Magazines and Monsters

Hey there all you phantoms! Happy Halloween! My Phantom Stranger cohost, Jeremiah, is here with me to celebrate the season, but an awesome comic as well! We dive into this unofficial crossover between some sneaky writers and artists, that spotlights not only the JLA and Phantom Stranger, but the coolest parade that there has ever been! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, yo...

Hey there all you zombies! My pal Dallan is here with me again, and he suggest we talk about Marvel’s premiere voodoo master, Brother Voodoo! His first few appearances were dynamite, and we talk about the first three right here! So get ready to head over to Haiti and see the origins of this fantastic character! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email...

Hey there all you cats! My pal Bomber (@HorrorHammer1) is back and so is another horror fiend (oops, I mean friend!), Sheena (@lovesheenaxoxo)! These two are here to help me cover two fantastic films and to heap praise on Val Lewton! So grab some popcorn and turn down the lights, there’s a panther woman on the loose! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through...

Hey there all you werewolves! Al Sedano is back, and we’ve got two more issues and a story finale in this episode (we did clear up some audio issues as well)! The villain of this story is one gif the ages, plus we get the return of three other antithesis for Jack Russell! 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...

Welcome to part three of my Val Lewton tribute for Halloween 2024! This time my buddy Luke is here from the Earth Destruction Directive podcast, and we’ve got a banger for you! Boris Karloff at the peak of his powers, also Bela Lugosi! Strong performances by all in this one, but don’t just take my word for it, listen in! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so thr...

Hey there vampires (no, not the sparkling kind!), Scott is back here with me, as we continue our coverage of the Tomb of Dracula! We’re diving back into the series proper, and the continuity is fantastic! Wolfman and Colan are giving the readers their money’s worth and then some! But don’t just take my word for it, hit the download button and hear what my pal Scott thinks about it as well! As usua...

Hey there all you Devil worshipers! My good pal Scott West is here and he picked out a fantastic but obscure film to talk about tonight. It’s one that producer Val Lewton made and is really underrated in our humble opinions. So rather than continuing to extrapolate I’ll just say hot download and enjoy! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magaz...

Hey there all you gunslingers! My buddy Nis is back and he picked a fantastic Charlton horror comic to talk about! There are three wild stories in this issue, and we had a fun time talking about them all! Of course we have a favorite but you’ll have to listen in to find out which one it is! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonst...

Happy spooky season! Well, my Halloween extravaganza has finally arrived! I’ll be covering some excellent films by Producer/Director/Writer Val Lewton! It all kicks off right here and now with this intriguing film, and will continue every Friday in October. Joining me for this one is my cohost for the Phantom Stranger episodes on my Bronze Age of Horror podcast, Jeremiah! He and I deep dive into t...

Hey there horror fiends! An episode that was time-lost but now found! My good buddy Dr Anj sparked the synapses in my brain and I was able to find this fun episode we recorded a while back! This book caused some childhood trauma for young Anj, but don’t worry, my therapeutic ways will cure him! Maybe… As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazi...

Hey there zany ones! My buddy Terry is back and he’s brought a fantastic comic from his youth! You know I love having guests n that share a comic with a connection to years past, and this episode is no exception. So let’s dive into this crazy adventure starting the Super Sons! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com...

Hey there all you ghouls! My good pal Monster Matt is here with me, and we’ve got a horror comic that will send icy chills down your spine! Grab your hockey mask and stick as the first gruesome tale in this book revolves around a hockey team seeking vengeance! Then, we get a burned out rockstar that will do anything to get back to the top, including making a deal with a demon! But there will be he...

Hey there, space knights! Ed is back and we’re diving into three big issues of ROM! We already talked about issue one and some history behind this character, so definitely go back and listen to that one first- (click here)! We get into some of the foundation that will build up these characters for issues to come. ROM, Brandi, and of course, the Dire Wraiths! All this and more awaits, so download a...

Hey there all you werewolves! It’s time for more wolf action, and Al Sedano is here with me to explain it all! Well, we try to explain it all but these two crazy comics are not easy to explain, but we had a lot of fun talking about them. We do go off on a few tangents but it’s all good! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@...

Hey there, zany ones! My good pal from the U.K., Mart Gray is here, and we’ve got a super fun comic to talk about! In the Haneyverse, this is the first appearance of the Super Sons! Yes a version appeared much earlier and we do talk about that briefly, but our main concern is how in the world Bob Haney managed to insert these two characters into continuity…sort of, maybe. So grab a stiff drink and...

Hey there all you monsters! Scott West is back, and we’ve got a frightening crossover for you! This is a Universal Studios lover’s dream, as the Monster faces off with the Lord of the Undead, Dracula! It’s a super cool event, and we couldn’t wait to talk about it! So hit that download button and let’s go! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmon...

Hey there all you monsters! I've finally wrestled my buddy Mart Gray down, and forced him to talk about one of our favorite Hammer films, The Gorgon! This film has all of the A-list actors and crew, so you know it's got to be top notch! We talk about all the best scenes, our favorite characters, and even go off on a tangent or two. So get ready to trek to the castle Borski in Germany, shar...

Hey there all you monsters! My buddy Paul Hix (Waiting for Doom, DCOCD, etc.) is back! He and I have brought a super fun comic to discuss and our thoughts on a certain movie as well (very briefly). We also talk about his fun podcast DCOCD as he’s been gearing up for more event coverage! So grab your mosquito repellent and head for the swamps! As usual, If you’d like to leave any feedback for the s...

Hey there all you vampires! Bill from the Bat-Pod is here and he's brought a fantastic comic book to talk about! What happens when the Batman faces off in a haunted mansion with a vampire that's over a century old? Well, Bill and I are going to tell you in grand fashion! So hit that download button and enjoy! As usual, if you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email a...

Hey everybody! Welcome to a super fun episode of the show. I've been jazzed about this episode for a while now, and it's finally here. I've invited my good friend Dr. Bobb along for this fun look at a classic Avengers/Defenders story! We talk about the lead up and then the entire story. So strap in for some hero vs hero action! As usual, if you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do...

Hey there, zany ones! My good pal Luke Jaconetti (Earth Destruction Directive podcast) is back, and we've got a super fun team up with Batman and Sgt. Rock for you! A team up with these two heroes is cool as it is, but when the villain of the story is...Satan (?), you know the story is going to be off the chain! So, download and listen in as Luke and I try to make sense of one of the most gonzo st...

Hey everybody, my pal Scott West is back! Yes, your dynamic duo covering the Tomb of Dracula is together again, and we’ve got more blood splattering horror for you! Oh who am I kidding, we laugh a lot, poke fun, and make inappropriate references all while talking about a vampire killing people. Is it slightly demented? Maybe. Is it a ton of fun? Absolutely. So hit that play button and join the fun...

Welcome to our final coverage of the Hammer Studios Frankenstein franchise! Mike (Comics in the Golden Age) is back and we're covering this last chapter of Baron Frankenstein! This one is a departure from the norm in some ways but a lot like previous films in other ways. Mike and I really enjoyed covering this one and the entire series (minus one film), and we're a bit sad to see it come to an end...

Hey there zany ones! Dr. Anj is back and yowsa yowsa yowsa, this is one crazy comic! A famous panel is included in the pages of this one, but it had even more fun inside than I'd imagined. Plus, this book has a childhood connection for Anj, and he will explain. Batman, The Flash, disco, chauvinism, and liberated women! Plus, Batman is a makeup artist! As usual, if you'd like to leave any feedback...

Hey there all you phantoms! Jeremiah is back with me again, and we have a couple of issues to talk about that are ace! Len Wein and Jim Aparo are at the top of their game, and you really see them gelling on this title! So grab your trench coat and fedora and let’s goooo! 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...