Our Love, Hate Relationship with Comic Culture

Daredevil returns with brutal energy, Kingpin levels up, and Marvel might finally be finding its rhythm again. The crew breaks down Spider-Man: Brand New Day rumors—from Jean Grey casting clues to Hobgoblin theories and Ghost Rider buzz. Plus, Sony’s still being… Sony. Over in DC, we go live with a first-watch reaction to the Supergirl trailer—Lobo, action, and all—while debating whether it delivers or just teases. And things get spicy with a viral debate: should Professor X be reimagined?
Our Love, Hate Relationship with Comic Culture is hosted by Pete Rock, Tat Wza and Mickey Facts, edited by Tom Frank and brought to you by Merrick Studios. Join the conversation on Instagram @ComicCulturePodcast and get early access plus live events, additional content and more at Merrick Studios+

Mickey Factz, Tat Wza and Pete Rock break down the explosive new Spider-Man trailer—packed with villains, Mutant Agenda vibes, and major Marvel shakeups. From Tarantula to The Jackal, Hulk sightings to Jean Grey theories, this one has everything. Plus, Daredevil is officially back and going hard, Punisher is on the way, and Marvel’s future is starting to look a lot brighter. Did Marvel finally find its rhythm again?
Our Love, Hate Relationship with Comic Culture is hosted by Pete Rock, Tat Wza and Mickey Facts, edited by Tom Frank and brought to you by Merrick Studios. Join the conversation on Instagram @ComicCulturePodcast and get early access plus live events, additional content and more at Merrick Studios+

Mickey Factz and Tat Wza are back with another Trailer Reaction - this time diving into the gritty, stylized world of Spider-Noir starring Nicolas Cage. With Pete Rock checking in from Switzerland, the crew breaks down a trailer that surprised everyone - delivering action, atmosphere, and a bold noir aesthetic that has them seriously impressed.
From the black-and-white vs. color debate to standout moments like swinging, fight scenes, and unexpected villain teases, the conversation quickly turns into a heated comparison with Lanterns. Is this the sleeper hit of the year? Did Amazon just raise the bar for superhero storytelling?
And then there’s Tom… who might have the most controversial take of the episode.
Tap in, watch the full reaction, and let us know—are you riding with Spider-Noir or not?
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The Comic Culture crew sits down for a first-time watch of the new Lanterns trailer, reacting in real time as DC’s upcoming series introduces the dynamic between Hal Jordan and John Stewart. With Pete Rock away, Mickey Factz, Tat Wizard, and Tom Frank break down everything from the tone and setup to the costumes, the powers, and what the trailer might be hinting at.
Is this a bold new direction for the Green Lantern mythos, or did the trailer leave fans wanting more?
Press play to hear the debate—and then let us know where you stand.
Our Love, Hate Relationship with Comic Culture is hosted by Pete Rock, Tat Wza and Mickey Facts, edited by Tom Frank and brought to you by Merrick Studios - https://wearemerrickstudios.com

Welcome to the first edition of Comic Culture Versus (CCV) — where we put iconic comic book characters head-to-head and debate who would actually win.
In this episode, Mickey Factz and Wza step into the arena to break down one of the most overpowered matchups in comics: Superman vs Sentry.
DC’s original powerhouse, powered by the sun and known as the blueprint for modern superheroes, faces off against Marvel’s unstable god-tier hero with the power of a million exploding suns — and the terrifying presence of The Void lurking behind him.
Strength, durability, molecular manipulation, mental instability, and one big question: Who really wins?
Listen to the full debate and decide for yourself.

The crew is back after a break and jumping straight into the chaos of comic culture. Pete Rock, Tat Wza, and Mickey Factz break down Marvel’s Wonder Man—from the strong character work and cultural storytelling to the debate over whether a superhero show should actually show… more superheroes.
Then the big question hits the table: Where is the Spider-Man trailer? The guys dig into Sony’s strange rollout strategy, talk Spider-Man Noir, and speculate about what’s really happening behind the scenes as we inch closer to the next Spidey film.
They also run through the latest Marvel and DC news, including Daredevil returning, the upcoming Wolverine game, casting rumors around Doomsday, and what the future might look like after Secret Wars.
And before signing off, the conversation shifts to something bigger—AI in comic culture. Is it a tool for creators, a threat to artists, or just the modern version of kids smashing action figures together and imagining crossovers we’ve always wanted to see?
As always, it’s love, it’s hate, and it’s everything in between when it comes to comic culture.
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The crew is back together—and it feels like a reunion episode with opinions. Mickey Factz, Tat Wizard, and Pete Rock kick off their final episode of the year by unpacking the leaked Avengers: Doomsday footage (or refusing to), Marvel’s trailer rollout, and why messing up Doom would be unforgivable.From bootleg Spider-Man: Brand New Day clips and Amazing Fantasy #15 nostalgia to Supergirl, Lobo, James Gunn skepticism, and Scarlett Johansson potentially stepping into the Phantasm role, the conversation stays wild and unfiltered.They wrap things up with emotional X-Men ’97 Season 2 death predictions, gaming talk, and a fast-paced rundown of the stacked 2026 comic slate—ending the year exactly how they started it: honest, passionate, and deep in comic culture.Our Love, Hate Relationship with Comic Culture is hosted by Pete Rock, Tat Wza and Mickey Facts, edited by Tom Frank and brought to you by Merrick Studios. Find the show on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you catch your podcasts. Dive all in a https://wearemerrickstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, the Comic Culture crew sits down with filmmaker and visual architect Langston “Chop & Shoot” Sessoms, a man who has pointed his lens at legends from BET to Hot 97 to Conway The Machine — and somehow survived the debate over whether Superman or Peacemaker had the better 2025 run.Mickey, Tat, and Pete dig into Chop’s true comic origins (spoiler: he’s from DC, literally), why story beats matter more than spectacle, and how comic panels made him a better director. Chop breaks down working with Conway on his upcoming short film, picks his go-to duo for Marvel Cosmic Invasion, and schools the crew on why X-Men ’97 hit harder than a Gambit ace card to the chest.Of course, the squad swerves into the usual chaos:
Is Endgame therapy or cinema?
Did The Eternals mark the beginning of the end?
Should every character really be cracking jokes?
And who’s going to talk Pete Rock into scoring Chop’s feature film?
If you love comics, filmmaking, or just enjoying four grown men arguing about fictional gods, robots, and mutants, this episode is your panel-by-panel masterpiece.Our Love, Hate Relationship with Comic Culture is hosted by Pete Rock, Tat Wza and Mickey Facts, edited by Tom Frank and brought to you by Merrick Studios. Find the show on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you catch your podcasts. Dive all in a https://wearemerrickstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What starts as a regular session of Our Love/Hate Relationship with Comic Culture quickly mutates into a full-on multiversal glitch when Colin. Freaking. Kaepernick. pops into the screen like an unlockable character. One moment the crew is debating whether he could pull off the Black Panther accent, the next moment he’s actually there—proving Tatt wasn’t hallucinating in 8-bit resolution.
From accidental celebrity cameos to debating which heroes would win in hypothetical MCU smackdowns, Mickey, Tat, Pete, and Tom spiral through Doomsday rumors, Spider-Man trailer conspiracies, Iron Fist redemption arcs, and whether Damson Idris can carry the mantle(s) of T’Challa across universes. Plus: Professor X mind-wipes, Captain Hydra shock value, and the great “Can athletes actually fight?” debate no one asked for.
This episode has surprise guests, surprise opinions, and surprise tech issues. It might be the most comic-book, comic-book podcast episode ever.
Tune in… because even we can’t believe this one happened. 🦾📚🏈
Our Love, Hate Relationship with Comic Culture is hosted by Pete Rock, Tat Wza and Mickey Facts, edited by Tom Frank and brought to you by Merrick Studios. Find the show on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you catch your podcasts. Dive all in a https://wearemerrickstudios.com

Mickey Factz, Tat Wza, and Pete Rock link up with the legendary writer, showrunner, and cultural architect Cheo Hodari Coker—the mind behind Luke Cage and the biopic Notorious. From profiling Pete Rock and CL Smooth back in his Rap Pages days to crafting the cinematic soul of Harlem’s bulletproof hero, Coker takes us deep into his creative universe.He opens up about Biggie as a real-life superhero, how Luke Cage became hip-hop television’s crown jewel, and why Mahershala Ali’s unforgettable Cottonmouth had to die. The crew dives into the real Marvel politics behind character rights, the lost plans for Luke Cage Season 3 (Public Enemy titles and all), and why “culture is the cheapest special effect.”It’s a masterclass in storytelling, legacy, and the eternal crossover between hip-hop and heroism.Our Love, Hate Relationship with Comic Culture is hosted by Pete Rock, Tat Wza and Mickey Facts, edited by Tom Frank and brought to you by Merrick Studios. Find the show on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you catch your podcasts. Dive all in a https://wearemerrickstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices