S4E95 - Issue 95 - Killer Croc

We head back to the sewers to take on KILLER CROC! Does this raging reptile have a softer side? Also, stay tuned after the episode for a special bonus where we help a listener live! SHOW NOTES: IntroShoutout to Comic Book Keepers - Chris and Lance review a character or topic each episode - thegeeklygrind.comStill taking votes for award showBackground (02:55) Killer Croc created by Gerry Conway and Gene Colan in Detective Comics #523 (Feb 1983)Waylon Jones was born with lizard like features - raised by his abusive aunt, he killed her and became a criminal in Gotham, where he tangled with Batman numerous timesPost Crisis, he got isolated for months after being trapped under rubble - he has several battles with Bane, who always bests him and he ends up in ArkhamNew 52 - he is Roy Harper's alcoholism sponsorIn Arkham, befriended a woman named Sybil with DID, and when he got out, he found her daughter and promised to watch over herRebirth - Joined the Suicide Squad, and had a brief romance with June Moon, human side of Enchantress, who saw him as more than just a monsterPart of Harley Quinn's crew for a period, and later ran a hotel for redeemed villains/monstersIssues (09:56) History of abuse due to appearance, started in childhoodDid not handle isolation well, and lashed out (17:36)Relationship with June made him feel worthy of love for the first time (26:40)Break (41:24) Plugs for Cult of Domesticity, Talk Me Into, and Meredith FinchTreatment (42:41) In-universe - dive into the sewer, don't mind the smellOut of universe - (46:38)Skit (52:34) Ending (56:43) Recommended reading: Suicide Squad v 5Review read: The Villains Demand: If you want a a unique insight into your favorite characters then subscribe and tune in. As a huge comic book reader this an interesting perspective on heroes, villains and everyone in between. A channel with a massive YouTube reach should reach out and makes shorts based on these. It's easily a million dollar idea. And someone hit Marvel up because Dr. Issues needs to set up shop by Night Nurse.Next episodes: Mental Health Avengers, Black Adam, Hank McCoyPlugs for social References: Roy Harper episode - Anthony (05:27)Sybil - Anthony (05:45)ItsJustSomeRandomGuy - Doc (58:20) Apple Podcasts: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Spotify: here Twitter Facebook Patreon TeePublic Discord