🧨 Ep. 238: The Big Beef's New Intro & DC's Man of Tomorrow!

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Comic Book Cannon
September 08, 2025

TL;DR

This week, The Big Beef debuted a wild new intro for his News & Rumors segment! We got huge DCU news, including the official title for the Superman sequel, Man of Tomorrow, and the first look at the new Clayface. Plus, the chaos of the show's new corporate ownership continued, and Joe was spotted in yet another... interesting... costume.

A Message to the Community

The show opened on a serious note, with the crew sending their thoughts and support to community member Brandon, aka M.O.N.S. Comics, whose family recently experienced a house fire. We are so glad to hear that his family and pets are all safe. Our hearts go out to Brandon and his family during this difficult time. Please donate if you can at the link HERE.

Though it was almost forgotten amidst the chaos, this week's issue was a certified grail: the first appearance of the Hobgoblin! This classic 1983 issue from Roger Stern and John Romita Jr. introduced one of Spider-Man's most menacing and mysterious villains, sparking a multi-year "whodunit" that kept fans guessing. It's an iconic book with one of the most memorable covers of the Bronze Age.

The Big Beef Report: News & Rumors

Josh debuted a brand new, beefy, and wonderfully bizarre intro for his segment and delivered some huge news.

  • DC's Man of Tomorrow: The sequel to Superman has officially been announced as Superman: Man of Tomorrow, set to release on July 9th, 2027. The film will reportedly be a Lex Luthor-focused story, with rumors pointing to a team-up between Lex and Superman to face Brainiac.

  • The First Look at Clayface: We got our first set photos from the DCU Clayface film, showing actor Matt Hagen in character before his tragic transformation.

  • Marvel Zombies Are Coming: The trailer for Marvel Zombies has officially been released! The animated series will stream on Disney+ starting September 24th and looks to be a fun, Elseworlds-style adventure.

  • A Stacked 2027: The year 2027 is shaping up to be one of the biggest ever for comic book movies. The current schedule includes: Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse (June 25), Superman: Man of Tomorrow (July 9), The Batman Part II (October 1), and Avengers: Secret Wars (December 17).

DID YOU KNOW?

Marvel and DC Share a Superhero

It's true! In the 1990s, the two comic book giants co-created and still co-own a character named Access. Debuting in DC vs. Marvel #1, his power is to travel between the two universes, and his sole mission is to keep them separate to prevent reality from collapsing. He is one of the only characters in history to be legally owned by both companies simultaneously.

ASK JOE & THE CANNON CREW

Cannon Questions: The CGC Debate & Favorite Horror Eras

Judge Dan kicked off a major debate about the state of CGC, discussing the ongoing quality control issues like "Banana Gate" and the new problem of entire cases swelling. The crew agreed that while CGC's customer service is good at fixing problems, the sheer volume of mistakes is concerning for the hobby, with social media now playing a huge role in holding companies accountable. The crew also dove into their favorite horror comics, with Joe naming the Bronze Age as his top pick after Pre-Code, thanks to the loosening of the Comics Code and classic titles like Swamp Thing and Tomb of Dracula.

RULING FROM THE BENCH

Judge Dan's Ruling: Fantastic Four #319

Judge Dan dropped another deep-cut spec pick this week, highlighting Fantastic Four #319. This issue features a complex cosmic showdown between Doctor Doom and the Beyonder. With both characters set to play a huge role in the MCU's future, Dan ruled this reasonably priced book is a great one to get your hands on sooner rather than later.

FRESH FROM THE COMIC SHOP #FFTCS

Fresh From the Comic Shop: A Bowling Batman Wins!

  • August's Winner! The final votes are in, and the FFTCS winner for August is Raising Elm with his heartwarming Usagi Yojimbo submission! Congratulations, Justin!

  • This Week's Winner: A huge congratulations to Mark Lenker! His fantastic submission of the Golden Age classic Batman #83, complete with bowling puns and a great backstory, was a perfect post. He's moving on to the September semi-finals!

Next Up: The Cannon Rolls On... Under New Management.

  • We are back next Sunday with another can't-miss episode, live from CNGO headquarters (aka our basements).

  • Get ready for all your favorite segments! The Big Beef will serve up the latest News & Rumors, Judge Dan will issue a ruling from the bench, and the community will bring the heat for Fresh From the Comic Shop.

  • The real question is: what new mandates will our CEO Rexy Inkiostro have for us? Tune in to see if the crew can survive another week in their new corporate reality!

Catch us live this Sunday at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT. The Cannon rolls on...