In a complete 180 from last year's "Toxic Comics Romance" special, we now feature the undisputed BEST couple in comics, Barda and Scott Free: Big Barda and Mister Miracle. I have an intense love for Big Barda/Barda Free. She was the first comic character I ever began an appearance profile on, and one of the first I ever did extensive contextual research on. Therefore, for the first half of this podcast, we'll be focusing almost entirely on Barda herself, with explanations, stories from the comics, and other context given throughout the whole episode! ON BARDA: 0:03:06, starting with Barda Keys Comic Issues (not a ton!). Alternate Versions 0:11:24 Available Statues and Action Figures 0:20:55 Then we get more in-depth into the stories and history, starting with Barda's Creation (By Jack Kirby) 0:22:42 Her Abilities 0:25:27; Personality 0:29:56; Outfits and Appearance Through the years 00:36:47; Teams 0:44:25; and Relationships 0:49:38. On Cecil Castellucci's Female Furies, which I recommend to everyone: 1:06:01 Then at last, Couple History! 01:13:54 Starting with Jack Kirby's Fourth World; Scott and Barda's Origins; and life Post-Marriage. Relationship Points of Interest 01:16:47, including the following factors, explained: their marriage breaks common stereotypes; their open attraction to one another; Their Love; a Healthy Duality! and on being separate, together. That brings us into Modern History, with Tom King and Mitch Gerads' Mister Miracle 01:24:40 (2017-2019); and the failed Tom King/Ava Duvernay New Gods film project 1:28:56 (I cry). Finally, Where does that leave Barda and her Boo in 2023? 01:29:57 And let me know your take! And last, an explanation on Darkseid Is. 01:33:53. SOURCES:
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How can I say they're the undisputed best? One single page of Google results: 1. How Big Barda Breaks The Stereotypes Of Marriage 2. BIG BARDA AND MISTER MIRACLE HAVE A LOVING RELATIONSHIP WITH PLENTY OF SEX 3. Big Barda and Mister Miracle: Comics’ Best Couple 4. Mister Miracle and Big Barda Are Our Comics Relationship Goals 5. Big Barda And Mister Miracle Can Teach Us A Lot About Love 6. Relationship Roundup: Big Barda and Scott Free ON BARDA: 0:03:06 Pre-Crisis vs Post-Crisis Explanation/Note
First Appearance
Barda Alt. Versions 0:11:24
Statues and Action Figures 0:20:55
On Barda's Creation (By Jack Kirby) 0:22:42 Kirby’s assistant, Mark Evanier said that Barda was modelled on Lainie Kazan and her relationship with Mister Miracle mirrored the one Kirby had with his wife, Roz. “In the case of Big Barda, the visual started with Lainie but all the personality and style was one of the many ways Jack viewed his spouse, Roz — especially the scenes where Barda would be fiercely protective of Scott “Mr. Miracle” Free. Jack, of course, saw himself as Mr. Miracle though the notion of a character who was a “Super Escape Artist” had started when writer-artist Jim Steranko told Jack about one of his previous careers. To some extent, Jack saw himself as all the decent characters he drew, and even the villains sometimes reflected aspects of himself of which he was not proud.” Big Barda is one of Kirby’s greatest creations and her relationship with Mister Miracle is a great example of an enduring love story. More Evanier:
Barda Abilities 0:25:27
Barda's Personality 0:29:56
Barda Outfits and Appearance 00:36:47
Barda Teams 0:44:25
Barda Relationships 0:49:38 Apokalyptian
On Cecil Castellucci's Female Furies: 1:06:01
Jack Kirby's The Fourth World Originally consisted of:
Scott and Barda Origin:
Relationship Points of Interest 01:165:47
Tom King and Mitch Gerads' Mister Miracle 01:24:40
The failed Tom King/Ava Duvernay New Gods project 1:28:56
Darkseid Is. 01:33:53
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