Fantasy Comic League: February 2016

Johnny triumphant! Not really, but it had been a full year, since February 2015, since he placed higher than last in the Fantasy Comic League. Spider-Man’s league-leading, twenty-point month netted Johnny a third place finish and slightly edged out Lash’s team by one point. Lash retained three-quarters of his January-winning team and secured the same number of overall points,…

Episode 56 – In Defense of Jessica Jones

The Mixed Marvel Arts Podcast stands in support of Jessica Jones and all Marvel heroines! Brian and Shaun review Netflix’ second Marvel series, Jessica Jones and the first trailer for Captain America: Civil War. Shaun evens the Fantasy Comic League score by narrowly defeating Lash in November. Brian and Shaun also discuss potential candidates for MMA Podcast year-end awards. Episode artwork:…

Fantasy Comic League: November 2015

In the month of November, Shaun overhauled his team and capitalized on Marvel’s All-New, All-Different campaign by drafting the All-New, All-Different Thor, Captain America and Wolverine. X-23 tied for the most monthly points in her first appearance while using her new guise and moniker. Iron Man tied the clawed-mutant’s point total and helped Lash land a second place finish. Brian drafted the wrong…

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 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…

Fantasy Comic League – February 2015

February is full of love and team-ups. The Fantasy heroes collaborated for a total of 33 team-up points, but the two leading heroes didn’t work together once. Falcon scored 23 points thanks to his weekly Fear Him comic and the winged-super soldier carried Johnny’s team to their first ever victory. Storm capped out at 23 points for…