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Cape Crisis

519 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 564 ratings

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Comic Reviews: Spider-Man 2099 and Grayson!

July 09, 2014 23:54

COMIC REVIEWS!!!! It’s a one-two punch of #1 issues as we take a look at the opening issues of  Spider-Man 2099 and Grayson!  Spider-Man 2099 #1 (Marvel Comics) Spidey 2099 swings into his own comic series thanks to Peter David and... Read more

Cape Crisis #98 – Merciful Minerva

July 04, 2014 03:10 - 205 Bytes

The guys get together for a slightly shorter show this week, mainly discussing the comics they didn’t read, Wonder Women, Canada, forgotten Kickstarters, and comedy… DOWNLOAD PRE-ORDER BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHTS -Pre-order and play as Harley Quinn, featuring her own unique... Read more

Comic Reviews: Rocket Raccoon and Superman Unchained!

July 03, 2014 02:31

COMIC REVIEWS!!! This week Rocket Raccoon takes off in his own solo book, and Superman Unchained makes a triumphant return to the comic racks!   Rocket Raccoon #1 (Marvel Comics) Rocket Raccoon blasts off into his own solo series, and thanks to... Read more

Cape Crisis #97 – In The Name Of The Moon

June 26, 2014 21:53 - 205 Bytes

Chris returns from the south with stories to tell, a Bat-anniversary makes us feel really old, and Carolyn makes everything feel really special in this week’s extra awesome episode… DOWNLOAD PRE-ORDER BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHTS -Pre-order and play as Harley Quinn,... Read more

Comic Reviews: Superman and Outcast!

June 25, 2014 23:59

COMIC REVIEWS!!!!! This week John Romita, Jr. makes his DC Comics debut with Superman, and Robert Kirkman brings us the next hit indie book with Outcast!   Superman #32 (DC Comics)  Arguably the character that has been in the most dire need of a... Read more

Cape Crisis #96 – Talking To Fish

June 19, 2014 14:35 - 205 Bytes

We’ve got a ton to talk about, including DC’s film plans, Aquaman’s history, the death of Casey Kasem, and even a bit of E3 reportage… DOWNLOAD Batman Mega Bundle – $22.50 [See More Discounted Games in Amazon’s MAYhem Mega Sale!]... Read more

Comic Reviews: Batman And Ra’s Al Ghul and The Punisher

June 18, 2014 22:28

  COMIC REVIEWS!!!! This week Batman finally faces off with Ra’s Al Ghul, and the Punisher is taken captive in South America!  Batman & Ra’s Al Ghul #32 (DC Comics)  Batman’s quest for the body of Damian Wayne finally comes... Read more

Cape Crisis Special – Batman: The Musical

June 12, 2014 20:50 - 205 Bytes

No, seriously. This special episode is all about a very real, very canceled Batman musical. Batfans, you gotta hear this… DOWNLOAD CAPE CRISIS RECOMMENDS:                 Cape Crisis #95 Question: What’s the oldest comic... Read more

Comic Reviews: Batgirl and All-New X-Men!

June 11, 2014 22:51

  COMIC REVIEWS!!! This week Batgirl’s personal life gets messier, and secrets of the Future Brotherhood of Mutants are revealed in All-New X-Men!  Batgirl #32 (DC Comics) It’s the start of a whole new story arc in Batgirl, and of course that... Read more

Cape Crisis #95 – Fantastic No More?

June 06, 2014 23:13 - 205 Bytes

Could Marvel shelve the Fantastic Four out of corporate spite? And what about what happened in Original Sin this week? All of that and much more, including all of your thoughts on Days of Future Past… DOWNLOAD Batman Mega Bundle... Read more

Comic Reviews: Superior Foes of Spider-Man and Batman ’66 Meets Green Hornet!

June 04, 2014 22:35

COMIC REVIEWS!!! This week Nick Spencer and Steve Lieber return to Superior Foes of Spider-Man, and Kevin Smith brings Batman and Green Hornet together again for the second time!   Superior Foes of Spider-Man #12 (Marvel Comics)  Nick Spencer and Steve Lieber... Read more

Cape Crisis #94 – Wrong About Quicksilver

May 30, 2014 18:38 - 178 Bytes

We’ve got a ton of new developments to discuss with Marvel films, plus Original Sin reactions, a new superhero spotlight, and we end with a spoilerific conversation about Days of Future Past… DOWNLOAD Batman Mega Bundle – $22.50 [See More... Read more

Comic Reviews: Thanos, C.O.W.L., and Nightwing!

May 28, 2014 21:25

COMIC REVIEWS!!! This week Jim Starlin returns to write the Mad Titan, Kyle Higgins introduces us to C.O.W.L., and we say goodbye to Nightwing!  Thanos Annual #1 (Marvel Comics)  The Mad Titan gets his own Annual sized issue, despite the fact... Read more

Comic Review Special: X-Men: Days of Future Past!

May 24, 2014 13:13

Is the new X-Men film more of a X2 or an X-Men Origins: Wolverine? Find out now!  X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) Starring: Hugh Jackman, Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Jennifer Lawrence, Peter Dinklage Directed by: Bryan Singer SPOILERS To say that X-Men: Days... Read more

Cape Crisis #93 – Attack of the Subtitles

May 22, 2014 19:15 - 178 Bytes

This time Henry and Chris are joined by Dave, and there’s a ton to talk about. Titles for far off films, new trailers, lots of comic book rumors, and stupid comments by David Goyer… DOWNLOAD Batman Mega Bundle – $22.50 [See... Read more

Comic Reviews: Forever Evil and MPH!

May 21, 2014 22:05

COMIC REVIEWS!!!! This week brings the SPOILER FREE review of Forever Evil‘s big finale, and the start of Mark Millar’s MPH!  Forever Evil #7 (of 7) (DC Comics)  After taking “Forever” to come out (sorry, I couldn’t resist), we’ve finally got the double... Read more

Cape Crisis #92 – The Batfleck Gambit

May 15, 2014 21:27 - 178 Bytes

A Superhero Spotlight on the pre-Channing Tatum Gambit, “EXCLUSIVE” audio of Ben Affleck from the set of Superman vs Batman movie, Fantastic Four, and more! DOWNLOAD Check out Batman: Arkham Origins –Xbox 360 –PlayStation 3       CAPE CRISIS... Read more

Comic Reviews: Superman: Doomed and Royals: Masters of War!

May 14, 2014 22:30

COMIC REVIEWS!!!!! This week Superman encounters a brand new Doomsday, and the Royals take us through an alternate World War 2!  Superman: Doomed #1 (DC Comics) The big Superman event of the summer starts off with this week’s Superman: Doomed.... Read more

Cape Crisis #91 – Is “Amazing” The Right Word?

May 08, 2014 21:26 - 178 Bytes

It’s that time again for a review of Amazing Spider-Man 2, but there’s so much more this time around! Seriously, all the spoilery talk is near the end, long after we discussed Free Comic Book Day, the Gotham TV series,... Read more

Comic Review Special: The Amazing Spider-man 2 Review!!!!

May 03, 2014 04:05

  Does The Amazing Spider-Man 2 swing high, or does your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man spin a confusing web?  The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx, Dane DeHaan, Chris Cooper, Paul Giamatti, Sally Field Directed by: Marc Webb SPOILERS... Read more

Cape Crisis #90 – A Spider-Boycott?

May 02, 2014 06:04 - 178 Bytes

The next Spider-Man film is coming, but at least one of the Cape crew isn’t stoked for it. Plus, lengthy discussions of both Comixology’s changes and the potential Justice League film, and much, much more… DOWNLOAD Check out Batman: Arkham... Read more

Comic Reviews: The Amazing Spider-Man and Southern Bastards!

April 30, 2014 18:06

COMIC REVIEWS!!! This week Peter Parker is OFFICIALLY back as Spider-Man, and we take a trip down to the dirty South with Jason Aaron’s Southern Bastards!   Amazing Spider-Man #1 (Marvel Comics) Peter Parker is officially BACK in the pages of The Amazing... Read more

Cape Crisis #89 – Punch A Fascist

April 25, 2014 14:30 - 178 Bytes

The boys wax nostalgic about classic video games based on comics, how hard they are to play today, potentially shifting ethnicity, and other sundries… DOWNLOAD Check out Batman: Arkham Origins –Xbox 360 –PlayStation 3       CAPE CRISIS RECOMMENDS:... Read more

Comic Reviews: Original Sin and The Walking Dead!

April 23, 2014 16:57

    COMIC REVIEWS!!! This week Marvel kicks off Original Sin, and The Walking Dead ‘s “All Out War” reaches a shocking conclusion!!! Original Sin #0 (Marvel Comics) Original Sin kicks off this week with a special issue showcasing the past of Uatu... Read more

Cape Crisis #88 – The Amazing Baby 2

April 17, 2014 14:04 - 178 Bytes

As we still recover from Winter Soldier, we talk about Evian commercials, some new footage of Days of Future Past, classic manga, and some deep thoughts on important subjects… DOWNLOAD Check out Batman: Arkham Origins –Xbox 360 –PlayStation 3  ... Read more

Cape Crisis #87 – HAIL HYDRA

April 11, 2014 18:39 - 178 Bytes

We have too much to talk about this week, including a totally packed second half where we discuss Winter Soldier. We also talk about finishing Animal Man, Hardee’s vs Carl’s Jr., early Amazing reviews, and way more… DOWNLOAD Check out... Read more

Comic Reviews: Batman Eternal and All-New Doop!

April 09, 2014 22:16

  COMIC REVIEWS!!!! This week Batman’s weekly series starts off with a bang, and Doop gets his own (mini)series! Batman Eternal #1 A weekly comic series is always a risky endeavor. Storylines could peter out, interest may wane, or, god... Read more

Cape Crisis #86 – Turtles Have Lips Now?

April 04, 2014 14:51 - 178 Bytes

Another high energy episode this week, as Henry and Chris discuss important things like the new Ninja Turtles trailer, Chris reading a hero he’s never experienced before, the power of masks, and way, way more… DOWNLOAD Check out Batman: Arkham... Read more

Comic Reviews: Inhuman and Green Arrow!

April 02, 2014 22:31

  COMIC REVIEWS!!! This week Marvel finally gets the ball rolling on Inhuman, and Jeff Lemire and Andrea Sorrentino rock Oliver Queen’s world in Green Arrow!  Inhuman #1 (Marvel Comics) Inhuman  #1 is the long delayed start of Marvel’s “next... Read more

Cape Crisis #85 – The Hall of Justice

March 27, 2014 15:30 - 178 Bytes

Brett is back with Henry and Chris to talk about the joys of jury duty, then we dissect internet celebrity, the new Green Goblin design, and the qualities of TV mustaches… DOWNLOAD Check out Batman: Arkham Origins –Xbox 360 –PlayStation... Read more

Cape Crisis #84 – Birthday Boy

March 21, 2014 20:54 - 178 Bytes

Chris wants to “celebrate his birthday” this week, but we still found some time for a not insubstantial podcast this week. We discuss important matters like Archie, Peanuts, character designs, and other things that are definitely worth listening to… DOWNLOAD... Read more

Cape Crisis #83 – Funky Flash, Man

March 14, 2014 02:49 - 178 Bytes

We’ve got a special four man cast this week, where we talk about corrections, omissions, Walking Dead malaise, Chris’ crime problems, very little about Man of Steel, and how good (or not) the TV version of Flash looks… DOWNLOAD Check... Read more

Cape Crisis #82 – Entertained By DC

March 08, 2014 02:16 - 178 Bytes

Henry is back in town with tales to share about visiting DC’s west coast office, plus catching up on a ton of comics news, what we’ve been reading, and much, much more… DOWNLOAD Check out Batman: Arkham Origins –Xbox 360... Read more

Cape Crisis #81.1 – Egon Baby Gone

February 28, 2014 23:50 - 186 Bytes

A 10 minute burst of Hankless, comic book joy. Your assignment: Watch a Harold Ramis movie! DOWNLOAD Check out Batman: Arkham Origins –Xbox 360 –PlayStation 3       CAPE CRISIS RECOMMENDS:        

Cape Crisis #81 – Guarding The Galaxy (And Ellen Page)

February 20, 2014 14:55 - 178 Bytes

We’re clearly super-duper hyped about the Guardians of the Galaxy trailer, but we have much more to talk about, including Ellen Page’s big news, our reading history, the power of spoilers, and other bullshit… DOWNLOAD Check out Batman: Arkham Origins... Read more

Cape Crisis #80 – What’s the deal with Green Lantern?

February 14, 2014 05:28 - 178 Bytes

The boys are all over the place this week, covering old school stuff, Marvel Unlimited, Jerry Seinfeld’s jealousy, Flash castings, personal preferences, and the return of the trivia challenge… DOWNLOAD Check out Batman: Arkham Origins –Xbox 360 –PlayStation 3  ... Read more

Cape Crisis #79 – A Super Bowl of conversation

February 07, 2014 01:11 - 178 Bytes

The Super Bowl is over and that can only mean one thing: trailers to superhero movies! We discuss that, along with sad celebrity deaths, comic books, dated Matrix outfits, Superman comics, and waaaay more things… DOWNLOAD Check out Batman: Arkham... Read more

Cape Crisis #78 – Know Your Role

January 25, 2014 04:07 - 178 Bytes

Henry, Chris, and Dave ponder how comic book annuals are like non-televised wrestling, they talk about Walking Dead apathy, the confusion of the X-Men, and many more hot topics (but not Hot Topic) in this week’s show… DOWNLOAD Check out... Read more

Cape Crisis #77 – Alan Moore Isn’t Happy

January 17, 2014 18:23 - 178 Bytes

Chris is under the weather, but Henry and Brett have more than enough to talk about together, including tons of film casting, Peter Parker news, Image Comics, and what might be the last Alan Moore interview ever! Listen in… DOWNLOAD... Read more

Cape Crisis #76 – Vacation Is Over

January 10, 2014 05:21 - 178 Bytes

Henry, Chris, Brett, and good ol’ Dave Rudden are back together in 2014 to talk about what they read over the break, what they’re looking forward to in the new year, and even some special BREAKING NEWS. Listen in won’t... Read more

Cape Crisis Special – Turn Off The Dork

January 02, 2014 17:58 - 183 Bytes

Henry, Chris, and Brett ends 2013 by talking about something that Chris (and hopefully you listeners) have been waiting months for: a report on the now-defunct Spidey musical, Spider-man: Turn Off the Dark. Was it as bad as it sounds?... Read more

Cape Crisis #75 – Winter Wonderland

December 19, 2013 15:49 - 178 Bytes

Henry, Chris, and Brett pull together one last time before the holidays, and they have much to talk about, from their favorite comics of 2013 to a desperate need for manscaping. Find out what was so great about this year... Read more

Cape Crisis #74 – DC and Marvel explored BY YOU!

December 14, 2013 04:23 - 178 Bytes

Henry and Chris get together to tell real life tales of danger and reading comic books, then we follow it up by reading the most reader responses EVER! Get ready… DOWNLOAD REFERENCE: Marvel vs DC Article Check out Batman: Arkham... Read more

Introducing Laser Time – Bandcamp edition!

December 12, 2013 08:47

Remember those SHIELD commentary tracks from last month? Well, many of you expressed a desire to donate and hear those shows but didn’t have the cash, credit or even a PayPal account at that time. Welp, if you have any... Read more

Cape Crisis #73 – Marvel vs. DC Explored!

December 08, 2013 20:18 - 178 Bytes

There’s a ton of movie news to explore, but we also are inspired to have some deeper conversations after reading this lengthy column deconstructing the relationship between the two companies… DOWNLOAD REFERENCE: Marvel vs DC Article Check out Batman: Arkham... Read more

Cape Crisis #72 – Attack of the Trivia!

November 23, 2013 21:52 - 178 Bytes

We’re recovering from Thor’s return with talk of Spidey (naturally), Hawkguy, old Avengers, zombies, and movie fun times! Join the boys for another one in prep for Thanksgiving… DOWNLOAD Check out Batman: Arkham Origins –Xbox 360 –PlayStation 3    ... Read more

Cape Crisis #71 – Happy Thorsday! (Again!)

November 16, 2013 04:13 - 178 Bytes

The boys are back from Asgard and they’ve got a story to tell! Henry, Brett, and Chris also gab all about the Marvel/Netflix deal, some new comics, being hung up on, and a special premium event you should know all... Read more

Cape Crisis #70 – The Long Halloween

November 08, 2013 03:57 - 178 Bytes

Back from a ghoulishly extended October break and dissecting Captain American and X-Men trailer, talking up some Batgirl, sharing scary comic stories, and even talking about that new-fangled Batman video game… DOWNLOAD Check out Batman: Arkham Origins –Xbox 360 –PlayStation... Read more

Cape Crisis #69 – Happy Birthday Superman

October 24, 2013 20:40 - 178 Bytes

Henry, Chris, and Brett have read a lot of comics this week, so they have a ton to talk about, including a lot of found memories of the Bat-Man! DOWNLOAD Check out Batman: Arkham Origins –Xbox 360 –PlayStation 3  ... Read more

Cape Crisis #68 – New York, New York

October 18, 2013 07:12 - 178 Bytes

This week it’s Chris who just got back from a big trip. He was there at New York Comic Con, and we talk about his haul, his Broadway adventures, as well as Brett’s love of riding ghosts and Henry can’t... Read more