About this episode

The episode discusses the grammar and conventions surrounding superhero and supervillain names.

Listener Joshua is really focused on the grammar of Superhero and Supervillain names. Is Batman a bat? Does Doctor Doom have an advanced degree? Can Rogue keep her name while joining the X-Men? Are there any rules at all?...

Keywords

• Batman
• Doctor Doom
• Rogue
• X-Men

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