The Smark Avengers

After an entire episode of buildup, Kang the Conqueror finally enters the story — and The Kang Dynasty takes a hard turn into full-blown time-travel madness. In Part 2 of our Avengers deep dive, Dylan walks Corey and Jon through the second half of the 2000s storyline, where the plot goes from “slow burn” to “what did we just read?” almost immediately. 🧨 Major topics include: Carol Danvers’ deeply uncomfortable and confusing connection to the Scarlet Centurion Wonder Man escapes to save the day! ... or not? The mystery of Triathlon and the ominous black space pyramid <...

One of the most famous Avengers storylines of the 2000s… and the main villain is barely there? In Part 1 of our deep dive into Marvel’s The Kang Dynasty, Dylan walks Corey and Jon through the first half of the storyline, where the plot somehow manages to involve almost every minor Marvel hero while Kang himself stays largely offstage. The trio breaks down how the story both starts and stops multiple times, escalates threats but only for a little while, and reshapes the Avengers—while also questioning whether a story called The Kang Dynasty should maybe...

The villains take center stage — and it gets mean. In this episode, Corey, Dylan, and Jon finish the Marvel Villains side of their ongoing Marvel vs DC Tournament, battling through every matchup from the opening round to a final, brutal winner. Using comic lore, power scaling, and pure fandom logic… plus a chaos mechanic designed to throw everything off balance. ⚔️ Matchups include: Magneto vs Doctor Doom Loki vs Cassandra Nova Thanos vs Ultron Super Skrull vs Carnage Green Goblin vs Doctor Octopus And more vil...

The Marvel Hero side of the tournament is officially COMPLETE — and things got way more chaotic than anyone expected. In this episode, Corey, Dylan, and Jon finish the Marvel Heroes bracket in their ongoing Marvel vs DC Tournament, playing out every matchup from the first round all the way to a shocking final winner. Using comic lore, power scaling, and pure fan logic… plus a brand-new chaos mechanic that throws everything off the rails. ⚔️ Matchups include: Spider-Man vs Captain America Hulk vs Doctor Strange Scarlet Witch vs Gambit Rogue...

What comics were actually worth your time this year? 🤔 In this episode, Corey, Dylan, and Jon break down the best, most memorable, and most surprising comics they read, spanning Marvel, DC, and indie publishers. From the surprising depth of Scrooge McDuck comics, to the chaos and fun of Batman vs Deadpool, to reflections on the Krakoa Era of X-Men, the guys dig into what worked, what stood out, and what they hope comic publishers do more of going forward. They also discuss: 🕷️ Miles Morales: Spider-Man and where the character shines 📖 Mad Cave Studio...

The tournament officially begins! In this milestone episode, Corey, Dylan, and Jon finally assemble the full Marvel vs DC Tournament Bracket and lock in every first-round matchup between the biggest heroes and villains in comics. Who dominates the bracket? Who gets snubbed? And which wildcards are primed for an upset? The guys break down the power levels, feats, lore, and chaos potential behind every character chosen for the tournament. This is the kind of crossover showdown fans have dreamed about for decades—and now it’s real. If you love Marvel Comics, DC Comics, superhero deba...

We're diving into one of Marvel’s strangest relics — the infamously bad 1990 Captain America movie starring Matt Salinger (yes… the son of that Salinger). And we’re doing it Rifftrax-style with a full watch-along commentary! Join Corey, Dylan, and Jon as they react in real time to: 🛡️ A Captain America who keeps faking being sick 🛡️ A Red Skull who stops having a red skull halfway through the movie 🛡️ Bizarre editing choices, awkward action scenes, and a plot that wanders like a lost puppy 🛡️ The most unintentionally hilarious version of Cap ever put on film ...

🔥 The Avengers Auction is BACK — and this time the stakes are WAY higher. Corey, Dylan, and Jon are drafting their own Avengers teams using characters who officially joined the Avengers between 2005 and 2012… and the bidding wars get absolutely unhinged. Will Wolverine spark a spending frenzy? Will Storm go for top dollar? Will Agent Venom break the bank? Or will someone be forced to settle for the likes of Manifold, Noh-Varr, or Captain Universe? This episode is pure chaotic fun as the guys spin the wheel, pull random Avengers from one of...

Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode, Corey and Jon dive into one of the oldest debates in the comic book community: Should you read comics as single issues… or wait for collected trade paperbacks? Corey breaks down the highs and lows of having a weekly comic pull list — the excitement of new releases, the rising costs, the ads, the wait times, and the joy of supporting your local comic shop. Jon makes the case for trade-waiting, arguing why binge-reading full story arcs, saving money, and avoiding filler issues might be the smar...

Superhero fatigue or just bad storytelling? 🎬 In this episode of The Smark Avengers, Corey and Jon dive deep into the state of comic book movies — from Marvel’s shaky future to James Gunn’s ambitious plans for the DCU. 💥 Topics include: Why Marvel’s Doomsday could be the studio’s make-or-break moment James Gunn’s bold choices for DC’s cinematic reboot Peacemaker Season 2’s finale and what it means for the new DCU The rumored Warner Bros. sale and its ripple effect on DC films How older movies trusted t...

What happens when one of Spider-Man’s oldest enemies becomes one of his most dangerous? This week on Smark Avengers, Corey and Dylan dive deep into the twisted history of Mac Gargan – The Scorpion! Once a private investigator hired by J. Jonah Jameson to uncover Spider-Man’s identity, Gargan’s obsession turned him into a monster. From his first battles with Peter Parker, to his psychological breakdown, and his shocking transformation into Venom, we explore how the Scorpion evolved from a simple tail-swinging villain into one of Marvel’s most complex tragedies. Is The Scorpion a heavy hi...

Halloween was a week ago but that doesn't stop the Smark Avengers from getting monstrous! 🎃 Corey, Dylan, and Jon dive deep into the scariest, weirdest, and most unforgettable monsters in comic book history — from Marvel’s cosmic nightmares to DC’s supernatural horrors. Whether they’re born from science, summoned from another dimension, or crawled out of ancient legends, these creatures prove that comics can be terrifying. 🧟‍♂️ This episode’s creatures include: 🐉 Fin Fang Foom — Marvel’s giant dragon of destruction 🌍 Ego the Living Planet — the world that eats back 🕳️ The Upside-Down Man — DC’s tw...

It’s spooky season, and The Smark Avengers are diving into the madness of modern comics! 🎃 Corey, Dylan, and Jon sit down for a Halloween hangout full of chaos, laughs, and hot takes as they cover: 🦇 The Batman Who Laughs and why DC can’t quit edgy reboots 🕸️ Marvel’s Queen in Black event and if it’s just more symbiote overkill 💀 Blackest Night revisited – what the fuck was that about? 🔥 The Peacemaker Season 2 finale and what it means for the DCU 💥 Corey’s ongoing war against Geoff Johns 🧠 Marvel turn...

💥 It’s time to build the ultimate DC villain lineup! 💥In this episode of The Smark Avengers, Corey, Dylan, and Jon continue their DC vs Marvel Ultimate Tournament by drafting the 16 most powerful, cunning, and downright evil villains from the DC Universe. From Darkseid’s godlike power to the Joker’s chaotic madness, the guys debate who truly deserves a spot on the DC Villains roster — and who’s just comic relief. They cover fan-favorite threats like Lex Luthor, Doomsday, and Brainiac, plus debate wildcards like The Penguin, Gentleman Ghost, and Joker himself — are they real contenders or...

It’s DC’s turn in the Ultimate Marvel vs DC Tournament! 💥 Corey, Dylan, and Jon are drafting 16 heroes to represent the DC Universe, from legendary icons like Batman, Superman, and Nightwing to unexpected wildcards like Doctor Manhattan, Morpheus, and even Sonic the Hedgehog! Who deserves to stand as DC’s best against Marvel’s mightiest heroes? And which picks will leave the team scratching their heads? In this hilarious and passionate episode, the crew debates power levels, legacy, and wild card factors while building the definitive DC Heroes lineup for the crossover tournament of a lifetime...

💥 It’s time for the villains to rise! In this week’s episode of the Smark Avengers, Corey, Dylan, and Jon continue building the ultimate DC vs. Marvel Tournament — and this round, it’s all about Marvel’s most dangerous villains. From Thanos and Doctor Doom to Green Goblin, Mephisto, Onslaught, and Cassandra Nova, the guys debate, draft, and argue over which 16 villains will represent Team Marvel in the most chaotic crossover ever imagined. 🔥 Expect plenty of laughs, nerd debates, and wild deep cuts as the crew builds their dream (or nightmare) villain lineup. Who deserves a spot...

Who would win in the ultimate battle between Marvel and DC Comics? In this episode, Corey, Dylan, and Jon start building the Marvel heroes roster for our massive DC vs Marvel Tournament! We break down which characters made the cut — from legends like Spider-Man, Hulk, Iron Man, and Captain America to wildcards like Black Bolt, Domino, and X-Man. Who belongs in the top 16? Who got snubbed? And which Marvel heroes could actually take down DC’s best? If you’re a fan of Marvel Comics, Avengers, X-Men, or crossover battles, this episode is packed with fun de...

🧬 The X-Men Tier List you’ve been waiting for! Corey, Dylan, and Jon rank 25 of the most iconic X-Men members from across Marvel Comics history. Using a tier-maker, we sort the mutants into S, A, B, C, and F tiers—and no character is safe from debate. From legends like Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, Jean Grey, and Magneto to fan favorites like Nightcrawler, Gambit, Rogue, and Jubilee, this episode is full of hot takes, controversial calls, and plenty of laughs. Who makes it into S-Tier greatness? Who falls all the way down to F-Tier shame? You’ll have to listen...

💸 What happens when you only get $100 to draft an Avengers team… but the roster is limited to the weirdest, most random members from the 80s through the 2000s? Corey, Dylan, and Jon are back for another Avengers Draft Auction, and this time the spin of the wheel is serving up names like Darkhawk, Firebird, Stingray, and plenty of other “Wait… they were Avengers?!” characters. With each pick up for auction, the bids stay low, the laughs stay high, and the rosters get increasingly bizarre. Can any of these lineups actually resemble a real Avengers team—or are we just build...

🧲 Can Magneto, the Master of Magnetism, actually be killed? In this episode of Smark Avengers, Corey and Dylan come up with the most ridiculous, over-the-top, and sometimes oddly plausible ways to take down one of Marvel’s most powerful mutants—while Jon decides if any of them could actually work. From giant magnets to impenetrable force fields, from bee swarms to family drama with Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch, we put Magneto through every bizarre scenario possible. Is there any weakness Marvel hasn’t explored yet… or is Magneto truly unstoppable? 👥 In this episode we cover: Can Magne...