Comics From The Multiverse (DC Comics Podcast)

Episode 465: That time Superman hit puberty

·1 hr 43 min·5 clips

Peter refuses to reveal his thoughts on the new Superman movie, saving them for a separate review with David.

The episode begins with Peter and Matt introducing the show and listing the DC comics they will review. They briefly mention skipping Trinity due to time constraints. The hosts then discuss the new Superman movie, with Peter refusing to share his thoughts to save them for a separate review. They critique Superman Returns, calling it bland and poorly paced. The conversation shifts to the Kindle rankings for DC comics, revealing Absolute Superman is number one, while Batman Dark Patterns and Batman and Robin rank lower. The hosts review Absolute Superman issue 9, noting its dark themes, including dead prisoners and Jimmy's vasectomy. They discuss Action Comics 1088, criticizing the retcon of Lois naming Superman and exploring teenage Clark's adventures. Supergirl issue 3 is reviewed, focusing on the duplicate Supergirl storyline and Satan Girl's antics. Green Lantern Corps issue 6 is covered, highlighting the rotating character stories and the build-up to a crossover. Batman and Robin issue 23 is analyzed, with praise for its supernatural horror and Robin's character development. Batman Dark Patterns issue 8 is discussed, focusing on the Red Hood gang mystery and Batman's obsession. Throughout, the hosts provide ratings and personal insights on each comic.

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