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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__x0Hs

Also a new trailer for Deadpool 2, which is actually very funny thanks to Rob Delaney: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20bpjtCbCz0

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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.

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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-1103610

Here’s a link to Thanos #1, which is very good: https://www.amazon.com/Thanos-Vol-1-Returns/dp/1302905570

And 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=DX6AFAMKQDYQE1N1MSBD

And 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

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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/1401233848

Fantastic 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+hickman

Silver 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

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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 shows

Notes: You can read read Brian Michael Bendis' Alias here! https://www.amazon.com/Alias-Vol-Brian-Michael-Bendis/dp/0785111417

Check out DC's Mister Miracle, a great primer on New Gods: https://www.dccomics.com/comics/mister-miracle-2017/mister-miracle-1

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Here are some links to our favorite Superman stories!

First up, Red Son: https://www.amazon.com/Superman-Red-Son-Mark-Millar/dp/1401201911

Also, American Alien: https://www.amazon.com/Superman-American-Alien-Max-Landis/dp/1401262562

Finally, 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

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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/47021

Here'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

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You can read the terrific Batgirl of Burnside here: https://www.dccomics.com/graphic-novels/batgirl-vol-1-the-batgirl-of-burnside

Here'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-1822371360

The 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

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From the people who brought you It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's a Podcast, this is Cape Town.

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