Legendary comic writer Mike Baron is back to discuss the beginning! That's right, we're talking about the origins of his and Steve Rude's landmark Nexus series to celebrate the Kickstarter campaign for the Nexus Deluxe Hardcover Omnibus Volume One. Mike opens up about the deluxe reprint collection of the Eisner Award-winning series, which Newsarama has hailed as "the greatest superhero comic of all time." We explore the cosmic avenger Horatio Hellpop's complex moral struggles, the series' unique blend of superhero and science fiction elements set 500 years in the future, and what it means to see this groundbreaking independent comic finally getting the deluxe treatment it deserves! Mike also discusses the challenges and rewards of crowdfunding classic comics, the collaboration with BIG Studios, and why Nexus continues to resonate with readers who appreciate sophisticated storytelling that wrestles with questions of justice, morality, and the weight of cosmic responsibility.

You can back the book here: http://kck.st/3HClJMM! And as always, you can find Mike on his site, baroncomics.com, and on X @BloodyRedBaron.

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Mark Waid is back with the Bandits for his fourth solo appearance, as we dive into his latest projects and thoughts on the current state of Superman. First we jump into James Gunn's recently released Superman film and get Mark's takes, specifically on the approach to Jor-El and Lara's portrayal and whether the movie successfully captures the optimism that defines the character. The core of the conversation centers around Mark's "dream project," New History of the DC Universe, and the challenges of weaving 90 years of DC continuity into one cohesive timeline. Mark also talks about his current work on Action Comics, where he's diving into Clark Kent's teenage years with artist Skylar Patridge. Finally, we delve into his ongoing Batman/Superman: World's Finest series, revealing his approach to keeping the iconic partnership fresh and what makes this collaboration stand out from previous team-ups.

New History of the DC Universe #2 hits stores this Wednesday, July 23. And the Mark Waid adventures continue in Action Comics, World's Finest, Batman & Robin: Year One, Justice League Unlimited, and the upcoming crossover event DC K.O.!

(Damn, Mark... it's tiring just typing the names!)

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In this audio-only episode, we sit down with Canadian-Brazilian filmmaker Marcus Alqueres to explore his unique journey from visual effects artist to acclaimed director and his innovative approach to superhero storytelling. Marcus shares his background working in visual effects on blockbusters like 300, Rise of The Planet of The Apes, and Tintin before transitioning to directing with his breakthrough short film The Flying Man. The viral 2015 short, which garnered over 20 million views, offers a dark and thought-provoking examination of vigilante justice that caught the attention of Sony/Columbia Pictures, who are developing it as a feature film with Marcus attached to direct. We dive into his commercial directing work for major brands like Samsung, Honda, Volkswagen, and Pepsico, his recent projects, including Warden, and how his visual effects background influences his filmmaking approach.

You can follow Marcus on his site, malqueres.com, on Instagram @malqueres or on X @marcusalqueres.

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Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.