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Ep. 148: How Did Doctor Doom Unite The World Under His Control? (And Why Did The Fantastic Four Ruin It?)

On this week’s episode of The Doombots Marvel Podcast, we’re taking a look at writer Ryan North’s fantastic “One World Under Doom” arc, and how Doctor Doom used magic, science, political science, a T-rex, propaganda, and genuine altruism to unite the Earth in peace and happiness (under his rule, of course).

Ep. 146: Is the Wonder Man Show any Good? (And why does he keep dying in the comics?)

Zach and Searnold watched the first two episodes of Marvel’s new Wonder Man show and will give you their (mostly) spoiler-free review. They also talk about Wonder Man’s greatest hits in the comics, which (mostly) consists of him dying and coming back to life. They’ll discuss his failed acting career and the Crazy 8’s, the insane supporting cast from his 1990’s solo series. There’s also some discussion of Devil-Slayer, but neither Zach nor Searnold really understood what’s going on with that guy.

Ep. 134: How Did Iron Man Become Sheriff Of The Moon?

This week, we’re taking a look at Iron Man: Fatal Frontier, and traveling through the cosmos with Tony Stark. We’ll be looking at how the moon declared war on Earth, how Iron Man thought he could help, and why he began working with a lonely soviet robot. Also, we’re asking the big, important questions like: Is Tony Stark the dumbest Marvel hero ever?

Ep. 117: What Happened in Marvel Comics in 2024? (The Year in Review)

This year has been filled with a lot of great comics — and a lot of other comics as well! In honor of another year on the books, Zach and Searnold are looking back at what stories were told, what characters drastically changed, and how Captain America has become friends with a penguin

Ep. 107: What Did the X-Men Do To Try and Stop Orchis During Fall of X?

In part 2 of our 3-part recapping saga, Searnold tells Zach all about the surviving mutants who got scattered across the globe amid the Fall of X saga, and their various (sometimes seemingly ineffective) efforts to stop Orchis from killing all of mutant kind.

Ep. 106: How Did Orchis Kill Every Mutant?

X has Fallen. The Fall of X is over. The first Krakoan era is over. So now we can finally talk about what happened. It all started one year ago when Orchis attacked the third annual Hellfire Gala. How did they do it? What convoluted plans enabled them to kill every mutant? Will there be long term relevant consequences?

Ep. 93: Who Won in Predator vs Wolverine? & Other Highlights from 59 Marvel Mini-Series

Predator is now officially part of Marvel. This week, we’ll talk about what happened in their epic fight with Wolverine. Plus: Who is Spider-Boy? Why is Superior Spider-Man Back? Is The Thing a better lover than Thanos? Could Mystique impregnate herself? Will the Caliban suit save the mutants from the Fall of X? Are the Celestials more powerful than the Beyonders? So many questions, and we’ll discuss all of them this week as Zach and Searnold go over highlights (and lowlights) from assorted Marvel Mini-Series published in 2023.

Ep. 91: Why Did Marvel Cancel Most of its Comics in 2023?

Over the course of this year, all but 3 of Marvel’s ongoing comics were rebooted. In this episode, we’ll look at the new premises and summarize some of what was wrapped up. Black Panther must defend the city of Birnin T’chaka. Hulk leaves Hulk Planet and comes back to Earth to fight The Mother of Horrors. The Avengers must tangle with Kang and the Ashen Combine. Scarlet Witch has the Darkhold and a new store. The new Punisher is named Joe Garrison. The Guardians of the Galaxy deal with Grootfall. Captain America conquers the Outer Circle. Venom and Doctor Doom are time traveling together. Thor becomes even more immortal. And Jonothan Hickman redefines (or at least starts to) the entire Marvel cosmology in G.O.D.S.

Ep. 87: Who is Monica Rambeau? (AKA Spectrum/Photon/Pulsar?)

This week, the Doombots are taking a look at Monica Rambeau, who was the second Captain Marvel before she went on to be Spectrum and then Photon, among other names. She’s made of energy and here to kick ass!

Ep. 86: Who is the Best Ghost Rider?

Did you know there have been multiple Ghost Riders? From Carter Slade to Johnny Blaze, Danny Ketch to Alejandra Jones, Robbie Reyes and back again, we’ll discuss the complete history of each major Ghost Rider. Why have there been so many? How does their continuity intertwine? Who is the current Ghost Rider? Why are theyContinue reading “Ep. 86: Who is the Best Ghost Rider?”