Christina Hodson — screenwriter behind Birds of Prey, The Flash, and the canceled Batgirl — has officially been tapped to write Batman: The Brave & the Bold.

And yeah… I’ve got concerns.

On paper, this is a bold move. In practice, Hodson’s recent comic book track record hasn’t exactly inspired confidence, and if rumors are true that Andy Muschietti (The Flash, Welcome to Derry) may also be directing, it raises even more questions. Are we repeating past mistakes? Or are we misjudging the pieces before we see the full picture?

Here’s the thing though — this Batman exists under James Gunn’s DCU. That changes everything.

In this episode, I break down:

• Why Hodson’s past work makes fans uneasy
• And the real question: If this movie fails, does it actually damage the DCU — or just prove the skepticism was justified?

I want this movie to be good. I’m rooting for it. And if it knocks it out of the park, I’ll gladly eat my words and give credit where it’s due.

But if it doesn’t… we need to talk about what that means for DC going forward.

There’s only one way to find out when Batman: The Brave & the Bold finally hits theaters.

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After watching the Stranger Things documentary on Netflix, I found myself feeling something I didn’t expect: sympathy for the Duffer Brothers.

On Outside the Comics Vol. 3, I talk about how the creators behind one of the most important pop-culture shows of our time slowly became victims of their own success. Stranger Things grew bigger than anyone could realistically contain, and with that growth came pressure—from Netflix, from fans, and from the sheer scale of the production itself.

Unlike Game of Thrones, where D&D rushed toward the finish line and paid the price, the Duffer Brothers clearly wanted time. But time is the one thing they didn’t have. The result? An ending that wasn’t terrible… but felt strangely safe and, at times, mediocre.

This episode isn’t about hate—it’s about creative burnout, expectations, and what happens when art turns into a machine.

🎙️ Listen, reflect, and let’s talk about it.

2026 is shaping up to be one hell of a comeback year for comic book content—and it feels different this time.

In this episode, I break down my most highly anticipated movies, shows, and projects of 2026, from Avengers: Doomsday, The Boys Season 5, Supergirl, and everything in between. After a few rocky years for the genre, this might be the year that reminds us why we fell in love with comic book storytelling in the first place.

But this isn’t just my list.

I want to hear from you.

What are you most excited for in 2026? Your Top 3? Top 5? Movie, TV show, or video game—send your picks to mike@voiceofgarcia.com, and I may read and react to them in a future episode.

If you love honest pop culture conversations, real opinions, and comic book hype without the corporate filter—this episode is for you.

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2026 is here… and the comic book world might finally be back. 🎧🔥