CZ #56: Random Grab Bag – 2026 Edition (New Comics, Trailers, and What Ifs!) – Podcast

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“When Captain America throws his mighty shield!”

Chris and Erik bs for a couple hours about new comics / trailers, and what we would do with certain properties if given the chance…

On this Episode:

  • Captain America by Chip Zdarsky
  • Mortal Thor by Al Ewing
  • Daredevil: Born Again – Season 2
  • The “Spider-man: Brand New Day” trailer speculation
  • “Supergirl” final trailer speculation
  • “Lanterns” teaser trailer speculation
  • Unfinished / cancelled comics we would bring back
  • Cancelled shows we would revive
  • Comics we would adapt to movies or TV
  • Comic book movies we would redo or change
  • Comic book video games we want to see

(Episode edited by Chris Carroll)

James Gunn’s DC Studios Announcements!

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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