Cape Crisis
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DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow Looks Like The Best Live Action Justice League Ever
May 14, 2015 22:47A guy you can shrink, a woman with wings, a man on fire, and more bring a super team to TV in the most impressive group since the Avengers… Henry again guys and gals, and as I’m fond of saying... Read more
Cape Crisis #137 – Secret Wars Confusion
May 14, 2015 21:26 - 206 BytesHenry and Chris are accompanied by both Brett and Dave for a big episode with talk that dives deep into Secret Wars, the new Supergirl series, deconstructing the cast of Civil War, Archie Kickstarters, and all the listeners’ opinions on... Read more
Comic Reviews: Birthright and Rick and Morty!
May 14, 2015 00:44COMIC REVIEWS! This week we check in on Joshua Williamson and Andrei Bressan’s Birthright, and dive into the second issue of Rick & Morty‘s brand new comic series! Birthright #7 (Image Comics) Image Comics’ Birthright is one of the best books on... Read more
Watch 6 Minutes Of The New Supergirl TV Show
May 13, 2015 23:49For as iffy as some of its upcoming films look, DC Comics’ TV shows are doing great. Will that continue with Supergirl? Here’s the first look… As the host of Cape Crisis, I sometimes get accused of being anti-DC and... Read more
A Quick Guide to the Infinity Gems
May 08, 2015 17:37Odds are by now you’re somewhat aware of the “infinity stones” in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Ever since the first Avengers film ended with Thanos grinning at the screen, fans have suspected the end game could be the Mad Titan... Read more
Cape Crisis #136 – Age of Free Comics
May 07, 2015 22:00 - 207 BytesHenry and Chris are joined by Brett for a double-sized episode of fun and adventure. The first half is the guys diving deep into their Free Comic Book Day exploits, reading Secret Wars and Divergence, and a huge crop of... Read more
Comic Reviews: Secret Wars and Convergence!
May 07, 2015 00:41COMIC REVIEWS! This week Marvel’s Secret Wars begin, and we take a look at the other dimension smashing event: DC’s Convergence! Secret Wars #1 (of 8) (Marvel Comics) The latest big Marvel event is here: Secret Wars. Jonathan Hickman’s mega event... Read more
Comic Reviews: Free Comic Book Day Special!
May 02, 2015 01:45COMIC REVIEWS!! The best day of the year is here! No, not Christmas, FREE COMIC BOOK DAY! Which books should you snap up? READ ON AND FIND OUT! All-New, All-Different Avengers #1 (Marvel) Marvel’s first Free Comic Book Day offering... Read more
12 Comics To Buy On Free Comic Book Day
May 01, 2015 20:34If you’re heading to the comic shop this Saturday, expand your horizons with these books! As the host of Cape Crisis, I take all my responsibilities very seriously. I know I have to talk about Spider-Man incessantly, bash Man of... Read more
Movie Review: Avengers: Age of Ultron!
May 01, 2015 12:28The biggest movie of the year (until Force Awakens) is here! How does Age of Ultron stack up to the previous Marvel movies? Read on and find out! Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett... Read more
Cape Crisis #135 – Damaged Tattoos
April 30, 2015 15:34 - 206 BytesHenry and Chris have read more comics than usual this week, including one of the most epic Batman vs Joker throw downs ever. Then they go to some heavily Joker-ized news, plus talk about the upcoming Free Comic Book Day,... Read more
Comic Reviews: Batman and Silk!
April 30, 2015 00:47COMIC REVIEWS!!! This week brings us the finale of “Endgame” in Batman #40, and Silk takes on the Black Cat in Silk #3! Batman #40 (DC Comics) MILD SPOILERS Like any issue of Batman, issue 40 has a ton of hype around... Read more
Twitter’s Best Jokes About The New Joker
April 25, 2015 22:04In honor of The Joker’s 75th anniversary, the director of the upcoming Suicide Squad film tweeted out the first full-on shot of Jared Leto as the film’s Joker. It was certainly… different… and Twitter went ablaze with folks sharing their... Read more
Avengers: Age of Ultron Review
April 24, 2015 20:14Editor’s note: Straight from the UK is an early review of Avengers: Age of Ultron. How does the super team’s second outing go? Read on… Given the insane release slate for ‘event’ filmmaking this year – culminating in a return... Read more
Huh? There’ll be a Spider-Man animated film in 2018
April 23, 2015 19:37Spider-Man may be joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe real soon, that doesn’t mean it’s the only Spidey we’ll be seeing on the big screen in the next few years. In a shocking turn, Sony Pictures announced it’s making another Spider-Man... Read more
Cape Crisis #134 – Trailer Trash
April 23, 2015 17:58 - 206 BytesHenry and Chris are joined by first time guest Phil Kollar from Polygon, and he’s got a lot to share with us about the many, MANY trailers and bits of news in the last week. Not only has Henry’s employment... Read more
Comic Reviews: Star Wars and Manifest Destiny!
April 23, 2015 00:37COMIC REVIEWS! This week Star Wars returns the to shelves, and we explore the further adventures of monster hunters Lewis and Clarke in Manifest Destiny! Star Wars #4 After the trailer for The Force Awakens, a new issue of Star Wars is... Read more
Henry Gilbert Has Important News (And Also Avengers Commentaries)
April 20, 2015 19:49As you may have read today, I’ve left my old place of employment. It was an amicable exit, I wish nothing but the best for everyone there, and you can read my farewell to GamesRadar over there. However, THIS personal update... Read more
New Fantastic Four Trailer Is Surprisingly Not Bad
April 19, 2015 18:21Jeepers Creepers! What’s the deal with all these trailers this week? My expectations and cynicism have never been more tested! This might be earlier than Fox wanted, but the newest Fantastic Four trailer is out. And, as someone that has... Read more
Watch The Batman vs. Superman Trailer – Now It’s Official!
April 17, 2015 20:59Poor PR people and film directors. You plan out a nice, hype-worthy trailer premiere, tease it out over a series of days and then BOOM! Some jerk films it with a cell phone and leaks it to the whole internet.... Read more
Cape Crisis #133 – Binge-Watching Without Fear
April 17, 2015 03:00 - 206 BytesHenry and Chris are joined by Brett Elston, and we have a heavy, bevy of news to deal with. We didn’t read all that much, but there’s tons of news and announcements to deal with, including too much Avengers footage,... Read more
Comic Reviews: Archie Vs. Predator and Convergence: Shadow of the Bat!
April 16, 2015 00:39Comic Reviews! This week Archie takes on the Predator, and Azrael Batman returns in Convergence: Batman: Shadow of the Bat! Archie Vs. Predator #1 (of 4) (Archie Comics) Of all of the modern comic publishers, the one that makes the most... Read more
Cape Crisis #132 – Running Late To Flash
April 10, 2015 09:22 - 206 BytesHenry and Chris are joined by Dave Rudden for this one, where we get a Walking Dead update, Henry FINALLY sees The Flash TV show (and really likes it), the guys discuss duck faces, super sight and sound, and give... Read more
Comic Reviews: Deadpool and The Legacy of Luther Strode!
April 09, 2015 00:52COMIC REVIEWS!!! This week Deadpool meets his maker, and Justin Jordan and Tradd Moore’s Luther Strode returns in The Legacy of Luther Strode! Deadpool #45 Not content with killing off Wolverine last year, Marvel’s now focusing the Grim Reaper’s sights on... Read more
Cape Crisis #131 – Rated R Movie Star
April 02, 2015 20:53 - 206 BytesHenry and Chris reconvene after a manic weekend to cover all the things they’ve been reading and watching, along with diving into Deadpool’s April foolery, a new Godzilla, an Evangeliion wrestling match, Mystique’s bio, and all the best answers to... Read more
Comic Reviews: Uncanny Inhumans and Convergence!
April 01, 2015 21:27COMIC REVIEWS!! This week Marvel and DC get into the “Zero Issue” game with Uncanny Inhumans and Convergence! Are they any good? Read on and find out! Uncanny Inhumans #0 Marvel REALLY wants you to care about the Inhumans. So much so... Read more
Cape Crisis #130 – The Lex Express
March 27, 2015 01:07 - 206 BytesHenry and Chris have another two man talk about everything going on in comics, like a brand new Avengers team, rewatching X-Files, comics of shame, and Jesse Eisenberg’s bald head. Plus, a very lively discussion of the question of the... Read more
Comic Reviews: The Walking Dead and D4ve!
March 26, 2015 01:12COMIC REVIEWS!! This week it’s a one-two punch of indie books as we look at the latest issue of The Walking Dead, and head into the future with D4ve! The Walking Dead #139 (Image Comics) The Walking Dead has been in an interesting... Read more
Cape Crisis #129 – Old Man Yells At Cloud
March 20, 2015 04:28 - 206 BytesHenry and Chris are joined by both Brett and Dave for this crowded house podcast, and we get into all the big news. Henry read a bunch of comics starring women, we explore the topics of the new costumes for... Read more
Comic Reviews: Chrononauts and The Punisher!
March 19, 2015 00:49COMIC REVIEWS!!! This week we check out the start of Mark Millar’s new comic with Sean Murphy Chrononauts, and Frank Castle heads to Washinton, D.C. in Punisher! Chrononauts #1 (Image Comics) Mark Millar has been having a pretty damn good 2015.... Read more
Cape Crisis #128 – 2 Many Spider-Men?
March 12, 2015 10:04 - 206 BytesHenry and Chris take some time to catch up on their current binge watching, as well as drop some Simpsons conspiracy theories, before jumping into a lengthy whatcha been reading, then we get some classic Bat-audio, your answers to the... Read more
Comic Reviews: Spawn Resurrection and Batman: Arkham Knight!
March 12, 2015 01:07COMIC REVIEWS!!! This week Spawn gets a makeover in Spawn Resurrection, and get a head start on the next Batman game with Batman: Arkham Knight! Spawn Resurrection #1 (Image Comics) Like any child of the 90’s, I loved Spawn. However, like... Read more
Cape Crisis #127 – Kissing Catwoman
March 06, 2015 01:19 - 206 BytesHenry and Chris explore so many new comics, from Spider-Woman, Catwoman, Princess Leia, and even some books with male protagonists. Then we dive into the huge chunks of Marvel news, including a thorough dissection of the newest Age of Ultron... Read more
Comic Reviews: Princess Leia and All New Hawkeye!
March 05, 2015 00:58COMIC REVIEWS!! This week we take a look at the latest Star Wars book Princess Leia, and check out the launch of All New Hawkeye! Princess Leia #1 (of 5) Since they’ve received the license, Marvel has wasted no time in publishing... Read more
Cape Crisis #126 – Darth Vader’s Sarcasm
February 27, 2015 03:55 - 206 BytesHenry and Chris have read a ton new issues this week, including a big dose of Spidey and Darth Vader. Then they talk about the new Aquaman, Batman’s next game, Miles Morales maybe starring in a movie. Then we put... Read more
Comic Reviews: Spider-Gwen and Criminal!
February 26, 2015 01:43COMIC REVIEWS!!! This week Spider-Gwen finally hits the stands, and Image celebrates the arrival of Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips’ Criminal with a brand new one-shot! Spider-Gwen #1 (Marvel Comics) Second only to Star Wars, Spider-Gwen’s solo series is probably the most-hyped #1 to... Read more
Cape Crisis #125 – With Bill Murray As Superman!
February 19, 2015 20:27 - 206 BytesHenry and Chris deal with a slow news week and a light new comic book day the only way they know how: By exploring Saturday Night Live’s long history of comic book-based sketches! If you’re still on an SNL buzz... Read more
Comic Reviews: Magneto and Justice League!
February 19, 2015 00:14COMIC REVIEWS! This week we check in on the Master of Magnetism in Magneto #15, and find out if the Justice League can defeat the Amazo Virus in Justice League #39! Magneto #15 (Marvel Comics) From the first issue, Magneto has been... Read more
Cape Crisis #124 – A Brand New Day For Spidey Films
February 12, 2015 22:39 - 206 BytesIt’s a full house with Henry, Chris, Brett, and Dave all in one place to really dig into the big Spidery news of the week, but that’s hardly all that’s going on. Henry has some Superman books to gab about,... Read more
Comic Reviews: Darth Vader and Amazing Spider-Man!
February 12, 2015 01:09COMIC REVIEWS!!!! This week the Dark Lord of the Sith gets his very own ongoing series, and we check out the FINALE of Spider-Verse! Darth Vader #1 (Marvel Comics) From the moment it was announced, I was very interested in... Read more
Cape Crisis #123 – Superman Has Flare
February 05, 2015 21:05 - 206 BytesHenry and Chris team up for a discussion about a dozen plus new comics, as well as talking up meeting famous people, seeing standup comedy, loving squirrels, dealing with some sad stuff, watching the Daredevil, and exploring the four comics... Read more
Comic Reviews: Guardians of the Galaxy & X-Men Black Vortex and Superman!
February 05, 2015 01:34COMIC REVIEWS! This week the Guardians of the Galaxy and The X-Men team up again in Black Vortex, and Superman gets some new powers in Superman #38! Guardians of the Galaxy and X-Men Black Vortex Alpha #1 (Marvel Comics) The X-Men... Read more
Cape Crisis #122 – Venture A Guess
January 30, 2015 05:23 - 206 BytesHenry, Chris, and our dear friend Anne Lewis get together this week to talk about a superhero-free week of reading, reactions to the Fantastic Four trailer, and then we have a very special PSA about why every comic book fan... Read more
Comic Reviews: Batman and Uncanny Avengers!
January 30, 2015 03:08COMIC REVIEWS!!! This week Endgame continues in Batman, and it’s time to meet the new Avengers Unity Team in Uncanny Avengers #1! Batman #38 (DC Comics) At this point it’s moot to point out how stellar Batman is. You know it.... Read more
Cape Crisis #121 – The Ultimate Secret Reboot?
January 23, 2015 08:00 - 206 BytesGet ready for positive energy and comic books talk, because Henry, Chris, and Brett are back together and ready to be totally on-topic! We cover Spider-Verse, Venture Bros., Absolute Vision, Marvel’s Secret Wars shake-up, a superhero spotlight on The Beyonder,... Read more
Comic Reviews: Rocket Raccoon and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!
January 22, 2015 01:06COMIC REVIEWS!!! This week we travel to the dreaded Winter Planet with Rocket Raccoon, and dive back into IDW’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series! Rocket Raccoon #7 (Marvel Comics) Month in and month out, Rocket Raccoon has been one of my favorite... Read more
Cape Crisis #120 – The Power of The Dark Side
January 16, 2015 04:56 - 206 BytesHenry and Chris reconvene to talk about a lot of big news and what they’ve been reading, including a long aside about Star Wars comics, Hulkbuster armor, terrible train rides, and doing our best to ignore ranting and ravings from... Read more
Comic Reviews: Star Wars and Batgirl!
January 15, 2015 01:02COMIC REVIEWS!!!! This week we travel to a Galaxy Far, Far Away with Marvel’s highly anticipated Star Wars #1, and check in with Barbara Gordon in Batgirl #38! Star Wars #1 (Marvel Comics) Marvel is expecting big things from Star Wars #1.... Read more
Cape Crisis #119 – Silver Screen Fiend
January 09, 2015 05:52 - 206 BytesBack from the break with an extra large new episode, Henry, Chris, and Brett get together to talk about what they read over the break, dissect the first Ant-Man trailer, talk about all your favorite books of 2014, look forward... Read more
Comic Reviews: Ant-Man and The Fade Out!
January 08, 2015 01:06COMIC REVIEWS!!! This week we check out Ant-Man’s new solo series, and we take a look into the seedy underbelly of Hollywood with The Fade Out! Ant-Man #1 (Marvel Comics) Ant-Man is starting to become a pretty big deal for Marvel... Read more