Magazines and Monsters

Hey there, zany ones! My good pal from the U.K., Mart Gray is here, and we’ve got a super fun comic to talk about! In the Haneyverse, this is the first appearance of the Super Sons! Yes a version appeared much earlier and we do talk about that briefly, but our main concern is how in the world Bob Haney managed to insert these two characters into continuity…sort of, maybe. So grab a stiff drink and...

Hey there all you monsters! Scott West is back, and we’ve got a frightening crossover for you! This is a Universal Studios lover’s dream, as the Monster faces off with the Lord of the Undead, Dracula! It’s a super cool event, and we couldn’t wait to talk about it! So hit that download button and let’s go! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmon...

Hey there all you monsters! I've finally wrestled my buddy Mart Gray down, and forced him to talk about one of our favorite Hammer films, The Gorgon! This film has all of the A-list actors and crew, so you know it's got to be top notch! We talk about all the best scenes, our favorite characters, and even go off on a tangent or two. So get ready to trek to the castle Borski in Germany, shar...

Hey there all you monsters! My buddy Paul Hix (Waiting for Doom, DCOCD, etc.) is back! He and I have brought a super fun comic to discuss and our thoughts on a certain movie as well (very briefly). We also talk about his fun podcast DCOCD as he’s been gearing up for more event coverage! So grab your mosquito repellent and head for the swamps! As usual, If you’d like to leave any feedback for the s...

Hey there all you vampires! Bill from the Bat-Pod is here and he's brought a fantastic comic book to talk about! What happens when the Batman faces off in a haunted mansion with a vampire that's over a century old? Well, Bill and I are going to tell you in grand fashion! So hit that download button and enjoy! As usual, if you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email a...

Hey everybody! Welcome to a super fun episode of the show. I've been jazzed about this episode for a while now, and it's finally here. I've invited my good friend Dr. Bobb along for this fun look at a classic Avengers/Defenders story! We talk about the lead up and then the entire story. So strap in for some hero vs hero action! As usual, if you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do...

Hey there, zany ones! My good pal Luke Jaconetti (Earth Destruction Directive podcast) is back, and we've got a super fun team up with Batman and Sgt. Rock for you! A team up with these two heroes is cool as it is, but when the villain of the story is...Satan (?), you know the story is going to be off the chain! So, download and listen in as Luke and I try to make sense of one of the most gonzo st...

Hey everybody, my pal Scott West is back! Yes, your dynamic duo covering the Tomb of Dracula is together again, and we’ve got more blood splattering horror for you! Oh who am I kidding, we laugh a lot, poke fun, and make inappropriate references all while talking about a vampire killing people. Is it slightly demented? Maybe. Is it a ton of fun? Absolutely. So hit that play button and join the fun...

Welcome to our final coverage of the Hammer Studios Frankenstein franchise! Mike (Comics in the Golden Age) is back and we're covering this last chapter of Baron Frankenstein! This one is a departure from the norm in some ways but a lot like previous films in other ways. Mike and I really enjoyed covering this one and the entire series (minus one film), and we're a bit sad to see it come to an end...

Hey there zany ones! Dr. Anj is back and yowsa yowsa yowsa, this is one crazy comic! A famous panel is included in the pages of this one, but it had even more fun inside than I'd imagined. Plus, this book has a childhood connection for Anj, and he will explain. Batman, The Flash, disco, chauvinism, and liberated women! Plus, Batman is a makeup artist! As usual, if you'd like to leave any feedback...

Hey there all you phantoms! Jeremiah is back with me again, and we have a couple of issues to talk about that are ace! Len Wein and Jim Aparo are at the top of their game, and you really see them gelling on this title! So grab your trench coat and fedora and let’s goooo! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to...

Hey there, space travelers! Please join Ed Moore and I, as we start this journey covering the classic Rom Spaceknight series by Marvel Comics! The "Romnibus" volume one just came out earlier this year, and Ed and I decided to cover some Rom! It really is one of Marvel's best from that era, and we reminisce about the comic, and give some background on the toy as well! So grab your neutralizer and a...

Hey there, zany ones! My buddy Professor Alan from the Relatively Geeky podcast network is back and he brought a wacky comic to talk about! This World’s Finest is really off the chain, but don’t worry, we know exactly what Bob Haney was doing here…maybe. Download and listen in and hey, if you can figure out this comic, please write in! As usual, If you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, yo...

Hey everybody! It's time for more wolf action, as Al Sedano is back, and we've got two special issues to talk about! It's the first two appearances of Moon Knight! How do we feel about this character intro? What about the two subplots going on? All of these questions will hopefully be answered in this episode! As usual, if you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email...

Hey there, all you vampire slayers! A very cool episode today (if I do say so myself!), as Bill Bere from the Bat-Pod is here with me to discuss one of his favorite characters in Blade the vampire slayer! I've talked about Blade before in the pages of Tomb of Dracula, but these stories are from the black and white magazines from the Bronze Age! Sometimes these magazines were a little more hardcore...

Hey everybody, my good pal Karen is back, and we've got a fantastically creepy film to talk about on this episode. Its the creepy kid sub-genre where going to focus in on in this episode, and it's a fantastic example of British horror! After talking about this film, Karen and I talk shop for a bit (Planet 8 that is), and their recent episodes (including Roger Corman!). So hit that download button...

Hey there, zany ones! My good buddy Evan Bevins is back, and we've got w two part story we affectionately call..."The Ruby Ryder Saga!" OK, we don't actually call it that, but we would've if we thought of it at the time. All kidding aside, we have a fantastic time talking about these two comics, and give all the praise to the creative team (Haney and Aparo)! So strap on your seatbelt, because the...

Hey everybody! The show is back, and even though there's chaos all around me right now (trying to figure out tech stuff I have no clue about), I'm getting things done...for now. As some of you may know, my good pal and Tomb of Dracula cohost, Scott West, is going through some tough times right now, so while he's taking care of some family business (link to a GoFundMe below), I've recruited a few o...

Hey everybody! Dr. Anj is back as we've extended our coverage of The Spectre! We have a fantastic issue of DC Comics Presents to talk about, and it's a doozy! We see The Spectre vs Superman in this one, plus we recap the previous two issues to set the table as well! So get ready to jump into some madness in this issue! As usual, if you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so throu...

Hey there all you phantoms! My good pal Jeremiah is back with me and we have a couple of solid issues of the Phantom Stranger to talk about. First we get an appearance of Storm from the X-Men (maybe), plus a robot blaxploitation character! Then we switch gears to an Egyptian/alien conspiracy story! All this and more await, so download and start listening! As usual, if you'd like to lave any feedba...

Hey everybody, my pal KGB is back, and we're here to check out the final issue of this fantastic mini series! Krona is really ramping up the body count, and Hal and the rest of the Corps looks down and out. But, don't count them out, as they show Krona and the universe what the Green Lanterns Corps is all about! So charge up that power ring, and head out into space, and join the Corps! As usual, i...

Hey all you werewolves! Monster Matt Patterson is back, and we've got a fantastic movie to talk about! This one predates the much more famous "The Wolfman" by six years! It's seemingly a forgotten film by most, but don't overlook it, as it has some very redeeming qualities and laid the groundwork for future werewolf films. Matt and I have a blast talking about this one, and it definitely should be...

Hey there, zany ones! My Phantom Stranger cohost (on my Bronze Age of Horror Comics podcast), Jeremiah, has joined me to talk about a fun story that teams up Batman with the Stranger! This one involves crooks and voodoo, so you don't dare miss it...or JJG will make a voodoo doll in your likeness! As usual, if you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesan...

Hey everybody! My pal Dallan is back (after a way too long hiatus), and since he's one of the biggest Conan fans I know, I couldn't wait to talk about the best barbarian around. Dallan picked this fantastic issue of the Savage Sword of Conan magazine, and we have an awesome time talking about it. So, hit that play button and join us! As usual, if you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you...

Hey there, zany ones! My pal Clinton (Coffee and Comics, Days of High Adventure podcasts) has stopped by to talk about a Bob Haney gem from Worlds Finest! This was a cover I’d seen many times before but never read! Huge thanks to Clinton for giving me the nudge to read and talk about it. It’s a glorious Haney romp! So, join us for a lot of laughs as we discover what in the world a Trillig is!