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The Epic Marvel Podcast is the only podcast dedicated to Marvel Comics line of “Epic Collection” trades. Kurtis and a rotating series of co-hosts discuss bits of Marvel history featuring their incredible array of superheroes and comic creators.

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    • Feb 25, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Generation X, Ep. 2a: Emplate's Revenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2023 84:44


    It's time to return to the pages of Generation X and discuss those pre-Onslaught issues of our favourite mutant team of the 90s! Gabe and Kurtis talk about Emplate's mysterious history, M's family secret, Banshee's past connection to Omega Red, and why it took Mondo so long to show up and join the team! Issues […]

    Incredible Hulk, Ep. 5a: Many Foes Has the Hulk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2023 53:14


    The Hulk is on a rampage again, and Kurtis and Alex are here to document every moment of it! This batch of Hulk issues by Roy Thomas and Herb Trimpe includes one of the most important Hulk issues of the 1970s, in which the Green Goliath shrinks down to a microscopic world! Plus, they discuss […]

    Tomb of Dracula, Ep. 4b: Unholy Matrimony

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2022 80:19


    This episode deals with one long Tomb of Dracula epic in which the Dark Lord marries and has a child! Josh and Kurtis and really wondering if this is the point the series jumps the shark. In particular, during a fight between Dracula and the Silver Surfer…? Can the series recover from this?   Issues […]

    Tomb of Dracula, Ep. 4a: To the Death, Against Doctor Sun

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 91:31


    Halloween may have just passed, but we can still continue the spooky season with an episode about the Lord of Vampires himself – Count Dracula! Kurtis and Josh talk about the end of a long Tomb of Dracula story in which Doctor Sun reveals his master plan and comes face-to-face with Dracula, Blade and all […]

    Amazing Spider-Man, Ep 19b: Assassin Nation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 92:14


    Kurtis and Adam first start with a very in depth look at several Amazing Spider-Man stories including a Spider-Man annual, including one chapter of Atlantis Attacks with very early art from Rob Liefeld! Then they tackle the classic Assassin Nation Plot storyline by David Michelinie and Todd McFarlane. What works? What doesn't? Do the guest […]

    Interview: Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz on Thor

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 93:17


    In this special interview episode, Kurtis and Craig talk to Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz about their legendary run on Thor! They cover the Eric Masterson's transition to Thor, the Black Galaxy Saga, the Thor Corps, and even Thunderstrike! And that doesn't even begin to scratch the surface of this 90 minute conversation! More from […]

    Amazing Spider-Man, Ep. 19a: Goblin War

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2022 87:35


    It's time to talk Spidey with Kurtis and Adam! In this episode they discuss the first battle between the Green Goblin and the Hobgoblin, Peter and MJ's housing crisis, the very second appearance of Venom and more B- and C-list villains than you can shake a stick at! Plus, they marvel at Todd McFarlane's artwork […]

    Fantastic Four, Ep. 22b: This Flame, This Fury

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2022 97:47


    The Torch is being hunted by so many super powered people, including his own family, the Wild Pack, and the New Fantastic Four! Kurtis and Eric discuss this very 90s era of Marvel's first family! Plus, two terrible annuals and a bonus Spider-Man story that really should have been included in the Epic Collection! Issues […]

    Fantastic Four, Ep. 22a: Infinity War

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 90:00


    It's the 90s and even the Fantastic Four can't escape the affect the Image wave had on the industry! But how does FF hold up today? Does the 90s effect have a positive or negative impact on the storytelling? Kurtis and Eric examine two storyarcs from the DeFalco/Ryan era: Occulus the Omnipotent and The Infinity […]

    Morbius, Ep. 2b: Cry Mayhem…Cry Morbius

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 61:15


    After Adventure Into Fear was canceled, Morbius's story continued in the pages of Spectacular Spider-Man and Savage She-Hulk! But how do these stories hold up against the rest of the issues found in these Epic Collections? Kurtis and Ryan go through them all and discuss Morbius's involvement (or in some cases, non-involvement) as he teams […]

    Morbius, Ep. 2a: The End of a Vampire

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2022 68:12


    The adventures of the Living Vampire continue as Kurtis and Ryan return to talk about the many portals to hell, what vampires do at a house part, and how a guy can erase you off the face of the planet! This this the insane world of MORBIUS! All this and special guest appearances from Ghost […]

    Morbius, Ep. 1: The Living Vampire

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2022 110:05


    Kurtis and Ryan dive into a far out corner of the Marvel Universe, one that is filled with a Living Vampire, an underground city of cat people, a planet full of creatures that want to die, a Spider-Man with six arms, a race of android barbarians, a wolfman, a man-wolf, and the deadliest six year […]

    X-Force, Ep. 2b: X-Cutioner's Song, Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 83:12


    Kurtis, James, Lars and Jared are back one more time to finish their roundtable discussion on that infamous 90s X-Men crossover classic – X-Cutioner's Song! How do these guys really feel about the back half of this story, and especially how it all concludes after twelve densely packed issues? You'll have to listen and find […]

    X-Force, Ep. 2a: X-Cutioner's Song, Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 122:26


    Kurtis and James return to the pages of X-Force to discuss the two-part Cable mini-series, Blood and Metal. Then, they are joined by Lars and Jared and together they have a roundtable discussion about the famous 90s X-Men crossover, X-Cutioner's Song! The four of them go through, issue by issue, and unpack all of the […]

    X-Factor, Ep. 7b: Belles & Whistles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2022 59:50


    Kurtis and Jared continue their discussion about Peter David's X-Factor and the title leads up to the X-Cutioner's song story. In this episode, the conversation revolves around the early appearances of Stryfe, the development of characters like Wolfsbane and Strong Guy, and the overly political plotlines in every issue – abortion, illegal refugees, racial profiling, […]

    X-Factor, Ep. 7a: All-New, All-Different X-Factor

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2022 60:09


    Out with the old, in with the new! Kurtis and Jared talk about the groundbreaking shakeup of the X-Factor team in the midst of the X-Men boom of the early 90s! The discussion surrounds the new team of relatively lesser known mutants, the comedy of Peter David, and the dynamic style of Larry Stroman! Plus, […]

    New Mutants, Ep. 6a: Inferno

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 99:29


    Illyana's story arc reaches its climax as she faces he past demons, while the New Mutants and X-Terminators defend New York from hundreds of demons! The Inferno crossover story was a big event for the X-books in the 80s, and Kurtis, Franck and Jared are here to discuss the New Mutants half of the story! […]

    New Mutants, Ep. 2b: Legion

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2022 106:29


    Kurtis and Franck discuss the post-Demon Bear Saga issues of New Mutants! These stories include a Cloak and Dagger tale, a Dazzler gladiator event and the debut of Legion! This is more goodness from Bill Sienkiewicz, but how does it hold up against the classic story that came before it? Issues discussed: New Mutants 25-31, […]

    New Mutants, Ep. 2a: The Demon Bear Saga

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2022 90:04


    Kurtis and Franck dive into the most well known and well loved New Mutants story, The Demon Bear Saga! But before they get into that, they visit the last of the Sal Buscema issues, including a story about the Hellions! The discussion includes the development of Magik and her powers, the introduction to a few […]

    Captain America, Ep. 3: Bucky Reborn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 90:01


    Captain America gets a new partner, and Cap's old partner comes back from the dead! Stan Lee and Gene Colan's run on Captain America comes to a close, but not before they cram in as many villains as they can! Scorpion, Mandarin, Red Skull, Mole Man and so many more! Plus a team up with […]

    Captain America, Ep. 2b: The Coming of… The Falcon

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 77:57


    Captain America body swaps with Red Skull! Rick Jones becomes the new Bucky! Steve Rogers meets Sam Wilson for the first time! Captain America dies??? Kurtis and Drew discuss another batch of classic Captain America comics, including the landmark three issues by Jim Steranko! Issues discussed: Captain America #110-119      

    Captain America, Ep. 2a: Slave of the Skull

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2021 86:54


    Captain American bursts forth in all his patriotic glory from playing second fiddle to Iron Man in the pages of Tales of Suspense to becoming his own full-fledged, self-sufficient superhero franchise! Kurtis and Drew discuss these transitional Captain America issues and the evolution of the character, the storytelling and the artwork. How do Jack Kirby's […]

    Generation X, Ep. 1b: Whatever Happened to Cassidy Keep?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 90:35


    Kurtis and Gabe continue to read through the early Generation X issues, talking about the development of all these new mutant characters! They reveal a few behind the scenes tidbits and discuss the various artists and how their styles differ. Plus, even though these issues are not included in the Epic Collection, Kurtis and Gabe […]

    Generation X, Ep. 1a: Back to School

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 109:03


    A new group of young mutants came together in the 90s to form the next generation of X-Men. They are…Generation X! This breakout 90s title is the topic of this week's episode! Kurtis and Gabe swoon over artwork, marvel at storytelling and gush over characters! The discussion involves the origin of the series, the interplay […]

    The Eternals, Ep. 1b: To Kill a Space God

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 67:29


    Kurtis, Eric and Craig wrap up their discussion on Jack Kirby's Eternals! It is generally agreed that this series unravels as it barrels down toward its sudden conclusion. But how exactly does it do that? Why does it do that? Why does Kirby make the decisions he makes? We may never know the real answers, […]

    The Eternals, Ep. 1a: When Gods Walk the Earth

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2021 90:10


    Kurtis is joined by Eric and Craig to discuss the larger-than-life concepts of Jack Kirby's Eternals! Together, they talk about the characters, the history, the mythos, the art and the man himself! Ikaris, Thena, Ajak, Sersi and the whole gang team up with the Deviants to stop the Celestials from issuing their cosmic judgment upon […]

    Interview: Steve Englehart on West Coast Avengers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2021 45:17


    Kurtis welcomes Steve Englehart back on the show to discuss the early days of West Coast Avengers! Steve shares his insights on such characters as Master Pandemonium and Firebird, events like Lost in Space Time, Hank Pym's attempted suicide, and the Vision and Scarlet Witch 12-issue limited series! This is a companion episode to Avengers […]

    Tomb of Dracula, Ep. 3b: Showdown of Blood

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 75:41


    It's Halloween and we have a spooky episode for you! Kurtis and Josh finish up their conversation on Tomb of Dracula Complete Collection Vol. 3 as they discuss the showdown between Dracula and Harker, the Brother Voodoo guest appearance, the terrible Giant-Size issues, and the first Marvel work from John Byrne! Issues discussed: Tomb of […]

    Tomb of Dracula, Ep. 3a: Where Lurks the Chimera

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 77:54


    It is time once again for our annual Halloween episode! This week is the first of two parts exploring the middle of the classic 70s Marvel series — Tomb of Dracula! Kurtis and Josh discuss the many aspects of Dracula's multi-faceted character and the various people he encounters! The conversation also revolves around Gene Colan […]

    Conan the Barbarian, Ep. 1b: Dweller in the Dark

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 68:19


    Conan the Barbarian fans, Kurtis and Jason are back to finish their discussion on the early years of the Roy Thomas/Barry Windsor-Smith classic series! Comparisons between the books and comics; the “barbarian code” that Conan follows; the many women of Conan — all this and more in this exciting episode! Issues discussed: Conan the Barbarian […]

    Conan the Barbarian, Ep. 1a: The Coming of Conan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 75:42


    Embarking on a journey through the Hyborian Age, Kurtis and Jason explore the early days of Conan the Barbarian comics and discuss what makes Conan so great, what are the differences between the comics and the books, and why every woman is attracted to this skinny Cimmarian! Plus, plenty of behind the scenes information and […]

    Interview: Simon Furman on Transformers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 48:05


    Kurtis speaks with writer Simon Furman about his long career writing Transformers. The focus of this interview is Furman's Marvel US Transformers run. They discuss the difference between Marvel US and Marvel UK, taking over the series from Bob Budiansky, working with artists Wildman, Delbo and Senior, and even some talk about the short-lived Generation […]

    Transformers, Ep. 5: Matrix Quest

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2021 89:54


    Kurtis Findlay and Peter Ha are back to talk about Marvel's classic Transformers series! This episode covers the transitional period in 1989 when Bob Budiansky hands the writing reigns over the Simon Furman! The discussion revolves around the deaths and resurrections of characters, the ever expanding toy lines, the introduction of Primus and Unicron, and […]

    Interview: Peter Sanderson on The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 51:57


    The Epic Marvel Podcast is back with an all-new interview with comics historian and Marvel writer Peter Sanderson! Peter contributed many entries in the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe and put the 616 continuity in chronological order for Marvel Saga! Kurtis and Peter discuss both of these series and his approach to researching for […]

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    Godzilla, Ep. 2: Mega-Monsters from Beyond

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 83:57


    Excitement kicks into high gear as Godzilla faces off against the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, and even Devil Dinosaur! He shrinks! He goes to outer space, he even beats up cattle rustlers! Is there anything Godzilla can't do? Kurtis and Mike talk though the last half of this underrated series and discuss the high points, […]

    Godzilla, Ep. 1: King of the Monsters

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 83:37


    Who is excited for Godzilla vs. Kong? Kurtis and Mike are looking forward to it, so it seemed like a good time to read through all of the issue in Marvel's classic 1977 Godzilla comic series! Mike is an expert in all things Godzilla so you'll learn plenty about how the comic relates to the […]

    Interview: Peter B. Gillis on What If…?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 56:10


    Peter B. Gillis has built up an impressive assortment of stories for Marvel Comics, including Dr. Strange, Micronauts, Eternals and… What If! In this interview, every single one of Gillis's What If stories are discussed. This is a companion episode to What If…?, Ep. 1b, 2a and 2b. More exclusive interviews can be found on […]

    What If…?, Ep. 2b: What If the Hulk Had Been a Barbarian?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 80:40


    More alternate realities to discuss with Kurtis! Spidey the movie mogul! Sue Storm the Atlantean! Hulk the teeny-tiny, and more!: What if Spider-Man Had Never Become a Crimefighter? What if the Avengers Fought the Kree-Skrull War without Rick Jones? What if the Invisible Girl had Married the Sub-Mariner? What if Dr. Doom Had Become a Hero? […]

    What If…?, Ep. 2a: What If Conan the Barbarian Walked the Earth Today?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2021 107:20


    Continuing on our journey through What If, Kurtis discusses some really amazing stories and a couple of not so amazing stories. But they are all fun! Here are the stories involved: What if Conan the Barbarian walked the Earth today? What if Sgt. Fury had fought WWII in outer Space? What if Nova had been […]

    What If…?, Ep. 1b: What if Jane Foster Became Thor?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021 120:17


    The next installment of What If explorations takes us in so many different directions! From the Spider-Verse to the Marvel Bullpen, this episode has a little bit of everything, including some commentary from Roy Thomas and Don Glut! What if someone else besides Spider-Man had been bitten by the radioactive spider? What if the world knew Daredevil was blind? What if […]

    Amazing Spider-Man, Ep. 4b: The Goblin Lives

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 82:08


    Rounding out a six-week series on the Amazing Spider-Man, Franck and Kurtis discuss the remaining issues in the Goblin Lives Epic Collection which includes multi-part stories with Mysterio and Vulture, and the two issues of The Spectacular Spider-Man Magazine, featuring the dynamic return of the Green Goblin! Join them as they discuss writing, art and […]

    Amazing Spider-Man, Ep. 4a: The Tentacles and the Trap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2021 87:44


    Kurtis and Franck ring in the new year with more classic stories from the early days of the Amazing Spider-Man! The discussion strongly centers around the art of John Romita and how he was aided by Don Heck and Mike Esposito. Other topics include the multi-part Doctor Octopus story, the missteps in the return of […]

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