Cape Town

FX’s Legion show is another weird chapter in the life of one of the X-Men’s weirdest characters, and one of Marvel’s least subtle metaphors for mental health.Check out the first run of Marvel’s New Mutants — and the introduction of Legion — right here: https://www.comixology.com/New-Mutants-Classic-Vol-4/comics-story-arc/1526?ref=c2VhcmNoL2luZGV4L2Rlc2t0b3Avc2xpZGVyTGlzdC90b3BSZXN1bHRzU2xpZGVy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When Dick Grayson was first introduced, DC Comics thought they’d found a way to make Batman more relatable to kids. What they didn’t realize is they’d actually found a way to make Batman more human.Chuck Dixon’s ‘Robin: Year One’ is a great introduction to the character: https://www.amazon.com/Robin-Year-One-Chuck-Dixon/dp/1563898055We’re also big fans of the ‘Grayson’ comic, which you can get here: https://www.dccomics.com/comics/grayson-2014/grayson-1 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, our skeleton crew talks about Deadpool, Cable and the rest of the X-Force, and whether or not superheroes should be for kids. Also, Infinity War seems to be doing well.Check out this very funny post of Rob Liefeld’s worst drawings: https://www.progressiveboink.com/2012/4/21/2960508/worst-rob-liefeld-drawingsHere’s Rick Remender’s Uncanny X-Force, which we love: https://www.amazon.com/Uncanny-X-Force-Rick-Remender-Omnibus/dp/0785185712 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We dig into Marvel’s most famous superhero, try to figure out which cinematic version is actually best and talk a little bit about this alleged Venom movie.There’s another trailer for Venom, this time with actual Venom! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytNDe__x0HsAlso a new trailer for Deadpool 2, which is actually very funny thanks to Rob Delaney: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20bpjtCbCz0 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The first five-ish minutes have our spoiler-free takes on Avengers: Infinity War, and we’ve got a loud, clear warning about when we head into spoiler zone. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here’s a primer on just what Blackhawk is and why Spielberg is the man for the job: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/blackhawk-who-is-steven-spielbergs-dc-comics-team-1103610Here’s a link to Thanos #1, which is very good: https://www.amazon.com/Thanos-Vol-1-Returns/dp/1302905570And here’s Jason Aaron’s Thanos Rising, which is basically the Thanos origin story: https://www.amazon.com/Thanos-Rising-Marvel-Jason-Aaron/dp/0785184007/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_img_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=DX6AFAMKQDYQE1N1MSBDAnd finally, here’s The Infinity Gauntlet, the definitive Thanos story: https://www.amazon.com/Infinity-Gauntlet-Jim-Starlin/dp/0785156593/ref=pd_bxgy_14_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0785156593&pd_rd_r=9SYW1KBE78RM6S9529ZQ&pd_rd_w=4KzGa&pd_rd_wg=ZDmck&psc=1&refRID=9SYW1KBE78RM6S9529ZQ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we delve into the many lives of Catwoman, who is simultaneously one of Batman’s most iconic friends and foes and, now, his wife. Also, we talk about Legends of Tomorrow, the new Fantastic Four series and whether or not the Venom movie is even real. Notes: Catwoman, by Darwyn Cooke and Ed Brubaker: https://www.amazon.com/Catwoman-Vol-1-Trail/dp/1401233848Fantastic Four, by Jonathan Hickman and Dale Eaglesham: https://www.amazon.com/Fantastic-Four-Jonathan-Hickman-Vol/dp/0785136886/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1522870160&sr=1-1&keywords=fantastic+four+jonathan+hickmanSilver Surfer, by Dan Slott and Michael Allred: https://www.amazon.com/Silver-Surfer-1-New-Dawn/dp/0785188789/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1522870228&sr=8-1&keywords=silver+surfer+dan+slott See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How a red-hot comic book writer created Jessica Jones by realizing there was nobody else to tell the kind of superhero story he wanted to tell. Plus, our thoughts on the second season of her show, a chat about DC's new movie with Ava DuVernay, and our analysis of the current state of Marvel's Netflix showsNotes: You can read read Brian Michael Bendis' Alias here! https://www.amazon.com/Alias-Vol-Brian-Michael-Bendis/dp/0785111417Check out DC's Mister Miracle, a great primer on New Gods: https://www.dccomics.com/comics/mister-miracle-2017/mister-miracle-1 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here are some links to our favorite Superman stories! First up, Red Son: https://www.amazon.com/Superman-Red-Son-Mark-Millar/dp/1401201911Also, American Alien: https://www.amazon.com/Superman-American-Alien-Max-Landis/dp/1401262562Finally, All-Star Superman: https://www.amazon.com/All-Star-Superman-Grant-Morrison/dp/1401232051/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=J1HSA5JAYYEY0H8TW75B See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rise of the Black Panther co-writer Evan Narcisse joins us to talk about Black Panther, a superhero you may have heard about. You can check out Evan's Black Panther comic here! https://comicstore.marvel.com/Rise-of-the-Black-Panther-2018-1-of-6/digital-comic/47021Here's the hairy chest thing Hannah was talking about. Pick a side: http://www.syfy.com/syfywire/for-the-love-of-god-marvel-stop-making-your-lead-actors-wax-their-chests See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You can read the terrific Batgirl of Burnside here: https://www.dccomics.com/graphic-novels/batgirl-vol-1-the-batgirl-of-burnsideHere's that picture of Brie Larson in her Captain Marvel gear: https://www.avclub.com/brie-larson-dons-her-first-flight-suit-for-captain-marv-1822371360The very problematic but still important Killing Joke can be ordered here, if you're so inclined: https://www.amazon.com/Batman-Killing-Deluxe-Alan-Moore/dp/1401216676 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From the people who brought you It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's a Podcast, this is Cape Town. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.