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Our Love, Hate Relationship with Comic Culture

Pete Rock, Mickey Factz, Tat Wza

Comics raised us. Then they tested us.Our Love/Hate Relationship with Comic Culture is a weekly, no-holds-barred conversation about Marvel, DC, and the ever-expanding comic universe—through the eyes of people who grew up living the culture, not just consuming it.Hosted by legendary hip-hop producer Pete Rock, radio and content producer Tat Wza, and hip-hop recording artist Mickey Factz, the show dives into the wins, the misses, and the moments that spark debate. From the pages to the screen, from

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30:06

Marvel’s Back? Daredevil Heat, Spider-Man Chaos &...

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2026/04/13

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,

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23:43

Spider-Man Madness: Mutant Agenda, 7 Villains &...

Our Love, Hate Relationship with Comic Culture ·

2026/04/01

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

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Trailer Reaction: Spider-Noir

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2026/03/21

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

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Trailer Reaction: Lanterns

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2026/03/14

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

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Bonus: Comic Culture Versus — Superman vs Sentry

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2026/03/10

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

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34:07

Marvel Mayhem: Wonder Man, Missing Spider-Man & ...

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2026/03/05

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

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40:53

Comic Chaos: Leaks, Doom Bots & Bootleg Trailers

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2025/12/23

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

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51:38

Langston Sessoms: Comics, Cameras & Framing the...

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2025/12/12

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

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44:53

Comic Kaepernick: The Drop-In, Damson Idris Rumors &...

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2025/11/26

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,

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61:05

Cheo Hodari Coker: Biggie, Luke Cage & the Power of...

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2025/11/18

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

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40:03

Resurrection: Jonathan Majors, Damson Idris & The...

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2025/11/01

Mickey Factz, Tat Wza, and Pete Rock are back, resurrecting Our Love Hate Relationship with Comic Culture with a wild ride through the latest in comic news and nerd debates. The crew dives into Jonathan Majors’ rumored return as Kang, celebrates Damson Idris stepping into the role of Black Panther, and gears up for a Halloween Blade screening at Lincoln Center with Shaolin Jazz.Along the way, they unpack Warner Bros.’ possible sale, Disney’s looming dominance, Vision Quest theories, West Coast

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53:33

Love/Hate x Unglossy: Jokes, Stakes, and Superhero...

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2025/10/17

When Wonder Man tried to get clever, the crew split fast. Bun B, Tom Frank, and Jeffrey Sledge join Tat Wza, Mickey Factz, and Pete Rock for part two of this special crossover—so if you missed part one, catch it over on Unglossy. Together they break down why clarity beats chaos, how humor became the MCU’s Achilles’ heel, and what happens when villains lose their menace. From Bun’s Deadpool variant dreams and wild Spider-Man theories to a detour through Marvel Zombies and What If, this episode dives

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40:46

Body Count: Zombies Pt. 1–2, Red Hulk What-Ifs &...

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2025/10/11

The “butter effect” is officially buried and the Cyclops shades are on—Mickey’s camera is clean, Pete’s broadcasting live from a Cincinnati record store, and Tat’s ready to fight for Peacemaker like it pays his rent. We dive into Marvel Zombies (Eps. 1–2): Young Avengers mayhem, power sets finally unchained, and that slick Blade/Moon Knight mash-up that had us yelling at the screen. Plus a jellybean-style body-count game (closest wins bragging rights), and a speed run through the rumor mill: Ghost

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40:14

Vinyl Mania: Marvel Zombies, Madripoor & Tombstone’s...

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2025/10/05

Pete’s dialing in from a Cincinnati record bin, Tat’s got notes like court exhibits, and Mickey’s already swinging. We crown Marvel Zombies as the MCU’s most turned-up animation since X-Men ’97—power sets unleashed, consequences real—and assign homework for next week’s full breakdown. Then it’s claws out for the Wolverine game (Madripoor, Omega Red, the whole feral mood), and New York goes villain-deep as Brand New Day stacks the deck—hello Alistair Smythe, Scorpion, and our guy Cron Don back as

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Kick, Punch, Score: Shaolin Jazz, Mr. Sinister &...

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2025/09/29

DJ 2-Tone Jones and Gerald Watson of Shaolin Jazz / Can I Kick It? pull up and turn the pod into a projector room—live-scoring cult classics like Eight Diagram Pole Fighter, Tron: Legacy, and Predator, blending beats and dialogue like sonic kung fu. From there, the barbershop buzzes: Marvel vs. DC loyalties, rumors of Mr. Sinister leading the next X-Men wave, Doom leaks, and Knull creeping into Spider-Man’s orbit. Affleck’s Daredevil gets revisited (MCD’s Kingpin forever), Charlie Cox’s version gets

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38:20

Undead & Unstoppable: Marvel Zombies, Brainiac & The...

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2025/09/20

Marvel Zombies has the crew fired up—What If… vibes with extra gore, Spidey wildin’, and Tony Stark straight undead. Pete, Mickey, and Tat trade shots on Daredevil’s missing suit, Marvel’s hot streak (X-Men ’97, Thunderbolts, Fantastic Four), and rumors of a Sinister Six swarm in Spider-Man. DC gets its licks too: Superman: Man of Tomorrow in 2027 (Brainiac or bust), Black Mask stepping up, and even a Static Shock curveball with Big Sean in the mix. They close it out by ranking 2027’s

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36:29

Woke Up Black: Skyzoo, Miles & The Black Punisher

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2025/09/14

Pete Rock, Mickey Factz, Tat Wza, and special guest Skyzoo turn the mic into a comic shop barbershop. Sky breaks down why Miles Morales is the truest Brooklyn rep (Jordan 1s > star-spangled nostalgia), then the crew debates Peacemaker fatigue and Gunn’s Superman vibes. Street Fighter casting gets spicy—50 Cent as Balrog, Jason Momoa as Blanka, and a hard side-eye at a certain “comic relief.” We nerd out over Eyes of Wakanda’s Iron Fist episode, the bloody-beautiful Marvel Zombies trailer (Blade’s

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34:48

Prattman: Chris Pratt Might Be Batman (Help Us All)

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2025/09/06

Pete Rock, Mickey Factz, and Tat Wza skip Peacemaker homework like pros and sprint into the rumor-verse: RDJ vs. Reynolds on set (egos with capes), Deadpool maybe benched for Secret Wars, and “is Cumberbatch clocking out as Strange?” They toast Fantastic Four hitting $500M, daydream an Andrew Garfield comeback (Sony, stop villain solo movies), and pitch a two-part Secret Wars where Doom wins… for a while. Spidey scoops: Jackie Chan on stunts, Florence Pugh + Tramell Tillman join the party. Then it’s

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33:38

Meat Arms: Peacemaker Reactions & Spidey's Big Secret

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2025/08/30

Pete Rock live-reacts to Peacemaker while Mickey Factz warms to the Gunn-verse and Tat Wza polices continuity like a hall monitor with receipts. The crew debates DC’s next moves, the “games are canon” twist, and the rumor of a never-before-seen MCU hero in the next Spider-Man—bets fly on Iceman, Firestar, a Defender, or Black Cat. Quick hits: Midnight Suns slander, Avengers-game regret, hype for Marvel Cosmic Invasion, and homework: Pete finishes Peacemaker S1 and Eyes of Wakanda. Drop your hero

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36:18

I Got Notes: Wakanda, Iron Fist & Savage Hulk

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2025/08/23

The crew is back on Our Love/Hate Relationship with Comic Culture and they’ve got plenty to say. Mickey Factz, Tat Wza, and Pete Rock break down Eyes of Wakanda—from stunning animation to hidden Easter eggs. The crew debates why animated Iron Fist cooks harder than Netflix ever did, if Shang-Chi measures up, and where Marvel’s headed next with Spider-Man 4, Savage Hulk, and Punisher in War Machine armor. Raw takes, real laughs, and no notes spared.Our Love, Hate Relationship with Comic Culture is

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