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Part One: An Introduction

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Part One: An Introduction

I Am Marvel (How I Became Super)

One Saturday morning, a seemingly ordinary husband, father, and elementary school teacher learns that he has the “mark” of a superhero. The moment he decides to rediscover lost superpowers from his youth, his eyes are opened to community of curious local folk who teach him How to Be Super.

22 min
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Topics: SuperheroesAdventures

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How to Be Super: Step One — Keep Your Eyes Open

David lays out the First Step in the Prime Power Protocol for Superheroes: Keep Your Eyes Open.

I Am Marvel (How I Became Super)

Part One: An Introduction

Part One: An Introduction

One day, a seemingly ordinary husband, father, and teacher learns that he has the “mark” of a superhero, and this realization opens his eyes to leaning How to Be Super.
22 min
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Part Six: The Transformation

Part Six: The Transformation

Our hero learns his lesson and regains his true power through humility and authentic service, and then he becomes a true superhero.
33 min
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Part Five: Tell No One

Part Five: Tell No One

Our hero learns the most important step in the Prime Power Protocol: Tell No One. And then he promptly breaks it.
15 min
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Part Four: Training

Part Four: Training

As Downtown Dave begins his training to be a superhero, he's disappointed at the nature of the training until he learns Step Three in the Prime Power Protocol.
36 min
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Part Three: A Door Swings Open

Part Three: A Door Swings Open

After signing a contract committing to a year of How to Be Super training, Downtown Dave learns Step Two of the Prime Power Protocol.
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Part Two: The Interview

Part Two: The Interview

By following Step One of the Prime Power Protocol, Dave is introduced to Many Mary and Milkman who interview him with the most unexpected questions.
16 min
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