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Will Superman's New Power Change the Status Quo? | Comic Misconceptions

Superman is arguably the world's most iconic and recognizable comic book superhero, and now he's gained a new power! The Super Flare expels all the solar energy he's stored up in his cells in one MASSIVE explosion! Could this new ability mark a baseline shift for Superman? We might all be used to a Superman who can fly and shoot heat vision from his eyes, but he wasn't always that way. He has changed a lot from his first appearance in Action Comics #1 from 1938. He's not only gained many new pow...

The Seemingly Harmless NerdSync Patron Hangout!

It was a fun one, guys! Looking forward to next months!

Mr. Sunday Movies | NerdSync Podcast #31

Mr. Sunday Movies joins the podcast to talk about how he got started making videos on YouTube and creating his podcast, The Weekly Planet! We're also talking about a grab bag of other topics ranging from comic book censorship, the time a copyright strike once took down his entire channel, and how it's okay to be wrong on the internet. Check out the Mr. Sunday Movies channel: www.youtube.com/user/mrsundaymovies Every Monday, the NerdSync gang likes to review the latest comic book movies and tv ...

Does Batman REALLY Remember His Parents' Murder? | Tie-In

If Batman has a photographic memory, then he must be able to look back on the night his parents were murdered in extreme detail and use that as motivation for bringing justice to Gotham. But what if he trained to acquire an eidetic memory after the death of his parents? Would his memory of that night actually be accurate, or completely warped and changed as he continues to reflect on it? Does Bruce Wayne truly remember the night that his parents, Thomas and Martha Wayne, were killed? Let me kno...

Is Deadpool a Rip-Off of Deathstroke? | Comic Misconceptions

Deadpool and Deathstroke may seem like very similar characters, but was Marvel's Merc with a Mouth truly a shameless rip-off from DC's Deathstroke? Did Rob Liefeld and Fabian Nicieza intentionally set out to make a carbon copy of Slade Wilson when they created Wade Wilson? Or is it possible that the whole thing was a crazy coincidence and Deadpool's likeness to Deathstroke is completely unrelated or perhaps even subconscious? A lot of questions here, so let me know your thoughts in the comments!...

Is Deadpool a Rip-Off of Deathstroke? | Comic Misconceptions

30: Spider-Man Joins the Marvel Cinematic Universe

If you haven't heard the news yet, Sony and Marvel Studios have stuck a deal that will allow them to share Spider-Man in upcoming films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe! It also means that Sony will be getting some help from Marvel Studios regarding new solo Spidey films. This kind of deal is something the fans have been wanting for what seems like forever, so we're going to talk about all the upsides and downsides on this week's podcast! We'll also discuss casting decisions to fill the role of...

History of the Comics Code Authority (CCA) | Comic Misconceptions

In the 1940s and 50s, comic books were under attack! There was a movement that believed comics were harmful to children and were the cause of juvenile delinquency in American youth. This crusade was led by Dr. Fredric Wertham, author of Seduction of the Innocent, and it eventually led to the creation of the Comics Code Authority. The CCA was a super strict set of guidelines that comic book publishers had to follow in order to get any of their issues distributed. It also helped shape the face of...

An Important Update Regarding the Podcast!

5th Monthly Patreon Hangout!

Hey everybody, we need to schedule the next Patron hangout! You know the drill. Hit up the comments with your best days and times when you will be free. Ends of the week usually work best for me, Thursday-Saturday.

Changes to the Patreon. Need YOUR Help!

We're going to revamp the Patreon page for this year to hopefully get more supporters on board. This will mean several things: First, we're going to be merging the 1¢ and $2 tiers to become a single $1 tier full of all the best rewards from each. We are also going to be adding new rewards to the $5 tier to give you more bang for your buck, as well as potentially adding a new $10 tier with even more goodies! If it sounds like I'm being vague about the rewards, it's totally intentional. I am h...

Comic Book Trivia Challenge #2! | NerdSync Podcast #29

We're back with another comic book trivia challenge today! Scott tests your knowledge of original comic book team rosters from the Avengers, Justice League, Watchmen and more, Chris quizzes us on famous comic quotes, and Bryce schools us with trivia about where popular comic book characters went to college! How well did you score? Let us know in the comments! Also, we'd love for you to send us your own quiz! The guidelines are as follows: • It has to have a theme. • Must be 5-10 questions ...

Justice League: Throne of Atlantis Review and Discussion! | NerdSync Podcast #28

Justice League: Throne of Atlantis is DC's latest animated film, and it centers around New 52 Aquaman. Naturally, we HAVE to talk about it! The movie retells Aquaman's origin in this new movie universe as well as adapting the Throne of Atlantis story arc from the comics. Did we love it? Did we hate it? It was definitely one of those answers, or probably some other one. SPOILER WARNING for the entire movie! I forgot to mention that at the beginning of the podcast, but I hope you understand that ...

What Does Lex Luthor's Name Say About Him? | Tie-In

A lot of comic book characters have names that reflect their personality or alter ego, but what does Lex Luthor's name say about him specifically? It's most likely unintentional, but I believe that the name Alexander "Lex" Luthor tells a story and paints a picture about who Lex is and why he hates and wants to destroy Superman. Or maybe I'm a crazy person. It could definitely be that one. Tie-Ins are quick and snappy videos full of fun facts and interesting trivia regarding comics! Hosted by S...

High Praise from Variant and ComicBookCast!

Recently our friend Arris from VariantComics was on the ComicBookCast podcast and they apparently had nothing but good things to say about NerdSync! Just what my ego needed, haha. Take a listen! The NerdSync talk starts at about 22:48.

Serious Question Time

As a lot of you may know (or at least should know) there is not a lot of money in YouTube. Not enough for one person to live off of, and there are technically four members of the NerdSync team now. This Patreon is a nice little bonus and we sincerely appreciate all of you who help out each month, but it's unfortunately not nearly enough to cover the bills. So now I have a question to ask. Actually, I have several. I am instinctively against advertising and sponsorships in videos. NerdSync has b...

Why is Lex Luthor Bald? | Comic Misconceptions

One of Lex Luthor's identifying characteristics is the fact that he's bald, but he wasn't always. So how did Lex Luthor lose his hair in the first place? Well, there are a few reasons in the comics to why this happened that range from natural hair loss to more exciting backstories involving his hair being burned off. But the first time Luthor appeared bald in a comic was not an intentional choice, but a complete accident! Every Wednesday, Comic Misconceptions explores fascinating trivia, crazy...

Why is Lex Luthor Bald? | Comic Misconceptions

Comicstorian (Benny Potter) | NerdSync Podcast #27

Benny from Comicstorian stops by to discuss his own internet "origin story" of how he got started on YouTube and how he found accidental success making videos about comics. We also talk about how he stays productive with his busy schedule, his methods for managing the hundreds of comments he gets every day, The Weekly Pull podcast, and exciting upcoming projects! Also, we talk a little bit about Deadpool at the end, but that's not super important. Check out the Comicstorian channel: 2015-01-27 17:32:15 +0000 UTC View Post

Comicstorian (Benny Potter) | NerdSync Podcast #27

The Truth Behind Captain Thunder (Flashpoint) | Tie-In

The Flashpoint comic event from DC thew us into an alternate timeline with alternate versions of DC's heroes and villains. Captain Marvel (or Shazam) in this universe was instead a hero called Captain Thunder who is summoned when six kids say that magic word in unison and transform into the hero. But where did this idea come from? Well, it actually links back to the very beginning of Captain Marvel's history from an unpublished idea from the mind of Bill Parker! Tie-Ins are quick and snappy vid...

The Truth Behind Captain Thunder (Flashpoint) | Tie-In

Who Owns the "Captain Marvel" Name Rights? | Comic Misconceptions

The DC Comics character Shazam was originally called Captain Marvel and was created by a company called Fawcett Comics . Marvel also has a few characters by the name Captain Marvel as well, most notably being Carol Danvers. So who actually owns the name "Captain Marvel"? More specifically, how did the trademark slip through DC's grasp and end up in the hands of the folks over at Marvel? Today, we're learning about the interesting history and legal issues surrounding the Captain Marvel copyright ...

26: Ant-Man & Age of Ultron Discussion & Speculation

Marvel released the much awaited Ant-Man trailer as well as a second trailer to Avengers: Age of Ultron, so naturally we're going to talk about them! We're discussing the odd tone and lackluster quality of the Ant-Man trailer, and the possibility of a Hank Pym Marvel One-Shot. Also, we make predictions and talk about theories surrounding the plot of Age of Ultron and the Marvel Cinematic Universe going forward. We were all very tired when this was recorded as well, so forgive us for that. What...

The Perfectly Fine NerdSync Patron Hangout!

In case you missed it, or just want to watch again, here is the latest NerdSync Patron Hangout!

Tour the New Set!

Star Wars Excitement! [EXTRA]

It's been a while since we've had a podcast extra, so here's a little one for you. Chris talks about his excitement for Star Wars comics and The Force Awakens!

The REAL Origin of Venom and Spider-Man's Black Costume! | Comic Misconceptions

You can't talk about the history of Venom without talking about the history of Spider-Man's black symbiote suit! So let's do that, then. Today, we're talking about how a random comic book fan came up with the idea of Spider-Man's black costume which was introduced in the Secret Wars comic event, and how the fans hated it so much that the writers turned the suit into an evil alien symbiote just so Spidey would get rid of it. Also, learn about the true story of how Venom was originally supposed to...

Hopes, Predictions, & Things We're Excited About in 2015 | NerdSync Podcast #25

We are back from our overly-long break to bring you exciting and 100% true predictions of things that are definitely going to happen in the realm of comic book movies and tv shows in 2015! Mostly though, we're just here to talk to you about the things we're excited about this year. We're talking about Batman: Arkham Knight, Ant-Man, Age of Ultron, a Batman Very Superman trailer, and that Fantastic Four reboot that we all know is going to be the greatest movie mankind has ever and could ever poss...

4th Monthly Patreon Hangout!

It's time once again for the exclusive Patron hangout! As I mentioned last time, I'm going to try to start planning these out earlier each month. So, I will make myself available any day and time between January 12-24 except Wednesdays and Sundays. Let me know what days and times work best for you (and remind me of your timezone) and we'll get this thing in the books! I'm also planning on some podcast interviews in that time period, so hopefully those won't interfere. And I will try to get Bry...