Women of Marvel

Magical beings of Marvel assemble to learn mystic arts and make hearts so dark tremble. Strange Academy, the newest book for your shelf — it has magic, it has New Orleans, it has the Doctor (Strange) himself! So Kathleen Wisneski, associate editor on the book, joins us today for a special inside look. Join our hosts Judy, Sana, and Angelique as they peek into this world of mystique. Learn more abo...

Galactus cometh, Jennifer produceth, and Lauren writeth! In this behind-the-scenes look at MARVELS, the action-packed audio-fiction podcast based on the Kurt Busiek/Alex Ross graphic novel of the same name, writer Lauren Shippen and producer Jennifer Manel dish about the surreal experiences of bringing the Fantastic Four to the world of audio, working with actors Method Man and AnnaSophia Robb, an...

Live from C2E2 in Chicago, Judy Stephens hosts a ~ spicy ~ panel with celebrated writers Rainbow Rowell (Runaways), Eve Ewing (Champions), Gail Simone (Domino), and Leah Williams (X-Factor). They talk about pushing boundaries in comics, as well as what it’s like to step into Marvel’s long lineage of characters while keeping their own creative voices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

Who is Spider-Man without his signature red and blue? Black Widow without her black suit? This episode highlights the critical role fashion plays in comics, through a discussion with fashion historian Dr. Valerie Steele about placing comic clothing in a cultural context, followed by a chat with artist Kris Anka about his process of designing (and re-designing) costumes for comic book characters. A...

When she started working at Marvel in the late 1970s, Jo Duffy was eager to make a splash. As a Marvel editor and writer, she worked on Power Man and Iron Fist, Doctor Strange, early Star Wars comics, and countless other titles. She tells Judy and Sana about her early days as a Super Hero fan, being one of the first women to work in the Marvel bullpen, and laying the groundwork for future women of...

Sana calls up Tokata Iron Eyes, a 16-year-old leader within her indigenous community. From an early age, Tokata has stood up for Lakota land and worked to amplify her community’s history and legacy. Speaking over the phone from the Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota, Tokata reflects on the power of storytelling and why she’s so passionate about empowering other young people in her community. F...

Judy sits down with Elizabeth Hurley, who joined the cast of Marvel’s Runaways this season as the magical and sinister Morgan le Fay. But first: who even is Morgan le Fay? To answer that question, Judy and Sana welcome Lorraine Cink to the studio to give them the lowdown on Morgan le Fay’s character in the comics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ally Maki plays Mina Hess in Marvel's Cloak & Dagger and voices Giggle McDimples in Toy Story 4. When she's not onscreen, she's busy running the Asian American Girl Club, an apparel brand she founded that's focused on redefining what it means to be a modern Asian American woman. Judy and Sana welcome her into the studio to talk about her acting career, founding her owncompany, and why it's importa...

Judy, Sana, and Angélique share standout memories from an eventful year at Marvel and beyond! Their highlights include the five-year anniversary of Kamala Khan, the red carpet for Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel, and the recent launch of Marvel’s Hero Project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Judy and Angélique board the Millennium Falcon and journey to the Star Wars Expanded Universe! First, Judy speaks with Rebecca Roanhorse, writer of the new novel Resistance Reborn. The book is part of “Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” a series of books and comics connected to the upcoming film. Then, Judy goes to Lucasfilm in San Francisco and sits down with Jennifer Heddle...

With the help of Alice Rosenthal (Business & Content Manager for Licensing & Creative Services) and Lorraine Cink (Senior Creative Producer, cohost of This Week in Marvel), Judy, Sana, and Angélique give you the rundown on which Marvel gifts will make you the most loved gift-giver in your family this holiday season. Looking for certain types of gifts in particular? Here are all the categories they...

What happens after a comic is written and drawn? To close out their behind-the-scenes look at the making of EXCALIBUR, Judy and Sana talk through all the finishing touches with Assistant Editor Annalise Bissa and colorist Erick Arciniega. Plus, Editor-in-Chief CB Cebulski returns to tie it all together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Judy and Sana begin a two-episode journey into how comic books get made, from concept to final product. To do this, they go behind the scenes of the new EXCALIBUR run, interviewing creators at all stages of the process. In Part 1, they introduce EXCALIBUR with Marvel Comics Editor-In-Chief CB Cebulski, then talk to Senior Editor Jordan D. White, writer Tini Howard, and artist Marcus To. Learn more...

In just a few short years, Jen Bartel's art has jumped from the pages of comics to all kinds of places — Adidas shoes, Metallica posters, pins, and so much more. She tells Judy and Sana all about how she finally nailed down her singular style, how a combination of fan art and reliability helped land her first big jobs, and why mentoring new artists is so important. Learn more about your ad choices...

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Judy sits down with actress and cancer activist (or "actor-vist") Sharon Blynn about the mission behind her foundation, Bald is Beautiful, and her experience in Marvel Studios' Captain Marvel and Spider-Man: Far From Home. You may recognize her as Soren, the Skrull refugee who fought side-by-side with her husband Talos! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lorraine Cink returns to highlight the magnificent women Super Heroes throughout Marvel history! In this special 2010s edition, she covers the introduction of our latest crew of heavy-hitters including Ms. Marvel, Iron Heart, Moon Girl, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lorraine Cink chats with playwright Masi Asare about "Mirror of Most Value", part of the Marvel Spotlight program which creates plays for teenagers. They talk about how to recreate fanfiction for the stage, Ms. Marvel's intense relatability, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Playwright Karen Zacarias joined Sana for a discussion about her new work "Squirrel Girl Goes to College" for the Marvel Spotlight program, which creates stage plays for teenagers. They chat about her getting into writing as a way to empathize with a former bully, reading and collecting comics with her husband, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sana and Judy welcome comedian and podcaster Jackie Kashian to discuss her proud Marvel fandom from reading comics, watching film and tv, to playing the video games. They also talk about her podcast, the Dork Forest, and how it exists as a place for people to fully embrace their biggest dorkdom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fellow podcasters Caroline Ervin and Cristen Conger of “Unladylike” join Judy and Sana to talk about their new book “Unladylike: A Field Guide to Smashing the Patriarchy and Claiming Your Space” and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Judy and Sana celebrate their 10th San Diego Comic-Con panel by stacking the stage with eight amazing Marvel women: Kathleen Wisneski (Associate Comics Editor), Nnedi Okorafor (Marvel writer); Amanda Conner (Marvel artist), Trinh Tran (Executive, Production & Development, Marvel Studios), Vanessa Marshall (Voice Actor, Games and Animation), Aimee Carlson (VP of Original Programming, Marvel TV), Be...

Judy sits down with three women who were central to the making of 'Wolverine: The Lost Trail': Chloe Prasinos (Associate Director), Chloe Wilson (Producer), and Angélique Roché (Consulting Producer). You can now listen to 'Wolverine: The Lost Trail' on any podcast player, including Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lorraine Cink returns with another collection of women Super Heroes throughout Marvel history, this time featuring The Runaways, Shuri, Kate Bishop and more from the 2000s! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Judy and Sana talk to fellow podcaster Teresa McElroy about lowering the barrier of entry for intimidating topics, raising a family, and co-hosting a podcast called Shmanners with her husband. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices