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Saving the world doesn't necessarily mean you go home happy. How's the mental health of your favorite superhero? A comic aficionado and a board-certified psychiatrist look at the various neuroses of your favorite heroes and villains and provide options for treatment.
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Issue 95 - Killer Croc
We head back to the sewers to take on KILLER CROC! Does this raging reptile have a softer side? Also, stay tuned after the episode for a special bonus where we help a listener live!
SHOW NOTES:
Intro
Shoutout to Comic Book Keepers - Chris and Lance review a character or topic each episode - thegeeklygrind.com
Killer Croc created by Gerry Conway and Gene Colan in Detective Comics #523 (Feb 1983)
Waylon Jones was born with lizard like features - raised by his abusive aunt, he killed her and became a criminal in Gotham, where he tangled with Batman numerous times
Post Crisis, he got isolated for months after being trapped under rubble - he has several battles with Bane, who always bests him and he ends up in Arkham
New 52 - he is Roy Harper's alcoholism sponsor
In Arkham, befriended a woman named Sybil with DID, and when he got out, he found her daughter and promised to watch over her
Rebirth - Joined the Suicide Squad, and had a brief romance with June Moon, human side of Enchantress, who saw him as more than just a monster
Part of Harley Quinn's crew for a period, and later ran a hotel for redeemed villains/monsters
Issues (09:56)
History of abuse due to appearance, started in childhood
Did not handle isolation well, and lashed out (17:36)
Relationship with June made him feel worthy of love for the first time (26:40)
In-universe - dive into the sewer, don’t mind the smell
Out of universe - (46:38)
Skit (52:34)
Ending (56:43)
Recommended reading: Suicide Squad v 5
Review read: The Villains Demand: If you want a a unique insight into your favorite characters then subscribe and tune in. As a huge comic book reader this an interesting perspective on heroes, villains and everyone in between. A channel with a massive YouTube reach should reach out and makes shorts based on these. It’s easily a million dollar idea. And someone hit Marvel up because Dr. Issues needs to set up shop by Night Nurse.
Next episodes: Mental Health Avengers, Black Adam, Hank McCoy