The Comic Conspiracy: Episode 656
Summary
The Comic Conspiracy hosts discuss major Marvel leadership changes, with Disney executives replacing Dan Buckley, and critique the new "Midnight" horror comic line as a weak rip-off of DC’s Absolute series. They also lament the decline of comic news sites like Newsarama and CBR, celebrate Alex Ross’s new JLA/Avengers facsimile art, and touch on upcoming projects including Vision Quest and The Batman Part II.
Topics discussed
Intro, Poly Bet, and Toby's Absence
Joe Quesada Steps Down from Marvel President
Comic Sales Figures and Variant Cover Culture
Marvel Midnight Universe and New Announcements
The Decline of Comic News Sites and AI Slop
Alex Ross Art and Facsimile Editions
Vision Quest, Andor, and Disney+ Shows
Batman Returns Remake and Wildstorm News
Obituary: Jerry Conway and Signing Stories
Free Comic Book Day and Oakland Comic Con
Outro, Social Media, and Final Thoughts
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