This week’s episode features one of the most honest, emotional, and relatable conversations we’ve ever had on the show. Our guest - a friend and lifelong comic collector in our age group - has made the decision to sell his entire comic collection, including some truly rare and high-value Golden Age books.We dig deep into:

• Why now? What pushed him to finally let go

• The emotional impact of parting with books collected over decades

• How nostalgia, space, money, and mortality all play roles

• What he wishes he had known before starting the process

• His advice for collectors who may be approaching a similar crossroads

For anyone who has ever collected anything - or wondered what it feels like to leave that behind - this is a can’t-miss interview.

⭐ ALSO IN THIS EPISODE

Marvel reveals new True Believer Blind Bags launching with Daredevil #1 by Stephanie Phillips & Lee Garbett. Fun? Gimmick? We break down what it means for collectors and shops.

Hot Book of the Week: X-Men #104 (1977)

A Bronze Age key experiencing major heat!

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This week on Bronze and Modern Gods, we’re diving into DC’s most buzzed-about new release — Absolute Batman Annual #1! It’s got the origin of the Absolute Batmobile, a controversial story that’s already sparking debate, and sales heating up fast on eBay.

Then, for our 25 Year Rule, we revisit Black Panther #23 (2000) — part two of a hilarious and underrated crossover with Deadpool from writer Christopher Priest and artist Sal Velluto.

And in Underrated Books of the Week, we’re looking at Tomboy #1 (Action Lab, 2015) — a bloody, magical-girl revenge story — plus Marvel Premiere #55 (1980), a forgotten Wonder Man solo adventure that still shines today.👉 Support the show & join here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHTY1eNYHr9JoTndx_m6kA/join📧 Send your viewer mail to: [email protected]📲 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: @bronzeandmoderngods

A special episode, as we’re joined by the legendary Mark Evanier — writer, historian, and one of comics’ most versatile voices — to celebrate the release of his new book, The Essential Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz: The Greatest Comic Strip of All Time.

Mark talks about the enduring genius of Charles Schulz, why Peanuts remains so emotionally powerful 75 years later, and what made the strip so hard to adapt into comic book form.

We also dive into his long career, from working with Jack Kirby, to writing Blackhawk and Crossfire, to co-writing the hilariously timeless Groo the Wanderer with Sergio Aragonés.

If you love comics history, classic creators, and stories from inside the industry, this one’s for you.

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We’re back with another Monday edition of Bronze and Modern Gods! And this week’s Hot Book of the Week is a wild one…Howard the Duck #12 (Marvel, 1977) — the forgotten Marvel/KISS crossover that’s suddenly hot again after the passing of rock legend Ace Frehley. Gerber, Colan, and real-world rock history — all in one late Bronze Age gem.

Plus:

The Old Fart Rule

Robotech Masters #1 (Comico, 1985) — early anime hype, Mike Baron scripting, and one thin white cover away from scarcity.

Underrated Books of the Week:

Mark Millar’s Unfunnies — First Follies (Avatar)

Two-Gun Kid #77 (Marvel, 1965) featuring a masked vigilante called The Panther — a full year before T’Challa!

And, of course — Show & Tell, Viewer Mail, and all the usual hobby mischief.

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This week on Bronze and Modern Gods, we’ve got a wild mix of hidden treasures and market movers!

💥 HOT BOOK OF THE WEEK: Salvation Run #1 (DC, 2007) — Sales are up over 3,000% after the “Peacemaker” finale introduced the prison planet Salvation! We’ll break down what’s driving the heat, which cover to grab, and how high this one could go.

🕷 25 YEAR RULE: Steve Ditko’s Static (2000) — A look at one of Ditko’s final self-published works, created completely outside the mainstream. Rare, philosophical, and pure Ditko.

💄 UNDERRATED BOOK OF THE WEEK: Patsy and Hedy Annual #1 (1963) — A forgotten Marvel “girls’ title” with paper dolls, humor, and scarce high-grade survivors. Why collectors are starting to pay attention to these overlooked Silver Age books.

📬 Plus, viewer mail, show & tell, and more from John & Richard!#ComicBooks #BronzeAndModernGods #SalvationRun #SteveDitko #MarvelComics #PatsyAndHedy👉 Support the show & join here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHTY1eNYHr9JoTndx_m6kA/join📧 Send your viewer mail to: [email protected]📲 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: @bronzeandmoderngods

This week on Bronze and Modern Gods, we’re breaking down CGC’s brand-new autograph-only grading service — what it costs, who it’s for, and whether it’s worth it!

Then, our Hot Book of the Week is Afterlife with Archie #1 — the shocking 2013 issue that turned Riverdale into a horror story, now spiking in value after HBO adaptation news!

Plus, in Underrated Books of the Week, we spotlight a haunting Joe Kubert greytone cover classic from G.I. Combat #78 and other forgotten treasures you’ll want on your radar.

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This week on Bronze and Modern Gods, we’ve got three comic book deep dives you won’t want to miss!

Hot Book of the Week: Comic’s Greatest World – Barb Wire #1! Pamela Anderson’s new production company is developing Barb Wire for TV, and her first appearance is suddenly moving copies. We’ll break down what’s happening and why you probably already own one.

25 Year Rule: CrossGen’s ambitious 2000 launch promised a shared universe of “Sigil-bearers” and top-tier talent. We’ll revisit this oddball historical milestone and ask, was it doomed from the start?

Underrated Book of the Week: Before Fantastic Four #1, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby were experimenting with genre mashups. In this issue, a Western hero takes on…a fake monster. A forgotten bridge between Atlas monsters and the Marvel Age.

Plus: Viewer Mail, Show & Tell, and all the comic book chatter you’ve come to expect!

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This week on Bronze and Modern Gods:

Hot Book of the Week – Deadpool/Batman #1! The big Marvel/DC anthology crossover featuring team-ups, plus the first appearance of Logo, a Wolverine/Lobo mash-up. Already selling above cover on eBay… but can you still find it for cheap?

Old Fart Rule – New DNAgents #1 (Eclipse, 1985). A relaunch of the cult-favorite team that explored corporate control of superheroes years before The Boys or The Authority.

Underrated Books of the Week –Avengers #239 (1984): The Avengers meet David Letterman. A fun, pop-culture sleeper still affordable in high grade.

Dark Horse Presents #1 (1986): The debut of Paul Chadwick’s Concrete — a thoughtful indie classic that won multiple Eisners and remains one of the most unique books of the ’80s.

Viewer Mail – Your questions, comments, and shoutouts from the community.👉 Support the show & join here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHTY1eNYHr9JoTndx_m6kA/join📧 Send your viewer mail to: [email protected]📲 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: @bronzeandmoderngods

This week on Bronze and Modern Gods we’ve got a stacked lineup!

👉 Hot Book of the Week: Spawn #9 (1993) — Angela, Medieval Spawn, and Cogliostro all debut in this triple key issue! With Angela confirmed for Marvel Rivals Season 4, sales are up +233% and this book is climbing fast.

👉 25 Year Rule: Tom Strong #9 (2000) — Alan Moore and Paul Chadwick (Concrete) team up for a one-and-done story blending pulpy adventure with big sci-fi ideas. A hidden gem worth revisiting!

👉 Underrated Books of the Week:Marie Severin & John Romita Sr. deliver one of Marvel’s best late-’60s covers, but the promised Starhawk debut never happened! We’ll tell you why.

PLUS Richard’s Rant on mystery Blind Bags!

💬 Viewer Mail, community shoutouts, and more comic book talk are all packed into this episode.👉 Support the show & join here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHTY1eNYHr9JoTndx_m6kA/join📧 Send your viewer mail to: [email protected]📲 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: @bronzeandmoderngods

John travels to Mexico on a mission to find the best deals south of the border! Join him and Richard for Show and Tell in this brief, yet fun-packed, episode of Bronze and Modern Gods!