Special Edition: Popscars

Episode 38: The Year That Was 2025.

The Best of 2025 The dust has finally settled on 2025, and what a year it was for storytelling! In this special year-end wrap-up, the Hardcover Hideout crew—Jerod and Chris—sit down to count down their favorite comics, movies, and TV shows from the past twelve months.

Episode 37: Absolute DC, Amazing Spidey, and the End of Alien Earth

This week, the Hideout crew is diving deep into the world of comics and wrapping up a major sci-fi series. * We kick things off with a discussion on the DC Absolute Series. We break down what makes this DC initiative so compelling, the new takes on these iconic characters, and where we think the line is headed next. * Then, we swing into the world of Amazing Spider-Man and share our takes on Peter Parker's current struggles, and character developments, * The moment we've been waiting for is here: We discuss the conclusion of the TV show Alien Earth. Did the finale stick the landing? We unpack the final twists, character fates, and give our overall series review—spoiler-filled, of course! * Finally, join us for a fun segment where we play the classic word game "Before and After" using only comic book characters! Get ready for some ridiculous combinations and see if you can guess the answers before Chris does!

Episode 36: Absolute Wonder Woman, Lucifer, TMNT and Kevin Smith

This episode of the Hardcover Hideout podcast delves into a wide range of comic book topics, with a special focus on collected editions and new series. The hosts begin by discussing the Lucifer comic series, a spin-off of Neil Gaiman's The Sandman. They explore the story of Lucifer Morningstar after he abdicates his rule of Hell, examining the intricate plot and the character's unique pride in always keeping his word. Next, the conversation turns to the world of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics, reviewing recent hardcover compendiums and the overall evolution of the series. The podcast also features a segment on Kevin Smith's Quick Stops comics, an anthology series that expands on the "Askewniverse" characters from his films like Clerks, Mallrats, and Dogma. The discussion touches on the humor and nostalgic feel of these new stories. A major focus of the episode is the new Absolute DC series, specifically the new Absolute Superman, Absolute Batman, Absolute Wonder Woman, and Absolute The Flash titles. The hosts examine how these "definitive editions" are designed to be accessible to new readers while also being a must-have for serious collectors. Finally, the episode concludes with a fun and challenging game called "Do You Know Your Comic Writers?" where the hosts test their knowledge of the creators behind some of the most popular and influential comics.

Episode 35 We're Back!!! - Reading update -Absolute Batman, Superman and more.

Hello and welcome to Hardcover Hideout, the podcast where we dive into the wild and wonderful world of comic books! On today's show, we're pitting two titans of the DC Universe against each other as we crack open the pages of Absolute Superman and Absolute Batman. We'll talk about what makes these editions so special and why they're must-reads for any serious fan. Then, we'll take a sharp turn into the unexpected with the epic crossover event Archie Meets Jay and Silent Bob. We'll explore this hilarious and bizarre collaboration and try to figure out just how these two worlds collided. And to wrap things up, we're putting our comic book knowledge to the test with a new game we're calling Which Comic Book Character Came First? Stay tuned to see who wins! Now let's get into it!

Special Edition: Popscars

Join Jerod and Chris as they discuss the new graphic novel by Pat O'Malley. In the glitter-stained gutters of Los Angeles, Pinky—a masked vigilante with a vendetta—launches a brutal, blood-splattered mission of revenge. Her target? The man who destroyed her life and built his career off the backs of the broken: her own father, a powerful movie producer hiding behind red carpets and industry fame.