No guests, no interviews on this episode, just a lazy Summer day speaking geek. Henry, Emily Mata & Shanclen (finally back together!) get into a SPOILER-FILLED discussion about Spider-Man: Brand New Day. What worked, what didn't. Is Sadie Sink the perfect ---? (We won't spoil anything here.) Then, Henry addresses all the complaints that came from those who weren't able to get into the Hall H Marvel Studios panel at San Diego Comic-Con.

The second part of the Wrap-Up to Comic-Con is with the show's Guest Correspondent, Aurelia and another person Henry met at Comic-Con, Taylor Pettitt. Aurelia talks about her experiences at the Activations, including one with Johnny Depp. Taylor talks about taking in all that was Comic-Con 2026 as a first-time attendee. They all talk about the Marvel panel and Henry even gives some (spoiler-free) info on Avengers: Endgame Encore. Finally, the episode ends with Henry addressing some issues that came after SDCC and a big change that could potentially change the look of SDCC.

Henry San Miguel starts off the episode by having Emily Mata talk about her experiences as an artist at San Diego Comic-Con, then he brings on Ava & her sister Lea. They met in line waiting for wristbands for the Hall H Marvel panel and they talk about that and what it was like experiencing the Marvel panel in person.

It's the annual Countdown to Comic-Con episode! After missing last year's episode for only the second time, David Glanzer returns to kick off the Countdown this year and talk about his history with Comic-Con, some of his favorite memories and David also addresses the complaints about WonderCon and other conventions not feeling the same this year. After that, Henry welcomes this year's guests:

• Matthew Wiatt, director of the SABER documentary
• Jeffrey Snow, Founder & Lead Writer of Snowstorm Comics
• Amy Linsamouth, writer & SDCC panelist
• Funky Garcia, moderator, Unmasking Cultura panel

Besure to listen to the Countdown to Comic-Con, Part 2 for interviews with Tony Kim & Hero Within, Amin Amat & a special Comic-Con 101 with Tony Kim for all you first-time attendees!

On the second part to this year's Countdown to Comic-Con, Henry starts with a conversation with Tony Kim. Tony talks about celebrating Hero Within's 10th Anniversary & shares some great news regarding the future of the company. Then, artist Amin Amat returns to the show but not to talk about his graphic novel series this time, instead, he previews a panel he'll be speaking on during Comic-Con. Finally, because Henry met so many first-time attendees at Free Comic Book Day & other events, Tony Kim comes back for a "Comic-Con 101" segment to help those first-timers navigate through San Diego Comic-Con.

*** This year, you can also watch the Countdown to Comic-Con episode! Go to Youtube.com/GeekSpeakVideos to do so. ***

Henry welcomes writers Michael Scwartz & Rachael Schaefer to talk about their upcoming graphic novel, Til Death. It's the story about a restless ghost from the 1960s enlisting a grieving man to carry her bones across the country in a final attempt to reunite with her husband. But even the afterlife has rules, and breaking them could incur a fate worse than death. It's also a Kickstarter campaign with some pretty awesome rewards for backers...especially if you're a fan of the supernatural or ghost stories. Plus Shanclen's Nerdy Navajo News and a new pick for the Book Club.

The Geek Speak Show returns from a short break and picks up right where they left off....with this month's Issues of the Day. Henry San Miguel, Emily Mata and the Nerdy Navajo, Shanclen, talk about whether streaming really has killed the movie-going experience. This topic was prompted by a quote from Steven Spielberg where he describes going to a movie theater as a magical experience. Is it still? The second topic is...interesting. The Odyssey has announced that it will NOT hold any screenings for social media influencers. Is that a good or bad move by Universal and Christopher Nolan? Which leads to the final topic: Why has there been so much negativity about conventions this year? Complaints about empty aisles, no big panels, the usual brands not having a presence at the cons....yet, the conventions' social media acounts tell a diferent story. What's the truth? Plus Henry makes an announcement regarding The Geek Speak Expo.

On this month's Issues of the Day, Henry & Emily are joined by Linds from Lind's Soapbox on Instagram. Henry asks a simple question: Do we really need a trailer for a movie like Avengers: Doomsday? That leads to another related issue: Have we gotten to a point where there is just too much released for movies? In the second segment, Emily wonders whether the upcoming Supergirl movie should cover the events from the Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow comic or should it just be an origin story? Henry brings up the elephant in the room: Will it matter because we still have people that won't see it just because it's SuperGIRL?

The Geek Speak Show is taking a short Summer Vacation. The crew will return in Avengers: DoomsDa...no, on Wednesday, July 15th.