The Stack: Spider-Man / Superman, Absolute Wonder Woman, And More
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The Comic Book Club podcast dives into a vibrant week of new releases, spotlighting the highly anticipated 'Spider-Man / Superman' #1 from Marvel and DC, a crossover that blends emotional storytelling with high-stakes action. The hosts praise the heartfelt first story by Brad Meltzer and Pepe LeRoz, particularly the poignant moment where Spider-Man confronts Superman with his deep-seated guilt, though they critique the pacing and abrupt shifts in tone. They also highlight standout titles like 'Absolute Wonder Woman 19', lauded for its epic art and mythic tone, and 'Exquisite Corpses' #12, which delivers a tightly plotted, intense finale to a serial killer tournament. Other notable mentions include 'Amazing Spider-Man' #27, where Spider-Man becomes Carnage, and 'Hulk Smash Everything' #5, which delivers a touching, elegantly resolved conclusion. The episode closes with a mix of meta-commentary, humor, and deep dives into character arcs, all while maintaining the show’s signature blend of passion, critique, and camaraderie.
Spider-Man and Superman’s emotional core lies in Spider-Man’s guilt and vulnerability, making it a standout moment in the crossover.
The 'Absolute' series continues to push boundaries with bold artistic and narrative choices, especially in 'Absolute Wonder Woman' and 'Absolute Flash'.
Crossovers like 'Exquisite Corpses' and 'Hulk Smash Everything' prove that tight plotting and emotional stakes can elevate genre mashups.
Character-driven stories like 'Rogue Four' and 'The Century' succeed by balancing psychological depth with genre thrills.
The podcast’s humor and meta-commentary—like the 'cave to the grave' bit—add levity without undermining serious analysis.
Opening: The Magic of Saturday Mornings and Ruth Avenue Raiders
The episode opens with a nostalgic reflection on childhood cartoons and introduces 'The Ruth Avenue Raiders', a new graphic novel blending 90s playground energy with sci-fi action, promoted via Kickstarter.
Spider-Man / Superman: A Heartfelt Crossover
“Spider-Man kind of reveals his truth to Superman, you know? So it was a very touching kind of moment, I thought.”
Absolute Wonder Woman 19: Mythic Power and Visual Grandeur
“This just rocks on many levels. I cannot wait for the next issue.”
Exquisite Corpses #12: The Final Showdown
“This issue, 12 issues in, really does that. And I'm like, oh, what if they – and I'm like – They couldn't have done this any sooner.”
Amazing Spider-Man #27: Carnage Spidey and Emotional Payoff
The final issue of the 'Death Spiral' crossover is lauded for its emotional depth, character transformation, and fresh take on the symbiote mythos.
“We're all born in caves and we head to our grave. Cave to the grave, which is I think another cave technically. The grave cave.”
“This just rocks on many levels. I cannot wait for the next issue.”
“This is the Pete LePage of the Marvel Universe.”
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