Best Steve Ditko Podcasts (2024)

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The Archives - The Strange Life of Steve Ditko, Part Two 19:39

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And now a reposting of the second part of this rambling and too brief biography of the great Steve Ditko.

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1990 The Amazing Spider-Man 328 329 Web of Spider-Man 60 61 Spectacular Spider-Man 160 : Cosmic Acts of Vengeance 24:06

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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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Audiobook Now Available for Understanding Superhero Comic Books by Alex Grand 12:12

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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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1989 The Amazing Spider-Man 326 327 Web of 59 Spectacular Spider-Man 159 : Acts of Vengeance Magneto Titania Gravitron 20:40

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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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1989 Web of Spider-Man 57 58 Annual 5 The Spectacular Spider-Man 157 158 : Electro Cosmic Spider-Man Acts of Vengeance 17:57

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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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Archives-The Strange Life of Steve Ditko, Part One 32:36

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And now a reposting of the first half of this rambling and too brief biography of Steve Ditko, one of the great artists of the Silver Age.By JT Wheatley

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1982 Captain America 265 266 What If Vol 1 46 Questprobe 2 Marvel Graphic Novel 17 22 : Spider-Man Mysterio Living Monolith 26:38

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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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1982 1983 Kazar the Savage 21 22 23 24 25 26 1979 Uncanny X-Men 123 : Arcade Claremont Spider-Man 19:48

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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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Archives - "The Spirited Life of Will Eisner, Part Two" 32:32

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And now a reposting of this second part in a rambling and too brief biography of the great Will Eisner.By JT Wheatley

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1963 The Fantastic Four 11 12 13 14 15 : The Incredible Hulk The Puppetmaster Namor Red Ghost Mad Thinker Impossible Man 22:52

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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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Tom Palmer, Inker & Illustrator Interview Part 2 by Alex Grand & Jim Thompson 1:23:12

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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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Archives - The Spirited Life of Will Eisner, Part One 32:41

16d ago32:41

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And now a reposting of the first part of this rambling and too brief biography of the great Will Eisner.By JT Wheatley

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1982 Fantastic Four 250 1983 The Thing 5 1985 Cloak and Dagger 3 : Skrulls The Puppetmaster Dagger kisses Spider-Man 21:12

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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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1980 Spider-Woman 29 1983 Marvel Fanfare 6 1986 Vision and The Scarlet Witch 11 : Xandu The Toad The Enforcer 23:40

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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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Archives: Curt Swan - The Good Superman Artist, Part Two 19:39

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And a reposting of this second part of this rambling and too brief biography of Curt Swan, arguably the greatest Superman artists of all time.By JT Wheatley

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1989 The Amazing Spider-Man 320 321 322 323 324 325 Assassin Nation : Silver Sable Paladin Red Skull Captain America 24:10

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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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1989 Web of Spider-Man 55 56 Spectacular Spider-Man 155 156 Annual 9 : Tombstone Atlantis Attacks Gerry Conway 28:27

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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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Archives-Curt Swan, the Good Superman Artists Part One 18:25

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And now a reposting of the first part of this rambling and too brief biography of the late, great Curt Swan, the Good Superman Artist.By JT Wheatley

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1989 The Amazing Spider-Man 318 319 Annual 23 Daredevil 270 : Atlantis Attacks The Scorpion Backlash 27:16

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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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Archives-History of DC 17:27

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And now a reposting of this rambling and far too brief history of DC Comics.By JT Wheatley

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Tom Palmer, Inker & Illustrator Interview Part 1 by Alex Grand & Jim Thompson 1:34:50

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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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1989 Web of Spider-Man 52 53 54 Spectacular Spider-Man 152 153 154 : Lobos Brothers Tombstone Kingpin Gerry Conway 23:17

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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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1989 The Amazing Spider-Man 314 315 316 317 Marvel Fanfare 42 Damage Control Limited Series 1 Michelinie McFarlane 23:07

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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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Archives-2000s to Modern Day - 11:34

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And now a reposting of this rambling and too brief history of comic books up to modern day....or at least until it was originally posted.By JT Wheatley

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1989 Web of Spider-Man 49 50 51 Spectacular Spider-Man 149 150 151 : Tombstone Lobos Brothers Carrion Arranger Kingpin 17:28

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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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Archives-1990's 14:16

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And now a reposting of this rambling and too brief history of the 1990's as comic books reached never before heights before crashing and nearly burning to the ground.By JT Wheatley

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1989 The Amazing Spider-Man 313 Web of 48 Spectacular 147 Power Pack 6 & 29 Smoking & Child Abuse PSA Comics 22:00

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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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1962 The Fantastic Four 6 7 8 9 10 1973 Marvel Feature 11 : Dr. Doom Doctor Victor von Doom Namor Kurrgo Puppet Master 25:46

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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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Archives-The 1980s 11:55

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And now a reposting of this rambling and too brief history of the 1980's, one of the greatest in comic book history.By JT Wheatley

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1989 The Amazing Spider-Man 311 312 Spectacular 146 147 Web of 46 47 Inferno Hobgoblin Gerry Conway Todd McFarlane 20:27

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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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Archives-The 1970s 11:24

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And now this rambling and too brief history of the 1970's period of American comic books or better known as the first 2/3's of the Bronze Age.By JT Wheatley

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1988 Iron Man 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 The Armor Wars The Stark Wars David Michelinie Bob Layton Mark Bright 26:30

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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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1988 The Amazing Spider-Man 306 307 308 309 310 Jonathan Caesar The Chameleon Todd McFarlane David Michelinie 23:35

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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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Archives-The Battle For Superman 11:39

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And now a reposting about the battle over Superman between his creators, Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster, and the company they sold him to, DC Comics.By JT Wheatley

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Steve Rude The Dude biographical interview by Alex Grand & Bill Field 1:14:53

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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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1988 Web of Spider-Man 44 45 Annual 4 The Spectacular Spider-Man 143 144 145 Annual 8 The Incredible Hulk 349 26:32

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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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Archives-History of Superman 39:01

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And now a reposting of this rambling and too brief history of Superman, the character that launched the Golden Age of Comic Books.By JT Wheatley

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1988 The Amazing Spider-Man 302 303 304 305 : The Sandman The Silver Sable The Prowler The Black Fox Todd McFarlane 25:02

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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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1988 Spectacular Spider-Man 140 141 142 Web of Spider-Man 40 41 42 43 : Tombstone The Punisher The Cult of Love 18:25

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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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Archives-The Origin of Superman 10:28

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And now a reposting of this rambling and too brief history of the origin of Superman, just in time for Superman Day.By JT Wheatley

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1988 The Amazing Spider-Man 300 301 The Mighty Thor 391 : Venom Silver Sable Eric Masterson Sigurd Jarlson Todd McFarlane 23:05

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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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Archives-The Silver Age 12:07

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And now a reposting of this rambling and too brief history of the Silver Age of Comic Books, where the medium was revived during the 1960's.By JT Wheatley

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1988 Spectacular Spider-Man 137 138 139 Annual 7 : Puma Tombstone La Tarantula Captain America Joe Robbie Gerry Conway 17:23

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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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1988 Web of Spider-Man 37 38 39 : The Hobgoblin Jason Macendale The Looter Dakota North #DrunkPete Fabian Nicieza 24:32

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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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Archives-History of Wonder Woman, Part Two 31:41

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And now the second part of this rambling and too brief history of Wonder Woman, the premier female superhero in comic books.By JT Wheatley

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Nick Cardy interview part 2 by David Armstrong 33:59

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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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1961 1962 The Fantastic Four 1 2 3 4 5 : The Moleman Sub Mariner Skrulls Doctor Doom The Miracle Man Origin Story 27:31

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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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1988 The Amazing Spider-Man 298 299 Chance 1983 Spider-Man FireStar and Iceman at the Dallas Nutcracker 20:30

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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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Archives-History of Wonder Woman, Part One 33:37

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Now to close out Women's History Month, this reposting of the first part of a rambling and too brief history of Wonder Woman, the premier female superhero in comic books.By JT Wheatley

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1988 Spectacular Spider-Man 134 135 136 : Stan Carter The Sin Eater Returns Trilogy Electro Mary Jane Watson 18:36

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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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