Comic Book Time Machine

Daniel reads through and discusses Star Trek: Harlan Ellison’s The City on the Edge of Forever The Original Teleplay. Daniel confesses his history with Star Trek and the story itself. He compares the comic adaptation with the original Star Trek episode from 1967.

“Spider-Verse” is a Marvel event that began during the fall of 2014.  In this event, every Spider-Man from the entire Marvel Multiverse will be featured during the course of the story.  “Spider-Verse” officially kicked off with The Amazing Spider-Man #9 in November of 2014.  In this two-part podcast series, Matt is joined by …

Grant Morrison’s “The Multiversity” has been in the works for a long time.  Was it worth the wait?  Does it make any sense?  What is this book trying to say? Most important: do we like it? Join Daniel, Matt, and Ben as they explore DC Comics’ multiverse in “The Multiversity!” …

Ben has been on a bionic kick lately, and a recent find at a local comic shop has helped scratch that itch. These classic comics from the 70’s tie-in to the television bionic phenomenon . . . but do they live up to the pop culture giants of the television shows? …

In this episode, we talk about comics we have wanted to read or have planned to read. And now that we WILL read. This is a list of 10 comic issues, series, or graphic novels that we want to read for pleasure, not for Comic Book Time Machine episodes. In …

It’s Superman vs. Spider-Man in a battle of the ages! or something along those lines. Ben’s #1 favorite superhero meets Matt’s #1 favorite superhero! What happens when Marvel and DC’s greatest creations meet? Do Lex Luthor and Dr. Octopus make for a good team-up? Does this giant-sized comic book live …

Daniel reviews the April 2015 Comic Bento Cloak and Dagger subscription box.  Daniel discusses his thoughts on the four titles in the box; The Shadow Volume 1, The Coldest City, Hit List, and Unity Volume 1: To Kill a King.  Daniel provides his thoughts on the Comic Bento program including pricing and value, comparasions to other programs, and …

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, …

The three time travelers have each chosen different events from the past to read through in their entirety. These events are part of comic history, for good or for ill! Now, join Ben, Daniel, and Matt as they explore: Secret Wars II! Crisis on Infinite Earths! The Evolutionary War! Here …

Daniel dips into 1977’s Justice League of America #140 No Man Escapes the Manhunter, Mark Shaw’s second appearance and first real mission.  Daniel discusses the story, the Manhunter’s greatest weapons, and Shaw’s first steps behind the mask.  Daniel notices some comparisons with the New 52 and expresses concern with Shaw’s personality.