Capes On the Couch - Where Comics Get Counseling

For our 75th episode, we flip the script - Anthony's the expert and Doc's asking questions. Primarily: how do you estate plan in a world where death isn't permanent? Find out some real life estate planning tips, plus Anthony pitches a new comic book! Listen now!

SHOW NOTES:

• Intro

  • Social distancing – next few episodes will be recorded remotely

  • New patron – Tasha – new Mayor level patron

  • Review read – Dino Gangof1 from Huuuh? Podcast - “More than a comics podcast. Delves deep into superhero psyche. Always a great listen. A new must in my book.”

  • Shoutout to Happier Podcast - Gretchen Rubin helps listeners find a happier life

• Issue – how to handle estate planning in a world where death is not permanent (09:45)

  • Examples: Jean Grey, Superman, Wolverine – countless heroes have died and returned

  • Furthermore, non-powered individuals have returned from the dead as a result of the actions of heroes

    • E.g. Avengers: Endgame and the fallout of “the Snap” seen in Spider-Man: Far From Home

  • What happens to their stuff – finances, personal effects, etc.

  • What tools could be used:

    • Primarily trusts

    • Laws passed regarding resurrection

    • Draw distinction between powered individuals and humans

• Break (41:35)

  • Plugs for Popcorn Psychology & Bedknobs and Broomflicks, plus Al Ewing

• Real-life legality (42:27)

  • Declared death in absentia

  • Property held in trust

  • Call to action: Get an estate plan (62:00)

• Ending

  • Next episodes: Kamala Khan, Secret identities, Shredder

  • Reminder of TPB review for Patrons at Local Official level & up – this month Locke & Key: Welcome to Lovecraft

References:

• "Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story" from Hamilton - Anthony (17:01)
• "Dick in a Box" - Doc (21:45)
• "Bring out your dead" from Monty Python & the Holy Grail - Doc (54:48)
• Vince McMahon faked death/Chris Benoit murder-suicide - Doc (58:00)

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