Welcome back Firesiders! Happy Wednesday to most, and a happier New Comic Book day to my bagged and boarded brethren! With those new comics comes new New News! Mendte Maurer and Mashko are here to being you… say it with me now… Comic-Related Current Events! From Spider-Man taking on the Sinister Thirty Six, Mar-Vel’s possible return, People getting way too hyped for the color purple, Val in Black Panther 2, and the Scarlet Witch VS Fox’s X-Men. A lot happened… let's get into it. Welcome to Fireside… and welcome to the Year of Maurer.
Read MoreBe careful what you wish for Firesiders! It’s finally here! The Spider-Man No Way Home trailer is out and the Comicsphere is flooded with theories and speculation. Join Mendte, Maurer, and Mashko as they break down our first look at a live-action SpiderVerse unfolding. The guys tell you their thoughts…who’s hyped, who’s not, who do you think? Plus the comics we think influenced the movie, how Mephisto may be involved, and… if we are right… what this means for the future of Marvel! Hit play. Let’s do this. Welcome to Fireside.
Read MoreWelcome back Fireside Faithful! It’s comic-related current events time and man do we have a lot to talk about! Join Mendte, Mashko, and Huey as they recap so much that happened in the world of comic books in the last week! From the Leaked Spider-Man trailer, then release of the official (which didn’t drop yet when we recorded this), the amazing Eternals final trailer, What happened to Scarlet Witch dairying the Trial of Magneto, Ironheart in Wakanda, Black Canary on HBOMax, Galactus or Celestial, and sooooo much more. Just hit play. We have a lot to talk about. Welcome to Fireside!
Read More“I died once... It was boring so I got up.” That was the line dear Firesiders. The quote that brought Mendte to the temple of Moon Knight where Maurer was giving his sermon, preaching to all that would listen… Moon Knight is one of Marvel Comics’ greatest characters. After those potentially leaked photos from the upcoming Disney Plus series hit the internet, we were a little concerned. That’s not what we see when we think Moon Knight, but Father Maurer had a thought… what if some of those leaks are not Marc Spector? What if they were the Midnight Man!
Read MoreWelcome back Firesiders! If you are new around here, let me welcome you to the Wednesday show where we break down those Comic Related Current Events (Say it with me now!) from the last week. Join Mendte, Mashko, and Maurer…. YES… Maurer is back for a few episodes at least... as they talk about the Venom2 Casting news, Danny Devito is back as the Penguin...kinda, Suicide Squad’s Task Force Z, Jonathan Hickman leaving X-Men, and so much more! Head to the comic shop, hit play, grab your pull list, and catch up on the news that matters on Wednesdays. Welcome to Fireside!
Read MoreWe’ve been talking about Steven Amell for years now because of his portrayal of Oliver Queen on the CW’s Arrow. So it was only fitting that when STARZ announced that he would be starring in a new show, we knew we would need to watch it. When we found out what the subject matter was, the tag-team of Mr. Maurer and Mashko nearly fell out of their steel chairs. That’s right Firesiders, it’s now time to combine our love of TV, Superheroes and Professional Wrestling into one show as we discuss the new weekly drama, Heels.
Read More**Spoiler Warning** Welcome to Task Force X Firesiders! It’s safe to say if you were going to see The Suicide Squad, you would have by now, so let’s talk about it! Join Mendte and Mashko as they review DC’s The Suicide Squad!
Read MoreWelcome back Firesiders! Wednesday and comic-related current events should be synonymous at this point, but if you are new… Welcome to the Wednesday show! Our weekly news updates from around the ComicSphere! Join Mendte, Mashko, and Baby Huey was they talk about Doctor Strange’s villainous replacements, Marvel’s news Symbiot, Blade’s new look, Tim Drake’s upcoming date night, plus Suicide Squad, Walking Dead, Star Wars, and more! Let’s get into it. Head to the comic book store and hit play on the way. Welcome to Fireside!
Read MoreToday’s the day Firesiders! Or Yesterday was the day if you have HBOMax and didn’t feel like going to the theaters… either way The Suicide Squad is out and we couldn’t be more excited. Before you watch James Gunn’s DC Bloodbath with Task Force X, Join Mendte Mashko and Baby Huey as they break down some of the key players! At least who we think the main players are… for all we know they die in the opening credits. We go over a brief breakdown of the origins of Peacemaker, Bloodsport, King Shark, Polka-dot Man, Javelin, and Starro! So before you, the movie starts, or on the way to the theater, join us for a quick who’s who! Welcome to Fireside. Here’s hoping your favorite survives.
Read MoreAll good things must come to an end Firesides, and sometimes it’s with a lawsuit. Welcome back Fireside Faithful! Wednesday brings with it new comics and with it a wake of comic-related current events. Join Mendte, Mashko, and Baby Huey as they talk about Scarlett Johansson's lawsuit with Disney, the new Venom trailer, what if WHAT IF was Guardians 3? and so much more. So buckle in as we get more obnoxious than a stain the talks over you. That will make sense when you hit play. Welcome to Fireside!
Read MoreWelcome Firesiders, we had to do it. With so much controversy and backlash surrounding the Kevin Smith produced Masters of the Universe: Revelation Part 1, we knew a review and discussion was needed. Mashko, Mr. Maurer and Baby Huey talk about the past, present and future of this iconic franchise as well the current controversy of the Netflix show.
Read MoreGreetings and salutations Fireside Faithful and welcome back to another fun filled issue of your weekly comic related current events. This week Mashko, Huey and Mr. Maurer bring the news to you while Mendte brings pain. That’s right, Mendte is out this week but we got this covered. See what we did there?
Read MoreWelcome back Fireside Faithful! There is nothing like Halloween in July. A DC animated movie of the classic and quintessential Batman story, The Long Halloween, dropped its part one not too long ago, and with the animated movies track records… how could we not talk about it? Sorry Mashko. Join Mendte, Maurer, and Mashko they take a deep dive into the history of one of the greatest Batman comic books of all time. Where does it fit into continuity? How does the first half of the animated movie stack up to the acclaimed graphic novel? What did they change? And so much more. Catwoman, Joker, Two face, the gang is all here. Welcome to Fireside.
Read MoreCan I Kick it Firesiders!?! Welcome to the Wednesday show, the comic-related current events show! The newest of news show! Maurer is back to Mendte detriment, and Mashko is steadily kicking it. Join the tenacious trio as they break down those comic book happenings over the last week. From the end of the Immortal Hulk to Miles Morales’s new look, and The Walking Dead with capes and tights. From Loki, and Y the last man, to Black Widows Boxoffice nosedive. Let’s do this. Welcome to Fireside.
Read MoreWelcome to the Multiverse Fireside! With the finale of Loki changing the marvel cinematic universe as we know it, we had to give you an extra show this week to talk about it! Join Mendte, Mashko, and Felix Hergood once again as they break down Loki on Disney Plus, and how it changes Marvel entertainment forever! Spoiler Warning! The guys talk about their thoughts on the show as a whole, and as a part of the larger multiverse. Who was that guy at the end? It’s most likely not who you think it is. Plus what could season 2 look like? So strap in because we are going to the edge of time. Welcome to Fireside! Special Thanks to Loot create for sponsoring this issue. Use FIRESIDECREW15 at check out to save 15%!
Read MoreWelcome back Fireside Faithful and thank you for your cooperation! I think it’s safe to assume you have all seen Black Widow at this point, so it’s time to talk about it. Join Mendte, Mashko, and video game viceroy and MCU obsessive, Felix Hergood in our spoiler-ridden review for the long-overdue solo film. Where does it fall in the MCU teen list? Will Yelena live up to Natasha? What are our thoughts on the changes to Taskmaster and Red Guardian? And how does this change the MCU moving forward? So get some red in your ledger and welcome to Fireside. Special Thanks to Loot create for sponsoring this issue. Use FIRESIDECREW15 at check out to save 15%!
Read MoreWelcome back Fireside faithful! Happy new comic book day as always, and here is a little new news for the ride over. Maurer computer beeped the bed, so Mendte and Mashko have an intimate pow-wow about those comic-related current events you desire. From Black Widow dominating the box office, to Loki and Throg, to Iron Man’s symbiote armor’s future, the Death of Doctor Strange, Flash, and so much more. Welcome to Fireside.
Read MoreIt’s finally here Firesiders! We waited over a year but Black Widow is finally in theaters and your living room! A proper review will happen next week, but we thought we should give you a little background on some of the supporting cast and the Black Widow family. Join Mendte, Mashko, and Baby Huey was they give you the comic book backstories of Yelena, Red Guardian, and Taskmaster to get you in the know before you get your popcorn. We know some of you were hoping for a Loki review, so there is a smidge of that in the beginning as well. Welcome to Fireside.
Read MoreWelcome back Fireside faithful! Comic-related current events have plagued our timelines for the last week, so it's time to round them up. Join Mendte, Mashko, and Baby Hueys as they break down those comic book happenings that you have come to expect. Masko even has a soundboard which he forgets about. Spoiler alert. They guys talk about Spider-Man and the 90s again, Magneto on trial, the New 52 (yes the same one), Boba Fett, Black Widow, Wolverine in the MCU, and so much more. Hit play, subscribe on YouTube and welcome to Fireside.
Read MoreWelcome back Firesiders! This isn’t the first time Loki changed our plans, but here we are again. After that explosive 4th episode we thought we should recap and review episodes 3 and 4 from the Loki Disney+ series. Join Mendte and Mashko as they talk about the biggest moments from Loki so far and what it means for the MCU moving forward. How did our theories play out? Who’s behind the Time Keepers? will we ever see Mobius on a Jet-ski? What did we thinking of the cameo and twists? And so much more. It’s starting to look like Loki is burdened with the most glorious purpose of all… creating the Multiverse. Welcome to Fireside Varients.
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