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We're very close to the end of the Mark Gruenwald's run on Captain America, but he's still got some new guys up his sleeve. This time, we're meeting Jack Flag while we get reacquainted with the Serpent Society! Also, Diamondback makes a momentous choice.Covering Captain America #432-437.
Christine Jardine discusses the extension of emergency Covid-10 powers. Benjamin Loughnane speaks about floating asylum centres. Helen Dale talks to Mike about students in lockdown in university halls. Graham Bartram from The Flag Institute tells Mike about the Union Jack. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Captain America #434 (1994)Jack Flag’s parents were strong-armed out of their home by the Serpent Society who’ve decided the smart criminal money is in Arizona real estate scams. So, Jack dyes his hair like a rocket pop, rigs up a JVC boombox to shoot lasers and offers up his non-snake related persona to the Serpent Society like some completely obvious Trojan horse. Snakes are dumb though so they let him in.Meanwhile, Cap fights a fit gal wearing a patriotic one-strapper for, no lie, SEVEN HOURS. Also, Captain America is dying. He got the results of the test back. He definitely has breast cancer.Please rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend!Email the podcast at worstcollectionever@gmail.comContinue the conversation with Shawn and Jen on Twitter @angryheroshawn and @JenStansfield
There is a secret empire that you know nothing about... but this week, Matthew and Stephen crack the cover of Secret Empire #0 from Marvel Comics, and are surprised by what they find. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure Dueling Reviews continues far into the future! Secret Empire #0 Writer: Nick Spencer Artist: Daniel Acuna The Marvel Universe is under siege from within! Captain America, secretly a true believer in the cause of Hydra, has turned his back on the Super Hero community. Using the trust and respect he has gained over the years he has ascended to a position where he can enacts Hydra's ideals. The death of Jack Flag, the trial of Maria Hill, the second Civil War, the alien Chitauri Queen. All of the dominos of Captain America's plan have been laid out – and it will take only the slightest push to set them into action! Now, the Avengers, the Champions, the Defenders, the Guardians of the Galaxy, the X-Men and more will be tested. As Hydra's grip tightens around the Marvel Universe, the heroes stand at the precipice of an unprecedented challenge. How will they Marvel Universe cope with this shattering betrayal by the most trusted among them?
There is a secret empire that you know nothing about... but this week, Matthew and Stephen crack the cover of Secret Empire #0 from Marvel Comics, and are surprised by what they find. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure Dueling Reviews continues far into the future! Secret Empire #0 Writer: Nick Spencer Artist: Daniel Acuna The Marvel Universe is under siege from within! Captain America, secretly a true believer in the cause of Hydra, has turned his back on the Super Hero community. Using the trust and respect he has gained over the years he has ascended to a position where he can enacts Hydra's ideals. The death of Jack Flag, the trial of Maria Hill, the second Civil War, the alien Chitauri Queen. All of the dominos of Captain America's plan have been laid out – and it will take only the slightest push to set them into action! Now, the Avengers, the Champions, the Defenders, the Guardians of the Galaxy, the X-Men and more will be tested. As Hydra's grip tightens around the Marvel Universe, the heroes stand at the precipice of an unprecedented challenge. How will they Marvel Universe cope with this shattering betrayal by the most trusted among them?
Jack Flag’s Fall Vacation; Civil & War; That’s So Kraven; Civil War II: Potato Wedges and Corn on the Cob; Yogi Bear v Black Panther: Dawn of Irony; Doomsday Takes a Walk; Train-ing Day; I was a Teenage Speedster; Cheetah? I Hardly Know ‘Ah; Babs Dabs; ; Maybe You Can Catch a Man with a Gun; Sexy Nightbird; Remembering the Titans; Birdman in Law School; Mike’s Playroom; A Valiant Effort; LBCBR: When Doves Are High (Captain America: Steve Rogers #3 - 3:52, Civil War II #4 - 10:16, Spider-Gwen #10 - 19:12, Civil War II: Choosing Sides #3 - 22:22, Black Panther #4 - 25:20, Action Comics #960 - 28:50, Detective Comics #937 - 35:30, Flash #3 - 42:44, Wonder Woman #3 - 50:19, Batgirl #1 - 56:21, Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps - 59:37, Red Hood and the Outlaws: Rebirth #1 - 1:05:20, Nightwing #1 - 1:10:43, Titans #1 - 1:12:29, Future Quest #3 - 1:19:35, Rom #1 & Micronauts #4 - 1:20:52, Valiant Comic Bento - 1:22:32, LBCBR: Slash Maurad #1 - 1:31:53) Podcast theme: The Spontaneous Elk Reunion (The Fish Who Saved The Planet) / CC BY 4.0