The Brothers Marvel

Any day is a good day for an ELECTRO DEATH RAY!

Stan Lee, Larry Lieber and Don Heck employed a villainous window washer to whisk Henry Pym away to another dimension in March 1963 — and 53 years later, we decided to talk about it.

This is the 31st episode of The Brothers Marvel podcast, in which we discuss Tales To Astonish No. 41, featuring the terrible toupee of the warlord Kulla, express skepticism over Dr. Pym being able to communicate with insects from another dimension and revel in repeating the phrase “ELECTRO DEATH RAY.”

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Heavy boots of lead

fills his victims full of dread

Running as fast as they can

Iron Man lives again!

Stan Lee, Larry Lieber and Don Heck introduced the Invincible Iron Man in March 1963 — and 53 years later, we decided to talk about it.

This is the 30th episode of The Brothers Marvel podcast, in which we discuss Tales Of Suspense No. 39, wonder why Tony Stark is wearing loafers in the jungle, try to figure out what the heck transistors do and ask why Iron Man is so easily defeated by a filing cabinet.

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OK, what is going on here?

Stan Lee and Steve Ditko brought the initial Incredible Hulk saga to a close in March 1963 — and 53 years later, we decided to talk about it.

This is the 29th episode of The Brothers Marvel podcast, in which we discuss Incredible Hulk No. 6 and contemplate the first draft of Magneto, the popularity of ham radios and this bunch of nonsense involving the Hulk mask.

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What a kettle of fish this is!

Stan Lee and Jack Kirby had the Fantastic Four do battle with the Hulk (but mostly just goof around on an army base) in March 1963 — and 53 years later, we decided to talk about it.

This is the 28th episode of The Brothers Marvel podcast, in which we discuss Fantastic Four No. 12, featuring the unfortunate fate of a stack of phone books, why spies would carry business cards and … THING!! GET OUT OF MY ROCKET SLED!!

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What could possibly more exciting than boredom?!?

Stan Lee and Jack Kirby thought it would be a good idea to model a villain after an irresponsible child in February 1963 — and 53 years later, we decided to talk about it.

This is the 27th episode of The Brothers Marvel podcast, in which we discuss Fantastic Four No. 11, featuring Reed and Ben's college years, an angry defense of Sue Storm and the insufferable Impossible Man.

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You say you want an insect revolution.

Stan Lee, Larry Lieber and Jack Kirby instigated an insect uprising in January 1963 — and 53 years later, we decided to talk about it.

This is the 26th episode of The Brothers Marvel podcast, in which we discuss the Scarlet Beetle’s constant screaming, argue whether ants would take part in an insect revolution and annunciate the heck out of the phrase “ice cream pop stick.”

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It’s Dr. Fantastic versus Mr. Doom!

Stan Lee and Jack Kirby pulled a Freaky Friday in January 1963 — and 53 years later, we decided to talk about it.

This is the 25th episode of The Brothers Marvel podcast, in which we discuss Fantastic Four No. 10, meet Stan and Jack, learn about the possibility of dinosaur space travel and stare in awe at the remarkably evil visage of Reed Richards.

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Paste-Pot Pete? Really?

Stan Lee, Larry Lieber and Jack Kirby gave us the most ridiculous villain of all-time in January 1963 — and 53 years later, we decided to talk about it.

Click on the player below to listen to the 24th episode of The Brothers Marvel podcast, in which we discuss Strange Tales No. 104 and attempt to explain just how Triple P’s weapon of choice works, why Johnny Storm gives Triple P enough time to construct a bridge during a chase and the surprising suspense of this most-outlandish issue.

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Loki has a thing with pigeons, man.

Stan Lee, Larry Lieber and Jack Kirby brought Loki back from Asgard to once again do battle with Thor in January 1963 — and 53 years later, we decided to talk about it.

This is the 23rd episode of The Brothers Marvel podcast, in which we discuss Journey Into Mystery No. 88, see Loki commit more generally harmless acts of mischief, witness Thor’s efforts pale in comparison to a Thor costume and suffer through Loki once again relying heavily on pigeons.

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The Hulk packed a furry, white disguise?

Stan Lee and Jack Kirby sent the Hulk on a journey to the center of the Earth and had him tangle with General Fang in this two-parter in January 1963 — and 53 years later, we decided to talk about it.

This is the 22nd episode of The Brothers Marvel podcast, in which we discuss Incredible Hulk No. 5, wonder why the Hulk needed an Abominable Snowman costume, attempt to describe Tyrannus’ hat and ponder whether this story was the basis for Planet Hulk.

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