S4E98 - Issue 98 - Hank McCoy

It's our hairiest episode yet - HANK MCCOY! What does Doc have to say about the brilliant Beast? Listen now to find out! SHOW NOTES: Intro Time's almost up for nominees Some exciting news coming soon about promotion :) Background (3:10) Hank McCoy (Beast) created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in X-Men #1 (Sept 1963) A member of the original X-Men, he appears human, but has proportions and agility similar to a monkey, including prehensile feet Enjoys the resources for learning provided by Xavier, but soon joins the Brand Corporation as a scientist - there, he inadvertently transforms himself into a more animalistic form Joins the Avengers, where he remains a full-time and reserve member for many years Later joins the Defenders, and then X-Factor, reuniting him with the original X-Men team Rejoins the X-Men in 1991 Discovers a cure for the Legacy Virus, but Colossus chooses to sacrifice himself to release it, causing Hank much regret Has a secondary mutation, causing him to take on a more feline appearance Became disillusioned with Scott's leadership, so he left the X-Men again and joined the Secret Avengers for a time In Avengers vs. X-Men, Hank sides with the Avengers against the Phoenix Five After Scott's escape from prison and subsequent militant viewpoint, Hank travels back in time to bring the original, young X-Men to the present to talk Scott down Inhumans vs. X-Men - tries to get mutants to leave Earth before dying of Terrigen infection, but they imprison him - later reconciles with the team, when they realize he was right House/Powers of X - Serving on Krakoa, overseeing the data analysis systems Issues (06:42) Intellectualism to a fault - doesn't believe there's a problem he can't solve by experimenting Struggles with the dichotomy between his physical form and mental capacity (16:30) Is Beast manic? (22:39) Break (31:57) Plugs for Bedknobs & Broomflicks, Varmints, and Chris Claremont Treatment (33:30) In-universe - Use Cerebro to create dull environments and figure out Hank at his core Out of universe - (38:10) Skit (48:49) Ending (54:28) Recommended reading: Astonishing X-Men by Joss Whedon Next episodes: Ego, 100th episode special Review read: Jo Anna, 07/13/2020, Capes to you! Great show. I love the banter and comic news Plugs for social References: Colossus episode - Anthony (04:25) Captain Phillips - "Look at me, I'm the captain now" - Doc (36:20) Duck Amuck - Anthony (36:48) Quipping episode - Doc (43:15) Apple Podcasts: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Spotify: here Twitter Facebook Patreon TeePublic Discord