Episode 51: When Did Nick Fury Start Looking Like Samuel L. Jackson?

February 27, 2020 by Kurt Onstad

Nick Fury started out as a square-jawed white Sergeant with adventures taking place in World War II. So, how did he go from that to the Samuel L. Jackson look-alike we see today, running a super-spy agency? That’s the question that gets asked and answered in this week’s episode.

As concise an intro to the Howling Commandos as one could ask for. Thanks, Stan!

That Steranko goodness. This cover has been homaged many, many times.

This is how Nick first appeared in the Ultimate Universe, but it was quickly retconned to…

For a while, this was the most accurate Nick Fury on film. Weep for the fandom…

Episode 2 - Where to Start: The Marvel Edition

April 12, 2018 by Kurt Onstad

Where should one begin reading when they take their first foray into the Marvel Universe? That's the question asked today by listener Justin B., and Kurt offers a few different options with pros and cons for each.

She's already caught. How will turning invisible help?

The DIY option for the budding young colorist.

Power and Responsibility. Prepare to read those words a lot.