Magazines and Monsters

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...

The time for another dive into DC madness has arrived! Join me and Ed Moore (@TealProductions), as we celebrate Chinese New Year, along with Batman and The Spectre! These two mighty heroes must face a centuries old threat that is more powerful than both pf them combined! Maybe Commissioner Gordon can help?...not likely. We talk all about this crazy comic, especially the Zany dialogue!  If you want...

Hey now! Not only is it Halloween, but it's time for another edition of Super Blog Team Up (#SBTU)! Joining me for this momentous occasion, is the Charlton Hero himself, Chris Bailey ! We sit down and talk about Marvel Comic's most hellish hero, The Son of Satan! We cover two very early appearances of this devilish character, and we had a great time discussing them. We did have some critical...

Good evening, it's time for the fright show! Welcome back Scott West to the show, as he and I cover the next two issues of The Tomb of Dracula! We really dig this series, and even though it's a bit disjointed early on from so many hands in the pot, we thoroughly enjoyed these books. We pick up right where we left off, with Dracula on the loose, and Frank Drake on the very edge! The new characters...

Welcome back to another entry into the Tomb of Dracula! Join Scott and I as we tackle three big issues in this episode! We meet a bride of Dracula, a moorlands monster, and visit a hell dimension that even the count himself fears! The conclusion of the Ilsa Strangway story, plus Scott and I concoct a new drinking game when we read ToD, and Frank Drake's unwanted sexual advances. All of this and mo...

Hey everybody, Scott and I are back with more Tomb of Drac! Ok, I admit that's kinda lame, but our coverage is not! In this episode we welcome Marvelous Marv Wolfman to the book! Plus, we get two new characters introduced in Quincy and Edith Harker! Technically, I guess, you get three as we can't leave off Saint the dog! There are some really crazy elements, especially in issue 8, that we talk abo...

Hey there crypt creepers! It's time for another edition of the Bronze Age of Horror Comics! I've got Al Sedano back with me, and that means Werewolf by Night is our topic of discussion, specifically Marvel Spotlight 3 and 4, from 1972! These are the las two issues before Jack Russell transitions to his very own title! The issues loom large in Marvel continuity, as they introduce The Darkhold! Join...

Hey everybody! Get ready for a ghostly good time, as Shag (the Fire and Water Network) and I scare up some Spectre for y’all! We cover his first appearance in Adventure Comics (431), as well as talk about the Fleischer/Aparo run in general! Plus, we talk about his new show, Once Upon a Geek! As usual, if you want to send any feedback to the show, you can do so through email at MagazinesandMonsters...

Hey everybody! My good friend Karen (Planet 8 Podcast) is back, and we’re talking about one of her favorite Hammer flicks, Quatermass and the Pit! This was the third entry into this franchise for Hammer Studios, and it’s a real cracker! So, tune in for this fun discussion! As usual, you can leave any feedback for the show through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_...

There's a famous quote I love that goes something like..."they say there's someone for everyone, and the person for you is a psychiatrist." I feel people have probably thought this about me a time or two, and possibly Bob Haney as well. Luckily my compadre, Mart Gray is here with me to ascertain whether or not I (and Haney) need a psychiatrist! Batman, Superman, children possessed by Satanic eggs,...

Hey everybody! The satanic panic is in full swing, as Dr. Anj and I embark on a journey that will cover Night Force volume one! In this specific episode, we cover the preview from New Teen Titans 21, then move on to the first two issues of the series. This one is a slow burn with multiple layers, and we do our best to explain all that's going on. There is a a lot happening with a few different cha...

Hey there, all you satanic orgy lovin’ freaks! Dr. Anj is back, and we cover 3 more issues of this crazy series! Donovan and Jack are trying to rescue Vanessa, at the behest of the Baron! But, does he really have her best interests at heart? Join us for this integral part of the story!