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May 6, 2022 • 2h 3min

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness + Moon Knight Finale

Seen Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness? Have questions? Send them to xray@crooked.com, Crooked’s Uncultured twitter & instagram, or to any of our hosts and we’ll answer in next week’s episode!On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight put on their sling-rings! First in Previously On (3:52), Jason and Rosie discuss Ms. Marvel getting a theatrical release in Pakistan, the new Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer, and recap and analyze the finale of Moon Knight. In the Airlock, Jason and Rosie start with a SPOILER FREE conversation (46:05) with their initial thoughts on Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness before beginning the recap with FULL SPOILERS (48:22) and diving deep (deeeep) into the the film’s very Sam Raimi-energy, the theories we got right (and wrong), and the ways Doctor Strange will reverberate throughout the MCU. Finally, in Nerd Out (2:02:32) a listener pitches us on the author Heather Schaefer, whose work has been published as Craig Schaefer before she came out as Trans on this year’s Trans Day of Visibility. Tune in every Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to xray@crooked.com that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it?Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaRosie’s IG, website, author archive, & Letterboxd___With our constitutionally protected right to abortion under attack, abortion funds are working nonstop to make sure people can still access (and afford) abortion.Visit votesaveamerica.com/roe to learn more, donate, and take action.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 29, 2022 • 1h 17min

All Hosts Comics Corner + Doctor Strange Comics Reading List & Moon Knight Ep 5

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion, Rosie Knight and Cody Ziglar fend off Battra, have a jam sesh with Spider-Punk, and more! That’s right: it’s volume three of X-Ray Vision’s Comics Corner (patent pending). First in Previously On (1:50), Jason and Rosie discuss the greenlit Batman sequel from Matt Reeves, Kevin Feige’s announcement at CinemaCon of ten more years of the MCU, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness being banned in Saudi Arabia, and the recently dropped Doctor Strange ‘Time’ trailer before the movie’s release on May 6. Then, they recap and discuss Moon Knight episode 5, “Asylum.” In the Airlock (39:47), Jason and Rosie are joined by co-host Cody Ziglar to dive deep (deeeeep) into the comics they are reading (and writing) right now, including Zig’s fantastic Spider-Punk, Rosie’s epic-looking Godzilla one-shot, a host of hero and non-hero comics recommendations, PLUS a comics reading list to prepare you for Doctor Strange. Finally, in Nerd Out (1:16:04) a listener pitches us on Team Starkid.Tune in every Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to xray@crooked.com that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it?Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaPLUGS:Rosie’s IG, website, author archive, & Letterboxd.The Listener’s Guide for all things X-Ray Vision!Spider-Punk – written by Cody Ziglar, pencils by Justin Mason, letters by Jim Charalampidis and cover by Olivier Coipel.Godzilla Rivals vs. Battra – By Rosie Knight, illustrated & cover by Oliver Ono.Hulk (2021-) – By Donny Cates & Ryan Ottley.Bonus: Enemy Mine (1985) – starring Dennis Quaid and Lou Gossett Jr. Available to rent on Amazon or AppleTV.Marauders (2022- ) – By Steve Orlando & Eleanora Carlini with covers by Kael Ngu.Marauders (2019- ) – By Gerry Dugan and Matteo Lolli and Phil Noto with covers by Russell Dauterman. The X Deaths of Wolverine (2022- ) – by Benjamin Percy & Federico Vicentini Arrive in My Hands by Trinidad Escobar from Black Josei Press.Umbrella Academy: Hotel Oblivion (2019) – by Gerard Way and Gabriel Ba.Immortal X-Men (2022- ) – By Kieron Gillen and Lucas Werneck with covers by Mark Brooks.Maison Ikkoku (1980-87) – By Rumiko Takahashi; available from Viz Media.Gleem (2019) – By Freddy Carrasco Mawrth Vallis (2021) – By EPHK. A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance (2021- ) – By Rick Remender and Andre Lima Araujo. DOCTOR STRANGE READING LISTDoctor Strange & Doctor Doom: Triumph and Torment (1989) - Written by Roger Stern with pencils and covers by Mike Mignola and Mark Badger.Captain Carter (Began March, 2022) - Written by Jamie Mckelvie, pencils by Marika Cresta, cover by Mckelvie.The Death of Doctor Strange (2021-2022, 5 issues) - Written by Jed MacKay, pencils by Lee Garbett, covers by Kaare Andrews.House of M (2005, 8 core issues w other crossovers & tie-ins) - Written by Brian Michael Bendis, pencils by Olivier Coipel, covers by Esad Ribic.Marvel Zombies (2005-06, 5 issues) - Written by Robert Kirkman, art by Sean Phillips, covers by Arthur Suydam.Time Runs Out (2014-15) – Running from Avengers #35 - Avengers #44. Written by Jonathan Hickman and art by various, including Jim Cheung, Kev Walker, and Mike Deodato, among others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 22, 2022 • 1h 37min

WandaVision Revisit + Thor: Love and Thunder Trailer Reaction & Moon Knight Ep 4

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight revisit Westview New Jersey, the world of sit-coms, and all things chaos magic! First in Previously On (2:51), Jason and Rosie discuss America Chavez co-creator Joe Casey’s comments in The Hollywood Reporter on creator compensation, break down the Thor: Love & Thunder trailer with lore, theories, and a relevant reading list for Jason Aaron’s incredible and immense run on Thor. Then, they recap and discuss Moon Knight episode 4, “The Tomb.” In the Airlock (1:09:28), they dive deep (deeeeep) into the series WandaVision with a primer on how the series will affect Doctor Strange in The Multiverse of Madness and beyond in phase four of the MCU, with tons of lore-inspired theories direct from the comics. Finally, in Nerd Out (1:40:14) a listener pitches us on best-selling fantasy author Brandon Sanderson.Tune in every Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to xray@crooked.com that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it?Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaPLUGS:Rosie’s IG, website, author archive, & Letterboxd.The Listener’s Guide for all things X-Ray Vision!Avengers (2016) by Mark Waid and Mike del Mundo; subtitled “Kang Wars” so you know it’s relevant to phase four of the MCU; available on Amazon, Marvel Unlimited, and more.Thor: God of Thunder #1 - 25 by Jason Aaron and Esad Ribic; available on Amazon, thriftbooks, Marvel Unlimited, and more.Thor (2014) #1 - 8 by Jason Aaron and Russell Dauterman; available on Amazon, thriftbooks, Marvel Unlimited, and more.Bonus Material: Original Sin #0 - 8 by Mark Waid and Jim Cheung; available on Amazon, thriftbooks, Marvel Unlimited, and more.Moon Knight by Jeff Lemire, Greg Smallwood, and more; available on Amazon, thriftbooks, Marvel Unlimited, and more.The Vision & The Scarlet Witch (1982) - Volume 1, 4 issues, written by Bill Mantlo & pencils by Rick Leonardi; available on Marvel Unlimited or comixology.The Vision & The Scarlet Witch (1985) - Volume 2, 12 issues, written by Steve Englehart & pencils by Richard Howell; available on Marvel Unlimited or comixology. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 15, 2022 • 1h 48min

Fantasy Novel Recommendations w/ Author Nicola Griffith + Moon Knight Ep 3 & Comic News

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight dive into the world of Fantasy and Science Fiction! First in Previously On (3:17), Jason and Rosie discuss some comics news, including a new Avengers series, a possible new comics origin for Thor in Avengers 1,000,000 BC, Marvel’s A.X.E.: Judgment Day, and DC’s upcoming Death of Justice League and Dark Crisis; they also discuss the title casting in Disney+’s recently announced Percy Jackson series, the MCU’s Ironheart series gaining its directors, and recap episode three of the Disney+ limited series Moon Knight. In the Airlock (53:19), they discuss JK Rowling’s transphobia and why they won’t be covering the latest Fantastic Beasts movie before diving deep (deeeep) into their book bag to offer recommendations for amazing Fantasy and Sci-Fi that just so happens to be written by marginalized, underrepresented, and queer authors that centers marginalized characters. Then, in the Hive Mind (1:15:06), Jason and Rosie are joined by Nicola Griffith, award winning author of Ammonite, Hild, the upcoming Spear, and more, to discuss her process as a writer, conducting research on Arthurian England, and writing with, and about, disabilities. Finally, in Nerd Out (1:48:43) a listener pitches us on The Illuminatus! Trilogy.Tune in every Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to xray@crooked.com that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it?Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaPLUGS:Rosie’s IG, website, author archive, & Letterboxd.Spear by Nicola Griffith + Nicola’s website is worth checking out too!The Listener’s Guide for all things X-Ray Vision!Harry Potter and The Problematic Author by Maia KobabeThe Space Between Worlds by Micaiah JohnsonHild by Nicola GriffithCemetery Boys by Aiden ThomasOn a Sunbeam by Tillie WaldenSpear by Nicola Griffith (out on April 19th)Pet by Akwaeke EmeziThe Marvellers by Dhonielle Clayton (out on May 3)Recommendations from our guest & award winning author Nicola Griffith:Sorrowland (2021) by Rivers SolomonThe Long Way To a Small Angry Planet (2015) by Becky ChambersA Companion to Arthurian Literature  (2009) Edited by Helen FultonA Spindle Splintered  (2021) by Alix E. Harrow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 8, 2022 • 1h 55min

Everything Everywhere All At Once with Writer / Directors the Daniels + Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Theories & Moon Knight Ep 2

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight go verse-jumping with Michelle Yeoh! First in Previously On (3:14), Jason and Rosie discuss the news that Warner Bros. is hitting pause on upcoming projects with Ezra Miller, theorize about the latest Ms. Marvel and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness trailers, and recap episode two of the Disney+ limited series Moon Knight. In the Airlock (41:44), they dive deep (deeeep) into the A24 film Everything Everywhere All at Once (in theaters now!) and the masterful ways EEAO plays with genre, offers thrills, laughs, and heart, explores mental health, and, of course, celebrates its iconic cast (James Hong anyone!?). Then, in the Hive Mind (1:01:45), Jason and Rosie are joined by the Daniels, the writer/director duo behind Everything Everywhere All at Once, to discuss the multiverse as a story tool to explore morality, the brilliance of Hong Kong cinema, how the film pulled off its incredible stunt work, and the importance of telling inter-generational Asian-American stories. In Nerd Out (1:37:19) a listener pitches us on the creative comics partnership between Jeff Lemire & Andrea Sorrentino and in the Endgame (1:41:07), Jason and Rosie offer Hong Kong movie recommendations for before or after you see EEAO.Tune in every Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to xray@crooked.com that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it?Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaPLUGS:Rosie’s IG, website, author archive, & Letterboxd.Pick up a copy of Spider-Punk#1 by Cody Ziglar now!The Listener’s Guide for all things X-Ray Vision!Supercop (1992) – The third in the iconic Police Story franchise and the first not to be directed by Jackie Chan himself. Available to rent/buy on AppleTV.Yes, Madam (1985) - One of the first of the ‘girls with guns’ style films, this one stars Michelle Yeoh & Cynthia Rothrock and features a cameo from producer Sammo Hung (who Jason references as being a frequent collaborator of Jackie Chan and a major star in his own right). Available to rent/buy on AmazonPrime.Once Upon a Time in China (1991) - Starring Jet Li, directed by Tsui Hark and the first installment of a popular franchise. Check out the box set from Criterion.Project A (1983) - Co-directed by Sammo Hung & Jackie Chan, this swashbuckling action comedy is one of the greats in Jackie Chan’s extensive catalog. Featuring Jackie’s interpretation of Harold Lloyd’s clock sequence. Available to rent/buy on Amazon & Apple.Holy Flame of the Martial World (1983) - Brought to you by the iconic Shaw Brothers; available to rent on AppleTV.The Killer (1989) - Directed by John Woo and starring the iconic Chow Yun-Fat; balletic gunplay, dead bodies, doves, and more doves. ‘Nuff said. Not available to rent or stream and DVD copies are sold out at the Criterion Collection.Return to the 36th Chamber (1980) - Starring the icon Gordon Liu and featuring one of the most meta plotlines we’ve ever heard. Available to rent on AppleTV.Police Story (1985) - He directed, he starred, he choreographed, he fell through glass and dived off moving vehicles, he trained stunt people, he sung the damn theme. Is there anything Jackie Chan can’t do? Just watch this clip and then watch the rest. Check out the Criterion Collection’s restoration for the ultimate viewing experience.For a transcript of this episode visit crooked.com/xrayvision See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 1, 2022 • 59min

Marvel's Moon Knight Premiere

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight eat cupcakes with Khonshu! First in Previously On (1:57), Jason and Rosie recap episode one of the Disney+ limited series Moon Knight. Then in the Airlock (17:04), they dive deep (deeeep) into the characters of Moon Knight’s first episode, the comics lore at the heart of the series, and offer dozens of theories for where the show might be headed plus where the MCU is headed as well. In Nerd Out (54:20) a listener pitches us on Marlon James’ fantasy epic Black Leopard, Red Wolf and in the Endgame (58:13), Jason and Rosie pick a mythological deity of choice whose powers they’d like to acquire.Tune in every Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to xray@crooked.com that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it?Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaPLUGS:Rosie’s IG, website, author archive, & Letterboxd.The Listener’s Guide for all things X-Ray Vision!“Moon Knight” by Jeff Lemire & Greg Smallwood - 14 issues, originally published in 2016 (part of “All New, All Different Marvel”), collected in book form in 2018. – Marc Spector wakes up in an insane asylum with no powers, calling everything he knew about himself into question.Moon Knight Vol 2 #1 (aka Fist of Khonshu) – (March 1985) written by Alan Zelentz, pencils by Chris Warner, inks by E.R. Cruz, colorist Christie Scheele.Moon Knight Vol 1 #21 features a backup written by Alan Zelenetz, Harrow’s creator and Fist of Khonshu scribe. The story sees a strange man who runs into an ancient Egyptian exhibition and is pursued by Khonshu.“Marc Spector: Moon Knight” originally by Chuck Dixon – Starting in 1989 & ending in 1994; after being infected with a demonic parasite, starting in issue #38 Spector illegally enters the Latverian consulate to confront Dr. Doom by using his status as an Avengers reservist (which is stripped from him later).For a transcript of this episode visit crooked.com/xrayvision See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 25, 2022 • 1h 59min

Halo Premiere + Comics Legend Grant Morrison

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight fight the Covenant! In the Airlock (3:45), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeeep) into the world of video game adaptations, including recapping and discussing the new Halo series on Paramount+, and the games they’ve been playing (well all know Jason’s only playing one game right now). In the Hive Mind (52:55), X-Ray Vision is thrilled to welcome comics writing legend Grant Morrison to the show to explore their time on Batman, X-Men, their origin story with comics, as well as their thoughts on writing comics vs. TV and the creative process. In Nerd Out (1:47:30) a listener pitches us on Final Fantasy 4 Free Enterprise and in the Endgame (1:49:53), Jason and Rosie pick their top three video game adaptations.Tune in every Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to xray@crooked.com that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it?Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaPLUGS:Rosie’s IG, website, author archive, & Letterboxd.Oliver’s IGThe Listener’s Guide for all things X-Ray Vision!Halo: The Fall of Reach - Written by Eric Nylund, published 2001, and serves as a prelude to the first Halo game. Available here.Batman: Arkham Asylum (aka A Serious House on Serious Earth) - Written by Grant Morrison and illustrated by Dave McKean. Grant wants a critical reappraisal of their iconic comic, what do you think?Jan Švankmajer - Grant cited this pioneering Czech filmmaker and avant garde artist, especially his work with stop-motion and puppetry, as one of the principal inspirations for Arkham Asylum. Among Svankmajer’s best known works are Conspirators of Pleasure and Alice.Animal Man - The Grant Morrison run began in 1988 with penciller Chas Truog and covers by Brian Bolland and ran until issue #26. This is the series where Morrison first popularly explored concepts that have defined their work since: questioning the nature of reality, writing so-called ‘metafiction,’ and more.Hyperobjects - As defined by Timothy Morton: “Hyperobjects are objects which have a vitality to them but you can't touch them, like race or class, or climate change. Their effects may be experienced even if they cannot be necessarily touched.”Steve de Souza’s interview in the Guardian about filming Street Fighter with a “coked out of his mind” Jean-Claude Van Damme.For a transcript of this episode visit crooked.com/xrayvision See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 18, 2022 • 1h 7min

Live at South by Southwest: X-Ray Vision Talks Multiverses + Ms. Marvel and Moon Knight Trailer Reactions

Live from Austin, it’s X-Ray Vision! On this episode, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight perform a live show at South by Southwest! First in Previously On (1:29), Jason and Rosie discuss the upcoming Moon Knight series and the newly released trailer for Marvel Studios’ Ms. Marvel. Then in the Airlock (37:05) Jason and Rosie rank and reason out their top three Multiverses while exploring the historical and narrative importance of the multiverse device across fiction and comics. And finally, Jason and Rosie answer questions from the mailbag and from their live SXSW audience (55:44).Tune in every Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to xray@crooked.com that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it?Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaPLUGS:Rosie’s IG, website, author archive, Letterboxd, + Cougar & Cub comic.The Listener’s Guide for all things X-Ray Vision!Ms. Marvel (2014) Created by editors Sana Amanat and Stephen Wacker, writer G. Willow Wilson, and artists Adrian Alphona and Jamie McKelvie – Khan made her first appearance in Captain Marvel #14 (August 2013) before going on to star in the solo series Ms. Marvel, which debuted in February 2014.Days of Future Past (1981) Chris Claremont, John Byrne, Terry Austin – a storyline in Uncanny X-Men issues #141–142.Cube + Cube film series (Canadian series: 1997, 2002, 2004, Japanese remake: 2021) original directed by Vincenzo Natali.Into the Spider-Verse (2018) – sequels coming in October 2022 & 2023.DC Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) by Marv Wolfman & George Perez – followed by Infinite Crisis (2005–2006) and Final Crisis (2008–2009).Secret Wars (2015) by Jonathan Hickman, Esad Ribic – The storyline involves the destruction of the Marvel Universe and various other alternate universes.For a transcript of this episode visit crooked.com/xrayvision See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 11, 2022 • 1h 29min

Batman Movie Rankings + Batman Executive Producer Michael Uslan

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight visit Crime Alley! First in Previously On (2:05), Jason and Rosie discuss release date changes to Warner Bros’ schedule as well as the new teaser for Disney’s Obi-Wan Kenobi series. In the Airlock (7:19) Jason and Rosie rank and reason out their top five Batman adaptations. Then in the Hive Mind (28:08), Jason and Rosie welcome Hollywood legend, Batman super-fan, and theatrical Batman executive producer and originator Michael Uslan to detail his time at DC, Batman’s cinematic origins, give some Hollywood advice, and tell stories of his extraordinary life with comics. And in the Endgame (1:21:51), Jason and Rosie rank the top three times we’ve seen Thomas and Martha Wayne murdered in various Batman adaptations.Tune in every Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to xray@crooked.com that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it?Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaPLUGS:Rosie’s IG, website, author archive, Letterboxd, + Cougar & Cub comic.The Listener’s Guide for all things X-Ray Vision!Batman’s Batman: A Memoir from Hollywood, Land of Bilk and Money – Michael Uslan’s second memoir. Available wherever books are sold, including here.The Boy Who Loved Batman – Michael Uslan’s first memoir. Available where books are sold, including here.For a transcript of this episode visit crooked.com/xrayvision See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 4, 2022 • 1h 57min

The Batman with Pete Holmes + Jason & Rosie's Batman Reading List

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight send up the Bat Signal! First in Previously On (2:47), Jason and Rosie discuss a casting in Sony’s Kraven, the imminent arrival of Netflix’s Marvel shows (and of course Agents of Shield) on Disney+, how Hollywood is reacting to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and what some newly released funko pops might tell us about Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. In the Airlock (13:24) Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeeep) into Matt Reeves’ The Batman, discussing what sets the film apart from previous iterations, why it’s so good, and offering a variety of recommendations for folks to read, watch, and play after they see The Batman (55:28). In this chapter of the Omnibus (1:25:05), Jason explores science-fiction’s relationship with war and vice versa. In the Hive Mind (1:37:29), Jason and Rosie are joined by comedian and podcaster Pete Holmes to discuss The Batman and in the Endgame (1:52:32), Jason and Rosie pick the craziest villain from Batman’s Rogues Gallery to see in a future Batman installment.Tune in every Friday and don’t forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to xray@crooked.com that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?’ (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What’s coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it?Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaPLUGS:Rosie’s IG, website, author archive, Letterboxd, + Cougar & Cub comic.The Listener’s Guide for all things X-Ray Vision!Batman: Year One (serialized as Batman #404-407 in 1987) – written by Frank Miller, illustrated by David Mazzucchelli. Batman: The Long Halloween (1996-97) – Jeph Loeb & Tim Sale, which directly led to Batman: Dark Victory & Catwoman: When in Rome by the pair in the late 90s & early 2000s.Batman: Earth One Vol 1-3 (launched overall in 2010, Batman’s came out in 2012) – Written by Geoff Johns, art by Gary Frank.Batman: Ego & Other Tails (2000) – Darwyn Cooke & Paul Grist.Batman: Hush (2002-03) – Jeph Loeb & Jim LeeBatman: The Telltale Games (2016) – point & click adventure game by Telltale Games and distributed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment under its DC Entertainment label.Batman: Arkham Games (2009 - present) – developed by Rocksteady Studios and WB Games Montréal. Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993) – Animated film directed by Eric Radomski and Bruce Timm and written by Alan Burnett, Paul Dini, Martin Pasko, and Michael Reaves.Batman: The Animated Series (1992-95, 85 episodes total) – By Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, and Mitch Brian and Eric Radomski, starring Kevin Conroy.Batman: Cataclysm / Batman: No Man’s Land (1998-99) – written by numerous, outlined by Jordan B Gorfinkel.Batman: Zero Year (2013-14) – Scott Snyder & James Tynion IV.Batman 72 Vehicles & People by Francesco FrancavillaFor a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/x-ray-vision See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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