Marvel by the Month

Over a 25-year career, Jason Aaron has written for just about every Marvel character, including: Wolverine, the Avengers, the X-Men, Ghost Rider, the Punisher. Black Panther, Doctor Strange, and the Hulk. His eight-year run on Thor served as the foundation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Thor: Love and Thunder. In 2016, he was awarded the Eisner Award for Best Writer for his work on Southern Bastards, Star Wars, Doctor Strange, Thor and Men of Wrath. You should be checking out his work on DC's Absolute Superman and his creator-owned Bug Wars from Image Comics, as well as his upcoming Indiana Jones series for Marvel and Green Lantern: The Dying of the Light for DC's Black Label.

For NEARLY TWO HOURS of bonus content — including our conversation with Jason about the first appearance of Big Wheel in Amazing Spider-Man #183 and the X-Men's battle against Magneto in X-Men #112, plus 19 more issues in the Mighty MBTM Checklist—support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. Just $5 a month gets you instant access to our bonus feed of over 200 extended and exclusive episodes. $10 a month lets you help pick the comics we cover in depth and gets you a shout-out at the end of the episode!

Stories Covered in this Episode:

• "What if Jane Foster Had Found the Hammer of Thor?" - What If...? #10, written by Don Glut, art by Rick Hoberg with Dave Hunt, letters by Carol Lay, colors by Carl Gafford, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1978 Marvel Comics

"Marvel by the Month" theme v. 4 written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.

Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.

Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)

Every other week, we focus on a Marvel series that sits on the fringes of mainstream Marvel continuity. The first episode of every new series that we cover is available on the public feed. The rest of the episodes are exclusive to our Patreon supporters.

Not a Patron yet? Support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth for just $5 a month to get instant access to our bonus feed of over 200 extended and exclusive episodes!

Stories Covered in this Episode: 

• "Godzilla Versus Yetrigar" - Godzilla #10, written by Doug Moench, art by Herb Trimpe with Fred Kida, letters by John Costanza, colors by Mary Titus, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1978 Toho Company Ltd. and Marvel Comics
• "Arena for Three!" - Godzilla #11, written by Doug Moench, art by Herb Trimpe with Fred Kida, letters by Irv Watanabe, colors by Mary Titus, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1978 Toho Company Ltd. and Marvel Comics
• "The Beta-Beast!" - Godzilla #12, written by Doug Moench, art by Herb Trimpe with Fred Kida, letters by Bruce Patterson, colors by Mary Titus, edited by Jim Shooter, ©1978 Toho Company Ltd. and Marvel Comics

"MONARCH by the Month" theme written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.

Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.

Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)

For MORE THAN 90 MINUTES of bonus content — including our coverage of the first appearance of Ben Urich in Daredevil #153, plus 18 more issues in the Mighty MBTM Checklist—support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. Just $5 a month gets you instant access to our bonus feed of over 200 extended and exclusive episodes. $10 a month lets you help pick the comics we cover in depth and gets you a shout-out at the end of the episode!

Stories Covered in this Episode:

• "Who In the World Is the Invincible Man?" - Fantastic Four #196, written by Marv Wolfman, art by Keith Pollard with Pablo Marcos, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Glynis Wein, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1978 Marvel Comics
• "The Rocket Racer's Back In Town!" - Amazing Spider-Man #182, written by Marv Wolfman, art by Ross Andru with Mike Esposito, letters by John Costanza, colors by Glynis Wein, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1978 Marvel Comics

"Marvel by the Month" theme v. 4 written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.

Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.

Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)

Every other week, we focus on a Marvel series that sits on the fringes of mainstream Marvel continuity. The first episode of every new series that we cover is available on the public feed. The rest of the episodes are exclusive to our Patreon supporters.

Not a Patron yet? Support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth for just $5 a month to get instant access to our bonus feed of over 200 extended and exclusive episodes!

Stories Covered in this Episode: 

• "Birth of a Warrior!" - Godzilla #7, written by Doug Moench, art by Herb Trimpe with Fred Kida, letters by Glenn Simek, colors by Janice Cohen, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1977 Toho Company Ltd. and Marvel Comics
• "Titan Times Two!" - Godzilla #8, written by Doug Moench, art by Herb Trimpe with Fred Kida, letters by Denise Wohl, colors by Phil Rachelson, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1977 Toho Company Ltd. and Marvel Comics
• "The Fate of Las Vegas" - Godzilla #9, written by Doug Moench, art by Herb Trimpe with Fred Kida, letters by Rick Parker, colors by Mary Titus, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1978 Toho Company Ltd. and Marvel Comics

"MONARCH by the Month" theme written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.

Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.

Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)

Will and Kevin Hines host Screw It, We're Just Gonna Talk About Comics, one of our very favorite comics podcasts. Check out the entire Screw It family of audio entertainment at https://screwitpodcasts.com, and then join our Patreon at https://screwitpodcast.com 😈

For MORE THAN TWO HOURS of bonus content — including our coverage of the first appearance of Mystique in Ms. Marvel #18, plus 19 more issues in the Mighty MBTM Checklist—support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. $5 a month gets you instant access to our bonus feed of over 200 extended and exclusive episodes. $10 a month lets you help pick the comics we cover in depth and gets you a shout-out at the end of the episode!

Stories Covered in this Episode:

• "Again, the Enforcers!" - Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #19, written by Bill Mantlo, art by Sal Buscema and Mike Esposito, letters by Jim Novak, colors by Mary Titus, edited by Jim Shooter, ©1978 Marvel Comics
• "Mindgames!" - X-Men #111, written by Chris Claremont, art by John Byrne with Terry Austin, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Mary Titus, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1978 Marvel Comics

"Marvel by the Month" theme v. 4 written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.

Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.

Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)

Every other week, we focus on a Marvel series that sits on the fringes of mainstream Marvel continuity. The first episode of every new series that we cover is available on the public feed. The rest of the episodes are exclusive to our Patreon supporters.

Not a Patron yet? Support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth for just $5 a month to get instant access to our bonus feed of over 200 extended and exclusive episodes!

Stories Covered in this Episode: 

• "Godzilla Versus Batragon!" - Godzilla #4, written by Doug Moench, art by Tom Sutton with Tony DeZuniga, letters by John Costanza, colors by Phil Rachelson, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1977 Toho Company Ltd. and Marvel Comics
• "The Isle of Lost Monsters" - Godzilla #5, written by Doug Moench, art by Tom Sutton with Klaus Janson, letters by John Costanza, colors by Phil Rachelson, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1977 Toho Company Ltd. and Marvel Comics
• "A Monster Enslaved!" - Godzilla #6, written by Doug Moench, art by Herb Trimpe, letters by Bruce Patterson, colors by Phil Rachelson, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1977 Toho Company Ltd. and Marvel Comics

"MONARCH by the Month" theme written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.

Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.

Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)

Keith M. Dallas is a longtime comics historian and writer whose credits include TwoMorrows Publishing's Comic Book Implosion: An Oral History of DC Comics Circa 1978 and the American Comic Book Chronicles series, which he's the series editor of.

For TWO HOURS of bonus content — including 20 more minutes of our conversation with Keith, and our coverage of Tomb of Dracula #64 and Avengers #171—plus 19 more issues in the Mighty MBTM Checklist—support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. $5 a month gets you instant access to our bonus feed of over 200 extended and exclusive episodes. $10 a month lets you help pick the comics we cover in depth and gets you a shout-out at the end of the episode!

Stories Covered in this Episode:
 

"Who Was That Goblin I Saw You With?" - Amazing Spider-Man #180, written by Len Wein, art by Ross Andru with Mike Esposito, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Glynis Wein, edited by Len Wein, ©1978 Marvel Comics
 

"Marvel by the Month" theme v. 4 written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.

Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.

Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)

Matt Fraction knows a little something about Godzilla. He's also writing a series called Batman, which you should check out.

Every other week, we focus on a Marvel series that sits on the fringes of mainstream Marvel continuity. The first episode of every new series that we cover is available on the public feed. The rest of the episodes are exclusive to our Patreon supporters.

Not a Patron yet? Support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth for just $5 a month to get instant access to our bonus feed of over 200 extended and exclusive episodes!

Stories Covered in this Episode: 

"MONARCH by the Month" theme written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.

Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.

Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)

Ralph Macchio began editing Marvel's black-and-white magazine line in 1976 and remained with the company until his retirement 35 years later. Along the way, he edited Frank Miller's Daredevil, shepherded the early years of the original Ultimate line, and somehow managed to bring the seemingly endless Spider-Man Clone Saga to a conclusion.

For 150 MINUTES of bonus content — including 20 more minutes of our conversation with Ralph Macchio, and our coverage of Machine Man #1 and Power Man/Iron Fist #50—plus 18 more issues in the Mighty MBTM Checklist—support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. $5 a month gets you instant access to our bonus feed of over 200 extended and exclusive episodes. $10 a month lets you help pick the comics we cover in depth and gets you a shout-out at the end of the episode!

Stories Covered in this Episode:

"... A Future Uncertain!" - Spider-Woman #1, written by Marv Wolfman, art by Carmine Infantino with Tony DeZuniga, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Glynis Wein, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1978 Marvel Comics

"Marvel by the Month" theme v. 4 written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.

Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.

Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)

Our Season 9 recap covers all of these issues, more or less: Amazing Adventures#32-39, Amazing Spider-Man #147-178 and Annual #10-11, Astonishing Tales#31-36, Avengers#138-169 and Annual #6-7, Black Goliath#1-5, Black Panther#1-8, Captain America #188-219 and Annual #3-4, Captain Marvel#40-55, Champions #1-17, Daredevil #124-151 and Annual #4, Defenders #26-57 and Annual #1, Doctor Strange (vol. 2) #9-27 and Annual #1, Eternals #1-19 and Annual #1, Fantastic Four #161-192 and Annual #11-12, Howard the Duck #1-22 and Annual #1, Incredible Hulk #190-221 and Annual #5-6, Inhumans #1-26, Invaders #1-26 and Annual #1, Iron Man #77-108 and Annual #3-4, Jungle Action #17-24, Ka-Zar #11-20, Marvel Comics Super Special #1, Marvel Premiere #24-40, Marvel Presents #1-12, Marvel Preview #4 and 8-12, Marvel Spotlight #23-33, Marvel Super-Action #1, Marvel Team-Up #36-67 and Annual #1, Marvel Treasury: Captain America's Bicentennial Battles, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and Howard the Duck, Marvel Two-In-One #11-37 and Annual #1-2, Ms. Marvel #1-15, Nova #1-18, , Omega the Unknown #1-10, Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man #1-16, Power Man #26-49, Strange Tales #181, Super-Villain Team-Up #1-14, Thor #238-269 and Annual #5-6, X-Men #94-109, Warlock #9-15, What If...? #1-7, Creatures on the Loose #37, Adventure Into Fear #29-31, Dead of Night #11, Ghost Rider #13-28, Man-Thing #20-22, Frankenstein #18, Tomb of Dracula #35-63, Werewolf by Night #32-43, Marvel Chillers #1-7, Son of Satan #1-8, Adventures on the Planet of the Apes #1-6, Master of Kung Fu #17-51, War Is Hell #9-15, Skull the Slayer #1-8, and Star Wars #1. All ©1975-1977 Marvel Comics. Phew!

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"Marvel by the Month" theme v. 3.0 by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne. Visit us on internet at marvelbythemonth.com and follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and on Instagram at @marvelbythemonth.

Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)