Tangents with Alex Ross and Jason Lenzi. Episode 4: The Hellfire Club

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Alex Ross and Jason Lenzi explore the surprising connection between Flash Gordon actor Peter Wingard and Marvel Comics' Hellfire Club. Their discussion reveals how a 1960s Avengers TV episode starring Wingard directly influenced the Dark Phoenix storyline in X-Men comics. The conversation traces Wingard's career impact from Jason King to modern adaptations of these pop culture touchstones.00:00 Introduction to Flash Gordon & Peter Wingard00:41 Hellfire Club's Marvel Comics Origin03:08 Avengers Episode & Dark Phoenix Influence07:11 Character Design & Jason King Legacy13:15 Controversial Episode Analysis17:23 Modern Adaptations & Creative Influences20:25 Peter Wingard's Enduring Legacy

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