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EP58 Green Lanterns of Sector 2814

Dec 25, 2019

EP58 Green Lanterns of Sector 2814
There’s no real format for the superhero. Sometimes the superhero is an alien escaping from a dying world or a divine being who’s come to Earth to protect humanity from powerful threats it could never hope to defend against. But sometimes the superhero is just a simple galactic...

EP57 Animated Movies DC Edition

Dec 11, 2019

While Marvel may have become the dominant force with respect to superhero adaptations at the box office, many fans argue that they've come up short in other forms of media. For instance, when it comes to the art of the full length animated feature, there's simply no question that DC comics reigns supreme. From...

EP56 Villains Breaking Good

Nov 26, 2019

Courageous and morally upstanding superpowered heroes thwart the nefarious schemes of sinister super villains, that's the tried and true formula that structures the intrepid superhero narrative. Well, at least most of the time. Much like the real world, sometimes the villains aren't totally vile all the time....

EP55 Deep Dive: Daredevil

Nov 13, 2019

While some superheroes fly to other planets and punch alien warlords with their rocket-powered fist, others patrol the gritty streets of Hell's Kitchen leaping from rooftop to rooftop smacking crime with a billy club. Our Daredevil Deep Dive! For your entertainment and education, we dive into everything you...

EP54 Dick, Jason, Tim & a Damian. Mantle of Robin.

Nov 6, 2019

Holy 54th episode, Batman, this entire episode is dedicated to Robin! Or more accurately, Robins. The brightly colored half of the Dynamic Duo, more a mantle than any single character, the Boy Wonder has defined what it means to be a superhero sidekick, and what it means to evolve into something more. On this episode,...