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Eddie and James B discuss the characters and the tales of The Amazing Spider-Man Marvel comic books blending accurate descriptions, serious discussions and laid back humor for a quick ride averaging 2 issues every 30 minutes. This podcast is for MCU fans looking for background stories as well as serious collectors who would like to join in for a full read through. These first time readers also share what they like and don‘t like about the artwork, the writing, the characters and the stories ...
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Join Brad and James as they fumble through the entire Amazing Spider-Man saga from the beginning. Armed with the entire Spider-Man back catalogue, our intrepid duo will be delving into the history of the Amazing Spider-Man on an issue by issue basis for the very first time. Starting from the Amazing Spider-Man classics of the Stan Lee, Steve Ditko and John Romita eras, experience this for the first time, along with this pair of novice wall-crawlers.The pair will be bringing their thoughts, a ...
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As featured on LEGO.com, Marvel.com, Slugfest, NPR, Wall Street Journal and the Today Show, host & series producer Alex Grand, author of Understanding Superhero Comic Books (with various co-hosts such as Bill Field, David Armstrong, N. Scott Robinson, Ph.D. and Jim Thompson) and guests engage in a Journalistic Comic Book Historical discussion between professionals, historians and scholars in determining what happened and when in comics, from strips and pulps to the platinum age comic book, t ...
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Episode 267. James B and Eddie discuss whether Cosmic Spider-Man could defeat Galactus, why Loki is working for Dr. Doom and should we stop covering cousin Kristy! (00:22) Open - Favorite Fruits - Book Awards Writers and Artists Preview (01:30) From January of 1990 Stan Lee presents Web of Spider-Man 60 “The Harder They Fall” by Conway, Saviuk, and…
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I'm thrilled to share something truly special with you. Writing my book was a seven-year journey, culminating not just in publication but also in an audiobook that's now available, thanks to an option I discovered with my publisher. Encouraged by my friend, Eric Bailey, I decided to lend my voice to the project. Leveraging years of experience from …
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Episode 266. James B and Eddie continue reading Acts of Vengeance as Spider-Man faces new and familiar foes. (02:26) ASM 326 (08:13) Web 59 (11:07) ASM 327 (13:31) SSM 159 (14:26) Segment - Complicated Ladies (uncredited) (16:30) Nickie Katzenberg Photography (18:05) Close - Best Writer Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. This Episode Edited by James B …
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Episode 265. James B and Eddie debate whether the Web of Spider-Man or Spectacular Spider-Man books from November and December of 1989 are better and why. (00:22) Book Battle Open (01:22) From October of 1989 Stan Lee presents Web of Spider-Man Annual 5 Atlantis Attacks Chapter 11 War Zone: New York by Gerry Conway, Javier Saltares and Randy Emberl…
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Episode 264. James B and Eddie debate which of the final 1980’s Spider-Man appearances are best. https://readallcomics.com/captain-america-v1-266/ https://readallcomics.com/what-if-v1-046/ https://readallcomics.com/questprobe-2/ https://readallcomics.com/marvel-graphic-novel-issue-17-revenge-of-the-living-monolith/ https://readallcomics.com/marvel-…
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Episode 263. James B and Eddie refuse to leave the 1980’s and continue covering missed issues as they share two storylines involving Ka-zar and Arcade with a heavy dose of Spider-Man in each of the the stories. (01:36) From December of 1982- April of 1983 Stan Lee presents Ka-Zar the savage 21-26 “It’s a Jungle Out There!”, “Shanna the Savage”, “Re…
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Episode 262. James B and Eddie take a break from Spider-Man comics and return to part three in their twelve-part series covering the first 60 issues of The World’s Greatest Comic, The Fantastic Four. Special guest J. Edmonson joins to add insight. (02:20) February of 1963 The Fantastic Four 11 “A Visit with the Fantastic Four” By Stan Lee, Jack Kir…
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Alex Grand and co-host Jim Thompson interview Tom Palmer about his extensive career as both inker and illustrator starting at the Frank Reilly school, learning from Jack Kamen, illustration for advertising, then inking various Marvel comic book pencilers in the Silver Age like Gene Colan, Neal Adams, John and Sal Buscema, and eventually others like…
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Episode 261. James B and Eddie review three more 1980’s titles where Spider-Man is the co-star in another comic. Prepare for some teleporting, punching, possession and smooching. But not all at once. (02:35) From January of 1982 Stan Lee presents Fantastic Four 250 “X-Factor” Written, Penciled, and Inked by John Byrne https://readallcomics.com/fant…
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Episode 260. James B and Eddie discuss the treatment of women in three Spider-Man co-starring appearances with female heroes in the 1980’s. (02:08) From August of 1980 Stan Lee Presents the Mysterious Spider-Woman 29 “Spider-Man is dead and I Killed him” by Fleisher, Chan and Springer https://readallcomics.com/spider-woman-v1-029/ (07:00) From Janu…
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Episode 259. James B and Eddie cover the six book Assassin Nation storyline in the fall of 1989. Spider-Man turns down a million dollars but doesn’t turn down a thousand dollars. Unsure what we mean? Listen to find out. Covered in this episode: From September-late November of 1989 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-Man 320-325 “License Invoked”, …
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Episode 258. James B and Eddie finish off the Lobo Gang War storyline and continue with Atlantis Attacks. Books covered in this episode: (01:35) From October of 1989 Stan Lee presents Web of Spider-Man 55 “Showdown” Written by Gerry Conway, Pencils by Alex Saviuk, Inks by Keith Williams (04:52) From November of 1989 Stan Lee presents SSM 155 “Crash…
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Episode 257. James B and Eddie cover Atlantis Attacks as the 14-part crossover hits the first of Spider-Man’s books. Plus the Scorpion wants revenge against J Jonah Jameson Books covered in this podcast The Amazing Spider-Man 318 The Amazing Spider-Man 319 The Amazing Spider-Man Annual 23 Daredevil 270 Plus Game: Does Eddie Remember this character …
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Alex Grand and co-host Jim Thompson interview Tom Palmer about his extensive career as both inker and illustrator starting at the Frank Reilly school, learning from Jack Kamen, illustration for advertising, then inking various Marvel comic book pencilers in the Silver Age like Gene Colan, Neal Adams, John and Sal Buscema, and eventually others like…
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Episode 256. James B and Eddie discuss if Gloria and Eduardo Lobos seem to be in genuine love, why MJ can’t work, why Peter and MJ are living at Aunt May’s, if Kristy has an eating and if now is the perfect time to start a Spidey fan club again. Books covered in this issue include Web of Spider-Man 52 53 and 54 and Spectacular Spider-Man 152, 153 a…
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Episode 255. James B and Eddie break down six books from 1989. Will James B finally pronounce Michelinie correctly? Did Eddie read the correct books? Listen to find out. (01:24) From April of 1989 Stan Lee presents ASM 314 “Down and out in forest hills” by David Mickel-lye-knee and Todd McFarlane (03:37) From May, June and july of 1989 Stan Lee pre…
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Episode 254. James B and Eddie have a book battle between the six Web of Spider-Man and Spectacular Spider-Man issues from April, May and June of 1989. Which issues will emerge victorious? Listen to find out. (00:44) From April of 1989 Stan Lee Presents Web of Spider-Man 49 “--Corner Business” written by Peter David, Penciled by Val Mayerik, Inked …
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Episode 253. James B and Eddie conclude Inferno while also looking back at some PSA’s and crossovers with Power Pack and Spider-Man. Books covered in this podcast: Web of Spider-Man 48 “Eyes of the Demon” by Conway, Saviuk, and Keith Williams. ASM 313 “Slithereens” by Michelinie and McFarlane The Spectacular Spider-Man 148 “Night of the Living Ned!…
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Episode 252. James B and Eddie take a break from Spider-Man comics and return to part two in their twelve-part series covering the first 60 issues of The World’s Greatest Comic, The Fantastic Four. Books Covered this podcast: (01:42) The Fantastic Four 6 (03:50) The Fantastic Four 7 (08:19) Marvel Feature 11 (10:28) The Fantastic Four 8 (13:06) The…
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Episode 251. James B and Eddie discuss Marvel Comics’ Inferno storyline in the six Spider-Man books from January and February of 1989. (01:32) From January of 1989 Stan Lee presents Web of Spider-Man 46 “The Power of… Hate!” written and penciled by Richard Howell Inks by Keith Williams (04:04) From January of 1989 Stan Lee presents ASM 311 “Mysteri…
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Episode 250. James B and Eddie celebrate 250 episodes by reading Iron Man’s Armor Wars Saga. Covered in this podcast: (02:09) From December of 1987-June of 1988 Stan Lee presents The Invincible Iron Man 225-231 “Stark Wars!”, “Glitch”, “The Last Mandroid”, “Who Guards the Guardsmen?”, “Red Snow”, “The Day the Hero Died”, “Reborn Again” by David Mic…
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Episode 249. James B and Eddie discuss Eddie’s knowledge of The Taskmaster, Teddy Ruxpin and Larry “Bud” Melman as they cover five issues of The Amazing Spider-Man. Did you know a Shrike was a bird? Neither did we! This podcast features: (01:27) The Amazing Spider-Man 306 - 310 https://readallcomics.com/amazing-spider-man-v1-306/ (16:35) Sponsor: T…
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Join Alex Grand and Bill Field as they sit down with legendary comic artist Steve Rude in an enlightening episode of the CBH podcast. Dive deep into Rude's early influences, from his passion for 1960s Marvel to the impact of artists like Jack Kirby and Gene Colan on his style. Discover the pivotal moments of his career, from his initial challenges …
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Episode 248. James B and Eddie debate whether The Web of Spider-Man or Spectacular Spider-Man has the better issues in October, November and December of 1988. Books covered in this episode include: Web of Spider-Man 44, 45, Annual 4, The Incredible Hulk 349, The Spectacular Spider-Man 143, 144, 145 and Annual 8. Sponsored by Rattlesnake Airlines an…
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Episode 247. James B and Eddie discuss whether Peter and MJ will relocate in Kansas and are there other superheroes there? Can the Sandman ever really be trusted? James B loses track of who “The Prowler” is while Eddie enjoys NY writers scripting Spider-Man in other cities. (01:22) From July of 1988 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-Man 302 “Mid…
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Episode 246. James B and Eddie debate whether The Web of Spider-Man or Spectacular Spider-Man has the better books in July, August and September of 1988. (01:03) From July, August, September, October of 1988 Stan Lee presents Web of Spider-Man 40, 41, 42, and 43 “All you need is Love”, “That Old-Time Religion”, “Pressure!”, “Autodafe or… ‘nobody ex…
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Episode 245. James B and Eddie discuss Todd McFarlane’s Venom art, Eddie’s fear of Venom’s teeth and Peter’s new job in Hollywood. (01:55) From May of 1988 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-Man 300 “Venom” Written by David Michelinie and Art by Todd McFarlane (07:50) From June of 1988 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-Man 301 “The Sable Gaunt…
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Episode 244. James B and Eddie discuss the honeymoon of Peter and MJ, John Wick movies, Immigration Laws in England and why Captain America is working with La Tarantula. (01:20) From November of 1987 Stan Lee presents Peter Parker the Spectacular Spider-Man “The Honeymoon” by James C Owsley, Alan Kupperberg and Fished art by Jim Fern and Al Milgrom…
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Episode 243. James B and Eddie are joined by some of the #DrunkPete gang to cover a trio of books with fake serial killers, fake Hobgoblins and spiked punch bowls. Plus, they discuss whether Fabian Nicieza made a larger impact on Spider-Man or this Deadpool character I have never heard of.. (03:11) From April of 1988 Stan Lee presents, Web of Spide…
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David Armstrong interviewed Nick Cardy for a second round on set in 2005 about his time at the Eisner shop, Fiction House, illustrator influences, Lou Fine, anatomy, reference, army sketch book, his Paris exhibit, Science Fiction stories, design, page rates, Brushwork, advertising, his sense of religion, and a sex comic experience at comic con. Int…
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Episode 242. James B and Eddie spend April Fools Day covering The World’s Greatest Comic, The Fantastic Four. (01:04) Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, with assistance from George Klein and Christopher Rule present The Fantastic Four 1 “the Fantastic Four!” cover date: November of 1961 (5:39) From January of 1962 The Fantastic Four 2 “Meet the Skrulls from …
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Episode 241. James B and Eddie are joined by Ian to discuss the first Todd McFarlane Spider-Man books, if your music teacher is mean, and is a comic book about the Nutcracker Ballet fun or boring. (01:18) From March of 1988 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-Man 298 “Chance Encounter!” written by David Michelinie, pencils by Todd McFarlane, and i…
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Episode 240. James B and Eddie discuss the return of the Sin Eater, the name change of the series, what to do in Romulus Michigan, and how static electricity works. (01:26) From January of 1988 Stan Lee presents The Spectacular Spider-Man 134 “Sincere” by Peter David, Pencils by Sal Buscema and Inks by Vince Colletta (05:49) From February of 1988 S…
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