This week, Kris and Dave look to the future and pick their most anticipated January 2024 comic book releases. Which books made the cut? Plus, some major characters were cut from No Way Home, Matthew Vaughn wants to remake Star Wars (snicker), and the return of nerd commendations! 

Nerd News
<a href='https://www.cbr.com/spider-man-no-way-home-three-characters-cut/'>Mary Jane, Gwen Stacy, Aunt May all cut from No Way Home script</a>
<a href='https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/matthew-vaughn-remake-star-wars-movies-new-cast-1235624047/'>Matthew Vaughn wants to remake Star Wars</a>
Byword Big Talk
<a href='https://www.firstcomicsnews.com/category/solicitations/'>January 2024 Comic Solicitations</a> 

Nerd Commendations
<a href='https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/hack-slash-back-to-school-1-of-4'>Hack/Slash: Back to School #1 by Zoe Thorogood</a>
<a href='https://www.marvel.com/comics/series/32071/moon_knight_2021_-_present'>Moon Knight by Jed Mackay &amp; Alessandro Cappuccio </a>

Episode 171 - Giving Thanks for a Nerdy Harvest

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.