Sometimes they aim big. A comic. A cartoon. A toyline. Video games.

And sometimes that crashes like the Hindenburg.
Failed Franchises!
That’s what the boys are talking about this week. A slew of bad comics, mediocre toys and forgettable films.
Some of them even had an ok aspect, but they just aimed too high.
From Jim Lee’s Wildcats, to Warren Beatty’s Dick Tracy and a few other gems (or crystals) in the mix. Crystar the Crystal Warrior and Bucky O’ Hare anyone?
And somehow we talk about Glenn Danzig and Billy Zane because why the hell not!?!?

Direct Download: MP3

Zero Issues Comic Podcast

Bry Kotyk, Kyle Lees & Merk

525: Failed Franchises and Danzig

MAY 20, 2026-1 MIN
Zero Issues Comic Podcast

525: Failed Franchises and Danzig

MAY 20, 2026-1 MIN

Description

 Sometimes they aim big. A comic. A cartoon. A toyline. Video games. And sometimes that crashes like the Hindenburg. Failed Franchises! That’s what the boys are talking about this week. A slew of bad comics, mediocre toys and forgettable films. Some of them even had an ok aspect, but they just aimed too high. From Jim Lee’s Wildcats, to Warren Beatty’s Dick Tracy and a few other gems (or crystals) in the mix. Crystar the Crystal Warrior and Bucky O’ Hare anyone? And somehow we talk about Glenn Danzig and Billy Zane because why the hell not!?!? Direct Download: MP3