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GateCrashers @gatecrashers.bsky.social · 14d

Dan comes to you now with some breaking exclusive news from @readtinyonion.bsky.social . They have helped him solve the ultimate question: Who is the sexiest cryptid? Check out the NYCC Bootleg cover of The Department of Truth # 15 and their NYCC Schedule!

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The Department of Truth #15 Bootleg Cover and Tiny Onion NYCC Schedule

We are here to bring you breaking cryptid, comic, and world news. Bask in the glory of the NYCC Department of Truth #15 bootleg cover!

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GateCrashers @gatecrashers.bsky.social · Sep 5

Today, we bring you an interview special all about Shape Island S2, which is streaming on Apple TV! We are joined by @ynb.bsky.social , Scott Adsit, and the creators to talk about stories, life lessons, and more!

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Yvette Nicole Brown, Scott Adsit, and Creators Talk Shape Island

Shape Island Season 2 is now streaming on Apple TV + and we spoke with the cast and creators about the show and so much more!

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GateCrashers @gatecrashers.bsky.social · Sep 3

The much anticipated Batman #1, from the dream team of @mattfraction.bsky.social and @jorgejimenezart.bsky.social is out today, and @mobilesuitzero.bsky.social dives into this debut issue! gatecrashers.fan/2025/09/03/b...

Batman #1: The Empathy of the Dark Knight

Batman #1, the new relaunch of DC's iconic comic by Matt Fraction and Jorge Jimenez, is out today and we dive into the much anticipated issue.

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GateCrashers @gatecrashers.bsky.social · Sep 2

Some monsters are born in blood, and it can never be washed away.

@danthemcmahon.bsky.social unpacks @ssnyder1835.bsky.social and @claymann.bsky.social's Absolute Bane origins, the monster himself, and the red of it all.

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Born in Blood: Exploring Absolute Bane

Absolute Bane's origins are revealed in Absolute Batman #11. Dan breaks down the Absolute universe's bird of war.

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GateCrashers @gatecrashers.bsky.social · Sep 2

Lois Lane is an iconic character, and Taxago
is here to espouse the virtues of one Lois in particular, Teri Hatcher's iconic portrayal from the '90s classic Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman!

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Lois Lane's Daily Planet: A Lois & Clark Retro

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman was a unique take on superhero television. Dive into retrospective on Lois Lane's portrayal.

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GateCrashers @gatecrashers.bsky.social · Aug 28

Amanda and Pat take GateCrashers first venture into Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki with Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind on our 3rd episode of Anime August Week!

Check it out! #StudioGhibli

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Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

Amanda and Patrick dive into the world of revered director Hayao Miyazaki, starting with his 1984 film Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind!

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GateCrashers @gatecrashers.bsky.social · Aug 26

Amanda and Pat got the pot boiling because it's time to EAT. We are talking Delicious in Dungeon as our second episode in this year's Anime August! Have you wondered if the show is for you? Listen!

@damienhaas.bsky.social talk to us about eating monsters thank u

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Delicious in Dungeon

It's time to eat this Anime August so we are pigging out on Delicious in Dungeon! Amanda and Pat chow down on it to see if you should too!

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GateCrashers @gatecrashers.bsky.social · Aug 25

Anime August Week kicks off with Dandadan! Amanda, Pat and Dan dive into the craziness that is #Dandadan so grab some holy water, a tin foil hat, and hit play because it's time.

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To kick off Anime August, we are talking about Dandadan and why you need to believe in aliens, demons, AND TRUE LOVE!

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GateCrashers @gatecrashers.bsky.social · Aug 18

Through Bruce Springsteen, Dan tries to understand the man who put that very music into the DNA of who he is. On his birthday, we share the most painful and intimate essay @danthemcmahon has ever written. #BruceSpringsteen

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Lost But Not Forgotten: Bruce Springsteen and My Father

A son uses the shared musical DNA of Bruce Springsteen given to him by his father to try to work through and understand their relationship.

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Gossip Girl @danthemcmahon.bsky.social · Aug 18

For August's @gatecrashers.bsky.social Comic Book Club, we are meeting on Wednesday, August 27th at 9:00 PM EST to discuss ABSOLUTE BATMAN VOL 1: THE ZOO by @ssnyder1835.bsky.social and Nick Dragotta! It's finally time! I chose this month's book for my birthday & it was the most requested. Join us 🔽

GateCrashers @gatecrashers.bsky.social · Aug 15

In his review of #Peacemaker S2, he focuses on John Cena's performance and how @jamesgunn.bsky.social has grown the character by bringing him to the forefront of an outright ego death. If you are looking for a focused analysis of Christopher Smith... we got you.

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Peacemaker Season 2 & Ego Death

Hot off the cape of Superman, Peacemaker Season 2 explores the darker and more adult themes of self in the DCU.

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Tate Brombal @tatebrombal.bsky.social · Aug 8

This is an incredibly thoughtful review that connects with everything we are trying to do.

Preorder ED&D #1 today!

GateCrashers @gatecrashers.bsky.social · Aug 8

Tate Brombal and Jacob Phillips bring you a heart-wrenching tale of loss, the undead, and love in Everything Dead & Dying from @readtinyonion.bsky.social and @imagecomics.com . @danthemcmahon.bsky.social brings you his thoughts.

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Everything Dead & Dying is a Definitive Zombie Comic

Dan brings you his non spoiler thoughts on Everything Dead & Dying and why it switches up the script on zombie stories.

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GateCrashers @gatecrashers.bsky.social · Aug 8

Tate Brombal and Jacob Phillips bring you a heart-wrenching tale of loss, the undead, and love in Everything Dead & Dying from @readtinyonion.bsky.social and @imagecomics.com . @danthemcmahon.bsky.social brings you his thoughts.

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Everything Dead & Dying is a Definitive Zombie Comic

Dan brings you his non spoiler thoughts on Everything Dead & Dying and why it switches up the script on zombie stories.

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GateCrashers @gatecrashers.bsky.social · Aug 8

One month on from its release, @spaceraygun.bsky.social takes a look at James Gunn's Superman and how it sits in conversation with Men of Steel past. #Superman gatecrashers.fan/2025/08/08/j...

James Gunn's Superman - One Month Later

We're joined by Rachel to look into James Gunn's Superman and how it works in conversation with prior adaptations of the Man of Steel.

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GateCrashers @gatecrashers.bsky.social · Aug 5

Wade into the horrors of Crush Depth as @danthemcmahon.bsky.social writes about @timdanielcomics.bsky.social and @dbandry.bsky.social @madcavestudios.com series to uncover what truths sink with the ship.

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I'd Rather Die Dancing: Diving Into Crush Depth

Crush Depth explores the fears of the ocean, humanity, and what happens when the systems we trust fail us without a clear path forward.

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GateCrashers @gatecrashers.bsky.social · Aug 1

It's FOC for @mattfraction.bsky.social and
@jorgejimenezart.bsky.social's upcoming Batman #1 and we've got an advanced, spoiler-free review for you straight from our #1 Dark Knight aficionado
@mobilesuitzero.bsky.social!

Batman #1 (2025) Review

We take an advanced, spoiler-free look at DC Comics' upcoming Batman #1 from Matt Fraction and Jorge Jiménez.

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GateCrashers @gatecrashers.bsky.social · Jul 31

The Naked Gun (2025) is a perfect comedy to show audiences what comedy has always been, can be, and should be. Dan lets it all hang out in this review.

#NakedGun

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The Naked Gun (2025) Review

The Naked Gun (2025) is a perfect comedy film and defines what comedy can still be in the modern era moving forward.

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GateCrashers @gatecrashers.bsky.social · Jul 30

"The bone-cracking, joint-pushing, bloody gushiness of its body horror and creature design work will rival some of last year’s conversations regarding The Substance."

Julieann Stipidis brings you her review of Together from @neon-rated.bsky.social

#TOGETHER

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Together (2025) Review

We check out Together, the new Neon horror release from Michael Shanks starring real-life couple Alsion Brie and Dave Franco.

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GateCrashers @gatecrashers.bsky.social · Jul 22

The Fantastic Four are back in #FantasticFourFirstSteps! We were lucky enough to see it, and @danthemcmahon.bsky.social is here with his review of the film. It's Clobberin' time!

#FantasticFour #Marvel

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The Fantastic Four: First Steps Review

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GateCrashers @gatecrashers.bsky.social · Jul 22

After reviewing the first issue of Tom Taylor and Mikel Janín's Detective Comics run, @mobilesuitzero.bsky.social is back to review the now completed first arc. Check it out at the link below! gatecrashers.fan/2025/07/22/d...

Detective Comics: Mercy of the Father Review

Detective Comics: Mercy of the Father, the first arc of Tom Taylor and Mikel Janin's run has ended and we're here to check it out.

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GateCrashers @gatecrashers.bsky.social · Jul 18

If you're looking for comics to read this weekend, @readtinyonion.bsky.social and @humblebundle.com have teamed up with a ton of comic publishers to offer "The Frightening and Fantastic Worlds of @jamesthefourth.bsky.social” bundle, which is HUGE! All info in link!

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James Tynion IV x Tiny Onion Humble Bundle

James Tynion IV and Tiny Onion have put up a humble bundle to benefit the Binc foundation to support book and comic stores!

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GateCrashers @gatecrashers.bsky.social · Jul 11

With #Superman now playing in theaters, Jordan brings us a crash course on the best comics to read for the Man of Steel, from all-time classics to the lesser-known gems from years past!

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Superman Crash Course

With James Gunn’s Superman now in theaters, we’re taking a dive into the Man of Steel’s comic stories best for those looking to start!

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GateCrashers @gatecrashers.bsky.social · Jul 8

"This film is as strong as a locomotive, as fast as a speeding bullet, and made my heart leap over buildings in a single bound."

@danthemcmahon.bsky.social shares his review of the birth of a new DC Universe in @jamesgunn.bsky.social #Superman that soars above expectations.

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Superman Review

Superman comes out on July 11th but look up! It's time for our review of the superhero film of the year and the start of something new.

GateCrashers @gatecrashers.bsky.social · Jul 3

Just because Pride month is over, it doesn't mean Pride is.

@newtsage.bsky.social is here with his thoughts on DC's Pride 2025 Special! He dives into what worked, what didn't, and everything in between. Check it out!

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DC Pride 2025 Review

DC Comic's Pride Anthology this year tried something different with it's format and Terrence Sage is here to give his thoughts on the special!

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Gianni 🔜 NYCC @giannilmao.bsky.social · Jul 2

Zee is such an incredible writer. Their reviews are always unique and insightful. They touch on the hard hitting subjects this book explores with incredible nuisance. Give this a read and also check out their audio interview with Chip Zdarsky from the Gate Crashers podcast feed!

GateCrashers @gatecrashers.bsky.social · Jul 2

"America's current 'heroes' are driven by hate, by the act of revenge. America has changed."

@mobilesuitzero.bsky.social reviews Captain America #1, the launch issue of Chip Zdarsky and @valerioschiti.bsky.social's new Marvel Comics series. gatecrashers.fan/2025/07/02/c...

Captain America #1 Review

The America Captain America returned to when he was pulled from the ice was different than the one he left, Captain America #1 faces it.

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