The Reel World

The Matt Signal – Episode 86: Holiday Knights

Plot summary: The New Batman Adventures kick off as the Bat Family have to contend with Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, Clayface and Joker in a series of short Christmas capers.

The Superhero Pantheon: ‘Endgame’ (and Jupiter’s Legacy)

Jerome and Brian have been doing some version of this show for three years, and it’s time to rest for a bit. This is the season finale as Jerome and Brian reflect on their time and also preview what is to come in the world of superheroes.

They also discuss Jupiter’s Legacy (In Jerome’s case, just the first episode). Enjoy our last show until September. Have a great summer!

Search for Justice – 4 Takeaways from Justice League vs. Teen Titans

I will be checking out these Justice League animated movies as much as possible. I will be using the same four questions I use here to assess each film.
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Marvel Mondays – WandaVision: Episode 6

Plot summary: It’s Halloween and while Wanda and Pietro take the boys trick or treating, Vision decides to explore the outskirts of Westview and is disturbed by what he finds.

Marvel Mondays – WandaVision: Episode 5

Plot summary: The boys rapidly age at will and adopt a dog, while Vision begins to suspect Wanda is hiding things from him. Plus an unexpected visitor.

The Matt Signal: Batman and Robin Adventures

When season 2 of the show got partially re-branded as The Adventures of Batman & Robin, the comic was adjusted accordingly, leading to 25 further issues from 1995-1997, plus more annuals and specials.

I read almost* all of the above so you don’t have to and will now present my findings, including a ranking of every issue.

The Matt Signal: Batman and Mr. Freeze: Sub-Zero

Plot summary: A desperate Mr. Freeze kidnaps Barbara Gordon in hopes of saving his wife Nora’s rapidly-fading life.

The Superhero Pantheon: Top 10 Favorite Performances

Jerome and Brian are caught up on movies now, so they decided to go over their favorite performances across over 40 years of superhero films. You know you like lists, so enjoy this one.

Search for Justice – 4 Takeaways from Justice League: Gods and Monsters

Marvel Mondays – WandaVision: Episode 4

Plot summary: The events of the first three episodes are observed from the perspective of S.W.O.R.D.’s Monica Rambeau, FBI Agent Jimmy Woo and Dr. Darcy Lewis.