Jimmy Palmiotti drops in to talk Mad Cave’s Pop Kill, a pulp‑slick crime thriller of assassins…
Ronald-Thomas Fleming
Host-- Fantastic Comic Fan Podcast, your guide in discovering their next digital adventure, from the Golden Age of comics to some of the latest releases tailored to their unique tastes and preferences. With over 40 years immersed in comic book lore, my enjoyment for them remains undiminished—an enthusiasm I strive to ignite in both old and new fans. Have a fantastic comic you think I should cover send me an email at fantastic_comic_fan@outlook.com
Interview with Andy Mangels
I recently sat down with comics historian and bestselling author Andy Mangels. Here, he talks about…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Andy Mangels
We sit down with comics historian and bestselling author Andy Mangels for a fast, funny, and…
Some Thoughts on Jim Lee
To say comic fans are opinionated is like saying the Pacific Ocean has a lot of…
Payne Live on Kickstarter
Contributing host Ray MacKay recently sat down with Brock Smith about his Payne campaign, now on…
Untold Tales of a Podcaster
Okay, I have been doing the podcast thing for several years now. And, truth be told,…
Jughead: The Hunger
With so many comics out there—especially with Archie publishing fantastic comics since the Golden Age—it’s expected…
Classic Elliot S! Maggin Superman
Okay, from a geeky fanboy standpoint, it is kind of fantastically cool to have taped Elliot…
Some Thoughts On A.I.
In some recent columns, I’ve talked about AI. A few days ago, I mentioned some of…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: TwoMorrows
A look at some of the newest TwoMorrows releases, plus a preview of the upcoming books…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Bobby Nash Ruins the Show!
For the 250th episode, I’m joined by Bobby Nash and Joe for a fun, free‑flowing conversation…
Millie the Model 100
I want to talk about a milestone from back when Marvel (like a lot of publishers)…
Yes, Virginia, X-Men, Can Be Fantastic
Marvel has been on my mind lately—both in fantastic and not-so-stellar ways. Many fans are not…
Let’s Talk Jon Kent
DC seems to have problems with Jon Kent, but that was not always the case. While…
MLJ’s Hidden Jackpot
If you never, ever checked out ComicBook+, you should! It contains 1000s of public-domain comics from…
The Importance of Archie Comics
Okay, maybe the headline was a little too dramatic, maybe. But it did get you attention.…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Kitson on Legion
Barry Kitson joins me to revisit his mid‑2000s Legion of Super‑Heroes run with Mark Waid —…
Some Right Ways How AI Fits into My Toolbox
In some recent columns, I’ve talked about AI. A few days ago. Yesterday, I mentioned some…
Elliot S! Maggin on Craft, Legacy, and the Bronze Age
Last summer, I had Maggin on to talk about Superman. He recently sat down for another…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Maggin Returns!
Elliot S! Maggin returns to talk Superman and his time at DC in the 1970s, sharing…
Road to Episode 250
Despite doing the podcast for several years and being extremely lucky to bring on some fantastic…
Yes, Virginia, Not Every New Marvel Comic Sucks!
Most of the time, I am a big cheerleader for comic books. A general rule is…
An Anti-Fan Look at Venom
I am not a big fan of Venom. No particular reason—it’s just not all fans like…
Elliot S! Maggin: The Superman Writer Every Fan Should Know
Elliot S! Maggin occupies a unique place in Superman’s history. While his name may not circulate…
Three Fantastic Campaigns
When was the last time you backed a campaign? Today, I am going to do something…
Why the Ringo Awards Need You — Yes, You!
Over the years, I have tried to support indie creators —albeit with mixed results. I have…
Fantastic Four 200
Fans know that Marvel has been making a big deal about Amazing Spider-Man reaching the 1,000th…
Bill Everett’s 1972 Sub‑Mariner Is Still Fantastic
What I really, really want to talk about is Fantagraphic’s latest edition of their Atlas Creator…
DC Universe Infinite: Why I Stopped Using It
Back in 2018, DC finally launched its digital service, similar to Marvel Unlimited, which lets you…
Energon Universe
Today I’m joined by Eddie Iiams, the creator behind Wretched Five Comics. We’re diving into the…
Titan Comics Brings The Hillbilly to Comics
Titan Comics returns to the fog with a new four‑issue series that digs into one of…