Silver to Bronze: A Marvel Comics Podcast

This week Scott and I talk all about comics inspired by our favorite films, from sci-fi classics to adventure blockbusters that made the jump from screen to page. We share which movie adaptations stuck with us most and why, and there might be a surprise or two in what we picked as our favorites. No spoilers here, you'll have to tune in to find out which titles made our list. Pop some popcorn, turn...

This week Scott and I dig into the 1976 team up everyone talks about but not everyone has actually read, Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man by Gerry Conway and Ross Andru. Two publishers, two icons, one oversized issue that became a piece of comic history almost overnight.   Want to reach out to us? 📧 silvertobronze25@gmail.com 🌐 silvertobronze.bsky.social

This week Scott and I are talking Captain America issues 110, 111, and 113 from 1969, with the gorgeous Jim Steranko art bringing it all to life, plus a little detour into issue 112 where Lee and Kirby took the reins. It's a great stretch of Cap history with some seriously stylish artwork to talk through, and we get into what makes these issues stand out for us. We had a blast covering this run an...

Scott and I are back with another issue of Thor this week, covering issues 337 through 340 from 1983, written and penciled by Walt Simonson. Scott already knows this run well, but I'm coming at the Beta Ray Bill story completely fresh, so you get a fun mix of nostalgia and genuine surprise as we talk through it. We get into what makes Bill such a great addition to Thor's world and chat about the a...

This week Scott and I are talking about John Byrne's short but memorable run on The Incredible Hulk, issues 314 through 319, published by Marvel from 1985 to 1986. Byrne both wrote and drew the whole thing, bringing the Green Goliath back to Earth and back to his roots after a long cosmic detour. Hunt down your old Hulk comics, get comfortable, and hang out with us!   Want to reach out to us? 📧 s...

This month Scott and I are cracking open three issues of Fanfare, numbers 15, 29, and 51, a Marvel anthology series that gave creators a little more room to stretch. We cover the Thing and the Human Torch getting into their usual trouble, John Byrne putting his stamp on the Hulk, and a Silver Surfer story that, officially speaking, never happened. It is the kind of eclectic mix that makes this ser...

This week, Scott and I are cracking open Moon Knight #1 through #5 from 1980, written by Doug Moench with art by Bill Sienkiewicz, and we touch on some of Marc Spector's early appearances along the way. Moench and Sienkiewicz bring a moody, street level energy that sets this series apart from just about everything else Marvel was putting out at the time. Free up an hour, get settled in, and come s...

Scott and I look at Thor issues 160 through 162 from 1969, written by Stan Lee with art by Jack Kirby, a three-issue stretch that pits the God of Thunder against the big guy himself, Galactus, alongside the mind-bending Ego the Living Planet. These issues are where the mythology of Galactus really begins to take shape, and it is a wild cosmic ride from start to finish.   Clear your schedule for a...

This week, Scott and I are hanging out with Iron Man issues 86 and 87 from 1976, written by Bill Mantlo and penciled by the great George Tuska. A newly reimagined villain named Blizzard is making Tony Stark's life very cold and very difficult, and we had a great time with these two. Bronze Age Marvel at its most fun. Kick back, find your favorite spot, and come hang out with us! Want to reach out...

Marvel continuity has some crazy loose ends, and in this episode Scott and I dig into one of the best attempts to tie one up. We cover Captain America issues 153 through 156 from 1972, written by Steve Englehart with art by Sal Buscema, a four-part arc that asks a simple but thorny question: if Steve Rogers was frozen after World War II, who exactly was that Captain America running around in the 1...

It is 1978 and Marvel is taking a chance on something new and strange. This week Scott and I dig into the first four issues of Spider-Woman, the debut of Jessica Drew, a former Hydra agent navigating a messy, already-retconned origin. Writer Marv Wolfman brings a horror-soaked atmosphere unlike anything else on the stands, paired with the distinctive art of Carmine Infantino.  Pop in your earbuds,...

1977 was a big year for Marvel, and Ms. Marvel was a big part of why. Scott and I spend some time with the first four issues of Carol Danvers' debut series, and we found plenty to talk about. Fun comics, a fascinating character, and a top notch creative team behind the scenes that makes the story even more interesting. Dig out your longbox, get cozy, and come spend some time with us! Want to reach...

Hey everyone! This week Scott and I have finally gotten around to some Silver Age Daredevil with issues 16 and 17, a classic two-parter from 1966 where Stan Lee and John Romita Sr. pull off one of Marvel's all-time great tricks: getting Spider-Man and Daredevil to beat the snot out of each other, and it's all the Masked Marauder's fault! So dust off your longbox, settle in, and let's have some fun...

Hey everyone! This week Scott and I are tackling one of the most powerful and emotionally charged stories in X-Men history, the legendary graphic novel God Loves, Man Kills. It is a heavy one, folks, but we promise to make it a good time as we work our way through this timeless tale that somehow feels just as relevant today as it ever did. And because we like to keep things interesting, we are als...

We're celebrating our 50th episode in the most Marvel way possible by covering our favorite 50th issues! I picked up Tomb of Dracula #50, a fan-favorite issue from one of Marvel's most beloved horror runs, while Scott staked his claim on West Coast Avengers #50, a standout issue from Marvel's West Coast team. Join us as we discuss what makes these issues special. Here's to 50 more! Want to reach o...

This week we spend some time with the very beginning of The Defenders, looking at issues #1–4 from the early Bronze Age. Doctor Strange, the Hulk, and Namor come together in what might be the most unlikely team in Marvel. Along the way we talk about why the Defenders always felt a little different from the more organized superhero teams. As usual, we share our impressions of these early issues and...

This week we head back to the early days of the Marvel Universe with Giant-Sized Invaders #1. Roy Thomas brings Captain America, Bucky, the Human Torch, Toro, and Namor the Sub-Mariner together for a Bronze Age return to wartime heroics, with dynamic art from Frank Robbins. We talk about how this story revisits Marvel’s Golden Age roots, what works, what feels different, and how these larger-than-...

This week Scott and I spend some time with The Champions, Marvel’s short-lived 1975 team book that brought together an unlikely group of heroes that includes Black Widow, Hercules, Ghost Rider, Iceman, and Angel. It’s a series that never quite found its footing, but that may be part of its charm (or not!). Come hang out with us as we look back at one of Marvel’s more curious team titles from the e...

This week Scott and I spend some time remembering our shared favorite artist, the late Sal Buscema. We are not breaking down panels or ranking runs. We are simply talking about what his work meant to us. From The Incredible Hulk to Nova and especially ROM: Spaceknight, Sal’s art was part of the Marvel we grew up with. Steady. Expressive. Always there when we needed it. Join us as we share memories...

This week Scott and I finally sat down with Luke Cage, Hero for Hire. We both knew Cage as a character long before this, but this was our first real time reading his early comics. We talk through our overall impressions and what stood out to us as first time readers.   Hang out with us as we talk about all things early Luke Cage in this unique Bronze Age creation! Want to reach out to us? 📧 silve...

This week Scott and I take a trip into one of Jack Kirby’s most unexpected creations: Devil Dinosaur. Kirby handled the concept, story, and art himself, and we went in expecting something fun but a bit campy. Instead, we found a surprisingly engaging Bronze Age series that carries strong echoes of Silver Age adventure and Golden Age energy. Join us as we experience this Kirby oddity for the first...

In this episode, Scott and I take a look at what we think are some of the best examples of Marvel Two in One, focusing on issues that show why Ben Grimm has always been one of Marvel’s most beloved characters. The Thing is always human, funny, stubborn, loyal, and thoughtful. As always, we invite you to hang out with us, revisit these issues, and see whether you find yourself agreeing with us or q...

This week, Scott and I spend some time with Marvel Team-Up, sharing our favorite issues and talking about just how good this series could be when the right creators were involved. We touch on the surprisingly strong writing and art from names like Claremont, Byrne, and Mantlo, and why this book often punched above its weight. Along the way, we stumble onto a quirky issue built around a Reed Richar...

In this episode, Scott and I take a closer look at Strange Tales Annual #2, a Silver Age team up featuring Spider-Man and Human Torch by Lee, Kirby, and Ditko. Rather than focusing on spectacle, we dig into the uneasy friendship between Peter Parker and Johnny Storm, how rivalry and insecurity shape their interactions, and what this story reveals about Marvel’s early approach to character driven d...

This episode is all about milestone comics. Scott and I take on Fantastic Four #200 and The Amazing Spider-Man #200, two Bronze Age issues carrying the same anniversary number but approaching it from very different angles. One leans big and dramatic, the other turns inward and focuses on character. Come hang out with us as we compare how Marvel marked the 200th issue in two very distinct ways. Wan...