Since Disney acquired Fox and the Fantastic Four and X-Men returned home to Marvel Studios, fans have been clamoring to find out when they will enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe. A few weeks ago Marvel dropped a Fantastic Four teaser and Ben and Robbie has started to prepare with a Fantastic Four Essential comic book reading list.

Robbie and Ben walk you through some of the best FF comic books throughout the year for beginners and veterans alike to jump in or brush up on their FF knowledge. Plus, they discuss what a Fantastic Four movie would need to be successful this late in the MCU.

Since Disney acquired Fox and the Fantastic Four and X-Men returned home to Marvel Studios, fans have been clamoring to find out when they will enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe. A few weeks ago Marvel dropped a Fantastic Four teaser and Ben and Robbie has started to prepare with a Fantastic Four Essential comic book reading list.
Robbie and Ben walk you through some of the best FF comic books throughout the year for beginners and veterans alike to jump in or brush up on their FF knowledge. Plus, they discuss what a Fantastic Four movie would need to be successful this late in the MCU.

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

What Fantastic Four comic books are essential to any new or long-time reader? Robbie and Ben bring you the best of the FF.

The Fantastic Four Essentials

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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