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Comic Zombie Podcast #35: Early 2000’s Marvel Movies (Hulk, Daredevil, Elektra, Ghost Rider)

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Issue 35: Early 2000’s Marvel Movies (Hulk, Daredevil, Elektra, Ghost Rider)

“Get me Bullseye!” – The Kingpin

On today’s episode, Chris and Erik breakdown some of the early 2000’s (pre-MCU) Marvel movies! Back when comic book movies had way lower standards…

Movies Discussed:

  • Ang Lee’s “Hulk” (2003)
  • Daredevil (2003)
  • Elektra (2005)
  • Ghost Rider (2007)
  • Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2011)

(Episode edited by Chris Carroll)

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Comic Zombie Podcast #34: “HELLBOY” (Comics vs Movies)

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Issue 34: “HELLBOY” (Comics vs Movies)

“Behind this door, a dark entity. Evil, ancient, and hungry…” – Abe Sapien

 “Oh, well. Let me go in and say hi.” – HellBoy

Erik and Chris get together to talk some “HellBoy”! Mike Mignola’s comics from Dark Horse, the Guillermo del Toro duology starring Ron Perlman (and Doug Jones), the 2019 movie with David Harbour, the animated movies, the latest video game, the spin-off comics, and the upcoming reboot based on Mike Mignola’s “The Crooked Man”!

Movies Discussed:

  • HellBoy (2004)
  • HellBoy II: The Golden Army (2008)
  • HellBoy (2019)
  • The HellBoy Animated Movies: “Sword of Storms” and “Blood and Iron”

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(Episode edited by Chris Carroll)

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Artist Spotlight: Mike Mignola!

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For the latest ‘Artist Spotlight’, we decided to showcase the incredibly talented Mike Mignola!

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Essential Reads: HELLBOY

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On our latest podcast episode (issue #34) we gave our recommendations for Mike Mignola’s “HellBoy” from Darkhorse Comics!

Chris’s Pick: HELLBOY IN MEXICO by Mike Mignola and Richard Corben

Erik’s Pick: HELLBOY: KRAMPUSNACHT by Mike Mignola and Adam Hughes (Eisner Award-winning one shot)

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Comic Zombie Podcast #33: “THE BOYS” (Comics vs Show)

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Issue 33: “THE BOYS” (Comics vs Show)

“Yeah, I Can Talk To Fish. So What? How Often Do You Need To Be Saved By A School Of Salmon?” – The Deep

*Spoiler Alert!* Erik and Chris are joined by ‘the boys’, Jimmy and BJ, to talk about “The Boys” Seasons 1-3 (now on Amazon Prime), their favorite moments / characters, how it compares to the Garth Ennis comics from Dynamite, and what they hope to see going forward… 

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(Episode edited by Erik Slader)

Check out our blog at ComicZombie.net for more! 

And buy Erik’s new sci-fi / noir novella, “2299” here! 

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James Gunn’s DC Studios Announcements!

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James Gunn (the director of “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “The Suicide Squad”) was recently hired (along with Peter Safran) as the new creative director of DC Studios, and just last week announced a whole new slate of DC movies and shows – following the release of “The Flash” and “Aquaman: The Lost Kingdom”!

DC – Chapter One: “GODS AND MONSTERS”

  • Superman: Legacy (Hitting theaters July 11th, 2025! – Inspired by Grant Morrison’s “All Star Superman”)
  • Lanterns (Greg Berlanti live-action Green Lantern series!)
  • Creature Commandos (animated series)
  • Waller (‘Peacemaker’ / ‘Suicide Squad’ spin-off about Amanda Waller – starring: Viola Davis)
  • The Authority (based on characters from the Wildstorm comics by Jim Lee)
  • Paradise Lost (live action ‘Wonder Woman’ prequel series about the Amazons of Themyscira)
  • Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (Movie based on the Tom King mini-series, a cosmic fantasy with an edgier take)
  • Booster Gold (HBO Max series)
  • Swamp Thing (A horror movie, most likely taking influence from the Alan Moore comics)
  • The Brave and the Bold (A new Batman movie with the Damian Wayne Robin, inspired by Grant Morrison’s run!)
  • And even more announcements to come…!
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Comic Zombie Podcast #32: The Future of the DCU?

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Issue 32: The Future of the DCU?

“Storytelling is always king, that’s all that matters to us.” – James Gunn 

In light of the recent news that James Gunn (director of “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “The Suicide Squad”) and Peter Safran are officially “rebooting” the *entire* DC film franchise (following “The Flash” and “Aquaman: The Lost Kingdom”), we decided to break down what each of us would do if we were (somehow) put in charge of the DC Studios reboot! Strap in for two of the craziest, nerdiest, mega-fan pitch meetings of all time as Chris and Erik attempt to construct an entire inter-connected cinematic universe! 

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(Episode edited by Erik Slader)

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Comic Zombie Podcast #31: Frank Miller’s “SIN CITY” (Comics vs Movies)

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Issue 31: Frank Miller’s “SIN CITY” (Comics vs Movies)

“Walk down the right back alley in Sin City, and you can find anything.” – Marv 

Erik rides solo for a deep dive into the corrupt, blood soaked, streets of Basin City with a review of Frank Miller’s “Sin City” graphic novels, and how they compare / contrast to the Robert Rodriguez movie adaptation, and it’s sequel, “Sin City: A Dame to Kill For”… 

Click here for Erik’s original reviews of the Sin City comics for visual references:

Check out our blog at ComicZombie.net for more!

And you can buy Erik’s new sci-fi / noir novella, “2299” here! 

(Episode edited by Erik Slader)

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Comic Zombie Podcast #30: The “Ultimate Marvel” Comics

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Issue 30: Ultimate Marvel

“Hulk Smash Freddie Prinze Junior!” – The Ultimate Hulk (The Ultimates #4)

Chris and Erik review the “Ultimate Marvel” Comics Line (2000-2015) – including: Ultimate Spider-man, Ultimate X-Men, Ultimate Fantastic Four, Ultimate Marvel Team-Up, The Ultimates, and Ultimatum… 

Also On This Episode: 

  • Erik’s (spoiler free) mini-review of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”
  • Quick thoughts on “Werewolf by Night” and “The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special”
  • Artist Spotlight: Darwyn Cooke
  • Essential Reads: The Incredible Hulk

Check out our blog at ComicZombie.net for more! 

And buy Erik’s new sci-fi / noir novella, “2299” here! 

(Episode edited by Erik Slader)

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Essential Reads: THE INCREDIBLE HULK

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On our latest podcast episode (Issue #30) we gave some recommendations for THE HULK!

Chris’s Pick: THE IMMORTAL HULK by Al Ewing and Joe Bennett

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