Capes and Japes

34 Wally West Today we talk about our favorite Speedster, Wally West, who started out as Kid Flash then took over as The Flash while Barry was dead for 23 years, and boy howdy does this one get weird. Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: - Young Justice Cartoon - Silver Age Teen Titans - Crisis on Infinite Earths - Justice League Cartoon - Look we didn't mention this specific clip but...

33 Barry Allen Today we talk about Barry Allen, who is not the first Flash, but is most likely the most well-known, even though he was dead for 23 years. Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: - it doesn't have Barry in it but Justice League Cartoon! - Crisis on Infinite Earths - apparently DC has a Crisis on Infinite Earths collection?? - Final Crisis - Battle for the Cowl - Flashpoint...

32 Teen Titans Today we talk about the Teen Titans, a group of mostly teen sidekicks (except they grow up and sometimes get back together as the Titans). Over the decades there have been several different rosters, but the Titans legacy is always there. Media specifically mentioned in today's episode (the internet ate my first list so this is incomplete and out of order, sorry y'all): - New Teen Ti...

31 Hellboy Today we talk about Hellboy (some folks call him Red, since that's better than calling a dude "Hellboy" day-in-day-out), a half-demon who works for the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense. Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: - This article has scans of Hellboy's first appearance in SDCC Comics #2 - THE FISH MAN MOVIE did we ever say it was called The Shape of Water?...

30 Peter Parker Today we talk about Peter Parker, the original friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, and boy howdy does some buckwild stuff happen to this dude in his 50+ years of comics history. Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: - AMAZING ADULT FANTASY - Jack Kirby's Spiderman - The Very Famous First Cover - ONE DAY MORE - Spider-Man: One More Day - Bzzzz lines - Into the Spider-Verse...

29 Gwen Stacy Today we talk about Gwen Stacy, who for a long time was "Spider-Man's girlfriend who died" but she's too cool for that so she came back as an alternate universe spider-person lovingly referred to as Spider-Gwen, and it's great!!! Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: - Our Loki episode, which is cursed - a 2013 article about Gwen Stacy set photos - Into the Spider Verse tr...

28 Miles Morales Today we talk about Miles Morales, who became Spider-Man after the original Spider-Man died, Oscorp tried to recreate the spider that bit Peter Parker, and Miles ended up with powers and responsibilities at the tender age of 13. Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: - Rest in Peace, Steve Ditko - Into the Spider Verse trailer - a list of Ultimate Marvel titles - DC's Ne...

27 Loki Today we talk about Loki, the Asgardian God of Mischief, who you may have heard of in the Marvel Cinematic Universe or on 2012 Tumblr, but did you know that sometimes he's a kid without memories, a hot teen, and even sorcerer supreme? Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: hey google how many Thor movies are there American Gods the myth of loki tied to rocks as punishment comics...

26 Cassandra Cain Today we talk about Cassandra Cain who was raised since birth to be A Perfect Assassin, but instead decided to help Gotham, trained under Barbara Gordon as Batgirl, became Black Bat for a while, and now goes by Orphan. She can kick Batman's ass any day of the week. Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: Batman: No Man's Land Lady Shiva Richard Dragon.... Batman and Robi...

25 Barbara Gordon Today we talk about Barbara Gordon who was Batgirl and then Oracle after the Joker shot her (then Batgirl again once DC rebooted). She's a genius and we love her and you should too! Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: Our episode on Kate Kane Seduction of the Innocent Batman (TV Show) Batgirl introduced in comics Yvonne Craig as Batgirl Jim Gordon comics written by O...

24 Rose Wilson Today we talk about Rose Wilson a.k.a. Ravager. After Deathstroke found out she was his daughter he did all sorts of bunk shit like drugging her so she got superhuman abilities, even though she could already see the future? Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: Slade is a BAD DAD who DRUGS HIS DAUGHTER Kryptonite Eyes: look cool, bad for your health Kid Devil Zachary Zata...

23 Joey Wilson Today we talk about Joey Wilson, a.k.a. Jericho. Mostly the sweetest, but sometimes-evil-for-comics-reasons, he can take control of people if they make eye contact with him but is rendered useless with a bag over his head! Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: The Judas Contract Killed by one of his dad's many swords Jericho on top of a mountain Calling All Titans! Jerich...

(Number) (Character) Today we talk about Slade Wilson a.k.a Deathstroke the Terminator: an extremely feared and deadly assassin who somehow keeps getting bested by the Teen Titans. Great at murder, bad at parenting, it's Slade! Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: Please watch Teen Titans, the 2003 cartoon New Teen Titans Please stop praying for my grandpa Rock Lee from Naruto taking o...

21 Wade Wilson Today we talk about Wade Wilson A.K.A. Deadpool, the Merc with the Mouth, he's most well known for gratuitous violence, making jokes, breaking the fourth wall, and being played by Ryan Reynolds in the hit movie franchise Deadpool and Deadpool 2. Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: Fabian Nicieza helped create Deadpool New Mutants #98 Teen Titans Go! To The Movies traile...

Bonus: Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War In this bonus episode we essentially just yell about Infinity War: what we liked, what we didn't like, a bunch of big ol' spoilers, where Hawkeye might've been, possible Infinity War 2 names, and more! Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: Jenny Nicholson's Infinity War Hot Take RJ Pierce's tumblr / twitter MCU Logo Intros The Mary Sue: Thanos is a...

20 Kate Kane Today we talk about Kate Kane: Batwoman and one of DC's most prominent lesbians. Not to be confused with Kathy Kane who was also Batwoman and may be related to Kate... it's complicated. (We mention her too though). Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: Seduction of the Innocent Kathy and Bette Kane Bat Boy: The Musical Flamebird Batman, Incorporated Grayson An Abundance of...

19 Renée Montoya Today we talk about Renée Montoya: a cop from Gotham City who is outed as a lesbian and framed for murder by Two-Face, ex-girlfriend and then girlfriend and then wife of Kate Kane (Batwoman), and The Question for a while. Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: Batman the Animated Series Batman the Animated Series Opening The Dark Knight (film) Lego Batman Batman: No Man'...

18 Matt Murdock Today we talk about Matt Murdock a.k.a. The Devil of Hell's Kitchen, a.k.a. The Man Without Fear a.k.a. Daredevil. He's also a pretty good lawyer and the mayor of New York now I guess? Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: Bort Sampson Batroc the Leaper Chance Lance Daredevil costumes over the years Daredevil and Black Widow, who knew? NO MORE MISTER NICE GUY Sightless S...

17 Danny Rand Today we discuss Danny Rand, a.k.a. the Iron Fist, a white guy who is just so good at martial arts that he kills a dragon and gets mystical powers (and a scar that just looks like a bad tattoo) because of it. We also pitch an Iron Fist Legacy storyline that Marvel should DEFINITELY pick up. Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: hi while looking for other things i found thi...

16 Luke Cage Today we talk about Luke Cage, a.k.a. Power Man, a black superhero created during the blaxploitation era (check out that origin story, oof) who becomes a Hero For Hire, makes friends, and eventually ends up leading the Avengers. Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: Wikipedia on Blaxploitation About Luke Cage's Origin Bill Wurtz History of the World cw for sexual assault as...

15 Jessica Jones Today we talk about Jessica Jones: on/off superhero Jewel, Knightress, and Powerwoman, but due to her supremely brutal backstory, is mostly in the business of being a super powered private detective and journalist. Some BIG OL' content warnings on this one folks for emotional abuse/manipulation and sexual assault (we don't go super in-depth on them but they are mentioned and discu...

14 Jaime Reyes Today we talk about Jaime Reyes: the third Blue Beetle, who never asked for a weird blue scarab to fuse to his spine and telepathically try to convince him to murder Green Lanterns every time they cross paths. Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: Scott Snyder on Justice League just a fun list of DC cities Infinite Crisis guy who's possessed wants a bagel a DENTIST Young...

13 Ted Kord Today we discuss Ted Kord: the second Blue Beetle, who was once handed a sacred scarab by the original Blue Beetle and couldn't figure out how to make it work, but he went ahead and did the superhero thing anyway. Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: The Bug A robot that screams Nite Owl, look familiar? Crisis on Infinite Earths Justice League International Stealing J'onn's...

12 Booster Gold Today we discuss Michael Carter, who traveled into the past to make big money as a hero, saved the president, and accidentally mixed up his football nickname (Booster) with his chosen hero name (Goldstar) and became forever referred to as Booster Gold. Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: Justice League Unlimited episode Check, Please! Ngozi Crisis on Infinite Earths Th...

11 Doreen Green Today we talk about Doreen Green, a.k.a. Squirrel Girl! The delightfully earnest and unbeatable superhero with all the powers of a squirrel! She's here to kick butts and eat nuts. Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: Squirrel Girl's First Appearance The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl More Info on Squirrel Girl in New Avengers Dinosaur Comics Dodge City recent Green Arrow stuf...