Joe Benkis
Casual Comics CastEpisodes
Episodes of Casual Comics Cast
Mark All
Search Episodes...
Wolverine's on a mission of love and vengeance. He hunts for his lost flame Mariko, only to find her caught in a web of Yakuza power plays and ninja intrigue. Fists fly, blades clash, and sparks ignite with the deadly assassin Yukio. Can Logan
Step into the wayback portal with us as we go back to 1982 and revisit the four-issue Marvel mini-series "Hercules: Prince of Power". Hercules lived mostly on the margins of the Marvel universe, but he (and the Greek Pantheon) get a fun and fun
It's the most wonderful time of the year - we're reading holiday comics from the Distinguished Competition (DC Comics)We've got anthologies, we've got one-off specials starring Plastic Man (of all heroes), and a surprising holiday special from
In this mildly spooky episode, we're catching up on Season 2 of the Disney+ Series "Loki"And, we've got reviews of a couple of NEW Marvel titles:Werewolf by Night #1 (2023) - DEREK LANDY (W) • FRAN GALÁN (A) Spine Tingling Spiderman #1 - SALAD
Join me with special guest host Erik Hale as we get ready for Halloween by revisiting the Marvel monster-verse, exploring BLADE: The Vampire HunterWe're covering Blade Comics spanning three distinct eras:Tomb of Dracula #10 (1973) - Blade's fir
With football season comes fantast football. And - at the Casual Comics Cast - a Fantasy Avengers Draft. Listen in as we get a scenario for the Avengers to tackle and draft our fantasy Avengers Teams.Who drafted the better team? Listen in and l
In this installment, we're talking:Trailer for Kraven: The HunterReview of Spider-man: Across the Spider-VerseComic Review of the latest Guardians of the Galaxy series from MarvelAnd, more of the other stuff you've come to know and love.
With The Flash zooming into cinemas, it's our last chance to discuss our hopes, fears, and other expectations for the last pre-James Gunn film in the DC movie universe. And, we've already covered a few Supergirl comics, but in anticipation of t
Available to stream now, Evil Dead Rise continues the franchise in new - and sometimes refreshing - ways. Here are our thoughts on this spook-fest from director Lee Cronin and executive producers Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell.Plus, we talk comi
It's crazy to think that it was almost 10 years ago that director James Gunn introduced audiences to Rocket, Groot, Star Lord, and the rest of the Guardians crew. This found family has had a profound impact on the MCU - and on the hearts and mi
“All it takes is one bad day to reduce the sanest man alive to lunacy. That's how far the world is from where I am. Just one bad day.” Those immortal words were spoken by The Joker in 1988’s classic Batman one-shot, The Killing Joke. Now, Batma
The latest installment of the MCU past it's expiration date for spoiler discussions, so we recap Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumaina - what we liked, what we wish had been done differently, and where this ranks in the MCU roster. Plus, we review
Kang and MODOK are two of the most iconic villains in Marvel Comics. And, now, they're taking center stage in the next installment in the MCU - Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania!In this episode, we talk about who these characters are, where the
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special kicks off the Merry Marvel Christmas! Following up to our DC Christmas extravaganza, we compare and contrast how the publishers spotlight the holiday season. In addition to discussing the Guardians of
In this shaggy dog holiday episode, we're taking a (very) relaxed approach to multiple DC Christmas specials! We talk two special (and silly) treasury edition comics from way back in DC's History - "Christmas with the Super Heroes" along with B
On this episode, Marc and Joe recap the powerful and touching follow-up to Marvel's Black Panther - "Wakanda Forever". What we liked, what we didn't, and where we think the MCU is headed next. Plus, reviews of two comic books starring the newly
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!Join us for a review of three very different takes on the Thanksgiving holiday from comics. We're reading and discussing:Franklin Richards: Happy Franksgiving (Marvel)Deadpool #37: "Guess Who's Bumming at Dinner" (
Celebrating 30 YEARS of Army of Darkness comicsNever seen Army of Darkness? Seems unlikely, but neither has our co-host Jeff. In this episode, Jeff finally catches up on the beloved cult classic and gives his review. Plus, we look at Ashley J W
In this super-sized, super-spooky Casual Comics Cast, we're covering the dark side of the Marvel Universe, including coverage of the 90s mini-series "Rise of the Midnight Sons" - the inspiration for the new Marvel console game. Reviews and plot
Thanks to a subscription to the mighty Marvel Unlimited app, we're able to catch up on even more recent Marvel event series. In this episode, we're recapping and discussing the 2021 event "Devil's Reign" - a Daredevil-centric series that sees T
Over the years, there have been a lot more comics to film adaptations than we realized. Inspired by our recent trek to see Rifftrax Live: Return of the Swamp Thing, we're revisiting some of the lowlights of the bronze age of comic book adaptati
On this episode, we are discussing long-time favorite Marvel hero, She-Hulk. With the premiere of the new Disney+ Series, “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law”, you’ll hear about She-Hulk’s origin, the extent of her powers (including BOTH how far and how
The next chapter in the MCU - and the long-awaited follow-up to fan-favorite, Thor: Ragnarok - is finally here. On this episode, we're discussing Taika Waititi's Thor: Love and Thunder.What worked, and what still needed work? And, what to make
It's finally here - the long-awaited, Sam Raimi-helmed sequel to WANDAVISION. Oh, and the follow-up to Doctor Strange, Spider-man: No Way Home, and the next chapter in the continuing Marvel multiverse saga.We discuss whether the movie lives up
Part 2 of our look back at the pre-Dark Knight Batman series takes us back to some very different Batman experiences. For those who loved (or who will soon love) the 1966 Batman move and TV series, we've got discussion and reviews of:Batman 66
Join Podchaser to...
- Rate podcasts and episodes
- Follow podcasts and creators
- Create podcast and episode lists
- & much more
Unlock more with Podchaser Pro
- Audience Insights
- Contact Information
- Demographics
- Charts
- Sponsor History
- and More!
- Account
- Register
- Log In
- Find Friends
- Resources
- Help Center
- Blog
- API
Podchaser is the ultimate destination for podcast data, search, and discovery. Learn More
- © 2024 Podchaser, Inc.
- Privacy Policy
- Terms of Service
- Contact Us