Issue #140 - “Kingdom Come”

This week we talk all about the world of Kingdom Come! Originally an elseworlds tale of a possible future, now Earth 22 of the Multiverse, we are rounding out Doctober’s Dystopian Futures Month talking about this classic story! Intro Music by Aaron Barry Find more great podcasts like this on Brain Freeze To ask questions for the next episode, or to continue the conversation online visit us here: On Twitter On Facebook  On Instagram On our Website Or check out our new store for merch And our NEW Patreon! Review-osaurus Rex (2:20) Sebastian's 5-Star Review Within a Review   News and Notes (6:48) Superman is Going Public (12:14) Joker Beats Deadpool to Become Highest Grossing R-Rated Film of All Time (17:52) Brandon Routh Says Farewell to Legends of Tomorrow (20:37) DC Reveals Female Batman Beyond (23:35) Wonder Woman 1984 Director Confirms Maxwell Lord   Kingdom Come (32:38) What is this world?  What is this story? The Kingdom Come 10,000 foot view. (1:07:58) Highlights, lowlights, and takeaways from Kingdom Come. (1:12:25) Is the fight between Superman and Shazam the best artwork of the book? (1:15:14) Are these the purest versions of the DC heroes? (1:19:46) How much did Mark Waid actually contribute beyond the script? (1:23:24) What Alex Ross redesigns should be introduced in to the main DCU? (1:26:51) Favorite cameo in Kingdom Come? (1:29:10) Should Kingdom Come be made in to a TV mini series? (1:32:35) What hero has the biggest change in their mannerisms or beliefs? (1:36:03) Is Kingdom Come better as a one-off or is it worth exploring more? (1:39:38) What would the Doctor and Producer Richard order at Planet Krypton? (1:43:30) Favorite moment from the story. (1:46:31) Does Magog even count as the villain in the story? (1:49:03) What is disappointing or needed more time in the story? (1:54:12) Thy Kingdom Come and Young Justice visiting Earth 22.   Dial Doc (1:59:09) Cameljack (2:00:05) Klepto the Wonder Man   Characters, Places, Things  ***All links are to the Earth 22 version unless otherwise noted*** Alan Scott Americommando Aquaman Batman Booster Gold David Reid Earth 22 Flash Green Arrow Gog Lex Luthor Magog Norman McCay Planet Krypton Robin Sandman Shazam Spectre Superman Wonder Woman Recommended Reading & Viewing Kingdom Come Kingdom Thy Kingdom Come   People Alex Ross (Website) (Twitter) (Instagram) Mark Waid (Website) (Twitter)