Magazines and Monsters

Welcome back to the crypt, as a guest and I peel open the pages of another creepy comic book from the Bronze Age! In this episode, Jeremiah Jones-Goldstein and I enter the House of Secrets, and tackle this anniversary issue (150). Typically, this was an anthology title, but this particular issue has one story in it, and it delivers the goods! How can you go wrong with a cover by Jim Starlin?!?! Th...

Hey everybody! Here we go with another awesome film discussion, and another great guest! Please welcome Gerry, from the Professor Frenzy Show! If you haven't listened to him and Chris talk indie comics, get out there an do so. Now, onto the matter at hand! Gerry and I sat down to talk about one of the most beloved Hammer films of al time, Brides of Dracula! This sequel (sort of), has a very strang...

Hey there! Its that time again! Time for another look at The Brave and the Bold! I have an awesome, brand new guest, and an issue that's super cool! Batman teams up with none other than Dr. Fate! Join me and Ed Moore (Teal Productions), as we dive into this crazy comic, starring Batman and Dr. Fate! If you’d like to send any feedback for the show, you can send an email to MagazinesandMonsters@gmai...

Welcome back to the crypt, you creeps! This episode is a landmark of sorts, as it will showcase a comic from the DC Bronze Age library of anthology horror comics. Not only that, but it's #JackKirbymonth on the calendar (see @Relatively_Geek on Twitter) as well! Well, if it's a crazy Kirby comic, I have to drag my good pal Charlton Hero on the show for his unique perspectives on the more quirky sid...

Hey everybody, welcome to a special episode of the show! Typically, I only cover one comic here, but today, with my buddy Ross's help, we are going to cover a great storyline from the late 1970s, and The Avengers called "The Yesterday Quest!" This was a really fun time in comics, especially if you were an Avengers fan, and this story is one of the greats for a few reasons. But, you'll need to tune...

Welcome to episode 4 of the show! I had the pleasure of welcoming a new guest to the show this time, and Chris, from the Professor Frenzy show and I had a blast talking about The Brave and the Bold 131! This crazy issue is a Batman and Wonder Woman team up, and Bob Haney spares no sanity in it! We also get the incredible work on Jim Aparo on art and letters! Join us for this gonzo issue, and as al...

Hello, boils and ghouls! It's time for another episode of the show! In this fright filled installment, I have a new guest sitting down with me in the crypt! Rob and I tackle one of the best black and white magazines from the 1970s, and especially from Marvel Comics! Tales of the Zombie was a good one, and had top tier talent cranking out the content! We cover the entire issue, mention some ads, pl...

Hey everybody, I'm back with another film discussion with my Frankenstein cohost, Mike, from the Comics in the Golden Age podcast (and awesome Twitter account)! We dive headfirst into this one, and talk about some of the stark differences from the first film, and a few similarities. We also discuss the star of the show, Peter Cushing, as he shines as only he can. We also talk about some of the min...

Welcome to episode three of the show! In this installment, I'm joined by my friend, Evan Bevins! Evan is a blogger, comic book lover, and all around good dude, and he agreed to sit down with me and talk about another Bob Haney classic issue of B&B! 

Welcome to episode three of the Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Please welcome to the crypt, Al Sedano, from the Resurrections; an Adam Warlock and Thanks Podcast! Al is a big fan of the Marvel horror comics of the Bronze Age, especially Werewolf by Night! He and I sat down to talk about the first appearance of Jack Russell in Marvel Spotlight 2, 1972! We also talk about the genre in general, and we...

Hey everybody, it's time for another awesome episode about comics with another new, awesome guest! This time around, I lassoed Ranger Gord from the Prairie Justice podcast, to sit down and discuss his favorite hero, The Vigilante! This Bronze Age tale is very fun, and we have a last talking about it (the lead story will be covered on my other show, The Brave and the Bob! down the road). World's Fi...

Welcome to episode two of the show! This one was an absolute party, as Dr Bob and Dr Husband joined me to talk about this crazy comic written by Zany Bob Haney! Can the Titans solve a case involving a demonic curse? The three of us cover our eyes, as this one contains graphic material (seriously!), as we see dead people, a dead kid tossed in a treasure chest, and a cow that almost kills Speedy! Tu...

Welcome back, ghouls! It's time for another episode of the show! This time, I've lured MonsterMatt Patterson down to the crypt to talk about another great horror comic! The Monster of Frankenstein 1, 1973, was the third of the "big three" monsters to get its own series, but don't even think that means the material is third rate. With names like Gary Friedrich and Mike Ploog, you know you're in for...

Hey everybody, I'm back with another cool film and another awesome guest! I've known/been friends with this guest for quite a few years now, and we talk about that at the beginning of the show. Rich Chamberlain is a blogger, podcaster, and all around good guy. I contacted him about talking movies, and especially some of our favorite made-for-tv movies, and we decided on this very interesting one f...

Welcome to the first episode of this brand new show! This one has been in the oven for a while, and I'm stoked to finally hit the launch button! I'm starting off with an absolutely insane issue, and a guest that can handle it! Please welcome, Tim Price to the show! Tim is a part of the awesome podcast, The Outcasters (where they cover Batman and the Outsiders), so his Bat-knowledge and love for Th...

Welcome to the fist episode of this new show! I thought it would be appropriate to start off the show with not only an awesome guest, but the grand-daddy of Bronze Age horror comics as well! The Tomb of Dracula 1, 1972! I'm joined by writer, musician, and podcaster, Scott West! He and I discuss this issue an our love of horror comics, and especially, ToD!   If you want to leave any feedback you ca...

Hey everybody, welcome to another episode of the show! This time around I have the biggest Iron Man fan I know here, Luke Jaconetti, and we're going to talk about this cool annual from the 70s! MODOK is definitely one of the craziest villains and toss in The Champions for even more fun! Luke and I talk about this book, but also his love of Iron Man as well.   As usual, you can reach the show throu...

Hey everybody, I'm back with another awesome film discussion, and a great guest as well! It's Hammer time, as Karen from Planet 8 Podcast joins me to talk about the 1959 classic, The Mummy! The film is a Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee team up, and my favorite version of this story. We talk about the film, production, and cast, and then some possible plans down the road for another Hammer classi...

Hey everybody, this episode was a long time coming, as Dallan and I explain! The plan was to talk about this one together oh maybe two years ago! In all seriousness, we had a great time talking about this insane story, starring our favorite non-team, The Defenders! We are both big fans of this title, and are definitely going to talk more down the road. This nutty story involves not only the Defend...

Hey everybody, welcome to another edition of the show! This one has been a long time coming, as I've wanted to cover this seminal Hammer horror film for a while! Join me and my awesome guest, Bomber, as we tackle the first Dracula adaptation by Hammer, and we get the awesome tag team of Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee in it. We had a blast talking about this film, and Hammer in general, plus a f...

Hey everybody, here comes another madcap episode, this time with my good buddy Chris! He and I talk about this insane issue, Detective Comics 322, starring the Batman Genie! Yes, you read that correctly! Batman is a genie, and it's up to Robin, Batgirl, and Commissioner Gordon to solve this crazy caper. We also have some old guy talk where we have fun being critical about modern day comics, collec...

Hey everybody, I'm back with another episode of the show! I know I promised when I first got rolling with this podcast, that I'd be very Hammer Studios heavy on my episodes that feature films. Well, in 2022, I'm going to deliver on that promise, and starting right now! There's no better place to start than the beginning, and The Curse of Frankenstein from 1957, is where Hammer launched into the st...

Hey everybody, another episode is here! This one was a blast, as I was able to record with another new guest! Jeremiah is a blogger (click here for his comics blog!) and podcast guest from around the interwebs, and a member of the Super Blog Team Up gang (search #SBTU on Twitter)! JJG and I sat down to talk some DC comics in the form of the slimy Swamp Thing! But, in this issue of DC Comics Presen...

Hey everybody, it's time for another episode! This time around, I'm talking to Luke Jaconetti, from Earth Destruction Directive! If you're going to talk about Daikaiju, you've got to have him on. As you can see in the title, we're discussing Rodan from 1956. This is Luke's personal favorite, and possibly mine as well! I have the American version, which is slightly shorter than the Japanese version...

Hey everybody! It's Friday and here comes another episode with another awesome, first time guest! This time I lured Max, from the Weird Warriors Podcast, into the crypt! In this fright-filled show, we talk about The Witching Hour 1, from 1969! DC comics in the Bronze Age is definitely remembered for their horror anthology comics, and this issue kicked off an 85 issue run of this title! There are t...