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The Forgotten Heroes
by Zachary Reiter
A podcast all about exploring the popular comic book characters and their lesser-known versions, in the worlds of Marvel, DC, and beyond. Join Zack and his rotating co-hosts Chris and Rashad, as well as some guests, as they dive into the deep and crazy world of ink and paper that has survived decades of history! From the versions that most stories are told to the vast multiverse of Elseworlds, What If's, and alternate realities, come for the ride and learn a bit more than just the movies have shown you!
Episodes
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Episode 116-Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Join Zack and Chris as they discuss the newest movie announced by Marvel AND IT'S OUR BOY!!!!! SPIDEY!!! Intro/Outro by Murinaj:Links: Spotify-https://open.spotify.com/artist/1HGkau653OzYOwurzlXT5J?si=_ST1kBUKSA2mEbQ2PsRxrw&dl_branch=1 ITunes-https://music.apple.com/us/artist/murinaj/156886727
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Episode 115-Avengers: Doomsday discussions
Join Chris and Zack for a discussion and predictions on the next Avengers movie! Intro/Outro by Murinaj:Links: Spotify-https://open.spotify.com/artist/1HGkau653OzYOwurzlXT5J?si=_ST1kBUKSA2mEbQ2PsRxrw&dl_branch=1 ITunes-https://music.apple.com/us/artist/murinaj/156886727
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Episode 114-Rogue: Anna, Legacy, Anna Raven
Welcome back, Sugah! This week Zack and Chris discuss a marvel mainstay, Rogue. This character has worn many hats in her life and if she gets too close might take more than that. Though her volatile powers don’t really do her justice, her comic book variants often do, as you’ll see pivotal roles...
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Episode 113-Professor X and Magneto Discussion
We are trying something new! Join us for a more politic discussion and comparison to the most important mutants in the X-Men! Intro/Outro by Murinaj:Links: Spotify-https://open.spotify.com/artist/1HGkau653OzYOwurzlXT5J?si=_ST1kBUKSA2mEbQ2PsRxrw&dl_branch=1...
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Episode 112-Sentinels Part 2: Wild, Tri, and Box
Welcome back to part 2 of everything Sentinel! We think size doesn’t really matter here at Forgotten Heroes and the differing scale of these sentinels confirms that hypothesis. We’ll go all the way down to microscopic size with this episode, and then shoot all the way back up, with a little dash…
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Episode 111-Hot takes!
Welcome to an all new approach to forgotten heroes this episode as we take the plunge towards debates! We have often said that we are on the same page for a lot of our comic books rants so we wanted to see if there are any actual disagreements between Zack and Chris; to see if they’re actually…
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Episode 110: Bane-Vengance, Bane Simpson, Banisher
The venom vein vagrant himself is the topic of this episode as Zack and Chris discuss Bane! No shade to Tom Hardy but on panel bane is much more than meets the eye, and has quite the offspring and off shoots to boot! Sons, cloned daughters and East Asian counterparts, there's some surprising...
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Episode 109: The Penguin-Ignatius Ogilvy, Mayor Cobblepot, Earth 2
While Colin Farrell is doing his one heck of a job strutting his stuff as the titular bird on the silver screen, we here at Forgotten Heroes return to a simpler time with The Penguin in this episode. From humble beginnings and an umbrella that seems it can do it all, to the office of the mayor…
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Episode 108: Vision-Ultimate, Anti-Vision, Mainframe
Our Vision here at Forgotten Heroes was to create a fun podcast that celebrated the good bad and even ugly parts of comic book characters. However Vision's vision has been, less clear over his journey. While he gained popularity from the MCU movie Age of Ultron, Red Green and Gold hue we come to...
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Episode 107: SDCC 2024
This week Zack and Chris speak about quality not quantity as they discuss the San Diego Comic Con announcements. Future plans, unveiled timelines and of course, the big one. Be prepared for a soapbox folks! Intro/Outro by Murinaj:Links:...
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Episode 106: Deadpool & Wolverine Team-ups
The Merc with a Mouth and his less talkative hairy friend have been one of the dynamic duo staples of comics for years. Hot on the heels of the release of Deadpool & Wolverine in theaters, Zack and Chris will discuss these smooth pair of criminals coolest and most memorable team ups. They will...
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Episode 105: The Authority-G7, Wildstorm, Prime
One of the biggest rebuttals to superhero's is often that they are unsanctioned and afraid to do the what's necessary. Well The Authority has the power and examples to prove both points wrong! We will cover a ragtag attempt at the OG team, a truly disgusting selfish attempt at a new team, as well...
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Episode 104: The Question-Victor Sage, Narcissus, Renee Montoya
Get your red string and corkboards ready! Today, our heroes(?) Zack and Chris are questioning the conspiracy nut, The Question! And remember, he goes through everyones trash and the girls scouts are connected to the Illuminati. Intro/Outro by...
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Episode 103: X-Men '97 Review
SPOILERS!! Zack, Chris and special returning guest Dylan return for a spoiler filled review of X-Men '97! We'll discuss the highs, more highs, and the highest highs. Each episode will receive a quick breakdown and then thoughts from each member of the team. Once again, spoilers ahead! (But if you...
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Episode 102: Sentinels-Master Mold, Bastion, Prime Sentinels
This episode we replace superhuman for a super amount of copies as we discuss the sentinels from the Marvel universe. Represented in only a few spaces on the big screen, Sentinels on panel have a host of abilities and versions. This week we will discuss the origins, makers, and even some...
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Episode 101: Nova-Richard Rider, Sam Alexander, Jade Nova
This week we take to the stars as we explore a few of the hero's that make up Nova. Not too many timeline jumps here but there's plenty of history as Zack and Chris discuss one of the mainstays of Marvel comics. From the OG Richard Rider to the current up and comer, we explore an alternate marvel...
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Episode 100.5: Bloopers!
Join us for a behind the scenes look of Forgotten Heroes. We wanted to say thank you in another way for those who are listening and, as you'll hear we played with the idea of extra content for awhile so, hot off the press from our 100th episode enjoy this bonus content!
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Episode 100: Celebration!
Zack and Chris take a walk down memory lane for their 100th episode! Each host will share their top five episodes and variants discussed through our many outings. We couldn't have made this space possible without those who listen so from the bottom of our hearts thank you all! The celebration...
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Episode 99: The Atom-Atom Thompson, Albert Pratt, DC One Million
This episode brings surprises in all shapes and sizes as we discuss the Atom! Many monikers over the years have shared Atoms powers and ambitions, but some are too large(or small) to forget. From atom sized black holes, a trip to Earth 3, or sins from generations past; Atom does it it all in all...
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Episode 98: Rainbow Raider-Roy G. Bivolo, Chroma. Doc Quin
How could a rainbow be a threat? Leave it to DC to try and do just that! Join Zack and Chris as they discuss another of those characters that has this podcast live up to its name Intro/Outro by Murinaj: Links:...
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Mini-sode 9: Invincible Season 2 & Comics
Join Zack and special guest Lars as they discuss the world of Invincible with its season 2 on Amazon Prime and the potential from the comics!
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Episode 97: Reed Richards-Dark Raider, Doom, Alpha
DOUBLE HOLIDAY EPISODE RELEASE!! Somehow we've gone nearly 100 episodes before mentioning one of Comics biggest names (and egos), Reed Richards! Curiosity truly cursed this brilliant scientist in his multiversal counterparts, as you'll see in this episode. From Alpha Reed and the council of…
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Crossover 1-State of the MCU(with Media Talk with Miller and Smith)
Hope you're up to date with Marvel projects for this episode! Media Talk with Miller and Smith graciously hosted our wonderful hosts to discuss all things MCU thus far. Did the MCU truly fall off after Endgame? Are the promised future projects just a pipe dream? Is Megan Thee Stallion potentially…
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Episode 96: Deadpool-Dead Man Wade, Gene Pool, Kidpool
Now, comics are filled with quip happy heroes and villains but few meet the charm of the infamous Merc with a Mouth, Deadpool. A fan favorite of, well every fan it seems, Deadpool has some impressive mileage in his panel career leaving him with plenty of weird and unusual source material. Slight...
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Episode 95: Doom Patrol-Niles Cable, Ferro Man, Dial H.U.S.K
The end is nigh! It feels like it since Zack and Chris have been go so long, not to mention we're covering one of comics weirdest teams with a twist. Doom Patrol follows the time and tradition theme of weird as hell DC specific aesthetics. But what if we could make them weirder by taking a trip…
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Episode 94: Huntress-Helena Wayne, Carol Danvers, Helena Bertinelli
Another in person episode, now with a returning guest! Join Chris and Zack as they discuss a member of the Bat-family many do not know about, Huntress! Across the multiverse, she is always on the hunt for either vengeance or justice, armed with a crossbow and lookin' good in purple! Intro/Outro…
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Episode 93: Magik-Darkchilde, Iliana Rasputina, Sorceress Supreme
WE BACK! Apologies for the hiatus...but we got trapped in Limbo. To thank their liberator, join Zack and Chris as they talk about the Sorceress Supreme of the realm, the sister of Colossus, Illiana Rasputina, otherwise known as Magik Intro/Outro by Murinaj: Links:...
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Episode 92: Gwen Stacy-Ghost-Spider, Nightbird, Sarah Stacy
From Spider-Man's first girlfriend who tragically died at the hands of Green Goblin to a fun variant cover to a mainstay in the Spider-verse, Gwen Stacy has an amazing run...but what if she was a Robin-like character? Join Zack and Chris as they discuss a few different versions of Peter Parkers...
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Episode 91: Adam Warlock-Living Tribunal, The Magus, The Goddess
We can often talk big picture here at Forgotten Heroes but this episode might just be one of our biggest yet. A staple of the marvel universe since 1967, Adam Warlock has consistently achieve staggering power levels since his inception. We'll discuss eternity, infinity, death, good vs too good…
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Episode 90: LGBTQ+ Couples-Midnighter and Apollo, NorthStar and Kyle, Karolina and Xavin
Zack and Chris have always wanted to cultivate a fan base that feel free to express their interests and who they are. This episode is a special representation in that as they discuss some of the best representation of queer characters in comics. Forbidden love to fugitives, peace unions that...
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Episode 89: ATSV Review
Join Zack and Chris, with returning guests Shannon and Dylan, as they give there reviews for the newest movie in the Spider-verse trilogy, Across the Spider-Verse! Spoiler-free and Spoiler-filled reviews in this episode! Intro/Outro by Murinaj: Links:...
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Episode 88: Across the Spiderverse excitement
Join Zack and special guest Shannon as they go over their excitement and possible Spider-people appearances for the squeal to one of the greatest Spider-man movies ever! Intro/Outro by Murinaj: Links:...
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Episode 87: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Review
Join Zack and returning guest Dylan for their reviews of the latest MCU Movie. (contains spoiler-free and spoiler reviews!) Intro/Outro by Murinaj: Links: Spotify-https://open.spotify.com/artist/1HGkau653OzYOwurzlXT5J?si=_ST1kBUKSA2mEbQ2PsRxrw&dl_branch=1...
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Episode 86: Galactus-Galatiac, Butcher of Worlds, Galen
Now we've all had big appetites at one point or another in our life, but this guy takes the cake as far as appetites go. This week Zack and Chris discuss the planet sized eater of worlds Galactus! From his humble origins in a dying universe to one of the greatest rock and roll singers to ever…
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Episode 85: Sorcerers-Ragman, Nightmare Nurse, Nimue Inwudu
Sorcerer is a very broad term in the DC universe, and for this episode we bring you the full spell list of that term! From big names like Madame Xanadu who has a hand in a few different mythologies, to cheesy shapeshifters with ray guns you'll get plenty of variation here. Follow us down the…
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Episode 84: Clayface-Basil, Sondra, Clownface
Some are born in the darkness and others are molded by it. In this episode we're talking about a villain from the mold, but a little more literal. Golden age serial killer Clayface has gone through many a transformation in his days on the panels of DC stories; and while we couldn't break down all...
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Episode 83: Mr. Sinister-Sinistron, Mother Righteous, Orbis Stellaris
Get ready for an episode that might seem familiar but that's only because Zack and Chris cloned its DNA as they discuss the new and improved Mr. Sinister! Though listener beware as this episode sets a record for the most up to date character coverage yet. You'll be seeing quadrupole as we run...
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Episode 82: X-men Vote 2023: Prodigy, Dazzler, Frenzy
On the heels of the new year, even the Mutant Nation of Krakoa has traditions! Join Zack and Chris (who TOTALLY didn't steal their Hellfire Gala invitations) as they discuss this years nominees. From the magical to the psychometric to the blinding to the furious, come learn about the potential...
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Mini-sode 8: DCEU out! DCU in!
Join Zack and Chris as they discuss the current plan for WB's DCEU and James Gunn's plans for the reboot that is the DCU!
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Episode 81: Hawkgirl-Kendra Saunders, Swift, WildHawk
Locked in an eternal love, we continue our corvid heroes this week with Hawkgirl. From her intertwined fate with her destined lover across time and space she continues to take many forms even to this day. From her current origin, to a rare authority appearance here on Forgotten Heroes, amalgams…
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Episode 80: Hawkman-Carter Hall, Robin, Sky Tyrant
As we fly our way into the DC universe this week we will explore the everlasting wing bearings of Hawkman! From lifetime to lifetime, deathbringer or otherwise he has been a consistent force in the DC universe. From angelic origins, a Robin amalgam, tyrants and more we have plenty of feathers to...
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Mini-sode 7: Ant-man and the Wasp: Quantamania
Join Zack and Chris as they breakdown the two main trailers for the next Ant-man movie and the start of Phase 5! Prepare your Pym Particles!
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Episode 79: Jubilee-Sparrow, Abscissa, Vertigo
For this episode we cover the likes of Jubilee and we watch fireworks fly as we explore her many iterations. Or at the very least the slight changing of her powers, from mutant enhancer to an amalgam that sidekicks for DarkClaw, Jubilee has some interesting multiversal alternatives liken to a…
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Episode 78: Kitty Pryde-Cat, Widget, Kit Pryde
An often overlooked staple of the X-Men, Kitty Pryde has some seriously impressive feats within not only 616 but alternate universes as well. As we phase through time and space we will find omnipotent mcguffins, a rare but evil twist to Kitty's main identity, and oh so many pirates! Intro/Outro…
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Episode 77: Firestorm-Robbie Raymond, Deathstorm, Quantum Storm
While this episode seems like it might fill a hot seat pun, you're atomically incorrect. Thought to be just another fire based hero, Firestorm has some serious potential to be pretty powerful within the DC universe as Zack and Chris will explain. We will visit the highly praised Blackest Night...
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Episode 76: Reverse Flash "Family"-Inertia, Wally West, Edward Clariss
Hot on the heels of the Flash, Eobard Thawne has a distinct title of being one of DC's most menacing characters. Since Zack and Chris have already discussed just how diabolical he can be, we're moving on to his "family" scattered throughout the DC earths. From Future State, all the way back to…
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Episode 75: Nightcrawler-Kurt Darkholme, Citizen V, Bamf Dragon
Teleporting from universe to universe just like our hero this episode as we discuss Nightcrawler! Zack and Chris will discuss perhaps one of the most influential earths involving the X-Men, discuss demons, dragons, and vampires oh my! If you happen to be a fan of Dante's Inferno there's even a...
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Episode 74: Namor-Ultimates, Namora, Bill Everett Mackenzie
With the soon-to-be release of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, we felt it prudent to discuss one of Marvel's longest feuds and power hungry characters! Namor is fully fleshed out in the comics unlike his new on screen counterpart, from murderer to king, human to gender swapped and even an…
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Episode 73: Sandman-Dream, Garrett Sanford, Wesley Dodds
Make sure to pull the covers up all the way and have lights out at 9 for this episode as we talk about The Sandman! Though he goes by Morpheus most days, he won't give you any type of pills, however he is especially talented at curses if the mood strikes. We will discuss his main version...
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Episode 72: Joker-Martha Wayne, Lori Lemaris, Creed Queen
Now we have covered quite a few maddening villains here at Forgotten Heroes, but this one takes the crazy crown. We are talking about none other than the Clown Prince of Crime, the genocidal jester, everyone's least favorite flavor of puddin', The Joker! This iconic villains has been portrayed in...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast all about exploring the popular comic book characters and their lesser-known versions, in the worlds of Marvel, DC, and beyond. Join Zack and his rotating co-hosts Chris and Rashad, as well as some guests, as they dive into the deep and crazy world of ink and paper that has survived decades of history! From the versions that most stories are told to the vast multiverse of Elseworlds, What If's, and alternate realities, come for the ride and learn a bit more than just the movies have shown you!
HOSTED BY
Zachary Reiter
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A podcast all about exploring the popular comic book characters and their lesser-known versions, in the worlds of Marvel, DC, and beyond. Join Zack and his rotating co-hosts Chris and Rashad, as well as some guests, as they dive into the deep and crazy world of ink and paper that has survived...
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