Continuing on with the conversation about the early days of the Marvel Universe, Kurtis and Eric take a look at the remaining issues in the first FF Epic Collection and talk about the new villains, such as The Red Ghost, The Thinker and The Impossible Man, the use of returning villains like Dr. Doom and […]
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Here is where it all begins! Kurtis and Eric discuss the issues that introduce the Marvel Universe! The origin of the Fantastic Four! The first appearances of Dr. Doom, Namor, Mole Man, Puppet Master and more! You won’t want to miss this discussion about the start of one of modern literature’s greatest mythologies! Issues discussed: […]
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Take a peek behind the curtain with the Legendary Tom DeFalco and find out what it took to be the writer of Fantastic Four during the tumultuous 90s! Plus, Tom shares how the comic industry changed during his time as Editor-in-Chief and how that eventually lead to his dismissal. It is very interesting stuff! This […]
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A new era begins for the Fantastic Four after the departure of Walter Simonson. This episode covers the first few issues by the Legendary Tom DeFalco and Paul Ryan! Included is talk about the famous “I Married a Skrull” storyline! This will be the start of a multi-part series on the lesser-known and underappreciated period […]
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Kurtis and Eric finish up talking about the Walt Simonson era of the Fantastic Four beginning with the popular storyline featuring Spider-Man, Wolverine, Hulk and Ghost Rider, and ending with a timey-wimey story that even the Doctor would find head-spinning! Issues discussed: Fantastic Four #347-354, Annual #24, Marvel Holiday Special #1 This episode includes clips […]
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Kurtis talks to long-time Marvel editor Ralph Macchio about his long run editing Fantastic Four, spanning the Englehart, Simonson and DeFalco runs! Mutating the Thing, Invisible Woman’s revealing outfit and the death of Mr. Fantastic are all discussed within! This is a companion episode to Fantastic Four, Ep. 17: All in the Family and Fantastic […]
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Kurtis and Eric rediscover the beginning of Walter Simonson’s short but great run on Fantastic Four! There are Celestials, dinosaurs, giant Russian robots, a million Kangs, and more d-list villains than you can shake a stick at! Plus, the four-part Annual crossover event, Days of Future Present! Issues discussed: Fantastic Four #334-346, Fantastic Four Annual #23, New […]
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Steve Englehart talks with Kurtis about getting involved with the Fantastic Four, changing the roster, mutating the Thing, and destroying the Beyonder! This is a companion episode to Fantastic Four, Ep. 17: All in the Family. Many more exclusive interviews can be found on our Patreon site. http://traffic.libsyn.com/epicmarvelpodcast/2017-05-12-emp-exclusive-06-steve-englehart.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | […]
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Kurtis originally wanted to talk to Jon Bogdanove about the Fantastic Four vs. X-Men mini series, but the conversation actually turned out to be more about Power Pack! Plus, Jon has a great origin story of how he got into comics! This is a companion episode to Fantastic Four, Ep. 17: All in the Family. […]
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Kurtis and Eric discuss that period of Fantastic Four that comes right after the John Byrne era. Johnny Storm marries Alicia masters! The FF battle the X-Men! Crystal and Ms. Marvel join the team! Steve Englehart’s run on Marvel’s First Family begins here! Issues discussed: Fantastic Four #296-307, Fantastic Four Annual #20, Fantastic Four vs. […]
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