Marvel by the Month

Karla Pacheco is the writer of Bettie Page for Dynamite Entertainment, Rick and Morty for Oni Press, and Spider-Woman for Marvel Comics. Be sure to pick up a copy of Venom: Black, White and Blood #2 when it comes out this month if you ever thought that the one thing Miami Vice was missing was a giant goopy symbiote!

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Stories Covered in this Episode:

"The Fall of the Tower" - Uncanny X-Men #103, written by Chris Claremont, art by Dave Cockrum with Sam Grainger, letters by John Costanza, colors by Janice Cohen, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1976 Marvel Comics

"Dark Destiny!" - Marvel Spotlight #32, written by Archie Goodwin, art by Sal Buscema and Jim Mooney, letters by Irv Watanabe, colors by Janice Cohen, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1976 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 (for now) 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 170 extended and exclusive episodes!

Stories Covered in this Episode: 

"The Rebels of January and Beyond!" - Amazing Adventures #30, written by Don McGregor, art by Craig Russell, Dan Adkins, Herb Trimpe, Frank Chiaramonte, and Jack Abel, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Don Warfield, edited by Len Wein, ©1975 Marvel Comics

"The Day the Monuments Shattered" - Amazing Adventures #31, written by Don McGregor, art by Craig Russell, letters by Irv Watanabe, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Len Wein, ©1975 Marvel Comics

"Only the Computer Shows Me Any Respect!" - Amazing Adventures #32, written by Don McGregor, art by Craig Russell and Dan Green, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Len Wein, ©1975 Marvel Comics

"MARTIAN 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 (for now) 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.)

Kelly Sue DeConnick is the writer of some of our very favorite comics, including Pretty Deadly, Bitch Planet, and the Eisner Award-winning Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons. You can catch a glimpse of her in the MCU's Captain Marvel, which was based on her vision for Carol Danvers. Her current Dark Horse series, FML, is on stands now, and if you’re not reading it, what are you even doing?

For nearly two hours of bonus content — including our coverage of Captain Marvel #48 and 24 more Marvel comics in the Mighty MBTM Checklist — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. $5 a month gets you instant access to our bonus feed of over 170 extended and exclusive episodes!

Stories Covered in this Episode:

"This Woman, This Warrior!" - Ms. Marvel #1, written by Gerry Conway with Carla Conway, art by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott, letters by John Costanza, colors by Marie Severin, edited by Gerry Conway, ©1976 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 (for now) 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 170 extended and exclusive episodes!

Stories Covered in this Episode: 

"The Death Breeders" - Amazing Adventures #27, written by Don McGregor, art by Craig Russell and Jack Abel, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1974 Marvel Comics

"The Death Merchant!" - Amazing Adventures #28, written by Don McGregor, art by Craig Russell, letters by Roger Slifer, colors by Craig Russell, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1974 Marvel Comics

"The Hell Destroyers" - Amazing Adventures #29, written by Don McGregor, art by Craig Russell, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by Craig Russell, edited by Len Wein, ©1974 Marvel Comics

"MARTIAN 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 (for now) 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.)

Dan McCoy is an Emmy Award-winning writer for The Daily Show(s) with Jon Stewart and Trevor Noah, as well as the co-creator and co-host of the world's greatest podcast, The Flop House. Sign up for his always entertaining newsletter here. 

For over 90 minutes of bonus content — including our coverage of Eternals #6 and 25 more Marvel comics in the Mighty MBTM Checklist — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. $5 a month gets you instant access to our bonus feed of over 160 extended and exclusive episodes!

Stories Covered in this Episode:

"The Way the Cookie Crumbles!" - Howard the Duck #7, written by Steve Gerber, art by Gene Colan with Steve Leialoha, letters by Jim Novak, colors by Marie Severin, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1976 Marvel Comics

"Open Season!" - Howard the Duck #8, written by Steve Gerber, art by Gene Colan with Steve Leialoha, letters by Irv Watanabe, colors by Janice Cohen, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1976 Marvel Comics

"Scandal Plucks Duck" - Howard the Duck #9, written by Steve Gerber, art by Gene Colan with Steve Leialoha, letters by John Costanza, colors by Michele Wolfman, edited by Steve Gerber, ©1976 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 (for now) 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 160 extended and exclusive episodes!

Stories Covered in this Episode: 

"For He's a Jolly Dead Rebel!" - Amazing Adventures #24, written by Don McGregor, art by Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1974 Marvel Comics

"The Devil's Marauder" - Amazing Adventures #25, written by Don McGregor, art by Rich Buckler and Klaus Janson, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by Linda Lessmann, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1974 Marvel Comics

"Something Worth Dying For!" - Amazing Adventures #26, written by Don McGregor, art by Gene Colan and Dan Adkins, letters by Annette Kawecki, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1974 Marvel Comics

"MARTIAN 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 (for now) 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.)

Howard Chaykin is one of the most important and fiercely independent comics creators of the 20th and 21st centuries, and no serious historical examination of the medium or the industry would be complete without him. To promote the August release of LOST MARVELS No. 2: Howard Chaykin vol. 1, our friends at Fantagraphics put us in touch with the man himself and provided us with a copy of the book.

For nearly 20 minutes of bonus content — including our coverage of Marvel Premiere #56, featuring an early appearance of Dominic Fortune — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. $5 a month gets you instant access to our bonus feed of over 160 extended and exclusive episodes!

Stories Covered in this Episode:

“Monark Starstalker” - Marvel Premiere #32, written by Howard Chaykin, art by Howard Chaykin, colors by Glynis Wein, letters by Annette Kawecki and Jim Novak, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1976 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 (for now) 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.)

After teaching the internet what humor was in the 1990s, Seanbaby wrote for a number of publications that were all ruined by venture capitalists. He then cofounded 1900HOTDOG, the last comedy website, which delivers the hilarity on a daily basis, like the internet used to when this was a proper country.

For over 90 minutes of bonus content — our coverage of Amazing Spider-Man #162 and 31 more Marvel comics in the Mighty MBTM Checklist — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. $5 a month gets you instant access to our bonus feed of over 160 extended and exclusive episodes!

Stories Covered in this Episode:

"Improbable As It May Seem -- The Impossible Man is Back In Town!" - Fantastic Four #176, written by Roy Thomas, art by George Pérez and Joe Sinnott, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Michele Wolfman, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1976 Marvel Comics

"Do Not Forsake Me!" - Incredible Hulk #205, written by Len Wein, art by Sal Buscema and Joe Staton, letters by John Costanza, colors by Glynis Wein, edited by Len Wein, ©1976 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 (for now) 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 partially or entirely outside 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 160 extended and exclusive episodes!

Stories Covered in this Episode: 

"The Mutant Slayers!" - Amazing Adventures #21, written by Don McGregor, art by Herb Trimpe and Yolande Pijcke, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1973 Marvel Comics

"Washington Nightmare!" - Amazing Adventures #22, written by Don McGregor, art by Herb Trimpe and Frank Chiaramonte, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by Linda Lessmann, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1973 Marvel Comics

"The Legend Assassins!" - Amazing Adventures #23, written by Don McGregor, art by Herb Trimpe and Frank Chiaramonte, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1973 Marvel Comics

"MARTIAN 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 (for now) 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.)

Brian Michael Bendis gets very embarrassed whenever anyone goes on about his many, many accomplishments. So suffice it to say that he’s written many of our favorite comics, and probably a whole bunch of yours too. Join him on jinxworld.com at the Powers Level for instant access to behind-the-scenes content, archived Masterclass sessions, and much more!

For nearly THREE HOURS of bonus content — including 70 minutes more of our conversation with Brian and 31 more Marvel comics in the Mighty MBTM Checklist — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. $5 a month gets you instant access to our bonus feed of over 160 extended and exclusive episodes!

Stories Covered in this Episode: 

Marvel Treasury Special Featuring 2001: A Space Odyssey, adapted by Jack Kirby, art by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia, letters by John Costanza, colors by Marie Severin and Jack Kirby, edited by Archie Goodwin and Marv Wolfman, ©1976 Marvel Comics

Marvel Treasury Special Featuring Captain America's Bicentennial Battles, written by Jack Kirby, art by Jack Kirby, Herb Trimpe, John Romita, and Barry Smith, letters by John Costanza, colors by Phil Rachelson, edited by Jack Kirby, ©1976 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 (for now) 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.)