Episode 012: Brian Braddock (feat. Jordan D. White)

Explicit content warning

11/17/20 • 160 min

In Episode 12 of CEREBRO, Connor and Marvel's X-Men Senior Editor Jordan D. White raise their swords to Brian Braddock! For many years the omniversal hero Captain Britain, he has now ceded that title to his twin sister Betsy and become Captain Avalon, his family's sworn protector.

The CEREBRO character file on Brian Braddock begins at 1:02:15

(Content Advisory: Brian's story includes alcoholism, brainwashing, and sexual violence.)

The episode cover features art of Brian Braddock by Herb Trimpe, Alan Davis, Mico Suayan, and R.B. Silva.

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The CEREBRO character file on Brian Braddock begins at 1:02:15

(Content Advisory: Brian's story includes alcoholism, brainwashing, and sexual violence.)

The episode cover features art of Brian Braddock by Herb Trimpe, Alan Davis, Mico Suayan, and R.B. Silva.

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Episode 011: Hank McCoy (feat. Spencer Ackerman)

In Episode 11 of CEREBRO, Connor and Pulitzer Prize-winning national security reporter Spencer Ackerman highlight the hubris of Hank McCoy, the bouncing, brilliant Beast! One of the original X-Men from 1963, Hank has never felt at ease with his mutation, and longs to assimilate. In recent years, his arrogance has led him down an ever-darker path.

The CEREBRO character file on Beast begins at 27:37.

(Content Advisory: Hank's story includes body dysmorphia, the suicide of another character, war crimes, and genocide. This episode also features frank discussion of American and Israeli foreign policy.)

The episode cover features art of Beast by Jack Kirby, Kerry Gammill, Frank Quitely, and Janeth Bazaldua.

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Episode 013: Logan (feat. Gerry Duggan)

In Episode 13 of CEREBRO, Connor and Marvel writer Gerry Duggan investigate the mystery man called Logan! Brusque and brutal, Wolverine debuted as a minor antagonist in 1974, but over the years became the most popular member of the X-Men, and one of the overall flagship characters at Marvel Comics.

The CEREBRO character file on Wolverine begins at 41:21.

(Content Advisory: Logan's story includes rape, suicide, child abuse, animal murder, brainwashing, non-consensual body modification, and torture.)

The episode cover features art of Wolverine by Dave Cockrum, John Byrne, and Barry Windsor-Smith.

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