Comic's Fantastic History

Rik Offenberger joins me for a lively look at Archie’s Mighty Crusaders—a superhero lineage with deep Golden Age roots and a legacy that deserves far more celebration.

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In this episode, Joe Crowe joins me for a lively look back at Not Brand Echh, Marvel’s wild and wonderfully weird parody series. Then Bobby Nash stops in to dig into Jack Kirby’s dynamic work on Amazing Adventures, exploring the creativity and energy Kirby brought to this often‑overlooked era.

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From the contributors of the Kirby Anthology, Jack of All Comics. Twenty-eight writers tackle twenty-eight topics from the Silver Age through his return to Marvel in the mid-1970s. If you think you know Kirby—you don’t know Jack. This episode features Ed Cato and Bob Greenberger as they dive into Jack Kirby’s Silver Age Captain America and his take on Nick Fury inStrange Tales.

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Frequent guest Rik Offenbergers is back to uncover thesurprising story of Spider-Man—before Spider-Man. Yes,you heard that right. Long before Peter Parker swung onto the scene, there were fascinating precursors and forgotten threads that shaped Marvel’s most iconic hero. Join us as we dive into the hidden history, unexpected influences, andcreative groundwork that set the stage for the wall-crawler we all know today.

Jim Beard, editor of Jack of All Comics, joins me to dive into his newly released anthology celebrating Jack Kirby’s work from the Silver Age through the Bronze Age. The collection brings together insights from more than two dozen contributors, offering a wide-ranging look at the King of Comics’ enduring legacy.

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Writer and comic book historian Robert Jeschonek joins theshow to share insights on his upcoming Steve Ditko biography, created in partnership with Ditko’s family to illuminate the enigmatic legend behind Spider-Man and Doctor Strange.

Blogger Martin Gray of Too Dangerous for a Girl 2 joins theshow to spotlight the 1970s era of Superman and examine some of the supporting characters introduced into the Superman mythos during that decade.

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Len Mihalovich joins me to unpack the pros and cons of usingpublic domain characters—spotlighting their creative freedom, hidden risks, and storytelling potential from pulp legends to timeless archetypes.

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On today's episode, I'm joined by Peter Normanton, editor of Cryptology, as we delve into the eerie world of horror comics. Peter guides us through their chilling evolution, starting with the pre-code era, and we explore some surprising creators you might not typically link with the genre.

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Get ready for a deep dive into comic book history as renowned historian Jim Amash joins us to share rarely heard stories about the legends of the Golden and Silver Ages.

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