Superhero Ethics
Supergirl
Comics journalist Jessica Plummer joins Matthew to ask whether Supergirl 2026 earned its ending, or just borrowed the weight of revenge without doing the work.
June 30, 2026
Comics journalist Jessica Plummer joins Matthew to ask whether Supergirl 2026 earned its ending, or just borrowed the weight of revenge without doing the work.
Comics writer and Book Riot contributor Jessica Plummer joins Matthew to revisit Empire Records with genuine love and honest eyes, thirty years after it bombed and became a classic.
Published author and comics superfan Jessica Plummer joins Matthew to discuss cops & superheroes, from Cyclops to Green Lantern to Batman, and ask who heroes actually answer to.
What happens when justice collides with the law? We ask how Superman, Captain America, and others would respond to ICE raids—and why heroes can’t really be apolitical.
Jessica Plummer returns for a year-end superhero ethics check-in: Marvel’s 2025 highs and stumbles, DC’s Gunn-era reset, and what we’re watching in 2026—Supergirl, Green Lantern, and the road to Doomsday.
Matthew and Riki tackle the ethics of vengeance in superhero media, exploring justice and character arcs with comic expert Jessica Plummer. From Batman to The Punisher, when is revenge justified?
Jessica Plummer joins us for a chat about James Gunn’s Superman, exploring how this version challenges both the character and audiences to think differently about power, responsibility, and hope.
Jessica Plummer joins us to unpack Thunderbolts*’ mental health themes, Yelena as the true lead, toxic masculinity, and if blockbusters can tackle depression authentically.
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.
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.