Magazines and Monsters

We're back and better than ever! Join Dr. Anj and I, as we cover the final three chapters of The Summoning! The cops are beating down the door at Baron Winter's house, Vanessa is strapped into a machine that activates her powers to their fullest, and Donavan and Jack are attempting to stop what could bring about the apocalypse! So, tune in and found out what happened, and what we think about this...

Fellow ghouls, I present to you, one creepy comic, and one fun guest! Listen in as Ed Moore (@TealProductions) and I trek to the House of Mystery, and visit Cain! He has three stories for us, and Ed and I had a great time chatting about them. We get names like Neal Adams, Joe Orlando, Bernie Wrightson, and Sergio Aragonés! These top notch creators really deliver the goods in this issue (well, duh!...

This is it! The big one! No, not a world war, but a truly seminal comic book that Ed and I are talking about on this episode of the show! Join us, as we talk about the first appearance of the Swamp Thing! he may look more like The Heap, but trust us, the work Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson put in here brought DC comics so much cash over the decades it's crazy! Who knew the little story would flouri...

The House of Secrets has a new caretaker...and his name is Abel! In this super spooky episode, Ed and I take a road trip to the House of Secrets, and Abel reveals his origin with the haunted manor! The book has three really strong stories in it, plus some hilarious shenanigans with Cain! So, gather round the fireplace, and let's tell some creepy stories! As usual, you can send any feedback to the...

Welcome to a very special episode of the show! As you know, typically I cover a lot of crazy comics, and most wouldn't be considered groundbreaking by most. I decided to not just cover a seminal comic book, and break away from the more bizarre side of the medium, but I also brought a guest on that loves and creates his own comics! Please welcome my friend Javon Stokes to the show! Javon is a creat...

It's time for another entry into the zany! Join me and my returning guest, Evan Bevins, as we tackle this crazy story! What happens when Bat-girl and Wonder Woman fall head over heels for the Dark Knight? The answer lies with Copperhead! Or maybe Commissioner Gordon? Or maybe Bob Haney! Listen in to find some answers. Or maybe none.

Hey all you spooks! I'm back with another creepy episode of the show! It's time for another DC horror anthology title, and this one is awesome! And welcome back my regular cohost for these books, Jeremiah Jones-Goldstein! We get talking about this awesome book, and don't look back, but you can't give enough love for this spectacular Neal Adams cover! Inside there are six stories to bite into, plus...

Hey everybody, welcome to another episode of the show! This time around, I've lured Mark Radulich into my spooky mansion, and he and I are talking about one of my all time favorite movies (and my favorite Blaxploitaion film), Blacula! This film hit at the perfect time, as moviegoers were itching for something outrageous, and boy do they get it with this one! Mark and I then talk briefly about the...

Hey hey hey! It's time for more DC madcap comics! Join The Checkered Past Podcast boys and I, as we talk about butt shots, Kindergarten Cop, farts, space travel, Dr. Evil, and boardroom shenanigans! We cover a wild issue of the Brave and the Bold (147), and we loved it! It has some personal significance for one of us as well, and we explain everything! As usual, you can contact the show through em...

Hey there all you monsters out there! It's time for another episode featuring a new series! Paul Hix (the Waiting for Doom podcast) and I will be indexing Swamp Thing volume 1, starting with issues 11 and 12. Why you ask? Well, listen in to find out! We talk about these two cool issues from Len Wein and Nestor Redondo, plus our plans for some future episodes as well. Swamp Thing versus dinosaurs,...

Hey everybody, I'm back with another great guest and another comic book conversation! I've brought back my good pal Luke Jaconetti, from the Earth Destruction Directive podcast, as he's a huge Iron Man fan! We gush over this crazy comic, as it has a fantastic creative team, and a plot for the ages! For 1976, this comic really pushed some boundaries, and Luke and I had a blast talking about it.  As...

It's that time again! Time for more Zany Haney and Jim Aparo! Tim Price returns to the show, and we dissect another Brave and the Bold masterpiece. We see Batman arrest Bruce Wayne (Bat-Cop?), Metamorpho teams up with Batman, and Plastic Man falls in love! And this is just scratching the surface. These three heroes have their work cut out for them, as a devious villain (a returning villain) threat...

Hey there, faithful listeners! My good pal Chris B. sat down with me for another crazy Jack Kirby comic, as it's August, and time for the spotlight to shine solely on the king! In this episode, we tackle the much maligned Satan's Six, which was part of the Secret City Saga! Sounds great, huh? Well, we have some opinions of our own about this book and its execution, so tune in to find out all about...

Welcome back to the crypt, as a guest and I peel open the pages of another creepy comic book from the Bronze Age! In this episode, Jeremiah Jones-Goldstein and I enter the House of Secrets, and tackle this anniversary issue (150). Typically, this was an anthology title, but this particular issue has one story in it, and it delivers the goods! How can you go wrong with a cover by Jim Starlin?!?! Th...

Hey everybody! Here we go with another awesome film discussion, and another great guest! Please welcome Gerry, from the Professor Frenzy Show! If you haven't listened to him and Chris talk indie comics, get out there an do so. Now, onto the matter at hand! Gerry and I sat down to talk about one of the most beloved Hammer films of al time, Brides of Dracula! This sequel (sort of), has a very strang...

Hey there! Its that time again! Time for another look at The Brave and the Bold! I have an awesome, brand new guest, and an issue that's super cool! Batman teams up with none other than Dr. Fate! Join me and Ed Moore (Teal Productions), as we dive into this crazy comic, starring Batman and Dr. Fate! If you’d like to send any feedback for the show, you can send an email to MagazinesandMonsters@gmai...

Welcome back to the crypt, you creeps! This episode is a landmark of sorts, as it will showcase a comic from the DC Bronze Age library of anthology horror comics. Not only that, but it's #JackKirbymonth on the calendar (see @Relatively_Geek on Twitter) as well! Well, if it's a crazy Kirby comic, I have to drag my good pal Charlton Hero on the show for his unique perspectives on the more quirky sid...

Hey everybody, welcome to a special episode of the show! Typically, I only cover one comic here, but today, with my buddy Ross's help, we are going to cover a great storyline from the late 1970s, and The Avengers called "The Yesterday Quest!" This was a really fun time in comics, especially if you were an Avengers fan, and this story is one of the greats for a few reasons. But, you'll need to tune...

Welcome to episode 4 of the show! I had the pleasure of welcoming a new guest to the show this time, and Chris, from the Professor Frenzy show and I had a blast talking about The Brave and the Bold 131! This crazy issue is a Batman and Wonder Woman team up, and Bob Haney spares no sanity in it! We also get the incredible work on Jim Aparo on art and letters! Join us for this gonzo issue, and as al...

Hello, boils and ghouls! It's time for another episode of the show! In this fright filled installment, I have a new guest sitting down with me in the crypt! Rob and I tackle one of the best black and white magazines from the 1970s, and especially from Marvel Comics! Tales of the Zombie was a good one, and had top tier talent cranking out the content! We cover the entire issue, mention some ads, pl...

Hey everybody, I'm back with another film discussion with my Frankenstein cohost, Mike, from the Comics in the Golden Age podcast (and awesome Twitter account)! We dive headfirst into this one, and talk about some of the stark differences from the first film, and a few similarities. We also discuss the star of the show, Peter Cushing, as he shines as only he can. We also talk about some of the min...

Welcome to episode three of the show! In this installment, I'm joined by my friend, Evan Bevins! Evan is a blogger, comic book lover, and all around good dude, and he agreed to sit down with me and talk about another Bob Haney classic issue of B&B! 

Welcome to episode three of the Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Please welcome to the crypt, Al Sedano, from the Resurrections; an Adam Warlock and Thanks Podcast! Al is a big fan of the Marvel horror comics of the Bronze Age, especially Werewolf by Night! He and I sat down to talk about the first appearance of Jack Russell in Marvel Spotlight 2, 1972! We also talk about the genre in general, and we...

Hey everybody, it's time for another awesome episode about comics with another new, awesome guest! This time around, I lassoed Ranger Gord from the Prairie Justice podcast, to sit down and discuss his favorite hero, The Vigilante! This Bronze Age tale is very fun, and we have a last talking about it (the lead story will be covered on my other show, The Brave and the Bob! down the road). World's Fi...

Welcome to episode two of the show! This one was an absolute party, as Dr Bob and Dr Husband joined me to talk about this crazy comic written by Zany Bob Haney! Can the Titans solve a case involving a demonic curse? The three of us cover our eyes, as this one contains graphic material (seriously!), as we see dead people, a dead kid tossed in a treasure chest, and a cow that almost kills Speedy! Tu...