Paul is back and joins Matthew for a discussion of the new Doctor Strange movie. They dive deep into the nature of identity, the emergence of magic in the MCU, the concept of hubris, and the power of nonviolent confrontation.
This week, Paul and Matthew are joined by Logan Grendel, who talks with them about V for Vendetta, dystopian stories, and the ethics of violence. (It all ties together, we promise!)
“Dog man” Logan Grendel is a writer, artist, and activist born and raised in New York City. He is a lifelong fan of comics, fantasy, and dystopian tales. His own photo/graphic novel,Harlequin’s Song, was completed in 2006, and has never seemed more timely.
Paul and Matthew talk about the Luke Cage series in its entirety, diving deep into Cottonmouth vs. Diamondback, what it means for a comic book show to comment on real-world situations, and the portrayal of the police in the MCU.
Is fighting crime the best use of a superhero’s powers? Is there a better way for Bruce Wayne to spend his money to make Gotham a safer place? And who is the superhero for the people in the suburbs?
Was Astra right in Supergirl Season 1, that some terrible acts can be justified in order to save the world? Is there some value to authoritarianism if it leads to solving our problems? Should we just put the scientists in charge?