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Listen Up Casuals! Welcome to a show for the casual comic book fan. We break down your favorite comic book shows and movies and compare them to the comics they are based on. Did they nail it? What was different? Did we love it or hate it? Tune in to find out! Follow us on Facebook! read less

S3.E6 - Ghost Rider
Jun 28 2023
S3.E6 - Ghost Rider
Listen Up Casuals! Welcome to a show for the casual fan. We break down your favorite comic book shows and movies and compare them to the comics they are based on. Did they nail it? What was different? Did we love it or hate it? Tune in to find out! Get your engines ready because Rocco and Chris are back with another hauntingly dark episode of Listen Up Casuals! On the season finale we are discussing the Ghost Rider. We hope you enjoyed this season and we have some ideas for season themes cookin' so stay tuned. Speaking of cookin', let's talk the Spirit of Vengeance! This is LUC Dark.   INTRO What are you reading? NEWS RIP Ray StevensonMiles Morales live action movieSpiderman 2 VGMarvel “retires” Nick FuryKamala Kahn to dieAlligator Loki comic New DD creativeGODSGotham WarTMNT trailer Image to depart previews COMMERCIAL CHARACTER DISCUSSION Character Origin in Comics Carter Slade - Ghost Rider #1 (February 1967)Johnny Blaze - Marvel Spotlight #5 (Aug. 1972)Danny Ketch - Ghost Rider (vol. 3) #1 (May 1990)Robbie Reyes - All-New Ghost Rider #1 (March 2014) TEAM UPS ChampionsSecret DefendersMarvel KnightsMidnight Sons Current Status in Comics Ben Percy current runWeapons of Vengeance this summer  w/ WolverineDanny Ketch mini series MOVIES Ghost Rider (2007)Ghost Rider Spirit of Vengeance (2011) TV Agents of SHIELD - Robbie Reyes - Gabriel Luna & Tom McComas90’s cartoons - appearances on X-Men, F4, Incredible Hulk (voiced by Richard Grieco) PLUGS CLOSE
S3.E5 - Constantine
Jun 7 2023
S3.E5 - Constantine
Listen Up Casuals! Welcome to a show for the casual fan. We break down your favorite comic book shows and movies and compare them to the comics they are based on. Did they nail it? What was different? Did we love it or hate it? Tune in to find out! Abra cadabra! Rocco and Chris are back and we are talking all about everyone's favorite cynical, chain smoking sorcerer, John Constantine. Tune in as we talk about his comic book origins, animated and live action appearances, and more! Welcome to LUC Dark. INTRO FCBD? What are you reading? NEWS Jim Lee promotedKrypto in Superman LegacyJSA members get their own minisDC Knight Terrors McFarlane Toys Gold Label Superman Unchained patina version -10k qtyMarvel Star Wars xover event Dark DroidsDaredevil Reborn to be affected by strike? Blade production halted.F4 castings?Midnight Suns P6? COMMERCIAL Character Origin in Comics Swamp Thing #37 (1985) - created by Alan Moore, Steve Bissette, and John Totleben Runs Hellblazer (1988- 2013) 300 issues Justice League Dark (2011)  Constantine (2013) Constantine: The Hellblazer (2015) The Hellblazer: Rebirth (2016) Current Status in Comics The Sandman Universe Presents: Hellblazer (2019) -  one-shot John Constantine: Hellblazer (2019) - set in Sandman Universe - 12 issues Hellblazer: Rise and Fall (2020) Tom Taylor - Black Label Swamp Thing: Green Hell (2022-2023) CHARACTER DISCUSSION Keanu Constantine (2005)Newly announced sequel Matt Ryan NBC show (2014)Arrowverse - Arrow (4th season), Legends of Tomorrow (3rd season and became regular on 4th)
S3.E4 - Elektra
May 24 2023
S3.E4 - Elektra
Listen Up Casuals! Welcome to a show for the casual fan. We break down your favorite comic book shows and movies and compare them to the comics they are based on. Did they nail it? What was different? Did we love it or hate it? Tune in to find out! On this episode we talk about another character near and dear to Rocco's heart, Elektra! We talked Daredevil in S1 and we thought it was about time we talked about his counterpart. This season has been dubbed LUC Dark as we are talking all about your favorite vigilantes, assassins, sorcerers and more! INTRO What are you reading? NEWS The MarvelsKraven rated R & detailsThe Flash trailer 2Mangold Swamp ThingPenguin teaserCreature Commandos castBlue Beetle ongoing SEPTBrzrkr: Poetry of Madness See it or skip it? COMMERCIAL Character Origin in Comics First Appearance - Daredevil #168 (1964) Frank Miller introduces Marvel’s deadliest assassin. In a former lifetime she was a woman of privilege, a disciplined student of martial arts. But after her father’s death, Elektra focused solely on violence, masking her grief with rageDaredevil: The Man Without Fear #3 (1993) While students at Columbia, a Greek heiress and a blind law student fall hard for each other- and embrace the danger of young, reckless love.Daredevil #181 (1981) One of Frank Miller’s most famed Daredevil issues. Elektra and Bullseye engage in a ferocious battle. The death of Elektra.Daredevil #190 (1982) The Hand, an occult clan of ninjas, resurrects Elektra for their own nefarious means. Once she was a disciple of their shadowy order is she now The Hand’s greatest weapon? Elektra’s abilities take a supernatural turn.Elektra #1 (1996) first time having her own run. Current Status in Comics Ongoing as Lady Daredevil, Queen of the Fist and Daredevil’s wife in current Daredevil ongoing run by Zdarsky. In current Daredevil, Matt and Elektra go on a quest with The Fist, enemy of The Hand to take The Hand down once and for all. Matt and Elektra are married and take on titles of Kind and Queen of The Fist. Elektra’s new alter ego as Lady Daredevil. This run continues to collide with current The Punisher run as Frank is High Slayer of The Hand. CHARACTER DISCUSSION Daredevil (2003) Jennifer Garner cast Elektra (2005) Jennifer Garner reprises her role in a generally maligned movie Netflix’s Daredevil Season 2 (2015) & Defenders (2017) Élodie Yung portrays Elektra back closer to her comic book originsÉlodie Yung reprises her role as the villain w/ The Hand Daredevil: Born Again? (2024) Bringing in Elektra? Thunderbolts? (2024) Brief stint with the Thunderbolts in the comics. CLOSE
S3.E3 - Wolverine
May 10 2023
S3.E3 - Wolverine
Listen Up Casuals! Welcome to a show for the casual fan. We break down your favorite comic book shows and movies and compare them to the comics they are based on. Did they nail it? What was different? Did we love it or hate it? Tune in to find out! We are back with a brand new episode of Listen Up Casuals! This season has been dubbed LUC Dark as we are talking all about your favorite vigilantes, assassins, sorcerers and more! This week Rocco and Chris tackle everyone's favorite cigar smoking Canadian Mutant, WOLVERINE!!   Follow us on Facebook! LIKE, COMMENT & SHARE!   INTRO What are you reading? Jonathan Majors discussion NEWS Liv Tyler back for Cap 4Loki 2 rumored for end of Summer/SeptemberPeter Weller joins Moon Girl & Devil DinosaurSecret Invasion 6/21Clayface rumored for The Batman 2Titans returns 4/13Stargirl/Titans xoverJaxxon one shot COMMERCIAL  CHARACTER DISCUSSION Character Origin in Comics Avengers #66 - first adamantium (1969)FOOM Magazine #2 (1973) first true? Andy Olsen Incredible Hulk #180/#181 - cameo and FA (1974) *He was created by Marvel editor-in-chief Roy Thomas, writer Len Wein, and Marvel art director John Romita Sr. Romita designed the character's costume, but the character was first drawn for publication by Herb Trimpe.Giant-Size X-Men #1 (1975)Wolverine #1 (1982) Claremont/Miller FIRST SOLOWolverine #1 (1988) Claremont/Buscema FIRST ONGOINGWolverine The Origin #1 (2001) Quesada/Jenkins NYX #3 (2004) - first X-23; first true appearance as Laura Kinney in X-Men Evolution TV 2003. Wolverine: Origins #10 (2007) 1st Daken son of Wolverine and Itsu. Quesada/WayWolverine #66 (2008) 1st Old Man Logan. McNiven/MillarCurrent State in ComicsBen Percy (2020) Movies/TV and more X-Men TASX-Men films
S3.E2 - Harley Quinn
Apr 26 2023
S3.E2 - Harley Quinn
Listen Up Casuals! Welcome to a show for the casual fan. We break down your favorite comic book shows and movies and compare them to the comics they are based on. Did they nail it? What was different? Did we love it or hate it? Tune in to find out! This time around we are chatting it up about the Clown Princess of Crime, Harley Quinn! What a unique character. One of the few characters who did not start off in the comics. Have a listen as Rocco and Chris have been long time Batman: TAS fans! Follow us on Facebook! LIKE, COMMENT & SHARE!   INTRO What are you reading? NEWS Moon Knight s2 King Rama Tut? 16:40X-Men 97 Morbius MS trailer Fantastic Four petitionTitans s4 p2 returns 4/13First look Jaylen Waddle Robin costume Dawn of the DCU titles. Batgirls and Tim Drake: Robin ending.Shazam 2 digital in AprilTMNT Usagi Yojimbo WherewhenSweet Tooth S2 4/27Punkdroid Kickstarter. LAST PUSH! ONLY A FEW MORE DAYS LEFT TO BACK!!!! Commercial  CHARACTER DISCUSSION Harley’s FIRST APPEARANCE: she was created by Paul Dini and Bruce Timm as a comic relief henchwoman for the supervillain Joker in Batman: The Animated Series, and debuted in its episode, "Joker's Favor", in September 1992 Character Origin in Comics The Batman Adventures #12 (September 1993, “non-canon”) Batman: Harley Quinn #1 (October 1999, “canon” The first official Harley Quinn entry (appearance) into the DC Universe. Also an origin issue. A modern day classic cover by Alex Ross "Mad Love"Action Comics #765 - (2000) – Harley steps out of a Batman comic universe for the first time. This comic is also the first time she appears in the same book as Superman. Harley Quinn #1 - (2000) – 7 years after her debut into the comic
S2.E6 - Doctor Strange
Jul 11 2022
S2.E6 - Doctor Strange
Listen Up Casuals! Welcome to a show for the casual fan. We break down your favorite comic book shows and movies and compare them to the comics they are based on. Did they nail it? What was different? Did we love it or hate it? Tune in to find out! On the season finale we talk about Doctor Stephen Strange's history in the comics and his time in the spotlight as one of the leaders of the MCU! Thank you so much for listening this season! We will return this fall with more episodes featuring your favorite heroes, villains and more!    INTRO   Follow us on Facebook to listen to episodes a day early! LIKE, COMMENT & SHARE!   WHAT ARE YOU READING?   HOW DID YOU FIRST MEET THEM?   FIRST APPEARANCE 1963 - Strange Tales #110 - Stan Lee and Steve Ditco FA Ancient OneFA Wong KEY ISSUES/KEY RUNS Strange Tales #111 - FA Baron Mordo Strange Tales #115 - Origin of DS, First mention of Dormammu and of the Vishanti: Agamotto, Hoggoth, OshturStrange Tales 118 - orb of Agamotto ST 126 - FA of Dormammu & Clea  (1964)ST 127 - Introduction of the Eye of Agamotto and the Cloak of LevitationST 130 - FA Kaecilius (Mads)Doctor Strange 169 - ST renamed, first solo title (1968)Avengers 60 - first x-over (1969)Doc strange 183 - end of series also FA of Undying OnesSub Mariner 22 - first meeting. FA Nameless One. Crossover story arc continues from Doctor Strange #183 and concludes in The Incredible Hulk #126, leads to the formation of the DefendersMarvel Feature 1 - FA Defenders (1971)Defenders 1 (1972)The Night Nurse #1 - FA Christine Palmer (1972)Marvel Premiere 10/11 - becomes SS (1973)Doctor Strange 1 - first official solo (1974)DS #2 - Unofficial crossover appearance of the Green Lantern, passed out under the table after drinking yellow chamomile tea (yellow being a weakness to the Green Lanterns)Ghost r
S2.E5 - I'm Batman
Jun 27 2022
S2.E5 - I'm Batman
Listen Up Casuals! Welcome to a show for the casual fan. We break down your favorite comic book shows and movies and compare them to the comics they are based on. Did they nail it? What was different? Did we love it or hate it? Tune in to find out! On this episode we are joined by Casey Bowker to talk all about the Dark Knight himself, BATMAN! Follow us on Facebook to listen to episodes a day early! LIKE, COMMENT & SHARE!   INTRO  Welcome Casey Bowker - Comic book writer and Director of DFAT Entertainment Your earliest memory of Batman or what made you become a fan   FIRST APPEARANCE (FA) Detective Comics #27 - created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger 1939 - FA Commission Gordon    KEY ISSUES/KEY RUNS Detective Comics 29 - FA Utility Belt / Doctor Death 1st Batman villain Detective Comics 31 - FA Batarang  Detective Comics 33  - Origin / Joe Chill & Death of Waynes (1939)  Detective Comics 38 - Dick Grayson/Robin (1940) Batman #1 - FA Joker & Selina Kyle (1940) Batman #3 - FA Catwoman in costume (1940) Batman 4 - Gotham City first mention (40) Batman 5 - FA Classic Batmobile  (1941) All Star Comics 7 - Frist Superman Batman team-up AKA World's Finest  Detective Comics 60 - FA Bat Signal (1942) Batman 12 - FA Batcave (referred to as underground hanger) (1942) Batman 16 - FA Alfred Pennyworth (1943) All Star Comics 36 - FA Trinity (Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman) VILLIANS! DC 40 - Clayface (40) / DC 58 - Penguin (41) / DC 66 - Two Face (42) / DC 140 - Riddler (48) / Batman 121 - Mr Zero aka Mr Freeze (59) / Batman 181 - Poison Ivy (66) / DC 411 - Talia Al Ghul  Worlds Finest Comics 153 - Batman slapping Robin (from the meme) Detective Comics 370 - first published Neil Adams Batman art   Batman 200 - Neil Adams writing debut (1968)   Batman 232 - FA Ra's Al Ghul (1971) Batman 242 - FA Matches Malone (1972) Batman 258 - FA Arkham Hospital (referred to in The Batman) Brave and the Bold 200 - FA The Outsiders Batman and the Outsiders #1 (1983) Batman 357 - Jason Todd aka 2nd Robin (1983) Dark Knight Returns (1986) Batman Year One (1987) Batman Son of the Demon GN - First Damian Wayne The Killing Joke (1988) Batman 436 - Tim Drake (1989)
S2.E4 - Black Widow
Jun 13 2022
S2.E4 - Black Widow
Listen Up Casuals! Welcome to a show for the casual fan. We break down your favorite comic book shows and movies and compare them to the comics they are based on. Did they nail it? What was different? Did we love it or hate it? Tune in to find out! On this episode we talk all about the Black Widow and her influence on the MCU and comic origins! Follow us on Facebook to listen to episodes a day early!   INTRO Key Issues/Runs Tales of Suspense #52 (APR 1964) - 1st appearance. Created by Stan Lee, Don Rico, and artist Don Heck Avengers #43 (Aug 1967) 1st appearance of the Red Guardian, Alexi Shostakov- husband of Natasha Romanova, the Black Widow Amazing Adventures #1 (Aug 1970) 1st cover appearance of the Black Widow wearing her classic black costume & 1st Black Widow solo story Avengers #111 (May 1973) Black Widow joins the Avengers Marvel Fanfare #11 (Nov 1983) 1st appearance of Iron Maiden, Melina Vostokoff, a female assassin and enemy of the Black Widow. Rachel Weisz cast as Melina Vostokoff in the Black Widow movie Inhumans #5 - 1st Yelena (MAR 99)  Black Widow: Pale Little Spider #1 (Aug 2002) First solo series featuring Yelena Belova, the Black Widow Black Widow #1 (June 1999) 1st issue of three-issue miniseries where Natasha Romanoff and Yelena Belova face-off to own the codename Black Widow.First mention of the Red Room where orphaned girls were trained in the Black Widow Ops program. Yelena Belova identity revealed Black Widow #4 (Dec 2004) Origin of Black Widow, specifically the brainwashing and training she and 27 other orphaned girls endured after being recruited to The Red Room Academy for the Black Widow Ops Program Rocco's Modern Runs COMMERCIAL  MOVIES/TV 1975 CXL Daredevil and Black Widow TV show Iron Man 2 Avengers Cap 2&3 Black Widow Avengers IW & Endgame Hawkeye CLOSE
S1.E6 - Daredevil
Feb 16 2022
S1.E6 - Daredevil
Listen Up Casuals! Welcome to a show for the casual fan. Love The Mandalorian but you've never watched Rebels or The Clone Wars? Watched both iterations of Hellboy but don't know which is more faithful to the comics? Love The Dark Knight but don’t understand why the Joker is such a big deal? Then this podcast is for you! Chris and Rocco break down your favorite shows and movies from the Geek perspective. Did they nail it? What was different? Did we love it or hate it? Tune in to find out! On this final episode of season 1, the dynamic duo talk one of Rocco's favorite heroes, Daredevil!  Enjoy and take a listen to the other great shows on the DFAT ENTERTAINMENT podcast network! If you or someone you know is a fan of any of our podcasts show them some support with some apparel from White Imprints! INTRO KEY ISSUES DD #1 1964 - FA Daredevil was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Bill Everett, with an unspecified amount of input from Jack Kirby.AMS #16 - Spidey & DD 1964 DD #16 - First John Romita Sr artDD #131 - First BullseyeDD #158 - first Frank Miller art DD #168 - FA Elektra 1981 - Frank Miller starts writingDD #170 - First run in with Kingpin (FA - AMS 50 1967)DD #174 - FA The Hand DD #176 - FA Stick DD #9 (1999) FA Echo MODERN RUN(S) Frank Miller Born again 1986 (#227–231)Man without Fear 1993 DD #500 - Becomes leader of the hand 2009Shadowland (DD 508-512 Andy Diggle; Shadowland mini and tie ins) Mark Waid 2011-2014Charles Soule 2015-2018Devil's Reign / Woman without Fear COMMERCIAL TV/MOVIES DAREDEVIL 2003NETFLIX DAREDEVIL 2015