Podcast appearances and mentions of Steve Ditko

For our final season, we're covering the short life of Martin Goodman's Atlas/Seaboard comics by reviewing all the debut issues from their line.  What do you get when you make a stew out of Orwell's 1984 heavily seasoned with Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 and generous pinches of A Clockwork Orange and a dash of The Time Machine? Why, Michael Fleisher's crazy dystopian body horror sci-fi book MORLOCK 2001, of course! You can read all 3 issues here: https://archive.org/details/morlock-2001-complete/Morlock%202001%2001 Watch it on YouTube with BEAUTIFUL ART! https://youtu.be/syhSwk8EcIw MAIL: bronzeagemonsters@gmail.com  STORE: https://bronzeagemonsters.threadless.com/ SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/BronzeAgeMonsters DISCORD: https://discord.gg/wdXKUzpEh7

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing KRAVEN THE HUNTER (2024), from a screenplay by Richard Wenk, Art Marcum and Matt Holloway from characters created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, the film is directed by J.C. Chandor.  After miraculously surviving a lion attack and gaining amazing powers, young Sergei Kravinoff flees from his crime lord father, returning years later as the mysterious vigilante known as Kraven the Hunter.  The film clocks in at 2h and 7m, is rated R and is currently streaming on Netflix but also to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#KravenTheHunter #StanLee #SteveDitko #RichardWenk #ArtMarcum #MattHolloway #AaronTaylorJohnson #SergeiKravinoff #Kraven #ArianaDeBose #CalypsoEzili #FredHechinger #DmitriKravinoff  #AlessandroNivola #AlekseiSytsevich #Rhino #ChristopherAbbott #TheForeigner #RussellCrowe #NikolaiKravinoff #OnePersonArmy #Action #Adventuire #Superhero #Drama #Thriller  @Netflix  ⁠@PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

Ditkoverse publications are here: http://www.igg.me/at/ditkoverse1Alex Grand speaks with Steve Ditko's nephew, Mark Ditko, and longtime Ditko collaborator Mort Todd about their DitkoVerse publishing venture, a project dedicated to “remastering” and re-presenting classic Steve Ditko stories in high-quality editions . They describe their upcoming Indiegogo campaign, which kicks off a broader plan to keep Ditko's independent work in continuous print leading up to what would have been his 100th birthday in 2027. The initial releases include Mister A—relettered and published in color for the first time—along with Fantastic Giants (featuring Charlton monster stories), Static (a superhero title), and a revised edition of Avenging World, Ditko's philosophical opus. Mort Todd, who worked with Ditko as far back as the mid-1980s, explains the painstaking restoration process—cleaning up original black-and-white artwork, recoloring, and updating lettering in a way that stays faithful to Ditko's intent. Mark emphasizes that the family's focus is on honoring Steve Ditko's desire to keep his work available and of high quality. The interview also touches on personal anecdotes—such as Ditko's private yet supportive nature—and highlights their shared commitment: all funds raised will go directly into producing and distributing further reprints and unreleased material so future generations can appreciate Ditko's unique blend of storytelling, philosophy, and artistry.00:00 Intro and greetings  00:28 Settlement with Disney  01:01 Receiving Legend Award  02:15 Launching DitkoVerse Project  03:46 Mort Todd involvement  05:02 Why use Indiegogo  11:00 Exclusive fan rewards  11:37 Starting titles lineup  14:00 Avenging World spotlight  15:37 Restoration process details  16:16 Balancing family legacy  19:16 Beyond Marvel overview  22:43 Editorial approach discussion  28:00 Social media impact  31:00 Mort Todd anecdote  35:02 Mark Ditko anecdote  40:05 Indiegogo campaign info  01:00:48 Wrap up thoughts  01:03:00 End of interview  My book, Understanding Superhero Comic Books available at https://a.co/d/iIE3fWH .

As Jessie Hale finds herself saddled with the most irritating translator she could have asked for, we find ourselves once again joined by Lauren Petronaci, who has a surprisingly strong reaction to The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles episodes we watched this time. Plus, Brian has a controversial take on Steve Ditko, Bud-Arcs and bullwhips return, and Sam and Brian share some recent personal Indy news involving a treasured relic that belongs in a museum.

A new(ish) era of Serious Fun kicks off with UWGB English professor Zack Kruse! Bryan and Zack talk about the work of the enigmatic and often misunderstood Steve Ditko, creator of characters like Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, and The Question, as well as Zack's must-read book "Mysterious Travelers: Steve Ditko and the Search for a New Liberal Identity". We'll discuss the complex ideological and philosophical framework that shaped Ditko's creative output, how it manifests in his most popular characters, and more! Special thanks to Marcus Moss for the intro and outro voiceovers, and Kevin McLeod for the outro music. Check out "Mysterious Travelers" here: https://www.upress.state.ms.us/Books/M/Mysterious-Travelers

The Marvel time portal is in full effect yet again as the latest Spider-Man episode has nearly identical scenes to Spider-Man: No Way Home! Join us as we discuss...Back to back disappointing Daredevil episodes and reacting to all the cast members listed for the new Avengers: Doomsday movie!Why the presentation of this Spider-Man origin was as close to a sacred text at the time of its release!It's hard to get a hired goon as capable as Barcroft these days!Pouring one out for Steve Ditko (and Jack Kirby) as we wrap things up!The X-Men TAS Podcast just opened a SECRET reddit group, join by clicking here! We are also on Twitch sometimes… click here to go to our page and follow and subscribe so you can join in on all the mysterious fun to be had! Also, make sure to subscribe to our podcast via Buzzsprout or iTunes and tell all your friends about it! Follow Willie Simpson on Bluesky and please join our Facebook Group! Last but not least, if you want to support the show, you can Buy Us a Coffee as well!

Change is always good, but is the legendary Steve Ditko's mid 70s run on Shade,the Changing Man, from DC Comics any good? We review this obscure series this week to find out! Plus we all know Steve Ditko co created not only Spider-Man, but tons of his iconic villains and supporting cast. But who are our favorite Steve Ditko creations outside of the Spidey Mythos? We'll list them on this week's show! Host: Andy Larson  Co Hosts: Chad Smith, JA Scott, and Mikey Wood

¡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.

For our final season, we're producing the episodes as videos. Check out our YouTube channel for the full experience.  YOUTUBE VERSION: https://youtu.be/oM815qWFhS8 This episode, we cover a creative dream team assembled for the 1 straight superhero book of the line: Archie Goodwin, Steve Ditko, and Wallace "Wally" Wood. READ ALL 4 ISSUES OF THE DESTRUCTOR ON ARCHIVE.ORG: https://archive.org/details/destructor-complete/Destructor%20001/ MAIL: bronzeagemonsters@gmail.com  STORE: https://bronzeagemonsters.threadless.com/ SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/BronzeAgeMonsters DISCORD: https://discord.gg/wdXKUzpEh7

Spider-Man es uno de los personajes más icónicos de la historia. Su carisma, su representación de la fuerza colectiva o la naturaleza cotidiana de sus problemas, como las deudas, la inestabilidad laboral o los alquileres abusivos, lo convierten en un símbolo de actualidad a pesar de tener más de 60 años. Por ello, desde que fue presentado en el cómic Amazing Fantasy #15, el éxito del superhéroe creado por Steve Ditko y Stan Lee ha trascendido las viñetas. Y toca fijarnos en lo que más nos gusta: los videojuegos. ¿Cuál es el mejor videojuego de Spidey? ¿Y el primero? ¿Cómo ha influenciado el cómic a los videojuegos y cómo éstos han influenciado al noveno arte de vuelta? Hablamos con el periodista José Antonio Luna, autor de Una araña en la red del videojuego (Héroes de papel), un recorrido de más de 40 años por las aventuras del trepamuros en consolas desde la Atari 2600 a la PlayStation 5.  Con Don Víctor y Duque de Champagne hablamos de Spider-Man en la que siempre ha sido y será su casa: los cómics.Escuchar audio

Steve Ditko's Mr. A takes down crooks while preaching Objectivism.

Sergio Pérez entrevista a Rafa Giménez, director de Sold Out, promotora de la exposición de Marvel en España. Llega a España la primera exposición oficial sobre el universo Marvel bajo el nombre Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes. Una exposición que acaba de prorrogar su estancia en Madrid hasta el 30 de marzo debido a la gran acogida de público, más de 120.000 visitantes. La muestra que celebra la influencia visual y el impacto de Marvel puede verse en IFEMA MADRID. La gran exposición cuenta con más de 100 piezas originales que permiten explorar los 85 años de historia de Marvel, e incluye más de 25 trajes y utilería originales utilizados en pantalla de más de dos décadas de películas y programas de televisión sobre los icónicos personajes de Marvel, entre los que destacan Spider-Man, Iron Man, los Guardianes de la Galaxia, Doctor Strange, Black Panther, los Vengadores, Moon Knight, los X-Men, Ms. Marvel, Deadpool y Lobezno. También se exhiben más de 60 piezas de arte original de cómic realizadas por artistas legendarios como Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Frank Miller, Alex Ross, Todd McFarlane, Sara Pichelli, Neal Adams, Billy Graham, Jim Steranko, Amy Reeder, Brian Stelfreeze, Bill Sienkiewicz y Moebius (Jean Giraud). Escucha el audio para descubrir todos los detalles.

Richard and Sarah break down the new Disney+ animated series, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, and compare it to the classic Spider-Man comic from 1963! It's astounding how close showrunner Jeff Trammell and his team have stayed true to the classic comic, with art by Steve Ditko and John Romita Sr. This episode includes some behind-the-scenes quotes and fun facts which will give you even more enjoyment for Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. We also go over some fun MCU Easter Eggs, puzzle together where it fits in the current MCU, and share our first introductions to Spider-Man. Richard and I have vastly different stories.   Be sure to check out our Spider-Man review.   Today in Star Wars History 2/4/2024   The 51st Saturn Awards, which honors the best in science fiction, fantasy, horror are presented, and Star Wars winners include:    ‘Best Music in a Film' - Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny – John Williams ‘Best Animated Television Series or Special' - The Bad Batch ‘Best New Genre Television Series' - Andor ‘George Pal Memorial Award' – Dave Filoni ‘Best Fantasy Film' - Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny 'Best Actor in a Film' - Harrison Ford – Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny    SPONSORS   Small World Vacations is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at www.smallworldvacations.com. Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you.   SUPPORT THE SHOW   Find out how you can become a part of the Skywalking Force and unlock bonus content.   CONTACT US   Instagram: http://instagram.com/skywalkingpod   Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkywalkingPod   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skywalkingthroughneverland   Send emails to share@skywalkingthroughneverland.com and follow us on Facebook.   If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review!   Never Land on Alderaan!

Richard and Sarah break down the new Disney+ animated series, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, and compare it to the classic Spider-Man comic from 1963! It's astounding how close showrunner Jeff Trammell and his team have stayed true to the classic comic, with art by Steve Ditko and John Romita Sr. This episode includes some behind-the-scenes quotes and fun facts which will give you even more enjoyment for Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. We also go over some fun MCU Easter Eggs, puzzle together where it fits in the current MCU, and share our first introductions to Spider-Man. Richard and I have vastly different stories.   Be sure to check out our Spider-Man review.   Today in Star Wars History 2/4/2024   The 51st Saturn Awards, which honors the best in science fiction, fantasy, horror are presented, and Star Wars winners include:    ‘Best Music in a Film' - Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny – John Williams ‘Best Animated Television Series or Special' - The Bad Batch ‘Best New Genre Television Series' - Andor ‘George Pal Memorial Award' – Dave Filoni ‘Best Fantasy Film' - Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny 'Best Actor in a Film' - Harrison Ford – Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny    SPONSORS   Small World Vacations is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at www.smallworldvacations.com. Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you.   SUPPORT THE SHOW   Find out how you can become a part of the Skywalking Force and unlock bonus content.   CONTACT US   Instagram: http://instagram.com/skywalkingpod   Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkywalkingPod   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skywalkingthroughneverland   Send emails to share@skywalkingthroughneverland.com and follow us on Facebook.   If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review!   Never Land on Alderaan!

Was there a DC or Marvel animated series that you wish was discussed more like The Batman, Avengers Assembled? Well, then this is the stream for you! This week, the boys provide their lists of DC and Marvel animated series that don't get discussed enough DC Comics, Inc. is an American comic book publisher and the flagship unit of DC Entertainment, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery. DC is an initialism for "Detective Comics", an American comic book series first published in 1937. Marvel Comics is a New York City-based comic book publisher, a property of The Walt Disney Company since December 31, 2009, and a subsidiary of Disney Publishing Worldwide since March 2023. Marvel was founded in 1939 by Martin Goodman as Timely Comics,[3] and by 1951 had generally become known as Atlas Comics. The Marvel era began in August 1961 with the launch of The Fantastic Four and other superhero titles created by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and numerous others. The Marvel brand, which had been used over the years and decades, was solidified as the company's primary brand. Like, comment, and subscribe for more content analyzing the greatest tales of DC and Marvel stories. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtjdjM7N8_PLprDIdMJCWQ/join #DC #Comics #Marvel #WonderWoman Follow us on instagram: comicsleague2021 Email us: comicsleague2020@gmail.com Website: https://comicsleague.com Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify and many other platforms. Music provided by taketones.com: https://taketones.com/track/hero

In this episode of Mostly Superheroes, Logan Janis, Andy The Giggler, Scotty Scoop, and Sam The Sleeper dive into the first episode of "Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man" by Marvel Animation, now streaming on Disney+. Show Overview "Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man" offers an alternate origin story for Peter Parker, where he is mentored by Norman Osborn instead of Tony Stark. This fresh take on the beloved superhero has been receiving rave reviews and has earned a nearly perfect score of 96% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 70% from audiences. On IMDb, the show has a score of 8.2/10. Fun Facts Alternate Universe: The series explores a universe where Peter Parker is mentored by Norman Osborn, providing a unique twist on the classic Spider-Man story. Animation Style: The show uses a 3D cel-shaded technique that echoes vintage Steve Ditko-era Spider-Man, blending vintage and contemporary styles. Quotes from Critics and Celebrities Josh Wilding from ComicBookMovie: "Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man exceeds every expectation and is a true love letter to the world's greatest superhero." Michael Thomas from Collider: "Whether you're a lifelong fan or simply a casual viewer, there's plenty in this series to keep you entertained." Colman Domingo on Norman Osborn: "This performance strikes a perfect balance between classic cartoons, comic book authenticity, and modern storytelling." Episode Titles and Drop Dates Here are the episode titles and their respective drop dates for the first season of "Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man": Episode 1: Amazing Fantasy – January 29, 2025 Episode 2: The Parker Luck – January 29, 2025 Episode 3: Secret Identity Crisis – February 5, 2025 Episode 4: Hitting the Big Time – February 5, 2025 Episode 5: The Unicorn Unleashed – February 5, 2025 Episode 6: Duel with the Devil – February 12, 2025 Episode 7: Scorpion Rising – February 12, 2025 Episode 8: Tangled Web – February 12, 2025 Episode 9: Hero or Menace – February 19, 2025 Episode 10: If This Be My Destiny... – February 19, 2025 Don't miss out on this thrilling new take on Spider-Man! Tune in to the latest episode of Mostly Superheroes to hear Logan, Andy, Scotty, and Sam discuss their thoughts on the show. What did you think of the episode? Do you have any favorite moments from the show? https://mostlysuperheroes.com/posts/your-friendly-neighborhood-spider-man  ©2025 Carrogan Ventures, LLC

Jason and Rosie dive into the first two episodes of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man on Disney+. Spider-Man swings into animation again, this time at Marvel Studios. Led by Jeff Trammell - who helmed some of the best episodes of Craig of the Creek - this series unique look has divided fan, but it's big heart gives reason to stick around. Rosie and Jason wonder why Spider-Man doesn't sound like a Beastie Boy. And of course, there’s that big twist involving Norman Osborn! Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever wanted to get into comic books but were too intimidated to jump in? Well, then this is the stream for you This week, the boys provide strategies for new comic book readers to get into the hobby and thrive int he worlds of DC and Marvel. DC Comics, Inc. is an American comic book publisher and the flagship unit of DC Entertainment, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery. DC is an initialism for "Detective Comics", an American comic book series first published in 1937. Marvel Comics is a New York City-based comic book publisher, a property of The Walt Disney Company since December 31, 2009, and a subsidiary of Disney Publishing Worldwide since March 2023. Marvel was founded in 1939 by Martin Goodman as Timely Comics,[3] and by 1951 had generally become known as Atlas Comics. The Marvel era began in August 1961 with the launch of The Fantastic Four and other superhero titles created by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and numerous others. The Marvel brand, which had been used over the years and decades, was solidified as the company's primary brand. Like, comment, and subscribe for more content analyzing the greatest tales of DC and Marvel stories. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtjdjM7N8_PLprDIdMJCWQ/join #DC #Comics #Marvel #WonderWoman Follow us on instagram: comicsleague2021 Email us: comicsleague2020@gmail.com Website: https://comicsleague.com Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify and many other platforms. Music provided by taketones.com: https://taketones.com/track/hero

This is our spoiler-free review of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. We share our thoughts on this incredible new series from Jeff Trammell and the immensely talented teams at Marvel Animation. We dive into the show's timeless look and feel sensational cast performances, and rich, refreshing story—all of which seamlessly blend everything we've grown to love about Spider-Man over the past 63 years. It truly is a love letter to Spider-Man fans, both young and old. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man launches on January 29, exclusively on Disney+. Check out Geekcentric onYouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTokJoin the Geekcentric Discord HERE

This week, the boys discuss Spiderman and why Marvel keeps abusing the character. Spider-Man is a superhero in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, he first appeared in the anthology comic book Amazing Fantasy #15 in the Silver Age of Comic Books. Discussed in this episode: 1. The Best Spiderman Comics 2. The Worst Spiderman Comics 3. Why Marvel Abuses The Character 4. How To Fix Spiderman Like, comment, and subscribe for more content analyzing the greatest tales of DC and Marvel stories. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtjdjM7N8_PLprDIdMJCWQ/join #Marvel #Spiderman #MaryJaneWatson #Comics Follow us on instagram: comicsleague2021 Email us: comicsleague2020@gmail.com Website: https://comicsleague.com Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify and many other platforms. Music provided by taketones.com: https://taketones.com/track/hero

As Indy travels to Cuba to clear Marcus' name, Barm and Jack both swing by to weigh in the Crimson Jack of it all in Skeleton Crew, to fight off a case of Indy Fever in Peking, to admire the unexpected charms of Steve Ditko in these comic pages, and to revel in the joys of the Smash Martians.

Craig Yoe's biographical interview highlights his creative journey through personal struggles and reinvention, who transforms adversity into creativity while remaining true to his innovative spirit. He discusses his graphic novel Woman & Man+, a psychedelic reflection on leaving the U.S., a painful divorce, and using art therapy to rebuild his life. Raised in the Midwest, Yoe credits his parents for encouraging his creativity, with influences like Carl Barks, Marvel Comics, Steve Ditko, and Robert Crumb. Yoe's 1960s anti-war activism, through protests and underground newspapers, reflected his pacifist values despite cultural losses like the deaths of Hendrix and Joplin. In the 1970s, he embraced the Jesus People movement, blending communal living, spiritual exploration, and work on Christian newspapers with artists like Rick Griffin. He oversaw David C. Cooke Bible and Life Pix comics before moving into toy design with Sid Diamond Toy Company and Marvin Glass toymakers. Yoe later became Creative Director for Jim Henson's Muppets and founded Yoe Studio, building a decades-long career in design and storytelling. His publishing imprint, Yoe Books, has produced award-winning works celebrating comics history and pop culture. Yoe's new Graphic Novel found at Clover Press.Interview ©2024 Comic Book Historians LLCSupport the show

It's all been leading to this - Coverage of the final issues of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko; AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #37 & #38.

Giuseppe Castellano talks to author, cartoonist, and educator, Frank Cammuso, about Frank's approach to pacing with panels, and why it's one of the most beautiful things about comics; how Steve Ditko does not get the credit he rightfully deserves; what you can learn from a good tomato sauce recipe about making comics; and more.

Smash Trivia John of Smash Trivia Presents: The Gamma Analysis podcast (listen to it on Spotify; follow him on TikTok @smashtrivia) joins us to go over Spider-Man (2002). Director Sam Raimi brought his signature vision and energy to the project and kinda shifted the movie industry into a completely different direction for the next two decades. But how does it hold up as a movie?   Bonus video: We talk about our favorite villains from superhero movies. Watch it on our Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok.   Next week: We're taking a week off for Thanksgiving. We'll be back on December 6, 2024 with an episode about Home Alone 2 (1992) featuring special guest Elliott Stokes, returning to the show for the first time since 2018!    Time stamps: 00:02:44 — Our personal histories with Spider-Man (the character) and Spider-Man (the movie)  00:15:04 — History segment: The origins of Spider-Man with Steve Ditko and Stan Lee; development of Spider-Man projects at Sony Pictures over the years; and brief career overview of director Sam Raimi 00:30:27 — In-depth movie discussion 01:47:00 — Final thoughts and star ratings   Source: The Big Picture: The Fight For the Future of Movies by Ben Fritz (2018) - https://amzn.to/4fzqnHy    Artwork by Laci Roth.   Music by Rural Route Nine. Listen to their album The Joy of Averages on Spotify (https://bit.ly/48WBtUa), Apple Music (https://bit.ly/3Q6kOVC), or YouTube (https://bit.ly/3MbU6tC).   Songs by Rural Route Nine in this episode: “Winston-Salem” - https://youtu.be/-acMutUf8IM “Snake Drama” - https://youtu.be/xrzz8_2Mqkg “The Bible Towers of Bluebonnet” - https://youtu.be/k7wlxTGGEIQ   Follow the show! Twitter: @LoadBearingPod | @MattStokes9 | @LRothConcepts Instagram: @loadbearingbeams TikTok: @load.bearing.beams | @mattstokes9 Letterboxd: @loadbearinglaci | @mattstokes9

Batman's Penis & Poop in a Box , A Spider-Man No Way Home Discussion (Episode 121) A Spider-man No Way Home Discussion Joe, Andy, and Artstar continue the discussion of Spider-Man: No Way Home. Join us as we analyze the plot and character development of the Spider-Man: No Way Home movie, as well as other Marvel-related topics such as the Marvel Snap and the Green Goblin's origin story, movies, comic books, and their associated genres as well as expectations people have for certain movies or comic books based on their genre, and how these expectations can sometimes be disappointing. We also discuss the portrayal of characters in movies and comic books, with a focus on Deadpool and Gambit as well as the topic of Batman's penis in a comic book, and censorship in comics. Andy provides background information on the villains featured in the film, who were originally introduced in the early years of the Amazing Spider-Man comics by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. And of course the conversation meanders around Andrew Garfield and Tobey McGuire as well as Topher Grace and Debra Jo Rupp. Plus, without TBJ, the fellas spiral wildly out of control into penises and poop. Sorry, TBJ.

Here at Back Issue Banter, we try to come up with answers as to why we love classic comics, but this time we're examining The Question.We're taking a look at DC Comics' 1987 revival of The Question and to help us unravel this, we brought on a guest.  Brian Linnen (Permanent Record Podcast) chose this month's topic, so it's only fitting that he chatted with us about this enigmatic character created by Steve Ditko, who originally appeared as one of the Charlton Comics heroes...or anti-heroes.The Question is a different type of comic -- no long underwear types here -- and it was great fun dissecting and talking about this.Hosted by Chris Karam and Brad Page.Check out Brian Linnen's Permanent Record Podcast: https://www.permanentrecordpodcast.com/

Seriah is joined by Chris Ernst to interview Robert Guffey about the works and influences of comic book/graphic novel artist Jack Kirby. Topics include Saxon/Super_Inframan and a psychedelic encounter with Jack Kirby, Robert's intense dream experience with JK, articles Robert has written on JK, Steve Ditko, Stan Lee, the Incredible Hulk, Captain America, JK's WWII service under General Patton, post-war career with DC Comics, the recurring crises in the comics industry, juvenile delinquency and horror comics, moral panics past and present, the Fantastic Four, Marvel vs DC, Neal Adams, Grant Morrison, Hermetic and Kabbalistic symbolism in JK's work, Ken Thomas and Steam Shovel Press, the “Hour 25” science fiction radio show, Mike Hodel, JK's experimental artistic techniques, Captain Victory, new business models for comic artists, the emergence of comic movies, visionaries in comic art, Masonic imagery, the collective unconscious, H.P. Lovecraft, Kenneth Grant, Jungian archetypes, a childhood JK experience involving an Orthodox Jewish exorcism/healing, 20th century pulp fiction, “New Gods” vs “Star Wars”, George Lucas, the influence of comics on mainstream live-action films, prescient/prophetic story lines in JK's work, OMAC the comic character, the face on Mars, “Mission to Mars” film, Easter Island, Thor Heyerdahl, the combining of extremely different ideas and images, “Tiki Style” by Sven Kirsten, Richard Shaver, “The Eternals” film, Ray Bradbury and possible adaptations of his novels, the film “The Mothman Prophecies” vs expectations based on the book, the differences between movies and books as art forms, the difficulties of adaptations and expectations, a possible sabotage of JK's career in the 1970's, “Kamandi” DC comic, “The Demon”, “Swamp Thing”, the alchemical quest of Dr. Banner, cold war politics in “The Incredible Hulk”, the “Dream Sequence” fiction podcast, JK's work habits and techniques, automatic writing, “Strange World of Your Dreams” JK's 1950's horror comic, Albert Pike and the metaphysical meaning of the letter “G”, Stan Lee and the legend of the Golem, JK's interactions with fans, “Monsters” novel by Barry Windsor-Smith, and much, much more! Robert Guffey, as always, is a firehose of information and connections!

The CBB Boys are back but this time they are focused on one era of comic books in this new audio episode! Set the controls for the 1950s and 1960s as we discuss some of our favorite books published during the Silver Age of Comic Books. The Silver Age is considered to cover the period from 1956 to 1970 and it was a time where the concept of the super-hero was revitalized for the Cold War period! Caleb, Steve and Bill Z are on the mic to talk about some of their favorites - Fantastic Four, Tales to Astonish, Aquaman, Tales of the Bizarro World, the sci-fi work of Steve Ditko for Charlton, The T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents and more! 

Seriah is joined by Chris Ernst to interview Robert Guffey about the works and influences of comic book/graphic novel artist Jack Kirby. Topics include Saxon/Super_Inframan and a psychedelic encounter with Jack Kirby, Robert's intense dream experience with JK, articles Robert has written on JK, Steve Ditko, Stan Lee, the Incredible Hulk, Captain America, JK's WWII service under General Patton, post-war career with DC Comics, the recurring crises in the comics industry, juvenile delinquency and horror comics, moral panics past and present, the Fantastic Four, Marvel vs DC, Neal Adams, Grant Morrison, Hermetic and Cabbalistic symbolism in JK's work, Ken Thomas and Steam Shovel Press, the “Hour 25” science fiction radio show, Mike Hodel, JK's experimental artistic techniques, Captain Victory, new business models for comic artists, the emergence of comic movies, visionaries in comic art, Masonic imagery, the collective unconscious, H.P. Lovecraft, Kenneth Grant, Jungian archetypes, a childhood JK experience involving an Orthodox Jewish exorcism/healing, 20th century pulp fiction, “New Gods” vs “Star Wars”, George Lucas, the influence of comics on mainstream live-action films, prescient/prophetic story lines in JK's work, OMAC the comic character, the face on Mars, “Mission to Mars” film, Easter Island, Thor Heyerdahl, the combining of extremely different ideas and images, “Tiki Style” by Sven Kirsten, Richard Shaver, “The Eternals” film, Ray Bradbury and possible adaptations of his novels, the film “The Mothman Prophecies” vs expectations based on the book, the differences between movies and books as art forms, the difficulties of adaptations and expectations, a possible sabotage of JK's career in the 1970's, “Kamandi” DC comic, “The Demon”, “Swamp Thing”, the alchemical quest of Dr. Banner, cold war politics in “The Incredible Hulk”, the “Dream Sequence” fiction podcast, JK's work habits and techniques, automatic writing, “Strange World of Your Dreams” JK's 1950's horror comic, Albert Pike and the metaphysical meaning of the letter “G”, Stan Lee and the legend of the Golem, JK's interactions with fans, “Monsters” novel by Barry Windsor-Smith, and much, much more! Robert Guffey, as always, is a firehose of information and connections!Recap by Vincent Treewell of The Weird Part PodcastOutro Music is by BELLS≥ with Kings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is part of a series about movies based on comic books. ***Referenced media:“Superman” (Richard Donner, 1978)“Adventures of Superman” (Whitney Ellsworth and Robert J. Maxwell, 1952-1958)“Batman” (Bob Kane and Bill Finger, 1939-now)“Wonder-Woman” (William Moulton Marston, 1941-now)“Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut” (Richard Donner, 2006)“Spider-Man” (Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, 1962-now)“Dr. Strange” (Steve Ditko, 1963-now)“The Incredible Hulk” (Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, 1962-now)“Man of Steel” (Zack Snyder, 2013)“Super Friends” (Lewis Marshall and Iwao Takamoto, 1973-1985)“Superman III” (Richard Lester, 1983)“Spider-Man” (Sam Raimi, 2002)“Team America: World Police” (Trey Parker, 2004)“The Adventures of Superman” (George Putnam Ludlam, 1940-1951)“Unbreakable” (M. Night Shyamalan, 2000)Audio quotation:“Superman II” (Richard Lester, 1980), including music composed and arranged by John Williams and Ken Thorne“'50s Adventures of Superman – Intro” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2l4bz1FT8U

My guest this week is Dan Hort! What stores did Brett and Dan used to get their comics at? Is anime more popular than comic books? Why do people stop collecting comic books? Is the anime style easier for kids to draw? Is there money in collecting action figures and busts? What is the Galactus Tax on original art? Who were the big three in the early days of Marvel Comics? Did Stan Lee and Steve Ditko get along? Who is the greatest Spider-Man artist of all time? What's one way to put a value on original art? What was Steve Ditko really like?  Reading list: Dragonball Z DC Pride: A Celebration of Rachel Pollack Ultimate Spider-Man (new series) Star Trek Celebrations John Romita's The Amazing Spider-Man Artisan Edition Watch list: Battle of the Planets Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2202 Astro Boy My Neighbor Totoro Kiki's Delivery Service One Piece (live action) The Wind Rises The Boy and the Heron Recorded 9-12-24 via Zencastr Image credit

Episode 29 - Murdock and Marvel: 1989 Part 2 This week we finish up the 80s, and see what another round of Batmania can do to and for the comics world.  This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 1989.   The Year in Daredevil  Appearances: Daredevil #262- 275, Marvel Tales #222, Marvel Comics Presents #19, Saga of the Sub-Mariner #9, What if…? #1-2, Excalibur #14, Wolverine #17   Writing credits: Ann Nocenti (262-275) Nocenti & Romita Jr (266 - Plot by Nocenti and Romita Jr., script by Nocenti)  Pencilers: John Romita Jr (262-263, 265-275), Steve Ditko (264)  Inks: Al Williamson (262-263, 265-275), Mike Manley and Williamson (264)  As the year begins, Daredevil is still missing and presumed dead. Though Daredevil is coached (taunted) by to live by his old mentor Stick. Meanwhile NYC is seeing objects come to life and attacking humans (Think Maximum Overdrive) – which seems to be part of the inferno event.  Upon going to the hospital, Karen and Mary show up to visit and Karen learns Matt has been cheating on her.  After an issue hiatus featuring the Owl and the Bombers because John Romita Jr was getting married and wasn't available to draw, we see a resolution of sorts with Daredevil taking down a demon onslaught.  After spending Christmas in a bar with Mephisto as Daredevil, Matt burns all his belongings and leaves NYC.  What followings is a string of stories about Murdock being a loner and helping out as Daredevil when he can. He saves a man from a crashed plane, helps a man get out of an illegal loansharking business, saves a mutant girl from Blob and Pyro.   In September we see Daredevil and Spider-Man team up. This will be our spotlight story for the week.  Next Daredevil helps Brandy Ash expose her father's inhumane animal farm – which leads to release of young woman who was being experimented on known as number 9. This led to a multi-book story arch that finished out the year by introduced a new villain, Shotgun, and brought in the inhumans.   The year ends with a second December book that was part of the Acts of Vengeance event and shows Doctor Doom reviving Ultron and orders it to destroy Daredevil but it is conflicted by all the previous versions of itself and meeting Number 9.  New Powers, Toys or Places: half the year takes place outside of New York city, but seemly not outside New York state – in various small towns. New Supporting Characters: Amanda (young mutant saved from Freedom Force), Brandy Ash (young ecologist who doesn't like her father's farm), Number 9 (young woman experimented on by Skip Ash), inhumans (Black Bolt, Medusa, Gorgon Petragon, Karnak Mander-Azur) New Villains: Mephisto (demon lord who has drinks with Daredevil in a bar as a young woman), Blackheart (Mephisto's “son”), Freedom Force (Blob, Pyro and Spiral), Skip Ash (terrible human to animals and young women), Shotgun (special forces in the military and member of the CIA called on by Skip Ash) This Week's Spotlight: Daredevil #270 September 1989 “Blackheart” Recap Why We Picked This Story The Takeaway So how is that “comics are dying” idea going a decade later?  Questions or comments We'd love to hear from you!  Email us at questions@comicsovertime.com or find us on Twitter @comicsoftime. ------------------ THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING CREATORS AND RESOURCES  Music: Our theme music is by the very talented Lesfm.  You can find more about them and their music at https://pixabay.com/users/lesfm-22579021/.  The Grand Comics Database: Dan uses custom queries against a downloadable copy of the GCD to construct his publisher, title and creator charts.  Comichron: Our source for comic book sales data.  Man Without Fear: Kuljit Mithra's Daredevil site contains a staggering collection of resources about our hero, including news, interviews and comic details.    The American Comic Book Chronicles: Published by TwoMorrows, these volumes provide an excellent analysis of American comics through the years.  Because these volumes break down comic history by year and decade they are a great place to get a basic orientation on what is happening across the comic industry at a particular point in time.  Joshua and Jamie Do Daredevil: A fantastic podcast that does a deep-dive into Daredevil comics.  This ran from 2018-2020, and covered most of the first volume of Daredevil, and was a fun way to get an in-depth look at each issue of Daredevil from 1-377.  My Marvelous Year: This is a reading-club style podcast where Dave Buesing and friends chose important or interesting books from a particular year to read and discuss.  This helped me remember some fun and crazy stories, and would be a great companion piece to Murdock and Marvel for those who want more comic-story-specific coverage.  BOOKLIST  The following books have been frequently used as reference while preparing summaries of the comic history segments of our show.  Each and every one comes recommended by Dan for fans wanting to read more about it!  Licari, Fabio and Marco Rizzo.  Marvel: The First 80 Years: The True Story of a Pop-Culture Phenomenon.  London: Titan Books, 2020.  This book is sort of a mess, as the print quality is terrible, and Titan doesn't even credit the authors unless you check the fine print.  It's like this was published by Marvel in the early 60s! But the information is good, and it is presented in an entertaining fashion.  So its decent, but I would recommend you see if you can just borrow it from the library instead of purchasing.  Wells, John.  American Comic Book Chronicles: 1960-1964.  Raleigh: Two Morrows, 2015.  Not cheap, but a fantastic series that is informative and fun to read.  Wright, Bradford.  Comic Book Nation: The Transformation of Youth Culture in America.  Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2001.  This is the revised edition.  Marvel Year By Year: A Visual History.  New York: DK Publishing, 2022.  The academic in my rails at using information from any work that doesn't have an author credit, but this is a decent (if very surface) look at each year in the history of Timely / Marvel from 1939 to 2021.    Cowsill, Alan et al.  DC Comics Year by Year: A Visual History.  New York: DK Publishing, 2010.  Because its nice to occasionally take a peek at what the Distinguished Competition is up to.  Dauber, Jeremy.  American Comics: A History.  New York, W.W. Norton & Company, 2022.  An excellent, relatively compact history of the domestic comic industry from its 19th century origins through to recent 21st century developments.  An excellent successor to Bradford Wright's Comic Book Nation. 

During one of the biggest D23 conventions ever, Disney didn't hold back with a ton of exciting announcements about their Marvel properties. From movies to streaming to park experiences, Marvel isn't slowing down any time soon. We'll share our thoughts about each big announcement on this convention overview. Jay and Josh adjust their mouse ears before the next announcement knocks them off again on Superhero Suite.

Episode 24 - Murdock and Marvel: 1986 Part 2 If you are every arguing with friends about what was the best year in the history of comics, you could do worse than arguing for 1986.  With a ton of interesting independent books, vibrant small-press publishers popping up everywhere, and four of the most beloved stories in the history of comics, '86 was definitely a banner year! This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 1986.   The Year in Daredevil  Appearances: Daredevil #226-237, Spectacular Spider-Man #110, Amazing Spider-Man #277, Marvel Age Annual #2, Avengers Annual #15, Marvel Fanfare #27, Elektra: Assassin #1 and 4, Marvel Saga the Official History #13, and Marvel Graphic Novel: Daredevil Love and War  Writing credits: Frank Miller and Denny O'Neil (226), Frank Miller (227-233), Mark Gruenwald (234), Danny Fingeroth (235), Ann Nocenti (236), “John Harkness” (237)   Pencilers: David Mazzucchelli (226-233), Steve Ditko (234-235), Barry Windsor-Smith (236), Lois Williams (237)  Inks: Dennis Janke (226), David Mazzucchelli (227-233), Klaus Jansen (234), Danny Bulanadi (235), Windsor-Smith and Bob Wiacek (236), Al Williamson and Bulandi (237)  The year begins Frank Miller returning to the title and a story where Daredevil helps Gladiator save Betsy Beatty after confronting him stealing from a museum  Next, Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli start an iconic run of books that you've probably heard of “Born Again” that starts with book 227 and finishes with 233. This incredible will be the spotlight for this week.  After Born Again, we get four stand-alone stories by four different writers to finish out the year. The first against a weird “hero” named Mad Cap who spouts nonsense and seemly can't be killed. Next Daredevil takes on Mr. Hyde yet again. Then Daredevil and the Black Widow team up to track down another deranged member of the Super Soldier Project. Finally, Daredevil takes on the Klaw who's looking to re-establish himself by taking him down.  Issue #237 was initially going to be the start of Steve Engelhart's run on DD, but he was replaced by Ann Nocenti after writing just one issue, which he had his name taken off of, and the pen name “John Harkness” was credited  Daredevil: Love and War GN told the story of how the Kingpin kidnapped a psychiatrist's wife to coerce him to help his wife, who was not recovering well from her accident and her captivity in the sewers.  By the end of the story we find out Vanessa only wants to escape from Fisk, and he sends her away to Europe with the doctor and his wife so she can heal and start a new life.  Elektra: Assassin is completely batshit.  Fully painted by Bill S., it is wildly experimental and confusing.  Elektra and a cyborg who is obsessed with her try to stop a presidential candidate who looks kind of like Dan Quayle from doing the will of “the beast” and causing a nuclear holocaust.  New Powers, Toys or Places New Supporting Characters New Villains This Week's Spotlight: Daredevil #227 February 1986 “Apocalypse” through Daredevil #233 August 1986 “Armageddon” Recap Why We Picked This Story The Takeaway It was the Best of Times, but it led to the Worst of Times.  Questions or comments We'd love to hear from you!  Email us at questions@comicsovertime.com or find us on Twitter @comicsoftime. ------------------ THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING CREATORS AND RESOURCES  Music: Our theme music is by the very talented Lesfm.  You can find more about them and their music at https://pixabay.com/users/lesfm-22579021/.  The Grand Comics Database: Dan uses custom queries against a downloadable copy of the GCD to construct his publisher, title and creator charts.  Comichron: Our source for comic book sales data.  Man Without Fear: Kuljit Mithra's Daredevil site contains a staggering collection of resources about our hero, including news, interviews and comic details.    The American Comic Book Chronicles: Published by TwoMorrows, these volumes provide an excellent analysis of American comics through the years.  Because these volumes break down comic history by year and decade they are a great place to get a basic orientation on what is happening across the comic industry at a particular point in time.  Joshua and Jamie Do Daredevil: A fantastic podcast that does a deep-dive into Daredevil comics.  This ran from 2018-2020, and covered most of the first volume of Daredevil, and was a fun way to get an in-depth look at each issue of Daredevil from 1-377.  My Marvelous Year: This is a reading-club style podcast where Dave Buesing and friends chose important or interesting books from a particular year to read and discuss.  This helped me remember some fun and crazy stories, and would be a great companion piece to Murdock and Marvel for those who want more comic-story-specific coverage.  BOOKLIST  The following books have been frequently used as reference while preparing summaries of the comic history segments of our show.  Each and every one comes recommended by Dan for fans wanting to read more about it!  Licari, Fabio and Marco Rizzo.  Marvel: The First 80 Years: The True Story of a Pop-Culture Phenomenon.  London: Titan Books, 2020.  This book is sort of a mess, as the print quality is terrible, and Titan doesn't even credit the authors unless you check the fine print.  It's like this was published by Marvel in the early 60s! But the information is good, and it is presented in an entertaining fashion.  So its decent, but I would recommend you see if you can just borrow it from the library instead of purchasing.  Wells, John.  American Comic Book Chronicles: 1960-1964.  Raleigh: Two Morrows, 2015.  Not cheap, but a fantastic series that is informative and fun to read.  Wright, Bradford.  Comic Book Nation: The Transformation of Youth Culture in America.  Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2001.  This is the revised edition.  Marvel Year By Year: A Visual History.  New York: DK Publishing, 2022.  The academic in my rails at using information from any work that doesn't have an author credit, but this is a decent (if very surface) look at each year in the history of Timely / Marvel from 1939 to 2021.    Cowsill, Alan et al.  DC Comics Year by Year: A Visual History.  New York: DK Publishing, 2010.  Because its nice to occasionally take a peek at what the Distinguished Competition is up to.  Dauber, Jeremy.  American Comics: A History.  New York, W.W. Norton & Company, 2022.  An excellent, relatively compact history of the domestic comic industry from its 19th century origins through to recent 21st century developments.  An excellent successor to Bradford Wright's Comic Book Nation. 

Spider-Man, one of the most beloved superheroes of all time, has a rich history filled with various origin stories. In our latest podcast episode, we dive into three iconic versions of Spider-Man's origins to see which one stands out the most. Join us as we explore the classic tale by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, John Byrne's Chapter One, and the modern retelling by Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley in Ultimate Spider-Man. In addition to our Spider-Man discussion, we also cover the latest nerd news. We talk about the new trailer for Batman Caped Crusader, a spiritual successor to the beloved animated series, set to debut on Amazon Prime. We also discuss Nintendo's plans for the Switch 2, expected to launch next year. All this, plus brand-new nerd commendations. So what are you waiting for? Listen now! Nerd News Trailer for Batman: Caped Crusader released Switch 2 aims to avoid supply issues, scalpers may face legal action Byword Big Talk Spider-Man origin stories showdown Nerd Commendations Doom #1 by Sanford Greene & Jonathan Hickman 2Ship2Harkinian Chapters 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:04 - First trailer for Batman Caped Crusader has released 00:06:38 - Nintendo prepares for Switch 2 release with some new strategies 00:13:16 - Spider-Man origin stories deep dive 00:53:40 - Nerd Commendation: Doom #1 by Sanford Greene & Jonathan Hickman 00:56:04 - Nerd Commendation: 2Ship2Harkinian 01:00:42 - Call to Action

And now a reposting of the second part of this rambling and too brief biography of the great Steve Ditko.

I'm thrilled to share something truly special with you. Writing my book was a seven-year journey, culminating not just in publication but also in an audiobook that's now available, thanks to an option I discovered with my publisher. Encouraged by my friend, Eric Bailey, I decided to lend my voice to the project. Leveraging years of experience from producing and audio engineering the Comic Book Historians podcast, I poured every ounce of my patience and expertise into recording and editing this audiobook over four months. It was a labor of love to get every detail just right. I'm delighted to announce that it's now available across all major platforms, including Audible, Google Play, and Chirp. For those who love comic history and prefer their reading on the go, this is for you.audible link: https://a.co/d/4n7qXVJSupport the Show.

Another jam-packed episode as we shine the spotlight on the legendary Steve Ditko. A recent Rolling Stone article reveals new and shocking details of the talent that brought Spider Man and Dr. Strange to life! Wolverine's Greatest Battles continues and a rare Uncut Gem, or perhaps, an Uncut Jim?? 

And now a reposting of the first half of this rambling and too brief biography of Steve Ditko, one of the great artists of the Silver Age.

Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here to talk about Spider-Man 2 for its 20th anniversary. Spider-Man 2 is a superhero film directed by Sam Raimi. It is based on the Marvel Comics character created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. It opened in theaters on June 30, 2004. In the film, Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) regrets keeping Mary Jane (Kirsten Dunst) at a distance to protect her from Spider-Man's enemies. His newest foe is Doctor Octopus (Alfred Molina), a scientist turned into a villain when an experiment goes wrong. Peter also finds himself at odds with his friend Harry (James Franco), who blames Spider-Man for killing his father (Willem Dafoe). Spider-Man 2 was the third highest-grossing film of 2004, raking in $789 million on a $200 million budget. It earned rave reviews, with the American Film Institute naming it one of the 10 best films of the year. At the Academy Awards, it was nominated for Best Sound Mixing and Best Sound Editing and won for Best Visual Effects. Aaron and Josh discuss their histories with the film before going into the plot, performances, humor, effects, action, and legacy. To hear about the first film, you can listen the brothers' Spider-Man podcast with Managing Editor Al Mannarino. Spider-Man 2 is streaming on Netflix and Disney+

In his 33 years in the biz, Asst Editor writer Adam Philips has worked at Marvel DC Dynaamite and other outlets. He shares memories of enounters with Steve Ditko , Jenette Kahn, Paul Levits, John Romita Sr and Will Eisner. 

Coarse Language: Listener Discretion is Advised Meanwhile... A roaming b-roll conversation with special guest Julia Raul. JLA artists, '90s super-hero cartoons, Hitman, Azrael, Bane, Deadpool, Maxima, Steve Ditko, queer representation in characters, mixing DC with Wildstorm, and far more tangents than can be summarized here...We Think You're Special! Hashtag us as #RSPDCS Friend us on Facebook Email us at rolledspinepodcasts@gmail.com Tweet us as a group @rolledspine, or individually as Diabolu Frank & Illegal Machine. Fixit don't tweet. If the main DC Bloodlines blog isn't your thing, try the umbrella Rolled Spine Podcasts. Animation, DC Comics, DC Special, DC Special Podcast, Wildstorm

Steven and Chris take a roadtrip back in time, eventually arriving on the pothole-riddled streets of Hub City, and man do they have a lot to say -- almost 4 hours' worth of comic book chatter! Steve Ditko's urban vigilante, The Question, is boldly re-imagined by Denny O'Neil and Denys Cowan as a Zen crimefighter for the ages. Check it out; here we cover issues #1-#8 of THE QUESTION (DC Comics, 1987). COMICS ROT YOUR BRAIN! is a deep dive into ‘80s comic books (plus a few notable exceptions) in a weekly podcast format. Screenwriters Steven Bagatourian (AMERICAN GUN) and Chris Derrick (STAR TREK: PICARD) & discuss their favorite books, runs, and creators from the Bronze Age. SHOW NOTES:00:30 - Intro to Vic Sage a.k.a. The Question (covering SteveDitko and Ayn Rand, Denny O'Neil and Denys Cowan)02:57 - THE QUESTION & SWAMP THING as “Proof of Concept” for Vertigo Comics24:14 - Vic Sage's relationship with “Tot” a.k.a. Aristotle Rodor35:53 - Denys Cowan's smart, efficient page compositions1:27:30 - An urban vigilante story written by... a metaphysically minded, left-leaning zenned-out hippie?!1:34:17 - Drawing Black characters in comic books1:47:24 - Cowan's skill at conjuring real-looking people who don't all fit into cookie cutter, visual molds  2:08:18 - Giving Denny O'Neil his flowers as a writer and noticing his evolution on THE QUESTION vs. GREEN LANTERN/GREEN ARROW; an exsmination of his intricate, multi-character storylines 2:40:05 - Cowan's lively, kinetic, uniquely gestural linework2:55:55 - The “generosity of content” of ‘80s comic books -- more story pages, denser stories, letter columns, editorials, etc.#dccomics #vertigocomics #alanmoore #comicbooks #new #content+ Visit ComicsRotYourBrain.com to get a look at some of the fantastic art discussed in our episodes and to sign up for our newsletter, Letter Column. Check out our YouTube channel. You can also find us wherever you stream your favorite podcasts.+ We appreciate your support of the show via Patreon: ComicsRotYourBrain+ For even more cool shit, read Chris's Substack (cinema, comics, and culture) - THIN ICE©2024 Comics Rot Your Brain!#alanmoore #80scomics #indiecomics #scificomics #dccomics #marvelcomics

The Micronauts: The Original Marvel Years Volume 1 by Bill Mantlo, Michael Golden, Pat Broderick, Steve Ditko, Howard Chaykin, Josef Rubenstein, Armando Gil, Rich Buckler, Bob McLeod, Al Milgrom, and company!

Calling all Puny Podians! This month's Puny Pod's Monthly Bugle is bursting with Marvel mayhem! Buckle up as we discuss: The epic return of X-Men '97! We'll speculate on storylines, character returns, and the impact on the Marvel animated universe. Remembering comic legends Steve Ditko and Angela Bassett. We pay tribute to these iconic figures who shaped the Marvel we know and love. Hot casting news and release schedule changes! Who will be the Fantastic Four? When can we expect the next wave of MCU movies? Get ready for Free Comic Book Day! We'll give you the scoop on must-have free comics and navigating the crowds at your local shop. X-Men 97 HEAVY spoilers up to 5:15, continued conversation with limited spoilers until 12:04 Join us for theories, predictions, and a whole lot of Marvel fun! ---------------- Themes by J.R. Trimpe: https://trimpe.org/ Support the show! Check out our super secret spoiler show on the EarzUp! Patreon Visit us on Etsy for the official Puny Pod Merch Come say hi on Discord!

Ed is back! And so are The Comic Gents (Chris Hacker & Greg Licktieg), for Ep. 422, to talk about the best comics from the month of March, Steve Ditko's induction into the 2024 class of Disney Legends, X-Men '97, and the comics coming out in May that you don't want to miss! And, if you'll be at C2E2 this month, join our live podcast show on Friday, April 26th Watch the unedited video version of this week's show on YouTube Listen to this week's special bonus episode, and enjoy exclusive early-access to weekly episodes before anyone else, over on our Patreon channel (here)!PREVIEW THE COMICS MENTIONED THIS EPISODE: Ed - Somna, Hack/ Slash: Back to SchoolGreg - I Heart Skull-Crushers, Napalm LullabyChris - Man's BestBadr - Batman/ Dylan Dog, Beneath The TreesBen's Top 3 Comic Picks for May: Masters Of The Universe: Revolution #1, Bear Pirate Viking Queen #1, The Whisper Queen: A Blacksand Tale #1 Read SKTCHD's article: An Exploration of the Connection Between Comics and PodcastsSUPPORT THE SHOW: MERCH SALE! Get 20% off your next purchase from our Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showGET IN TOUCH WITH US!

After months of talking about it, we finally get overridden with guilt and break down ROBBIE BALDWIN! Whether Speedball or Penance, this rapid-fire hero has no shortage of issues - listen now! Intro SIX YEARS!!! New subseries: Colleagues on the Couch, where we interview MH professionals about their work in the field Background (6:55) Robbie Baldwin (Speedball) created by Steve Ditko and Tom DeFalco in The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #22 (Jan. 1988) Robbie Baldwin is a Connecticut high school student who is bombarded with other-dimensional energy during an accident at a lab he works at - the explosion gives him endless kinetic energy, which also creates a protective force field He calls himself Speedball and begins working as a teenage superhero, coming into conflict with his district attorney father, who despises masked vigilantes He later joins the New Warriors, but his frequent trips to New York to join the team create stress on his home life, and his parents divorce shortly after learning the truth about his abilities Robbie is at the center of Civil War: He and the New Warriors attempt to capture a group of villains, and Nova explodes, killing 612 people including 60 children - Robbie initially was thought dead but was the only survivor - his kinetic field kept him alive, but as a result of the overexertion he loses his powers After being arrested, he is shot in the spine by a father of one of the children killed in the blast - this leads to him changing his mind and registering He has a new suit made, one with 612 internal spikes to cause him constant pain - calling himself Penance, he joins the Thunderbolts, where he is under constant surveillance He stole a SHIELD jet and made his way to Latveria, where he defeated Doctor Doom in combat to get his hands on Nitro, who was being held prisoner there - Robbie placed his spiked suit on Nitro to torture him After Doc Samson was able to make headway with Robbie in several therapy sessions, Norman Osborn had him heavily sedated and manipulated by a therapist to keep him in a mentally fragile state for Osborn's own machinations - after a battle with some of his former New Warriors teammates, he is able to break free of the conditioning He joins Avengers Academy, calling himself Speedball again, in an effort to seek forgiveness for his previous actions, although he still retains much of the Penance guilt and attitude - after defeating a group of villains at the Stamford memorial site, he quits the Academy and teams up with Justice to reform the New Warriors, where they recruit Sam Alexander among others Joins CRADLE, where he enforces the law preventing anyone under the age of 21 from operating as a superhero Issues (14:41) Conflict with his parents over him being a teenage superhero Survivor's guilt over the Stamford incident (24:50) Severe PTSD (35:29) Break (42:44) Plugs for Into the Knight, Comic Book Keepers, and Al Ewing Treatment (44:40) In-universe - Focus on other feelings Robbie could have expressed to people Out of universe - (47:01) Skit (51:52) Hello Robert, I'm Dr. Issues. -Robert, huh? So I guess this is meant to be that kind of encounter. Hello, doctor. I didn't mean to infer that your formal name implies a demure tone. I've seen Robbie in your chart. Is that preferred? -Whatever floats your boat. You mentioned my chart, so I take it Doc Samson gave you my records? I said it was ok. Yeah, but I don't dwell on what other doctors have done. Even if they're literal giants in their field… What can I do for you now? -That's what's weird about a meeting like this. I'm not sure I'm in the right frame of mind to get help. That's either quite insightful or quite dangerous. -Why not both? Fine. Care to elaborate? -Lots of lives lost. I'm involved. I almost die. I lose everything. THAT'S when most people think ‘hey, that guy needs therapy.' But the focus is on blame. I even do it myself. Work to be done, one way or another. I'm channeling it. Revenge. Yadda yadda, it works. Parts of it work, but go on. -I'm seeing Doc Samson AFTER all of that. Then I get some psychobabble manipulative nonsense, all on accord of some narcissistic bureaucrats that don't really care about me, and it all comes tumbling down. I STILL work my way out of that mess, and I'm kind of bouncing around ever since. *chuckles* I swear, I didn't intend that. Humor is great as a coping mechanism. - I used to think so. My jokes fell flat once people started dying. *sighs* Doc, do you think people change their personality? If you're asking for my opinion on multiple persona -*interrupting* No no no, I just mean…for the longest time, I'm no expert, but I've heard so many mental health folks talk about how some personalities can't be fixed. But I have a problem with that. I don't think personalities are what YOU people think they are. This is way deeper than I expected. Alright, what's your theory? -I had a chance to see the world in a new dimension…like, really different. And I realized that it was all just a different way of seeing myself. So when something catastrophic happened, I changed my mind. Now  I'm left wondering…why can't we all do that? What limits a person to who they think they are? I…um…I don't pretend to know the answer to that. -And that's why I don't think I need this kind of help right now. You are probably great at what you do, but you're looking for illness. I've had that mindset too, and it caused me more pain. I don't want to look for fragility, or loathing, anymore than I already have. I intentionally walked that path with purpose, and even if I can't get the brightness the way I had it before, I know it's there. You rebounded well -*pause* Sooooo, was that your way of bringing levity or… *sigh* I don't know man, I can't quite read the room with you as well as I usually do, so I'm letting it ride. On one hand, congratulations. I'm humbled by your ability to endure disasters and maintain resilience. On the other hand, I'm getting a hint that there's something always brewing with you under the surface.Doc Samson can be forceful, so he's the type to challenge head on. I don't do that. - At least I don't have to worry about you punching me into the stratosphere when I get pissed off. *genuine laugh* You have a nice laugh. *pause* I think I can answer your question better now. I DO think people can change anything they want about themselves within reason. The friction, both internal and external, depends on their motivation, energy, and habits, and support. And, I think that's true for each particular trait, with a potentially longer timeline for those things that prove to have adverse consequences in the immediate term. -*pause* Now who's getting deep? So I'm not pushing you to do anything you don't want to do. If you are having troubles with transitions, that's your sticking point. I'm your man. -Naw, the sticking points were for someone else. *groan* Really? -Sorry, I have a bit of gallows humor in me. Then I think any future sessions are going to go juuuuuuust fine. Ending (57:20) Recommended reading: Civil War: Front Line, OR New Warriors Vol. 5 Next episodes: Deathstroke, Jack Russell, Storm Plugs for social & GonnaGeek Network References: Sam Alexander episode - Anthony (13:21) A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood - Anthony (31:08) GI Joe parody videos - Anthony (46:06) Apple Podcasts: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Twitter Facebook TikTok  Patreon TeePublic Discord

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What if a superhero acted mostly like Bugs Bunny? We now take you to another Milksop favorite: The Heckler. Though it was cancelled after only six issues because of low sales, The Heckler has always been a beloved cult favorite, espeically for fans of Giffen. Kevin has loved this series since it first came out! Will didn't read it until after Kevin raved about it for the 100th time or so, but he also respects it. The Heckler is a superhero with no specific powers, origin story or explanation. What we are told is he is the owner of a diner in Delta City, who is tired of the various mob gangs running his town. There is humor in this story, a remarkably rich world, a demanding narrative style and generous helpings of meta jokes. The Milksops think Keith had Steve Ditko on his mind with The Heckler, but they do tend to think that about everyone. Join us for this deep dive into a commercial flop, critical darling - The Heckler!