Super Serious 616
What if the Marvel Universe was real?
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Episode 185: Super-judge/jury/executioner? Superhero torture is, well, torture (Journey Into Mystery #114 & 115) -- March…Listen now (9 min) | In this episode: Mike and Ed discuss Thor’s battle with Crusher Creel, “The Absorbing Man”. Thor has used his own power against him by turning Crusher into helium and banishing him into outer space for an indefinite period of time. Thor claims that there are…
Episode 184: Not by the Charity of the Butcher (Strange Tales #130) -- March 1965Listen now (16 min) | In this episode: Mike and Ed discuss whether the Fantastic Four or the Beatles are more famous. The Thing and the Human Torch were recently at a Beatles show and did some damage while capturing thieves who targeted the cashboxes. Who should pay for that…
Episode 183: The Most Elite Engagement Party (Fantastic Four #36) -- March 1964Listen now (6 min) | In this episode: Mike and Ed discuss Reed and Sue’s engagement party. Why were only superheroes invited? Was there another non-superpowered person party that was kept secret? Also: the Wizard has recruited Paste Pot Pete, Sandman and Medusa to become the…
Now with full transcripts! -- Episode 182: Checks and balances? Betrayal of trust? Faith restored? Our heads are spinning! (Avengers #13 Part 2) -- February 1964Listen now (10 min) | We are using a new service to edit these episodes. As part of the process it produces a full transcript. The transcript is not…
