Admittedly—and rightfully so!—I am feeling a bit guilty right now. Well, in a comic book sort…
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
Joe Meno: A Life Built Brick by Brick
As everyone knows, I could talk about TwoMorrows Publishing all day. Last June, I thought I…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Born Today – Gil Kane
If it’s Monday, it’s usually Archie Comics day, because many columnists and websites will do some…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Window Shopping for Something Mad
I do want to talk about Mad Cave Studios, but first, I have a few things…
FANTASTIC COMIC FANS: Legion of Super-Heroes
Diving into a selection of fantastic Legion trades, offering an overview that highlights why this corner…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: When Was the Last Time You Had Some Dick… Tracy?
Well, I am sure the title of the column got your attention! April marks two years…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Tomorrow’s Tomorrow Publishing
Truth be told, with TwoMorrows Publishing being around for over thirty years and with all the…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: TwoMorrows Cryptology Nominated!
I can never say enough about TwoMorrows Publishing. They are one of the few outfits that…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Betty & Veronica Pin Up Special
85 years of publishing comics: That’s what Archie is celebrating this year. It doesn’t matter how…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Archie Comics
I’m celebrating Archie Comics’ 85th anniversary by digging into their current releases and asking the big…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: MJ, Peter & the Problem(s) With Marvel!
When DC and Marvel make huge changes to core characters, as a fan, I kind of…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Checked out Global Comix Lately?
Yesterday, I talked about what Global Comix’s acquisition of INKR means for fans and creators. Today,…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Global Comix + INKR
In the past, I have covered Global Comix many times because I think it’s a fantastic…
FANTASTIC COMICS FAN: X-Men Trades
Dive into a curated lineup of X‑Men trade paperbacks that showcase the franchise’s defining stories, game‑changing…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: The Other Marvel Legends
Facsimile Editions have been a staple of comic shops for decades, and lately, Marvel has been…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Archie Monday
Archie may not put out the flashiest of comics each month, but you can be sure…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Mario Gully
Mario Gully, creator of Ant, joins me to share the story behind a character born during a…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: JLA Detroit
I’m joined once again by Joe Crowe and Bobby Brown as we dive back into the…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Chuck Patton
Artist Chuck Patton, remembered for his standout 1980s Justice League of America run, joins me to…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Give Archie a Little Love!
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it’s time to give some of that comic book…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Kirby’s Return to Captain America
Comic book historian Rik Offenberger joins me to dig into Jack Kirby’s 1970s run on Captain…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Green Lantern: Rebirth
Tom Marvelli of Another Door Comics joins me to revisit Green Lantern: Rebirth, exploring how this landmark…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Latest from TwoMorrows Publishing
Time once again, look at some of the latest from TwoMorrows Publishing. They have been the…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Indie Spotlight: Vitalerium
Too many comic books come my way each week—far, far too many for me to ever…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Byrne’s Fantastic Four
Bobby Nash joins me for a deep dive into John Byrne’s iconic run on the Fantastic…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: ComiXology Originals
We dive into ComiXology Originals—why it became a hub for bold digital‑first storytelling and which hidden‑gem…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Deadpool the Duck
One of the nice perks of having both a column and a podcast is that sometimes…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Time to Perk Up for Pep Comics
When publishers convert older comic books into a digital format, I call it archiving. I know…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Poo vs. Bambi!
Indie comics writer Ray MacKay joins me to break down Zenescope’s wild mini-series Poo vs. Bambi—a…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Exorcism in a Fantastic Way
It’s bad enough to keep track of all the new comics every week when you go…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: One Influence on Claremont’s X-Men
In some recent columns, I talked about creators Mantlo, Conway, and Thomas, and how they, at…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Archie, Antics, and Anti-Heroes: The Minor Threats Review
Right now, many fans are excited that DC and Marvel are doing crossovers again after a…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: It’s TIIIMMEE! G-Man Campaign
Every year at the end of Halloween, Mariah Carey does her “It’s TIIIIMEEE!” to usher in…