This Week in Marvel

Women of Marvel #1 is finally here! Ryan and Lorraine chat with Editor Sarah Brunstad about the highly anticipated anthology and her Marvel journey! And of course, Ryan and Lorraine give their thoughts on Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings trailer, Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K trailer, the Amazing Spider-Man’s Sinister War, and so much more! News - 2:24 Interview - 20:16 Community - 41:20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are 5000 people in Letterkenny. One of them, Squirrelly Dan (AKA actor K. Trevor Wilson), joins us to talk about the Canadian comedy series and his lifelong love of Marvel! Not to mention Ryan and Lorraine freak out about U.S. Agent and the latest episode of Marvel Studios’ The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, while also sharing the latest info. on Avengers Campus, new toys, and more. News - 1:37 Interview w/ K Trevor Wilson – 20:47 Community – 52:26 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hellllooooo Marvelites! This week in Marvel is a big one! Marvel Studios’ Black Widow and Marvel Studios’ Loki released new trailers! And some BREAKING NEWS: Avengers Campus is opening soon! Summer 2021 is going to be a Ding Dang Delight! Ryan and Lorraine also go behind-the-scenes with Dan Slott, and Tom Brevoort about the legendary Marvel Method featured in an episode of Marvel’s 616 on Disney+. And of course, we have the latest recap on Marvel Studios’ The Falcon and The Winter Soldier and upcoming comics! News - 1:46 Interview w/ Dan Slott & Tom Brevoort - 14:18 Community - 39:35 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are you ready for some sweet, sweet chin music? You better be because we have WWE legend Shawn Michaels AKA The Heartbreak Kid on the show!TWIM is starting April off with a bang! Marvel’s MODOK revealed new guest stars, Lucasfilm announced an Obi-Wan Kenobi event series exclusively on Disney+, and JOHN ROMITA JR. is returning to Marvel!! But that’s not all — Ryan and Lorraine give their thoughts about the latest episode of Marvel Studios’ The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. And for the reading club fans out there, they also chat about Isaiah Bradley’s origins in one of their favorite limited series: Truth: Red, White and Black. You won’t want to miss this.And make sure to check out Ryan and Tucker’s full conversation about Truth: Black, White and Red with Vita Ayala and Danny Lore on Marvel’s Pull List: https://www.marvel.com/articles/podcasts/join-the-truth-red-white-and-black-reading-club-with-vita-ayala-and-danny-loreNews- 0:39Interview w/ Shawn Michaels - 18:28Community- 45:48 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What do Alison Brie, She-Hulk, Teyonah Parris, Kathryn Hahn, Brie Larson, and Squirrel Girl all have in common? They’ve each been spotlighted on an episode of the Women of Marvel podcast.As Women’s History Month comes to a close, we’re putting the focus on the show that celebrates women all year long. Women of Marvel hosts Ellie Pyle, Angélique Roché, and Judy Stephens- each a legend in her own right- chat with Lorraine about the remarkable women they’ve spoken to on the show, as well as the extraordinary fictional women who have inspired them over the years.Of course, Ryan and Lorraine also share the latest updates on all things Marvel, including a new release date for Marvel Studios’ Black Widow.News - 1:37Interview w/ Women of Marvel Hosts - 12:19Community - 51:06 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Still clamoring for more Marvel Studios’ WandaVision? We’ve got you covered. Today, cinematographer Jess Hall shares (almost) all his secrets about how he helped craft the many unforgettable looks of the series. But first, Ryan, Lorraine, and James have comics announcements to share (Marvel Voices Pride #1, Gamma Flight, to name a few), games news to dish, and more! News – 4:10 Interview w/ Jess Hall – 27:33 Community – 55:13 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Marvel Studios’ WandaVision now complete, director Matt Shakman joins Ryan and Lorraine for an exclusive conversation about the making of the mind-blowing series. And when you’re done listening and get sad knowing it’s over, just remember that it’s almost time to watch Marvel Studios’ The Falcon and The Winter Soldier! Plus, as always, we’ve got the latest news, from Murder Hornet to mobile games, and everything in between. News - 2:51 Interview w/ Matt Shakman - 15:05 Community - 41:57 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Captain America punched Hitler in the face 80 years ago this week, and we’re celebrating the star-spangled Avenger’s anniversary by saluting Jack Kirby, one of the legendary Marvel artists who first brought Cap to life. Join us for an interview with author Tom Scioli about his wonderful book, “Jack Kirby: The Epic Life of the King of Comics.” On top of that, Ryan and Lorraine have got the release date for Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K. coming to Hulu, a preview of Alien #1, and much more. News - 0:57 Interview w/ Tom Scioli - 16:54 Community - 47:22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spider-Man: No Way Home (not Home Slice, not Home-Wrecker, not Phone Home) will be here soon! Marvel Studios Loki is will be here even sooner! And in the meantime, we have everything from Marvel Studios Wandavision to the Marvel/Method podcast to enjoy. Join Ryan and Lorraine as they discuss all this and more! In addition, we’re celebrating Black History Month with the release of the brand new Marvel’s Voices: Legacy #1. Marvel mainstay Angélique Roché gives us an inside look at how the groundbreaking comic brings together creative minds from across the entertainment industry. 0:57 - News 24:24 - Interview w/ Angélique Roché 55:41 - Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yet ANOTHER new series is coming to Disney+: Marvel Studios’ Assembled! In addition to sharing details about this behind-the-scenes look at the MCU, Ryan and Lorraine discuss the announcement of Marvel’s Avengers Operation: Hawkeye – Future Imperfect, as well as some exciting news about the Marvel/Method podcast! Then, Lorraine chats with musician Saint Bodhi about her brand new comic featured in Black Panther #23, and how she made the jump from music to the written word. 2:30 - News 19:20 - Interview 39:05 - Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today Ryan and Lorraine uphold the show’s promise of delivering the latest in games, comics, movies, TV, and more by featuring all of that in one mighty episode! The cast of Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, a trailer for The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, a celebration of 30 years of Deadpool…we’ve got all. Plus, Lorraine chats with recording artist Lecrae about creating the soundtrack for the Spider-Man: Miles Morales video game! 2:56 - News 27:49 - Interview 53:19 - Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New shows coming to Disney+! Yes, you read that right. Shows. Plural. Between a television deal with Ryan Coogler’s Proximity Media, a trailer for Marvel’s Behind The Mask, new Marvel Studios' WandaVision merch, and so much more that there isn’t enough room to type it all, this is an absolutely jam-packed episode. Luckily, Ryan, Lorraine, and James are on the job to make sense of all the excitement! Then, join Ryan and James for a conversation with Johnny Gargano, wrestling superstar and proud collector of Spider-Man: The Animated Series action figures, about the ways he’s combined his fandom with his career. News - 2:13 Interview - 19:44 Community - 51:31 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Witness a world without The Avengers in Heroes Reborn! Ryan and Lorraine discuss the announcement of the brand new comic series, which explores what the Marvel Universe would look like if iconic heroes like Captain America and Iron Man had never assembled. Then, Ryan ventures down under for a conversation with Mark Bonanno, Broden Kelly, and Zach Ruane, bona fide Marvel fans and members of the Australian comedy group Aunty Donna. News - 4:25 Interview w/ Aunty Donna - 19:46 Community - 56:03 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Behind the Mask is coming to Disney+ and Ryan and Lorraine are sharing everything we know so far! We’ve also got the latest on Miles Morales: Spider-Man #25, some Must Have merchandise, and more! Later, guest Evan Narcisse recounts his experience as a writer and entertainment journalist, working on comics like Rise of the Black Panther, and even stories about Usher’s haircut?! Then Lorraine shifts to the other side of the interview table to join her Marvel’s Declassified co-host in taking a behind-the-scenes look at how the thrilling podcast uncovers legendary tales from Marvel’s past. Timecodes: News - 1:11 Interview w/ Evan Narcisse - 14:46 Community - 49:08 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Black Panther to Venom and everything in between, Ryan and Lorraine preview the brand new comics debuting this April! Then, take a peek at the newest episode of Marvel’s Declassified: “The Rise and Fall and Rise of Captain Marvel.” Later, Lorraine calls writer/producer/director Joey Richter and actor Steve Zaragoza to talk about “Wayward Guide for the Untrained Eye,” an ambitious short form series and narrative podcast from the Tin Can Bros. The two share how projects like “A Very Potter Musical” led them to their current undertaking, and the Marvel stories that inspired them along the way. News - 2:10 Interview - 23:57 Community - 56:24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Step aside Avengers, and make way for Brute Force! Actor/comedian/producer/director Paul Scheer joins us to talk about “Lost & Found,” his bonkers episode of Marvel’s 616 on Disney+, in which he reveals a treasure trove of Marvel characters ripe for rediscovery. Ryan, Lorraine, and James also spy a Jack Kirby easter egg in Disney-Pixar’s Soul, discuss the adventures awaiting Squirrel Girl, Ms. Marvel, and Miles Morales in the upcoming Avengers Assembly: The Sinister Substitute, and much more. 1:46 - News 15:13 - Interview 44:48 - Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this final week of 2020, Ryan and Lorraine are geared up to talk about what’s to come from Marvel in 2021. Marvel Studios’ WandaVision, Marvel Studios’ The Falcon and The Winter Solider, and Marvel Studios’ Hawkeye are just the tip of the iceberg! And stay tuned for a reading of Marvel Tales, “The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same: A Kate Bishop Story” by Kelly Thompson. Happy New Year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Holidays from the This Week in Marvel crew! Ryan and Lorraine are taking it back this week and running down some of their favorite Marvel moments of 2020 in anticipation for the year to come. To top it off, they re-visit one of their favorite episodes of the year: The Multiverse Explained. And don’t worry, there’s still some great comic launches on the horizon. From Captain America Tribute #1 to Demon Days: X-Men, Marvel’s bringing 2021 in with a bang! 1:24 - News 9:06 - Year in Review 25:37 - Rerun of Multiverse Chat 40:40 - Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan and Lorraine are back this week to talk Marvel Studios: Legends, a look-back into the all the heroes, villains and events from the MCU in anticipation for what’s to come! Speaking of legends, ‘90s ska punk band Less Than Jake joins the show today and spills on their less than ambiguous band name, their Marvel origins and how the music industry has changed. And with the holidays in full swing, don’t forget to check out Upper Deck’s trading cards and Marvel’s new Lucha Libre collection online! 1:26 - News 18:08 - Interview 46:08 - Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a BIG week in the Marvel Universe! Ryan, Lorraine and James take us through the latest additions to the Marvel Studios slate. And -- It’s the MOTHER-FREAKIN’ Undertaker!! Ryan and James are joined by the man, the myth, the legend – WWE's The Undertaker, who gives his take on the connection between comic-book storytelling and professional wrestling. We’re also talking about the launch of Marvel's Declassified podcast its host - our very own Lorraine – previews a special clip from the first episode. And that's not all! The hosts also discuss everything from the Kate Bishop in Marvel's Avengers video game, to a new comic series based on the Alien franchise, to John Mulaney's return as Spider-Ham! This is a big one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

’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 News 20:10 Clark Gregg 31:31 Into the Spider-Verse 43:44 Preeti Chhibber 52:49 Fortnite 57:13 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 News 16:09 Interview 48:03 Community Question 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 - News 8:34- Interview w/ Donald Mustard of Epic Games 42:07 - 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 - News 16:34 - 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 - News 12:51- Stormbreakers chat w/ Rickey Purdin 24:34 - Ultraman interview w/ Kyle Higgins and Mat Groom 53:18 - 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

These are not your grandparents’ X-Men. In X of Swords, the X-Men meet high fantasy! Lorraine and Ryan spoke to writer Tini Howard and artist Pepe Larraz about how they brought Tarot cards, dragons and, of course, swords into the explosive new X-Men comic series. We’ve also got a new WandaVision trailer, a new release date for Marvel Studios Black Widow, and much more! 1:55 - News 10:59 - Interview with Tini Howard and Pepe Larraz 45:49 - Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What is it like to meet your heroes and then join their team? Ms. Marvel and Sandra Saad both know the answer. Today, Lorraine sits down with Sandra Saad about what it was like to work with the star-studded cast of Marvel’s Avengers video game, and how her experience mirrors that of her character, Kamala Khan, getting to meet Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Hulk, and other Marvel greats. And in more games excitement, Ryan and Lorraine break down the brand new gameplay demo released for Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales! 1:07 – News 15:53 – Interview w/ Sandra Saad 42:28 – Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Black Widow is back like you’ve never seen her before! Ryan sat down with Kelly Thompson to discuss the writer’s unique approach to the character, and how her work on other titles like Captain Marvel and Deadpool have prepared her for this exciting new comic series. Plus, Lorraine and James break down the latest Marvel news, including info. about the new event King in Black, as well as the trailer for the upcoming Amazing Spider-Man #850 featuring the Green Goblin! Time Codes: 5:20 News 8:35 Interview 35:27 Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Starting today, you can assemble your own team of Avengers from the comfort of home! The release of Marvel’s Avengers video game is finally upon us. The hosts took a quick break from non-stop gameplay to chat with Director of Production Eric Monacelli. Eric shares secrets from the making of this larger than life game that lets you connect with players around the world to bring together heroes like Captain America, Iron Man, Hulk, Black Widow and, front and center, Kamala Khan AKA Ms. Marvel! Have a pen handy in case Eric dishes on any gameplay tips and tricks… And as always, Ryan, Lorraine, and James bring you up to date on the latest Marvel news, including the release of Fortnite variant covers, a new mobile game, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marvel is 81 years old!! Hosts Ryan, Lorraine, and James celebrate the company’s 81st birthday by talking about… Mighty Marvel Insider Mania Artists like Jack Kirby and Joe Simon Reveal of Marvel-Fortnite Crossover Various heroes from Captain America to Runaways Eighty-One Years of Stories! Literally so many heroes…X-Men, Hulk, Daredevil, Thor…SO MANY HEROES! Plus, hear from fans who wrote in to determine the best decade in Marvel history! Please join us in celebrating this very specific anniversary by wishing Marvel a very happy birthday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marvel characters are able to do feats of superhuman ability with the help of super powers, but our guest this week, youtuber Michelle Khare makes videos discovering how actors train to make these characters come to life. We talk to Michelle about how she learns to do stunts like Black Widow, Spider-Man, Daredevil, and more for her series MK Ultra. Hosts Ryan and James also get hyped learning the comics news this week, they talk X of Swords Covers, the new Marvel’s Voices: Indigenous Voices, and Eternals #1. 2:41 News 15:28 Michelle Khare Interview 39:23 Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marcus Parks talks about his love for The X-Men, how he got into podcasting, the origins of Last Podcast on the Left, and why Immortal Hulk is perfect for his listeners! It's Stark Week and we give you some Iron Man comics available to read on Marvel Unlimited to celebrate! Then we talk about even more news including a new US Agent book, Wiccan and Hulkling getting married, and the MAOS finale, which the hosts wax nostalgic on. 0:52 News 14:50 Marcus Parks Interview 44:50 Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is coming to an end, but it promises to go out with a bang! Join Ryan and Lorraine as they chat with series star Elizabeth Henstridge, AKA Jemma Simmons, about all the twists and turns of Season 7, including Jemma’s directorial debut! And for even more exclusive behind-the-scenes content, the hosts called up with VFX supervisor Mark Kolpack to talk about his experience creating the groundbreaking effects for the series. This is a CAN’T MISS episode for fans of the show! 2:46 - News 9:59 - Elizabeth Henstridge Interview 35:36 - Mark Kolpack Interview 58:31 - Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*Read in announcer voice* Today, today, TODAY! Champion wrestler Xavier Woods brings the HEAT in the ultimate Marvel/wrestling podcast SHOWDOWN!!! Hear stories from the ring, and listen as hosts Ryan and James go toe to toe with the WWE superstar to determine once and for all if Gambit and Cyclops will live to see another day!!!! Plus, Artist Skottie Young stops by for a chat about his exclusive designs for the brand new offering, Marvel Made! 3:25 - News 27:50 - Interview With Xavier Woods 1:03:23 - Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Empyre event is in full swing, and authors Chip Zdarsky and Anthony Oliveira have a fabulous offering: Lords of Empyre: Emperor Hulkling #1. Ryan and Lorraine talk with the authors about all the European history that went in to writing this super-sized one shot. Our hosts also talk the new Marvel comics announced for October, missing San Diego Comic Con this year, and have on chef Justin Warner to talk about his new Eat the Universe merch and cookbook. 2:55 - News 25:27 – Interview with Chip Zdarsky and Anthony Oliveira 60:24 - Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Simpsons is the longest-running American sitcom, and over the years has tipped its hat to Marvel, another long standing American fiction. To learn more about The Simpsons’ inner workings Ryan and Lorraine talk to longtime writer and producer Al Jean about his work on the show, his Marvel fandom, and how to the two coincide. Ryan and Lorraine also delve into this week’s news to talk about Marvel Made pins, Ultraman, and who will be the next big Avengers villain? 1:51 - News 10:52 - Al Jean Interview 42:43 - Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When you think of Marvel, what is the first place that comes to mind? Though the answer will vary from fan to fan, many will no doubt answer New York City. From Spider-Man swinging across the Manhattan skyline, to the Fantastic Four’s Headquarters in Midtown, to the real-life Marvel offices which have always touched the island metropolis, Marvel’s DNA is tightly wound with New York’s. Today, Ryan and Lorraine speak to Greg Young, host of The Bowery Boys podcast, about Marvel’s storied history in the city that never sleeps. Throw in some news, as well as a sneak peek from host of Marvel’s Voices Angélique Roché at her upcoming interviews with Chris Claremont and Marlon James on the reprint of God Loves, Man Kills, and you’ve got yourself a jam-packed episode! 0:49 - News 17:47 - God Loves, Man Kills Spotlight 25:48 - Interview With Greg Young 60:24 - Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Once upon a time you’d pop some coins in a Hulk-sized machine to live out the fantasy of fighting as the X-Men for just a few minutes. Today, you can put Iron Man’s suit on for 8+ hours (though you should definitely take breaks) from the comfort of your own home. In this episode, Marvel’s Iron Man VR director Ryan Payton joins Ryan and Lorraine to discuss the making of this incredible game. Plus, thanks to a listener question, writers Alex Segura and Jan Michael Friedman are taking us where we’ve never gone before, as we look at Marvel’s under-appreciated history of comics based on the only TV show that could have predicted such an amazing future: Star Trek! 0:42 - News 5:57 - Community 38:22 - Iron Man VR Interview w/ Ryan Payton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sure, you may know everything there is to know about the Fantastic Four, but how about the The Kree? Or the infamous Skrull? EMPYRE writers Al Ewing and Dan Slott think they just might, so Ryan and Lorraine are here to test their knowledge. Along the way, they learn some tantalizing secrets about Marvel’s upcoming series EMPYRE, an enormous comic event as big as the Marvel Universe itself: a comic event to end all comic events (don’t worry there will probably be more). Join us for this revealing interview, and don’t forget to check out our most recent bonus episode on Marvel’s Avengers War Table released this past Wednesday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marvel’s Avengers War Table just went live! The War Table included amazing game footage from the upcoming video game Marvel’s Avengers which is coming out this fall. In order to learn more about the plot, characters, and format of the game Ryan and Lorraine talk with Scot Amos, Head of Studio for Crystal Dynamics. They discuss how they decided on what characters to include and what they’re looking forward to when they finally get to play Marvel’s Avengers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lonely? Have you ever wished you could enjoy the companionship of a decapitated super hero shouting obscenities at you? Well now you can! The brand new, interactive Marvel Legends Deadpool’s Head from Hasbro is now available, and Marvel Director of Product Development Jesse Falcon is here to give you the inside scoop on its creation. If you stick around, the Merc With A Mouth (and not much else) might drop by as well! And, as always, catch up on the latest in Marvel news like the announcement of Spider-Man: Miles Morales, new comics, and much more! TIMECODES: 3:01 News 25:28 Deadpool's Head 50:01 Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Longtime MS.MARVEL writer and one of the co-creators of Kamala Khan, G. Willow Wilson has penned an all-new prose story in solidarity and celebration of essential workers everywhere and we were lucky enough to have her read it for us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today Ryan and Lorraine are joined by Marvel’s Voices host Angeliqué Roché. The Marvel’s Voices podcast tells the stories behind Marvel storytellers and Angeliqué came on to continue to elevate Black voices within our community. We share clips from previous seasons’ interview with Jesse J Holland, author of the novel Black Panther: Who is the Black Panther?, TV and YouTube personality Franchesca Ramsey, Marvel comics writer Vita Ayala, and Jason Reynolds, who wrote Miles Morales: Spider-Man. Not only can you listen to past Marvel’s Voices episodes right now, but you can also read the eponymous comic book for FREE on Marvel Unlimited. Time Codes: 2:18 – Jesse J Holland 12:30 – Franchesca Ramsey 19:16 – Vita Ayala 26:55 – Jason Reynolds 38:35 – Free MU Books Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First and foremost, This Week In Marvel would like to acknowledge the current state of unrest in the United States, and to express our commitment to solidarity with the Black community. In addition to the latest Marvel news, this week's episode features a statement of support from Ryan, Lorraine, and James, an honest conversation with rapper/actor Utkarsh Ambudkar, and hope for the future as the hosts discuss the Marvel women of color heroes who inspire them. There are many resources to read, watch, and listen that educate about racism and advocacy. Below are suggestions provided by Ryan, Lorraine, and James for organizations to support and further listening: Organizations: My Brother's Keeper Alliance: https://www.obama.org/donate/ The Pan African Film Festival: https://www.paff.org/donate/ Unidos US: https://www.unidosus.org/ways-to-give/form?utm_source=homepage-unidosus&utm_medium=header-desktop&utm_campaign=institutional Podcasts: Seeing White: https://www.sceneonradio.org/seeing-white/ United States of Anxiety: https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/anxiety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Agent Phil Coulson is the glue that holds the Avengers together. Now, a major chapter in the character’s story comes to a close with the premiere of the final season of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. In this episode, Actor Clark Gregg joins Ryan to reflect on the character’s impressive legacy, spanning from Iron Man to Endgame and beyond. Plus, as always, Ryan and Lorraine relay the latest Marvel news, including the triumphant return of comics! 1:57 - News 15:56 - Clark Gregg 29:10 - Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices