Comic Book Lessons

Small podcast where I talk within the context of comic books about heroes, villains, maybe a a few storylines, etc and fit enough information into a maximum 1h and 30min (depending on subject) episodes, 2 each week, depending on time. Now on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ComicBookLessons Now on WordPress for updates: comicbooklessons467781603.wordpress.com Also on Discord, here's an invite: https://discord.gg/MEuf2dqv

S2 E24. Starman (Jack Knight)

The third Starman and the youngest son of the original Starman is the subject of this episode. From growing up looking up to his legendary father to spending a long time in his shadow, this character would eventually step out of his father's shadow. But what finally got him out of the shadow of his father? Why did he become the third Starman? Listen to this episode to Find out!

05-03
28:28

S2 E23. Hourman (Rick Tyler)

The son of the original Hourman and the second Hourman is the subject of this episode. From being raised by a father who was either busy with being Hourman or being a businessman to becoming a teenager who would look for his father's approval, this character, while having a superhero as a father, hardly ever saw his father as a result. But did he really want to live up to the legacy of his father? Does he have the same powers and limitations as his father did? Listen to this episode to find out!

05-03
39:17

S2 E22. Doctor Mid-Nite (Pieter Cross)

The third Doctor Mid-Nite and the second most well-known is the subject of this episode. Also one of the most intelligent members of the JSA and the doctor for the superhero community, he would become a mentor to other younger heroes and is seen as wise and kind in his mentorship. But how does he stack up next to his predecessors? Who has he mentored and where is he when it comes to the smartest members of the JSA? Listen to this episode to find out!

10-06
34:12

S2 E21. Sandman (Sandy Hawkins)

Another former sidekick who stepped into his mentor's mantle is in the spotlight for this episode. The sixth person to step into the mantle of Sandman and as mentioned a former sidekick of the original Sandman. From being a sidekick to eventually taking on the mantle of the mentor, this character finally got what he deserved by taking on the mentor's mantle. But why is he the SIXTH to take the mantle and why did it take so long? Does have the same powers? Listen to this episode to find out!

10-05
35:04

S2 E20. Mister America (Jeffrey Graves)

For the last 10 episodes of Season 2, the characters, villains or storylines etc., will be linked to the JSA (Justice Society of America) and they will be mainly the legacy characters! The third character to take on the mantle of Mister America and the first to not be related to the original version is the subject of this episode. From working with the second Mister America before his brutal murder to taking on the role that he felt should not be left unfulfilled, this charactet had it tough from day one. But what led to him becoming Mister America other than the brutal murder of the previous? What's his dynamic within the DC Universe? Listen to this episode to find out!

10-03
26:04

S2 E19. Spectre (Crispus Allen)

The third TECHNICAL Spectre and former police officer is the subject of this lesson. From his death to becoming the Spectre, this guy was on an emotional rollercoaster. But what made him become the next Spectre? What actually happened to him? Listen to this episode to find out!

06-22
37:03

S2 E18. Mister Terrific (Michael Holt)

The second Mister Terrific and the smartest member of the JSA (Justice Society of America) is the subject of this episode. From a good childhood to a string of bad luck to contemplating suicide, this character's had it rough. He would meet the Spectre and be inspired by the previous Mister Terrific, Terry Sloane, Michael would take on the name of Mister Terrific (OOPS, SPOILERS!) But how did he become the smartest member of the JSA? Has he always had such a cool costume? Listen to this episode to find out!

06-20
57:59

S2 E17. Angel/Archangel

One of the founding members of the X-Men with a pair of wings and many names is the subject of this episode. From being a founding member of the X-Men to quitting MANY times to the events of Mutant Massacre where he was savagely scarred and lose his feathery wings then to become a horsemen of Apocalypse, this mutant's been through hell and back. But why did he become a horsemen to Apocalypse after everything that happened? Which version is better: Angel or Archangel? Listen to this episode to find out!

05-05
55:17

S2 E16. Spider-Woman (Mattie Franklin)

The often forgotten third Spider-Woman is the subject of this episode. From taking the place of her father in a gathering where Green Goblin gives her powers to briefly taking over for Peter Parker during one of his many periods of retirement, she's been through it all. But why is she often forgotten? What is her link to the original Spider-Woman, Jessica Drew? Listen to this episode to find out!

05-02
24:19

S2 E15. Thunderstrike (Kevin Masterson)

The son of the original Thunderstrike and the second to take on the mantle is the subject of this episode. From his brush with death that would lead to his father becoming Thor to his father's death, this legacy character has had a rough ride. But what leads him to finally become Thunderstrike? Is he worthy of Thor like Eric before him? Listen to this episode to find out!

04-21
24:26

S2 E14. Thunderstrike (Eric Masterson)

The original Thunderstrike and the temporary replacement as Thor in the 90s who'd become worthy and his own hero is the subject of this episode. From meeting Thor to becoming Thor to becoming Thunderstrike, he'd lose his life in a battle against gods. But what legacy does he leave behind? How did he become Thor then Thunderstrike? Listen to this episode to find out!

04-20
29:03

S2 E13. Zauriel

The angelic, less complicated version of Hawkman who isn't Hawkman from the Justice League lineup of the late 90s is the subject of this episode. But what makes him different from Hawkman, other than being an actual angel? Why was he created in the first place if a character with some similarities already existed with complications? Listen to this episode to find out!

03-21
45:34

S2 E12. Ghost Rider (Danny Ketch)

The younger brother of Johnny Blaze and the only Ghost Rider to have not appeared in live action is the subject of this episode. But how did he become Ghost Rider? Which spirit possesses Danny if it isn't the same as who possessed Johnny? Listen to this episode to find out!

03-10
53:58

S2 E10. Doctor Fate (Khalid Nassour)

The last of the 10 DC related episodes marking the start of Season 2!!! The great nephew of Kent Nelson and the newest person to become Doctor Fate is the subject of this episode. From the guidence from the original Doctor Fate himself to stepping up to becoming Doctor Fate himself, Khalid has had a long journey for a character new to comics. But why did he become Doctor Fate? Did his relationship with Kent Nelson get affected by the change in dynamic? Listen to this episode to find out!

02-17
01:02:48

S2 E9. Green Lantern (Guy Gardner)

The angry, bowl cut Green Lantern is the subject of this episode. From fighting alongside his fellow Lanterns to fighting against them, from his famous temper to THAT one punch from Batman, this Green Lantern has been through a lot from his early days to the Green Lantern we are now familiar with in modern day. But where DID his famous temper come from? What makes him different from the other human Green Lanterns among the ranks? Listen to this episode to find out!

02-16
01:15:56

S2 E7. Wonder Girl (Donna Troy)

The second TECHNICAL Wonder Girl and now a hero of many names is the subject of this episode. From fighting by the side of Wonder Woman to attempting to step out of her shadow, even becoming Wonder Woman for a brief time, this former sidekick's done it all. But why did she stop being Wonder Girl? What other names has she taken on and why did she become Wonder Woman? Listen to this episode to find out!

01-13
56:10

S2 E6. The Anti-Monitor

The villain who caused chaos during Crisis on Infinite Earths and behind the death of many heroes including the Flash and Supergirl. While he was killed at the end of Crisis, he would resurface much later. But why did he cause so much chaos? How did he manage to resurface after so long? Listen to this episode to find out!

01-12
48:29

S2 E5. Orion

The New God and son of Darkseid who was traded for Mister Miracle and lived on New Genesis is the subject of this episode. This New God could give his father a run for his money if he was to ever turn to the dark side (Get it? OK maybe I should stay away from the puns!). With his New Genesis gear, he is an ally to the Justice League whenever necessary and willing to fight evil. But why was he traded for Mister Miracle? Was there a dirty secret behind the swap? Listen to this episode to find out!

01-10
55:35

S2 E4. Superboy (Jonathan Kent)

The Kryptonian/human hybrid son of Superman is the subject of this episode. Stemming from the Convergence storyline in the 2010s (PLEASE DON'T ASK FOR A CONVERGENCE EPISODE, I MIGHT BREAK DOWN AND CRY!), this kid would be born to Superman and Lois Lane from an alternate timeline at the time of creation until DC Rebirth in 2016 (Don't even ask!). So why did he become part of the main DC Universe after a reboot? Does he have powers like his father? Listen to this episode to find out!

12-22
52:19

S2 E3. Red Hood (Jason Todd)

The former Robin and reluctant ally of Batman is the subject of this episode. From a kid struggling to get by to sidekick, from murder to resurrection, he's been through it all. Nowadays, this one toes a VERY thin line between being a hero and a villain, one move could make him teeter into either category. But who killed him all those years ago? How did he come back to life? Listen to this episode to find out!

12-15
01:32:30

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