We're back with another episode of Trade School! This time, we're talking about Avengers Under Siege! Our host this week is Case Aiken!

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Outline

Introduction to Trade School & Host (00:00 - 00:30)

• Case Aiken welcomes listeners to the Certain Point of View's Trade School podcast.

• Announces discussion of the comic trade paperback Avengers: Under Siege.

• Overview of Avengers: Under Siege Story and Characters (00:30 - 02:25)

• Trade collects Avengers issues #270-271 and #273-277 from the 1980s.

• Focuses on the Masters of Evil's renewed threat to the Avengers.

Masters of Evil & Villain Roster Expansion (02:25 - 03:50)

• Led by Helmut Zemo, son of Heinrich Zemo, aiming to outsmart the Avengers.

• Villains recruited: Moonstone, Blackout, Wrecking Crew, and others.

️ Conflict Dynamics & Key Battles (03:50 - 05:30)

• Sub-Mariner temporarily absent due to Atlantis issues.

• Showcases especially powerful Goliath's fight and Hercules' near death experience.

Wasp's Leadership & Team Counterattack (05:30 - 07:10)

• Wasp gathers remaining Avengers for a counteroffensive.

• Scene depicting Captain America's grief over Zemo destroying his late mother's photo.

Significance & Influence on Marvel Lore (07:10 - 08:30)

• Story sets a turning point for the Masters of Evil.

• Direct precursor to the Thunderbolts series; many villains reinvented as Thunderbolts.

️ Availability & Format Considerations (08:30 - 08:38)

• Available on Marvel Unlimited platform.

• Trade paperback includes an insightful foreword detailing villain choices and cameos.

Character Highlights & Narrative Style (08:38 - 11:50)

• Moonstone praised as a standout villain—manipulative and complex.

• Emphasis on the Avengers being outpowered and outnumbered despite strong roster.

Personal and Storytelling Commentary (11:50 - 13:45)

• Appreciates fight sequences, especially Hercules's.

• Acknowledge story aging but still fun and important.

Host's Engagement & Call for Listener Interaction (13:45 - 15:40)

• Encourages subscribing, reviews, and listener submissions for the series.

• Promotes Certain Point of View's Patreon and Discord server for community interaction.

Upcoming Shows & Abschluss (15:40 - 16:20)

• Mentions potential new show about Superman called Men of Steel.

• Sign-off invitation for continued engagement.