Posts Tagged ‘Bob Budiansky’

Transformers, Ep. 5: Matrix Quest
25 Sep. 2021

Transformers, Ep. 5: Matrix Quest


Kurtis Findlay and Peter Ha are back to talk about Marvel’s classic Transformers series! This episode covers the transitional period in 1989 when Bob Budiansky hands the writing reigns over the Simon Furman! The discussion revolves around the deaths and resurrections of characters, the ever expanding toy lines, the introduction of Primus and Unicron, and […]

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Transformers, Ep. 4: The Underbase Saga
01 Aug. 2020

Transformers, Ep. 4: The Underbase Saga


Continuing on the special series of episodes looking at the original G-1 Transformers comics from Marvel, Peter and Kurtis discuss the return of Optimus Prime, the inclusion of the Headmasters on Earth, the destruction of many, many robots, and the special Transformer tourist resort for humans. Plus, the 4-part Underbase Saga! Issues discussed: Transformers #39-50 […]

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Interview: Bob Budiansky on Transformers, Part Two
10 Oct. 2019

Interview: Bob Budiansky on Transformers, Part Two


Bob Budiansky returns to the show to talk about the second half of his run on Transformers in the 80s! He goes into detail about the various TF mini-series, working with people like Jose Delbo, and what effect the UK comics and animated series had on his work! This is a companion episode to Transformers, […]

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Marvel Movie Special: Dune
16 Sep. 2019

Marvel Movie Special: Dune


Steve and Doug return to discuss yet another 80s movie that was adapted by Marvel Comics! This time around–Dune! This movie bombed in the box office, but how does the comic hold up? Adapted by Ralph Macchio and illustrated by Bill Sienkiewicz, this adaptation has a lot going for it, but also its share of […]

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Transformers, Ep. 3: King of the Hill
05 Sep. 2019

Transformers, Ep. 3: King of the Hill


Peter and Kurtis are back to talk Transformers once again! Grimlock takes control of the Autobots! Blaster and Goldbug are on the run! Headmasters come to Earth! A carwash tries to kill Buster! This is the mid point of Bob Budiansky’s run and things are starting to ramp up! Plus, Jonny Cannon joins us to […]

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Transformers, Ep. 7: Headmasters
28 Mar. 2019

Transformers, Ep. 7: Headmasters


In this episode, Peter and Kurtis return to talk more Transformers! They tackle to the two TF mini-series, G.I. Joe and the Transformers featuring the transformation of Bumblebee into Goldbug, and Transformers: Headmasters, featuring the comic debuts of Fortress Maximus, Scorponok, Hot Rod and so many more! Yes, this is episode 7, but it fits […]

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Transformers, Ep. 2: Return to Cybertron
14 Mar. 2019

Transformers, Ep. 2: Return to Cybertron


Kurtis and Peter are back to talk about another bunch of classic Marvel Transformers comics from the 80s! Peter brings his TF toy knowledge to the conversation as they dive into these stories that introduce over 50 new characters! Plus, for very first time, Cybertron is seen in the comics! Issues discussed: Transformers #14-25 This […]

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Interview: Bob Budiansky on Transformers
23 Aug. 2018

Interview: Bob Budiansky on Transformers


Featured in today’s episode is the man behind the Transformers – Bob Budiansky! It was Bob who created the character bios of most of the Transformers that we all know and love, and he wrote Marvel’s Transformers series for over 50 issues! This interview discusses the first half of his TF run and what it […]

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Transformers, Ep. 1: More Than Meets the Eye
16 Aug. 2018

Transformers, Ep. 1: More Than Meets the Eye


We take a break from our normal Epic Collection talk to take a look at the creation of the Transformers universe as it unfolded in the pages of Marvel’s Transformers comics from the 80s! Kurtis is joined by TF fan Peter Ha and the two of them compare the comics to the animated series and […]

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