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Capes On the Couch - Where Comics Get Counseling

Capes on the Couch: Where Comics Get Counseling

Saving the world doesn"t necessarily mean you go home happy. How"s the mental health of your favorite superhero? A comic aficionado and a board-certified psychiatrist look at the various neuroses of your favorite heroes and villains and provide options for treatment.

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44:32

Creators on the Couch - Phillip Kennedy Johnson 2

Capes On the Couch - Where Comics Get Counseling ·

2024/01/24

We're back! And so is Philip Kennedy Johnson! We sit down with PKJ for the second time to talk about his recently wrapped runs on Action Comics & Alien. Listen now! Intro Apologies for delay in episodes - see blog post for more PKJ Last time we spoke was Feb. 2021, discussing Last Sons of America, Kill A Man and end of The Last God Superman (3:42) What was something you wanted to do with Superman that hadn’t been done before? Exploration of Clark-Jon relationship - so many

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01:05:03

Issue 186 - Aquaman

Capes On the Couch - Where Comics Get Counseling ·

2023/12/27

To tie in with the recent release of Aquaman & the Lost Kingdom, we take a look at the man himself, Arthur Curry! We have a whale of a time with this one, and we'll cod to making more than a few fish jokes just for the halibut... Issue 186 - Aquaman Intro Shoutout to Into the Knight, who got a thank you from Jed McKay in the last page of Moon Knight #30 Background (4:29) Aquaman (Arthur Curry) created by Paul Norris and Mort Weisinger in More Fun Comics #73 (Nov. 1941) Golden Age

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01:05:58

Issue 185 - Eobard Thawne

Capes On the Couch - Where Comics Get Counseling ·

2023/12/20

We take our first look at a Flash-affiliated character with Barry Allen's nemesis EOBARD THAWNE! Things go off the rails pretty quickly, but it's ok, because we can just jump to another timeline where everything is fine, and no one will be any the wiser - except for Eobard... Intro Background (2:05) Eobard Thawne, aka Professor Zoom or the Reverse Flash, created by John Broome and Carmine Infantino in The Flash #139 (Sept. 1963) Eobard Thawne is a scientist from the 25th century, where

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41:24

E184 - Spike Spiegel Live at PuchiCon Poconos

Capes On the Couch - Where Comics Get Counseling ·

2023/12/06

Intro Background Spike Spiegel created by Shinichiro Watanabe & Toshihiro Kawamoto in “Stray Dog Strut”, April 1998 Protagonist of the series, he’s a bounty hunter partnered with Jet Black aboard the spaceship Bebop Over the course of the series, we learn his backstory - a former member of the Red Dragon syndicate, he fell in love with Julia, the girlfriend of his partner Vicious - when Vicious finds out, he forces Julia to kill Spike or be killed herself, so she goes into hiding to save

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47:44

Issue 183 - Bigby Wolf

Capes On the Couch - Where Comics Get Counseling ·

2023/11/22

Fairytales do come true - we finally bring you the long-awaited issue on Bigby Wolf! So smoke 'em if you got 'em, because things get hairy in this one! Intro Apologies for delay in new episodes Shoutout to new Patron Justin Background Bigby Wolf created by Bill Willingham and Lan Medina in Fables #1 (July 2002) Based on the Big Bad Wolf of stories, he is the Sheriff of Fabletown, a section of NYC populated with characters from folklore and legend Centuries ago, the North Wind fell

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03:15:58

Marvels Megasode

Capes On the Couch - Where Comics Get Counseling ·

2023/11/08

We do our first ever compilation episode in conjunction with the release of the Marvels in theaters this week - it's a THREE HOUR episode about Carol Danvers, Monica Rambeau, and Kamala Khan! In case you missed the previous issues on these women, we got you covered! Carol's original episode Monica's original episode Kamala's original episode Apple Podcasts: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Twitter Facebook TikTok Patreon TeePublic

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54:15

Creators on the Couch - Grandma Chainsaw 3

Capes On the Couch - Where Comics Get Counseling ·

2023/10/18

We bring back Allen & Will to talk Grandma Chainsaw 3. We also discuss the untimely loss of colorist Jasen Smith, and how A&W are gearing up for the finale. Creators on the Couch - Grandma Chainsaw 3 Intro Background Grandma Chainsaw 3 Loss of Jasen Smith (24:15) Opportunity to discuss grief within the book (29:15) What comes next when GC 3 is done? (40:00) Ending (49:20) Next episodes: Bigby Wolf, Eobard Thawne, Speedball Plugs for social References: Grandma

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43:52

Issue 182 - Ventriloquist

Capes On the Couch - Where Comics Get Counseling ·

2023/10/04

This episode, we focus on one of Gatman's most gafflingly grazen gad guys, the Ventriloquist (and Scarface!) Who's really pulling the strings? Listen now to find out! Intro Reminder of PuchiCon appearance Background (3:00) Important to note that in this version, the dummy was made from wood used in Blackgate’s old gallows, and there are conflicting reports whether the dummy is possessed or not Ventriloquist (Arnold Wesker) created by John Wagner, Alan Grant, and Norm Breyfogle in

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53:08

Issue 181 - Mister Sinister

Capes On the Couch - Where Comics Get Counseling ·

2023/09/20

Things get downright evil as we delve into Nathaniel Essex, aka MISTER SINISTER! How messy does this diva get? Listen now to find out! Issue 181 - Mister Sinister Intro Background (2:17) Mister Sinister (Nathaniel Essex) created by Chris Claremont in Uncanny X-Men #212 (Dec. 1986) - first seen in #221 (Sept. 1987) drawn by Marc Silvestri Nathaniel Essex born in Victorian London, he is intrigued by Darwin’s theories of evolution and survival of the fittest, but believes that mankind can

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49:58

Issue 180 - Vash the Stampede (Live PuchiCon Panel)

Capes On the Couch - Where Comics Get Counseling ·

2023/09/06

PuchiCon Panel - Vash the Stampede Intro (2 min) Introduction of Anthony & Doc - thanks everyone for coming out Who here has heard us before? Who here is very familiar with Vash/Trigun? Background (3 min) Vash the Stampede created by Yasuhiro Nightow in Trigun Chapter 1 - The 60 Billion Double Dollar Man (May 1995) For purposes of this panel, we’ll be focusing on the anime version, not the manga, since the story is much more streamlined in the anime Vash is an

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16:37

Season 10 Preview Minisode

Capes On the Couch - Where Comics Get Counseling ·

2023/08/31

WE'RE (almost) BACK! This minisode goes over what Anthony & Doc have been up to for the past few months, and announce some big changes for Season 10. So catch up before next week's new full episode! Apple Podcasts: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Twitter Facebook TikTok Patreon TeePublic Discord

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01:09:10

Creators on the Couch - Horus in Hell

Capes On the Couch - Where Comics Get Counseling ·

2023/07/02

We take a break from our hiatus to talk to our friends Allen & Will about their latest Kickstarter, the Pocus Hocus spinoff Horus in Hell! You can find it here! GonnaGeek Network Apple Podcasts: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Twitter Facebook Patreon TeePublic Discord

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48:56

Issue 179 - Miguel O'Hara (Spider-Man 2099)

Capes On the Couch - Where Comics Get Counseling ·

2023/05/31

We travel Across the Spider-Verse for our Season 9 finale as we examine Spider-Man 2099, Miguel O'Hara!

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50:39

Issue 178 - Richard Rider (Nova)

Capes On the Couch - Where Comics Get Counseling ·

2023/05/24

We close out Marvel Cosmic May with a look at the OG Nova, RICHARD RIDER! How can Doc help this jaded space cop who totally isn't Hal Jordan? Intro Next week is last episode of season 9 Background (2:00) Richard Rider created by Marv Wolfman and John Romita Sr. in The Man Called Nova #1 (Sept. 1976) Nova Corpsman Rhomann Dey is dying, and gives his power to high school student Richard Rider - however, he has no instructions on how to use these powers After some adventures

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54:30

Issue 177 - Galactus

Capes On the Couch - Where Comics Get Counseling ·

2023/05/17

Cosmic Marvel May continues with a look at the Devourer of Worlds, GALACTUS! Hope you're hungry, because we serve up a planet-sized platter of issues for you! Intro Thanks to PuchiCon for fantastic panel Background (2:52) Galactus created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in Fantastic Four #48 (March 1966) Galan of Taa was an explorer of the universe that existed before the Big Bang - when the universe collapsed during the Big Crunch, he merged with the Sentience of the Universe, and

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53:43

Issue 176 - Sam Alexander (Nova)

Capes On the Couch - Where Comics Get Counseling ·

2023/05/10

We continue Cosmic May with a look at the newest member of the Nova Corps, Sam Alexander! How does Sam stack up against other heroes, and his own expectations? Intro Last call for PuchiCon Hiatus coming up in June Background (7:05) Sam Alexander created by Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinness in Marvel Point One #1 (Nov 2011) Character named after Jeph’s son Sam who died of cancer when he was 17 Sam Alexander lives in a small Arizona town with his little sister, mother, and father

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54:27

Issue 175 - Adam Warlock

Capes On the Couch - Where Comics Get Counseling ·

2023/05/03

It's our 175th episode, and just before Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 drops we cover Space Jesus HIMself, Adam Warlock! Issue 175 - Adam Warlock Intro GotG v3 comes out Friday Reminder of PuchiCon panel Background (3:08) Adam Warlock created by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby in Fantastic Four #66-67 (Sept.-Oct. 1967) Originally named Him, he was a genetically engineered human who rebelled against his creators, the Enclave High Evolutionary names him Warlock and gives him the Soul Gem,

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01:06:04

Creators on the Couch - The Dog Knight (Jeremy...

Capes On the Couch - Where Comics Get Counseling ·

2023/04/26

Anthony goes solo to interview the creators of the upcoming YA graphic novel The Dog Knight, Jeremy Whitley & Bre Indigo! Intro Background Welcome back Jeremy What have you been up to since last we spoke? Welcome Bre Indigo Books you’ve worked on The Dog Knight Impetus for story How was Bre brought in as artist? (14:35) Importance of queer/non-binary representation these days (16:02) Making a book you knew would be challenged/banned (22:30)

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47:06

Creators on the Couch - Grandma Chainsaw 2

Capes On the Couch - Where Comics Get Counseling ·

2023/04/19

Anthony goes on a long tangent about voices of characters in Mike Judge projects. Oh, and we talk to Allen Dunford about Grandma Chainsaw 2, for at least a little while… Intro Background Who is Allen (in case you missed the first 5 times he’s been on) (2:30) Chapter 2 How real is the Dead Squad to you (14:10) Kickstarter live (19:30) Kickstarter bonuses (20:20) Dead Squad shirt (25:10) Horus in Hell (26:00) The Skinner (28:37) Upcoming projects

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49:09

Issue 174 - Jonah Hex

Capes On the Couch - Where Comics Get Counseling ·

2023/04/12

We travel back to the Old West to examine JONAH HEX! Is this scarred gunslinger really as fearsome as he looks? Listen in to find out! Issue 174 - Jonah Hex Intro PuchiCon appearance May 14th Background (4:50) Jonah Hex created by John Albano and Tony DeZuinga in All-Star Western #10 (Feb-Mar 1972) Jonah Hex is born in 1838 to an alcoholic father who sold him at age 13 to Apaches as a slave He is betrayed by his adopted brother in the tribe and left to die - years later

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