Tomes of Evil

Russ and Anne are back to finally put the original Hobgoblin story to rest. Roger Stern returns to right the wrongs done to his sinister son in "Hobgoblin Lives!". They also take a look at Goblins at the Gate, the original Green Goblin meets the original Hobgoblin...kinda. Russ also fills Anne in on what Hobby has been up to since these stories and what the future holds for this dynamic duo. All that and lots of laughs!    

Tomes of Evil is breaking the rules a bit by covering a villain that did not orignate in a comic book, but today is a special day for Russ and the Godzilla fandom.   Russ is joined by poet, teacher, and host of Growing Up With Godzilla, Donny Winter. Together they tackle a special birthday, the 30th anniversary of SpaceGodzilla. SpaceGodzilla is one of the most evil Kaiju ever created and just so happens to be Russ's favorite. Russ and Donny cover the kaijus initial film and also chat about SpaceGoji in other media. Plus lots more! Tomes of Evil would like to thank metal band OXYGEN DESTROYER for their SpaceGodzilla themed track "Vanquished by the Unrelenting Devastation of the Celestial Behemoth" Find them on Bandcamp: https://oxygen-destroyer.bandcamp.com/album/guardian-of-the-universe?from=search&logged_out_menubar=true&search_item_id=3327309538&search_item_type=b&search_match_part=%3F&search_page_id=3911795418&search_page_no=0&search_rank=1 Find Growing Up with Godzilla here:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFvDMufShiuJ4-Z21LBe6a67xlZhWwUxK Hobgoblin by Fomies SpaceGodzilla thumbnail art by LETTY! Follow Russ on BlueSky: @tomesofevil.bsky.social And Russ's substack: thetomesofevil.substack.com  

Happy Halloween everyone!   To celebrate, Russell was joined by guest hosts Josh Link and Brad Elmore to discuss an underrated, long forgotten, Spider-Man foe...Demogoblin We go through EVERY. APPEARANCE. of Demogoblin. Plus, Brad has a LOT to say about 90s comics.    

Russell is joined by two of the hosts of We Gotta Podcast: Dragon Ball from A to Z, Randy and Ken. The topic of discussion? MORO. A relatively recent additon to the Dragon Ball canon, but one that has become insanely popular. A magical goat monster that devours worlds? HELL YEAH

Part One of our look at everyone's favorite flamboyant evil geneticst, Mr. Sinister.   We dive into the 80's and 90's history of the character including "Inferno" and "X-Cutioner's Song"   Check out the video version over on A Link to the Masses on Substack

Jed MacKay returns to discuss Doctor Strange, The Avengers, Bloodhunt, and Moon Knight!  

Jed Mackay returns once again to discuss all this big Marvel works: Doctor Strange, The Avengers, the upcoming Bloodhunt, and of course, Moon Knight!

ENTER KLARION   Russell and Justin are back to discuss more of Jack Kirby's lovable rhyming Demon.   This time, Etrigan battles a monstrous spirit known as THE HOWLER. And then we are introduced to one of The Demon's archfoes, KLARION THE WITCH BOY   Theme by Omni Slim

Anne and Russ discuss the next chunk of Hobgoblin issues. Hobgoblin and The Rose take on the rest of NYC's gangters in GANG WAR. And then, The Hobgoblin's identity is finally revealed...or is it? We think this one broke Anne Amazing Spider-Man #284-289   Thanks to FOMIES for their track Hobgoblin   Special thanks to 331Erock   Stay tuned after the outro

Russ and Anne return with the next section covering the Original Hobgoblin   This episode covers Amazing Spider-Man #259-261, 275-276, 278, and material from 255, 257-258 from Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz This is when the wheels start to fall off, but still some really fun comics. 

ALL HAIL THE MEEP   Russell, Justin, and Anne take a look at topical villain from Doctor Who, Beep the Meep.   Learn how this recent villain in the show started as a comic book villain over 40 years ago!    HAIL TO THE MOST HIGH

Anne returns for Aquaman's OTHER archenemy. To coincide with the release of the new Aquaman, we dive into the history of Orm, Aquaman's half brother.  Hear how this one note pirate villain evolves into a complex, xenophobic menace

ARE YOU READY FOR REDMAN!?   Reddo Fight is a new, interactive, series where Russell will provide WRESTLING style commentary over "episodes" of the Tsuburaya Productions Tokusatsu series REDMAN. TO play a long, simply follow the link below to find the video. When the bell rings, hit play! Simple as that   This episode features the very first Redman fight against DARKRON   https://youtu.be/UPalbAk0xUk?si=IYTzx3w5qlBw-OKf   Redman is a property of Tsuburaya Productions. This podcast is merely for fun.

Justin and Russell continue their journey through Jack Kirby's The Demon. ENTER OLD MEG and the IRON DUKE.   PLUS: CONTENT WARNING There is a post credits scene that is incredibly gross but extremely funny. 

HOBGOBLIN LIVES...AGAIN   Russ, the self proclaimed biggest Hobgoblin fan in existence, is joined by his friend, co-host, (and former Sith apprentice) Anne.  Anne has never read Hobgoblin comics before, so hear her first thoughts on one Marvel's greatest but forgotten foes.   This episode covers Amazing Spider-Man #238-239, 244-245, 249-251, and Spectacular Spider-Man #85   Tomes of Evil would like to thank FOMIES for providing their track "Hobgoblin" https://fomies.bandcamp.com/album/ominous-prominence Tomes of Evil would also like to thank Evie for the episode cover art! Find her on Twitter @EldritchKid   Find us on Twitter @TomesOfEvilPod @AnneTalksComics

ETRIGAN is BACK   The long awaited second episode to Gone the Form of Man has arrived. Russell and Justin discuss two issues of the legendary Jack Kirby series. Buckle up, kiddos. This is a WILD ride.

The villain spotlights are back with OUR FIRST MANGA villain. And It's a doozy.   From the world of Dragon Ball, It's the evil intergalactic pirate tyrant FREEZA, one of Russ's favorite villains of all time. Joining him for this episode is Doug...I mean RANDY, from WE GOTTA PODCAST.   This is a longer one but we cover EVERYTHING, and try to make it palettable for non-fans   Check out Randy at @saber_breaker on most socials, as well as his show @wegottapod

Russell and Justin are back with another shot of ETRIGAN, Jack Kirby's lovable rhyming Demon. Joining them is a pair of fellas pretty familiar with another occult hero, it's favorites Matt and Jacob from Bronze Age Monsters! The 4 of them burn through the first issue of The Demon from Jack Kirby. Lots of laughs and knowledge in this one!    

Josh Link wasn't able to join us this time aroud, so instead of continuing without him, we decided to do something a little different!    Russ and Anne talk about a wide variety of topics, from Cincinnati Chili instituions to Mortal Kombat to Godzilla. It's a ton of fun! Hope you enjoy it!   NOTE: This was recorded before the Reptile trailer was shown for MK1

Russ, Anne, and Josh continue their trek through Soule's Vader run. Plus, They discuss some non-Star Wars stuff including Jed Mackay's Avengers, the new Birds of Prey series, and Mortal Kombat 1 Vader has finally acquired a lightsaber. Now he must make it bleed. PLUS, The Grand Inquisitor!   Also, We have launched a Patreon. All donations made during the remainder of June will be donated to a charity of Anne's choosing for PRIDe https://patreon.com/user?u=95563109&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link   

RISE my Friends On this episode of Pathways, Russell and Anne introduce their other co-host Josh Link, as well as guest host Maddy Stone. Josh and Maddy both give their Star Wars origins stories, New segments are revealed including Sith related news, Lots of Star Wars critical thinking, plus...TONY HAWK!?   All this plus we're covering issues 3 and 4 of the Darth Vader run from Charles Soule. Darth Vader continues his quest to forcefully take a Jedi's lightsaber as his own. He finds more than he's bargarined with Master Infil'a.    Follow the show @TomesOfEvilPod on Twitter, and find us on Facebook If you'd like to make Russ's dream come true and donate to his Emperor Palpatine lightsaber fund, visit ko-fi.com/sithlordruss You can also find Russ on the follow podcasts: Gamma Charge: The Strongest Podcast There Is Trapped in a World: The Howard the Duck Podcast The Toxic Crusaders Podcast Predator & pREY: a Yautja Podcast You can find Anne: On Twitter @AnneComics or her other podcast @cmxcollective You can find Josh: On Twitter @JoshTheLink And subscribe to his substack A Link to the Masses- joshlink.substack.com You can find Maddy: On Twitter @ m_stoney_

Rise, my friends.    PATHWAYS is the podcast chronicling the Dark Lords of the Sith throughout their comic book exploits.   Hosts Russell and Anne battle technical difficulties and tell their STAR WARS journeys before jumping into Darth Vader vol. 2 #1 & 2 by Charles Soule   Moments after the end of Revenge of the Sith, Darth Vader is sent on a simple, but difficult, mission. Find a lightsaber.    

All good things must come to an end, but so too do all evil things. This is the finale of your regularly scheduled (hahahahaha) Tomes of Evil. Justin and Russell will return in the future for specials from time to time, but as far as Tomes being a consistent program, thats done.  Joining us for our finale is Jacob Balcom from the Bronze Age Monsters podcast and Marvel writer Jed Mackay. We discuss an obscure but relevant Werewolf by Night villain, Sarnak. Lots of fun. Stay tuned.

HELLO EVILDOERS...   Here is the PENULTIMATE episode of Tomes of Evil, which is really two episodes in one!   FIRST UP, Anne from @AnneComics & The Comics Collective Podcast joins Russell and Justin to discuss MOONSTONE. From her early beginnings battling THE HULK to a less than stellar run as Ms. Marvel, we dive deep into the history of this psychologist gone rogue   THEN, Jacob Balcom, co-host of Bronze Age Monster, returns to chat about one of the most bizarre villains of all time...Dr. Glitterknight. You have to hear this one to believe it.   Stay tuned at the end for the reveal of Russell's next podcasting project.

In honor of the release of Quantumania, Russell and Justin take a look into the early years of everyones favorite Mechanized Organism Designed Only for Killing...MODOK   A Lot of fun is had talking about the early stories featuring this beloved but ridiculous foes in his battles against SHIELD and Captain America  

Josh is back for the penultimate chapter of Blood Hungry. The "final" battle between Logan and Cyber starts NOW

Josh Link joins Russell again on this CYBER journey. Lots of fun to be had, and lots of ridiculousness.   

Cyber Mondays is joined by its first guest, Josh Link. Josh gives us a brief history of his relationship with comics and tells us all about his substack! Meanwhile, things are cooling off in the pages of MCP, but they're about to heat up again.

Matt from Werewolf by Night Podcast/Bronze Age Monsters joins Russell and Justin to discuss one of Spidey's most ferocious foes, THE LIZARD, product of a twisted experiment..gone wrong! We discuss a brief selection of the Lizard's history, from the first appearance all the way to Shed.   Enjoy! and beware of DOOM DOOM DOOM DOOM   @TomesOfEvilPod @bronzeagemonst1

CYBER DRIVES A WEINER That's all we can really say about this bizarre issue MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS #88

We promised Green Goblin II for our proper return. But, uh, we ran into some issues. This is that story.

Is this Sam Keith's dry run for THE MAXX? Certainly feels like it. Logan takes an acid trip and Cyber tracks down Tyger Tiger! Marvel Comics Presents #87 Writer: Peter David Artist: Sam Keith Letterer: David Sharpe Colorist: Glynis Oliver   Hosted and edited by: Russell Moran Theme song: Death Machine by Jacob Lizotte

The first battle between Wolverine and the demented gentlemen CYBER rocks the pages, what is the history between these two?   Marvel Comics Presents #86 Blood Hungry Part II Writer: Peter David Artist: Sam Keith Letterer: Clem Robbins Colorist: Glynis Oliver   Hosted and edited by: Russell Moran Theme song: Death Machine by Jacob Lizotte 

The first appearance of CYBER unfolds, Wolverine senses trouble, A woman who's name is the same word twice, a killer poker game and more IN... Marvel Comics Presents #85 Blood Hungry Part 1 Writer: Peter David Art: Sam Keith Letterer: Clem Robbins Colors: Glynis Oliver   Theme song: Death Machine by Jacob Lizotte  Hosted and edited by: Russell Moran

Russell and Justin have returned and something wicked this way comes!  The hosts discuss the status of Tomes of Evil and what to expect in 2023 Theme song: "Children of the Dark" by A Sound of Thunder

Do you need more CYBER in your diet? Are you asking yourself now, who the hell IS Cyber? Well look no further. Tomes of Evil proudly brings you a new weekly short form podcast with a dumb name! CYBER MONDAYS will go through all the appearances of Wolverine's FOURTH greatest enemy (and that's pushing it) Episode 0 is just an intro to the show, no issues discussed.    Theme song: Death Machine by Jacob Lizotte 

Your vampiric hosts return for the first non-Dracula episode of the show. Russell and Justin discuss I, Vampire from House of Mystery written by JM DeMatteis and art by Tom Sutton from DC Comics. Afterwards, they discuss the dream like Vampyr from 1932. 

Good Evening Welcome to the first episode of our brand new show all about the vampires of the comic book realm In our first episode, Russell and Justin excavate the TOMB OF DRACULA. Who is Frank Drake? And what does he want with Castle Dracula? The Count rises in this classic from the bronze age In addition, the crew review the 100 year old classic, Nosferatu. CREDITS Hosts: Russell Moran & Justin "the Owl" Osgood Edited by: Russell Moran Logo by: Knol Tate, with art by Gene Colan Special Thanks to... Matt Howell Jacob Balcom Rob H.

Hobgoblin Historia LIVES!   The Tomes of Evil crew are back after a brief hiatus, and they've brought an old friend along with them. Join Russell and Justin as they welcome back THE HOBGOBLIN in this new, and improved version of the show The lads will be going page by page through each appearance of The Hobgoblin starting with Amazing Spider-Man #238. We discuss everything from Hobby's creation, Romita's signature details, and THE TATTOOS.  Stay tuned at the end for the tease of our other show CREDITS Hosts: Russell Moran & Justin Osgood Editor: Russell Moran Music written, composed, and provided by: Justin Osgood @TomesOfEvilPod

Long time no see Tomes fans We're very close to bringing you our new lineup, but to wet your appetite, here's the first episode of another pod Justin and Russell started with their good friend Rey. It's a podcast dedicated to the universe's most infamous hunters, the Yautja...The PREDATOR Enjoy!

God is Coming? God is here. Russell and Justin discuss one of the most recent villains we've ever discussed, KNULL. We dive into Knull's 1st apperance, origin, and his battles with Venom, Silver Surfer, and Earth's Mightiest Heroes! ALSO: Updates on the future of Tomes of Evil!

Just in time for Thor: Love and Thunder, Russell and Justin are joined by Ryan from the Across the Bi-Frost podcast to discuss the villain everyones talking about GORR We go through Gorr's entire history, dive into his creation, and talk about why he's such a well written, strong character. PLUS Wrestling puns, the banter you've come to love, and more! @TomesOfEvilPod Follow Ryan on Instagram at mightythorpodcast

Thought we were done with Moon Knight villains? Not by a long shot. We're joined by one of the dastardly memers from Moon Knight-core and Charltonposting, MOONMIN David. David joins Russell and Justin to discuss the God of the Moon, Khonshu. Is he truly a villain? Find out here! Plus a special Tomes of Evil's version of RANT PANTS and lots of tangents! @TomesOfEvilPod @MoonKnightcore1

Join Russell (with some slight audio issues) and Justin as they take a deep dive on the complete history of ZODIAK No...Not that Zodiac, or the team called Zodiac. This is the GHOST RIDER villain Zodiak. A demented serial killer with mysterious abilities. Can the Spirit of Vengeance stop him? PLUS, all the usual Russ and Justin banter! @TomesOfEvilPod

Scarlet Scarab made their MCU debut during the season finale of Moon Knight, but did you know that name was originally attached to a villain? Russell and Justin discuss the villainous Scarlet Scarab, a foe of the WWII era super team the Invaders, and how the comic book version aligns with Layla from Moon Knight All that plus some announcements about the future of Tomes of Evil

....We're not going to sugar coat it. This might be the worst villain, and the worst story, we've ever discussed on Tomes of Evil. And when you're talking about bad comics, you have to call in the expert. Justin and Russell are joined by Mike from the Multiverse of Badness podcast to discuss...*sigh* Fasaud Misogny, Racism, and Cringe. Just a few things that make up this 3 issue arc. ALSO TRIGGER WARNING, these issues deal with ramifications from an implied sexual assault  @TomesOfEvilPod @MultiverseOfBad

Marvel Comics writer Jed Mackay returns to Tomes of Evil! Russell (who's microphone went bad and is using a crappy one) and Justin chat with Jed about some of the more minor foes he's brought in to his Moon Knight run, including Tomes favorite MAN MOUNTAIN MARKO. Also, hear Jed's thoughts on John Carpenter, Alpha Flight, and...SLEEPWALKER

AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH Special Thanks to Reynaldo Gesmundo Knol Tate Phil Perich