Podcast appearances and mentions of Ross Andru

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.)

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.)

Gerry Conway is one of the true legends of comics, having written just about every major Marvel and DC character over the last 60 years. At 19 years old, he was the third person to write Amazing Spider-Man, after Stan Lee and Roy Thomas, and he is the co-creator of the Punisher, the Jackal, the original Ms. Marvel, Man-Thing, and Werewolf by Night for Marvel Comics and Firestorm, Power Girl, Jason Todd, and Killer Croc for DC Comics.For 80+ minutes of bonus content — including 20 more minutes of our conversation with Gerry Conway and 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 Battle of the Century!" - Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man #1, written by Gerry Conway, art by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano, letters by Gaspar Saladino, colors by Jerry Serpe, edited by Roy Thomas, Julius Schwartz, Marv Wolfman, and E. Nelson Bridwell, ©1976 Marvel Comics and DC 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.)

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.)

¡Hombre Araña! ¡Hombre Araña! ¡Tu Amigable Vecino El Hombre Araña! Marvel Studios Animation recientemente lanzó la primera temporada de la nueva serie animada del arácnido, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, que explora los comienzos de la carrera superheroica de Peter Parker en un universo que se parece un poco al MCU, pero que al final no es. En este programa hacemos la RE: seña de esta serie, que mezcla elementos modernos con inspiraciones visuales de los dos artistas más clásicos de Spidey, su co-creador Steve Ditko, y quien lo sucedió, John Romita padre. Después, ya que estábamos en la onda "inicios de Spidey", reseñamos varios comics viejos con comienzos del personaje. Empezamos por su debut en Amazing Fantasy #15 (por Steve Ditko y Stan Lee) y el primer número de su propia serie, Amazing Spider-Man, ambas de 1962 y del mismo equipo creativo (Steve Ditko y Stan Lee). Seguimos por los primeros dos números del primer volumen de Marvel Team-Up (1971/1972, por Roy Thomas, Gerry Comway, y Ross Andru), con un Spider-Man que ya tiene algunos años de actividad, pero haciendo sus primeras colaboraciones importantes con su amigo Human Torch. Para terminar, cubrimos los dos primeros números de Untold Tales of Spider-Man (1995, por Kurt Busiek y Pat Olliffe), una serie con historias retroactivamente ubicadas en los primeros años de actividad del trepamuros. Con música de The Math Club con Relaye y Melo Makes Music (sampleando a Paul Francis Webster y Bob Harris), Within The Ruins, y Weezer. Próximo programa: Tres comics rioplatenses, Tango Pulp / Nonfata / El Cronista.

Today's Topics:Fantastic Four #73:"The Flames of Battle --" by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Joe Sinnott and Artie SimekMarvel Superheroes #14: "The Reprehensible Riddle of... the Sorcerer!" by Stan Lee, Ross Andru, Bill Everett, Stan Goldberg, and Sam RosenWe're On Blue Sky, Instagram, and TiktokSupport us Patreon!Every Wednesday your Friendly Neighborhood Comic Book Club dives into the history of The Amazing Spider-Man, starting from his very first appearance! Join us as our designated web-head Parker guides Stephanie and Kat through the comics behind the cultural icon.The Retcon Podcast is recorded in Los Angeles and edited by Parker Robins. Parker Robins can be found across social media @UncannyParker, Stephanie Johnson can be found @SiriusDanger, Kat Alysha can be found @Kat_Alysha, and the Retcon Podcast can be found @TheRetconPod. Feel free to thwip us an email at theretconpodcast@gmail.com

It's time once again for our annual ho-ho-holiday episode and this year, we're talking about the classic first issue of Marvel Team-Up #1 from 1972, in which Spider-Man and The Human Torch go up against -- who else -- the Sandman, in the aptly titled "Have Yourself A Sandman Little Christmas."It's a fun story, set against the backdrop of Christmas in New York City in the early 70s, written by  Roy Thomas, with art by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito.  It's always fun going back to the Marvel age of comics, back during a time when a single issue comic could tell a complete story with fun, plenty of action, and heroes cracking wise and trying to crack the villain's plans.Will Spidey and the Torch vanquish the Sandman and get some holiday spirit?  LIsten to this podcast and find out!Your ho-ho-hosts are Brad Page and Chris Karam.Happy Holidays to one and all!

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.

Want to hear more of these extended episodes? 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 — with more being added every week! Stories Covered in this Episode: "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, ©1973 Marvel Comics"My Uncle... My Enemy?" - Amazing Spider-Man #131, written by Gerry Conway, art by Ross Andru, Frank Giacoia, and Dave Hunt, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics "Marvel by the Month" theme v. 3 written by Robb Milne and performed by Robb Milne and Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne.Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Instagram 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.

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.)

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.)

Jordan Morris is the Eisner-nominated co-creator of the Bubble graphic novel (and the podcast that it was adapted from), as well as the co-host of the Maximum Fun network's Jordan, Jesse, Go! and Free With Ads. Pre-order his upcoming YA horror comedy graphic novel, Youth Group, at bit.ly/youthgroupbook!For 30 minutes of bonus content — including our in-depth discussions of the Vision's origin and some ancient Kree history in Avengers #133-135 — 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 — with more being added every week! Stories Covered in this Episode: "Let All Men Bring Together" - Giant-Size Avengers #4, written by Steve Englehart, art by Don Heck and John Tartaglione, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1975 Marvel Comics"... And the Wind Cries: Cyclone!"- Amazing Spider-Man #143, written by Gerry Conway, art by Ross Andru, Frank Giacoia, and Dave Hunt, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Janice Cohen, ©1975 Marvel Comics"The Delusion Conspiracy" - Amazing Spider-Man #144, written by Gerry Conway, art by Ross Andru, Frank Giacoia, and Dave Hunt, letters by Ray Holloway, colors by George Roussos, ©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.)

Carl Sciacchitano is a Portland  writer and illustrator whose work can be seen in comics by Monkeybrain, Archie, and IDW, including The Army of Dr. Moreau with friend of the show David F. Walker. Carl's latest work is the extraordinarily moving The Heart That Fed, a graphic novel published by Simon and Schuster/Gallery 13 that recounts his father's experience in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive and the fall of Saigon. It's on sale June 4th at the best bookstores and comics shops, so add it to your stack next week!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:"Among Us Walks... Black Goliath!"- Power Man #24, written by Tony Isabella, art by George Tuska and Dave Hunt, letters by Dave Hunt, Harry Blumfield, and Karen Pocock (Karen Mantlo), colors by Don Warfield, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Too Cold a Night For Dying!"- Giant-Size Defenders #4, written by Steve Gerber, art by Don Heck and Vince Colletta, letters by David Hunt, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1975 Marvel Comics"... And a Hydra New Year!"- Daredevil #120, written by Tony Isabella, art by Bob Brown and Vince Colletta, letters by Ray Holloway, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1975 Marvel Comics"O, Bitter Victory!"- Thor #234, written by Gerry Conway, art by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Fangs of Fire and Blood!"- Defenders #22, written by Steve Gerber, art by Sal Buscema and Mike Esposito, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by Stan Goldberg, ©1975 Marvel Comics"And Now -- The Endgame Cometh!"- Fantastic Four #157, written by Roy Thomas, art by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1975 Marvel Comics"... And the Wind Cries: Cyclone!"- Amazing Spider-Man #143, written by Gerry Conway, art by Ross Andru, Frank Giacoia, and Dave Hunt, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Janice Cohen, ©1975 Marvel Comics"The Times That Bind!"- Avengers #134, written by Steve Englehart, art by Sal Buscema and Joe Staton, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Phil Rachelson, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Cap's Back!"- Captain America #184, written by Steve Englehart, art by Herb Trimpe, Frank Giacoia, and Mike Esposito, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by George Roussos, ©1975 Marvel Comics"The Demon Fever!"- Doctor Strange #7, written by Steve Englehart, art by Gene Colan and John Romita, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Phil Rachelson, ©1975 Marvel Comics"All the Fires In Hell...!"- Marvel Team-Up #32, written by Gerry Conway, art by Sal Buscema and Vince Colletta, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Janice Cohen, ©1975 Marvel Comics"A Meeting of Blood" - Giant-Size Werewolf #4, written by Doug Moench, art by Virgil Redondo, letters by Marcos Pelayo, colors by Don Warfield, ©1975 Marvel Comics // "When the Moon Dripped Blood!"- Giant-Size Werewolf #4, written by Doug Moench, art by Yong Montaño, letters by Marcos Pelayo, colors by Janice Cohen, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Night of the Vampire-Stalker"- Adventure Into Fear #27, written by Doug Moench, art by Frank Robbins and "D. Fraser" (Leonard Starr), letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by Janice Cohen, ©1975 Marvel Comics"The Desolation Run!"- Ghost Rider #11, written by Tony Isabella, art by Sal Buscema, John Tartaglione, and George Roussos, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Phil Rachelson, ©1975 Marvel Comics"The Kid's Night Out!"- Giant-Size Man-Thing #4, written by Steve Gerber, art by Ed Hannigan, Ron Wilson, and Frank Springer, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Phil Rachelson, ©1975 Marvel Comics // "Frog Death!"- Giant-Size Man-Thing #4, written by Steve Gerber, art by Frank Brunner, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Frank Brunner, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Decay Meets the Mad Viking!"- Man-Thing #16, written by Steve Gerber, art by John Buscema and Tom Palmer, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Tom Palmer, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Mourning At Dawn!"- Marvel Spotlight #21, written by Steve Gerber, art by Sal Buscema and Joe Giella, letters by Karen Mantlo, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Ten Lords a Dying!"- Tomb of Dracula #31, written by Marv Wolfman, art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer, letters by Ray Holloway, colors by Tom Palmer, ©1975 Marvel Comics"The Darkness From Glitternight"- Werewolf by Night #28, written by Doug Moench, art by Don Perlin, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©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.)

The Punisher (Francis "Frank" Castle, born Castiglione) is an antihero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Gerry Conway and artists John Romita Sr. and Ross Andru. The Punisher made his first appearance in The Amazing Spider-Man #129 (cover-dated February 1974), originally depicted as an assassin and adversary of the superhero Spider-Man. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rangerryan/message

Robert K. Elder is the president and CEO of Outrider Foundation, an award-winning author of 20+ books, including Hemingway In Comics. Find him online at robelder.com.For 20 minutes of bonus content — including our in-depth discussion of the debut of the Headmen in Defenders #21 and the repercussions of the original Clone Saga — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. Subscribers at the $4/month level get instant access to our bonus feed of content that contains over 120 extended and exclusive episodes — with more being added every week! Stories Covered in this Episode: "The Man's Name Appears to Be... Mysterio!" - Amazing Spider-Man #141, written by Gerry Conway, art by Ross Andru, Frank Giacoia, and Dave Hunt, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Dead Man's Bluff!" - Amazing Spider-Man #142, written by Gerry Conway, art by Ross Andru, Frank Giacoia, and Dave Hunt, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Silent Night... Deadly Night!" - Marvel Two-In-One #8, written by Steve Gerber, art by Sal Buscema and Mike Esposito, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by George Roussos, ©1974 Marvel Comics "Marvel by the Month" theme v. 3 written by Robb Milne and performed by Robb Milne and Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne.Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Instagram and Threads at @marvelbythemonth and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)

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:"Kang War II" - Avengers #132, written by Steve Englehart and Roy Thomas, art by Sal Buscema and Joe Staton, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg"... What Time Hath Put Asunder!" - Giant-Size Avengers #3, written by Steve Englehart and Roy Thomas, art by Dave Cockrum and Joe Giella, letters by "L. G. Peter" (Gaspar Saladino), colors by Petra Goldberg"Madrox the Multiple Man!" - Giant-Size Fantastic Four #4, written by Len Wein and Chris Claremont, art by John Buscema, Chic Stone, and Joe Sinnott, letters by John Costanza, colors by Glynis Wein"The Woman She Was...!" - Defenders #20, written by Steve Gerber, art by Sal Buscema and Vince Colletta, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg"Circus Spelled Sideways Is Death!" - Daredevil #118, written by Gerry Conway, art by Don Heck and Vince Colletta, letters by Karen Pocock, colors by Petra Goldberg"Welcome to Security City" - Power Man #23, written by Tony Isabella, art by Ron Wilson and Dave Hunt, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by Phil Rachelson"Shadow on the Land!" - Incredible Hulk #184, written by Len Wein, art by Herb Trimpe, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Glynis Wein"The Man's Name Appears to Be... Mysterio!" - Amazing Spider-Man #141, written by Gerry Conway, art by Ross Andru, Frank Giacoia, and Dave Hunt, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Petra Goldberg"Five to One, Deathlok... One in Five... No One Here Gets Out Alive!" - Astonishing Tales #28, written by Rich Buckler, art by Rich Buckler, letters by Karen Pocock, colors by Linda Lessmann"Lift High the Veil of Fears!" - Doctor Strange #6, written by Steve Englehart, art by Gene Colan and Klaus Janson, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Petra Goldberg"Battle Royal!" - Fantastic Four #155, written by Len Wein, art by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott, letters by John Costanza, colors by Glynis Wein"Revenge of the River Gods!" - Ka-Zar #8, written by Gerry Conway, art by John Buscema and Bob McLeod, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by Bill Mantlo"All That Glitters Is Not Gold!" - Marvel Team-Up #30, written by Gerry Conway, art by Jim Mooney and Vince Colletta, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg"Who Is Adam Warlock?" - Strange Tales #178, written by Jim Starlin, art by Jim Starlin, letters by Annette Kawecki, colors by Jim Starlin"Lo, the Raging Battle!" - Thor #232, written by Gerry Conway, art by John Buscema and Dick Giordano, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg"A Stillborn Genesis!" - Adventure Into Fear #26, written by Doug Moench, art by Frank Robbins and Frank Giacoia, letters by June Braverman, colors by Bill Mantlo"The Blood of Kings!" - Giant-Size Man-Thing #3, written by Steve Gerber, art by Alfredo Alcala, letters by Marcos Pelayo, colors by Petra Goldberg"Tower of the Satyr!" - Man-Thing #14, written by Steve Gerber, art by Alfredo Alcala, letters by Marcos Pelayo, colors by Glynis Wein"The Fool's Path!" - Marvel Spotlight #20, written by Steve Gerber, art by Sal Buscema and Al McWilliams, letters by John Costanza, colors by George Roussos"'Vengeance Is Mine!' Sayeth the Vampire!" - Tomb of Dracula #29, written by Marv Wolfman, art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer, letters by John Costanza, colors by Tom Palmer"A Crusade of Murder" - Werewolf by Night #26, written by Doug Moench, art by Don Perlin, letters by Karen Pocock, colors by Phil Rachelson"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.)

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:"Games Godlings Play!" - Giant-Size Defenders #3, written by Steve Gerber, Jim Starlin, and Len Wein, art by Jim Starlin, Dan Adkins, Don Netwon, and Jim Mooney, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by Glynis Wein, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Mind Tap!" - Daredevil #117, written by Chris Claremont and Steve Gerber, art by Bob Brown and Vince Colletta, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"A Spectre From the Past!" - Thor #231, written by Gerry Conway, art by John Buscema and Dick Giordano, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Batroc and Other Assassins" - Marvel Premiere #20, written by Tony Isabella, art by Arvell Jones and Dan Green, letters by Ray Holloway, colors by John Drake, ©1974 Marvel Comics"... And One Will Fall!" - Amazing Spider-Man #140, written by Gerry Conway, art by Ross Andru, Frank Giacoia, and Dave Hunt, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Fury at 50,000 Volts!" - Incredible Hulk #183, written by Len Wein, art by Herb Trimpe, letters by Glynis Wein, colors by Charlotte Jetter, ©1974 Marvel Comics"A Quiet Half-Hour In Saigon!" - Avengers #131, written by Steve Englehart, art by Sal Buscema and Joe Staton, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Phil Rachelson, ©1974 Marvel Comics"The Mark of Madness!" - Captain America #181, written by Steve Englehart, art by Sal Buscema and Vince Colletta, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1974 Marvel Comics"The Man In the Mystery Mask!" - Fantastic Four #154, written by Stan Lee and Len Wein, art by Dick Ayers, Bob Brown, Paul Reinman, Frank Giacoia, and Mike Esposito, letters by Artie Simek, 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"Revenge of the River Gods!" - Ka-Zar #7, written by Gerry Conway, art by John Buscema and Bob McLeod, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by Bill Mantlo, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Beware the Coming of... Infinitus!" or "How Can You Stop the Reincarnated Man?" - Marvel Team-Up #29, written by Gerry Conway, art by Jim Mooney and Vince Colletta,letters by John Costanza, colors by Janice Cohen, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Name That Doom!" - Marvel Two-In-One #7, written by Steve Gerber, art by Sal Buscema and Mike Esposito, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Bill Mantlo, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Deathgame!" - Creatures on the Loose #33, written by David Kraft with Tony Isabella, art by George Perez and Klaus Janson, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Fury of the Night-Creature!" - Frankenstein #14, written by Doug Moench, art by Val Mayerik and Dan Green, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Castle Curse!" - Giant-Size Werewolf #3, written by Doug Moench, art by Don Perlin and Sal Trapani, letters by Jean Simek, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Red Sails at 40,000 Feet!" - Man-Thing #13, written by Steve Gerber, art by John Buscema and Tom Sutton, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Madness In the Mind!" - Tomb of Dracula #28, written by Marv Wolfman, art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer, letters by Ray Holloway, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"An Eclipse of Evil!" - Werewolf by Night #25, written by Doug Moench, art by Don Perlin, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1974 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.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.)

Ibrahim Moustafa is the brilliant writer-artist behind the original graphic novels Count and Retroactive, as well as the co-creator of the Eisner Award-nominated High Crimes (with Christopher Sebela), and yes, a bunch of Marvel stuff too! His latest OGN, Cyn, comes out this summer from Humanoids, and you can order it right now from your local comics shop — Previews order code APR241574!For 25 minutes of bonus content — including the first appearance of the Wrecking Crew and a Luke Cage guest appearance in Defenders #17-19 — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. Subscribers at the $4/month level get instant access to our bonus feed of content that contains over 120 extended and exclusive episodes — with more being added every week! Stories Covered in this Episode: "Convention of Fear!" - Iron Man #72, written by Mike Friedrich, art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Stan Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"The Yesterday Connection!" - Giant-Size Spider-Man #3, written by Gerry Conway, art by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito, letters by Ray Holloway, colors by George Roussos, ©1974 Marvel Comics "Marvel by the Month" theme v. 3 written by Robb Milne and performed by Robb Milne and Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne.Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Instagram and Threads at @marvelbythemonth and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)

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:"The Coming of the Nomad!" - Captain America #180, written by Steve Englehart, art by Sal Buscema and Vince Colletta, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Day of the Grizzly!" - Amazing Spider-Man #139, written by Gerry Conway, art by Ross Andru, Frank Giacoia, and Dave Hunt, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Jan Brunner, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Two Flew Over the Owl's Nest!" - Daredevil #116, written by Steve Gerber, art by Gene Colan and Vince Colletta, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"The City Stealers!" - Marvel Team-Up #28, written by Gerry Conway, art by Jim Mooney and Vince Colletta, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Bill Mantlo, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Dead Reckoning!" - Astonishing Tales #27, written by Rich Buckler and Doug Moench, art by Rich Buckler and Pablo Maros, letters by Desmond Jones, colors by George Roussos, ©1974 Marvel Comics"The Broadway Mayhem of 1974" - Power Man #22, written by Tony Isabella, art by Ron Wilson and Vince Colletta, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Rampage!" - Defenders #18, written by Len Wein, art by Sal Buscema and Dan Green, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by Glynis Wein, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Worlds In Collision!" - Fantastic Four #153, written by Tony Isabella, art by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"And What of a Vampire's Blood...?" - Adventure Into Fear #25, written by Doug Moench and Steve Gerber, art by Frank Robbins and Frank Giacoia, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1974 Marvel Comics"The Hell-Bound Hero!" - Ghost Rider #9, written by Tony Isabella, art by Jim Mooney and Sal Trapani, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Jan Brunner, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Slow Death on the Killing Ground!" - Giant-Size Dracula #3, written by Chris Claremont, art by Don Heck and Frank Springer, letters by Ray Holloway, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Song-Cry of the Living Dead Man!" - Man-Thing #12, written by Steve Gerber, art by John Buscema and Klaus Janson, letters by John Costanza, colors by Glynis Wein, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Demon, Demon -- Who's Got the Demon?" - Marvel Spotlight #19, written by Steve Gerber, art by Gene Colan and Mike Esposito, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by George Roussos, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Night-Fire!" - Tomb of Dracula #27, written by Marv Wolfman, art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer, letters by John Costanza, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1974 Marvel Comics"The Dark Side of Evil!" - Werewolf by Night #24, written by Doug Moench, art by Don Perlin and Vince Colletta, letters by John Costanza, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1974 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.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.)

JR takes us back back to 1992 and reviews the Spider-Man Fear Itself graphic novel. It's a lesser known books but was written by Gerry Conway and Stan Lee. It was also the last time legendary Spider-Man penciler Ross Andru drew the webslinger.  If you'd like to see the video recording of this episode, here is the link. Be sure to subscribe to the youtube channel.  https://youtube.com/live/9GTHfzZQRYM?feature=share Are you a Crawlspace patreon member? Sign up to support the site and get free stuff!  https://www.patreon.com/crawlspace Be sure to visit our main page at: http://www.spidermancrawlspace.com Be sure to follow us on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/officialcrawlspace Twitter https://twitter.com/crawlspace101 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/officialcrawlspace/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/spidermancrawlspace  

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:"Madness Means... The Mindworm!" - Amazing Spider-Man #138, written by Gerry Conway, art by Ross Andru, Frank Giacoia, and Dave Hunt, letters by Annette Kawecki, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Moon of the Hunter!" - Creatures on the Loose #32, written by Tony Isabella, art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by Jan Brunner, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Power Play!" - Defenders #17, written by Len Wein, art by Sal Buscema and Dan Green, letters by Annette Kawecki, colors by Glynis Wein, ©1974 Marvel Comics"A World of Madness Made!" - Fantastic Four #152, written by Gerry Conway, art by Rich Buckler and Jim Mooney, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Jan Brunner, ©1974 Marvel Comics"All Pieces of Fear!" - Frankenstein #13, written by Doug Moench, art by Val Mayerik and Jack Abel, letters by John Costanza, colors by George Roussos, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Where Lurks Death... Ride the Four Horsemen!" - Giant-Size Fantastic Four #3, written by Gerry Conway and Marv Wolfman, art by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Stan Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Of Monsters and Men!" - Giant-Size Man-Thing #2, written by Steve Gerber, art by John Buscema and Klaus Janson, letters by John Costanza, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Battle: Tooth and Yellow Claw!" - Iron Man #71, written by Mike Friedrich, art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by George Roussos, ©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"Dance to the Murder" - Man-Thing #11, written by Steve Gerber, art by Mike Ploog and Frank Chiaramonte, letters by John Costanza, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Death-Cult!" - Marvel Premiere #19, written by Doug Moench, art by Larry Hama and Dick Giordano, letters by Ray Holloway, colors by Jan Brunner, ©1974 Marvel Comics"A Friend In Need!" - Marvel Team-Up #27, written by Len Wein, art by Jim Mooney and Frank Giacoia, letters by John Costanza, colors by Glynis Wein, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Death-Song of Destiny!" - Marvel Two-In-One #6, written by Steve Gerber, art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Where Darkness Dwells, Dwell I!" - Thor #229, written by Gerry Conway, art by Rich Buckler and Chic Stone, letters by John Costanza, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1974 Marvel Comics"The Murderer Is a Maniac!" - Werewolf by Night #23, written by Doug Moench, art by Don Perlin and Vince Colletta, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1974 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.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 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:"Death-Trap Times Three!" - Amazing Spider-Man #137, written by Gerry Conway, art by Ross Andru, Frank Giacoia, and Dave Hunt, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"The Enemy: Us!" - Astonishing Tales #26, written by Rich Buckler and Doug Moench, art by Rich Buckler and Pablo Marcos, letters by Annette Kawecki, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Bewitched, Bothered, and Dead!" - Avengers #128, written by Steve Englehart, art by Sal Buscema and Joe Staton, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Steve Englehart, ©1974 Marvel Comics"If the Falcon Should Fall -- !" - Captain America #178, written by Steve Englehart, art by Sal Buscema and Vince Colletta, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Phil Rachelson, ©1974 Marvel Comics"A Quiet Night In the Swamp!" - Daredevil #114, written by Steve Gerber, art by Bob Brown and Vince Colletta, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by Stan Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Death Stalks the City!" - Daredevil #115, written by Steve Gerber, art by Bob Brown and Vince Colletta, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Alpha, the Ultimate Mutant!" - Defenders #16, written by Len Wein, art by Sal Buscema and Mike Esposito, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by Glynis Wein, ©1974 Marvel Comics"... Where Bound'ries Decay" - Doctor Strange #4, written by Steve Englehart, art by Frank Brunner and Dick Giordano, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Thundra and Lightning!" - Fantastic Four #151, written by Gerry Conway, art by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Return to Terror!" - Adventure Into Fear #24, written by Steve Gerber, art by Craig Russell and Jack Abel, letters by Jean Simek, colors by George Roussos, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Satan Himself!" - Ghost Rider #8, written by Tony Isabella, art by Jim Mooney and Sal Trapani, letters by John Costanza, colors by Phil Rache, ©1974 Marvel Comics"H... As In Hulk... Hell... and Holocaust!" - Giant-Size Defenders #2, written by Len Wein, art by Gil Kane and Klaus Janson, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by Glynis Wein, ©1974 Marvel Comics"The Frankenstein Monster Meets Werewolf by Night" - Giant-Size Werewolf #2, written by Doug Moench, art by Don Perlin and Vince Colletta, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Nobody Dies Forever" - Man-Thing #10, written by Steve Gerber and Mike Ploog, art by Mike Ploog and Frank Chiaramonte, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Lair of Shattered Vengeance!" - Marvel Premiere #18, written by Doug Moench, art by Larry Hama and Dick Giordano, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Madhouse!" - Marvel Spotlight #18, written by Steve Gerber, art by Gene Colan and Frank Chiaramonte, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by George Roussos, ©1974 Marvel Comics"The Fire This Time!" - Marvel Team-Up #26, written by Len Wein, art by Jim Mooney, Frank Giacoia, and Dave Hunt, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by Glynis Wein, ©1974 Marvel Comics"The Killer With My Name!" - Power Man #21, written by Tony Isabella and Len Wein, art by Ron Wilson and Vince Colletta, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Stan Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Waters of Darkness, River of Doom!" - Ka-Zar #6, written by Gerry Conway, art by John Buscema and Alfredo Alcala, letters by Alfredo Alcala, colors by George Roussos, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Ego: Beginning and End!" - Thor #228, written by Gerry Conway, art by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott, letters by John Costanza, colors by Stan Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Night of the Blood Stalker!" - Tomb of Dracula #25, written by Marv Wolfman, art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer, letters by John Costanza, colors by Tom Palmer, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Where Lurks the Chimera!" - Tomb of Dracula #26, written by Marv Wolfman, art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer, letters by John Costanza, colors by Tom Palmer, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Face of the Fiend!" - Werewolf by Night #22, written by Doug Moench, art by Don Perlin and Vince Colletta, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by Bill Mantlo, ©1974 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.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 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:"The Green Goblin Lives Again!" - Amazing Spider-Man #136, written by Gerry Conway, art by Ross Andru, Frank Giacoia, and Dave Hunt, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Lucifer Be Thy Name" - Captain America #177, written by Steve Englehart, art by Sal Buscema and Vince Colletta, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Blown Away!" - Captain Marvel #34, written by Jim Starlin and Steve Englehart, art by Jim Starlin and Jack Abel, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Jim Starlin, ©1974 Marvel Comics"The Beast Within!" - Creatures on the Loose #31, written by Doug Moench, art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Michelle Brand, ©1974 Marvel Comics"When Strikes the Gladiator!" - Daredevil #113, written by Steve Gerber, art by Bob Brown and Vince Colletta, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Panic Beneath the Earth!" - Defenders #15, written by Len Wein, art by Sal Buscema and Klaus Janson, letters by John Costanza, colors by Glynis Wein, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Call Them Triad... Call them Death!" - Giant-Size Dracula #2, written by Chris Claremont, art by Don Heck and Frank McLaughlin, letters by John Costanza, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Re-Enter: The Missing Link!" - Incredible Hulk #179, written by Len Wein, art by Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel, letters by John Costanza, colors by Glynis Wein, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Who Shall Stop... Ultimo?" - Iron Man #70, written by Mike Friedrich, art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by George Roussos, ©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"A Man-God Unleashed!" - Ka-Zar #5, written by Mike Friedrich and Bullpen West, art by Don Heck and Mike Esposito, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Deathwatch!" - Man-Thing #9, written by Steve Gerber, art by Mike Ploog and Frank Chiaramonte, letters by John Costanza, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Citadel on the Edge of Vengeance" - Marvel Premiere #17, written by Doug Moench, art by Larry Hama and Dick Giordano, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"In the Shadow of the Serpent!" - Marvel Spotlight #17, written by Steve Gerber, art by Jim Mooney and Sal Trapani, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Three Into Two Won't Go!" - Marvel Team-Up #25, written by Len Wein, art by Jim Mooney and Frank Giacoia, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Glynis Wein, ©1974 Marvel Comics"A Cold and Lasting Tomb!" - Frankenstein #12, written by Doug Moench, art by Val Mayerik and Vince Colletta, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"In Search of... Ego!" - Thor #227, written by Gerry Conway, art by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"A Night For the Living... A Morning For the Dead!" - Tomb of Dracula #24, written by Marv Wolfman, art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by Tom Palmer, ©1974 Marvel Comics"One Wolf's Cure... Another's Poison!" - Werewolf by Night #21, written by Doug Moench, art by Don Perlin and Vince Colletta, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1974 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.Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)

Episode 227.  James B and Eddie discuss three Web of Spider-Man books and then cover a bonus book from 1976 and play a four minute game, all in under 20 minutes. Galloping Guacamole!   (02:45) From January of 1987  Stan Lee presents Web of Spider-Man 22 “Profit of Doom” written by Len Kaminski, Penciled by Marc Silvestri, Ink by Art Nichols.    (03:49) From February of 1987 Stan Lee presents Web of Spider-Man 23 “Slip Slydin' Away!” written by David Michelinie and Len Kaminsky, Penciled by Jim Fern, Ink by Vince Colletta.    (05:30) From March of 1987 Stan Lee presents Web of Spider-Man 24 “High Stakes” written by David Michelinie and Len Kaminsky, Penciled by Del Barras, Ink by Vince Colletta.    (07:50) The Daily Bugle Presents Live With Eddie - Vic Palermo   (11:32) From 1976 Marvel Comics and Planned Parenthood present  “Pull of The Prodigy” by Ann Robinson, Ross Andru and Mike Esposito   (13:40) Game By Eddie - Define the Dated Dialogue    Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston.  This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed.  Summaries written by James B and Eddie and The Prodigy's magic voice..  Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/  Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out our live meetup and Discord Channel here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_mW6htjJUHOzlViEvPQqR-k68tClMGAi85Bi_xrlV7w/edit

"Let The Punisher Fit the Crime" Written by Len Wein, pencilled by Ross Andru, inked by Mike Esposito, lettered by John Costanza, and coloured by Glynis Wein. "Big Apple Battleground" Written by Len Wein, pencilled by Ross Andru, inked by Jim Mooney, lettered by Joe Rosen, and coloured by Glynis Wein.

"Shoot-Out in Central Park!" Written by Gerry Conway, pencilled by Ross Andru, inked by Frank Giacola, lettered by Artie Simek, and coloured by L. Lessman. "To Sow the Seeds of Death's Day!" Written by Gerry Conway, pencilled by Ross Andru, inked by Mike Esposito, lettered by Joe Rosen, and coloured by Stan Goldberg.

It's our bicentennial episode, and we celebrate by going back to 1976 for a momentous match-up between comics' two most popular characters: Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man, by Gerry Conway and Ross Andru, published by DC and Marvel Comics! This first-ever inter-company crossover event finds the Man of Steel and Ol' Web-Head going toe-to-toe (of course) before joining forces to combat the combined threat of criminal masterminds Lex Luthor and Doctor Octopus! Can the Man of Tomorrow and your Friendly Neighborhood Wall-Crawler rescue Lois Lane and Mary Jane Watson and thwart this dastardly duo's perilous plan? And can our awesome allies win their way into that World's Finest Two-in-One known as ... The Comics Canon? In This Episode: ·         Great moments of 1976 ·         Curt's beef with Superman ·         The Flying Octopus! ·         Our shirts are marvelous—a reader says so! ·         Godzilla Minus One ·         Monarch: Legacy of Monsters ·         JLA/Avengers ·         My Effin' Life by Geddy Lee   Join us in two weeks as we make a return visit to Duckburg (and Carl Barks) for a special Christmas-themed episode! Until then:Impress your friends with our Comics Canon merchandise! Rate us on Apple Podcasts! Send us an email! Hit us up on Facebook or the platform formerly known as Twitter! And as always, thanks for listening!

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:"Danger Is a Man Named... Tarantula" - Amazing Spider-Man #134, written by Gerry Conway, art by Ross Andru, Frank Giacoia, and Dave Hunt, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Full Moon, Dark Fear!" - Creatures on the Loose #30, written by Doug Moench, art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta, letters by John Costanza, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Sword of the Samurai!" - Daredevil #111, written by Steve Gerber, art by Bob Brown and Jim Mooney, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Death of a Nation?" - Daredevil #112, written by Steve Gerber, art by Gene Colan and Frank Giacoia, letters by Annette Kawecki, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"And Who Shall Inherit the Earth?" - Defenders #14, written by Len Wein, art by Sal Buscema and Dan Green, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Glynis Wein, ©1974 Marvel Comics"War on the Thirty-Sixth Floor!" - Fantastic Four #148, written by Gerry Conway, art by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Tigra the Were-Woman!" - Giant-Size Creatures #1, written by Tony Isabella, art by Don Perlin and Vince Colletta, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"The Way They Were!" - Giant-Size Defenders #1, written by Tony Isabella, art by Jim Starlin and Al Milgrom, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by Jim Starlin and Petra Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Ship of Fiends!" - Giant-Size Spider-Man #1, written by Len Wein, art by Ross Andru and Don Heck, letters by John Costanza, colors by Glynis Wein, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Confrontation!" - Iron Man #69, written by Mike Friedrich, art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©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"Into the Shadows of Chaos!" - Ka-Zar #4, written by Mike Friedrich and Bullpen West, art by Don Heck and Mike Royer, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by George Roussos, ©1974 Marvel Comics"The Old Die Young!" - Man-Thing #7, written by Steve Gerber, art by Mike Ploog, letters by John Costanza, colors by Glynis Wein, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Heart of the Dragon!" - Marvel Premiere #16, written by Len Wein, art by Larry Hama and Dick Giordano, letters by L.P. Gregory (Gaspar Saladino), colors by Glynis Wein, ©1974 Marvel Comics"4000 Holes in Forest Park!" - Marvel Spotlight #16, written by Steve Gerber, art by Jim Mooney and Sal Trapani, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by George Roussos, ©1974 Marvel Comics"The Night of the Frozen Inferno" - Marvel Team-Up #23, written by Len Wein, art by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by Glynis Wein, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Doomsday 3014!" - Marvel Two-In-One #4, written by Steve Gerber, art by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"And In the End -- !?" - Frankenstein #11, written by Gary Friedrich, art by Bob Brown and Vince Colletta, letters by Annette Kawecki, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Comes the Pirahna!" - Sub-Mariner #71, written by Marv Wolfman, art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1974 Marvel Comics"The Coming of the Firelord!" - Thor #225, written by Gerry Conway, art by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott, letters by John Costanza, colors by Glynis Wein, ©1974 Marvel Comics"-- In Death Do We Join!" - Tomb of Dracula #22, written by Marv Wolfman, art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer, letters by John Costanza, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Vampires on the Moon!" - Werewolf by Night #19, written by Mike Friedrich, art by Don Perlin and Vince Colletta, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1974 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.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.

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:"This Vampire Must Die!"  - Adventure Into Fear #22, written by Steve Gerber, art by Rich Buckler, Luis Dominguez, letters by Jean Simek, colors by Michelle Brand, ©1974 Marvel Comics"The Molten Man Breaks Out!" - Amazing Spider-Man #133, written by Gerry Conway, art by Ross Andru, Frank Giacoia, and Dave Hunt, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Five Claws of Death!" - Astonishing Tales #24, written by Tony Isabella, art by Dick Ayers, Larry Lieber, and Vince Colletta, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Beware the Star-Stalker!" - Avengers #124, written by Steve Englehart, art by John Buscema and Dave Cockrum, letters by John Costanza, colors by George Roussos, ©1974 Marvel Comics"It's Always Darkest...!" - Captain America #174, written by Steve Englehart, art by Sal Buscema and Vince Colletta, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by George Roussos, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Birthright!" - Daredevil #110, written by Steve Gerber, art by Gene Colan and Frank Chiaramonte, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Through an Orb Darkly" - Doctor Strange #1, written by Steve Englehart, art by Frank Brunner and Dick Giordano, letters by John Costanza, colors by Glynis Wein, ©1974 Marvel Comics"The Sub-Mariner Strikes!" - Fantastic Four #147, written by Gerry Conway, art by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Zodiac II" - Ghost Rider #6, written by Tony Isabella and Gary Friedrich, art by Jim Mooney and Sal Trapani, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Phil Rache, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Night of the She-Demon" - Giant-Size Chillers #1, written by Marv Wolfman, art by Gene Colan and Frank Chiaramonte, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Crisis on Counter-Earth!" - Incredible Hulk #176, written by Gerry Conway and Roy Thomas, art by Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Stan Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Night of the Rising Sun!" - Iron Man #68, written by Mike Friedrich, art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito, letters by June Braverman, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Call Him... Cottonmouth!" - Luke Cage, Power Man #19, written by Len Wein, art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Glynis Wein, ©1974 Marvel Comics"And When I Died...!" - Man-Thing #6, written by Steve Gerber, art by Mike Ploog and Frank Chiaramonte, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"The Messiah Machine!" - Marvel Team-Up #22, written by Len Wein, art by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by Glynis Wein, ©1974 Marvel Comics"No One Can Stop... The Destroyer!" - Thor #224, written by Gerry Conway, art by John Buscema and Mike Esposito, letters by John Costanza, colors by George Roussos, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Deathknell" - Tomb of Dracula #21, written by Marv Wolfman, art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer, letters by John Costanza, colors by Tom Palmer, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Murder by Moonlight!" - Werewolf by Night #18, written by Mike Friedrich, art by Don Perlin and Mike Royer, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1974 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.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.

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:"The Master Plan of the Molten Man!" - Amazing Spider-Man #132, written by Gerry Conway, art by John Romita, Paul Reinman, and Tony Mortellaro, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Vengeance In Viet Nam! - or - An Origin For Mantis!" - Avengers #123, written by Steve Englehart, art by Bob Brown and Don Heck, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"The Sins of the Secret Empire!" - Captain America #173, written by Steve Englehart, art by Sal Buscema and Vince Colletta, letters by Artie Simek, colors by George Roussos, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Thanos the Insane God!" - Captain Marvel #32, written by Jim Starlin and Mike Friedrich, art by Jim Starlin and Dan Green, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by Jim Starlin, ©1974 Marvel Comics"For Sale: One Planet -- Slightly Used!" - Defenders #13, written by Len Wein, art by Sal Buscema and Klaus Janson, letters by John Costanza, colors by Glynis Wein, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Doomsday: 200° Below!" - Fantastic Four #146, written by Gerry Conway, art by Ross Andru and Joe Sinnott, letters by John Costanza, colors by George Roussos, ©1974 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"Night of the Man-God!" - Ka-Zar #3, written by Mike Friedrich, art by Don Heck and Mike Royer, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Night of the Laughing Dead" - Man-Thing #5, written by Steve Gerber, art by Mike Ploog and Frank Chiaramonte, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Black Sabbath!" - Marvel Spotlight #15, written by Steve Gerber, art by Jim Mooney, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"The Spider and the Sorcerer!" - Marvel Team-Up #21, written by Len Wein, art by Sal Buscema, Frank Giacoia, and Dave Hunt, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by Glynis Wein, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Inside Black Spectre!" - Marvel Two-in-One #3, written by Steve Gerber, art by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"The Last Frankenstein!" - Monster of Frankenstein #10, written by Gary Friedrich, art by John Buscema, Frank Giacoia, and Mike Esposito, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Namor Unchained!" - Sub-Mariner #70, written by Marv Wolfman, art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta, letters by John Costanza, colors by Stan Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Hellfire Across the World!" - Thor #223, written by Gerry Conway, art by John Buscema and Frank Esposito, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"The Behemoth!" - Werewolf by Night #17, written by Mike Friedrich, art by Don Perlin, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by George Roussos, ©1974 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.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.

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: "Conquerors Three!" - Astonishing Tales #23, written by Tony Isabella, art by Dick Ayers, letters by Dick Ayers, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Trapped In Outer Space!" - Avengers #122, written by Steve Englehart, art by Bob Brown and Mike Esposito, letters by John Costanza, colors by George Roussos, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Dying for Dollars!" - Daredevil #109, written by Steve Gerber, art by Bob Brown and Don Heck, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Nightmare In the Snow!" - Fantastic Four #145, written by Gerry Conway, art by Ross Andru and Joe Sinnott, letters by John Costanza, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1974 Marvel Comics"And Vegas Writhes In Flame!" - Ghost Rider #5, written by Marv Wolfman and Doug Moench, art by Jim Mooney and Sal Trapani, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Man-Brute In the Hidden Land!" - Incredible Hulk #175, written by Roy Thomas, art by Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Dinosaurs on Broadway!" - Marvel Team-Up #20, written by Len Wein, art by Sal Buscema, Frank Giacoia, and Mike Esposito, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Glynis Wein, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Havoc on the High Iron!" - Power Man #18, written by Len Wein, art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta, letters by Jean Simek, colors by Glynis Wein, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Sacrifice Play!" - Strange Tales #173, written by Len Wein, art by Gene Colan and Dick Giordano, letters by L.P. Gregory (Gaspar Saladino), colors by Glynis Wein, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Before the Gates of Hell!" - Thor #222, written by Gerry Conway, art by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"The Coming of Doctor Sun" - Tomb of Dracula #20, written by Marv Wolfman, art by Gene Golan and Tom Palmer, letters by John Costanza, colors by Glynis Wein, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Death In the Cathedral!" - Werewolf by Night #16, written by Mike Friedrich, art by Mike Ploog and Frank Chiaramonte, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1974 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.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.

Seanbaby invented being funny on the internet and continues perfecting it each and every week on the last comedy website, 1900HOTDOG. He drank six Rainiers while recording this episode! Six!For an additional... holy shit, 80 minutes! of bonus content — including our page-by-page breakdown of the first half of the Secret Empire saga in Captain America #169-172 — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. Subscribers at the $4/month level get instant access to our bonus feed of content that contains over 90 extended and exclusive episodes — with more being added every week! Stories Covered in this Episode: "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, ©1973 Marvel Comics"My Uncle... My Enemy?" - Amazing Spider-Man #131, written by Gerry Conway, art by Ross Andru, Frank Giacoia, and Dave Hunt, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics "Marvel by the Month" theme v. 3 written by Robb Milne and performed by Robb Milne and Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne.Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Instagram 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. 

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:"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, ©1973 Marvel Comics"... We, the Gargoyles!" - Astonishing Tales #22, written by Tony Isabella, art by Dick Ayers, letters by "Richard B." (Dick Ayers), colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1973 Marvel Comics"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, ©1973 Marvel Comics"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, ©1973 Marvel Comics"Cry... Beetle!" - Daredevil #108, written by Steve Gerber, art by Bob Brown and Paul Gulacy, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1973 Marvel Comics"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, ©1973 Marvel Comics"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, ©1973 Marvel Comics"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, ©1973 Marvel Comics"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, ©1973 Marvel Comics"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, ©1973 Marvel Comics"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, ©1973 Marvel Comics"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, ©1973 Marvel Comics"Hercules Enraged!" - Thor #221, written by Gerry Conway, art by John Buscema and Mike Esposito, letters by John Costanza, colors by George Roussos, ©1973 Marvel Comics"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 Goldberg, ©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/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.

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:"The Vulture Hangs High!" - Amazing Spider-Man #128, written by Gerry Conway, art by Ross Andru, Frank Giacoia, and Dave Hunt, letters by John Costanza, colors by Michele Brand, ©1973 Marvel Comics"Night of the Collector" - Avengers #119, written by Steve Englehart, art by Bob Brown and Don Heck, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Glynis Wein, ©1973 Marvel Comics"When a Legend Dies!" - Captain America #169, written by Steve Englehart and Mike Friedrich, art by Sal Buscema and Frank McLaughlin, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1973 Marvel Comics"J'Accuse!" - Captain America #170, written by Mike Friedrich and Steve Englehart, art by Sal Buscema and Vince Colletta, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1973 Marvel Comics"... To Be Free From Control!" - Captain Marvel #30, written by Jim Starlin, art by Jim Starlin and Al Milgrom, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Jim Starlin, ©1973 Marvel Comics"Blind Man's Bluff!" - Daredevil #107, written by Steve Gerber, art by Bob Brown and Sal Buscema, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1973 Marvel Comics"No Friend Beside Him!" - Fantastic Four #142, written by Gerry Conway, art by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1973 Marvel Comics"Revenge!" - Incredible Hulk #171, written by Gerry Conway, art by Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel, letters by Artie Simek, colors by George Roussos, ©1973 Marvel Comics"And Canst Thou Slay... The Juggernaut?" - Incredible Hulk #172, written by Tony Isabella, art by Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel, letters by Alan Kupperberg, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1973 Marvel Comics"Battle Royal!" - Iron Man #66, written by Mike Friedrich, art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito, letters by Artie Simek, colors by George Roussos, ©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"Battle for the Palace of the Gods!" - Man-Thing #1, written by Steve Gerber, art by Val Mayerik and Sal Trapani, letters by John Costanza, colors by Dave Hunt, ©1973 Marvel Comics"Time Doom" - Marvel Premiere #13, written by Steve Englehart, art by Frank Brunner and the Crusty Bunkers, letters by John Costanza, colors by Frank Brunner, ©1973 Marvel Comics"Chaos at the Earth's Core!" - Marvel Team-Up #17, written by Len Wein, art by Gil Kane, inked by "everybody," letters by Jean Izzo, colors by Glynis Wein, ©1973 Marvel Comics"Vengeance of the Molecule Man!" - Marvel Two-In-One #1, written by Steve Gerber, art by Gil Kane and Joe Sinnott, letters by Jean Izzo, colors by George Roussos, ©1973 Marvel Comics"On the Brink of Madness!" - Sub-Mariner #68, written by Steve Gerber, art by Don Heck and Jim Mooney, letters by Artie Simek, colors by George Roussos, ©1973 Marvel Comics"A Galaxy Consumed!" - Thor #219, written by Gerry Conway, art by John Buscema and Mike Esposito, letters by L. P. Gregory (Gaspar Saladino), colors by Glynis Wein, ©1973 Marvel Comics"Behold! The Land of Doom!" - Thor #220, written by Gerry Conway, art by John Buscema and Mike Esposito, letters by John Costanza, colors by Glynis Wein, ©1973 Marvel Comics"Return from the Grave!" - Tomb of Dracula #16, written by Marv Wolfman, art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Tom Palmer, ©1973 Marvel Comics"Death Rides the Rails!" - Tomb of Dracula #17, written by Marv Wolfman, art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer, letters by John Costanza, colors by Tom Palmer, ©1973 Marvel Comics"His Name Is Taboo" - Werewolf by Night #13, written by Marv Wolfman, art by Mike Ploog and Frank Chiaramonte, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©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/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.

Episode187.  James B and Eddie discuss Doc Ock's questionable hero turn, if the Kingpin is Spider-Man's toughest foe, if crop tops make you cool and why Peter Porker and Lois Lane are in these Spider-Man books!   (01:08) From March of 1984 Stan Lee presents ASM 249 “Secrets” Roger Stern, Art by John Romita jr. and Dan Green.   https://readallcomics.com/amazing-spider-man-v1-249/   (07:29) From March of 1976 DC and Marvel present Superman vs the Amazing Spider-man in “The Battle of the Century!” Presented by Carmine Infantino and Stan lee, Written by Gerry Conway, Drawn by Ross Andru and Inked by Dick Giordano https://readallcomics.com/superman-vs-the-amazing-spider-man/   (12:43) From May of 1985 Stan Lee presents Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider-Ham 1 “The Mysterious Island of Ducktor Doom!”   by Skeats, Armstrong and Albelo (17:06) From November of 1983 Marvel Tails starring Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham “If he should punch me” by DeFlaco, Armstrong and Albelo  (19:08) Sponsor - The Animal Half Shirt   Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston.  This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed.  Summaries written by Eddie and James B.  Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/  Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts.   Join our Discord Channel by using this link on discord: https://discord.gg/GvbvtDRj   Check out our live meetup here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_mW6htjJUHOzlViEvPQqR-k68tClMGAi85Bi_xrlV7w/edit

Gerry Conway got his start writing comics with a story in DC Comics' House of Secrets #81 in 1969, when he was just 16 years old. Within three years, he'd written Daredevil, Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, The Inhumans, The Black Widow, Thor, Man-Thing, Werewolf by Night, Tomb of Dracula, and Fantastic Four. And in 1972, he became only the second writer after Stan Lee to script The Amazing Spider-Man, where he introduced Hammerhead, Man-Wolf, Tarantula, The Grizzly, Cyclone, The Jackal, and the man we're here to talk about today, The Punisher! (He also killed and then cloned Gwen Stacy, which kept him away from comic book conventions for a decade.)For an additional 30 minutes of bonus content — including an additional 20 minutes of Gerry talking about 1970's Marvel, the Man-Thing/Swamp Thing controversy, and The Night Gwen Stacy Died — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. Subscribers at the $4/month level get instant access to our bonus feed of content that contains nearly 90 extended and exclusive episodes — with more being added every week! Stories Covered in this Episode: "The Punisher Strikes Twice!" - Amazing Spider-Man #129, written by Gerry Conway, art by Ross Andru, Frank Giacoia, and Dave Hunt, letters by John Costanza, colors by Dave Hunt, ©1973 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 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. 

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:"Death From On High!" - Incredible Hulk #170, written by Chris Claremont and Steve Englehart, art by Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel, letters by Artie Simek, colors by George Roussos, ©1973 Marvel Comics"The End of the Fantastic Four!" - Fantastic Four #141, written by Gerry Conway, art by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott, letters by John Costanza, colors by George Roussos, ©1973 Marvel Comics"Shake Hands With Stiletto!" - Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #16, written by Tony Isabella, art by Billy Graham and Frank McLaughlin, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1973 Marvel Comics"Beware the Basilisk My Son!" - Marvel Team-Up #16, written by Len Wein, art by Gil Kane and Jim Mooney, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Glynis Wein, ©1973 Marvel Comics"... And a Phoenix Shall Arise!" - Captain America #168, written by Roy Thomas and Tony Isabella, art by Sal Buscema, John Tartaglione, and George Roussos, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1973 Marvel Comics"The Cutting Edge of Death!" - Iron Man #65, written by Mike Friedrich, art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito, letters by Artie Simek, colors by George Roussos, ©1973 Marvel Comics"Life Be Not Proud!" - Daredevil #106, written by Steve Gerber, art by Don Heck and Sal Trapani, letters by Shelly Lefferman, colors by George Roussos, ©1973 Marvel Comics"The Dark Wings of Death!" - Amazing Spider-Man #127, written by Gerry Conway, art by Ross Andru, Frank Giacoia, and Dave Hunt, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Glynis Wein, ©1973 Marvel Comics"Return to the Savage Land!" - Ka-Zar #1, written by Mike Friedrich, art by Paul Reinman and Mike Royer, letters by Mike Royer, colors by Stan Goldberg, ©1973 Marvel Comics"Where Pass the Black Stars There Also Passes... Death!" - Thor #218, written by Gerry Conway, art by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott, letters by Artie Simek, colors by George Roussos, ©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/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.

Clint McElroy, the All-Father of Podcasting, is one-quarter of the hosts of The Adventure Zone let's-play podcast on the Maximum Fun network. He's also the co-author of the TAZ graphic novel adaptations, along with three other guys you probably haven't heard of. The Adventure Zone vol. 5: The Eleventh Hour is on the shelves of better comics shops and bookstores everywhere right now! Make sure to pick up up, along with the other four volumes, and tell 'em MBTM sent you!For more than 35 minutes of extra content, including our discussion of Captain America #157-159 (in which the Viper debuts and the mystery of Sgt. Muldoon's suspension is revealed), support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. Subscribers at the $4/month level get instant access to our bonus feed of content that contains over 70 extended and exclusive episodes — with more being added every week! Stories Covered in this Episode: "The Measure of a Man!" - Avengers #109, written by Steve Englehart, art by Don Heck and Frank McLaughlin, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by Stan Goldberg, ©1972 Marvel Comics"The Frightful Four -- Plus One!" - Fantastic Four #129, written by Roy Thomas, art by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott, ©1972 Marvel Comics"Battleground: The Baxter Building!" - Fantastic Four #130, written by Roy Thomas, art by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott, ©1972 Marvel Comics"Revolt in Paradise!" - Fantastic Four #131, written by Roy Thomas, art by Ross Andru and Joe Sinnott, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1972 Marvel Comics"Omega! The Ultimate Enemy!" - Fantastic Four #132, written by Roy Thomas, art by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1972 Marvel Comics "Marvel by the Month" theme v. 3.0 by Robb Milne, sung by Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne.Visit us on internet at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Instagram 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.

Clark and the league find themselves on the wrong side of the law. The Unauthorized Biography of Clark Kent continues. Son of El is written and produced by Isaac Bluefoot. The views expressed are not necessarily those held by DC Comics and Warner Media.This telling of Superman is an interpretation of the works of many writers and artists. Clark Kent and Lex Luthor were created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Schuster. Kara Zor-El was created by Otto Binder and Al Plastino. Batman was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane. Task Force X was created by Robert Kanigher and Ross Andru. Wonder Woman was created by William Moulton Marston and Harry G. Peter. Steve Trevor was created by William Moulton Marston and Harry G. Peter. Barry Allen was created by Robert Kanigher and Carmine Infantino. Green Arrow was created by Mort Weisinger and George Papp. Martian Manhunter was created by Joseph Samachson and Joe Certa. John Stewart was created by Dennis O'Neil and Neal Adams. Black Lightning was created by Tony Isabella and Trevor Von Eeden. Mr. Terrific was created by John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake. Vixen was created by Gerry Conway and Bob Oksner. Ray Palmer was created by Julius Schwartz, Gardner Fox, and Gil Kane. Black Lightning was created by Tony Isabella and Trevor Von Eeden. Arthur Curry was created by Mort Weisinger and Paul Norris. Black Canary was created by Dennis O'Neil and Dick Dillon. Roy Harper was created by Mort Weisinger and George Papp. Richard Grayson was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane. Jason Todd was created by Gerry Conway and Don Newton.Manuscript Editing assistance by Tricia Riel. Theme Music by Royal Jelly. Additional music licensed through Creative Commons: Flashing Runner by Blue Dot Sessions, Going Forward Looking Back by Podington Bear, Rythn by Podington Bear, Ice Where Your Parent's Love Should Be by Kyle Preston, Euphoric by Podington Bear, Part VIII by Jahzzar, Friction Model by Blue Dot Sessions, Animals by Borrtex, Picnic March by Blue Dot Sessions, Look Deep Into Your Eyes by Till Pardiso.

Clark attempts to broker peace. The Unauthorized Biography of Clark Kent continues. Son of El is written and produced by Isaac Bluefoot. The views expressed are not necessarily those held by DC Comics and Warner Media.This telling of Superman is an interpretation of the works of many writers and artists. Clark Kent, Martha Kent, Lois Lane and Lex Luthor were created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Schuster. Vandal Savage was created by Alfred Bester & Martin Nodell. Batman was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane. Richard White was created by Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris. Steve Trevor was created by William Moulton Marston and Harry G. Peter. Etta Candy was created by William Moulton Marston and Harry G. Peter. Task Force X was created by Robert Kanigher and Ross Andru. Green Arrow was created by Mort Weisinger and George Papp. Wonder Woman was created by William Moulton Marston and Harry G. Peter. John Stewart was created by Dennis O'Neil and Neal Adams. Arthur Curry was created by Mort Weisinger and Paul Norris. The Flash was created by Robert Kanigher and Carmine Infantino. Martian Manhunter was created by Joseph Samachson and Joe Certa. Jason Todd was created by Gerry Conway and Don Newton. Colonel Vox was created by Martin Pasko, Joe Staton, and Dwayne McDuffie. Franklin Rock was created by Robert Kaniger and Joe Kubert. Emelia Harcourt was created by Rob Williams and Jim LeeManuscript Editing assistance by Tricia Riel. Theme Music by Royal Jelly. Additional music licensed through Creative Commons: Capering by Blue Dot Sessions, Rythme Leger by Bauchamp, Sprout Jam by Podington Bear, Low Coal Camper by Blue Dot Sessions, Tedukedo by Mello C, Calm and Collected by Blue Dot Sessions, Frog Dream (Instrumental) by Chad Crouch, Tropical Pleasure by Serge Quadrado, Donnalee by Blue Dot Sessions, Industrial 1 by Soulaflair, Lakers by Mello C, Bright White by Podington Bear, Devil in the Details by David Hilowitz, Balkana by 4bstr4ck3r. 

Alonso Duralde is the undisputed king of Christmas movies, having authored Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas and co-authored I'll Be Home for Christmas Movies: The Deck the Hallmark Podcast's Guide to Your Holiday TV Obsession. You can hear him talk about movies (holiday and otherwise) on just about any film podcast you tune into, but especially Maximum Film!, Linoleum Knife, Breakfast All Day, and Deck the Hallmark.This episode fits in chronologically with our December 1971 episode (#168), and before our January 1972 episode (#170). The Issue We Covered in This Episode: "Have Yourself a Sandman Little Christmas!" - Marvel Team-Up #1, written by Roy Thomas, art by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito, ©1971 Marvel Comics "Marvel by the Month" theme v. 3.0 by Robb Milne, sung by Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne.Visit us on internet at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Instagram at @marvelbythemonth and Twitter at @MarvelBTM, 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.

From 2009: Gerry Conway is back writing comics. The man who gave birth to the Punisher and took the life of Spider-Man's first love Gwen Stacy is here to discuss his current DC mini series The Last Days Of Animal Man.We'll talk about his return to comics, and look back at collaborations with artists like Gil Kane, John Romita and Ross Andru., The Superman - Spider-Man Crossover , and more

Episode 135.  James B and Eddie ignore a reprint and then focus on two issues with Rocket Racer in The Amazing Spider-Man 182 & 183.  This summary is sponsored by Cracker Jack, much to Eddie's dismay. (01:13) 181 (03:05) 182 (13:54) A sponsor offers a personalized greeting method (17:21) 183 (18:54) Segment - So You're Saying There's a Chance   Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston,  Sponsor Bassline by Eddie.   This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed.  Summaries written by Eddie. Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com except for any of the following if used: lasers, Pouring Water, Door Entering, robot and Tea Kettle by https://www.zapsplat.com/, Record Scratch and Jet Take Off by Sound Effects Factory, Sexy Music by BenSound, Goblin Glider by Hollywood Edge, Gameshow music by Misc with permission, and and Eddie's laugh by Eddie. Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts! Find the podcasts on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoKSfjDVKvj5C5lkjQvUByA/?sub_confirmation=1 and proudly be one of our first subscribers.  Irving Forbush is sponsored by Cracker Jack.

Episode 133 James B and Eddie celebrate Halloween with Dana and three issues featuring the Green Goblin.   The clone photos plotline is resolved.  Someone dies and we learn about a strange flavored drink enjoyed by Dana and Glory Grant. (02:38) Dana's Corny Joke (02:51) 178 (10:30) 179 (14:04) 180 (20:42)  A sponsor offers a great Halloween item for everyone in your family   Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston,  Sponsor Bassline by Eddie.  Goblin Glider repairs handled by Irving Forbush.  This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed.  Summaries written by Eddie and James B. Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com except for any of the following if used: lasers, Pouring Water, Door Entering, robot and Tea Kettle by https://www.zapsplat.com/, Record Scratch and Jet Take Off by Sound Effects Factory, Sexy Music by BenSound, Goblin Glider by Hollywood Edge, Gameshow music by Misc with permission, and and Eddie's laugh by Eddie. Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts! Find the podcasts on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoKSfjDVKvj5C5lkjQvUByA/?sub_confirmation=1 and proudly be one of our first subscribers.  Stay Tuned for our next Let's Read Spider-Man episode where we trick Dana into hanging around and then make her read panels from books that she hasn't even read yet!

Episode 131. James B and Eddie discuss the return of The Green Goblin in The Amazing Spider-Man 176 & 177.  Eddie suggests a brief summary for all secondary characters.  Spider-Man destroys a civilian's car.  Aunt May and Peter exchange jokes at the hospital. (04:10) 176 (16:14) 177 (22:45) A sponsor offers a product for those aged 9 to 89   Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston,  Sponsor Bassline by Eddie.  This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed.  Summaries written by Eddie. Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com except for any of the following if used: lasers, Pouring Water, Door Entering, robot and Tea Kettle by https://www.zapsplat.com/, Record Scratch and Jet Take Off by Sound Effects Factory, Sexy Music by BenSound, Goblin Glider by Hollywood Edge, Gameshow music by Misc with permission, and and Eddie's laugh by Eddie. Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts! Find the podcasts on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoKSfjDVKvj5C5lkjQvUByA/?sub_confirmation=1 and proudly be one of our first subscribers.  For more about Irving Forbush https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Irving_Forbush_(Earth-665)

Episode 129 James B and Eddie are joined by Sara Pezel to appropriately discuss who else in episode 129 but “The Punisher”.  Eddie and James B debate the number of deaths caused by The Punisher, what a therapist can and cannot do, and whether having the Hitman's backstory tied to The Punisher is brilliant or dumb.   How will they decide who is right?  Have no fear, Sara is here to provide the real answers.   (01:50) 174   (06:44) 175   (15:25) A great sponsor makes your life safer in lots of ways   Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston,  Sponsor Bassline by Eddie.  Mercy Audio by Irving Forbush. This Episode Edited by Eddie with embellishment from James B. Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com except for any of the following if used: Squaks, Pouring Water, Wolf Sounds, Door Entering, Cough, Goofy Beeps and Tea Kettle by https://www.zapsplat.com/ Phone and Ambulance by freesoundslibrary, Record Scratch and Jet Take Off by Sound Effects Factory, Sexy Music by BenSound, Goblin Glider by Hollywood Edge, Gameshow music by Misc with permission, and and Eddie's laugh by Eddie. Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts! Find out about Mercy Bullets here:  https://www.cbr.com/punisher-spider-man-mercy-bullets/ Find the podcasts on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoKSfjDVKvj5C5lkjQvUByA/?sub_confirmation=1 and proudly be one of our first subscribers.   Next episode we have Sara back and we make her do some Peter Parker the Spectacular Spider-Man books.   We will finally get some good issues?   Will they be bad as usual?  Will she still want to come back after those? Tune in to find out

Episode 123 James B and Eddie debate whether The Amazing Spider-Man 169 & 170 are good books or just better than recent books   The JJJ photos plotline is resolved.  Should lasers be “deadly” is discussed.  Eddie shares his knowledge on psychedelic mind control studies.   (00:50) From June of 1977, The Amazing Spider-man number 169 “Confrontation” By Wein, Andru, and Esposito   (11:18) From July of 1977, The Amazing Spider-man number 170 “Madness is all in the Mind!” By Wein, Andru, Giacoia and Esposito (17:58) A sponsor offers appropriate ways to keep your possessions safe   Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston,  Sponsor Bassline by Eddie.  Doctored photos created by Irving Forbush.  This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed.  Summaries written by Eddie. Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com except for any of the following if used: lasers, Pouring Water, Door Entering, robot and Tea Kettle by https://www.zapsplat.com/, Record Scratch and Jet Take Off by Sound Effects Factory, Sexy Music by BenSound, Goblin Glider by Hollywood Edge, Gameshow music by Misc with permission, and and Eddie's laugh by Eddie. Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts! Find the podcasts on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoKSfjDVKvj5C5lkjQvUByA/?sub_confirmation=1 and proudly be one of our first subscribers.  For other great Spider-Man podcasts, check out https://blog.feedspot.com/spiderman_podcasts/ Stay Tuned for our next Let's Read Spider-Man episode where we leave the Amazing Spider-Man and check out PPTSSM where they definitely wouldn't put a reprint in their new title.  Nope, they would not do that…

Episode 119. James B and Eddie discuss the first comic James B ever owned.  Eddie learns what the Spider-sense feels like,  Mrs. Connors keeps strong in tough times and it's snowing in New York which is bad for reptiles but good for Spider-Man. (02:00) From February of 1977, The Amazing Spider-Man 165 “Stegron Stalks the City” by Wein, Andru and Esposito   (9:02) A sponsor offers STEM activities for your children delivered to your home   (12:77 From March of 1977 The Amazing Spider-Man 166 “War of the Reptiles-men!” Wein, Andru, and Esposito   Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston.  Sponsor Bassline by “Dino Eddie and the Whelps “   Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com except for any of the following if used: Roars, Meows, Pouring Water, Wolf Sounds, Door Entering, Whip hits, Gas Leaks, Dino Growls and Tea Kettle by https://www.zapsplat.com/ Phone and Ambulance by freesoundslibrary, Record Scratch and Jet Take Off by Sound Effects Factory, Sexy Music by BenSound, Goblin Glider by Hollywood Edge, Gameshow music by Misc with permission, and and Eddie's constant laugh by Gloria Grant who has taken all of Peter's stuff and now moved on to Eddie. Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts! Find the podcasts on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoKSfjDVKvj5C5lkjQvUByA/?sub_confirmation=1 and proudly be one of our first subscribers.  Seriously we only have like 9.. Stay Tuned for our next Let's Read Spider-Man episode where Eddie and James B are joined by Irving Forbush from his Malibu home to talk about more PPTSSM issues!

Episode 111. James B and Eddie are joined by Board Game Designer Gordon, to discuss two issues of The Amazing Spider-Man with Doctor Octopus and Hammerhead. (01:57) From June of 1976 the Amazing Spider-man 157 in “the Ghost that Haunted Octopus!” written by Len Wein, Illustrated by Ross Andru, Delineated by Mike Esposito, with Marv Wolfman as the pedestrian.    (09:13) A New Fast Food Sponsor   (11:30) From July of 1976 the Amazing Spider-man 158 in “Hammerhead is out!” by Wein, Andru, and Esposito    Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston,  Sponsor Bass by Eddie.  Sponsor Drumsticks of the Chicken variety cooked by Irving Forbush. This Episode Edited by James B with assistance from Hammerhead's Ghost who saw into the future and cleaned up some editing issues. Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com except for any of the following if used: Roars, Meows, Pouring Water, Wolf Sounds, Door Entering, Cough, Goofy Beeps and Tea Kettle by https://www.zapsplat.com/ Phone and Ambulance by freesoundslibrary, Record Scratch and Jet Take Off by Sound Effects Factory, Sexy Music by BenSound, Goblin Glider by Hollywood Edge, Gameshow music by Misc with permission, and and Eddie's constant laugh by various artists. Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts! Find the podcasts on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoKSfjDVKvj5C5lkjQvUByA/?sub_confirmation=1 and proudly be one of our first subscribers.   Tony Orlando and Dawn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtDQxJlcUxE Gordon's Board Game: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/334781/keepers-questar Stay Tuned for our next Let's Read Spider-Man episode where Eddie and James B are joined by two separate guests because we wanted things to be really complicated

Book of the Month: ATARI Force by Gerry Conway, Jose Luis Garcia Lopez, Ross Andru, Riccardo Villagran, Tom Zuiko, and Keith Giffen, plus a whole mess more!