Capes On the Couch

Intro Background (1:42) Jocasta created by Jim Shooter and George Perez in Avengers #162 (Aug 1977) Jocasta was built by Ultron as a "wife" - he kidnapped Janet van Dyne and brainwashed Hank Pym in order to have her brain pattern and mind transferred to the robot body - the Avengers disrupted the process before it was done, having been alerted by the subconscious Janet inside Jocasta's body Hank b...

Intro Background (1:55) Doctor Doom created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in Fantastic Four #5 (July 1962) Victor Von Doom was born to Romani parents - his mother was killed by Mephisto when he was young, and he grew up learning about mysticism and technology in an effort to bring her back He went to Empire State University, where he encountered Reed Richards - while building a machine to communicate...

Intro Background (1:40) Rogue created by Chris Claremont and Michael Golden in Avengers Annual #10 (August 1981) Born Anna Marie in Mississippi, her parents disappeared when she was young, and she was raised by her strict aunt - she rebelled as a teen, earning the nickname Rogue After kissing a boy named Cody, her latent mutant abilities manifested, sending Cody into a coma - she discovered any sk...

Intro Superhero Therapy - explanation by Dr. Scarlet Background (5:16) Natalia Alianovna "Natasha" Romanova created by Stan Lee, Don Rico, and Don Heck in Tales of Suspense #52 (April 1964) Young Natalia was trained and raised by the Red Room, a secret Soviet facility training assassins - she was sent to America to assassinate Anton Vanko, who had defected from Russia, but was defeated by Iron Man...

Intro - Frank Martin Background - other books written Polar Paradox Where did the idea for the story come from? (3:53) Characters - Greg - reminds me of Hudson from Aliens Yu - ostensible leader, but I feel like he's usurped in that role by Linda (10:40) Linda - most level-headed one, especially in light of circumstances (13:48) Not alone down there - what happened prior to that to leave character...

For her 8th Longbox View, Ariel has a one-on-one discussion with longtime Batman writer SCOTT SNYDER! They talk about his story Batman: The Black Mirror, the rest of his tenure writing the Dark Knight, and other stories he's written for DC and other companies! You won't want to miss this!

Issue 124 - Victor Zsasz Intro Erica Schultz Kickstarter Background (02:50) Victor Zsasz created by Alan Grant and Norm Breyfogle in Batman: Shadow of the Bat #1 (June 1992) Formerly wealthy man, scion to a business empire - when his parents died, he sank into depression, and lost everything gambling - as he was preparing to kill himself, he encountered a vagrant who tried to rob him, and Victor s...

Intro Anthony's birthday Reminder of Erica Schultz Kickstarter - back today to get awesome rewards BetterHelp partnership - This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Is there something interfering with your happiness or preventing you from achieving your goals? BetterHelp will assess your individual needs and match you with a licensed professional therapist. You can begin communicating within 48 ho...

Issue 122 - Erica Schultz (Deadliest Bouquet) Intro Reminder of Erica's previous appearances - 12 Devils Dancing , NYCC , and Forgotten Home Questions: Impetus for story (3:32) Why Kickstarter? (12:12) What inspired setting - where in North Jersey are we? Violent Violet - very aggressive overall Responsible Rose - what made her stay with their mother? (26:30) Princess Poppy - seemingly only one wi...

Intro Background (1:42) Comic book death - the Comet was the first superhero to die in the comics, in Pop Comics #17 (July 1941) - created by Jack Cole for MLJ Comics, the precursor to Archie Comics, John Dickering was a scientist who injected himself with a gas that allowed him to fly at the expense of uncontrollable rays that shot from his eyes. He was killed by henchman of a gangster he helped...

Intro Shoutout to Mouse & Weens - Julianne & Joelle are two sisters with very different lives, but who have a fun, conversational podcast - all manner of topics - mouseandweens.com Thanks to new patron Brittany - www.patreon.com/capesonthecouch Last call for Reviews4Good - GeekPeak - Ever wonder if your favorite comic book character needed therapy? The answer to that question is most likel...

Intro Podchaser Reviews4Good - Jeanine - Capes on the Couch has literally gotten me through the trials of the last year. It's been rough all around but I know I can get a weekly dose of comics, voices, sass and puns and I look forward to it every week. There have been some truly moving conversations and I, for one, appreciate it. Keep it up, love you guys! Background (3:15) John Walker created by...

Intro Podchaser - Reviews4Good - NUEXGUY - "CAPES ON THE COUCH is one of my favorite podcasts for the unique perspective and insight they bring to the superhero genre. I haven't heard another podcast go so deep into the psychological arguments around these characters. One of the most informative and entertaining podcasts around. Did I mention there are skits as well?" Background (3:16) Black Mask...

Issue 117 - Elastigirl Intro Shoutout to Down to Folk - Chad & Ariel give you folk tales with a twist - dtfstories.com Background (01:54) Elastigirl (Helen Parr) created by Brad Bird in The Incredibles (November 2004) Helen Parr has the power of flexibility Married to Mr. Incredible, Bob Parr - have 3 children - Violet, Dash, and Jack Forced into retirement after a man trying to commit suicide...

Intro Thanks to new Mayor patron Ben! Skit (5:02) Ending (27:11) Next episodes: Elastigirl, Black Mask, John Walker Plugs for social References: Anthony's AIPT Column Apple Podcasts: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Spotify: here Twitter Facebook Patreon TeePublic Discord

In lieu of show notes, I'll just say how refreshing and interesting it was to watch a 32 year old movie I hadn't seen in 31 years. Doc and I had a TON of fun discussing this, with a lot of reminiscing and flashbacks. Hope you enjoy it! - Anthony Apple Podcasts: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Spotify: here Twitter Facebook Patreon TeePublic Discord

Intro Background Jeanine (3:20) Ken & Pad from ODPH (08:40) Ryan from NUEXGuy (15:00) Jay West from We Get Dubbed (21:14) Rey from ITK (27:00) Ruby (28:12) Chris from GeekPeak Podcast (32:21) Seth from Geekville Radio (38:54) Ariel (41:57) Ending Recommended reading: Batman & Psychology Next episodes: Batman film commentary, Batman skit, Elastigirl Plugs for social References: Bane epi...

Intro Background for each panelist Ben Stover Dr. Travis Langley Background First memories of Batman What makes Batman such a compelling character? (10:18) How realistic is his response to the trauma? (17:16) Family dynamics (from kids to mentors) (29:00) "Unheralded" Gotham character (36:00) Should someone kill the Joker and get it over with? (42:02) What does his rogues gallery say about him? (5...

Intro 3rd Anniversary - first episode came out March 7, 2018 First episode of BatMarch - more exciting episodes to come Background Batman & Commissioner Gordon (6:54) Gordon gives Batman cover in GCPD - Batman is Jim's work spouse Both men provide the other with an honest ear (14:30) Batman & Barbara Gordon (18:51) ...it's complicated Barbara as Oracle - reminder of his failure (25:26) Bat...

Intro Last chance for Batman voice clips - email capesonthecouch@gmail.com by 2/28 Background (2:05) Mojo created by Ann Nocenti and Arthur Adams in Longshot #3 (Nov. 1985) Residents of what became the Mojoverse were driven mad by energy waves from our world - turned out to be our TV transmissions A race of spineless beings used technology to avoid having to do any manual labor, and instead forced...

Intro Email us voice recordings of your thoughts on Batman & what he means to you for upcoming episode - capesonthecouch@gmail.com Background (1:13) Superman: Red Son, written by Mark Millar with artwork by Dave Johnson, Andrew Robinson, Walden Wong, Killian Plunkett, colors by Paul Mounts - released June 2003 Elseworlds tale that asks: What if Superman landed in the Soviet Union? - takes both...

Intro Shoutout to Ms. Yarbrough's class - listened to episode on Xavier/Magneto Email us voice recordings of your thoughts on Batman & what he means to you for upcoming episode - capesonthecouch@gmail.com Background (4:54) Levana Blackburn created by Marissa Meyer, introduced in Cinder, published July 2012 Antagonist of the Lunar Chronicles, particularly the first book Cinder Based on the Evil...

Intro Reminder to email voice clips to capesonthecouch@gmail.com for Batman episode Background How PKJ got started in writing Last Sons of America What was impetus for story Commentary on white America Jackie & Julian - Jackie ever the "older brother", Julian the "smarter" one (13:00) Harper Rowe - double agent of sorts playing the long game (18:55) Kill a Man (22:00) Commentary on hypermascul...

Issue 107 - Catwoman Intro Email us voice recordings of your thoughts on Batman & what he means to you for upcoming episode - capesonthecouch@gmail.com Background (2:50) Catwoman, Selina Kyle, created by Bill Finger & Bob Kane in Batman #1 (Spring 1940) Originally known as "the Cat", she was a jewel thief who disguised herself as an old woman, until she was captured by Batman - she would g...

Issue 106 - Clones Intro President level slot open in Patreon - $10/mo gets you pick of episodes and characters Background Spider-Man Clone Saga Jean Grey/Madelyne Pryor (17:08) Superman/Bizarro/Kon-El (25:03) Jamie Madrox (35:26) Issues for "original" Issues for "clone" Real-world analogues Family history not what it was You were lied to about your past Break (65:39) Plugs for I Never Saw That, p...