The Absolute Geek Podcast

🚨 **COMIC COLLECTORS WON'T LIKE THIS! 5 Truths Nobody Wants to Admit** Are comic collectors actually making the comic-book industry worse? Or are publishers taking advantage of fans who just love the hobby? On today's episode of **THE MORNING GRIND**, we're having a conversation that might piss off a few comic collectors — and I'm including myself! Let's face it. We complain about expensive comics, buy variants we don't need, convince ourselves every first appearance is an investment, and defend childhood favorites like they're untouchable masterpieces. It's time for some uncomfortable truths! 😂 🔥 **TODAY'S BIG GRIND:** ☕ Your comic collection probably isn't your retirement plan! 📚 Are we collecting comic books or just expensive covers? 💥 Nostalgia doesn't automatically make a comic good! 💸 Why do we complain about prices but keep paying them? 🚨 Is comic-book gatekeeping driving new readers away? PLUS, we're talking about the latest comic-book news, Hollywood's attitude toward superheroes, rising action-figure prices, and more geek-culture madness! 💬 **I WANT TO KNOW:** Which of these five uncomfortable truths do you disagree with the MOST? And what's one thing about modern comic collecting that drives you absolutely crazy? Drop your opinions in the comments. Let's have some fun with this! 👍 LIKE if you love comic books! 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for daily comic news, pop culture, gaming, collectibles, and honest geek conversations. 🎙️ **THE MORNING GRIND** Your daily dose of geek culture from Absolute Geek Podcast. 🌐 https://absolutegeekpodcast.com ☕ Fuel Your Fandom. 🤘 Stay Geek. Stay Absolute. #ComicBookCollecting #ComicBookNews #ComicCollectors #TheMorningGrind #AbsoluteGeekPodcast

**MARVEL MESSED UP?!** The Avengers: Doomsday World Series teaser has fans talking, but not necessarily for the reasons Marvel wanted! Did Marvel overhype its exclusive preview? And is the Captain America joke involving Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson disrespectful, or are fans blowing it out of proportion? ☕ On today's **THE MORNING GRIND**, we're breaking down the latest Marvel controversy, plus some major rumors and debates from the world of comics, movies, and gaming! 🔥 **TODAY'S BIG STORIES:** 🛡️ **AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY BACKLASH!** — Did Marvel promise fans more than it delivered? And is Sam Wilson getting pushed aside for Steve Rogers? 🧬 **X-MEN CASTING RUMORS!** — Peter Claffey is rumored to play Beast in the MCU reboot, while Jennifer Lawrence reportedly met with Kevin Feige. Could Mystique return? 🎮 **ELDEN RING'S $200 MILLION GAMBLE?!** — A24's upcoming adaptation reportedly carries an enormous budget. Is this a brilliant move or a disaster waiting to happen? 🎨 **ART SPIEGELMAN'S AI CONTROVERSY!** — The legendary Maus creator is facing criticism over an AI-generated image. Where should the comic-book industry draw the line on AI? ⚖️ **GEEK COURT:** Is A24 taking too big a risk with Elden Ring? 🚨 **GROUNDS FOR CONCERN:** Is there a responsible place for AI in creative work? 💬 **I WANT TO KNOW:** Did Marvel drop the ball with its Avengers: Doomsday teaser, or are fans expecting way too much? 👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments! 👍 LIKE the video if you enjoy comic-book and pop-culture discussions. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for your daily dose of comic books, Marvel, DC, movies, TV, gaming, and geek culture! 🎙️ **Absolute Geek Podcast** 🌐 https://absolutegeekpodcast.com ☕ Fuel Your Fandom. **Stay Geek. Stay Absolute.** #AvengersDoomsday #MarvelStudios #TheMorningGrind #XMen #AbsoluteGeekPodcast

DC's Absolute Universe is one of the hottest things in comics, so why are its upcoming deluxe hardcovers reportedly getting delayed and more expensive? On today's The Morning Grind, Matt breaks down the reported Absolute Batman price increase, the upcoming X-Men '92 and X-Men: Evolution crossover, and an actual gemstone-covered Infinity Gauntlet heading to auction. Plus, we're talking Dungeon Crawler Carl comics, Marvel's reported Avengers: Doomsday World Series preview, Dispatch reaching five million players, and new horror from BOOM! Studios. Is DC risking the goodwill it's built with the Absolute Universe? Which X-Men cartoon was better? And what geek collectible would YOU buy with unlimited money? Subscribe for your weekday dose of comic books, movies, TV, gaming, and geek-culture news. Stay Geek. Stay Absolute. Fuel Your Fandom.

🚨 MARK SPEARS & KEENSPOT FINALLY RESPOND! After a week of controversy surrounding the Graveyard Shift #1 Body Bag Edition, Mark Spears and Keenspot have announced a major decision: the blind bags are being made returnable! Keenspot has apologized for the confusion surrounding the release and acknowledged that collectors may have expected something different based on previous blind bags. But does this actually make things right? ☕ On today's THE MORNING GRIND: 🔥 BIG GRIND: Mark Spears & Keenspot announce blind-bag returns! 🌿 THE MORNING PULL: The Penguin producer in talks for a Poison Ivy HBO series! ⚖️ GEEK COURT: Did a Clayface critic really break the review embargo? 💰 GROUNDS FOR CONCERN: Nearly $1 MILLION in Pokémon and sports cards stolen from a FedEx truck! 🎤 QUICK GRINDS: KPop Demon Hunters 2 headed for a theatrical release, Legendary's reported Lionsgate offer, and DC's Year of Wonder! 👇 THE BIG QUESTION: Are you satisfied with Mark Spears and Keenspot's response, or is there more they need to do? Subscribe for your daily dose of comic-book, movie, TV, and geek-culture news! ☕ Fuel Your Fandom. 💜 Stay Geek. Stay Absolute. #TheMorningGrind #AbsoluteGeekPodcast #MarkSpears #Keenspot #ComicBookNews #BlindBags #PoisonIvy #Clayface #DCComics #PokemonCards #KPopDemonHunters

Is comic collecting becoming a cash grab? We analyze the latest market trends and the fallout from recent NYCC exclusives. The hobby is changing fast, and today we are putting the current state of the industry on trial. From the excitement surrounding new DC comics releases to the frustration felt over convention drops, we break down what is actually happening behind the scenes for collectors. Whether you are worried about the future of your shelves or just trying to keep up with the latest pop culture news, this episode covers it all. We examine how companies like Hasbro are impacting the ecosystem and discuss if the thrill of the hunt is worth the price tag. Drop a comment with your take on the current market, and subscribe for weekly industry breakdowns. Grab your coffee and fuel your fandom! Subscribe to Absolute Geek Podcast for The Morning Grind and more geek-culture coverage. Stay Geek. Stay Absolute. #TheMorningGrind #ComicBooks #NYCC #DCComics #GreenLantern #ComicCollecting #AbsoluteGeekPodcast