Capes On the Couch

This week's patient is Scott Summers, aka Cyclops of the X-Men! Anthony & Dr. Issues try to delicately untangle the Summers family tree and look at his many romantic relationships. What happens when a black man and a mutant discuss who's been more oppressed? Listen now to find out! SHOW NOTES: Introduction Background Scott Summers - created by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby - X-Men #1 (Sept. 1963)...

Anthony & Dr. Issues chill out while talking about Batman's coolest nemesis, Mr. Freeze! Plus dueling song references - Foreigner vs. Omarion, and yet another South Park reference... SHOW NOTES: Introduction Background (06:33) Created by Dave Wood & Sheldon Moldoff in Batman 121 (Feb. 1959) as Mr. Zero - rogue scientist who spilled cryogenic chemicals on himself Renamed Mr. Freeze in 1960s...

It's the Greatest Hero You've Never Heard Of, Booster Gold! Anthony & Dr. Issues tackle the underachieving egomaniac, how the RZA could help make him a better hero, and for the first time ever, a hero actually learns something on Doc's couch! SHOW NOTES: Introduction Background (3:03) Created by Dan Jurgens (Feb. 1986) - Time traveler named Michael Jon Carter Disgraced quarterback working as s...

Anthony sings the Bee Gees, Dr. Issues channels Madeline Kahn, and the Patreon is announced. Oh, and they also talk about the Merc with the Mouth, Deadpool! SHOW NOTES: Introduction Announcement of new Patreon ! (02:34) Deadpool background Created by Rob Liefeld & Fabian Nicieza in New Mutants 98 (Feb. 1991) Began as villain attacking Cable & New Mutants Later joins X-Force, begins making...

Anthony and Dr. Issues dissect the God of Mischief, Loki! They also talk sibling rivalries, gender fluidity, and sing the Odd Couple theme. It's a good one, we promise. SHOW NOTES: Introduction Infinity War discussion - SPOILER FREE (01:25) Background on Loki (03:55) First appeared in Timely Comics Venus #6 in 1949 as an exiled Olympian God Familiar appearance debuted in Journey Into Mystery #85,...

Since the original recording of the Loki episode featured corrupted audio, we thought we'd release the skit (which somehow was undamaged) as an apology to the fans. So enjoy this little skit :)

The Avengers: Infinity War special - THANOS! Anthony compares Infinity Gauntlet to Beauty & the Beast , Dr. Issues talks God's Debris , and the most far out couch skit yet! SHOW NOTES: Introduction Background (07:48) Created by Jim Starlin in Iron Man #53 (1973), originally an Iron Man villain Moved on to become adversary of Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell) Killed by Adam Warlock, but resurrected by...

Anthony and Dr. Issues tackle Watchmen 's absolutist protagonist, Rorschach! Listen as they discuss whether someone who's totally unwilling to compromise could function in the real world. Anthony also gets hung up on Sucker Punch , Doc reexamines his global outlook after meeting with Rorschach, and Anthony threatens Doc with Celine Dion. (It makes sense in context. Sort of.) Show notes: (NOW WITH...

Anthony and Dr. Issues take on the reluctant superheroine-turned-private-investigator, Jessica Jones! Alcoholism and PTSD make for a dangerous combination, but our hosts are up to the task... Dr. Issues's office, notsomuch... Show notes: Introduction Background Introduced in Alias , as part of Marvel MAX imprint Born Jessica Campbell, classmate of Peter Parker Car collides with truck carrying radi...

Anthony and Dr. Issues tackle the Clown Princess of Crime, Harley Quinn, her thoughs on Mistah J and Ivy, and how she could function in society. And as usual, Doc has a major repair bill by the end of it. Show notes: Introduction Background on Harley Quinn Introduced in Batman: The Animated Series, originally intended as a one-off Batman Adventures: Mad Love expands background as Joker's psycholog...

Anthony goes totally fanboy over his favorite character, while Dr. Issues tries to keep things on track. It's a miracle this episode was only an hour... SHOW NOTES: Introduction Background on Moon Knight Marc Spector - Boxer, then Marine, then mercenary Left to die in desert by Bushman, resurrected by Khonshu Creates multiple identities - Steven Grant (millionaire) and Jake Lockley (cab driver) Lo...

Dr. Issues learns we don't have the licensing budget for good music, and Anthony discovers he's like Iron Man, but not in the cool, mechanized suit-wearing kinda way. Show notes: Introduction Background on Tony Stark Starts off as Howard Hughes analogue - pro-war industrialist 1969 - Artificial heart Demon in a Bottle - Grapples with alcoholism Loses company, becomes homeless - Rhodey takes over s...

Anthony and Dr. Issues discuss the Clown Prince of Crime, and Doc gets a buzz out of his new patient. Literally. Show notes: Introduction Background on Joker Arch-nemesis of Batman Introduced early on in Batman's history Multiple backstories Evolution of character from serial killer to prankster Denny O'Neil/Neal Adams run returned him to a maniac 1980s - Dark Knight Returns, Killing Joke, Arkham:...

Our debut episode, where Anthony & Dr. Issues introduce themselves, discuss Eddie Brock, and discover that psychiatrists are underwear salesmen. Sort of. It's a metaphor. Show notes: Introduction Background on Eddie Brock Journalist ruined by Spider-Man Temporary truce to battle Carnage Anti-hero influenced by Spider-Man's generosity "Separation Anxiety" - Battles spawns Return to villainy "Th...