When characters are going to see the movie sequel, dialog heard implies that Moe is dating Lunchlady Dora.
The Vindicators are: Magnesium Man; a parody of Iron Man/Tony Stark. Airshot; a parody of Hawkeye. Hydrangea; a parody of Black Widow and Groot. Black Voodoo; a parody of Black Panther. Moby Man; possibly a parody of The Hulk. (Moby as in Moby Dick, a novel about a Captain and his obsessive hunt for a whale by the same name written by Herman Melville) Quetzellacota; a parody of Thor. (Quetzalcoatl - a feathered serpent god from Aztec Indian legends of Mexico, the creator of the world)
Among the pertinent voice cameos in this episode are Marvel chief Kevin Feige, "Avengers" directors Anthony Russo and Joe Russo, and Agent Maria Hill actress Cobie Smulders.
The name "Vindicators" came from an unaired show that The Simpsons executive producer Matt Selman wrote called "The Vindicators" in 1996.
The songs in the credits for Vindicators: Crystal War are all songs by real bands:
"Ballerina Out of Control" by The Ocean Blue
"The Zoo Is Cool" by Couch Flambeau
"Sinister Exaggerator" by The Residents
"Uglato" by Devo
"What Did Your Last Servant Die Of?" by The Wedding Present
"Here Come the '90s" by Men Without Hats
"Ballerina Out of Control" by The Ocean Blue
"The Zoo Is Cool" by Couch Flambeau
"Sinister Exaggerator" by The Residents
"Uglato" by Devo
"What Did Your Last Servant Die Of?" by The Wedding Present
"Here Come the '90s" by Men Without Hats