Force Works #1 with Kevin Freeman

On this episode Matt and special guest co-host Kevin Freeman (host of DOC'S COMICS and writer of SUBCULTURE) follow the holo-cursor to the com-center where they discuss 1994's FORCE WORKS #1. Probably most known for its cumbersome (but cool) fold-out cover and its unceremonious killing of Wonder Man, Force Works was pitched to audiences as a more relevant and proactive Avengers.  A team that would stop problems before they started.  It's an interesting premise, but was it executed well?  The short answer is no -- but when taking into account massively successful stories like AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED and CIVIL WAR, it's possible to make a case that Force Works was just ahead of its time. Of course, since this is Does This Come in Chromium, Matt doesn't spend a lot of time making that case.  Instead he pines for the day that AVENGERS: THE CROSSING gets its redemption arc.  TEENAGE TONY STARK WILL HAVE HIS DAY! Also, Kevin shares his love for the Avengers (and safari jacket wearing Wonder Man) and shows that he truly knows the way to Matt's heart by pitching a FORCE WORKS/EXTREME JUSTICE crossover.  While Nightman may or may not be mentioned, Matt's dogs do make several appearances throughout the show.  Apparently, they had a lot to say/bark about Force Works.  Watch and subscribe to DOC'S COMICS: www.youtube.com/@ksfphd Follow Kevin on BlueSky: @ksfphd.bsky.social Contact the show: [email protected] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)