The Comic Section Podcast

In Issue #381 of The Comic Section Podcast, we’re back with another packed episode covering the latest in movies, TV, gaming, and pop culture.🙏 In our Breaking News/Headlines segment, we begin by honoring the legacy of Roger Sweet, the legendary toy designer credited with creating the iconic He-Man action figure and helping launch He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. His work helped shape one of the biggest pop culture franchises of the 1980s.🎮 We also discuss a shocking business move as GameStop makes a massive $56 billion bid for eBay, hoping to create a serious competitor to giants like Amazon and Walmart.🎬 Meanwhile, theater wars continue as IMAX Corporation publicly criticizes Disney’s new Infinity Vision branding for Avengers: Doomsday, calling it a “marketing play” amid growing competition for premium movie screens.⚡ Kenneth Branagh also shares new ideas for a possible Thor 5, revealing he’d love to give Thor a more emotional “Logan-style” farewell story starring Chris Hemsworth.🎬 In our Coming Soon/Preview segment, we preview trailers and teasers for:Resident EvilTed Lasso Season 4The Odyssey📺 And in our Review segment, Shawn gives his thoughts on the Michael Jackson biopic “Michael.”🎧 All this and more on Issue #381 of The Comic Section Podcast!

In Issue #380 of The Comic Section Podcast, we’ve got a special episode as we welcome guest host and friend of the show Calvin (aka “The Statue Fanatic”) to join the conversation! 🎙️🙏 In our Breaking News/Headlines segment, we begin by honoring the legacy of legendary Marvel writer Gerry Conway, who has passed away at 73. Conway was the creative force behind iconic characters like the Punisher, Ms. Marvel, and unforgettable storylines like The Night Gwen Stacy Died. His impact on Marvel Comics—and the entire comic book industry—continues to be felt today.🧬 Marvel animation fans have something to look forward to as X-Men ’97 Season 2 is set to premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 13, signaling the return of one of Marvel’s most beloved animated series.🎮 Big moves in Hollywood as Michael B. Jordan teams up with Christopher McQuarrie for a Battlefield video game adaptation, bringing the massive multiplayer franchise to the big screen.🦸‍♂️ Over at DC, James Gunn reveals that The Authority movie has been put on hold due to script and story concerns within the evolving DC Universe.⚔️ Sony is also moving forward with a unique crossover as Brian Helgeland is set to write Django/Zorro, based on the comic series from Quentin Tarantino and Matt Wagner.🎬 In our Coming Soon/Preview segment, we check out trailers and teasers for:Spider-NoirHouse of the Dragon Season 3Jackass📺 And in our Review segment:Shawn reviews Video Killed The Radio Star documentaryJason and Calvin break down the Michael Jackson biopic “Michael”🎧 All this and more on Issue #380 of The Comic Section Podcast!If you’re into Marvel history, movie news, gaming adaptations, and deep pop culture discussions, this is one episode you don’t want to miss.