House of Ultimates/Powers of Absolute

What if you had two dads? What if they were Deathstroke and the Joker? Are people being forced to love Wonder Woman by some power working in the background? Or is she just that cool? Who are all of these people in Green Lantern? Does Superman punch Shazam farther than the Flash runs?

This episode we talk about Absolute Wonder Woman 19, Absolute Superman 19, Absolute Flash 14 and Absolute Green Lantern 13.

Next time we’ll talk about Absolute Green Arrow 1, Absolute Martian Manhunter 11, Absolute Batman 20, Absolute Flash 15 and Absolute Green Lantern 14.

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Don't cry because it's over, smile because Reed Richards is dead (?)

We talk about Ultimates 23-24, Ultimate Endgame 4-5 and Ultimate Universe: Finale

The Ultimate Universe will be back! Will We? Absolutely not.

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Intro: One Beer By MF Doom

Outro: Robot Stop By King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard

Originally Recorded 7-6-2026 (before the big Marvel news broke)

Who are all of these new guys? Will there be even more new guys? Are most of them actually old guys? Who cares, they're new again! A skeleton can be a new guy, a woman can be a new guy, a skeleton can be a woman. You’re saying skelecan’t but I’m saying skelecan. It’s time to believe in women and believe in skeletons. Enjoy.

This episode we talk about Absolute Martian Manhunter 9 & 10, Absolute Wonder Woman 17 & 18, Absolute Superman 18, Absolute Flash 13 and Absolute Green Lantern 12.

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What if Tony just built a Makerbuster? Why’d they do that to Spider-Man? Why are the X-men here? Does anyone need to be here? Did this need to be an event? Could Ultimates just have gotten its own ending? It’s the second to last one. Have fun.

We talk about Ultimates 21-22, Ultimate Endgame 3 and Ultimate Wolverine 15.

Next time we’ll talk about Ultimates 23-24, Ultimate Endgame 4-5 and Ultimate Universe: Finale

Recommendations: New Titans 2026, Die, Die: Loaded, JSA Year One, Robot Carnival

Intro: One Beer By MF Doom Outro...

Can Hawkman and Superman overcome their differences to take down Parasite? Does Superman even need Hawkman’s help? Can the power of friendship make that old man less conservative? Whatever happened with Medusa? Is Wonder Woman going to leave a plot thread hanging? Will Wally join the Rogues? What’s the deal with Ark M? Does it have anything to do with this wacky Joker guy? What does Jim Gordon know? Will Waylon find clothes that fit?

This episode we talk about Absolute Flash 12, Absolute Superman 17, Absolute Batman 17 & 18 and Absolute Wonder Woman Annual.

Our intro musi...

What’s going on in the Dome? Do we need to care? Are we satisfied with everything being wrapped up nicely in Spider-Man? Was it too convenient? What about X-Men’s dangling plot threads? Where did all of those come from? It's probably hard to end things. Do you like endings? Well, there are more ends to end and friends to friend. Listen and tell a friend. That’s a call to action. They tell you to do them. Who’s they? Action! You haven’t called them in a while. 

We talk about Ultimate Endgame 2, Ultimate X-Men 24, U...

What’s the deal with Hawkman? Is he a lost cause? Is Absolute Superman good now?? Is everyone in love with Wonder Woman? (yes) Would you go to your ex-wife’s safe house? What if it was to save your second or third best boy? Can you fix everything in a marriage in a single night? Even if your son has bad vibes? Would you go to hell to save your best boy? What if he’s a lizard? Of course you’d go to a military base to save your dad, right? Maybe not my dad. Probably Wally’s though...

It's the beginning of the end(game) of the Ultimate Universe! And of course, before the event that ends it all, we start where this whole ride began, by sending off Ultimate Spider-Man! Hang on, I'm getting a call

Also in this episode: Who's this new guy messing with the X-Men? He's been here all along? Is that a regular bear? Is Vision a Girl? No? There is no such thing as an Anti-War Machine.

We talk about Ultimates 19, Ultimate Endgame 1, Ultimate X-Men 23 and Ultimate Wolverine 13

Recommendations: Ice Cream Man, There is No...

Who is Goldface? Can Jo trust all of Cam's friends? When will daddy Tomar Re come back? Will Superman finally defeat Ra's al Ghul? Will he ever be like a regular guy? Maybe go by Matt or even Clark? Will the Rogues be able to save Wally’s dad? What is this concrete world Barry’s wandered into? Who is the fish? Who is the Absolute Joker? What’s his deal? How do Batman and Wonder Woman meet? What does she think of Gotham?

Join us as we discuss Absolute Green Lantern 9, Absolute Flash 10, Absolute Superman 14, Absolute Batman...

Are the Ultimates declaring all out open war? Is Two Years In just a backdoor pilot for Ultimate Guardians of The Galaxy? Are Richard and Felicia caught in a literal web? Will Harry make it out of this series alive? Was the statue symbolism? What happened to Hisako? Is Kageyama finally defeated? What happened to Colossus? Does it look sick as fuck? Find out all that and more on this episode.

We talk about Ultimates 18, Ultimate Universe: Two Years In, Ultimate Spider-Man 23, Ultimate X-Men 22 and Ultimate Wolverine 12

Recommendations: Pluribus, Paper Girls, Shroud by Adrian Tchaikovsky<...

What will we learn about Jo’s backstory? Can Cam help her? Can she trust her? Will we finally get rid of Sol? What’s going down in Smallville? Can our intrepid reporters get the word out? Should Wally really trust the Rogues? Like all of them? Can you stay mad at Trickster? I don’t think I can. Will Bane take the venom? What’s the plan? Will Batman save Gotham or will Gotham save Batman? Zatanna is here! What does she have planned for Wonder Woman? What’s going on behind the scenes at Area 53?  

Join us as w...

Why is Doom so sad? Could he maybe be less sad? Is Hank finally the hero we need? Who would send a 16 year old into Fisk Towers? No, not Otto? Otto the scientist? Otto? No? Are mutant motorcycle gangs sick? Who’s this Glob? Is this the end of Wolverine? Oh no more issues were announced? Cool cool. Join us as we move into the beginning of the Endgame. I’m embarrassed to have typed that. It’s the climax, it'll be fun.

We talk about Ultimates 17, Ultimate Spider-Man 22, Ultimate X-Men 21 and Ultimate Wolverine 11

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This episode our heroes find themselves diving into the files of superhero attempts of the past. What’s going on in space? Does Smallville need to be in this version of Superman (we’re asking it again and again)? Who is messing with Wonder Woman? Will Bruce use the Venom? How did he get the Batmobile? Is Barry a mad scientist or just a dumb scientist? 

Join us as we discuss Absolute Evil, Absolute Green Lantern 7, Absolute Flash 8, Absolute Superman 12, Absolute Batman 13, Absolute Batman Annual 1, and Absolute Wonder Woman 13.

Our intro music is Atarashii Gakko! - Pin...

What is the Ultimates network? How does it work? Why does this guy look an awful lot like Captain America? What’s the deal with Mr Negative? Who’s really dead? Where’s Sabretooth going? Can Wolverine make it without him? How cool is the new sword though? What has been going on with the X-Men? Will this issue spell things out for us? (mostly) Listen to more of our nostalgia for the MCU die in the middle of this one. We also complain about the X-Men and might finally be caught up on the news to be relevant again...

This episode our heroes find themselves lost in deep space and embroiled in an intergalactic color war. Who’s been introduced in the new Green Lantern? Does Smallville need to be in this version of Superman? What is the thrilling conclusion to the first Martian Manhunter arc? Will Wonder Woman ever escape the maze? And is Catwoman trustworthy? What’s the deal with working with the Falcones? 

Join us as we discuss Absolute Green Lantern 6, Absolute Flash 7, Absolute Superman 11, Absolute Batman 12, Absolute Martian Manhunter 6, and Absolute Wonder Woman 11 & 12.

Our intro music is Atarashii Gakko! - Pinea...

Is the month to month structure holding these series back? Are the things we wonder about in the news section already answered? We recorded this episode on Sep 9th. What is the Wasp up to? Was too much crammed into this Ultimates issue? Are we a little lost when it comes to the realities of X-Men? Are comics better with less superheroes? Does this feel like the start of the end yet? Could the Ultimate Universe survive without Ultimate Spider-Man? All that and more this episode as we talk about Ultimates 15, Ultimate Spider-Man 20 and Ultimate X-Men 19.

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Is Talia just generic evil? (Yes) How is the venom affecting Bruce? Will his friends be OK? Do we finally understand what’s going on with the Lantern powers? Who are the Absolute Universe's rogues really? Join us as we discuss Absolute Green Lantern 5, Absolute Flash 6, Absolute Superman 10 and Absolute Batman 11.

Our intro music is Atarashii Gakko! - Pineapple Kryptonite and our outro is Cliffhanger Narration from The Superhero Suite. 

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Who’s the fastest Marvel character? Could it be the Whizzer? He’s not in any of these comics don’t worry you’re safe. Can Hawkeye aim? Should Peter stay Spider-Man? Is Richard safe with the suit? Is the Ultimate Universe ending? Follow along with your knowledge from the future. Who’s gonna die in Wolverine? What’s up with The Ultimate X-Men's timeline? All that and more as we talk about Ultimates 14, Ultimate Spider-Man 19, Ultimate Wolverine 8 and X-Men 17 & 18.

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This week our heroes find themselves questioning, is the horseshoe theory in Superman a bit too strong? Can Bruce find Waylon? Is Hal going to kill En Sabah Nur? Can he wait until he stops explaining what's going on first? Who’s that mysterious kid in the Flash costume? Can Wonder Woman navigate the maze? What if she was high? Join us as we discuss Absolute Green Lantern 04, Absolute Flash 05, Absolute Martian Manhunter 05, Absolute Wonder Woman 10, Absolute Superman 09, and Absolute Batman 10.

Our Intro music is Atarashii Gakko! - Pineapple Kryptonite and our outro is Cliffhanger Narration from Th...

How can Tony manage to be in so many places at once? Is he up to something? Is the Jim Hammond? Is The Wasp? Is Felicia in any danger? Or is it just fun to be evil? Will Logan be able to work through his guilt? Can he forgive Sabretooth? Is Mikhail a double agent?

Obviously, this is a shorter episode than usual. We talk about Ultimates 13, Ultimate Spider-Man 18, and Ultimate Wolverine 7. We address it in the show itself but we’re taking a break from talking about Black Panther. Going issue to issue doesn’t seem to w...

Are we going to meet a second Amazon? Who is Ralph Dibney? Didn’t they already have a stretchy guy?Why is it so hot? Should John be hiding everything from his wife? Who is Bane? How can gold affect the force field that’s keeping the Lanterns trapped? Will Superman chose Lois or Jimmy? Join us as we discuss Absolute Green Lantern 3, Absolute Flash 4, Absolute Martian Manhunter 4, Absolute Wonder Woman 9, Absolute Superman 8 and Absolute Batman 9

Our intro music Is Atarashii Gakko! - Pineapple Kryptonite and our outro is Cliffhanger Narration from The Superhero Suite. 

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Is it a comic? Is it a trade paperback? No! It's a movie! That's right, we all went to see Superman! How crazy is that? You'll believe a pod can cast

Who is Futaba and what does she have to do with the Children of the Atom? What are Nico’s powers? Who is The One and what happened to this world's Legion? Is this the first world where Green Goblin and Mysterio fuck? Does Incursion matter? What really happened to the Ultimates when they fought the Hulk? All that and more as we cover Ultimate Wolverine 6, Ultimate Spider-Man 17, Ultimate X-Men 15 & 16, Ultimate Black Panther 16, and Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion 1. Next time we’ll have more books to talk about just stay up to date it's hard, I know. but you can do i...

What forces are working against Wonder Woman and who is Dr Poison? What will happen when Grodd’s wrath is unleashed on Wally? Or is he nice? Maybe Grodd is nice. What is happening in Gotham while Batman faces Freeze? Is everyone safe? Who or what is the White Martian? And how are they weaponizing the vibes? We finally learn Brainiac's backstory, what kind of a fresh freak is he? And what’s going on in Evergreen? Is Guy Gardner dead? Join us as we discuss Absolute Green Lantern 2, Absolute Flash 3, Absolute Martian Manhunter 3, Absolute Wonder Woman 8, Absolute Superman 7 and...

We are once again faced with the question: is the metal evil? This could be a recurring metaphor for human industrialization and whether or not we have a right to so aggressively alter the world we live in and use up limited resources but it’s probably just a way to get more words on the page. What’s Ultimate Sabertooth like? More importantly how fucking cute are Artie and Leech? Who is Mysterio? And why is this reveal so cool? We called it, just saying.   

This episode we discuss Ultimate Wolverine 4 & 5, Ultimate Spider-Man 16, and Ultimate Black Panther...

Why is the Martian sad? Do you have bad vibes? That sucks, ours are sick. Will Wally ever be able to stand still again? What does Absolute Grodd look like? Is it the end of Kal-El’s backstory? What’s next for Batman? Do you want Fries with that? Will Wonder Woman defeat Hades? Watch out, he's tricky. And of course it’s time for Absolute Green Lantern. What’s even IS the Green Lantern? We talk about Absolute Green Lantern 1, Absolute Flash 2, Absolute Martian Manhunter 2, Absolute Wonder Woman 7, Absolute Superman 6, and Absolute Batman 7,

Our intro music Is Atara...

What’s going on with Asgard? Who is Ultimate Sandman? Why is Gambit only using white queens? Vibranium is evil? Where did Hisako go? How did Surge even get there? Are they still the X-Men? This week we discuss Ultimate Wolverine 3, Ultimate Spider-Man 15, Ultimate X-Men 13 & 14, Ultimate Black Panther 14 and Ultimates 11.

Who is John Jones? Is Barry a better dad then Wally’s actual dad? Does Batman finally beat the Black Mask? How’s Wonder Woman doing now that she’s back in hell? Did Krypton really blow up? This episode we cover Absolute Superman 4, Absolute Batman 5, Absolute Wonder Woman 6, along with the launches of Absolute Flash 1 and Absolute Martian Manhunter 1. We’ll try to answer all of those questions but will probably get distracted talking about the Arrowverse along the way. 

Our intro music is Atarashii Gakko! - Pineapple Kryptonite and our outro is Cliffhanger Narration from The Super...

Did Hitler really kill himself? What is Kagayama's plan? Can the Winter Soldier remember anything? Is Illyana up to something? Is vibranium evil? Is Mysterio up to something? Did that really happen in Spider-Man did they really do that? We’ll try and answer that while doing our best to avoid MCU tangents. We talk about Ultimate Wolverine 2, Ultimate Spider-Man 14, Ultimate X-Men 12, Ultimate Black Panther 13 and Ultimates 10.

Next time we’ll have a new book from all 5 series to check out. So do the reading or don’t listen.

Recommendations: Mickey 17, Assorted Crisis Events, Akira, The Gr...

In this episode Kiwi is able to pull the name of the Star Wars race that Kit Fisto is out of his ass which is the type of crazy feat you come here for. That's right, it's another serving of DC's Absolute comics about those famous superheroes: Batman, Superman, and of course none other than Wonder Woman her very self. We have a lot of good things to say about them, and who knows, maybe we even get a little bit crazy with it - much like those dastardly Party Animals that Absolute Batman has to deal with. So...

Who is the Ultimate Winter Soldier? Are Wolverine and Nightcrawler in love? (yes) Who is organizing the rejected Children of the Atom? Where are Peter and Harry? And what does an Ultimate Luke Cage look like? Why is there no Black Panther comic this episode? We talk about Ultimate Wolverine 1, Ultimate Spider-Man 13, Ultimate X-Men 11, and Ultimates 9.

Next time we’ll have a new book from all 5 series to check out. So do the reading or don’t listen.

Recommendations: Elden Ring, Fantastic Four by Ryan North, Severance, Accident (2005)

Ya know you miss one episode and you get demoted from host and maybe even the director of the show to just an editor. No shade to editors, certainly not as bad as being eaten and shit out by the Tetracide. This week we cover Absolute Superman 3, Absolute Batman 4, and Absolute Wonder Woman 3 and 4. Our hosts experience Batman’s early days, lament over how much time we’re spending on Krypton and bulk up on their knowledge of Wonder Woman’s history. The books are still great, the hosts are still great, what more could you want.  

Our intr...

One year has passed in Marvel's Ultimate 2niverse so let's check in on our favorite heroes and villains and whatever Nick Fury is. Is Hisako in control of her own powers? Are any of our new X-Men? Where’s Harry and why’s Peter a little off? What happens when T'Challa finally challenges Moon Knight? What’s the fallout from the Ultimates battle with the Hulk? And who are the Ultimate Guardians of the Galaxy? Find out as we discuss Ultimate Universe: One Year in, Ultimates 7 and 8, Ultimate Spider-man 12, Ultimate Black Panther 11 and Ultimate X-Men 10.

Next time we’ll c...

This episode we look at Absolute Wonder Woman 2, Absolute Superman 2 and Absolute Batman 3. What are the threats Batman and Wonder Woman are facing? What’s Steve Trevor's baby face up to? Who would actually enjoy writing something out and not using AI? Wait, I'm enjoying writing this out right now. We also dig into the Superman trailer and the death of Sony's superhero franchise. Plus: our favorite comics of 2024!

Our intro music is Atarashii Gakko! - Pineapple Kryptonite

This week we deal with a shocking loss. Batman killed the Rizzler and Gotham's never been more dangerous. Thankfully we only talk about Marvel on the podcast. How many people have figured out Peter's secret? Can the Ultimates stand up to the Ultimate Hulk? How do we feel about the new Sorceress Supreme with a totally unique outfit and design? And some Kraven the Hunter nonsense up top (this episode was recorded before the release of Kraven the Hunter). 

Comics discussed: Ultimates 6, Ultimate Black Panther 10, Ultimate X-Men 9, Ultimate Spider-Man 11.

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The Superfriends are here and guess what, they're HUGE! And so are your hosts, as we look at Absolute Wonder Woman 1, Absolute Superman 1 and Absolute Batman 2. What’s it like growing up in hell? And why’d Diana come to Earth? Is Jason Aaron cooking or is Superman too heavy handed? And most importantly: it's poker night! Are you All In?

Editor’s Note: the anti-milf accusations against one of our hosts aren’t true; they were just trying to keep the pace of the show going and did not expect the slander. Of course all of our hosts...

We're back with our second episode ever! Is Harry able to live up to the example Peter set? What have JJJ and Ben been up to? What happens when #ArmorGirl goes #viral? Will T'challa finally stand up to Khonshu? Most importantly, who is this new Hawkeye? Your hosts Janos, Holly, Nick, and Kiwi cover Ultimates 5, Ultimate Black Panther 9, Ultimate X-Men 8 and Ultimate Spider-Man 9 and 10.

Welcome to the Absolute Best DC Absolute podcast. This episode we cover The DC All In Special and Absolute Batman #1. What’s Darkseid up to? How big is Bruce? Where and when is booster gold? Find out all of this and more as we try to map our individual histories with DC which is mainly remembering a lot of mid TV. Honestly, it’s just a good fucking time, you aren’t going to want to miss it. Are you All In?

Our intro music Is The Bat Dance by Prince and our outro is the Justice League...

The only Ultimates podcast ever kicks off with a catch up episode! What is the Ultimate universe? Who is the Maker? How much time can we control? Are the Ultimates heroes or terrorists? Are Uncle Ben and J. Jonah Jameson in love? Your hosts János, Holly and Nick got all the hot gossip you’re looking for, you don’t want to miss this! Do the reading or throw out the package we sent you six months ago. Next time we’ll be covering Ultimates 5, Ultimate Black Panther 9, Ultimate X-men 8, Ultimate Spider-Man 9. Unless some other podcast gets in the way...

It only took two episodes but Tom Brevoort has officially broken us and we're putting Hated X Feared out of its misery.

But we're not done talking about comics.

From the ashes of the X-Men rises... HOUSE OF ULTIMATE/POWERS OF ABSOLUTE