🔥 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 Marvel’s wildest eras, and compete for the best team with only $100 each to spend. From powerhouse picks to forgotten deep cuts, every bid counts!

If you love:

✔ Avengers history

✔ Marvel deep dives

✔ Fantasy drafts & auctions

✔ Chaotic comic-book debates

✔ Characters from New Avengers, Mighty Avengers, Secret Avengers, and more…

…this is the PERFECT episode for you.

💥 Watch to see who builds the best 2005–2012 Avengers roster!

💥 Comment below with YOUR Avengers draft — who would YOU bid on first?

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Click the link for Corey's project "Henry's Usual": https://www.tumblr.com/henrysusual

Click the link for Corey's show "Large Old Cup": https://open.spotify.com/show/2YHMppnl9inQevwLIxR64f

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 smarter way to enjoy comics in 2025.

They also discuss:

📚 Print vs digital comics — which format is winning?

📰 Comic ads — harmless tradition or constant distraction?

💸 Rising prices — how much is “too much” for a single issue?

💻 Reading comics online — the convenience VS the physical experience

🔥 How modern comic storytelling affects reading habits Whether you’re a longtime collector, a digital reader, a trade-waiter, or brand new to comics, this episode explores every angle of how fans read comics today.

If you love conversations about comic book culture, collecting habits, and the future of the industry, this one’s for you.

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💬 Tell us in the comments: Are you Team Single Issues or Team Trade Paperback?

Click the link for Dylan's radio show!: http://www.bouncedigitalradio.co.uk

Click the link for Dylan's Twitch stream: http://Twitch.tv/spookylaroux

Click the link for Jon's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bigjonbowski/

Click the link for Corey's project "Henry's Usual": https://www.tumblr.com/henrysusual

Click the link for Corey's show "Large Old Cup": https://open.spotify.com/show/2YHMppnl9inQevwLIxR64f

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 their audiences more than today’s blockbusters

Whether you’re a Marvel loyalist, a DC defender, or just tired of mid-tier superhero movies — this episode breaks down what’s gone wrong and what it’ll take to fix it.

👇 Join the conversation! Do you think superhero movies can recover, or is the golden age over?

Click the link for Dylan's radio show!: http://www.bouncedigitalradio.co.uk

Click the link for Dylan's Twitch stream: http://Twitch.tv/spookylaroux

Click the link for Jon's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bigjonbowski/

Click the link for Corey's project "Henry's Usual": https://www.tumblr.com/henrysusual

Click the link for Corey's show "Large Old Cup": https://open.spotify.com/show/2YHMppnl9inQevwLIxR64f