Podcast appearances and mentions of Jim Shooter

Alex Grand and co-host Jim Thompson interview comic writer Don McGregor, in a third parter on discussing Black Panther fighting the KKK, antagonism with editorial, Archie Goodwin & Jim Shooter, the personal issues he was dealing with in the middle to later 1970s that affected his writing output, writing Michael Golden's first Marvel work, Dagger, and Sabre with Eclipse.  Images used in artwork ©Their Respective Copyright holders, CBH Podcast ©Comic Book Historians. Thumbnail Artwork ©Comic Book Historians.  Edited & Produced by Alex Grand.  Support the show

Show notes provided by Arco EspositoSecret Wars Part 2Having just watched the Masters on tv, I find that is the perfect analogy for this podcast, though in this case we will say that we now enter the back 6 of the masterful Secret Wars limited series! You heard us introduce you to the concepts and ideas behind Marvels first 12 issue opus, and here we will tie it all with a bow, giving insight on not only the rest of the story, but key moments like the Death of the Wasp, the introduction of the New Spider Woman, and of course we can't forget the very first appearance of Spider-Man's black costume! Sprinkle in some conversation about writer Jim Shooter and a little talk about the fantastic artist Mike Zeck and we have ourselves a great ending to this two part podcast! Join James, Joe, Chris and Mint's very own Marvel historian Arco as we bring you back to the middle of 1985 and the finale of the story line that started it all for many kids of the 80's and beyond!

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Nesse programa, dois gibis inéditos no país: a Graphic Marvel Imperador Destino ("Emperor Doom"), escrita por David Michelinie, Mark Gruenwald e Jim Shooter, com arte do bob Hall; e a minissérie The Last Avengers Story, escrita pelo Peter David, com arte do Ariel Olivetti!

Season 2 Episode 759 Marvel Super Hero Secret Wars part 4 of 4: Sean and Jim are continuing a look at the original epic Secret Wars from 1984 issues 10-12 by Jim Shooter, Mike Zeck and Bob Layton. Referenced on show : Captain America Annual 8 Next Episode : Tap Dance Killer  https://www.herotomorrow.com/product/tap-dance-killer-vol-1-with-origin-apama-10-11-digital-pdfs/61 Sean is a cohost on “Is it Jaws?” Check it out here : https://twotruefreaks.com/podcast/qt-series/is-it-jaws-movie-reviews/ Upcoming: Tap Dance Killer, Batman Lonely Place of Dying Future Topics : Miles Morales, Conan, Spectacular Spider-Man, Miracleman, The Boys, Radiant Black, Heartpiercer, Emperor Joker, Turtles of Grayskull, next wave of Absolute DC titles, X-men Manhunt, Hush II, Batman Long Halloween: The Last Halloween, One World Under Doom, Summer of Superman, Creature Commandos, Man-Thing, Secret Wars II and much much more because we are in constant planning. Show Topic Request Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5l4gZgdGrNpLXAN4NdcAI0WF7fM7yhjHJ3upZ3azEc31zuw/viewform?usp=sharing Contact Info (Social Media and Gaming) Updated 9/23: https://ragingbullets.com/about/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/401332833597062/ Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, http://www.heroinitiative.org, http://cbldf.org/,http://www.DCBService.com, http://www.Instocktrades.com, show voicemail line 1-440-388-4434 or drnorge on Skype, and more.   3:25 Secret Wars Part 4 2:24:13 Closing We'll be back in a week with more content.  Check our website, Twitter and our Facebook group for regular updates.

Season 2 Episode 758 Marvel Super Hero Secret Wars part 3 of 4: Sean and Jim are continuing a look at the original epic Secret Wars from 1984 issues 7-9 by Jim Shooter, Mike Zeck and Bob Layton and Thor 383 by Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz. We are on Threads! https://www.threads.net/@ragingbulletspodcast Sean is a cohost on “Is it Jaws?” Check it out here : https://twotruefreaks.com/podcast/qt-series/is-it-jaws-movie-reviews/ Upcoming: Tap Dance Killer, Batman Lonely Place of Dying Future Topics : Miles Morales, Conan, Spectacular Spider-Man, Miracleman, The Boys, Radiant Black, Heartpiercer, Emperor Joker, Turtles of Grayskull, next wave of Absolute DC titles, X-men Manhunt, Hush II, Batman Long Halloween: The Last Halloween, One World Under Doom, Summer of Superman, Creature Commandos, Man-Thing and much much more because we are in constant planning. Show Topic Request Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5l4gZgdGrNpLXAN4NdcAI0WF7fM7yhjHJ3upZ3azEc31zuw/viewform?usp=sharing Contact Info (Social Media and Gaming) Updated 9/23: https://ragingbullets.com/about/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/401332833597062/ Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, http://www.heroinitiative.org, http://cbldf.org/,http://www.DCBService.com, http://www.Instocktrades.com, show voicemail line 1-440-388-4434 or drnorge on Skype, and more.   4:08 Secret Wars Part 3 2:14:25 Closing We'll be back in a week with more content.  Check our website, Twitter and our Facebook group for regular updates.

Season 2 Episode 757 Marvel Super Hero Secret Wars part 2 of 4: Sean and Jim are continuing a look at the original epic Secret Wars from 1984 issues 4-6 by Jim Shooter, Mike Zeck and Bob Layton. We are on Threads! https://www.threads.net/@ragingbulletspodcast Sean is a cohost on “Is it Jaws?” Check it out here : https://twotruefreaks.com/podcast/qt-series/is-it-jaws-movie-reviews/ Upcoming: Thor 383 as a part of Secret Wars Future Topics : Batman Lonely Place of Dying, Miles Morales, Conan, Spectacular Spider-Man, Miracleman, The Boys, Radiant Black, Heartpiercer, Emperor Joker, Apamaverse Story, Turtles of Grayskull, next wave of Absolute DC titles and much much more because we are in constant planning. Contact Info (Social Media and Gaming) Updated 9/23: https://ragingbullets.com/about/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/401332833597062/ Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, http://www.heroinitiative.org, http://cbldf.org/,http://www.DCBService.com, http://www.Instocktrades.com, show voicemail line 1-440-388-4434 or drnorge on Skype, and more.   3:39 Secret Wars Part 2 2:28:30 Closing We'll be back in a week with more content.  Check our website, Twitter and our Facebook group for regular updates.

Season 2 Episode 756 Marvel Super Hero Secret Wars part 1 of 4: Sean and Jim are beginning a look at the original epic Secret Wars from 1984 issues 1-3 by Jim Shooter, Mike Zeck and Bob Layton. We are on Threads! https://www.threads.net/@ragingbulletspodcast Sean is a cohost on “Is it Jaws?” Check it out here : https://twotruefreaks.com/podcast/qt-series/is-it-jaws-movie-reviews/ Upcoming: TBA Future Topics : Batman Lonely Place of Dying, Miles Morales, Conan, Spectacular Spider-Man, Miracleman, The Boys, Radiant Black, Heartpiercer, Emperor Joker, Apamaverse Story, Turtles of Grayskull, next wave of Absolute DC titles and much much more because we are in constant planning. Contact Info (Social Media and Gaming) Updated 9/23: https://ragingbullets.com/about/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/401332833597062/ Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, http://www.heroinitiative.org, http://cbldf.org/,http://www.DCBService.com, http://www.Instocktrades.com, show voicemail line 1-440-388-4434 or drnorge on Skype, and more.   3:55 Secret Wars 1:50:50 Closing We'll be back in a week with more content.  Check our website, Twitter and our Facebook group for regular updates.

Alex Grand and co-host Jim Thompson interview Bob Hall part 2, from his early days as a comic reader, his University education in Theatre, his turned in first work for Charlton Comics, studying at the John Buscema Comic Art School, getting into Marvel under editor Archie Goodwin, then under new editor-in-chief Jim Shooter, the Yellowjacket Wasp story, Squadron Supreme with Mark Gruenwald, co-creating West Coast Avengers, Emperor Doom, Valiant Comics, Future Comics, his Joker graphic series for DC, and his modern theatre work.  Edited & Produced by Alex Grand.  #Avengers #SquadronSupreme #Valiant #Marvel© 2021 Comic Book HistoriansSupport the show

Few questions inspire as much debate as "Who is faster, the Flash or Superman?" Case and Jmike are joined by Austin Funk, from the Rolling with Difficulty podcast (https://rollingwithdifficultypod.transistor.fm/) , to take a closer look at the photo finish that is the various races between Superman and the Flash.   Overview   The Discussion/Analysis meeting centered around the iconic races between Superman and The Flash, covering their historical significance in comics from the first race in Superman 199 to contemporary depictions in animated series and live-action adaptations. Key topics included the power dynamics and character developments through different comic eras, particularly focusing on Wally West's evolution as The Flash, and the emotional depth apparent in races involving the Flash family. The meeting also highlighted artistic challenges in illustrating super-speed and discussed the scientific and philosophical themes these races evoke, such as the concept of the Speed Force. Additionally, memorable race narratives were examined for their impact and legacy within the DC universe, followed by an exploration of fan reception and the cultural relevance of these iconic rivalries. Overall, the meeting provided a comprehensive look at the Superman vs. Flash dynamic, its evolution over time, and its significance in the broader superhero genre. Notes ‍♂️ Introduction to Superman vs Flash Races (00:00 - 12:48) Discussed various races between Superman and The Flash in comics Mentioned the first race in Superman 199, written by Jim Shooter Highlighted the time-honored tradition of these races in DC Comics Noted that these races serve as a snapshot of Superman and comics at different times ‍♂️ Early Races and Their Significance (12:48 - 22:45) Explored the first race in Superman 199 and its details Discussed the science explanations and power differences between Superman and Flash Highlighted the gambling subplot in the first race Mentioned the introduction of different types of Kryptonite Post-Crisis Races and Character Development (22:46 - 31:56) Discussed the post-Crisis races, focusing on Wally West as The Flash Explored the power level changes and character development in this era Mentioned the involvement of Mr. Mxyzptlk in one of the races Discussed the introduction of Crimson Kryptonite ⚡ Flash Family and Legacy (31:56 - 42:03) Explored races involving different members of the Flash family Discussed the legacy aspect of The Flash character Mentioned races involving Jay Garrick and Superman Highlighted the emotional depth in some of these stories Superman's Legacy and Comparisons (42:03 - 50:55) Discussed Superman's legacy compared to The Flash's Explored the similarities and differences between Superman and Flash as characters Mentioned the concept of legacy in Superman's story Discussed the impact of Barry Allen's return as The Flash Races in Other Media (50:55 - 01:00:58) Explored races between Superman and Flash in animated series and live-action shows Discussed the challenges of depicting super-speed in various media Mentioned specific episodes from Superman: The Animated Series and Smallville Highlighted the importance of these races in establishing shared universes Artistic Challenges and Interpretations (01:00:58 - 01:09:30) Discussed the difficulties of illustrating races in comic books Mentioned various artists' approaches to depicting super-speed Explored the evolution of how races are depicted in comics over time Highlighted standout artistic interpretations of Superman vs Flash races Scientific and Philosophical Aspects (01:09:30 - 01:18:31) Discussed the scientific explanations (or lack thereof) for super-speed in comics Explored the concept of the Speed Force and its implications Mentioned the philosophical questions raised by characters with limitless abilities Discussed how these races reflect broader themes in superhero comics Best Race Stories and Their Impact (01:18:31 - 01:27:36) Highlighted some of the most memorable Superman vs Flash races Discussed the story "Up in the Sky" as a standout race narrative Explored the impact of these races on the larger DC universe Mentioned how these races often serve as milestones in comic book storytelling Evolution of the Superman vs Flash Dynamic (01:27:36 - 01:36:25) Discussed how the relationship between Superman and Flash has evolved over time Explored the changing power dynamics between the characters Mentioned how these races reflect broader changes in comic book storytelling Discussed the impact of various comic book eras on the Superman vs Flash dynamic Cultural Impact and Fan Reception (01:36:25 - 01:46:44) Explored the cultural significance of Superman vs Flash races Discussed fan reactions and debates surrounding these races Mentioned how these races have become a staple of DC Comics lore Explored the impact of these races on the broader superhero genre Character Analysis and Thematic Exploration (01:46:44 - 01:55:29) Conducted deeper analysis of Superman and Flash as characters Explored recurring themes in Superman vs Flash race stories Discussed how these races highlight core aspects of each character Mentioned the broader implications of these races for superhero storytelling

L'émission Front Page est une revue d'actualité qui s'intéresse à tout ce qui touche le monde de la bande dessinée américaine (comics) du côté des Etats-Unis comme de la France, ainsi qu'à ses adaptations tous médias confondus. Le podcast est une série régulière chez First Print et revient au rythme de trois épisodes par mois, hors contenus spéciaux. Ce Front Page est le premier podcast consacré à l'actualité comics du mois de janvier 2025.Le podcast est sponsorisé par Pulps et on vous propose un "Focus Pulps" chaque mois ! Découvrez une sélection de comics VO à prix de lancement !Le Focus Pulps de janvier 2025 : The Thing #1 / Absolute Green Lantern #1 / You'll Do Bad Things #1Si vous appréciez le travail fourni par l'équipe et que vous souhaitez soutenir le podcast, vous pouvez partager les émissions sur les réseaux sociaux et vous abonner à nos différents comptes, laisser des notes sur les différentes plateformes d'écoute, ou encore nous soutenir via notre page Tipeee. Très bonne écoute à vous, et à bientôt pour le prochain podcast !Le ProgrammeCOMICS - 04:14Une première grosse salve d'annoncées pour le Lake Como Comic Art FestivalDelirium et Komics Initiative font le plein d'invités pour le FIBD 2025Une nouvelle campagne pour Batman : Gotham City Chronicles RPGBliss Editions détaille ses nouveautés Bad Idea de l'année !Des comics jeunesse à venir aux Aventuriers d'Ailleurs et Rue de SèvresParker revient en BD chez Dupuis ! Le plein de mangas Marvel chez Panini MangaSchism : une édition de l'inédit de Jim Shooter sur KickstarterThe Big Lie : Fabrice Sapolsky reprend Tintin et Milou sur KickstarterArt Spiegelman et Joe Sacco au travail sur une courte histoire sur la PalestineJeff Lemire fait le plein d'annonces pour DC et son creator ownedRam V et Anand RK sur Resurrection Man chez DC ComicsTV - 1:50:27The Franchise annulée par HBO après une saisonCINEMA - 1:55:08Un autre slasher basé sur Popeye, vraiment ?Reckless en voie d'adaptation par Sebastian Stan !Soutenez First Print - Podcast Comics de Référence sur TipeeeHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

This episode features an in-depth interview with the legendary Jim Shooter, who is mainly known as the Marvel editor-in-chief who created Secret Wars. He shared how he got his start in comics as a teenager, working with Stan Lee and running Marvel Comics. Also hear from comic book dealers and cosplayers who were at GalaxyCon Columbus along with Jim Shooter. You can see video of all these interviews and more on our social media. Follow comicsbeerscifi on YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and X.

Alex Grand and co-host Jim Thompson interview Bob Hall, from his early days as a comic reader, his University education in Theatre, his turned in first work for Charlton Comics, studying at the John Buscema Comic Art School, getting into Marvel under editor Archie Goodwin, then under new editor-in-chief Jim Shooter, the Yellowjacket Wasp story, Squadron Supreme with Mark Gruenwald, co-creating West Coast Avengers, Emperor Doom, Valiant Comics, Future Comics, his Joker graphic series for DC, and his modern theatre work.  Edited & Produced by Alex Grand.  #Avengers #SquadronSupreme #Valiant #Marvel© 2021 Comic Book HistoriansSupport the show

Mark Bagley talks with Dave about the events that brought him to Marvel Comics in the late 1980's, his career defining work on Amazing Spider-Man in the early 1990's, and his now classic work on Venom: Lethal Protector and Maximum Carnage. The two discuss Bagley's work on the 1994 Fleer trading card set, Wizard magazine, Life Story With Chip Zdarsky, and encounters with Jim Shooter and Erik Larsen.  www.directedtionpodcast.com Follow Mark here on IG https://www.instagram.com/officialmarkbagleyart/?hl=en

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Captain America #318 (1986)It's true — we have now entered Captain America's Guy Fieri phase as he travels the USA, not for “Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives” but more “Diners, Drive-Ins and CRIMES!” He's putzing around in a windowless van like he's in BLACK PHONE or something, showing off his Wakandan road technology. He runs into Blue Streak, the roller-skate based villain that goes it alone and changes outfits quicker than David Spade in that airplane bathroom in TOMMY BOY. Unfortunately for Blue Streak, it is 1986 and he's in a Captain America comic so he's soon to depart this mortal coil. Just ask Death Adder. Your co-worker ditches you to go see the first WrestleMania and next thing you know, some starstruck cabbie is waving a weapon in our face.Also (man there's too much here), Cap checks in with Jim Shooter and the Rockettes go on a massive group date with Hercules and Namor!*** PROPER COMIC BOOK DISCUSSION STARTS AT 00:13:10 ***All this plus some convo on AGATHA ALL ALONG, THE PENGUIN and Jen buys a statue!Promo: WEIRD WARRIORS (weirdwarriorspodcast.podbean.com)Continue the conversation with Shawn and Jen on Twitter (X) @angryheroshawn and @JenStansfield and email the show at worstcollectionever@gmail.comAlso, get hip to all of our episodes on YouTube in its own playlist! https://bit.ly/WorstCollectionEverYTDownload the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you get your favorite shows. Please rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend! Please rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend!

Before launching the Valiant Universe with the likes of Turok Dinosaur Hunter, Magnus Robot Fighter, Harbinger, and more, Jim Shooter's Valiant Comics published a handful of Nintendo-licensed comics in 1990-91 based on Mario, Zelda, Game Boy, and Captain N. Is there enough discussion-worthy content within those issues to justify/fill an 82-minute episode? Nope! -- but 1990s game nostalgia / game-adaptation discussions abound! This episode exists to celebrate one of Justin's other podcasts -- the BAY STREET VIDEO PODCAST -- hitting 200 episodes, and devoting an hours-long special subscriber episode to reviewing the new mega boxset of the 1993 Super Mario Bros movie just released from Umbrella Entertainment! Look up and subscribe to the BAY STREET VIDEO PODCAST wherever you get your 'casts for discussion of just-released boutique blu-rays in stock at one of the last video stores in Toronto. ----- Join our Patreon for bonus episodes and content-requests! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/theveryfinecomicbookpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theveryfinecomicbookpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and send us questions to potentially read on-air via IG DM or via email at theveryfinecomicbookpodcast@gmail.com If you're enjoying The Very Fine Comic Book Podcast, please take the time to Rate it [on Spotify], Rate+Review it [on Apple Podcasts], Follow/Subscribe, and tell a friend! Mail us things c/o Justin Decloux, Unit 1010, 3230 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4N 3P6, Canada Thanks for listening! Keep reading comics! ---

X-MEN This audiobook is based on an unproduced film treatment by the mysterious writing duo Pete & Anna. In the early 1980s, Belgian-born Canadian producer, TV executive, and author Michael Hirsh pitched the idea to Marvel comic writer Jim Shooter. The treatment itself is dated May 27, 1982. Had the film been made, it would likely have been produced by Nelvana, the film company Hirsh was associated with at the time. CREDITS Written by Tim Maxwell Based on a film treatment by Pete & Anna Edited and mixed by Tim Maxwell Main theme by Schizofrederic Ambient music by Mister Ambience Based on characters appearing in Marvel comics --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neuversecreative/support

Part 2 Acomi and Turk182 explore the art and short lived career of Canadian comic book artist Gene Day. A close friend and apprentice (of sorts) of artist Dave Sim, Gene did work for small press comics while trying to land a job at Marvel. He was eventually hired as the inker artist for the martial arts comic The Hands of Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu, and later became the series artist with issue #100. His clean and detailed art, along with impressive layouts and design, caught readers attention and sales increased. But, supposedly, not everyone liked Gene's panel layout and visual narrative. It's said, that editor Jim Shooter wasn't a fan of Gene's long, sequential action panels. A work incident involving a weekend trip to New York, big infested hotel, sleeping on the bullpen sofa, and lack of heat lead to his untimely death. Join Acomi and Turk discuss the beauty of Gene's work and his near cinematic story telling. They look into the rumors surrounding his feud with Jim Shooter, and the weekend work trip that some believe cause his death. Learn about an artist who had a stunning talent for action scenes. #OMTWF #Acomi #Turk182 #KorovaEntertainment #Marvel #MarvelComics #GeneDay #DaveSim #JimShooter #ShangChi #MasterOfKungFu #DougMoench Follow Acomi on Twitter at @AcomiDraws and on Instagram at AcomiDraws. Follow Turk182 on Twitter at @Turk182_KE and on Instagram at Turk182_KE.

Part 1 Acomi and Turk182 explore the art and short lived career of Canadian comic book artist Gene Day. A close friend and apprentice (of sorts) of artist Dave Sim, Gene did work for small press comics while trying to land a job at Marvel. He was eventually hired as the inker artist for the martial arts comic The Hands of Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu, and later became the series artist with issue #100. His clean and detailed art, along with impressive layouts and design, caught readers attention and sales increased. But, supposedly, not everyone liked Gene's panel layout and visual narrative. It's said, that editor Jim Shooter wasn't a fan of Gene's long, sequential action panels. A work incident involving a weekend trip to New York, big infested hotel, sleeping on the bullpen sofa, and lack of heat lead to his untimely death. Join Acomi and Turk discuss the beauty of Gene's work and his near cinematic story telling. They look into the rumors surrounding his feud with Jim Shooter, and the weekend work trip that some believe cause his death. Learn about an artist who had a stunning talent for action scenes. #OMTWF #Acomi #Turk182 #KorovaEntertainment #Marvel #MarvelComics #GeneDay #DaveSim #JimShooter #ShangChi #MasterOfKungFu #DougMoench Follow Acomi on Twitter at @AcomiDraws and on Instagram at AcomiDraws. Follow Turk182 on Twitter at @Turk182_KE and on Instagram at Turk182_KE.

The CEO of Warframe developer Digital Extremes has explained why he thinks there hasn't been another Live Service hit like Warframe.Jim Shooter, a former Marvel head, has some thoughts on modern comics - There isn't enough dialogue apparently.Sharks in Brazil have gotten their fins on large amounts of cocaine from drug smugglers. Everything humans do affects the environment, including dumping contraband in the ocean.Is Live Service game an actual good model- Big publishers ‘eject too soon' from live service titles, says Warframe boss | VGC The current state of modern comics books- Former Marvel EIC Jim Shooter Slams The Current State Of Western Comics: "It's Supposed To Be Entertainment, But A Lot Of It Comes Out Like Propaganda" Cocaine Shark- Brazilian sharpnose sharks test positive for cocaine, new study shows - ABC News - First report on cocaine and benzoylecgonine detection in sharks - ScienceDirect Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i3GOEon4GR-kEhuyxYNAxe7i1z_qEBO8QTIVnbRk014/edit?usp=sharing Follow us onFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamated142 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 23 - Murdock and Marvel: 1985 This year Marvel is all about the cash grab, and so we get Secret Wars II, a bunch of vaguely copyright-infringing kids books, and some fantastic Bill Sienkiewicz art that makes everything else worth it.  Let's talk 1985 in comics, Marvel and Daredevil. The Year in Comics  Notable and Newsworthy Comics and Sequential Art: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33476.Comics_and_Sequential_Art Industry Trends Eagle/Kirby Awards Dan's Favorite The Year in Marvel Events & Happenings New Titles New Characters Series Ending Who's in the Bullpen ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Peter David Dan's Favorite The Year in Daredevil  Appearances: Daredevil #214-225, Fantastic Four #281, Marvel Tales #181, Spectacular Spider-Man #108-109, Marvel Fanfare #23   Writing credits: Denny O'Neil (214-18, 220-222, 225), Frank Miller (219), O'Neil and Jim Shooter (223), Jim Owsley (224)  Pencilers: David Mazzucchelli (214-17, 220-223, 225), Sal Buscema (218), John Buscema (219), Dan Jurgens and Geof Isherwood (224)  Inks: David Mazzucchelli (214-17, 220-221, 225), Ian Akin and Brian Garvey (218), Gerry Talaoc (219), Kim DeMulder (222-223), Mel Candido and Bruce Patterson (224)  The year starts with the conclusion of the Micah Synn story that took most of 1984. Synn is weakened and running for his life. Daredevil saves Synn from Kingpin's men and some homeless men before himself asking for help.  Next was an interesting if not confusing western inspired story taking place in two different places and times that seemed to have a connection to Daredevil  We learn in a story with the Gael that Glorianna works for the I.R.A. as the Old Woman of Beare  We get another story with the Jester who breaks out of prison just so he can kidnap a noted actor and take his place for a tv production of Cyranno De Bergerac. In that story we see Daredevil dress up as the Jester and lead police around as a distraction allowing the Jester to finish his flawless performance.  We got a really fascinating story from Frank Miller in which Matt Murdock doesn't appear as Daredevil at all nor does he even speak.  Next, we get a tragic end to a long-time character. This will be our spotlight for this week.  The follow-up to that story takes Daredevil/Murdock to Venice, Italy in which he succeeds in getting the patents back – but it doesn't help his feelings of guilt.  The Mudd Brothers kidnap Glorianna and Daredevil and Black Widow come to her rescue.  We get a tie-in to Secret Wars with a character called the Beyonder that…in all honesty… Didn't make much sense.   The year ends with Daredevil taking down a new villain, the Saturion, and returning a locket to a blind man and then taking on another Spider-Man villain – the Vulture. There is also an epilogue with Black Crow was never followed on.  New Powers, Toys or Places New Supporting Characters New Villains This Week's Spotlight: Daredevil #220 July 1985 “Fog” Recap Why We Picked This Story The Takeaway Quality counts less than we'd like. Questions or comments We'd love to hear from you!  Email us at questions@comicsovertime.com or find us on Twitter @comicsoftime. ------------------ THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING CREATORS AND RESOURCES  Music: Our theme music is by the very talented Lesfm.  You can find more about them and their music at https://pixabay.com/users/lesfm-22579021/.  The Grand Comics Database: Dan uses custom queries against a downloadable copy of the GCD to construct his publisher, title and creator charts.  Comichron: Our source for comic book sales data.  Man Without Fear: Kuljit Mithra's Daredevil site contains a staggering collection of resources about our hero, including news, interviews and comic details.    The American Comic Book Chronicles: Published by TwoMorrows, these volumes provide an excellent analysis of American comics through the years.  Because these volumes break down comic history by year and decade they are a great place to get a basic orientation on what is happening across the comic industry at a particular point in time.  Joshua and Jamie Do Daredevil: A fantastic podcast that does a deep-dive into Daredevil comics.  This ran from 2018-2020, and covered most of the first volume of Daredevil, and was a fun way to get an in-depth look at each issue of Daredevil from 1-377.  My Marvelous Year: This is a reading-club style podcast where Dave Buesing and friends chose important or interesting books from a particular year to read and discuss.  This helped me remember some fun and crazy stories, and would be a great companion piece to Murdock and Marvel for those who want more comic-story-specific coverage.  BOOKLIST  The following books have been frequently used as reference while preparing summaries of the comic history segments of our show.  Each and every one comes recommended by Dan for fans wanting to read more about it!  Licari, Fabio and Marco Rizzo.  Marvel: The First 80 Years: The True Story of a Pop-Culture Phenomenon.  London: Titan Books, 2020.  This book is sort of a mess, as the print quality is terrible, and Titan doesn't even credit the authors unless you check the fine print.  It's like this was published by Marvel in the early 60s! But the information is good, and it is presented in an entertaining fashion.  So its decent, but I would recommend you see if you can just borrow it from the library instead of purchasing.  Wells, John.  American Comic Book Chronicles: 1960-1964.  Raleigh: Two Morrows, 2015.  Not cheap, but a fantastic series that is informative and fun to read.  Wright, Bradford.  Comic Book Nation: The Transformation of Youth Culture in America.  Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2001.  This is the revised edition.  Marvel Year By Year: A Visual History.  New York: DK Publishing, 2022.  The academic in my rails at using information from any work that doesn't have an author credit, but this is a decent (if very surface) look at each year in the history of Timely / Marvel from 1939 to 2021.    Cowsill, Alan et al.  DC Comics Year by Year: A Visual History.  New York: DK Publishing, 2010.  Because its nice to occasionally take a peek at what the Distinguished Competition is up to.  Dauber, Jeremy.  American Comics: A History.  New York, W.W. Norton & Company, 2022.  An excellent, relatively compact history of the domestic comic industry from its 19th century origins through to recent 21st century developments.  An excellent successor to Bradford Wright's Comic Book Nation. 

Season 2 Episode 11 Walter Simonson's Thor 337-340 Part 2: Beta Ray Bill was a character Sean and Jim were very interested to learn more about so they decided to go back to his origins in the second of a two part discussion around the character. Note: The Jean Grey Story Loosely Mentioned is contained in Avengers 263 and Fantastic Four 286. Podcast Legacy Number 733 We are on Threads! https://www.threads.net/@ragingbulletspodcast Sean is a cohost on “Is it Jaws?” Check it out here : https://twotruefreaks.com/podcast/qt-series/is-it-jaws-movie-reviews/ Upcoming: Dudley Datson and the Forever Machine, Superman House of Brainiac Future Topics : Batman Lonely Place of Dying, Upcoming X-men Relaunch, Summer events, Absolute Power, Blood Hunt, Miles Morales, Ultimate Marvel, Miracleman, The Boys, Radiant Black, the Bat-man First Knight and much much more because we are in constant planning. Contact Info (Social Media and Gaming) Updated 9/23: https://ragingbullets.com/about/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/401332833597062/ Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, http://www.heroinitiative.org, http://cbldf.org/,http://www.DCBService.com, http://www.Instocktrades.com, show voicemail line 1-440-388-4434 or drnorge on Skype, and more.   2:49 Thor 339-340 1:21:15 Closing We'll be back in a week with more content.  Check our website, Twitter and our Facebook group for regular updates.

On this week's episode of The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER!: We discuss the two most recent episodes of The Acolyte over on Disney+. However, after episode 3, we don't know that there are any characters we should be rooting for in this series. Thankfully, things got more interesting by the end of episode 4.  Some possible creator announcements regarding the launch of DC's Absolute Universe in October have been leaked. Who will oversee Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman in this new universe? Cullen made a quick trip to Washington State Summer Con last weekend. Spending time talking comics with Jim Shooter never gets old.  We have our Pick 3 choices sponsored by Clint's Comics.  We would love to hear your comments on the show. Let us know what you've been reading or watching this week. Contact us on our website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or by email. We want to hear from you! As always, we are the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! and we hope you enjoy the show. The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! is proudly sponsored by Clint's Comics. Clint's is located at 3941 Main in Kansas City, Missouri, and is open Monday through Saturday. Whether it is new comics, trade paperbacks, action figures, statues, posters, or T-shirts, the friendly and knowledgeable staff can help you find whatever it is that you need. You should also know that Clint's Comics has the most extensive collection of back issues in the metro area. If you need to find a particular book to finish the run of a title, head on down to Clint's or check out their website at clintscomics.com. Tell them that the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! sent you.

Season 2 Episode 10 Walter Simonson's Thor 337-340: Beta Ray Bill was a character Sean and Jim were very interested to learn more about so they decided to go back to his origins in the first of a two part discussion around the character. Podcast Legacy Number 732 We are on Threads! https://www.threads.net/@ragingbulletspodcast Sean is a cohost on “Is it Jaws?” Check it out here : https://twotruefreaks.com/podcast/qt-series/is-it-jaws-movie-reviews/ Upcoming: Dudley Datson and the Forever Machine, Superman House of Brainiac Future Topics : Batman Lonely Place of Dying, Upcoming X-men Relaunch, Summer events, Absolute Power, Miles Morales, Ultimate Marvel, Miracleman, The Boys, Radiant Black, the Bat-man First Knight and much much more because we are in constant planning. Contact Info (Social Media and Gaming) Updated 9/23: https://ragingbullets.com/about/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/401332833597062/ Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, http://www.heroinitiative.org, http://cbldf.org/,http://www.DCBService.com, http://www.Instocktrades.com, show voicemail line 1-440-388-4434 or drnorge on Skype, and more.   3:15 Thor 337-338 1:31:55 Closing We'll be back in a week with more content.  Check our website, Twitter and our Facebook group for regular updates.

Chip Zdarsky is writing about 40 different things these days and drawing several of them as well. They're all great, and you can find out all about them by going to his website and signing up for his must-read newsletter.Matt Fraction co-created Sex Criminals with Chip, which has just been released in a very reasonably priced single-volume collected edition. It might be the best comic ever made? You should check it out if you haven't already.This episode was made possible by a generous donation from listener Richard Burgess to our friend Jennifer's GoFundMe to help her in her battle against cancer. We have reached the initial goal, but cancer is an expensive drag, so donations are still gratefully accepted. If you are in a position to contribute, please consider doing so at bit.ly/keepjenreadingThis is one of our very few episodes that does not have an extended version in our Patreon-exclusive bonus feed. But listeners who support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth at the $4/month level get instant access to our bonus feed of content that contains over 130 extended and exclusive episodes — with more being added every week! Stories Sort Of Covered in this Episode: Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #1-12, written by Jim Shooter; art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Bob Layton, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito; letters by Joe Rosen; colors by Christie Scheele and Nelson Yomtov; edited by Tom DeFalco; ©1984-85 Marvel Comics "Marvel by the Month" theme v. 3 written by Robb Milne and performed by Robb Milne and Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne.Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Instagram and Threads at @marvelbythemonth and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)

Episode 16 - Murdock and Marvel: 1978 This week Marvel starts to steady the ship, even as the Distinguished Competition is kneecapped by their corporate overlords.  Prices go up!  Prices go down!  Great new companies sprout up!  Established companies die!  And as usual there are predictions about the impending death of comics.  Welcome to 1978, everyone.  Preshow Listener Mail from Zach Duane at Fan Fusion (https://www.phoenixfanfusion.com/) The Year in Comics  Notable and Newsworthy Dr. Strange TV Movie: https://archive.org/details/dr.-strange-1978-movie Industry Trends Eagle Awards The Year in Marvel Chaos continues and a big name leaves...again. Events & Happenings New Titles New Characters Series Ending Who's in the Bullpen Marvel Comics in the 1970s by Eliot Borenstein (https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501769368/marvel-comics-in-the-1970s/) ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Frank Miller The Year in Daredevil  Appearances: Daredevil #150-155, Marvel Two-In-One #37-39, Human Fly #9, Thor #271, Marvel Team-Up #73 and Fantastic Four Annual #13  Writing credits: Jim Shooter (150), Roger McKenzie/Shooter/Kane (151), McKenzie (152-155)  Pencilers:  Carmine Infantino (150, 152), Gil Kane (151), Gene Colan (153-154), Frank Robbins (155)  The year begins with Daredevil looking for Killgrave. Meanwhile, another of New York's elite that was manipulated by Killgrave hires the Paladin to hunt down Killgrave as well. Eventually Daredevil and Paladin meet, briefly fight and part ways.   After a bad dream, Murdock decides to come clean to Heather Glenn about his Daredevil secret and tell her that Maxwell Glenn is innocent and he's working to find the person responsible. While waiting for Heather to come home, he answers her phone and learns Maxwell Glenn has committed suicide in prison. When she arrives, he still comes clean and Heather blames Daredevil/Matt for everything including Maxwell Glenn's death. She then disappears.  In the Marvel Two-In-One, Matt Murdock is called on to represent Ben Grimm as he's trial for causing too much damage in New York but leads to Daredevil briefly working for the Mad Thinker whom is out to get Grimm. However, with the Help of Vision and Yellowjacket, they are able to take down the villain.  Knowing he can't fix his relationship with Heather, Daredevil orchestrates an intervention/meet-up between Debbie Harris and Foggy Nelson in Central Park – which leads to them deciding they are going to get married again. While in Central Park, Daredevil has another run-in with the Paladin.  Next Daredevil is lured into a trap with Heather Glenn as the bait by Mister Hyde and Cobra. After a lengthy battle that includes the Billy Club being destroyed (again) and Hyde and Daredevil falling from the 12th floor of Glenn's apartment complex, Daredevil is captured.  That leads to an epic final show-down in which Daredevil must take on the Jester, Gladiator, Hyde, Cobra (and briefly Paladin) who are under the influence of Killgrave. This will be our spotlight story for the week.  The year ends with Daredevil experiencing mysterious headaches which is causing him trouble with his radar sense. We also learn Death-Stalker is working on a plan to get Daredevil.  At the Storefront, Murdock interviews and hires a new assistant. During the walk to dinner, Murdock learns Black Widow is in town with the Avengers so he bails on Becky Blake and Foggy. As Daredevil, he invades Avengers mansion taking down Beast and Captain America and calls out Black Widow saying “She'll pay dearly”  New Powers, Toys or Places New Supporting Characters New Villains This Week's Spotlight: Daredevil #154 September 1978 "Arena" Recap Why We Picked This Story The Takeaway The Strange Case of Jack Kirby Questions or comments We'd love to hear from you!  Email us at questions@comicsovertime.com or find us on Twitter @comicsoftime. ------------------ THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING CREATORS AND RESOURCES  Music: Our theme music is by the very talented Lesfm.  You can find more about them and their music at https://pixabay.com/users/lesfm-22579021/.  The Grand Comics Database: Dan uses custom queries against a downloadable copy of the GCD to construct his publisher, title and creator charts.  Comichron: Our source for comic book sales data.  Man Without Fear: Kuljit Mithra's Daredevil site contains a staggering collection of resources about our hero, including news, interviews and comic details.    The American Comic Book Chronicles: Published by TwoMorrows, these volumes provide an excellent analysis of American comics through the years.  Because these volumes break down comic history by year and decade they are a great place to get a basic orientation on what is happening across the comic industry at a particular point in time.  Joshua and Jamie Do Daredevil: A fantastic podcast that does a deep-dive into Daredevil comics.  This ran from 2018-2020, and covered most of the first volume of Daredevil, and was a fun way to get an in-depth look at each issue of Daredevil from 1-377.  My Marvelous Year: This is a reading-club style podcast where Dave Buesing and friends chose important or interesting books from a particular year to read and discuss.  This helped me remember some fun and crazy stories, and would be a great companion piece to Murdock and Marvel for those who want more comic-story-specific coverage.  BOOKLIST  The following books have been frequently used as reference while preparing summaries of the comic history segments of our show.  Each and every one comes recommended by Dan for fans wanting to read more about it!  Licari, Fabio and Marco Rizzo.  Marvel: The First 80 Years: The True Story of a Pop-Culture Phenomenon.  London: Titan Books, 2020.  This book is sort of a mess, as the print quality is terrible, and Titan doesn't even credit the authors unless you check the fine print.  It's like this was published by Marvel in the early 60s! But the information is good, and it is presented in an entertaining fashion.  So its decent, but I would recommend you see if you can just borrow it from the library instead of purchasing.  Wells, John.  American Comic Book Chronicles: 1960-1964.  Raleigh: Two Morrows, 2015.  Not cheap, but a fantastic series that is informative and fun to read.  Wright, Bradford.  Comic Book Nation: The Transformation of Youth Culture in America.  Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2001.  This is the revised edition.  Marvel Year By Year: A Visual History.  New York: DK Publishing, 2022.  The academic in my rails at using information from any work that doesn't have an author credit, but this is a decent (if very surface) look at each year in the history of Timely / Marvel from 1939 to 2021.    Cowsill, Alan et al.  DC Comics Year by Year: A Visual History.  New York: DK Publishing, 2010.  Because its nice to occasionally take a peek at what the Distinguished Competition is up to.  Dauber, Jeremy.  American Comics: A History.  New York, W.W. Norton & Company, 2022.  An excellent, relatively compact history of the domestic comic industry from its 19th century origins through to recent 21st century developments.  An excellent successor to Bradford Wright's Comic Book Nation. 

Season 2 Episode 7: X-men Dark Phoenix Saga Part 3: Sean and Jim tackle a major story in X-men history with the final of a 3 part look at the Claremont and Byrne classic, the Dark Phoenix Saga. This in-depth look will also include discussion around Phoenix: The Untold Story, which was the alternative ending the story arc could have had. This episode contains discussion around Uncanny X-men 135-137. Podcast Legacy Number 729 We are on Threads! https://www.threads.net/@ragingbulletspodcast Sean is a cohost on “Is it Jaws?” Check it out here : https://twotruefreaks.com/podcast/qt-series/is-it-jaws-movie-reviews/ Upcoming: The Flash (current series) 1-6 Future Topics : Batman Lonely Place of Dying, Superman House of Brainiac, Upcoming X-men Relaunch, Summer events, Absolute Power, Miles Morales, Ultimate Marvel, Beta Ray Bill, Miracleman, The Boys, Radiant Black, and much much more because we are in early planning. Contact Info (Social Media and Gaming) Updated 9/23: https://ragingbullets.com/about/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/401332833597062/ Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, http://www.heroinitiative.org, http://cbldf.org/,http://www.DCBService.com, http://www.Instocktrades.com, show voicemail line 1-440-388-4434 or drnorge on Skype, and more.   2:55 Dark Phoenix Saga Part 3 2:18:16 Closing We'll be back in a week with more content.  Check our website, Twitter and our Facebook group for regular updates.

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We're traveling back to  The Comics Journal 60 from 1980, featuring an interview with Jim Shooter, who had just wrapped his first year as Editor-in-Chief at Marvel.    EPS 62 Jim Shooter Show Stop! Let's Team-Up   The Comics Journal Archive Subscription – Fantagraphics Fantastic Comic Fan Link Tree

Season 2 Episode 6: X-men Dark Phoenix Saga Part 2: Sean and Jim tackle a major story in X-men history with the second of a 3 part look at the Claremont and Byrne classic, the Dark Phoenix Saga. This in-depth look will also include discussion around Phoenix: The Untold Story, which was the alternative ending the story arc could have had. This episode contains discussion around Uncanny X-men 132-134. Podcast Legacy Number 728 We are on Threads! https://www.threads.net/@ragingbulletspodcast Sean is a cohost on “Is it Jaws?” Check it out here : https://twotruefreaks.com/podcast/qt-series/is-it-jaws-movie-reviews/ Upcoming: The Flash (current series) 1-6 Future Topics : Batman Lonely Place of Dying, Superman House of Brainiac, Upcoming X-men Relaunch, Summer events, Absolute Power, Miles Morales, Ultimate Marvel, Beta Ray Bill, Miracleman and much much more because we are in early planning. Contact Info (Social Media and Gaming) Updated 9/23: https://ragingbullets.com/about/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/401332833597062/ Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, http://www.heroinitiative.org, http://cbldf.org/,http://www.DCBService.com, http://www.Instocktrades.com, show voicemail line 1-440-388-4434 or drnorge on Skype, and more.   3:05 Dark Phoenix Saga Part 2 2:40:59 Closing We'll be back in a week with more content.  Check our website, Twitter and our Facebook group for regular updates.

The Avengers had a stellar 5 year window when it was one of the finest comic's being published. The writer of that run, Jim Shooter, shaped stories and conflicts that would influence the Avengers films as well as the Civil War event. I witnessed it all in real time and take you deeper into this acclaimed run that energized fandom. 

Episode 15 - Murdock and Marvel: 1977 Its 1977, and this week we see the dawn of a number of very influential independent titles, and Marvel and DC continue to try to bash each other into the ground.  Comics are gaining in popularity on TV, with THREE superhero shows now on the small screen, and Marvel catches a tiger by the tail as it agrees to do a comic book adaptation of a movie that is about to change everything for geek culture in America.  Preshow Murdock & Marvel on a break for Duane's move. Next Show should be June 5th. Marvel Unlimited Show will return in the meantime. The Year in Comics  Notable and Newsworthy Industry Trends Eagle Awards The Year in Marvel Overall it was a rough year, as delays and problems are rampant.  This is evidenced by our own Daredevil, who only managed to get out 9 issues this year, after a decade of monthly releases. New Titles Series Ending New Characters Who's in the Bullpen ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Mike Zeck The Year in Daredevil  Appearances: Daredevil #141-149, Iron Fist #11, Marvel Team-Up #56, Avengers #159 and Marvel Comics Super Special #1 Marv Wolfman starts the year as writer, but Jim Shooter takes over with issue 144.  Bob Brown also starts the year as artist but like Wolfman, would leave after issue 143 with 30 artist credits in the series. Later in 1977, Brown would lose his battle with Leukemia. Artist credits from 144-149 include Lee Elias, George Tuska, Gil Kane and Klaus Jansen. The year starts with Daredevil taking down Maxwell Glenn's assistant Stone after he takes a shot at Foggy Nelson. If that wasn't enough, Bulleye is back in town, captures Daredevil with the cunning use of a paper airplane (“In my hands anything is a deadly weapon”) and ties him to a giant crossbow arrow and fires him towards New Jersey. Though Daredevil is able to escape the death trap with the help of Nova.  Next Daredevil must take on Cobra and Hyde who are again working together and trying to steal a new serum recipe from a couple who have a rooftop jungle (and a pet lion) in the middle of the city.   The Owl breaks Man-Bull out of prison and asks him to be his bodyguard and kidnap a doctor who can help him regain the use of his legs. Once captured the doctor gives the Owl an exoskeleton which allows him to walk and fly. But it also has (unknown to the Owl) a flaw that Daredevil is able to exploit to defeat the villain.  Next, we see Bullseye again set his sights on Daredevil. This time challenging him to a duel at a TV Studio while broadcasting it. With Daredevil's radar sense on the fritz due to a golf ball, Daredevil takes a beating (and being shot) Daredevil is finally able to take down Bullseye in the Studio's wrestling ring. When pressed who hired him, Bullseye says the name “Glenn”.  Daredevil goes to confront Maxwell Glenn and he confesses to several crimes (including kidnapping Deborah Harris, Foggy's Fiancée) without much resistance. We learn that Killgrave was pulling the strings and after Harris is rescued, Maxwell Glenn is arrested. Daredevil realizes something is up and upon returning to Glenn's office he finds a secret door leading to Killgrave and a group of entranced business leaders. Killgrave escapes while Daredevil has to fight through the group.  On the search for Killgrave and a way to clear Maxwell Glenn's name, Daredevil runs into Death-Stalker instead. Death-Stalker creates a new Smasher in an attempt to take down his foe. The two have fight on a rooftop and then a final battle in an alley where Daredevil causes Smasher to drop a garbage bin on himself.  As the year ends, Heather Glenn decides to leave Matt Murdock because he wasn't there for her during the whole ordeal with her father. And Debbie Harris will not see or talk to Foggy as she's still in shock from her kidnapping.  As a preview at the end of issue 149, we see the message: Next: Daredevil's Landmark 150th issue, introducing the power of Paladin and possibly the most shattering shock ending ever!  New Powers, Toys or Places New Supporting Characters New Villains This Week's Spotlight: Daredevil #146 June 1977 “Duel!” Recap Why We Picked This Story The Takeaway Marvel is in a lot of trouble Questions or comments We'd love to hear from you!  Email us at questions@comicsovertime.com or find us on Twitter @comicsoftime. ------------------ THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING CREATORS AND RESOURCES  Music: Our theme music is by the very talented Lesfm.  You can find more about them and their music at https://pixabay.com/users/lesfm-22579021/.  The Grand Comics Database: Dan uses custom queries against a downloadable copy of the GCD to construct his publisher, title and creator charts.  Comichron: Our source for comic book sales data.  Man Without Fear: Kuljit Mithra's Daredevil site contains a staggering collection of resources about our hero, including news, interviews and comic details.    The American Comic Book Chronicles: Published by TwoMorrows, these volumes provide an excellent analysis of American comics through the years.  Because these volumes break down comic history by year and decade they are a great place to get a basic orientation on what is happening across the comic industry at a particular point in time.  Joshua and Jamie Do Daredevil: A fantastic podcast that does a deep-dive into Daredevil comics.  This ran from 2018-2020, and covered most of the first volume of Daredevil, and was a fun way to get an in-depth look at each issue of Daredevil from 1-377.  My Marvelous Year: This is a reading-club style podcast where Dave Buesing and friends chose important or interesting books from a particular year to read and discuss.  This helped me remember some fun and crazy stories, and would be a great companion piece to Murdock and Marvel for those who want more comic-story-specific coverage.  BOOKLIST  The following books have been frequently used as reference while preparing summaries of the comic history segments of our show.  Each and every one comes recommended by Dan for fans wanting to read more about it!  Licari, Fabio and Marco Rizzo.  Marvel: The First 80 Years: The True Story of a Pop-Culture Phenomenon.  London: Titan Books, 2020.  This book is sort of a mess, as the print quality is terrible, and Titan doesn't even credit the authors unless you check the fine print.  It's like this was published by Marvel in the early 60s! But the information is good, and it is presented in an entertaining fashion.  So its decent, but I would recommend you see if you can just borrow it from the library instead of purchasing.  Wells, John.  American Comic Book Chronicles: 1960-1964.  Raleigh: Two Morrows, 2015.  Not cheap, but a fantastic series that is informative and fun to read.  Wright, Bradford.  Comic Book Nation: The Transformation of Youth Culture in America.  Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2001.  This is the revised edition.  Marvel Year By Year: A Visual History.  New York: DK Publishing, 2022.  The academic in my rails at using information from any work that doesn't have an author credit, but this is a decent (if very surface) look at each year in the history of Timely / Marvel from 1939 to 2021.    Cowsill, Alan et al.  DC Comics Year by Year: A Visual History.  New York: DK Publishing, 2010.  Because its nice to occasionally take a peek at what the Distinguished Competition is up to.  Dauber, Jeremy.  American Comics: A History.  New York, W.W. Norton & Company, 2022.  An excellent, relatively compact history of the domestic comic industry from its 19th century origins through to recent 21st century developments.  An excellent successor to Bradford Wright's Comic Book Nation. 

Join Alex Grand and Bill Field as they sit down with legendary comic artist Steve Rude in an enlightening episode of the CBH podcast. Dive deep into Rude's early influences, from his passion for 1960s Marvel  to the impact of artists like Jack Kirby and Gene Colan on his style. Discover the pivotal moments of his career, from his initial challenges in the business to his successful partnership in creating Nexus with Mike Baron, his dislike of Marvel of DC in the 1980s, and his impression of the corporate side of comic books. Explore his artistic evolution and the personal stories behind his work, including his venture into fine art and the narrative of his documentary on bipolar disorder. Tune in for a masterful blend of art, storytelling, and personal struggle, reflecting over four decades of comic artistry.Support the Show.

Ben Saunders is an academic expert in comic and cartoon studies, pop culture and English literature who co-founded and directs the University of Oregon's minor in Comic and Cartoon Studies, the first undergraduate minor of its kind in the country. He's also the series editor of the Penguin Classics Marvel Collection and the curator of the Marvel: University of Super Heroes exhibition, which has appeared at museums in Portland, OR; Charlotte, NC; Dearborn, MI; Seattle, WA; and Basel, Switzerland.For 90 minutes (!!!) of bonus content — including our in-depth discussions of Captain America #180, the presidents Cap has (and hasn't) met, the fine distinction between "realism" and "immediacy," the backlash against Jack Kirby's return to Marvel, Brian Michael Bendis and Ultimate Spider-Man, Jim Shooter's legacy, the secret origin of Iron Man's nose, and so so SO MUCH more! — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. Subscribers at the $4/month level get instant access to our bonus feed of content that contains over 120 extended and exclusive episodes — with more being added every week! Stories Covered in this Episode: "The Mark of Madness!" - Captain America #181, written by Steve Englehart, art by Sal Buscema and Vince Colletta, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Inferno!" - Captain America #182, written by Steve Englehart, art by Frank Robbins and Joe Giella, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Bill Mantlo, ©1974 Marvel Comics "Marvel by the Month" theme v. 3 written by Robb Milne and performed by Robb Milne and Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne.Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Instagram and Threads at @marvelbythemonth and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)

Cancelled Comic Cavalcade Hello, and welcome to episode 367 of The Fantasticast. Each episode, Steve Lacey guides you through every issue, guest-appearance and cameo of The Fantastic Four. After an extended break, Steve is back to continue his journey through the latter issues of Marvel Two-in-One. What happens if a team-up books doesn't involve a team-up, and neither title star recognises each other? What happens if the non-title guest stars are more interesting than the actual guest star? And what happens if The Thing is actually his own grandfather in an attempt to match the Marvel sliding timescale with a story set in a very specific timeframe? Find out in this week's Fantasticast! Tom DeFalco, Ron Wilson, Chic Stone, George Roussos, Michael Higgins, Jim Salicrup, Jim Shooter, and Bob Wiacek present Marvel Two-in-One #77 - Only The Swamp Survives. In which a walkabout in a swamp goes horribly wrong, Alicia Masters has no agency at all, we discover a new element of World War II, and find out what The Thing would look like as a Muppet. All this, and brief looks at Avengers #209 and Dazzler #5 as well! Send in your feedback to fantastic4podcast@gmail.com, leave your comments at the libsyn site, or at www.TheFantasticast.com. Follow us on twitter, where we are @fantasticast Original artwork by Michael Georgiou. Check out his work at mikedraws.co.uk Episode cover design by Samuel Savage.  

Episode 239.  James B and Eddie read a comic based on a tv show about a comic.  Also Peter goes back to school, and Spider-Man plays football with one hand tied behind his back. From January, February, and March of 1988 Stan Lee presents Web of Spider-Man 34, 35, and 36 “Fourth and Eternity” “You Can Go Home Again!” and “Phreak-Out!” Written by Jim Shooter, Gerry Conway, Penciled by Sal Buscema, Alex Saviuk, Ink by Vince Colletta, Keith Williams.    (03:18) Web 34   (03:50) Segment - Guess the plot from the crazy cover   (06:25) Web 35   (07:46) Web 36   (11:20) The Daily Bugle Presents Live with Eddie   (16:24) From December of 1981 Stan Lee presents Spider-Man Amazing Friends 1 “The Triumph of the Green Goblin!” Original Screenplay by Dennis Marks, Pencils by Dan Spiegle, Inks by Vincent Coletta   Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston.  This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed.  Summaries written by Hoagy Carmichael and Eddie.  Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/  Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out our live meetup and Discord Channel here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_mW6htjJUHOzlViEvPQqR-k68tClMGAi85Bi_xrlV7w/edit

In the 1980s, Jim Shooter was editor-in-chief at Marvel Comics for nine years. During his run as editor, Marvel produced Chris Claremont and John Byrne's run on the Uncanny X-Men, Byrne's work on Fantastic Four, Frank Miller's series of Daredevil stories, Walt Simonson's crafting of Norse mythology with the Marvel Universe in Thor, and Roger Stern's runs on both Avengers and The Amazing Spider-Man. He wrote the iconic Marvel event Secret Wars which was tied into a toyline. Secret Wars led to the creation of the Spider-Man black costume. It was one of the biggest crossovers to date and a storyline that is expected to be the focal point of the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase Six. This episode was recorded live at Fan Expo Philadelphia 2023 and includes commentary on the state of comic books and the growth of the superhero genre. Shooter also comments on the black costume eventually turned into the iconic villain Venom.

The Legion has moved to it's new home in Action Comics.  Back to being the back up story behind Superman this time.   Action Comics 378 and 379 are actually two tales I found to be a bit of fun. Jim Shooter shows us why the kids need to stay away from the Forbidden Fruit. The E. Nelson Bridwell writes a great little action/mystery storie with great art by Win Mortimor and Murphy Anderson art   #DCComics #podcast #comicbook #Superman #Superboy #LegionofSuperHeroes #ElementLad #TimberWolf #LightningLad #LightLass #MonEl #ShadowLass #DreamGirl #JimShooter #ENelsonBridwell #MurphyAnderson 

Jim Shooter was Marvel Editor-in-Chief from 1978 to 1987, the era of Frank Miller's Daredevil, Chris Claremont's X-men, Secret Wars (written by Shooter himself), the West Coast Avengers and more. This week he talks with Koom about his take on modern-day Marvel, the early days of Frank Miller and Ann Nocenti's careers, why “Little Miss … Continue reading #780 Jim Shooter interview

Episode 192.  James B and Eddie conclude the 1984 “Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars” with issues 8 thru 12 to finally see Spider-Man's new costume.  Eddie shows off his MCU knowledge, plus Eddie and James B disagree if the Secret Wars is any good. Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston.  This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Quick summaries written by James B.   Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/  Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts. (01:30) From May of 1984 through April of 1985 Stan Lee presents Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Written by Jim Shooter, Penciled by Michael Zeck, and Inked by John Beatty. (12:14) Does Eddie Remember This Character from the MCU - Klaw (14:34) Sponsor - Patticake App Join our Discord Channel by using this link on discord: https://discord.gg/GvbvtDRj

Episode 191.  James B and Eddie discuss the first seven issues of the 1984 “Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars” to try and figure out where Spider-Man went as he vanished in all his comic books! Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston.  This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Quick summaries written by James B.   Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/  Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts. (02:40) From May of 1984 through April of 1985 Stan Lee presents Secret Wars 1-12 Written by Jim Shooter, Penciled by Michael Zeck, and Inked by John Beatty. (19:33) Sponsor - Denver Suburb Hospitality and Visitors Bureau Join our Discord Channel by using this link on discord: https://discord.gg/GvbvtDRj

Talk about an eclectic career! JayJay Jackson started out as a cartographer, drawing street maps in the days before GPS. She also did schematics and production design for various outfits, including Texas Instruments. Somehow, she parlayed this into a gig as a designer (and later art director) at Marvel Comics. She also colored comics and ads, including those for Spider-Man, Punisher, and Alien Legion. More importantly, JayJay met Jim Shooter there, and became an indispensable part of his subsequent ventures at Valiant, Defiant, and Broadway Comics. She even did some painting for Topps cards, including Universal Monsters, Vampirella, and Star Wars Galaxy.JayJay is now a freelance illustrator and writer, and you can follow her work at jayjayjackson.com or on Instagram @jayjayzee._____________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com._____________________Check out a video version of this episode on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits.If you liked this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. And tell your friends!Looking for more ways to express your undying DBB love and devotion? Email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com. Follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook and Instagram, and @DBBandits on Twitter.

Cap battles Doctor Octopus for the first time! Rick & Bob explore this story of a prodigal son and our hero's challenges with delivering him a message. Plus, Bob discusses his fear of being watched by a duck... Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans and https://twitter.com/CapComicFans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/message Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/capcomicbookfans/support

We return to the worlds of What If as we wonder what if Spider-Man had remained possessed by the evil alien symbiote suit? We discuss the unusual story behind the suit's creation by fan Randy Schueller to its introduction in both The Amazing Spider-Man 252 AND Secret Wars 8. We dive into this week's What If that sees both a Venom-ized Hulk and Thor plus an awesome turn for Black Cat before diving into a recently Venom-ized Hulk in Absolute Carnage. All of this plus special guest Joey Vazquez from Midtown Comics. Ep. 98 What if the alien costume had possessed Spider-Man? With SPECIAL GUEST Joey of Midtown ComicsPlus a HISTORY of Spider-Man's black costume that becomes the symbiote VenomEarth-1089 as seen in What If Vol. 2 #4On this week's episode we kick off with the strange history of the black symbiote suit from fan Randy Schueller to it's introduction in both Amazing Spider-Man 252 and of course Marvel's Secret Wars 8 by Jim Shooter and Mike Zeck. We then head to the world of What If to ask the question what if Spider-Man remained possessed by the black costume. Oh, and what if The Hulk and Thor were too. This issue by Danny Fingeroth and Mark Bailey also features some great scenes for the Black Cat too. Then we wrap up by seeing the return of Venom-ized Hulk in 2019's Absolute Carnage by Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman. We conclude with our special guest Joey Vazquez from Midtown Comics by speculating what's next for Venom, Spider-Man and the symbiote on screen. Also in this episode: A brief background of Secret Wars, the eventual realization of Randy's dream in Sensational Spider-Man: Self-Improvement, and much more. Reading List: Secret Wars #8 (Marvel Comics 1984) What If #4 (Marvel Comics 1989) Absolute Carnage #3 (Marvel Comics 2019) Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchersEmail Podcast@DearWatchers.comFollowing Joey on Twitter and listen to Dear Watcher's interview with him here. Theme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic (Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0) ★ Support this podcast ★

John Byrne Doesn't Play Well With Others Hello, and welcome to episode 367 of The Fantasticast. Each episode, Steve Lacey guides you through every issue, guest-appearance and cameo of The Fantastic Four. We're finally here, the start of the 1980s renaissance of the Fantastic Four. John Byrne is here as writer and artist, and the Fantastic Four will never be the same again. Diablo is back in town, and looking to use the elemental nature of the Fantastic Four against his old enemies. Only some cunning thinking, and a well-stocked scuba store, can prevent the team from being defeated by their own dark reflections. And only the former co-host of The Fantasticast can help guide Steve through this new beginning. Yes, returning to the show for the start of the Byrne run is former Fantasticast co-host Andrew Leyland. He tore himself away from reviewing The Overlooked Dark Knight, and from hosting his eclectic pop-culture review show The Palace of Glittering Delights, to dust off his Fantastic Four longbox and make a return to the world of Fantastic Four review and commentary. Missed him? As well as his podcasts, you can also follow him on (what's left of) twitter where he is @leyland_andrew! John Byrne, John Byne, Bjorn Heyn (but actually John Byrne), Glynis Wein, Jim Novak, Jim Salicrup, Jim Shooter, and Terry Austin present Fantastic Four #232 - Back To The Basics! Featuring two-month-old Oscar talk, Yeoh before bladder, Not Bjorn Heyn, a catalogue of redheads, and the cleansing of New York with fire. Send in your feedback to fantastic4podcast@gmail.com, leave your comments at the libsyn site, or at www.TheFantasticast.com. Follow us on twitter, where we are @fantasticast Original artwork by Michael Georgiou. Check out his work at mikedraws.co.uk Episode cover design by Samuel Savage.

Episode 169.  James B and Eddie talk about Debra Whitman and Wong while covering The Amazing Spider-Man 228 to 230.  Eddie learns a lot about the Juggernaut and  Madame Web. Also a horror story is introduced with an unnamed villain.  (03:11) Segment - Does Eddie Know this Character from the MCU (Actor Variant)  (04:23) From May of 1982 Stan Lee Presents ASM 228 “Murder by Spider” Written by Jan Stranad, Pencils by Rick Leonardi, Ink by Dave Simons. Jim Shooter's still editor in chief too.   https://read-comic.com/amazing-spider-man-v1-228/  (08:48) From June of 1982 Stan Lee Presents ASM 229 “Nothing can Stop the Juggernaut!” by Roger Stern, John Romita Jr and Jim Mooney  (16:55) From June of 1982 Stan Lee Presents ASM 230 “To Fight the Unbeatable Foe!” by Stern, Romita Jr, and Mooney.(what small credits this book has)  (22:27) Sponsor - Juggs Footwear Resin Based Foam and Rubber Boots  (26:23) And now it's time for the close   Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston.  This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed.  Summaries written by James B.  Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/   Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts.

Episode 164. James B and Eddie have their first annual April Fool's Day episode.  Eddie tries to fool the listeners while James B tries to keep things on track.  Jack O'Lantern, the Beetle and the Gibbon are featured.   (00:28) Sponsor: Lonesome Pinky Sings (01:00) From July of 1981 PPtSSM 56 “The Peril and the Pumpkin?” by Roger Stern, Jim Shooter, and Jim Mooney https://viewcomiconline.com/peter-parker-the-spectacular-spider-man-056/ (06:03) From August of 1981 PPtSSM 57 “These Wings Enslaved!” Roger Stern, Jim Shooter, and Jim Mooney https://viewcomiconline.com/peter-parker-the-spectacular-spider-man-057/ (11:00) From September of 1981 PPtSSM 58 “”Ring out the old in the new!”  by Roger Stern, John Byrne, and Vince Colletta https://comiconlinefree.net/the-spectacular-spider-man-1976/issue-58 (15:58) From October of 1981 Stan Lee Presents PPtSSM 59 “I want Spider-man!” by Stern, Mooney and J. Strzliski  https://comiconlinefree.net/the-spectacular-spider-man-1976/issue-59 (20:46) From 1981 Stan Lee Presents King-Size Annual PPtSSM 3 “Dark Side of the Moon!” by David Draft, Jim Sherman, and Al Weiss https://viewcomiconline.com/peter-parker-the-spectacular-spider-man-annual-3/ (23:28) Sponsor: You don't know Jack Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston.  This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed.  Summaries written by James B.  Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/  Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts.

Episode 156. James B and Eddie discuss 6 issues of Peter Parker the Spectacular Spider-Man and Eddie offers to buy a gas mask for Peter. (00:25) Sponsor - How to kick bad habits with Mesmero (01:07) From June of 1980 PPtSSM 43 “Pretty Poison” Written by Roger Stern, Penciled by Mike Zeck, Ink by Steve Mitchell, Jim Shooter is editing most of these too!   https://read-comic.com/peter-parker-the-spectacular-spider-man-043/   (02:37) From July of 1980 PPtSSM 44 “The Vengeance Gambit!” Written by Marv Wolf and Steve Leialona Finished art by Alan Gordon.    (05:27) From August of 1980 PPtSSM 45 “Wings of Fire, Wings of Fear” by Roger Stern, Penciled by Marie Severin, and Inked by Steve Mitchell   (08:52) From September of 1980 PPtSSM 46 “Deadly is the Cobra” by Roger Stern, Mike Zeck and Bruce Patterson   (10:38) From October of 1980 PPtSSM 47 “A night on the Prowl!” by Stern, Severin, and Bruce D inking.    (14:12) From November of 1980 PPtSSM 48 “Double Defeat!” by Stern, Sevrin, and Patterson (21:17) Sponsor - How to kick bad habits with Hypno-Hustler A discussion about Hypno-Hustler The Movie is featured after the credits   Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston,  Sponsor Bassline by Eddie.  This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed.  Summaries written by Eddie. Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/, Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts!

We Need To Talk About Sue's... Uh... Hello, and welcome to episode 365 of The Fantasticast. Each episode, Steve Lacey guides you through every issue, guest-appearance and cameo of The Fantastic Four. This week, we're taking a well-earned break, both in the real world and in the podcast. Steve's travelling to Los Angeles to attend the Gallifrey One convention, and Ben, Alicia, Bobby, and Bill are off to the circus in Marvel Two-in-One. Such a shame that there's only one circus in the Marvel Universe (yes, we're discounting the one with Johnny's cousins from Strange Tales), and that one is the Circus of Crime! Tom DeFalco, David Michelinie, Jerry Bingham, Chic Stone, George Roussos, Michael Higgins, Bob Budiansky, Jim Salicrup, Jim Shooter, Joe Sinnott, and Gaspar Saladino present Marvel Two-in-One #76 - The Big Top Bandits. Guest-starring both Iceman and Giant Man, and featuring some curiously silent heroes, a thoroughly irriating clown, an accidentally-forgettable artist, and the strong need to talk about Sue's... uh... As well as this, we're also joining the latest of Marvel's merry mutants to follow her disco-laden adventures with Doctor Doom in Dazzler #3 and #4. Send in your feedback to fantastic4podcast@gmail.com, leave your comments at the libsyn site, or at www.TheFantasticast.com. Follow us on twitter, where we are @fantasticast Original artwork by Michael Georgiou. Check out his work at mikedraws.co.uk Episode cover design by Samuel Savage.