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Author and comic book fan Perry Constantine is your guide into the world of superhero film and TV! In each episode, Perry and a guest tackle a different movie or TV show and go into detail about what works and what doesn't, trying to focus on the...

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Author and comic book fan Perry Constantine is your guide into the world of superhero film and TV! In each episode, Perry and a guest tackle a different movie or TV show and go into detail about what works and what doesn't, trying to focus on the stuff they enjoy as opposed to ranting about the stuff they hate.

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Hiatus Announcement

3/29/2026
Superhero Cinephiles is going to be on a temporary hiatus for the immediate future. Everything's okay, I'm just entering a busy period at work and I've exhausted my supply of movie episodes. While you're waiting, there are still some unaired episodes of Superhero Bibliophiles that will appear on the feed, and I still have several SBP Classic episodes from the old Patreon-exclusive show that will be going up, too. My other podcast, Japan On Film, will also return soon for its fourteenth season, so you can listen to that while you're waiting for new episodes of this show. Until then, here are some other places you can keep up with me: Bluesky | Substack | Author website Thanks for listening, and hopefully I'll be back with some new content in the not-too-distant future!

Duration:00:01:34

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SCP #233 – Batman: Year One (2011)

3/29/2026
Pulp author Gordon Dymoski returns to the show to discuss the animated adaptation of Frank Miller's Batman: Year One! Though lauded as one of the best of DC's animated adaptations, we found it sometimes adhered a bit too closely to the source material. If you’re in the Chicagoland area, join Gordon in the Chicago Doctor Who Meetup. You can also find his books on Amazon or subscribe to his Patreon. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Facebook | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | Contact Support Links Corsairs is a new sci-fi space opera serial in the vein of Firefly, Cowboy Bebop, and Guardians of the Galaxy. If you subscribe to my Patreon with the coupon code SCP, you’ll get 90% off your first month and two new episodes every week. Visit patreon.com/percivalconstantine and use coupon code SCP. We’re an affiliate of MyComicShop.com. If you get your comics through them, it helps support the show.

Duration:01:06:32

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SBP Classic – Astonishing Ant-Man by Nick Spencer

3/26/2026
In this replay of one of the old Patreon episodes, listen to Perry and guest Edward Thompson discuss Nick Spencer's Ant-Man run collected in Astonishing Ant-Man: The Complete Collection! Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Facebook | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | Contact Support Links Corsairs is a new sci-fi space opera serial in the vein of Firefly, Cowboy Bebop, and Guardians of the Galaxy. If you subscribe to my Patreon with the coupon code SCP, you’ll get 90% off your first month and two new episodes every week. Visit patreon.com/percivalconstantine and use coupon code SCP. We’re an affiliate of MyComicShop.com. If you get your comics through them, it helps support the show.

Duration:00:46:23

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SCP #232 – Donnie Darko (2001)

3/22/2026
Author and superhero fan Matt Farley makes his debut on the show to discuss the trippy 2001 film, Donnie Darko! We discuss both versions to get to the bottom of this flick, and answer the really important questions: why so many Bush/Dukakis references and is this a superhero movie or not? Find out more about Matt's book and follow him on Bluesky and Instagram. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Facebook | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | Contact Support Links Corsairs is a new sci-fi space opera serial in the vein of Firefly, Cowboy Bebop, and Guardians of the Galaxy. If you subscribe to my Patreon with the coupon code SCP, you’ll get 90% off your first month and two new episodes every week. Visit patreon.com/percivalconstantine and use coupon code SCP. We’re an affiliate of MyComicShop.com. If you get your comics through them, it helps support the show.

Duration:01:15:31

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SCP #231 – Superman: Man of Tomorrow (2020)

3/15/2026
Our DC animation correspondant Stacy Dooks is back, and today we're discussing the beginning of the Tomorrowverse! While really strong compared to what would follow, there are some things holding this back from being the stellar rebranding DC had probably hoped for their animation branch. Listen to Stacy on The Fanboy Power Hour podcast. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Facebook | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | Contact Support Links Corsairs is a new sci-fi space opera serial in the vein of Firefly, Cowboy Bebop, and Guardians of the Galaxy. If you subscribe to my Patreon with the coupon code SCP, you’ll get 90% off your first month and two new episodes every week. Visit patreon.com/percivalconstantine and use coupon code SCP. We’re an affiliate of MyComicShop.com. If you get your comics through them, it helps support the show.

Duration:01:09:41

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SBP #9 – X-Men: Fatal Attractions

2/26/2026
We're going back to the 90s! Though this era of X-Men is heavily maligned, for Perry and returning guest Scott Honig, it represents when they got into comics. And today, we revisit one of the quintessential 90s X-Men stories — Fatal Attractions! Listen to Scott’s appearances on Digging For Kryptonite. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Facebook | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | Contact Support Links Corsairs is a new sci-fi space opera serial in the vein of Firefly, Cowboy Bebop, and Guardians of the Galaxy. If you subscribe to my Patreon with the coupon code SCP, you’ll get 90% off your first month and two new episodes every week. Visit patreon.com/percivalconstantine and use coupon code SCP. We’re an affiliate of MyComicShop.com. If you get your comics through them, it helps support the show.

Duration:01:52:55

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SCP #230 – Ultimate Avengers: The Movie (2006)

2/22/2026
Logan Crowley is back for a spirited debate over 2006's Ultimate Avengers: The Movie, the animated adaptation of the first arc of Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch's infamous comic, The Ultimates. One came away with a very positive view, the other had a very different view. Listen for the debate! Listen to Logan on the Single Bound podcast and follow him on Instagram. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Facebook | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | Contact Support Links Corsairs is a new sci-fi space opera serial in the vein of Firefly, Cowboy Bebop, and Guardians of the Galaxy. If you subscribe to my Patreon with the coupon code SCP, you’ll get 90% off your first month and two new episodes every week. Visit patreon.com/percivalconstantine and use coupon code SCP. We’re an affiliate of MyComicShop.com. If you get your comics through them, it helps support the show.

Duration:01:10:14

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SBP #8 – JSA: The Golden Age

2/19/2026
In another comic book episode, Stacy Dooks returns to discuss James Robinson and Paul Smith's JSA: The Golden Age! Originally an Elseworlds story, parts of it have seeped into mainstream DC continuity. And some of it is alarmingly prescient today! Listen to Stacy on The Fanboy Power Hour podcast. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Facebook | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | Contact Support Links Corsairs is a new sci-fi space opera serial in the vein of Firefly, Cowboy Bebop, and Guardians of the Galaxy. If you subscribe to my Patreon with the coupon code SCP, you’ll get 90% off your first month and two new episodes every week. Visit patreon.com/percivalconstantine and use coupon code SCP. We’re an affiliate of MyComicShop.com. If you get your comics through them, it helps support the show.

Duration:01:26:26

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SCP #229 – Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)

2/15/2026
Apologies for the delay between episodes, but hopefully we'll be a little more frequent. Alex Marcus of The Pop Break returns to the show to discuss Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, the long-awaited sequel to Into the Spider-Verse! We discuss expanding the Spider-Verse, the different styles used to help differentiate the different universes, and the character dynamics at the heart of the film. Listen to Alex on The Pop Break's podcasts. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Facebook | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | Contact Support Links Corsairs is a new sci-fi space opera serial in the vein of Firefly, Cowboy Bebop, and Guardians of the Galaxy. If you subscribe to my Patreon with the coupon code SCP, you’ll get 90% off your first month and two new episodes every week. Visit patreon.com/percivalconstantine and use coupon code SCP. We’re an affiliate of MyComicShop.com. If you get your comics through them, it helps support the show.

Duration:00:55:25

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SCP #228 – Thunderbolts* (2025)

1/18/2026
Thunderbolts* was a movie that got little attention but ended up being pleasantly surprising. Mike Sangregorio returns to break down all the things that make this movie an underappreciated gem, and some interesting parallels with the comic it's based on. Listen to Mike’s appearances on Digging For Kryptonite. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Facebook | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | Contact Support Links Corsairs is a new sci-fi space opera serial in the vein of Firefly, Cowboy Bebop, and Guardians of the Galaxy. If you subscribe to my Patreon with the coupon code SCP, you’ll get 90% off your first month and two new episodes every week. Visit patreon.com/percivalconstantine and use coupon code SCP. We’re an affiliate of MyComicShop.com. If you get your comics through them, it helps support the show.

Duration:01:26:47

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SBP Classic – Planetary: All Over the World and Other Stories

1/15/2026
Before listening to their discussion on Planetary: The Fourth Man, revisit Perry and Gordon's discussion on the first Planetary volume, All Over the World and Other Stories! If you’re in the Chicagoland area, join Gordon in the Chicago Doctor Who Meetup. You can also find his books on Amazon or subscribe to his Patreon. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Facebook | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | Contact Support Links Corsairs is a new sci-fi space opera serial in the vein of Firefly, Cowboy Bebop, and Guardians of the Galaxy. If you subscribe to my Patreon with the coupon code SCP, you’ll get 90% off your first month and two new episodes every week. Visit patreon.com/percivalconstantine and use coupon code SCP. We’re an affiliate of MyComicShop.com. If you get your comics through them, it helps support the show.

Duration:01:06:12

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SBP #7 – Planetary: The Fourth Man

1/15/2026
Perry and author Gordon Dymowski continue their journey into pop culture archaeology with their discussion of the second volume of Warren Ellis and John Cassaday's pulp masterpiece. If you’re in the Chicagoland area, join Gordon in the Chicago Doctor Who Meetup. You can also find his books on Amazon or subscribe to his Patreon. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Facebook | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | Contact Support Links Corsairs is a new sci-fi space opera serial in the vein of Firefly, Cowboy Bebop, and Guardians of the Galaxy. If you subscribe to my Patreon with the coupon code SCP, you’ll get 90% off your first month and two new episodes every week. Visit patreon.com/percivalconstantine and use coupon code SCP. We’re an affiliate of MyComicShop.com. If you get your comics through them, it helps support the show.

Duration:01:07:28

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SCP #227 – Superman/Batman: Public Enemies (2009)

1/11/2026
Another DC animation episode! Today, Sy Islam returns to the show to discuss Superman/Batman: Public Enemies. Reuniting Tim Daly, Kevin Conroy, and Clancy Brown, this adaptation of the first Jeph Loeb/Ed McGuinness Superman/Batman story-arc has a lot going on...at times maybe too much! Pick up a copy of Leaders Assemble! Leadership in the MCU and follow Sy on Bluesky. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Facebook | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | Contact Support Links Corsairs is a new sci-fi space opera serial in the vein of Firefly, Cowboy Bebop, and Guardians of the Galaxy. If you subscribe to my Patreon with the coupon code SCP, you’ll get 90% off your first month and two new episodes every week. Visit patreon.com/percivalconstantine and use coupon code SCP. We’re an affiliate of MyComicShop.com. If you get your comics through them, it helps support the show.

Duration:01:03:45

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SBP #6 – Wildcats Version 3.0

1/8/2026
WildC.A.T.S is an interesting concept that went through a lot of changes over the years. But none left as big a mark as Joe Casey who took over the book in its second volume and evolved it into Wildcats Version 3.0, or the idea of the corporation as a superhero. Mike Sangregorio joins Perry to break down this forgotten gem from the early 2000s. Listen to Mike’s appearances on Digging For Kryptonite. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Facebook | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | Contact Support Links Corsairs is a new sci-fi space opera serial in the vein of Firefly, Cowboy Bebop, and Guardians of the Galaxy. If you subscribe to my Patreon with the coupon code SCP, you’ll get 90% off your first month and two new episodes every week. Visit patreon.com/percivalconstantine and use coupon code SCP. We’re an affiliate of MyComicShop.com. If you get your comics through them, it helps support the show.

Duration:01:36:05

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SCP #226 – Justice League: Doom (2012)

1/4/2026
This episode, Perry is joined by comedian, podcaster, and returning guest Will Short to discuss the 2012 animated film, Justice League: Doom! Reuniting much of the DCAU cast in an adaptation of Mark Waid's excellet Tower of Babel storyline. Check out Will's comedy channel The Wickedly Talented on YouTube and listen to him on the Days Past Tooncast. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Facebook | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | Contact Support Links Corsairs is a new sci-fi space opera serial in the vein of Firefly, Cowboy Bebop, and Guardians of the Galaxy. If you subscribe to my Patreon with the coupon code SCP, you’ll get 90% off your first month and two new episodes every week. Visit patreon.com/percivalconstantine and use coupon code SCP. We’re an affiliate of MyComicShop.com. If you get your comics through them, it helps support the show.

Duration:01:18:01

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SBP #5 – Superman vs. Mongul

1/1/2026
Comic fan and podcaster Logan Crowley joins the Superhero Bibliophiles to talk about Superman vs. Mongul, a trade paperback covering Superman and Mongul's Pre-Crisis battles. From Mongul's first appearance up to Alan Moore's famous "For the Man Who Has Everything" story, there's a lot to talk about here. Listen to Logan on the Single Bound podcast and follow him on Instagram. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Facebook | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | Contact Support Links Corsairs is a new sci-fi space opera serial in the vein of Firefly, Cowboy Bebop, and Guardians of the Galaxy. If you subscribe to my Patreon with the coupon code SCP, you’ll get 90% off your first month and two new episodes every week. Visit patreon.com/percivalconstantine and use coupon code SCP. We’re an affiliate of MyComicShop.com. If you get your comics through them, it helps support the show.

Duration:01:29:19

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SCP #225 – Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero (1998)

12/28/2025
Eoin Smith returns to the show to discuss the animated film Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero. Originally meant as a tie-in to Batman & Robin, but then delayed a year. It's a fun film that was overshadowed by the poor reception to Batman & Robin and the shift from Batman: The Animated Series to The New Batman Adventures. Visit Eoin’s Linktree to find out more about him. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Facebook | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | Contact Support Links Corsairs is a new sci-fi space opera serial in the vein of Firefly, Cowboy Bebop, and Guardians of the Galaxy. If you subscribe to my Patreon with the coupon code SCP, you’ll get 90% off your first month and two new episodes every week. Visit patreon.com/percivalconstantine and use coupon code SCP. We’re an affiliate of MyComicShop.com. If you get your comics through them, it helps support the show.

Duration:00:59:00

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SBP #4 - Green Lantern: Blackest Night

12/25/2025
In the latest comic book discussion, Perry is joined by fellow podcaster Kaz Wheeler to discuss Blackest Night, one of the tentpole events of Geoff Johns's run on Green Lantern. Listen to Kaz on the Fatal Four Podcast and follow him on Bluesky and Instagram Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Facebook | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | Contact Support Links Corsairs is a new sci-fi space opera serial in the vein of Firefly, Cowboy Bebop, and Guardians of the Galaxy. If you subscribe to my Patreon with the coupon code SCP, you’ll get 90% off your first month and two new episodes every week. Visit patreon.com/percivalconstantine and use coupon code SCP. You can also read on Substack. We’re an affiliate of MyComicShop.com. If you get your comics through them, it helps support the show.

Duration:00:56:12

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SCP #224 – Captain America: Brave New World (2025)

12/21/2025
Nic and Dani Baldwin are back again to talk about Anthony Mackie's first big-screen outing as the new Captain America in Captain America: Brave New World! There's a lot to unpack here, from the missteps to the missed opportunities and how this movie could have been great if Marvel didn't get cold feet. Listen to Nic and Dani on the In Love With Movies podcast. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Facebook | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | Contact Support Links Corsairs is a new sci-fi space opera serial in the vein of Firefly, Cowboy Bebop, and Guardians of the Galaxy. If you subscribe to my Patreon with the coupon code SCP, you’ll get 90% off your first month and two new episodes every week. Visit patreon.com/percivalconstantine and use coupon code SCP. We’re an affiliate of MyComicShop.com. If you get your comics through them, it helps support the show.

Duration:01:35:00

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SCP #223 – Madame Web (2024)

12/14/2025
Fellow podcaster Derick McDuff returns to discuss Madame Web. Yet another of Sony's attempts to create a Spider-Man universe without Spider-Man, and with a cast that's sleepwalking through pretty much the entire production. Listen to Derick on the Underrated and Infinity Stones and Dragon Bones podcasts. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Facebook | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | Contact Support Links Corsairs is a new sci-fi space opera serial in the vein of Firefly, Cowboy Bebop, and Guardians of the Galaxy. If you subscribe to my Patreon with the coupon code SCP, you’ll get 90% off your first month and two new episodes every week. Visit patreon.com/percivalconstantine and use coupon code SCP. We’re an affiliate of MyComicShop.com. If you get your comics through them, it helps support the show.

Duration:01:03:25