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The FANtom Zone is a Comic Book Podcast like you’ve never heard before! Join 3 fans as they navigate all things comics -from deep dives to character types!... more
FAQs about The FANtom Zone - Comic Books:How many episodes does The FANtom Zone - Comic Books have?The podcast currently has 90 episodes available.
October 02, 2019EP49 Deep Dive: The JokerWhy would a podcast discuss one of the most charmingly deranged and deadly comic book villains of all time? Because some podcasts just like to watch the world burn. That’s right, this episode is our Joker Deep Dive! There’s a reason that the one and only Clown Prince of Crime is widely regarded as the most terrifying yet beloved villains in all of comicdom. With his first feature film dropping in mere days, we thought we’d unpack everything you need to know about the Joker: his various incarnations, his most devious crimes, and just what it is that makes him laugh....more1h 16minPlay
September 25, 2019EP48 Deep Dive: The FlashThe Scarlet Speedster, The Crimson Comet, The Human Whirlwind, The Sultan Of Speed! It's finally here our Deep Dive on The Fastest Man Alive, THE FLASH! We cover the origins of Barry Allen, his sidekicks, supporting characters & of course the Dastardly Rogues! ...more1h 15minPlay
September 18, 2019EP47 All About SagaAfter having been mentioned so often on the podcast it could no longer be avoided, this week The Fantom Zones plunges headfirst into the pages of Saga! Perhaps the pound-for-pound best currently published comic series today, Brian K. Vaughn and Fiona Staples's genre-blending tour de force combine a compellingly original world, endearingly 3-dimensional characters, and a riveting story that's denser than Kryptonian DNA. 5 words: The Fantom Zone loves Saga. Tune in as we breakdown the aspects and elements that make this comic book a legend in its own time....more1h 4minPlay
September 11, 2019EP46 Marvel Phase OneWe look back on Marvel Studios Phase One! The good, the bad and the Incredible Hulk. From Iron Man to The Avengers, Marvel created a connected Universe that changed the game of Comic Book Movies forever. Tune in as we discuss, gush and tear apart the first phase of a comic book empire!...more57minPlay
September 04, 2019EP45 All Heart No PowersThe world of the superheroes is populated by men and women who can shatter diamonds with their bare hands, run around the globe in a nanosecond, and move mountains with their mind. That's why it's really something to encounter a hero in comics who fights crime with nothing more than the gravel in their gut and the spit in their eye. On this episode, we pay homage to the grappling hook and we salute those characters in comics who are all heart but have no powers....more58minPlay
August 28, 2019EP44 Super Pets In ComicsThe world of animal friends in superhero comics is far from being limited to Krypto the Super Dog. It ranges from smelly feral cats to flying goats, to crazy feral dragon bat monsters that defy description. On this episode of the Fantom Zone, we talk Super hero pets. We discuss the many ways in which the pets of superheroes have made their mark on the comic landscape and how they have affected the stories of their human companions....more59minPlay
August 21, 2019EP43 Physical Disability in ComicsWhat with all the preternatural powers, logic-defying physical feats, and uncanny abilities, it often feels like comics are exclusively about the amazing things superheroes can do. But sometimes superhero stories are about what a hero can’t do, and the heroism doesn’t start until they work to overcome these physical setbacks and disadvantages. On this episode, we talk about physical disability in comics!...more1h 6minPlay
August 14, 2019EP42 Favorites of Batman the Animated SeriesSome people are fans of the Dark Knight Trilogy, while others insist Tim Burton's take on the Caped Crusader is best, but every real BatFan agrees, you don't get closer to perfection than Batman the Animated Series. Never before has Batman been more compelling translated off the panel than by Bruce Tim and Paul Dini's tour de force cartoon series. We celebrate Batman the animated series, gush over the things that make it so superlative, and pick a couple of our favorite episodes to spotlight....more1h 3minPlay
August 07, 2019EP41 Alien Villains in ComicsFrom Superman to Silver Surfer, some of our favorite super-powered heroes originate from beyond the stars, but every ray of light has its shadow. As often as interstellar visitors to Earth are here to help, they’re as often here to enslave us, infects us, and just plain wipe us Terrans out entirely. We talk about the way in which evil aliens have affected superhero stories and threatened our favorite heroes and we each spotlight our favorite nefarious neerdowell from another world....more56minPlay
July 31, 2019EP40 Boy Scouts in ComicsSuperman, Cyclops & Captain America....Trustworthy? Check. Loyal? Check. Leader? Check. It must be an episode about Boy Scout characters! We dive into what makes these types of characters tick and spotlight a few of our favorite lesser-known boy scouts!...more1h 8minPlay
FAQs about The FANtom Zone - Comic Books:How many episodes does The FANtom Zone - Comic Books have?The podcast currently has 90 episodes available.