Under Two Capes

This week, the boys discuss why Wonder Woman, despite being as iconic as Batman and Superman, struggles at the box office in terms of the general audience. Wonder Woman is a superheroine created by the American psychologist and writer William Moulton Marston, and artist Harry G. Peter in 1941 for DC Comics. Marston's wife, Elizabeth, and their life partner, Olive Byrne, are credited as being h...

This week, the boys discuss why Superman, despite being as iconic as Batman and Wonder Woman, struggles at the box office in terms of the general audience. Superman is a superhero who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, and debuted in the comic book Action Comics #1 Discussed in this episode 1. The cinemat...

This week, Jared and Teladia outline why Death in comics has become a meaningless marketing tactic that is slowly losing its effectiveness. They use the Death of Superman and Death of the Justice League as examples of when comics used death as a marketing tactic. "The Death of Superman" is a crossover story event mostly featured in DC Comics' Superman-related publications. The crosso...

Beginiing in the aftermath of Infinite Crisis, Brad Meltzer rebooted the Justice League Of America and, along with Dwayne McDuffie and James Robinson brought the team to new heights until the New 52. But what made this JLA run to awesome? Well, this week, Jared has Robert on the show to discuss the entire run from start to finish and discuss what makes this one of the greatest Justice league Of Am...

This week, Jared welcomes Gaber Hernandez, Publisher/EIC of Comic Opinions to the show to discuss DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Tom King, Marvel Comics, RippaVerse, and more! It was great to have Gabe on the show, and we look forward to having him on again! What do you think? Do you agree with Gabe? What is your comic book? Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTt...

Frank Miller has written from some of the most famous superheroes, from Batman to SuperWonder, to Daredevil and Electra. But what was his effect on comic books? Well, this week, Jared has Robert on the show to discuss Frank Miller's career from DC Comics and Marvel comics and argue why Frank is one of the most influential creatives of all time What do you think? Are you a fan of Frank Miller?...

Marvel has some of the most iconic female superheroes of all time, but why dont they have one on the level as DC's Wonder Woman? Well, in depth to discuss who they think is Marvel''s Wonder Woman and if the upcoming Wonder Woman game will be successful. Wonder Woman is a superheroine created by the American psychologist and writer William Moulton Marston, and artist Harry G. Peter in 1...

DC and Marvel Comics have been struggling int he comic book market in recent years, but what caused that struggle and how can it be mitigated? Well, the boys go over how to fix the current woes of DC Comics and Marvel Comics. DC Comics, Inc. is an American comic book publisher and the flagship unit of DC Entertainment, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery. DC is an initialism for "Detective...

Batman The Animated Series is easily the most iconic and influencial take on the Batman character ever produced, but why is that? This week, the boys discuss what made Batman The Animated Series so iconic and what the series did right. Batman: The Animated Series (often shortened as Batman TAS or BTAS) is an American animated superhero television series based on the DC Comics superhero Batman. Dev...

Ben Affleck's Batman quickly became one of the most iconic takes on the character in Batman's history. But, he never got his own movie. This week, Jared and Teladia outline a possible Batfleck trilogy of films, among other DC films that would reverse the current issues with DC films. Bruce Wayne, also known by his superhero vigilante alias the Batman, is a fictional character in the DC Ext...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe mainstreamed comic book movies and brought Marvel to new heights of popularity, but what were the best movies? Well, the boys create a tier list of Marvel movies from Iron Man to Avengers Endgame to determine what is the best Marvel movie. The Marvel Cinematic Universe is an American media franchise and shared universe centered on a series of superhero films produced...

The Boys was the mega popular parody of the Superhero world of DC Comics, with representatives of Superman, Wonder Woman, and other Justice League members, but where did it go wrong? Well, the boys discuss that very question as they discuss where in the run of the Boys and Gen V shows did the IP go wrong and end up turning the audience off from the show. Superheroes are often as popular as celebri...

Superman is one of the most iconic superhero characters of all time, as his success paved the way for the rise of superheroes in the media! But what were the best moments in Superman's history? Well, the boys discuss that very question as they list their favorite Superman moments from the comics, tv shows, animated series, and movies! Superman is a superhero who appears in American comic books...

When Suicide Squad Kill The Justice League was released by Rocksteady, it was instantly labeled as disrespectful to the character of Batman and the Justice League as a whole. Now, how could Rocksteady have made the game more respectful to the DC characters? Well, Jared and Teladia discuss that very topic as they wargame how they would have made this game to make it more respectful to the legacy of...

Robert Kirkman created one of the most loving tributes to the superhero comic book genre with his Invincible universe, but why is it so awesome? This week, Jared And Nick From The Phoenix Press discuss Invincible Seasons 1 and 2 as well as the Atom Eve Special and the comics! Seventeen-year-old Mark Grayson is just like every guy his age, except that his father is Omni-Man, the most powerful super...

Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice stands as one of the most iconic movies in the SnyderVerse as well as one of the most controversial, and it just turned 8 years old. This week, the boys celebrate the anniversary the Comics League Way! It's been nearly two years since Superman's (Henry Cavill) colossal battle with Zod (Michael Shannon) devastated the city of Metropolis. The loss of life a...

This week, the boys discuss the first two episodes of X-Men 97, aka the return of the massively popular X-Men animated series that defined the mutant team for the generation! A band of mutants use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them; they're challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future. What do you think? Did you enjoy the firs...

Zack Snyder has created some of the most iconic DC films of all time. Man Of Steel, Batman VS Superman Dawn Of Justice, and Zack Snyder's Justice League stand as some of the best modernizations of the iconic characters of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the rest of the Justice League. But is the SnyderVerse as perfect as they say? This week, Jared and Nick outlines what Zack Snyder did wel...

What are some of the most pressing problems with DC comics from an editorial standpoint to a characterization standpoint? This week, Jared outlines his and Brits top 5 Comic Book Pet Peeves and why these issues (pun intended) are hampering DC's development as a company Discussed in this episode: 1. Why DC Comics Has Been Hampered By Nostalgia 2. Zack Snyder''s effect on DC Comics 3. Wh...

The Marvel Universe has created some of the most iconic superheroes in the medium, from Iron Man to Spiderman. But who are the best Marvel Superheroes, and what makes them so iconic? This week, Jared, Nick, and Teladia outline their top 5 Marvel Superheroes and discuss why Marvel Superheroes are so iconic. Discussed in this episode: 1. Teladia's top 5 Marvel Superheroes 2. Nick's top 5 Mar...

One of the greatest pieces of Comic Book cinema is Zack Snyder's Justice League, and it has spawned a global campaign to #RestoreTheSnyderVerse. But is this imminent? This week, Jared and Teladia discuss the rumor/news that Zack Snyder's Justice League is coming to IMAX Theaters and how this could lead to a completion of Zack Snyder's story Discussed in this episode: 1. Why the SnyderV...

With the release of Suicide Squad Kill The Justice League, accusations arose about disrespecting Batman. Batman is one of the most iconic superheros in all of comic book fandom, but why is that. This week, the boys attempt to explian why Batman is so iconic and deserving of respect. Batman is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by artist...

Harley Quinn is one of the most popular DC characters in pop culture, but when is too much? This week, Jared, JHEAT, and Nyx discuss the Harley Quinn Character and why the character has been overused in Comics and Movies. Harley Quinn is a character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. She was created by Paul Dini and Bruce Timm for Batman: The Animated Series as a henchwoman...

While controversial, Kevin Smith's Masters Of The Universe Revelation and Revelation actually were pretty faithful adaptations of the DC Comics run and the Show. This week, Jared invites Rober Willing back on the show to discuss why Revelation and Revolution are fantastic adaptation of the He-Man IP and why people need to cool off about Suicide Squad Kill The Justice League Discussed in this e...

It has long been rumored that DC is crating an Ultimate Universe to revitalize the brand and possibly reboot the universe. But what would this Ultimate DC Universe look like? This week, Jared and Teladia outline their wishlist for an Ultimate DC Universe by using the mega hit New 52 Initiative as a model for ideas to implement. Discussed in this episode: 1. Why the New 52 should be used as a model...