Comics Over Time

By Duane Eckholm and Dan Newland

Each week Dan, Duane and Siena bring you a look at comics new and old! Since 2021 we have been discussing comics, TV and film. For 2024 Duane and Dan are focusing on Marvel history that centers on D... more

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May 23, 2025Murdock and Marvel: 2003 Part 1
Episode 64 - Murdock and Marvel: 2003 Part 1
It was a crazy year in America, with the Gulf War and the Patriot Act in the news, and over a billion dollars spent on comic-based movies. But in the actual world of American comics, 2003 was that most beautiful to things – a stable, productive year filled with fantastic and influential stories.
The Year in Comics
Comics in Other Media
DC Comics
Other Publishers
Sales & Industry Information
Beginnings & Endings
Eisner Awards
Dan's Favorite
The Year in Marvel
TOTAL SERIES: 219
TOTAL NEW SERIES: 147
TOTAL ENDING SERIES: 119
THIS YEAR'S EVENT(S): None!
BEST SELLING COMICS: Ultimate Fantastic Four #1, Avengers/JLA #1 and #2, Wolverine #1, ASM 500, Marvel 1602 #1-5. Wolvie #1 was 9th and #2 was 66th
Events & Happenings
New Titles (Ongoing and Limited)
New Characters
Series Ending
Who's in the Bullpen/Passings
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Olivier Coipel
Dan's Favorite

Next week: 2003 Part 2 - The year in Daredevil

Questions or comments
We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find us on Twitter @comicsoftime.
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THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING CREATORS AND RESOURCES
Music: Our theme music is by the very talented Lesfm. You can find more about them and their music at https://pixabay.com/users/lesfm-22579021/.
The Grand Comics Database: Dan uses custom queries against a downloadable copy of the GCD to construct his publisher, title and creator charts.
Comichron: Our source for comic book sales data.
Marvel Year By Year: A Visual History
DC Comics Year By Year: A Visual Chronicle
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_films_based_on_English-language_comics
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Marvel_Comics_superhero_debuts
https://comicbookreadingorders.com/marvel/event-timeline/
https://www.comic-con.org/awards/eisner-awards/past-recipients/past-recipients-1990s/
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1h 12min
May 14, 2025Murdock and Marvel: 2002 Part 2
Episode 63 - Murdock and Marvel: 2002 Part 2
The world was a dangerous and frightening place, and America was trying to come to terms with how to move forward, both internally and on the world stage. And comics showed a lot of that anxiety. But even so, 2002 was a big year for all involved in the comics world, as sales of actual honest to goodness comic books actually rose 10% this year to 230 Million dollars, the first time that the industry had seen that occur since 1993, when comic sales had peaked at around 850 Million. And even as traffic in stores was increasing, Hollywood was starting to understand how to make comic properties work on the screen, both small and large.
This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 2002.

The Year in Daredevil
Appearances: Daredevil #27-38, Daredevil: Yellow #6, Paradise X: Heralds #1-2, Elektra #6, Giant Size Mini-Marvels: Starring Spidey #1, Marvel Knight: Millennial Visions #1, Peter Parker: Spider-Man #39 and 41, Essential Marvel Team-Up #1, Paradise X #0-5, Marvel Knight #2-6, Marvel Knights Double Shot #1 and 4, Amazing Spider-Man #2, Ultimate Spider-Man Special #1, Order #5-6, Spider-Man/Daredevil #1, Marville #2 along with Marvel Masterworks: The Submariner #1 and Daredevil: Yellow, Fantastic First, Life and Death of Captain Marvel graphic novels
Writing: Brian Michael Bendis (#27-38)
Pencils: Alex Maleev (#27-37), Manuel Gutierrez (#38)
Inks: Alex Maleev (#27-37), Manuel Gutierrez (#38)
The year for Matt Murdock and Daredevil begins with a 6-part story called Underboss that began in December 2001. In that story we see a bombing attempt on Matt Murdock’s life just outside of the courthouse and we see Sammy Silke and several of the Kingpin’s other bosses repeatedly stab the kingpin leave him dying on the floor.
So, who put a hit out on Matt Murdock and who is this Sammy Silke who rallied Kingpin’s underlings against him? We start to get answers about this over the next 5 books through flashbacks while the story continues forward. Silke is the son of a crime boss in Chicago who needed to get out of town. He came to New York and went to work for the Kingpin – but when the Kingpin wouldn’t let him put a hit on Matt Murdock – He caught wind of Murdock’s seemly open secret within the Kingpin network and set in motion a plan to take out Murdock and Kingpin with the help of Kingpin’s son – Richard.
Vanessa Fisk finds out her husband has been stabbed and in critical condition (and not killed as reports claim). She goes to New York and despite objections from his doctor, wants Kingpin taken to the airport and flown out of the country. She also orders those that betrayed Kingpin to be killed -including her son Richard whom she visits and kills herself.
Underboss ends with Silke, fearing for his life, turning himself into the FBI and asking for protection. When the FBI refuse, he tells them Murdock’s secret identity.
From there, things start to really go crazy for Matt Murdock. An FBI agent, needing some cash, sells Murdock’s secret to the Daily Globe (the Bugle’s rival paper) and it’s ran as a front-page story and a media circus descents on Murdock’s brownstone.
Ben Urich and Peter Parker tell J. Jonah Jameson the DD secret identity story is a hoax but both refuse to tell him who DD really is; Foggy tries to get Matt to give up his life as DD. Seeing the story, Mr. Hyde shows up and starts destroying Murdock’s house before Daredevil and Spider-Man can intervene.
After some time away, Matt Murdock holds a press conference denying he’s Daredevil. We’ll jump into more detail about that during this week’s spotlight.
After a rooftop chat with Elektra at the urging of Black Widow, it looks like things will be settle with the Daily Globe after Daredevil visits the FBI agent who gave up his secret, but then the Globe owner Rosenthal nixes the deal because Murdock was being so smug about the agreement.
The year ends with part 1 of the next named storyline, The Trail of the Century, which we’ll talk about in 2003.
This Week's Spotlight: Daredevil volume 2 #36 October 2002 “One Hundred Percent Untrue”
Recap
Why We Picked This Story
Daredevil Rapid Fire Questions
The Takeaway
Big Box Office does not necessarily translate to big bucks at the comic shop.
Questions or comments
We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find us on Twitter @comicsoftime.
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THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING CREATORS AND RESOURCES
Music: Our theme music is by the very talented Lesfm. You can find more about them and their music at https://pixabay.com/users/lesfm-22579021/.
The Grand Comics Database: Dan uses custom queries against a downloadable copy of the GCD to construct his publisher, title and creator charts.
Comichron: Our source for comic book sales data.
Marvel Year By Year: A Visual History
DC Comics Year By Year: A Visual Chronicle
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_films_based_on_English-language_comics
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Marvel_Comics_superhero_debuts
https://comicbookreadingorders.com/marvel/event-timeline/
https://www.comic-con.org/awards/eisner-awards/past-recipients/past-recipients-1990s/
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1h 8min
May 07, 2025Murdock and Marvel: 2002 Part 1
Episode 62 - Murdock and Marvel: 2002 Part 1
The world was a dangerous and frightening place, and America was trying to come to terms with how to move forward, both internally and on the world stage. And comics showed a lot of that anxiety. But even so, 2002 was a big year for all involved in the comics world, as sales of actual honest to goodness comic books actually rose 10% this year to 230 Million dollars, the first time that the industry had seen that occur since 1993, when comic sales had peaked at around 850 Million. And even as traffic in stores was increasing, Hollywood was starting to understand how to make comic properties work on the screen, both small and large.
Preshow
The Year in Comics
Notable and Newsworthy
Sales & Industry Information
Beginnings & Endings
Eisner Awards
Dan's Favorite
The Year in Marvel
TOTAL SERIES: 219
TOTAL NEW SERIES: 167
TOTAL ENDING SERIES: 149
THIS YEAR'S EVENT(S): Infinity Abyss.
BEST SELLING COMICS: Ultimates #1 was the best selling book of the year. X-Men and Spider-Man books also did well
Events & Happenings
New Titles (Ongoing and Limited)
New Characters
Series Ending
Who's in the Bullpen/Passings
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Jason Aaron
Dan's Favorite

Next week: 2002 Part 2 - The year in Daredevil

Questions or comments
We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find us on Twitter @comicsoftime.
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THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING CREATORS AND RESOURCES
Music: Our theme music is by the very talented Lesfm. You can find more about them and their music at https://pixabay.com/users/lesfm-22579021/.
The Grand Comics Database: Dan uses custom queries against a downloadable copy of the GCD to construct his publisher, title and creator charts.
Comichron: Our source for comic book sales data.
Marvel Year By Year: A Visual History
DC Comics Year By Year: A Visual Chronicle
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_films_based_on_English-language_comics
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Marvel_Comics_superhero_debuts
https://comicbookreadingorders.com/marvel/event-timeline/
https://www.comic-con.org/awards/eisner-awards/past-recipients/past-recipients-1990s/
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1h 27min
April 18, 2025 Daredevil Born Again Episode 9
Episode 61 - Daredevil Born Again Episode 9
Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episode 9 that was released on Disney+ on April 15th.
Initial Thoughts
1:00 Recap and Blurbs
Episode 9: Straight to Hell (9.2 rating on IMDB)
The Disney+ blurp: Mayor Fisk becomes Mayor Kingpin, and Daredevil is unleashed as chaos takes over the city.
Dan’s Non-Wikipedia, Non-AI Recap
Discussion Topics
Frank is back!!
Violence is visceral, and not idealized
Hard to watch sometimes, because of current real-world parallels
Fisk is a monster corrupting everything around him
Many dual scene moments
Safer Streets Initiative
We need an army
No Foggy Nelson revival
Big Question:
Was it worth the wait?
Next Week:
The year in comics - 2002
Questions or comments
We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find us on Twitter @comicsoftime.
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1h 1min
April 11, 2025 Daredevil Born Again Episode 8
Episode 60 - Daredevil Born Again Episode 8
Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episode 8 that was released on Disney+ on April 8th.
Initial Thoughts
1:00 Recap and Blurbs
Episode 8: Isle of Joy (9.2 rating on IMDB)
The Disney+ blurp: At his inaugural Black and White Ball, Mayor Fisk tightens his grip on New York City.
Dan’s Non-Wikipedia, Non-AI Recap
Discussion Topics
Double Agent BB Urich
Empathize with Dex?
Fisk and Vanessa
Use of Color - Blue, Red and White
What good men do
Big Question:
Is Daredevil a good guy this week?
Next Week:
Daredevil Born Again Episode 9 - Season Finale
Releases on Disney+ on April 15th
Podcast Release on Friday, April 18th

Questions or comments
We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find us on Twitter @comicsoftime.
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1h 1min
April 04, 2025 Daredevil Born Again Episode 7
Episode 59 - Daredevil Born Again Episode 7
Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episode 7 that was released on Disney+ on April 1st.
Initial Thoughts
1:00 Recap and Blurbs
Episode 7: With Interest (8.2 rating on IMDB)
The Disney+ blurp: Daredevil is back and races Fisk to stop Muse from killing again.
Dan’s Non-Wikipedia, Non-AI Recap
Discussion Topics
So many lies. "All feels fake."
Fight Choreography
The "Thin Dark Line"
Did Vanessa betray Luca or try to betray Wilson?
The Powers Act next?
David Mack art
Big Question:
Are we already done with Muse? And if so, what was the point?
Next Week:
Daredevil Born Again Episode 8
Releases on Disney+ on April 8th
Podcast Release on Friday, April 11th

Questions or comments
We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find us on Twitter @comicsoftime.
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1h 5min
March 28, 2025 Daredevil Born Again Episodes 5 and 6
Episode 58 - Daredevil Born Again Episodes 5 and 6
Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episodes 5 and 6 that were released on Disney+ on March 25th.
Initial Thoughts
1:00 Recap and Blurbs
Episode 5: With Interest (8.3 rating on IMDB)
The Disney+ blurp: A day in the life of Matt Murdock gets intense, forcing him to team up with a familiar face.
Episode 2: Excessive Force (9.0 rating on IMDB)
The Disney+ blurp: When a serial killer terrorizes the streets of New York, the city needs a savior.
Dan’s Non-Wikipedia, Non-AI Recap
Discussion Topics
Yusuf and a Bank Heist
Bottle Episode
Matt Murdock, lawyer who does everything
D'Onofrio is on his game
Returning to their nature
Next Week:
Daredevil Born Again Episode 7
Releases on Disney+ on April 1st
Podcast Release on Friday, April 4th

Questions or comments
We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find us on Twitter @comicsoftime.
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1h
March 21, 2025 Daredevil Born Again Episode 4
Episode 57 - Daredevil Born Again Episode 4
Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episode 4 that was released on Disney+ on March 18th.
Initial Thoughts
1:00 Recap and Blurbs
Episode 4: Sic Semper Systema (8.6 rating on IMDB)
The Disney+ blurp: Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk’s darker halves fight to be unleashed.
Dan’s Non-Wikipedia, Non-AI Recap
Discussion Topics
David Feige
Bodega Holdup
Daniel Blake
Say His Name
Matt Murdock, Lawyer and Lover
Adam
Big Question:
What would Jack Kirby have thought about this?

Next Week:
Daredevil Born Again Episode 5 (and maybe 6)
Releases on Disney+ on March 25th
Podcast Release on Friday, March 28th

Questions or comments
We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find us on Twitter @comicsoftime.
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58min
March 14, 2025 Daredevil Born Again Episode 3
Episode 56 - Daredevil Born Again Episode 3
Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episodes 3 that were released on Disney+ on March11th.
Initial Thoughts
1:00 Recap and Blurbs
Episode 3: The Hollow of His Hand (8.8 rating on IMDB)
The Disney+ blurp: The trial of Hector Ayala begins. Fisk’s old business associates seek to claim his vacant mantle.
Dan’s Non-Wikipedia, Non-AI Recap
Discussion Topics
Matt the Lawyer
The Big Swing
The Police Punisher Cult
The White Tiger, Vigilantism and Community Power
The Corruption of Vanessa Marianna-Fisk
Punisherment
Big Question:
What were the changes? Did Episode One Even Matter?

Next Week:
Daredevil Born Again Episode 4
Releases on Disney+ on March 18th
Podcast Release on Friday, March 21th

Questions or comments
We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find us on Twitter @comicsoftime.
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1h 15min
March 07, 2025 Daredevil Born Again Episodes 1 and 2
Episode 55 - Daredevil Born Again Episodes 1 and 2
Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episodes 1 and 2 that were released on Disney+ on March 4th.
Initial Thoughts
Daredevil Recap from IGN: https://youtu.be/afubQp0VeKc?si=YwvKjyTyFHx0Lhau
1:00 Recap and Blurbs
Episode 1: Heaven’s Half Hour (8.8 rating on IMDB)
The Disney+ blurp: Matt Murdock gives up the mask. Wilson Fisk has his sights set to new heights.
Episode 2: Optics (8.7 rating on IMDB)
The Disney+ blurp: Matt Murdock gets a new client who’s more than he claims to be. Fisk learns the power of optics.
Discussion Topics
Disjointed From Season 3
New Support System
Fights look Different
A Line was Cross - Violence
Music Choices
Devil's Reign - Mayor Kingpin
Disney+ with Ads
White Tiger Story and Memoriam
Daredevil even out of Costume
Next Week:
Daredevil Born Again Episode 3
Releases on Disney+ on March 11th
Podcast Release on Friday, March 14th

Questions or comments
We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find us on Twitter @comicsoftime.
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1h 3min

FAQs about Comics Over Time:

How many episodes does Comics Over Time have?

The podcast currently has 105 episodes available.