Magazines and Monsters

Hey everybody, I have my buddy Ron (Fantastic Comic Fan podcast) back for a short form episode, as a little extra something for Halloween. Most of my content came out every Sunday in October, but I thought it would be cool to have Ron on the show to talk about this hidden gem. This title doesn't get talked about much, but there are a couple of horror books for those of us that are fans of the genr...

Hey there all you planetary vampires! My good buddy Scott West is here to help me close out my Mario Bava coverage for the spooky season in 2023! We saved a great one for last, and we couldn't wait to get rolling! After we talk about our history with this film and Bava, we deep dive on this very influential film. This one is very interesting, and for a low budget film, it really does a fine job wi...

Hey there, all you horror fiends! For the first time ever, I've got my good buddy Mart Gray on the show! He's a big fan of the horror comics, and tis the season as they say, right? He picked a really fun issue from the House of Secrets, and he and I (and Abel) will try our best to gleefully present the three stories inside this book. Mart synopsizes the first and third stories with his usu...

Hey there, forbidden followers! Jeremiah is back, and he's brought along a creepy anthology horror book from DC comics for the spooky season! It's been a while since he and I have had the chance to record, but never fear, we'll get back to more Phantom Stranger after Halloween, but for now, we get to sit down and speak on two scary tales from this lesser-known title! Yes, that's right, two awesome...

Hey there all you black cats! My good pal Nis (Zen of Comics) is back, and its been far too long since he and I talked comics! So, we have a fun DC horror anthology book to talk about today! There are four stories in this book, and we definitely have our thoughts on each, and some are definitely better than others. We do both agree about the awesome cover on this one (Nick Cardy)! So, join us for...

Hey everybody! It's week three of my Halloween Mario Bava coverage! My buddy Jeremiah is here with me (we typically cover Phantom Stranger, and other wacky oddities), and we dive headfirst into the madness of this proto-slasher film! It's a bit of an odd one in my humble opinion, but also very fascinating. An interesting cast that we talk about as well as the differences between Bava's previous fi...

Hey there, all you Batty listeners! My pal Chris Bailey is back, and we're here for the spooky season to talk about some horror themed Batman comics! These books were chosen for two big reasons, and we get into that right away on this episode. From the late Bronze Age or Copper Age, if you will, Gerry Conway really upped the ante with a very creepy story, and then add the atmospheric horror talent...

Hey everybody! My pal Luke is back, and we are here to talk about one of the most celebrated films by Mario Bava! Black Sabbath is a super fun anthology film with three segments, that are very different from each other, but are brought together by the one and only Boris Karloff! We talk about the cast, and differences between the Italian and US versions, plus our thoughts on Bava in general, and s...

Hey there, all you spirits of vengeance! Dr Anj is back, and we're covering one very sadistic comic book! Normally, we see the Spectre do all the dirty work, but in this story, we get to see the villain employ some pretty heinous acts, too. This issue also brings a slight change in the art team as well, but no worries, it's still top notch. Plus, we briefly hit on the Aquaman backup, as it has a k...

Hey there, all you spirits of vengeance! Tim Price is back, and we have gas! Wait a minute, I mean the Spectre fights gas...or something like that! Anyways, Tim and I breakdown this wild story that not only includes children getting killed (Yeesh!), but a Nazi, too! All of this plus, Clark Kent, I think. Plus a wonky Aquaman backup story that we'll touch on as well. As usual, you can send any feed...

The bell tolls for evil this night! The Spectre is on the prowl for vengeance, and only Dr Anj and myself can bring you the tale that tells of the spirit of vengeance! Join us as we deep dive into this issue and explore not only the fantastic storytelling of Michael Fleischer but the exquisite artwork of Jim Aparo as well. We also talk about the elephant...or Superman in the room in this issue as...

Hey everybody! Well, it's finally here. My kickoff for films in the month of October, 2023! The theme is Mario Bava films, and to help me get things started, I've got a brand new guest to the show. Please welcome indie comic book creator, Bryan Baugh! Bryan is a huge fan of horror comics, films, etc., and he's very fond of European horror films! He and I gush over this directional debu...

Well, if you've made it this far, get ready, because this third episode is definitely giant sized! Ed is back with me again, and we tackle the final installment of this series. This one is a bit unique that it's all reprints, but they're all recent reprints. Don't worry, Ed and I will explain everything (wink and nod to the Checkered Past podcast)! The stories in this one are top notch for sure, a...

Hey everybody! It's time for more Marvel anthology comics, and I've got Ed Moore back with me for another round of horror stories! This book is basically the opposite compared to the first, as it's mostly reprints (7), and just 3 new stories. Don't worry, though, Ed and I had a blast with this oversized book, and can't wait to roll through it with you! As usual, if you want to leave any feedback f...

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...