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CZ#52: The New 52 (DC Comics: 2011-2016) – Podcast

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Issue #52: The New 52 (DC Comics: 2011-2016) – Podcast

“The World’s Greatest Superheroes, 52 All-New #1’s!”

Chris and Erik are back with another random episode…

  • DC’s ‘New 52’ Era (2011-2016)
  • Crisis on Infinite Earths / Flashpoint
  • Jim Lee’s Justice League
  • Grant Morrison’s Action Comics
  • Scott Snyder’s Batman (Court of Owls / Zero Year)
  • Brian Azzarello’s Wonder Woman
  • Geoff Johns’s Aquaman and Green Lantern
  • “Superman / Wonder Woman”
  • “Superman: Unchained” by Scott Snyder and Jim Lee
  • Behind-the-Scenes Controversies
  • Some of the titles that didn’t land with fans
  • Zero Month / Villains Month
  • Forever Evil
  • The Darkseid War
  • Convergence
  • Rebirth
  • Doomsday Clock

(Episode edited by Erik Slader)

CZ #51: Thunderbolts, Ultimate Spider-man, Spidey Villains, Cap, Kingpin, Krakoa, and more! (Podcast)

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Issue #51: Thunderbolts, Ultimate Spider-Man, Spidey Villains, Cap, Kingpin, Krakoa, and more! (Podcast)

“There’s something wrong with me. An emptiness. I thought it started when my sister died, but now it feels like something bigger. Just a void… Or maybe I’m just bored.” – Yelena Belova / Black Widow (Thunderbolts)

Chris and Erik are back at it with another random episode…

  • MCU Catch-Up: “Thunderbolts”, “Captain America: Brave New World”, and “Daredevil: Born Again”
  • Ultimate Spider-man (2024)
  • X-Men: The Krakoa Era
  • Pitch Ideas – Event Books: “Kingpin Takes the Marvel Universe” (Erik) and “Acts of Vengeance 2” (Chris)
  • Mount Rushmore: Spider-man Villains
  • Essential Reads: Captain America

(Episode edited by Chris Carroll)

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Nearly Every SUPERMAN Ever… So Far!

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Since his debut as the world’s first superhero in 1938’s Action Comics #1 – the Last Son of Krypton has had a number of incarnations, evolving through the decades as a reflection of the times he lived in, but one thing will never change – the Man of Tomorrow is here to stay! With James Gunn’s new “Superman” movie hitting theaters this summer (2025), we figured it would be a good time to do a deep dive into (nearly) every version of Superman… so far!

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Comic Zombie #50 – Bat-stravaganza! (Absolute Batman, The Batman, Best Bat-Villains, Best Bat-Comics, etc) – Podcast

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Comic Zombie #50 – Bat-stravaganza!

“I don’t need cars, or planes, or computers. I don’t need anything you have. All I need… is BATMAN.” – Absolute Batman #5

Chris and Erik team up once again to talk all things BATMAN for this 50th Episode Special!

  • Absolute Batman / Absolute DC
  • The Batman / The Penguin / Sequel News?
  • Hush 2 – Comics News
  • Best Bat-Villains
  • Best Bat-Comics
  • Best Batman Animated Movies
  • The Long Halloween, The Court of Owls, The Dark Knight Returns, Under the Red Hood, Knightfall, No Man’s Land, etc
  • And so much more!

(Episode edited by Chris Carroll)

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Top 100 Comic Book Heroes Master List

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The age old questions of comic fans: Batman or Superman? Spider-Man or Wolverine? The debates about the best heroes are endless. We tried to make a top 10 list, but that was just too hard. So we tried a top 25, but that quickly became a top 50… you get the idea. So we were able to ‘narrow’ it down to an even 100. Odds are you will vehemently disagree with who did or did not make the list, or just the order that we placed them. But, hey, it’s our list.

(Honorable mentions to Beta Ray Bill, USAgent, Martian Manhunter, Kid Flash, Hercules, The Frenchman and the Female (the Boys), Abe Sapien, Spider-Man 2099, Static Shock, Nite Owl, Guy Gardner, Booster Gold, Spawn, Atom Eve, Mary Marvel, and a hell of a lot more. So many more we could- and may- do another whole 100 list!)

We will release these in installments of 10 so that you don’t have the longest list ever to read through. Agree with the placement or who made the list? Disagree with the burning power of a thousand suns? Let us know! Enjoy!

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Top 100 Comic Book Villains Master List

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Everyone knows nothing makes a good hero like a great villain. Sherlock Holmes needed Moriarty, G.I. Joe needed Cobra, the rebels needed Darth Vader, etc. Nothing makes a story better quite like an interesting, intriguing, and yet hated adversary. Readers tend to flock to the villains they love to hate. The best villains bring something out of the hero that nobody else does or force the hero to push themselves further than before to find a way to win.

We wanted to make a top 10 list, but that’s impossible. There are just too many good choices, and we couldn’t agree on any of it. So we increased the list, and increased it, and increased it (honestly, we probably could have kept going, too). So, before it gets too out of hand, here are our choices for the 100 best villains in comics.

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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)

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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)