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Today we talk about Toyman, Winslow Schott and his various robotic duplicates, Jack Nimball, and Hiro Okamura (our favorite because he's a lonely genius teen). Today's mentioned & relevant media: -Action Comics (1938) #64, 85, 432, 454, 561, 657, 685, 865, 873-874, 976, 978 -Superman (1938) #27, 32, 44, 47, 49, 60, 63, 88, 182, 299, 305-306, 666, 682 -World's Finest Comics (1941) #20, 159, 173-174, 227 -Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen (1954) #9 -DC Comics Presents (1978) #39, 67 -Blue Devil (1984) #24 -Superman (1986) #13, 84-85, 98, 146-147, 177 -Adventures of Superman (1987) #475, 508, 644 -Robin (1993) #35-37 -DCU Holiday Bash III (1998) #1 -Superman/Batman (2003) #6-7, 20, 26, 45, 49 -The Flash (1987) #221-222 -Lex Luthor: Man of Steel (2005) #4-5 -Superman Confidential (2006) #12-14 -World's Finest (2009) -Supergirl (2005) #58 -Adventures of Superman (2013) Chapter 5, 25-27, 34-36 -Batman/Superman (2013) #5-7, 9, 16-17 -Action Comics (2011) #36-39 -Convergence: Detective Comics (2015) #1 -Superman (2011) #42 -Dark Nights; Metal (2017) #1 -Man of Steel (2018) #2 -New Year's Evil (2020) #1 -Superman: Villains (2020) #1 -DC Cybernetic Summer (2020) -Batman: Gotham Nights (2020) #22 -Batman: Urban Legends (2021) #2 -Checkmate (2021) #3 -Deathstroke Inc. (2021) #1-7 -Robin & Batman (2021) #2 -Batman (2016) #131-134 -WildC.A.T.s (2022) #6 -Superman (2023) Annual #1 -Incredible Hercules: Complete Collection vol. 1 -Rise of the Powers of X (2024) #5 -X-Men: Forever (2024) -X-Men: Heir of Apocalypse (2024) #1 -My Adventures with Superman (a.k.a. the supermanime) Thanks to Victoria Watkins for our icon! Support Capes and Japes by: Checking out our Patreon or donating to the Tip jar Find out more on the Capes and Japes website.
This episode of the Superman Confidential podcast takes a look at the latest reports on Superman's movie future, Zack Snyder's Justice League movie finally releasing digitally, a Super Sons animated movie, and more. Variety article on the future of DC Films with recent changes Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy will have a role in […]
This episode of the Superman Confidential podcast takes a quick look at Superman-related news and then tackles the rumors on Superman's future in the DC movie universe. Teen Titans Go! & DC Super Hero Girls: Mayhem in the Multiverse animated movie announced – blu-ray.com Max Mittelman (Superman in DC Super Hero Girls, Jimmy Olsen in […]
This episode of the Superman Confidential podcast takes a quick look at Superman-related news and then tackles the rumors on Superman's future in the DC movie universe. Teen Titans Go! & DC Super Hero Girls: Mayhem in the Multiverse animated movie announced – blu-ray.com Max Mittelman (Superman in DC Super Hero Girls, Jimmy Olsen in […]
This episode of the Superman Confidential podcast takes a look at the latest on Henry Cavill talking Superman movies, Zod and Faora returning in a DC movie, the Super-Pets trailer and more. Henry Cavill talking Superman on The Witcher press tour – The Hollywood Reporter Has talked everything from red briefs to anti-life equation December […]
This episode of the Superman Confidential podcast takes a look at Superman's limited presence at DC Fandome, Super-Pets news, Mark Waid returning to Superman, and more. DC Fandome My Adventures with Superman – (Collider) Designs for Clark Kent, Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen Look at Metropolis with the trio Will be on Cartoon Network and HBO […]
This episode of the Superman Confidential podcast takes a look at Superman's limited presence at DC Fandome, Super-Pets news, Mark Waid returning to Superman, and more. DC Fandome My Adventures with Superman – (Collider) Designs for Clark Kent, Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen Look at Metropolis with the trio Will be on Cartoon Network and HBO […]
This episode of the Superman Confidential podcast will examine the recent news in the world of Clark Kent and Lois Lane, including The Suicide Squad, DC Fandome, Superman '78, and tons of home media news. Superman was considered to be in The Suicide Squad in early idea – Script Apart interview via ComicBook.com Writer/Director James […]
This episode of the Superman Confidential podcast will examine the recent news in the world of Clark Kent and Lois Lane, including The Suicide Squad, DC Fandome, Superman '78, and tons of home media news. Superman was considered to be in The Suicide Squad in early idea – Script Apart interview via ComicBook.com Writer/Director James […]
This episode of the Superman Confidential podcast takes a look back at the career of Richard Donner, plus looks at news of Injustice, Zack Snyder's Justice League, Smallville, and more. Richard Donner passes away at 91 – (Deadline) Injustice animated movie in the works- The Hollywood Reporter Will be based on the Injustice: Gods Among […]
This episode of the Superman Confidential podcast takes a look back at the career of Richard Donner, plus looks at news of Injustice, Zack Snyder's Justice League, Smallville, and more. Richard Donner passes away at 91 – (Deadline) Injustice animated movie in the works- The Hollywood Reporter Will be based on the Injustice: Gods Among […]
The long-awaited Zack Snyder's Justice League has finally arrived and this episode of the Superman Confidential podcast takes a look at Clark Kent and Lois Lane's role in the film. For More @SupermanPod on Twitter @KryptonTom on Twitter Review on iTunes
The long-awaited Zack Snyder’s Justice League has finally arrived and this episode of the Superman Confidential podcast takes a look at Clark Kent and Lois Lane’s role in the film. For More @SupermanPod on Twitter @KryptonTom on Twitter Review on iTunes
This episode of the Superman Confidential podcast takes a look at the Superman & Lois Pilot, plus the news on a Superman movie reboot and the upcoming Zack Snyder's Justice League. Superman & Lois talk Takes Recommendation Critical/audience reception J.J. Abrams to produce, Ta-Nehisi Coates to write a Superman movie reboot – (Superman Homepage) According […]
This episode of the Superman Confidential podcast takes a look at the Superman & Lois Pilot, plus the news on a Superman movie reboot and the upcoming Zack Snyder’s Justice League. Superman & Lois talk Takes Recommendation Critical/audience reception J.J. Abrams to produce, Ta-Nehisi Coates to write a Superman movie reboot – (Superman Homepage) According […]
This episode of the Superman Confidential podcast takes a look at the latest news and trailer for Zack Snyder's Justice League, more Henry Cavill rumors, Superman '78, and Krypton. Zack Snyder's Justice League trailer – YouTube Death of Superman starts like battle of Metropolis in BvS? Super scream power Lex's bell ringing dialogue from BvS […]
This episode of the Superman Confidential podcast takes a look at the latest news and trailer for Zack Snyder’s Justice League, more Henry Cavill rumors, Superman ’78, and Krypton. Zack Snyder’s Justice League trailer – YouTube Death of Superman starts like battle of Metropolis in BvS? Super scream power Lex’s bell ringing dialogue from BvS […]
The latest episode of the Superman Confidential podcast takes a look at the Man of Steel in 2020. Superman in 2020 Final 2 parts of The CW's Crisis on Infinite Earths released in January Superman: Red Son debuted in February Justice League Dark: Apokolips War debuted in May Marking the end of the DCAMU Henry […]
The latest episode of the Superman Confidential podcast takes a look at the Man of Steel in 2020. Superman in 2020 Final 2 parts of The CW’s Crisis on Infinite Earths released in January Superman: Red Son debuted in February Justice League Dark: Apokolips War debuted in May Marking the end of the DCAMU Henry […]
The latest episode of the Superman Confidential podcast takes a look at the latest news in the world of Superman and looks back at the Rebirth-era of Superman and Action Comics. DC FanDome Part 2 Panels Superman: Man of Tomorrow premiere and panel Superman & Lois panel Superman: An Enduring Symbol of Hope – Brian […]
The latest episode of the Superman Confidential podcast takes a look at the latest news in the world of Superman and looks back at the Rebirth-era of Superman and Action Comics. DC FanDome Part 2 Panels Superman: Man of Tomorrow premiere and panel Superman & Lois panel Superman: An Enduring Symbol of Hope – Brian […]
This episode of the Superman Confidential podcast takes a look at the shifting DC FanDome schedule and the release of the animated Superman: Man of Tomorrow movie. DC FanDome Schedule changed All Superman-specific panels moved to September 12 Superman & Lois panel Long Live Superman Superman: Man of Tomorrow panel Superman: An Enduring Symbol of […]
This episode of the Superman Confidential podcast takes a look at the shifting DC FanDome schedule and the release of the animated Superman: Man of Tomorrow movie. DC FanDome Schedule changed All Superman-specific panels moved to September 12 Superman & Lois panel Long Live Superman Superman: Man of Tomorrow panel Superman: An Enduring Symbol of […]
This episode of the Superman Confidential podcast takes a look at the upcoming DC FanDome, plus news on Zack Snyder's Justice League and Superman: Man of Tomorrow. DC FanDome announced 24 hour virtual fan convention starting August 22 Will include news, announcements, and panels for DC movies, tv, comics, and games Zack Snyder's Justice League […]
This episode of the Superman Confidential podcast takes a look at the upcoming DC FanDome, plus news on Zack Snyder’s Justice League and Superman: Man of Tomorrow. DC FanDome announced 24 hour virtual fan convention starting August 22 Will include news, announcements, and panels for DC movies, tv, comics, and games Zack Snyder’s Justice League […]
This episode of the Superman Confidential podcast takes a look at recent reports of Henry Cavill returning to the role of Superman, and also does a quick look at the animated Superman: Red Son and Justice League Dark: Apokolips War movies. Henry Cavill in talks to reprise his role as Superman in some capacity – […]
This episode of the Superman Confidential podcast takes a look at recent reports of Henry Cavill returning to the role of Superman, and also does a quick look at the animated Superman: Red Son and Justice League Dark: Apokolips War movies. Henry Cavill in talks to reprise his role as Superman in some capacity – […]
In this random episode of the Superman Confidential podcast, Superman's current and future movie status is discussed. Henry Cavill on Superman movies – Men's Health “The cape is in the closet. It's still mine.” “I'm not just going to sit quietly in the dark as all this stuff is going on. I've not given up […]
In this random episode of the Superman Confidential podcast, Superman’s current and future movie status is discussed. Henry Cavill on Superman movies – Men’s Health “The cape is in the closet. It’s still mine.” “I’m not just going to sit quietly in the dark as all this stuff is going on. I’ve not given up […]
A new Clark Kent-led television series is in development at The CW, with the working title Superman & Lois. If picked up to series, it would star Tyler Hoechlin as Clark Kent/Superman and Bitsie Tulloch as Lois Lane. Episode 18 of the Superman Confidential podcast takes a look at this news and announces a new […]
A new Clark Kent-led television series is in development at The CW, with the working title Superman & Lois. If picked up to series, it would star Tyler Hoechlin as Clark Kent/Superman and Bitsie Tulloch as Lois Lane. Episode 18 of the Superman Confidential podcast takes a look at this news and announces a new […]
More news for Clark Kent/Superman and Lois Lane in The CW's Crisis on Infinite Earths has been revealed, including a first look at Brandon Routh's new costume. Episode 17 of the Superman Confidential podcast looks at that plus big news for Superman comic books. First look at Brandon Routh in new Superman costume, inspired by […]
More news for Clark Kent/Superman and Lois Lane in The CW’s Crisis on Infinite Earths has been revealed, including a first look at Brandon Routh’s new costume. Episode 17 of the Superman Confidential podcast looks at that plus big news for Superman comic books. First look at Brandon Routh in new Superman costume, inspired by […]
Mega Superman news continues for The CW's Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover event. Tom Welling and Erica Durance are set to reprise their roles as Clark Kent and Lois Lane from Smallville for the DC crossover event. Episode 16 of the Superman Confidential podcast takes a look at this plus news on the Superman: Red […]
Mega Superman news continues for The CW’s Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover event. Tom Welling and Erica Durance are set to reprise their roles as Clark Kent and Lois Lane from Smallville for the DC crossover event. Episode 16 of the Superman Confidential podcast takes a look at this plus news on the Superman: Red […]
Episode 15 of the Superman Confidential podcast takes a look back at Season 2 of Krypton and the news of cancellation from Syfy. Syfy has cancelled Krypton following Season 2 – (Deadline) Ratings for Season 2 had dropped Syfy only benefits from watching on Syfy or Syfy's website/app Warner Horizon Scripted Television is shopping the […]
Episode 15 of the Superman Confidential podcast takes a look back at Season 2 of Krypton and the news of cancellation from Syfy. Syfy has cancelled Krypton following Season 2 – (Deadline) Ratings for Season 2 had dropped Syfy only benefits from watching on Syfy or Syfy’s website/app Warner Horizon Scripted Television is shopping the […]
Episode 14 of the Superman Confidential podcast covers recent news on the Man of Steel, including The Death and Return of Superman animated movie, Crisis on Infinite Earths tidbits, Krypto and Superboy on Titans, and more. The Death and Return of Superman animated movie (combining The Death of Superman and Reign of the Supermen) to […]
Episode 14 of the Superman Confidential podcast covers recent news on the Man of Steel, including The Death and Return of Superman animated movie, Crisis on Infinite Earths tidbits, Krypto and Superboy on Titans, and more. The Death and Return of Superman animated movie (combining The Death of Superman and Reign of the Supermen) to […]
Episode 12 of the Superman Confidential podcast, takes at look at Superman's role in the original Crisis on Infinite Earths comic book series and what it could be in The CW's adaptation. It also touches on some news on Dean Cain's Superman, Mercy Graves in Titans, and a Krypton spin-off. Dean Cain is writing ideas […]
Episode 12 of the Superman Confidential podcast, takes at look at Superman’s role in the original Crisis on Infinite Earths comic book series and what it could be in The CW’s adaptation. It also touches on some news on Dean Cain’s Superman, Mercy Graves in Titans, and a Krypton spin-off. Dean Cain is writing ideas […]
Episode 11 of the Superman Confidential podcast takes a look at what Matthew Vaughn's Superman movie could have been like plus a look back at Season 1 of Krypton. Matthew Vaughn talked about what his Superman pitch could have been like – Polygon Empire (2008) – Mark Miller mentioned a trilogy that would be “I […]
Episode 11 of the Superman Confidential podcast takes a look at what Matthew Vaughn’s Superman movie could have been like plus a look back at Season 1 of Krypton. Matthew Vaughn talked about what his Superman pitch could have been like – Polygon Empire (2008) – Mark Miller mentioned a trilogy that would be “I […]
Episode 10 of the Superman Confidential podcast takes a look at some recent news from the world of Superman and gives a quick recap of the Man of Steel's role in Justice League vs. The Fatal Five. Trailer for Season 2 of Krypton – Syfy on YouTube 6 months after Season 1 Zod wants control […]
Episode 10 of the Superman Confidential podcast takes a look at some recent news from the world of Superman and gives a quick recap of the Man of Steel’s role in Justice League vs. The Fatal Five. Trailer for Season 2 of Krypton – Syfy on YouTube 6 months after Season 1 Zod wants control […]
Alex Grand and Jim Thompson interview Tim Sale, discussing his life and career in a second of a 2 parter which covers his work from his Marvel Color series and his involvement in the Heroes TV show in 2005, Superman Confidential with Darwyn Cooke, the Captain America White series which changed the way he and Jeph Loeb worked together, his run ins with various pop cultures figure like Joss Whedon, his artistic influences like Steve Ditko, Alex Toth, Neal Adams, Normal Rockwell, Mark Chiarello and more! Music - Standard License. Images used in artwork ©Their Respective Copyright holders, CBH Podcast ©Comic Book Historians. Artwork ©Comic Book Historians. Support us at https://www.patreon.com/comicbookhistorianSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/comicbookhistorians)
This week, on another roundtable, our heroes Chris, Tom, Sal and Skottie, jump the Rio Grande and get in some trouble. On Part I of this extra-long roundtable, the panel discusses their top of the stack picks including Alice in Sunderland by Bryan Talbot, Fell Vol. 1, Punisher Max Vol. 1, Nextwave: Agents of HATE Vol. 1, and Superman Confidential #11. Meanwhile...we talk a little bit about Skottie's X-Men project, driving and fighting bobcats, why we own pitbulls, if Absinthe without mercury is worth drinking, how Wendy's makes no sense, why Chris loves Manga, punching Akira with a fistful of liberty, the history of the McDonald's characters, and we finish up with some emails. Don't forget to check back next week to hear part II of this episode.
Around Comics welcomes the writing team of the new Image series 76. B Clay Moore and Seth Peck give us insight into the Double Feature style comic that breaks out the bell bottoms and muscle cars in 1976 New York and LA. We cover Clay and Seth's other works including Hawaiian Dick, Superman Confidential, JSA Classified and Sorrow. Sal goes over the past week's top stories in Wire 2 Wire Comics News, The Quiet! Panelologists At Work continue their A to Z of British comics and Jeremy Mullins has a Web Comic suggestion that would make your Mom question her parenting skills. Tom Katers is back as the Answer Man, Will Pfeifer talks DVDs, John Mayo looks inside Diamonds top 300 and we get you ready for the week ahead with new collected and single issue releases. Timestamp: 03:26 - Wire2Wire Comics News 10:47 - B. Clay Moore and Seth Peck 01:08:09 - A to Z British Comics - http://panelologists.com/ 01:13:51 - Answer Man 01:23:59 - John Mayo Market Report 01:28:11 - Web Comics - http://www.whiteninjacomics.com/ 01:32:02 - Will Pfeifer on DVDs 01:34:41 - New Collected Releases - http://www.collectedcomicslibrary.com/ 01:40:33 - New Single Issue Releases
On this episode of Word Balloon, host John Siuntres catches up with writer B Clay Moore. Readers may think Moore took this year off. Despite not having a new book on the stands , several BCM projects in the works are finally hitting the racks starting this month. Clay's tiki noir series Hawaiian Dick is back as a monthly Image book with an arc drawn by Scott Chantler (Northwest PassageScandalous) and colored by HD co-creator Steven Griffin. In January, Clay writes an arc of Superman Confidential (starting with #11) for DC drawn by Phil Hester and Ande Parks, and a Wildcat JSA Classified arc drawn by Ramon Perez. For Image Clay presents his new series Jackie Karma , co-featured in the flip book "76" , and drawn by Ed TademAlso coming next spring in Marvel Comics Presents, a BCM Stingray story, drawn by Lee Weeks.
On this Halloween edition of Word Balloon, host John Siuntres chats with artist Phil Hester, who's been flexing his writer muscles and has a slate of current and upcoming monster related stories.We caught Phil as he was recovering from a cold, but still excited aboutgetting more scripting work alongside his upcoming art projects.You'll hear about Hester taking the reins on THE DARKNESS for Top Cow, and a new direction for the series main character Jackie Estacado.Also the very funny "werewolf in recovery" series THIRTEEN STEPS, co-written with Chuck Satterlee and drawn by Kevin Mellon for Desperado. But Phil show his sensitive side too, in a poingant indie short story featured in The Villard Books collection POSTCARDS: "True Stories That Never Happened". On the art side, Phil previews the December start of his run on Superman Confidential, teaming up with his infamous inking partner Ande Parks and writer B Clay Moore. Next Year will be busy for Phil, writing and drawing a Daredevil/Magdalena crossoverfor Marvel/Top Cow in February, and in the spring he and artist Andy Kuhn bring back FIREBREATHER for Image Comics.
AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 132Onanother Monday Episode of Around Comics, the gang goes over the news, Top ofthe Stack Picks, Futurestaxx and listener emails. In the news, the top storiesinclude content changes for Superman Confidential, Jim Shooter returns to theLegion of Super-Heroes, Diamond announcing the elimination of their reorderpenalties, the various reports of the Dabel Brothers owing creators for workand more. In Top of the Stack we discuss Top Ten Vol. 2, Preacher Vol. 7,Lobster Johnson #1, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer S8 #6. We round out the showwith a look at next weeks releases and a few emails.Support the show
Collected Comics Library Podcast #136 - The one hundred thirty sixth podcast! Captain Victory; Superman Confidential 86ed; New Releases of the Week; Back to School and all about the CCL; Running time: 39m 00s Collected Comics Library, hosted by Chris Marshall, THE Trade Paperback Podcast. The only podcast solely dedicated to news, information and reviews on all sorts of comic book collected editions.
July 15, 2007 - Josh feels the sweet smell of payoff as long term stories weave Fables #63 into his pick of the week. Other books that were very close to being the pick this week were New Avengers #32, Nova #4, Madman #3, X-Factor #21, Superman Confidential #5 -what a week for comics! We also answer listener voicemail. Check iFanboy.com for the detailed show notes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 40 Part 1: We have our first guests on Raging Bullets. This is the second part of our Confidential Crossover with Comic Timing. We reviewed Superman Confidential on their show, now Ian and Matt join us with our long time friend Allen Passalaqua. We will be back on Monday night with our Speeding Bullets segment, review of the listener request Batman: Death and Maidens, email, forum, and audio comments. Thanks for joining us and we'll see you Monday. Quick reminder to check out Comic Timing and Allen Passalaqua�s site at http://www.angryf.com . Thank you Allen, Ian, and Matt for joining us on the show. Time stamps: 0:00 Opening, special news, show announcements, and sponsors. 7:30 Review of Batman Confidential #1 29:08 We continue our discussion joined by special guest Allen Passalaqua of I.L.L. and Angryf.com, where we talk about Batman Confidential and learn some things about coloring and his career. Allen was on a deadline but still made time to join us and we totally appreciate it. 1:06:30 We go back to our in depth look at Batman Confidential. 2:14:56 Closing
AroundComics.com Comic Books Culture Podcast Ep. 58The panel goes over the weeks top headlines in Wire2Wire Comic Book News, and give there reviews and recommendations in Top of the Stack. Listen in as Chris, Sal, Tom and guests John Siuntres and Mike Norton talk about the week in comic books. Recommendations include Superman Confidential, Detective Comics, Welcome To Tranquility and Jonah Hex . Come back on Thursday for a discussion with Jason Aaron, the author of The Other Side from Vetigo..Support the show