WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics

Screenwriter and creator of the new comic book, Armored, Michael Schwartz returns to the podcast to discuss issue 84 of Wizard featuring the 25 Most Powerful People In Comics rankings, an confrontational interview with Spider-Man Writer Howard Mackie, details on the never produced Joe Madureira cartoon for Nickelodeon and so much more! Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode UNCU...

We're joined by Witchblade co-creator, David Wohl to discuss the origins of the Top Cow superheroine, the rise of superstar artist, Michael Turner and more stories from a 40 year career in the comic book industry, as we explore the Wizard Witchblade Special from 1998. Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode UNCUT with extra content and more perks by joining WIZARDS The Patreon Gu...

In the aftermath of our WIZARDS WILD CARD episode, there's so much more to explore. William Bruce West returns to help fill in the geeky gaps from issue 83 and be sure to stay to the end for Michael's report from New York ComicCon 2023 about all the 90's comic book pros who he talked to about being on the podcast including Erik Larsen, Jim Lee and more! Want more from the WIZARDS experience? Join...

We toss our usual format out the window in this WIZARDS WILD CARD episode with our returning guests, Steven T. and William Bruce West, where the topic jumps at random from the Sexiest Women In Comics to Nicolas Cage as Superman to Wizard pitting comic heroes against each other to determine who is the best superhero and so much more. You've never heard an episode like this before, listen now! Get a...

We have plenty to cover in this mini-episode, including all the hype for Wizard World Chicago '98, retroactively exploring the final Palmer's Picks column, a review of Gen 13/Monkeyman & O'Brien by Art Adams, Wizard dissing Lobo and Bone, Batman vs Daredevil and so much more. Want more from the WIZARDS experience? Join WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics today at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS for...

We're joined by comic book writer, Joe Casey to discuss his adventures breaking into comics in the 90's that would lead him to write Cable, The Incredible Hulk, Superman, Youngblood and many more. Joe discusses his appreciation of Wizard magazine, reveals the details of the wild Wizard photo shoot idea he had to put the kibosh on and how a pair of Wizard staffers may have helped him get the gig wr...

We're joined by Mike Zapcic from Jay & Silent Bob's Secret Stash and Comic Book Men to talk about his love of Wizard magazine, his take on Tony Stark, the battle between Hal Jordan and Kyle Rayner fans in the 90's, Kevin Smith writing Green Arrow and more! Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode UNCUT with extra content and more perks by joining WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To C...

Issue 81 was the first all-out April Fool's Day issue from Wizard, so we're exploring the gags, parodies and more found within. Plus more Image Comics mash-ups from the Altered Image contest and psychic hotline predictions of comic book storylines? It's all here, so listen now! Want more from the WIZARDS experience? Join WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics today at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS for un...

Kevin Hellions joins Adam to discuss the big changes to Wizard in this issue while exploring the legacy of Cable, the career of Alan Davis and Adam Kubert's obsession with White Castle hamburgers! Plus Hitman, Peter David leaving Aquaman, a tour of the Wildstorm offices and more! Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode UNCUT with extra content and more perks by joining WIZARDS Th...

We're spending the end of summer in HELL as we release this episode of 90's Super Cinema from the fiery depths of our Patreon exclusive podcast archives. Adam, Michael & Pete explore the special effects disaster that is Todd McFarlane's live action Spawn movie from 1997, while revealing deleted scenes from the movie novelization and more. Listen now, Hellspawn! NOTE: This is an UNCUT Patreon e...

We're joined by Lee Markowitz to explore the 1998 Wizard Batman Special, where we discuss the 10 Best Batman Stories, learn crazy Bat-Trivia, get the inside scoop from Denny O'Neil and so much more! Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode UNCUT with extra content and more perks by joining WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today! This episode is spon...

In this jam-packed mini-episode we discuss a Casting Call for The Darkness movie, review Dale Keown's PITT issues 16 & 17, read Kevin Smith pitches for comic book movies and so much more. This episode of WIZARDS 1/2 is brought to you by our sponsor Manscaped. Get 20% off your entire order, plus free shipping when you use the code WIZARDS20 at manscaped.com. This episode is also sponsored by th...

We're joined by film critic, William Bibbiani from the Critically Acclaimed Network to discuss who would win in a superhero bar brawl, Dan Jurgens and JRJR relaunching THOR, Kevin Smith in comics, the best 90's comic book colleges, first look at Batman Beyond and so much more! Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode UNCUT with extra content and more perks by joining WIZARDS The P...

We explore the Wizard Casting Call for a Kyle Rayner Green Lantern movie and read reviews for books like X-Factor, Wonder Woman by John Byrne and Terry Moore's Strangers In Paradise. Plus, the Top 10 Comics rankings, Mort of the Month and more 90's comics nostalgia. This episode of WIZARDS 1/2 is brought to you by our sponsor Manscaped. Get 20% off your entire order, plus free shipping when you us...

Adam is joined by listener, Chris Bailey to discuss Wizard's picks for the ultimate superhero team, Rob Liefeld's Awesome Entertainment, a new direction for the X-Men and Gen 13 in 1998, the unproduced Captain America cartoon and so much more! Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode UNCUT with extra content and more perks by joining WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics at Patreon....

For the second in our series of interviews with the creative minds behind Zenescope Entertainment, Adam & Michael talk to Dave Franchini about growing up as 90's comics kid, how he broke into the business as a professional and the secrets of writing good characters. This very fun bonus interview is provided in collaboration with Popgeeks.com. Thanks to our monthly supporters Steve Bada Matthew...

Welcome to Superhero Summer! The mystery is UNLOCKED from the Patreon vault for all to enjoy as Michael, Pete and Adam discuss the 1999 superhero comedy, Mystery Men from Universal Pictures. You'll learn the comic book origins of this box office flop, just how brilliant it actually is in retrospect and enjoy the never-ending barrage of laughs with this trio of movie loving geeks.  Join WIZARDS The...

We review the 3 launch titles from the Cliffhanger! imprint: Danger Girl, Battle Chasers and Crimson, then explore Wizard's reviews of Heroes For Hire, Green Arrow, Major Bummer and Transmetropolitan. Plus, Mort of the Month, contest giveaways and more.  This episode of WIZARDS 1/2 is brought to you by our sponsor Manscaped. Get 20% off your entire order, plus free shipping when you use the code W...

Robert Clarke-Chan from Knowing Is Half The Podcast and AE Doubleback joins Adam to discuss Wizard magazine's opinion on how Marvel messed up Spider-Man, the launch of the Cliffhanger imprint, the rise of Tim Drake Robin, pro wrestler Sting stealing his look from The Crow, Chan's former addiction to Magic: The Gathering and so much more.  Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode U...

In collaboration with Popgeeks.com, Adam & Michael are doing a 3-part exploration into the comics coming from Zenescope Entertainment, of which Michael is a super-fan. In this first interview with Editor In Chief, David Wohl, we examine the process of turning classic literary icons into grounded, butt-kicking, sexy comic book heroines for the modern day. Plus, we discuss Wohl's work with Top C...

More excitement from Wizard's 1997 year-end blockbuster issue as we explore hilarious letters from comic book pros like Jim Lee and Joe Quesada, tip-toe through the minefield that is Wizard's Top 10 Politically Incorrect Heroes & Villains, explore wild quotes from Todd McFarlane and lots more fun! This episode of WIZARDS 1/2 is brought to you by our sponsor Manscaped. Get 20% off your entire o...

We're joined by former Wizard magazine Staffer and comic book creator, Michael Dolce to hear his story of growing up near the Wizard offices and working his way through the ranks of The Guide To Comics over a 5 year period, to pursue his dream of publishing his creator-owned series, The Sire. Behind the scenes stories abound as we learn about the best convention bar to find comic book pros after h...

Former WIZARDS co-host, Steven Tsapelas returns to the podcast for an exploration of the 1997 "Giant Year-End Blockbuster" issue, which contains an amazing interview with Todd McFarlane, an X-Men movie Casting Call, Wizard's picks for the best comics of 1997 and SO MUCH MORE! Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode UNCUT with extra content and more perks by joining WIZARDS The Pa...

Welcome to Superhero Summer! UNLEASHED from the Patreon asylum to your bat-ears is our review of Batman Forever from 1995, which was originally part of our exclusive 90's Super Cinema series. Join Michael, Adam and Pete as they examine the neon lights and garish sights of this Joel Schumacher film starring Jim Carrey, Val Kilmer, Tommy Lee Jones, Nicole Kidman and Chris O'Donnell. This is the firs...

We're joined by former Wizard cartoonist, Brian Douglas Ahern to hear his unbelievable story of jumping from Comics Buyer's Guide to The Guide To Comics. Plus behind the scenes stories on creating the iconic Wizard calendars and comics, why he was the only one who LOVED working on Bean Power magazine and why Wizard had the best Editors in the business. This energetic interview is one for the ages,...