Newb Island - Episodes Tagged with “Comic Book”

Mephisto's Waltz - Mephisto and an Intro to Hell

General Nerdery Presents... — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0700

Various Lords of Hell often get in the way of Marvel's mightiest heroes, but lately one of them has been getting a lot more press then the others. This week the Professors start the section on Marvel's Hell with Mephisto!

This episode's reading material // The Doctor Strange Damnation Crossover event

Next episode's reading // Hellstorm: Prince of Lies #1-21

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Lighting the Way - Alan Scott, Green Lantern

General Nerdery Presents... — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0600

When you think Green Lantern, you generally think of the Corps. However, the Green Lantern got his start somewhere a little more magical. This week Professors Z and T teach their visitor about Alan Scott, the original Green Lantern!

This episode's reading material // Earth 2 (2013) #1-12 by James Robinson, Nicola Scott, Trevor Scott

Next episode's reading // Mystik U (2018) #1-3 by Alison Kwitney and Mike Norton

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Magic in DC Comics - An Introduction

General Nerdery Presents... — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0600

Welcome to Newb Island! A place for newcomers to be able to relax and lvl up their basic knowledge on a geeky subject without pressure or sweaty tryhards. A place for nerdy camaraderie and discussion. A place for Newbs. Our second Newbie wants to know more about Magic in DC comic books. Professors Z and T have put together a curriculum just for them and in this episode give a basic overview of how it all is connected, as well as what we'll be covering this season.

This episode's reading material // The Books of Magic by Neil Gaiman

Next episode's reading // Zatanna #1-16 by Paul Dini // Black Canary and Zatanna: Bloodspell by Paul Dini and Joe Quinones

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Stiff Upper Lips - Captain Britain and the Black Knight

General Nerdery Presents... — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0600

Last week Professors Z and T talked about King Arthur, Merlin, and how all that lore works into Marvel comics. This week comes lessons on two characters who are inextricably bound up with the Marvel side of Arthur and Britain. Captain Britain and the Black Knight.

This episode's reading material // Captain Britain and MI13 (2008) #1-15 by Paul Cornell and Leonard Kirk

Next episode's reading // The Books of Magic by Neil Gaiman

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Hotheaded Siblings - Dormammu, Clea, and the Dark Dimension

General Nerdery Presents... — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0600

Staying in the vague realm of Doctor Strange, but moving more onto his foes, this week's lesson from the Professors is one about the Dark Dimension and some of it's most famous and villainous inhabitants. Dormammu and Clea!

This episode's reading material // Doctor Strange (1974) #68-74 by Roger Stern

Next episode's watching material // Doctor Strange (2016)

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Surgeon to Supreme - Doctor Strange

General Nerdery Presents... — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0600

Newbie number one last episode got a general layout of magic in Marvel, as well as an overview of the title of Sorcerer Supreme. But what of the most famous man to hold that title? The lesson and discussion this week will be about Dr. Stephen Strange.

This episodes reading material // Doctor Strange (2018) #1-17 by Mark Waid

Next episodes reading material // Doctor Strange (1974) #68-74 by Roger Stern

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Magic in Marvel Comics - An Introduction

General Nerdery Presents... — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0600

Welcome to Newb Island! A place for newcomers to be able to relax and lvl up their basic knowledge on a geeky subject without pressure or sweaty tryhards. A place for nerdy camaraderie and discussion. A place for Newbs. Our first Newbie wants to know more about Magic in Marvel comic books. Professors Z and T have put together a curriculum just for them and in this episode give a basic overview of how it all is connected, as well as what we'll be covering this very long season.

This episodes reading material // Doctor Strange: The Oath by Brian K. Vaughn.

Next episodes reading material // Doctor Strange (2018) #1-17 by Mark Waid

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