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Episode 91: Are Super-Athletes … Superhuman? (Tales to Astonish #50) -- December 1963

Episode 91: Are Super-Athletes … Superhuman? (Tales to Astonish #50) -- December 1963

FromWhat If Marvel was Real?


Episode 91: Are Super-Athletes … Superhuman? (Tales to Astonish #50) -- December 1963

FromWhat If Marvel was Real?

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Length:
15 minutes
Released:
Oct 15, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode:Mike and Ed discuss “The Human Top” - a bank robber who appears to have the superhuman ability to “spin” very fast. What is unusual is that he has been “at large” since the late 1950s - long before the modern advent of superpowers. Is he superhuman, or just a very high skilled human? What is the difference between Olympic-level human abilities and “superhuman” abilities? Is every top athlete a “low powered” superhuman? Consider this - would it be ethical for the Thing to enter the boxing ring?In this issue:Dave Cannon has a special ability - he can spin super fast, evading anyone and everyone. He uses his special ability to commit petty crimes and then fix speed skating matches. He transitions to being a super criminal, known as the Human Top, and becomes public enemy number one! Giant Man and the Wasp decide to take him down, but are easily defeated by the whirling thief, with Giant Man causing significant property damage in New York City. The issue ends on a cliffhanger, as Giant Man and the Wasp wonder if they’ll be able to defeat this twisting menace.Assumed before the next episode:People are wondering the extent to which super-powered people are in their midst.This episode takes place:As the Human Top terrorizes the Big Apple. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.superserious616.com
Released:
Oct 15, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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What if... the Marvel Universe was real? In 1961 the Fantastic Four revealed themselves to the world and everything changed. Mike and Ed discuss the in-universe implications of super powers, aliens, monsters and more. From how Avenger Insurance will pay for Thor's property damage to why Spider-man needs a new PR agency, its comic books discussions in a whole new way. Every issue covered in the Marvel Universe from the very beginning. Full backstory on every episode with transcripts at www.SuperSerious616.com www.superserious616.com