Capes and Japes

96 Venom Today we talk about Venom, who is an alien symbiote who has had multiple hosts, most notably Peter Parker and Eddie Brock. Together with Eddie he antagonizes Spider-Man and eats criminals. Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: - Spider-Man: Birth of Venom (collects relevant issues of secret wars, spider-man & fantastic four) - Secret Wars (1984) - why is venom Like This - V...

95 Pamela Isley Today we talk about Pamela Isley, better known as Poison Ivy, who was a botanist who got plant powers and uses them for crime sometimes and ecological betterment other times (though her methods are usually through crime). Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: - that Lore episode about Egyptian artifacts - Secret Origins (1986) #36 (the Ivy part is in the second half of t...

94 Victor von Doom Today we talk about Victor von Doom, better known as Doctor Doom, who is a scientist who also uses magic, ruler of Latveria, and enemy of Reed Richards specifically (and the Fantastic Four and Avengers by proxy). He wears a mask and wants to take over the world but that's not technically a crime? Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: - Doctor Doom first appearance - C...

Mystique Today we talk about Mystique, who mostly goes by Raven Darkholme, but we don't know her given name. She's a rad shapeshifter who mostly does crimes, but she did help raise Rogue with her long-time girlfriend Irene Adler. Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: - Mystique first appearance - Ms. Marvel (1977) #16 - Raven and Destiny - Foxx trying to seduce Gambit - Then being confr...

92 Darkseid Today we talk about Darkseid, the Lord of Apokolips and one of the New Gods. We're kicking off Villaintober with one of The Big Men, and this guy is looking for the Anti-Life Equation to take over the universe! Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: - Jack Kirby's Forever People (1971) - The New Gods by Jack Kirby (1971) - Darkseid first appearance - Mister Miracle (2017) - S...

91 M'gann M'orzz Today we talk about M'gann M'orzz, also known as Miss Martian or Megan Morse, who was sent away from the Martian civil war, then came to Earth because she heard of the Martian Manhunter and even though she had zero experience fighting crime, she joined the Teen Titans. Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: - Goblin! Valley! Utah! - Teen Titans (2003) #37 - M'gann vs Evi...

90 J'onn J'onzz Today we talk about J'onn J'onzz, the Martian Manhunter, who started out in comics as a detective, but then became a superhero, especially working with the Justice League. He's also incredibly powerful and he loves Oreos. Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: - J'onn's first appearance - Justice League International (1987) - Martian Manhunter (2018) - Justice League Cart...

89 Black Adam Today we talk about Black Adam, originally Teth-Adam, who is a hero turned villain turned hero turned villain?--it's complicated, but he misused his Shazam! powers to do some murders and Shazam (the wizard) got very upset with him for it. Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: - This is the image Eliane was remembering Black Adam from - Black Adam First Appearance - Infinit...

88 Freddy Freeman Today we talk about Freddy Freeman a.k.a. Captain Marvel Jr. or Shazam Jr., a boy who was severely injured during one of Captain Marvel's fights by Captain Nazi, and Billy Batson decided to give him some magic powers to save his life. Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: - Freddy and his Grampa attacked by Capt. Nazi - Captain Marvel Jr. (1941) #1 - Elvis/Capt. Marvel...

87 Mary Bromfield Today we talk about Mary Bromfield who depending on the origin, is either the separated twin sister or the foster sister of Billy Batson, who gains the same powers whenever she yells SHAZAM! becoming Mary Marvel and later Lady Shazam. Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: - Mary Marvel first appearance - Lieutenant Marvels wiki - Mary Marvel (1945) - Evil Mary Marvel (...

86 Billy Batson Today we talk about Billy Batson, a 12-year-old boy who runs into a wizard who gives him powers whenever he yells SHAZAM! which also turns him into an adult man. Originally published as Captain Marvel, he eventually switched to Shazam! to avoid confusion. Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: - Whiz Comics (1940) #2 - Marvelman (wiki) - android Captain Marvel (wiki) - Sh...

85 Jimmy Olsen Today we talk about Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen, who is a young journalist and photographer for the Daily Planet who has the terrible luck of getting in all sorts of weird situations. For example, turning into a large turtle man or switching bodies with a gorilla. Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: - Action Comics (1938) #6 - Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) - Superma...

84 Selina Kyle Today we talk about Selina Kyle a.k.a. Catwoman, who started out as a street urchin, or a flight attendant, or a dominatrix, or any number of things that may or may not be true; but one thing's certain: she likes to steal shiny things and run across rooftops with Batman. Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: - Batman (1940) #1 - Batman: Year One - Batman: Hush - Batman: H...

83 Lois Lane Today we talk about Lois Lane, who is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter who tends to throw herself into danger in order to get her story, and also marries Superman or something I guess. Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: - Action Comics (1938) #1 - Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane (1958) - Crisis on Infinite Earths - Lois Lane (1986) - Superman: The Wedding...

82 Barbara "Bobbi" Morse Today we talk about Bobbi Morse, who started as Shield Agent 19, decided to go into business as a superhero named Huntress, but soon switched to Mockingbird and helped found the West Coast Avengers. Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: - I'm DR BARBARA MORSE - Marvel Team-Up (1972) #95 - Hawkeye (1983) - LISTEN JERK -Clint: HEY GUESS WHAT Vision: PLEASE GO TO C...

81 Jessica Drew Today we talk about Jessica Drew, also known as Spider-Woman, who (depending on when the comic was made) is a spider turned into a woman, or a woman who was injected with spider blood, or a woman who was experimented on as a fetus with spider DNA. Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: - The Bad Spider-Woman Cover - Spider-Man and Spider-Woman: Wholly Unrelated - Marvel S...

80 Jennifer Walters Today we talk about Jennifer Walters, also known as She-Hulk, who is a really competent lawyer AND superhero, the latter part happening after she needed an immediate blood transfusion and the closest match was Bruce Banner, unfortunately. Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: - you know, i was looking for a good clip of the Hulk tv show but instead i found this, you'...

79 Frank Castle Today we talk about Frank Castle, the Punisher, or as we like to call him: Murderhands McMike. He lost his entire family to mafia violence but instead of going to therapy he decided to dedicate his life to killing off organized crime with an irresponsible amount of guns. Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: - Netflix's Punisher - Punisher vs Captain America - bambi 2 -...

78 Teddy Altman Today we talk about Teddy Altman, who grew up thinking he was a mutant, but surprise! He's actually half-Skrull half-Kree and now he's stuck in the middle of their war when he just wants to stay on Earth with his boyfriend. Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: - Young Avengers (2005) - Why not just turn your butt into a chair? - Children Will Listen - Young Avengers Pre...

77 Billy Kaplan Today we talk about Billy Kaplan, who initially pretended he only had lightning powers but turns out he has reality-altering powers. He's gone by Asgardian (but he's from Earth), Wiccan (but he's Jewish), and Demiurge (but he hasn't created a universe yet). Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: - Young Avengers (2005) - Children's Crusade - Young Avengers (2013) - New Av...

76 America Chavez Today we talk about America Chavez, who has the superhero moniker Miss America or Ms. America but mostly is just known by her name. She's a latina lesbian who can kick and punch dimensional portals into existence. Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: - Vengeance (2011) - Pre-Young Avengers Look - Young Avengers (2013) - A-Force (2015) - Lady Katherine of Bishop - Ulti...

75 Kate Bishop Today we talk about Kate Bishop, also known as Hawkeye, who is arguably the more well-adjusted Hawkeye, as well as a member of the Young Avengers and the West Coast avengers. Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: - Captain America #179 ; Golden Archer (Clint) - Avengers #85 ; Hawkeye (Wyatt) - Avengers #141 ; Golden Archer (Wyatt) - Young Avengers (2005) - Kate all decked...

74 Garfield Logan Today we talk about Garfield Logan, also known as Changeling or Beast Boy, who is a boy who can turn into any animal he's seen even a picture of. He is, notably, green except for that one time they made him red for no reason. Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: - Doom Patrol #99 DC Universe's Doom Patrol - Seriously, the second Brain steals robotman's body he's like...

73 Raven Today we talk about Raven, who is a powerful and important member of the Teen Titans who just so happens to have a powerful demon dad who regularly turns her evil and/or possesses her, unfortunately. Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: - The New Teen Titans vol. 1 - Evil Dad - one of many Evil Ravens - DESTROYED THE WEDDING OFFICIANT - Teen Titans (2016) #1 - Teen Titans 2003...

72 Koriand'r Today we talk about Koriand'r, also known as Starfire, who is an alien princess who, despite her tragic backstory, is a very open and loving character and can also fly and shoot starbolts and stuff. Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: - You know how much we love 2003 Teen Titans check out this old promo - New Teen Titans - if ONLY she could SPEAK TO US - Wedding! and Rave...