Kirk Chritton is a comics writer, book publisher, former employee of Jim Steranko (!!) and friend of the show. His latest book, Comics Career: Tales From the Titans is available at comicscareer.com, along with a ton of great resources for how to make a career in comics.

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Stories Covered In Detail This Episode:

"If This Be Bedlam!" - Amazing Spider-Man #74, written by Stan Lee, art by John Romita and Jim Mooney, ©1969 Marvel Comics

"Now Begins the Nightmare!" - Captain America #115, written by Stan Lee, art by John Buscema and Sal Buscema, ©1969 Marvel Comics

"Mightier Than the Sword?" - Avengers #65, written by Roy Thomas, art by Gene Colan and Sam Grainger, ©1969 Marvel Comics

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