Comic Book Historians

By Presented by Alex Grand

As featured on LEGO.com, Marvel.com, Slugfest, NPR, Wall Street Journal and the Today Show, host & series producer Alex Grand, author of the best seller, Understanding Superhero Comic Books (wi

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October 07, 2017 CBH Podcast Episode 5: 1966 Part 5/5: 1968, The Decline of Both Batmania & Old D.C, and the Rise of Carmine.
Alex Grand, Bill Field, and Jim Thompson wrap up 1966 as Batmania declines and the Superhero glut is shown not to be the significant cash cow it used to be, Carmine Infantino uses corporate change at old DC, as an opportunity to change the creative face of their comics line by enabling the release of the old guard and replacing them with the new artists and writers that would transition into the bronze age. What were the creative titles in 1968 that echoed these internal changes? What does it mean for DC when its old pulp writer editors are replaced with next generation artists? Can DC tap into nonsuperhero genres to soften the superhero crash after the moneymaking glut? ©Comic Book Historians
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September 23, 2017 1966 part 4: Tower Comics, Charlton, and Harvey Comics
Alex Grand, Bill Field, and Jim Thompson discuss more aspects to 1966 and the superhero glut as it strikes Tower Comics, Charlton and Harvey Comics. This episode also goes over where Wally Wood and Steve Ditko went after leaving Marvel in 1966, and how successful those lines showed to be, as well as Charlton Superhero comics and their relation to the Watchmen graphic novel series. What was Joe Simon doing at Harvey Comics? What are Bill and Jim's pet peeves? Do we need lawyers yet? Edited & Produced by Alex Grand. ©Comic Book Historians, Thunder Agents ©IDW Publishing. Support us at https://www.patreon.com/comicbookhistorians

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September 23, 2017 CBH Podcast Episode 4: 1966 Part 4/5: The Superhero Glut in Tower Comics, Charlton, and Harvey Comics
Alex Grand, Bill Field, and Jim Thompson discuss more aspects to 1966 and the superhero glut as it strikes Tower Comics, Charlton and Harvey Comics. This episode also goes over where Wally Wood and Steve Ditko went after leaving Marvel in 1966, and how successful those lines showed to be, as well as Charlton Superhero comics and their relation to the Watchmen graphic novel series. What was Joe Simon doing at Harvey Comics? What are Bill and Jim's pet peeves? Do we need lawyers yet? ©Comic Book Historians
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September 16, 2017 1966 part 3: The Marvel Age with guest historian, Barry Pearl, The Forbush Man
Alex Grand, Bill Field, Jim Thompson, and special guest, Marvel historian and 4 time published author / co-author, Barry Pearl discuss more aspects to 1966 and its place in the 1960s Marvel Age. This episode goes over the 1954 Comic Code Authority, the 1957 Atlas Implosion, and the 1966 Batman TV's effect on Martin Goodman, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Stan Lee and other freelancers in the "bullpen" and their adaptability and creativity in the market that left Marvel as the ultimate winner of the Silver Age. There's a segment discussing why Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko and Wally Wood left Marvel. Also the weekly rant evolves into a discussion of our current 2017 Superhero glut and how pop culture history will likely repeat itself. Edited & Produced by Alex Grand. ©Comic Book Historians, marvelmania ©marvel comics. Support us at https://www.patreon.com/comicbookhistorians

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September 16, 2017 CBH Podcast Episode 3: 1966 Part 3/5: The Marvel Age with guest historian, Barry Pearl aka Forbush Man
Alex Grand, Bill Field, Jim Thompson, and special guest, Marvel historian and 4 time published author / co-author, Barry Pearl discuss more aspects to 1966 and its place in the 1960s Marvel Age. This episode goes over the 1954 Comic Code Authority, the 1957 Atlas Implosion, and the 1966 Batman TV's effect on Martin Goodman, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Stan Lee and other freelancers in the "bullpen" and their adaptability and creativity in the market that left Marvel as the ultimate winner of the Silver Age. There's a segment discussing why Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko and Wally Wood left Marvel. Also the weekly rant evolves into a discussion of our current 2017 Superhero glut and how pop culture history will likely repeat itself. ©Comic Book Historians
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45min
September 09, 2017 1966 part 2: Dell, Gold Key, Mighty Comics, ACG: The Me-Too Superheroes
Alex Grand, Bill Field and Jim Thompson discuss more aspects to 1966 and its place in the Silver Age of Comic Books. This episode goes beyond Superhero TV shows discussing how there was a Superhero glut this year flooding the market and children’s living rooms creating a whole host of me-too Superhero comics including Dell Superhero Monsters, Gold Key, King Comics, ACG, Myron Fass enterprises, the superhero Archie comics, its subsidiary Mighty Comics Group, Charlton, Tower Comics and the new era of Blackhawk. Edited & Produced by Alex Grand. ©Comic Book Historians, Frankenstein ©Universal. Support us at https://www.patreon.com/comicbookhistorians
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September 09, 2017 CBH Podcast Episode 2: 1966 Part 2/5: The Me-Too Superheroes
Alex Grand, Bill Field and Jim Thompson discuss more aspects to 1966 and its place in the Silver Age of Comic Books. This episode goes beyond Superhero TV shows discussing how there was a Superhero glut this year flooding the market and children’s living rooms creating a whole host of me-too Superhero comics including Dell Superhero Monsters, Gold Key, King Comics, ACG, .Myron Fass enterprises, the superhero Archie comics, its subsidiary Mighty Comics Group, Charlton, Tower Comics and the new era of Blackhawk. ©Comic Book Historians
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September 02, 2017 1966 part 1: Batmania, Cartoons and Merchandise
Alex Grand, Bill Field and Jim Thompson discuss 1966 and its place in the Silver Age of Comic Books as well as Animation and Television Pop Culture in general. Topics include the Batman 1966 show, the Spider-Man animated show, Dell Superhero Monsters, Captain Action, and more. Edited & Produced by Alex Grand. ©Comic Book Historians,Batman ©DC Comics. Support us at https://www.patreon.com/comicbookhistorians

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42min
September 02, 2017 CBH Podcast Episode 1: 1966 Part 1/5: Batmania, Cartoons and Merchandise
Alex Grand, Bill Field and Jim Thompson discuss 1966 and its place in the Silver Age of Comic Books as well as Animation and Television Pop Culture in general. Topics include the Batman 1966 show, the Spider-Man animated show, Dell Superhero Monsters, Captain Action, and more. ©Comic Book Historians
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