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A show that takes a close read at some of the most compelling stories in comic books and graphic novels, as well as the stories that they’ve inspired in other forms of media. More specifically, John and Brendan discuss how the plots, characters, and themes of these narratives are consonant or dissonant with the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church.
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HOX / POX - Part 3: Deus Ex Machina
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Revelations begin to emerge as Moira McTaggert's great secret is laid bare: she is a mutant, and her mutation has led her to live many lifetimes. Over the course of her repeated lives, Moira comes to see that the battle for mutant survival will require careful and unorthodox machinations on a grand scale. A glimpse into the future reveals the unexp…
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HOX / POX - Part 2: "We Are Your Gods, Now"
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We take a trip through time to see the harrowing future that awaits mutants if they cannot find a long-term survival strategy. This vision includes the revelation that both mutants and Sentinels will almost certainly enter a kind of arms race over the course of decades and centuries. Part of this escalation will lead them to manipulate the genetics…
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Marvel's mutants have decided that evolution and adaptation should not be limited to biology! While the X-Men and those like them have tried many different ways of approaching conflicts between humans and mutants, they may now be pursuing the most radical path so far: a mutant nation that unites heroes, villains, and all factions in-between as citi…
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The Vision - Part 5: To Whom Vengeance Belongs
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In the wake of a great tragedy, the Visions find themselves both grieving and imprisoned in their own home, pending an investigation by the Avengers. As each member of the family reflects upon what path might rescue them from a terrible fate, drastic measures are not only considered but undertaken. What transpires next puts The Vision on a collisio…
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The Vision - Part 4: Brothers and Blood
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A surprise family visitor arrives at the Vision household in the form of Victor Mancha! Victor, a fellow creation of Ultron, wants to bond with The Vision and his loved ones. All may not be as it seems, however, as Victor's motives and allegiances become more clear. In fact, what should be a joyful reunion takes a dark turn that will forever alter …
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The Vision - Part 3: "Is The Truth Not Kind?"
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The Vision is questioned by the police regarding his family, which forces the Avenger to choose just how far he's willing to bend the truth. We also find that a seemingly simple event involving the neighbor's dog will begin to add more complications for the Visions as they hold onto secrets. Speaking of secrets: glimpses of the Vision's past are gi…
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The Vision - Part 2 - "Little Better Than A Beast"
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The Visions have only just started their life in a suburban town near Washington, D.C., but trouble very quickly disrupts their efforts at a peaceful existence. In the wake of an attack by The Reaper, which occurred while the Vision was absent, Virginia tries to hide her having killed the family's attacker. Viv is recovering from a nearly fatal inj…
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The Vision - Part 1: Behold The Visions
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John and Brendan dive into a modern Marvel classic centered around the synthezoid Avenger, the Vision, and his newly created, artificial family. When Vision and his family move into a quiet suburb near Washington D.C., it is with the enthusiastic mission of being perfectly normal. It quickly becomes apparent, however, that being "normal" may not be…
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John and Brendan discuss the plot and themes found in the Disney + Series: "Loki". Science fiction and fantasy hijinks ensue when Loki finds himself a person of interest to the TVA (Time Variance Authority). Loki's time-travels provide opportunity for soul searching and reflection which, for SHV's two hosts, provides ample opportunity to discuss ho…
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THE END IS NIGH! We reach the concluding chapters of "Kingdom Come", including the epilogue. The Gulag has been breached, and all-out war has broken out among the heroes and villains of the DC Universe. Superman versus Captain Marvel! Wonder Woman versus Batman! The United Nations consider drastic measures to quell this conflict before it swallows …
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Despite their efforts to contain and reform the wayward super heroes of the world, Superman, Wonder Woman, and their allies struggle to effect real change and lasting peace. Norman McCay meets another spirit, Batman forms a shocking alliance (and breaks one), Captain Marvel's tragic circumstances are revealed, and tensions continue to rise as heroe…
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This episode begins partway into issue #2 of Kingdom Come, and concludes at the end of issue #3. Beginning with a reunion between Superman and Batman, we find that Superman and his allies are struggling to win the hearts and minds of the youngest generation of super heroes, and find that factions have begun to form even among their own ranks and hi…
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Episode / Issue #0 - Introductory Episode
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John and Brendan introduce themselves and the podcast! Here you'll find such gripping details as: - Examples of the kinds of discussion topics that the podcast will endeavor to discuss - John and Brendan's favorite comic book characters (and why!) - The winding and noble journey of Brendan's study of languages - John's all-time favorite comic book …
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John and Brendan begin their discussion of the classic DC Comics Elseworld story: "Kingdom Come". The contents of the first issue of this miniseries, as well as part of the second issue, are covered. The topics discussed include: - In what ways Superman appears as a Christ figure, and in what ways he presents an imperfect Christ figure. - How does …
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Starting in June of 2021, John Commiskey and Brendan Lyons will examine the most compelling stories that comic books and graphic novels have to offer, as well as the stories that they’ve inspired in other forms of media. The twist? John and Brendan will be discussing how the plots, characters, and themes of these narratives are consonant or dissona…
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