Vol 4, Ep 28: Relaxed Fit: Death in Comics, Writer Pet Characters & Endless Events

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📚 Welcome back to another Relaxed Fit episode of the podcast! This week, Corey, Dylan, and Jon kick back and dive into some of the biggest (and weirdest) recurring issues in comics.

Why does every Spider-Man, X-Men, and Daredevil run need to lead into a massive earth-shattering event instead of just letting characters breathe? Does death in comics really mean anything when everyone eventually comes back? And what’s the deal with writers clinging to their “pet characters” no one else cares about?

From Marvel’s obsession with constant crossovers to DC’s never-ending cycle of resurrections, we’re pulling apart the state of modern comics while keeping it funny, laid-back, and brutally honest.

👥 Topics we hit in this episode:

The problem with endless comic book events

Why death in comics has lost its meaning Writers and their “pet” characters (for better or worse)

The need for balance between event storytelling and a “new normal”

If you’re tired of gimmicks and just want good character-driven stories, this one’s for you.

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