World's Finest True Believers
4y ago
In this episode, Chris welcomes Ray from the “Fans Without Borders”, “DCTV Squadcast”, and “The FliteCast” podcasts to look at one of his favorite comic books, “Cosmic Odyssey”. Jim Starlin and Mike Mignola craft a tale where the universe’s greatest heroes must form an alliance with their deadliest enemy in order to stop a force that threatens to destroy all of existence! Since time immemorial, the forces of New Genesis and Apokolips have stood at odds for control over the universe. Nothing less than the threat of total cosmic destruction could forge an alliance between Highfather ..read more
World's Finest True Believers
4y ago
You might have seen the news on Twitter that World’s Finest True Believers is joining the network, “Geek Ultimate Alliance”. I know you all have some questions like: “When will this move happen?”, “What changes are coming to WFTB as a result?”, and “How can you subscribe to the network?” to name a few. I am joined by the Travis from the “GeekVerse Podcast” who is the one who approached me about joining their new network. We will be answering these questions and more to get you ready for the big move.
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World's Finest True Believers
5y ago
In this episode, Chris welcomes Jeff, who is the public relations manager for the “Spoiler Country” podcast, and creator & co-writer of “The Nightmare Patrol” comic book, to discuss one of his favorite comic book arcs, “The Sandman: Season of Mists”. Prolific writer Neil Gaiman who is accompanied by an outstanding group of artists, continues telling the tale of his most famous character, “Dream”, who in this story must atone for a grave mistake he made a long time ago. Ten thousand years ago, Dream condemned a woman who loved him to Hell. Now the other members of his immortal family ..read more
World's Finest True Believers
5y ago
In this episode, Chris welcomes back Ryan from “The Batman Book Club” podcast to discuss one of his favorite Marvel graphic novels: “Spider-Man: Blue”. The dynamic duo of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale explores a critical time in Peter Parker’s life where his “Parker Luck” almost cost him from falling in love with the girl of his dreams, Gwen Stacy. “It's about remembering someone so important to me. I was going to spend the rest of my life with her." What Peter Parker didn't know was that meant Gwen Stacy would only get to spend the rest of her life with him. This is the story of how they ..read more
World's Finest True Believers
5y ago
In this episode, Chris welcomes back Earth-2 Chris from “DC Comics Squadcast” to discuss one of his favorite graphic novels: “Superman: Speeding Bullets”. J.M. DeMatteis and Eduardo Barreto craft an Elseworld’s tale that shows what happens when a shifting wind current took the Last Son of Krypton’s rocket to Gotham City instead of Smallville. When Doctor Wayne and Mrs. Wayne find a baby (Kal-El) in some kind of rocket, they take him up and raise him as their own. They name him Bruce and teach him respect for all people. Regardless of social class or race. One night, Thomas and Martha are gu ..read more
World's Finest True Believers
5y ago
In this episode, Chris welcomes Brent from “Fans Without Borders” and “Marvel Squadcast” to look at one of his favorite comic books, “Invincible” by exploring the first 13 issues of the celebrated series. Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley create a new superhero coming of age story that plays with the common superhero themes and plot devices, turning them on their heads! Mark Grayson is just like most everyone else his age. The only major difference being that his dad is the most powerful superhero on the planet! And, Mark seems to be inheriting his father's powers! See Mark thwart ..read more
World's Finest True Believers
5y ago
In this episode, Chris welcomes Travis from the Superheroes Discussions (SD) podcast to look at one of his favorite comic book arcs, “Injustice: Gods Among Us - Year 1”. Tom Taylor and a team of amazing artists create an epic prequal to the video game phenomenon that shows us what happens when the hero who was a beacon of hope, falls from grace! Superman is Earth’s greatest hero. However, when the Man of Steel can’t protect the thing he holds most dear, he decides to stop trying to save the world—and start ruling it. Now, the Last Son of Krypton is enforcing peace on Earth by any means nec ..read more
World's Finest True Believers
5y ago
In this episode, Chris welcomes back Jordan from the "DC Comics Squadcast" to look at one of his favorite creator-owned comics, “Deadly Class” by exploring the first volume entitled, “Reagan Youth”. Rick Remender and Wesley Craig introduce us to a school and it’s students that are just killer! It's 1987. Marcus Lopez hates school. His grades suck. The jocks are hassling his friends. He can't focus in class. But the jocks are the children of Joseph Stalin's top assassin, the teachers are members of an ancient league of assassins, the class he's failing is "Dismemberment 101," and his crush ha ..read more
World's Finest True Believers
5y ago
In this episode, Chris welcomes back Joe from the, “Comic Book Rundown” podcast to continue delving into the Locke and Key series (just in time since the new Netflix series just dropped) by looking at the 2nd volume, “Locke & Key: Head Games”. Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez lead us further down the rabbit hole as the mystery about the Locke family, the keys, and Dodge/Zack deepens. Following a shocking death that dredges up memories of their father's murder, Kinsey and Tyler Locke are thrown into choppy emotional waters, and turn to their new friend, Zack Wells, for support, little suspe ..read more
World's Finest True Believers
5y ago
In this episode, Chris welcomes Patrick to discuss one of his favorite comic book arcs, “The Judas Contract” from The New Teen Titans. Back in the eighties, The New Teen Titans became DC’s most popular title and a huge sales success led by the creative juggernauts of Marv Wolfman and George Pérez. The series reached its greatest heights with the Judas Contract storyline—a multipart epic that played on comics readers’ expectations and offered shocking revelations and surprising twists at every turn. From the retirement of Robin and Kid Flash, to the birth of Nightwing and the introduction of J ..read more