Tag Archives: Marvel

Ep. 158: Is the Magic the Gathering Marvel Set Any Good? (And how well do the cards mirror the comics?)

Popular TCG MTG (that’s “Trading Card Game” “Magic the Gathering”) just released a new set featuring Marvel superheroes. Zach and Searnold use this episode to examine those cards together. They give a basic summary of what playing Magic is like, and talk about how the new cards affect the playing experience. They also make determinations about whether or not this is a cash-grab crossover, or an honest loving homage to Marvel. Even if you have no experience with Magic (or Marvel), join us this episode for a rousing discussion!

Ep. 157: What’s Happening With The Immortal Thor? (And, Why Is Al Ewing Such An Amazing Storyteller? Is It Magic?)

On this week’s episode of The Doombots Marvel Podcast, we’re actually talking about Marvel! Specifically, we’re talking about Al Ewing’s amazing series “The Immortal Thor,” his follow up to his acclaimed “The Immortal Hulk” run.

Ep. 156: How The Hell Is This Already Our 6th Anniversary? (And What Weird Content Did We Save For The Occasion?)

Hey fans and listeners! It’s that’s time of the year again! The time to look back through old content that was too random, tangential, or vulgar to include in previous episodes, and bring it back into the spotlight to celebrate yet another year of madness! Thanks for sticking around for six years thusfar, and here’s to the next years to come!

Ep. 151: Who Are The Marvel Mutants of the ’80s and ’90s? (Can We Keep Our List Of 150 Mutants Going Strong?) – Part II

In celebration of our milestone 150th episode, we are keeping the party going all the way into our 151st episode with our list of the 150 most important or noteworthy Marvel Mutants. This week, we’re looking at #51 through #100 — mostly those introduced in the crazy ’80s and gritty ’90s — all while Zach has a mental breakdown.

Ep. 150: Who Are The Mutants Of Marvel Comics? (And Can We List 150 Of Them In Chronological Order?) – Part 1

In celebration of our milestone 150th episode, Searnold and Zach decided to go back to their favorite hobby: forgetting how long it takes to get through lists with hundreds of items. To that end, Searnold is breaking down the entire history of the X-Men (and Marvel Mutants in general) with an ordered list of theContinue reading “Ep. 150: Who Are The Mutants Of Marvel Comics? (And Can We List 150 Of Them In Chronological Order?) – Part 1”

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. 145: Did the Whizzer Get His Super Speed From Mongoose Blood?

The Whizzer is a Marvel speedster from the 1940’s. And his origin is one of the craziest stories ever told in any medium. In this episode, the Doombots do a panel-by-panel analysis of the Whizzer’s origin as originally published in U.S.A. Comics #1. They’ll discuss all the retcons that have come since, and wonder why everyone doesn’t just inject themselves with mongoose blood. All this, plus Disney’s Gargoyles are now 616 canon? Don’t miss what is sure to be your new favorite episode of the Doombots Marvel Podcast!

Ep. 144: Can We Kick Off 2026 With a 4th Round of Our Annual Trivia Challenge? (We Can!)

It’s that time of the year again (by which we mean the very, very beginning of it), when Searnold and Zach get super competitive and start asking the big questions in a trivia showdown for the ages.

Ep. 142: Can Searnold Survive The Marvel Comics Trivia Gauntlet?

This week’s Doombots Marvel Podcast is a little different. Unbeknownst to Searnold, he’s about to face THE GAUNTLET! A grueling five rounds of Marvel Comics trivia, with seven questions per round! Find out if Searnold can beat The Gauntlet!