Classic Comics Forum Podcast

In this episode, I'm joined by Slam Bradley for the final part of a three-part discussion about the seminal 90's Vertigo series Sandman Mystery Theatre by Matt Wagner, Steven T. Seagle, and artist Guy Davis. In this second installment, we cover issues #33-70, featuring arguably the greatest series ending ever.  Visit us at classiccomics.org to join in the conversation!  

In this episode, I'm joined by Slam Bradley for the first part of a three-part discussion about the seminal 90's Vertigo series Sandman Mystery Theatre by Matt Wagner, Steven T. Seagle, and artist Guy Davis. In this second installment, we cover issues #9-32, and I unveil my big, shocking meta theory about this series.  Visit us at classiccomics.org to join in the conversation!  

In this episode, I'm joined by Slam Bradley for the first part of a three-part discussion about the seminal 90's Vertigo series Sandman Mystery Theatre by Matt Wagner, Steven T. Seagle, and artist Guy Davis. In this first installment, we get to know Slam Bradley, and then we discuss the first 8 issues of Sandman Mystery Theatre. That discussion begins at the 28:40 mark.  Visit us at classiccomics.org to join in the conversation!  

In this episode, I'm joined by Tartanphantom for the third part of a three-part discussion about the seminal early-80's independent series Jon Sable: Freelance by Mike Grell.  In this final installment, Tartanphantom and I discuss issues #28-56 as well as the TV show and the ill-fated follow-up comic book series. Visit us at classiccomics.org to join in the conversation!  

In this episode, I'm joined by Tartanphantom for the second part of a three-part discussion about the seminal early-80's independent series Jon Sable: Freelance by Mike Grell.  In this second installment, Tartanphantom and I discuss issues #7-27. Visit us at classiccomics.org to join in the conversation!  

In this episode, I'm joined by Tartanphantom for the first part of a three-part discussion about the seminal early-80's independent series Jon Sable: Freelance by Mike Grell.  In this first installment, Tartanphantom and I discuss his history as a comic book collector. Then we dive into how the creation of the direct market spurred a revolution among comic creators who began independently publishing their best ideas outside of Marvel and DC, an effort spearheaded by Mike Grell on Jon Sable: Freelance. And, of course, we also discuss issues #1-6 of the series as well.  Visit us at classiccomics.org to join in the conversation!  

Origin Stories: The Comics That Shaped Us invites comic book fans to recount their own personal reading and collecting origin stories by discussing the ten individual comic books that affected their journey the most.   In this third episode, I'm joined by comic pro and previous podcast guest MDG to hear his Origin Story!

In this episode, I'm joined by Metarog for the second part of a two-part discussion about the weirdly influential 1970's DC series Richard Dragon, Kung-Fu Fighter.  In this final installment, Metarog and I discuss issues #8-18, which cover some of the dumbest comics of the 70's, the continuing failures of Ben Turner, and why you should avoid kung-fu fights on ice skates.  Visit us at classiccomics.org to join in the conversation! And check out Metarog's YouTube channel!

In this episode, I'm joined by Metarog for the first part of a two-part discussion about the weirdly influential 1970's DC series Richard Dragon, Kung-Fu Fighter.  In this first installment, Metarog and I discuss issues #1-7, which cover Richard Dragon's origin, the many sad pitfalls of Ben Turner, and the potential problems you could face if you drop an A-bomb into an active volcano.  Visit us at classiccomics.org to join in the conversation! Check out Metarog's YouTube channel! And you can check out The Crimebusters #1-3 on Kickstarter now!

Origin Stories: The Comics That Shaped Us invites comic book fans to recount their own personal reading and collecting origin stories by discussing the ten individual comic books that affected their journey the most.   In this second episode, I'm joined by Conan expert and previous podcast guest Roquefort Raider to hear his Origin Story!

In this episode, I'm joined by Icctrombone for the final part of a three part discussion of the classic — or infamous, depending on your point of view — Fall of Yellowjacket storyline from Avengers #211-230. In the first installment, Icctrombone and I discussed the long history of Hank Pym, as well as the first three issues of the storyline, #211-213, including the infamous Trial of Yellowjacket issue, which still haunts the character and company to this day. And in the second installment, we continued discussing issue #213 before moving on to cover issues #214-220.  In this final installment, we cover issues #221-230, as the creative teams change seemingly every issue until Roger Stern steps in to finish the arc with authority.  Visit us at classiccomics.org to join in the conversation!

In this episode, I'm joined by Icctrombone for the second part of a three part discussion of the classic — or infamous, depending on your point of view — Fall of Yellowjacket storyline from Avengers #211-230. In the first installment, Icctrombone and I discussed the long history of Hank Pym, as well as the first three issues of the storyline, #211-213, including the infamous Trial of Yellowjacket issue, which still haunts the character and company to this day. In this second installment, we continue discussing issue #213 before moving on to cover issues #214-220.  Visit us at classiccomics.org to join in the conversation!

In this episode, I'm joined by Icctrombone for the first part of a three part discussion of the classic — or infamous, depending on your point of view — Fall of Yellowjacket storyline from Avengers #211-230. In this first installment, Icctrombone and I discuss the long history of Hank Pym, as well as the first three issues of the storyline, #211-213, including the infamous Trial of Yellowjacket issue, which still haunts the character and company to this day. This episodes begins with an interview where we learn about Icctrombone's collecting tastes and history, and then the discussion of this storyline begins at the 13:24 mark.  Visit us at classiccomics.org to join in the conversation!

Origin Stories: The Comics That Shaped Us invites comic book fans to recount their own personal reading and collecting origin stories by discussing the ten individual comic books that affected their journey the most.   In this first episode, I'm joined by Classic Comics Forum found Shaxper to hear his Origin Story!

In this episode, I'm joined by The Confessor for the sixth part of our epic deep dive into the original classic Marvel Comics run of Star Wars, which ran for 107 issues plus annuals beginning in 1977. Along the way, we have also discussed exclusive supplemental stories published in Pizzazz, and in Marvel's UK Star Wars weekly comic. In this sixth and final installment, Confessor and I discuss issues #95-107, featuring the slow car crash that was the end of the Jo Duffy run and the end of the Marvel Star Wars series, as interference from LucasFilm and one very misguided editorial decision regarding a fill-in issue led to an abrupt and bizarre end to the run. Visit us at classiccomics.org to join in the conversation!

In this episode, I'm joined by The Confessor for the fifth part of our epic deep dive into the original classic Marvel Comics run of Star Wars, which ran for 107 issues plus annuals beginning in 1977. Along the way, we will also be discussing exclusive supplemental stories published in Pizzazz, and in Marvel's UK Star Wars weekly comic. In this fifth episode, Confessor and I discuss Annual #3, The Return of the Jedi mini series #1-4, and issues #81-94 of the main series, featuring Jo Duffy's take on what happened after the end of the original trilogy — and how her bold ideas were messed up by strict editorial interference from LucasFilm. Plus, Confessor delivers his impassioned defense of Ewoks! "When people say that they don't like the Ewoks or think they're rubbish, I just think, 'I'm not sure you've really understood Star Wars.'" Visit us at classiccomics.org to join in the conversation!

In this episode, I'm joined by The Confessor for the fourth part of our epic deep dive into the original classic Marvel Comics run of Star Wars, which ran for 107 issues plus annuals beginning in 1977. Along the way, we will also be discussing exclusive supplemental stories published in Pizzazz, and in Marvel's UK Star Wars weekly comic. In this fourth episode, Confessor and I discuss Annual #2, the Marvel UK stories by Alan Moore and others, and issues #64-80 of the main series, including the transition from David Michelinie to Jo Duffy as writer and the setup for Return of the Jedi. Visit us at classiccomics.org to join in the conversation!

In this episode, I'm joined by The Confessor for the third part of our epic deep dive into the original classic Marvel Comics run of Star Wars, which ran for 107 issues plus annuals beginning in 1977. Along the way, we will also be discussing exclusive supplemental stories published in Pizzazz, and in Marvel's UK Star Wars weekly comic. In this third episode, Confessor and I discuss issues #39-63, including the adaptation of The Empire Strikes Back, the end of the Archie Goodwin and Carmine Infantino era, and the beginning of the David Michelinie and Walt Simonson run. Visit us at classiccomics.org to join in the conversation!

In this episode, I'm joined by The Confessor for the second part of our epic deep dive into the original classic Marvel Comics run of Star Wars, which ran for 107 issues plus annuals beginning in 1977. Along the way, we will also be discussing exclusive supplemental stories published in Pizzazz, and in Marvel's UK Star Wars weekly comic. In this second episode, Confessor and I discuss the Archie Goodwn and Carmine Infantino era, stretching from Star Wars #11 through #38, leading into the adaptation of The Empire Strikes Back. Visit us at classiccomics.org to join in the conversation!

In this episode, I'm joined by The Confessor for the first part of our epic deep dive into the original classic Marvel Comics run of Star Wars, which ran for 107 issues plus annuals beginning in 1977. Along the way, we will also be discussing exclusive supplimental stories published in Pizzazz, and in Marvel's UK Star Wars weekly comic. In this first episode, Confessor and I discuss the origins of the Marvel Star Wars series, covering the contributions of writer Roy Thomas from the title's genesis through issue #10. The episode begins with a brief exploration of Confessor's reading and collecting history, with the Star Wars discussion beginning at the 12:57 mark. Enjoy!  Visit us at classiccomics.org to join in the conversation!

In this episode, I'm again joined by MDG for the conclusion of our two part look at The Brave and the Bold #50-73, where DC invented the superhero team-up book and then struggled to perfect the concept. This tme around, MDG and I talk about #57-73, including the first appearance of one of my least favorite characters, Metamorpho the Element Man.    Visit us at classiccomics.org to join in the conversation!

In this episode, I'm joined by MDG to discuss The Brave and the Bold #50-73, where DC invented the superhero team-up book and then struggled to perfect the concept. In this first part of our two part discussion, MDG and I talk about his time working professionally in comics, and we review Brave and the Bold #50-56, including issue #54, which is definitely not the first appearance of the Teen Titans.    Visit us at classiccomics.org to join in the conversation!

In this episode, I'm joined by tolworthy to discuss Fantastic Four #1, as well as his new book, The Case for Kirby, which posits that the Fantastic Four was created and written by Kirby as an extension of his previous work.    Visit us at classiccomics.org to join in the conversation!

In this episode, I'm joined by Outrajs to discuss her experiences as a new comic book collector, and the run that sparked her interest in superheroes as a child, the Wonder Woman: Space Pirate storyline by William Messner-Loebs from Wonder Woman vol. 2 #66-72.    Visit us at classiccomics.org to join in the conversation!

In the second part of our two part discussion of the Cap's Kooky Quartet era of Avengers by Stan Lee and Don Heck, Hoosier X and I take a look at Avengers #20-28.     Visit us at classiccomics.org to join in the conversation!

In the first of our two part discussion of the Cap's Kooky Quartet era of Avengers by Stan Lee and Don Heck, Hoosier X and I take a look at Avengers #16-19.     Visit us at classiccomics.org to join in the conversation!

In the final part of our three part discussion of the 1982 reboot of the classic war comic Blackhawk by Mark Evanier and Dan Spiegle, Prince Hal and I examine the last 14 issues, covering #260-273.     Visit us at classiccomics.org to join in the conversation!

In the second part of our three part discussion of the 1982 reboot of the classic war comic Blackhawk by Mark Evanier and Dan Spiegle, Prince Hal and I examine the first nine issues, covering #251-259.     Visit us at classiccomics.org to join in the conversation!

In the first part of our three part discussion, Prince Hal and I examine the history of Blackhawk the title, the character, and the team, from their creation at Quality Comics in the 1940's, through the many cancellations and reboots of the 60's and 70's at DC Comics, and the events that led to the 1982 reboot of the title by Mark Evanier and Dan Spiegle.     Visit us at classiccomics.org to join in the conversation!

In the conclusion of this two-part look at Mike Grell's classic run on Green Arrow, I dive into Green Arrow #9-80, as well as some of the plans Grell had for the book when he was let go by DC.    Visit us at classiccomics.org to join in the conversation!

In the first part of a two-part discussion, I examine the legacy of Mike Grell's legendarily controversial run on Green Arrow, beginning with The Longbow Hunters #1-3 and Green Arrow #1-8.   Visit us at classiccomics.org to join in the conversation!

In the conclusion of this two part discussion, The Captain and I tackle the iconic Secret Empire and Man Without a Country storylines by Steve Englehart from Captain America #169-186.    Visit us at classiccomics.org to join in the conversation!

In the first part of this two part discussion, I'm joined by Classic Comics Forum reviewer The Captain to explore Steve Englehart's seminal run on Captain America, beginning with the first half of his run from issues #153-168.   Visit us at classiccomics.org to join in the conversation!

In the conclusion of our two part discussion of the infamous DC Bronze Age tryout series 1st Issue Special, Classic Comics Forum critic and reviewer codystarbuck and I explore issues #8-13, including the first appearances of Warlord and Mikaal Tomas, as well as the revival of the New Gods.    Visit us at classiccomics.org to join in the conversation!

In the first part of our two part discussion, I'm joined by Classic Comics Forum critic and reviewer codystarbuck to debate the merits of the infamous Bronze Age DC tryout book 1st Issue Special.    Visit us at classiccomics.org to join in the conversation!

In the conclusion of this two part discussion, I'm joined by Classic Comics Forum moderator and author of the Annotated Savage Sword of Conan review thread, Roquefort Raider, to discuss the many ways Marvel mishandled Red Sonja in the 1980's, leading to the character's rights eventually ending up at Dynamite.  Visit us at classiccomics.org to join in the conversation!

In the first part of this two part discussion, I'm joined by Classic Comics Forum moderator and author of the Annotated Savage Sword of Conan review thread, Roquefort Raider, to discuss the creation and origin of Red Sonja and how the character became popular despite a number of creative missteps from Marvel in the 1970's.  Visit us at classiccomics.org to join in the conversation!

In this episode, I delve into the long and curious history of one of the most popular superheroes to ever be completey forgotten, Crimebuster, who starred in Boy Comics for 117 issues between 1942 and 1956.  Visit us at classiccomics.org to join in the discussion!

In the conclusion of our two-part discussion of the groundbreaking series Life with Archie: The Married Life, shaxper and I discuss the shocking death that opened the series, the shocking death that concluded the series, and all the crazy shenanigans in between, from alternate universe crossovers to the title's blatant political agenda.  Visit us at classicomics.org to join in the discussion!

In the first episode of the official Classic Comics Forum Podcast, I'm joined by the founder of the Classic Comics Forum, shaxper, to discuss the groundbreaking and influential series Life with Archie: The Married Life.   Visit us at classiccomics.org to join the discussion!