Capes On the Couch - Where Comics Get Counseling

We head back to the sewers to take on KILLER CROC! Does this raging reptile have a softer side? Also, stay tuned after the episode for a special bonus where we help a listener live!

SHOW NOTES:

• Intro
• • Shoutout to Comic Book Keepers - Chris and Lance review a character or topic each episode - thegeeklygrind.com
  • Still taking votes for award show
• Background (02:55)

• • Killer Croc created by Gerry Conway and Gene Colan in Detective Comics #523 (Feb 1983)
  • Waylon Jones was born with lizard like features - raised by his abusive aunt, he killed her and became a criminal in Gotham, where he tangled with Batman numerous times
  • Post Crisis, he got isolated for months after being trapped under rubble - he has several battles with Bane, who always bests him and he ends up in Arkham
  • New 52 - he is Roy Harper's alcoholism sponsor
  • In Arkham, befriended a woman named Sybil with DID, and when he got out, he found her daughter and promised to watch over her
  • Rebirth - Joined the Suicide Squad, and had a brief romance with June Moon, human side of Enchantress, who saw him as more than just a monster
  • Part of Harley Quinn's crew for a period, and later ran a hotel for redeemed villains/monsters
• Issues (09:56)
  • History of abuse due to appearance, started in childhood
  • Did not handle isolation well, and lashed out (17:36)
  • Relationship with June made him feel worthy of love for the first time (26:40)
• Break (41:24)
  • Plugs for Cult of Domesticity, Talk Me Into, and Meredith Finch
• Treatment (42:41)
  • In-universe - dive into the sewer, don't mind the smell
  • Out of universe - (46:38)
• Skit (52:34)
• Ending (56:43)
  • Recommended reading: Suicide Squad v 5
  • Review read: The Villains Demand: If you want a a unique insight into your favorite characters then subscribe and tune in. As a huge comic book reader this an interesting perspective on heroes, villains and everyone in between. A channel with a massive YouTube reach should reach out and makes shorts based on these. It's easily a million dollar idea. And someone hit Marvel up because Dr. Issues needs to set up shop by Night Nurse.
  • Next episodes: Mental Health Avengers, Black Adam, Hank McCoy
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References:

• Roy Harper episode - Anthony (05:27)
• Sybil - Anthony (05:45)
• ItsJustSomeRandomGuy - Doc (58:20)

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We take our first trip to the world of the Wicked + the Divine to examine Baphomet! And it's so complex, we enlisted Jered from the Fantom Zone to help us! Does this role playing god find a name he's comfortable with? Listen now to find out!

SHOW NOTES:

• Intro
• • Thanks to guest Jered from Fantom Zone
  • Nominees for 100th episode award show + mailbag - nominations page
• Background (05:15)

• • Baphomet created by Kieron Gillen, Jamie McKelvie, and Matthew Wilson in The Wicked + The Divine #2 (July 2014)
  • Makes his debut in the London Underground holding the Morrigan's severed head, but was interrupted by the Morrigan herself - they fought until Laura intervened
  • Learns of the "Prometheus gambit", where a god can extend their life by killing another god - initially targets Urdr but gets stopped by Morrigan, and focuses on Inanna instead
  • Later revealed that he didn't kill Inanna, and they went to Laura - witnessed her transformation into Persephone, and after Ananke killed Inanna, Baphomet took Persephone to the Underground to hide
  • After sleeping with Persephone, he revealed that he's actually Nergal, but changed his name because he was ashamed of the association with Warhammer 40K - before becoming a god, he was Cameron, a role-playing nerd in love with Marian - when Marian became the Morrigan, she convinced Ananke to turn him into a god, which he did not appreciate initially
  • After Persephone kills Ananke, he and Morrigan resume their relationship, which turns abusive towards him - Morrigan becomes very controlling and physically abusive
  • Later discovers that Morrigan wanted him to become a god so they could kill and resurrect each other forever
  • Permanently kills the Morrigan's 3 alters to provide bodies for the disembodied heads of Lucifer, Inanna, and Tara
  • Sacrifices his brain to bring back Dionysus
• Issues (17:16)
  • Scared, insecure, and afraid of death
  • Postures as what he thinks masculinity should look like, as well as what he thinks Morrigan wants (24:20)
  • Domestic abuse from a male perspective (31:54)
  • Was an identity forced upon him, or did he refuse the identity gifted to him and make his own? (42:15)
• Break (55:48)
  • Plugs for Popcorn Psychology, Bedknobs & Broomflicks, and Jeremy Whitley
• Treatment (56:42)
  • In-universe - Need a fan to infiltrate the Pantheon and feed information to him
  • Out of universe
• Skit
• Ending (74:58)
  • Recommended reading: the entire Wicked + Divine series
  • Next episodes: Killer Croc, Black Adam, Stranger in a strange land
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References:

• Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds - Anthony (06:27)
• Warhammer 40K - Anthony (10:05)
• My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy - Anthony (12:50)
• Spinal Tap/Goes to eleven - Doc (26:14)
• Hank Pym episode - Anthony (33:03)
• Personality Isn't Permanent by Benjamin Hardy - Doc (49:05)
• Peppermint Patty - Anthony (64:54)
• "Didn't I Blow Your Mind" - Anthony (75:40)

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We take a serious look at a not-so-serious topic: quipping! Why do characters do it? Why do WE do it? And can we stop, or should we? Listen now to find out!

SHOW NOTES:

• Intro
• • Thanks for donations to Extra Life - beat the puzzle in 6:19:44 - still taking donations - potential video game livestream coming in a few weeks
  • Last week for nominations - next week nominees will be announced for 100th episode
• Background (02:43)

• • Quipping in comics is as old as the medium itself
  • "It's hailed as a sign of wittiness, but let's call it what it is: a mechanism for covering up the manifestations of anxiety in high-stress situations… it's still a problem screaming for attention, and there has to be better ways to deal with it"
  • Ramped up in the 60s - Stan Lee wrote almost all of his characters as witty jokesters, ESPECIALLY Spider-Man
  • Spider-Man is the patron saint, so much so that if he's NOT cracking a joke, something is horribly wrong
  • Flip side is Batman - no joking, which gives his rogues gallery plenty of room to do so
• Issues (09:44)
  • Barry Allen's words shouldn't be able to be heard by anyone except other speedsters, and even then, it's likely violative of physics in some way
• • Obvious point - time - it's a function of the medium, but there's a LOT of talking during fights that shouldn't be happening
  • Wit as distraction vs Wit as humor - there is a difference between getting an opponent to respect your side or pause in debate, vs the (typical) comedic delivery in fictional prose (17:15)
  • Personality and situation are key (why quips backfire in the wrong crowd) (27:15)
• Break (45:03)
• • Plugs for Freudian Sips, Cage's Kiss, and Al Ewing
• Treatment (46:58)
• • In-universe
• Ending (60:30)
• • Next episodes: Baphomet (with guest Jered from Fantom Zone), Killer Croc, Black Adam
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References:

• Talking is a Free Action - Anthony (10:06)
• Muhammad Ali - Doc (14:20)
• Armor Piercing Question - Anthony (22:20)
• But For Me, It Was Tuesday - Anthony (24:35)
• Wham Line - Anthony (26:45)
• "Things That Make You Go Hmm" by C+C Music Factory - Anthony (27:05)
• Jim Valvano/V Foundation - Doc (60:40)

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Listen now! It's En Sabah Nur - time has no meaning. It's 2020, so why not talk Apocalypse? How does Doc handle someone who bends timelines to his will?

SHOW NOTES:

• Intro
• • Shoutout to I Understood that Reference - Rob & Ross are two Irish friends who cover movies, comics, games
  • Still taking nominations for award show
• Background (01:52)
• • Apocalypse created by Louise Simonson and Jackson Guice in X-Factor #5-6 (June-July 1986)
  • Apocalypse is believed to be the first mutant - over 5,000 years old, born in Egypt - his name, En Sabah Nur, is translated as "The First One"
  • Abandoned as an infant because of his looks, he adopted a survival of the fittest mindset
  • Mutant powers manifested after having his heart broken as a young man - combined with Celestial technology uncovered by Kang the Conqueror, he had incredible power, and became immortal
  • Fostered war throughout the centuries, seeking the strongest warriors
  • Put himself into suspended animation to wait for further developments - awakened by Cable's arrival and summons a guard, known as the Four Horsemen - the original group included Warren Worthington, aka Angel
  • Tries to kill Nathan Summers, who he believes will become strong enough to defeat him - inadvertently ends up responsible for turning him into Cable
  • Age of Apocalypse - Legion travels in time to kill Magneto, but accidentally kills his father, which disrupts the timeline - with no Xavier, Apocalypse awakens and takes over the world - he is opposed by Magneto, leading a team of mutants
  • Learns from Uatu that Onslaught is going to destroy the world, and temporarily allies with Cable to help defeat him, but ends up focusing on Franklin Richards, which allows Onslaught to escape
  • Battles X-Force, and nearly killed by Archangel
  • Resurrected as a child, and the new X-Force team debates what to do with him before Fantomex shoots him dead
  • Another young clone, named Evan Sabahnur, joins the Jean Grey School for a time, and works on becoming a hero instead of what he is destined to become
  • Currently living on Krakoa as part of the Quiet Council, helping oversee the laws on the island for all mutants
• Issues (14:09)
  • Savior complex for mutantkind
  • Survival of the fittest mentality
  • Longevity's impact on mental planning (29:14)
• Break (39:12)
  • Plugs for Frigay the 13th, I Never Saw That, and Chris Claremont
• Treatment (40:47)
  • In-universe - Befriend one of the Horsemen and convince Apocalypse to stay in his pyramid
  • Out of universe - treatment of old racists stuck in their ways (45:42)
• Skit (54:45)
• Ending (60:23)
  • Recommended reading: Age of Apocalypse
  • Next episodes: Quipping, Baphomet (Wicked + Divine) with special guest Jered from Fantom Zone Podcast, Killer Croc
  • Review read: Pittsburghnerd, 07/07/2020 Great idea - This is a great show with a wonderful concept. Extremely entertaining and worth a listen. I highly recommend you give it a try
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References:

• Marvel Mythos AoA breakdown - Anthony (05:25)
• Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-Men - Anthony (05:40)
• Legion episode - Anthony (05:55)
• Uatu episode - Anthony (08:06)
• Deadpool episode - Anthony (11:19)
• Four Horsemen - Doc (27:50)
• Evolution - Doc (28:10)
• Ra's al Ghul episode - Anthony (29:22)
• Colonel Sanders/KFC - Doc (31:33)
• Stanford marshmallow experiment - Doc (34:25)
• Friends - Smoking and Hypnosis - Anthony (44:20)
• Stuart Smalley - Anthony (45:34)
• Vandal Savage episode - Anthony (45:54)

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We examine our youngest character ever - DAMIAN WAYNE! Why does Doc want to send the Son of the Bat to the Phantom Zone for treatment? Listen to find out!

SHOW NOTES:

• Intro
• • Thanks to new Mayor Patron Chad from P3!
  • Shoutout to Super Sons - Dan & Jake cover comic books, news, and anything else on their minds
  • Reminder to vote in nominations
• Background (2:16)

• • Damian Wayne created by Grant Morrison and Andy Kubert in Batman #656 (Sept 2006)
  • Character was originally referenced as the son of Bruce Wayne & Talia al Ghul in Batman: Son of the Demon by Mike Barr and Jerry Bingham in 1987, a non-canonical story
  • Grant Morrison brought the character into canon after Infinite Crisis
  • Damian was the genetically engineered son of Bruce & Talia, born after a night of passion where Bruce was drugged - the drugging wasn't supposed to stick, but later writers reaffirmed it, much to Ariel's chagrin
  • He was raised by Talia and the League of Assassins to be an incredible fighter - at the age of 13, he was left with Batman
  • Due to his upbringing, he has no social skills, and believes the only way to earn his father's respect is to kill any rival - this puts him in immediate conflict with Tim Drake, operating as Robin at the time
  • After Bruce's death, in the Battle for the Cowl Damian acts more childish, until he is corrected by Dick Grayson, who assumes the Batman mantle and asks Damian to serve as his Robin
  • After a battle, Damian is paralyzed - he is healed by Talia, who implants a device in his spine which allows her to control his movements - he and Dick manage to undo the damage
  • He is later disowned by Talia, who feels his acceptance of the Robin mantle is disrespectful to her and her family legacy
  • After Bruce's resurrection, Damian continues working alongside Dick, and joins the Teen Titans
  • New 52 - Still working as Robin, this time alongside Bruce, while Dick is Nightwing again
  • Killed by an adult clone of him created by Talia - after many battles to retrieve his corpse, Bruce finally resurrects Damian with the Chaos Shard, a stone controlled by Darkseid - the resurrection gives him superhuman strength for a brief period
  • Rebirth - serves as leader of the Teen Titans
  • Supersons - works alongside Jonathan Kent, aka Superboy - they do NOT get along well
• Issues (8:06)
  • Petulant Child
  • Split Family child rearing (16:36)
  • First exposure to different viewpoints (26:19)
• Break (39:26)
  • Plugs for Parent Quest, Perfect Package Podcast, and Meredith Finch
• Treatment (41:40)
  • In-universe - send Damian and clones of the Bat-family to the Phantom Zone to hash things out
  • Out of universe - use of "I am" statements to get person to examine self (44:08)
• Skit (52:46)
• Ending (57:07)
  • Recommended reading: New 52 Batman & Robin, Super Sons by Peter Tomasi
  • Next episodes: Apocalypse, Baphomet, and Quipping
  • Review read: Batdan22 - Fan For Life I enjoy the way they tackle pop culture on this show. Hosts are fun and engaging, topics are right up my alley. Just a lot of fun being had by those who make it and those who listen.
  • Reminder on nominations
  • Puzzle fundraiser for Extra Life
  • Plugs for social

References:

• Talia episode - Anthony (5:12)
• Affluenza - Anthony (15:36)
• My Super Sweet 16 - Anthony (15:38)
• "P.I.M.P." by 50 Cent- Anthony (21:43)
• "You're Not Going To Believe What I'm About to Tell You" by the Oatmeal - Doc (38:11)
• It'll Happen To You! (The Simpsons) - Anthony (62:28)
• Harlem Shake - Anthony/Doc (63:00)

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We go from reading to watching, as we examine UATU! How does Doc propose to cure this voyeur of his addiction? Find out - listen now!

SHOW NOTES:

• Intro
• • Thanks to new Patron Local Official Kate!
  • Announcement of nominations for award show - Google Doc will be open until 8/31/20
  • Request for sharing on social media
• Background (13:09)

• • Uatu the Watcher created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in Fantastic Four #13 (April 1963)
  • First introduced as The Watcher, who lived on the Blue Area of the Moon - introduced himself to the Fantastic Four, who discovered him when they landed there
  • Part of a nearly immortal race of beings whose sole purpose was to observe civilizations - they made this vow after introducing nuclear power to one group of people, who used it to destroy one another
  • Despite his vow of non-interference, he helped the Fantastic Four defeat Galactus by helping Johnny Storm find the Ultimate Nullifier
  • Was later put on trial by his own people after numerous violations of the vow - released on his own recognizance
  • Kicked out of the Watchers after disintegrating his own nephew, Aron, who went rogue, and used his energy to revive The One, leader of the Watchers
  • Later reinstated, and popped up to observe major events - like Civil War & Secret Invasion
  • Basically, every time Uatu shows up, one of two things happen - he either observes wordlessly, which worries the characters involved; or he interferes to aid humanity
  • Original Sin - the Avengers discover his body on the moon, and his eyes removed - it was revealed that he was attacked and had one of his eyes stolen, and when Nick Fury showed up to interrogate him, he refused - so Nick killed him and stole his other eye so he could see what he had seen - revealing that the Orb and other villains had attacked his armory on the Moon
• Issues (17:02)
  • Per Matt: addicted to interfering
  • Repeating sins of the father - Uatu's father, Ikor, was the one who decided to provide nuclear power to Prosilicus (24:42)
  • Voyeurism (32:01)
• Break (40:50)
  • Plugs for Sips Suds & Smokes, Perfect Package Podcast, and Howard Mackie
• Treatment (42:56)
  • In-universe - Install a "U-chip" to limit his watching
  • Out of universe - Revolve team of therapists to avoid normalizing behavior (46:07)
• Skit (51:34)
• Ending (56:40)
  • Recommended reading: Fantastic Four Galactus story, Nobody Gets Out Alive, and Original Sin
  • Next episodes: Damian Wayne, Apocalypse, and Baphomet
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References:

• "Somebody's Watching Me" by Rockwell - Anthony (33:03)
• Rule 34 - Doc (38:34)
• V-chip - Doc (44:28)
• Joker episode - Anthony (50:47)
• Nudge Nudge - Anthony (58:30)
• "Every Breath You Take" by the Police - Doc (61:06)

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Things get downright inhuman as we examine READER! Is it a problem if a dog isn't just a man's best friend, but his only one? Plus a cross-country skit you have to hear - listen now!

SHOW NOTES:

• Intro
• • Two new Patrons - Humble Citizen Andrew & Mayor Jacob!
  • 100th episode will be award show - more information at next episode
• Background (03:15)

• • Reader created by Charles Soule and Ryan Stegman in Inhuman #4 (October 2014)
  • An older Inhuman, he was part of a group that lived in Greenland
  • Once the Terrigen Bomb went off, he worked as a finder for the Ennilux corporation, bringing them NuHumans
  • When one of the Inhunmans brought to the company is going to be used as a vessel for the chairman and killed, though, he rescues her and they go on the run
  • Later joins a team organized by Black Bolt to help search for Black Bolt's son Ahura
  • Often works with Agent Frank McGee, who operates as an intermediary between Inhumans and the human world
  • Helps Daredevil work on rooting out the corruption in Wilson Fisk's mayoral office
• Issues (08:16)
  • Self-admitted loner - part of the Inhumans, but doesn't really want to stay in Attilan
  • Connection with his dog Forey - having a dog as a companion is interesting (15:45)
  • Control over powers, but they're limited - has to be judicious with usage (26:42)
• Break (36:12)
  • Plugs for Ignorance Was Bliss, Play Comics, and Chris Claremont
• Treatment (37:26)
  • In-universe - single word mantras for him to "read"
  • Out of universe - use the pet to get the person talking about themselves
• Skit (45:15)
• Ending (51:16)
  • Recommended reading: Uncanny Inhumans - good to see him working as part of a team, even if it's not always smooth
  • Next episodes: Uatu the Watcher (Matt), Damian Wayne (Ariel), Brian pick TBD
  • Review read: SeaUnicorns - Never heard comics broken down this way! These guys are great! The way they break down comic books brings it home and they do a great job linking the woes and follies of comic heroes to real life!
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References:

• Deadpool episode - Anthony (01:28)
• Medusa episode - Anthony (03:42)
• Kamala Khan episode - Anthony (03:43)
• Daredevil episode - Anthony (05:54)
• Kingpin episode - Anthony (05:58)
• Tree fiddy - Anthony/Doc (15:02)
• Yorick Brown episode - Anthony (16:20)
• Emotional support peacock - Doc (20:15)
• Being John Malkovich - Anthony (51:18)

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We head to the Hundred Acre Wood to find EEYORE! What treatment can Doc offer this perennially depressed donkey? Thanks for noticing us - listen now!

SHOW NOTES:

• Intro
• • Thanks to all the podcasts that participated in the Pod Raid last week, much appreciated
  • Shoutout to Ocho Duro Parlay Hour - Ken, Padawn J, and Coach Duffy, along with an assortment of guests, talk sports, wrestling, entertainment, all in an hour - hence the name
• Background (03:24)

• • Eeyore created by A.A. Milne in Winnie-the-Pooh (October 1926)
  • An old gray donkey, he is a friend of the various creatures in the Hundred Acre Wood
  • He has a detachable tail, which he frequently loses - Owl used it at one point as a bell-pull
  • In the original books, much more apathetic and condescending towards the others
  • Disney version made him less nasty
• Issues (06:23)
• • Depression - as in, anhedonia
  • Depression - as in, lack of acknowledgement (11:45)
  • Depression - as in, the voice of the cynic (19:15)
• Break (25:25)
• • Plugs for Parent Quest, Petri Dish, and Meredith Finch
• Treatment (27:01)
• • In-universe - Go for a walk in the Hundred Acre Wood, give him space to talk
  • Out of universe - discuss when they were happy, try to reignite their joy, potential use of SSRIs
• Skit (36:02)
• Ending (40:38)
• • Recommended reading: the original Winnie-the-Pooh stories
  • Next episodes: Reader, Uatu the Watcher, Damian Wayne
  • Review read: Super niche, super love it! I absolutely love how niche this podcast is AND how knowledgeable they are. Great chemistry, great content, great for anyone that's into comics and analyzing personalities! - dillonh36
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References:

• The Tick episode - Anthony (03:47)
• Cyclops episode - Doc (05:45)
• Daredevil episode - Anthony (10:35)
• Worldstar - Anthony (35:45)

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We head to Hell's Kitchen to examine the Man Without Fear, DAREDEVIL! Which of Matt Murdock's many issues can we address in an hour? Close your eyes and listen now!

(Due to a technical glitch, this episode is in mono - sorry!)

SHOW NOTES:

• Intro
• • New Mayor-level patron - Wol!
  • Will now be doing 2 TPB reviews/month on Patreon
  • Shoutout to Verbal Diorama - Em covers movies from an entertaining perspective
• Background (03:58)

• • Daredevil created by Stan Lee and Bill Everett in Daredevil #1 (April 1964)
  • Matt Murdock was a young kid when he was blinded by chemicals spilled from a truck - although he was blind, the rest of his senses became heightened, and he used these abilities to learn how to fight and become a hero
  • Temporarily created "Mike Murdock", a "twin brother", to throw people off the Daredevil identity, but that was dropped early on
  • Early storylines focused on Matt trying to keep his identity secret from those around him, though he did confide in his girlfriend Karen Page early on, but the strain was too much for them
  • Moved to San Francisco in the early 70s, and began dating Black Widow for a period
  • Late 70s stories had a horror focus
  • Frank Miller took over art in 1979, and then writing in 1980 - completely revamped the character, his background, and his supporting cast
  • Focused on Catholic guilt, abusive father, and made Kingpin his new nemesis
  • Ann Nocenti created Typhoid Mary, and brought him to upstate NY outside of an urban environment
  • Late 90s - joined the Marvel Knights, once again stories took a darker tone
  • Early 00s - Bendis run with David Mack critically acclaimed, where he marries Milla Donovan and his identity becomes public once again
  • 2010s - Shadowland and the fallout - Mark Waid's run is slightly lighter in tone than previous stories
  • Charles Soule has him become an ADA in NY, which is very unusual, and he becomes deputy mayor under Wilson Fisk
  • Currently Chip Zdarsky writing the series
• Issues (11:03)
  • Depression - son of an abusive father
  • Catholic guilt - really established under Miller (21:59)
  • Disability, even with the radar sense, takes a toll on him (31:50)
• Break (41:26)
  • Plugs for Cage's Kiss and Talk Me Into, plus Erica Schultz
• Treatment (43:12)
  • In-universe - Biofeedback of the highest order
  • Out of universe - find out what the patient's goals are and work towards them in a healthy manner (45:41)
• Skit (51:42)
• Ending (60:16)
  • Recommended reading: Last Hand, the death of Elektra - also the Mark Waid run, which is lighter in tone
  • Next episodes: Eeyore, Reader, Uatu the Watcher
  • Review read - BriPoe Benjamin - This podcast is too real!! Analyzing superheroes like an every day person! I love what you did!!
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References:

• Typhoid Mary episode - Anthony (07:38)
• Purple Man episode - Anthony (08:20)
• Moon Knight episode - Anthony (08:32)
• Shark (TV show) - Anthony (09:48)
• "Every Breath You Take" by the Police - Doc (25:49)
• IWB episode - Anthony (30:38)
• Dogma - Anthony (31:32)
• Daredevil movie - Anthony (45:27)
• "Only the Good Die Young" by Billy Joel - Anthony (62:05)

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It's time for another thematic episode - how do support systems impact rehabilitation of comic villains? And what techniques can we apply to the real world to reduce recidivism? This one gets a bit heady - strap in & listen now!

SHOW NOTES:

• Intro
• • Thanks to new Patron Dan
  • Message from fan Jacob - "your podcast helped me get through some really s**tty times in the last couple weeks. I'm just wrapping up my undergrad degree in psychology, wanting to do something with addiction, and Doc's way of speaking about psychiatry & practicing has genuinely reaffirmed why I wanted to take this path. When I didn't really feel like studying for my exams I'd find an episode where you examined a character with said disorders or behaviors I was being tested on"
  • New review - EmeraldGod - Doc and Anthony break down superheroes to a level that makes you go hmmm. They allow us to dive into the minds of characters to not only reveal a little about the character and how they see the world, but they also open them up and show us how we can make them more relevant and real. In a world full of would-be icons, this show helps bring modern-day mythologies upfront and personal. Thanks, guys for a great show. I am hooked.
• Background (06:50)

• • Support systems in comics, formal or otherwise - specifically related to rehabilitated villains
  • Good job: Emma Frost, Hawkeye, Plastic Man
  • Harley Quinn - on the line (19:18)
  • No good: Hal Jordan/Parallax, Angel/Archangel, Magneto (24:30)
  • Ravenscroft & Arkham (40:25)
• Break (48:17)
• • Plugs for Bedknobs & Broomflicks and Play Comics, plus Gail Simone
• Treatment (49:34)
• • What parallels can we use to address recidivism in the real world?
• Ending
• • Next episodes: [REDACTED], Eeyore, Reader
  • Plugs for social

References:

• Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo - Doc (03:52)
• "Mr. Bassman" by Johnny Cymbal - Anthony (03:55)
• Now and Then, Here and There - Doc (03:59)
• Lupin III - Anthony (04:21)
• Astro Boy - Anthony (04:22)
• "Things that Make you Go Hmm" by C+C Music Factory - Anthony (05:34)
• Hawkeye episode - Anthony (08:28)
• Harley Quinn episode - Anthony (19:30)
• Harley Quinn: Black & White & Red - Anthony (19:35)
• "Money, Cash, Hoes" by Jay-Z - Doc (34:22)
• "Money, Power, Respect" by the Lox - Doc (34:27)
• Magneto/Professor X episode - Anthony (36:23)
• Mental Health Avengers Age of Access Pt. 2 - Anthony (63:00)
• National Alliance on Mental Illness - Doc (67:04)
• Boondocks Theme - Doc (75:20)

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