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Eminem/The Punisher #1
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June 27, 2011
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22:36
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Tagline
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Will the real Slim Shady please stand up... and throw this comic away?
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Linkara: Hello, and welcome to Atop the Fourth Wall, where bad comics burn. Today, I bring you something truly special, a team-up that nobody asked for and nobody wanted: Eminem and the Punisher!
(Cut to a shot of an Archie comic in which Archie Andrews is seen sharing the cover with the Punisher)
Linkara (v/o): Somehow, I hate to say this, but this is actually a dumber concept than Archie and the Punisher teaming up. At least that one realized that the concept was stupid and they just rolled with it. This, however, is just moronic and played seriously: a rapper teaming up with the ultimate vigilante.
Linkara: And like my review of the KISS comics, I come into this with little knowledge about the musician gracing the printed page. As such, I will call forth from my Internet reviewers someone more suited to giving his history. (calls out) Hey, Rap Critic!
(Cut to Rap Critic)
RC: Who are you and how do you know my name?
(The next bit alternates between Linkara and RC)
Linkara: What do you mean? I'm Linkara. I've been on the site for like two or three years now.
RC: Isn't that a girl's name?
Linkara: What? N-No! Listen, I figure you know more about rap music than I do. I mean, you're the Rap Critic and all. So I figured–
RC: Oh, yeah, you're the guy that reviews comic books for some reason.
Linkara: Yeah, but...
RC: Yeah, Todd told me about you and he has a special message for you.
Linkara: Oh, really?
RC: Yeah.
(He takes out a crumpled-up piece of paper and opens it up. He then looks at it and reads from it, pointing to Linkara as he does so)
RC: "NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRD!"
(As he says this, Linkara stares, so not amused)
RC: So what was it you wanted again?
Linkara: Well, I needed to know about Eminem, but...
RC: Oh, Eminem?
(Footage is shown of rap music videos)
RC (v/o): Well, way back during the time the Nostalgia Critic gets his reviews from, rap music was a very African-American-dominated place. The only rappers that were white at the time were either...
(Shots of white rappers are shown, including Vanilla Ice and Young Black Teenagers)
RC (v/o): ...good, but not getting much attention, eventually turning to rock music, or pretending to be something that they obviously weren't.
RC: Yeah, I know, they're not black. And to make it even more confused, they were backed by Public Enemy. Wrap your head around that.
Linkara: What about the Beastie Boys, or how would you rank Rage Against the Machine?
RC: Hey, do you want an intricately long-winded and detailed analysis that will take up most of the video, or do you want an omission-heavy summary for a cameo?
Linkara: (uncomfortably) Well, the sec–
RC: Thought so.
RC (v/o): Anyways, by the late 1990s, despite the increase in white MCs, there was still that white wrapper stigma, where no matter what they did, they just weren't taken as seriously as black rappers. That is, of course, until 1998, when the rapper in question, Eminem, stepped onto the scene. And the thing about Eminem was that he doubled as a commercially-marketable entity to the MTV TRL crowd, due to his skin, catchy hooks and rebellious attitude, and at the same time, as one of the best rappers in hip-hop history. Listen to any of his songs that weren't made during the... dark period of his career, and you'll hear the lyrically-insane genius that made him so popular.
RC: Of course, having one of the most demanded producers at the time back then, you might have helped a little bit, but mostly it was the first two things.
RC (v/o): And what made him even more refreshing was his awareness. A look at almost any of his first few singles showed him not only acknowledging his whiteness, but poking fun at the stigma.
(A clip of Eminem's video, "Role Model", is shown)
Eminem: (rapping) Some people only see that I'm white, ignorin' skill / 'Cause I stand out like a green hat with a orange bill...
RC: And making fun of, well, pretty much everyone.
(A clip of another Eminem video is shown: "Guilty Conscience")
Eminem: (rapping) Be smart, don't be a retard / You gonna take advice from somebody who slapped Dee Barnes?
Dr. Dre: What you say?
Eminem: (rapping) What's wrong? Didn't think I'd remember?
Dr. Dre: I'm-a kill you, mother–
RC: Everyone.
RC (v/o): After ten years of work, Eminem has become one of the most praised, and protested, rappers in hip-hop, but also has sold over 80 million records worldwide since 2000, meaning he has sold more albums than any other artist in the last twelve years.
RC: So I hope that answers your question. (beat) Wait, was that your question?
Linkara: (listlessly) Don't worry, you gave me more than enough.
RC: Okay, peace. (leaves)
Linkara: Whew! (suddenly realizes something) Oh, yeah! Let's dig into (holds up... nothing) "Eminem and the Punisher #1". (suddenly realizes he's not holding anything) Yeah, I'll explain after the theme song.
(AT4W title sequence plays; title card has "We've Only Just Begun" by The Carpenters playing in the background; cut to a closeup of the comic's cover)
Linkara (v/o): Here's the thing: I don't have a physical copy of this comic. However, the reason is not laziness, but rather because there isn't a physical copy of this. From what I understand, half of the original story was printed in a magazine called XXL, and the rest was released on Marvel's website as a free download. Unfortunately, for people who are morbidly curious about this, the comic is no longer free, and you must sign up for Marvel's digital subscriptions in order to read it. Though, in fairness, Marvel has plenty of other digital comics available through that service that do not feature team-ups between real-life rappers and fictional gun-toting maniacs. Since I don't have a copy of that magazine, I'm not going to worry about anything I missed, unless they incorporated it into this version later, but whatever. Anyway, our cover is boring: Eminem holding a gun and the Punisher holding two guns, though the weird thing is that, if I recall correctly, the Punisher once chewed out a gang member for holding a gun sideways like this, because, well, it is a dumb way to hold a gun. The reason a gun is designed the way it is is so you can look down the top as a sight. Then again, I'm not an expert; I just recall reading "The Punisher", pointing that out.
Linkara: (smiling) I love how we're not even past the cover, and yet we already have character inconsistency.
Linkara (v/o): We open to an Eminem concert in Detroit. He drops his microphone, which makes a "THUNK" noise.
Linkara: Wait! A "THUNK" noise?! Everybody, hit the deck! Super Mario Land characters are about to invade! (ducks down)
Linkara (v/o): Eminem, naturally requiring armed bodyguards, is shuffled away to a car.
Bodyguard: Where we headed?
Eminem: I'm hungry for some Coney Dogs right now at Lafayette!
Linkara: Ah, the life of a famous rap musician: concerts, armed security, Coney Dogs... (beat) The hell is a Coney Dog?!
Linkara (v/o): However, someone stands in their path from getting corn dogs... or Coney Dogs, or whatever the hell he meant. And for some reason, the background depicts a dead hippo... I think.
Eminem: Yo, yo, yo, fall back, man-- show's over--
Stranger: Really? Where I'm standing... it's only just beginning.
Linkara: (as this stranger, singing) We've only just begun... to live... White lace and promises...
Bodyguard 1: Holy ****!
Bodyguard 2: It's the mother****in' Punisher!
Linkara: Huh. Somehow, with it being censored and all, it doesn't have quite the same (holds up fist) punch as "Goddamn Batman".
Linkara (v/o): Anyway, the Punisher guns down Eminem's security. Eminem himself ducks out of the way, wetting himself over the guy dual-wielding machine guns. However, Eminem has a gun of his own, which he fires back at the Punisher. Just a tip, Mr. Nem: it helps to aim your weapon if you keep your eyes open. By the way, what the hell is he wearing on his head? At first glance, I'm sure it's supposed to be some kind of hat, but close-up, it looks more like a big button. I just want to press it and see what happens. Eminem wonders why the Punisher is after him when suddenly, a massive arm reaches out and grabs him by the hoodie. The individual, Barracuda, tells him that the Punisher is actually after him, not Eminem, since he's a former hip-hop artist who is now a mercenary.
Linkara: That's... kind of an odd career path.
Linkara (v/o): By the way, if he was after Barracuda, then why the hell did he shoot up Eminem's bodyguards? Anyway, Eminem doesn't really care that his pal has just admitted that he helps overthrow small Central American governments; he's just pissed that the Punisher shot up his crew. His tune, changes, however, when the Punisher pulls out a friggin' ROCKET LAUNCHER! The Punisher blows up their car, giving us a nice shot of Barracuda's ass cleavage. Thank you, th-that was very necessary. They run to a nearby house... Weren't they just outside a concert hall or something? ...and Eminem tells Barracuda to head to the back of the house, because he has an idea. That idea? To board himself inside the house and yell out to the Punisher...
Eminem: Hey! Mister Super Hero! Over here! You must get me away from this crazy bastard!! I don't deserve this! I'M A CELEBRITY!!!
Linkara: And now it's time for "Life Lessons from Eminem": if you're being chased by a guy wielding a rocket launcher, just yell to them that you're a celebrity, and all will be well.
Linkara (v/o): The Punisher goes in closer, assuring him he'll be back in his jacuzzi in no time. However, Eminem then hits him in the face with his gun and unloads several shots into his chest.
Eminem: Why this fool after you in the first place, 'Cuda?
Linkara: (confused) D-Did you miss the part where he admitted to overthrowing governments and killing people? (shrugs) Then again, your reaction to the Punisher was to say...
Eminem: You don't wanna **** with Shady 'cause Shady will ****in' kill you!
Linkara (v/o): So yeah, he probably doesn't give a rat's ass that his friend murders people.
Barracuda: (suddenly aiming a gun at the back of Eminem's head) Aw, ain't no thing. He found out I got hired to smoke some punk-ass rapper.
Linkara: Comic Book Art 101: A character's friend from years back points a gun at the back of his head and admits that he was hired to kill him. What should the art convey?
(Cut to a clip of Mystery Science Theater 3000)
Crow T. Robot: DULL SURPRISE! (imitates cheering)
(Cut back to the comic)
Linkara (v/o): Actually, "dull surprise" may be a bit overstating it. Maybe "dull boredom" is a better descriptor. Anyway, Barracuda unloads a few shots from his revolver into Eminem, whose body falls on top of the Punisher's. For some reason, it was decided to not just end the comic there and spare us any more of this crap. Instead, we cut to a few hours later on a boat. Barracuda is singing "Hush Little Baby" for some reason. Oh, and who else is on the boat? Eminem and the Punisher, who are chained to each other, back to back.
Linkara: Personally, I would have humorously posed them facing each other, which also has the added benefit of making it more difficult for them to escape from the chains, but (shrugs) I'm just kind of silly like that.
Linkara (v/o): Oh, and because if I don't, I'm sure people will ask me why I didn't, there's this obvious joke...
(Cut to footage of the video for "I'm On a Boat" by The Lonely Island)
The Lonely Island: (singing) I'm on a boat! / I'm on a boat! / Everybody look at me, 'cause I'm sailing on a boat!
(Back to the comic again)
Linkara (v/o): With that out of the way, let's get to the dialogue and then analyze just how ridiculous this scene is, shall we?
Eminem: Always thought music would play at my funeral... Just didn't think I'd be able to hear it. Kinda hoped it would sound good, too...
Linkara: (solemnly) We are gathered here today to say farewell to our friend, our colleague, and our beloved Eminem. As per his final wishes, we will now play the music that he requested to be played at his funeral.
(He raises his fingers in the air, and the opening notes of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic play)
Punisher: Maybe you should have thought of that before shooting the guy three times in the body armor.
Linkara (v/o): Okie-dokie, let's look at just how stupid this is, shall we? First of all, the two were both shot and were both wearing body armor. That's fair enough, given who they are. The problem is that if that's the case, they would have obviously been breathing still back at the house! So why the hell didn't Barracuda put bullets in their heads at that opportunity?! Either way, it would have required him to bring them out to sea to dump the bodies, only now you need to worry about the possibility of their escape. Also, I'm not a gun expert, as I stated, but while I'm sure bullet hits would probably knock them back, even with body armor, I have a hard time believing that the bullets to the body armor would knock Eminem out. I'll give a free pass to the Punisher on this one, since Shady did hit him in the face and all, but still... Furthermore, this supposed body armor must be his friggin' T-SHIRT, since we can see the bullet holes in his shirt showing SKIN underneath! What did Barracuda do, take off the shirt and hoodie, take off the body armor, and then put them back on again? Oh, and for someone trying to "save" Eminem, why the hell did the Punisher just yell out, "Barracuda was hired to kill you!", or something to that effect?!
(Cut to the well-used clip of Batman Forever)
Bruce Wayne (Val Kilmer): It just raises too many questions.
(Cut back to the comic)
Linkara (v/o): Eminem is equally confused, since the Punisher opened fire on his security.
Punisher: Not for nothing, they pulled on me first.
Linkara: Ah, the (makes "finger quotes") "they started it" defense. Very popular among eight-year-olds.
Punisher: And I bet every single one of them had a sheet, right?
Linkara (v/o): Yes, because they're former criminals, it must mean it's okay to kill them. Barracuda comes out with a sniper rifle, which probably would have been a lot easier to use to assassinate Eminem than just SHOWING UP IN A CAR, and Eminem chews him out because "they wuz [sic] homies" and all, yo.
Barracuda: Just business, is all... Heh heh-- them bluehairs at the Parents Music Council really don't like you...
Linkara: Okay, (holds up index finger) first of all, "bluehairs"? The hell? (holds up two fingers) Secondly, are you freaking serious?! ("finger quotes") A "Parents Music Council" hired him?
Linkara (v/o): What?! Those Bible-thumping bastards!?!?!?
Linkara: Oh, oh, of course, they're a "music council" made up of parents who have blue hair, who are also Christians. Wonderful. Tell me, did they also produce a horribly-depressing PSA in the '80s called Rap: It's Your Decision?
Linkara (v/o): I mean, good Lord! There are so many questions that can arise from how idiotic a plot point this is, but I'll just ask the one most prominent in my mind: where the hell did a group of PARENTS get the phone number of a hit man?! What, was Barracuda standing outside a church and giving out flyers? Oh, and then Barracuda bites through the chains. Yeah, di-didn't see that one coming. Apparently, chains are not made of metal, but some kind of candy-coated goodness that makes a satisfying crunch when you bite into it.
Barracuda: Yeah, the preachers wanted me to get Old Testament on your ass... but when I realized you was wearing a vest after I laid them slugs into you... I got all inspirational on this bitch. Best to Jimmy Hoffa your ass, dump you where you won't be found.
Linkara: Yes, in the middle of a lake. And it has to be a lake, since they're in Michigan, and last I checked, there wasn't an ocean near Michigan. No one will ever find them in a lake... that has boats on it and... from what I can tell, you aren't actually weighing them down with anything, so... they'll float... (shrugs in total confusion)
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Digimon: Digital Monsters 1 · Phonogram: The Immaterial Girl 1-6 · Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1 · Trouble 3 · The Star Wars 4 · Spectacular Spider-Man Episode 1x10 - "Persona" · Youngblood 9 · The A-Team 2 · The Batman/Superman Movie: World's Finest · See You Next Mirror: Exiles Retrospective, Part 1 · See You Next Mirror: Exiles Retrospective, Part 2 · Reagan's Raiders 1 · Fist of the North Star, Ch. 1 · Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters 4 · Iron Man: The Animated Series - The Wedding of Iron Man · Athena 3 · Batman: The Dark Knight 1-3 · The New Teen Titans Anti-Drug Giveaway 2 · Crisis on Infinite Earths · Secret Wars (1984) · The Infinity Gauntlet · Flashpoint · Babylon 5 1 · The Star Wars 5 · All-New Ghost Rider, Volume 2 · Robocop vs. the Terminator 2 · Superman vs. the Terminator 2 · Tandy Computer Whiz Kids: News By Computer Foils Kidnappers · Ultimate Power 4 · Delicious in Dungeon, Vol. 1 · Batman: Odyssey 1 · Asterix: The Legionary · Comic Book Quickies 7 · JoJo's Bizarre Adventures Episodes 1-4 (2012-2013 series) · Thunderbirds Are Go · Batman: The Official Movie Adaptation · Ultimate Iron Man Vol. 1 1-2 · My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic 11-12 · Stormwatch 0 · A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Beginning 1-2 · A Nightmare on Elm Street: Fearbook · New Line Cinema's Tales of Horror 1 · The Sensational Spider-Man 0 · Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash · Marvel Comics 1 · Brave and the Bold 28 · Kamen Rider Fourze Episodes 1-4 · Clive Barker's Hellraiser Dark Holiday Special · Sensation Comics 14: The Story of Fir Balsam · Steam Wars Holiday Special · Christmas with the Superheroes 2
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| 2018:
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My Top 15 Favorite Episodes of AT4W · Legion of Superheroes: The Great Darkness Saga · James Bond, Jr. 1 · JLA/Avengers · Homestuck, Act 2 · Isaac Asimov's I-Bots 1 · Thunderstrike 1 · Youngblood 10 · Badrock 1A · Event Comics Month II: Infinite Crisis · Event Comics Month II: Infinity War · Event Comics Month II: World War Hulk · Event Comics Month II: Final Crisis · Power Rangers Turbo vs. Beetleborgs Metallix 1 · Diesel 1 · Teen Titans: "Betrayal" and "Aftershock, Parts 1 and 2" · The Punisher: Purgatory · Comic Book Quickies 8 · 500th Episode · Dark Knight III: The Master Race 1-2 · Just Imagine Stan Lee Creating Green Lantern · The New Guardians 3 · US-1 7 · Nova Girls: Space 34-24-34 · Batman: Odyssey 2 · Star Wars 3-D 2 · Pokémon - The Electric Tale of Pikachu 3 · PSA Hell: Captain America Meets the Asthma Monster · Superman and Spider-Man · Amazing Cow Heroes 4: Cold Cuts · Ravage 2099 2 · Adventures of the Kool-Aid Man 2 · Tandy Computer Whiz Kids: Safeguarding the Environment · Mr. T and the T-Force 4 · Star Trek 2 (DC) · Star Trek (2009): The Official Motion Picture Adaptation · Star Trek: The Next Generation 4 · Star Trek 1 (Gold Key) · Silent Hill: Hunger · The Thing: The Northern Nightmare · Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash: The Nightmare Warriors · Spider-Man: Smoke and Mirrors · Hellraiser: Hell on Earth · Fantastic Four 52 · Marvel Comics 1 (The Human Torch) · The Incredible Hulk 181 · The New Mutants 98 · Batman Returns: The Official Comic Adaptation · The Punisher: Red X-Mas · Star Wars: The Force Awakens Comic Adaptation · Luke Cage, Hero for Hire 7
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| 2019:
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Yet Another 15 Missed Opportunities of AT4W · Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters 5 · Batman/Aliens 1 · Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel · Pokémon 15x19-20 "Cilan Takes Flight" and "An Amazing Aerial Battle" · Tomb Raider Vol. 3: Queen of Serpents · Little Victory: Chimera 1 · Youngblood 0 · Kickers, Inc. 1 · The Savage Dragon 1 · Darkwing Duck 1-4 · The California Raisins 3-D 5 · Hellstar Remina, Ch. 1-3 · Gallery of Horrors · Batman: The Dark Knight 16-17 · Tremors · Ultimate Power 5-6 · Batman Forever: The Official Comic Adaptation · Street Fighter: The Official Comic Adaptation · Catwoman: The Official Comic Adaptation · Dune: The Official Comic Adaptation · Superman IV: The Quest for Peace Movie Special · Justice is Silent: Cassandra Caintrospective, Part 1 · Justice is Silent: Cassandra Caintrospective, Part 2 · Justice is Silent: Cassandra Caintrospective, Part 3 · US-1 8 · Tandy Computer Whiz Kids: Community Action Program · Captain America Goes to War Against Drugs · Comic Book Swimsuit Issues · Batman 45-47: The Gift · Star Trek: The Next Generation 5 · The A-Team 3 · JoJo's Bizarre Adventures Episodes 5-9 · Trouble 4 · Franken Fran, Ch. 1 and 4 · Youngblood: Judgment Day · Teen Titans 27-28 · Clive Barker's Hellraiser 1 · Clive Barker's Hellraiser Summer Special · Clive Barker's Hellraiser Spring Slaughter · Spider-Man: The Exile Returns · Detective Comics 225 (Martian Manhunter) · Batman: Harley Quinn 1 · DC Comics Presents 26 · The Flash 123 · Evil Dead 2: A Merry Deadmite X-Mas · Transformers (UK) 145 · The All-New Batman: The Brave and the Bold 14 · Star Wars: The Last Jedi Comic Adaptation
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| 2020:
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Top 15 Dumbest Evil Plans of AT4W · Batman/Aliens 2 · Star vs. the Forces of Evil: Deep Trouble 1-4 · Megamind · Revolution · Superman vs. Muhammad Ali · Hellstar Remina, Ch. 4-6 · Youngblood: Strikefile 1 · Comic Book Quickies 9 · Black Panther, Vol. 4 1-6 · Batman: Odyssey 3 · Justice League/Mighty Morphin Power Rangers · The Champions, Vol. 3 1-4: Beat the Devil · Star Trek vs. Transformers · Athena 4 · Daredevil: Born Again · Action Comics 775 · Comic Book Quickies 10 · 600th Episode · Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Comic Adaptation · Star Wars: Attack of the Clones Comic Adaptation · Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith Comic Adaptation · Star Wars: Rogue One Comic Adaptation · DC Challenge! 1 · Kyoryu Sentai Zyurangers Episodes 40-43 · Trouble 5 · Dan Dare: Voyage to Venus · Superman 358 · Zero Hour: Crisis in Time · House of M · Secret Empire · Heroes in Crisis · Animax 1 · Ninjutsu 1-2 · Green Goblin 1-2, 4, 8, 12-13 · US-1 9 · Emergency! 1 · Mr. T and the T-Force 5 · Pinhead 1-3 · Pinhead 4-6 · Pinhead vs. Marshal Law · Spider-Man: Web of Life · Marvel Super-Heroes 12 (Captain Marvel) · The Flash 110 · The Amazing Spider-Man 129 · Awesome Comics Holiday Special · Transformers (UK) 41 · Solo: A Star Wars Story Comic Adaptation
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| 2021:
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Yet Another 15 Screw-Ups of AT4W · Star Trek Book and Record Set: Dinosaur Planet · DC Challenge! 2 · The Mighty Heroes 1 · Justice League 1x01-3: Secret Origins · The Star Wars 6 · The King of Braves GaoGaiGar Ep. 1-4 · Youngblood: Strikefile 2 · Pokémon 15×01-02: "Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader" & "Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym" · Stanley and his Monster 1-4 · Marvel Than Meets the Eye: The Transformers 1-40 · Marvel Than Meets the Eye: Transformers 41-80 · Marvel Than Meets the Eye: Generation 2 and Regeneration One · Star Trek 9 (Gold Key) · Star Trek/Legion of Superheroes · Mystery Science Theater 3000 1 · Batman: The Dark Knight Returns · Ultimate Power 7-8 · Batman: The Dark Knight 23.4 · Just Imagine Stan Lee Creating Aquaman · Sword Interval: Flashback Arc · PSA Hell: The Amazing Spider-Man: Riot at Robotworld · Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (Ultimate Edition) · Transformers/Ghostbusters: Ghosts of Cybertron · The New Guardians 4 · Codename: Ninja 1 · Batman: Hush · Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger Ep. 15-16 · Mr. T and the T-Force 6 · Doom’s IV 1 · Batman and Elmer Fudd & Catwoman and Sylvester and Tweety · Batman: Odyssey 4 · The Dresden Files: Storm Front, Vol. 1 · US-1 10 · Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters 6 · DC Challenge! 3 · Marvel Super Special 1: KISS · The Ring, Vol. 1 · The Ring, Vol. 2 · Spider-Man: Web of Death · Detective Comics 359 · The X-Men 4 · Batman 1 · Spider-Man Holiday Special 1995 · The Adventures of Chrissie Claus 1 · Christmas Quickies 1 · Still Another 15 Missed Opportunities of AT4W
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| 2022:
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Ultimate Power 9 · The Adventures of Superboy 3x05-06 and 4x07-08 · Batman: The Killing Joke Adaptation · Just Imagine Stan Lee Creating the JLA · Chew: Poyo Character Focus · Youngblood: Strikefile 3 · Doctor Who: Logopolis · Armageddon 2001 · Secret Invasion · Civil War II · Dark Nights: Metal · The Star Wars 7 · Sonic the Hedgehog: Tangle and Whisper · Star Trek: The Next Generation/X-Men: Planet X · Stargate SG-1: P.O.W. · Man of Steel · Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters 7 · Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger Episodes 17-21 · US-1 11 · X-Men Green · Spider-Man: Maximum Carnage · DC Challenge! 4 · Comic Book Quickies 11 · 700th Episode · Ken Penders' The Lost Ones 1 · Star Wars Infinities: A New Hope · Transformers: Deviations · Legion of Superheroes 0 and Legionnaires 0 · Mr. T and the T-Force 7 · The Ring, Vol. 3: Spiral · The Ring, Vol. 4: Birthday · Spider-Man: Funeral for an Octopus · Christmas Quickies 2 · Batman 27: A Christmas Peril · Mr. T and Emmanuel Lewis in A Christmas Dream · Top 15 Goofiest Superheroes of Atop the Fourth Wall
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| 2023:
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Star Wars: A New Hope Comic Adaptation · Marvelman Family's Finest 1 · Superman vs. Aliens 1 · Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney · Hellblazer: Dangerous Habits · Youngblood: Strikefile 4 · What Dreams May Come, Part 1: The Sandman 1-20 · What Dreams May Come, Part 2: The Sandman 21-40 · What Dreams May Come, Part 3: The Sandman 41-60 · What Dreams May Come, Part 4: The Sandman 61-75 · Animax 2 · The Dome: Ground Zero · Action Comics 1 (Non-Superman Stories) · Transformers (UK) 132-134 · Just Imagine Stan Lee Creating Robin · Mr. T and the T-Force 8 · The Dresden Files: Storm Front, Vol. 2: Maelstrom · Captain Marvel: The Last Avenger · E-Robot, Ch. 1 · Overwatch: Legacy and Old Soldiers · Green Lantern: Emerald Twilight · Back to the Future: Who is Marty McFly? · Super Soldier 1 · Legends of the Dark Claw 1 · Spider-Boy 1 · Assassins 1 · DC Challenge! 5 · US-1 12 · The Star Wars 8 · Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters 8 · The Ring, Vol 0: Birthday · Sadako at the End of the World · Spider-Man: The Mark of Kaine · Sadako-San and Sadako-Chan · Doctor Who: Remembrance of the Daleks · Doctor Who: The Klepton Parasites · Doctor Who: The Chimes of Midnight · Yu-Gi-Oh: Capsule Monsters Ep. 1-3 · Klaus 1-7
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| 2024:
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Still Another 15 Mistakes of AT4W · Batman vs. the Predator 1 · Ben 10 Ep. 1×01, 09, 13 · Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger Ep. 14, 22-24 · Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Comic Adaptation · Sonic/Mega Man: Worlds Collide, Act 1 · Youngblood: Strikefile 5 · Marvel vs. DC
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| Specials:
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AT4W 2009 Trailer · Linkara's Take on Watchmen · Watchmen Review · Theme Song Contest · The Spoony Experiment: Warrior #1 · Theme Song Contest Winner! · Blackest Night · Silent Hill: Dying Inside Trailer · Silent Hill Alternate Endings · AT4W & Spoony: Experiment Warrior 2-3 · October 2010 Trailer · Silent Hill: Dead/Alive Review Alternate Endings · The Live Show! · AT4W Story Recap · October 2011 Trailer · Return of AT4W Live! · Revenge of the AT4W Live! · Southland Tales · Curse of AT4W Live · House of AT4W Live! · Ghost of AT4W LIVE! · October 2012 Trailers · Bride of AT4W Live! · Son of AT4W Live! · Night of AT4W Live! · Day of AT4W Live! · Dawn of AT4W Live! · Land of AT4W Live! · Diary and Survival of AT4W Live! · Power of AT4W Live! · Midnight of AT4W Live! · Planet of AT4W LIVE! · Genesis of AT4W LIVE! · 300th Episode Livestream Recordings · Destiny of AT4W LIVE! · Resurrection of AT4W LIVE! · Revelation of AT4W Live! · Remembrance of AT4W LIVE! · The New 52 · Atop the Fourth Wall: The Movie, Part 1 · Atop the Fourth Wall: The Movie, Part 2 · Atop the Fourth Wall: The Movie, Part 3 · Atop the Fourth Wall: The Movie, Part 4 · Atop the Fourth Wall: The Movie, Part 5
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