In this episode of Moving Panels, Laramy Wells is joined by Gerry D from Totally Rad Christmas to dive into Season 1 of Marvel’s Daredevil. The conversation explores how the series redefined superhero television with its grounded tone, brutal action, and deeply human take on Matt Murdock.

Laramy and Gerry break down the show’s strongest episodes, examine one that doesn’t quite land, and dig into the comic book roots that shaped the season—especially Frank Miller’s The Man Without Fear and Born Again. They also discuss Wilson Fisk as one of Marvel’s most compelling villains, the role of Catholic guilt and spirituality in Daredevil’s story, and why this season remains essential viewing years later.

Is Daredevil Season 1 a must-watch or just another Marvel experiment? Tune in to find out!

Fear is one of the most powerful forces in superhero storytelling. In this Moving Panels: One Shot, Laramy Wells is joined by Tim Williams and James Brooks to explore how fear shapes heroes, villains, and the worlds they inhabit. From Batman turning fear into a symbol, to Daredevil enduring it night after night in Hell’s Kitchen, to mutants, monsters, and myths built on what people fear most, this conversation digs into why superheroes don’t succeed without fear — they succeed because of it.

If you’ve ever wondered whether heroes overcome fear, weaponize it, or simply learn to live with it, this One Shot is for you.

Batman needed a new beginning — and in 2005, he got one.

On this episode of Moving Panels, Laramy is joined by Tim Williams and Blake Fowler to break down Batman Begins, the film that redefined what a Batman movie — and a superhero origin — could be.

We talk about the deliberate decision to delay Bruce Wayne becoming Batman, the influence of Year One and The Man Who Falls, and why fear is the central theme holding the entire movie together. From the League of Shadows and the Ra’s al Ghul misdirection, to Scarecrow as a psychological weapon rather than a final boss, to the importance of characters like Carmine Falcone and Lucius Fox, this episode explores how Batman Begins earns its mythology instead of rushing it.

We also discuss Thomas Wayne, Rachel Dawes’ view of Bruce’s true identity, the destruction of Wayne Manor, and why Gotham itself feels like a system that needs confronting — not just a city that needs saving.

Is Batman Begins still the gold standard for superhero origin stories?
There’s only one way to find out.

What if superhero movies stopped telling us how heroes began—and just let them be heroes?

In this Moving Panels: One Shot, Laramy Wells and cohost Justin Baker take a nerdy deep dive into the evolution of the superhero origin story, from the simple, efficient beginnings of Golden Age comics to modern movies that skip origins altogether. Why do some characters need their beginnings retold every generation, while others can jump straight into the action?

We talk about how comic book storytelling shaped the way films approach origins, why audiences may be experiencing origin fatigue, and which characters—like Batman, Spider-Man, Wolverine, and more—can carry a movie without their origin ever being shown.

If you’ve ever thought, “Yeah, I know how this hero got their powers—can we move on?”… this episode is for you.

This week on Moving Panels, Laramy Wells is joined by Nicholas Pepin to break down Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, one of Marvel’s most emotionally grounded and visually striking origin stories.

We talk about Shang-Chi’s comic book roots, the movie’s focus on family, legacy, and identity, and why Tony Leung’s Wenwu stands as one of the MCU’s best villains. The conversation also dives into the Mandarin mythology, how Shang-Chi smartly course-corrects the controversial Iron Man 3 twist, and why bringing Trevor Slattery back was the funniest and most effective way to fix it.

Plus, we discuss the evolution of the Ten Rings from the comics to the MCU, highlight standout performances and action sequences, and decide whether Shang-Chi earns a Bag it, Stack it, or Trade it.

In this special holiday Moving Panels One Shot, Laramy is joined by Gerry D from the Totally Rad Christmas podcast and a very special guest — his wife, Bethany — to recast Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol using comic book characters.
From Scrooge to Tiny Tim, we go role by role through Dickens’ timeless story, mixing cozy Christmas vibes with deep-cut comic book knowledge. It’s festive, nerdy, and full of holiday heart.

From our families to yours, Merry Christmas — and if you enjoy the show, a rating and review is the best gift you can give Moving Panels this season.

🎄🦇 Batman Returns is a Christmas movie… right?

On this holiday episode of Moving Panels, Laramy Wells is joined by Gerry D and Blake Fowler to revisit Tim Burton’s gothic sequel Batman Returns. Set against a snow-covered Gotham, the film blends holiday cheer with darkness, corruption, and some of the most unforgettable comic book villains of the ’90s.

The panel breaks down Michael Keaton’s return as Batman, Michelle Pfeiffer’s iconic Catwoman, Danny DeVito’s grotesque Penguin, and Christopher Walken’s scene-stealing Max Shreck. They explore the movie’s comic book influences, Burton’s fairy-tale sensibilities, and the infamous McDonald’s controversy that changed the direction of the Batman franchise.

And of course, they tackle the big seasonal debate: what actually makes a movie a Christmas movie—and does Batman Returns belong on your holiday watch list alongside Die Hard and Gremlins?

So grab some hot cocoa, turn on the Bat-Signal, and join us for a dark, snowy trip through Gotham.🎅🦇

In this Moving Panels One Shot, Laramy and Nicholas dive into one of the most debated topics in comic book movie fandom: are some films judged harshly because they’re genuinely bad, or because a single performance throws everything off balance? From great actors trapped in messy movies to questionable choices in otherwise solid films, we explore what truly makes a performance “bad” — and whether it’s always the actor’s fault. We take an in-depth look at Brandon Routh in Superman Returns, Margot Robbie in Suicide Squad, Jamie Foxx in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Tom Hardy in Venom, and Katie Holmes in Batman Begins, and we even give some love to Nicolas Cage and his unforgettable contributions to the genre. Join us for a fun and thoughtful discussion about the strange alchemy of performances, tone, and storytelling in comic book adaptations.