Capes and Tapes

This week Oscar and Daniel talk about the history of Tales from the Crypt, as well as the history of EC comics.

The guys are back in the squad car with Officer Murphy for Robocop 2. We talk filming locations, bad kids, and robot fights. Listen to our previous Robocop episode: Issue 53: Robocop

Daniel gushes over the newspaper politics and Clark Kent and Superman double dates, while Oscar shakes his head in disbelief. The pair discuss Christopher Reeve’s last outing as the Man of Steel and compare the other films in the series. Listen to our previous Superman issues: Issue 3: Superman Issue 40: Superman II Issue 82: Superman III Issue 112: Supergirl (84) Issue 122: Superman (48)

Oscar and Daniel head back to 1944 with another classic serial, this time featuring the Star spangled man, Captain America.

The guys return to Tromaville with The Toxic Avenger Part II. They discuss the signature practical effects and over the top story that Troma is known for, as well as young Michael Jai White and Japan. Listen to our previous Toxic Avenger coverage: Issue 9: The Toxic Avenger

Oscar and Daniel make many revelations while watching 1994’s The Shadow, Batman vs Shadows longevity, and hidden symbolism that may show what really lurks in the heart of the hero

Oscar and Daniel talk the first Avengers movie. Up for discussion today is Mjolnir’s love of sharing, Chitauri vs. Earth II, and the “other” Avengers movie. Catch up with our coverage of the MCU leading up to this film. Issue 58: Iron Man Issue 69: The Incredible Hulk Issue 85: Iron Man 2 Issue 94: Thor Issue 103: Captain America The First Avenger

Oscar and Daniel kick double the ass while covering Kick Ass 2. The pair discuss whether or not it surpasses the first film, Dejour returns, and what their super hero names would be. This week we recommend comic, The Last Paletero on the Block from Avina Comics. Proceeds from the comics go to help food vendors who were attacked on the job. Find out more at https://linktr.ee/avinacomics Listen to o...

Oscar and Daniel are killing this serial coverage with the first live action appearance of the 1948 Superman serials.

In the wasteland that is Mega City One the guys wind up in Judge Dredd’s jurisdiction. We’re talking muscles, giant weapons, and cannibals. Listen to our previous coverage of Judge Dredd: Issue 43: Dredd

Oscar and Daniel finally step into the NolanVerse with Batman Begins. The guys gush over the character and discover the one true pronunciation for the Head of the Demon, Ra’s Al Ghoul Listen to our Previous Batman Issues Issue 27: Batman (89) Issue 34: Batman Returns Issue 35: Batman (43) Issue 57: Batman The Movie (66) Issue 70: Batman Mask of the Phantasm Issue 89: Batman Forever Issue 105: Batm...

In brightest day, in darkest night, no comic book movie shall escape Oscar’s and Daniel’s sites. The guys watch one of the most polarizing superhero films ever made. Learn Green Lantern history, and the character’s fued with “wood”.

This week the guys are talking all things symbiotes with the sequel to Venom. They talk Venom and Carnage origins, 90’s video game Maximum Carnage, and the comics. Listen to our coverage of the first film: Issue 16: Venom

Oscar and Daniel go international this week! We adventure with an evil Spider-Man, Captain America, and El Santo in the Turkish film 3 Dev Adam. Then watch the Australian short film, Italian Spider-Man

Oscar and Daniel complete the Blade trilogy, they discuss vampire killing playlists, Triple H, and vampire storefronts

Oscar and Daniel travel back to the old west for this issue. They talk different opponents for both Cowboys and Aliens to fight and discover that this movie is an MCU prequel.

Oscar and Daniel watch this influential Japanese film. They discuss childhood trauma, action movies, and the Gun Fu film genre. CONTENT WARNING: This film has topics of suicide and child abuse

Oscar and Daniel bring you two TV Specials, Return of The Incredible Hulk and Trial of the Incredible Hulk. Listen to our previous Hulk issues: Issue 48: Hulk (03) Issue 69: The Incredible Hulk (08)

Dive in with Oscar and Daniel and they discuss Supergirl’s big screen debut and her multiple origins.

Oscar and Daniel revisit the character Red Sonja in this 2025 film. Listen to our previous coverage of Red Sonja Issue 74: Red Sonja (85)

Capes and Tapes vs. Sony….AGAIN!

Oscar and Daniel have the power when they revisit this 1987 action fantasy. The boys talk Dolph Lundgren, swords, lasers, scary beautiful women and much more!

Prepare yourselves for Funishment. Oscar and Daniel watch the ultra violent, ultra awesome Punisher Warzone Listen to our previous Punisher coverage Issue 2: The Punisher (1989) Issue 90: The Punisher (2005)

Oscar and Daniel take on the pulp comic hero, The Spirit. They discuss Frank Miller’s direction, our issues with the script, and the star studded cast.

Join the guys as they watch the “Last Stand” that had eight sequels and counting. Worst named X-men ✅, Worst X-men movie? Listen and find out Catch up on our previous X-Men issues: Issue 38: X-Men Issue 81: X2 X-Men United