Ep. 160: Why Is Isaac Newton A Time-Traveling Super Villain in Marvel Comics? (And what weird roles do other historical figures play in the Marvel universe?)

Did you know that Isaac Newton was kind of a dick? Well, it turns out that was probably true in real life, and it’s definitely true in the Marvel Universe. On this week’s episode of The Doombots Marvel Podcast, we’re taking a look at Jonathan Hickman’s “S.H.I.E.L.D.” comics, which details the secret occult origins of one of Marvel’s most iconic organizations. The weird, convoluted and sometimes awesome backstory also includes Leonardo Da Vinci, Nikola Tesla, Michelangelo and as many other famous inventors and thinkers that Jonathan Hickman was able to google and research!