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9 Reasons why ‘The Skywalker Saga’ was always about Emperor Palpatine! (Star Wars)

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Back on Season 2 of Podcasters Assemble (covering the Star Wars movies), I correctly predicted that Emperor Palpatine, Darth Plagueis, and Supreme Leader Snoke were all one in the same… well, at least from a certain point of view. In “Star Wars – Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker” we learn that “Palpatine’s back… somehow”, and while this reveal could have been handled and set up better, I do think Palpatine’s inclusion in the final chapter of the Skywalker Saga actually makes A LOT of sense.

Say what you will about the prequels and sequels, Ian McDiarmid’s portrayal of the evil Sith Lord is one of the best things about the Star Wars movies. He’s not just the ultimate embodiment of evil in the franchise, Emperor Palpatine is literally the main driving force behind Episodes One through Nine!

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CZ Podcast – Issue #49: The SUPERMAN Movies! (1978-2013)

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Issue 49: The SUPERMAN Movies! (1978-2013)

“Come to me, son of Jor-El! Kneel before Zod!” – General Zod (Superman II)

Chris and Erik are joined once again by Justin Ache to talk some DC movies – this time we’re delving into the long history of not-so-great Superman films, before James Gunn’s long-awaited reboot…

Superman Movies Discussed:

  • Superman: The Movie (1978)
  • Superman II (1981)
  • Superman II: The Donner Cut (2006)
  • Superman III (1983)
  • Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)
  • Supergirl (1984)
  • Steel (1997)
  • Superman Returns (2006)
  • Man of Steel (2013)
  • Honorable Mention: “Superman and the Mole Men”?! (1951)

(Episode edited by Erik Slader)

And be sure to check out Erik’s article on “Nearly Every SUPERMAN Ever… So Far!”

Issue #48: Comics Round-Up, Trailer Reactions, and Pitching Stories! (Podcast)

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Comic Zombie Podcast – Issue 48: Comics Round-Up, Trailer Reactions, and Pitching Stories!

Chris and Erik catch up on some comics, give their takes on the recent trailer for “Fantastic Four: First Steps” and James Gunn’s “Superman”, and pitch their ideas for what they would do if they were given a chance to write for Marvel or DC!

Also on this Episode:

  • Pitch Ideas: “Flash / Green Lantern: When Barry Met Hal” (Erik), “Spider-man: Doc-Ock vs the Green Goblin” (Chris)
  • Mount Rushmore: Marvel Writers
  • Essential Reads: Green Arrow

(Episode edited by Chris Carroll)

Check out our blog at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ComicZombie.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more! 

Issue #47: The MCU – Phase 4 (Part 2: The Movies!)

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The MCU – Phase Four (Part 2: The Movies!)

“I thought I could change my name, start a new life… but I could never escape his shadow.” – Shang-Chi

Chris, Erik, and Zack (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcasters Assemble⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Neat Cast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) assemble once again to kick off The Multiverse Saga!

MCU Phase 4 Movies:

  • Black Widow
  • Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
  • Eternals
  • Spider-man: No Way Home
  • Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
  • Thor: Love and Thunder
  • Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Be sure to listen to our previous MCU episodes as well:

(Episode edited by Chris Carroll)

Check out our blog at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ComicZombie.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more! 

Issue #46: The MCU – Phase 4 (Part 1: The Disney+ Shows)

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The MCU – Phase 4 (Part 1: The Disney+ Shows)

“We’re looking for the legendary Kevin Bacon!” – Drax

Chris, Erik, and Zack (⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcasters Assemble⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Neat Cast⁠⁠⁠⁠) assemble once again to kick off The Multiverse Saga!

MCU Phase 4 Shows:

  • Wandavision
  • The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
  • Loki (Season 1)
  • What If…? (Season 1)
  • Hawkeye
  • Moon Knight
  • Ms. Marvel
  • She Hulk
  • Werewolf by Night
  • The Guardians of the Galaxy – Holiday Special!
  • “I am Groot” – shorts

Be sure to listen to our previous MCU episodes as well:

(Episode edited by Chris Carroll)

Check out our blog at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ComicZombie.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more! 

Issue #45: “THE PUNISHER” (Movies vs Comics) – Podcast

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Comic Zombie #45 – “THE PUNISHER” (Movies vs Comics) – Podcast

“What the fuck do you call 125 murders in 5 years?”
“Work in progress.” – Frank Castle

Chris and Erik talk “The Punisher” – the movies, the Netflix series, the Garth Ennis comics, and more!

  • “The Punisher” (1989) – starring Dolph Lundgren and Louis Gossett Jr.
  • “The Punisher” (2004) – starring Thomas Jane and John Travolta
  • “Punisher: War Zone” (2008) – starring Ray Stevenson, Dominic West, and Wayne Knight
  • “The Punisher: Dirty Laundry” (2012) – starring Thomas Jane (You Tube short)
  • “Marvel’s The Punisher” (2017) – starring John Bernthal (Netflix / Disney Plus, 2 seasons)

(Episode edited by Chris Carroll)

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Issue #44: Replacement Heroes – Podcast

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Comic Zombie #44 – Replacement Heroes – Podcast

“We need new heroes. Ones suited for the times we’re in. Symbols are nothing without the women and men that give them meaning.” – Sam Wilson, Captain America (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier)

Chris and Erik talk about some of their favorite “Replacement Heroes” in comics!

Characters include:

  • Batman Beyond (Terry McGuinness)
  • The Superior Spider-man (Doc-Ock)
  • Sam Wilson / Bucky (Captain America)
  • Azrael / Dick Grayson (Batman)
  • Mile Morales (Spider-man)
  • Rhodey (Iron Man)
  • Damian Wayne / Tim Drake (Robin)
  • Barry Allen / Wally West (The Flash)
  • Hal Jordan / John Stewart / Guy Gardener / Kyle Rayner / Jessica Cruz (Green Lantern)
  • Jane Foster / Eric Masterson (Thor)
  • X-23 (Wolverine)
  • And more?!

Also on this Episode:

  • Trailer Review – “Captain America: Brave New World”
  • Trailer Review – “Batman: The Caped Crusader” (Animated Series)
  • Trailer Review – “HellBoy: The Crooked Man”
  • Speculation about James Gunn’s “Superman”
  • Our ‘Mount Rushmore’ picks – DC Writers (1:25)

(Episode edited by Chris Carroll)

Issue #43: X-MEN ’97 (Part 2 of 2: Episodes 6-10) – Podcast

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X-MEN ’97 (Part 2 of 2: Episodes 6-10) – Podcast

“Magneto was right…”

On Part 2 of our long-awaited X-Men ’97 coverage, we’re talking about every crazy twist, comic book reference, Morph cameo, and ‘Oh Shit!’ moment from the second half of Season 1 of this insanely good animated legacy series…

Also on this Episode:

(Episode edited by Chris Carroll)

Check out our blog at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ComicZombie.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more! 

Issue #42: X-MEN ’97 (Part 1 of 2: Episodes 1-5) – Podcast

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X-MEN ’97 (Part 1 of 2: Episodes 1-5) – Podcast

“The name’s Gambit… Remember it.”

On this extremely belated episode, Chris and Erik are talking about the *incredible* first season of Marvel’s “X-Men ’97” – now on Disney Plus! (Part 1: Episodes 1-5)

Also on this Episode:

  • “My Adventures with Superman” – Anime Series (Max)
  • James Gunn’s “Superman” (2025) update / suit talk
  • “Invincible” – Season 2 (Amazon Prime)
  • Jonathan Hickman’s “Ultimate Spider-man” relaunch
  • “Deadpool and Wolverine” – coming soon!
  • Zack’s thoughts on “X-Men ’97”!

(Episode edited by Chris Carroll)

 

A “Brief” Recap of the MCU Timeline (Part Seven – Phase 5 Vol. 1 – World’s Collide)

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In Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4 of my (overly ambitious) chronological MCU Timeline Breakdown, we covered the Infinity Saga (“Captain America: The First Avenger” to “Avengers: Endgame”), then in Part 5 and Part 6 we covered ‘Phase Four’ (with the start of the Multiverse Saga), and now we’re delving into the first half of Phase Five…

Note: the schedule has been shifted around a bit…
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