S1E9 - Issue 9 - Loki

Anthony and Dr. Issues dissect the God of Mischief, Loki! They also talk sibling rivalries, gender fluidity, and sing the Odd Couple theme. It's a good one, we promise. SHOW NOTES: IntroductionInfinity War discussion - SPOILER FREE (01:25)Background on Loki (03:55) First appeared in Timely ComicsVenus #6 in 1949 as an exiled Olympian GodFamiliar appearance debuted in Journey Into Mystery #85, October 1962, as Thor's enemySon of Laufey, felled ruler of the Frost Giants, adopted by Odin of AsgardRaised alongside Odin's son Thor, but jealous because he's treated differentlyRepeatedly tries to overthrow Asgard and/or defeat ThorInstrumental in founding the Avengers as an enemy (08:25)During "Acts of Vengeance" story, convinces other villains to attack heroes they're not typically associated withLoki manipulates his spirit to control Lady Sif and becomes a womanTorn apart by the Void and resurrectedKid Loki becomes a street hustlerJoins Young Avengers, regains power and age through Wiccan's spellAgent of Asgard - befriends Verity Wills who can tell when someone is lyingSurvives the incursions of "Secret Wars"Doesn't know what comes next (there's a door with a sign and everything!)Issues (18:34) Pathological liar Pathological vs. compulsive liarSibling rivalry/jealousy of Thor (24:52)Gender identity/sexuality (33:01) Not gender identity disorderTreatment In-universe - ultimate family therapy (39:49) Proof of progressOut of universe (42:16) Family therapy if possibleJournal of lies vs. truthCouch skit (47:59)Ending (50:07) Next few episodes: May 16 - DeadpoolMay 23 - Booster GoldMay 30 - Mr. Freeze Special links: "The Scorpion and the Frog" - Mentioned by Dr. Issues at 17:45"Is Loki Canonically Genderfluid Now?" - Article by Emily Asher-Perrin regarding Loki's sexuality (discussed at 33:01) iTunes: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: hereTwitter FacebookE-mail