Tag: Marvel

FW Presents: Avengers Fantasy Draft 2025

September 27, 2025

You asked for it – you got it! Another all-star fantasy draft special – this time starring The Avengers!  Join the Irredeemable Shag, Brett Young, Sean Ross, Ryan Daly, Tim Price, and Paul Kien as they select superheroes from the Marvel Universe to form their own Avengers team.

Reminder of the rules:

  • 7 member teams
  • Snake draft format
  • First round pick must be a version of Captain America, Thor, or Iron Man
  • Person is unique, not hero identity – both for legacy heroes and multiverse 
  • Vote for the team you would most want to read about every month and be eligible for the T-Shirt drawing from our Merch store!

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Avengers Theme composed by Alan Silvestri

Thanks for listening! Avengers Assemble!

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FW Presents: Avengers Draft Gallery

September 27, 2025

SPOILER ALERT – Listen to the episode before scrolling down to see visual representations of each of our teams.

Avengers Assemble!


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First up – Avengers by Ryan Daly!

Next – Brett Young!

Now Sean Ross!

Here is Tim Price’s team!

The Irredeemable Avengers!

And finally, the Cosmic Avengers by Paul Kien:

Empire to Jedi - Star Wars #45 (Mar 1981) - "Death Probe"

September 14, 2025

Our coverage continues of the Marvel Star Wars comics published between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi! In this episode, Jarrod Alberich The Yard Sale Artist joins The Irredeemable Shag to discuss Marvel STAR WARS #45 (March 1981), by Archie Goodwin, Carmine Infantino, Gene Day & Chris Stone! In this issue, entitled “DEATH PROBE”, Luke Skywalker battles to save the Rebel fleet from an infiltrator Probe Droid (… or a Probot?)! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback from the previous episode!

  • 00:00:30 – Introductions   
  • 00:12:40 – Guest’s origin with Star Wars comics   
  • 00:15:50 – Guest’s favorite Star Wars expanded universe character   
  • 00:18:10 – Star Wars #45 cover discussion
  • 00:22:30 – Star Wars #45 interior discussion  
  • 01:01:05 – The Golden Plif Award   
  • 01:07:00 – Your listener feedback from the last episode   
  • 01:29:40 – Sign off   

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for listening! May the Force be with You, Always!

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Empire to Jedi - Star Wars #39 thru #44 (1980) - "The Empire Strikes Back"

July 13, 2025

Our coverage begins of the Marvel Star Wars comics published between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi! In this extra-length episode, Andrew Leyland joins The Irredeemable Shag to discuss the comic adaptation of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, featured in STAR WARS #39 thru #44 (1980), by Archie Goodwin, Al Williamson, Carlos Garzon, and Rick Veitch! We discuss all six issues, explore the differences between the movie and the comic, how it was presented in the UK, pin-ups and more! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback from the previous episode!

  • 00:00:50 – Introductions   
  • 00:12:20 – Guest’s origin with the Star Wars comics   
  • 00:15:05 – Guest’s favorite Star Wars expanded universe character   
  • 00:18:45 – Empire different comic versions – Treasury, Magazine, Novel, UK Weekly   
  • 00:27:10 – Star Wars #39 thru #44 covers   
  • 00:33:15 – Discussion of the comics, plus movie/comic differences   
  • 01:40:30 – Pin-ups & Star Wars Weekly covers   
  • 01:54:30 – The Golden Plif Award   
  • 01:59:20 – Your listener feedback from the last episode   
  • 02:26:00 – Sign off   

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Fantastic Pour #7 - Wolverine and Old Fashioned

June 25, 2025

THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes his good pal Ray Pickersgill to the Fantasti-Lounge to talk Wolverine! We enjoy an Old Fashioned and read the Wolverine Limited Series #1 – 4.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss: Is Wolverine is cooler in the woods or Japan? Why can’t the Hand beat anybody? Did Ray waste $20 on Zima? And much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: Old Fashioned

Cocktail: The Best at What I Drink, and What I Drink is an Old Fashioned.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • 2 ounces bourbon (RAY is using bourbon and BRETT is using rye)

Garnish

  • Orange twist

Instructions

  • Add the sugar and bitters into a mixing glass, then add the water, and muddle until the sugar is nearly dissolved
  • Fill the mixing glass with ice, add the bourbon, and stir until well-chilled.
  • Strain into a rocks glass over one large ice cube or multiple ice cubes
  • Wipe an orange twist around the glass – which expresses the oil of the orange peel, then drop it into the glass to garnish

Comic: Wolverine #1-4, Marvel Comics, 1982

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June 25, 2025

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Marvel Star Wars: From Empire to Jedi - A Long Time Ago...

June 08, 2025

The premier episode of MARVEL STAR WARS: FROM EMPIRE TO JEDI — a podcast chronicling the Rebel Alliance’s most desperate days, as told in the Marvel Star Wars comics published between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi!  This episode your host, The Irredeemable Shag, ignites the hyperdrive, unveiling the podcast’s mission, his own Star Wars journey, and why he loves these comics and the expanded universe! Strap yourselves in — the saga begins now!

 

 

 

 

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The Fantastic Pour #6 - Cyclops and Blueberry Mojito

May 28, 2025

THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes The Rick of Jeff and Rick Presents: Unpacking the Power of Power Pack: Rick Heinichen to the Fantasti-Lounge to talk Cyclops! We enjoy a Blueberry Mojito and read The Uncanny X-Men #176.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss if Cyclops is better off without Jean Grey, Rick’s all-time X-Men team, the best Marvel pilots, not messing with hippos, and much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: The Mojito

Cocktail: Blue Summers

Ingredients (per drink):

  • 2oz White Rum
  • 75oz Fresh Lime Juice
  • 5oz Blueberry Simple Syrup
  • 8–12 Fresh Mint Leaves
  • Club Soda

Instructions

  • In a large glass or mason jar, add 2 scoops vanilla ice cream.
  • Add a shot of Irish cream
  • Add some chocolate syrup
  • Slowly pour in Guinness
  • Top with whipped cream
  • Dash of nutmeg and/or chocolate shavings
  • Stir it up and enjoy

Garnish

  • Mint Sprig
  • 3 blueberries

Glassware

  • Collins or basically any type of glassware

Blueberry Simple Syrup Recipe

  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • Mix blueberries, water, and sugar together using a whisk in a small saucepan over low heat until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium and bring a gentle boil, stirring often, until syrup is thickened, about 15 minutes.
  • Whisk lemon juice into syrup; serve immediately or cool.

Instructions

  • Add the mint, lime juice and simple syrup to a glass and gently muddle.
  • Add the rum and fill the glass with ice.
  • Top with club soda and give an easy stir
  • Garnish with a big mint sprig and blueberries

Non-Alcoholic version of Blue Summers

  • Follow all other instructions above, just replace White Rum with additional Club Soda.

Comic: The Uncanny X-Men #176, Marvel Comics, 1983

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May 28, 2025

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Marvel Star Wars: From Empire to Jedi - Beginning in June!

May 04, 2025

A long time ago, in a comic book rack far, far away…

During the years between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, Marvel Comics kept the Star Wars magic alive—delivering bold new stories, expanding the mythology, and taking our favorite heroes and villains on unforgettable adventures.

Now, join The Irredeemable Shag, and a rotating crew of guest rebels, as we journey back to this incredible era! We begin with the comic adaptation of The Empire Strikes Back and continue through the thrilling tales leading up to Return of the Jedi!

If you’re a seasoned Star Wars veteran who knows your Shira Brie from your Hoojibs–or a brave explorer venturing into these comics for the first time—this is your hyperspace lane to classic Star Wars adventure!

Join us for Marvel Star Wars: From Empire to Jedi!

Every other month—beginning in June 2025!

 

 

 

 

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