Capes On The Couch - Where Comics Need Counseling

Anthony and Dr. Issues dissect the God of Mischief, Loki! They also talk sibling rivalries, gender fluidity, and sing the Odd Couple theme. It's a good one, we promise. SHOW NOTES: Introduction Infinity War discussion - SPOILER FREE (01:25) Background on Loki (03:55) First appeared in Timely Comics Venus #6 in 1949 as an exiled Olympian God Familiar appearance debuted in Journey Into Mystery #85, October 1962, as Thor's enemy Son of Laufey, felled ruler of the Frost Giants, adopted by Odin of Asgard Raised alongside Odin's son Thor, but jealous because he's treated differently Repeatedly tries to overthrow Asgard and/or defeat Thor Instrumental in founding the Avengers as an enemy (08:25) During "Acts of Vengeance" story, convinces other villains to attack heroes they're not typically associated with Loki manipulates his spirit to control Lady Sif and becomes a woman Torn apart by the Void and resurrected Kid Loki becomes a street hustler Joins Young Avengers, regains power and age through Wiccan's spell Ag