Podcast appearances and mentions of Neal Adams

Garret Dillahunt joins Jace to discuss Lanterns, his mysterious role as William Macon, working with Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre, and why he believes the series may have found the right tone for Green Lantern. The conversation also dives into Dillahunt's lifelong comic-book fandom, Neal Adams' Green Lantern/Green Arrow, Tom King, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, practical effects, San Diego Comic-Con and the challenge of translating the Green Lantern mythology to live action. Chapters- 00:00 – Lanterns & Working With Kyle Chandler 02:31 – Sci-Fi, Comics & Why Lanterns Feels Different 07:29 – William Macon & the Mystery at the Heart of Lanterns 11:03 – Terminator, Practical Effects & the Lanterns Production 15:07 – Comic-Con, Comic Fandom & Sneaking Onto the Show Floor 17:43 – Can Lanterns Finally Crack Green Lantern in Live Action?

On this episode, we kick off a two-part miniseries, Dark August Knights! That's right, we're focusing on Batman and Batman-adjacent stories during the month of August! And first up is the introduction of the Dark Knight's iconic villain Ra's al Ghul – as seen in 1971's Batman #232 and 1972's Batman #243-244, by the titanic team of Denny O'Neil and Neal Adams, published by DC Comics! After Robin the College-Aged Boy Wonder is kidnapped, Batman is visited by the mysterious Ra's al Ghul, whose daughter, Talia, has also been abducted! The trail takes the World's Greatest Crime-Fighter and his enigmatic new acquaintance to Calcutta and the Himalayas, where a showdown with the lethal Brotherhood of the Demon awaits! Later, the Dark Knight Detective and a team of allies travels to the Swiss Alps to take down this international crime lord – who turns out to be immortal! Can Batman defeat the Head of the Demon in a desert duel to the death? And can this trio of tales infiltrate that mountaintop lair of villainy known as … The Comics Canon? Also in This Episode: Batman, International Man of Mystery Sit, Ubu, sit! The Caped Crusader's implausible detecting skills Spider-Man: Brand New Day Dungeon Crawler Carl, narrated by Jeff Hays Taking work from cat actors Join us in two weeks as we wrap up Dark August Knights with a look at Gotham Central #1-5! Until then:Please consider donating to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Impress your friends with our Comics Canon merchandise! Rate us on Apple Podcasts! Send us an email! Hit us up on Facebook or Bluesky! And as always, thanks for listening!

Alex Grand & Jim Shooter fill in the gaps not discussed from his career spanning biographical interview with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson.  Shooter starts off on licensing deals with why the movie Star Wars saved Marvel whereas the Superman film didn't, licensed products like Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Starriors, Crystarr & Raiders of the Lost Ark, Battlestar Galactica, Godzilla & Shogun Warriors, Micronauts, ROM , GI JOE, pushing HASBRO to make female GIJOE's, Marvel Productions animation's relationship with Stan Lee under DePatie & Margaret Loesch, the origin of Transformers & Optimus Prime, Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends with Iceman & FireStar,  his creation of Cybertron, Stan Lee's formal title as publisher in the 1980s, Star Comics, Care Bears, He-Man, Spider-Ham, Royal Roy Harvey lawsuit with Warren Kremer, ThunderCats, Avengers 200 with Marcus & Carol Danvers, 1986 being the year of corporate war, Jim Owsley/Christopher Priest, Why he didn't stop New Universe after funding was cut, his working relationship with Barry Windsor-Smith and Valiant corporate deals, why he penciled under the name Paul Creddick in the early Valiant days, Don Perlin, working on new Valiant and Darkhorse with Mike Richardson in 2007, and his final verdict on Gary Groth and the Comics Journal.  Edited & Produced by Alex Grand.  #Animation #Jim Shooter #Godzilla  #GIJoe #Transformers© 2021 Comic Book Historians, LLC.Support the show

Frank Miller is one of the most influential—and controversial—creators in comic book history. With the release of his new memoir, we couldn't wait to dive in. Part autobiography and part creative playbook, Miller reflects on the defining moments of his life and career while pulling back the curtain on the storytelling techniques behind some of comics' most iconic works. In the conversation, we unpack our biggest takeaways from the book, revisit Miller's unforgettable stories from Daredevil, The Dark Knight Returns, Sin City, and beyond, and delight in his candid recollections of 1970s New York City, learning from Neal Adams and collaborating with industry legends like Jenette Kahn and Dick Giordano. Along the way, we ask the bigger questions: What surprised us most? What did we learn about Miller's creative process? And were there important moments from his remarkable career that he chose to leave on the cutting-room floor—for better or worse?

A Note from James:This is a very special episode for me.There have only been a few times in the history of this podcast when I've had the chance to sit down with one of my heroes. This is one of those times.Frank Miller is one of the most important storytellers of my life. When I first picked up Batman: The Dark Knight Returns in 1986, it completely changed what I thought comics could be. This wasn't just another Batman story. It was a revolution. Frank took Batman out of the colorful, campy world I grew up with and turned him into something darker, mythic, terrifying, and psychologically real.There is a comic book industry before The Dark Knight Returns, and there is a comic book industry after The Dark Knight Returns. Every Batman movie since then carries Frank's fingerprints in some way. But it wasn't just Batman. Frank changed Daredevil. He created Ronin. He created Sin City. He showed that comics could handle adult stories, painful arcs, crime, tragedy, mythology, obsession, and moral ambiguity.But what matters most to me is that Frank is a master storyteller. And I love storytelling. Whether it's books, podcasts, articles, comics, or just how we make sense of our lives, story is everything.So getting to sit down with Frank Miller and talk about Batman, myth, creativity, mentorship, discipline, and his new book, Push the Wall: My Life, Writing, Drawing, and the Art of Storytelling, was a dream come true.This was my first in-person podcast in years. Jay drove up from Atlanta. I flew into the city. And yes, I brought my copy of The Dark Knight Returns for Frank to sign.Episode Description:Frank Miller didn't just write and draw some of the most influential comics of the modern era. He changed the grammar of comics.In this conversation, James sits down with Miller to talk about Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Daredevil, Ronin, Sin City, and Miller's new book, Push the Wall. The conversation begins with Batman, but quickly becomes a larger discussion about how characters become myths.For Miller, Batman was never just a rich detective in a costume. The material was already there from the beginning: a child witnessing the murder of his parents, growing up without powers, building himself into a force through discipline, intelligence, and obsession. Miller's goal was to pull that core truth out and make Batman stand beside older pulp and mythic figures like Zorro, The Shadow, and the hard-edged heroes of crime cinema.James and Frank also talk about how myths are built around simple central values. Superman is hope. Batman is justice, vengeance, effort, and fear. The art is not in making those ideas complicated. The art is in placing them inside a human context so they feel emotionally true.The discussion moves into the craft of comics itself: page layouts, panel borders, visual rhythm, and how the pictures carry most of the story. Miller reflects on the influence of Jack Kirby, Neal Adams, Denny O'Neil, Japanese samurai films, martial arts movies, Greek tragedy, Jean Giraud/Moebius, Lone Wolf and Cub, and the creative power of combining worlds that do not obviously belong together.They also talk about mentorship. Miller describes calling Neal Adams from the phone book, bringing him drawings, and enduring brutally honest criticism. That toughness, he says, was part of the training. To survive as an artist, you need egoism without egotism: enough belief to keep coming back, but enough humility to keep learning.The episode closes with practical advice for young artists today: go to conventions, build the strongest portfolio you can, seek out hard criticism, don't chase only the biggest titles, protect your original ideas, and look for “losers” you can make great.What You'll Learn:Why Frank Miller wanted Batman to become a myth, not just another superhero.How The Dark Knight Returns helped move comics toward darker, more adult storytelling.Why Batman's lack of superpowers is exactly what makes him compelling.How mythic characters are built around simple core themes like hope, vengeance, justice, or discipline.Why comics are not just written stories with pictures, but a visual storytelling machine.How Miller learned from Jack Kirby, Neal Adams, Denny O'Neil, samurai films, noir, Greek tragedy, and European comics.Why creativity often comes from combining unrelated influences.What Miller means by “egoism, but not egotism.”Why young artists should seek out hard lessons instead of easy praise.How to enter comics today without giving away original work too early.Why determination, stamina, and a lack of Plan B shaped Miller's career.What Miller is working on next, including a new Western-style Sin City story.Timestamped Chapters:[03:41] Meeting Frank MillerJames begins by holding up Batman: The Dark Knight Returns and asking what it means to be known through one defining work.[04:00] Before and After The Dark Knight ReturnsWhy James sees Miller's Batman as a dividing line in comic book history.[05:07] Turning Batman Into a Psychological ConditionJames asks how Miller transformed Batman from a campy hero into something darker, mythic, and terrifying.[05:49] Batman as MythFrank explains that his first impulse was to make Batman stand with figures like The Shadow, Zorro, and the hard-edged heroes of crime cinema.[06:37] Pulling Comics Out of ChildhoodMiller describes his desire to push comics into adolescence and beyond the conventions of disposable monthly stories.[06:59] The Origin Was Always ThereWhy Batman's trauma, lack of powers, and self-made discipline were already embedded in the character from the beginning.[07:50] Superman Descends, Batman RisesFrank contrasts Superman as a figure of light with Batman as something that comes up from the darkness.[08:44] What Makes a Character Mythic?Miller explains that great characters usually have a simple central theme: hope, justice, vengeance, effort, or fear.[10:30] King Arthur, Luke Skywalker, and the Power of ObjectsThe conversation turns to swords, lightsabers, utility belts, and how mythic symbols carry stories across generations.[11:54] Breaking the PageJames and Frank discuss how Kirby, Neal Adams, and others shattered conventional panel layouts before Miller pushed those techniques further.[12:35] A Tradition of RevolutionFrank explains why creativity means breaking a few eggs while still working inside a lineage.[13:00] When the Page Tells the StoryHow panel size, shape, and visual composition can carry emotional meaning without words.[14:10] What Would Frank Do With Batman Now?Miller says the point is not to reinvent Batman for novelty's sake, but to find a good story.[15:00] Moving Daredevil Into Hell's KitchenJames asks how Miller brought his own New York experience into Daredevil's world.[15:45] Fear, Editors, and Media ConglomeratesFrank reflects on how creative fear moves through artists, editors, bosses, and corporate structures.[16:17] Are New Comic Stories Still Possible?Miller argues that the talent and creative energy are still there, even if it does not always come from predictable places.[17:40] How Comics Survived Their Own DeathsFrank traces comic books from the attacks of the 1950s to Marvel, underground comics, and the direct market.[19:30] What Young Artists Need TodayWhen James asks what skill matters beyond drawing and storytelling, Miller answers: determination.[20:01] No Plan BFrank explains that he never had a concept of failure because comics were what he had wanted to do since his earliest memories.[20:47] Writing vs. StorytellingWhy, in comics, most of the storytelling happens in the pictures.[21:00] Neal Adams and the Hard LessonsMiller remembers calling Neal Adams from the phone book and receiving tough critiques that tested his character.[22:34] Egoism, Not EgotismFrank explains the balance an artist needs: enough ego to return after criticism, but not so much that they stop learning.[22:51] Stealing From the GreatsWhy artists must study and learn from earlier practitioners rather than pretending genius arrives fully formed.[23:47] Batman Is Possessed, Not ObsessedFrank corrects James's description of Batman and explains that Batman is filled with an eternal force.[24:50] Daredevil, Samurai, Crime, and Greek TragedyHow Miller fused martial arts films, ninja stories, crime movies, and Greek tragedy into his Daredevil run.[27:01] Stick, Elektra, and the Sensei ArchetypeJames and Frank trace the mentor-student relationship through Daredevil, samurai stories, and mythic training narratives.[27:47] Lone Wolf and Cub, Moebius, and RoninHow Forbidden Planet exposed Miller to Japanese and European comics, leading to the hybrid world of Ronin.[28:35] The Power of IntersectionsWhy combining Westerns, samurai stories, science fiction, noir, and mythology can create something new.[30:08] Discipline vs. ChaosJames identifies a recurring theme in Miller's work: taking chaos and molding it into purpose.[30:40] Batman Becomes the FatherFrank explains the final image of The Dark Knight Returns: the orphan becoming the father.[31:24] Why So Many Heroes Are OrphansMiller says the lone child against the elements is at the heart of heroic storytelling.[32:36] Guilt, Control, and Batman's Unhealed WoundJames and Frank discuss whether Batman is driven by guilt or by the need to take control after childhood trauma.[33:43] Pushing Batman to the ExtremeWhy Miller made the Batmobile a tank and amplified the character's core qualities.[33:50] How Frank Would Start TodayMiller advises young artists to attend conventions, show their work, use the internet, and seek honest feedback.[34:36] Seek Hard CriticismWhy young creators should avoid people who only make them feel good.[34:59] Don't Chase the Biggest TitlesMiller advises artists to look for overlooked characters—or better yet, create something themselves.[35:21] Find a Loser and Do It RightA practical creative strategy: identify something bad, understand why it fails, and build the better version.[35:41] Gatekeepers and New AvenuesFrank weighs the traditional obstacles against new channels for artists to get discovered.[36:27] Protect Your Original IdeasWhy young artists should be careful about handing over original material too early.[37:00] Humility, Listening, and Surviving the BusinessMiller adds that determination must be paired with humility and a willingness to learn how the industry works.[37:58] Batman at 55—and What Comes NextJames reflects on Batman's age in The Dark Knight Returns, and Frank jokes that next time Batman may be 80.[38:36] A New Western Sin CityFrank talks about working on a new Sin City story with a Western angle.[38:52] Push the Wall and the Art of CreativityJames closes by describing Miller's new book as a guide to creativity and inspiration.[39:20] A Dream Interview Comes Full CircleJames thanks Frank, explains the personal significance of the episode, and asks him to sign The Dark Knight Returns.Additional Resources:Push the Wall by Frank Miller — Miller's memoir and guide to writing, drawing, and storytelling.Batman: The Dark Knight Returns — Miller's landmark Batman story.Batman: Year One — Written by Frank Miller with art by David Mazzucchelli.Frank Miller's Sin City Deluxe Editions — Dark Horse's deluxe editions of the noir series.Lone Wolf and Cub — The samurai manga series Miller discusses as a major influence.Moebius / Jean Giraud — The European comics artist whose visual world influenced Ronin and modern science-fiction imagery.Joseph Campbell Foundation — Background on the mythic storytelling ideas referenced in the conversation.Neal Adams — DC's remembrance of the artist and mentor Miller discusses.Jack Kirby Museum — Archive and background on one of Miller's central comics influences.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hey everybody, an impromptu episode covering some of the best horror comic book covers from the Bronze Age by none other than Neal Adams! Ron (@monumentcomicexpo on IG) stops by the show to talk about one of his all time favorite creators! Plus, we discuss his new comic book convention, Monument Comic Expo in Indianapolis! 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 on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show's FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Ron on Instagram @monumentcomicexpo or on his Facebook page Monument Comic Expo! The show is this weekend, July 11th, from 11am to 5pm at the Indiana State Fairgrounds! Definitely check out his website for more details (monumentcomicexpo.com)! Thanks for listening!

No one is more surprised than we are. Frank Miller, the legendary comics maker behind Daredevil: Born Again, Ronin, Batman: Year One, Sin City, and The Dark Knight Returns, which celebrates its fortieth anniversary this year, joins us this week to discuss his career as he filtered it through his new memoir/self-help book, Push The Wall: My Life, Writing, Drawing, and The Art of Storytelling. His latest creation floored us. Broken into sixteen lessons, Push the Wall sees Frank Miller excavate his past to understand his pursuit of storytelling. He attempts to explain his rebellious nature and a need to throw himself against opposing forces, but in the process, reveals the awesome, unbeatable power of change. He treats the reader as his mentors did, like Neal Adams and Dick Giordano. Push the Wall works not only as motivation for the struggling artist, but also for the struggling human. The aggression and fascination for violence are present, but more importantly, Push the Wall contains a great softness or vulnerability. Frank Miller is not a creator who doubles down on past mistakes; he admits regret and offers encouragement to everyone who must fail to grow. We're beyond delighted to have Frank Miller on the podcast. We discuss how “The City” was the first to change him, why The Dark Knight Returns should not be the template for all Batman stories, and whether or not Robocop 2 is an essential ingredient in his vocation. Push the Wall: My Life, Writing, Drawing, and the Art of Storytelling arrives in bookstores everywhere on July 14th. Make sure you're following Frank Miller on Instagram and his website. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the Comic Book Couples Counseling YouTube Channel Watch The Stacks, Comic Creators Name Their Favorite Comics Watch Matt Fraction in The Stacks Previously on CBCC: Klaus Janson on Daredevil, The Dark Knight Returns, and More Jim Rugg's 1986 Zine Comic Book Film Club: Punisher: War Zone at the Alamo Drafthouse in Winchester, Virginia on 7/12 at 5:00 PM. Co-Sponsored by Four Color Fantasies. Comic Book Club: The Complete Persepolis at Meanwhile...Coffee in Herndon, Virginia, on 7/5 at 3:30 PM Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. 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Michael Turner's art defined an era of comics — and this is his definitive collection. Visit Kickstarter and search “The DC Art of Michael Turner” before the campaign ends on July 9th. Third Eye Comics is opening its biggest store ever: Third Eye 97, a 10,000-square-foot comic, game, and collectibles mega-store inside a former Walmart in Glen Burnie, Maryland, with the doors opening July 25th. Grand opening month goes huge with a Rob Liefeld signing at the new flagship on July 31st, the legend behind Youngblood, Deadpool, and Cable, live and in person. Can't make it to Maryland? The entire Third Eye world ships to your door at thirdeyecomics.com: new releases, back issues, games, and exclusives, sent anywhere with Third Eye Ships. See Third Eye's massive inventory while watching THE STACKS and then order those same books your favorite creators talk about online! Use codeword: STACKSORDIE for 15% off your order! 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Alex Grand & Jim Shooter fill in the gaps not discussed from his career spanning biographical interview with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson.  Shooter starts off contrasting both Stan Lee & Jack Kirby both of whom he worked with from 1976-1978 on the Spider-Man newspaper strip & Eternals, talks about their Silver Surfer graphic novel, working with Sol Brodsky at Marvel, seeing Larry Lieber over at Atlas/Seaboard, the copyright law of 1978 that affected his job from his first day as Editor-In-Chief, the creators union that Neal Adams tried to build in 1978, his role in Neal Adams' film Nannaz,  Steve Ditko's input into the creators union discussion, why Jim Starlin left Marvel in 1977 and came back in 1980,  his last banquet with Wally Wood at SDCC shortly before his death, the altercation between him and Howard Chaykin that caused his departure from Marvel & mainstream comics for a while, the exodus of other artists & writers of Marvel during his tenure, the incoming new crowd of comic artists and writers, why Denny O'Neill arrived at Marvel and then left in the 1980s, the genesis of Marvel Age Magazine with Carol Kalish & Jim Salicrup, working with Danny Fingeroth,  the creation of the 1984 Marvel Fumetti comic, working with Marvel tech expert Eliot R. Brown, and why Mike Carlin left Marvel. Edited & Produced by Alex Grand.  #Marvel #Jim Shooter #SDCC  #Atlas #MarvelAge© 2021 Comic Book HistoriansSupport the show

Welcome back to The Overlooked Dark Knight, the show where Andrew Leyland and Michael Bailey shine a light on Batman stories people tend to...overlook.  It's right there in the name. This time out Andy and Mike look at Detective Comics #400, which, in addition to being the 400th issue of Detective Comics, was also the first appearance of Man-Bat. See, Mike thought it would be a great idea to take a look at Man-Bat because he didn't have much experience with the character and Andy went along with this because that's how this show operates. What follows is a fun conversation looking at a story that is part super-hero story, part Hammer Horror type story, and part Neal Adams showcase. The conversation is not all that serious, but is a lot of fun and includes commentary on how anniversary issues used to not be the celebrations they eventually became, how Mike is completely wrong about Man-Bat being a Marvel type character, the previously mentioned Neal Adams art and how modern printings don't look as good as the originals, and Man-Bat as a character. They also look at the backup story, which despite being billed as the first team-up between Batgirl and Robin does not feature a team-up between Batgirl and Robin. It may not seem like it, but Andy and Mike do like feedback even if they are crap at getting to it. The most direct way to do this is to email them, which you can do by directing your thoughts to overlookeddarkknight@gmail.com. You can also leave a comment over on their Facebook page. You can also leave a comment at the new web home of the show, The Bailey Planet. Next Time: The Man-Bat coverage continues with Andy and Mike taking a very unserious look at the first issue of the ongoing Man-Bat series.

Erica Schultz has worn a lot of different hats throughout her 25+ yr career in the comic industry (including writer, letterer, colorist, teacher, editor), and she's not shy about sharing the ups & downs of that journey. In this interview, the award winning writer talks about what it takes to succeed in comics, lessons she learned from Neal Adams, working on early Marvel Motion Comics, craft and career tips for aspiring writers, leaving her mark on characters like Rogue and Laura Kinney X-23, Vampirella's upcoming Summer Special, and how she made history as the first woman to write SpawnWatch the uncut video version of this episode: HERELINKS: Get access to COVRPRICE for $1: HERETake your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HEREThe Schiller Kessler GroupClick here to text us Fan Mail! Support the showREACH OUT AND FOLLOW FOR MORE

In this landmark episode of The Marvelists, hosts Peter and Eddie sit down with the legendary Frank Miller for a wide-ranging, no-holds-barred conversation that spans decades of comic book history, raw creative wisdom, and a few Hell's Kitchen hot dogs. The discussion kicks off with Frank's powerful new book Push the Wall — how it came together, the raw personal fire behind it, and the hard-earned advice he wishes someone had given him earlier in his career. From there, the trio celebrates the 40th anniversary of The Dark Knight Returns, reflecting on the seismic impact it still has today. Frank opens up about his early Marvel days, sharing warm and wild memories of working with Jim Shooter and the late great Neal Adams. The conversation naturally flows into his transformative run on Daredevil, the character that made him a household name, and whether a return to the Man Without Fear is even on the table. He also dives deep into his latest project, Ronin Rising, breaking down the collaborative process with artist Philip Tan and what it felt like revisiting that world. Things get delightfully goofy when Peter and Eddie hit Frank with the ultimate New York question: what are the best places to eat in Hell's Kitchen? The answers do not disappoint. Later, Frank geeks out over tools of the trade, talking shop about his favorite Blackwing pencils. The episode builds toward the future as he previews the upcoming Push the Wall tour, leading into a heartfelt moment where Peter asks what it's been like watching Scott Snyder explode as a major Batman voice — and what advice Frank has personally given him along the way. Finally, with DC's Absolute line crushing it, the hosts ask the million-dollar question: if Frank were handed the keys to reinvent any character for the line, who would he choose and why? Funny, reflective, inspiring, and packed with stories only Frank Miller could tell — this is an episode every comic fan needs to hear. New episodes of The Marvelists drop weekly. Subscribe now and join the conversation. **Push the Wall. Never stop.**

Let's take a trip back to the turbulent 70s, when a comic book dared to tackle the real life issues that plagued America!   Of course, we're covering the legendary Green Lantern / Green Arrow run by Denny O' Neil and Neal Adams, which dared to take on such burning issues as bigotry, sexism, and an unflinching look at the perils of drug abuse. This would change the course of modern comics, making the comic companies realize they could balance super heroics with gritty realism.  The comics world would never be the same...

Boa noite, Gotham!Hoje abraçamos a responsabilidade de elencar as melhores histórias do Batman nos quadrinhos. E não tem só os batidos que constam em todas as listas do tipo, tem muita coisa diferente e um papo sobre cada uma das obras!E para manter o nivel alto, Carlos Vázquez, André Pansera e Roberto Segundo recebem outros dois amigos especialistas no Morcego: Fábio da Luz e Marcelo Lara.Dê o play e ouça papo!Confira e adquira os quadrinhos citados:O Cavaleiro das Trevas – https://amzn.to/3QJMi7BBruce Wayne: Assassino? – https://amzn.to/425njhtBruce Wayne: Fugitivo – https://amzn.to/4uroQdSBatman: O Messias – https://amzn.to/4te2agaBatman: Asilo Arkham – https://amzn.to/4cK88AmBatman Universo – https://amzn.to/4eiXG45Coringa: Advogado do DiaboBatman: Ego – https://amzn.to/4cMxEFfTerremoto (Cataclismo) – https://amzn.to/42Jub4cTerra de Ninguem – 1: https://amzn.to/4tbLJkr 2: https://amzn.to/3QY9uPn 3: https://amzn.to/429hhwm 4: https://amzn.to/4usYyId 5: https://amzn.to/4urqwEgBatman: Ano Um – https://amzn.to/4cMyMIZA Piada Mortal – https://amzn.to/4tagXZ4Batman: A Queda do MorcegoBatman e Robin (Grant Morrison) – https://amzn.to/4ufO9PYCoringa: De Volta à SanidadeO Que Aconteceu com o Cavaleiro das Trevas – https://amzn.to/3OPxgwtJSA #31 – https://amzn.to/3RfMiw7Batman: Luva Negra – https://amzn.to/48z3keFDetective Comics de Greg Rucka (Detective Comics #742 – 753, 755–771, 773–775)SJA: Dossiê LiberdadeSJA: Trio ProfanoDias Frios – https://amzn.to/48vO56kBatman: VenenoBatman Annual #4 (2017)Batman Annual #14 – https://bit.ly/asagadobatman1Batman Preto e Branco – Luto Eterno – https://amzn.to/4enSJHiBatman #1 – https://amzn.to/4eVYwE0Batman por Marshall Rogers e Steve Englehart – https://amzn.to/4eWiEpBBatman por Neal Adams e Dennis O'Neil – 1: https://amzn.to/4ut2Gbb 2: https://amzn.to/4ehnA8iBatman por Alan Grant e Norm Breyfogle – https://bit.ly/asagadobatman1A Maldição de ScarfaceBatman e Robin: Nascido para Matar – https://amzn.to/4eivkXFBatman: Acossado – https://amzn.to/4cLEM4L ou https://amzn.to/4t5KgMBLongo dia das Bruxas – https://amzn.to/429Xi0pVitória Sombria – 1: https://amzn.to/4tGrAUA 2: https://amzn.to/428VzbKO Espelho Sombrio – https://amzn.to/48VAO7lA Trilogia Batman Vampiro – https://amzn.to/4d1gp1RBatman: Ano Cem – https://amzn.to/49pk2NQ Grupo de Whatsapp:https://bit.ly/grupoMW Só Promoções:https://bit.ly/grupoMWpromoSEJA APOIADOR: Apoie o Mansão Wayne no Catarse:https://www.catarse.me/mansaowayneOu faça um apoio no valor que quiser:https://link.mercadopago.com.br/mansaowayneNOSSOS LINKS DE COMPRA COMISSIONADA: Faça suas compras utilizando nossos links! Para você não muda nada e nós ganhamos uma comissão que ajuda demais: Amazon:bit.ly/amazonmw Mercado Livrehttps://mercadolivre.com/sec/2CdnM3e Panini:bit.ly/paninimwJá salva na barra de favoritos para usar sempre que for comprar algo por lá.EDIÇÃO DE ÁUDIO:André Pansera (Pansera Áudio)DESIGN DA VITRINE:Carlos Vázquez

This week on Bronze and Modern Gods, we've got a mix of modern market movement, deep collector history, and two underrated books that deserve a second look.Hot Book of the Week: We're talking about a true Golden Age grail that's seeing a major surge in activity after big adaptation news hit, including a recent high-grade sale that shows just how serious the top end of this market can get.25 Year Rule: Green Arrow #1 (2001) — the start of “Quiver,” and one of the most memorable early-2000s moments where a celebrity filmmaker writing a mainstream DC title felt like a big pop-culture event. We break down why it mattered, how it went to four printings, and what the market looks like now.Underrated Books of the Week:A modern Image superhero team book that reads like a prestige TV pitch and is cheap enough to grab right now.An overlooked DC giant with a Neal Adams cover that's tougher than it looks in higher grade.Plus: Viewer mail, Show & Tell, and the usual collector talk along the way.#comicbooks #bronzeagecomics #archiecomics #planetary #marvelcomics #comiccollecting #comicspeculation #bronzeandmoderngodsBecome a Member for $2.99/month and get:• Members-only live streams• Bonus Show & Tell episodes• On-screen shoutoutsJOIN → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHTY1eNYHr9JoTndx_m6kA/join

Jermayn Parker goes solo as he interviews Fantomen creator Mikael Bergkvist who is one of the few creators who draws and writes Phantom stories for the Fantomen magazine. He joins the likes of Joan Boix, Hans Lindahl, Mikael Sol, Felmang and Lennart Moberg. Mikael is an interesting person whose career has been interwoven with several other known creators, including Fantomen writer Dai Darell and American creators like Neal Adams and Joe Rubenstein.We go over his two stories, his career, him growing up with the character, being a part of the Fantomen Club and much more.His two stories are:"The Mark of the Phantom" by Mikael Bergkvist, with art by Gerardo Canelo (Published in Fantomen 13/2024)"In the Shadow of a Friend" by Mikael Bergkvist (Published in Fantomen 24/2025)Please note. Due to some technical difficulties, some of the times, the camera is a little jumpy. We apologise.You can email us at chroniclechamber@gmail.com or chat with us via our social media profiles on Facebook, Twitter, and/or Instagram. We love comments and feedback from the Phantom phans from around the world. Make sure you stay with us, and do not forget to subscribe and leave a review on our podcast on our YouTube Channel. Support the show

For this change-of-pace episode we review one of the most interesting and challenging works of artist / writer Neal Adams, namely, his maxi series Batman Odyssey from the early 2010s. Describing this work is something that goes beyond mere words, as it's a challenging read from one of Batman's most famous creators and does not easily fit into any established genre, much less a traditional Batman story. But it did trigger a very interesting and involved conversation, as we try to puzzle out this um...enigmatic work. Your hosts are Brad Page and Chris Karam

Locks' exhibition operates as a split composition: the back gallery leans into layered, exploratory collage rooted in his teaching experience with Prison + Neighborhood Arts/Education Project at Stateville Correctional Center, while the front gallery delivers sharper, declarative works built around text and figuration. The conversation frames this as a kind of A-side / B-side logic, with one space functioning like improvisational jazz and the other like a stripped-down, urgent punk track. Locks pushes back on easy analogies, but embraces the underlying idea: that both bodies of work are driven by different modes of attention and response. A major thread is process. Locks describes an almost anti-archival system of working, where stacks of Xeroxes, prints, and sampled sounds are mentally cataloged rather than digitally organized. This produces a practice grounded in rediscovery and accident, closer to crate-digging than database searching. Equally central is pedagogy. His decade-plus engagement with incarcerated students becomes a generative force, not a side project. The "homework" he assigns becomes his own studio method, expanding into the work shown here and into related musical output like List of Demands. Throughout, Locks positions his work within a lineage that moves fluidly between comic books, punk ephemera, Black radical print culture, and contemporary art. The result is a practice that refuses clean categorization, operating instead as an ongoing negotiation between sound, image, politics, and community. Names Dropped  Duncan MacKenzie — https://kurasmackenzie.com/ Ryan (Peter Miller) — http://ryanpetermiller.com/ Damon Locks — https://damonlocks.black/ Goldfinch Gallery — https://goldfinch-gallery.com/ Lumpen Radio — https://lumpenradio.com/ Prison + Neighborhood Arts/Education Project — https://pnaep.org/ Stateville Correctional Center — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stateville_Correctional_Center Artists / Art References Charles White — https://www.artic.edu/artists/23067/charles-white Raymond Pettibon — https://gagosian.com/artists/raymond-pettibon/ Emory Douglas — https://www.moma.org/artists/13246 Kerry James Marshall — https://kerryjamesmarshall.com/ Music / Punk References Bad Brains — https://www.badbrains.com/ Minor Threat — https://dischord.com/band/minor-threat Government Issue — https://dischord.com/band/government-issue The Clash — https://www.theclash.com/ Siouxsie and the Banshees — https://www.siouxsieandthebanshees.co.uk/ The Damned — https://www.officialdamned.com/ Big Black — https://touchandgorecords.com/bands/big-black/ Naked Raygun — https://www.nakedraygun.org/ Black Flag — https://sstsuperstore.com/collections/black-flag Comics / Illustration Influences John Byrne — https://www.lambiek.net/artists/b/byrne_john.htm Neal Adams — https://nealadams.com/ George Pérez — https://www.marvel.com/comics/creators/126/george_perez Marshall Rogers — https://www.lambiek.net/artists/r/rogers_marshall.htm

Peter and Eden kick off with Eden's very dramatic Iowa snowstorm (back of the house: buried; front of the house: a dusting) and a quick check-in before diving into their respective "what have you been checking out" updates — Eden on two gloriously bad movies from March Badness, plus a deep dive into obscure 80s/90s indie comics; Peter on the new Lamb of God album, Dungeon Crawler Carl Book 4, and the news that he scored VIP tickets to the Rest Is History Festival in London. The main event is a 64-entry tabletop/board/card game bracket that Peter built himself, working through matchups fast and loose until Uno improbably but correctly takes the whole thing.SHOW NOTESEden's snowstorm saga — A dramatic morning shoveling reveal: six inches of heavy, shovel-sticking snow piled against the back door; the front walkway needed about five seconds of clearing. Wind had blown everything to one side of the house.March Badness — Eden attended a bracket-format bad movie night with friends. The event has been running since 2022 and involves voting down from 32 trailers to four films, then watching two. This year's picks: Oblivion (1990s sci-fi western featuring the very tall man from Twin Peaks in a towering top hat — "boring bad") and Hell Squad (1986 exploitation film about Vegas dancers recruited as mercenary commandos — "the second worst movie I've ever seen," edged out only by the 2025 War of the Worlds with Ice Cube).Defiant Comics / Warriors of Plasm / Ms. Mystic — Eden acquired Issue Zero of Warriors of Plasm, which was released as a series of trading cards you assemble into comic pages. This spiraled into a rabbit hole of obscure 80s/90s indie publishers, including Continuity Comics (founded by Neal Adams), and Eden declaring that Ms. Mystic — a character with 15 issues total — is now her favorite superhero on the strength of her zipatone-gradient costume alone.Lamb of God — Into Oblivion — Peter's been on repeat with the new Lamb of God album (released Friday). Highlight: the single "Sepsis," which opens as an unexpectedly sludgy, slow-burn bass groove before shifting into more traditional territory. Peter calls it his favorite LOG album since Resolution (2012). Ten songs, 39 minutes — "comes in, punches you in the nuts, and leaves."Dungeon Crawler Carl — Peter finished Book 4 on the drive back from Boise and is into Book 5. The epilogue of Book 4 opens up the surface-level lore in a meaningful way.Rest Is History Festival — Peter won a lottery for VIP tickets to the inaugural Rest Is History Festival, July 4–5 at Hampton Court Palace (Henry VIII's palace) in London. He and his wife are planning a 10-day trip around it. He notes the podcast pulls ~45,000 paying subscribers and around a million YouTube streams per episode.The Board Game Bracket — The main segment: Peter built a custom bracket website (following his tier list site) and ran a 64-entry tabletop/card/board game tournament with Eden. Notable moments: near-unanimous hatred of Monopoly (Eden explains the original Quaker socialist two-part design that Milton Bradley gutted), Cards Against Humanity deemed fun exactly twice before becoming "the Edgelord game," and genuine anguish over Little Flower Shop vs. Carcassonne in the Final Four ("Sophie's Choice").The Winner: Uno — Uno defeated Little Flower Shop in the final. Both agree it's the rare game that works straight out of the box, with house rules, and across weird spin-off versions. Eden: "Maybe the quintessential card game."Notable early exits: Settlers of Catan (Eden: "Fuck Settlers of Catan" — Cassie concurs), Ticket to Ride (fun twice, then "okay"), Munchkin (Eden used to own five versions; now owns zero).

Comic legend Jim Starlin (Infinity Gauntlet, Batman Death In The Family) joins Dave to discuss the upcoming Dreadstar vs Dreadstar Kickstarter. Starlin shares stories from the New York studio scene of the 1970s, Walt Simonson's spoilers, learning from Howard Chaykin, collaborating with Bernie Wrightson, and how early encouragement from Steve Ditko kept him drawing. The two explore Starlin's fascination with death, pushing against the institutional systems, his take on the MCU Infinity Saga, and the harsh economics of Marvel that had artists selling original art at bargain prices just to cover the rent. He also discusses what inspired him to paint and the importance of Neal Adams to comics.You can pre-save the Dreadstar Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/monkeywrenchent/jim-starlins-dreadstar-vs-dreadstarGet all other Dreadstar books through Dark Horse ComicsFind Jim on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jimstarlin/?hl=enMy Website : www.westcoastdavengers.comPATREON https://www.patreon.com/DavengersDirectEdition

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Alex Grand and co-host Jim Thompson interview Jim Shooter in a career spanning biography.  Travel thru his youth as Mort Weisinger's 14- year-old apprentice created the  rogue's gallery of the Legion of Superheroes, Princess Projectra, #KarateKid,  Ferro Lad's death & intended race,  drew layouts with his scripts for DC artists Gil Kane, Wally Wood, and Neal Adams, Captain Action teaching him Toy-Comics synergy, DC's first drug addiction and rehab comic story, Parasite for Superman, wrote the first Superman-Flash race, Mort Weisinger's abusive behavior, his short 1969 stay at Marvel Comics, his odd run-ins at the YMCA presented in Hulk Magazine 23 1980, working for an ad agency in the early 1970s, worked at DC Comics again under Julius Schwartz.   Edited & Produced by Alex Grand.  #DCComics #Weisinger #Schwartz #JimShooter© 2021 Comic Book HistoriansSupport the show

This week, we're talking about those moments in film, television, and comics when everything shifted. From The Matrix redefining action movies, to Netflix establishing binge culture, to Neal Adams reshaping comic book art—we break down the creative breakthroughs that changed the game forever. We also discuss game changers in modern music and art like rise of music videos in the 80s, the use of sampling and autotune, and the impact of illustrator Frank Frazetta on generations of young painters.  Finally, we look at so-called negative game changers: the Comic Book Speculator Boom, the slow death of physical media, and how streaming reshaped (and maybe even hurt) how we experience TV, film and music.

Doc and Angus conclude our year long celebration of Neal Adams with two iconic issues of Batman With Robin The Teen Wonder!Batman by Neal Adams Book Threehttps://www.amazon.com/Batman-Adams-Three-Brave-1955-1983-ebook/dp/B083F7W5GG/Batman vol.1; #234 “Half An Evil”This is the first appearance of the Bronze Age Two-Face, who would remain the same for the most part during the modern continuity.Batman vol.1; #237 “Night of the Reaper!”Harlan Ellison is co-writerLeave a message at kirbyskidspodcast@gmail.comJoin the Community Discussions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mewe.com/join/kirbyskids⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please join us for our 2025 Graphic Novel Reads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kirbyskids.com/2024/11/kirbys-kids-giving-thanks-2025-graphic.html⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For detailed show notes and past episodes please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.kirbyskids.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

Frank Miller is regarded as one of the most influential and awarded creators. He began his career in comics in the late 1970s, first gaining notoriety as the artist, and later writer, of Daredevil for Marvel Comics. Next, came the science-fiction samurai drama Ronin, followed by the groundbreaking Batman: The Dark Knight Returns and Batman: Year One with artist David Mazzuchelli. Following these seminal works, Miller fulfilled a lifelong dream by doing an all-out crime series, Sin City, which spawned two blockbuster films that he co-directed with Robert Rodriguez. Miller's multi-award-winning graphic novel 300 was also adapted into a highly successful film by Zack Snyder. His upcoming memoir, Push the Wall: My Life, Writing, Drawing, and the Art of Storytelling, is now available for pre-order.This episode is brought to you by: Eight Sleep Pod Cover 5 sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating: EightSleep.com/Tim (use code TIM to get $350 off your very own Pod 5 Ultra.)Shopify global commerce platform, providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business: https://shopify.com/tim (one-dollar-per-month trial period)AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: DrinkAG1.com/Tim (1-year supply of Vitamin D (and 5 free AG1 travel packs) with your first subscription purchase.)Timestamps:[00:00:00] Start.[00:02:14] Aristotle's definition of happiness: Devotion to excellence.[00:03:02] Tools of the trade: Blackwing pencils, India ink, liquid frisket.[00:04:45] Sin City‘s physical creation at “twice up” size.[00:08:06] The toothbrush spatter technique.[00:09:24] Channeling impatience, anger, and violence into dramatic creative work.[00:10:33] What Jack Kirby knew about making comics competitive with cinema's spectacle.[00:11:56] Will Eisner and The Spirit‘s influence on the US market where writer-artist duality is rare.[00:13:33] How Jack Kirby blasted apart the panel grid (and a young Frank's mind).[00:15:49] Push the wall and defy the code.[00:19:54] The ruthless mentorship of Neal Adams.[00:24:57] The genesis of the Elektra amd Daredevil “soap opera.”[00:27:56] Story structure: Start late, end early.[00:29:10] Trusting the muse over rigid methodology.[00:31:15] European invasion: Moebius and Forbidden Planet.[00:32:52] Japanese influence: Lone Wolf and Cub‘s impact.[00:34:30] Cultural differences in depicting violence and motion.[00:36:38] Ronin: Shameless imitation and rebirth.[00:37:28] How does Frank know if something is working (or not working)?[00:39:27] The critical reception of Ronin as a “broken nose.”[00:42:37] The ruthless structure of The Dark Knight Returns.[00:43:40] Mutual elevation with “smartest fan” Alan Moore.[00:48:26] Robert Rodriguez: Angel of goodwill and generosity.[00:49:28] Sin City film: Co-directing and the Director's Guild sacrifice.[00:50:31] Working as a “two-headed beast” with Rodriguez.[00:55:27] Favorite films.[00:58:19] Books and ancient history inspiring 300.[00:59:00] Hollywood lessons: The importance of working with the right people.[01:01:13] The partnership and guidance of Silenn Thomas.[01:02:01] The clarity and creative rejuvenation of getting sober from alcohol.[01:04:48] Advice for aspiring comic artists: Story, story, story.[01:06:20] Learning to draw: Bridgman and Loomis books.[01:08:07] Perspective as a mathematical trick and lie.[01:11:00] Dick Giordano's advice: Lay in blacks first.[01:13:52] Sin City workflow innovation: Batch processing stages.[01:15:48] Dark Horse Comics and creative freedom.[01:17:29] Economy of line work and elegant minimalism.[01:20:46] On collaborating with Bill Sienkiewicz on Elektra.[01:25:20] Billboard wisdom: “Ask every question,” and “Why?”[01:27:08] Challenging pathological conformity.[01:27:39] Parting thoughts and where to find Frank's work.*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ace Frehly! KISS Comic book legacy! Neal Adams! The Lost X-Men Story! Marvel's Ultimate Sadness! It a jam-packed episode of comic book excitement! 

Art Bell - Neal Adams - The Growing Earth

Doc and Angus celebrate Neal Adams all year long in 2025 and in this seventh installment they reflect on Neal's contributions to horror comics in celebration of Halloween Horror Month. Next up is his work in Eerie!Eerie Volume 3 Issue #125⁠https://www.amazon.com/Eerie-125-Various/dp/B004NMA9FW/This 1981 Eerie Annual includes the following reprint Curse of the Vampire by Archie Goodwin and Neal Adams; The Terror beyond Time by Archie Goodwin and Neal Adams; Goddess from the Sea by Don Glut and Neal Adams; Thrillkill by Jim Stenstrum and Neal Adams; A Curse of Claws by Archie Goodwin and Neal Adams; Voodoo Drum by Archie Goodwin and Neal Adams; and Fair Exchange by Archie Goodwin and Neal Adams. Featuring the art of Neal Adams, this Warren issue collects earlier works from their various horror magazines. Specifically Vampirella #1, Eerie #9 and #10, Creepy #14, #15, #16, #75. Packed with seven Adams stories, this is the first compilation of the artist's work by the publisher.Please join us in celebration of Halloween Horror Month and our reads:Graphic NovelMemetic: The Apocalyptic Trilogy Deluxe Edition⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Memetic-Apocalyptic-James-Tynion-IV/dp/1608861325⁠⁠⁠___________________Comic Book Character Of The MonthEmmy -Harrow County Omnibus Volume 1⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Harrow-County-Omnibus-Cullen-Bunn-ebook/dp/B088QL1DGS/⁠⁠⁠Leave a message at kirbyskidspodcast@gmail.comJoin the Community Discussions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mewe.com/join/kirbyskids  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please join us for our 2025 Graphic Novel Reads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kirbyskids.com/2024/11/kirbys-kids-giving-thanks-2025-graphic.html⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For detailed show notes and past episodes please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.kirbyskids.com

Ep583-Art Bell-Neal Adams-The Growing Earth

Doc and Angus celebrate Neal Adams all year long in 2025 and in this sixth installment they reflect on Neal's contributions to horror comics in celebration of Halloween Horror Month. Next up is his work on Deadman!Deadman: Book Onehttps://www.amazon.com/Deadman-Book-One-NEAL-ADAMS-ebook/dp/B00J4ZT9LI/DEADMAN features spectacular, bravura artwork by Neal Adams, then leading the field with an amazing, hyper-realistic style and trompe-l'oeil unlike anything seen in comics before or since.Collects STRANGE ADVENTURES #205-213.We read Strange Adventures (vol.1; #206-#211)Adam's may not have created Deadman but he started drawing him in his 2nd comic and helped define Deadman. The 1st story & all of the Adams stories were reprinted in 1985 as a 7-issue series.Please join us in celebration of Halloween Horror Month and our reads:Graphic NovelMemetic: The Apocalyptic Trilogy Deluxe Edition⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Memetic-Apocalyptic-James-Tynion-IV/dp/1608861325⁠⁠___________________Comic Book Character Of The MonthEmmy -Harrow County Omnibus Volume 1⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Harrow-County-Omnibus-Cullen-Bunn-ebook/dp/B088QL1DGS/⁠⁠Leave a message at kirbyskidspodcast@gmail.comJoin the Community Discussions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mewe.com/join/kirbyskids  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please join us for our 2025 Graphic Novel Reads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kirbyskids.com/2024/11/kirbys-kids-giving-thanks-2025-graphic.html⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For detailed show notes and past episodes please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.kirbyskids.com

Every creative person has that one work their audience considers the ultimate creation—their masterpiece. On today's pod, we had a blast digging into some of our favorite comic creators' defining works. We talk about legends like Jack Kirby and Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, and Neal Adams, along with later giants like Frank Miller, Bill Sienkiewicz, Mike Mignola, and many more. Is a masterpiece a single issue, an iconic run, a stretch of covers, or even one unforgettable cover? Is it the creation of an iconic character like Thanos or Deadpool? Or could it be something beyond the page, such as the launch of Image Comics and Milestone Media?  The conversation runs long and goes in all kinds of directions (as you might expect), but one thing's for sure—the opinions fly fast and furious!

Doc and Angus celebrate Neal Adams all year long in 2025 and in this fifth installment they reflect on Neal's contributions to horror comics in celebration of Halloween Horror Month. First up is his work on The Spectre!The Spectre (1967-1969)https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08F784SPGWe read The Spectre (Issues #2-5) 1967-1968 . These issues don't make a continual arc however they are strong self-contained stories with stunning Adams' illustrations.In issue #2 there is a text page titled "Spectre interviews Neal Adams", which is used as a funny introduction of Adams into the art chores of the title.Please join us in celebration of Halloween Horror Month and our reads:Graphic NovelMemetic: The Apocalyptic Trilogy Deluxe Edition⁠https://www.amazon.com/Memetic-Apocalyptic-James-Tynion-IV/dp/1608861325⁠___________________Comic Book Character Of The MonthEmmy -Harrow County Omnibus Volume 1⁠https://www.amazon.com/Harrow-County-Omnibus-Cullen-Bunn-ebook/dp/B088QL1DGS/⁠Leave a message at kirbyskidspodcast@gmail.comJoin the Community Discussions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mewe.com/join/kirbyskids  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please join us for our 2025 Graphic Novel Reads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kirbyskids.com/2024/11/kirbys-kids-giving-thanks-2025-graphic.html⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For detailed show notes and past episodes please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.kirbyskids.com

Duncan MacKenzie and Ryan Peter Miller drive up to the Dunn Museum in Libertyville, IL to talk with legendary comics painter Alex Ross. Known for Marvels, Kingdom Come, and decades of redefining superhero realism, Ross reflects on his career trajectory, his education at the American Academy of Art, his influences (from Neal Adams to Dave McKean), his early breaks with Now Comics and Leo Burnett storyboarding, and his transition into large-scale mural projects for Marvel and DC. The conversation ranges from comics history, realism in superhero depictions, variant cover economics, the physicality of superheroes, to America's appetite for dystopian narratives versus a return to the “pure Superman.” Ross is candid, funny, and deeply reflective about the comics medium, painting, and storytelling.     Name-Drop List Artists & Writers Alex Ross — https://www.alexrossart.com/ | @alexrossart Neal Adams – https://nealadams.com/ George Pérez – https://www.tcj.com/george-perez-1954-2022/ Jack Kirby – https://kirbymuseum.org/ Dave McKean – https://www.davemckean.com/ Neil Gaiman — neilgaiman.com | @neilhimself Chris Ware – https://art21.org/artist/chris-ware/ Jim Lee — https://www.dc.com/talent/jim-lee @jimlee Todd McFarlane — https://mcfarlane.com/ @toddmcfarlane Erik Larsen — https://imagecomics.com/creators/erik-larsen  @eriklarsen1138 John Tobias (Mortal Kombat) – https://www.mobygames.com/person/3326/john-tobias/ Tim Bradstreet — https://www.splashpageart.com/artistgalleryroom.asp?artistid=83 @timbradstreet Frank Casey (Ross's Superman model) – chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://news.wttw.com/sites/default/files/article/file-attachments/The%20process_Ross%20at%20work.pdf Institutions & Companies Dunn Museum (Libertyville, IL) — https://www.lcfpd.org/museum/ @lcfpd Marvel Comics — marvel.com | @marvel DC Comics — dc.com | @dccomics American Academy of Art (Chicago) — Leo Burnett (advertising) – https://dev.leoburnett.com/ Now Comics (Chicago, defunct) Eclipse Comics (defunct) FASA (publisher of Shadowrun, BattleTech) – https://shop.fasagames.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=68 Mortal Kombat franchise — https://www.mortalkombat.com/en-us  @mortalkombat Pop Culture References Kingdom Come (DC) – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_Come_(comics) Marvels (Marvel) – https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/the-marvels/umc.cmc.6nb1ii3n99o7rewjyq8whcsuu Shadowrun RPG – https://store.catalystgamelabs.com/collections/shadowrun Vampire: The Masquerade (White Wolf) – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vampire:_The_Masquerade The Boys (Amazon Prime) – https://www.primevideo.com/detail/The-Boys/0KRGHGZCHKS920ZQGY5LBRF7MA Invincible (Image Comics / Amazon) – https://www.amazon.com/INVINCIBLE-SEASON-1/dp/B08WJN83XZ Peacemaker (HBO) – https://www.hbomax.com/shows/peacemaker-2022/a939d96b-7ffb-4481-96f6-472838d104ca Brightburn (film) – https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/brightburn/umc.cmc.4pkvqa1b6mf30wtx66vor37fq Image: John Weinstein

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!

Chris dives into the eerie mystery of Batman #222, the 1970 issue that deals with the "Paul is Dead" Beatles conspiracy. With a stunning cover by Neal Adams and a storyline that bends rock legends with Gotham noir, this Bronze Age comic is a cultural pop culture flashback.    #Batman222 #PaulIsDead #NealAdams #BronzeAgeComics

TERRIFICON Mitch and artist/writer JERRY ORDWAY are back at COLONY GRILL! This time the guys are talking old stories about cons past, JAWS 50th, Neal Adams tales, old cartoons, new comics, and various topics as they chow down on pizza -- Listen to all the free thought fun right here!#terrificon will be back on August 7-9, 2026 at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut 

Filmmaker Ken Viola joins us to discuss his rare 1987 documentary The Masters of Comic Book Art—a raw, unfiltered snapshot of comics history featuring candid interviews with legends like Jack Kirby, Harvey Kurtzman, Neal Adams, Will Eisner, Art Spiegelman, Dave Sim, Frank Miller, and Bernie Wrightson. Narrated by Harlan Ellison, this film captures the voices of visionary creators at a turning point in the industry. Ken shares behind-the-scenes stories, what it was like filming these giants, and how the project came together. You can now watch the documentary online—don't miss this essential piece of comics history.

In this episode, we kick off All My Xs, a decade-by-decade look at everyone's favorite Marvel mutants, the X-Men! First up, it's the swingin' 60s – 1969, to be exact, and X-Men #57-61, by Roy Thomas and Neal Adams, published by Marvel Comics! Adams's creative and energetic artwork enlivens these issues, in which Scott Summers' brother, Alex, gets a cool costume to go with his new codename, Havok, and Larry Trask revives his late father's mutant-hunting robots, the Sentinels! And before they can catch their breath, the X-Men find themselves facing off against the energy-draining half-man, half-Pteranodon known as … Sauron! Did Larry Trask program these Sentinels with extra snark? Was Karl Lykos bitten by a radioactive Pteranodon? And can our young mutant heroes survive that Danger Room training session known as … The Comics Canon? In This Episode: ·       Cyclops uses an unfortunate slur ·       A highly sketchy use of Cerebro ·       What if Karl Lykos had been reading Portnoy's Complaint? ·       X-Men #62-63: Strangers … in a Savage Land! and War in the World Below! ·       The new Fantastic Four movie ·       Cow Tools Daily on Bluesky  Join us in two weeks as we revisit the birth of the Phoenix with a look at X-Men #101, 104, 107 and 108! Until then:Please consider donating to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Impress your friends with our Comics Canon merchandise! Rate us on Apple Podcasts! Send us an email! Hit us up on Facebook or Bluesky! And as always, thanks for listening!

Matthew Hansel on Classic Characters & Cartooning Craft In this episode of Alley Chats, we sit down with acclaimed cartoonist Matthew Hansel, whose pen has breathed new life into some of the most iconic characters in animation history. From Underdog to Casper the Friendly Ghost, Rocky and Bullwinkle, Tennessee Tuxedo, and even the Pink Panther, Hansel's work blends deep respect for vintage charm with modern-day artistry. Whether you're an animation buff, a lifelong comics fan, or just love pop culture nostalgia, this episode will take you behind the ink with one of the genre's most passionate artists.

Taking the Artist's Edition Index from print to the spoken word. This month I discuss 2025 Eisner Winners, AE Index Poll July 2025, New Releases July 09, 2025, Image October 2025 Catalogue, DC October 2025 Catalogue, 2000 AD July 2025 Solicitations, Penguin Random House July 2025 Solicitations, and reviews of Le Mystère de Grosbois – Vint'Page 01, DC W.I.P.: All-Star Superman 1, and Neal Adams' DC Classics Artist's Edition.

Galactus makes his big-screen debut this week in Fantastic Four: First Steps*, which means it's the perfect opportunity to discuss his second-ever comics appearances in The Mighty Thor – specifically, issues #160-162 and 168-169, by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, published by Marvel Comics! (For his comics debut, we humbly direct you to our very first episode from 2016!) First, it's the war to settle the score, the brawl to end it all, as the Devourer of Worlds squares off against none other than Ego the Living Planet! And the Son of Odin and the Rigellian robot known as the Recorder are caught in the middle! It's classic 60s Lee/Kirby space opera at its most grandiose! Then, we get a … somewhat disjointed look at Galactus' origin, including a rap session between Big G and the God of Thunder! PLUS: We discuss James Gunn's Superman! Does Thor stand a chance against this most colossal of foes? Will Odin act in a frustrating manner? (Spoiler: Yes!) And “Shall a God Prevail” against that sentient bioverse known as … The Comics Canon? (*No, we're not counting the purple space cloud in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. Would YOU?) In This Episode: ·       Actual sound footage of the Recorder! ·       You should never have to see Galactus' knees ·       Hush now! Odin's stories are on … ·       How DO you pronounce Ra's al Ghul? ·       Thor God of Thunder Vol. 4: The Last Days of Midgard ·       Fantastic Four #171-175: Galactus vs. the High Evolutionary Join us in two weeks as we kick off a miniseries on everyone's favorite Marvel mutants with a look at 1969's Uncanny X-Men #57-61 by Roy Thomas and Neal Adams! Until then:Please consider donating to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Impress your friends with our Comics Canon merchandise! Rate us on Apple Podcasts! Send us an email! Hit us up on Facebook or Bluesky! And as always, thanks for listening!

n Part 2, Alex opens up about the growing role of AI in art and how it raises serious concerns for creators like himself. We also take a nostalgic turn as he shares his childhood memories of 1960s Japanese animation — Speed Racer — and his thoughts on the rise of modern American adult animation.Alex reflects on the long-overdue recognition of classic comic book creators in today's Marvel and DC films, and what it meant to meet legends like Jack Kirby and Neal Adams. We revisit the origin stories behind Marvels and Kingdom Come, and reveal a near-miss — when Alex almost helped design a new Gatchaman team for an American rights holder. And for fans of Fantastic Four, Alex shares the story behind his Earth X visions of Marvel's First Family, and how it continues to influence his creative work.

In this episode, we sit down with Dan Greenfield, editor-in-chief of 13th Dimension and veteran comic book journalist, to explore his journey from a 5-year-old Batman fan to becoming one of the most respected voices in comics journalism today. Dan shares the origin story behind 13th Dimension and its mission covering comics, creators, and culture. We also discuss how comic journalism has evolved in the digital age, and what insights he's gleaned from interviews with legendary creators like Neal Adams and Chip Kidd. We dive into his particular obsession with Batman comics, tracing his love through the classic work of Denny O'Neil and Neal Adams up to modern runs by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo, while also exploring how he balances nostalgia with contemporary coverage. Dan opens up about the challenges and rewards of running an independent comics website, his experiences covering conventions, and the current state of comic book criticism.You can follow Dan's work on where else but the 13th Dimension website: 13thdimension.com!Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com.___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.

On this episode of Men of Steel, Case and Jmike are joined by nerd about town Adam Lance Garcia to dive into one of the perenial crossovers of the '70s: Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man! We talk tabloid-sized team-ups, Bronze Age bravado, and what happens when DC and Marvel let their icons share a skyline. Who wins? … I mean… It's Superman. It's obviously Superman. But that said, it's a blast of a conversation, so tune in, True Believers! Check out Adam's Stuff: The Green Lama: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-green-lama/id1593061792 From A Certain Point of View: https://a.co/d/fiY396f   Overview Adam Lance Garcia, an established Star Wars author, shares his early fandom of Superman sparked by the 1976 Christopher Reeve film and its lasting influence on his work. The 1976 Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man marks the first DC/Marvel superhero crossover with a creative team that includes Gerry Conway and Stan Lee, highlighting its historical significance in comic book history. The story features a 92-page length with 36 pages dedicated to prologues to set character dynamics effectively, a considerable feat for comics at that time. Character interactions are facilitated by a news convention setting, notably altering the traditional roles of Superman as he works as a TV anchor at GBS. Lex Luthor emerges as the primary villain, while Doc Ock's role remains secondary, demonstrating the power dynamics within the narrative. Unique plot devices, such as a red sun ray that allows Spider-Man to challenge Superman, illustrate creative solutions for character conflicts. The discussion reveals dated elements in the narrative, particularly an Africa sequence deemed problematic, albeit 'well-intentioned' for its time. Comparisons to superior crossovers like JLA/Avengers emphasize shortcomings in Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man, particularly regarding character integration and narrative depth. Iconic moments in the comic, including Spider-Man's ineffective punches and Peter Parker saving Lois Lane, highlight successful character interactions that resonate with fans. Notes ️ Podcast Introduction & Guest Background (00:00 - 03:10) Case Aiken and Jmike Folson host Men of Steel podcast discussing Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man Adam Lance Garcia joins as guest, established Star Wars author with extensive comic book background Superman was Garcia's first fandom, introduced through 1976 Christopher Reeve film, called it 'Super S' as child Comic Book Historical Context (04:31 - 53:25) Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man (1976) - first DC/Marvel superhero crossover, technically second collaboration after Wizard of Oz project Creative team: Gerry Conway (writer), Ross Andrew (artist), Dick Giordano (inker), Carmine Infantino and Stan Lee (editors) Neal Adams uncredited for redrawing Superman panels, John Romita Sr. redrew Marvel character faces for house style consistency 92-page story with 36 pages of prologues - significant length for 1976 comic Story Structure Analysis (11:49 - 24:04) Three prologues establish characters: Superman vs. giant robot, Spider-Man vs. Doc Ock, villains team up in prison Main story set at news convention in New York, allows natural meeting of characters Superman working as TV anchor at GBS (not Daily Planet reporter) creates awkward dynamic for classic Superman storytelling ️ Character Dynamics & Plot Elements (47:12 - 01:44:08) Lex Luthor dominates as alpha villain, Dr. Octopus relegated to secondary role throughout story Red sun ray device allows Spider-Man to physically fight Superman by weakening him Plot contrivances include fake Superman kidnapping Lois Lane and Mary Jane to force hero conflict ️ Problematic Elements Discussion (01:49:59 - 01:30:03) Africa sequence identified as dated and problematic, though noted as 'well-intentioned' for its era Ms./Miss distinction scene between Mary Jane and Lois Lane reflects 1970s women's liberation discourse Various plot holes and inconsistencies discussed, including gravity fight scene logic Crossover Comparisons (01:05:02 - 01:20:54) JLA/Avengers by Busiek and Perez cited as superior crossover example with lasting consequences Superman/Hulk crossover praised for using iconic character versions rather than current continuity Batman/Captain America crossover noted for better integration of characters' respective worlds Positive Aspects Highlighted (01:06:14 - 01:19:30) Iconic moments: Spider-Man punching ineffectively at Superman, two-page spread of first encounter Peter Parker saving Lois Lane scene appreciated as natural universe mixing J. Jonah Jameson and Morgan Edge drinking scene shows potential for character interactions Historical Significance (53:53 - 01:38:37) Comic serves as important archaeological artifact showing evolution of crossover storytelling Earth Dollar Sign - joking designation for shared universe setting Foundation for future DC/Marvel collaborations despite narrative shortcomings  

"This is Word Balloon — the comic book conversation show. Today, we take a journey through the shadows of Gotham, guided by some of the greatest creative minds to ever leave their mark on the Dark Knight. From the revolutionary work of Neal Adams, whose dynamic art redefined Batman for a generation, to the gripping noir of Steve Englehart, who helped bring the Caped Crusader back to his pulp roots in the 1970s. We also remember the late Martin ‘Marty' Pasko, not only a Bronze Age Batman writer, but also the story editor behind Batman: The Animated Series — the groundbreaking FOX Kids cartoon that raised the bar for superhero storytelling on television. And finally, we talk with Jeph Loeb, the screenwriter-turned-comics powerhouse behind the best-selling modern classics Hush and Hush Returns, collaborations that reshaped Batman for the 2000s. It's a celebration of four generations of creators who each helped shape the legend of the Batman — in the comics, on TV, and beyond. This is a Gotham deep dive you won't want to miss.

The FOMO is real this week as Superman Unlimited #1 – Fandango Exclusive Edition sells out instantly and hits $175+ on the secondary market! We break down why this limited DC comic is catching fire and what it means for comic/movie tie-ins going forward.Then it's time to Change Screens! as we dive into a Bronze Age brawl between Thor and Hercules from Giant-Size Thor — a mythic Marvel throwdown with lasting consequences!Plus, our Old Fart Rule pick takes us to Alpha Flight #19, where Talisman dons her costume for the first time and proves she's more than just Shaman's daughter — she's a mystic force to be reckoned with.Also on deck:

Every other week, we'll be focusing on a Marvel series that sits partially or entirely outside of mainstream Marvel continuity. The first episode of every new series that we cover will be available on the public feed. The rest of the episodes will be 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 160 extended and exclusive episodes! Stories Covered in this Episode: "The War of the Worlds!" - Amazing Adventures #18, written by Gerry Conway, art by Neal Adams, Howard Chaykin, and Frank Chiaramonte, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1973 Marvel Comics"The Sirens of 7th Ave" - Amazing Adventures #19, written by Gerry Conway, art by Howard Chaykin and Frank McLaughlin, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1973 Marvel Comics"The Warlord Strikes!" - Amazing Adventures #20, written by Marv Wolfman, art by Herb Trimpe and Frank Giacoia, letters by John Costanza, colors by Glynis Wein, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1973 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.) 

Over the years I was lucky to have sevral talks with the Iconic artistIn this wide spanning talk from 2013...Neal  Adams discussed Gary Friedrich's need for financial help, when Marvel lawyers were telling him to stop usimg images of Ghost Rider at his con table. He gave hsi view of DC and Marvel Movies at that momentHe talked about his Dark HGorse Comic Blood and The Batman Odessey maxi series he wrote and drewAnd his Continuity Work on Motion comics and animatics for commercial campaigns 

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This is a big one! Join Ryan Daly and Paul Kien as we discuss 1977's DC Special Series #1 – better known as the Five-Star Super-Hero Spectacular! Batman! Aquaman! Atom! Green Lantern! The Flash! All behind a fantastic Neal Adams cover! This month's instocktrades.com selections: https://www.instocktrades.com/products/feb247176/green-lantern-(2023)-tp-vol-01-back-in-action-book-market-xermanico-cover https://www.instocktrades.com/products/jun160338/flash-by-manapul-buccellato-omnibus-hc Have a question or comment? Have a specific issue you love and want to talk to us about it? Have a favorite issue and want to be a guest? E-mail us at dcspecialcast@gmail.com Follow us on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/dcspecialcast.bsky.social Subscribe to DC SpecialCast: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-specialcast/id1781264740 Don't use Apple Podcasts? Use this link for your podcast catcher: http://feeds.feedburner.com/dcspecialcast Also available on Spotify, Audible, and Amazon Music This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Fire & Water website: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com Fire & Water Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Fire & Water on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts "Cloud Dancer " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

20 years ago, I had my first conversation with the legendaru artist. DC in the 70s, Superman Vs Ali, Batman Deadman and so much more