Preview Mode Links will not work in preview mode

Capes On the Couch - Where Comics Get Counseling

Jun 27, 2018

This week's patient is Marvel's insane Superman analogue, THE SENTRY! Anthony & Dr. Issues pick apart Bob Reynolds to find out what makes one of Marvel's most powerful heroes tick. And speaking of powerful, Dr. Issues gets emotional talking about depression and suicide. It's all here - listen now!

SHOW...


This Wednesday - SENTRY

Jun 25, 2018

This week's episode of Capes on the Couch takes a look at Bob Reynolds, aka Sentry! Our intrepid co-hosts take a look at the forgotten hero and his impact on the Marvel Universe, as well as how to treat someone with crippling issues who has the power of a God. In addition, we have some very real, emotional discussions...


Jun 20, 2018

Anthony & Dr. Issues examine the predecessor to Rorschach, THE QUESTION! Of course, it was all part of the plan that they did Rorschach first... or was it?

SHOW NOTES:

  • Introduction
  • Background (02:44)
    • Created by Steve Ditko in the Blue Beetle #1 (June 1967)
    • Originally a Charlton Comics hero
    • Vic Sage was investigative...


Jun 13, 2018

Our first ever President-picked episode - LEGION! Anthony & Dr. Issues go inside David Haller's shattered mind to revisit dissociation, talk about what it's like being the son of the most famous mutant in the world, and the most auditorally challenging couch visit yet!

SHOW NOTES:

  • Introduction
  • Response to comments...


Jun 6, 2018

This week's patient is Scott Summers, aka Cyclops of the X-Men! Anthony & Dr. Issues try to delicately untangle the Summers family tree and look at his many romantic relationships. What happens when a black man and a mutant discuss who's been more oppressed? Listen now to find out!

SHOW...