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Lanterns (DC) – Comics VS – A Lorehounds Podcast

Jean, David, Elysia and the other Lorehounds are your guides to all things Marvel and DC, covering all the major movies and shows and many of the animated shows as well. Come to us for deep dives that go beyond recaps, with everything from comic-book comparisons to discussion of the deeper themes – with plenty of detours along the way.Currently covering Lanterns on HBO Max weekly!Upcoming coverage includes: VisionQuest, Clayface, Avengers: Doomsday, and beyond!Other recent and upcoming coverage

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108:53

Lanterns - S01E07 - Feedback

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2026/10/03

David and Jean dig into listener feedback on "The Jordan Boys Legacy," covering emails, voicemails, and Discord comments packed with fan theories, including ongoing speculation about Noah's origins and the identity of a second Manhunter. The conversation also touches on the show's social impact and representation before wrapping up with a Comics Corner segment featuring contributor Connor M.We did some work with Connor M and got his Green Lantern reading list put together on a shared

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106:50

Lanterns - S01E07 - The Jordan Boys Legacy

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2026/09/30

David and Jean cover the penultimate episode of HBO's Lanterns season one, praising the continued chemistry between Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre as the show digs into Hal's backstory. The fresh takes cover the episode's striking visual effects work, the throughline of fatherhood woven across multiple characters, and the show's skill at balancing intimate character work with an expanding, high-concept mythology. With one episode left in the season, David and Jean also share their

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90:08

Lanterns - S01E06 - Feedback

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2026/09/24

David and Jean dedicate a full episode to listener feedback on "Bad Optics," covering emails, voicemails, and Discord comments on fan theories and character motivations. Comics Corner contributor Connor M also joins to answer a listener question about Green Lantern ring mechanics.We did some work with Connor M and got his Green Lantern reading list put together on a shared document that everyone can take a look at!Green Lantern Reading Order by Connor MContact UsQuestions or comments? Send

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109:01

Lanterns - S01E06 - Bad Optics

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2026/09/23

David and Jean continue their episode-to-episode coverage of HBO's Lanterns with a tightly plotted sixth episode. The fresh takes cover the show's continued strength with character work, particularly the strained dynamic between John Stewart Jr. and his brothers, and a growing unease around Sheriff Kerry and Noah that has Jean on high alert. They also praise the show's grounded, realistic dialogue as a through-line even as the mythology around the Corps and Oa expands. From there, David

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126:49

Lanterns - S01E05 - Lights Out

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2026/09/16

David and Jean cover the season's midpoint climax with a fresh takes discussion praising Aaron Pierre and Poorna Jagannathan's performances this episode, along with a look back at how the episode recontextualizes the season one bleachers scene and raises new questions about the true scope of the threat facing Rushville. From there, David and Jean move into a full scene by scene breakdown of an eventful and emotionally heavy episode, before wrapping with Comics Corner and listener

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109:28

X-Men '97 - Season 2 Oneshot - MCUniverse

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2026/09/13

Jean walks Elysia through a recap of all the Apocalyptic plot arcs of season two of X-Men '97 on Disney+. Along the way they debate why the back half of the season worked better for them, the best couples in Marvel comics, and what makes a death truly devastating.X-Men '97 season 1 breakdown (John & Elysia)Fox Marvel funeral, w/ more X-Men '97 S1 talk (Jean & Elysia)Contact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails to: comicsvs@thelorehounds.comOr, send us a voicemail! You can use the

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158:41

Lanterns - S01E04 - The Weenie

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2026/09/09

David and Jean hit the midseason mark of HBO's Lanterns with an episode that keeps flipping the buddy cop dynamic between Hal and John Stewart Jr. on its head. The conversation covers a standout car scene between the two leads, the show's clever use of J-cuts to keep viewers locked onto the screen, and the deepening mystery around the Manhunter and the compound of extremists at the center of the season. They also work through listener feedback before moving into a full scene by scene

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163:18

Lanterns - S01E03 - OutKast

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2026/09/01

David and Jean continue their episode-to-episode coverage of HBO's Lanterns with the season's third installment, a deep dive into John Stewart Jr.'s backstory written by Vanessa Baden Kelly and directed by Stephen Williams. The conversation covers the episode's answers to early-season mysteries, the family dynamics behind John's upbringing under Bernadette and John Sr., and the trauma that shaped him and his siblings. They also work through listener feedback and lore theorizing

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163:55

Lanterns - S01E02 - Trust Fall

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2026/08/26

David and Jean continue their episode-to-episode coverage of HBO's Lanterns with the season's second installment. The conversation opens with fresh takes on Hal and John's evolving buddy cop dynamic, the mystery surrounding Antaan and the Manhunter-related genocide referenced in the episode, and the show's understated approach to establishing John Stewart Jr. as something more than an average human despite lacking a metagene. They also dig into the episode's DC universe Easter

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125:06

Lanterns - S01E01 - Pilot

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2026/08/18

David and Jean kick off their episode-to-episode coverage of HBO's Lanterns with the series premiere. The conversation opens spoiler free, walking through the show's premise, Jean's primer on Green Lantern Corps lore, and their first impressions of Kyle Chandler's Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre's John Stewart Jr. before diving into a full scene by scene breakdown of the murder mystery kicking off the season. Along the way they dig into the mismatched buddy cop dynamic between the

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131:38

Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) – MCUniverse

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2026/08/17

Jean and Elysia dive into the characters, action, and moments that triggered tears in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the start of a new MCU Spider-Man trilogy that's currently setting box office records. (Comic-book comparisons, of course, included.)Stick around under after the credits for our reactions to the just-released X-Men casting and other Marvel news from D23!Marvel at D23: X-Men casting & VisionQuest / Doomsday trailersContact UsQuestions or comments? Send emails to:

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136:28

Supergirl (2026 DCUniverse) + Marvel & DC news!

Lanterns (DC) – Comics VS – A Lorehounds Podcast ·

2026/08/07

With DCU's Supergirl (2026) now available to watch at home, Jean and Elysia dive into the controversial film. After their spoiler-free (more positive than not) fresh takes (00:32:38), they talk through the on-screen action and the lore behind it (00:53:52).But, before that, they begin by checking in on recent Marvel news (00:02:15) – from a new T’Challa and Ghost Rider to the the Wonder Man heartbreak – plus the DC trailers (00:23:06) for the swiftly approaching Western scifi Noir take on

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131:32

Spider-Noir – Season 1 – MCUniverse Oneshot

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2026/06/15

Jean and Elysia talk the good, the great, and the even better of the recently released first season (of, they hope, more) of Spider-Noir on Amazon Prime. They talk about the multiversal source of this Film Noir flavor of Spider-Man, here going by the name Ben Reilly – one of the many decisions that diverge this version of the 1930's New York webslinger from his comics inspiration and appearance in the animated Spider-Verse films.After a spoiler-free overview of the show and why you should watch

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72:10

The Punisher: One Last Kill (2026) – MCUniverse...

Lanterns (DC) – Comics VS – A Lorehounds Podcast ·

2026/05/17

Jean, Luke, and Elysia check in on the good, the could-be-better, and the absolute Red-Band of the 2026 Marvel Special Presentation The Punisher: One Last Kill on Disney+. Their conversation is dotted with discussions of grief, target audiences, the comic-book inspiration, and the future of this character and the rest of the MCU (with important opinions about movie-theater seating thrown in for good measure).Daredevil: Born Again coverage:DD:BA S1 eps 1-2DD:BA S1 ep 3DD:BA S1 eps 4-7DD:BA S1 eps

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102:30

Daredevil: Born Again S2-E5-8 – A really Devilish...

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2026/05/09

Jean, Luke, and Elysia are back to wrap up their discussion of Daredevil: Born Again season 2 with an analysis of episodes 5 through 8, and plenty of speculation of where this story will go in season 3, not to mention the Punisher special presentation next week and everything else going on in the MCU this year or next.They're asking the important questions, from who is the least empathetic character on this show to when we will get the Buck–Pretty Woman crossover of Elysia's dreams. Plus,

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127:02

Daredevil: Born Again S2-E1-4 – mid-season: Bullseye...

Lanterns (DC) – Comics VS – A Lorehounds Podcast ·

2026/04/13

Jean, Elysia, and Luke are back to argue the finer points on what makes one murderer worse than another, what a villain's selection of cages says about them, and which romances are likely to be DOA in this mid-season check-in discussing the first four episodes of Daredevil: Born Again season 2 – "The Northern Star," "Shoot the Moon," "The Scales & The Sword," and "Gloves Off."Last season's coverage:DD:BA S1 eps 1-2DD:BA S1 ep 3DD:BA S1 eps 4-7DD:BA S1 eps

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114:49

Wonder Man - Episodes 5-8 - Part 2 of 2

Lanterns (DC) – Comics VS – A Lorehounds Podcast ·

2026/02/14

David, Jean, and Elysia wrap up their coverage of Marvel's Wonder Man with the back half of the season, going episode by episode through the finale. The hosts share their spoiler-free hot takes on the full season before diving in, with Jean making the bold case that Wonder Man is the best character-driven story Marvel has told on screen — TV or film. The conversation also touches on the show's pointed social commentary and what the season means for the MCU going forward, closing out with a

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117:58

Wonder Man - Episodes 1-4 - Part 1 of 2

Lanterns (DC) – Comics VS – A Lorehounds Podcast ·

2026/02/05

David, Jean, and Elysia discuss the first four episodes of Marvel's Wonder Man, exploring the show's unique approach to superhero storytelling through the lens of Hollywood industry satire. The conversation examines how the series balances meta-commentary on franchise fatigue with genuine character development, questioning whether its self-aware critique of Marvel's own practices serves the narrative or undermines it. They also analyze the show's tonal shifts, standout performances,

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125:18

MCU vs. DCU – Which will rule 2026 (and beyond)?

Lanterns (DC) – Comics VS – A Lorehounds Podcast ·

2026/01/20

Jean and Elysia convene to assess the states of both the MCU and DCU going into 2026, pitting them head-to-head across 5 categories? What upcoming projects get them (and you) most excited, and when the votes are tallied, which franchise will they crown the current winner?Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsQuestions, comments, thoughts to share?Send us an email at comicsvs@thelorehounds.comAny opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the

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66:58

Marvel Zombies (2025) - MCUniverse

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2025/10/28

From coolest kills to live-action wish lists to which comics to start with if you want more, Jean and Elysia take you on a tour of the zombie queendom of Marvel Zombies' Earth-89521.What If...? S1 recapWerewolf by NightAgatha All Along coverageDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (Properly Howard / Cocoons of Horror)Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliateslinktr.ee/thelorehoundsQuestions, comments, thoughts to share?Send us an email at comicsvs@thelorehounds.comAny

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