The Marvelists

In this special mini episode of The Marvelists, Peter Melnick sits down with mangaka Sen and letterer Victoria at AnimeNYC for a fascinating conversation about the incredible rise of manga and its growing influence on comics and pop culture in the United States. Peter, Sen, and Victoria discuss why manga has become more popular than ever with American audiences, what makes the medium so appealing...

t's September, True Believers! Eddie Wilson speaks with Ultracon producers Vickie and Irving Santiago (aka "The Mintys")  for the upcoming 2026 show at the South Florida Expo Center in West Palm Beach September 18-20. The "Battlestar Galactica Experience" is just one of this year's highlights. Ultraconcity.com ultraconofsouthflorida.com

t's a jam-packed episode of The Marvelists as hosts Peter Melnick and Eddie Wilson welcome special guest host Ryan Michael (@RyanMichaelToon on Instagram) for an exciting discussion covering the latest from the world of Marvel. The spotlight is on Spider-Man: Brand New Day, as the trio swings into a spoiler-free review of the newest chapter in Peter Parker's journey. Picking up after the life-chan...

Here's the updated version with the 2026 convention dates and the official website included: On this episode of **The Marvelists**, hosts **Peter Melnick** and **Eddie Wilson** welcome special guest host **Mitch Hallock**, founder and promoter of **TerrifiCon**, for an exciting preview of Connecticut's premier comic book convention. Mitch shares what fans can expect at **TerrifiCon 2026**, taking...

This week on The Marvelists, Peter Melnick and Eddie Wilson are joined by special guests Owen King and Jesse Kellerman. The acclaimed novelists sit down to discuss their hit Image Comics miniseries Self Help, a California noir comedy full of mistaken identity, self-help gurus, rideshare drivers, shady opportunists, and plenty of dark humor. Owen and Jesse share how they teamed up to create the sto...

Eddie Wilson goes "voice-to-claws" with cosplayer 1966 Catwoman, who reveals a few additional, previously unknown "feline facts"  about herself (including special recognition to Paul and his Batmobile, plus the Garden State Comic Fest).  

Eddie Wilson took to the streets as the O-G (as in "Old Guy") Captain America and visited 4 comic book establishments for this year's Free Comic Book Day event. Special thanks for the hospitality to Darkstone Comics (Chester NY), Main Street Comics (Middletown NY), The Joker's Child (Fair Lawn NJ) and Haven For Heroes (Port Jervis NY).

Eddie Wilson welcomes back Sean Fernando of Connecticon to discuss their 23rd annual event that spans 4 days July 16-19 at the Marriott in Hartford.

In this landmark episode of The Marvelists, hosts Peter and Eddie sit down with the legendary Frank Miller for a wide-ranging, no-holds-barred conversation that spans decades of comic book history, raw creative wisdom, and a few Hell’s Kitchen hot dogs. The discussion kicks off with Frank’s powerful new book Push the Wall — how it came together, the raw personal fire behind it, and the hard-earned...

In this special solo mini-episode of The Marvelists, host Eddie Wilson sits down with special guest Dave O’Hare for an in-depth conversation about one of New Jersey’s biggest and coolest comic conventions: Garden State Comic Fest Summer 2026! Eddie and Dave break down everything fans need to know about the upcoming event — from the massive lineup of celebrity guests (including Amy Jo Johnson, the...

In this special episode of The Marvelists, hosts Peter Melnick and Eddie Wilson sit down with acclaimed comic book artist, writer, publisher, and educator Stephen R. Bissette for a wide-ranging conversation that bridges the worlds of mainstream comics, independent publishing, and creative rebellion. Best known for his groundbreaking work on DC’s Saga of the Swamp Thing alongside Alan Moore and Joh...

In this episode of The Marvelists, Peter and Eddie sit down with acclaimed cartoonist and Hulk: Grand Design creator Jim Rugg to discuss his new book Wolverine: Weapon X – An Exploration. Jim breaks down Barry Windsor-Smith’s legendary 1991 Weapon X storyline — its brutal cyberpunk horror, groundbreaking art, psychological depth, and lasting impact on Wolverine and Marvel Comics. They explore why...

In this solo minisode of The Marvelists, Eddie teams up with Chris from Undiscovered Realm Comic Con for a chat on Marvel fandom, comic cons, and what makes live events special. They cover the upcoming Undiscovered Realm Comic Con on June 13–14, 2026 at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, NY. Get tickets at undiscovered-con.com. Kids 12 and under are free (while supplies last).

Join hosts Peter Melnick and Eddie Wilson on The Marvelists as we swing into an exciting conversation with acclaimed comic book writer Todd DeZago! Best known for his fan-favorite run on The Sensational Spider-Man alongside the legendary Mike Wieringo, Todd brought heart, humor, and high-stakes action to the wall-crawler during one of Spider-Man’s most memorable eras. In this episode, Todd dives d...

June 6–7, 2026: [Lehigh Valley Comic Convention](https://www.lehighvalleycomicconvention.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com)’s 25th anniversary (now extended to 2 days)! Eddie Wilson connects with Karen Rello, who — along with her husband Bob — has been with the show from the beginning after taking it over from its previous producer. Set in the Allentown Fairgrounds Agri-Plex / Expo Center, get ready to h...

Hell’s Kitchen will never be the same. Hosts Peter Melnick and Eddie Wilson are joined by guest co-host @RyanMichaelToon for a massive season finale episode of The Marvelists Presents Catholic Guilt - A Daredevil: Born Again Podcast as the crew breaks down the explosive Season 2 finale of Daredevil: Born Again. This week, Peter, Eddie, and Ryan dig into Matt Murdock’s defining moment of truth as h...

In this week’s episode of *The Marvelists Presents: Catholic Guilt – A Daredevil: Born Again Podcast*, hosts **Peter Melnick** and **Eddie Wilson** dive headfirst into Episode 7 of Season 2, where the tension is high, the fists are flying, and Matt Murdock’s moral compass is spinning like it just went twelve rounds in Hell’s Kitchen. Joining them as guest co-host is comic book veteran **Chris Ryal...

This week on Catholic Guilt, Peter Melnick and Eddie Wilson are joined by special guest co-host JP Sarro of The Lapsed Fan as they dive deep into Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, Episode 6 – “Requiem.” Jessica Jones storms back into the MCU with her signature no-nonsense attitude (and a surprise family tie-in), while Matt Murdock finally steps into Fisk’s orbit for a tense confrontation that blends...

This week on Catholic Guilt, Peter and Eddie step back into the confessional as Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 delivers one of its most introspective and emotionally charged episodes yet. “The Grand Design” splits time between the present-day fallout from Bullseye’s brutal attack on Vanessa Fisk and haunting flashbacks that reframe Matt Murdock’s past, Wilson Fisk’s origins, and the fragile thread...

This week on The Marvelists Presents: Catholic Guilt - A Daredevil Born Again Podcast, Peter and Eddie return to the confessional for a triple dose of Hell’s Kitchen intensity as Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 ramps up the stakes. Matt Murdock is in hiding, Wilson Fisk tightens his grip with martial law and the Anti-Vigilante Task Force, and the battle for New York’s soul grows bloodier by the hou...

This week on The Marvelists Presents: Catholic Guilt - A Daredevil Born Again Podcast, Peter and Eddie return to the confessional for a triple dose of Hell’s Kitchen intensity as Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 ramps up the stakes. Matt Murdock is in hiding, Wilson Fisk tightens his grip with martial law and the Anti-Vigilante Task Force, and the battle for New York’s soul grows bloodier by the hou...

This week on the Marvelists spinoff Catholic Guilt, hosts Peter Melnick and Eddie Wilson kick things off with a little housekeeping: celebrating the official announcement that Wonder Man Season 2 is officially happening (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley are coming back—yes, the bromance continues), geeking out over the brand-new Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer that just dropped and is alre...

In this episode, Eddie Wilson reconnects with author, cosplayer and cosplayer photographer Judy Stephens, co-author of "Super Visible: The Story Of The Women Of Marvel Comics," released in June of 2025 with Margaret Stohl and Jeanine Schaefer. With a nod to March as Women's History Month, hear about some of the many female creators that you'll probably recall from seeing their names frequently on...

On this exciting episode of The Marvelists, Peter Melnick and Eddie Wilson are joined by returning guest co-host Matt Dunford for an in-depth and nostalgic conversation with legendary animation writer and producer John Semper Jr.. Best known for shaping Marvel animation history as the showrunner of Spider-Man, Semper takes listeners behind the scenes of the groundbreaking 1990s series. He shares s...

The Marvelists pays heartfelt tribute to one of Marvel's most prolific and beloved artists, the late Sal Buscema (1936–2026), in this special memorial episode. Hosts Peter Melnick and Eddie Wilson are joined by special guest co-host, the man, the myth, the Dunf - Matt Dunford (Chairman of San Diego Comic Fest and longtime Marvel enthusiast) for an in-depth celebration of Sal's incredible career sp...