Archive for January, 2020

Sep-Dec 2020 Epic Collection Announcements
30 Jan. 2020

Sep-Dec 2020 Epic Collection Announcements


Yesterday, The Uncanny Omar invited me to take part in a reveal of 11 new Epic Collections on his Near Mint Condition Youtube Channel! We had a blast talking about the upcoming Epics, and Omar has graciously allowed me to share that discussion with you hear on the podcast! Please check out his Facebook, Twitter, […]

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Marvel Movie Special: Muppets Take Manhattan
29 Jan. 2020

Marvel Movie Special: Muppets Take Manhattan


Steve and Doug reach back into Muppet history and rewatch Muppets Take Manhattan. How does this movie fair in the long line of Muppet movies? And in a surprising twist, they like the comic adaptation better than the film itself! But why is that? You’ll have to listen to find out! Issues discussed: Marvel Super […]

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Master of Kung Fu, Ep. 1a: Weapon of the Soul
17 Jan. 2020

Master of Kung Fu, Ep. 1a: Weapon of the Soul


Kurtis and Jason step out of the superhero world and enter the world of Kung Fu! The 70s were an experimental time for Marvel Comics and The Hands of Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu became a cult classic! This episode explores the origins of this book, discuss the writing and art, and deconstructs the Asian […]

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Crossover Special: Marvel Zombies vs. Army of Darkness
13 Jan. 2020

Crossover Special: Marvel Zombies vs. Army of Darkness


Can you think of a more appropriate crossover than Marvel Zombies and Army of Darkness? It is like the two franchises were made for this mini-series! Join Will and Jim as they take a big bite out of the meat of this series and have more fun discussing this book than a deadite with a […]

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Interview: Chris Claremont on Ms. Marvel
09 Jan. 2020

Interview: Chris Claremont on Ms. Marvel


Returning to the show is master scribe, Chris Claremont, who took over Ms. Marvel after Gerry Conway stepped away after only two issues! Much of what we know of Carol Danvers is thanks to Claremont in the 70s. Also, listen to me embarrass myself at the end of this episode when I don’t understand one […]

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Not Brand Echh, Ep. 1: Who Says a Comic Book Has to Be Good??
03 Jan. 2020

Not Brand Echh, Ep. 1: Who Says a Comic Book Has to Be Good??


Part of what made Marvel so well known in the 60s is their sense of humour. Stan and the gang didn’t shy away from being funny, self-depreciating and overall goofy. So what happens when you take all of that energy and channel it into one title? You get Not Brand Echh! Greg Russell and Kurtis […]

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