Newb Island - Episodes Tagged with “Magic”

Hankenstein and other Uggos - The Undead of Marvel

General Nerdery Presents... — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0600

The Zombie, Frankenstein, Black Talon, names meant to inspire fear in the reader. This week they inspire curiosity though and the Professors teach about the undead of the Marvel Universe..

This episode's reading material // Marvel Zombies 3 and Marvel Zombies 4

Next episode's reading material // Legion of Monsters 2 #1-4

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Who's a Good Hero? - Werewolf by Night

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0600

Marvel's werewolf superhero is named Jack Russell. The Professors need you to know that, and more as they talk about Werewolf by Night!

This episode's reading material // Moon Knight #29-30 (1980), Werewolf by Night #1-4 (2020)

Next episode's reading material // Captain America #402-407 (1992)

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The Midterm

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0600

The Professors have been at this for awhile, but just how much has the newb retained about magic in the Marvel Universe? This week: Midterms!

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The Book of Sin - Intro to the Darkhold

General Nerdery Presents... — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 01:00:00 -0600

If it exists in the Marvel Universe because of a magic grimoire, 9 times out of 10 it's going to be the Darkhold. It's also what ties the next section together as the Professors explain the history of the Darkhold

This episode's reading material // The Darkhold miniseries

Next episode's reading material // The Death of Doctor Strange

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Over the Moon - Dani Moonstar and Forge

General Nerdery Presents... — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 01:00:00 -0600

Not even Demon Bears can keep the top tier magic users down, and that goes double if they are a mutant! This week the Professors teach about Danielle Moonstar and Forge.

This episode's reading material // New Mutants (1982) #18-20 by Chris Claremont

Next episode's reading // Witches (2004) #1-4 by Bronwyn Carlton, Brian Walsh, Mike Deodato, and Will Conrad

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Episode 12: Enrolling in Mystik U - More Magicians of Note

General Nerdery Presents... — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0600

Before ending this section of lessons, Your Professors thought it was important to note a few more magicians. Sargon the Sorcerer, Extrano, Doctor Mist, and Doctor Occult.

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

Next episode's reading // Scarlet Witch (2015) #1-5 by James Robinson

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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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Out of Order - Wearers of the Helm of Fate

General Nerdery Presents... — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0600

In some ways, especially lately, it is impossible to talk about magic in the DC Universe without bringing up Doctor Fate. From punching and flying to forming the building blocks of structured magic, Doctor Fate has been many things. It's also a role that has also been filled by many people. This week Professor Z gives our newb the vast history of the character and Professor T lets him know what Fate has been up to lately.

This episode's reading material // JSA (1999) #1-5 by James Robinson, David S. Goyer, Scott Benefiel, Stpehen Sadowski, and Derec Donovan

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

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Tibbar reappa ni tah! - Zatanna, DC's #1 Magician

General Nerdery Presents... — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0600

Last week, one of Tim Hunter's more gentle guides was Zatanna Zatara. No mere guide though is Zatanna, she happens to be DC's strongest magician, and thus this week Professors Z and T strive to impart Zatanna's own story to their newb.

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

Next episode's reading // JSA (1999) #1-5 by James Robinson, David S. Goyer, Scott Benefiel, Stpehen Sadowski, and Derec Donovan

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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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Demi-Urgent - Other Learned Magicians

General Nerdery Presents... — Tue, 25 May 2021 00:00:00 -0600

Much like our Newb is learning now, there's a few other characters that are rather similar to Doctor Strange in how they approach learning and using Magic. This lesson takes a look at a few of them such as Brother Voodoo and Wiccan.

This episode's reading material // Young Avengers (2013) 1-15 by Kieron Gillen

Next episode's reading material // Avengers (1998) 1-4 by Kurt Busiek and George Perez

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Marvelous Movies! - Doctor Strange (2016)

General Nerdery Presents... — Mon, 10 May 2021 00:00:00 -0600

As the professors prepare the next segment of lessons, it's movie day on Newb Island! After reading so much Doctor Strange it should be no surprise when this week we watch the 2016 movie adaptation, Doctor Strange.

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

Next episode's reading material // Young Avengers (2013) 1-15 by Kieron Gillen

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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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