The Comic Dudes return to the DC Animated Movie Universe to discuss Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay. After sharing a few comic-book and collecting updates—including a conversation about Exquisite Corpses—Dave, Erik, and Matt review the film and compare its ratings from IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Letterboxd, and Common Sense Media.

The discussion covers Deadshot, Harley Quinn, and Bronze Tiger; the movie’s R-rated violence and gore; its profanity and sexual content; and the brief nudity that prompted a closer look. The hosts also debate whether Hell to Pay genuinely pushes the boundaries of an adult animated DC movie or holds back, especially in how it depicts violence and gore. Spoilers are discussed.

Links:

• Watch The Movie
• DCAMU Watch List
• Read Exquisite Corpses
• Read Suicide Squad Comics

Dave, Erik, and Matt fight their way through one of the most debated stories in Marvel canon. They break down the full nine-issue saga and argue over what makes it legendary: the slow corruption of Jean Grey, the emotional devastation for Cyclops, Wolverine's defining badass moments, and the story's lasting moral weight. They also get into the controversial editorial choice to kill Jean, the impact of Claremont and Byrne's writing, and how much of the book's power comes from its tragedy.

By the end, the conversation is about more than one comic arc - it's about what makes an X-Men story emotionally unforgettable versus just historically important.

Links:

• Read The Dark Phoenix Saga
• Fandom Entry
• NYCC 2026
• Exquisite Corpses
• Mezco Toys

Dave, Matt, and Erik are back in the DC Animated Movie Universe with sharp takes on Terra, Deathstroke, Nightwing, Starfire, Beast Boy, Damian Wayne, and Brother Blood. They discuss the movie’s most uncomfortable relationship, and zero in on the action scenes, family dynamics, and comic lore that make this one feel more like reading a comic book than watching an animated movie.

Key discussions:

• Why this movie feels more brutal and more sexually charged than its rating suggests
• How the team compares this adaptation to the original comic story and other DCAMU entries
• Why Beast Boy, Starfire, and Nightwing stand out here
• The panel’s thoughts on Brother Blood, Damian Wayne, and the movie’s most uncomfortable scenes

Links:

• Watch Teen Titans The Judas Contract
• Read the comic story the movie is based on
• Brother Blood (comic book history)
• Titans (current series Dave references)
• Kevin Smith's Podcast