Romance Yancy St. Spec: Big Barda and Mister Miracle (DC Comics)! +Barda’s History, Jack Kirby’s Fourth World, Darkseid Is, & MORE

2023-02-28

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. Podnotes to follow along: http://sensationalshegeek.weebly.com/full-archive/romance-yancy-st-spec-big-barda-and-mister-miracle-dc-comics-bardas-history-jack-kirbys-fourth-world-darkseid-is-more Image Post for Barda: http://sensationalshegeek.weebly.com/full-archive/big-bardabarda-free-look-book-outfits-through-the-ages Barda Reading Summary: ht...

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.

Podnotes to follow along: http://sensationalshegeek.weebly.com/full-archive/romance-yancy-st-spec-big-barda-and-mister-miracle-dc-comics-bardas-history-jack-kirbys-fourth-world-darkseid-is-more

Image Post for Barda: http://sensationalshegeek.weebly.com/full-archive/big-bardabarda-free-look-book-outfits-through-the-ages

Barda Reading Summary: http://sensationalshegeek.weebly.com/full-archive/big-bardabarda-free-appearances-reading-list

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:

https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Big_Barda
https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Big_Barda_(New_Earth)
DC Comics
https://thecomicvault.wordpress.com/2017/09/25/how-big-barda-breaks-the-stereotypes-of-marriage/
https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/big-barda-and-mister-miracle-have-a-loving-relationship-with-plenty-of-sex
https://womenwriteaboutcomics.com/2018/03/big-barda-mister-miracle-comics-better-couple/
https://www.cbr.com/mister-miracle-big-barda-relationship/
https://comicsalliance.com/ask-chris-232-big-barda-and-mister-miracle-can-teach-us-a-lot-about-love/
https://www.sideshow.com/blog/the-unsung-heroes-spotlight-big-barda-from-dc-comics/
https://www.player.one/mister-miracle-3-big-barda-tom-king-dc-comics-120793
https://www.dc.com/blog/2018/03/16/mister-miracle-four-furies-and-a-baby
https://www.cbr.com/new-gods-big-barda-explained/
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https://www.quora.com/What-does-Darkseid-is-mean
https://www.reddit.com/r/DCcomics/comments/6t1g8n/what_does_darkseid_is_mean/
https://www.newsfromme.com/2012/01/23/the-lovely-ms-barda/
https://www.cosmicteams.com/newgods/profiles/mister-miracle-3.html