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Black Widow, Ep. 1b: The Sting of the Widow
27 Aug. 2020

Black Widow, Ep. 1b: The Sting of the Widow


This this episode, Kurtis and Pearce discuss the revamp of the Black Widow character and her own ongoing series in the pages of Amazing Adventures. How did the revamp affect her character? What things changed? What things remained? How do the changes work in the context of what came before? All this and more in […]

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Black Widow, Ep. 1a: Beware the Black Widow
22 Aug. 2020

Black Widow, Ep. 1a: Beware the Black Widow


In this startling first episode, Kurtis and Pearce team-up to explore the origins of Black Widow in the pages of Tales of Suspense and Avengers! How did Stan, Roy and the gang evolve this character from Russian femme fatale to avenging super spy? This, and much more, discussed in this episode! Issues discussed: Tales of […]

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Interview: Roy Thomas on What If…?
19 Aug. 2020

Interview: Roy Thomas on What If…?


We are fortunate enough to spend some time with Roy Thomas talking about creating the fan-favourite series, What If…? and the issues he wrote in those early days! Listen to Roy talk about Conan in the 20th Century, the Marvel Bullpen as the FF, the Invaders, and more in this exclusive interview! More exclusive interviews […]

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Moon Knight, Ep. 3b: Final Rest
15 Aug. 2020

Moon Knight, Ep. 3b: Final Rest


We have at last come to the final episode of Moon Knight (until they release more Epic Colelctions, that is). In this episode, Kurtis and Eric discuss the final Doug Moench stories as well as the ones that follow leading up the the finale. How do they feel the series ended? You’ll have to listen […]

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Marvel Max Punisher, Ep. 3: Kitchen Irish
11 Aug. 2020

Marvel Max Punisher, Ep. 3: Kitchen Irish


Chris and Andy of the Collected Comics Library discuss the Irish mob and Frank’s connection to the horrific events that involved many mobsters and $10 million dollars! Issues discussed: Punisher (2004) #7-12 Check out our exclusive interviews available as perks for our Patreon supporters.     https://pinecast.com/listen/4e66cee7-05a5-46f8-94ed-d7d801e4f1b0.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | […]

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Moon Knight, Ep. 3a: Hit it!
07 Aug. 2020

Moon Knight, Ep. 3a: Hit it!


Kurtis and Eric bid farewell to Bill Sienkiewicz as they discuss the last few issues of his amazing run on Moon Knight! Join them as they try to make sense of the multiple personality issue and whether or not Moon Knight actually has any moon powers! Plus, studies in composition, the use of werewolves in […]

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Jan-Apr 2021 Epic Collection Announcements
04 Aug. 2020

Jan-Apr 2021 Epic Collection Announcements


Kurtis had the privileged of being on the Near Mint Condition livestream with Omar Valdivieso to talk about the new and upcoming Epic Collections, Complete Collections, and even Marvel Masterworks that are coming in January to April of 2021! This is the audio from that session, for your listening pleasure! https://pinecast.com/listen/3a532d3c-8c6f-4da2-afda-bafc91d5b4f0.mp3Podcast: Play in new window […]

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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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Crossover Special: Batman & Captain America
28 Jul. 2020

Crossover Special: Batman & Captain America


John Byrne brings together a team-up of epic proportions! Batman & Captain America was the start of a whole new universe that Byrne continued past this initial crossover. How did it all get started? How does this book stack up against other crossovers? Does Byrne benefit from doing the writing, penciling, inking and lettering by […]

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Avengers, Ep. 4b: When Strikes the Squadron Sinister
23 Jul. 2020

Avengers, Ep. 4b: When Strikes the Squadron Sinister


This episode is the conclusion to our six-week long journey through the early days of the Avengers! The discussion in this episode revolves around the rotating cast of Avengers, the introduction to new super teams like Squadron Sinister and the Zodiac, the incredible world of Arkon, the return of the Sons of Serpents and their […]

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