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Steve Stormoen

Superhero Ethics

X-Men & Activism

Steve Stormoen of the Hype Is My Superpower podcast joins me to talk about the X-Men in comics through the lens of activism and social movements.

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Ms. Marvel and Moon Knight on Page and Screen

Will and Steve from the Hype is my Superpower Podcast team up with Paul and me to compare Ms. Marvel and Moon Knight as they transition from comic panels to the silver screen. Join us as we dissect these adaptations and their fidelity to the source material.

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Moon Knight • E1

Steve and Will from the Hype is my Superpower Podcast team up with Paul and me to unpack the premiere of Moon Knight. Both Paul and I dove into this series without any prior knowledge, so rest assured, our discussion is free from spoilers for anything beyond the show itself. Join us as we navigate the introductory chapter of this new foray into the Marvel Universe.

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Krakoa and Mutant Separatism

A dedicated homeland for the X-Men and all mutants—Krakoa. Should we consider mutants as a sovereign nation? Does this validate Magneto’s vision? Join Will and Steve from the Hype is my Superpower Podcast as we delve into these intricate topics, inspired by the Krakoa storyline in the X-Men comics.

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Purple Man, Empath, and the Ethics of Total Control

What sense of morality emerges when you’re never denied anything? Can one learn the importance of not causing harm when they have the power to manipulate emotions at will? Join us as Will and Steve from Hype is my Superpower delve into the complexities of these questions. We’ll discuss the portrayals of Purple Man in Jessica Jones and Empath from X-Men, examining the ethical dimensions of characters with the ability to exert total control.

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What If We Talked About ‘What If…?’

Join us as we delve into the ethical questions sparked by the Marvel series “What If…?” This episode features a discussion with Will and Steve from the Hype is my Superpower Podcast, where we explore the alternate realities and moral conundrums of the show.

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Daredevil on Page and Screen

What drives Matt Murdock to don the mantle of Daredevil? We delve into the complexities that trouble his conscience and faith when he puts on the mask and explore how these issues are portrayed differently on screen compared to the comic books.

Joining us are Will and Steve from the Hype is My Superpower podcast for the inaugural episode of our On Screen & Page series. We’ll compare and contrast how characters and ethical dilemmas are addressed in the original comic book narratives versus their adaptations on screen.

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