Here’s the experiment: Ben wants to read through the classic Marvel licensed books that coincided with Star Wars, so during these episodes he reads a full month of Marvel’s sci-fi comics based on books, TV, and movies! Titles, so far, include Human Fly, Star Wars, Godzilla, John Carter of Mars, …

BEYOND THE MOVIE! Marvel Sci-Fi, January 1978 (Ben) — CBMT056

Celebrating comics, from a couple days ago to a century ago!

Arts

Literature

Performing Arts

Design

Food

Fashion & Beauty

Visual Arts

Books

Fiction





Ben reads the smallest comics he has ever seen! 



And by “reads”, we mean “looks at and tries to read but they’re so small”!



Join us for an unboxing of tiny figures with tiny comics!!!

TRANSFORMERS #5 & G.I. JOE #3 – Micro Comics!?! (Ben)





Using Star Wars as a guideline,  we’re exploring comic books based on licensed properties that Marvel Comics published from 1977 to 1986.



For this episode, Ben reads the FINAL three chapters in the 12-issue epic “Master Assassin of Mars” from JOHN CARTER issues 25-27, cover dated July 1979, August 1979, and September 1979! 



Coincidentally, there was a hiatus between issues 24 and 25 . . . just like there was a hiatus between the episodes covering those issues! For Marvel, it was like two months. For Ben . . . much longer.



NOTE: For Marvel’s Cosmic Comics, Ben is choosing a BOLD NEW way of doing things that he’s going to try out with John Carter. Multiple issues per episode, and not month by month. This means he might jump around a bit between series and not go chronologically through the calendar, month by month.

“Master Assassin of Mars” Parts 10-12 (John Carter, Warlord of Mars 25, 26, & 27) – MCC123








In the days after the fall of the Galatic Empire, one man stands to seek justice for Emperor Palpatine.  Kir Kanos the last Imperial Royal Guard, seeks vengeance on all those who killed the Emperor as the last act of his sacred oath.  Daniel delves into this story and chronicles why he enjoys this new to him 25 year old Star Wars arc, what he finds works best for Star Wars storytelling, and what appeals to him about Kir Kanos. 

CRIMSON EMPIRE (Daniel) – CBTM187





It’s a battle royale of battle royale comics! Predator vs Wolverine verses Justice League vs Kong vs Godzilla!!! 



Which comic book will win? Which has the better art? The better story? The better price? The better covers?



And when it comes down to it, which ones will Ben continue reading???

PREDATOR VS WOLVERINE Verses JUSTICE LEAGUE VS KONG VS GODZILLA (Ben) – CBTM186

Daniel is moving across the country, so he and Matt met one last time to talk comics and selling collectibles on eBay.  Plus, a special guest appearance by Ben Avery!

BEYOND THE MOVIE! Marvel Sci-Fi, January 1978 (Ben) — CBMT056

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