Fantastic Forum

Fantastic Forum
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Fantastic Forum is your LIVE talk show about comic books and the people who love them. Since 2007 Moses Magnum, Joseph ”Jei” Antrum-Russell, Oscar ”Oz” Bermejo and Lawrence ”Mayor” Young have been serving up their unique brand of commentary and conversation on the comic book industry, geek culture and beyond.

  1. 22h ago

    The Mandolorian and Grogu and Operation: Iron Coffin #1 | Fantastic Forum

    This week on Fantastic Forum, we are heading from a galaxy far, far away to the blood-soaked battlefields of World War II with two major new releases. First up is The Mandalorian and Grogu, the next chapter in the Star Wars saga starring Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin alongside Grogu, the galaxy’s favorite Force-sensitive foundling. Expanding the story beyond the Disney Plus series, the film promises larger scale action, new worlds, and dangerous enemies as the Mandalorian and Grogu continue their journey through a changing galaxy. We are breaking down the return of familiar faces, the future of this corner of Star Wars, and whether the jump from streaming to the big screen delivers the epic adventure fans are hoping for. Then we turn to Operation: Iron Coffin #1 from IDW, written by Kenny Porter with art by Tyrell Cannon. Set during World War II, the story follows a resurrected Dracula teaming with Allied forces on a desperate mission to stop a Nazi vampire plague from escaping a heavily fortified train packed with soldiers, monsters, and supernatural horrors. Mixing gothic horror, pulpy action, and wartime espionage, the series throws the legendary vampire into a brutal fight for redemption against an evil even greater than himself. Watch tonight at 6:30 pm PT and call in live at www.fantasticforum.live to share your thoughts. Fantastic Forum, assemble! Subscribe –    / fantasticforum   Call In – www.fantasticforum.live #TheMandolorianAndGrogu #OperationIronCoffin #Disney #IDW #NewComicBookDay

    1h 29m

  2. 22h ago

    The Punisher: One Last Kill and If Destruction Be Our Lot #1 | Fantastic Forum

    This week on Fantastic Forum, we are taking a look at two very different stories making waves in comics and streaming. First up is The Punisher: One Last Kill on Disney Plus, the gritty new Marvel special starring Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle. Pulled back into a war he tried to leave behind, Castle finds himself facing old enemies, unfinished business, and one final mission soaked in violence and reckoning. We are breaking down whether Bernthal’s return delivers the brutal intensity fans have been waiting for and how this story fits into Marvel’s darker corner of the universe. Then we turn to If Destruction Be Our Lot #1 from Image Comics, written by Matthew Rosenberg and Mark Elijah Rosenberg with art by Andy MacDonald, colors by Francesco Segala, and letters by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. Set in a future where humanity is extinct and only the robots left behind remain, the story follows an animatronic Abraham Lincoln named Abe who begins questioning the empty routine of a machine-run world. Blending existential sci-fi and dark humor, the oversized debut explores what it means to keep searching for something more when everything else is gone. Watch tonight at 6:30 pm PT and call in live at www.fantasticforum.live to share your thoughts. Fantastic Forum, assemble! Subscribe –    / fantasticforum   Call In – www.fantasticforum.live #ThePunisher #IfDestructionBeOurLot #ImageComics #NewComicBookDay

    1h 53m

  3. 22h ago

    Mortal Kombat II and Hello Body Horror #1 | Fantastic Forum

    This week on Fantastic Forum, we are diving into brutal fights and deeply unsettling horror with two releases that push violence and transformation to their limits. First up is Mortal Kombat II, the explosive new film adaptation starring Karl Urban as Johnny Cage alongside returning fighters from the first movie. With the legendary tournament finally taking center stage, the sequel promises bigger battles, more iconic characters from the games, and the over-the-top action fans have been waiting for. We are breaking down the new additions to the cast, the scale of the fights, and whether this sequel delivers a true fatality-level upgrade from the original film. Then we turn to Hello Body Horror #1 from BOOM! Studios, a gruesome anthology collecting some of the publisher’s most unsettling horror stories alongside terrifying new material. Featuring creators including Mark Bouchard, Rye Hickman, Derick Jones, Michael W. Conrad, Martín Morazzo, Jeremy Bastian, Ziyan Qiu, Jenna Cha, and Robert Hack, the issue dives headfirst into obsession, transformation, vanity, and physical terror. From influencers pushing their bodies past the breaking point to surgeons reshaping themselves with horrifying consequences, this anthology embraces everything disturbing and fascinating about body horror while showcasing a diverse lineup of creators. Watch tonight at 6:30 pm PT and call in live at www.fantasticforum.live to share your thoughts. Fantastic Forum, assemble! Subscribe – youtube.com/fantasticforum   Call In – www.fantasticforum.live #MortalKombatII #HelloBodyHorror #BoomStudios #NewComicBookDay

    1h 51m

  4. 22h ago

    Wrestle Heist and D'ORC #1 | Fantastic Forum

    This week on Fantastic Forum, we are stepping into the ring and charging into fantasy chaos with two standout new comic releases. First up is Wrestle Heist from Kyle Starks, who handles both writing and art, with colors by Vladimir Popov. This wild Image Comics series blends the spectacle of professional wrestling with the tension of a full-blown heist story as a former wrestler assembles a crew of performers wronged by a corrupt promoter to rob the biggest wrestling event of the year. Packed with body slams, betrayals, and sharp humor, Wrestle Heist delivers the energy of classic wrestling storytelling with the momentum of an action caper. Then we return to D’ORC #1 from creator Brett Bean, who handles both writing and art. This energetic fantasy adventure throws readers into a colorful world where orcs take center stage in a story packed with humor, action, and wildly expressive visuals. Bean flips classic fantasy expectations on their head while delivering a first issue full of personality and momentum, and we are discussing whether D’ORC stands out as one of the year’s most unique new comics. Watch tonight at 6:30 pm PT and call in live at www.fantasticforum.live to share your thoughts. Fantastic Forum, assemble! Subscribe –    / fantasticforum   Call In – www.fantasticforum.live #DORC #WrestleHeist #Image #NewComicBookDay

    1h 42m

  5. Apr 30

    Spider-Man/Superman #1 and D'ORC #1 | Fantastic Forum

    This week on Fantastic Forum, we are catching up on a historic crossover and a new indie debut. First up is Marvel/DC: Spider-Man/Superman #1, written by Brad Meltzer with art by Pepe Larraz. This long-awaited crossover brings two of the most iconic heroes in comics together for a story that blends heart, heroism, and high-stakes action across universes. With Meltzer’s character-driven approach and Larraz’s visuals, we are breaking down whether this issue delivers on the massive expectations and what it means for the future of DC and Marvel collaborations. Then we turn to D’ORC #1, the new fantasy series from Brett Bean, who handles both writing and art. This debut throws readers into a chaotic world with a story that attempts to deliver humor, action, and expressive, high-energy visuals. We'll let you know if Bean flips familiar fantasy tropes on their head and if this first issue stands out as a distinctive new launch. Watch tonight at 6:30 pm PT and call in live at www.fantasticforum.live to share your thoughts. Fantastic Forum, assemble! Subscribe –    / fantasticforum   Call In – www.fantasticforum.live #Superman #Spiderman #DC #Marvel #NewComicBookDay

    2h 46m

  6. Apr 23

    Superman/Spider-Man #1 and Spider-Man/Superman #1 | Fantastic Forum

    This week on Fantastic Forum, we are witnessing comic book history with two landmark crossovers that bring the worlds of DC and Marvel crashing together. First up is DC/Marvel: Superman/Spider-Man #1, written by Mark Waid with art by Jorge Jiménez. This highly anticipated team up unites the Man of Steel and the Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man in a story that blends hope, heroism, and high stakes across two universes. With Waid’s deep understanding of both characters and Jiménez’s dynamic, larger-than-life visuals, we are breaking down whether this crossover lives up to decades of anticipation. Then we turn to Marvel/DC: Spider-Man/Superman #1, written by Brad Meltzer with art by Pepe Larraz. Flipping the perspective, this companion issue offers a different lens on the same epic collision. Can Meltzer and Larraz deliver a story that explores what makes these heroes timeless while pushing them into uncharted territory together? Watch tonight at 6:30 pm PT to find out and call in live at www.fantasticforum.live to share your thoughts. Fantastic Forum, assemble! Subscribe –    / fantasticforum   Call In – www.fantasticforum.live #Superman #Spiderman #DC #Marvel #NewComicBookDay

    2h 5m

  7. Apr 18

    Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord and Death to Pachuco | Fantastic Forum

    This week on Fantastic Forum, we are diving into dark power and cultural identity with two bold stories from very different worlds. First up is Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord on Disney+, the latest Star Wars series centered on one of the saga’s most dangerous and compelling villains. Following Darth Maul as he consolidates power in the criminal underworld, the show explores the rise of Crimson Dawn and the cost of control in a galaxy ruled by fear. With intense action, layered storytelling, and a deeper look into Maul’s psyche, we are breaking down whether this series delivers on the promise of one of Star Wars’ most iconic characters. Then we turn to Death to Pachuco, from writer Henry Barajas and artist Rachel Merrill, with colors by Lee Loughridge. Blending Chicano culture and historical tension, the story follows Private eye Ricardo “Ricky” Tellez. He needs to find the Sleep Lagoon Killer before the racist mob kills him in the Zoot Suit Riots. We are discussing whether it lands as one of the standout indie releases of the year. Watch tonight at 6:30 pm PT and call in live at www.fantasticforum.live to share your thoughts. Fantastic Forum, assemble! Subscribe –    / fantasticforum   Call In – www.fantasticforum.live #MaulShadowLord #StarWars #DeathToPachuco #ImageComics #NewComicBookDay

    2h 1m

  8. Apr 10

    The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Daredevil #1 | Fantastic Forum

    This week on Fantastic Forum, we are blasting off into the heavens and diving back into Hell’s Kitchen with two major releases. First up is The Super Mario Galaxy Movie! With Chris Pratt returning as Mario alongside Anya Taylor-Joy as Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, and Jack Black as Bowser, this interstellar adventure takes the Mushroom Kingdom to the stars. With galaxies to explore and new allies and threats along the way, we are breaking down whether this sequel captures the magic, scale, and fun fans are hoping for. Then we turn to Daredevil #1, written by Stephanie Phillips with art by Lee Garbett, colors by Frank D’Armata and Frank Martin, and letters by VC’s Ariana Maher. This new era finds Matt Murdock stepping into an unexpected role while a mysterious new villain targets him from the shadows. With a fresh status quo and a deeper dive into Daredevil’s noir roots does Phillips and Garbett set the stage for a bold and unpredictable chapter in Hell’s Kitchen? Watch tonight at 6:30 pm PT and call in live at www.fantasticforum.live to share your thoughts. Fantastic Forum, assemble! Subscribe –    / fantasticforum   Call In – www.fantasticforum.live #TheSuperMarioGalaxyMovie #Daredevil #Nintendo #Marvel #NewComicBookDay

    1h 59m
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Fantastic Forum is your LIVE talk show about comic books and the people who love them. Since 2007 Moses Magnum, Joseph ”Jei” Antrum-Russell, Oscar ”Oz” Bermejo and Lawrence ”Mayor” Young have been serving up their unique brand of commentary and conversation on the comic book industry, geek culture and beyond.

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  • Creator
    Fantastic Forum
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    385
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