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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…
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…
The Importance of Archie Comics
Okay, maybe the headline was a little too dramatic, maybe. But it did get you attention.…
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Barry Kitson joins me to revisit his mid‑2000s Legion of Super‑Heroes run with Mark Waid —…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Maggin Returns!
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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…
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…
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…
With A Bang– Monsters Gone Wrong
Admittedly—and rightfully so!—I am feeling a bit guilty right now. Well, in a comic book sort…
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: David Wohl From Zenescope
Contributing host Ray MacKay sits down with Zenescope Editor‑in‑Chief David Wohl for a lively deep dive…
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…