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Episode 106: Laurie Collins (feat. Alex Abad-Santos)
FromCEREBRO
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Length:
237 minutes
Released:
Dec 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In Episode 106 of CEREBRO, Connor and returning guest Alex Abad-Santos just want to be popular with Laurie Collins, the wilting Wallflower! Created by Nunzio DeFilippis, Christina Weir, and Keron Grant as one of the new students in the 2003 relaunch of New Mutants, which evolved into New X-Men: Academy X, Laurie is a shy and reserved teenage girl terrified of social contact because her mutant pheromones make her feel like a predator. An interesting arc takes shape as she develops more control over her powers, but sadly she's swiftly killed off when the writing team changes in 2005.But now, thanks to Krakoa, she's back!The CEREBRO character file on Wallflower begins at 49:15.(Content Advisory: Laurie's story hinges on the premise of sexual violence through mind control. This episode also discusses at length the student-teacher romance plot at the core of New Mutants vol. 2.)You can support CEREBRO on Patreon!Our Sponsors:* Check out Drizly: https://drizly.com* Check out Factor and use my code cerebro50 for a great deal: https://www.factormeals.com/cerebro50Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Released:
Dec 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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