Origin of the Species: The Biological Obsessions of Mr. Sinister
They dig into Mr. Sinister as Nathaniel Essex and his link to Charles Darwin, talking evolution, Essex Factors, and how comics retcon science. Andy Walsh and Christian Ashley riff on Sinister’s origins, Kieron Gillen’s take, and the Further Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix. They compare Darwin’s gradual ideas with Essex’s saltation view and joke about comics bending genetics to suit the plot. He shares personal stories about learning Darwin in church school, and they swap tales of mentors, rivals, and bad advice. They also plug bonus member questions, shout out a few recs like Vision Quest…
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