Casual Comics Guy

The great thing about getting a subscription to Marvel Unlimited is that it lets us keep up on the overarching events shaping the state of the Marvel universe without shelling out too much coin.

Chip Zdarsky was on quite the roll with Daredevil last year, so it’s not shocking to see him make the ongoing battle between Daredevil and Kingpin and ratchet up the stakes to shake up the Marvel universe. The event just wrapped up in the summer of 2022, and the reverberation of that series are still being felt.

Join us as we read and discuss “Devil’s Reign” on the Casual Comics Cast. Starting, oh I don’t know… right now.

Spotify is getting cranky, so here’s a link to the podcast on that platform, followed by the only podcast embed I could get working tonight. But, as always, the cast should be on all major platforms – so listen wherever you are most comfortable!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2gfxPofzyUWONMHLE0sSLu?si=260139e457114de6

Episode 289: The Punisher – From comics into the MCU – Casual Comics Cast

In this episode, we dive deep into the gritty world of Marvel’s The Punisher. Following the release of Punisher: One Last Kill on Disney+, Joe and Erik break down how the new special bridges the gap between the Netflix series and the broader MCU.Then we discuss The Punisher in comics. From his 1974 debut in Amazing Spider-Man #129 to Garth Ennis's definitive "Max" run and even the bizarre "Franken-Castle" era, we explore the history, the violence, and the evolution of comics’ most famous vigilante. Plus, stay tuned for a look at Punisher’s history in other media, like film and video games, and our picks for casual comic readers!

1. Episode 289: The Punisher – From comics into the MCU 01:05:07
2. Episode 288: Comics and Video Games Collide: Mortal Kombat and More! 01:07:53
3. Episode 287: The Summer of "Super" – Supergirl and Superman 01:07:36
4. Episode 286: Daredevil Born Again: Season 2 48:31
5. Episode 285: Wrapped – One World Under Doom Concludes 01:04:03