Newb Island
Follow a newbie's journey as Professors Z and T try to entertain and educate them on a geeky subject.
Displaying Episode 1 - 10 of 16 in total of Newb Island with the tag “magic”.
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Hankenstein and other Uggos - The Undead of Marvel
September 12th, 2023 | Season 5 | 1 hr 23 mins
black talon, frankestein, magic, marvel, mary shelley, simon garth, supernatural, the zombie, undead, zombie, zuvembie
The Zombie, Frankenstein, Black Talon, names meant to inspire fear in the reader. This week they inspire curiosity though and the Professors teach about the undead of the Marvel Universe.
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Who's a Good Hero? - Werewolf by Night
July 5th, 2023 | Season 5 | 1 hr 43 mins
jack russell, jake gomez, magic, marvel, supernatural, taboo, werewolf
Marvel's werewolf superhero is named Jack Russell. The Professors need you to know that, and more as they talk about Werewolf by Night!
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The Midterm
June 7th, 2023 | Season 5 | 1 hr 19 mins
knowledge, magic, marvel comics, midterm
The Professors have been at this for awhile, but just how much has the newb retained about magic in the Marvel Universe? This week: Midterms!
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The Book of Sin - Intro to the Darkhold
September 21st, 2022 | Season 3 | 1 hr 24 mins
book of sin, darkhold, grimoire, magic, marvel, necronomicon
If it exists in the Marvel Universe because of a magic grimoire, 9 times out of 10 it's going to be the Darkhold. It's also what ties the next section together as the Professors explain the history of the Darkhold
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Over the Moon - Dani Moonstar and Forge
November 2nd, 2021 | Season 3 | 1 hr 33 mins
cheyenne, comic books, danielle moonstar, demon bear, forge, magic, marvel, native, new mutants, x-men
Not even Demon Bears can keep the top tier magic users down, and that goes double if they are a mutant! This week the Professors teach about Danielle Moonstar and Forge.
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Episode 12: Enrolling in Mystik U - More Magicians of Note
September 14th, 2021 | Season 2 | 1 hr 6 mins
dc comics, doctor mist, doctor occult, extrano, lgbtq, magic, mystik u, sargon
Before ending this section of lessons, Your Professors thought it was important to note a few more magicians. Sargon the Sorcerer, Extrano, Doctor Mist, and Doctor Occult.
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Lighting the Way - Alan Scott, Green Lantern
August 31st, 2021 | Season 2 | 1 hr 43 mins
alan scott, comic book, dc comics, gay, green lantern, history, magic
A character more known for their cosmic exploits, the origins of the Green Lantern are a bit more magical. This week the Professors teach about Alan Scott, the original Green Lantern.
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Out of Order - Wearers of the Helm of Fate
August 17th, 2021 | Season 2 | 1 hr 32 mins
dc comics, doctor fate, kent nelson, magic, nabu, order
From punching and flying to forming the building blocks of structured magic, Doctor Fate has been many things. It's also a role that has also been filled by many people. In this episode, Professors Z and T track the history of Fate.
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Tibbar reappa ni tah! - Zatanna, DC's #1 Magician
August 3rd, 2021 | Season 2 | 1 hr 37 mins
dc comics, james tynion iv, magic, paul dini, zatanna
To further acquaint the newb with magic in DC comics, Professors Z and T turn first to their premier magician, Zatanna Zatara!
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Magic in DC Comics - An Introduction
July 20th, 2021 | Season 2 | 1 hr 50 mins
books of magic, comic book, dc comics, john constantine, magic, neil gaiman, phantom stranger, tim hunter, zatanna
Our second Newb has come to the Island to level up their knowledge on Magic in DC Comics. Professors Z and T give a basic overview of both magic, and the season.