Sep 9, 2020
In the world of superheroes if you aren't born with alien powers
and you don't own a few billion dollars you might still be
fortunate enough to get your hands on a special bauble or gadget
that bestows upon you out-of-this-world abilities, burdens you with
the responsibilities of a hero, and it might only cost you...
Aug 26, 2020
They say that curiosity killed the cat, but curiosity also makes
for a killer podcast episode, especially if what you’re curious
about is Catwoman! That’s right, it’s our Catwoman deep dive! This
episode has everything you might want to know about the enigmatic
Ms. Selina Kyle: her abilities, her defining...
Aug 19, 2020
Superheros and comic book culture generally have had a tendency to bleed into other media and genres. They've been adapted into videogames, they've practically dominated the cinema, and they've even found their way into the material of stand up comedy. On this episode we have a friend of the podcast comedian Mac Blake...
Aug 12, 2020
Some heroes are made, some heroes are born, but all heroes need
schoolin’. Not only are sidekicks and young heroes a fixture in
superhero stories, but by now so are the institutions that train
and educate them. This week we look at our favorite examples of
superhero academies & our favorite aspects of the
stories...
Jul 15, 2020
While you might be tempted to think of the superhero as a lone figure in an outlandish costume waging a solo crusade against crime, the truth is comic book vigilantes often need someone to lean on when the chips are down. Friendship and camaraderie are a crucial part of the comic landscape, and that’s why this episode...