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Miles, Rakesh and Joy lend some much-needed assistance to a self-help guru. Arthur learns that Ali has joined another church. Cara closes in on why the God Account has brought her — and others — to Paris. Matt and Pete follow the path of episode 202, “The Lady.”
Laurie transverses space and time with Dr. Manhattan to learn the truth about her origin. Matt and Pete revisit Chapter IX: “The Darkness of Mere Being.”
Spider-Man is swinging back into the MCU, and we talk about his return before rewinding to our Spider-Man: Far From Home review.
Miles is ready for season 2, but can’t find Joy. Cara remains in Paris but has a new mystery to run down. And Arthur is trying to find a way to move on but honor his family’s past. Matt and Pete take much delight in bringing you episode 201, “Joy.”
It's less than a week until God Friended Me's glow returns to our TV screens, and PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt are ready to cite chapter and verse about the show's return.
With the Enterprise trapped in a deadly nebula, war raging around it, will Captain Pike oversee the final mission of the Starship Enterprise? Perhaps not, but PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt talk about the novel that explains the trials and tribulations of the USS Enterprise during--and away from--the Klingon War.
Ol’ Hollis Mason takes a trip down Memory Lane. Laurie and Dan embark on a mission to spring Rorschach out of prison. And our missing comic writer is found on a private island! Matt and Pete revisit Chapter VIII: “Old Ghosts.”
While the world sags around them, Laurie tries to light Dan’s fire. Some costumed adventuring, however, seems to be just what he needs. Matt and Pete revisit Chapter VII: “A Brother to Dragons.”
As Walter Joseph Kovacs is placed under the care of Dr. Malcolm Long, the brutal origin of Rorschach comes into view. Matt and Pete revisit Chapter VI: “The Abyss Gazes Also.”
Rorschach gets a break in the case, but it’s not all it’s cracked up to be as the campaign against masked heroes ratchets up. Matt and Pete revisit Chapter V: “Fearful Symmetry.”
With Star Trek: Discovery having more drama in the writing room, and with Alex Kurtzman's upbeat Trek anniversary missive, we check in with the latest information about the show.
In a landmark issue, Dr. Manhattan’s origin from mild-mannered Jon Osterman to full-fledged super being is detailed. Matt and Pete revisit Chapter IV: “Watchmaker.”
A cancer conspiracy closes in on Dr. Manhattan while the world around him comes to grips with what it might be like to live without a super hero. Matt and Pete revisit Chapter III: “The Judge of All the Earth.”