Episode 28: Luke Cage

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Episode 28: Luke Cage

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Aug 24, 2016

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It's the baddest hero in the Marvel Universe; the original Hero for Hire: Luke Cage! We discuss blaxploitation, classism in comics, and how heroes make ends meet.

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Aug 24, 2016

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Each week, Allen, Josef, and Jonathan discuss a comic book character (or team). Jonathan, a lifelong Marvel devotee, presents the character, their powers, and their history. Josef, who's only ever read one comic book and is significantly more grounded in reality, calls bull. And Allen, level headed voice of reason, mediates the mess. @MarvelMarveling

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