Superhuman Registration Podcast

I Think I Love the Hulk

Today’s hero double-feature is… less heroic. First, we’ve got the slightly monstrous Immortal Hulk. Then, we’ve got the wonderful She-Hulk, who’s very heroic in deed, but her personal life is kinda trash. Between the continued descent into horror we see in Bruce Banner and the offbeat comedy and heart in “Single Green Female,” I think we can conclude we’re all Hulk fans now.

The Bible Book of Alpha

It’s Patriot Season in the US, which means the boys are reading some more Captain America stories. Will the Star-Spangled avenger help our boys overcome their current nationalist-fatigue? Or will they walk away cold?

(You get it? Cuz… cuz the stories we read are “Winter in America” and “Cold War”?)

(Guess I should have explained that first.)

Read Me a Lotta Peach’s (Comics)

The X-Men and Captain Britain are, perhaps, the two most convoluted corners of the Marvel universe… and when they intersect in Betsy Braddock, you know there are gonna be shenanigans! Can our curious kiddos keep their craniums above the convoluted current of continuity long enough to dive deep into the Peach Momoko epic that is Demon Wars? Why not give this episode a listen and find out!

Redneck Pied Piper

Join us for another episode where the boys valiantly strive - and fail - to stay on topic. The topic: Iron Man “Armor Wars” and Ms. Marvel… mutant?

The tangents? Hololive, the Flash’s Rogue’s Gallery, and Whoopie cushions. The usual.

Hot Chewie & Tsundere Leia

The boys get back to that far, far away galaxy for another crack at Marvel’s Star Wars.

First, we check in with that lovable scamp Dr. Aphra to see where her adventures have gone.

Then, we tackle an unconventional (manga) adaptation of… possibly the greatest sequel ever? It’s The Empire Strikes Back, and boy does the anime aesthetic add… something.

Chekhov’s Juggernaut Bullet

A bit late this week, but this discussion is worth it. We cover all things Sins of Sinister, including:

• The extreme stylishness of Sinister himself
• The horror of a teleporting baby
• The return of the gun fired in the first act
• How to make cool characters by copying other cool characters

All this, plus a spider attack and more!

Sorry, Quick Muppets Tangent

An odd double-feature this week, covering issues of Mockingbird and Hulk. What do the characters have in common? How about deep psychological themes? Folks are into that sort of introspective storytelling nowadays, right?

Dick Tracy Throws Hands with the Devil

This week, it’s the Merc with the Mouth facing off against America’s Founding Fathers (and more) in Dead Presidents - a story which feels maybe more timely now than it did when published in… oh. Oh dear. How old we all are now.

Let’s try to recapture some of that fleeting youth by also visiting a new spin on a classic character. Can Rise of Ultraman help us feel young again?

The Dune-ing Kruger Effect

For decades, scholars have wondered about Darkhawk. Who is he? Are his books any good? Can he introduce me to Wolverine? How good, exactly, was the Kyle Higgins-penned miniseries from a few years back. We aim to resolve these disputes today.

Also: dads. What are they? Is Reed Richards a good one? Why not, exactly? Fantastic Four: Life Story paints a compelling picture of Marvel’s first family that had us talking for HOURS. 

This podcast is edited for brevity. You’re welcome.

You Think You Know Someone

After a couple of real bummer weeks, the boys tackle some stories guaranteed to lighten hearts and tickle sides:

A series of delightful super heists starring Marvel’s own Catwoma… I mean, Black Cat!

A reality (and fourth-wall) shattering adventure featuring everyone’s favorite anthropomorphic animal sendup of an established big-name superhero, Spider-Ham!