Loki Was Hiding in Plain Sight on the Avengers: Doomsday Poster (Ep. 22)

Jim Hill and Dan Graney examine the Avengers: Doomsday poster everyone may have looked at wrong, including a nearly hidden Loki positioned at the center of the multiverse and a newly powered-up Thor. They also discuss Marvel Comics leaving New York for Burbank, Kevin Feige’s apparent Spider-Man: Brand New Day spoiler, and the increasingly wild X-Men casting rumors ahead of San Diego Comic-Con. Plus, Dan challenges the online narrative surrounding Supergirl and explains why theatrical box office may no longer tell the whole story.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Marvel Comics prepares to leave New York City after nearly 90 years and relocate its publishing operation to Burbank.

• Stephen Wacker takes over as Marvel editor-in-chief while C.B. Cebulski shifts his focus to manga and Asian publishing projects.

• Loki may be hiding in plain sight at the exact center of the Avengers: Doomsday ensemble poster.

• Thor’s orange lightning could signal the arrival of the Odinforce and the MCU’s most powerful version of the character yet.

• Andy Park’s final major Marvel Studios artwork carries an unexpectedly poignant Endgame connection.

• Kevin Feige may have revealed Yelena Belova’s surprise appearance in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

• X-Men casting rumors intensify ahead of Marvel Studios’ Hall H presentation at San Diego Comic-Con.

• Vision Quest gets an October release date, Élodie Yung returns as Elektra, and Nova reportedly evolves from a series into a feature film.

• Supergirl, The Mandalorian and Grogu, and Masters of the Universe raise bigger questions about online negativity, streaming strategy, and how studios now measure success.

HOSTS