Council of Geeks Podcast Feed

It's time for some more Spider-man and this time host Nathaniel Wayne is tackling two back to back issues that wrap up the 6 part Invasion of the Spider Slayers arc. Can only the last two issues successfully give a satisfying read for somebody who doesn't have the first four? We'll find out. The cover image can be found and comments can be left at 90scomicsretrial.wordpress.com Theme music composed and performed by Erica Dreisbach, whose other works can be found at www.ericaricardo.com

Another look ahead, but this time Nathaniel Wayne and his guest Ryan Daly are looking further ahead than the next three months and focusing (at first) on the X-Men franchise. You can find one of Ryan's many podcasts here: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/batman-knightcast/ Paul's comics can be found here: http://www.risingsuncomics.com/armadillo-justice

It's the second quarter of the year so let's see what movies are coming out. Host Nathaniel Wayne welcomes Ryan Daly and the long absent Paul Scavitto to look at what's coming. You can find one of Ryan's many podcasts here: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/batman-knightcast/ Paul's comics can be found here: http://www.risingsuncomics.com/armadillo-justice

The spirit of vengeance graces 90s Comics Retrial with his presence. And he's bringing along three villains, two sidekicks and a random woman in an alleyway along for the ride. Host Nathaniel Wayne takes a look at whether all of this can be juggled properly. The cover image can be found and comments can be left at 90scomicsretrial.wordpress.com Theme music composed and performed by Erica Dreisbach, whose other works can be found at www.ericaricardo.com

The X-men related books so far have had the weakest showing on this podcast. Add to that, host Nathaniel Wayne's only other encounter with an "Unlimited" title was the abomination of Fantastic Four Unlimited #1. It's hard to stay optimistic, but let's see what happens. The cover image can be found and comments can be left at 90scomicsretrial.wordpress.com Theme music composed and performed by Erica Dreisbach, whose other works can be found at www.ericaricardo.com

So the DCEU movies, as produced by Warner Bros, seem to be in a bit of a state lately. So let's have two guys with no actual experience in filmmaking but who really love Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and the rest, ramble on about it and see what can be salvaged. You can find one of Ryan's many podcasts here: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/batman-knightcast/ And one of his web comics here: http://www.risingsuncomics.com/my-pet-ninja

After having to thoroughly thrash his work back in Episode 7, host Nathaniel Wayne thought he was done with Rob Liefeld. He was wrong. Can he survive this second go with the Prince of Pouches? Or will he finally snap and lose his mind? Tune in to find out! The cover image can be found and comments can be left at 90scomicsretrial.wordpress.com Theme music composed and performed by Erica Dreisbach, whose other works can be found at www.ericaricardo.com

It's a new year with new movies, so Nathaniel Wayne brings in Ryan Daly so they can talk about what's coming out from January through March. You can find one of Ryan's many podcasts here: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/batman-knightcast/ And one of his web comics here: http://www.risingsuncomics.com/my-pet-ninja

A monstrous reptile has escaped capture. A crazed bounty hunter has kidnapped a child. An overworked photographer should REALLY be staying home to be with his wife, but instead is putting on red pajamas to deal with all of it. The cover image can be found and comments can be left at 90scomicsretrial.wordpress.com Theme music composed and performed by Erica Dreisbach, whose other works can be found at www.ericaricardo.com

Long before it was made into a video game so bad that people got sued over it (seriously,) a story about the Colonial Marines of the Aliens universe was brought forth by Dark Horse comics. It's pretty well remembered but will it hold up or was it just the best that could be gotten at the time? The cover image can be found and comments can be left at 90scomicsretrial.wordpress.com Theme music composed and performed by Erica Dreisbach, whose other works can be found at www.ericaricardo.com

As the comics jump over 100 years into the future... things don't seem to have changed much for the mutants of the world. Host Nathaniel Wayne takes a look at how EXTREME the future can be with this first look at the 2099 line of books. The cover image can be found and comments can be left at 90scomicsretrial.wordpress.com Theme music composed and performed by Erica Dreisbach, whose other works can be found at www.ericaricardo.com

Nathaniel Wayne and Ryan Daly take a look at some of the biggest trailers to drop in the last few weeks, including Spider-Man, The Mummy, War for the Planet of the Apes, Guardians of the Galaxy, Transformers and more! You can find one of Ryan's many podcasts here: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/batman-knightcast/ And one of his web comics here: http://www.risingsuncomics.com/my-pet-ninja

A cold has bumped the planned evisceration of another 90s comic so instead host Nathaniel Wayne rips into some extremely 90s print advertisements. Because it's easier and the guy's sick, cut him some slack. Comments can be left at 90scomicsretrial.wordpress.com Theme music composed and performed by Erica Dreisbach, whose other works can be found at www.ericaricardo.com

With November seeing the release of two major films involving magic users, host Nathaniel Wayne brought in Ryan Daly to talk about... a bunch of movie wizards that weren't either of the ones with new movies. You can find one of Ryan's many podcasts here: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/give-me-those-star-wars/

Todd McFarlane's hellbound hero is back (or at least his title is back in the rotation of this podcast,) and this time McFarlane brought in some help in the form of legendary writer Alan Moore. So fittingly, host Nathaniel Wayne recruits the assistance of legendary skinflint, Professor Alan Middleton to take a look a this tour of Spawn's version of Hell. Comments can be left at 90scomicsretrial.wordpress.com You can follow Professor Alan's comic book related exploits at relativelygeekypodcast.blogspot.com and dorknesstolight.blogspot.com Theme music composed and performed by Erica Dreisbach, whose other works can be found at www.ericaricardo.com

A slight change of pace in the covering of Spider-Man as host Nathaniel Wayne takes his first look at an issue from the "Spectacular" line. One featuring the X-Men no less. What mighty villain could possible require these titans of Marvel to team up? Well give a listen and find out for yourself! Comments can be left at 90scomicsretrial.wordpress.com Theme music composed and performed by Erica Dreisbach, whose other works can be found at www.ericaricardo.com

Marvel dipped into its stable of horror titles in the 90s, which saw the revival of the "Living Vampire" (which is not distinguished in any notable way from a garden variety vampire) known as Morbius. Host Nathaniel Wayne brings in Ryan Daly to see if this vamp should be allowed to stalk the night or if he should just be staked and beheaded to end the pain for everybody involved. You can find one of Ryan's many podcasts here: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/give-me-those-star-wars/ Comments can be left at 90scomicsretrial.wordpress.com Theme music composed and performed by Erica Dreisbach, whose other works can be found at www.ericaricardo.com

Luke Cage has punched his way through Netflix with only a bullet riddled hoodie left in his wake. Nathaniel Wayne brings in Ryan Daly and Paul Scavitto to dissect, debate and throw punches over what was good and what didn't work. Well maybe not that last part. They're not in good enough shape for that kind of thing. You can find one of Ryan's many podcasts here: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/give-me-those-star-wars/ Paul's comic writing can be found here: http://www.risingsuncomics.com/#!armadillo-justice/c10vq

Host Nathaniel Wayne revisits his personal comic book collection. This time he takes a look at the odd case of X-Men comics based on the X-Men cartoon based on X-Men comics. It's three issues reviewed for the price of one! Comments can be left at 90scomicsretrial.wordpress.com Theme music composed and performed by Erica Driesbach, whose other works can be found at www.ericaricardo.com

Writer/artist Mike Grell was one of many comics creators who were swept up in Image's promise of creator control. His contribution was Shaman's Tears and podcast host Nathaniel Wayne takes a look at this odd mix of native mythology and sci-fi genetics. Comments can be left at 90scomicsretrial.wordpress.com Theme music composed and performed by Erica Driesbach, whose other works can be found at www.ericaricardo.com

Picking up on a thread left by the mega-sized issue #365, Spider-Man's parents have suddenly turned up and are far less dead than originally advertised. Host Nathaniel Wayne takes a look at this story and sees what villainy might be afoot! Comments can be left at 90scomicsretrial.wordpress.com Theme music composed and performed by Erica Driesbach, whose other works can be found at www.ericaricardo.com

After a summer of movies that could most charitably be called a mixed bag, Nathaniel Wayne brings in Ryan Daly so the two of them can pick through the rubble and try to figure out what franchises can come back from weak showings and what ones should just be put into shallow graves. You can find Ryan's most popular other podcast here: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/secret-origins-podcast/

Host Nathaniel Wayne tackles one of his very few issues involving the seminal team, the Fantastic Four. But since he can't even really fake being even slightly learned on this group, he brought in one half of the Fantasticast in the form of Andrew Leyland to help. And boy, is help needed. Images from the comic can be found at 90scomicsretrial.wordpress.com You can check out some of Siskoid's other podcasting works at fireandwaterpodcast.com Theme music composed and performed by Erica Driesbach, whose other works can be found at www.ericaricardo.com

When you think of Wolverine's villains there's one name that undoubtedly floats to the top: Sabretooth. And in the 1993 Marvel decided to give the villain his own mini-series. Host Nathaniel Wayne takes a look at the first two issues of this attempt to give a vicious killer who's literally characterized as having little personality beyond savagery his own title. Cover images from the comic can be found at 90scomicsretrial.wordpress.com Theme music composed and performed by Erica Driesbach, whose other works can be found at www.ericaricardo.com

It's past time to dive back into the Image comics poster child: Todd McFarlane's Spawn! This time host Nathaniel Wayne takes a look at two issues featuring that most 90s of comics staples: the oversized, overmuscled, cyborg killer. Because there's no such thing as too much EXTREME! Cover images from the comic can be found at 90scomicsretrial.wordpress.com Theme music composed and performed by Erica Driesbach, whose other works can be found at www.ericaricardo.com

It's time to revisit a villain introduced in the 80s but who blew up huge in the 90s, largely in the events that followed on from these very issues. Host Nathaniel Wayne brings in Siskoid of Siskoid's Blog of Geekery and numerous podcasts to talk about the one and only Venom. Images from the comic can be found at 90scomicsretrial.wordpress.com You can check out some of Siskoid's other podcasting works at fireandwaterpodcast.com Theme music composed and performed by Erica Driesbach, whose other works can be found at www.ericaricardo.com

Time to head back to the Dark Horse well to see what other licensed cows they're milking (mixed metaphor, change this before release.) This two part mini-series claims to take a closer look at the trials and tribulations of the child character from one of the greatest sci-fi action films in history. Can it possibly be worthy of that lineage? Let's find out. Theme music composed and performed by Erica Driesbach, whose other works can be found at www.ericaricardo.com

Reviewing X-Force #1 a while back was one of the more painful experiences of this podcast to date. So with the rest of the team and the original artist/creator removed can the character of Cable rise above his origins to be something that transcends the era in which he was created? Is the Pope a lizard? Theme music composed and performed by Erica Driesbach, whose other works can be found at www.ericaricardo.com

It's time to dive into possibly the weirdest comic to ever be allowed to finish its run: Sam Keith's The Maxx from Image Comics. Host Nathaniel Wayne, who drank the Kool-Aid on this one years ago, bring in a fresh set of eyes belonging to Kyle Benning to try and judge this as even handedly as possible. Theme music composed and performed by Erica Driesbach, whose other works can be found at www.ericaricardo.com You can find out more from Kyle at his blog: http://kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com/

This year will bring no less than four attempts at finally cracking the video game to film adaptation nut that so far no studio or project has been able to properly crack. Host Nathaniel Wayne brings in guest Paul Scavitto to discuss not only the games coming out this year, but in fact if there are any games that could actually make a successful transition to film at all. You can find some of Paul's comic work here: http://www.risingsuncomics.com/#!armadillo-justice/c10vq And the theme music is by Erica Driesbach, whose other works can be found here: http://www.ericaricardo.com/

In a bit of a revisit to the first episode, host Nathaniel Wayne takes on another overstuffed 30th anniversary issue of Spider-Man with a holographic cover. Will it just be more of the same or will it manage to carve its own overpriced identity? Theme music composed and performed by Erica Driesbach, whose other works can be found at www.ericaricardo.com 90s Comics Retrial is a Council of Geeks production. Consider taking a look at the Council of Geeks YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/user/councilofgeeks

Host Nathaniel Wayne brings back his occasional punching bag Ryan Daly to try and take on the one of a kind creation that was Death's Head II. Can a guy who looks like badass be anything other than amazing? Well... it was the 90s so just looking badass was pretty standard and didn't always carry that much credibility. So let's find out. You can find Ryan's most popular other podcast here: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/secret-origins-podcast/ And the theme music is by Erica Driesbach, whose other works can be found here: http://www.ericaricardo.com/

Host Nathaniel Wayne takes a look at one of the very first comic books he ever purchased. Will it be a joyful jog down memory lane or a harsh face plant into the pavement of disappointment? Give it a listen and find out!

Host Nathaniel Wayne brings in regular panelists Paul Scavitto and Ryan Daly to help sift through the wreckage of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. They talk about the film itself before moving onto how its impact and reception may or may not affect the broader slate of Warner Brothers' DC related films.

It's time to crack open another early Image title. This time it's the first two issues of Dale Keown's Pitt. Host Nathaniel Wayne takes a look at the long haired, leather clad, razor clawed rip-off of the Incredible Hulk and sees if he can stand on his own feet or not.

Because life happens, I don't have the planned episode ready to go. So here's a bit of a fallback plan I've had for when this eventually happened. I take this episode to go over what's coming on the horizon so folks aren't hoping for me to review something that I don't have and am not planning to get to.

Spider-man is back on everybody's minds again following his debut in the latest Captain America: Civil War trailer. Host Nathaniel Wayne sits down with Ryan Daly to talk about the future of Spider-Man in film. Particularly, what villains could be used in the upcoming film series that either are worth revisiting or haven't been milked to death already?

In the wake of the seminal Spider-Man story Kraven's Last Hunt there was some unfinished and some deep scars left behind for Spidey. Host Nathaniel Wayne brings back guest Paul Scavitto to help dissect this particularly dark chapter in the web slinger's life.

From the pages of Captain America comes Lorenzo Lamas! Oh, wait, I mean Nomad! A man without a country wandering the nation... with a baby... that isn't his... strapped to his back... even during gun fights. Can this comic book take that questionable premise and spin gold with it? Host Nathaniel Wayne dives into this first issue to answer that very question.

Can Wolverine break the X-Men related comic books' streak of convictions? Is it possible to start piecing together Logan's history without spoiling what makes him enjoyable? Is it really confusing to introduce a new bald character called "The Professor" who ISN'T the one you immediately thought of? We've brought in our very own supervillain, Alexa Luthor, to answer these very questions.

The one and only Wade Wilson, aka Deadpool, has his own movie coming out soon. So this seems like the perfect time for this podcast to jump on the bandwagon and grab whatever topical attention it can by covering his first ever solo issue. Sean McFeeley returns to dissect the first ever title to bear the name of the Merc with a Mouth.

Host Nathaniel Wayne brings in the usual suspects (Paul Scavitto and Ryan Daly) and they've all brought their picks for an overrated comic books movie. Let the battle commence!

It's time to take a look at the contribution of another founding member of Image Comics. This time it's Erik Larson and his super-powered blue collar cop: The Savage Dragon. Host Nathaniel Wayne brings in guest Jon Van Luling to see is this off kilter take on the superhero holds up.

The last month has unleashed a seemingly endless flurry of trailers upon the world. Host Nathaniel Wayne brings in Ryan Daly and Paul Scavitto to assess and pontificate on these trailers and what they may mean for the movies they represent. Reviewed trailers include Captain America: Civil War, Batman v Superman, Star Trek, X-Men: Apocalypse, Independence Day: Resurgence, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2.

The time has come to take on the first appearance of another icon of the 90s comics: the Spider-Man villain known as Carnage. This spin-off character, derived from the popular villain Venom, was over the top, violent without reason and snarky as all get out. In other words he was pure 90s. Host Nathaniel Wayne looks at this character's debut story arc, and hopes that Carnage can turn out to be better than his reputation.

One of the 90s staples that this podcast hasn't touched on yet is Dark Horse and its line up of movie spin off comics. Let's rectify that oversight. Host Nathaniel Wayne tackles a two issue mini-series starring the one time Schwarzenegger tormentor: The Predator. Will it slay the competition or will the hunter become the hunted?... Oh god, that was terrible.

Host Nathaniel Wayne brings in fellow podcaster Ryan Daly, in the hope that buddying up will save both their lives and their sanity as they dive into possible the definitive work from the definitive 1990s comic book creator. Rob Liefeld's X-Force #1!

Every comic book line up needs an on the street style superhero. Marvel has Daredevil, DC has Batman (or more accurately the Bat Family because the Man himself is just as likely to be in space,) and Image put in their two cents with Shadowhawk. Host Nathaniel Wayne takes a look at the first two issues of Jim Valentino's creation and sees if it's worthy of the company it's seeking or if it slips and breaks its own spine.

This stand alone issue of Web of Spider-Man tries to give a new spin on the Shocker. However it's so insecure about its story that it splits the cover between that and the prologue for the next issue, and throws in a more EXTREME hero than Spidey for good measure. Host Nathaniel Wayne brings along Sean McFeeley for this one.

Any franchise that hits 24 films is going to have some highs and some lows. Host Nathaniel Wayne brings in guests Paul Scavitto and Ryan Daly and each has brought his own personal picks for the films are great and the ones that don't deserve as much crap as they get. Paul Scavitto is the head writer for the comic book Armadillo Justice. Ryan Daly has three active podcasts: Dead Bothan Spies (a Star Wars podcast,) The Secret Origins Podcast and Flowers and Fishnets (a Black Canary podcast.) Together they are responsible for the soon to be resurrected Red and Green comic, available on Tumblr.