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(Apologies for LONG time not recording or releasing episodes, I'll explain) For this long-awaited episode of Comic Book Lessons Extra, I will be discussing superhero fatigue and whether it is real or not. I don't mean it offensively in any way, it is only my thoughts and opinions. How has it affected movies and comics alike? Why has it happened? Listen to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comicbooklessons/support

The third Doctor Mid-Nite and the second most well-known is the subject of this episode. Also one of the most intelligent members of the JSA and the doctor for the superhero community, he would become a mentor to other younger heroes and is seen as wise and kind in his mentorship. But how does he stack up next to his predecessors? Who has he mentored and where is he when it comes to the smartest members of the JSA? Listen to this episode to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comicbooklessons/support

Another former sidekick who stepped into his mentor's mantle is in the spotlight for this episode. The sixth person to step into the mantle of Sandman and as mentioned a former sidekick of the original Sandman. From being a sidekick to eventually taking on the mantle of the mentor, this character finally got what he deserved by taking on the mentor's mantle. But why is he the SIXTH to take the mantle and why did it take so long? Does have the same powers? Listen to this episode to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comicbooklessons/support

For the last 10 episodes of Season 2, the characters, villains or storylines etc., will be linked to the JSA (Justice Society of America) and they will be mainly the legacy characters! The third character to take on the mantle of Mister America and the first to not be related to the original version is the subject of this episode. From working with the second Mister America before his brutal murder to taking on the role that he felt should not be left unfulfilled, this charactet had it tough from day one. But what led to him becoming Mister America other than the brutal murder of the previous? What's his dynamic within the DC Universe? Listen to this episode to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comicbooklessons/support

For this episode of Comic Book Lessons Extra, I will be discussing whether the legacy of a superhero mantle matter in the wider spectrum of what the mantle means in the comic universe in comparison to the real world. How does a mantle affect those who take it on? How does affect the people around them and the universe at large? What about the affect on a reader? Listen to this episode to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comicbooklessons/support

The third TECHNICAL Spectre and former police officer is the subject of this lesson. From his death to becoming the Spectre, this guy was on an emotional rollercoaster. But what made him become the next Spectre? What actually happened to him? Listen to this episode to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comicbooklessons/support

The second Mister Terrific and the smartest member of the JSA (Justice Society of America) is the subject of this episode. From a good childhood to a string of bad luck to contemplating suicide, this character's had it rough. He would meet the Spectre and be inspired by the previous Mister Terrific, Terry Sloane, Michael would take on the name of Mister Terrific (OOPS, SPOILERS!) But how did he become the smartest member of the JSA? Has he always had such a cool costume? Listen to this episode to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comicbooklessons/support

For this episode of Comic Book Lessons Extra, I will be discussing which version of Thor is better and who our favourite versions are. But who are our favourites? Which version of Thor is better? Listen to this episode to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comicbooklessons/support

One of the founding members of the X-Men with a pair of wings and many names is the subject of this episode. From being a founding member of the X-Men to quitting MANY times to the events of Mutant Massacre where he was savagely scarred and lose his feathery wings then to become a horsemen of Apocalypse, this mutant's been through hell and back. But why did he become a horsemen to Apocalypse after everything that happened? Which version is better: Angel or Archangel? Listen to this episode to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comicbooklessons/support

The often forgotten third Spider-Woman is the subject of this episode. From taking the place of her father in a gathering where Green Goblin gives her powers to briefly taking over for Peter Parker during one of his many periods of retirement, she's been through it all. But why is she often forgotten? What is her link to the original Spider-Woman, Jessica Drew? Listen to this episode to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comicbooklessons/support

The son of the original Thunderstrike and the second to take on the mantle is the subject of this episode. From his brush with death that would lead to his father becoming Thor to his father's death, this legacy character has had a rough ride. But what leads him to finally become Thunderstrike? Is he worthy of Thor like Eric before him? Listen to this episode to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comicbooklessons/support

The original Thunderstrike and the temporary replacement as Thor in the 90s who'd become worthy and his own hero is the subject of this episode. From meeting Thor to becoming Thor to becoming Thunderstrike, he'd lose his life in a battle against gods. But what legacy does he leave behind? How did he become Thor then Thunderstrike? Listen to this episode to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comicbooklessons/support