Crisis On Infinite Nerds

Who is the Best Superhero?

crisisoninfinitenerds — Sun, 01 Oct 2017 10:51:13 -0700

After discussing the latest events in comics (Marvel Legacy and DC's Mr. Oz reveal) Brance and Gabe reveal as objectively as possible who is the best superhero of all time. Using a single elimination tournament bracket to pair off heroes, they use criteria to judge each outcome - the hero's impact on society, best comic runs, and overal depth/mythology.

Starting Brackets:

Leaders
Black Panther vs Aquaman
Professor X vs Luke Cage
Captain Marvel (Carol Danvers) vs Green Lantern (Hal Jordan)
Captain America vs Superman

Dark and Disturbed
Daredevil vs Batman
Hellboy vs Spawn
Rorshach vs Punisher
Wolverine vs Deadpool

Gods and the Godlike
Silver Surfer vs Dr. Manhattan
Jean Grey vs The Hulk
Storm vs Flash (Wally West)
Thor vs Wonder Woman

Smart and Quick Wits
Iron Man vs Green Arrow
Red Robin vs Black Widow
Spiderman vs Nightwing
Mr Fantastic vs Flash (Barry Allen)

Listen to find out who became the Best Superhero!

Secret Origins

crisisoninfinitenerds — Mon, 18 Sep 2017 07:40:58 -0700

In this episode Chuck and Gabe gather to discuses news of the new Krypton tv show, talk about a punisher comic despite it making them nauseous, reveal their own origins – what got them into comics and which ones had the most impact on them, and finally discuss the horror of a superman movie that could have been….

Comics Mentioned: Punisher War Journal #7, The Exterminators, Saga, Walking Dead, Fantastic Four #262, Ultimate Spiderman, Superman For Tomorrow, All Star Superman

Film/TV Mentioned: Hellboy, Krypton, Stardust, Star Wars, Smallville, Spiderman (90s cartoon), Unbreakable

The Age of Antiheroes

crisisoninfinitenerds — Sun, 10 Sep 2017 22:05:18 -0700

What a whopper this episode is! Brance, Chuck, and Gabe assemble to talk about the news of Hawk and Dove (wait who?) casting in Titans, review a random back issue, have a rousing discussion on the morality and impact of Anti Heroes in comics and society, and reveal the shocking original pitch of Wolverine’s origin!

Comics Mentioned: Robin #139, Action #775, Avengers #34, Hawk and Dove (New 52), Punisher (series), Dark Knight Returns, Watchmen

Film/TV mentioned: Justice League (cartoon) Star Wars, X-men movies (all), Despicable Me, Dark Knight, Batman Under the Red Hood, Daredevil (show), Superman vs The Elite, Taken, James Bond, Deadpool, Man of Steel, Batman v Superman, Guardians of the Galaxy.

The State of Comics: Retcons, Reboots, and Rebirths

crisisoninfinitenerds — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 20:22:56 -0700

In this episode Chuck and Gabe discuss the live action Titans show in development, new Star Wars Toys, why Mr. Freeze has the best puns, and how comic boook companies attempt to respond to the comic book market.

Comics Mentioned: DC Rebirth, DC New 52, Green Lantern Rebirth, Spiderman Brand New Day, Secret Invasion, Ms Marvel, Thor Goddess of Thunder

Film/TV Mentioned: The Tick, Superman 1-4 (Christopher Reeve Era) Batman 1-4 (Burton/Schumacher Era) Suicide Squad, Batman V Superman. Star Wars, True Grit, Wonder Woman

Metaphysics, Mythology, and McGuffins

crisisoninfinitenerds — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 10:03:04 -0700

In this episode we discuss DC Movie news of a Joker origin film, rank the Batman villains, explain superhero metaphysics and their impact as modern day mythology, and how one person alone killed Jason Todd.

Comics Referenced: New Avengers, All Star Batman, Batman White Knight, Batman Under the Red Hood, Batman Zero Year, Blackest Night, Dark Nights Metal, Flash #141, Flashpoint, Flash Rebirth, Green Lantern Godhead, Green Lantern Rebirth, Superman Red Son

Media Referanced: Batman the Animated Series, Crisis on Two Earths, Doctor Who, Flash (tv show), All DC Movies

Music Referenced - Nickleback and not for positive reasons

Wonder Twins, Podcast Activate!

crisisoninfinitenerds — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 19:15:33 -0700

In our first episode we discuss the new Justice League Trailer, who the best Robin is, the new Doctor in Doctor Who, and our hatred for Shazam!