Episode 6 (Remastered): Marvel vs. DC - A History

A re-mastered version of Episode 6 with greatly improved audio, thanks to AI.  The history of Marvel and DC’s rivalry, as well as some general differences between the companies over the years, is discussed in this classic episode.

Hope you had time to prepare, Batman!

Kind of a shame that Thor costume was what was current, as this very much dates it to the 90s.

It was a very short “age.”

Even after a hardcover reprint for charity, you’re still looking at paying a pretty penny for this story, but it’s worth it.

Episode 4 (Remastered): Why Are Mutants Feared and Hated?

A Re-mastered version of Episode 4 with improved audio. Mutants are "hated and feared" by many humans in the Marvel Universe, but listener Aaron L. wants to know why they're treated so differently from the other super-powered beings. (Note, the contest mentioned here is long over)

Jean’s funky dance moves are sure to defeat Magneto!

There have been many “X” puns over the years…

I always appreciate how this logo has rotational symmetry (i.e. turn the comic upside-down and it reads the same)

Probably the most-referenced Marvel story so far in the podcast (as of this typing).

You’re starting to reach for those X-references, Marvel…

Episode 2 (Remastered): Where to Start - Marvel Edition

Remastered with improved audio! Where should one begin reading when they take their first foray into the Marvel Universe? That's the question asked today by listener Justin B., and Kurt offers a few different options with pros and cons for each.

Turning invisible still isn’t helping, Sue.

Crayons not included.

With great something, comes great something. If only I could remember the missing words.

This storyline gets referenced a lot in future episodes, so I stand by this as a potential starting point.

Episode 108: The Why-Men (Lesser Known X-Men; Vulcan, Petra, Sway, and Darwin)

Continuing this recurring series on the lesser known members of the X-Men, Kurt dives into the history of the mutant team to find the lesser-known characters that deserve some additional attention.  This time we focus on the retconned “second team” introduced in the “Deadly Genesis” mini-series: Vulcan, Petra, Sway, and Darwin.

Soooo…many…X-Men.

Group shot. If you reverse the middle two, they’re in the order I talk about them in the episode.

I adapt my body so that nothing can harm me…

…except the one thing I actually get attacked by.