Original WIZARDS co-host, Michael Cannetti returns to announce his new So You Want To Be A Geek show on Geekster, joining Adam to discuss hilarious Pokemon/Superhero Amalgams, a Mutant X Casting Call, groan his way through a Wizard Top 10 list and so much more! Thanks to our monthly supporters Gabe Sylvan Damon Filip V Donovan Christoffer David Ell…

We explore the world of Alan Moore's America's Best Comics line, check out Wizard previews of The New Warriors relaunch, Batman: Dark Victory, Speed Racer, Batman: War On Crime, the mystery of "Dark Flash", X-amine the casting rumors for the X-Men movie, rant against South Park making the cover of this issue and so much more. Want to take your WIZA…

Mike and Adam review Young Justice, Avengers Forever and the Marvel Knights Daredevil. Plus a Captain America Casting Call, Mort of the Month and Mike reports on his signing event at The Secret Stash and meeting Kevin Smith! Get more out of your WIZARDS experience by joining our Patreon for just $5/mo at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS to get PDF scans o…

We've UNLOCKED an episode of our Patreon exclusive 90's Super Cinema podcast to celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Shadow which was released on July 1, 1994 starring Alec Baldwin, future Magneto Ian McKellan, the amazing Tim Curry and so many more. Join Adam aka The Shadow Superfan, Michael and Pete as they dissect the film's quirks and perks. Y…

Wizard goes "Hollywood" this issue, exploring the details of the court battle over the Spider-Man film rights, following Todd McFarlane through appearances on Howard Stern and other high profile shows, visiting Jay & Silent Bob's Secret Stash with Kevin Smith and so much more. Want to take your WIZARDS experience to the next level? Get PDF scans of…

We're joined by Brad Gullickson from the Comic Book Couples Counseling podcast for a very fun discussion about the Wizard X-Men Special issue from 1999 including the outrageous creation of your favorite mutants, the 10 Best X-Men stories ever told, learning how Wolverine got his Adamantium back and so much more. You can enjoy an UNCUT version of th…

Phillip Sevy returns to give us a professional comic book artist's take on the Basic Training tutorial, review Mutant X and the Marvel Knights Inhumans series, discuss the Mort of the Month and more! Want to take your WIZARDS experience to the next level? Get PDF scans of Wizard magazine, UNCUT early release episodes, our exclusive 90's Super Cinem…

Laugh (and groan) as we explore the Wizard April Fool's Day issue from 1999 with special guest and comic book artist, Phillip Sevy. Phil shares some amazing stories about meeting Jim Lee and Michael Turner at San Diego ComicCon as a kid, having dinner with Todd McFarlane and Marc Silvestri, plus we test his comic book knowledge in our CBIQ segment.…

We're talking to Francis Manapul of Ghost Machine about his current project The Rocketfellers, plus diving deep into his history working with Top Cow on Witchblade, DC Comics The Flash for the New 52 and did you know he's a Wizard magazine fan? All these stories and so much more. Ghost Machine’s groundbreaking creator collective was launched at New…

In this edition of WIZARDS 1/2 we weigh in on a Last Woman Standing battle between Black Widow and Catwoman, reveal deleted scenes from Batman The Animated Series and explore the insanely creative mind of Grant Morrison. Plus contests, Mort of the Month, the lost Preacher film and more! Want to take your WIZARDS experience to the next level? Get PD…

It's a WIZARDS WILD CARD episode, but not only that, it's UNCUT! This unedited conversation jumps around issue 92 of Wizard magazine to discuss Kevin Smith's Casting Call for his Superman movie script, the origin of Joseph Michael Linsner's DAWN, a competition between Marvel and DC for publishing dominance and so much more. You've NEVER heard WIZAR…

Adam and Mike are back to debate the outcome of the Last Man Standing battle between Nightwing and Gambit, discuss the Darkminds comic from 1999 and a bonus review of the new Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) series by Jonathan Hickman. Plus contests, Mort of the Month and so much more! Get more out of your WIZARD experience like early release UNCUT episo…

In this issue we discover the connection between pro wrestling and comic books, learn the extent of Gambit's mutant powers, dig into the hype of the short lived Travis Charest run on Wildcats, reveal the original plans for a big budget Fantastic Four movie and so much more. Want an UNCUT version of this episode and a pdf scan of the issue, plus acc…

In this fascinating interview with former Wizard Production Manager, Darren Sanchez, this comics industry veteran reveals how he went from an art student referred by Carmine Infantino to intern at Valiant who graduated to overseeing production on their line of books, then transitioned to Acclaim Comics with Fabian Niceza, leading to a 12 year caree…

Mike and Adam swing into action to talk about the AMAZING Wizard Spider-Man Special from 1998 with a SPECTACULAR guest, Mike's Dad! Joe Schwartz has been reading and collecting Spider-Man comics since the 1960's and in addition to joining in to discuss Wizard's choices for the 10 Best Spider-Man Stories of all time, who is the greatest Spider-Man v…

Mike & Adam bring you an awesome 1/2 episode as we announce our truce with Rob Liefeld, discuss a Titans movie Casting Call, debate a Last Man Standing battle between Juggernaut and Lobo, review Spawn comics and so much more! Thanks to our monthly supporters Gabe Sylvan Damon Filip V Donovan Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Jeremy Cathe…

An episode of our Patreon Exclusive 90's Super Cinema podcast has been UNLOCKED! This was a historic event, as it was the first time all 4 WIZARDS co-hosts (past and present) ever recorded a show together. It is a fantastic discussion about the much maligned Joel Schumacher film from 1997, with some exclusive stories from a sneak peek screening in …

In this issue we explore why Marvel couldn't keep writers on the X-books, get freaked out by a Q&A with Warren Ellis, explore the lost Alex Ross ideas for a Kingdom Come sequel and so much more! Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode UNCUT with TONS of extra conversation and more perks by joining WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comi…

We continue our coverage of the massive year-end Wizard issue as William Bruce West returns to discuss Batman: No Man's Land and we discuss a Battle Chasers Casting Call with past guest, Dalibor. Plus Wizard ranks the best comics of 1998, make predictions for 1999 and lists the Top 10 Monkeys of comics (HUH?!). All this and more, listen now! Get a …

It's another WIZARDS WILD CARD episode as William Bruce West joins us for a whirlwind trip through issue 89 where Joe Madureira is pit against Michael Turner, we debate the Marvel legacy of Avi Arad, examine creator criticisms of Wizard magazine, explore the popularity of comics around the world and so much more! Get a full scan of the issue, plus …

Look, up in the sky! It's Adam, it's Mike, it's Joe Marcello from the Dollar Bin Bandits! We're celebrating the Man of Steel by discussing the Wizard Superman Special issue from 1998 and the conversation is a high flying adventure. We debate the 10 Best Superman Stories of All Time, explore why fans support the Clark Kent/Lois Lane marriage more th…

Adam & Mike review Legion of Super Heroes, The Savage Dragon and Marvel's Heroes Return Thor. Plus, we offer a counterpoint to a recent rant against Wizard magazine on the Robservations podcast, discuss a Thor movie Casting Call, comment on a rowdy Last Man Standing battle and so much more. Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode …

We're diving into issue 88 of Wizard to explore the Spider-Man relaunch, take a tour of Joe Madureira's home studio, explore the psyches of supervillains, review the early work of Devin Grayson, enjoy a Q&A with Paul Dini 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 W…

We're getting down with our BAD selves and bad guys, as we celebrate the villains of comic books through our examination of the Dark Book '98 Wizard special publication. We explore the Top 10 Coolest Villains, determine which superhero has the best Rogues Gallery, laugh at the 10 Lamest Villains in comic book history and so much more. Get a full sc…

We welcome founding Image Comics partner, Erik Larsen to the podcast to talk about his childhood comic book creations, his experience in forming Image, the legacy of The Savage Dragon, how he came to publish the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in the 90's and so much more. Get more from your WIZARDS experience by visiting Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS tod…

The creepy comics fun continues as we review Marvel's Dracula: Lord of the Undead and Vertigo's The Girl Who Would Be Death, plus duke it out in this issue's Last Man Standing battle, count down the Top 10 Goriest Deaths in comics and so much more. Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode UNCUT with extra content and more perks by …

We're joined by Jay from The Purple Stuff podcast as we explore the Halloween themed fun of Wizard 87 featuring an interview with Gene Simmons of KISS & Todd McFarlane, the works of horror illustrator Bernie Wrightson, the Top 10 Most Dangerous Comic Book Villains and more. We talk KISS, Pro Wrestling, KISS, Halloween candy KISS and of course, 90's…

We address the recent kerfuffle with Rob Liefeld on social media, calling out Gareb Shamus for spreading nonsense in his recent interview with us. Plus we review Superman For All Seasons, call shenanigans on this issue's Last Man Standing battle, check out Wizard's reviews of Thunderbolts, Captain America, Hitman and The Invisibles and so much more…

Mike Schwartz debuts as the new co-host of WIZARDS to join Adam for a discussion of the Marvel Knights launch titles through an interview with Kevin Smith, Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti. Plus, an exploration of the Spider-Man spin-off, Slingers, Wizard throws kryptonite at Superman comics and we introduce a new segment. Get a full scan of the iss…

In Part 2 of our conversation with Wizard founder, Gareb Shamus we explore the creation of the Wizard World Comic Con, how Wizard spin-off publications like ToyFare and InQuest created thriving industries for action figures and collectible card games, his memories of the late Pat McCallum, Gareb's transition to the world of fine art and more! Get a…

An interview 4 years in the making, the time has finally come to talk to Wizard magazine founder and Publisher, Gareb Shamus! "The Big Cheese" takes Adam and Michael through the origins of Wizard magazine, explains how he scored original art from Todd McFarlane in the 90's, his front row seat for the early days of Image Comics, behind the scenes st…

Our third interview in a collaboration with Popgeeks.com is a very fun conversation with co-founder of Zenescope Entertainment, Ralph Tedesco. Ralph reveals the origins of this unique publishing entity and how they found their niche audience by creating exciting new takes on fairy tales with a twist. Plus learn why professional TV writers want to w…

It's a Patreon UNLOCKED! bonus episode where we give you access to an episode of the exclusive 90's Super Cinema podcast. This time we're talking about The Phantom from 1996 starring Billy Zane in all his purple punching glory. Are you ready to SLAM EVIL with Adam, Michael and Pete? Listen now to this freewheelin' and wild conversation. Want to get…

This holiday season we're joined by Dalibor aka #indiehypeman from Catalyst Magazine and Gerry D from the Totally Rad Christmas podcast to explore the 35th anniversary celebration of Marvel Comics merry mutants in the Wizard X-Men Special from 1998. We debate who would win a Celebrity Deathmatch style battle in the X-Mansion, review the Children of…

Wizard reviews Kurt Busiek's Iron Man, Gen13 and Nightwing, rates the Top 10 Funniest Moments In Comics and gets more quotes from Chris Claremont. Plus a reader roasts Wizard staffer, Greg Orlando and we get his response to this written attack 25 years later. Want more from the WIZARDS experience? Join WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics today at P…

A monumental episode of WIZARDS is upon us as Michael Cannetti makes his departure from the main episodes of the podcast and we reveal the identity of our new co-host. But before the passing of the mic, we explore a fantastic issue of Wizard featuring interviews with Chris Claremont and Joe Casey, the 25 Most Memorable Moments In Comics list, a Dan…

We're joined by comic book veteran, Hank Kanalz to explore an amazing career that has taken him from launch of Image Comics to the Malibu Ultraverse, Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Wildstorm, Vertigo and riding superhero themed rollercoasters for living. Plus, hilarious and heartfelt stories about his time working with former Wizard Editor In Chief, the…

We review Marvel's Mutant X series of alternate reality X-Men stories, plus examine the Top 10 Heroes and Villains rankings, the Top 10 hottest comics, explore Wizard's reviews of Uncanny X-Men, Mage and The Flash and so much more. Want more from the WIZARDS experience? Join WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics today at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS for…

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 s…

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 conten…

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 …

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 he…

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 …

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 …

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 p…

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 T…

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 …

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 no…

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 Pat…

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 mansc…