{"podcast":{"title":"The Smark Avengers","slug":"the-smark-avengers-6814210","podcast_index_feed_id":6814210,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/thesmarkavengers/feed.xml","website_url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/thesmarkavengers","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/thesmarkavengers/20240301_010350_4b71c338fc1c33841f37e4eaf98ebafe.png","author":"The Smark Avengers","episode_count":125,"summary":"Corey, Dylan, and Jon are three long term friends and long term comic book fans. They are not experts, they are not well-respected in their fields, but they are here to talk about comic book topics that make them laugh.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-18T08:17:15.709592+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smark-avengers-6814210"},"episode":{"title":"The Greatest Comic Book Couples of All Time","slug":"the-greatest-comic-book-couples-of-all-time","published_at":"2026-06-26T21:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smark-avengers-6814210/the-greatest-comic-book-couples-of-all-time","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smark-avengers-6814210","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/thesmarkavengers/2928153","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/256222/2928153/thesmarkavengers/2026_06_19_15_15_36_bff27026-1fde-4afa-86f4-3f90b4f77267.mp3","summary":"Behind every great superhero is... sometimes another superhero. In this episode, Corey, Dylan, and Jon take a look at some of the most iconic romances in comic book history and discuss what makes certain relationships endure for decades while others fade away with the next creative team. ❤️ Featured relationships include: Peter Parker & Mary Jane Watson Clark Kent & Lois Lane Scott Summers & Jean Grey And many more of comics' most famous couples and pairings The guys discuss which relationships have stood the test of time, which ones helped define the characters involved, and why some romances have become just as important to comic book history as the heroes themselves. Of course, not every hero is lucky enough to find lasting love. The conversation also turns to characters like Daredevil and Nightwing, whose love lives seem destined to be reset every few years as new writers introduce new relationships, new status quos, and new romantic drama. Why do some comic book couples survive editorial changes while others disappear almost overnight? 💘 Topics discussed include: The greatest marriages and romances in comics Why certain pairings resonate with readers The importance of supporting casts in superhero stories Characters trapped in endless cycles of short-term relationships How new writers often reshape a hero's romantic life The role romance plays in modern superhero comics Whether you're a fan of classic comic book marriages, superhero romance, or just enjoy debating which characters belong together, this episode is packed with plenty of opinions, nostalgia, and spirited discussion. 💬 Join the discussion: Who do you think is the greatest comic book couple of all time? 👍 Like the video if you enjoy comic book history and character discussions 🔔 Subscribe f…","meta_description":"Behind every great superhero is... sometimes another superhero. In this episode, Corey, Dylan, and Jon take a look at some of the most iconic romances in…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4917,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-smark-avengers-6814210/episodes/the-greatest-comic-book-couples-of-all-time/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smark-avengers-6814210/the-greatest-comic-book-couples-of-all-time.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}