John and David get together to discuss the new Superman movie, the San Diego Comic-Con, how Howard the Duck earned its R-rating, and learning to embrace change. Also, David finally earns his greatest treasure—his Gas Pass.

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Timestamp Segments

• [00:44] David’s Pass Pass.
• [04:27] San Diego ComiCon.
• [08:55] Duck breasts.
• [10:14] Thoughts on Snyder’s movies.
• [14:15] Is newer better?
• [16:35] Superman Spoilers.
• [23:41] What bothered John?
• [29:05] John has a hunch.
• [30:13] Ma and Pa Kent.
• [36:03] Writing larger issues.
• [39:54] The movie’s one death.
• [40:53] Lex Luthor’s mistake.
• [42:27] Does anyone like Hawkman and Hawkgirl?
• [47:55] Superman’s real superpower.
• [49:00] David’s favorite superhero movies.
• [50:42] David’s thoughts on Lex Luthor.

Notable Quotes

• “I’ve never been happier that someone wasn’t going to San Diego ComiCon.”
• “Potentially, you’re putting your life in jeopardy just by saying you have that.”
• “Most of his time is spent trying to save people or squirrels.”
• “There are some baddies in that movie, man.”

Books Mentioned

• Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, by Frank Miller, Klaus Janson, & Lynn Varley.
• Batman: Hush, by Jeph Loeb, Jim Lee, & Scott Williams.
• Batman: The Long Halloween, by Jeph Loeb & Tim Sale.
• Black Panther (1977-1979).
• Hawkworld, by Timothy Truman, Enrique Alcatena, & Sam Parsons.
• JSA, by Geoff Johns.
• New History of the DC Universe, by Mark Waid, Jerry Ordway, Todd Nauck, Giovanna Niro, Chris Samnee, Matt Herms, & John Kalisz.
• Signa, by John Barber & Andrew Griffith.