The Ultimate Universe is about to return, so Kris and Dave look back at the first volume of The Ultimates. Does the inspiration behind the MCU hold up today? Plus, writer's strike, Sony shuts down a small studio, and Dave revisits the Steam Deck. 

Nerd News
<a href='https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/08/business/media/writers-strike-hollywood.html'>WGA votes to strike</a>
<a href='https://kotaku.com/pixelopus-shut-down-playstation-studios-sony-closure-1850410532'>Sony shutters small studio</a>
Byword Big Talk
<a href='https://www.marvel.com/comics/issue/15292/ultimates_2002_1'>The Ultimates by Mark Millar & Bryan Hitch</a>
Nerd Commendations
<a href='https://www.marvel.com/comics/issue/95877/thor_2020_29'>Thor by Torunn Grønbekk & Nic Klein</a>
<a href='https://store.steampowered.com/steamdeck'>The Steam Deck revisited</a>

Episode 152 - Guardians of the Ms. Marvel

Kris, a teacher and Marvel fanboy, and Dave, a freelance writer and DC fanatic, love to talk about their nerdy passions: comic books, movies and television, and video games. Each week, they discuss nerdy news, recommend new media, and take a deep dive into one niche in nerd culture. “The Nerd Byword” also features interviews with industry greats and up and coming talent. New episodes release every Monday.