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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…
Untold Tales of a Podcaster
Okay, I have been doing the podcast thing for several years now. And, truth be told,…
It Came From The Radio: Christopher Kaufman
The Hurricon’s David Donovan joins Mark, along with Hassan Godwi,n in the studio as our guest.t,…
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…
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.…
It Came From The Radio: Kristen Gudsnuk
At our 103rd live show (courtesy of the East Meadow Public Library), Comic creator Kristen Gudsnuk…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Kitson on Legion
Barry Kitson joins me to revisit his mid‑2000s Legion of Super‑Heroes run with Mark Waid —…
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…
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…
It Came From The Radio: George Taramas
Filmmaker Lee Kolinsky joins Mark and Hassan to cover the news at C2E2, Mark interviews Comic…
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…
It Came From The Radio: Dave Letterfly Knoderer
Jenny Feldy and Senior Correspondent Charlie Saladino cover the news at the Long Island Convention of…
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…