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    WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 108.5

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 60:47


    Adam flies solo to share an exclusive story about meeting Larry Hama, discuss a Last Man Standing battle between Doctor Fate and Doctor Strange, explore a Wizard interview with Joss Whedon about entering the world of comic book writing and more.You can get access to an extended, UNCUT version of this episode and many more perks by becoming an official GEEK at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today for just $5 a month! Thanks to our monthly supporters Aaron Krieger Mark Syp Seth Johnson Colton Wolcott Dapper Dan Paladin Matthew Toliusis Phillip Sevy Robb Matt Frank Anderson Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Damon Bjorn watson Ryot acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe MeltFaceKillah Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 108

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 89:18


    In this jam-packed episode, Adam and Mike Schwartz dive into the "Ultimate Collecting Issue" of Wizard.Enjoy this and all future episodes UNCUT and early by becoming a Patron at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS to get PDF scans of the issues, exclusive podcasts and more. Thanks to our monthly supporters Aaron Krieger Mark Syp Seth Johnson Colton Wolcott Dapper Dan Paladin Matthew Toliusis Phillip Sevy Robb Matt Frank Anderson Dr. Balls Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Damon Bjorn watson Ryot acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Super Cinema UNLOCKED! | The Punisher (1989)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 54:06


    UNLOCKED from the Patreon vault we bring you our Super Cinema discussion of The Punisher from 1989 starring Dolph Lundgren as Frank Castle. Of course we can't help but discuss the other cinematic adventures of Marvel's Mafia murdering madman as well.If you want to receive a monthly episode of Super Cinema, as well as many other perks that expand your WIZARDS experience, join our Patreon today at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS for just $5 a month. Don't "punish" yourself by missing out, become an official GEEK today! Thanks to our monthly supporters Seth Johnson Colton Wolcott Dapper Dan Paladin Matthew Toliusis Phillip Sevy Robb Matt Frank Anderson Dr. Balls Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Damon Bjorn watson Ryot acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    The Wizard Files: Mel Caylo

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 45:57


    Former Wizard Managing Editor, Mel Caylo shares his stories of getting Wizard expense account credit cards revoked, being pranked by other Wizard editors, shenanigans with solicitations in the PREVIEWS catalog and more. Thanks to our monthly supporters Dapper Dan Paladin Matthew Toliusis Phillip Sevy Robb Matt Frank Anderson Dr. Balls Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Damon Bjorn watson Ryot acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 107.5

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 78:11


    William Bruce West returns to continue the conversation about Wizard 107, including an X-Men sequel Casting Call, X-Men movie trivia, Mort of the Month, comic book reviews and so much more.For an extended cut of this episode, a PDF scan of the issue and more, join our Patreon at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today to enjoy all the perks of becoming an official GEEK! Thanks to our monthly supporters Dapper Dan Paladin Matthew Toliusis Jorge Correia Phillip Sevy Robb Matt Frank Anderson Dr. Balls Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Damon Bjorn watson Ryot acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 107

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 74:13


    Adam and William Bruce West work their way through Wizard 107 to discuss Jim Lee drawing an X-Men themed Last Man Standing battle, top artists selling original art on eBay in the year 2000, whether comic book movies lead to new comic book readers and more fascinating discussions along the way.Get access to an UNCUT version of this episode, a PDF scan of the issue, exclusive podcasts and more when you subscribe at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today! Thanks to our monthly supporters Dapper Dan Paladin Matthew Toliusis Jorge Correia Phillip Sevy Robb Matt Frank Anderson Dr. Balls Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Damon Bjorn watson Ryot acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    The Wizard Files: Christopher Lawrence

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 52:17


    In this amazing interview with former Wizard Staff Writer, Christopher Lawrence we learn about his involvement in the fictional origin of The Sentry from Marvel Comics, his time spent on the set of the X-Men movie in 2000, traveling to Ireland to interview Garth Ennis, modeling for Alex Ross and so much more. These stories are not to be missed, so listen now, Geeks!You can enjoy an extended version of this conversation with even more unbelievable behind the scenes comic book industry stories by becoming a Patreon subscriber at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS for just $5/mo and get access to even more perks. Thanks to our monthly supporters Dapper Dan Paladin Matthew Toliusis Jorge Correia Phillip Sevy Robb Matt Frank Anderson Dr. Balls Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Damon Ryot acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 106.5

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 48:10


    Adam and Mike Schwartz dive into a Last Man Standing battle between Lara Croft and Indiana Jones, discuss the career of Peter David, including a review of his book SpyBoy for Dark Horse and discuss E.V.E. Protomecha by Liquid! Graphics. Plus a Mort of the Month quiz, Top 10 HOT Comics and more. Get access to an extended, UNCUT version of this episode by subscribing to Patreon.com/WIZARDCOMICS today for just $5 a month and receive PDF scans of Wizard magazines, exclusive comic book movie podcasts and more. Thanks to our monthly supporters Matthew Toliusis Jorge Correia Phillip Sevy Robb Matt Frank Anderson Dr. Balls Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Damon Bjorn watson Ryot Christoffer acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Super Cinema UNLOCKED! | X-Men (2000)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 55:17


    In this Patreon Preview, our episode of the Patreon exclusive Super Cinema podcast about the X-Men movie from 2000 has been UNLOCKED! Join Adam and Michael Cannetti as they pop their claws to discuss the film that kicked off a HUGE franchise of Marvel movies. If you want to enjoy more exclusive comic book movie discussions like this one and get many more perks, you can access all the episodes of Super Cinema when you subscribe to Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today for just $5 a month. Thanks to our monthly supporters Jorge Correia Phillip Sevy Robb Matt Frank Anderson Dr. Balls Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Damon Bjorn watson Ryot Christoffer acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 106

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 53:48


    Adam and Michael Cannetti talk Stan Lee reimagining the DC Comics universe, the rise of CGC grading and online auction sites changing the comic collectors market forever, The Witchblade TV series and more X-Men movie hype than you can handle. All this and more comic book nostalgia from the year 2000! Thanks to our monthly supporters Phillip Sevy Robb Matt Frank Anderson Dr. Balls Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Damon Bjorn watson Ryot Christoffer acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    The Wizard Files: Mark McNabb

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 48:42


    Mark McNabb was an essential contributor to Wizard magazine from the beginning, providing color and design work to the covers, cards, posters and more amazing art associated with The Guide To Comics. In this interview, you'll hear a behind the scenes stories of how the most iconic Wizard covers were produced and so much more. Get access to an unedited version of this interview, exclusive podcasts, PDF scans of Wizard magazine issues and so much more by subscribing to patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today! Thanks to our monthly supporters Phillip Sevy Robb Matt Frank Anderson Dr. Balls Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Damon Bjorn watson Ryot Christoffer acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 105.5

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 67:09


    Adam and Mike Schwartz get into more fun from "The Greatest Issue Ever" discussing Wizard's list of the 10 Characters That Make Comics Great, a Last Team Standing Battle between the JLA and Avengers, Casting Call for a Batman: Dark Victory movie and so much more!Get access to an UNCUT version of this episode, plus issue scans, bonus podcasts and more at patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS when you join out Patreon community for just $5 a month. Thanks to our monthly supporters Phillip Sevy Robb Matt Frank Anderson Dr. Balls Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Damon Bjorn watson Ryot Christoffer acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 105 UNCUT!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 119:04


    In this special, UNCUT podcast presentation, Dalibor, The Indie Hype Man returns to the podcast to discuss what Wizard declared to be "The Greatest Issue Ever". We discuss why 1986 was the greatest year in comics history, the 10 Biggest Creators in comics, the short-lived Gorilla Comics imprint, tangents about Chris Claremont and The Lawrence Brothers (HUH?!). It's wild, it's geeky, it's unedited!If you enjoyed this style of podcast, you can receive early access every one of our episodes in this UNCUT format, plus PDF scans of the issues, exclusive bonus podcasts and more by joining our Patreon today at patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS for just $5/mo. Don't miss out, get on board today! Thanks to our monthly supporters Phillip Sevy Robb Matt Frank Anderson Dr. Balls Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Damon Bjorn watson Ryot Christoffer acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 104.5

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 45:21


    Mike Schwartz is back and so are the laughs as we dive deeper in issue 104 to find the "hidden" gags and April Fool's comedy from Wizard. Plus we talk about Toy Fair 2000, the legacy of Gil Kane, X-Men movie merchandise and more! Thanks to our monthly supporters Phillip Sevy Robb Matt Frank Anderson Dr. Balls Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Damon Bjorn watson Ryot Christoffer acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 104

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 70:35


    Michael Cannetti is back to laugh along with the Wizard April Fool's Day issue from 2000 that's full of fake-outs and geeky gags. Plus the hosts review Batman: Dark Victory by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, X-plore a ton of behind the scenes X-Men movie news and so much more.No foolin', you can get access to early release, UNCUT episodes, PDF scans of Wizard magazine, bonus podcasts and more by joining our Patreon at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS of just $5 a month today. So get on it, Geeks! Thanks to our monthly supporters Phillip Sevy Robb Matt Frank Anderson Dr. Balls Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Damon Ryot Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 103.5

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 51:59


    We discuss a Last Man Standing battle between Batman Beyond and Spider-Girl, a JLA movie Casting Call, Review the Marvel Knights team-up book, enjoy an interview with Stan Lee, find out George Perez's favorite comic book and so much more. Listen now, Geeks! Thanks to our monthly supporters Phillip Sevy Robb Matt Frank Anderson Dr. Balls Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Damon Filip V Ryot Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 103

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 71:36


    We cover "The Internet Issue" with Wizard superfan and Patreon subscriber, Mark Florio who earned a guest spot on the podcast by backing our ARMORED 1/2 comic book campaign. We have a fun conversation about a Wizard challenge to buy comics on eBay in the year 2000, discuss the status of comic book websites at the turn of the century, plus we crown a new leader in the Jim and Todd Hype Machine tally and so much more.Get access to an UNCUT edition of this episode, plus a video version, a PDF scan of the issue and so much more when you subscribe to patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS for just $5 a month today! Thanks to our monthly supporters Robb Matt Frank Anderson Dr. Balls Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Damon Bjorn watson Filip V Ryot Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    The Wizard Files: Sean T. Collins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 38:04


    In this heartfelt interview, former Wizard magazine staffer, Sean T. Collins shares fascinating stories about his time in the Congers, NY offices from 2004-2007 forging friendships with fellow comic book lovers and taking on many roles behind the scenes. Thanks to our monthly supporters Robb Matt Frank Anderson Dr. Balls Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Damon Bjorn watson Filip V Ryot Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 102.5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 47:03


    A Last Man Standing battle between Boba Fett and Deadpool, Michael Turner does a Fathom movie Casting Call, Top 10 Worst Comic Merchandise list, a review of ShockRockets from Gorilla Comics and more. Enjoy it, Geeks! Thanks to our monthly supporters Robb Matt Frank Anderson Dr. Balls Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Damon Bjorn watson Filip V Ryot Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 102

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 67:48


    We discuss all the drama behind the Superman revamp at DC Comics, the launch of CrossGen, Joe Simon suing Marvel for the rights to Captain America, Rob Liefeld and so much more. Issue 102 of Wizard was crammed full of fascinating stories from the year 2000, so listen now!You could be listening to this episode in a longer, UNCUT format a week early, receive a PDF scan of the issue, have access to an exclusive podcast and so much more by joining our Patreon for just $5/mo at patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today! Thanks to our monthly supporters Robb Matt Frank Anderson Dr. Balls Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Damon Bjorn watson Filip V Ryot Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Bonus: Wizard Alex Ross Millennium Edition Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 55:36


    We're joined by Mike Farah from the Dollar Bin Bandits podcast to discuss the Wizard Alex Ross Millennium Edition Special from 1999 and 2003 to explore the career and opinions of the legendary artist whose painted style has amazed comic book fans for decades.Get access to an unedited edition of this episode with extra conversation featuring WIZARDS co-host, Michael Schwartz, plus a scan of the issue plus an exclusive video version of the conversation and so much more for just $5/mo at patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today! Thanks to our monthly supporters Robb Matt Frank Anderson Dr. Balls Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Damon Bjorn watson Filip V Ryot Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    The Wizard Files: The Wizard Research Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 38:31


    Adam interviews Kalervo Sinervo and Anna Peppard, two PhDs who teach university courses on comic book history, to get the details on their academic research project exploring the cultural impact of Wizard magazine on fandom in the 20th century and beyond. It's a fascinating discussion that opens up a world of possibilities and ideas about the legacy of The Guide To Comics.You can access a PDF copy of the Wizard homage fanzine they produced here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r8QnijPk79X1Vvzjf0qtuZQzT1OIgzJc/view?usp=sharingIf you have academic institutional access and would like to have a look at their recent academic article "How to be a fanboy: Wizard magazine and the pedagogy of comic book fandom" follow this link: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15405702.2024.2414120For a full version of the article in PDF form you can contact Kalervo directly here: kalervo.sinervo@gmail.com Thanks to our monthly supporters Frank Anderson Dr. Balls Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Damon Bjorn watson Filip V Ryot Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 101.5

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 56:35


    Adam reviews Kurt Busiek's Superstar As Seen On TV from Gorilla Comics, Chris Claremont's Fantastic Four issues 26-28, explores The Top 10 Times The Watcher Interfered, ridiculous predictions for the comic book industry in the year 2000, a Last Man Standing battle and so much more. Thanks to our monthly supporters Frank Anderson Dr. Balls Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Damon Bjorn watson Filip V Ryot Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 78:41


    The 2000's are in full effect as Adam and Mike explore issue 101 of Wizard to discuss video game comics outselling classic superhero books, the search for Joe Madureira, the madness of Garth Ennis and more.The ARMORED 1/2 Kickstarter is ending soon, so follow this link http://kck.st/3Zmr7Ju to get your copy of this exclusive homage to Wizard 1/2 issue comics now! Thanks to our monthly supporters Frank Anderson Dr. Balls Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Damon Bjorn watson Filip V Ryot Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    The Wizard Files: Bart Sears

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 35:52


    We talk to prolific Wizard magazine cover artist and Brutes & Babes drawing tutorial creator, Bart Sears about his career in comics from the 80's to the modern day, his many unpublished Wizard covers, launching his own comic book company and so much more. If you're a fan of Brutes & Babes, you can now get 2 volumes of How To Draw Powerful Heroes containing those lessons through Bart's Kickstarter campaign here https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sen-ko/drawing-powerful-heroes-volumes-1-and-2-softcover-editions?ref=75mhjjWe have Kickstarter too! Yes, WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics is publishing ARMORED 1/2, a comic book in the style of Wizard magazine 1/2 issues, plus an homage to Wizard magazine itself featuring original art, articles and more. See it for yourself here http://kck.st/3Zmr7Ju Thanks to our monthly supporters Frank Anderson Dr. Balls Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Damon Filip V Ryot Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    WIZARD 2000.5

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 47:33


    SO MUCH fun as we continue our exploration of Wizard 2000! Adam gives his review of the Garth Ennis Punisher series, the madness of a crazy superhero mash-up character, the Top 10 Most Desolate Comic Book Futures, a profile on Wizard Editor In Chief, Pat McCallum and so much more.Plus we share more details about our ARMORED 1/2 Kickstarter campaign. See it for yourself at this link https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wizardspodcast/armored-1-2-wizards-the-podcast-guide-to-comics?ref=3ij6ts Thanks to our monthly supporters Frank Anderson Dr. Balls Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Gabe Sylvan Damon Bjorn watson Filip V Ryot Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Wizard 2000

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 72:09


    Mike and Adam look to the comic book world of the 21st century as they explore the Wizard 2000 issue in the WILD CARD format. Topics include fanboy dream projects, prediction about the future by comic book pros, industry reactions to Gareb Shamus launching his Black Bull line of comics and so much more!WIZARDS is publishing a comic book! That's right, our Kickstarter campaign for ARMORED 1/2 is launching soon to bring you an exclusive 24 page comic filled with Wizard magazine style features that will give you a hit of nostalgic fun. Follow the campaign today to be notified of all the details when the campaign officially goes live here https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wizardspodcast/armored-1-2-wizards-the-podcast-guide-to-comics?ref=3ij6ts Thanks to our monthly supporters Frank Anderson Dr. Balls Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Gabe Sylvan Damon Bjorn watson Filip V Ryot Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Bonus: Gareb Shamus Talks 1/2 Issues and StarPics

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 18:19


    Our ARMORED 1/2 Kickstarter campaign is getting ready to launch. Follow the campaign at this link to be notified when it goes live. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wizardspodcast/armored-1-2-wizards-the-podcast-guide-to-comics?ref=3ij6tsAs part of that project, we've been interviewing Wizard staffers and even "The Big Cheese" himself, Gareb Shamus, for an exclusive article in the book. In this Bonus interview, we share a clip of Gareb talking about the origins of 1/2 issue comics, but also his new StarPics autographed and graded collectible trading cards. Check it out! Thanks to our monthly supporters Frank Anderson Dr. Balls Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Gabe Sylvan Damon Bjorn watson Filip V Ryot Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    The Wizard Files: Counter X Special with Jason Liebig

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 26:45


    In this special bonus edition of The Wizard Files we talk to former Marvel Comics editor, Jason Liebig about the creation and launch of the Counter X line of books in 2000, which included new directions for X-Man, Generation X and X-Force imagined by Warren Ellis. Learn about Jason's attempts to get Mike Allred and Frank Cho to work on Marvel comics, plus what does Rob Liefeld have to do with the origins of Counter X? Listen now and find out, geeks! Thanks to our monthly supporters Frank Anderson Dr. Balls Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Gabe Sylvan Damon Bjorn watson Filip V Ryot Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 100.5

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 53:19


    Adam is joined by returning guest and comic book artist, Phillip Sevy to talk about Wizard's Best of the Best awards for 1999, the 10 Overused Comics Book Plot Lines and a Last Man Standing battle between Darth Vader and Darth Maul. Plus, a Marvel Knights Daredevil movie Casting Call and more! Hear this episode UNCUT, plus get a PDF scan of the issue, our Patreon exclusive 90's Super Cinema podcast and so much more by subscribing to patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS for just $5 a month! Thanks to our monthly supporters Dr. Balls Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Gabe Sylvan Damon Bjorn watson Filip V Ryot Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 100

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 80:25


    It's our 5th anniversary, our 300th episode and issue 100 of Wizard magazine! All four WIZARDS hosts Adam, Mike, Michael and Steven reunite to discuss the best comics of the 20th century (according to the Wizard staff), the best comics publisher going into the year 2000, the first announcement of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine and so much more. It's a celebration, Geeks and we thank you for joining us on this journey for five awesome years!What better way to celebrate than by taking your WIZARDS experience to the next level and joining us over at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS where for just $5/mo you'll get access to UNCUT early release episodes, PDF scans of the issues, our Patreon exclusive, 90's Super Cinema podcast and so much more. Visit Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS to get access now! Thanks to our monthly supporters Dr. Balls Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Gabe Sylvan Damon Bjorn watson Filip V Ryot Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 99.5

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 43:32


    Doom returns to pester Adam as he explores a Last Woman Standing battle between Vampirella and Buffy The Vampire Slayer, a Spawn movie sequel Casting Call, Top 10 Comics and more.Want to take your WIZARDS experience to the next level? Get PDF scans of Wizard magazine, UNCUT early release episodes, our exclusive 90's Super Cinema podcast and more at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS for just $5 a month! Thanks to our monthly supporters Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Gabe Sylvan Damon Bjorn watson Filip V Ryot Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Wolverine Special 1999

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 64:35


    Adam and Mike are joined by Anthony from the Comics & Chronic podcast (and creator of the new comic SuperGuy) to tear through the Wizard Wolverine Special Edition magazine from 1999. Topics include how Wolverine would fare while battling superheroes from throughout comicdom, how the Ol' Canucklehead would defeat his X-Men team members, the best and weirdest Wolverine stories and so much more. Lots of laughs with Logan in this episode!This episode is sponsored by halloweencostumes.com where you can get 20% off one item by visiting their website using this link today https://www.halloweencostumes.com/?usource=lc&utm_medium=affiliate&network=LinkConnector&utm_source=lc&lctid=Cj0KCQjw3vO3BhCqARIsAEWblcDh3ScNqIr8VuxF5fSFAmK6vwyq8MP6ruD4Vp79kDpXvHvRxTXF2esaAt1EEALw_wcB&lc_aid=8635&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAA-PvbCB8-MBTddA55-nhNljAap31y&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3vO3BhCqARIsAEWblcDh3ScNqIr8VuxF5fSFAmK6vwyq8MP6ruD4Vp79kDpXvHvRxTXF2esaAt1EEALw_wcB Thanks to our monthly supporters Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Gabe Sylvan Damon Bjorn watson Filip V Ryot Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 99

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 57:49


    This episode belongs to DOOM! That's right, Doctor Doom himself attempts to conquer the WIZARDS podcast by sitting in with Mike Schwartz to discuss the comic book news of 1999 including a First Look at Stephen Platt's Soul Saga, the plans of comic book bad guys in the year 2000, an interview with Darth Maul aka Ray Park and more DOOM than than you can shake an armored fist at.Want to SEE Doom in costume recording an UNCUT version of this episode, plus get a PDF scan of the issue and more? Join our Patreon today for just $5 a month at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today! Thanks to our monthly supporters Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Gabe Sylvan Damon Bjorn watson Filip V Ryot Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 98.5

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 52:01


    Adam and Mike explore an MC2 movie Casting Call, Last Man Standing battle between Ultron and Metallo, Mort of the Month, plus lots of fun late 90's comic book history.This episode is sponsored by halloweencostumes.com where you can get 20% off one item by visiting their website using this link today https://www.halloweencostumes.com/?usource=lc&utm_medium=affiliate&network=LinkConnector&utm_source=lc&lctid=Cj0KCQjw3vO3BhCqARIsAEWblcDh3ScNqIr8VuxF5fSFAmK6vwyq8MP6ruD4Vp79kDpXvHvRxTXF2esaAt1EEALw_wcB&lc_aid=8635&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAA-PvbCB8-MBTddA55-nhNljAap31y&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3vO3BhCqARIsAEWblcDh3ScNqIr8VuxF5fSFAmK6vwyq8MP6ruD4Vp79kDpXvHvRxTXF2esaAt1EEALw_wcB Thanks to our monthly supporters Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Gabe Sylvan Damon Bjorn watson Filip V Ryot Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    BONUS! WIZARDS Wednesday Rewind Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 26:38


    If you're not subscribed to our YouTube channel, you've been missing out on our new comic book reviews called the WIZARDS Wednesday Rewind. Each week we buy new comics voted on by our social media followers and give our reviews in all new videos. Most recently we discussed the DC All In special from DC Comics and Hyde Street from Ghost Machine. Could this be the LAST ever WIZARDS Wednesday Rewind? It's up to you, Geeks! Listen now and find out how you can save the day!You can also watch this video here to see images from the comics discussed https://youtu.be/vbHcW9R5cBc Thanks to our monthly supporters Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Gabe Sylvan Damon Bjorn watson Filip V Ryot Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 98

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 77:00


    Adam and Mike are getting geeky talking about the the Batman-Books in the year 2000, Jeph Loeb and Joe Kelly on Superman, Marvel Knights Year 2, reviewing Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely's JLA: Earth II and so much more!This episode is sponsored by halloweencostumes.com where you can get 20% off one item by visiting their website using this link today https://www.halloweencostumes.com/?usource=lc&utm_medium=affiliate&network=LinkConnector&utm_source=lc&lctid=Cj0KCQjw3vO3BhCqARIsAEWblcDh3ScNqIr8VuxF5fSFAmK6vwyq8MP6ruD4Vp79kDpXvHvRxTXF2esaAt1EEALw_wcB&lc_aid=8635&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAA-PvbCB8-MBTddA55-nhNljAap31y&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3vO3BhCqARIsAEWblcDh3ScNqIr8VuxF5fSFAmK6vwyq8MP6ruD4Vp79kDpXvHvRxTXF2esaAt1EEALw_wcB Thanks to our monthly supporters Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Gabe Sylvan Damon Bjorn watson Filip V Ryot Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    The WIZARD Files, Ep. 45: Michael Sherrin and Zach Harrison

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 49:15


    We're joined by Michael Sherrin and Zach Harrison, two friends of 20 years who met as interns at Wizard magazine in 2004 and found themselves interviewing comic book pros like Mark Waid, Dan Slott and even Rob Liefeld during their time with the magazine! They share behind the scenes stories of getting the inside scoop on DC Comics' Infinite Crisis, spending quality time with Gareb Shamus and more. Thanks to our monthly supporters Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Gabe Sylvan Damon Bjorn watson Filip V Ryot Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Jeremy Cathey Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    PATREON PREVIEW: Wildstorm Special '99 UNCUT

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 119:36


    PATREON PREVIEW, means you get all the perks of being an official Geek! In this UNCUT episode, Adam is joined by Chris from worldofwildstorm.com and comic book artist, Philip Sevy to discuss the hype for the house that Jim Lee built in the Wizard Wildstorm special from 1999. It's Cliffhanger!, Homage Studios, ABC and more as we explore the post DC buyout era of this imprint and the wide variety of books being published at the turn of the century.You can NOW access the PDF scan of the issue, a video version of the conversation and stream the UNCUT version of the podcast on Patreon at this link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/wizards-special-112241894?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkIf you enjoy this taste of Patreon, why not subscribe for just $5/mo and get access to ALL that our Patreon archive has to offer like exclusive videos, our bonus 90's Super Cinema podcast and so much more. Thanks to our monthly supporters Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Gabe Sylvan Damon Bjorn watson Filip V Ryot Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Jeremy Cathey Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    BONUS: Gen13 The Animated Movie Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 69:39


    For years, Wizard magazine reported on the promise of a Gen13 animated film based on the Wildstorm comic drawn by J. Scott Campbell and written by Brandon Choi. The director came from Batman The Animated Series, the cast included Mark Hamill and Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers, plus there was plenty of titilating imagery to be had. But although completed, the film was never released and was only seen via convention sold bootlegs. Well now, we are reviewing this lost film and delving deep into the comic book history of Gen13 with special guest, William Bruce West! Thanks to our monthly supporters Kevin Decent Gabe Sylvan Damon Bjorn watson Filip V Ryot Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Jeremy Cathey Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 97.5

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 71:43


    Wild Card madness continues as we dive into even more randomness found in Wizard issue 97, discussing pro wrestlers who deserved their own comic book, previously unexplained details about Kevin Smith selling off his comic book collection to finance Clerks and Lasek eye surgery at the Wildstorm offices? All this, plus an in-depth chat with Kevin Hellions about the Wizard Q+A with Harlan Ellison!Want to take your WIZARDS experience to the next level? Get PDF scans of Wizard magazine, UNCUT early release episodes, our exclusive 90's Super Cinema podcast and more at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS for just $5 a month! Thanks to our monthly supporters Kevin Decent Gabe Sylvan Damon Filip V Ryot Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Jeremy Cathey Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 97

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 66:27


    This WIZARDS WILD CARD episode finds the hosts discussing pro wrestling crossing over into comics of the late 90's, Marvel's MC2 universe, Batgirl through the years and so much more!Get access to the ultimate WIZARDS experience including PDF scans of Wizard magazine, UNCUT early release episodes, our exclusive 90's Super Cinema podcast and more at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS for just $5 a month! Thanks to our monthly supporters Gabe Sylvan Damon Filip V Donovan Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    The WIZARD Files, Ep. 44: John Livesay

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 52:10


    We interview veteran comic book inker, John Livesay about his career working for Top Cow, Extreme Studios, Marvel, DC Comics and more all throughout the 90's and beyond. Plus, we learn about his lifelong comic book collecting hobby and personal experience trying to get recognized in Wizard magazine, among many other amazing stories. Want to take your WIZARDS experience to the next level? Get an UNCUT early release version of this episode, our exclusive 90's Super Cinema podcast and more at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS for just $5 a month! Thanks to our monthly supporters Gabe Sylvan Damon Filip V Donovan Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Jeremy Cathey Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 96.5

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 58:49


    Mike Schwartz returns to report on his visit to San Diego ComicCon 2024, then the hosts discuss a Last Man Standing battle between Iron Man and Kyle Rayner/Green Lantern, a Casting Call for Young Justice, the Top 10 Comics and more. Plus, a special segment where Adam interview Paxton Holley about attending the first Star Wars Celebration event in 1999.Want to take your WIZARDS experience to the next level? Get PDF scans of Wizard magazine, UNCUT early release episodes, our exclusive 90's Super Cinema podcast and more at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS for just $5 a month! Thanks to our monthly supporters Gabe Sylvan Damon Filip V Donovan Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Jeremy Cathey Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 96

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 71:01


    Adam is joined by super 90's comics collector, Robb Holmes (@rholmes0520) to review Rising Stars by J. Michael Straczynski, get into the sillier side of X-Men comics, explore Wizard's summer travel guide to superhero theme park rides, dive deep into comic book movie rumors of 1999 and so much more!Want to take your WIZARDS experience to the next level? Get PDF scans of Wizard magazine, UNCUT early release episodes, our exclusive 90's Super Cinema podcast and more at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS for just $5 a month! Thanks to our monthly supporters Gabe Sylvan Damon Filip V Donovan Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Jeremy Cathey Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Avengers Special '99

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 67:34


    Adam is joined by lifelong Avengers fan, Kevin Hellions to discuss the Wizard Avengers Special from 1999 that explores the decades long history of Earth's Mightiest Heroes. The Wizard research staff went above and beyond in finding trivia, so join the hosts as they explore so many sidebars delving deep into the lore of Marvel's premiere superteam. Thanks to our monthly supporters Gabe Sylvan Damon Filip V Donovan Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Jeremy Cathey Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 95.5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 39:21


    Original WIZARDS co-host, Michael Cannetti returns to announce his new So You Want To Be A Geek show on Geekster, joining Adam to discuss hilarious Pokemon/Superhero Amalgams, a Mutant X Casting Call, groan his way through a Wizard Top 10 list and so much more! Thanks to our monthly supporters Gabe Sylvan Damon Filip V Donovan Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Jeremy Cathey Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 95

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 74:14


    We explore the world of Alan Moore's America's Best Comics line, check out Wizard previews of The New Warriors relaunch, Batman: Dark Victory, Speed Racer, Batman: War On Crime, the mystery of "Dark Flash", X-amine the casting rumors for the X-Men movie, rant against South Park making the cover of this issue and so much more.Want to take your WIZARDS experience to the next level? Get PDF scans of Wizard magazine, UNCUT early release episodes, our exclusive 90's Super Cinema podcast and more at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS for just $5 a month! Thanks to our monthly supporters Gabe Sylvan Damon Filip V Donovan Monty Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Jeremy Cathey Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 94.5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 50:47


    Mike and Adam review Young Justice, Avengers Forever and the Marvel Knights Daredevil. Plus a Captain America Casting Call, Mort of the Month and Mike reports on his signing event at The Secret Stash and meeting Kevin Smith!Get more out of your WIZARDS experience by joining our Patreon for just $5/mo at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS to get PDF scans of the issues, UNCUT, early release episodes, our bonus 90's Super Cinema podcast and more. Thanks to our monthly supporters Gabe Sylvan Damon Bjorn watson Filip V Donovan Monty Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Jeremy Cathey Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    90's Super Cinema UNLOCKED! | The Shadow (1994)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 42:02


    We've UNLOCKED an episode of our Patreon exclusive 90's Super Cinema podcast to celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Shadow which was released on July 1, 1994 starring Alec Baldwin, future Magneto Ian McKellan, the amazing Tim Curry and so many more. Join Adam aka The Shadow Superfan, Michael and Pete as they dissect the film's quirks and perks.You can get our monthly 90's Super Cinema podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS for just $5 a month, where you'll also get early release UNCUT versions of our main episodes, plus PDF scans of Wizard magazine issues and so much more. Thanks to our monthly supporters Bjorn watson Filip V Donovan Monty Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Jeremy Cathey Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Jake Andrews Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 94

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 67:41


    Wizard goes "Hollywood" this issue, exploring the details of the court battle over the Spider-Man film rights, following Todd McFarlane through appearances on Howard Stern and other high profile shows, visiting Jay & Silent Bob's Secret Stash with Kevin Smith and so much more. Want to take your WIZARDS experience to the next level? Get PDF scans of Wizard magazine, UNCUT early release episodes, our exclusive 90's Super Cinema podcast and more at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS for just $5 a month! Thanks to our monthly supporters Bjorn watson Filip V Donovan Monty Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Jeremy Cathey Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Jay S. Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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