Identity is a key theme throughout superhero mythology. From the secret identity to the moral identity, every hero struggles in their own way to define their place in the world. And though in every character’s mythology there is an element of this struggle, there is...
When it comes to discussion of superhero comics, the most common defining trait for characters tends to be their morality. Good and evil have traditionally been seen as such absolutes within the genre that characters were exclusively referred to as superheroes or supervillains. It wasn’t...
As a society, we like to believe that we can change. Individually and collectively, we place a great deal of faith in our ability to recognize our own shortcomings and to transcend our biological programming to become something better. Self-improvement is a cornerstone of modern...
In our most recent episode, we spoke at length with the guys from The LanternCast about something called the Emotional Electromagnetic Spectrum. This Spectrum is made up of the various emotional colours that power the different Lantern Corps, including the Green Lanterns. There's quite a bit...
There is something alluring about elemental forces. Whether wind, earth, fire, or water, there is a very real and tangible attraction that is evident throughout human history. Our mythologies are full of examples of people who can manipulate the four “elements” – anything from a...
What is the true limit of human potential? This question is both exceedingly vague and nearly impossible to answer. The measure of potential in itself is an abstract concept and so one would first have to define exactly which human potential is to be measured? Certain...
I love doing this show. Not only do I get to spend time every week discussing the weird and wonderful world of DC Comics, but I've gotten to know a number of our incredible fans. They send us pictures, ask amazing questions, and in some...
One of the fundamental elements of DC Comics’ vast mythology is the idea of the Multiverse. Originally introduced in 1961 as a means of reconciling character discrepancies between the Golden and Silver Ages of Comics, the Multiverse concept has grown to be a structural component...
Obsession is a common theme in superhero comics. Whether good or evil, many characters can be considered to be governed by a particular obsession. Justice, revenge, perfection, conquest, and many others are all extremely common examples. In the case of two generations of Reverse-Flash –...
Within every mythology is a tale of the fall from grace, where the hero, in spite of a history of achieving the impossible, succumbs to some fatal flaw and becomes a villain. Perhaps the most iconic and widely known example in the modern age is the Judeo-Christian...