Magazines and Monsters

Hey there, zany ones! I've got my buddy Ross here with me, and we laugh a lot in this episode! Why you say? Well, we get two naked superheroes, said superheroes mentioning the writer of the book, and then to top it all off, we get Batman undergoing brain surgery! All this plus Ross announces a new show he's working on, and any fan of DC comics needs to check it out (trailer at the end)!  As usual,...

Hey there, howlers! Al is back, and that means more werewolf action with Jack Russell, the Werewolf by Night! In this episode, we talk about Jack vs the trucking industry, politically incorrect descriptions, and carnies! Plus at the end we talk about plans for our next episode and a crossover! Definitely tune in to hear us gush over Mike Ploog and his amazing artwork as well!  As usual, you can le...

Hey howlers! It's time for another hairy adventure with my buddy Al Sedano, as we jump into two more issues of Werewolf by Night! Jack faces off with a big game hunter, then a menace of a different kind, that has the life of his sister hanging in the balance. Plus, Al lends his thoughts on the recent WWBN Disney+ special (slight spoilers)!  As usual, you can leave any feedback through email at Mag...

Hey everyone! It’s #Scificomics month! I have a new guest to the show, as Ron from the Fantastic Comic Fan podcast is here to talk about this fun story! We see the origin of a great character that seems to be a bit forgotten, although they bring him out once and while. We do touch lightly on the other stories and creators in the book as well. We had a good time resurrecting Captain Comet, to let p...

Hey everybody! It's tome for more Zany Haney, but, also for a huge comic book (not that all of Haney's stories aren't huge!), as my guest and I are talking about the first team-up of the Teen Titans! Unofficially, perhaps, but it is the first time as it's referenced in a later comic (B&B 60). Join Ed Moore (@TealProductions) and I, as we dive into this crazy comic that has a villain for the ages (...

Welcome back to continuing coverage of the best horror series of the Bronze Age (maybe all time?)! Scott and I tackle two more issues of the series, and the second one this time around is a biggie! Blade, the vampire slayer is here! He's got an attitude, funky clothes, and the skills to kill vampires! We also get a peek at what Quincy and his team are up to, plus we say goodbye to Clifton (or is i...

Hey there, creepy ones! A new episode and a brand new guest! From the Longbox Crusade, it’s The Yard Sale Artist himself, Jarrod Alberich! He and I are here to talk comics, and horror comics at that! We discuss a great issue of House of Mystery 

Hey everybody! Continuing my dive into the best horror studio that ever was, my pal Pete Doree and I sat down to talk about Hammer Films, Dracula Prince of Darkness! This film had some very thought-provoking aspects, and Pete and I go full throttle into it! As usual, you can contact the show through email at MagazinesandMonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the FB page. You...

Hey, Zany ones, I'm back and so is my frequent collaborator, Jeremiah! He and I are going to be covering a wild story starring of course, Batman, and the Phantom Stranger! We're going to be covering his exploits in his own title in the late Silver/Bronze Age over on my horror podcast (The Bronze Age of Horror), so we thought it was fitting to hit a couple of his appearances right here in the Brave...

It's time to unwrap and unwind, as The Mummy is coming to town! Cairo and New York City, that is! Join me and Ed Moore, as we discuss these two stories, and discover what makes a Mummy tick! Is it a special serum? Or maybe a longing for nice rest on a park bench? Either way, we'll dive into the first two appearances, and even cover a strange tale that's a backup in the second book!  As usual, you...

Unsheathe your sword, and get ready for action! My buddy Chris Bailey is back, and we're here to talk about the one and only, Conan! Why did we pick this specific comic? Well, it's a landmark for a lot of folks, as it's the first time Big John Buscema pencilled Conan! he went on to have a tremendous run on the title (with Roy Thomas), and we mark the beginning of that tenure right now! A crazy pri...

Hello zany fans! It's Christmas time, and I've invited two elves to my workshop to podcast with me! Join me and the Checkered Past boys (Dr. Bob and Dr. Husband) as we journey from Gotham City to Florida to find out why the mob stole Christmas! Did they do it because they're in the employ of the Grinch? Or is there some other nefarious reason??? Either way, we see Batman and Plastic Man take a roa...

Hey there, all you creeps! My compadre JJG is back, and we're here to discuss another fantastic DC horror comic! The Unexpected was one of DC's horror anthology books, that featured many different creators- some young, some old, but always content that was definitely solid! This book contains three stories that we talk about, and we rank them at the end, our favorite and then the rest!  As usual,...

Hey everybody! Welcome back to another awesome movie discussion. In this episode, you'll hear a band new guest and I discuss one creepy film! Please welcome Chris Franklin to the show! Chris and his wife, Cindy, have an excellent podcast (JLUcast) where they discuss the outstanding TV animated series Justice League/Justice League Unlimited! Chris is also a frequent cohost and guest on many other s...

Teenagers run amok! Yes, this happened a lot in the 1960s and 1970s, and there's only one man that can help me handle these crazy kids- Ranger Gord ! He's back, and we tackle this wild tale from the mind of Zany Bob Haney , and the wonderful art of Jim Aparo ! A nuclear bomb, and kids that demand change are more than Gotham PD can handle, so Batman recruits the Teen Titans for help.  As usual...

Welcome to a new series on the feed! My pal Chris Bailey (@Charlton_Hero and I are going to cover the Strange Adventures  appearances of Deadman, and then bounce around the DC universe to check out more of his appearances. But, in this episode, we'll be diving in to his first two comics, in Strange Adventures! 

Hey everybody, welcome back to another episode of the show! I've asked Clinton (Coffe and Comics, Days of High Adventure) back to discuss some more Conan with me! We talk about one of his favorites and a first time read for me, and it encompasses two big issues of the Savage Sword of Conan! This magazine was one of the highlights for Marvel Comic in the Bronze Age, and Clinton and I deep dive into...

It's time for another trip into the Zany-verse! Evan Bevins (@Evan_bevins) is back, and he's here to discuss another issue of craziness with me! We dive (sorry!) into this one and discuss Aquaman's bad reputation as a lame superhero, plus how amnesia may run in his family. We also talk about Bruce Wayne and his love life, plus some people that Internal Affairs might want to investigate at the Goth...

Hello there all you bog beasts! Paul Hix and I are back to discus two more issues of Swamp Thing! First, we'll encapsulate issue 13, which is the last story by Len Wein! Then, David Michelinie takes over, but through both issues, we get incredible Nestor Redondo artwork that we gush about incessantly! Two vastly different stories, but both are excellent!  As usual if you’d like to send any feedbac...

Hey everybody, welcome back to another awesome film discussion on the show! This film is one I love (yes, even though it's cheesy!), and I was able to have two great guests on to talk about it. Returning to the show was my buddy Rod from The Naschycast and Bloody Pit! And, for the first time on the show, friend, author, producer, and podcaster, Nic Brown! Both of these guys are huge film fans, and...

Hey everybody, welcome to a very special episode of the show! I was elated to have writer Alex Segura as my guest! We had a good time recounting a very special issue (his first B&B and Batman!), and you know a Zany Haney comic will deliver the goods as well! We'll attempt to find out what Commies, Nazis, and a whale have in common, plus, Batman has a Benny Hill moment. All of this and more awaits,...

Hey everybody, after his whirlwind Halloween tour, I was lucky enough to get my buddy Monster Matt to sit down with me and talk about one of his favorite classic horror movies with me! Well, ok, not really, as we recorded this back in July, but we did have a great time, as we both love this movie! It has a great cast, special effects, and script, so batten down the hatches, as we dive into this ge...

Come with me, through the Doorway to Nightmare! Join me and Jeremiah Jones-Goldstein, as we tackle (in two parts) this super fun series from the Bronze Age! First up, we discuss these first three issues, and just check out these covers by Mike Kaluta! This series was short-lived, but it really leaves an impact for those that are fans of the mystical/magical corner of comics. Demons, vampires, and...

It's time for part two of my Doorway into Nightmare coverage! Join me and Jeremiah Jones-Goldstein, as we cover the last two issues of the inaugural series, plus the fantastic one-shot by Steve Englehart and Marshall Rogers in 1981! Madame Xanadu was a super cool character, and each story has its own flare that set it apart from the others. If you haven't read this material, definitely check it ou...

Has there ever been a more iconic statement than Where's my money, honey? Well, Luke, Professor Alan and I are about to find out! We dive headfirst into one of the most crazy stories in the history of the Bronze Age, that has gained fame for not only a couple of panels, but for a title in general that was trying to do something edgy and topical. The three of us have a great time discussing this st...