In 1874 Fireside books put out Origins Of Marvel Comics, edited by Stan Lee. Ryall has republished the seminal collection with new essays and tons of backmatter 

The Satarist is back with a new kickstarter collection 

A Spoiler Free Review of the new film 

dicussing geezer, a great  comic book story about an early 90s british band trying to make it in the rock business 

Michael Kingston of Headlocked comics dicusses his linking of the wrestling world's real stories into comics. 

Dave Gibbons discussesd his autobiography and career 

Plus animation stories about Lego films and Justice League Action. 

Editor/Writer Glenn Greeberg was there for the Boom and Bust years of 90s Marvel.

Celebrating Batman Day. Reposting my 2019 interview with the actor who talks about Batman 89 and his tv show Arli$$ as well as other films and tv shows

The San Diego Comic Con Panel announcing the Documentary featuring the filmmakers, mMark Waid and The Benson Sisters Jullie and Shawna 

Jim's new Dracula book from Image is spectacular 

Mark talks about the new arcs for Magic Order and Jupiter's Legacy, as well as other Millarworld books, and the prospects of returning to DC or Marvel with new stories. 

A true story of Journalisim and Espionage from the 1930s with echoes of the current Russia Ukraine conflict. Andrea's new graphic novel fro Oni Press is a riveting account of a Welsh Journalist who uncovered the abuses of the Stalin regime attacking Ukraine. 

Gabriel Hardman and I sit down with Action star Alexander Nevsky and actor Director Joe Cornet to talk aaaabout their new western Two From Rio Bravo streaming exclusively now for free on XUMO 

Jim Zub has started an epic run on Conan for Titan Comics. Fans are loving it. 

The House Of Ideas id a play written by Mark Pracht, currently running in Chicago at The City Lit Theater until October 6th. 

strap in for Art's detailed take on the acolyte

Sal, of the comic pop youtube show is writing the back up feature to Declan Shalvey's Terminator run at Dynamite

A group discussion with  DS9 cast members Nana Visitor (Kira) Anfrew Robinson (Garak) and Armin Shimmerman (Quark) 

With David Mack Ralph Macchio Mark Waid Aaron Kuder CB Cebulski Charles Soule...and a surprise guest. 

Scott Snyder Jason Aaron and Phillip Kennedy Johnson discuss their DC Plans for the fall 

Featuring Ethan Pech ( Spock ) and Celia Rose Gooding (Uhura) 

Producer Tom Negovan discusses his restoration of the infamous 1980 film, starring Malcom McDowell Pand ter O'Toole and Helen Mirren. We also talk about comic artists Dave McKean and Bill Siencewicz's involvement in the project, plus Tom's forays as a comic book publisher through his company Century Guild 

Armin tells us about his career in star trek writing novels, and acting 

From the Justice League Cartoon: Wonder Woman (Susan Eisenberg) and Superman  (George Newburn) act out the scenes from the Kingdom Come Graphiv novel,. Narrated by the Author Mark Waid. 

Updates about his After Relm Kickstarter, the UFO book Blue Book, The Sci-Fi Adventure Galaxy Of Madness , and his new Dark Horse Series William Of Newbury 

On this Big Bout Podcast replay I present my convorsation with Hollywood and Sport Legend Budd Schulberg . Budd was of the Mad Men Age of magazines film and early tv . Had shared 80  years of memories. We discuss films like The Harder They Fall with Humphrey Bogart and A Face In The Crowd fighters like Jack Dempsey (who became a close friend) Max Baer and more . 

Season 2 of Star Trek Prodigy premires July 1 on Netflix. Enjoy this conversation with the Bensons who wrote on season 1. 

a repost of my talk with ed brubaker who is the story editor of the new amazon show starting in auguust. ed assemnled the writers of this new series

Commedian and Voice actor Phil talks about his career 

Klieman's documentary is an excellent history of queer comics

A replay of my 2018 interview with JMS about his book Becomming Superman. Many B5, DC Marvel and Other TV writing stories like the twilight zone and The Real Ghostbusters 

My first ever chat with Jon pre-saged the current fake news era with his 2007 image series the nightly news 

a look back at the 2010-2011 narvel event fear itself 

Jordan's new book from Mad Cave Mug Shots is great

From 2009 my first ever chat With Editor Brevoort about the status of the Marvel universe, 15 years ago. 

Celebrating their book The Art Of Jock, Editor Will Dennis and Jopck discuss their many colaborations. 

Andy is writing the DC Elseworlds comeback series Gotham By Gaslight The Kryptonian Age . We also talk about his 2000AD work, Vertigo's The Losers, Marvel's Daredevil Thunderbolts and so much more 

Dave discusses his new BOOM! book with Tony Fleecs , hid Godzilla work for IDW and more

Kelly breaks down the DNA of writing team books like Birds of Prey A-Force and how she creates gthe character team dynamics. We also talk about her  eisner nominations this year, her substack experiences, and more 

A new chat with the Eisner nominated witer. Deep thoughts on many characters 

we had a memorial day bbq and ended up roasting each other

Priest was nominated for an Eisner for last year's epic Sci-Fi Superman story . The Man Of Steel seems to have only been gone for moments when in fact he's flung to the other side of the galaxy for a ten year odyssey. The experience has left Superman detateched and alienated from Lois. 

a review of the lake como art festival in italy, and a terrificon preview 

Larry Young had me on as his guest on his youtube show dork court, and we had this trek talk. 

My first ever chat with  time eisner nominee Kelly Thompson from 2020. 

This was my first ever long conversation with Liam Sharp who just snagged his first Eisner nomination this year. In this 2020 chat we talk about his great run on GL with writer Grant Morrison 

This weekend some past conversations with this Year's Eisner Nominated friends. Here's my first on Air Chat With Tom Taylor rom 2013 about the angry JLA book Injustice and Tom's great undersea family adventure creation, The Deep (Netflix) 

Reviews Of Star Trek Discovery 5.7, Dr Who Space Babies and The Devils Chord, and The wrap up to X-Men 97;s First Season.Also we discuss a comic book debate introduced by a millennial: Is John Byrne Overrated ?

The revival of the Joe franchise started in 2001 with Josh Blaylock's Devils Due Comics. This is his story 

Greg revisits Planet Hulk and World War Hulk. Plus we cover his Darth Vader run, and a new BOOM! creator owned series.

You may now Todd as Captain Shaw fro Star Trek Picard season 3 or his work on the 12 Monkeys tv series. But you'll see in this master class for Tallaght Academy of Sequential Art in Dublin , covering his approach to story and writing for film, games and comics. This portion of the masterclass was recorded to share with online audiences covering an overview of Todd's career and break into industry. To follow more about Todd's upcoming projects please visit: www.progcorefantasy.com with a Kickstarter Campaign launching in late May.

In his 33 years in the biz, Asst Editor writer Adam Philips has worked at Marvel DC Dynaamite and other outlets. He shares memories of enounters with Steve Ditko , Jenette Kahn, Paul Levits, John Romita Sr and Will Eisner. 

Azz talks about his new DSTLRY book With Eduardo Risso

It;'s a Scene Missing Word Balloon where Gabriel Hardman and Ian Brill join me to talk about probably Peckinpah's worst film All about The CB radio craze Convoy,. Then we talk about the short lived TV Series Sam created in 1960. The Westerner with Brian Keith. 

More DC and Marvel memories from The Master 

Batman Green Lantern Green Arrow and more observations from The Master 

Bryant and Artist  Don Cardenas continue their series via kickstarter. Think Buffy meets Spinal Tap. 

A Live Q&A recorded Saturday at C2E2. Svengoolie is celebrating 45 years of playing everyone's favorite TV Horror Movie Host. 

Sanford has a new Dr Doom One Shot coming out may 1th co-written with jonathan hickman

Scott has a new book out about his fabulous career. We talk undergroubd comics his animation work on thee flintstone, and with sctv alums John Candy Martin Short and Joe Flaherty 

Cully's seen hsi work adapted into films 3 times. First with the RED films starring Bruce Willis and Blue Beetle last summer. We talk about those experiences 

Mike is back to talk about his new card game, and it's an excuse to get into more Star Trek . Mike has written many Trek Novels, Comics abd ab episode of ST Voyager 

Hitdh discusses his new book with Geoff Johns and revidits many of his classic books. we also get an update on the dc black label book. the last days of lex luthor 

From Last Month's Dublin Comic Con, Word Balloon's Irish correspondent Eoin McCauley interviews 4 creators of comics games and television...Rapha Lobosco, the current artist on Dynamite's James Bond Comic with Garth Ennis.Pádraig Murphy, a producer from Cubicle 7 games, discussing his work with Warhammer., including Henry Cavill coming in to work on the Warhammer franchiseJohn O'Brien, who has been a producer on the world building team at Larian Studios for the last 3 years working on Baldur's Gate 3, recently voted Game of the Year.Jay Cosgrave the owner, founder, and head instructor of Victorious Stage Combat. Ireland’s leading and only full time stage combat School. Jay has worked as a Stunt Performer and actor on Vikings, Vikings: Valhalla, Kin, Penny Dreadful, and much more. He joins the DCC panel room to discuss his upcoming sci-fi project 'Nevermore'.

Along with republishing Roy's audio claim to Wolverine's co creation , here's a rebuttal from Writer Editor Publisher Mark Waid. 

Eden is a new sci-fi epic drawn by Marc, written by Christopher Sebela for Humanoids 

Note : Part 2 starts with a lengthy discussion about the life career and death of Ed Piskor. If that subject offends you, fast forward to 42:05 for more genal comics talk.We also get into Rob's plans with Comic Writer  and Novelist Max Allan Collins to adpat Max's Mathan Hller books into audio dramas starring Todd Stashwick (12 Monkets Star Trek Picard Season 3) 

A boxing discussion with my friends from Ringside Seat. Cat Johnson has uncovered some not too pleasent stories about the 1930s heavyweight champion Max Baer. We also preview The upcoming Fury Vs Usyk Heavyweight Unification fight

From 2014, ny first chat with  the late Ed Piskor who sadly ended his life Monday.Cancel Culture is a dangerous weapon

The new controversey about the decision Marvel/Disney has made to credit Roy Thomas in the creationm of Wolverine is addresed in an editorial by me, and represting a 2018 talk I had with Roy and Dr Susana Flores about the psychology of Wolverine. I have great respect for Len Wein and Roy Thomas...but this is a complicated issue. 

Racheal and Paul have created a whodunit involving the world of Kaiju Monsters 

Canadian Comedy Legend Rick Green (The Frantics, The Red Green Show) discusses his 90's Sci Fi Comic Book Interview show Prisoners Of Gravity. 

We run down the oscar braodcast and winners, Yoko recalls a 1989 conversation with Mel Blanc on the radio Franco has a new Card Playing game and universe he's created and a story about a Bat...

Dean talks about his latest chapter of his personal super hero saga, The Red Hook. The kickstarter campaing is live now 

Co Creator Of Monarch Legacy Of Monsters Matt Fraction is back to wrap up our discussion of Season 1, with the hopes of another season after this month's release of Godzilla X Kong. We had another 2 part chat about the show  in it's early episodes https://www.spreaker.com/episode/monarch-and-godzilla-talk-with-matt-fraction-part-1--57786216https://www.spreaker.com/episode/monarch-and-godzilla-talk-with-matt-fraction-part-2--57798152

Bob edited The Art Of Ramona Fradon From Dynamite in 2013. We discuss Fradon's body of work from creating Metamorpho, being the signature Aquaman artist, and doing the Brenda Starr comic strip for many years . A great discussion. 

From 2008 Gail breaks down her ideas for this team of Villians Thats tarted in the Infinite Crisis Event, abd followed in their owb series. Thoughts Catman Scandal Savage, Deadshot and many more

Terry talks about his creator owned series with Matt Fraction Adventureman, and his new Art Book with his inking paartner and wife, TheArt Of Rachel And Terry Dodson

My Former Radio and TV partner Mike North Joins me to chat about Our Favorite subject, old movies

Ed Catto Interviews Don about his work on Black Panther and his creator owned titles from the 80s , like Detectives INC with Marshall Rogers and Sable with Paul Gulacy

On this leap yerar day, we celebrate Superman, because i n the 70s ans 80s DC recognized Feb 29th as The Man Of Steel's official birthday.This Elliot S ! Maggin chat tals about his novels Miracle Monday and Last Son Of Krypton which are essential; reads for Superman fans and availasble to buy at his website and Amazon.Maggin also goes into details on writing for Superman editor Julie Schwartz and longtime Superman Artist Curt Swan.

That time I got to intertview the Man of a 1000 voices. True Story

Larry Young of the Serious Star Trek Podcast joins me tyo list some of favorite Trek Comics Novels films and episodes.

Howard has finally finished his epic tale that began in 1987 Time2 started in the pages of American Flagg, Had 2 subsequent graphic novels and then we all waited many years for the story's finish. We discusss the new Omnibus, take viewer questions and talk about a lot of Howards favorite pop culture things.

Oni Press and Brian Volk Weiss have rebooted some favorite 80s and 90s animated properties into a cohesive sci-fi universe of comics cartoons and action figures. They include the return of Roboforce and Bikers From Mars.

From Boom Studios PETS IN SPACE. 3 service animals have to save their astronaut masters in an Alien abduction story.

Reporter and Podcaster George Ofman talks about our days working at The Score In chicago and colleting great personal stories in his new book Tell Me A Story I've Never Heard , now available at Amazon

Blue Beetle 7 is a great tribute to the lae Keith Giffen. In general Josh has been expanding the blue beetle history present and future.

In 1980 Warner Bros released a teen film sex comedy that wasn't very sexy or funny. It had many elements of good comedy with actors and writers. Even Robert Downy Sr was the dirtector. What could go wrong? Plenty. Harry has great stories. about Downey Jr hanging out on the set, Ralph Machio, Barbara Bach, (Ringo's future wife) and more.

Time for another comics history lessson. Christopher Irving is back to discuss the original golden age Blue Beetle and his notorious original publisher Victor Fox.

Paul wrote a new collection of onterviews with comic creators. Support his kickstarter campaign for the book. For details visit his website PaulKupperberg.net

Comics Anime and Scotch Drinking are discussed

Predictions for 2024. and other stuff

Fantagraphics has begun to release 2 types of Hardcover collections of Marvel's years as Atlas Comics from the 1950s . Comics historian Dr Michael Vassulo joins us to talk about The First Volume featuring the art of Joe Maneely, one of the essential artists working for Martin Goodman and Stan Lee. .In this pre Marvel superhero era, Maneely co created characters like The Black Knight Jimmy Woo and The Claw. He also did a daily newspaper comic strip with Stan , many westerns and Korean War stories.

A fixture in Chicago Sports Radio and my friend for many years, Dan I I discuss our glory days at WSCR Chicago's first full time sports radio station. Beyond our good time talk, we lament the fact that local big city radio has lost it's impact, just like TV has.

Keth is wrapping up his series from Neww Pain Comics, Daybreak check out the kickstarter campaign herehttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/newpain/daybreak-1-4

Celebrating his Birthday with a repeat of this 2020 chat aabout his career.

Tim is killing it on his Golden Age Green Lantern story. Issue 4 drops today, and we finally get more details on The Red Lantern. Don't miss this preview, and recap of Alan's early encounter with The Spectre in issue 3.

Season 2 Of The MOTU Kevin Smith series dropped last week on Netflix. Tim wrote 2 of the 5 episodes, while Smith wrote the rest. This is a behind the scenes deep dive on the making of this series.

Marvel Books and Adventureman talk from 2020

From 2012 This was supposed to be a friendly conversation with Mark Schultz, todiscuss his work on DC books like The Spirit with Moritat, Mark's scripting of the Sunday Prince valiant newspaper comic strip with Gary Gianni, and past and future Schultz projects.Then we learned of the death of artist Al Williamson Mark was good friends with Al and his wife Cori. The good news is Mark and I spent part of conversation talking about Al's seminal work on Flash Gordon. In addition I wanted another guest to talk about more of Willamson’sincredible art, so I roped Athena Voltaire creator Steve Bryant into a short interview about Al.The result ? A history lesson of Williamson, Comic Strips, and 2 great conversations

Jurgens and Mike Perkins are doing a Bat-Man story set in the days after Detective 27 1939. A very different Bruce Wayne from the Modern era

More 60s and 70s tv talk.

Mike discusses The Batman First Knight, a 1939 first year look . The Black Label mini series start in March

The name says it all. Part 1 of a great conversation.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Franco talks about the latest Titans Graphic NovelThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Actor Gary Conway tells his life story, from being The Title Character in I Was a Teenage Frankenstien to his run in Land Of The Giants. Alex Ross chose him as the model for his 2022 Graphic Novel Fantastic Four Full Circle.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

The discussion continues as Paul describes the times both sides of comic political spectrum had issues with his story and character ideas startiing with the creation of journalist Sally Floyd and the Superhero Registration Act.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Paul has been the subject of a very expenseive lawsuit. The claims against him are false and costly. With the person accusing him expecting a settlement. He is fighting back. There is a go fund me account created to help Paul with his kegal fees.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

The Host Of Youtube's Comic Pop joins me for a discussion of the end of year topicsThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Priest wants us all to know that His Vampirella story isn't the typical Vampi story of cheesecake shots and humor. The same goes for his cosmic Superman Lost Plus Comic Biz observations and memories of being on the set for Avengers EndgameThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

The co-host of Cartoonist Kayfabe talks about his new zine 1986 and his anthology True Crime FunniesThere's a big discussion about the seminal year in comics that was 1986This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

From 2017Frank Frazetta died in 2010. The fantasy artist left a body of work in comics book covers film posters and paintings that modern fantasy artists continue to emulate. Fisrt Moises Chiullan joins us to explain the amazing new limited edition silk screen t-shirts they're selling based on 4 classic Frazetta paintings, and the painstaking process to recreate the texture of the originals.Then a great chat with Frank Jr telling great stories about his father's works process and legacy.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

From 2014As the opening weekend of the Thor film approached Joe Quesada joins us for a candid look at his position as Chief Creative Officer at Marvel. We talk about how the position has changed since Avi Arad had the title 10 years ago, and the lessons learned from the Marvel films of the last 10 plus years. Joe tells us why Kenneth Branaugh is a great collaborative director , how Robert Downey Jr has influenced Tony Stark’s persona in comics and animation. Plus we explore questions regarding the monthly comic products. Have we reached a price ceiling at 3.99 for a 22 page comic? How will the conversion to digital effect the price point of single chapters and the current 5-6 part structure of story arcs? Can Marvel take a longer gestation risk on a new ongoing title beyond the store order numbers of a first issue? We also discuss the Marvel Television projects. From the animated Ultimate Spider-Man to live action projects like Jessica Jones, and the challenges of bringing spandex clad heroes to the small screenThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

The Bleeding Cool EIC discusses the latest controversies, and throws in some comic book recommendations too.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

A big TV and Film Review chat.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

An episode Of The Splash Pages Podcast where I guest star . We review the classic JSA story, where the Kingdom Come Superman gets pulled to Earth One and becomes a member of the JSA. Watch the splash page folks on youtube.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Jeff is back to talk about his new weekly comic featuring Santa Claus teaming up with Batman and many of the DC Universe.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

our holiday mess around show, with art, franco scoot skoke, and a great taylor swift report with art's daughter audreyThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Geoff and Jason Preview the Ghost Machine line and look baack at their past collaborations like Batman: 3 Jokers, Justice League: Darksied War, Souless and moreThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Ram is back talking DC Marvel and New creator owned books.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Marvel Movies DC Films Godzilla Minus One Thoughts and Matt's new book about Gene Siskel and Roger EbertThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

As we hold our breath wondering what DD Born Again's TV Adaptation will look like, we go back to 2019, when Marvel and Netflix DD writer Christos Gage joined us for a conversation.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Pat has a new book, Pageturners that really lays out many tips on writing comics in the current era.He also is in the midst of a victory lap with Dave Gibbons as the new 60th Anniversary Specials oF Doctor Who started with an adaptation of their origibal comic story, the star beast Many stories and observations from Pat in this conversation.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Plus reviews of Monarch and For All MankindThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Finally all the strikes are over and all six aw yeah panelists are back with new stories to share. Skoke has a new weird vynil album to share, lots of nerd TV and Movie talk and moreThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Kurt talks about the 2021 film on Showtime JFK Revisited Thru The Looking Glass, a true crime investigation of the 1963 assassination. We also talk about him working with Steven Spielberg on Minority Report , comics and moreThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

More Questions and Conversation with The Co-Creator Of The New Godzilla TV series starring Kurt and Wyatt Russell on Apple TVThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Superman, The Joker and Green Lantern. Keith pitched and in some cases was working on these stories before DC pulled the plug on them. What happened?This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

The WSJ Reporter and Co Author Of American Gun tells us about his newsbeat, a crazy Thanksgiving Story, and how a military weapon like the AR 15 got in the hands of civilians through side stepping gun control lawsThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Chris and Brad Meltzer are back with a New I Am Mister Rogers Book. We talk about Xavier Riddle and The Secret Museum from PBS Marvel stuff and moreThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Sina wrote and drew an amazing new YA Graphic novel. We talk DC Marvel and more.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

A career spanning interview with the King Of The Underground Film Movement, Troma's Lloyd KaufmanThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Chris is part of the UCLA Seminar this saturday featuring Howard Chaykin and Mark Waid. We talk about the details of the event, The Red Star graphic novels, plus Films and TV shows Chris has been working with.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Howard tells stories of assting Gil Kane Wally Wood , Lessons From Dick Giordano and more.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

More Dracula and Greatest Hits talk from Matt and KelleyThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Talking to Michael Jan Friedman, Paul Kupperberg and Geoffrey Thorne about Vol 3 of Phenomenons . A collection of Super Hero Short StoriesThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

The New Punisher debuted this week, and David has all the details. Plus we cover his Moon Knight Series City Of The Dead, and a new horro comic from Mad Cave StudiosThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

This episode was recorded before a live audience in Tallaght Library as part of South Dublin Libraries annual Comics Fest /Tim Talsk DC Marvel Hack S;ash GI Joe and his new creator owned series like Local Man from ImageThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

We talk about the wrap up of Lower Decks Season 4, the Variety Magazine Marvel in Distress article and moreThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Jamie Farr once again provides us with fresh comedy . Plus post Halloween thoughtsThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Brian and Alex Maleev have a new crime comic out in December from Dark HorseThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Jim is also promoting the upcoming UCLA comics seminar with Mark Waid and Howard Chaykin called "Comic Book U"This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Shelly shares stories of Editing Izombie and Bodies (which is now a new Netflix TV Series) and talks about her new creator owned series looking back at the weirdness of summer camp.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

finishing our conversation with Jeph Loeb. We start with how he broke into writing comics at DC with Challengers Of The Unknown. Plus what the Marvel writer retreats were like during Civil War, and other major story arcs, and many other fan questions of DC Marvel and more.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Jeph Loeb is back to talk about the Long Halloween, The Marvel Hero Color Books Like Hulk Gray Spider-Man Blue and Daredevil Yellow. Lot's of talk about his colaborations with Tim Sale at both DC and Marvel. Part 1 of 2This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Brusha discusses Zenescope's line of Horror Comics and his plans to expand into true crime and other genres in 2024This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

We Talk Blue Book, Project Monarch Murder INC and More withg Mike and Taki . Plus a Brian Bendis cameo pop in .This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

5 Great Old Time Radio Dramas for The Halloween WeekendHighlihghts drom these sci-fi and Horror Dramas Featuring Hghlight clips Starring Boris Karloff Orosn Welles William Conrad and Robert TaylorThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

We'll talk about their new kickstarter campaign creating a Dracula OGN . Plus many memories of their greatest hitsThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

reviews recomendations, and discussions about the actor's strike and the morals of The Boy's Spinoff, Gen VThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

My first conversation with Judd from 2013.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Mat is in the process of editing a new collection of interviewss with The Man behind Troma Films we discuss his career and our favorite Troma movies.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

DC has announced they are releasing the Death In The Family story with the Full Alternate scenes with Jason Todd surtviving The Joker''s attempt to kill him.With that in mind, here's a 2018 Terrificon Panel , in which Batman Editor Denny O'Neil and writer Jim Starlin map out the entire details of how the story happened. From the 1-900 phone gimmick of allowing fans to vote and decide Jason's fate, to the DC corporate fallout Denny and Jim faced by killing Jason off. Also on the panel telling Robin stories are Mike W Barr Peter Tomasi and Tim Seeley. A great discussion.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Ed's Hip Hop Family Tree Omnibus is out today. We also talk about his excellent podcast with Jim Rugg, his horror comic Red Room, and More.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

A great Canadian Neo Noir Starring Elliot Gould Christopher Plummer Susanna York and John Candy. The Scene Missimng Crew Of Gabriel Hardman Ian Brill and Myself dive into the review.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Fargo is a western "hero" facing the new 20th century in Howard's adaptation of the first Fargo novel. He's crown funding the project through Zoom, and if you're a Chaykin fabn you won't want to miss it.We also discuss Chatkin's Image Series Hey Kids Comics Vol 3, which wrapped up last month Chaykin and Mark Waid are holding a comics writing seminar in November at UCLA and i's a great chance to learn the trade from 2 masters of the craft.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

One of the greats has passed. In 2006 I spoke to Keith about many projects, including The JLA Bwa Ha Ha Years, His JSA Super Squad work from the 70's , drawing Power Girl With Wally Wood, Creating Lobo. His runs On The Omega Men and Legion Of Super Heroes and much more.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Just me and Franco BSingThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

In this special edition of The Word Balloon podcast, we speak withWriter/performer Kevin Murphy best known to fans as the voice of Tom Servo,the Gumball machine shaped robot sidekick to humans Joel Hodgeson and Mike Nelson (and fellow robot Crow) on the 90's cable comedy show Mystery Science Theater 3000."I started playing Tom Servo in the 2nd season, the first year on the Comedy Central, but I was involved with every episode of MST3k from the pilot of the local tv show, to the last episode aired on the Sci-Fi Channel."Murphy is still cracking wise, firing one-liners at the screen, whilefans view films from the cheesiest black and white b-movies to today's box office hits as a member of RiffTrax.com with former MST3K co-hosts and writers Mike Nelson and Tom Corbett (The 2nd actor who played Crow)Just like their cable shows, rifftrax sells .mp3 performances of the trio lampooning sci-fi staples like Plan 9 From Outer Space and newer films like Daredevil, The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy, The Harry Potter films,and The Dark Knight. "We're the commentary that isn't available on your DVD, but should be." Kevin also talks about the upcoming nationwide live Christmas Rifftrax show December 16th, and an encore presentation the 17th beaming to nearly 500 theaters in the country.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

We talk Shazam, The Last Days Of Lex Luthor and The World's Finest Boo, Batman and Super man, and The Teen Titans Mini Series, and lots more digging in the DCU with Mark.Plus he promotes his upcoming writes seminar at UCLA with Master Artist Howard ChaykinThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

We review the latest Star Trek Lower Decks Episode, and the most disgusting 3rd very short Trek Worst Contact, plus other nerd newsThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Spider-<Man Fast and Furious Shaft, Planet Of The Apes. Warren has conceptualized them all for TV and Film. He has stories about Ron Howard John Singleton and other filmmakers he's worked with.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Hilarious stories from the creators JM DeMatteis and Kevin Maguire in tis conversation from the 2020 Baltimore Comic Con about the memprable JLA runThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Yost has a new comic from Vault Unnatural Order coming out in October. It is being sent to comic stores for free, allowing the stores to choose to give them away to customers or sell them at whatever price point they choose.We talk about his new book, plus Marvel Memories on X-Men Spider-Man, animation and the The Thor Movies Dark World and Ragnarok Also TMNT Memroies and a glimpse at his upcoming animated Turtle seriesThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Dec's Old Dog Is out as a first volume OGN From Image Spy stuff action mixed with some sci=fi. We also talk about Dec's take on Alien from Marvel.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Judd Sirott Is The Radio Voice Of The Boston Bruins . We both worked at the spoprts talk radio station The Score in Chicago for several year, and had a Forrest Gump like experiences getting to know many celebs at games and in studio interviews.We swap "war stories" about our encounters.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

From The Cincy Comic Con. A chat with Bill Willingham Chris Roberson and Lilah Sturges .This was recorded as Fables was reaching its final issues.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

I talk about the Fables Public Domain controversey , them share a 2012 talk with Bill Willingham, who was putting together a fantasy genre based convention in Minnesota We also get Bill's perspective of the current creator owned era, and how he sees the differences between today, and the 80's black and white boom, or the 90's Image Revolution. Of course we talk about what's coming up in Fables and Fairest, and his Fables OGN Werewolves Of The Heartland.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

The 2000AD vets have a new future comic called Petrol Head from ImageThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Ed Whitfield joins me to dissect the storiesThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

There's a new play all about The Dr Wertham Book Seduction Of The Innocent that discusses EC comics and the creation Of The Comics code. Horror Crime and adult comics were deemed unacceptable by the US Senate. This play depicts the real life drama and consequences. It's playing in Chicago Thru Oct 8th at the City Lit Theater.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Gamal has anew book coming out that spells out the ins and outs of starting your career breaking into comics.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Doc Savage The Shadow and more. Will has written new novels of the greatest pulp and Superheroes.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Here's a Trek Watch with a different angle as writer Derek T Attico talls us about writing for Trek, including The Autobiography Of Benjamin SiskoThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Franco discusses his career with Eion McCauley at Dublin Comic ConmThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Kyle Starks Talks DC Marvel His books and More . Peacekeeper Pet Avengers, Rick And Morty Sex Castle etcThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Author of ‘Batman and Psychology’ Dr. Travis Langley joins Dublin Comic Con via Zoom for its 10th anniversary in the Pulse College room to discuss his series of popular culture psychology anthologies. Dr. Langley provides an interesting look at the minds of comic book characters while discussing various fandoms in general from Dr. Who to Star Wars and beyond.You can Find Dr. Langley on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtravislangleyAnd on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuperherologistThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Larry Young, agent of SHIELD (first in-universe appearance: CABLE #60) and national security expert and SHIELD counsel Brad Moss join Peter Parker's vice principal John Siuntres in this wide-ranging, and tangential discussion of a wide range of interesting topics.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

World-renowned Voice Director Andrea Romano joined Pulse College live via Zoom to discuss her career at length and share advice for aspiring voice actors. The discussion covers everything from Andrea's own educational background and industry break-through moment, to her experience working on legendary shows such as Tiny Toon Adventures, DuckTales and Batman: The Animated Series. This conversation is a must see for any fan of animation and VO artistry.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

We hit the WGA and SAG strikes at the start of the conversation, then Paul Points out that the strikes are also a general anaolgy of Corporations and the working class in all walks of life...At 46:30, We get into AI and it's possible impact on Studio/Comics StorytellingThen it's a look back at some of Paul's best comic book stories Like Wolverine Origins, The Sentry , The Inhumans and more...This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Part 2 Margaret AKA Radio girl is a fellow podcaster WGN Radio reproter and Chicago Author . We discuss where podcasting broadcasting and medoa copamnies are in this volatile period.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Margaret AKA Radio girl is a fellow podcaster WGN Radio reproter and Chicago Author . We discuss where podcasting broadcasting and medoa copamnies are in this volatile period.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

From First Second Books Out Today, this is a fantastic biography of The One and Only AliThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

From 2022 Joe Satriani one of the premiere guitarists in music is a life long SciFi fan and and creator who high minded sci-fi concepts in his songs.His 1987 Iconic Album Surfing With The Alien featured the Silver Surfer on its cover. His new Album is The Elephants Of Mars, and his new Sci-Fi comic is Crystal Planet from Titan BooksThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Max talks about his book with Dave Thomas from Neo Text. The Sci-Fi Crime novel The Many Lives Of Jimmy Leighton,plus creating novels series, looks back at Ms Tree and much moreThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Writer Editor and Pop Culture Historian Bob Greenberger has begun a series of Comic Book Histories for DC. The first is The 100 greatest moments of The Justice League ,The 2nd is the 100 greatest moments of DC Heroines. These are great histories that not only give you the reasons why these are the great moments but also loads of comic book scenes in full that feature the best momentsWe also talk about his work on magazines such as Starlog and Comics Scene , his time at The Weekly World News and his thoughts on Star Trek.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Terrificon Stories from Artie Franco and YokoThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Bob Quinn Griffin Sheridan and Ethan Parker talk about their new Image Book, out in SeptemberThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Hey kid, do you like Musicals? Sure, but not on my Trek shows plaese ? Don't worry some hists liked it.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

A truncated Live Version Of The King's Speech at Terrificon 23This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Jim and Jaimie have massive plans to expand the Dreadstar mythos with new volumes of graphic novels.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

I'm a fly on the wall, while Chris Claremont and Louise Simonson relive X-Men Memories in front of a live Terrificon Audience . Walt Simonson also makes a cameo with a story.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Fromm Terrificon '23 . A fantastic discussion about the role of anti heroes in comics film and TV. With Jimmy Palmiotti Paul Levitz Paul Kupperberg and Carl Potts.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Full Metal Artie. Just Art Baltazar Unboxing 2 Megos and discussesing his love for the classic action figures. From Terrificon 2023This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

From Terrificon 2023. This is a podcast panel with me, Joe Stuber Kyle Williamson, and Matt HerringThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

The METV Horror Host previews his new comic published by Frank Miller PresentsThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Ed is a great UK essiast who writes citiques for many tv shows and films including Nu Star TrekThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

with the re;ease of the history of dc dropping this weekend on MAX, this is the story of Major Malcom Wheeler-Nicholson. He was a soldier of fourtune, army officer and pulp writer who ctreated the first DC comics 3 years before the debut of Superman in Action Comics #1 His Great Grandaughter Nicky has the deyails of his work and lifeThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Think there's a lot of Superhero TV Shows? In the 30a and 40s there were plenty too. We discuss the trend with Old Time Radio host and historian Steve DarnellThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Eight Limbs is the new Humanoids Graphic Novel by Steph featuring 2 Muy Thai fighters . We discuss her own fighting experiences and other sports.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Star Trek veteran Andrew Robinson talks about his signature role on ST Deep Space Nine as everyone's favorite Cardassian Tailor Spy Garak. We also discuss his work on films like Dirty Harry, Charlie Varrick and playing LiberaceThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Klickstein wrote the definitive oral history of ComicCon International See You At San Diego from Fantagraphics . The current organizers are not happy about it.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Wayne Mousseau and I are joined by Mitch Hallock of The Indy Cast to discuss the movie and ponder why it's failing at the box office.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

We review epsiode 4 Of Star Trek Starnge New Worlds Season 2 episode 4 and the 3rd epsiode of Marvel's Secret InvasionThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

From Terrificon 2018 2 live panels and memeories.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

1982 Had films like ET Poltergiest Star trek 2 Rocky 3 and many other geek classics.Before This project became a CW TV show debuting tonight , it was a kickstarter funded dopcumentary. Mark is one of the main producers behind it.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Joe Casey Talks New Comics Animation and General Geek TalkThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

From 2008. The publisher Running Bear created these "Museum In a Book" Packages that not only were written histories but alos came with reproductions of fun artifacts the further illustrated the subjects. Marty discusses his DC history findings.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

The guys catch up on Star Trek and Secret Invasion.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Rack toys are those dollar store squirt guns parachute men plastic junk toys that have superheroes using guns and vehicles despite their ability to fly , etc. Brian Heiler of The Plaid Stalions website and Youtube Channel has a new book called Rack Toys. We discuss the goofy history of these misfit toys from superman and spider-man vehicles to Love Boat Barber shop kits .This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

We start with spoiler free observations, and then get injto the nitty gritty. Plus Yoko experiences a 4DX showing for the first time...This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

From Casting Superman Legacy to a bunch Of MASH Trivia questions, we cover it allThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

From The Covid times of late summer 2020.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Five years ago these men got together to discuss The Man Of Steel.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

from Terrificon 2018 Former DC Editor Paul Kupperberg interviewed Barbara who edited many of he 60s DC Roamnce books and the teen music comedy swing with Scooter. A great conversation.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Paramount Plus announced the cancellation of Star Trek Prodigy, which surprisingly is one of the Best Nu Trek shows, furthering the stories past Star Trek Nemesis. Like Picard season three instead of being another prequel series, this show features smart all ages writing.As we hope for a new platform for season 2, We revists last decembers chat with Julie and Shawna Benson who wrote several episodess of this great series.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

From Baltimore Comic Con Dean Haspiel hosts this Baltimore Comic Con conversation with the artists he assisted in their 1985 studio. Great memories of a key moment in comic history. Stories aboit DC Marvel the creator owned market and more.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Ealier this year PBS ran Vivian's excellent History Of Queer Comics Doc "No Straight Lines" . We discuss the cartoonist profiled.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Ande wrote Ciudad, a great special forces action comic with the Russo Brothers. The book became the basis for the Netflix films Extraction and Extraction 2 starring Chris Hemsworth.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

From classics like Hitman and Mars Attacks-Judge Dredd to a new Carnage story for Marvel, John covers it all. We talk about his recovery from a long bout with COVID that affected his drawing ability and why he's never felt comfortable drawing Superman.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Mike has a great new cover honoring Neal Adams in the latest Back Issue. It also has Mike's Neal interview from the book he co-authored with Michael Eury The Batcave Companion. This gives us an excuse to talk about those great 70s and 80s nerd culture magazines like Creepy Errie and Famous Monsters of Filmland along with artists like Basil Gogos .This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Andrew has a new Kickstarter going for his new collection of his good gurl art adventure series Simone and Ajax . check out the details at pepoy.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

This weekend TCM showed this incredible documentary check it out, and support Valerie and the fim.Filmmaker Stacey Souther made an incredible documentary about Valerie Perrine , who made us all fall in love with her Superman performance not to mention Lenny, Slaughterhouse Five, WC Fields and Me and other films.Step 1 Buy the documentary here https://t.co/bzS0iu8MrV?amp=1 .Step 2: More importantly you can donate to help offset the costs of care for @TheValPerrinehere: https://gofund.me/e29e4f0aThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Kevin Keller's creator from 2013This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

We cover a lot of ground with Steve. From House Of Mystery , Sandman Mystery theater to Superman, his X-Men Run and many of his creator owned stories . Plus lots of TV anf ilm animation from Ben 10, to Big Hero 6This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Part 2 Rob continues to tell more stories about craft comics and more on his new Deadpool Mini series Badder Blood out today from MarvelThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Deadpool Badder Blood hits stores today. Rob talks about the new mini series, We also chat about the WGA strike many stories of the 80s and 90s and Rob's awesome podcast Robservations which you should all check out.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

After making a nice splash with Savage Avengers , David continues to crank out great stuff for MarvelThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

There is a 6 part deep dive podcast series that explores the creation and evolution of The San Diego Comic Con Called "Comic Con Begins" . From it's hotel basement beginnings to today's status as the Ultimate Nerd Culture event that the whole world follows every year. With tons of interviews and archival audio. It's a time travel experience. Podcast creator and comic book writer Mathew Klickstein (You Are Obsolete) and SDCC founding member Roger Freedman discuss the creation of this iconic festival that not even Covid could stop.Also Available is The Fantagraphics Oral History Of SDCC " See You At San Diego" , written and researched by Mathew featuring the trascibed interviews heard on the podcast and more icluding incredible photos. This is a very large thigh breaking book.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

From 2018, Joelle talks about her Catwoman run, plus her collaborations with Jamie Rich Tom King and others .and, a lot of talk about Joelle's great crime series Lady Killer from Dark HorsThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Van talks about a new Sci-Fi Graphic Novel ARCA from IDW and a crowdfunding campaign with new stories and art featuring the Bizare Golden Age Hero Stardust, created by Fletcher Marks.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Doc Shaner has been dazzling us with his versions of iconic heroes from Flash Gordon to the Hanna Barberra heores. We talk Shazam, Adam Strange, Mary Marvel Superman, and much moreThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Marc gives his POV on the WGA strike, We also talk about his current runs of Marvel books and IDW Star Trek, plus his current creator owned series Torrent from ImageThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Bill talks about teh fight gane ubn general and The Life and Career of former 175lb champ Matthew Sadd MuhammadThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Stuart discusses his new Marvel Avengers Novel from Acodyte Books in The Crisis Protocol series.We also talk about new projects from Ahoy Comics.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

To commemorate the hardcover release of the first 3 chapters of Historia, here are Phil and Kel discusing Chapter 1This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

The conversation continues, and also we get word about future projects for both Nicola and Kelly Sue, plus stuff about Nicola's current work on Titans with Tom Taylor.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

To celebrate the release of the collected Hardcover out June 6th Kelly Sue and Nicola disuss their process making this epic story.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

From 2020. At the height of the covid scare Excessive Cop Violence and Black Lives Matter demonstrations. A call came from fans and nerd critics, that maybe The Punisher had outlived his usefulness .Many violent demonstrators and even police using excessive violence had been adopting the skull emblem of Frank Castle. Gerry, the Punisher creator discussed the issue.

Tom Answers more fab questions and discusses the WGA strike

Who is Trinity? Tom Answers fan questions Part 1 of 2

Part 2 of the 2009 look at Dr Voodoo...Rick Remender talks about what's coming up for charcters like Doctor Voodoo, The Punisher and The Thunderbolts, in books coming this fall. You'll hear about his new series featuring the current Sorcerer Supreme of Marvel's 616 universe. Plus The Punisher is heading toward a world of hurt in the months ahead, with bizare story arcs like Franken Castle with Tony Moore , and Punisher: The List, with classic Punisher draftsmen John Romita Jr and Klaus Janson.We also go in depth on The Last Days Of Crime from Radical Publishing, with art by Greg Tocchini and covers by some guy named Alex MaleevPlus, Rick talks about a special 40 page Thunderbolts issue, and the pending wrap ups to The End League With Eric Canette and Fear Agent with Tony Moore & Mike Hawthorne.

From 2009 When Dr Voodoo became Sorcerer Supreme ...On this Episode Brian Michael Bendis returns with an all new Q&A session that's answers the riddles of how long will Norman Osborn's Dark Reign endure, what are the future plans for Ultimate Spider-Man, Powers and The Spider-Woman motion comic, and what was the decision process leading to Jerhico Drumm's selection as the new Sorcerer Supreme of the Marvel Universe?

Sure we talk about Volume 3 of Howard's Hey Kids Comics but we also get a recommeneded reading and tv watching list from him too. Also, Howard's view of the WGA strike

the usual caual hang out with art franco scoot and skokie spidey

From Terrificon 2019. A sitdown with the master silver age artist Jim Steranko

Greg talks about his new series with Eric Trautman. A women on a mission space opera.

A post WW2 exRosie The Riveter story with a sci-fi twist. Jason's new one shot is pretty gtreat

Celebrating WB's 18th anniversary today with this Orlando chat

The wrap of The arrowverse, The DCEU and MCU Star Wars, So Many franchises films and TV are in flux. Seth Everett From The Hall Of Justice Podcast and I discuss it all.

From Dec 2019In case you haven't noticed, David Lloyd isn't drawing comic books any more. He's still very much involved in the medium creating the digital comic anthology Aces Weekly, a weekly digital only comic featuring serialized stories in genres from humor to crime adventure and sci-fi. David's current creativity is pointed at publishing this digital only comic. He's stopped drawing to concentrate on this effort. He talks about his view on the current comics market and looks back at V For Vendetta, his war comics with Garth Ennis and his crime graphic novel Kickback

Happy Birthday Bill! This was our first chat from 2017, before our live panel that year at Comic Con. You'll hear Bill's origin story, breaking into comics, developing his impressionist painting style, and so much more. Plus Batman, Elektra Assasin Daredevil and The New Mutant

Tom Speelman of Crunchyroll is here to talk about the current manga scene .

The writing team of Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly pop by talking about all their current comics, including Captain America, Batman Beyond and The Guradians Of The Galaxy...and of course their work at IDW on Satr Trek

More great interviews from March's Dublin Comic ConFirst Comic cover artist Jamie Johnson who's doing great work on the Phantom among others.And actress/writer Samantha Brooks, (who continues the comedy tradition of her Grandfather Mel Brooks) creator of the tv series High Functioning

John Price and Larry Young from Seriously Star Trek Join me to discuss a few Trek subjects.Now tha Picard is done and the positive views and praise for Matalas coninues will this point to a new Trek direction , or was it a blip and the new shows will feel like more Discovery? This weekend The Roddenberry Archive released an incredible 2 minute film that seems to feature new footage of Leonard Nimoy as Spock. What is it? How was it made? Look for the film on youtube called regeneration.

From Dublin Comic Con Last month, Eoin McCauley hosts Q&As with 2 great voice over actors. Susan Eisenberg (Injustice, JLU) and Jess Nesling (Warhammer 40k)

Friend Of The Podcast Eoin McAuley interviews Mike Collins at Nick Roche at Dublin Comic Con . Two great conversations

A fun breezy chat with behind the scenes stories of Batman 89. How did Jack Nicholson react to his comic book likeness? Also we talk about the other great Joker performances, projects for Jerry with P Craig Russell, and a lot of looks at past comic runs and future projects.

Warrning Spoilers !

JC Vaughn talks about the highs and lows of comic book speculation and the Overstreet Price Guide we also talk about this weekend's ITHACON and lots of love for the 70's Planet Of The Apes Comics

Brian's 11 part Trek Docu series The Center Seat is now playing on Amazon Prime and is coming out on DVD April 25th.

Dan talks about his new Novel Hide Or Seek, about a witness protection plan for superheroes and bad guys.Plus we discuss the Frank Miller presents line of comics, and more DC memories.

Animator and Comics Creator Franck talks about his crime comic Palomino set in 1980's LA in the country music clubs of the era,Stephan also has stories making animation like the Marvel What If TV series, The Iron Giant and more.

The long hangout from the summer of 2020 wraps up with more stories from Cecil Castelluci, Judd Winick, Shelly and Philip Bond Julie and Shawna Benson, and more .

From The Covid Year of 2020 Featuring: Tom King, Julie Benson, Shawna Benson, Liam Sharp, Dan Slott, Shelly and Philip Bond, Mike Oeming, Taki Soma,Tim Seeley, Chris Cantwell, Robert Venditti Vita Ayala, Ben Percy, Amy Chu, Phil Jimenez, Franco! and more...!

From The Covid Year of 2020 ...The Only thing missing from Comic Con At Home was an after hours hang out . Enter JohnCon. Julie and Shawna Benson and I reached out to friends to join us, like Jerry Ordway Phil Jimenez Amy Chu Vita Ayala Liam Sharp amd Dan Slott .More guests and conversation in parts 2 and 3

Before Bezerker, Lumberjanes and Something is Killing The Children. This 2006 conversation with Boom Studios Founder Ross Richie lays out Boom's first wave of comics that always leaned towards untapped genres with big comic book names like Keith Giffen and JM DeMatties . Relive the memories on this very early Word Balloon Episode.

The guys discuss the winding down of the series and the future TV Streaming plans for an adaptation !

A great writers roundtable discussing the issues of making creator owned and corporate comics in today's market. Zeb Wells (Spider-Man Robot Chicken) Brian Azzarello (Batman 100 Bullets) Steihanie Phillips (Harley Quinn Rouge-Gambit) Kyle Higgins ( Radiant Black, Nightwing) and David Pepose (Savage Avenfers, Hulk)

First, my thought on the downsizing of Ike Perlmutter at Marvel / Disney.Then a reprint of a 2009 Marvel Talk with Tom Brevoort talking about the Marvel books of that era, and the philosphies of event books tie ins and multiple titles of a group or hero.This is at the start of The Heroic Age which followed the Dark Reign period. You'll hear about the characterization of the Marvel Retreat Summits which would dictate the directions of the Marvel UniverseThis was all pre-disney era marvel., right after the success of 2008's Iron Man Film.

What happens when an Adam West like hero is faced with the grim and gritty world of modern urban comics? Or... What happens when a grim and gritty street hero is unleashed into the silly cities of the silver age? Tom Peyer discusses the origins of Dragonfly Man and Dragonfly in the Ahoy series The Wrong Earth

Shelly and Diana discuss teaching comics studies at Portland State University, and Editing some of the most important comics of the last 30 years, with craetors like Frank Miller and Grant Morrison and working with other legends like Karen Berger..We also talk about the Visible Women Initiative, promoting aspiring women comic creators and how they can get their works seen and get comic jobs

John Is Busy setting up the DC adaptation of the Suicide Squad Vs Arkham Asylum Vido Game prequel, plus we talk about Star Trek Picard.

A great 2015 live chat with Mark, where I'm trying to convince Mark that Streaming TV is the place for his ideas. This is 3 yerars before the Netflix deal. Was he really anti-TV or just being coy? You decide.

Part 2 Big things happened to Rob in 2011 and he had a lot to say about how the comics market had changed

Part 1 Big things happened to Rob in 2011 and he had a lot to say about how the comics market had changed

The Man behind Moondog Comics tell stories from the biz side of the 80s and 90s.

Part 2 of our talk as Bendis tells stories about trying to write The Spider-Man Broadway Musical

Remember The Spider-Man Musical,? Remember That Bendis Was first approached to write the story for it? Finally the whole story is being told.

In the wake of this years Oscars, Mr Skin is back to discuss his own 24th Anatomy Awards. They're free to view at Mr Skin.com

Terry Beatty talks Ms Tree with Max Collins Batman Adventures and The Batman strikes, plus his current run on The Rex Morgan MD comic strip. This was recorded at the start of covid. Despite the anxiety of the moment we had a blast talking.

From 2005, Mark talks about his TV film and comic book work

When Lucifer was brand new . Joe Desct=ribes the experience getting it on the air.

Fun chat with the Serious Star Trek Youtubers/FaceBook Video hosts Larry Young and John E Price.

So much to discuss with Reggie . Comics Film TV and More

He was the maon bad guy on Get Smart, Doc on the Love Boat and so many more shows from Dick Van Dyke to Doris Day to Silicon Valley and Mpom. It's the great Bernie Kopell.

Jeff Lemire Talks Swamp Thing and his books Bone Orchard Little Monsters and Phantom Road

The Watchmen Co-Creator discusses his new Autobiography and shares stories of his days as a comic book fan and many stories throught his spectacular career. Watchmen, The Kingsmen comics and films Rougue Trooper and more.

The Filmmaker discusses his latest Sci-Fi OGN Epic and his movies like Bone Tomahawk and Dragged Across Concrete currently running on HBOMAX .

We continue the conversation with Comic Pop's Sal Crivelli

All The Answers is Michael's OGN about his dad Joel one of the original reality media stars of the 1940s The quiz kids. Joel met presidents and major hollywood stars...and hated every minute of it.

We discuss Rodney's Upcoming TV projects Like Season 2 of HBO's Winning Time The LA Lakers Story, and an upcoming look at the life of the first Black Heavyweight Boxing Champion Jack Johnson.

the story of marvel's first great event of the 80s

Continuing our talk with Dan, which also gets into past Marvel Runs On Spider-Man and Thor , plus fan questions

With The James Gunn announcement that a Booster Gold TV series is in the works, what better time to talk to his creator? Part 1 of 2

The Trek Watch crew hangs out to discuss The DCU New slate of projects and some great retro TV

In Part 2 of our talk John explains his work for the comic buyers guide and on his own creating ComicCron, which explains the distribution numberts of comics and give the real "rarity" of certain magazine issues for historians and collectors.

John has his new ST Strange Newe Worlds novel coming out Feb 21st . We discuss his contributions to the star Wars and Star Trek History through his novels.

Part 2 On the heels of James Gunn's announcement's of Film and TV shows for the DC Universe, Tom was mentioned by Gunn as one of the key writers he collaborated with.Among the projects announced is a Supergirl Film based on Tom and Bilquis Evrey's comic book series. Tom tells us what he can about working With Gunn, and promotes His current DC books Human Target Danger Street and Gothan City Year One. We also discuss Love Everlasting his creator owned series with Elsa Charretier whose first collection of issues is out Feb 14th

On the heels of James Gunn's announcement's of Film and TV shows for the DC Universe, Tom was mentioned by Gunn as one of the key writers he collaborated with.Among the projects announced is a Supergirl Film based on Tom and Bilquis Evrey's comic book series. Tom tells us what he can about working With Gunn, and promotes His current DC books Human Target Danger Street and Gothan City Year One. We also discuss Love Everlasting his creator owned series with Elsa Charretier whose first collection of issues is out Feb 14th

DC Marvel and life memories in this 2018 interview with the pivotal writer and editor

From 2013 Tiwary's Dark Horse Comic Examining The Life Of The Beatles Manager and his tourtured life with Art Chorse By Andrew Robinson and Kyle Baker

From 2018 Bill Morison was about to take over Mad Magazine as Editor In Chief. He also released from Titan Comics an amazing adaptation of the Beatles 1968 cartoon Yellow Submarine.

Norton and Roberts book The Rock Gods Of Jackson Tennesee from Dark Horse combines am autobiographical look at high school garage bands and those hilarious cheesy horror action films that we all grew upon.

The scene missing crew of Gabriel Hardman and Ian Brill look at the 1968 "comedy" that tried interpret the hippie generation, with stars like Jackie Gleason Carol Channing John Philip Law Harry Nillson Frank Gorshin and many other stars. It didn't go well.

Our 7th Nerd Quiz with Quiz Master Fred Van Lente . Tough Questions, and a plug for a new edition of Action Philosophers Kickstarter Campaign

Vivian's new documentary about the History Of Queer Comics is running on The PBS series Independant Lens and is streamong on the PBS website online till the end of April. It features great interviews with Howard Cruse, Mary Wings, Jen Camper Allison Bechdel and many others. You'll seetheir cartooning process and hear their stories. It's a must watch for all comic fans.

Lobo, The Legion Of Super Heroes The JSA working with JM Dematties Wally Wood The writers of 52b and more. From 2006

Don and Steve Bryant have a new kickstarter for their series Evie and The Helsings

Calvin is stepping down from his longtime post at Publisher's weekly as a columnist crotoc and editor. He's also a co-host of The PW Comics World podcast. One of the best advocates comics has ever had. Here's oor 2016 conversation that took place right before SDCC that year.

A 2018 chat with the Late Victor Gorleck who had been with Archie since 1958

From 2009 ! Back when Fraction was still living in KC and visting Bendis before SDCC we had this fun chat which also features fan questions talking about things like Powers, The Spider-Woman motion comic and other stuff that mattered 14 years ago. How thing have changed.

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The Marvel writer editor discusses his book and perspective on Stan The Man's Life Career abd social impact

Jason Sacks has co-written the Twomorrows book American Comic Book Chronicles: The 1990s s. You'll hear a long discussion about the infamous decade of booms and busts

The Invaders JSA What If and More from Rascally Roy

TV and Comics Writer Ben Raab talks about the New NBC Quantum Leap and his time at the Marvel editorial offices and DC of the 90s and Early 2000s

a 2016 chat with the master artist

To honor the Man's 100th birthday, we represent this chat with Fred , who documented Stan's history in The Com ic Book History Of Comics from IDW in 2017

From 2018 The first in depth Word Balloon Conversion with the Master artist Bryan Hitch

Merry Christmas Here's quite a gift-Live from FanX in Salt Lake City Utah. A behind the scenes look at Batman TAS, the series that ushered in the modern era of superhero cartoons from story editor Marty Pasko. You'll get casting stories, design innovations , and of course the writer perspective on why this series broke the kiddie mold and brought depths of characterization drama and adventure to animated television.

Writers Dan Jurgens Jerry Ordway Paul Kupperberg and Elliot S1 Maggin chat about the Man Of Steel in this 2020 Mainframe Comic Con Panel

A great chat. We review Grant and Liam's amazing space cop run with HalJordan and a ton of new GL Corp Memebers designed by Liam.

From 2009: Gerry Conway is back writing comics. The man who gave birth to the Punisher and took the life of Spider-Man's first love Gwen Stacy is here to discuss his current DC mini series The Last Days Of Animal Man.We'll talk about his return to comics, and look back at collaborations with artists like Gil Kane, John Romita and Ross Andru., The Superman - Spider-Man Crossover , and more

Part 2 Anthony Tollin is a noted historian on 20th century pop culture comics, pul novelss and old-time radio. He was a prominent colorist and production artist for DC Comics, contributing to The Shadow (1970's series) with articles and The Shadow Strikes (1990's series) as a colorist. He's published the pulp adventures of The Shadow, Doc Savage, The Avenger and The Whisperer, under the Sanctum Books imprint.

Anthony Tollin is a noted historian on 20th century pop culture comics, pul novelss and old-time radio. He was a prominent colorist and production artist for DC Comics, contributing to The Shadow (1970's series) with articles and The Shadow Strikes (1990's series) as a colorist. He's published the pulp adventures of The Shadow, Doc Savage, The Avenger and The Whisperer, under the Sanctum Books imprint.

The bensons wrote the latest Star Trek Prodigy episode and share their writer room experienes. They also layout a fantatstic [itch for a Dazzler series. Are you listening Marvel?

We discuss Kelly's new creator owned book, plus Captain Marvel Jeff the Shark Black Widow and more

Internet Pioneer and Radio Morning show staple Mr Skin returns to discuss his list and the trends of sex on tv and film

From 2014 Brian Michael Bendis interviews me for my 9th anniversary show.

As The CW Stargirl Show wraps up, Geoff talks about the last season and series as a whole. Plus we discuss his new DC books about Courtney and The JSA plus TV and film stuff. We also talk about his new Image Book with Gary Frank Junkyard Joe.

From Mainframe Comic Com 2020- The Stars of the Justice League animated series Susan Eisenberg (Wonder Woman) and George Newburn (Superman) give us what we want , and perform scenes from The Mark Waid Alex Ross Classic, with Waid providing the narration. A Q&A follows the performance

Allison and Chris share their thoughts on the comics market TV/Film landscape and even a little talk about the midterms (Allison is a political media consultant that worked on the Michigan State elections this year). Chris previews some MignolaUniverse projects coming from Dark Horse

Reviews of Star Trek Prodigy Asylum The Andor Finale Tulsa King and The Guardians Of The Galaxy Holiday special

An incredible discussion with Black Panther creators Don McGregor Christopher Priest, Afua Richardson and Bob Almond . From Terrificon recorded in 2018 at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut

3 years ago bendis had superman reveal his identity to the dc universe. it sounds like clark is coming back in 2023. let's revisit bendis's reasons back in 2019

Perfect for a long Holiday road trip. Sal and I talk about the comic store release of his haunting graphic novel The Hostage, plus con reports other BS and a great Namor discussion

Showrunners James Tucker and Michael Jellenick from 2010 talking about the tone of this classic Batman Team Up show.

Nigel's latest book Hooking Off The Jab is a collection of articles and essays written in the last 42 years. Boxer profiels and a look at the inside of the fight business

From 2010 Jimmy and I discuss the disappointment of The Hex film, and the greatness of the comic book stories of Jonah Hex including his work with Justin Grey and many great artists

The questions and conversation continues

Queen Hippolyta's Historic Journey continues. A deep dive into the process of creating this epic graphic novel series

Jesse is one of ESPN's Baseball experts and was one of my closest friends at WSCR The Chicago Sports Talk Station where we shared many radio and TV adventures

Think of this as The Justice League Version of The Beatles Get Back Documentary. What was supposed to be an easy table read live streaming to fans, became a breezy conversation between the whole JL cast and director Andrea Romano. If you want to side step the pre read chatter, and get to the performance, it starts at 33:40 ish . Then more q&a from the cast Finally, I also represent Kevin's press junket interview from 2016 on the Killing Joke and his acting relationship with Mark Hamil as The Joker.

Drew discusses his new Fantagraphics Book.Maverix and Lunatix Icons Of Underground Comix also support the funding for The Drew Friedman documentary herehttps://gofund.me/511cdf99

On this edition of the Word Balloon podcast, we present a 2009conversation with artist Kevin O'Neil, to discuss therelease of The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (Vol III): Century #1 ("1910") drawn by O'Neil and written by Alan Moore.Kevin discusses the background of the story, and his views on past characters like Mister Hyde Mina Murray, the mysterious Orlando, and the Family line of Captain Nemo.His thoughts on the LXG film, and the origins and future plans of his co-creation with Pat Mills, Marshal Law .The interview does cover plot points and setting that have been discussed in other previewarticles and reviews of the book, so beware.Her are some non spoiler quotes from the talk...On the inclusion of Nemo's daughter in the 1910 League. "She occupies a great part of the story, and we will follow her in later books."On the process of putting the literary cameos and pop culture easter eggs in a subtle way. "We just have to tread a careful line as to how we populate the book.. as we proceed with incredible numbers of different characters in street scenes and backgrounds or newspaper headlines ...it's a lot of work, but we realize we have these Jess Nevins books analyze every single panel and we know a lot of people who like that  it...however if you don't know the references,it won't spoil the enjoyment of the story, it's just another layer of fictional stuff going on alongside the main story."

Dan is an accomplished comedy writer performer and producer that helped shepherd IFC's Portlandia and Maron TV series. He has a new interview podcast with Paul Provenza called Obsessive Comedy Disorder that has already interviewed W Kamau Bell and John Cleese. He has many great stories to share

Bendis and Jacob Edgar discuss their new Dark Horse series The Ones

In this episode of the Word Balloon podcast , host John Siuntres continues his conversation with writer Matt Fraction, with a spoiler filled examination of Matt's creator owned Image series Casanova which finishes its 2ND arc, "Where In Time Is Casanova?", with this week's issue #14.Then, Fraction and Siuntres shift to free-form mode as random subjects fly back and forth. They discuss the comics direct market, creators like Jack Kirby and Steve Gerber , Filmmakers John Huston and Orson Welles, and Fraction's glee, over buying the Dean Martin Variety Show DVD set.

Matt Fraction and Word Balloon host John Siuntres have a last call conversation about the books he's wrapping up, and the ones that are just beginning.From this week's debut of The Invincible Iron Man, to his wrap ups of The Orderand The Immortal Iron Fist, from co-writing the Uncanny X-men with Ed Brubaker, to wrapping up the current arc of his Image creator owned book Casanova. During the conversation Fraction said there is an eventual end insight for his run on Punisher War Journal, after which he'll turn the book over to his pal, and current co-writer Rick Remender.Fraction discussed the road ahead, starting with the current Jigsaw arc."We're at payoff time for Punisher... I knew coming this book I knew right away if you're going to make your stand on Punisher do the ultimate Jigsaw story... Working with Rick Remender has been a dream and has made the book sicker and more damaged and explosive than I ever thought. If we could make a punisher movie, it would be this story." "After the Jigsaw arc, there's a little secret invasion tie-in and then an arc called King Frank...the Jigsaw arc and King Frank story is wheremy bruns been leading to from the  beginning.After "King Frank" I'llstep aside, and just let Rick tear it up. That's the plan, things might change, but that's the plan."Some other highlights from the audio interview...On The Invincible Iron Man, Fraction was pleased that the book ended up matching so well with the film, so new readers can jump on. "I had no advanced script to work from so it was me trying to write the type of iron man comic that I hoped would fit with the tone of the film." On bringing the threat of young Ezekiel Stane from the Order to the first IM story arc .

A couple marvel Press roundtables with Cullen Bunn On Captain America's Team Up Book, then Steve Wacker Mark Waid and Greg Rucka discuss a Daredevil Spider-man Punisherr crossover with their thoughts on the characters. It was Waid's first time writing Frank Castle. Interesting insights.

The Press Junket and memories Of Falling Skies-The TNT Alien Invasion series starring Noah Wyle ( ER The Librarian) featuring interviews with Wyle, Moon Bloodgood (Terminator Salvation) and Showrunner Mark Verheiden ( Battlestar Galactica)

From the 2016 SDCC press roundtables featuring the cast and crew on the DC Animated Film that besides adapting the controversial original Alan Moore story created some controversy itself. Actors Ray Wise Tara Strong Kevin Conroy Director Sam Liu Screenwriter Brian Azzarello and Producer Bruce Timm

Presenting the 2016 NYCC press junket interview with Adam for the DC Animated Film Return Of The Caped Crusaders . West reflects on his contributions to the Batman mythos. 

we look back at the wrap up of the original civil war arc resulting in the "death" of captain america. plus daredevil x-men and iron fist. plus we talk about ed and sean phillips early days of criminal

Art talks about his radical move to start making creator owned books that he is self publishing and selling exclusively at his website electricmilkcomics.com, and a public events and cons. Plus we look at classic DC and other projects.

Brad talks about his I AM JIM HENSON biography drawn by Chris Eliopolis that explores the life and career of the Man Behind The Muppets

A look back at A Tale of Sand a Ramon Perez Graphic Novel From BOOM! adapted from a 1967 unmade Jim Henson Screenplay edited by Stephen Cristy

From 2009 A Great Chat with the Former Publisher and longtime DC Comics Writer

Filmmakers Kevin Konrad Hanna and Jim Demonakis discuss their new comic documentary

We Check in with Rob to chat about how the pop culture market is emerging from the height of Covid.

Gary was The Captain in the Irwin Allen Sci-Fi TV series Land Of The Giants and The Monster In I Was A Teenage Frankenstein . He's also the model for Mr Fantastic In Alex Ross's new OGN Fantastic Four Full Circle. We talk about his incredible life and career

From 2018Today Rich Koz aka Horror Host Svengoolie . A Chicago TV institution now a national celeb thanks to MeTV. Rich started as Svengoolie in 1979 when every big city  still had local television entertainment . Every weekend he’d host a classic or cheesy horror film and do jokes parody songs and comedy sketches inbetween film scenes. He was there after the original horror hosts of the 50s and 60s like Vampira and Ghoulari but well before Elvira Joe Bob Briggs and Mystery Science Theater 3000. As Rich points out each show has its own style.We talk about how he makes his show the movies and celeb guests and shout outs he’s received from many pop culture stars. We also get into our mutual love of the 3 Stooges and stooge mysteries like The Fake Shemp films. Catch Svengoolie every Saturday night at 8pm Eastern on MeTV

This was supposed to be a full WB Live but we had a couple tech problems, so it became this 2 parter. A celebration of Outer Limits Co-Creator Joseph Stefano , The man who wrote the Screenplay for Hitchcock's Psycho First Dave Rash joins Gabe Hardman Ian Brill and myself to talk about the new book from Gauntlet Pres FROM THE INNER MIND TO…THE OUTER LIMITS SCRIPTS OF JOSEPH STEFANO. . order the book at gauntletpress.comThen Stefano's son Dominic joins us giving his perspective on his father's works from Outer Limits to Hitchcock's Psycho to friendships with Gene Roddenberry and Sally Kellerman

FROM NOVEMBER  2005. THE MAN BEHIND GRIMJACK, DC'S SUICIDE SQUAD , THE KENTS, WASTELAND , AND THE SPECTRE JOHN TALKS ABOUT THE RETURN OF GRIMJACK AT IDW , HIS STAR WARS WORK FOR DARK HORSE , AND COLLABORATING WITH ARTISTS, LIKE TIM TRUMAN AND TOM MANDRAKE. PLUS 1980'S CHICAGO MEMORIES OF FIRST COMICS, WINDY CITY INSTITUTIONS LIKE THE BUCKET OF SUDS BAR, AND THE COMEDY GENIUS OF THE SECOND CITY AND IMPROV OLYMPIC , MUNDEN'S BAR WRITER DEL CLOSE.

Radio host and OTR Historian Steve Darnall talks about The amazing radio dramas of the 40s and 50s that will chill your bones this season. Many of the shows discussed are free on YouTube and The internet archive

From 2006 A great seasonal chat with Hellboy's real dad, who sets the table for the big red guy's animated debut in the Film Roman production SWORD OF STORMS, premiering Saturday Oct 28th, on the Cartoon Network. The DVD release is expected in February. Mike also talks about Hellboy's beginnings, the upcoming new mini series with Duncan Fedrego, An Abe Sapien mini series, more BPRD and the pulp inspired hero Lobster Johnson. You'll hear about Mike's art influences, collaborating with artists like Guy Davis, Richard Corben, and filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro Also a lengthy tease about HELLBOY 2 , which had just begun pre-production.

Here’s part 2 of my 2010 summer conversation with Jason Aaron. We talk about Jason’s views on the relationship between Spider-Man and Wolverine and the vibe he’s trying to convey in their team-up book. Plus scalped talk, Jason's first meeting with the late great Steve Dillon and more.

From 2010, right before SDCC...On this episode of Word balloon, Jason Aaron is back to talk about finding the voices of the characters he writes. From discovering his take on Spider-Man for the Astonishing Spider-Man Wolverine book, and the current arc in Wolverine Weapon X. You'll hear plenty about the current Deathlok/Captain America story.  We also talk a lot about the upcoming reboot of the Wolverine solo book in September, including the opening arc called "Wolverine In Hell". You'll hear about Jason's versions of a senior citizen Frank Castle, and year one depictions of The Kingpin and Bullseye in The Max Punisher series, and why Aaron felt the tone of the Max book had to change from Garth Ennis's run. Plus details about Scalped, Jason's ongoing crime series for Vertigo. 

From 2014's Cincy Comic Con My first ever chat with Kelley about Batman Deadman Swamp Thing Sandman and more

The Former Newsarama EIC is a high school science teacher who has been using sci-fi films tv and novels to help his students understand the real science in these mediums. How are today's writers doing? We discuss the subject and more.

From 2007 The Co-Creator Of 30 Days Of Night discusses his horror beginnings and theories on making effective horror comics.

Brad and I talk beyond the books about what makes The World's Finest Team tick. Plus lots of other comic book and Novel chat

Slam Bradley tries to tame the 1961 Gotham, decades before the birth of Batman

I made this audio documentary 20 years ago . Sept 22 1927 Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney fought in Chicago for the heavyweight title.

From 2020 Paul co-wrote the DC Digital First book Batman The Adventures continue with Alan Burnett and drawn by Ty Templeton . Big surprises coming in the 12 part series. We also look back at classic TAS episodes and comic books plus other TV projects at Marvel Star Wars and more.

Chris talk about his new Stories That Change The World first reader books co created with Brad Meltzer. These are perfect for parents to get kids into the worlds of Superman and Batman with dynamic art and tons of easter eggs

We wrap up this Multi Hour epic chat with the Late Great DC Writer

Part 2 of this epic conversation with The Guy Who Chronicled DC's vast history Marty Pasko. Great never before heard behind the scenes stories. The business acumen Of Joe Simon and Jack Kirby . The pop culture career, and wild personal life of (WW Creator) William Martson, The origin of DC's Romance editor Dorothy Woolfolk, The evolution of Denny O'Neil, DC's Transition from National Periodicals, to be part of Warner Communications Corporate Structure and more , Part 3 is also posted

For those doing long distance traveling this Holiday weekend. The late great Marty Pasko will keep you company with DC tales spanning from the golden age to modern times. Revamping 70's Superman, The Creation Of The Batman 66 TV Series, The exposure of Bob Kane , The classic JLA-JSA crossovers, his wariness of upcoming New 52 line, and so much more. Part 1 of 3 , all posting today.

The Kinescope Crew gets together to review the 1974 film classic starring Walter Mathau and Robert Shaw.

Better Things is a Documentary About The Art and Life Of Bronze Age Comic Artist Jeffery Catherine Jones . The film discusses Jones career and life and the fellow creators who shared and shaped it. It features probing interviews with Barry Windsor-Smith, Bernie Wrightson, Michael Kaluta, Mobius, Louise (Jones) Simonson, Mike Mignola and more ,

a Q & A With Art Adams recorded in 2013 from Cincy ComicCon

On this episode of Word balloon, host John Siuntres sits down with The Dude, Artist Steve Rude, who discusses his return to the worlds of Nexus and The Moth, in his self published line of books, Rude Dude Comics. As The Dude himself says. "I think back at that 10 period of nothing when all the (Nexus fans) kept writing us... there were so many more stories to tell. Internally I kept saying it myself, "this is not right, I have to use all skills I've accumulated my experience and clout to comeback to these characters , and bloody well keep going with them...The people who buy (Nexus) have expectations that every time they purchase something and know what (Baron and Rude) are capable of, they had better not let you down, and that's what's in my mind when I'm drawing Nexus.You're not going to feel horrible when you read my books, you will feel excited and elated and you'll want to see more."The current plan is to finish the Nexus return arc, Space Opera, then release the new Moth arc. "You oughta see what (writer) Gary Martin has planned. It's nuts!" In the interview, Rude discusses how he and writer Mike Baron got together to create Nexus for Capital City Comics, the early influences of Jack Kirby, and Alex Toth on his work, and his view of the 1980's direct market compared to today's comic book landscape. In addition to new stories revolving around his co created new characters Oragami and The Silencer , Rude also wants to bring back romance stories and his own spin on horror, in his anthology book, Amazing Dude Tales .

Just a reminder of the great guests I've had this month, and you'll hear my short my Hall Of Fame Speech at Illinois State University. Plus Podcast Magazine put me on the 40 over 40 podcaster list.

We discuss the TV shows Jen has worked on including many years on Supergirl, plus her new comic series Assassin G (based on the Chinese film Gan the 19th Sister) by Jen and He Tao. Part of the Immortal Storyverse check out the kickstarter campaign for this excellent series and back it.

James in the host of an excellent interview podcast called car con carne. He also is an author pop culture historian and a former long time host at Chicago's Alt Rock Radio Station Q101. Who better to talk about Woodstock 99, current radio vs podcasting and a dash of comic book talk too? We had a blast

Joe is the Executive Editor Of Heavy Metal Magazine and their Comics line. We talk about the new series Entropy by Christopher Priest and Montos plus Joe's years at Milestone and DC

Mike wrote for the Harvard and National Lampoons Johnny Carson's Tonight show, and has been with the Simpsons since Day One. We talk about his amazing comedy career.

A portion of my May 31st conversation with Ed Talking about being the story editor (showrunner) of The Upcoming Batman Caped Crusader animated series. The show is in the headlines this week because HBOMAX announced it will not air the series, but rather license it to another channel. What's going on here? Ed's description of the way TV works provides insight, but also adds to the current fan confusion.

Life comics comedy and more with Our Man in Ottawa

His new book see you in san diego is the more detailed follow up of last years amazing comic con history podcast series, with 500 pages and over 400 incredible photos. A must buy for comic book history fans.

Live from Terrificon 2022. From writing DC stories at 13 to Marvel, Secret Wars, Valiant and The Comic Books 90s Implosion, Jim discusses it all.

Art Franco Scoot Yoko Chips Mike and The Other Mike perform live in Chicago

Live from Terrificon , a great talk with me Garth and Joe about The Boys Military Comics Hitman and so much more

Horror Host Icon Rich Koz is back ! A great Q&A

Celebrating Spider-Man's Debut in Amazing Fantasy #15 in 1962. This Terrificon Panel featuring Clone Saga Writers Dan Jurgens Terry Kavanaugh and Howard Mackie, and the guy behind the original 70s clone story Gerry Conway

Scott talks about his supernatural Chicago Comic Visitations. He will be at C2E2 this weekend in artists alley

Ryan Alexander-Tanner Talks about his new Muhammad Ali Comic

Joe Satriani one of the premiere guitarists in music is a life long SciFi fan and and creator who cobined both in his music and songs. Surfing With The Alien featured the Silver Surfer on its cover. His new Album is The Elephants Of Mars, and his new Sci-Fi comic is Crystal Planet from Titan Books

Fresh from Terrificon this past Saturday. John talks about his past and return to Marvel. His DC work and the legacy of the Romitas at Marvel.

The writer Of Marvel's Civil War checks in for a conversation about his health, the current status civil war, and the future, as Mark prepares to dive into the podcasting world with his own show.From 2006 We'll look at Mark's early years writing for 2000AD, the origin of Civil War, The zombie storyline of Ultimate Fantastic Four, which created its own spin-off series, Marvel Zombies, and tons more.

From 2006 What a pleasure talking to the man behind great satire and action like American Flagg, Time 2, The Shadow, The Blackhawks, and Cody Starbuck .You'll hear about his current projects like BITE CLUB, BLADE, GUY GARDNER, JLA CLASSIFIED, along with a look back at his work on STAR WARS , BLACK KISS, AMERICAN CENTURY , his television work on THE FLASH, VIPER, and MUTANT X .We'll discuss Chaykin's view of Television, from the shows he loves to what Hollywood is looking for from writers these days. Between us, we'll throw in enough obscure ancient pop culture references that would make Dennis Miller call his grandfather to confirm.As a lifelong fan of his writing and art, Howard is my kind of people.

A Flashback episode from 2006. Kurt Busiek talked about his plans to reboot Aquaman, his "Up Up and Away" Superman post Infinite Crisis arc co-written with Geoff Johns, his Wildstorm WW1 fantasy series Arrowsmith, and gets into the nitty gritty of Astro City

FROM 2006...THE POPULAR DC WRITER ANSWERS QUESTIONS FROM FANS ABOUT BEHIND THE SCENES FACTS ON BOOKS LIKE BIRDS OF PREY, AND SECRET SIX, HER INTEREST IN WRITING OTHER FAN FAVORITE PROJECTS, AND LOOKS AHEAD TO BOOKS LIKE THE ALL NEW ATOM AND GEN 13. GAIL RESPONDS TO QUESTIONS ABOUT HER WRITING STYLE, HER INFAMOUS ESSAY ON THE 90'S PORTRAYAL OF WOMEN IN COMICS "WOMEN IN REFRIGERATORS" , AND HER CONTINUING SPITBALL FEUD WITH BRIAN BENDIS. YOU'LL ALSO LEARN THE ONE BIRDS OF PREY STORY IDEA DC WOULD NEVER LET GAIL USE... IT'S A DOOZY!

From 2020's Baltimore Comic Con. an epic discussion about Jack Kirby's Fourth World-New Gods saga. Moderator Robert Meyer Burnett talks about Darksied Mister Miracle The Female Furies and more with Fourth World writers Tom King and Cecil Castellucci

The title says it all from Baltimore Comic Con 2020 Brian interviews Gerry about his career.

On this 2012 episode of Word Balloon, Amanda Conner joins us to talk about her Before Watchmen series Silk Spectre co-written and drawn by Darwyn Cooke. We also talk about Amanda's work on DC's digital Anme Comic Girls Wonder Woman.

Roy Thomas, Jim Starlin, Ron Lim and Joe Rubinstein talk about the infinity gauntlet Thanos and Captain Mar-Vel

In our first 2005 WB conversation, Jeph and I spoke on his car phone, while he made his daily commute from his home to the studios of ABC's LOST . The travelouge nature of our talks continued in this chat, which starts in the cab ride from Wonder-Con, To The SF airport, and finally wraps up at stately Loeb Manor, and his new office digs at HEROES. In part 1, Jeph gives us the background behind his Wolverine run, and his involvemnt in Civil War, which led to the creation of FALLEN SON, THE DEATH OF CAPT AMERICAThen we wrap things up with the writer of many Marvel Comics and The Co-Executive Producer of NBC's Heroes. We discuss the Buffy Season 8 comic book from dark Horse and jeph's eventual association with the series. We also get into a detailed debate about the amount of publisher wide events that DC and Marvel are serving non-stop to their readers. Finally we wrap up with an insider's view of the breakout hit tv series of this season, Heroes

Sure, the thermometer was in the mid 20's all day in Chicago , but through the magic of wordballoon, I spent a good chunk of wed morning in 80 degree Los Angeles traffic, talking with writer Jeph Loeb on his sunny commute to his new gig, as a supervising producer on ABC's hit series, LOST. Jeph gives an amazingly funny and frank interview on his TV writing on Smallville , DC Comics like Superman-Batman, Batman-HUSH, behind the scenes comments on the Buffy animation series, his upcoming run on The Ultimates, and how the memory of his son Sam motivates his writing.

Henry took over the classic sports soap opera July 11th. What's in store ffor miford high school's student athletes ? Joining me is Chicago sports talk host and Gil Thorpe enthusiast Mike Murphy of ESPN

Plus The Boys season 3 wrap up review and the latest Orville

we discuss their past collaborations and solo work

10 years ago Chris Roberson and Allison Baker debuted their digital publishing effort Monkeybrain Comics which gave oppurtunities to creators like Christopher Cebella Ibrahim Moustafa and Adam P Knave among others. This is the first chat we had about the imprint. Tommorow, you'll hear pt 2 with a new chat from Allison and Chris looking back on the experiment.

Captain Action was a 60s action figure phenom, that DC licensed for 5 magic issues featuring Gil Kane and Wally Wood art. Ed tells us the story behind the stories.

Tim's latest Comic History is called not all Superman. He's written histories of Wonder Woman, Lois Lane Catwoman, and Betty & Veronica