The Champions - a podcast by Ryan McClure and Justin Zyduck

from 2021-03-17T09:00

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On today's special episode of Indefensible Ink, Ryan and Justin are joined by Ryan’s good friend and fellow superhero fanatic Jerome Knox to discuss C-list Marvel superteam book The Champions! Are the adventures of this 1970s grab bag of random heroes (Hercules, Iceman, Black Widow, Ghost Rider, and Angel) a good starting point for a comics noob like Jerome? Your fearless hosts discuss this, along with the clearcut star of the book, the accuracy of its depictions of Greek mythology, store-brand HYDRA, and Venus’ dubious use of the power of love.
 
Discussed in this episode: The Champions (vol. 1) #1-4 (1975-76).
 
Contents:
  • 0:00 - Theme and intro to Jerome
  • 6:00 - Background on The Champions
  • 9:38 - Issue #1
  • 26:18 - Issue #2
  • 41:54 - Issue #3
  • 57:38 - Issue #4
  • 1:08:30 - Analysis
  • 1:15:57 - Pitch your own random team
  • 1:22:34 - Canon Fodder
  • 1:32:00 - Recommendations
  • 1:37:11 - Closing

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