Podcasts about Len Wein

Every other week, we focus on a Marvel series that sits on the fringes of mainstream Marvel continuity. The first episode of every new series that we cover is available on the public feed. The rest of the episodes are exclusive to our Patreon supporters.Not a Patron yet? Support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth for just $5 a month to get instant access to our bonus feed of over 180 extended and exclusive episodes! Stories Covered in this Episode: "War is Hell!" - War Is Hell #9, written by Chris Claremont with plotting by Jenny Blake Isabella and Roy Thomas, art by Dick Ayers and Frank Springer, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by Phil Rachelson, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1974 Marvel Comics"The Corridor" - War Is Hell #10, written by Chris Claremont with plotting by Jenny Blake Isabella, art by Dick Ayers and Frank Springer, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Winter Kill!" - War Is Hell #11, written by Chris Claremont, art by Don Perlin with Sal Trapani, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Phil Rachelson, edited by Len Wein, ©1974 Marvel Comics "MORTALITY by the Month" theme written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) 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.)

This week on Men of Steel, Case and Jmike sit down with legendary comics writer J.M. DeMatteis to talk about his incredible career and his thoughts on the Man of Steel himself. From Kraven's Last Hunt to Justice League International and beyond, we dive into storytelling, spirituality, and what makes Superman such an enduring symbol of hope. #MenOfSteelPod #JMDeMatteis #Superman #DCComics #ComicsPodcast #SupermanAdjacent Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/CertainPOVMedia Men of Steel Full Episode Originally aired: October 24, 2025  Edited by Sophia Ricciardi Scored by Geoff Moonen Certain Point Of View is a podcast network brining you all sorts of nerdy goodness! From Star Wars role playing, to Disney day dreaming, to video game love, we've got the show for you! Learn more on our website: https://www.certainpov.com Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/wcHHer4 PODCAST SHOWS: ▶ Men Of Steel - https://www.certainpov.com/men-of-steel​  FOLLOW US: ▶ Twitter: @certainpovmedia @menofsteelpod  ▶ Instagram: @certainpovmedia   Outline Introduction (00:00 - 00:10) Introduction and discussion about J.M. DeMatteis' prolific career. Discussion on writing styles (Marvel style vs. full script) and collaborative relationships. Creative Origins (00:10 - 00:20) J.M. DeMatteis shares his creative origins and early career struggles. Breakthrough into comics through short stories and TV writing with The Twilight Zone. Justice League International (00:20 - 00:28) His iconic Justice League International run with Keith Giffen. Creative chemistry with collaborators and evolution of their working relationship. ️ Marvel Runs (00:28 - 00:38) Discussion of Marvel runs including Maximum Carnage and Clone Saga. Perspectives on long crossovers and storytelling challenges. ‍️ Lesser-Known Characters (00:38 - 00:47) Work with less-known characters like Booster Gold and Blue Beetle in Justice League International. Character development freedom with lesser-known heroes and influence on DC Universe. ‍️ Superman Focus (00:47 - 00:57) Focus on Superman-related work, especially Speeding Bullets Elseworlds story. Discussion on Superman's character, symbolism, and challenges in keeping him human. Current Projects (00:57 - 01:07) Current and upcoming projects including the DeMultiverse Kickstarter series. Discussion on Spider-Man 94, prose novellas, and Batman: Caped Crusader animated series. ️ Writing Techniques & Style (02:00 - 02:10) J.M. DeMatteis adeptly switches between Marvel style (detailed plotting first) and full scripting based on collaborators and creative needs, emphasizing writer-artist synergy. Career Path & Persistence (10:00 - 13:30) His early career involved overcoming harsh rejections and learning from editors like Paul Levitz and Len Wein, highlighting the necessity of a 'hard head and thick skin' in freelancing. Creative Collaboration (24:00 - 27:30) The seminal Justice League International run was a product of rare chemistry and creative freedom between DeMatteis, Keith Giffen, and Kevin Maguire, elevating offbeat characters. Classic Runs Reflections (22:00 - 30:00) He described iconic runs like Kraven's Last Hunt as successful but unplanned monumental works, and underscored the importance of the artist in storytelling and the emotional core of heroism in Maximum Carnage. Character Development (34:00 - 38:00) DeMatteis expresses deep intimacy with characters like Peter Parker and Ben Reilly, treating them like real people and always seeking fresh narrative insights in revisiting familiar characters. ‍️ Superman's Core (48:00 - 54:40) Defines writing Superman as being 'in his heart' rather than just his mind, focusing on his decency, charm, and symbolic importance as cultural moral paragon and hopeful figure. Modern Work & Industry Shifts (01:00:00 - 01:02:00) Embracing Kickstarter for creator-owned projects like DeMultiverse, balancing traditional publishing with creative independence and audience engagement. Discusses upcoming projects including a Spider-Man miniseries and involvement in animated shows. Industry Insights (46:40 - 46:50) Reflects on evolving trends such as Elseworlds and multiverse storytelling saturation, and the need to refresh narrative approaches. Fan Community & Legacy (38:40 - 38:50) Notes enthusiasm from younger generations discovering older works like Justice League International, reinforcing enduring appeal.

For TWO HOURS of bonus content — including our coverage of Ant-Man's heel turn against the super-team he co-founded in Avengers #161, plus 22 more Marvel comics in the Mighty MBTM Checklist — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. $5 a month gets you instant access to our bonus feed of over 180 extended and exclusive episodes. $10 a month lets you help pick the comics we cover in depth and gets you a shout-out at the end of the episode! Stories Covered in this Episode:"Madness Is All In the Mind!" - Amazing Spider-Man #170, written by Len Wein, art by Ross Andru with Frank Giacoia and Mike Esposito, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Glynis Wein, edited by Len Wein, ©1977 Marvel Comics"Star Wars" - Star Wars #1, written by George Lucas and Roy Thomas, art by Howard Chaykin, letters by Jim Novak, colors by Marie Severin, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1977 Marvel Comics "Marvel by the Month" theme v. 4 written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) 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.)

Howl-Len-Wein, our October celebration of all things Len Wein, continues with an ALL-WEIN LIGHTNING ROUND! Merk tests Kyle and Bry at three rounds of LEN WEIN TRIVIA, in which the Wein-owledge of both quizboys and quizmaster is tested! Mega-Producer Kyle… Continue Reading →

 We continue HOWL-LEN-WEIN with dramatic read from one of Len Wein’s weirdest comics, Batman: A word to the wise, a one shot Batman comic that takes place in it’s entirety in Canada, really pushing literacy  and has STRONG and… Continue Reading →

For 80+ minutes of bonus content — including our coverage of 23 more Marvel comics in the Mighty MBTM Checklist — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. $5 a month gets you instant access to our bonus feed of over 180 extended and exclusive episodes. $10 a month lets you help pick the comics we cover in depth and gets you a shout-out at the end of the episode!WHOOPS! Ignore the bit at the end where Bryan says that we'll be starting a new off-week series next week. He jumped the gun by two weeks! Next week will be MAROONED by the Month Episode 02. Stories Covered in this Episode:"The Vicious and the Valiant" - Thor #260, written by Len Wein, art by Walt Simonson and Tony DeZuniga, letters by John Costanza, colors by Glynis Wein, edited by Len Wein, ©1977 Marvel Comics"Phoenix Unleashed!" - X-Men #105, written by Chris Claremont, art by Dave Cockrum and Bob Layton, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Andy Yanchus, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1977 Marvel Comics"The Trial!" - Avengers #160, written by Jim Shooter, art by George Pérez and Pablo Marcos, letters by Denise Wohl, colors by Roger Slifer and David Kraft, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1977 Marvel Comics "Marvel by the Month" theme v. 4 written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) 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.)

Happy HowLenWein, everyone! For this indeterminate amount of time (there may be a slight dip in the middle, not unlike a fancy ballroom dance), we are covering all things Len Wein. This week, we start it off by really talking… Continue Reading →

Every other week, we focus on a Marvel series that sits on the fringes of mainstream Marvel continuity. The first episode of every new series that we cover is available on the public feed. The rest of the episodes are exclusive to our Patreon supporters.Not a Patron yet? Support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth for just $5 a month to get instant access to our bonus feed of over 180 extended and exclusive episodes! Stories Covered in this Episode: "The Coming of Skull the Slayer!" - Skull the Slayer #1, written by Marv Wolfman, art by Steve Gan, letters by Marcos Pelayo, colors by Marv Wolfman, edited by Len Wein, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Gods and Super-Gods" - Skull the Slayer #2, written by Marv Wolfman, art by Steve Gan, letters by Tony San Jose, colors by Michele Wolfman, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Tumult In the Tower of Time!" - Skull the Slayer #3, written by Marv Wolfman, art by Steve Gan with Pablo Marcos, letters by Irv Watanabe, colors by Michele Wolfman, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1976 Marvel Comics"Time Out of Mind!" - Skull the Slayer #4, written by Steve Englehart, art by Sal Buscema and Mike Esposito, letters by Irv Watanabe, colors by Don Warfield, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1976 Marvel Comics "MAROONED by the Month" theme written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) 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.)

The sixth episode of our DC SECRET FILES podcast — the show that dares to tackle DC Comics' greatest creations in encyclopedic form! Each episode, Frank will be joined by a special guest to cover characters and concepts from across DC's history… In this case, blogger “G.B. Blackrock”, better known in comic book circles as Mark Baker-Wright, whose own show is Not Your Father's Autobot: A Transformers: Generation 2 Comic Book Podcast! Our discussion of the given property will be married to a piece of original art commissioned by DC to spotlight the same. This time around, we chat about August 2010's DC Universe Legacies #2, by Len Wein, Andy & Joe Kubert, as well as a host of other talents on the main and supplemental stories. Plus we cover YOUR feedback!D.E.O. Report [0:00:57]Cover Story [0:04:34]Superman Earth-2 Profile Page art by Dave Bullock [0:17:17]Lois Lane Earth-2 Profile Page art by Howard Chaykin [0:27:15]Ultra-Humanite Profile Page art by Doug Mahnke [0:37:52] “The Golden Age!” by Wein, Kubert, & Co. [0:47:52]Golden Age Hourman (SkyBox Cosmic Teams) art by Mike Parobeck & Mike Machlan [0:52:47]Golden Age Atom (SkyBox Cosmic Teams) art by Mike Parobeck & Mike Machlan [1:02:44]Golden Age Dr. Mid-Nite (SkyBox Cosmic Teams) art by Mike Parobeck & Mike Machlan [1:10:34]Golden Age Starman (SkyBox Cosmic Teams) art by Mike Parobeck & Mike Machlan [1:19:32]“Snapshot: Reaction!” by Len Wein & J. H. Williams III [1:34:48]Liberty Belle (All-Star Squadron Fact File) art by Rich Buckler & Jerry Ordway [1:42:45]Vandal Savage (JLA-Z) art by Rick Burchett [1:53:59]Golden Age Black Canary (SkyBox DC Master Series) painted by John Bolton [2:08:14]Confidential Communiqués [2:28:05]Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our website: Rolled Spine Podcasts Images from this episode on TumblrE-MAIL: rolledspinepodcasts@gmail.comTweet us @rolledspine or skeet host Diabolu Frank on BlueSky#DCSFPDC Secret Files theme song by Luke Daab

Something old, something new, one cape yellow, one cape blue. Batman Knightcast returns, and once again Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin review two tales of the Dynamic Duo. In Detective Comics #477, Marshall Rogers bookends a classic tale by Len Wein and Neal Adams. Then, Mark Waid (him again!) and Chris Samnee spin a new take on an old story, the Boy Wonder's earliest adventures in Batman & Robin Year One #1. Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our website: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/batman-knightcast-2/ Images from this episode: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/batman-knightcast-39-image-gallery/ Subscribe to BATMAN KNIGHTCAST: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/batman-knightcast/id1788229385 Don't use Apple Podcasts? Use this link for your podcast catcher: https://feeds.feedburner.com/knightcast Follow BATMAN KNIGHTCAST on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnightcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/batmanknightcast.bsky.social This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Like our Fire & Water Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Follow Fire & Water on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FWPodcasts Follow Fire & Water on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Music: “The Batman Theme: Epic Version (feat. Mask of the Phantasm + Imperial March” arranged by Samuel Kim. Check it out on Youtube right here: https://youtu.be/m-AnLl9Vyb8?si=H5SsJPY_L8FMdtG5 Additional music: “Hip to Be Square” by Huey Lewis and the News Thanks for listening!

For 80+ minutes of bonus content — including our evaluation of John Byrne's impact on The Champions and 19 more Marvel comics in the Mighty MBTM Checklist — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. $5 a month gets you instant access to our bonus feed of over 180 extended and exclusive episodes. $10 a month lets you help pick the comics we cover in depth and gets you a shout-out at the end of the episode! Stories Covered in this Episode:"Murder on the Wind!" - Amazing Spider-Man #168, written by Len Wein, art by Ross Andru with Mike Esposito, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Glynis Wein, edited by Len Wein, ©1977 Marvel Comics"The Vampire Conspiracy!" - Tomb of Dracula #56, written by Marv Wolfman, art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer, letters by John Costanza, colors by Michele Wolfman, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1977 Marvel Comics "Marvel by the Month" theme v. 4 written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) 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.)

Welcome to the place where we get to let our geek flags fly and talk about all things geek. Basically a fuzzy guide to life, the universe, and everything but mostly geek stuff. This level of the podcast is a wayback brought to you by a great comic book monster conversation and the realization that this gem fromSeptember 24, 2017 never transitioned to the current batch of episodes. Let's activate the wayback and head to the very first CBM Defenders episode ever. A younger podcast and one hell yeah example of a good time. Enjoy!In blackest day... some comic book movies seem indefensible. But who is out there to try and make light of even the worst comic book movies. Who defends even them? Well constant listener, that's where Blue and I decided it was high time someone heroically tried to do just that. This regular episode of life, the universe, and everything but mostly geek stuff marks the inaugural issue of Blue and Wookiee, The (CBM) Defenders. We start our journey with a super-powered defense of Spawn (1997). Basically the good, the bad, and the ugly about the film where we finish with some positivity and why the movie might be worth watching as a geek and/or comic book movie enthusiast. Not an easy feat but a lot of fun to do. Keep an eye out for bonusodes in the future with this concept in mind. Just because we wanted to flesh out the episode some, we also briefly chatted about the death of comic book legend Len Wein, the inspiration for the planet in Avatar, a brief discussion of Luke Skywalker going dark, the awesome Bladerunner 2049 shorts, and then jokes about Daredevil singing with his feet.Congrats on completing Wayback #9! Feel free to contact me on social media (@wookieeriot). You can also reach the show by e-mail, laughitupfuzzballpodcast@gmail.com. All other links are easily findable on linktr.ee/laughitupfuzzball for merch, the Facebook group, etc. I'd love to hear from you. Subscribe to the feed on Spotify, Apple podcasts, Google podcasts, or any of the apps which pull from those sources. Go do your thing so I can keep doing mine. If you feel so inclined, drop a positive rating or comment on those apps. Ratings help others find the madness. Tell your friends, geekery is always better with peers. Thank YOU for being a part of this hilarity! There's a plethora of ways to comment about the show and I look forward to seeing your thoughts, comments, and ideas. May the force be with us all, thanks for stopping by, you stay classy, be excellent to each other and party on dudes! TTFN… Wookiee out!

Coffee poured and comic books stacked, Brian and Hassan are ready for comic talk; recent reads, 80s rewind and the latest new books from Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Image Comics, and Bad Idea Comics! Recent Reads Black Cat #1 by  G. Willow Wilson & Gleb Melnikov Poison Ivy by G Willow Wilson & Marcio Takara Exquisite Corpses #4 by James Tynion, Che Grayson, Adam Gorham, Michael Walsh  Supreme: Story of the Year:  by Alan Moore, Joe Bennett, and Keith Giffen Absolute Batman #11 by Scott Snyder and Clay Mann Wonder Woman #24 by Tom King and Daniel Sampere  80s Rewind Six from Siruis by Doug Monech and Paul Gulacy Legends by Len Wein, John Ostrander, and John Byrne Suicide Squad #1-2, John Ostrander and Luke McDonnell New Books The Avengers in the Veracity Trap! Chip Kidd and Michael Cho  Cul-Del Sac #1 by Mike Carey and Jonathan Waysack (Bad Idea Comics); plus Hero Trade by Matt Kindt and David Laphan  Cheetah and Chesish Rob the Justice League #1 by Greg Rucka and Nicola Scott You can follow us on Bluesky @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social, Instagram: @comicsdiscourse114, Threads: @comicsdiscourse114, X: https://x.com/comicsdiscourse?s=21 and Facebook: Facebook Comics Discourse 114 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.  

Welcome back to The Overlooked Dark Knight, the podcast that shines a light on Batman stories hardly anyone talks about! And that certainly applies to this episode. Andy and Mike hop into the wayback machine and head to 2011 and talk about three books that were part of a line that was part "getting the band back together" and part "maybe we should try and get some of the readers that have dropped off over the past few years and get them to buy our books again". The Retroactive line saw creators from the seventies, eighties, and nineties to tell new stories set during those time periods. The guys talk about the new stories from all three of the Batman installments and do brief overviews of the reprints that made up the back half of these specials. They go into the writing styles of Len Wein, Mike W. Barr, and Alan Grant and the artwork of Tom Mandrake, Jerry Bingham, and Norm Breyfogle. There are some brief tangents along the way, but the bulk of the episode is about how much fun these specials were with a touch of sadness that many of these creators are no longer with us. Andy and Mike want your feedback on this episode so they can read it on an upcoming show!  You even have options in how you leave your feedback.  The most direct way is to leave a comment right here on the site.  You can also send all questions, concerns, fears and trepidations to overlookeddarkknight@gmail.com.  Then there' the Facebook page, where you can also leave a Batman related question for Andy and Mike to answer at the beginning of the show.  If you talk about this show on the social medias please include a #overlookeddk so the guys know where to find it. The opening and closing theme for the show is Superhero Intro by Stringer Bell and taken from the royalty free site Pixma Bay. Next Time: Nothing is set in stone, but plans are, as ever, in motion.

Every other week, we focus on a Marvel series that sits on the fringes of mainstream Marvel continuity. The first episode of every new series that we cover is available on the public feed. The rest of the episodes are exclusive to our Patreon supporters.Not a Patron yet? Support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth for just $5 a month to get instant access to our bonus feed of over 170 extended and exclusive episodes! Stories Covered in this Episode: "The Rebels of January and Beyond!" - Amazing Adventures #30, written by Don McGregor, art by Craig Russell, Dan Adkins, Herb Trimpe, Frank Chiaramonte, and Jack Abel, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Don Warfield, edited by Len Wein, ©1975 Marvel Comics"The Day the Monuments Shattered" - Amazing Adventures #31, written by Don McGregor, art by Craig Russell, letters by Irv Watanabe, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Len Wein, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Only the Computer Shows Me Any Respect!" - Amazing Adventures #32, written by Don McGregor, art by Craig Russell and Dan Green, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Len Wein, ©1975 Marvel Comics "MARTIAN by the Month" theme written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) 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.)

Every other week, we focus on a Marvel series that sits on the fringes of mainstream Marvel continuity. The first episode of every new series that we cover is available on the public feed. The rest of the episodes are exclusive to our Patreon supporters.Not a Patron yet? Support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth for just $5 a month to get instant access to our bonus feed of over 170 extended and exclusive episodes! Stories Covered in this Episode: "The Death Breeders" - Amazing Adventures #27, written by Don McGregor, art by Craig Russell and Jack Abel, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1974 Marvel Comics"The Death Merchant!" - Amazing Adventures #28, written by Don McGregor, art by Craig Russell, letters by Roger Slifer, colors by Craig Russell, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1974 Marvel Comics"The Hell Destroyers" - Amazing Adventures #29, written by Don McGregor, art by Craig Russell, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by Craig Russell, edited by Len Wein, ©1974 Marvel Comics "MARTIAN by the Month" theme written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) 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.)

Welcome to the (Not So) New 52, a real-time retrospective of DC Comics' New 52 imprint! Discussed this week: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:02:53 - Convergence: Action Comics #1 (Justin Gray and Claude St. Aubin) 0:11:52 - Convergence: Detective Comics #1 (Len Wein and Denys Cowan) 0:21:45 - Convergence: Justice Society of America #1 (Dan Abnett and Tom Derenick) 0:28:30 - Convergence: Infinity Inc. #1 (Jerry Ordway and Ben Caldwell) 0:39:53 - Convergence: World's Finest #1 (Paul Levitz and Jim Fern, Ron Wagner, Shannon Wheeler) 0:49:15 - Convergence: Shazam! #1 (Jeff Parker and Evan Shaner) 0:58:54 - Convergence: Blue Beetle #1 (Scott Lobdell and Yishan Li) 1:08:09 - Convergence: Crime Syndicate #1 (Brian Buccellato and Phil Winslade) 1:19:02 - Convergence: Plastic Man and the Freedom Fighters #1 (Simon Oliver and John McCrea) 1:28:08 - Convergence: Booster Gold #1 (Dan Jurgens and Alvaro Martinez) 1:40:23 - Convergence #8 (Jeff King, Scott Lobdell and Various) 1:56:48 - Next Week's Books patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv twitter: @DCComicsPodcast (Use #New52) discord: https://discord.gg/8fbyCehMTy Other Links: https://linktr.ee/mildfuzz Find out more at https://the-not-so-new-52.pinecast.co

✪WordPress ✪The fourth episode of our DC SECRET FILES podcast — the show that dares to tackle DC Comics' greatest creations in encyclopedic form! Each episode, Frank will be joined by a special guest, in this case, podcrasher Captain Entropy, to cover characters and concepts from across DC's history. Our discussion of the given property will be married to a piece of original art commissioned by DC to spotlight the same. This time around, we chat about 1980's The Untold Legend of the Batman #1-3, by Len Wein, Jim Aparo, and John Byrne; as well as a host of other talents on the main and supplemental stories. Plus we cover YOUR feedback!D.E.O. Report [0:00:56]“In the Beginning” by Len Wein, John Byrne, & Jim Aparo [0:05:13]Batman (JLA-Z) art by Jim Lee [0:15:39]Commissioner Gordon Profile Page art by Lee Weeks [0:28:58]The Joker (DC Outburst: Firepower) art by Norm Breyfogle [0:37:44]Catwoman (SkyBox Batman: Saga of the Dark Knight) painted by Brian Stelfreeze [0:45:25]The Scarecrow (SkyBox Batman: Saga of the Dark Knight) art by Mike Mignola [0:52:57] “With Friends Like These…” by Wein & Aparo [1:03:46]The Penguin (SkyBox Batman: Saga of the Dark Knight) art by Mike Mignola [1:10:49]Two-Face (SkyBox Batman: Saga of the Dark Knight) painted by Brian Stelfreeze [1:15:48]Alfred Pennyworth Profile Page art by Lee Weeks [1:21:58]The Mad Hatter (SkyBox Batman Master Series) painted by Dermot Power [1:34:55]The Riddler (DC Outburst: Firepower) art by Staz Johnson [1:40:45] “The Man Behind the Mask” by Wein & Aparo [1:45:51]Secrets of the Batman art by Joe StatonConfidential Communiqués [1:56:36]Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our website: Rolled Spine Podcasts Images from this episode on TumblrE-MAIL: rolledspinepodcasts@gmail.comTweet us @rolledspine or skeet host Diabolu Frank on BlueSky#DCSFPDC Secret Files theme song by Luke Daab

After teaching the internet what humor was in the 1990s, Seanbaby wrote for a number of publications that were all ruined by venture capitalists. He then cofounded 1900HOTDOG, the last comedy website, which delivers the hilarity on a daily basis, like the internet used to when this was a proper country.For over 90 minutes of bonus content — our coverage of Amazing Spider-Man #162 and 31 more Marvel comics in the Mighty MBTM Checklist — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. $5 a month gets you instant access to our bonus feed of over 160 extended and exclusive episodes! Stories Covered in this Episode:"Improbable As It May Seem -- The Impossible Man is Back In Town!" - Fantastic Four #176, written by Roy Thomas, art by George Pérez and Joe Sinnott, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Michele Wolfman, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1976 Marvel Comics"Do Not Forsake Me!" - Incredible Hulk #205, written by Len Wein, art by Sal Buscema and Joe Staton, letters by John Costanza, colors by Glynis Wein, edited by Len Wein, ©1976 Marvel Comics "Marvel by the Month" theme v. 4 written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) 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.)

Welcome to the (Not So) New 52, a real-time retrospective of DC Comics' New 52 imprint! Discussed this week: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:03:29 - Convergence #7 (Jeff King, Scott Lobdell and Aaron Lopresti) 0:13:18 - Convergence: Superboy and The Legion of Superheroes #2 (Stuart Moore and Peter Gross) 0:22:18 - Convergence: Green Lantern Corps #2 (David Gallaher and Steve Ellis) 0:31:01 - Convergence: Batman and the Outsiders #2 (Marc Andreyko and Carlos D'Anda) 0:38:20 - Convergence: The Adventures of Superman #2 (Marv Wolfman and Roberto Viacava) 0:47:58 - Convergence: Hawkman #2 (Jeff Parker and Tim Truman) 0:56:40 - Convergence: Wonder Woman #2 (Larry Hama and Aaron Lopresti) 1:06:16 - Convergence: Swamp Thing #2 (Len Wein and Kelley Jones) 1:16:24 - Convergence: Justice League of America #2 (Fabian Nicieza and ChrisCross) 1:24:44 - Convergence: New Teen Titans #2 (Marv Wolfman and Nicola Scott) 1:35:29 - Convergence: The Flash #2 (Dan Abnett and Federico Dallocchio) 1:46:01 - Next Week's Books patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv twitter: @DCComicsPodcast (Use #New52) discord: https://discord.gg/8fbyCehMTy Other Links: https://linktr.ee/mildfuzz Find out more at https://the-not-so-new-52.pinecast.co

DC Comics will collect Len Wein's final Swamp Thing comics. Dark Horse will publish an adaptation of the Star Wars sequel trilogy. Image Comics will release The Man Who Dreamt The Impossible, a fictionalized look at Jack Kirby.SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON BLUESKY, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode, Eric and Faz continue their mighty quest to read all the issues of Thor. We have entered the 1970's and get acquainted with creators like Gerry Conway, Len Wein, Roy Thomas, and John Buscema as they take their turn with the God of Thunder.

Welcome to the (Not So) New 52, a real-time retrospective of DC Comics' New 52 imprint! Discussed this week: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:03:39 - Multiversity #2 (Grant Morrison and Ivan Reis) 0:17:33 - Justice League #40 (Geoff Johns and Jason Fabok) 0:25:53 - Batman #40 (Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo) 0:38:30 - Superman #40 (John Romita Jr.) 0:48:18 - Free Comic Book Day 2015: Divergence #1 (Various) 0:58:40 - Convergence #4 (Jeff King and Stephen Segovia) 1:08:36 - Convergence: Action Comics #1 (Justin Gray and Claude St. Aubin) 1:15:49 - Convergence: Detective Comics #1 (Len Wein and Denys Cowan) 1:25:11 - Convergence: Justice Society of America #1 (Dan Abnett and Tom Derenick) 1:32:07 - Convergence: Infinity Inc. #1 (Jerry Ordway and Ben Caldwell) 1:41:23 - Convergence: World's Finest #1 (Paul Levitz and Jim Fern, Shannon Wheeler) 1:50:28 - Convergence: Shazam! #1 (Jeff Parker and Evan Shaner) 2:00:20 - Convergence: Blue Beetle #1 (Scott Lobdell and Yishan Li) 2:10:07 - Convergence: Booster Gold #1 (Dan Jurgens and Alvaro Martinez) 2:21:17 - Convergence: Crime Syndicate #1 (Brian Buccellato and Phil Winslade) 2:29:30 - Convergence: Plastic Man and the Freedom Fighters #1 (Simon Oliver and John McCrea) 2:37:38 - Next Week's Books patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv twitter: @DCComicsPodcast (Use #New52) discord: https://discord.gg/8fbyCehMTy Other Links: https://linktr.ee/mildfuzz Find out more at https://the-not-so-new-52.pinecast.co

Peter David, Mickey Mouse and the Amazing Lost Ocean by Denis-Pierre Filippi and Silvio Camboni from Fanta, Legion of Super-Heroes: The Great Darkness Saga Deluxe Edition by Paul Levitz, Keith Giffen, and company, RoboWolf #1 by Jake Smith from Dark Horse, Redcoat #11-12, Hereditary Triangle by Fumiya Hayashi from Yen Press, DC Universe Legacies by Len Wein and a cast of thousands, Sleep, Image O-Rama: Bug Wars by Jason Aaron and Mahmud Asrar and Gehenna: Naked Aggression #1 by Patrick Kindlon, Maurizio Rosenzweig, Matteo Vattani, and Marco Ferrari, Forces of Nature by Edward Steed from Drawn & Quarterly, plus a whole mess more!

Chris Gethard is a very funny and talented comedian, actor, author, and podcaster, who you've seen in everything from The Office to The Other Guys. He's also the creative mind behind Wellness Together's Laughing Together program, which brings comedy workshops into schools as a low-impact, destigmatized entry point into conversations regarding mental health. Learn more at https://laughingtogether.orgFor more than TWO HOURS of bonus content — including 45 minutes more of our conversation with Chris Gethard and 20 more Marvel comics in the Mighty MBTM Checklist — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. $5 a month gets you instant access to our bonus feed of over 160 extended and exclusive episodes! Stories Covered in this Episode: "Step Into My Parlor..." - Amazing Spider-Man Annual #10, written by Len Wein and Bill Mantlo, art by Gil Kane, Frank Giacoia, and Mike Esposito, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Len Wein, ©1976 Marvel Comics"Nova" - Nova #1, written by Marv Wolfman, art by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Michele Wolfman, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1976 Marvel Comics "Marvel by the Month" theme v. 4 written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) 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.)

The second episode of our DC SECRET FILES podcast — the show that dares to tackle DC Comics' greatest creations in encyclopedic form! Each episode, Frank will be joined by a special guest, in this case, podcaster ⁠Ed Moore of Teal Productions⁠, to cover characters and concepts from across DC's history. Our discussion of the given property will be married to a piece of original art commissioned by DC to spotlight the same. This time around, we chat about 2010's ⁠DC Universe Legacies #1⁠, by Len Wein, Andy & Joe Kubert, as well as a host of other talents on the main and supplemental stories. Plus we read YOUR feedback on the show's pilot episode!⁠Fate's Legacy Profile Page⁠ art by Enrique Alcatena [0:01:58]⁠The Spectre⁠ painted by Tom Mandrake [0:30:41]“Snapshot: Reflection!” by Wein, Jones, & Co. [0:48:44]⁠Wildcat Profile Page⁠ art by Sergio Cariello [0:57:25]⁠Wonder Woman (Golden Age) Profile Page⁠ art by Frank Cho & Wayne Faucher [1:09:32]⁠Blood Queen Profile Page⁠ art by Scott Clark & Tom McWeeney [1:26:10]Confidential Communiqués [1:38:16]Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our website: ⁠Rolled Spine Podcasts⁠Visit our ⁠WordPress⁠Images from this episode on ⁠Tumblr⁠E-MAIL: ⁠rolledspinepodcasts@gmail.com⁠Tweet us ⁠@rolledspine⁠ or skeet host ⁠Diabolu Frank on BlueSky⁠DC Secret Files theme song by ⁠Luke Daab⁠

The Comics Canon podcast, hosted by Kevin Moreau and Curt Holman, reads, reviews, and renders judgment on some of the best comic books of yesterday and today. It's one of our favorite comics podcasts and well worth your time!For 80+ minutes of bonus content — including 24 more Marvel comics in the Mighty MBTM Checklist — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. $5 a month gets you instant access to our bonus feed of over 160 extended and exclusive episodes! Stories Covered in this Episode: "If Asgard Should Perish...!" - Thor #250, written by Len Wein, art by John Buscema and Tony DeZuniga, letters by John Costanza, colors by Glynis Wein, edited by Len Wein, ©1976 Marvel Comics"Dawn's Early Light!" - Captain America #200, written by Jack Kirby, art by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia, letters by John Costanza, colors by Don Warfield, edited by Jack Kirby and Marv Wolfman, ©1976 Marvel Comics"Avengers Assemble!" - Avengers #150, written by Steve Englehart and Stan Lee, art by George Pérez, Jack Kirby, John Tartaglione, Duffy Vohland, and Dick Ayers, letters by Denise Wohl and Artie Simek, colors by Irene Vartanoff, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1976 Marvel Comics"Greater Love Hath No X-Man..." - Uncanny X-Men #100, written by Chris Claremont, art by Dave Cockrum, letters by Annette Kawecki, colors by Bonnie Wilford, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1976 Marvel Comics "Marvel by the Month" theme v. 4 written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) 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.)

Welcome to the (Not So) New 52, a real-time retrospective of DC Comics' New 52 imprint! Discussed this week: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:03:27 - Convergence #3 (Jeff King and Stephen Segovia) 0:13:05 - Convergence: Superboy and The Legion of Superheroes #1 (Stuart Moore and Gus Storms) 0:21:05 - Convergence: Green Lantern Corps #1 (David Gallaher, Steve Ellis and Steve Ellis) 0:30:38 - Convergence: Batman and the Outsiders #1 (Marc Andreyko and Carlos D'Anda) 0:38:05 - Convergence: The Adventures of Superman #1 (Marv Wolfman and Roberto Viacava) 0:46:59 - Convergence: Hawkman #1 (Jeff Parker and Tim Truman) 0:55:53 - Convergence: Wonder Woman #1 (Larry Hama and Joshua Middleton) 1:07:02 - Convergence: Swamp Thing #1 (Len Wein and Kelley Jones) 1:16:15 - Convergence: Justice League of America #1 (Fabian Nicieza and ChrisCross) 1:25:42 - Convergence: New Teen Titans #1 (Marv Wolfman and Nicola Scott) 1:36:33 - Convergence: The Flash #1 (Dan Abnett and Federico Dallocchio) 1:45:06 - Next Week's Books patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv twitter: @DCComicsPodcast (Use #New52) discord: https://discord.gg/8fbyCehMTy Other Links: https://linktr.ee/mildfuzz Find out more at https://the-not-so-new-52.pinecast.co

For 70+ minutes of bonus content — including 19 more Marvel comics in the Mighty MBTM Checklist — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. $5 a month gets you instant access to our bonus feed of over 150 extended and exclusive episodes! Stories Covered in this Episode: "The Day of the Gods" - Eternals #1, written by Jack Kirby, art by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten, letters by Gaspar Saladino, colors by Glynis Wein, edited by Jack Kirby and Marv Wolfman, ©1976 Marvel Comics"Hammerhead Is Out!" - Amazing Spider-Man #158, written by Len Wein, art by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito, letters by John Costanza, colors by Glynis Wein, edited by Len Wein, ©1976 Marvel Comics"The Bi-Centennial!" - Captain Marvel #45, written by Steve Englehart, art by Al Milgrom, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Ellen Vartanoff, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1976 Marvel Comics"The Sleep... Of the Just!" - Howard the Duck #4, written by Steve Gerber, art by Gene Colan and Steve Leialoha, letters by Annette Kawecki, colors by Michele Wolfman, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1976 Marvel Comics "Marvel by the Month" theme v. 4 written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) 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.)

The second episode of our DC SECRET FILES podcast — the show that dares to tackle DC Comics' greatest creations in encyclopedic form! Each episode, Frank will be joined by a special guest, in this case, podcaster Ed Moore of Teal Productions, to cover characters and concepts from across DC's history. Our discussion of the given property will be married to a piece of original art commissioned by DC to spotlight the same. This time around, we chat about 2010's DC Universe Legacies #1, by Len Wein, Andy & Joe Kubert, as well as a host of other talents on the main and supplemental stories. Plus we read YOUR feedback on the show's pilot episode!D.E.O. Report [0:00:56]Cover Story [0:09:46]Speed Saunders Profile Page art by Rick Burchett [0:16:34]Slam Bradley Profile Page art by Michael Lark [0:39:39]Doll Man Profile Page art by Darrin Wiltshire & Chris Malgrain [0:58:12] “In the Beginning…” by Wein, Kubert, & Co. [1:12:48]Green Lantern Alan Scott Profile Page art by Martin Nodell [1:22:37]Map of Poseidonis Profile Page art by Eliot R. Brown [1:35:50]Confidential Communiqués [1:51:03]Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our website: Rolled Spine Podcasts Images from this episode on TumblrE-MAIL: rolledspinepodcasts@gmail.comTweet us @rolledspine or skeet host Diabolu Frank on BlueSky#DCSFPDC Secret Files theme song by Luke Daab

Douglas Wolk is the Eisner Award-winning author of Reading Comics: How Graphic Novels Work and What They Mean and All of the Marvels: A Journey to the Ends of the Biggest Story Ever Told. Subscribe to his daily Marvel Comics book club, The 616 Society, and check out his story in the brand-new Giant-Size '63, a loving tribute to 1963 by Alan Moore, Stephen Bissette, and Rick Veitch.For 80+ minutes of bonus content — including an additional half hour of our conversation with Douglas, plus the Mighty MBTM Checklist — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. $5 a month gets you instant access to our bonus feed of over 150 extended and exclusive episodes! Stories Covered in this Episode: "The Ghost That Haunted Octopus!" - Amazing Spider-Man #157, written by Len Wein, art by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito, letters by John Costanza, colors by Glynis Wein, edited by Len Wein, ©1976 Marvel Comics"Deathstar, Rising!" - Uncanny X-Men #99, written by Chris Claremont, art by Dave Cockrum and Frank Chiaramonte, letters by Irv Watanabe, colors by Michele Wolfman, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1976 Marvel Comics"Captain America's Love Story" - Captain America #198, written by Jack Kirby, art by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia, letters by Gaspar Saladino, colors by Michele Wolfman, edited by Jack Kirby and Marv Wolfman, ©1976 Marvel Comics"Prisoner!" - Super-Villain Team-Up #6, written by Steve Englehart, art by Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Janice Cohen, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1976 Marvel Comics"The Crushing Conquer-Lord!" - Marvel Spotlight #28, written by Doug Moench, art by Don Perlin, letters by Irv Watanabe, colors by Irene Vartanoff, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1976 Marvel Comics "Marvel by the Month" theme v. 4 written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) 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.)

Kirby and Ross got together to talk about one of Kirby's favorite single issues, DC Comics Presents #4 . The fun little tale features Superman meeting the Metal Men for the first time.  This time the story is from comic book legends Len Wein and Jose Garcia-Lopez   #DCComics #DCComicPresents #teamup #Superman #MetalMen #LenWein #JoseGarciaLopez  

Michael Dean has been an editor at The Comics Journal since 1999 and is the co-author (with Tom Spurgeon) of the oral history of Fantagraphics Books, Comics As Art: We Told You So. He's currently editing Fantagraphics' Lost Marvels series, which restores forgotten Marvel classics in beautiful hardcover editions. Volume One reprints the never-before-collected 1969 horror and suspense series, Tower of Shadows. It hits shelves on April 29th and is available for preorder now from Fantagraphics' website and your local comics shop.For 70 minutes of bonus content — including more of our conversation with Michael, our coverage of the Trial of the Falcon in Captain America #191, and our Mighty MBTM Checklist feature — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. Subscribers at the $5/month level get instant access to our bonus feed of content that contains over 150 extended and exclusive episodes.  Stories Covered in this Episode: "The Tarantula Is a Very Deadly Beast!" - Amazing Spider-Man #147, written by Gerry Conway, art by Ross Andru, Mike Esposito, and Dave Hunt, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Stan Goldberg, edited by Len Wein, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Jackal, Jackal... Who's Got the Jackal?" - Amazing Spider-Man #148, written by Gerry Conway, art by Ross Andru, Mike Esposito, and Dave Hunt, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Len Wein, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Even If I Live, I Die!" - Amazing Spider-Man #149, written by Gerry Conway, art by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito, letters by Annette Kawecki, colors by Janice Cohen, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Spider-Man... or Spider-Clone?" - Amazing Spider-Man #150, written by Archie Goodwin, art by Gil Kane, Mike Esposito, and Frank Giacoia, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1975 Marvel Comics "Marvel by the Month" theme v. 4 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 Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) 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.)

Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another Booksplode! This month, Conor Kilpatrick and Josh Flanagan take a look at… Legends by John Ostrander, Len Wein, John Byrne, Karl Kesel, Dennis Janke, Tom Ziuko, Carl Gafford, & Steve Haynie. Running Time: 00:36:36 What's a Booksplode? It's a bi-monthly special edition show in which we take a look at a single graphic novel or collected edition, something we really just don't have time to do on the regular show. Music: “Lean on Me” Club Nouveau Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephanie Williams is a comic book writer and historian whose work has been featured on NPR, Rotten Tomatoes, SyFy Wire, the AV Club, Nerdist, and Den of Geek. Her comics writing has appeared in Marvel Voices: Legacy and Wakanda for Marvel Comics, and a number of Wonder Woman and Nubia titles for DC. She's the co-creator of the webcomics Parenthood Activate with Sarah A. Macklin and But What If Though with Fabian Lelay. And her IDW trade paperback, My Little Pony Maritime Mysteries, was just released today!For more than 70 minutes of bonus content — including our new Mighty MBTM Checklist feature — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. Subscribers at the $5/month level get instant access to our bonus feed of content that contains over 140 extended and exclusive episodes.  Stories Covered in this Episode: "Panther's Rage" - Jungle Action #6, written by Don McGregor, art by Rich Buckler and Klaus Janson, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Glynis Wein, ©1973 Marvel Comics"Death Regiments Beneath Wakanda" - Jungle Action #7, written by Don McGregor, art by Rich Buckler and Klaus Janson, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Glynis Wein, ©1973 Marvel Comics"Malice by Crimson Moonlight" - Jungle Action #8, written by Don McGregor, art by Rich Buckler and Klaus Janson, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Glynis Wein, ©1973 Marvel Comics"But Now the Spears Are Broken" - Jungle Action #9, written by Don McGregor, art by Gil Kane and Klaus Janson, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Glynis Wein, ©1974 Marvel Comics"King Cadaver is Dead and Living In Wakanda!" - Jungle Action #10, written by Don McGregor, art by Billy Graham and Klaus Janson, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by Glynis Wein, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Once You Slay the Dragon!" - Jungle Action #11, written by Don McGregor, art by Billy Graham and Klaus Janson, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Glynis Wein, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Blood Stains on Virgin Snow!" - Jungle Action #12, written by Don McGregor, art by Billy Graham and Klaus Janson, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by Glynis Wein, ©1974 Marvel Comics"The God Killer" - Jungle Action #13, written by Don McGregor, art by Billy Graham and Craig Russell, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Tom Palmer, ©1974 Marvel Comics"There Are Serpents Lurking In Paradise" - Jungle Action #14, written by Don McGregor, art by Billy Graham and Pablo Marcos, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by Glynis Oliver Wein, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Thorns In the Flesh, Thorns In the Mind" - Jungle Action #15, written by Don McGregor, art by Billy Graham and Dan Green, letters by Karen Mantlo, colors by Glynis Oliver Wein, ©1975 Marvel Comics"And All Our Past Decades Have Seen Revolutions!" - Jungle Action #16, written by Don McGregor, art by Billy Graham, letters by Janice Chiang, colors by Glynis Wein, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Of Shadows and Rages" - Jungle Action #17, written by Don McGregor, art by Billy Graham, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by Michele Wrightson, edited by Len Wein, ©1975 Marvel Comics "Marvel by the Month" theme v. 4 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 Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) 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.) 

Hey everybody, Jeremiah is back, and he and I have two more issues to talk about! But, these two issues are a little bit of a downer. Not because they're bad, but because they're the swan song for Len Wein and Jim Aparo, unfortunately. So, not only do we cover these two issues, but we also lament the departure of these two giants! As usual, if you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show's FB page (just search Mahazines and Monsters). You can find Jeremiah on social media @bigox737 and his blog - comicscomicscomics.blog (and anything by SuperBlog TeamUp)! Thanks for listening.

Mark Russell is the Eisner Award-winning writer of Not All Robots, co-created with Mike Deodato Jr., as well as the writer and co-creator of Billionaire Island with artist Steve Pugh, Second Coming with Richard Pace, and the Eisner-nominated Traveling to Mars with Roberto Meli. Marvel fans know him as the writer of Fantastic Four: Life Story and the current writer of X-Factor, and his new book, Grimm and Grimmer: Classic Fairy Tales Rebooted, is out now!For more than 70 minutes of bonus content — including coverage of Jim Starlin's epic bridge-burner "1000 Clowns" and our new Mighty MBTM Checklist feature — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. Subscribers at the $4/month level get instant access to our bonus feed of content that contains over 140 extended and exclusive episodes. The monthly subscription price will increase on March 1st, so lock in the ongoing $4/month price now! Stories Covered in this Episode: "The Stalker Called Moon Knight" - Werewolf by Night #32, written by Doug Moench, art by Don Perlin and Howie Perlin, letters by Ray Holloway, colors by Phil Rachelson, edited by Len Wein, ©1975 Marvel Comics"The Doomsmith Scenario!" - Uncanny X-Men #94, written by Chris Claremont and Len Wein, art by Dave Cockrum and Bob McLeod, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Phil Rachelson, edited by Len Wein, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Warhunt!" - Uncanny X-Men #95, written by Chris Claremont and Len Wein, art by Dave Cockrum and Sam Grainger, letters by Karen Mantlo, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1975 Marvel Comics "Marvel by the Month" theme v. 4 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 Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) 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.)

Have a Nashville hot chicken sandwich with Robert Greenberger as we discuss our teen experiences at the first Star Trek convention in 1972, how TV taught him about the existence of Marvel Comics, the way George Reeves as Clark Kent made him want to be a journalist, the lecture Wonder Woman editor Robert Kanigher gave him after he dared give feedback, why so many DC Comics staffers walked around without their shoes on Fridays, how he convinced Cable News to launch Comic Scene magazine, the convoluted way Denny O'Neil was responsible for him becoming Len Wein and Marv Wolfman's assistant, how his editing of Star Trek comics led to his writing Star Trek fiction, the differences he saw in corporate culture while working at both Marvel and DC, what Clark Kent would have thought of his gig at the Weekly World News, and much more.

"There's always a choice. You're the one who taught me that." After giving us a glimpse of Wolverine's past in "Red Dawn," the stage was set for a full-length exploration in our very next episode. And with that, season two continues its globe-trotting, introspective character-driven features with a solo outing centered on the enigmatic Canadian X-Man. Notably, the extended flashback at the center of "Repo Man" pulls directly from Barry Windsor-Smith's 1991 Marvel Comics Presents serial, "Weapon X." Violent and atmospheric, this adaptation can't help but suffer in comparison due to the necessity of reigning in the comic's harsher elements for Saturday morning consumption. Beyond that, "Weapon X" had a tenuous relationship with the canon from its inception, with the story calling its own authenticity into question at various points. Nevertheless, "Weapon X" was so well-received that it stood for years as the most definitive account of Wolverine's origin. Later revelations and retcons would muddy the waters, but at this point, the animated series is guided by a very solid pedigree. The inclusion of Alpha Flight, while appreciated from a world-building standpoint, doesn't do this episode many favors in terms of clarity. Outside of shedding some light on Wolverine's past, the plot is concerned with linking two seemingly disparate milestones in Logan's history: how his skeleton came to be laced with adamantium, and his involvement with Alpha Flight. The shadowy, unscrupulous, ultra-militaristic Department H serves as the connective tissue, leading to an ultimately unsatisfying conclusion. If Department H was behind or had knowledge of the Weapon X Project, as the episode suggests, then Logan escaped their clutches by the skin of his teeth, only to soon thereafter coincidentally meet James Hudson, who happens to be the leader of Canada's premiere superhero team, and is brought in to join Alpha Flight, under the purview of... Department H. It begs the question as to how Wolverine was allowed to leave the team in the first place. (To say nothing for the fact that he was given the codename of the project that "created" him, a detail which makes little sense as either another absurd coincidence or as an inside joke by Department H... for the audience's benefit only.) Department H's connection to Weapon X seems like it should come as a major revelation, at least to Logan, but the script doesn't attribute any particular significance to this. Still, it's hard to fault the show for filling in logic gaps that the comics themselves had yet to address, given the time and resources allotted. Wolverine's mysterious past represents a corner of X-Men lore that somehow always manages to be more interesting in theory than in execution. Every resolution offered comes with its own set of brand new questions, and in that sense, "Repo Man" can be considered faithful to the spirit of Wolverine's role throughout the '90s. As a cohesive story, it is ultimately unsatisfying, but almost manages to stick the landing by way of momentum and novelty. It remains to be seen how sustainable that approach will be going forward. X-TRA: This episode was written by Wolverine co-creator Len Wein, his first of four such credits over the course of the series. It's a curious fit, given that Wein chronicled only Wolverine's earliest appearances when the character was effectively a blank slate. He therefore has the unenviable task of cobbling together pieces of a mythology which he had no hand in establishing. It's an admirable effort, and a credit to the production for reaching outside their usual pool of television writers.

Wolverine completa 50 anos fazendo aquilo que sabe melhor! Criado em 1974, por Len Wein e John Romita, sua primeira aparição aconteceu em The Incredible Hulk # 180. Mas o invocado mutante canadense ganharia relevância mesmo no ano seguinte, com a então nova formação dos X-Men que estreou em Giant-Size X-Men. A partir daí, sua […] O post Confins do Universo 217 – Snikt! Wolverine: o melhor naquilo que faz! apareceu primeiro em UNIVERSO HQ.

This is our Patreon-exclusive November 1973 Omnibus, featuring local Portland comics streamer and journalist Jennifer aka Comics Will Break Your Heart, and covering all 14 of the Marvel comics that we didn't get to last week, including:"Betrayed!" - Amazing Spider-Man #130, written by Gerry Conway, art by Ross Andru, Frank Giacoia, and Dave Hunt, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Petra Goldberg"... We, the Gargoyles!" - Astonishing Tales #22, written by Tony Isabella, art by Dick Ayers, letters by "Richard B." (Dick Ayers), colors by Linda Lessmann"Death-Stars of the Zodiac!" - Avengers #120, written by Steve Englehart, art by Bob Brown and Don Heck, letters by Artie Simek, colors by George Roussos"Bust-Out!" - Captain America #171, written by Mike Friedrich and Steve Englehart, art by Sal Buscema and Vince Colletta, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Linda Lessmann"Cry... Beetle!" - Daredevil #108, written by Steve Gerber, art by Bob Brown and Paul Gulacy, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg"The Titan Strikes Back!" - Defenders #12, written by Len Wein, art by Sal Buscema and Jack Abel, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by Petra Goldberg"The Terrible Triumph of Doctor Doom!" - Fantastic Four #143, written by Gerry Conway, art by Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg"Death Stalks the Demolition Derby!" - Ghost Rider #4, written by Gary Friedrich, art by Jim Mooney and Vince Colletta, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by Petra Goldberg"Anybody Out There Remember... The Cobalt Man?" - Incredible Hulk #173, written by Roy Thomas, art by Herb Trimpe, letters by Jean Izzo, colors by Petra Goldberg"Nowhere to Go But Down!" - Man-Thing #2, written by Steve Gerber, art by Val Mayerik and Sal Trapani, letters by Jean Izzo, colors by Petra Goldberg"Where Bursts the Bomb!" - Marvel Team-Up #18, written by Len Wein, art by Gil Kane, Frank Giacoia, and Mike Esposito, letters by Jean Izzo, colors by Glynis Wein"Two Worlds... and Dark Destiny" - Sub-Mariner #69, written by Steve Gerber, art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by Glynis Wein"Hercules Enraged!" - Thor #221, written by Gerry Conway, art by John Buscema and Mike Esposito, letters by John Costanza, colors by George Roussos"Lo, the Monster Strikes!" - Werewolf by Night #14, written by Marv Wolfman, art by Mike Ploog and Frank Chiaramonte, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra GoldbergAll issues ©1973 Marvel Comics."Marvel by the Month" theme v. 3.0 written and performed by Robb Milne and sung by Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne.Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Instagram at @marvelbythemonth and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonthMuch 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.

Hey there all you phantoms! Jeremiah is back and the next two issues of the series are absolutely gems!! We talk about the greatness of Len Wein and Jim Aparo (their partnership is coming to an end), some fantastic continuity, and the return of the ice giants! All this plus our usual shenanigans! As usual. If you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or at the show's FB page (just search Magazine and Monsters). You can find Jeremiah on most social media platforms at @bigox737 and definitely check out his blog (comicscomicscomics.blog)! Thanks for listening.

Holy Jekyll and Hyde! Jay Yaws returns to the show in campy fashion, as we return to the world of Batman '66, and the debut of Two-Face, with the comic "The Lost Episode". Hear us discuss: -The original outline written at the time of the show -Len Wein's great script -The marvelous art of José Luis García-López -How Two-Face could (or couldn't) fit in this universe Plus, we pick our favorite parts and panels! Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc. Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc. Follow Jay on X: @JaYaws. Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouTube Channel. Support the Show Through Patreon: patreon.com/thebatmanbc. Support the Show with Merchandise from TeePublic. Outro Music: "Overdrive", by Matrika.

Send us a textA Journey into Horror like your ears have never heard before. Hear the brilliant origins of the SWAMP THING!Starring: Gerald Hill, Steven Zivic, Sharon Brown and Matthew Dawson.Based on Comics By: Jack Kirby, Len Wein, and Mark Evanier.Adapted, Directed, Edited and Produced by Matthew Dawson.

Its that spooky time of year again when the Multiverse celebrates Halloween!! This week first time guest John joins the show as we chat Batman and werewolves!!!  We go back to 1992 for BTAS episode "Moon of the Wolf" Based on the comic story written by the late great Len Wein! We discuss such topics as various werewolf films, the impact of Batman the animated series.the baffling plan of our villain, Batmans refusal to believe in Werewolves and the phrase "Tuesday episode" all this and more as we kick off Trick or treating.......in cartoon form!

Are you ready for the ULTIMATE episode? Marvel's Ultimate Universe that is! We take our first trip to this polarizing run tackling yet another witchy episode with Agatha Harkness and the Salem Seven! We kick off with the Seven's first appearance in the 616 back in 1977 (appropriately enough) before seeing their reboot in 2008. We wrap up by talking the Salem Seven on Agatha All Along and the legacy of the Ultimate universe on the MCU. Ep. 144 What if Salem's Seven and Agatha Harkness were one being?from Ultimate Fantastic Four #54-57 (from Marvel Comics)Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchersIt may feel like our seventh witchy episode in a row but it's only our third as we tackle the Salem Seven and, of course, Agatha Harkness. We talk the Seven's premiere in Fantastic Four back in 1977 from the legendary team of Len Wein, George Perez and Joe Sinnott - from snake lady to robot man. Then we see their rebirth in 2008 from Mike Carey and Tyler Kirkham in our first look at the Marvel Ultimate Universe. We wrap up by talking about Okwui Okpokwasili and company's appearance on Agatha All Along and how in many ways the Marvel's Ultimate Universe (MUU?) paved the way for the MCU. Reading / Watch List:Fantastic Four, Vol. 1 #186 (Marvel Comics, 1977)Ultimate Fantastic Four, #54-57 (Marvel Comics, 2008)Agatha All Along, Episode 2 (Disney+/Marvel Television, 2024)Email Podcast@DearWatchers.comFind us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchersTheme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic (Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0) ★ Support this podcast ★

Tom Brevoort is Executive Editor and Senior Vice-President of Publishing for Marvel Comics, whose current duties include relaunching the entire X-franchise in the post-Krakoan Era. Please buy and read all of it, so that we can continue to convince him that taking two hours to talk with us is a good use of his time! He's also got a must-read newsletter for anyone who has any interest in the past, present or future of Marvel Comics (which is probably you).Once upon a time, Clint McElroy accepted an invite from his kids to play Dungeons & Dragons with them on a podcast, and that's how the multimedia sensation called The Adventure Zone was born. 190 episodes ago, he called dibs on Giant-Size X-Men #1 — and when the Podfather asks you for a favor, you don't refuse. Be sure to check out the latest volume of The Adventure Zone graphic novel adaptations, The Suffering Game, on sale now!For 20 minutes of bonus content — including more details on the origins of Nightcrawler, Storm, and Colossus; a deeper dive on how Giant-Size X-Men #1 came to be; and more information on the X-Men's 2024 relaunch — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. Subscribers at the $4/month level get instant access to our bonus feed of content that contains over 130 extended and exclusive episodes — the perfect way to keep your ears busy during our upcoming season break! Stories Covered in this Episode: "Second Genesis!" - Giant-Size X-Men #1, written by Len Wein, art by Dave Cockrum, letters by John Costanza, colors by Glynis Wein, ©1975 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.) 

The complete version of our Omnibus episodes are usually only available to Patrons who support us at the $4/month level at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth — but in preparation for next week's season finale covering GIANT-SIZE X-MEN #1, we're dropping the full version of our April 1975 Omnibus, which covers all of the following issues:"The Serpent Sheds Its Skin" - Defenders #25, written by Steve Gerber, art by Sal Buscema and Jack Abel, letters by Ray Holloway, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Scorpion... Where Is Thy Sting?" - Amazing Spider-Man #146, written by Gerry Conway, art by Ross Andru, John Romita, and others, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Don Warfield, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Death Sentence" - Marvel Preview #2, written by Gerry Conway, art by Tony DeZuniga, letters by Marcos Pelayo, ©1975 Marvel Comics"The Trial of the Watcher" - Captain Marvel #39, written by Steve Englehart with Al Milgrom and Tony Isabella, art by Al Milgrom and Klaus Janson, letters by June Braverman, colors by Phil Rachelson, ©1975 Marvel Comics"We Do Seek Out New Avengers!!" - Avengers #137, written by Steve Englehart, art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by Phil Rachelson, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Holocaust In the Halls of Hydra!" - Daredevil #123, written by Tony Isabella, art by Bob Brown and Vince Colletta, letters by Karen Mantlo, colors by George Roussos, ©1975 Marvel Comics"The Madness Maze!" - Captain America #187, written by John Warner, art by Frank Robbins and Frank Chiaramonte, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by George Roussos, ©1975 Marvel Comics"In One World -- And Out the Other!" - Fantastic Four #160, written and edited by Roy Thomas, art by John Buscema and Chic Stone, letters by Ray Holloway, colors by Janice Cohen, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Eelar Moves In Mysterious Ways!" - Giant-Size Defenders #5, written by Steve Gerber with Gerry Conway, Roger Slifer, Len Wein, Chris Claremont, and Scott Edelman, art by Don Heck, Mike Esposito, and Dave Hunt, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by George Roussos, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Beware the Path of the Monster!" - Giant-Size Spider-Man #5, written by Gerry Conway, art by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1975 Marvel Comics"None Are So Blind...!" - Incredible Hulk #189, written by Len Wein, art by Herb Trimpe and Joe Staton, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Glynis Oliver Wein, ©1975 Marvel Comics"And All Our Past Decades Have Seen Revolutions!" - Jungle Action #16, written by Don McGregor, art by Billy Graham, letters by Janice Chiang, colors by Glynis Wein, ©1975 Marvel Comics"The Name Is... Warhawk" - Marvel Premiere #23, written by Chris Claremont, art by Pat Broderick and Bob McLeod, letters by Karen Mantlo, colors by Michelle Wolfman, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Blood Church!" - Marvel Team-Up #35, written by Gerry Conway, art by Sal Buscema and Vince Colletta, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by Phil Rachelson, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Is This the Day the World Ends?" - Marvel Two-In-One #10, written by Chris Claremont, art by Bob Brown and Klaus Janson, letters by John Costanza, colors by Klaus Janson, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Ulik Unchained!" - Thor #237, written by Gerry Conway, art by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Weird Stone" - Creatures on the Loose #36, written by David Kraft, art by George Pérez and Frank McLaughlin, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1975 Marvel Comics"A Phoenix Berserk!" - Frankenstein #17, written by Doug Moench, art by Val Mayerik and Bob McLeod, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Don Warfield, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Fear Times Three!" - Giant-Size Man-Thing #5, written by Steve Gerber, art by Ed Hannigan and Dan Adkins, letters by "G. L. Peter" (Gaspar Saladino), colors by Glynis Wein, ©1975 Marvel Comics"The Plunder of Paingloss" - Giant-Size Werewolf #5, written by Doug Moench, art by Yong Montaño, letters by Marcos Pelayo, colors by George Roussos, ©1975 Marvel Comics"The Scavenger of Atlanta" - Man-Thing #19, written by Steve Gerber, art by Jim Mooney and Frank Springer, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by Don Warfield, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Showdown of Blood!" - Tomb of Dracula #34, written by Marv Wolfman, art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer, letters by John Costanza, colors by Tom Palmer, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Death In White" - Werewolf by Night #31, written by Doug Moench with Don Perlin, art by Don Perlin, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by Michelle Wolfman, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Marvel by the Month" theme v. 3.0 written and performed by Robb Milne and sung by Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne.Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Instagram at @marvelbythemonth and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.Many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)

EPISODE 283: The Milksops begin their dive into Peter Milligan's early 2000s run on The Human Target.  Created by Len Wein and Carmine Infantino in 1972 for DC Comics, the Human Target has had several runs over the years. The basic gist is this: if you're in danger of being killed, you can hire Christopher Chance who will dress up as you until he catches the killer! Very normal, simple strategy.  In 1999, writer Peter Milligan and artist Edvin Biuković started a run which pushed the envelope of how far this story could go. For example, in this first story, Chance has an assistant who has gone so deep undercover he has forgotten he is in disguise. And that's just the tip of the iceberg in this complex, rewarded, thrilling four issue story. We learn that almost everyone we meet has a double life of some kind, and they're all trying to hide it for different reasons. By the end of the four issues, Milligan and Buikovic had established that this character was a great inspiration for terrific stories. Join us as we sample from this terrific run.   ------- Subscribe at screwitpodcasts.com for bonus monthly episodes. Profits go to Hero Initiative and other comics-related charities.  

The complete version of this episode is available to Patrons who support us at the $4/month level at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth — join today to hear us cover all of these issues:"One Life to Give!" - Thor #236, written by Gerry Conway, art by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Phil Rachelson, ©1975 Marvel Comics"The Judgment!" - Strange Tales #180, written by Jim Starlin, art by Jim Starlin, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Jim Starlin, ©1975 Marvel Comics"To Bestride the World!" - Giant-Size Super-Villain Team-Up #2, written by Roy Thomas, art by Mike Sekowsky and Sam Granger, letters by John Costanza, colors by Phil Rachelson, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Havoc In the Hidden Land!" - Fantastic Four #159, written by Roy Thomas, art by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Janice Cohen, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Crime and Circuses" - Power Man #25, written by Tony Isabella and Bill Mantlo, art by Ron Wilson and Fred Kida, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Mind Over Mayhem!" - Incredible Hulk #188, written by Len Wein, art by Herb Trimpe and Joe Staton, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Glynis Oliver Wein, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Gwen Stacy Is Alive... And, Well...?!" - Amazing Spider-Man #145, written by Gerry Conway, art by Ross Andru, Frank Giacoia, and Dave Hunt, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1975 Marvel Comics"The Soft Parade of Slow, Sliding Death!" - Astonishing Tales #30, written by Rich Buckler and Doug Moench, art by Rich Buckler, Keith Pollard, Arvell Jones, and Al McWilliams, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by George Roussos, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Hydra-and-Seek" - Daredevil #122, written by Tony Isabella, art by Bob Brown and Vince Colletta, letters by Karen Mantlo, colors by Janice Cohen, ©1975 Marvel Comics"In the Jaws of the Serpent!" - Defenders #24, written by Steve Gerber, art by Sal Buscema and Bob McLeod, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Phil Rachelson, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Rights of Passage!" - Doctor Strange #8, written by Steve Englehart, art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer, letters by John Costanza, colors by Tom Palmer, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Slave to the Power Imperious!" - Iron Man #75, written by Mike Friedrich, art by Arvell Jones and Chic Stone, letters by Karen Mantlo, colors by George Roussos, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Beware the Death Crusade!" - Marvel Team-Up #34, written by Gerry Conway, art by Sal Buscema and Vince Colletta, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by George Roussos, ©1975 Marvel Comics"The Doorway Screaming Into Hell!" - Adventure Into Fear #28, written by Doug Moench, art by Frank Robbins and Vince Colletta, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Don Warfield, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Phantom of the Killer Skies" - Ghost Rider #12, written by Tony Isabella, art by Frank Robbins, Frank Giacoia, and Mike Esposito, letters by Karen Mantlo, colors by Janice Cohen, ©1975 Marvel Comics"The Art of Dying!" - Giant-Size Dracula #5, written by David A. Kraft, art by Virgilio Redondo and Dan Adkins, letters by Marcos Pelayo, colors by Don Warfield, ©1975 Marvel Comics"School's Out!" - Man-Thing #18, written by Steve Gerber, art by Jim Mooney, letters by Ray Holloway, colors by Phil Rachelson, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Journey Into Himself!" - Marvel Spotlight #22, written by Steve Gerber, art by Sal Buscema and Bob McLeod, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Phil Rachelson, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Blood On My Hands!" - Tomb of Dracula #33, written by Marv Wolfman, art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer, letters by John Costanza, colors by Tom Palmer, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Red Slash Across Midnight" - Werewolf by Night #30, written by Doug Moench, art by Don Perlin, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by Don Warfield, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Marvel by the Month" theme v. 3.0 written and performed by Robb Milne and sung by Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne.Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Instagram at @marvelbythemonth and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.Many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)