Comic Book Lessons

One of the founding members of the X-Men with a pair of wings and many names is the subject of this episode. From being a founding member of the X-Men to quitting MANY times to the events of Mutant Massacre where he was savagely scarred and lose his feathery wings then to become a horsemen of Apocalypse, this mutant's been through hell and back. But why did he become a horsemen to Apocalypse after everything that happened? Which version is better: Angel or Archangel? Listen to this episode to find out!

The often forgotten third Spider-Woman is the subject of this episode. From taking the place of her father in a gathering where Green Goblin gives her powers to briefly taking over for Peter Parker during one of his many periods of retirement, she's been through it all. But why is she often forgotten? What is her link to the original Spider-Woman, Jessica Drew? Listen to this episode to find out!

The son of the original Thunderstrike and the second to take on the mantle is the subject of this episode. From his brush with death that would lead to his father becoming Thor to his father's death, this legacy character has had a rough ride. But what leads him to finally become Thunderstrike? Is he worthy of Thor like Eric before him? Listen to this episode to find out!

The original Thunderstrike and the temporary replacement as Thor in the 90s who'd become worthy and his own hero is the subject of this episode. From meeting Thor to becoming Thor to becoming Thunderstrike, he'd lose his life in a battle against gods. But what legacy does he leave behind? How did he become Thor then Thunderstrike? Listen to this episode to find out!

The angelic, less complicated version of Hawkman who isn't Hawkman from the Justice League lineup of the late 90s is the subject of this episode. But what makes him different from Hawkman, other than being an actual angel? Why was he created in the first place if a character with some similarities already existed with complications? Listen to this episode to find out!

The younger brother of Johnny Blaze and the only Ghost Rider to have not appeared in live action is the subject of this episode. But how did he become Ghost Rider? Which spirit possesses Danny if it isn't the same as who possessed Johnny? Listen to this episode to find out!

The sidekick of John Walker during his time as Captain America in the 1980s and go on to become a hero in his own right is the subject of this episode. From being Walker's Bucky to the change of name to Battlestar, this character would do anything for Walker (Listen to S1 E28 to hear the John Walker episode). But what was the reason he changed the name? What is the relationship between Battlestar and Walker? Listen to this episode to find out!

In this special episode of Comic Book Lessons Extra, I will be discussing the legacy of Captain America and the many faces that have taken the role of Captain America over the last 80 years in comic book history. From Steve Rogers to John Walker, from Isaiah Bradley to Sam Wilson, from even Bucky Barnes to William Burnside, many have taken on the name over the years. But who carries the legacy the best? Who lives up to Steve Rogers, the original Captain America? Listen to this Patreon-exclusive episode to find out! But this is the original vision of this episode with my guest!

The last of the 10 DC related episodes marking the start of Season 2!!! The great nephew of Kent Nelson and the newest person to become Doctor Fate is the subject of this episode. From the guidence from the original Doctor Fate himself to stepping up to becoming Doctor Fate himself, Khalid has had a long journey for a character new to comics. But why did he become Doctor Fate? Did his relationship with Kent Nelson get affected by the change in dynamic? Listen to this episode to find out!