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Hero Bishop Show
by Hero Bishop Show
Comics, collectibles, reviews, comedy and videos on nerd culture. For press or other contact email me [email protected]
Episodes
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Every Toy Collector Knows These Guys (Part 2)
Toy collecting has its own species of people. The in-box collector, the Hot Toys soft-goods perfectionist, the import figure elitist, the third-party collector, the Facebook Marketplace lowballer, the life-size bust guy, and the “it’s an investment” guy. If you’ve been in this hobby long enough,...
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Three Essential X-Men Comics For New Readers
Everyone recommends the same classic X-Men stories—but what about the hidden gems? In this video, we’re diving into three essential X-Men storylines every comic fan should experience: Phalanx Covenant, Onslaught, and the legendary 1991 X-Men relaunch by Jim Lee. Whether you’re a brand-new reader…
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Why Wolverine Wore A Do-Rag (It Was WAY Darker Than You Think)
Why did Wolverine suddenly start wearing a black do-rag during the ’90s? It wasn’t just a new look. After Magneto ripped the adamantium out of Logan’s body during Fatal Attractions, Wolverine entered one of the darkest periods in his history. His healing factor went into overdrive, his bone claws...
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Scalpers Are The Worst!! They Ruined Action Figure AND Statue Collecting
What’s up y’all, today we are talking about how scalpers completely ruined action figures AND high-end statues like Iron Studios. Empty shelves, bot-sniped pre-orders, insane markups on $25 figures and $300+ statues — it’s sucking the joy out of nerd collecting. Real talk, receipts, comedy…
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Age of Apocalypse: The X-Men Event That Changed Marvel Forever
Age of Apocalypse wasn’t just another X-Men crossover. It was Marvel’s biggest gamble during one of the most chaotic periods in comic book history. With comic sales collapsing, speculation running wild, and bankruptcy looming around the corner, Marvel replaced their entire X-Men line with a dark...
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I’m DONE Buying Weekly Comics… Here’s Why
I finally canceled my weekly comic pull list. Not because I hate comics… But because I LOVE comics. Modern comics just don’t hit the same anymore. The stories, the characters, the endless reboots, the events, the FOMO marketing… it started feeling more like obligation than passion. Meanwhile I’ve...
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3 MORE Punisher Comics Every Fan Should Read
After my last Punisher recommendations video, a lot of you asked for more reading suggestions. So I went back into the collection and pulled out three Punisher books that deserve more attention. Today we’re looking at the classic 1986 Punisher miniseries, the underrated graphic novel Intruder…
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The Different Types Of Collectors… And Why We’re All Insane (part 1)
Collecting used to be simple. Now the hobby has evolved into complete insanity. In this episode of the Hero Bishop Show, we break down the different types of collectors in nerd culture, from high-end statue elitists and Marvel Legends addicts to anime statue “art experts,” vintage toy historians,...
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SPAWN (1997) WAS A DISASTER… AND HERE’S HOW IT HAPPENED
Spawn (1997) should have changed comic book movies forever… instead it became one of the biggest missed opportunities in superhero film history. In this episode of the Hero Bishop Show, we break down exactly what went wrong with the Spawn movie, from the terrible CGI and confused tone to the...
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The MCU Doesn’t Understand Frank Castle... Thomas Jane Did
Thomas Jane understood Frank Castle better than modern Marvel does. Yeah, the 2004 Punisher movie wasn’t perfect. The Florida setting was weird. Making Frank a cop was dumb. BUT… This version still understood: the skull the coldness the tactical mindset the psychological warfare and the FEAR...
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The ORIGINAL Punisher Movie Was Completely Unhinged
Before the MCU… before Netflix… before modern Marvel turned Punisher into an angry trauma machine… there was THIS. The 1989 Punisher movie starring Dolph Lundgren is one of the weirdest, grimiest, most unhinged comic book movies ever made. No skull logo. No flashy superhero visuals. Just sewer...
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The Mandalorian & Grogu Was WAY Better Than I Expected
The galaxy’s favorite space dad is back. Today we’re reviewing THE MANDALORIAN & GROGU and breaking down whether this movie actually restores hope for Star Wars fans… or if Disney just slapped Baby Yoda on another merch campaign and prayed for the best. We’re talking: • Din Djarin as the tired...
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Comic Fans Are Becoming Insufferable / Not Everything Is “Woke” or Ragebait
After my Punisher video, the comments went insane. People weren’t even arguing about the video anymore… they were mad about a Joker picture in the background. That’s when it hit me. Not everything is ragebait. In this Hero Bishop Show episode, we’re talking about how comic culture is being taken...
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Marvel Forgot Who Punisher Really Was / Read THESE Punisher Comics
Punisher comics used to feel DANGEROUS. Today we’re talking about the BEST Punisher stories ever made: Punisher: War Zone by Chuck Dixon & John Romita Jr. Punisher MAX by Garth Ennis The Slavers Barracuda Wolverine and the Punisher: Damaging Evidence Ghost Rider, Wolverine & Punisher: Hearts of...
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PUNISHER ONE LAST KILL Still Doesn’t Understand The Punisher
Punisher: One Last Kill still doesn’t feel like Frank Castle to me. Yeah the violence was brutal and the skull looked a little better… but that’s not enough. Modern Hollywood keeps turning stoic masculine antiheroes into emotional wrecks that all act the same. In this Hero Bishop Show breakdown…
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Batman Doesn’t Kill ? The Lies Fans Keep Telling
Everybody says Batman doesn’t kill. But if that’s true… why does the history say otherwise? From Detective Comics #27 to The Dark Knight Returns, and even the movies, we’re breaking down the real truth behind Batman’s so-called “no-kill rule.” This isn’t the clean version. This is the version…
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Why Does Punisher Look Like Pauly D Now
Jon Bernthal’s Punisher is one of the most popular versions of Frank Castle… but is it actually comic accurate? In this episode of the Hero Bishop Show, we break down the real differences between the Punisher from Marvel comics and the versions we’ve seen on screen. From Ray Stevenson’s cold,...
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Rappers who love Comics
People love to act like comics are “for nerds”… but some of the biggest rappers ever were deep in comic book culture WAY before it was cool. We’re talking real crossovers, real influence, and real proof. From Eazy-E being connected to Marvel during the 90s boom… to Eminem literally appearing in a...
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Project Hail Mary (2026) Reaction - Good Movie… But Y’all Gassing It Up
We just walked out of Project Hail Mary… and yeah… it’s GOOD. But let’s be real for a second… Is it REALLY as amazing as everybody saying? This is a raw, straight-out-the-theater reaction. No breakdown. No deep dive. Just honest thoughts on what worked, what didn’t, and why it might be getting a...
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The Dark Truth About Comic Collecting (It’s Not Safe)
What started as nostalgia… turned into something darker. In this episode of the Hero Bishop Show, we break down the real side of comic collecting — the side nobody talks about. From violent comic shop robberies… to collectors losing their lives… to $200,000 heists and convention thefts… This…
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CHOPPIN IT UP w/Cleva's Multiverse
On todays episode we are choppin it up with Cleva's Mutliverse. Hosted by: Hero Bishop Guest: Cleva's Multiverse (Hero Bishop Social Media) Instgram - https://www.instagram.com/herobishopshow/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@herobishopshow (Gutz Social Media) Instagram -...
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X-Men Annual #1 (2026) Review | Mutants vs Imagination! Ryan Stegman’s Wildest X-Story Yet
We’re breaking down Marvel’s X-Men Annual #1 (2026) — the new one-shot comic where the X-Men battle a villain who controls imagination itself in a visually insane, meta comics throwdown! Written and drawn by Ryan Stegman with art by Steve Skroce and Sanford Greene — this annual is part of the...
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CHOPPIN IT UP w/Jersey Creeps Collectibles
On todays episode of Choppin It Up we have podcaster from Jersey Creeps Collectibles Dee Rotten on the show. Hosted by: Hero Bishop Guest: Dee Rotten (Hero Bishop Social Media) Instgram - https://www.instagram.com/herobishopshow/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@herobishopshow (Gutz Social…
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Punisher #1, Deadpool #1 & Magik and Colossus #1 Review | Marvel New Comics Breakdown
Today is New Comic Book Day and Marvel dropped THREE fresh #1 issues… so we’re diving in. I read Punisher #1, Magik and Colossus #1, and Wade Wilson Deadpool #1 — and not all of them hit the same. Is Frank Castle back in brutal form? Did Deadpool actually make me laugh? And what kind of chaos...
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Gone Too Soon: Remembering Webb of Action Figures | Glenn Webb Tribute
Before brand deals… before sponsored shelves… there was Glenn Webb. This tribute honors one of the most genuine voices the toy collecting community has ever known — the creator behind Webb of Action Figures. He didn’t just review toys. He made collectors feel seen, understood, and proud to still...
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Inside Chief’s Comics Bowling Green | Rare Comics, Toys & Collectibles Tour 2026
Welcome to a full walkthrough of Chief’s Comics in Bowling Green, Kentucky 📍 Today we explore this local comic book shop — from vintage and rare comics to trading cards, collectibles, and nerd culture treasures. Whether you're a longtime collector, a casual fan, or curious about local comic…
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Dracula 2026 A Love Tale REVIEW Gothic Romance or Hollywood Cope
Dracula 2026: A Love Tale tries to reframe the most iconic monster of all time as a tragic romantic lead instead of a full-blown nightmare creature. In this Hero Bishop Review, I break down what works, what absolutely does not, and whether this modern gothic love story actually honors Dracula or...
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Grant Morrison Batman Omnibus Vol. 1 Review | Batman R.I.P. Explained
Batman R.I.P. is one of the most misunderstood Batman stories ever written. This is not a story about Batman dying. It’s a story about Batman being psychologically dismantled and surviving anyway. In this Hero Bishop Review, I break down Grant Morrison’s Batman R.I.P. arc from Omnibus Volume 1…
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CHOPPIN IT UP w/Flippy
We talk about Avatar, Aliens, Gem Mint and Kangaroo’s. Choppin it up w/ Flippy. (Hero Bishop Social Media) Instgram - https://www.instagram.com/herobishopshow/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@herobishopshow (Gutz Social Media) Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gutztattoos/ (Cameo)...
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Kylo Ren Is the Most Petty Sith in Star Wars History
Everybody calls Kylo Ren weak. Emo. Inconsistent. They are wrong. Kylo Ren is the sassiest Force user in Star Wars history and that is exactly why he works. Hero Bishop down Kylo’s sarcasm, emotional damage, petty Sith behavior, and why his “join me” energy makes him the most relatable Dark Side...
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Image Comics Was Built on Pure Ego and Genius The Real History
The real story behind the birth of Image Comics is pure chaos. Seven superstar artists walked out of Marvel, built their own empire, fought, split, delayed books, and changed comic book history forever. This is the full wild ride. (Hero Bishop Social Media) Instgram -...
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The Rise And Fall Of The OG X Men Cartoon
The OG X Men cartoon started as straight heat then fell apart so bad it looked like it got animated on a broken Game Boy Color. In this episode of the Hero Bishop Show I’m breaking down exactly how one of the greatest shows ever made slowly got pushed off a cliff by budget cuts, outsourcing…
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The INSANE World of Grant Morrison (Joker, Magic, Alan Moore Beef & More)
Grant Morrison isn’t just a comic book writer… they’re a full-blown chaos magician who accidentally got hired by DC. This episode dives headfirst into the madness: • Morrison’s super-sanity Joker • How they influenced Jared Leto’s Joker performance • The legendary wizard beef with Alan Moore •…
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The Truth About DCs Beginnings (What Nobody Tells You)
DC Comics didn’t just “appear.” It was built through chaos, hustlers, wild ideas, shady deals, and a couple of creators who had no idea they were about to change the world. In this Hero Bishop Show breakdown, we go all the way back to the beginning — before Batman, before Superman, before the…
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90s Action Figures Were Wild — So Let's Roast Them
Today on the Hero Bishop Show, we’re roasting 16 action figures, most of them crawling straight out the 90s toy aisle like fever dreams. Broken articulation. Cursed face sculpts. Accessories that make zero sense. I grew up with this stuff… but some of these toys deserve a public trial. We’re...
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DC’s Fanbase Is MELTING DOWN — The Gunn vs Snyder War EXPLAINED
The Gunn vs Snyder Civil War isn’t an argument… It’s TWO CULTS swinging folding chairs in the toy aisle at Target over whose Superman is valid. In this Hero Bishop Show breakdown, we go deep into: 🔥 How WB sabotaged Zack Snyder’s original Justice League vision 🔥 How the Ayer Cut got butchered…
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Marvel The Untold Story Explained The Dark History They Don't Talk About
Marvel Comics wasn’t built on clean heroism — it was built on chaos, beef, betrayals, bankruptcies, and enough ego fights to fill a whole crossover event. This is inspired by Marvel: The Untold Story by Sean Howe. If you haven’t read it, it’s basically the “no one gets out clean” history of…
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The Witcher Comics Are Way Darker Than You Think | Dark Horse Omnibus Vol 1 Review
Geralt of Rivia is out here fighting monsters, trauma, and bad life choices — and we’re breaking it all down. In this episode of The Hero Bishop Show, I review The Witcher Omnibus Vol 1 from Dark Horse Comics — including “House of Glass,” “Fox Children,” “Killing Monsters,” and “Curse of Crows.”...
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DC’s “Finest” ? …Kinda (The Killing Joke & Other Stories Review)
Batman. Joker. Talia. Cocaine labs?! Yeah — DC dropped The Killing Joke and Other Stories as part of their “Finest” line, and I had to find out if it really earns that name… or if it’s just another Bat-bundle with an identity crisis. In this video, I break down the highs (The Killing Joke, Son of...
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CHOPPIN IT UP w/Double G (SPAWN 97)
My apprentice Double G and I discuss the 1997 Spawn movie. Al Simmons sold his soul for vengeance… and all he got was 90s CGI fire and a latex suit. In this episode, we dive into Spawn (1997) — the movie that tried to bring Image Comics’ darkest antihero to life and somehow made Hell look like a...
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Are Comic & Toy Collectors Toxic… or Just Passionate as Hell?
Collecting comics and toys used to be about love — the stories, the nostalgia, the art. Now it’s a war zone of flexing, gatekeeping, and “9.8 slabs only.” In this episode, we’re asking the hard question: Are collectors really toxic, or are they just too passionate for their own good? We dive into...
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Star Wars: Legacy of Vader Vol. 1 (Review)
Kylo Ren finally walks in the shadow of Darth Vader. Star Wars: Legacy of Vader – The Reign of Kylo Ren Vol. 1 dives deep into Ben Solo’s fall, his obsession with legacy, and the dangerous truth about what it means to follow a ghost. Written by Charles Soule, with art by Luke Ross and Stefano...
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AI Is About To Change Comics Forever (And Not In The Way You Think)
Back in the 90s, comic art had soul. Heavy inks. Real texture. Human imperfection. You could feel the artist behind every line. Now? Everything’s smooth, clean… and empty. AI is about to flood the industry — from comics to animation to film. But the question isn’t “can AI make art?” It’s will art...
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Wolverine Epic Collection Vol. 7 Review | To The Bone (Bone Claw Era Logan)
Wolverine stripped bare. No adamantium. No unbreakable claws. Just blood, scars, and survival. Wolverine Epic Collection Vol. 7: To The Bone shows Logan at his weakest—and somehow, his strongest. In this review, I break down every arc inside this massive trade paperback: from Logan’s identity...
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CHOPPIN IT UP w/Metal Elf Collectibles
Choppin it up with @MetalElfCollectibles be sure to check out his channel and subscribe. We talk comics, AI, wizards and more. Hosted by: Hero Bishop Guest: Metal Elf (Hero Bishop Social Media) Instgram - https://www.instagram.com/herobishopshow/ Youtube…
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CHOPPIN IT UP w/Gem & Phie (Gem Mint Collectibles)
Choppin it up with the OG of the statue and omnibus game. GEM MINT COLLECTIBLES & PHIE. Been rocking with him a long time so should be a good conversation. Thanks for watching. Follow me on Instagram @nerdxcore83 For business or other contact email me [email protected] (Hero Bishop Social...
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Magik Finally Gets the Spotlight | Marvel Comics Review | Magik 2025
Illyana Rasputin, aka Magik, finally gets the spotlight in Marvel’s new Magik (2025) series—and you know I had to dive in. Soulsword in hand, demons on deck, Dani Moonstar at her side…this series goes full heavy metal. In this review, I break down issues #1–5 of Magik (2025). We’re talking...
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CHOPPIN IT UP w/ZACK OAT | DIAMOND SELECT TOYS | TOY FARE | 90s ACTION FIGURES
In this episode of Choppin It Up I talk with Zack Oat about Toy Fare, Diamond Select Toys and our favorite comic book artist’s of the 90s. (Hero Bishop Social Media) Instgram - https://www.instagram.com/herobishopshow/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@herobishopshow (Gutz Social Media)…
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Deadpool & Batman #1 Review | Marvel/DC Crossover Event!
Deadpool and Batman finally cross paths in Deadpool x Batman #1—and it’s as wild as you’d expect. In this review, I break down the story, the art, and whether this Marvel/DC crossover delivers. What did you think of Deadpool meeting Batman? Drop your thoughts in the comments 👇 (Hero Bishop…
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From Comics to the Streets… and Back (My Collector’s Journey)
Comics and action figures were my world as a kid. But then life pulled me in a darker direction—drugs, alcohol, and the streets. I walked away from the things I loved, even left friends behind, and for years I thought I’d never come back. Now, as an adult, I’ve rediscovered collecting—and it…
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