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Thunderbolts* and Mental Illness • Superhero Ethics • Episode 352
Superhero Ethics

Thunderbolts* and Mental Illness

Jessica Plummer joins us to unpack Thunderbolts*’ mental health themes, Yelena as the true lead, toxic masculinity, and if blockbusters can tackle depression authentically.

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Fridging • Superhero Ethics • Episode 347
Superhero Ethics

Fridging

Join us as we explore “fridging” – the troubling trope of killing female characters to motivate male heroes – with comic historian Jessica Plummer. From Green Lantern to modern media, we examine its impact.

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Daredevil: Born Again • Episodes 1-2 • Superhero Ethics • Episode 340
Superhero Ethics

Daredevil: Born Again • Episodes 1-2

Comic book expert Jessica Plummer joins Matthew to dissect Daredevil: Born Again. They argue the Disney+ series betrays the Netflix original’s compelling characters and themes, resulting in a disappointing and incoherent show.

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Daredevil: A Primer • Superhero Ethics • Episode 339
Superhero Ethics

Daredevil: A Primer

Daredevil: Born Again – Essential Character Primer In this episode of Superhero Ethics, hosts Matthew Fox and comic book expert Jessica Plummer break down everything

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Core Questions: Vengeance • Member Bonus • Superhero Ethics • Core Questions • Vengeance • Member Bonus
Superhero Ethics

Core Questions: Vengeance • Member Bonus

Matthew and Riki kick off their monthly member bonus series, tackling core questions in superhero and genre media with a conversation about Vengeance. Joined by expert Jessica Plummer, they explore ethics and character arcs.

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