The current State of Spider-Man, or the Spider-Men, has never been better. With a new Tom Holland Spider-Man movie in production, the best way to keep your web-related impulses in check is to read the comics. Ben and Robbie break down the current runs of Spider-Man that you can read today.

They talk about Nick Spencer's 50+ issue run with Peter Parker and Saladin Ahmed's 20+ issue series with Miles Morales. Plus, their reactions to episode five of WandaVision.

The current State of Spider-Man, or the Spider-Men, has never been better. With a new Tom Holland Spider-Man movie in production, the best way to keep your web-related impulses in check is to read the comics. Ben and Robbie break down the current runs of Spider-Man that you can read today.
They talk about Nick Spencer's 50+ issue run with Peter Parker and Saladin Ahmed's 20+ issue series with Miles Morales. Plus, their reactions to episode five of WandaVision.

Comic book culture has invaded our everyday life. No longer a niche interest, these stories, and superheroes have become a part of our mainstream culture. Join Robbie Landis and Ben Morse for the Other Identity, as they discuss headlines and issues ranging from the comic books themselves to the Silver Screen.

Comic book culture has invaded our everyday life. No longer a niche interest, these stories, and superheroes have become a part of our mainstream culture. Join Robbie Landis and Ben Morse for the Other Identity, as they discuss headlines and issues ranging from the comic books themselves to the Silver Screen.

The Other Identity - A Comic Book Podcast

The two current series of Spider-Man, starring Peter Parker and Miles Morales are must read for any Spider-Man fan.

The Current State of Spider-Man

Disney Plus and Marvel Studio's newest comic book series Loki has captured the minds and hearts of fans just as we knew it would. It's managed to separate itself in a single episode of the two series that have came before it. Robbie and Ben talk about the importance of allowing Loki's character to change in a meaningful and long-lasting impactful way.

They also take a look back at Marvel Studios TV shows of the past, from Agents of Shield to the Netflix shows like Daredevil and Jessica Jones. How have the changed and evolved and how could Marvel bring them back into the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

Disney Plus and Marvel Studio's newest comic book series Loki has captured the minds and hearts of fans just as we knew it would. It's managed to separate itself in a single episode of the two series that have came before it. Robbie and Ben talk about the importance of allowing Loki's character to change in a meaningful and long-lasting impactful way.
They also take a look back at Marvel Studios TV shows of the past, from Agents of Shield to the Netflix shows like Daredevil and Jessica Jones. How have the changed and evolved and how could Marvel bring them back into the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

Loki And Marvel TVs Future

At one point the CW Universe, originally dubbed the Arrowverse, was the best comic book to TV adaptation in the world. From Arrow to Flash, Supergirl to Black Lightning, there was no one who could hold a candle to it. But, after nearly a decade is that still true? Is the Greg Berlanti ran superhero universe still the best on the market or have they fallen behind the lives of Marvel, Amazon or even Netflix?

Despite most of their shows being much older, there may still be hope for newcomers like Stargirl and Superman and Lois. Ben and Robbie also talk about the future of the CWverse and if there is anything the comic counterparts can do to save it.

At one point the CW Universe, originally dubbed the Arrowverse, was the best comic book to TV adaptation in the world. From Arrow to Flash, Supergirl to Black Lightning, there was no one who could hold a candle to it. But, after nearly a decade is that still true? Is the Greg Berlanti ran superhero universe still the best on the market or have they fallen behind the lives of Marvel, Amazon or even Netflix?
Despite most of their shows being much older, there may still be hope for newcomers like Stargirl and Superman and Lois. Ben and Robbie also talk about the future of the CWverse and if there is anything the comic counterparts can do to save it.

Is the CWverse Over?

Loki is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe on Disney + starting June 9th. The third Marvel series to premiere on the streaming platform, it will follow the Avenger's incarnation of Loki as he teams up with the Time Variance Authority to sew the timeline he ruptured back into place. Robbie and Ben talk about their expectation and their fears.

Plus, in 2004 Marvel released a 4 issue Loki comic book that was the definitive story of the trickster god. Does that book still hold up or has Tom Hiddleston and other more recent portrayals of the character reinvented the true king of Jotunheim?

Loki is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe on Disney + starting June 9th. The third Marvel series to premiere on the streaming platform, it will follow the Avenger's incarnation of Loki as he teams up with the Time Variance Authority to sew the timeline he ruptured back into place. Robbie and Ben talk about their expectation and their fears.
Plus, in 2004 Marvel released a 4 issue Loki comic book that was the definitive story of the trickster god. Does that book still hold up or has Tom Hiddleston and other more recent portrayals of the character reinvented the true king of Jotunheim?

Marvel's Loki releases soon on Disney Plus, what can we expect and what is the best Loki comic book to prime yourself with?

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