We talk about a book we've been awkwardly avoiding for years, DC's 2004 event: Identity Crisis. This is one of the biggest DC stories we've covered and it's the one that proved just how cynical Alan Moore's influence was. So we should hate it, right? Well...

Read along: Brad Meltzer and Rags Morales' Identity Crisis

On this episode, we dip into the first half of Identity Crisis. We'll finish it next time, don't worry! Ryan's a giant hypocrite who likes this book (but WITH ASTERISKS, HE SWEARS). Darryl finally found a superhero story that he doesn't think is dumb (most of the time). Phil just loves big anime fights. Sly packs this episode with more lore than ever.

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Issue 75: Identity Crisis Part 1 – Whoops, Cynicism Wins After All

If you have any interest in comic history and characters, whether you're a lifetime fan or a new recruit, Divisive Issues is for you. These guys love comics and know their stuff on a deep level, but the conversation is always very approachable and fun. Follow along as they tackle some of the most controversial books in the history of the medium.

Literature

Arts

Comedy

We're in the weeds now, y'all. What we countdowned to last time has arrived. Infinite Crisis! We're talking about the most "important" modern DC event. Is it worth the hype? Does it CHANGE EVERYTHING FOREVER?



Read along: Infinite Crisis by Geoff Johns, Phil Jimenez, George Perez, and Jerry Ordway



On this episode, Phil tries his best to learn about the Speed Force, Sly loves Jaime Reyes but never wants to talk about him again, Ryan spills the beans on who lost their virginity in Ma & Pa Kent's barn, and Darryl learns the two most beautiful words in the English language: Psycho Pirate.



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Issue 92: Infinite Crisis – Infinite Continuity Headaches

On this episode, the gang takes a patreon request and covers one of their first indie books, Kaijumax by Zander Cannon and published by Oni Press -  a gruesome tale of giant monsters in a maximum security prison. Asking the tough questions, like what if we treated giant monsters as badly as we currently treat actual human beings? And what if it was cute to look at?



Read Along: Kaijumax Volume One



Darryl remains in shock at the events in this book, Sly has NO SYMPATHY for one-note debtors, and Ryan really hates the prison system (both real and imaginary) and Phil just wants to watch Pacific Rim again.



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Issue 87: Kaijumax – Biting Satire Or Something Much Less?

Note: An Earlier version of this episode with a missing ending was uploaded previously. This is the fixed one!



On this episode, we revisit Captain Marvel, but only just barely since he isn't called that anymore! Just in time for Shazam! We cover the story that we're pretty sure the movie's based on, his retold origins from the DC reboot.



Read Along: Shazam By Geoff Johns and Gary Frank




 Phil's had enough of troubled kids with a heart of gold, Darryl knows who the REAL Santa is, Ryan has more knowledge about tigers in business suits than one might think, and Sly's argues that Superman's outlook is for babies and Black Adam's is for big boys.



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Issue 86: Shazam! DC’s Captain Marvel Gets A Reboot!

On this very special episode, technical difficulties pushed our Annual Extravaganza back two weeks and Ryan, Sly, and Darryl get together to talk about the MCU. What makes it a success, what we're worried about for the future, how excited we are for Captain Marvel and much more!



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Special Episode: Discussing The Marvel Cinematic Universe

You’d have to be CRAZY to think you could live up to your dear old dad!
Our Captain Marvel bonanza continues! Legacy’s all grown up now and he’s the new Captain! After his dad came to Earth and died, he came to Earth himself. But what happened next? Did he do his dad’s legacy proud? Spoilers, not exactly… Legacyvember continues HERE!
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Peter David’s Second Run On Captain Marvel
On this episode, we talk about the first arc of Peter David’s second run on the fifth volume of Captain Marvel. You know, the one that stars the fourth Marv? Or was it fifth? Maybe third? I can’t keep track anymore. Phil finally learns to appreciate quips. Darryl really wants God to just randomly mess everyone up. Ryan finds out how Darryl really feels about him. And Sly has the father of all Freudian Slips.
After doing our regularly scheduled Holiday and New Year’s Episodes, we’ll be back in January to pick up where we left off with Captain Marvel! Is it FINALLY time to learn more about Carol Danvers? If they’re making a movie, she must be the most accessible and streamlined version of Captain Marvel? Well… tune in next year to find out!
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Issue 75: Identity Crisis Part 1 – Whoops, Cynicism Wins After All

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