127 – Flash: Terminal Velocity

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Our first speedster story, “Terminal Velocity” by Mark Waid kicks off the new Flash series. As Kobra sets a plan into motion to use Keystone City to power his minions across the globe, Wally West comes home from a vision of the future — a vision of his own death. We talk about all the silly, stupid secrets and the great burdens and joys of carrying the mantle. Plus, Impulse is a strong character to love or to hate, but he’s hard to ignore. For more information on past or future shows, visit www.AtomicPoweredSuperCast.com!

126 – Talkin’ ’bout Sidekicks

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We wrap up our sidekick series with an open discussion on the role and function of sidekicks in comics. Are they necessary anymore? Why were they around in the first place? Is there a reason why there’s always some kind of implication of pedophilia with Batman and Robin? C’mon, Tumblr, tell me why. For more information on past or future shows, visit www.AtomicPoweredSuperCast.com!

125 – Captain America: Winter Soldier

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We read the last comic of our “Sidekicks Movin’ Up” series by taking on Ed Brubaker’s “Captain America: Winter Soldier.” Steve Rogers always thought his sidekick, Bucky, died in an accident during the war. To his horror, he learns that not only has Bucky been alive for the last forty years, he’s been a brainwashed assassin of the KGB. We talk about remorse, guilt, and Captain America’s true grit. For more information on past or future shows, visit www.AtomicPoweredSuperCast.com!