Magazines and Monsters

Hey everybody, welcome to another episode of the show! Al is back and we have a howling good time talking about two more issues of Werewolf by Night! The first issue finishes off the Sarnac story line, then, we get something new with the Hangman! This creep is really off his nut, and gives the werewolf all he can handle. All this and family drama, Jack moves into an apartment complex for swingers,...

Hey everyone, Karen from the Planet 8 Podcast is back, and I've roped her into talking with me about another Hammer film! This one isn't as highly regarded as the last one we covered, but I enjoy it quite a bit, as my favorite Hammer actor Peter Cushing is front and center, plus it hits my nostalgia button as well! There is a great cast and a lot of swashbuckling fun to be had, so pop in your earb...

Hey there Zany ones, Ranger Gord is back with me for another episode ! He’s a big fan of Wildcat, and he teams up with the Batman to try and take down an evil corporation in this issue! And no, this isn’t a current year story! RG recounts his personal history with this book, and some other fond memories of Haney, motorcycles, and other shenanigans Canadians get into! So, join us! As usual, yo...

Hey there, all you batty listeners! Scott and I are back, and we've got two more issues of ToD to talk about in this episode! The first issue is very important in the series, as it shows a new rival for Dracula, in Dr. Sun! Then, we dig deeper into the origin of none other than Blade! The following issues is a wild one, as we see that Dracula has been apparently killed, but his servants live on, a...

Hey all you mummified maniacs! It's time for another archaeological dig in Egypt! Ok, well, it's actually going to be in outer space and then the pyramids! Ed is back, and he and I are continuing our journey through the adventures of N'Kanut the Living Mummy! These two issues really jump off in a different direction, and we talk about that, a new character (well, not new to the Marvel Universe), a...

Hey there all you cryptids! It's long past due that I dove into this genre! And I've got a great guest to help me out! Please welcome John Turley to the show! He's a Cryptid enthusiast, and Twitter pal of mine for a long time now, and I couldn't think of a better person to have on to join me for this groundbreaking film!  We discuss our love of this film, the genre, and our history with the l...

Hey everybody! Ed Moore (@tealproductions) is back, and we are here to cover the very first full appearance of the Teen Titans (Wonder Chick...I mean Girl, included)! We analyze, hypothesize, and might possibly anesthetize some of you listeners, with our craziness. We also cover my hatred of feet, and Ed buys me a subscription to Footsy Quarterly (thanks, pal!). So, join us for this momentous...

Hey all you muck encrusted monsters out there! This week brings a very cool comic book, and a story behind it as well. My pal Jeremiah joins me again, and we talk about this comic book adaptation (original story by Theodore Sturgeon) by Roy Thomas! JJG talks about this recent acquisition and I think I might throw in my history with it as well. Seek this book out if you can, because it's a very fun...

Get ready for another howlin' good time! Al Sedano is back, and in this oversized episode we're going to talk about 3 big issues! First up, we get the werewolf versus a demon from another dimension! Next, Jack and Spider-Man cross paths in San Francisco, and we meet the menacing (ok, lame) Moondark! And finally, my favorite crazy villain makes his comic book debut, as the Tatterdemalion strikes! A...

Everybody was Kung Fu fighting! OK, maybe not EVERYBODY, but my pal Chris Bailey and I are definitely checking out some of the best martial arts action ever produced in comics! Join us, as we discuss Marvel's best martial artist, as Shang Chi must face his father's maze of madness! Hallucinations abound, as we ll as death traps for our hero (not Chris), and is that love in the air? Shang Chi finds...

Huzzah! The show is back, and so is Jeremiah Jones-Goldstein! We not only cover this kooky comic, but announce our ongoing coverage of this book’s guest star!

It's that time again...time to creep back into the crypt, open up a coffin, and into two more issues of The Tomb of Dracula! Join Scott and I as we introduce a new segment to the show- The Insults of Dracula! We have a great time giving the Count his due in the insult department, and afterwards, we tackle two more issues of this incredible series. The first issue is a wild one, and the second, a v...

Hey there, Dr. Anj and I are back with more Night Force coverage! Join us, as we tackle the next story line in one episode! Marv really went in a different direction with this one, and Anj and I had a fun time talking about it and trying to dissect it. Anyone that's read this will tell you it's very thought-provoking, and of course, it was phenomenal from an artistic point of view. All this, and a...

Hey everybody! Karen, from Planet 8 is back, and we talk about another huge Hammer film! This is one of the most acclaimed films from Hammer, and rightly so, as the casting and acting are top notch. We discuss every bit of this film, and scheme for something else going forward as well. Christopher Lee really shines in this one, so if you haven't seen it, you owe it to yourself to give it a watch.&...

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...