Capes and Tapes

Oscar and Daniel take a trip to Toon Town for this movie. They talk cartoons, ground breaking animation, finding hope in depression, and much more.

This week Oscar and Daniel talk about the history of Tales from the Crypt, as well as the history of EC comics.

The guys are back in the squad car with Officer Murphy for Robocop 2. We talk filming locations, bad kids, and robot fights.

Listen to our previous Robocop episode:

Issue 53: Robocop

Daniel gushes over the newspaper politics and Clark Kent and Superman double dates, while Oscar shakes his head in disbelief. The pair discuss Christopher Reeve’s last outing as the Man of Steel and compare the other films in the series.

Listen to our previous Superman issues:

Issue 3: Superman

Issue 40: Superman II

Issue 82: Superman III

Issue 112: Supergirl (84)

Issue 122: Superman (48)

Oscar and Daniel head back to 1944 with another classic serial, this time featuring the Star spangled man, Captain America.

The guys return to Tromaville with The Toxic Avenger Part II. They discuss the signature practical effects and over the top story that Troma is known for, as well as young Michael Jai White and Japan.

Listen to our previous Toxic Avenger coverage:

Issue 9: The Toxic Avenger

Oscar and Daniel make many revelations while watching 1994’s The Shadow, Batman vs Shadows longevity, and hidden symbolism that may show what really lurks in the heart of the hero

Oscar and Daniel talk the first Avengers movie. Up for discussion today is Mjolnir’s love of sharing, Chitauri vs. Earth II, and the “other” Avengers movie.

Catch up with our coverage of the MCU leading up to this film.

Issue 58: Iron Man

Issue 69: The Incredible Hulk

Issue 85: Iron Man 2

Issue 94: Thor

Issue 103: Captain America The First Avenger

Oscar and Daniel kick double the ass while covering Kick Ass 2. The pair discuss whether or not it surpasses the first film, Dejour returns, and what their super hero names would be.

This week we recommend comic, The Last Paletero on the Block from Avina Comics. Proceeds from the comics go to help food vendors who were attacked on the job. Find out more at https://linktr.ee/avinacomics

Listen to our past coverage of Kick Ass

Issue 64: Kick Ass

Oscar and Daniel are killing this serial coverage with the first live action appearance of the 1948 Superman serials.