Heroes And Villains Podcast

This week Marty Merrick joins Bruce to talk about the very English Arthur Dent, central character from Douglas Adams classic sci-fi comedy Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. This episode explores all of Arthur's adventures in the 5 part trilogy (yes, that doesn't add up) from Earth, to the end of the universe, back to Earth a couple of times in search of Tea and the ultimate question of life, the universe and everything. Follow Marty on Twitter Thanks Kirby Krackle for the theme music! Follow H&V on Twitter and Facebook Email the show: laundryroombruce@gmail.com Be sure to check out chubbywizard.com

Miracleman was originally just a substitute for Captain Marvel created by Mick Anglo for British audiences of the 1950's, but in 1982 Alan Moore re-invented the character for modern audiences. Originally known as Marvelman, Miracleman went from a second rate impostor to one of the greatest examples of modern comic book heroes in just 16 issues, before being handed off to the wonderful Neil Gaiman for a second re-invention that is reaching a whole new generation of comic readers via Marvel reprints (and hopefully some forthcoming new stories). Thanks Kirby Krackle for the theme music! Follow H&V on Twitter and Facebook Email the show: laundryroombruce@gmail.com Be sure to check out chubbywizard.com  

this is episode two of a two part series about Deadpool. This week Bruce completes another multi-part epic journey, this time exploring the "Merc with a Mouth" Deadpool. The unexpected box office success has shown that the masses have an appetite for the character, but his comic book roots have a winding story that many casual fans may not know about. Thanks Kirby Krackle for the theme music! Follow H&V on Twitter and Facebook Email the show: laundryroombruce@gmail.com Be sure to check out chubbywizard.com  

This week Bruce embarks on another multi-part epic journey, this time exploring the "Merc with a Mouth" Deadpool. The unexpected box office success has shown that the masses have an appetite for the character, but his comic book roots have a winding story that many casual fans may not know about. Thanks Kirby Krackle for the theme music! Follow H&V on Twitter and Facebook Email the show: laundryroombruce@gmail.com Be sure to check out chubbywizard.com  

This week Bruce talks about the synthezoid Avenger, The Vision. Created by Ultron from the body of the original Human Torch with the brain patterns of Wonder Man, The Vision became a singular hero in his own rite. He fell in love with the Scarlet Witch and survived many an existential crisis while struggling with the question, "what does it mean to be human?" Thanks Kirby Krackle for the theme music! Follow H&V on Twitter and Facebook Email the show: laundryroombruce@gmail.com Be sure to check out chubbywizard.com

This week Bruce talks about one of the more bizarre concepts from DC's War comics, The Haunted Tank. This is a high concept comic about a World War II tank that is haunted by the ghost of a confederate general from the American Civil War, and it just happens to be crazy enough to work. Over the years the concept was re-imagined to better fit in an updated version of the DC universe, but one thing is constant - a Tank that is haunted is a crazy idea! Thanks Kirby Krackle for the theme music! Follow H&V on Twitter and Facebook Email the show: laundryroombruce@gmail.com Be sure to check out chubbywizard.com  

This is part 2 of a 2 part episode all about Jason Todd. He was the second Robin who was brutally murdered by the Joker. He was resurrected when Superboy Prime super punched reality and became an anti-hero known as the Red Hood. Bruce had so much to say that he couldn't fit it all into one episode. Thanks Kirby Krackle for the theme music! Follow H&V on Twitter and Facebook Email the show: laundryroombruce@gmail.com Be sure to check out chubbywizard.com  

This is part 1 of a 2 part episode all about Jason Todd. He was the second Robin who was brutally murdered by the Joker. He was resurrected when Superboy Prime super punched reality and became an anti-hero known as the Red Hood. Bruce had so much to say that he couldn't fit it all into one episode. Thanks Kirby Krackle for the theme music! Follow H&V on Twitter and Facebook Email the show: laundryroombruce@gmail.com Be sure to check out chubbywizard.com

This week Marty joins bruce to talk about the horse-faced Korbinite Beta Ray Bill. Built to be a defender for his people who were forced to be refugees by a cosmic war, he quickly gained many Asgardian attributes after proving himself worthy to wild Mjolnir. Listen to hear all the ins and outs of this classic character created by Walt Simonsson. Follow Marty on Twitter: @mart_merrick Thanks Kirby Krackle for the theme music! Follow H&V on Twitter and Facebook Email the show: laundryroombruce@gmail.com Be sure to check out chubbywizard.com

This week Bruce looks at Aquaman's arch nemesis Black Manta, a character who went from having no origin story to having three. The depths to which the blood feud between Manta and Aquaman went to may well shock you. Thanks Kirby Krackle for the theme music! Follow H&V on Twitter and Facebook Email the show: laundryroombruce@gmail.com Be sure to check out chubbywizard.com  

This week Bruce brings you a solo episode about a character that started in Romance/ Humor comics and successfully made the transition to full on Marvel superhero. Patsy Walker has what is perhaps the most interesting publishing history in all of comics, so you won't want to miss this one. Thanks Kirby Krackle for the theme music! Follow H&V on Twitter and Facebook Email the show: laundryroombruce@gmail.com Be sure to check out chubbywizard.com

This week Jim joins Bruce to discuss the entire history of Luke Skywalker. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERS FOR THE FORCE AWAKENS! There, you've been warned. Discussion sticks primarily to the new cannon, but a little of the old extended universe does get worked in. Follow Jim on Twitter @tehknuck Thanks Kirby Krackle for the theme music! Follow H&V on Twitter and Facebook Email the show: laundryroombruce@gmail.com Be sure to check out chubbywizard.com  

On this episode Bruce talks with 2000 Ad graphic novels editor Keith Richardson about a wide range of 2000 AD characters and topics. This is a one of a kind episode that you don't want to miss. Be sure to check out 2000 AD online! Thanks Kirby Krackle for the theme music! Follow H&V on Twitter and Facebook Email the show: laundryroombruce@gmail.com Be sure to check out chubbywizard.com

This week Dan and Tom from When Nerds Collide provide a nice episode all about Legion of Superheroes main Legionnaire, Lightning Lad. Check out When Nerds Collide Thanks Kirby Krackle for the theme music! Follow H&V on Twitter and Facebook Email the show: laundryroombruce@gmail.com Be sure to check out chubbywizard.com

This week Jess and Jordan join Bruce to talk about one of the most iconic characters in comics, Riverdale's own Archie Andrews. From early slapstick humor, to crossovers with the Punisher and Ninja Turtles, to facing a zombie apocalypse we discuss all of our favorite moments from over 70 years of great Archie comics. Check out Jess and Jordan's show The Infinite Longbox Thanks Kirby Krackle for the theme music! Follow H&V on Twitter and Facebook Email the show: laundryroombruce@gmail.com Be sure to check out chubbywizard.com

This week Charles Shelton and Darryl Laughy from the Transmissions podcast join Bruce to talk about the Autobot leader, Optimus Prime. From his humble beginnings as Orion Pax to becoming an action master, they cover his whole story. Give a listen to the Transmissions Podcast Thanks Kirby Krackle for the theme music! Follow H&V on Twitter and Facebook Email the show: laundryroombruce@gmail.com Be sure to check out chubbywizard.com

This week Dan joins Bruce to talk about more regrettable superheroes from the long history of comics. Hope you enjoy this episode as much as the previous Regrettable Superheroes edition. Check out When Nerds Collide Thanks Kirby Krackle for the theme music! Follow H&V on Twitter and Facebook Email the show: laundryroombruce@gmail.com Be sure to check out chubbywizard.com

This week Bruce talks about one of Jack Kirby's lesser known creations Devil Dinosaur. First created in 1978, Devil Dinosaur only lasted 9 issues, but his Marvel comics legacy has loomed large. He continued to show up as part of the Fallen Angels, the Savage Lands, and even as a villain in Nextwave. Listen to this episode to get caught up on the brightly colored reptiles history before the launch of the All New, All Different Marvel title, Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur. Thanks Kirby Krackle for the theme music! Follow H&V on Twitter and Facebook Email the show: laundryroombruce@gmail.com Be sure to check out chubbywizard.com

This week Jess joins Bruce to talk about classic horror comic character, Marvel's Werewolf By Night, a.k.a. Jack Russell. We try to get into the Halloween spirit by talking about this Transylvanian Lycanthrope that grew up in sunny Southern California. Listen to this episode to learn all about the man and the monster. Check out Jess' show The Infinite Longbox Thanks Kirby Krackle for the theme music! Follow H&V on Twitter and Facebook Email the show: laundryroombruce@gmail.com Be sure to check out chubbywizard.com

This week Tom joins Bruce to talk about one of the founding members of the Marvel Universe, Jim Hammond - The Human Torch. His name is sort of ironic since he's actually not a human, but he first appeared in Marvel Comics #1 in 1939. He's had a long and interesting history, so check out this episode to learn all about it. Check out When Nerds Collide Thanks Kirby Krackle for the theme music! Follow H&V on Twitter and Facebook Email the show: laundryroombruce@gmail.com Be sure to check out chubbywizard.com