Magazines and Monsters

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...

Hey everybody! Jeremiah is back and ready to talk more Phantom Stranger with me! We are both pumped as we get two awesome covers by Neal Adams, and interiors by Jim Aparo! There are however, two different writers, and you can definitely see the tendencies of each one. We hav a good time busting on that jackass Dr. 13, and the villain in the second story is absolutely crazy! So, get ready to dive i...

Hey all you spooks and specters! Jeremiah is here with me to cover two more issues of the Phantom Stranger! We’re creeping towards all new material, with Jim Aparo art and definitely excited! But for now, we have some solid work from Mike Sekowsky and company! As usual, if you want to leave any feedback for the show you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter...

Hey there all you rustlers, it's time for another film discussion! I've invited my friend Ranger Gord, from the Prairie Justice podcast over, and he and I are talking about a very good movie from 1977. This one is a fantasy/western film with some spiritual and supernatural elements (well, at least I think so), and a poignant look at the relationship between Native Americans and settlers. W...

Hey there, cave dwellers! It’s time for another edition of The Brave and the Bob! Professor Alan has stopped by whilst on his summer break to talk crazy comics! We have great time talking about a first read for me, in Cave Carson! This character was a blind spot for me, but the Prof enlightens me (and possibly you!) about this character and his team. From time to time, you may catch us drooling ov...

Hey all you grave diggers out there! It's time for something brand new! Please welcome a new guest to the show, Nis K! He and I have been Twitter friends for a while, so I figured it was well past time he joined me for some comic book fun. He's a long time comic book fan, and we have a great time talking about this one. Marvel was just starting to dip their toes into the horror anthology genre, an...

Hey there all you spirits of vengeance! Ross is back for another serving of the Spectre! These stories are something else, as they really pushed the boundary for content in comics at the time. Fleischer and Aparo are masterful, and Ross and I both gush over their work. The run is definitely something you should seek out and we talk about the possibilities of hunting these issues down. As usual, if...

Hey everybody! It’s time for some awesome sci-fi action! I have a new guest to the show- please welcome author Derek Künsken! He writes sci-fi novels and was the perfect guest for this eclectic series of magazines from Marvel comics! He and I comb through this magazine page by page, and did we ever enjoy it. The content is second to none, and just look at that cover by Kelly Freas! So, do not hesi...

Hey there, Zany ones! Another episode is here, and so are two of my absolute favorite people! Welcome back to the show Dr. Bobb and Dr. Husband from the Checkered Past Podcast! It's been way too long since I had them back, and we have a crazy comic to discuss. Batman must recruit the Metal Men to try and stop a military computer gone haywire! It has the capability to launch missiles, but no, since...

Well, it's finally here! Because you demanded it! Well, maybe not, but anyway, Scott West and Al Sedano are here with me, and we have a fun episode lined up! I've been talking about it for months, and we're finally here. Jack Russell and his new companion, Topaz, have made their way to Transylvania, and they seek answers to Jack's family's past! There's only one problem, th...

Hey there all you trident wielders! Back by popular demand, is my coverage of the Son of Satan, and of course, that means my brother from the great white north, Charlton Hero is joining me! We had a blast the first go round, so we dive headfirst into these next two issues. First up, Daimon gets a letter from a University in St. Louis about a haunted building, then he must face a satanic cult! Oh a...

Hey everybody! It's been a long time coming, but Mike is back, and we're here to continue our coverage of the Hammer Studios Frankenstein franchise. This third installment, is one that deviated from the prior continuity, and is a mixed bag as far as I'm concerned. But, fear not, Mike and I are very fair and give the film the kudos it deserves, and the boos when it fails a bit. So, get your pitchfo...