The Superhero Show Show #392: Which Comic Book Show Has the Best Cast?
The Superhero Show Show #392
Which Comic Book Show Has the Best Cast?
Reviews of season 2 of Stargirl and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings on an all-new Superhero Show Show!
On an all-new, all-different episode of The Superhero Show Show, The Taste Buds are finally putting the spotlight on the second season of Stargirl. Summer school is fully in session, and the students are settling into their villain of the season, Shade. Or is he the villain? Cort and the gang decide to do some research to find out what’s up with Shade, and what the hell an Eclipso is. Meanwhile, Cindy begins to form the ISA Jr. in earnest, gathering outcasts from all sides of the school. What do the Taste Buds think of the triumvirate of Shade, Eclipso, and Cindy? And is Pat Dugan still their heart? They’re glorious, beating heart?
But before that, we have a new MCU movie! Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is in theaters, and Mike and Ryan saw it! How does it measure up to the rest of the movies in the franchise? Do they think that PHASE FOUR is off to a good start? And what do they think of the new actors introduced into the series?
All of that, plus reviews, discussions, and updates on this week’s episodes of The Walking Dead, Titans, What If…?, Riverdale, Legends of Tomorrow, and Supergirl!
EPISODES/FILMS DISCUSSED:
LEGENDS OF TOMORROW #614
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“There Will Be Brood” – (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, LV) (HDTV)
GETTING ANSWERS – When Astra (Olivia Swann) and Spooner (Lisseth Chavez) find themselves as stowaways, they learn that Constantine (Matt Ryan) is still chasing the Fountain of Imperium and find themselves in 1920s Texas. With the rest of the Legends stranded, they come up with a plan to get help by using Rory (Dominic Purcell) as bait that will also help reunite him with something that is special to him. Meanwhile, Spooner learns some information about her past that she wasn’t expecting. Caity Lotz, Nick Zano, Tala Ashe, Jes Macallan, Adam Tsekham and Shayan Sobhian also star. Maisie Richardson-Sellers directed the episode written by Ray Utarnachitt & Marcelena Campos Mayhorn (#614). Original airdate 8/29/2021.
RIVERDALE #514
“Chapter Ninety: The Night Gallery” – (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, DLV) (HDTV)
MÄDCHEN AMICK DIRECTS THE EPISODE – Cheryl (Madelaine Petsch) enlists the help of Archie (KJ Apa), Kevin (Casey Cott), Fangs (Drew Ray Tanner) and Reggie (Charles Melton) after she learns there is palladium underneath her maple groves. Meanwhile, Betty (Lili Reinhart) and Alice (Mädchen Amick) confront a trucker who may have been involved in Polly’s disappearance. Elsewhere, Jughead (Cole Sprouse) and Archie each confront events from their past. Erinn Westbrook also stars. Mädchen Amick directed the episode written by James DeWille (#514). Original airdate 9/1/2021.
STARGIRL #204
“Summer School: Chapter Four” – (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, V) (HDTV)
THE DEVIL IN THE SHADOWS – As Pat (Luke Wilson) considers whether he should come clean to Courtney (Brec Bassinger) about Eclipso’s past, a surprise visit from Crock (Neil Hopkins) and Paula (Joy Osmanski) catches him and Barbara off guard. A tense run-in with The Shade (Jonathan Cake) provides Courtney with some valuable information. Finally, Cindy (Meg DeLacy) makes her move. Amy Smart, Yvette Monreal, Cameron Gellman, Anjelika Washington and Trae Romano also star. Lea Thompson directed the episode written by Taylor Steitz (#204). Original airdate 8/31/2021. Every episode of DC’S STARGIRL will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication required.
SUPERGIRL #609
“Dream Weaver” – (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV- PG, V) (HDTV)
SUPERGIRL AND KELLY TEAM UP – Kelly (Azie Tesfai) meets Joey (guest star Aiden Stoxx), a young orphaned alien boy, who is acting out in foster care because he fears there is something wrong with his brother Orlando (guest star Jhaleil Swaby), who is incarcerated. Kelly asks Kara (Melissa Benoist) to help her investigate and they stumble upon abuse at the prison. Meanwhile, Nyxly (Peta Sergeant) crashes one of Nia’s (Nicole Maines) dreams and asks her for help. The episode was directed by Shannon Kohli and written by Karen E. Maser & Emilio Ortega Aldrich (#609). Original airdate 8/31/2021.
TITANS #306
Crane enlists the help of lethal assassin Lady Vic, who has a troubled history with Dick and Barbara. Meanwhile, Kory and Gar bring Blackfire back to Wayne Manor.
THE WALKING DEAD #1102
The group discovers a member did not make it to safety inside the subway car. Surrounded by walkers, going back out into the tunnel to search is a guaranteed death wish. All eyes are on Negan as the rule of survival shifts. It is no longer No Man Left Behind. The motto now is We Keep Going. With very little ammo and energy remaining, the group must ready themselves as the walkers have found a way inside the subway train. Meanwhile, Daryl is in his own intense hellish situation trying to find Dog and finding more than he expected; and Yumiko challenges the process at the Commonwealth outpost, which threatens her future and that of Eugene, Ezekiel, and Princess.
WHAT IF…? #104
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A grief-stricken Doctor Strange uses the Eye of Agamotto in a dangerous effort to change the past.
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