#472 - Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales & Marvel Studios’ WandaVision!

Here comes Spider-Cat! Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales is out and we have the three main writers, Evan Narcisse, Mary Kenney, Ben Arfmann on the show to talk about all the work that goes into writing a video game. The excitement doesn’t stop there, because the Disney + release date for Marvel Studios’ WandaVision has been announced, and Ryan, Lorraine, and James are pumped to watch it next year.

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2:24 News

16:09 Interview

48:03 Community

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• Who do you want to be a guest on future episodes of This Week in Marvel?
• What have been some favorite moments of the past year of This Week in Marvel?

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Carousel 028: Timing Your Efforts

CAROUSEL BY JESSE HAMM

Carousel 028: Timing Your Efforts

Jesse Hamm returns with solid advice for artists on how to help you set goals that fit your time and talents and satisfy you, without stressing you out.

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#471 - Taboo writes Werewolf by Night & Shang-Chi News!

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month this November, we are bringing you an interview with Werewolf By Night writers Taboo (yes, the Taboo from Black Eyed Peas) and B. Earl about Marvel’s newest Indigenous hero! 

We’ve also got the scoop on the suit inspired by Spider-Man: Into The Spiderverse coming to the Spider-Man: Miles Morales video game, as well as updates on Marvel Studios Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings! What a week!

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Maggie’s World 086: Maggie Anecdotage

MAGGIE'S WORLD BY MAGGIE THOMPSON

Maggie’s World 086: Maggie Anecdotage

Maggie Thompson returns with a post focusing on "Maggie Anecdotage," with memories she'd like to preserve in writing.

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#470 - Marvel’s Spookiest Stories!

It's Halloween weekend, so it's time to get spooky! First some news- Marvel Made is back with a limited-edition Chris Claremont collection, a Lucha Libre collaboration, and a way to own your favorite props and costumes from Marvel's Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D!

Then Ryan, James, and Lorraine tell spooky Marvel stories to each other that were found in the 1950’s Strange Tales prose stories. Check out these issues yourself on Marvel Unlimited, Marvel’s premier digital comics subscription service for instant access to over 27,000 Marvel digital comics.

James – I am a Vampire (Strange Tales #17) 

Lorraine – DEATH! (Strange Tales #1) 

Ryan – The Smile of Mrs. Orko (Strange Tales #30) 

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October Book Club Readings!

COMIC-CON GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUBS

October Book Club Readings!

The Comic-Con Graphic Novel Book Clubs jumped headfirst into fall with another great round of discussions about graphic novels, some of them especially suited for the Halloween season!

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#469 - The Avengers & X-Men Join Forces! An interview w/ Fortnite’s Donald Mustard

Worlds collide! The Marvel universe has officially joined Fortnite! Ryan spoke to Donald Mustard, Worldwide Creative Director for Epic Games, about his lifelong passion for Marvel, his work with Thor writer Donny Cates, and the process of bringing Marvel into the world of Fortnite. 

Ryan and Lorraine also share exciting news about how you can now get your comics even sooner on Marvel Unlimited, a baby-proof Black Widow book, and a slew of new comics featuring the Hulk, Ms. Marvel, and more! 

0:54 - News

8:34- Interview w/ Donald Mustard of Epic Games

42:07 - Community

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SAM: Storytelling Across Media Returns … @Home!

A SPECIAL ONE-DAY SYMPOSIUM, SAT., OCT. 24 ONLINE!

SAM: Storytelling Across Media Returns … @Home!

SAM: Storytelling Across Media returns this Saturday, Oct. 24, with a special @Home edition for 2020!

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You Can Draw with Katie Cook 076: How to Draw a Spooky Friend!

OOOOOO .... SPOOKY!

You Can Draw with Katie Cook 076: How to Draw a Spooky Friend!

Katie Cook returns in this most spookiest of seasons to show us how to draw a spooky friend!

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#468 - VENOM Updates & Slipknot's Corey Taylor

Slipknot’s Corey Taylor is a hardcore Marvel fan, so we of course had to talk to him. Taylor spoke to Ryan about his lifelong love of Marvel and how great storytelling, from comics to wrestling, have stayed with him throughout his journey as a musician.

 

Ryan and Lorraine also deliver all the latest news, including a first look at new comics you can expect to hit shelves at the beginning of 2021! And while James couldn’t join us this week, you can catch him doing other awesome stuff, including announcing the Tony nominations and spearheading a Nightmare Before Christmas benefit concert! 

 

8:00 - News

16:34 - Interview w/ Corey Taylor from Slipknot 

46:34 - Community

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Carousel 027: Artist’s Block

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Carousel 027: Artist’s Block

Ever have artist's block? Jesse Hamm helps you solve that problem with three simple suggestions!

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#467 - NYCC Highlights, The Rise of Ultraman, and more!

From new Star Wars and Black Widow variant covers to Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K. TV series, Ryan and Lorraine share all the latest news from NYCC 2020. Then, Rise of Ultraman writers Kyle Higgins and Mat Groom join the hosts for a conversation about the brand new comic, and the history of the unique bond between Marvel and the world of tokusatsu. Between M.O.D.O.K. and Ultraman, will Ryan be able to contain his excitement? Or will he build up so much energy that he causes a rift in the space-time continuum, altering the universe as we know it? Guess you’ll just have to listen to find out. 

3:45 - News

12:51- Stormbreakers chat w/ Rickey Purdin

24:34 - Ultraman interview w/ Kyle Higgins and Mat Groom

53:18 - Community

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Maggie’s World 085: Vacuous Villainy

MAGGIE'S WORLD BY MAGGIE THOMPSON

Maggie’s World 085: Vacuous Villainy

Maggie Thompson talks about some of the vastly vacuous villains in comic book history, and how they can make or break a superhero.

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#466 - The Return of Shang-Chi w/ Writer Gene Luen Yang

Shang-Chi has returned and he’s armed with forceful fists and mouthwatering crystal cakes! Ryan and Lorraine called the writer of the acclaimed graphic novel “American Born Chinese” and now Shang-Chi #1, Gene Luen Yang, to talk about the brand new comic series. Gene talked about everything from the making of the series to his first foray into comics, “Trans-Smurfers,” the harrowing story of Smurfs with the ability to transform into robotic fruit.  

We’ve also got the latest info. on Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, the brand new Disney+ series Marvel’s 616, and much, much more!

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Our September Book Club Reads

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Our September Book Club Reads

The Comic-Con Graphic Novel Book Clubs met again in September through the wonderment of technology to discuss another amazing assortment of graphic novels!

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#465 - WandaVision Trailer and a new X-Men Event!

These are not your grandparents’ X-Men. In X of Swords, the X-Men meet high fantasy! Lorraine and Ryan spoke to writer Tini Howard and artist Pepe Larraz about how they brought Tarot cards, dragons and, of course, swords into the explosive new X-Men comic series. 

We’ve also got a new WandaVision trailer, a new release date for Marvel Studios Black Widow, and much more!

1:55 - News

10:59 - Interview with Tini Howard and Pepe Larraz

45:49 - Community

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#464 - Sandra Saad Was Born to Play Kamala Khan

What is it like to meet your heroes and then join their team? Ms. Marvel and Sandra Saad both know the answer. Today, Lorraine sits down with Sandra Saad about what it was like to work with the star-studded cast of Marvel’s Avengers video game, and how her experience mirrors that of her character, Kamala Khan, getting to meet Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Hulk, and other Marvel greats. 

And in more games excitement, Ryan and Lorraine break down the brand new gameplay demo released for Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales! 

 

1:07 – News

15:53 – Interview w/ Sandra Saad

42:28 – Community

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You Can Draw with Katie Cook 075: How to Draw Sushi!

I'LL DRAW IT, BUT I AIN'T GONNA EAT IT!

You Can Draw with Katie Cook 075: How to Draw Sushi!

Hey ... who's up for some sushi? Katie Cook draws some up for us ... you can, too!

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#463 - Black Widow is Back!

Black Widow is back like you’ve never seen her before! Ryan sat down with Kelly Thompson to discuss the writer’s unique approach to the character, and how her work on other titles like Captain Marvel and Deadpool have prepared her for this exciting new comic series.

Plus, Lorraine and James break down the latest Marvel news, including info. about the new event King in Black, as well as the trailer for the upcoming Amazing Spider-Man #850 featuring the Green Goblin!

 

Time Codes:

5:20 News

8:35 Interview

35:27 Community

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Comic-Con Museum Long-Range Comprehensive Plan Reveal

EXCITING NEWS FROM THE COMIC-CON MUSEUM!

Comic-Con Museum Long-Range Comprehensive Plan Reveal

Today marks an important milestone as the Comic-Con Museum shares never-before-seen details tfrom its Long-Range Comprehensive Plan!

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