Batman Static Beyond brings Batman Beyond and Static Shock together in a high-stakes future where tech fails, AI collapses, and heroes clash over how to save the world.  In the sixth episode of CBR's Heroes Journey Podcast, hosts Sean and Sierra sit down with writer Evan Narcisse to unpack Batman Static Beyond, the legacy of Batman Beyond and Static Shock, and what happens when a global blackout hits Neo-Gotham and Dakota. Evan shares how comics taught him to read, why Milestone and Static meant everything, and how his work on Miles Morales in Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales shaped his approach to legacy heroes and representation. Sean and Sierra also talk about the DCU: James Gunn's Superman, the rumored Jimmy Olsen series, DC/Marvel crossovers, Superman vs Homelander, and the most unhinged DC spin-off pitches you've ever heard!

Episode 5 of CBR's Heroes Journey Podcast brings Scott Snyder in to unpack how Absolute Batman strips Bruce to his core and rebuilds him without losing the Dark Knight's DNA.  Hosted by Sean and Sierra, it's a fan-first conversation that blends Scott Snyder's insights on Absolute Batman with big-screen buzz about Patrick Stewart, Professor X, and the Avengers: Doomsday rumors. The chat wraps up with a no-spoiler X-Men Mount Rushmore debate full of surprises and strong opinions.  If Batman, Absolute Batman, Scott Snyder, and the X-Men legacy live rent-free in your head, this episode is your Bat-Signal! About our guest: Scott Snyder is an award-winning comic book writer best known for his influential runs on Batman, American Vampire, The Wake, and Justice League. His work has helped define modern DC storytelling, combining emotional depth with blockbuster energy.

Conan the Barbarian fans, this one's for you! In this fourth episode, Jim Zub joins CBR's Heroes Journey Podcast to reveal how he cracked Conan's voice, mapped a 50-issue mythic arc, and what it'll take to finally nail Conan the Barbarian in live action. Jim Zub peels back the curtain on the craft behind his Conan: how research, rhythm, and a powerhouse art team forge a true "barbarian poet" vibe, and hints at a long-game roadmap fans will want to hear. He also unpacks why Hollywood keeps missing the character, and makes a bold case for the version that could finally work. Our hosts Sean O'Connell and Sierra Nutkevitch cap the episode with rapid-fire spooky picks: an artful mix of cult-favorite comics and eerie cinema, perfect for stretching Halloween vibes into the weeks ahead!

In the third episode of CBR's Heroes Journey Podcast, our hosts Sean O'Connell and Sierra Nutkevitch discuss the Warner Bros Discovery sale and what a split or new owner could mean for James Gunn's DCU, DC Studios, theaters, and streaming.  We also discuss Gen V Season 2 and how it leads into The Boys Season 5, as well as a fun idea for introducing a live-action Miles Morales. Jump in, share your take, and tell us where you’d like to see DC land next!

In this week’s Heroes Journey episode, we break down all the biggest superhero updates from NYCC 2025, including Marvel’s Wonder Man trailer, new details on Vision Quest, and DC’s Knightfall animated reveal. Our hosts, Sean and Sierra, discuss some very interesting Spider-Man: Brand New Day fan theories: Will Robert Downey Jr. appear as Doctor Doom? Sadie Sink’s mystery casting? What role will Daredevil and Savage Hulk Play? We also explore Marvel’s shift toward street-level storytelling and what it means for Tom Holland’s Spider-Man going forward. To finish with a bang, we rank the Top 5 Spider-Man performances —  Which portrayals truly define this franchise?  Also, we determine once and for all WHO is the superior Spider Man, Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield or Tom Holland?!

Heroes Journey debuts with Sean O’Connell and Sierra Nutkevitch breaking down Peacemaker’s poignant finale and what it means for the future of the DCU. Why the motel scene matters, how the “team walking toward camera” moment flips into that final twist, and what the 11th Street Kids’ choice says about who they’ll be as Checkmate. We frame the portal reveal and metahuman containment debate in plain terms, and speculate about possible appearances across upcoming projects. Freddie Stroma reflects on Vigilante’s giddy combat, bizarre domestic bits, and how he calibrates “delighted while doing it” without losing the character’s core.