WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics

Michael and Adam discuss Wizard's irreverent take on the Fantastic Four, a Last Man Standing battle between rookie versions of Batman and Daredevil, outrageous comic book legal battles and more Wizard magazine goofiness. Plus, William Bruce West jumps in to discuss a Batman: Year One Casting Call by Greg Rucka. Get an extended, UNCUT version of this conversation, along with a PDF scan of the issue...

Former Wizard staffer and host of Comic Book School, Buddy Scalera joins us to explore the tips for breaking into the comic book business contained in issue 114 of Wizard, share behind the scenes stories and more. Get more insight into the business of creating comic books with Buddy Scalera and Mike Fasolo, every Tuesday on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1_zRjwaA_rcwLD0HtyiK7w Get an...

In this free preview of Wizards! The Podcast Guide To Comics Patreon Exclusive episode of Super Cinema, Adam, Michael, and Pete dive into the legacy of the 2011 DC Comics Green Lantern film starring #RyanReynolds #BlakeLively #markstrong and stacked cast of stars and the movie that was meant to kickstart a new DC Universe yet it failed to launch.  It also just happened to be the featured cover for...

Mike Schwartz returns for this mini-episode to discuss his experience at San Diego ComicCon 2025, a Last Man Standing battle between Martian Manhunter and Vision, Casting Call for a The Authority movie by Mark Millar, Mort of the Month and an important revelation about the future of the podcast! Thanks to our monthly supporters Steve Bada Matthew Strange Hombre Richard Cocchi Andrew Burt Brandon W...

Adam and returning guest, Dalibor The Indie Hype Man explore the 2001 preview issue featuring news on the cancellation of 6 X-Men books, a deep discussion about Kevin Smith's Green Arrow, Top 10 Comic Book Slugfests, an interview with writer Paul Jenkins and so much more. Get an UNCUT version of this episode featuring 10 minutes of bonus conversation, an exclusive video version, a PDF scan of the...

Wizard declares the Best of the Best in comics for the year 2000, a Last Woman Standing Battle between Batgirl and Batgirl (?) and Mort of the Month. Plus, former WIZARDS co-host and Fantastic Four superfan, Steven Tsapelas stops by to give his review of Fantastic Four: First Steps. All this an more on a ver fun, mini-episode! You can get access to our full in theaters review of Fantastic Four: Fi...

In this sneak preview of Wizards the Podcast Guide to Comics Patreon Exclusive podcast "Super Cinema" Adam, Michael, and Pete dive deep into #superman  2025 directed by #JamesGunn, and #fantasticfourfirststeps  starring #pedropascal  and #VanessaKirby.  In this slightly spoiler free review we share with you a sampling of the fun we have over on #Patreon and all the goodness we geeks found in these...

Former Marvel Comics employee and co-host of the Dollar Bin Bandits podcast, Mike Farah joins us to talk the origins of Ultimate X-Men and The Dark Knight Strikes Again, WIZARD's rankings for the 10 Toughest Superhero Teams, the inspiring story of Michael Turner and more. Get access to an UNCUT video and audio version of this episode with bonus conversation, plus a PDF scan of the issue, our bonus...

Comic book writer, Todd Matthy of Dynamite's Robots vs Princesses joins Adam to referee a Last Man Standing battle between Namor and Aquaman, review Just A Pilgrim from Black Bull, explore new Image Comics of the early 2000's and Mort of the Month. Plus tons of 80s cartoon talk and so much more.  Get access to an UNCUT version of the conversation with over 15 minutes bonus conversation by subscrib...

In this unlocked archive episode of Super Cinema brought to you by Wizards The Podcast Guide To Comics, we discuss all the various iterations of Superman on TV, the good, the bad, the great, and why would they make that?  Join, Adam, Michael, Mike, and Pete as we discuss this and more.  You can find this and more on our Patreon Exclusive Super Cinema Series.   If you join our Patreon you will also...

In this interview collaborators and friends, Bart Sears and Mark McNabb share stories of their time together at the Joe Kubert School, working for Marvel Comics and DC Comics, designing Hasbro's COPS N' Crooks line of toys, creating iconic covers for Wizard magazine and so much more. You can view a video version of the interview on our YouTube channel at this link: https://youtu.be/2fgBEi8zWuE The...

Adam and Mike Schwartz explore issue 111 of Wizard featuring a TON of Stan Lee and Joe Quesada stories, Wizard's picks for 80's cartoon comic book dream teams, a Fantastic Four movie Casting Call by Jeph Loeb, plus more superhero movie and comic news of the year 2000. Get access to an UNCUT version of this episode with over 15 minutes of bonus conversation, plus a PDF scan of the issue, our bonus...

Adam returns to respond to Mike and Michael's criticism of the show during his absence, then dives into a Last Man Standing battle between Bizarro and Venom, reviews the JLA/Witchblade crossover and Killraven 2020, plus the criminal records of comic book writers, rare Golden Age DC Comics ashcans and more! Get an UNCUT version of the episode, PDF scan of the issue, bonus podcasts, exclusive videos...

Mike Schwartz and Michael Cannetti host this episode while Adam is on a family road trip, discussing "comic book convicts" writing in to the magazine, Joe Quesada becoming Editor In Chief of Marvel Comics, Mark Waid taking over JLA, Alex Ross' ideas for a Spider-Man movie costume and more. Get access to a PDF scan of this issue, UNCUT early release editions of the episodes, an exclusive comic book...

More fun to be had with issue 109 of Wizard as we discuss a Last Man Standing battle between Space Ghost and The Tick, Garth Ennis casts a The Punisher movie, explore the original 7 comics to get a 10.0 grade from the CGC and so much more! Expand your WIZARDS experience by becoming an official GEEK at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS where you'll get early access to UNCUT episodes of the show, PDF scans...

The full trio of WIZARDS co-hosts explore the glitz and glamor of the "Celebrity Issue" of Wizard issue 109 that reveals the favorite characters and titles enjoyed by actors, athletes and musicians who read comics. Plus, Todd McFarlane sued for $24 million? Would Marvel Knights publish a Howard The Duck series? These questions answered and so much more! Expand your WIZARDS experience by becoming a...

Adam flies solo to share an exclusive story about meeting Larry Hama, discuss a Last Man Standing battle between Doctor Fate and Doctor Strange, explore a Wizard interview with Joss Whedon about entering the world of comic book writing and more. You can get access to an extended, UNCUT version of this episode and many more perks by becoming an official GEEK at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today for j...

In this jam-packed episode, Adam and Mike Schwartz dive into the "Ultimate Collecting Issue" of Wizard. Enjoy this and all future episodes UNCUT and early by becoming a Patron at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS to get PDF scans of the issues, exclusive podcasts and more. Thanks to our monthly supporters Steve Bada Matthew Strange Hombre Richard Cocchi Andrew Burt Brandon Whitmore Michael Johnson Brock62...

UNLOCKED from the Patreon vault we bring you our Super Cinema discussion of The Punisher from 1989 starring Dolph Lundgren as Frank Castle. Of course we can't help but discuss the other cinematic adventures of Marvel's Mafia murdering madman as well. If you want to receive a monthly episode of Super Cinema, as well as many other perks that expand your WIZARDS experience, join our Patreon today at...

Former Wizard Managing Editor, Mel Caylo shares his stories of getting Wizard expense account credit cards revoked, being pranked by other Wizard editors, shenanigans with solicitations in the PREVIEWS catalog and more. Thanks to our monthly supporters Steve Bada Matthew Strange Hombre Richard Cocchi Andrew Burt Brandon Whitmore Michael Johnson Brock626 Tom Goodwin Matt and Lissy Poisso Lennon Pat...

William Bruce West returns to continue the conversation about Wizard 107, including an X-Men sequel Casting Call, X-Men movie trivia, Mort of the Month, comic book reviews and so much more. For an extended cut of this episode, a PDF scan of the issue and more, join our Patreon at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today to enjoy all the perks of becoming an official GEEK! Thanks to our monthly supporters S...

Adam and William Bruce West work their way through Wizard 107 to discuss Jim Lee drawing an X-Men themed Last Man Standing battle, top artists selling original art on eBay in the year 2000, whether comic book movies lead to new comic book readers and more fascinating discussions along the way. Get access to an UNCUT version of this episode, a PDF scan of the issue, exclusive podcasts and more when...

In this amazing interview with former Wizard Staff Writer, Christopher Lawrence we learn about his involvement in the fictional origin of The Sentry from Marvel Comics, his time spent on the set of the X-Men movie in 2000, traveling to Ireland to interview Garth Ennis, modeling for Alex Ross and so much more. These stories are not to be missed, so listen now, Geeks! You can enjoy an extended versi...

Adam and Mike Schwartz dive into a Last Man Standing battle between Lara Croft and Indiana Jones, discuss the career of Peter David, including a review of his book SpyBoy for Dark Horse and discuss E.V.E. Protomecha by Liquid! Graphics. Plus a Mort of the Month quiz, Top 10 HOT Comics and more.  Get access to an extended, UNCUT version of this episode by subscribing to Patreon.com/WIZARDCOMICS tod...

In this Patreon Preview, our episode of the Patreon exclusive Super Cinema podcast about the X-Men movie from 2000 has been UNLOCKED! Join Adam and Michael Cannetti as they pop their claws to discuss the film that kicked off a HUGE franchise of Marvel movies.  If you want to enjoy more exclusive comic book movie discussions like this one and get many more perks, you can access all the episodes of...