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Issue 169 - Animal Sidekicks
Manage episode 356073384 series 2138714
We take a look at ANIMAL SIDEKICKS! Which ones are helpful to their humans, and which ones are just kinda... there?
Intro
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Reference Linear Kang cut
Background (02:45)
Lockheed
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Created by Chris Claremont & Paul Smith in The Uncanny X-Men #166 (Feb. 1983)
Alien dragon (called Flock) and sidekick to Kitty Pryde of the X-Men - he actually considers her to be his pet
One story made reference to ability to speak English, but otherwise he can understand it but only makes animal noises
Gleek (10:23)
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Debuted in the All-New Super Friends Hour (Sept. 10, 1977), and made his first appearance in comics in Super Friends #7 (Oct. 1977)
Blue alien monkey and friend to Zan & Jayna, the Wonder Twins
He can understand English, but only capable of chittering
Lockjaw (17:36)
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Created by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby in the Fantastic Four #45 (Dec. 1965)
Giant dog who serves as the transporter for the Inhumans
Treated by the Inhumans as a pet, but a loyal and well-cared-for one
Krypto (25:42)
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Created by Otto Binder & Curt Swan in Adventure Comics #210 (March 1955)
Kryptonian dog who is Superman’s loyal pet & companion
Has sacrificed himself a few times in various DC continuities to protect his master & save people, including attacking Mongul, and he bit Kryptonite Man to save Clark, dying of poisoning shortly afterwards
In one story, responsible for the Great Chicago Fire of 1871
Ending
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Recommended reading: Lockjaw & the Pet Avengers
Next episodes: Claire Voyant, Meghan Fitzmartin, Penguin
Plugs for social & GonnaGeek Network
References:
Laika - Anthony (26:14)
Apple Podcasts: here
Google Play: here
Stitcher: here
TuneIn: here
iHeartRadio: here
230 episodes
Manage episode 356073384 series 2138714
We take a look at ANIMAL SIDEKICKS! Which ones are helpful to their humans, and which ones are just kinda... there?
Intro
-
Reference Linear Kang cut
Background (02:45)
Lockheed
-
Created by Chris Claremont & Paul Smith in The Uncanny X-Men #166 (Feb. 1983)
Alien dragon (called Flock) and sidekick to Kitty Pryde of the X-Men - he actually considers her to be his pet
One story made reference to ability to speak English, but otherwise he can understand it but only makes animal noises
Gleek (10:23)
-
Debuted in the All-New Super Friends Hour (Sept. 10, 1977), and made his first appearance in comics in Super Friends #7 (Oct. 1977)
Blue alien monkey and friend to Zan & Jayna, the Wonder Twins
He can understand English, but only capable of chittering
Lockjaw (17:36)
-
Created by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby in the Fantastic Four #45 (Dec. 1965)
Giant dog who serves as the transporter for the Inhumans
Treated by the Inhumans as a pet, but a loyal and well-cared-for one
Krypto (25:42)
-
Created by Otto Binder & Curt Swan in Adventure Comics #210 (March 1955)
Kryptonian dog who is Superman’s loyal pet & companion
Has sacrificed himself a few times in various DC continuities to protect his master & save people, including attacking Mongul, and he bit Kryptonite Man to save Clark, dying of poisoning shortly afterwards
In one story, responsible for the Great Chicago Fire of 1871
Ending
-
Recommended reading: Lockjaw & the Pet Avengers
Next episodes: Claire Voyant, Meghan Fitzmartin, Penguin
Plugs for social & GonnaGeek Network
References:
Laika - Anthony (26:14)
Apple Podcasts: here
Google Play: here
Stitcher: here
TuneIn: here
iHeartRadio: here
230 episodes
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