The Young Avengers assemble on Christmas Eve! Join Patriot, Asgardian and Iron Lad as they venture into the heart of New York to stop an arms deal… and cross paths with the ultimate Scrooge himself: DOCTOR DOOM! Time Stamps: 00:00:37 Intro 00:13:52 Game begins 00:51:17 First break 00:57:13 Game continues 01:37:06 Second break 01:37:30 Game continues 02:38:40 Game ends & wrap-up Send us your questions for the Book Club Mailbag! Email: geeksplained@gmail.com Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Music Sampled: "Alive" by Warbly Jets “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by Andy Williams “Christmas Time by Window” by Jazz Cafe Vibes “Arkham Origins Christmas Medley” by Christopher Drake “Caravan” by Justin Hurwitz “Christmastime is Here” by Vince Guaraldi Trio

HAPPY SPIDEY-CEMBER! In our final Book Club of 2024, the Bois dig into the twelfth issue of Jonathan Hickman’s ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN! It’s Christmastime in the Parker household, and not everyone is feeling the holiday spirit. But when MJ is faced with her past in the form of uninvited family, her holiday cheer may turn into holiday FEAR! Covers Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) #12 by Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto Send us your questions for the Book Club Mailbag! Email: geeksplained@gmail.com Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Music Sampled: "Alive" by Warbly Jets

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! In our 2024 Book Club Annual, we close out the Brian Michael Bendis NEW AVENGERS SAGA with… BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS?!?! Join the Book Club Bois as they sit down with Bendis to discuss his time writing the Avengers, his pathos while writing Marvel’s premiere team, and answering the MOST IMPORTANT questions we’ve had this year! Send us your questions for the Book Club Mailbag! Email: geeksplained@gmail.com Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Music Sampled: "Alive" by Warbly Jets

IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR! In our INDIECEMBER Spotlight, Aeric is joined by Dallas (The Comics Collective) for their annual tradition of discussing Grant Morrison and Dan Mora’s KLAUS! In Part 3 of the adventures of Santa Claus, Klaus faces a threat from the stars in KLAUS AND THE CRYING SNOWMAN! Subscribe to the The Comics Collective: https://open.spotify.com/show/2LyaMedHGXQ4oOyvXIOP8J Time Stamps: 00:00:53 Intro 00:02:45 KLAUS w/ Dallas 00:54:00 Wrap-Up Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: "Sayonara" by SAKEROCK “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by Andy Williams “Invisible” by Zara Larsson

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! Join the Book Club Bois for the last ride in Brian Michael Bendis’ epic NEW AVENGERS SAGA! With a new age dawning on the Marvel Universe, Luke Cage and Jessica Jones are at a crossroads. Their lives as superheroes are clashing with the lives they want to live… and it’s time to say goodbye. But before they can step into their next chapter, a grudge from beyond the grave threatens to bring their world crashing down. Will they survive their last day as Avengers? Covers New Avengers (2010) #31-34 by Brian Michael Bendis, Michael Gaydos, Carlos Pacheco, Michael Avon Oeming, Mike Deodato Jr., Chuck BB, Ming Doyle, Farel Dalrymple, Lucy Knisley, Becky Cloonan and Yves Bigerel Send us your questions for the Book Club Mailbag! Email: geeksplained@gmail.com Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Music Sampled: "Alive" by Warbly Jets

A CONVERSATION ELEVEN MONTHS IN THE MAKING! Join the Book Club Bois as they discuss the latest issue of Jonathan Hickman’s ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN! With the Sinister Six officially on the board and the world rapidly changing around him, Peter must face difficult discussions and looming threats as he heads into the holiday season! Covers Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) #11 by Jonathan Hickman and David Messina Send us your questions for the Book Club Mailbag! Email: geeksplained@gmail.com Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Music Sampled: "Alive" by Warbly Jets

SWEET CHRISTMAS! Aeric and Malcolm sit down with Jackson Lanzing to discuss his upcoming book POWER MAN: TIMELESS! A version of Luke Cage from the far-flung future has arrived in the present day, wielding the powers of Iron Fist, Hulk and the Sentry! But why is he here, and what will he do now? Find out in this latest Hivemind Chat! Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: “Renegades of Funk” by Rage Against the Machine “Money, Money, Money” by The “Mamma Mia!” Cast “Where is the Love?” by The Black Eyed Peas “Fight The Power” by Public Enemy “Revolution” by Jim Sturgess “Theme from Star Trek” by Alexander Courage

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! Join the Book Club Bois for the penultimate episode of the Brian Michael Bendis NEW AVENGERS SAGA! In the aftermath of AVENGERS VS X-MEN, the Avengers are taking a much needed break. However, they won’t be able to rest for long… a distress beacon originating from the Microverse brings our heroes back together to tie up a loose end… and save one of their own! Covers Avengers (2010) #31-34 by Brian Michael Bendis, Mike Mayhew, Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson, Mike Deodato Jr, Walt Simonson, Scott Hanna, Leinil Francis Yu, Jim Cheung, Mark Morales and Olivier Coipel Actual Book Club starts at 00:59:05 Send us your questions for the Book Club Mailbag! Email: geeksplained@gmail.com Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Music Sampled: "Alive" by Warbly Jets “Fight as One” by Bad City

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! This week… the war ends. Join the Book Club Bois as they dive into the conclusion of AVENGERS VS X-MEN! Three have fallen… and two remain. Scott Summers and Emma Frost each hold half of the Phoenix Force, and they are beginning to lose control. The Avengers gather every remaining hero they can for a final push against the wielders of the Phoenix, and Hope Summers steps into her destiny! But who will remain when the dust settles, and what consequences await those that do? Covers Avengers vs X-Men (2012) #10-12 & AvX Consequences #1-5 by Brian Michael Bendis, Jason Aaron, Jonathan Hickman, Matt Fraction, Ed Brubaker, Kieron Gillen, Olivier Coipel, Adam Kubert, Tom Raney, Steve Kurth, Scot Eaton, Mark Brooks and Gabriel Walta Send us your questions for the Book Club Mailbag! Email: geeksplained@gmail.com Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Music Sampled: "Alive" by Warbly Jets “Fight as One” by Bad City

THE ORIGIN STORY OF THE WORST CITY IN THE DC UNIVERSE! In this special NOIRVEMBER episode, Aeric and Malcolm sit down to discuss GOTHAM CITY: YEAR ONE by Tom King and Phil Hester! This criminally underrated story dives into how the city transformed from the shining castle on the hill into the dangerous den of thieves we know it to be today – and it’s all on the shoulders of SLAM BRADLEY! Time Stamps: 00:00:49 Intro 00:03:39 Gotham City: Year One w/ Malcolm 02:14:00 Wrap-Up Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: "Sayonara" by SAKEROCK

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! In Round 4 of AVENGERS VS X-MEN MONTH, the Book Club Bois dive back into some tie-ins on their way to the conclusion of this monumental event! Luke Cage is at a crossroads. With the world getting more dangerous by the minute, he must decide which is more important: being an Avenger or being a father? Then, driven to the brink by the reign of the Phoenix Five, Captain America assembles the ILLUMINATI for a hail mary plan that may be their last chance to survive this war! Covers New Avengers (2010) #24-30 by Brian Michael Bendis, Mike Deodato Jr and Will Conrad Send us your questions for the Book Club Mailbag! Email: geeksplained@gmail.com Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Music Sampled: "Alive" by Warbly Jets “Fight as One” by Bad City

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! Round Three of AVENGERS VS X-MEN MONTH features a return to the main event book, as the Book Club Bois discuss the reign of the PHOENIX FIVE! The Phoenix Force has been split into five hosts: Scott Summers, Emma Frost, Namor, Piotr and Illyana Rasputin – now known as the Phoenix Five. With this newfound power, they have set about to reshape the world to create Utopia with a simple message: No More. No more war, no more poverty, no more suffering, and most importantly… No More Avengers. Covers Avengers vs X-Men (2012) #6-9 by Brian Michael Bendis, Jason Aaron, Jonathan Hickman, Matt Fraction, Ed Brubaker, Olivier Coipel and Adam Kubert Send us your questions for the Book Club Mailbag! Email: geeksplained@gmail.com Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Music Sampled: "Alive" by Warbly Jets “Fight as One” by Bad City