Fantasy Comic League: October 2015

A new season of the Fantasy Comic League begins. This round introduces a fourth participant, @dirtylash, and closely reflects Marvel’s All-New, All-Different marketing campaign. Squirrel Girl heads up the new additions to the league and her 11 points help Brian secure a first place finish. Spider-Man, and his 16 points in six appearances, proves why he…

Episode 54 – Marvel and Chill

The Mixed Marvel Arts Podcast chills on its couch and enjoys the return of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Brian and Shaun welcome the return of fall television, including Rick and Morty, South Park and Gotham. A new season of the Fantasy Comic League kicks off with a new, fourth participant and the duo unveil the starting teams.…

Episode 53 – What is This? A Phase for Ants?

The Mixed Marvel Arts Podcast gets small while covering the expansive Phase 2 of the MCU. Brian, Nate and Shaun dissect the finer details of Marvel’s final blockbuster of the summer, Ant-Man, but first review the studio’s most recent developments on the small screen, including season two of Agents of Shield and the Netflix original series Daredevil. The trio make small…

Episode 52 – There Can Be Only Forty-Five

The Mixed Marvel Arts Podcast finishes the final month of the Fantasy Comic League and the results may surprise you. Secret Wars jumbles up the league’s heroes, effecting the points, but Shaun nevertheless taunts Brian about Cyclops’ fate in the event. The duo also discusses the preview of the first 45 All-New, All-Different Marvel comics…

Fantasy Comic League: Finals – May 2015

Before Secret Wars tore apart the Marvel Universe, Medusa made her debut in the Fantasy Comic League. The Inhuman Queen, her hair and her 10 points carried Brian to victory in the League Championship. Black Widow switched to the winning team, and Storm and Star-Lord continued to provide solid depth for Brian. Rocket Raccoon scored the most…

Fantasy Comic League – April 2015

The ultimate betrayal! Brian went against everything he knew and kept Storm instead of Spider-Man. That mistake cost his team dearly, as Spider-Man coasted to the most valuable hero in the month of April. Spider-Man and his 23 points were joined by Hawkeye in defecting to Shaun’s winning team. Shaun introduced Gamora to the Fantasy…

Episode 50 – Having Words with Ultron

The Mixed Marvel Arts Podcast celebrates their milestone episode by entering the Age of Ultron. Nate returns to the show to discuss the Avengers’ latest team-up at the box office. The trio also tackles the controversies surrounding Black Widow’s role in the movie and Joss Whedon’s departure from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. When it comes to the film, Shaun…

Episode 49 – The Weakest of the Week

The Mixed Marvel Arts Podcast is attacked by aggravating allergies. Brian suffers through congested sinuses, but is rewarded with his first big win in the Fantasy League. Black Vortex fuels Brian’s victory and proves to be the weak spot in Shaun’s team. The duo also discuss the upcoming Secret Wars event and its impact on…

Fantasy Comic League – March 2015

The Black Vortex transforms Brian’s team into an unstable force. Star-Lord is on the winning team for the second month in a row and more than doubles his score to be the points leader with 21. His fellow Guardian, Rocket Raccoon, notches 20 points and leads Shaun’s team to a second place finish. X-Men teammates and fellow Black Vortex stars,…

Episode 48 – Spider-Man: Black or White

The Mixed Marvel Arts Podcast finally gets their wish: Spider-Man is coming to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Brian and Shaun discuss the possibilities presented with this unprecedented deal, including how to integrate the new character, and just which character should be under the Spidey-mask. The duo also offer their final coverage on the recently wrapped…