🔥 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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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?

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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?

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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 hitter who deserves more respect… or just another Spider-Man jobber?Join Corey and Dylan as they settle the debate once and for all.

🧠 Topics Discussed:

- The origins of Mac Gargan and his connection to J. Jonah Jameson

- The Scorpion’s classic battles with Spider-Man

- Gargan’s time as Venom and what it meant for his legacy

- How the Scorpion compares to villains like Rhino, Lizard, and Vulture

- Why Corey thought Scorpion was top-tier as a kid — and Dylan didn’t!

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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 twisted lord of nightmares

🧬 Man-made horrors beyond imagination

🦴 Folklore monsters brought to life on the page

Expect chaos, laughs, and a little too much monster trivia as the guys debate which of these creatures reign supreme in the spooky world of comics!

💀 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and COMMENT your favorite comic book monster below! Who’s your pick for the scariest creature in comics?

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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 turning Doug Ramsey into a villain (???)

💪 Plus the AEW x DC Comics crossover that sounds like trash

Whether you’re a DC diehard, a Marvel maniac, or just here for the chaos, this Halloween special is for YOU. 🎧 Subscribe to The Smark Avengers for weekly laughs, comic deep dives, and debates that get as wild as a Deadpool storyline!

👇 Drop your favorite Halloween comic storyline in the comments — we might read it on next week’s episode!

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💥 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 just there for laughs?

⚔️ Which DC villain could actually take down Marvel’s biggest heroes?

🔥 Who’s too dangerous to be left off the team?

Grab your boom tubes and mother boxes — it’s time to go full evil.

💬 Let’s hear it from you! Who’s the most dangerous DC villain? Who would YOU pick to represent the DC Universe? Drop your dream roster in the comments! 👇

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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.

🦸‍♂️ Featuring discussions on:

Batman vs Superman: Who’s the real leader?

Should Morpheus and Doctor Manhattan count as DC heroes?

Why Sonic the Hedgehog might secretly be the fastest man alive.

How DC’s deep bench compares to Marvel’s hero roster.

🎙️ This is Part 3 of our multi-episode Marvel vs DC Ultimate Tournament series — make sure to check out the Marvel Heroes and Marvel Villains drafts first! If you love DC Comics, Marvel crossovers, comic book debates, or tier-list-style superhero drafts, this episode is for you.

📺 Subscribe for weekly deep dives into comic book history, absurd fan theories, and debates that no one asked for but everyone loves.

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