Under Two Capes

This week, Jared and Nick provide the origin of Comics League and debate the question of how and why comic book fans became so hostile online. They discuss why fans are so possessive, when it is justified, and when it is not.  Fandom should be a fun community to bring people together  out of a common love of content. But sometimes, it can be a toxic place of division. To be clear, protectiveness a...

This week, Jared conducts a sales analysis of the New 52 Superman/Wonder Woman series that canonized the SuperWonder series in an effort to dispel any misconceptions that the series and the New 52 were failures. He compares the sales of this book to equivalent series from Rebirth, the supposed apology tour for the New 52. Jared then concludes and discusses why Rebirth was not the best idea. SuperW...

This week, Jared and Nick discuss their favorite eras of comic books and what made each unique. They discuss status quo changes, key storylines, editorial decisions and mandates, and character designs specific to the 80's, 90's, early 2000's, and late 2000's as well as the modern eras. Comics certainly have changed over the years, and it is prudent to discuss each era in its entire...

This week, Jared and JHEAT outline the top issues facing the comic book industry, thus preventing them from achieving all they can be. These include a sub-par writing and editorial staff, an over-reliance on events and mantle swaps, and so many more issues (pun intended) that turn off potential audiences. With the immense popularity of comic book movies, its makes no sense that comic books are not...

This week, Jared invites fellow DC comics fan and YouTuber Robert Willing back to the show to discuss the reasons why Jimmy Olsen has been largely ignored by DC comics and other media and why this practice should be stopped. In other words, these are the reasons why Jimmy Olsen is essential to the mythos of Superman. This channel has produced multiple videos discussing why Lois Lane is not essenti...

This week, Jared welcomes Joseph Santos to the show to discuss if the character of Lois Lane is not essential to Superman (in her current iteration), the Suicide Squad Kill The Justice League Delays, how to modernize DC characters, and why the SnyderVerse is awesome!     Lois Lane's role in DC seems to encompass the damsel in distress, but if she has a more active role in the overal...

This week, Jared welcomes Max Von Priestly back to the show to discuss the most masculine superheroes in DC and Marvel comics. Everyone from Superman to Venom are represented as the boys discuss what about these characters exemplifies the traits of masculinity.    It is really important for the comic book heroes to represent positive masculinity (there is nothing wrong with masculinity)...

This week, Jared and JHeat welcome Wes From Thinking Critical back to the channel to discuss their favorite comic book runs of all time. Everything from Superman, Wonder Woman, XO Manowar, to Hickman's X-Men are discussed as they geek out about comic book content.   Its always a pleasure to speak to Wes and get his thoughts on the comic book industry, particularly when discuss such a positive...

This week, Jared and Nick from the Phoenix Press invite Tonicmole on the show to discuss his evolution as a comic fan, Powergirl's complicated history in the comics, and his comic book universe Saving The World. They also discuss many of the questionable creative decisions in Marvel and DC's publication histories.    It was really fun geeking out with Tonicmole and discussing the origins...

This week, Jared and Nick from the Phoenix Press rewrite Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice and Man of Steel, improving the few plot issues those movies have. They address the inclusion of Doomsday, the death of Jonathan Kent, the omission of Metallo, and other small issues with those movies.    To be clear, THEY LOVE BVS AND MOS. THIS IS JUST A FUN THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. These are some of...

This week, Jared and Nick welcome Mike Baron, legendary comic writer, to discuss what's special about the Punisher, what Marvel gets wrong about the character, the real story behind Thin Blue Line and Private American, crowdfunding comics, and more!    Getting to interview Mike Baron was truly one of the coolest experiences on this channel, as massive Punisher fans. Whether you agree wit...

This week, Jared discusses what stories James Gunn should use as inspiration for his depiction of Wonder Woman when she enters the universe. He outlines a selection of Diana's stories and status quos that could lead to compelling tales like WW 2017.     It's always fun to talk about Wonder Woman, as she is a character who doesn't get enough credit for her story arsenal, despite the...

This week, Jared and Tristen/Nerdette's Newstand discuss what content they want to see from the new DC. This includes comics, movies, shows, all other mediums of the DC multiverse. Jared also pitches a new series idea he has that involves Steve Trevor and other military characters from DC.    It's always fun to talk DC with Tristen, particularly in this time of flux for DC, with constant...

This week, Jared invites Dawson from the 4 Nerds to discuss Savage Issue 3. They discuss the inspiration for the story, what to expect from Issue 3, and what artists and superheroes inspired the look and feel of the art and plot. Finally, they discuss their upcoming collaboration: Athena Goddess of Thunder.   Its so good to have Dawson back on the show to plug his book. Any long time viewers...

This week, the boys discuss the 5 DC and Marvel characters who have been neglected and need to be featured more in comics. These include Deathstroke, Huntress, Black Canary, Night Crawler, and more amazing characters who have been criminally ignored.   Both DC and Marvel have pages and pages of great characters who have yet to take off. These characters have the potential to be the net big se...

This week, the boys discuss the best female comic book characters of all time. They discuss Wonder Woman, Storm, Black Widow, Black Canary, Witchblade, and more as they outline their favorite superheroines.  DC and Marvel have created some of the most iconic female icons in all of pop culture, and it is so much fun to celebrate these amazing characters and their contributions to the comic boo...

This week, Jared and Robert Willing discuss their favorite Superman comics of all time. They discuss Superman For Tomorrow, All Star Superman, Superman Secret Origin, and more as they detail the greatest tales of the Kryptonian demi-god.   Let's face it, Superman is one of the characters DC consistently ignores, despite the fact that he is the character who stared the genre of superhero comic...

This week, the boys discuss the news that Henry Cavill will not be coming back as Superman, confirming James Gunn's plan to reboot the DC movie universe. They discuss the ending of the SnyderVerse, what Henry Cavill as Superman has meant to them, and more.   As heartbreaking as the end of the SnyderVerse is, don't forget that they can never take away the fact that we got the Snyder Cut releas...

This week, the boys discuss the 2022 Game Awards. They outline their favorite announcements, Kevin Conroy's last time playing Batman in Suicide Squad Kill The Justice League, and more. They also analyze how Batman returns from the "dead" for Suicide Squad and what this announcement means for the hype for the game.    The Game Awards sure were full of surprises and lots of excitement! Let...

This week, Jared, Tristen/Nerdette's Newstand, and Robert Willing discuss their favorite Geoff Johns Comics!   Geoff Johns is one of the titans of the comic book industry and it is a pleasure to discuss his work with this panel! They discuss the different eras of Johns' writing, from Green Lantern all the way to JSA. They also talk Jon Kent and why Son of Kal El failed and why the potent...

This week, Jared breaks down the Dawn Of The DCU announcement and the books that constitute the year-long publishing initiative. He then breaks down the previous New 52 and Rebirth initiatives to compare them to the Dawn. He outlines why the strengths of both reboots and what DC can learn for Dawn to be successful.   It is an exciting time to be a DC reader, particularly with DC's measured ap...

This week, Ladd makes his triumphant return to Comics League as he and Jared discuss the rumors surrounding Spiderman Freshman Year as well as the future of Spiderman in the MCU. They further outline plots they they would want to see in future Spiderman projects.  It's so good to have Ladd back as a cohost to discuss the future of this important superhero that Jared and Ladd both love. The fu...

This week, Jared discusses the Marvel characters with whom Superman would fall in love if he were a Marvel Character. He outlines characters such as Gamora, Storm, Thena, and many others. Jared also futhure outlines why Superman fits with Wonder Woman and why he would work with Emma From or Captain Marvel. Later, he outlines why Batgirl is a fantastic character in the Batman mythos and why she has...

This week, Jared and Teladia discuss the idea that there is no definitive versions of DC characters; there is only the version the fan prefers. They discuss why all versions of a character are valid, why demanding one's favorite iteration be reflected in every future version is unrealistic, and why having one's preferences does not invalidate another's preferences. They conclude by discussing Goth...

This week, the boys discuss why Zack Snyder's Justice League worked while Josstice League ultimately failed. They discuss the plots, characterizations, and the background of the situation (i.e., Autumn Snyder, Walter Hamada, etc) to establish the framework for the discussion. They also discuss the inevitability of Zack Snyder's epic return to the DCU and what the story could look like. Let's face...