Magazines and Monsters

Magazines and Monsters

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A podcast covering classic comics from the Silver, Bronze, and Copper Ages. Also, classic horror, fantasy and sci-fi films from pre-code to the 1980s! Marvel, DC, Hammer films, Amicus studio, it's all here! Hosted by Billy D., (A.K.A. Doc Strange) and a few of my favorite friends! Shows are as follows- The Bronze Age of Horror Comics (a guest and I discuss a comic(s) from the Bronze Age! The Brave and the Bob! is a show centered around Bob Haney and the Brave and the Bold! And of course, Magazines and Monsters the main show, covering all other comics, plus horror/sci-fi films from yester-year!

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Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

The Brave and the Bob! Episode 25, The Brave and the Bold 63, 1965 "Revolt of the Super Chicks!" w/ Dr. Anj! 07.06.2023

Hey there, Zany ones! Dr Anj is here, and he and I are going to try and make sense of this incredibly crazy comic! What is a Multi-Face? Can two Super Chicks stop his nefarious scheme? Can Bob Haney not be sexist? We have a lot of questions, but a lot of fun as well. So, join us, along with Supergirl, Wonder Woman, and Tazerface...I mean Multi-face! As usual, you can leave any feedback through ema...

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Swamp Thing 17 and 18, 1975 w/ Paul Hix! 05.06.2023

Hey all you swampy skulkers, Paul Hix is back, and we're here to talk about two more issues of Swamp Thing! These two issues are really out there, but have some tremendous artwork, and funny bits that Paul and I point out. We try to dissect the stories as best we can, plus Paul teaches me some Aussie slang (you bogen!). All of this and a slight peek into future episodes as well! So join us on this...

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Strange Adventures 207-209, 1967 "Deadman" w/ Charlton Hero! 29.05.2023

Can you kill a Deadman? Charlton Hero and I are about to find out! We finally make our return to the corner of the DC universe where a ghost hunts for his killer! We'll see Boston Brand bust up a counterfeit ring, and save a good couple in the process. Then, he faces off against another trapeze specialist called "The Eagle!" This guy is one tough customer, and Boston might survive, but will his fr...

The Brave and the Bob! Bonus Episode for JL May, 2023! The Brave and the Bold 29, 2009 w/ Clinton! 29.05.2023

Hey there, JLMay'ers! It's that time of year again, and Paul Hix has organized this year's JLMay event! You've heard 28 other episodes up till now, and Clinton and I are going to try to figure out how Batman and a hippie from 1968 can team up and play fireman. Seriously, that's pretty much all they do in this "team up." We do have some fun along the way talking about Frankenstein, Svengoolie, and...

Magazines and Monsters Episode 67, Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane 15, 1960 w/ Ross! 26.05.2023

Hey everybody, welcome back for another episode of the show! This time around, my buddy Ross from the Stop! Let's Team Up! podcast is here with me to talk about a crazy Silver Age comic! Why are we talking about a Lois Lane comic from 1960? Well, tune in and find out for the specifics, but one reason is that Lois Lane seems to be getting a bad rap lately, and I don't think it's quite fair. If you...

The Brave and the Bob! Episode 24, The Brave and the Bold 106, 1973 "Double Your Money...and Die! w/ Delvin (Longbox Crusade) 24.05.2023

Hey everybody! The episode was a lot of fun as I welcomed a new guest to the show! Delvin from the Longbox Crusade is here, and we get to talk about a cool issue of the Brave and the Bold. It's a Batman and Green Arrow team up, but we also see some shenanigans with Ollie and Bruce, and a "playgirl." Investors are being knocked off one by one, and next on the list is Oliver Queen! Can...

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Adventure Comics 433, 1974 "The Spectre" w/ Ross! 22.05.2023

It's time for another trip down vengeance lane! Join Ross (Stop! Let's Team Up!) and I, as we travel down the spooky road to the house where Jim Corrigan lives! That's right, another episode in my coverage of The Spectre in Adventure Comics is here. This is another visually stunning story by Jim Aparo, and Michael Fleischer delivers a solid horror tale. We talk about the story, ads, and a very spe...

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Werewolf by Night 13 and 14, 1974 w/ Al Sedano! 15.05.2023

He there all you howlers! Al Sedano is back, so that means it's time for more Werewolf by Night! We cover two solid issues in this episode, and they introduce two very interesting characters. We also talk briefly about our upcoming crossover with Tomb of Dracula, and a few other sordid things! This story also has a bit of Darkhold talk, and that will ramp up over the next story as well. So, join u...

Magazines and Monsters Episode 66, The Green Slime (1968) w/ Luke Jaconetti (Earth Destruction Directive)! 12.05.2023

Hey everybody! Grab your laser rifle, put on that space suit, and get ready to fight some aliens! No, not Xenomorphs, but their mighty predecessors, the Green Slime! I've called for back up on this one, so my pal Luke Jaconetti is here with me to sort out this wild movie. We had a good time talking about this one, and recommend to anyone that hasn't seen it to get out there and do so immed...

The Brave and the Bob! Episode 23, The Brave and the Bold 90, 1970 w/ Professor Alan! 10.05.2023

Hey there, zany ones! It's time for more Haney madness in the Brave and the Bold! Long time listener, first time caller, Professor Alan is here, as he's a huge Adam Strange mark, and this issue has one or two panels with him in it! We'll explain that, and a whole lot more as we dig deep into this wild ride from Earth to Rann and back again. Oh and Batman definitely kills a guy.  As usu...

The Bronze Age of Horror! The Tomb of Dracula 17, 1974 and Dracula Lives 1, 1973 w/ Scott West! 08.05.2023

Welcome back to the tomb! Scott is back, and we're changing things up ever so slightly! We'll be covering The Tomb of Dracula 17, but then instead of issue 18, we are jumping to Dracula Lives 1! Yes, this magazine started to get referenced in the regular series, so we thought it best to dive in now! Firsly, we see Dracula board a train to try and make it to Transylvania, but there are a few more p...

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! The Phantom Stranger 3 and 4, 1969 w/ JJG! 01.05.2023

Hey all you hip chicks and dudes out there! The Phantom Stranger coverage is back, and I have my cohost, Jeremiah here to help me usher in the end of the reprint material! Not that it was terrible mind you, but these new stories really pick it up a notch, as we'll explain. But, for now, we get some crazy dialogue, solid artwork, and of course, that insane Dr. 13! So, join us for some fun and g...

Magazines and Monsters Episode 65, Thor: The Eternals Saga Episode 1! (Thor Annual 7, Thor 283-285, 1979) w/Ed and Evan! 28.04.2023

hey everybody, Ed and Evan are back, and we're here to continue our coverage of Thor: the Eternals Saga! In our fist episode, we laid the foundation for this story, but now, we dive headfirst into the story, starting with a huge 35 page annual!

The Brave and the Bob! Episode 22, World's Finest 252, 1978 "Will of the Whisperer" w/ Ed and Steeven! 26.04.2023

Hey there, zany ones! It's time for more madcap mayhem from Bob Haney! This comic is so off the chain, I had to invite a tag team to help cover it! Welcome back to the show, Ed Moore, and his Superman Super Show partner, Steeven! The three of us attempt to tackle this madness from Haney, but Batman and Superman have an even tougher time fighting gossip and The Whisperer! That's right, the "World's...

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Supernatural Thrillers 10 and 11, 1974/5 "The Living Mummy" w/ Teal Productions! 24.04.2023

Hey everybody! It's time for another episode of the show! Tune in, as Ed Moore (@tealproductions) and I unwrap another couple of issues of Supernatural Thrillers! Things really short into high gear, as not only are the Elementals hot on N'Kantu's heels, but a new nemesis named The Asp! We praise the creative team, as they're due, because these books are top notch comics for 1975!  As usual, you ca...

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Night Force 13 and 14, 1983 "Mark of the Beast- Finale" w/ Dr Anj! 21.04.2023

Well, for all of you that stuck with us from the beginning (October) until now, this is the final episode of our Night Force coverage. Join Dr. Anj and I as we close out this very cool series, and give our thoughts on the series as a whole, and what might have been had it not been cancelled. Anj has a lot of questions, as do I and we try to theorize on what went down vs what was to be. Either way,...

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Night Force 11 and 12, 1983 "Mark of the Beast" (Chapters 1 and 2), w/ Dr. Anj! 21.04.2023

Welcome back! Dr. Anj and I are here and super excited to be talking more Night Force! In these two issues, we see The Baron up to his old tricks again, as he agrees to help a couple with a haunted house. He also convinces Vaness and Jack to get involved, and that can only mean trouble. Plus, throw in Nazis and satanists, an disaster is just around the corner!  As usual, you can leave any feedback...

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Werewolf by Night 12, 1973 and Giant Size Creatures 1, 1974 w/ Al Sedano! 17.04.2023

Hey everybody! Al Sedano is back, and we're ready to roll with two more issues starring everybody's favorite lycanthrope, Werewolf by Night! This episode will be slightly different, though, as we'll cover issue 12, then jump to Giant Size Creatures 1! Why you ask? Well, because 13 and 14 are a two part story, plus we need to synch up with the Tomb of Dracula for our crossover event (coming in June...

Magazines and Monsters Episode 64, The Changeling, 1980 w/JJG! 14.04.2023

Hey there all you mansion haunting ghosts! It's time for another movie discussion! This time around, my frequent comic book collaborator, Jeremiah is here, and he and I are going to spotlight one of our favorite horror films of all time! This spooky supernatural thriller has an excellent story that mixes ghosts, murder, mystery, and a dash of political intrigue all into one superb film! If you hav...

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! The Tomb of Dracula 15 and 16, 1973 w/ Scott West! 10.04.2023

It's time for all you listeners to get your skeletons out of the closet! And what better way than to start the week except to join Scott West and I motormouth on about the Tomb of Dracula! We have another duo of issues, and these are crazier than the pervious two. First, we get one that we call "the memoirs of Dracula," then it's full on monster vs monster, as the Lord of Vampires faces off with a...

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Swamp Thing 15 and 16, 1975 w/ Paul Hix! 05.04.2023

The hottest Aussie on the planet is back! No, not Kylie Minogue, but Paul Hix! That's right, it's time for more Swamp Thing! Paul and I dive into another couple of issues, and they are fun! Swampy gets accosted by an insane priest and his demon, then he ends up on a mysterious island with rebels with a cause, and zombies! All this and more, so definitely tune in!  As usual, you can send any feedba...

The Bronze Age of Horror! Adventure Comics 432, 1974 "Anguish of the Spectre!" w/ Tim Price! 03.04.2023

hey all you ghostly listeners to there! It's Monster Monday one again, and I'm finally diving back into the Adventure Comics run with The Spectre! The first episode covering this run was all the way back in October of 2022, and I definitely want to make more time to continue on with this incredible book. I dragged Tim Price out of the basement of the Wright on Network, so I have to get him back be...

Magazines and Monsters Episode 63, Thor: The Eternals Saga, Preview! w/ Ed Moore and Evan Bevins! 31.03.2023

Hey everybody, welcome to this mega marathon of an episode! Ed Moore and Evan Bevins have agreed to help me with the monumental task of covering my all time favorite Thor story- Thor; the Eternals Saga! But before we begin our coverage, we felt the need to lay some groundwork, by recapping when Thor was in the past year or so, plus touch on the Eternals series by Jack Kirby and his other huge cosm...

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! The Phantom Stranger 1 and 2, 1969 w/ JJG! 27.03.2023

Hey everybody, my pal Jeremiah is back, and it's time for The Phantom Stranger to materialize! Rather than our coverage being a long, drawn out affair, I'm going to try and package two episodes together once evert 4-6 weeks. That will get more Phantom Stranger contents into your ears faster! We cover a bit more of the reprint material in this episode, but there is some good stuff here, you just ha...

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Showcase 80, 1969 Presents The Phantom Stranger! with JJG! 27.03.2023

Hey all you supernatural strangers! My pal Jeremiah is back, and we're beginning a new series of recordings, starring the Phantom Stranger! And of course, his annoying antithesis, Dr. 13! We check out this awesome book that has a few new pages, and reprints two stories from the 1950s series. The plan is that we'll cover a couple of issues from the Bronze Age series hopefully until its conclusion....

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