This week on Bros, Foes, and Heroes, Zach and Mike take a look at one of the most unexpected comics ever published: a 1993 Marvel collaboration with a Christian publisher telling the Easter story of Jesus Christ.

In the early ’90s, Marvel Comics teamed up with Thomas Nelson in a strange (and short-lived) attempt to bring faith-based stories into comic shops. The result? A straightforward, panel-by-panel adaptation of the Gospel accounts covering everything from the Last Supper to the crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension.

Along the way, we talk about:

Why Marvel was experimenting with projects like this in the ‘90s.

The surprisingly stacked creative team behind the book.

Whether adapting something this serious into a comic actually works.

The difference between meaningful faith-based media… and basketball Bibles.

And how this bizarre partnership even happened in the first place

It’s part history lesson, part reaction, and part “how did this exist?” with plenty of the usual off-the-rails tangents along the way.

Whether you grew up with the Easter story or are just here for weird comic book history, this is one of the most unique issues we’ve ever covered.

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This week on Bros, Foes, and Heroes, Zach and Mike dive into Secret Six (2008) by Gail Simone. a brutal, hilarious, and wildly underrated run that throws together a team of villains and asks one simple question:

What could possibly be worth a $10 million bounty… per person?

The answer leads to chaos.

We follow a crew of mercenaries including Deadshot, Bane, Catman, Scandal Savage, and the unsettling Ragdoll, as they take on a job that immediately spirals out of control. Break a prisoner out of a metahuman prison, transport her safely, and get paid. Easy, right?

Not even close.

Suddenly, every villain on the planet is hunting them. Batman is warning them to stop. And at the center of it all is a mysterious card that might be the most dangerous object in the DC Universe.

Along the way, we talk about:

Gail Simone’s impact on comics (and the “Women in Refrigerators” era).

Why this team of villains somehow feels more human than most heroes.

The perfect balance of dark violence and genuinely funny moments.

And the absolutely insane reveal of what’s actually on that card.

It’s gritty, it’s chaotic, it’s surprisingly heartfelt, and it might be one of the best team books you haven’t read.

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This week on Bros, Foes & Heroes, we're continuing our month of spotlighting female creators in comics and we're diving deep (pun intended) into the legacy of Ramona Fradon, one of the only women working in comics in the early 1950s. She started drawing Aquaman as a backup strip in Adventure Comics and ended up defining the character's look for over a decade. So if you picture the classic Aquaman, you're picturing her work.

We cover two of her Aquaman stories, talk about her fascinating origin in the industry (art school, a husband who drew for The New Yorker, and a connection that got her through DC's door), her later work on Brenda Starr, Reporter, and how she helped create Metamorpho. Plus, we get into the wild history of why Batgirl was created, a Family Circus ghost rabbit hole, and even more fun.

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In this episode of Bro’s, Foes and Heroes, we dive into the history of one of DC’s most iconic and beloved characters: Harley Quinn.

While many fans know her from the movies and modern comics, her origin is unique in the world of superheroes. Born not in the pages of a comic book, but on a television screen, Harley’s journey started with a chance friendship and a surprising inspiration from a daytime soap opera.

Zach and Mike break down the legacy of Batman: The Animated Series, the "Dark Deco" animation style that set the tone for Gotham, and the creative genius of Paul Dini and Bruce Timm. We also explore the definitive origin story, Mad Love, and how Arleen Sorkin’s performance forever defined the voice and soul of Harleen Quinzel.

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What happens when the King of the Seven Seas meets a literal circus performer in the middle of the ocean? In this episode, Zach and Mike dive into the surreal pages of Adventure Comics Issue 242 (1957) to uncover the "Amazing Feats of Aqua-Melvin."

When an emergency S.O.S. leads to an unexpected medical procedure, Aquaman accidentally shares more than just a heroic bond with a circus clown named Melvin. We break down one of the strangest "power swaps" in DC history, the mystery of the "missing page," and why Aquaman’s vocabulary in the 1950s was surprisingly similar to a certain Boy Wonder.

In this episode, we discuss:

The Blood Transfusion Logic: How a medical emergency on a ship leads to a clown gaining the powers of Aquaman.

Aqua-Melvin’s Debut: Melvin the Clown takes to the sea, and his "heroic" methods are exactly as ridiculous as you’d expect.

Ramona Fradon’s Art: A tribute to the legendary artist who defined Aquaman’s look for over two decades.

"Diving Dolphins!": A look at Aquaman’s bizarre Silver Age catchphrases and how he handled being "inconvenienced" by his new sidekick.

Batman’s Birthday: We celebrate Bruce Wayne’s canonical birthday (February 19th) with a very non-Batman story.

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This week, Zach and Mike dive into Action Comics Issue 241, a Silver Age gem where Superman’s Fortress of Solitude becomes the stage for a very strange mystery. There’s a secret intruder, a suspicious painting, and… a birthday surprise?

What starts as a super-powered puzzle quickly turns into something much dumber (and better) than expected!

In this episode:

Superman’s strange hobbies

A hidden message with huge implications

DC’s version of a “buddy cop comedy” gone off the rails

Plus: merch news, shirt voting, and some completely off-topic nonsense (because of course).

Drop a comment: which comic character would you never let into your secret lair?

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Batman in red, gold… even rainbow?! In this wild Silver Age comic from 1957 (Detective Comics Issue 241), Batman shocks Gotham by wearing a different color suit every night and it’s not just a fashion statement.

Join Zach and Mike as they unravel the hilariously bizarre mystery behind Rainbow Batman, complete with exploding trucks, tear gas cameras, a jealous movie star, and a sharpshooting contest where Batman literally wears a bullseye on his chest. And yes, there’s actually a reason for it all (sort of).

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This week on Bros, Foes, and Heroes, Zach and Mike dive into one of the strangest Silver Age Superman stories ever published: “The Curse of Lena Thorul” from Superman’s Girl Friend Lois Lane Issue 23 (1961).

Sent to a New England town famous for witch trials, Lois Lane stumbles into a mystery involving disappearing objects, ancient spell books, reincarnated witches, and a woman who looks exactly like a centuries-dead sorceress. Naturally, things escalate quickly. Typewriters vanish, books turn to dust, and Lois becomes convinced she’s been cursed.

Enter Superman, who doesn’t believe in superstition… despite being an alien from another planet. As the story unfolds, the truth behind the “witchcraft” is revealed to be classic Silver Age comic logic at its finest!

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Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane Issue 23 (DC Comics, 1961)

"The Curse of Lena Thorul!"

Writer: Jerry Siegel

Penciler and Inker: Kurt Schaffenberger

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