The Ringer-Verse Wakandans at Thanksgiving? It’s Time for a Midnight Mailbag! | The Midnight Boys
Dec 3, 2025
The hosts dive into a lively mailbag segment, tackling everything from favorite comic-book entry points to reassessing Yoda's leadership. They humorously discuss who they'd invite to a holiday meal from the nerd-verse, like the Wakandans and X-Men. Listeners get a kick out of hilarious 'what ifs' involving famous casts and iconic betrayals. Plus, there's a playful nod to Jomie's cookie controversy while they riff on fandom's evolution in today's world. Expect plenty of laughs and nerdy insights!
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Early Movies Shaped Superhero Taste
- Van Lathan credits Superman IV and revisiting classic films for shaping his understanding of superhero storytelling.
- He contrasts campy entries with masterpieces to show how early, flawed examples can lead to deeper appreciation.
Origins And Seriousness Raised The Genre
- Charles Holmes and Van argue DC animated shows and Nolan's Batman redefined what comic-book adaptations could be.
- Batman Begins proved origin storytelling and seriousness could elevate the genre's cinema language.
Leadership And Systemic Failures In Star Wars
- The hosts debate Yoda's responsibility for the Jedi Order's failures and emphasize the Council's collective blame.
- They note Palpatine's unique cunning and the Jedi's politicization undermined their mission.
