Magazines and Monsters

Hey there all you spooks! This is part one of my Halloween kickoff! To lead off, I once again have Ed Moore, and more anthology comics! This time, though, Ed and I are covering some Marvel books. Specifically Giant-Size Chillers! We have ten stories in this big book, so Ed and I waste no time in talking about each one. We also talk about our favorites, plus some of the shortcomings of the book as...

Hey there everybody, it's Hammer time! Mike is back with me, and we're taking a quick side trip away from the exploits of Baron Frankenstein, to bring you a classic in every sense of the word! This original story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is an all time classic, and up to this point had been adapted on film several times. But, when Hammer takes a stab (see what I did there?) at it, they bring out...

Hey there all you demons! It's about time I had Ed Moore back on the show, and we're starting a new series in grand fashion! The King of Comics, Jack Kirby, created so many fantastic comic book characters, it was tough to decide which one to dive into, but then it occurred to me that I own all sixteen issues of this series, plus it's not one that I've seen covered a lot either, so why not jump in....

Hey everybody, Al is back, and we're here to bring two more fun issues of Werewolf by Night your way! A new creative team is here, and Doug Moench and Don Perlin are on a mission to tie up every loose end from the last ten plus issues! Can they do it? Well, listen in to find out! Are 3 werewolves better than two? Was the Joker consulted before his origin was used? All of these questions and more w...

Hey everybody! Finally, I'm going to be talking some Batman! And not only that, but Gene Colan era Batman, and with two awesome guests. Please welcome Bill and David from the awesome podcast The Bat-Pod! Both of these guys are huge Bat-fans, and have a long history with the character. We talk about their Batman origins, their fun podcast, and then dive headfirst into these two very good issues. Th...

Hey there, zany ones! Professor Alan isback, and we're talking more Cave Carson! These issues we've covered have the illustrious Bob Haney scripting, so of course I'm up for them! Seriously though, the concept behind this character/team is a lot of fun, and definitely worth checking out. Plus, if you haven't heard, Professor Alan has ended one of his long running podcasts, but added a new one, so...

Hey everybody! Scott West is back, and we've got two crazy issues of TOD to talk about! First up, is the conclusion to the Doctor Sun storyline. Then it's Dracula vs a Commie vampire! Even he hates those whackos! Plus, Blade is t odds with Quincy, and Taj is back! All the plus, AC/DC references, continuity gaffs, and Frank and Rachel being as useless as ever! All of this and more, so download and...

Hey everybody! Paul Hix is back, and we're here to talk more Swamp Thing! An interesting two part story this time, as a Native American man has discovered a fountain of youth, and he befriends a Swamp Thing doppleganger! Where did it come from and how did it come into being? Don't worry, Paul and I will explain this biological conundrum. Or at least we'll try! This story was written by...

What does a book bound in human skin and a human skull have in common? If you guessed Peter Cushing, you're correct! Join Chris and I for a brief discussion about this really cool film from Amicus Productions. It stars two of my all time favorite actors, in Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee, plus a few other British horror regulars as well! We talk about a really trip scene in the middle of th...

Hey everybody, a shorter episode today, as I sat dow with my friend Ron, from the Fantastic Comic Fan podcast! I asked him to check out this cool sci-fi offering from Marvel's awesome tryout title, Marvel Premiere. The book definitely has some Star Trek vibes, but the creative team made some of their own decisions, and we talk about them throughout the episode. A great cover, and interior art as w...

Hey there, zany ones! It's time for more madness from Mr. Bob Haney! I've brought along a friend to talk about a wild issue of the Teen Titans, pleas welcome Chris Franklin to the show! Chris is a podcaster, artist, and has written articles for 13th Dimension and Twomorrows publications. He and his wife, Cindy have the incredibly fun show JLUcast, where they cover the awesome DC animation from Bru...

Hey there all you Lovecraftians! My pal Luke Jaconetti is back, and we've got one awesome comic book for you! I'm slowly dipping my toe back into the horror anthology realm, and Luke picked a really fun book. This one contains one new story and three reprints from the Atlas era of Marvel. The names Steve Ditko and Jack Kirby are entombed within, but so is the name of the father of modern horror, H...

Owooooooooooooo! It's time for another hairy adventure starring the Werewolf by Night himself, Jack Russell! Al is here and we have two very interesting issues to discuss. Ma Mayhem, Baron Thunder, and the rest of The Committee are still after Jack, but for what reason? Then, Jack comes face to face with another werewolf and two vampires! All of this, and we bid farewell to writer Mike Friedrich w...

Hey everybody, it’s time to pick up your hammer, travel to Asgard! We’re back with more coverage of this colossal story. Evan, Ed, and I cover four more super exciting issues in another long-winded episode, but hey, what do you expect when you get three old dudes together to talk comics? We get more Deviant/Eternals action, Thor vs Sif...sort of, the Warriors Three dead? All of this and more, so s...

Hey there, zany ones! My good buddy Jeremiah is back, and we discuss this not so zany Bob Haney comic. We explain why it isn’t quite as wild as his usual stories, but it’s a really fun comic nonetheless! Batman needs help, and he gets it from his pal, The Spectre! Commissioner Gordon is a complete jackass like usual, but he'll either see the ere of his ways, or be punished by the avenging spir...

Hey everyone! Ed Moore and I have a really special episode today! Ed (@tealproductions) and I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down to have a comics talk with the excellent artist, Val Mayerik! We talk about his time at Marvel comics, horror in particular, and especially on Supernatural Thrillers starring the Living Mummy! After that, Ed and I change pace and tackle a wild single issue appeara...

Hey everybody! My buddy Nis is back, and he’s brought a 100 page DC horror anthology book! Full disclosure, this is a loooong episode, but a fun one! We have a couple of laughs, and Nis reveals a phobia! All this and more is coming your way!

Hey everybody, welcome back to another episode of the show! This time around I've got a podcasting duo to help me tackle not one, but two made-for-tv films from the 1970s! These are two of my favorite films, and Rich and Jeff are along for the ride, as they love these TV movies as well. The first film is definitely a huge classic amongst horror fans, as it had a tv show follow it that was a cu...

Hey there Zany ones! It's time for another trip to the lunatic fringe! Join Paul Hix and I, as we take a slight detour from our recordings for the Bronze Age of Horror Comics, and check out this story from The Brave and the Bold starring Swamp Thing and Batman! At times this book isn't as crazy as you'd expect from Bob Haney, but there are a few lines of dialogue that cause us a bit of pause. So,...

Hey all you wrappers out there! No, not Snoop or Dre, I mean bandaged up wrappers! Ed and I have reached our final destination, and no, there isn't a log truck next to us that going to send us to meet our maker, we're going to finish off the last two issues of the Living Mummy! It's been a fun ride, and we've had a blast, and that continues in this episode. Will Dr. Skarab, The Mum...

Hey everybody, are you ready for The War that Shook the World?!?!?! Well, Ed Moore and I are ready! Join us, as we tackle this wild, weird story. These two issues are the start of a four part story, and we attempt to figure out why it takes that long to finish up this arc. The Elementals are center stage from here on out, and we dissect things as best as humanly possible. Some slight changes in ar...

Hey everybody! Scott West is back, and we're ready to rock and roll with two more awesome issues of The Tomb of Dracula! And in this episode, The Insults of Dracula returns! We have a blast with that segment as usual, then we move on to the issues at hand. First, we get a really cool story with Dracula and Rachel Van Helsing together in the mountains! Then, we finally get to see the menace of...

Hey everybody! My buddy Chris Sheehan is back, and he and I are beginning a multipart deep dive into a very strange (imagine that) series by Steve Gerber! Both Chris and I have a great appreciation for Gerber's work, and we intend to give this series its due. We're starting off with just the first issue and our thoughts on Steve in this episode, then we'll return with our next episode...

Hey there, zany ones! It's time for more madness from DC comics, and specifically Bob Haney! This one really caught me off guard a bit, and for one big reason. Hero and I explain it in this one closer to the end of the episode, but don't fret, as there are plenty of Haney-isms to talk about, plus some awesome art by Neal Adams! As usual, if you want to leave any feedback for the show, you can do s...

Hey everybody, Al Sedano is here once again, and we are talking some Werewolf by Night! Two more issues are covered, with varying degrees of quality for sure. Plus, a prominent character exits the book! We’re both a bit sad about that, but never fear, as we will forge ahead! The first issue is interesting, but we aren't quite sure how to describe it. The second issue is what we've come to...