Nerd Rage: A Random Study of Sidekicks

There is so much to discuss in the world of comics and television. In the segment for this week, I feel one that is overlooked is the importance of sidekicks. They give so much depth to a character, and always add the option of more stories and purposely interesting interactions.

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