This Week in Marvel

’Tis the season when DARKNESS REIGNS! As the Venom saga reaches its definitive chapter, Ryan and Lorraine are kicking off the holidays by chatting with comic creators Donny Cates, Devin Lewis, and Ryan Stegman about the making of the pivotal event. Leaving room for a bit of jolly holly, the hosts also share some of their favorite items from our 2020 holiday gift guide! And, as always, we’ve got the latest news, including Galactus in Fortnite and the trailer for Marvel’s Declassified podcast. Plus we’ve even got a short appearance by X-Men writer Chris Claremont, who offers an inside look at the Days of Future Past prequel story, Prelude to a Future Past! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Without Japanese Spider-Man, there is no Power Rangers, no Ultraman. So goodbye Peter Parker and hello Takuya Yamashiro! In celebration of Marvel’s 616, the brand new Disney+ documentary series, Ryan and Lorraine spoke to Executive Producer David Gelb, who directed the first episode of the show, which traces the history of the legendary 1970s Japanese Spider-Man TV series. We’ve also got the latest on Kate Bishop joining Marvel’s Avengers video game, new shows on Sirius XM, the Venom outfit in Fortnite, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special Sirius XM premiere, we take a look back at some of our favorite moments in This Week in Marvel history. Join your hosts, Ryan Penagos, Lorraine Cink, and James Monroe Iglehart, as they deliver all the Marvel info on comics, video games, toys, TV, film, and beyond!Timecodes:2:00 News20:10 Clark Gregg31:31 Into the Spider-Verse43:44 Preeti Chhibber52:49 Fortnite57:13 Community Question of the week:What is your favorite or best Mech suit in the Marvel Universe? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here comes Spider-Cat! Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales is out and we have the three main writers, Evan Narcisse, Mary Kenney, Ben Arfmann on the show to talk about all the work that goes into writing a video game. The excitement doesn’t stop there, because the Disney + release date for Marvel Studios’ WandaVision has been announced, and Ryan, Lorraine, and James are pumped to watch it next year.Timecodes:2:24 News16:09 Interview48:03 CommunityQuestion of the week: Who do you want to be a guest on future episodes of This Week in Marvel? What have been some favorite moments of the past year of This Week in Marvel? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month this November, we are bringing you an interview with Werewolf By Night writers Taboo (yes, the Taboo from Black Eyed Peas) and B. Earl about Marvel’s newest Indigenous hero! We’ve also got the scoop on the suit inspired by Spider-Man: Into The Spiderverse coming to the Spider-Man: Miles Morales video game, as well as updates on Marvel Studios Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings! What a week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Halloween weekend, so it's time to get spooky! First some news- Marvel Made is back with a limited-edition Chris Claremont collection, a Lucha Libre collaboration, and a way to own your favorite props and costumes from Marvel's Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D!Then Ryan, James, and Lorraine tell spooky Marvel stories to each other that were found in the 1950’s Strange Tales prose stories. Check out these issues yourself on Marvel Unlimited, Marvel’s premier digital comics subscription service for instant access to over 27,000 Marvel digital comics.James – I am a Vampire (Strange Tales #17) Lorraine – DEATH! (Strange Tales #1) Ryan – The Smile of Mrs. Orko (Strange Tales #30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Worlds collide! The Marvel universe has officially joined Fortnite! Ryan spoke to Donald Mustard, Worldwide Creative Director for Epic Games, about his lifelong passion for Marvel, his work with Thor writer Donny Cates, and the process of bringing Marvel into the world of Fortnite. Ryan and Lorraine also share exciting news about how you can now get your comics even sooner on Marvel Unlimited, a baby-proof Black Widow book, and a slew of new comics featuring the Hulk, Ms. Marvel, and more! 0:54 - News8:34- Interview w/ Donald Mustard of Epic Games42:07 - Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Slipknot’s Corey Taylor is a hardcore Marvel fan, so we of course had to talk to him. Taylor spoke to Ryan about his lifelong love of Marvel and how great storytelling, from comics to wrestling, have stayed with him throughout his journey as a musician. Ryan and Lorraine also deliver all the latest news, including a first look at new comics you can expect to hit shelves at the beginning of 2021! And while James couldn’t join us this week, you can catch him doing other awesome stuff, including announcing the Tony nominations and spearheading a Nightmare Before Christmas benefit concert! 8:00 - News16:34 - Interview w/ Corey Taylor from Slipknot 46:34 - Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From new Star Wars and Black Widow variant covers to Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K. TV series, Ryan and Lorraine share all the latest news from NYCC 2020. Then, Rise of Ultraman writers Kyle Higgins and Mat Groom join the hosts for a conversation about the brand new comic, and the history of the unique bond between Marvel and the world of tokusatsu. Between M.O.D.O.K. and Ultraman, will Ryan be able to contain his excitement? Or will he build up so much energy that he causes a rift in the space-time continuum, altering the universe as we know it? Guess you’ll just have to listen to find out. 3:45 - News12:51- Stormbreakers chat w/ Rickey Purdin24:34 - Ultraman interview w/ Kyle Higgins and Mat Groom53:18 - Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shang-Chi has returned and he’s armed with forceful fists and mouthwatering crystal cakes! Ryan and Lorraine called the writer of the acclaimed graphic novel “American Born Chinese” and now Shang-Chi #1, Gene Luen Yang, to talk about the brand new comic series. Gene talked about everything from the making of the series to his first foray into comics, “Trans-Smurfers,” the harrowing story of Smurfs with the ability to transform into robotic fruit. We’ve also got the latest info. on Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, the brand new Disney+ series Marvel’s 616, and much, much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices