This week, Kris and Dave review go back to the beginning and review the first volume of Kamala Khan as Ms. Marvel. Does the new mutant’s origin hold up? Plus, a new Witcher book is coming, VFX artists vote to unionize, and new nerd commendations!
Nerd News
<a href='https://www.wired.com/story/marvel-vfx-unionization-big-deal/'>Marvel VFX Artists Vote to Unionize</a>
<a href='https://kotaku.com/the-witcher-writer-books-andrzej-sapkowski-cdpr-1850709175'>A new Witcher book is coming</a>
Byword Big Talk
<a href='https://www.marvel.com/comics/issue/49089/ms_marvel_2014_1'>Ms. Marvel, Vol. 1</a>
Nerd Commendations
<a href='https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cityscapes-sim-builder/id1631153096'>Cityscapes: Sim Builder</a>
<a href='https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/27/23809654/legend-of-zelda-oracle-of-ages-seasons-nintendo-switch-online'>Oracle of Seasons &amp; Oracle of Ages</a>

Episode 162 - School House Blues

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.