Magazines and Monsters

Our werewolf finale is here! Join us for this last episode covering Wetewolf by Night! It’s been a long road (3 years!) but a fun one nonetheless! Al and I cover two ancillary appearances of Jack in this episode, but there’s some fun continuity here that made the books a notch higher in my opinion. So don’t delay, grab that suit of armor, that teeny bikini, and head to the west coast! As usual, if...

Hey everybody! My good pal Dr Anj is back for another episode! This time around we talk about one of the all time classic horror films (especially Italian) in Suspiria! This incredible work by Dario Argento still stands strong almost 50 years after its release, and Anj and I do our best to give this one its due. So grab some popcorn (and a peacock feather) and listen in! As usual, if you’d like to...

Hey there all you bloodsuckers! Scott “Slammerkin” West is back, and we have some cackling about two comics starring everyone’s favorite narcissist, Dracula! We get a faceless fiend, a fresh new vampire, adult situations we weren’t totally prepared for, plus the return of my favorite dog, Saint! Grab your popcorn and get ready, because we’re in rare form in this episode! As usual, if you’d like to...

Hey all you reptiles! My pal Evan is back, and we’ve got a giant size helping of Spider-Man vs The Lizard bs the Man-Thing! Plus we get some fantastic story beats amongst the monster action. Definitely tune in as we go all out trying to figure things out that were never meant to be figured out (it’s kinda what we do)! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so throug...

Hey there all you phantoms! It’s time for more spooktacular comics starring the one and only Phantom Stranger! Of course this means my pal Jeremiah is right here with me to walk along this lonely and mysterious path. Three interesting issues are on the docket in this episode and we think you’ll enjoy them or at least hopefully enjoy us talking about them. As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedb...

Hey everybody, this episode is one I’ve been looking forward to for a long time! I was ecstatic to find out my buddy Ross (Stop! Let’s Team Up, Gallifrey’s Most Wanted) was a big fan of this movie as well! We have a fantastic time discussing this film, and we actually sound kinda smart once or twice! Seriously, though, we have a great time talking, and we hope you enjoy our conversation. As usual,...

Hey there howlers! Al is back and we’ve got a pair of phenomenal issues to talk about today! This story was a fantastic and are high on our list, with special thanks to Bill Sinkevitch! We also talk a bit about the passing of Jim Shooter, plus reveal the contents of our final Werewolf by Night recording! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Mag...

Hey there, zany ones! Ross has joined for a crazy two part story with of course, scripting by Bob Haney! Just from the covers of these comics you know things are going to get wild! So, of course, we have a blast talking about them! Don’t delay, hit play! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Bi...

Hey everybody! It’s time for a titanic showdown between two of the most arrogant characters to ever grace the pages of Marvel comics! Dr Strange must find who killed Wong, but when he does, he comes face to face with the Lord of Vampires! Plus a Jim J. Bullock mention! So, join the party and hit that play button! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through ema...

Hey everybody, this episode has been in the can for a few months (I’d completely forgotten about it!) , so apologies to Keith and Terry! But, we did have a fun time discussing this two part story starring not just one but two Green Lanterns! That’s right, we have an Earth 1 and Earth 2 crossover! Plus shady shenanigans with those diminutive demagogues, the Guardians! So charge up your ring and joi...

Hey everybody, The Phantom Stranger is lurking and this time he’s brought Deadman with him! My pal Jeremiah is here, and we’ve got 3 big issues to talk about! Two shorter stories and a full length one as well, will be the topic of discussion! All of these stories have some redeeming qualities about them, and we do our best to focus on them. As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the sho...

Hey everybody, my pal Clinton is back after a bit of a hiatus! The comic that we’re talking about in this episode might not sound like a horror comic, but trust us, it is! Kull gets married, fights werewolves, and even an invading force from Atlantis! Not a dull moment in this book for sure! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmons...

Grab your suitcase, and get in the carriage, as you’re invited for a trip to an eerie gothic castle for an extended stay…maybe for the rest of your short-lived life! My partners for this masterpiece by Roger Corman are Bomber (@horrorhammer1) and the lovely lady Sheena (@lovesheenaxoxo)! It’s been a while since the three of us got together to talk horror but we’re back with an absolute classic! Vi...

Hey there all you howlers! Al is back, so that means more bonus coverage of Werewolf by Night appearances. These three issues aren’t exactly a huge spotlight on our boy Jack Russell, but we felt that we wanted to cover all of his Bronze Age appearances and they are fun. So grab your web-shooters, or venom blasters, and hit the download button and join us! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedb...

Hey there, zany ones! It’s time for a brand new episode! My good pal Jeremiah is back, and we have a doozy of a comic to talk about! Batman possessed by an old fisherman? The Flash showing up at the Wayne family vacation home unannounced? Oh yeah, and ghosts! So, join us for an episode full of laughs as we celebrate Mr Bob Haney! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can...

As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Scott on Twitter @ScotWest69 and on his Substack by clicking here ( He Tampered in God’s Domain). And definitely check out his books (Strange Stories for Weird People...

Hey everybody, it’s time to fire up your motorcycle and head for your nearest grocery store! No, not for food but to terrorize the shoppers! My buddy Karen (Planet 8 podcast, Echoes from the Satellite) is back, and she recommended a crazy biker/horror movie from the 1970s to talk about today. This is a British flick, so naturally I was on board. We talk about this wild film plus a couple of other...

Hey there, phantoms! Jeremiah is back and we’ve got 2 more issues of the Phantom Stranger to discuss. Living voodoo dolls, a satanic cult, and more await your ears once you click that download button! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s FB page (just search Mag...

Hey there all you devils! Author Paul O’Connor is back, and this time we’re talking comics! And not just any comics, but Steve Gerber written comics, starring the Son of Satan! Gerber was the perfect writer for this character at the time, and his zany script for this story is proof! So don’t delay, hit that play button! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so thro...

Hey everybody, it’s our final installment covering The Hammer House of Horror! Pete and I had a really fun time with this project, and we’ll definitely talk more British horror in the future. We cover the final two episodes plus a recap of the series as a whole, so hit that play button and join us. As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazines...

Hey everybody! My buddy Pete Doree is here with me once again, and we have an over sized episode for you today! This time around we cover three episodes (9-11) of the fantastic series from 1980. We get murders, mayhem, a zombie and a demon! So join us for some horrific fun! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or...

Hey there all you creeps! It's time for another episode of the show! This time around, I've lured JJG into the crypt, and we're going to talk about a DC anthology horror book. Specifically, The Unexpected 169, from 1975! This book offers 3 horror stories, two of which we find very good, and one that's just so-so. Definitely give a listen and let us know your thoughts on the book as well!  As usual...

Hey everybody, Pete and I are back, and we’ve got another couple of episodes from the Hammer House of Horror to talk about! These are of the top episodes of the series, and we definitely enjoyed discussing them. My favorite actor, Peter Cushing is the star of episode seven, and that’s followed up with werewolves! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through ema...

Hey there, zany ones! It’s a new episode! Bill from the Bat-Pod is here, and he’s brought a wacky Silver Age comic with him. It’s a Batman and Hawkman team up, but there are some villainous types on the prowl and they’ve discovered our heroes secret identities! Can Batman and Hawkman not only stop these crooks but protect their secret identities as well? Only Bob Haney knows the answer! As usual,...

Hey everybody, Al Sedano is back and we’ve got more coverage of the exploits of Jack Russell, Werewolf by Night! We cover three appearances in the pages of Spider-Woman (32), Marvel Premiere (59), and Ghost Rider (55)! These are very interesting but very different stories but two of them do reference continuity. With only three more episodes of coverage after this episode, we’d love for you guys a...