Made in the Trade – Orlando Podcast

Zac joins me to review the FINAL X-Men stories that precede the All New All Different, Uncanny X-Men! X-Men 54-66 introduces Cyclops’ brother Havok, Mutant Pterodactyl Sauron, Sunfire, and the artwork of Neal Adams! Find out why things needed to change to an All Different brand of storytelling!https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.orlandopodcast.net/MadeInTheTrade/XmenMIT6.mp3

In the movie, Crimson Tide, a fist fight breaks out on a nuclear submarine. The cause? Who drew the better Silver Surfer? Kirby or Moebius! Well, we don’t bring up that debate, but we do discuss fanaticism! If you’ve watched the news or read social media, you’ve seen irrational behavior. If you’ve ever seen or Continue reading "Silver Surfer: Parable"

The Silver Surfer is terminally ill! He is dying! How do his friends react to one of the most pure hearted and powerful members of the Marvel Universe dying? Jeremy Gates helps review this four part story!

Want to know more about Thanos? Read this ONE issue of Silver Surfer! Silver Surfer #35 (Vol 3)

Patrick Hawkins returns to give an in detail analysis of Marvel Comics GI Joe #11-20.  We introduce Major Bludd, Scarface and of course DESTRO!    

Kraven hunts Spider-Man and succeeds! Join Jeremy and Allan as we review the darkest and most emotionally deep storyline in Spider-Man history.

Join us for a review of the ORIGINAL 10 issues of GI Joe! Patrick Hawkins and I discuss the origins of GI Joe both on and off the page. Let’s go revisit the post-Vietnam War – Cold War era through the eyes of these iconic characters.  

Kevin White in the studio reviewing his favorite Marvel Comics team featuring his favorite character. We celebrate the tongue in cheek adventures of Marvel’s First Family.  Beginning with Dr. Doom’s attempt to once again destroy the Fantastic Four via manipulation of the Power Cosmic. Reed Richards is tried for the RESCUE of someone.  Sue is Continue reading "Fantastic Four: Visionarie...

Doctor Strange got his own series in 2015, and this trade collects the first 5 issues of it! Join Ryan Gigliotti and I as we discuss a new down to Earth and somewhat comical Sorcerer Supreme.  Stay tuned for an epilogue discussing the movie!

Did you miss us? Made in the Trade returns after a 1 year hiatus! To celebrate we are doing a SEQUEL episode to the March 2015 podcast! Guest hosted by (once again) Billy McCoy! Batman fights against the same Court of Owls, only this time…a revelation about his immediate family! New takes on Mr. Freeze Continue reading "Batman: City of Owls"

Jeremy Gates and Allan Forbes discuss Marvel’s Civil War trade. A poignant series inspired by political differences and current government policy. Issues which take on new meaning 9 years later. Check us out on iTunes under Made in the Trade!

Patrick Hawkins returns to help review a classic! Frank Miller and John Romita Jr. Write an in depth and amazing origin to Daredevil.  A comic book trade that inspires a hit Netflix TV series decades later! Listen to us review both Man Without Fear AND Season 1 of Daredevil!

Jay Becker returns to review a Star Trek trade filled with references to the original series!

Jay Becker returns to the Trade! We review a Peter David story arc from DC comics second Star Trek series!

    Starting with Book 3, Patrick and Allan conclude our review of Busiek and Ross’ Marvels!

Patrick Hawkins and Allan Forbes review Marvels! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

James Keaton and Allan Forbes go through the full trade storyline chronologically and discuss their takes on the story overall.  Each issue is summarized by both James and Allan.  Later they discuss the significance of the story and its effects on DC comics overall.

      Billy McCoy joins us to discuss Court of Owls and Batman’s first story arc in the New 52.

Ryan Gigliotti and Allan discuss Beta Ray Bill’s origin and the story that brought him into our world.  

Patrick Hawkins and Allan Forbes discuss the first storyline of Iron Man’s alcoholism. Drinks were had. Someone is killed. But, hey! Comics!

Jay Becker and Allan Forbes discuss the late 1980’s Hulk story arc. Peter David writes, Todd McFarlane draws! Wolverine! Fights! What could go wrong?

Picking up where the Marvel storyline left off decades ago, Regeneration One is a fun revisit to old friends (and enemies.) Adam Bellas and Allan Forbes discuss their love of TF and the stories within.