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 Every other week, The Taste Buds (Cassie, Mike, and Ryan) fire up the mics to dive deep into the weirdest corners of comic book TV history. This season, they’re heading back to the wild world of Cadillacs and Dinosaurs, kicking off a journey through the bonkers ‘90s cartoons that tried to bring comics to Saturday mornings. Whether it’s prehistoric car chases, eco-warrior muscleheads, or theme songs that slap way harder than they should, the Buds break it all down — with jokes, trivia, drafts, and the kind of analysis that makes you sound smart and smug. If you love comic book TV, used to love it, or just love laughing at it, subscribe to The Superhero Show. It’s the most X-treme way to relive the ‘90s; dinosaurs, Cadillacs, and all.© 2022 The Superhero Show Art
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  • Fantastic Four: The Kids Are Alright(ish)

    Fantastic Four: The Kids Are Alright(ish)
    14 Oct 2026
    The Superhero Show #642Fantastic Four: The Kids Are Alright(ish)What happens when the kids of the Fantastic Four get a science homework assignment? Could a report on a 17th-century scientist really threaten the entire planet? More importantly, can a couple of kids fix it without telling their parents? Nothing can possibly go wrong.In the latest episode of The Superhero Show, the hosts take another break from the 1994 Fantastic Four animated series. This time, they focus on Ryan North's Fantastic Four #16.The Baxter Building is back. The family is reunited. Now the kids finally get a turn in the spotlight.Nothing can possibly go wrong.Nothing Can Possibly Go Wrong: The First Day of SchoolThe issue opens with a classic new-kid moment.Franklin, Valeria, Jo-Venn, and N'Kalla start their first day at a new school in Arizona. Each kid stands at the front of their class and introduces themselves.The hosts discuss how efficiently this works. In just a page, readers learn who each kid is and what they can do. There's no recap page needed.Of course, being the children of famous superheroes makes them instantly popular.It also makes them instantly overconfident.Robert Boyle's Wish ListFranklin and Valeria's science teacher gives the class a simple assignment.In the 1600s, Robert Boyle wrote a list of inventions he hoped future generations would create. Boyle is often called the first modern chemist. The students must pick one invention from his list and explain the science that made it possible.The hosts take a closer look at Boyle's list. Many of his predictions came true. A few still sound like pure science fiction.That is exactly where Franklin and Valeria see an opportunity.Why write about an invention when you could just build one?Nothing Can Possibly Go Wrong With a Universal SolventThe kids use a transporter hidden in a wardrobe to slip back to the Baxter Building. They grab some supplies. Then they get to work.Their choice? A universal solvent. A liquid that can dissolve anything.It works perfectly.That is the problem.The solvent melts through the test tube. Then it melts through the house. Then it melts into the ground and starts heading for the center of the Earth.The hosts discuss the obvious question every kid in this issue avoids: if it dissolves everything, what exactly do you keep it in?Do They Ask Their Parents for Help?Of course not.The kids have the smartest family on the planet just a few rooms away. Instead, they decide they can handle it themselves.The hosts dig into one of the biggest questions in the issue. Why don't these kids ask for help? Part of it is pride. Part of it is fear of getting in trouble. And part of it is that they really are geniuses, which makes them think they can fix anything.Jo-Venn and N'Kalla, Ben and Alicia's adopted kids, add plenty of comic relief along the way. The hosts also wonder if these two will ever learn to report a global catastrophe to a grown-up.Nothing Can Possibly Go Wrong in the SunThe kids finally manage to collect the solvent. Their solution is to fire it into the sun.Problem solved.Then Valeria thinks about it a little longer.A substance that dissolves anything, launched into the star that powers all life on Earth, might not be the best idea.So the kids come up with a new plan: a black hole.The hosts love how North builds the story. The kids get into trouble, then get into more trouble trying to get out of it. Every fix creates a bigger mess.Reed Richards, Stretching at the Dinner TableThe adults barely appear in this issue. However, the hosts point out a small detail they love.Whenever Reed shows up, he uses his powers for the most ordinary things. He stretches his arm to reach a serving plate. He extends his neck to talk to someone across the room.Francesco Mortarino draws it so naturally that it never calls attention to itself. It simply happens.This is also Mortarino's first issue on the series. The hosts discuss how his exaggerated, wide-mouthed kid expressions remind readers that these geniuses are still just kids.Nothing Can Possibly Go Wrong: A Story With No VillainFantastic Four #16 does something unusual for a superhero comic. It has no villain.The only threat comes from the kids themselves. A homework assignment becomes a planet-level disaster, and the heroes are also the cause.The hosts debate whether that makes the issue feel lower stakes or more relatable. After the heavy emotions of the Metamind story, a lighter, funnier issue feels like a breath of fresh air.And whether or not the black hole works, the kids still have to write the essay.Nothing Can Possibly Go Wrong: The Next Generation ArrivesFantastic Four #16 hands the book to the kids, and they prove they belong.The hosts explore Robert Boyle's real wish list, the universal solvent disaster, and why the kids refuse to ask for help. They also talk about how Ryan North keeps the run fresh by changing tone from issue to issue.What starts as a homework assignment becomes a story ...
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  • Fantastic Four: Introduction to Malice

    Fantastic Four: Introduction to Malice
    28 Oct 2026
    The Superhero Show #643Fantastic Four: Introduction to Malice

    The Superhero Show is back with another episode in our ongoing journey through the 1994 Fantastic Four animated series! This time, we're diving into Season 2, Episode 5, “Worlds Within Worlds,” for the Introduction to Malice and the arrival of one of the Fantastic Four's most unsettling new threats: Psycho-Man. Get ready for a journey into the stranger corners of Marvel animation as we explore mind games, sinister schemes, and the dark side of the Fantastic Four!

    Psycho-Man Arrives in “Worlds Within Worlds”

    In this episode, the hosts break down the introduction of Psycho-Man, a villain whose power to manipulate emotions makes him a particularly dangerous opponent for Marvel's First Family. We explore how his mind-altering abilities change the stakes for the Fantastic Four and discuss what makes him such a memorable addition to the show's growing roster of villains.

    What happens when the battle isn't just about strength or superpowers, but about controlling what someone thinks and feels? We dig into Psycho-Man's role in “Worlds Within Worlds,” his impact on the team, and the ways this episode expands the sci-fi and psychological elements of the animated series.

    Introduction to Malice: The Dark Side of the Fantastic Four

    The biggest talking point of this episode is the Introduction to Malice, a storyline that brings a disturbing new dimension to the Fantastic Four's adventures. Malice represents a frightening threat because she challenges the heroes from within, turning the team's own relationships and emotions into potential weapons.

    We discuss Malice's arrival, the circumstances surrounding her introduction, and what this development means for the Fantastic Four, particularly when it comes to the team's ability to trust one another. How does this storyline explore the vulnerability beneath the team's superhero confidence? And what makes Malice such an intriguing addition to the mythology of Marvel's First Family?

    Exploring the Fantastic Four's Animated Legacy

    As we continue our episode-by-episode coverage of the 1994 Fantastic Four animated series, we're looking at how “Worlds Within Worlds” balances classic superhero action with psychological drama and the stranger elements of Marvel's cosmic universe.

    Join us as we discuss the episode's villains, character developments, and memorable moments while considering how this chapter fits into the larger story of the Fantastic Four. Whether you're revisiting the series from your childhood or discovering these animated adventures for the first time, there's plenty to unpack.

    Listen to The Superhero Show

    Tune in to The Superhero Show for our full breakdown of Fantastic Four (1994), Season 2, Episode 5, “Worlds Within Worlds.” From Psycho-Man's mind games to the Introduction to Malice, we're exploring the villains and storylines that make this animated series worth revisiting.

    Join us as we continue celebrating Marvel's First Family, one animated episode at a time!

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  • Fantastic Four: Rama-Tut vs Sue the Archaeologist

    Fantastic Four: Rama-Tut vs Sue the Archaeologist
    4 Nov 2026
    The Superhero Show #644Fantastic Four: Rama-Tut vs Sue the ArchaeologistRama-Tut vs Sue the Archaeologist | Fantastic Four #17 – Salvaged from the Wreck of AgesRama-Tut vs Sue the Archaeologist! This week on The Superhero Show, we're taking a break from our ongoing coverage of the 1994 Fantastic Four animated series to dive into the pages of Ryan North's Fantastic Four comic run! The hosts tackle a single issue this time around: Fantastic Four #17, "Salvaged from the Wreck of Ages." What starts as an ordinary archaeological discovery quickly turns into a prehistoric mystery involving time travel, an unexpected glimpse into Sue Storm's future, and a showdown with one of the Fantastic Four's earliest time-traveling villains.When a construction crew in Arizona uncovers an ancient human skeleton, Dr. Susan Storm is called in to investigate. But this isn't just any archaeological discovery. The remains date back thousands of years, and there's something particularly strange about them: the skeleton appears to belong to Sue herself! Even more unsettling, the decayed remains are wearing fragments of a Fantastic Four costume made from Reed Richards' unstable molecules. How could Sue possibly have died thousands of years before she was born? And what does this discovery mean for the future of the Fantastic Four?Rama-Tut vs Sue the Archaeologist: An Unexpected DiscoveryWith the mystery of the prehistoric skeleton unfolding, the story takes us four years into the future, where Reed and Sue are celebrating their anniversary with an unusual trip through time. Their romantic getaway becomes anything but relaxing when they find themselves transported thousands of years into Earth's past. Their destination? The prehistoric Americas, where they hope to witness an incredible moment in human history.Unfortunately, they're not alone. Enter Rama-Tut, the time-traveling conqueror with a very personal grudge against the Fantastic Four. Determined to rewrite history and ensure the team never exists, Rama-Tut launches an attack that threatens not only Reed and Sue but the future of humanity itself.Can Sue and Reed Outsmart Rama-Tut?The hosts explore Ryan North's clever approach to time travel as Reed and Sue face an enemy who seems nearly impossible to defeat. Rama-Tut has an advantage that makes every encounter more dangerous: whenever one version of him is defeated, another version can travel back in time to correct the mistake. What begins as a battle against one villain quickly turns into an increasingly chaotic showdown against an army of Rama-Tuts!With Sue's invisibility and force-field abilities working alongside Reed's scientific ingenuity, the pair must find a way to outthink their enemy. The issue also highlights the intelligence and resourcefulness of Sue Storm, giving her an opportunity to shine as both a superhero and an accomplished archaeologist.And, in true Fantastic Four fashion, the solution involves an unexpected use of science, a little misdirection, and some clever communication between two people who know each other exceptionally well.Ryan North's Fantastic Four: Time Travel, Science, and FamilyBeyond the time-traveling action, the hosts discuss what makes Ryan North's approach to the Fantastic Four so entertaining. From the archaeological discoveries and prehistoric history to the complicated mechanics of time travel, "Salvaged from the Wreck of Ages" delivers a standalone adventure that blends science fiction, superhero action, and the relationship at the heart of the Fantastic Four.The issue also gives readers a chance to see Reed and Sue's relationship in a different light, highlighting their trust, teamwork, and ability to work together even when facing seemingly impossible odds. With artwork by Carlos Gómez and colors by Jesus Aburtov, the issue brings its prehistoric setting and increasingly ridiculous Rama-Tut showdown to life.Join us as we break down the twists, time-travel shenanigans, archaeological mysteries, and everything else packed into this single Fantastic Four adventure!Final Thoughts: Rama-Tut vs Sue the ArchaeologistCan Reed and Sue change their own fate? Is Rama-Tut really as unbeatable as he thinks he is? And just how many versions of one time-traveling villain can you fit into a single Fantastic Four comic?Find out as The Superhero Show dives into Rama-Tut vs Sue the Archaeologist and Ryan North's "Salvaged from the Wreck of Ages." It's a prehistoric adventure filled with clever science, complicated timelines, and plenty of Fantastic Four fun!Are You a Research Nerd Who's Looking For More?Here are some links for all your research wants and needs!1994 Fantastic Four Animated SeriesRyan North's Fantastic FourJoin the discussions online! 1994 Fantastic Four Animated Series, Ryan North's Fantastic FourCatch Up On Past Episodes!Missed any of our past episodes? Catch up hereRead Along With Us!Want to watch read with us? Of course you do! Here's a link Ryan North's Fantastic Four (...
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