Episode 177: Non-Powered Superheroes

Inspired by a new listener question, Kurt goes through his definition of a “Non-Powered Superhero” (or Supervillain in one case), to see who qualifies in the Big 2 comic book universes.  The answer may or may not surprise you, but you’ll have to listen to find out!

Well, he definitely doesn’t count…

but what about him?

Just a bow and arrow. No powers here…right?

Well, that’s got to hurt.

Being able to fight in something that skintight has to be a superpower, doesn’t it?

Doctor Octopus’s final days (well, sort of…).

Episode 105: Who Has Been in the Sinister Six?

Not just a list, because that would be boring. Instead, we go through the team’s history, starting with their very first appearance all the way up to the recent “Sinister War,” to find out how the various versions formed, and who was on each team.  It appears we’ll be seeing them in “No Way Home” coming out soon, so this should get you caught up.

I don’t know about you, but I’m glad the multi-colored logo didn’t stick…

No, Spider-Man doesn’t get shrunken down…in this story.

Spider-Man joins the 90s!

Yeah, good luck with that…

Episode 98: The Replacements - Spider-Man

Continuing our occasional look into the characters that have taken on the identity of an already established hero, this installment covers those who have become the hero that was literally the face of Marvel for many years, Spider-Man, including one of his arch-nemeses.  Take a listen to get all the details.

The original.

The less original. (Ben’s “Scarlet Spider” costume)

And the first costume Ben wore as Spider-Man. (Sewing those fingers must have taken forever…)

The newest Spider-Ben.

Yes, this happened.

If only there was some clue this was actually Doc Ock… Stares in tentacles

Yeah you are.

RODE Microphones Contest Episode - Comic Book "Doctors"

For a little more “normal” content, enjoy this short mini-sode written as an entry to a contest sponsored by RODE Microphones, about comic book characters who use “Doctor” in their superhero/villain name, and whether or not they have earned that title.

Episode 35: Death Becomes You - Mary Jane Watson-Parker

A new recurring feature begins, where we’ll look deeper into some of the more unusual deaths that have happened in comics, beginning with an out-of-continuity tale called “Spider-Man: Reign” and the untimely demise of Spider-Man’s wife, Mary Jane Watson-Parker.

(Content warning: Mature themes, though handled non-explicitly.)

Yeah, this is going to be a sad Spidey-tale. Can you tell?

Although it still gets ridiculous from time to time. (But now we know that Peter’s a boxers guy)