Chris Gethard is a very funny and talented comedian, actor, author, and podcaster, who you've seen in everything from The Office to The Other Guys. He's also the creative mind behind Wellness Together's Laughing Together program, which brings comedy workshops into schools as a low-impact, destigmatized entry point into conversations regarding mental health. Learn more at https://laughingtogether.org

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Stories Covered in this Episode: 

"Step Into My Parlor..." - Amazing Spider-Man Annual #10, written by Len Wein and Bill Mantlo, art by Gil Kane, Frank Giacoia, and Mike Esposito, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Len Wein, ©1976 Marvel Comics

"Nova" - Nova #1, written by Marv Wolfman, art by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Michele Wolfman, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1976 Marvel Comics

"Marvel by the Month" theme v. 4 written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.

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