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The Capes and Tights Podcast - a hub of comic, film, books and pop culture exploration hosted by Justin Soderberg. Every Wednesday, expect the unexpected with special guests from across the industry!

  1. 16h ago

    #295: Adam Cesare - Author of Clown in a Cornfield

    This week on the Capes and Tights Podcast, Justin Soderberg welcomes author Adam Cesare to the program to discuss Clown in a Cornfield 4: Lights! Camera! Frendo! and more! Cesare is the author of the Bram Stoker Award-winning Clown in a Cornfield series and several other novels and novellas including the cult hit Video Night which gets a new edition this September 29, Influencer, and The Toxic Avenger. The fourth installment in the Clown in a Cornfield series hit shelves on August 18, 2026 at bookstores everywhere. Cesare also announced re-releases of Zero Lives Remaining, Video Night as well as a physical version of Mercy House coming September 1, September 30, and October 20, 2026 respectively. Over the past few years, Cesare has been a part of a number of various comics including Power Rangers Unlimited: The Coinless and Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, not to mention his comic series Dead Mall at Dark Horse. The Clown in a Cornfield feature film adaptation directed by Eli Craig and written by Craig and Carter Blanchard hit theaters on May 9, 2025. Based on Cesare's novel, the film stars Katie Douglas, Aaron Abrams, Carson MacCormac, Kevin Durand, and Will Sasso. Cesare's latest novel, Bloodsick, hits shelves in early 2027 from Union Square & Co. Facebook: https://facebook.com/capestightspod Twitter: https://twitter.com/capestightspod Instagram: https://instagram.com/capesandtightspodcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/capesandtights.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@capesandtights Website: https://capesandtights.com

  2. Aug 12

    #294: The Rocketeer Movie Review

    This week on the Capes and Tights Podcast, Justin Soderberg welcomes back Paul Eaton of Galactic Comics and Collectibles to discuss the 1991 film, The Rocketeer. Cliff Secord is a cocky stunt pilot in love with a beautiful actress, Jenny Blake. When he discovers a jetpack hidden in a biplane, Cliff straps on the rocket, dons a flashy helmet and becomes the high-flying hero known as The Rocketeer. But when Nazis want to use the rocket as a weapon, Cliff must use his alter ego to both protect Jenny from an evil actor and save the day. The Rocketeer was directed by Joe Johnston (Captain America: The First Avenger, Jumanji, October Sky) on a story by Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo, and William Dear based on the comic books by Dave Stevens. The film stars Billy Campbell as Clifford "Cliff" Secord / The Rocketeer, Alan Arkin as A. "Peevy" Peabody, Jennifer Connelly as Jenny Blake, Timothy Dalton as Neville Sinclair, Paul Sorvino as Eddie Valentine, Terry O'Quinn as Howard Hughes, and Tiny Ron Taylor as Lothar. Cliff Secord first appeared in Starslayer #2 (April 1982) from Pacific Comics before coming back in Pacific Comics Presents. The rights to the comic are now with IDW Publishing having released recent series such as The Island and Infiltrator! in 2026. You can watch the film on Disney+ as well as Prime Video. Facebook: https://facebook.com/capestightspod Twitter: https://twitter.com/capestightspod Instagram: https://instagram.com/capesandtightspodcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/capesandtights.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@capesandtights Website: https://capesandtights.com

  3. Aug 5

    #293: Joshua Millican - Author of Dopefoot

    This week on the Capes and Tights Podcast, Justin Soderberg welcomes back author Joshua Millican to the program to discuss Dopefoot, his latest novel from Mad Axe Media, and more! Over the past decade-plus, Joshua Millican has proven himself to be a horror expert of the highest caliber. After establishing a personal blog in 2011, Millican quickly became one of the genre’s premiere journalists, contributing to many websites before ultimately landing at Dread Central in 2016. One of the top horror outlets on the planet, Millican served as Editor-in-Chief from 2019 through 2021. His talk show Chronic Horror (sidelined by the Pandemic) explored the intersection of horror movie fandom and cannabis culture. Millican other books include Septum and Deeper Than Hell, as well as Forbidden Zone: The Novelization. Recently Millican released Dopefoot at Mad Axe Media. Facebook: https://facebook.com/capestightspod Twitter: https://twitter.com/capestightspod Instagram: https://instagram.com/capesandtightspodcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/capesandtights.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@capesandtights Website: https://capesandtights.com

  4. Jul 29

    #292: Dan Watters - Writer of TMNT: Shredder

    This week on the Capes and Tights Podcast, Justin Soderberg welcomes comic writer Dan Watters to the program to discuss Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder, The Twilight Zone, and more! Watters is an Eisner-winning comic writer located in England who has worked on numerous projects from DC, Marvel, Image Comics, BOOM! Studios, IDW Publishing, and more. These titles include Nightwing, Destro, Detective Comics, The Six Fingers, Loki, Home Sick Pilots, Universal Monsters: Creature from the Black Lagoon, Batman: Dark Patterns, and more. Recently Dan was been writing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder and the opening chapter of The Twilight Zone for IDW Publishing, as well as M.A.S.K. for Image Comics. The trade paperbacks for TMNT: Shredder and The Twilight Zone: Stories from the Fifth Dimension hit stores on August 4 and September 1, 2026 respectively. Facebook: https://facebook.com/capestightspod Twitter: https://twitter.com/capestightspod Instagram: https://instagram.com/capesandtightspodcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/capesandtights.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@capesandtights Website: https://capesandtights.com

  5. Jul 22

    #291: Dane Erbach - Author of Meat Bees

    This week on the Capes and Tights Podcast, Justin Soderberg welcomes author Dane Erbach to the program to discuss Meat Bees, his upcoming novel from Clash Books, and more! Erbach is a writer from Chicago’s northwest suburbs. He teaches English and journalism at a public high school. In 2006, Dane received his bachelor's degree in English and Education from Lake Forest College, where he wrote for the student newspaper. He taught at a North Shore high school before landing at McHenry Community High School, where he has taught since 2008. Dane earned his master's degree from DePaul University's School of New Learning in 2014. For many summers, he has taught writing at Northwestern University to gifted and talented middle and elementary school students. In 2024, Dane published his first novel entitled Friday Night at Humble House. His second novel, Meat Bees, publishes on August 4, 2026 form Clash Books. Facebook: https://facebook.com/capestightspod Twitter: https://twitter.com/capestightspod Instagram: https://instagram.com/capesandtightspodcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/capesandtights.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@capesandtights Website: https://capesandtights.com

  6. Jul 15

    #290: Patrick Horvath - Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees

    This week on the Capes and Tights Podcast, Justin Soderberg welcomes cartoonist Patrick Horvath to the program to discuss Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring and more! Horvath is a filmmaker and comic book creator best known for IDW Publishing's Eisner-nominated comic book series Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees as well as the upcoming sequel, Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring. Horvath is also the mind behind the Zoop funded and Oni Press released Free For All. It was recently announced Patrick would pen the upcoming Archie in Hell series for Oni Press, coming this November 2026. The collected edition of Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring hits local comic shops and bookstores everywhere on July 21, 2026 from the IDW Dark imprint at IDW Publishing. Facebook: https://facebook.com/capestightspod Twitter: https://twitter.com/capestightspod Instagram: https://instagram.com/capesandtightspodcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/capesandtights.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@capesandtights Website: https://capesandtights.com

  7. Jul 8

    #289: Comics of 2026...So Far with Paul Eaton

    This week on the Capes and Tights Podcast, Justin Soderberg welcomes comic book retailer Paul Eaton of Galactic Comics and Collectibles to the podcast to discuss the comics of 2026...so far, moving Galactic into their new shop, and more! Eaton is the owner of Galactic Comics and Collectibles located at 499 Hammond Street, Bangor, Maine. Opened six years ago, Galactic expanded into their current location in March 2026 which doubled the square footage. In addition to chatting about the expansion, Eaton is here to discuss the comics of the year and what we expect for the rest of the year. Facebook: https://facebook.com/capestightspod Twitter: https://twitter.com/capestightspod Instagram: https://instagram.com/capesandtightspodcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/capesandtights.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@capesandtights Website: https://capesandtights.com

  8. Jul 1

    #288: Kenny Porter - Writer of Operation: Iron Coffin

    This week on the Capes and Tights Podcast, Justin Soderberg welcomes comic writer Kenny Porter to discuss Operation: Iron Coffin, Power Rangers Unlimited, Superman: Father of Tomorrow, and more! Kenny Porter is a comic writer living in Michigan. He is known for his work on Superboy: The Man of Tomorrow, The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive, DC: Mech, Superman, Green Lantern at DC Comics; The Schlub at Image Comics; The New Space Age at Mad Cave Studios; and more! Kenny is having a hell of a year with the release of Superman: Father of Tomorrow, Power Rangers Unlimited, and Operation: Iron Coffin. Superman: Father of Tomorrow #1 is on shelves now with Operation: Iron Coffin and Power Rangers Unlimited hitting your LCS on July 8, 2026 from IDW Publishing and July 1 from BOOM! Studios respectively. Facebook: https://facebook.com/capestightspod Twitter: https://twitter.com/capestightspod Instagram: https://instagram.com/capesandtightspodcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/capesandtights.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@capesandtights Website: https://capesandtights.com

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The Capes and Tights Podcast - a hub of comic, film, books and pop culture exploration hosted by Justin Soderberg. Every Wednesday, expect the unexpected with special guests from across the industry!

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