We are All-In on the Absolute Universe! We talk the brand new Absolute stories featuring Batman, Wonder Woman and Superman. These new stories explore Batman if he wasn't born into wealth, Wonder Woman if she was born in hell and Superman if...well, you'll need to listen to the podcast to learn more. 


Ep. 147 What if Batman had no money, Superman no family, and Wonder Woman was from hell?

from Absolute Batman #1, Absolute Wonder Woman #1, & Absolute Superman #1 (from DC Comics)
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We talk the brand-new Absolute Universe! We kick off with the All-In Special from Joshua Williamson, Scott Snyder, Daniel Sampere, and Dan Mora. Then we talk Absolute Batman from Snyder & Nick Dragotta, Wonder Woman from Kelly Thompson & Hayden Sherman, and Superman from Jason Aaron & Rafa Sandoval. We also talk about why the DC Trinity resonates so much with fans and what's next for the Absolute Universe.

Reading / Watch List:

 * DC Comics All-In Special #1 (2024 DC Comics)
 * Absolute Batman #1 (2024 DC Comics)
 * Absolute Wonder Woman #1 (2024 DC Comics)
 * Absolute Superman #1 (2024 DC Comics)

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What if Batman had no money, Superman no family, and Wonder Woman was from hell? From DC's Absolute line of comics

Young Avengers assemble! We join Wiccan, Hulkling and the gang as they battle an inter-dimensional parasite controlling their parents in Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie's run from 2013 & 2014. We walk you though the entire story plus discuss when we might see the Young Avengers together in the MCU. 


Ep. 146 What if multiversal Wiccans / Billy Kaplans (and the rest of the Young Avengers) were pulled in to fight one mega battle to prevent a dimensional takeover?

from Young Avengers #1-15 (from Marvel Comics)
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It's our second ever episode discussing the Young Avengers! When a spell goes wrong, Wiccan and Hulkling have to put the band back together with America Chavez, Kid Loki, Prodigy, Kate Bishop and Marvel Boy as they battle an evil entity known as Mother that has taken control of their parents. From the minds of Kieron Gillen, Jamie McKelvie and Mike Norton, we talk this 15 issue series and when we might see the Young Avengers together on screen (plus a big of the Agatha All Along finale too). 

Reading / Watch List:

 * Marvel Now Point One #1 (2012 Marvel Comics)
 * Young Avengers Volume 2 #1-15 (2013-2014 Marvel Comics)

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What if multiversal Wiccans / Billy Kaplans (and the rest of the Young Avengers) were pulled in to fight one mega battle to prevent a dimensional takeover?

It's the most wonderful time of the year...New York Comic Con! Guido & Rob are joined by Elliot from ElliotComicArt to discuss some of their amazing experiences, pick ups and memories from NYCC 2024. The gang discuss meeting leading figures in comics like James Tynion IV and Pepe Larraz, hearing about upcoming projects from directors James Gunn & Mike Flanagan, revisiting NYCC traditions, meeting up with fellow podcasters and so much more. Relive the con with us! 


Ep. 145 What if we brought you a rundown of New York Comic Con 2024?

from New York Comic Con 2024, October 2024 - New York City
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Guido, Rob and returning guest Elliot from ElliotComicArt walk you through their 2024 New York Comic Con experience. The gang discusses meeting comics pros James Tynion IV, Scott McCloud, Pepe Larraz, Clayton Henry, Greg Capullo and writer/director Ti West plus panels with DC head honcho James Gunn and horror master Mike Flanagan. All this plus what we are looking forward to at future cons.

Reading / Watch List:

 * Nothing!

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Are you ready for the ULTIMATE episode? Marvel's Ultimate Universe that is! We take our first trip to this polarizing run tackling yet another witchy episode with Agatha Harkness and the Salem Seven! We kick off with the Seven's first appearance in the 616 back in 1977 (appropriately enough) before seeing their reboot in 2008. We wrap up by talking the Salem Seven on Agatha All Along and the legacy of the Ultimate universe on the MCU. 


Ep. 144 What if Salem’s Seven and Agatha Harkness were one being?

from Ultimate Fantastic Four #54-57 (from Marvel Comics)
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It may feel like our seventh witchy episode in a row but it's only our third as we tackle the Salem Seven and, of course, Agatha Harkness. We talk the Seven's premiere in Fantastic Four back in 1977 from the legendary team of Len Wein, George Perez and Joe Sinnott - from snake lady to robot man. Then we see their rebirth in 2008 from Mike Carey and Tyler Kirkham in our first look at the Marvel Ultimate Universe. We wrap up by talking about Okwui Okpokwasili and company's appearance on Agatha All Along and how in many ways the Marvel's Ultimate Universe (MUU?) paved the way for the MCU.

Reading / Watch List:

 * Fantastic Four, Vol. 1 #186 (Marvel Comics, 1977)
 * Ultimate Fantastic Four, #54-57 (Marvel Comics, 2008)
 * Agatha All Along, Episode 2 (Disney+/Marvel Television, 2024)

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What if Salem’s Seven and Agatha Harkness were one being (or something)? (from Marvel Comics Ultimate Fantastic Four)

Grab your broomstick or in this case, fishnet stockings, we are talking DC Comics' number one witch: Zatanna. We talk Zatanna's first appearance in 1964, her solo book in 1987 and her appearance on Batman: The Animated Series. Plus, we discuss the unfortunately never realized Zatanna projects and what we'd like to see from her on the big screen. Bonus: We discuss our spoiler-free correct predictions for Agatha All Along. 


Ep. 143 What if Zatanna was one of the first on-screen featured heroic witches from either DC or Marvel? 

from Batman: The Animated Series Episode "Zatanna"
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This week, we chat all things Zatanna starting with her first appearance in Hackman from 1964 courtesy Gardner Fox and Murphy Anderson. Then, we talk Zatanna's 1987 solo book from the pens of Gerry Conway and Gray Morrow. Then we explore Zatanna's appearance as the first on-screen featured heroic witch with her appearance on Batman: The Animated Series, voiced by Julie Brown. We wrap up by discussing what we'd like to see from Zatanna on screen. We also talk her legendary costume and a bit of another witch, Agatha Harkness and Agatha All Along.

Reading / Watch List:

 * Hawkman Vol 1 Issue 4 (DC, November 1964)
 * Zatanna Special 1 (DC, May 1987)
 * Batman: The Animated Series, Season 1 Ep 54 "Zatanna" (February 1993)

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What if Zatanna was one of the first on-screen featured heroic witches from either DC or Marvel? (from Batman: The Animated Series "Zatanna")

It's almost the witching hour so we are talking Agatha Harkness! We kick off by walking you through Agatha's history in comics, video games and of course, television in preparation for Kathryn Hahn's return in Agatha All Along on Disney+. We walk you through Agatha's debut at the hands of no less than Stan Lee and Jack Kirby that sees our beloved witch defend the Fantastic Four from the Frightful Four. We then enter the multiverse as once again, Marvel mashes up with the Wizard of Oz with Agatha as Glinda the Good Witch and She-Hulk in Dorothy mode. We wrap up by recapping what made WandaVision so successful and sharing our hopes for Agatha All Along. Hop on your broom and come along. 


Ep. 142 What if Agatha Harkness was Glinda the Good Witch of the North in the Wizard of Oz?

from Avengers Fairy Tales #4
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In anticipation for Kathryn Hahn's return in Agatha All Along, we are talking all things Agatha Harkness! We talk about her 1970 debut issue from the dream team of Stan Lee & Jack Kirby and for this week's multiversal story, he had to 2008's Avengers Fairy Tales #4 from C.B. Cebulski and Ricardo Tercio that takes us to the land of Oz via Marvel. It's She-Hulk as Dorothy, Wanda as the Wicked Witch, Magneto as the Wizard and Agatha as the Good Witch. We wrap up by speculating on what's to come from Agatha All Along. All just in time for spooky season!

Reading / Watch List:

 * Fantastic Four 94 (Marvel, January 1970)
 * Avengers Fairy Tales 4 (Marvel, December 2008)
 * WandaVision (Disney+, 2021)

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What if Agatha Harkness was Glinda the Good Witch from Wizard of Oz? From Marvel's Avengers: Fairy Tales #4

In brightest day, in blackest night, Dear Watchers is here to set things right! We are back with 11-time returning guest Ethan from MakeMineAmalgam as we talk the Green Lantern / Iron Man hybrid: Iron Lantern! We talk the first appearances of Hal Jordan's Green Lantern and Tony Stark's Iron Man plus the villains Star Sapphire and Madame Masque before diving into this DC meets Marvel mashup and chatting the future for both Iron Lantern and Amalgam Comics. 


Ep. 141 What if Iron Man and Green Lantern amalgamated to become Iron Lantern?

from Iron Lantern #1 (Marvel & DC Amalgam Comics 1996)
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We return to the world of Amalgam Comics as we discuss Iron Lantern from Kurt Busiek, Paul Smith and 7 inkers! We also chat about the first appearances of Hal Jordan and Tony Stark, plus Star Sapphire and Madam Masque, discuss the upcoming Amalgam Comics omnibus, and special guest Ethan from MakeMineAmalgam shares Kurt Busiek's vision for an Iron Lantern 2 that never was to be (for now)

Reading / Watch List:

 * Showcase #22 (DC Comics, October 1959)
 * Tales of Suspense #39 (Marvel, March 1963)
 * Green Lantern #16 (DC Comics, October 1962)
 * Iron Man #17-18 (Marvel, September & October 1969)
 * Iron Lantern #1 (Amalgam Comics, June 1997)

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What if Iron Man and Green Lantern amalgamated to become Iron Lantern? From Marvel & DC Comics Iron Lantern #1

Welcome to the Jungle! We (kind of) break our own rules and cover the wackiness that is Wolverine: Global Jeopard - part prestige book, part PSA. In this 1993 book (with an embossed cover), Wolverine partners with Namor, Ka-Zar and Shanna to confront the mysterious Conservator who is teleporting animals. Coming from the minds of Peter David and Richard Howell and created in partnership with the WWF (World Wildlife Fund), we also talk about the book's dedication to Carol Kalish and talk why Wolverine works well in team ups, why we don't see PSA comics anymore and much more. 


Ep. 140 What if Wolverine teams-up with Ka-Zar, Shanna, and Namor to save endangered species from, ironically, The Conservator?

from Wolverine: Global Jeopardy (1993 Marvel Comics)
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It's a very special episode of Dear Watchers as we head into PSA mode with Wolverine: Global Jeopardy! From writer Peter David and artist Richard Howell, Wolverine heads to the jungle as he teams up with Namor, Ka-Zar and Shanna to uncover the mystery of disappearing animals. On this episode we talk about comics pioneer Carol Kalish (who the book is dedicated to), the fate of PSA comics, the eco-obsessed 90s, and Wolverine's many team ups!

Reading / Watch List:

 * Wolverine: Global Jeopardy (Marvel Comics 1993)

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What if Wolverine teams-up with Ka-Zar, Shanna, and Namor to save endangered species from The Conservator? (from Marvel's Wolverine: Global Jeopardy)

It's fourth wall breaking fun as Guido and Rob are joined by Elliot from @ElliotComicArt to discuss the new film Deadpool & Wolverine! We talk our background with the Deadpool franchise (and the Fox Universe Marvel films) before sharing our thoughts on the new Shawn Levy directed film. We wrap up by discussing some of Marvel's big San Diego Comic Com announcements in Hall H and what is next for the multiverse, Deadpool and the MCU.  


Ep. 139 What if Deadpool [redacted] the Marvel multiverse?

from Deadpool & Wolverine (2024 Marvel Studios Film)
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This episode, your Council of Watchers are joined by frequent guest Elliot from @ElliotComicArt to do a deep dive into Deadpool & Wolverine and what it means for the MCU. We talk our expectations for the film, what we loved and what could be next for the Merc with a Mouth. Plus we wonder what Marvel and Disney's big Hall H announcements for the Fantastic Four, The Avengers, and Doctor Doom could mean for the fate of the multiverse saga, the Fox cinematic universe and whether we will ever see Ryan Reynold's Deadpool or Hugh Jackman's Wolverine again.

Reading / Watch List:

 * All Fox Universe Marvel movies (if you dare)
 * Deadpool 1 & 2 (Fox / Marvel films 2016, 2018)
 * Deadpool & Wolverine (Marvel Studios film 2024)

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What if Deadpool [redacted] the Marvel multiverse? From the MCU film Deadpool & Wolverine

Calling Dear Watchers! Calling Dear Watchers! Grab your yellow fedora and join us for a profile of legendary detective Dick Tracy in comics and on screen! We start by talking through Chester Gould's iconic creation and his grotesque rogues gallery in newspaper strips & comics before diving into Tracy on screen, mainly Warren Beatty's 1990 masterpiece co-starring Al Pacino and Madonna. Then, we talk the comic book time-in / prequel from John Francis Moore, Len Wein and artist Kyle Baker before finishing with Dick's all new adventures from Mad Cave Comics. All this plus Guido and Rob go full nostalgia! 


Ep. 138 What if Dick Tracy the movie was instead an HBO mini-series (but in comic book form)?

from Dick Tracy #1-3 (from Walt Disney Comics)
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I want Dick Tracy podcast! It's our mega discussion of all things Dick Tracy as Guido and Rob recount one of their all time favorite films, Dick Tracy produced/directed/starring Warren Beatty! They talk Tracy's origins in comic strips, his long history in comics, and the special three part movie tie-in featuring Kyle Baker's fantastic art. And they talk Tracy in 2024 by covering the latest comic iteration from Alex Segura, Michael Moreci and Geraldo Borges via Mad Cave Comics. Hop on the back of your car and come along! 

Reading / Watch List:

 * Dick Tracy (1990 film)
 * Dick Tracy #1-3 (1990 Walt Disney Comics comic books)
 * Dick Tracy #1-2 (2024 Mad Cave comic books)

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What if Dick Tracy the movie was instead an HBO mini-series (but in comic book form)?

Dear Watchers is a weekly comic book omniverse podcast where your Watchers Guido and Rob explore a different multiverse each episode, from Marvel’s What If to DC’s Elseworlds and far beyond. Join as we discuss the stories that were inspired by and take inspiration from each week’s alternate universe. Includes special episodes with guest creators, scholars and fellow podcasters to share their favorite trips to the multiverse and help ponder the possibilities of what lies ahead for comics and storytelling. For bonus episodes: www.ko-fi.com/DearWatchers

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