By Comic Book Time Machine
Celebrating comics, from a couple days ago to a century ago!
Matt is reading through the historic maxi-series, Crisis on Infinite Earths, for the first time. The original Crisis was released during 1985 and 1986, and was ultimately used to reboot the DC Universe. Issues #1-6 have been covered during other...
With Marvel’s All-New Ghost Rider getting time on the screen on Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD, Ben takes at look at Robbie Reyes’ turn as the next version of the flaming skull-headed, fiery vehicle driving, supernaturally powered anti-hero! You can get...
This episode takes listeners back in time to before there was a Comic Book Time Machine. Flashback to May 2014, and hear Ben and Matt have a Skype conversation all about what the Comic Book Time Machine podcast could be...
Looking at all the Marvel licensed books cover dated August 1978, Ben reads: Star Wars #14 — THE SOUND OF ARMAGEDDON — 5:05-16:50 (The water world war finale) Human Fly #12 — ARNIE’S STORY — 16:50-37:05 (The untold story of a stuntman’s publicist…finally told!)...
On May 25th, 2016, DC Comics launched their Rebirth initiative. Incorporating parts of The New 52 Universe with the pre-Flashpoint Universe, Rebirth aims at being the best of both worlds. Filled with lots of heart, and some significant surprises, this...
Looking at all the Marvel licensed books cover dated July 1978, Ben reads: Star Wars #13 — DAY OF THE DRAGONLORDS! — 5:30-22:10 (The water world war escalates) Godzilla #12 — THE MEGA MONSTERS FROM BEYOND PART 1: THE BETA...
Looking at all the Marvel licensed books cover dated June 1978, Ben reads: Star Wars #12 — DOOMWORLD! — 4:13-18:33 (Luke Skywalker’s continuing adventure on a waterworld) Godzilla #11 — ARENA FOR THREE! — 18:33-39:44 (an epic three way Kaiju battle)...
It’s a new series! A new publisher! And a new canon! Ben explores the ongoing Star Wars series as it dives into new stories taking place directly after the first Star Wars movie!
Marvel has re-colored it’s classic adaptations of the Star Wars original trilogy. Does it work? Is it worth buying? Is it just a cash grab, or does it make sense for them to create these “special editions”? And what other extras...
Looking at all the Marvel licensed books cover dated May 1978, Ben reads: the beginning of a new Star Wars epic; the beginning of a new John Carter epic; Human Fly’s team up (sort of) with Daredevil; Godzilla’s battle with a giant bigfoot; the...
In this episode, we present to you an ongoing conversation that Daniel and Matt had during a day of fun they shared together. Listen as they discuss “Secret Wars,” “Star Wars,” and “Vader Down,” as well as open Christmas presents...
As part of the Murphy Anderson tribute crossover with other comic book podcasts, The Comic Book Time Machine is taking a look at the Strange Adventures feature series “Atomic Knights”, a post-apocalyptic series about a men in medieval armor who...
Looking at all the Marvel licensed books cover dated April 1978, Ben reads: the finale of the Star Wars "Seven Samurai in Space" story; the origin of Dejah Thoris; Human Fly's team up with White Tiger; Godzilla's attack on Vegas;...
Daniel continues his quest to better understand one of his favorite comic heroes Mark Shaw by looking at his third appearance, *Justice League of America *141. The story from 1977, “No World Escapes the Manhunters!” by Steve Englehart sees the Justice League fighting...
In the first every Between Disney Podcast Special, Daniel discusses Haunted Mansion themed books and comics. Daniel breaks down the key strengths in the works of two different Haunted Mansion themed authors. And because its comic book time machine he...
Ben reads the second Man from Atlantis comic, the FINAL issue in the Air Pirates of Mars from John Carter, the actual battle between Red Ronin and Godzila, and, of course, Star Wars
“Time Runs Out” is a Marvel event that started in September 2014. This event stars the Avengers, and is the next big part of the story that Jonathan Hickman has been telling in both “Avengers” and “New Avengers” since he...
Justice League: Gods and Monsters Part 5 (of 5) - the movie! Ben and his guest Evan David explore this comic series spawned by a direct to home market movie in a week long, five part series culminating with a...
Justice League: Gods and Monsters Part 4 (of 5) - The Justice League's Genesis! Ben and his guest Evan David explore this comic series spawned by a direct to home market movie in a week long, five part series culminating...
Justice League: Gods and Monsters Part 3 (of 5) - Wonder Woman! Ben and his guest Evan David explore this comic series spawned by a direct to home market movie in a week long, five part series culminating with a...
Justice League: Gods and Monsters Part 2 (of 5) - Superman! Ben and his guest Evan David explore this comic series spawned by a direct to home market movie in a week long, five part series culminating with a discussion...
Justice League: Gods and Monsters Part 1 (of 5) - Batman! Ben and his guest Evan David explore this comic series spawned by a direct to home market movie in a week long, five part series culminating with a discussion...
The gang’s back together and Ben talks about the joys of Secret Wars II month 6, Matt talks about the milestone series Crisis on Infinite Earths #6, and Matt gets Speedball mixed in with his Amazing Spider-Man annual #22!
Daniel looks at another franchise from his childhood retranslated into comic form in IDW’s G.I. Joe: The Fall of G.I. Joe Volume One. Daniel discusses his expectations for a property who’s strongest memories were tied to a cartoon and how...
Ben unwraps another sealed, blind polybag, this time with comics that are mostly by Top Cow, with one notable exception. Don’t read on if you want to experience the comics as Ben reveals what he’s about to read and then...
Daniel discusses Knight Rider: Volume 1 published by Lion Force Comics and IDW written by Geoffrey Thorne. Daniel gives a thumbnail of the story. And then he goes all 80s discussing differences in the story for the original television show, including what...
In this episode, Matt is joined by the host of the “Voices In My Head” podcast, Rick Lee James (www.rickleejames.com) as they discuss the classic Spider-Man story from 1965, “The Master Planner Saga.”
When Ben has Matt and Daniel help him pick a random comic from his “want to read” pile, he ends up with a comic that he just plain did not want to record about after reading it, it was that...
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,...
Daniel, Ben and Matt talk about a recent convention going experience that included a couple challenges and some surprises. 1. What is the most boring comic Ben ever read? Find out here! 2. Who found the best thing for under...
Ben finds a $3 poly bag of comics at a Dollar General store, boasting four popular comics worth over $10 (plus a free bonus trading card!). What’s inside? Ben opens it while recording, finding two comics he never heard of,...
Daniel reviews the new Comic Block subscription service from Nerd Block. Daniel discusses his thoughts on the contents, what he liked and did not, and his thoughts on a monthly subscription. Nerd Block can be found at https://www.nerdblock.com/comic Review Copy Provided...
With DC’s “Convergence” and Marvel’s “Secret Wars” bringing an end to both the New 52 and Marvel NOW!, Daniel and Matt give their Top 5 picks for the best comic book series to come out of these two eras in...
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...
“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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Ben experiments in this episode, reading a comic he was given by a comic shop: Marvel Super-heroes Megazine, which isa reprint comic featuring four stories. In the episode, Ben reads each of the four stories and records his thoughts immediately...
“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...
“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. In order to prepare for this huge spider-centric event, one of...