WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics

Prolific author, comic book writer and former VP of Marketing at Wildstorm gives us a behind the scenes look at his work with Jim Lee during the boom period of 90's comics and beyond. From the early days of Image, to Heroes Reborn at Marvel and the sale to DC Comics, this insider look at the Wildstorm story is fascinating and fun. Listen now! This episode is brought to you by Manscaped. Get 20% of...

Your hosts discuss a live action Legion of Super-Heroes movie Casting Call from Wizard 67, explore The Skinny reviews of Green Lantern & Untold Tales of Spider-Man comics, check in on the Top 10 Heroes & Villains list and more 90's comics nostalgia. Listen now! This episode is sponsored by Manscaped. Get 20% OFF your entire order and FREE international shipping by using promo code WIZARDS2...

We reunite several members of the founding ToyFare magazine staff to share the origins of the beloved action figure magazine in this roundtable discussion. Scott Beatty, Steve Blackwell, Brian Cunningham and Andrew Kardon share behind the scenes stories of Twisted ToyFare Theatre, what jokes almost kept ToyFare out of Toys R Us and so much more! Subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive behind the sc...

The holiday season is all about TOYS and so in this bonus episode, we're exploring the first two ToyFare Specials that launched your favorite action figure comedy magazine. Go Behind the scenes at Toy Biz, discover the origins of Twisted ToyFare Theatre and so much more! Subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive behind the scenes content https://www.patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS Get 20% OFF @manscaped +...

Adam is joined by former WIZARDS co-host, Steven and his friend, Ritchie, who shares stories from his time working on the set of the 2008 Iron Man film, being gifted prototypes of Toy Biz Spider-Man toys and brushes with future Superman, Brandon Routh. Plus, the crew has a lot of laughs talking about Heroes Reborn, Daredevil, Manga and more 90's comics nostalgia. This episode of WIZARDS is sponsor...

Adam & Michael discuss a live action The Flash movie Casting Call, explore Wizard's 1997 reviews of Nightwing, Generation X & The X-Files comics, check in on the Top 10 Heroes & Villains list and more 90's comics nostalgia. Listen now! Thanks to our monthly supporters Steve Bada Matthew Strange Hombre Richard Cocchi Andrew Burt Brandon Whitmore Michael Johnson Brock626 Tom Goodwin Matt...

Adam & Michael are joined by 7 awesome listeners, making their selections for the ultimate 90's superhero team, in our 1st Annual Fantasy Superhero Draft. Watch the fun as these mighty geeks battle it out for the top talent, in order to win a HUGE 90's comic book grab bag. You can also see a video presentation of the event on the WIZARDS Podcast YouTube Channel at this link: https://youtu.be/A...

Superman turns electric blue! Wizard finds out who really should have won in DC versus Marvel! Peter David mocks Marvel! Gen 13 is the most 90s book ever! Plus, find out about the return of WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics and more! Subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive behind the scenes content https://www.patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code WIZARD...

We are joined by a panel of former Wizard magazine staffers including Brian Cunningham, Doug Goldstein, Mike Fasolo and Steve Blackwell to pay tribute to their friend and former Editor In Chief of Wizard, Pat McCallum, who passed away in 2022. Hilarious memories and touching stories of a man who made life more fun for all who knew him are shared in this very special episode. Get 20% OFF + Free Shi...

Top 10 lists abound from the Wizard 1996 Year-End issue, plus Adam reviews the Kesel/Nord run of Daredevil, reveals an outtake from Episode 65 and did you know there was an X-Men themed Laser Tag? All this and more 90's comics nostalgia. Listen now! Thanks to our monthly supporters Steve Bada Matthew Strange Hombre Richard Cocchi Andrew Burt Brandon Whitmore Michael Johnson Brock626 Tom Goodwin Ma...

For the 1996 Year-Ender we're joined by Dean Compton from The Unspoken Decade blog to tackle the tough geek questions: Was Hero Illustrated better than Wizard? Was DC better than Marvel in the 90's? Did Rob Liefeld dominate comic book controversy in 1996? Plus a Savage Dragon Casting Call, discussion of what makes a good comic book crossover and more 90's comic book nostalgia. Thanks to our monthl...

We discuss a Star Trek Casting Call with Jeff from the Trekology podcast, read vintage reviews Gen 13 JLA & Daredevil, the Wizard staffers party 'til they puke and a defense of ROB LIEFELD? Plus Mort of the Month, contests 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...

We're joined by Andrew Cahak of the Life Was Peachy podcast to discuss the 10 year anniversary of The Dark Knight Returns, the legacy of Angela from Spawn, the return of the one true Spider-Man, the state of the Comics Code Authority in 1996, plus ROB LIEFELD SPEAKS about his departure from Image Comics. All this and plenty of laughs on the latest episode of WIZARDS! Thanks to our monthly supporte...

Adam reviews the Gen 13 thirteenth issue crossover extravaganza, explores The Ultimate Warrior doing 90's comics, Top 10 Ugliest Heroes and Villains,  Mort of the Month, contests 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 Patton Patrick McFadden Marvin Dup...

Michael explains the 1st annual Fantasy Superhero Draft Zoom event taking place on Thursday, October 13th from 8:30pm EST-10:30pm EST, where 8 lucky listeners can join the WIZARDS hosts to create the ultimate superhero team and win a WIZARDS Prize Pack. The rules are explained in this special podcast, but you'll get more out of the video presentation on the WIZARDS Podcast YouTube Channel at this...

It's the Wizard Halloween issue, packed with tricks and treats. Superman gets hitched! Top Cow's blade gets witched! Liefeld gets ditched! A Preacher movie gets pitched! All this and so much more in this nostalgic sugar rush of an episode. Thanks to our monthly supporters Steve Bada Matthew Strange Hombre Richard Cocchi Andrew Burt Brandon Whitmore Michael Johnson Brock626 Tom Goodwin Matt and Lis...

Adam reviews the Marvel and Top Cow Devil's Reign crossover event from '96, examines the Wizard Scavenger Hunt, a profile on J. Scott Campbell and more. Plus, Michael teases the upcoming Fantasy Superhero Draft. 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 Patton Patr...

We're back, Geeks! Adam & Michael are joined by Mike Schwartz aka 50centcomiccollector to talk Wizard trying to force a Spawn/Spider-Man crossover into existence, the canceled Gen13/Batman crossover, a Kingdom Come Casting Call, the 90's origins of Marvel Studios and more comic book nostalgia! Thanks to our monthly supporters Steve Bada Matthew Strange Hombre Richard Cocchi Andrew Burt Brandon...

Adam & Michael preview the upcoming special events to come for the WIZARDS podcast in 2022, talk about the comics they've been reading and explain the upcoming Superhero Fantasy Draft! 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 Patton Patrick McFadden Marvin Dup...

Adam & Michael are joined by WIZARDS listeners Josh, Lee and Neil for a very special Zoom event to talk about their varying degrees of fandom for Wolverine in comic books, alternate casting for the live action movies, best artists, writers and more. Plus, the guests compete in a Wolverine trivia competition that builds to a nail-biting conclusion. So listen now, Bub! Thanks to our monthly supp...

On this "Micro-Mini" episode, Adam & Michael invite YOU to join us for a special ZOOM event discussion of everybody's favorite mutant Wolverine, taking place on September 1st, 2022 at 9:30pm EST. Plus we reveal the winner of the Heroes Reborn 1/2 issue giveaway contest! Thanks to our monthly supporters Steve Bada Matthew Strange Hombre Richard Cocchi Andrew Burt Brandon Whitmore Michael Johnso...

The WIZARDS master computer had a meltdown, so Adam had to go rogue and record this mini-episode UNPLUGGED in order to review the DC/Marvel ALL ACCESS mini-series from 1996 and announce a contest where you can win a copy of Heroes Reborn Wizard 1/2! Plus contests, Mort of the Month and more! Thanks to our monthly supporters Steve Bada Matthew Strange Hombre Richard Cocchi Andrew Burt Brandon Whitm...

Adam and Michael explore Wizard's reaction to Marc Silvestri leaving Image, the greatest character transformations in X-Men comics and tons of comic book crossovers. Plus Spawn gets the HEAVY METAL treatment, more Heroes Reborn news, an update on the unproduced Gen 13 video game and so much more! Thanks to our monthly supporters Steve Bada Matthew Strange Hombre Richard Cocchi Andrew Burt Brandon...

Prolific comic book Writer, Ron Marz joins Adam & Steven Tsapelas to share his stories from writing 90's comics like Green Lantern, DC vs Marvel, Witchblade, his journey at Crossgen and more. Plus, an unforgettable photo shoot for Wizard magazine!  Thanks to our monthly supporters Steve Bada Matthew Strange Hombre Richard Cocchi Andrew Burt Brandon Whitmore Michael Johnson Brock626 Tom Goodwin...

Adam reviews the Robin II: The Joker's Wild mini-series, discovers how an issue of Wizard magazine was made and explores famous quotes from 5 years of The Guide to Comics.  Plus, Mort of the Month, Top 10 Comics, Wizard contests 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 Liss...