Newb Island - Episodes Tagged with “Marvel Comics”

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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Excelsior! Excalibur! - Arthurian Legend in the Marvel Universe

General Nerdery Presents... — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0600

One of the all time wizards must be Merlin. Many newcomers might ask what that has to do with the same universe that Tony Stark exists in? The answer is quite a bit. This lesson from the Professors is all about how Arthurian legend fits within the Marvel universe.

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

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

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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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