The issue title may be sad, but the actual comic is awesome. This week Amir and Jasoon dig deep into Thor 341, the issue with that great title, in which we learn about Nick Fury's family, about Thor's broad shoulders, and about all kinds of nefarious plans to hurt Thor in the future. It's another barnburner, and the guys go on a few tangents as they dig deep into this amazing issue.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support

The issue title may be sad, but the actual comic is awesome. This week Amir and Jasoon dig deep into Thor 341, the issue with that great title, in which we learn about Nick Fury's family, about Thor's broad shoulders, and about all kinds of nefarious plans to hurt Thor in the future. It's another barnburner, and the guys go on a few tangents as they dig deep into this amazing issue.--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support</a>

Thor 341 by Walter Simonson - The Past is a Bucket of Ashes

As Amir and Jason dig deeper into the Beta Ray Bill saga in Thor, they find Walt Simonson hitting on all cylinders as he delivers the devastating effects of a battle, shows the power of Sif (and her conflicting emotions), and shows how a hammer is forged! Make sure to look for Classic Comics Cavalcade on YouTube to see the artwork we praise so much!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support

As Amir and Jason dig deeper into the Beta Ray Bill saga in Thor, they find Walt Simonson hitting on all cylinders as he delivers the devastating effects of a battle, shows the power of Sif (and her conflicting emotions), and shows how a hammer is forged! Make sure to look for Classic Comics Cavalcade on YouTube to see the artwork we praise so much!--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support</a>

Beta Ray Bill? More Like Beta Ray Brilliance! Thor 339

Amir and Jason are back looking at the masterful work of Walt Simonson on Thor, this time looking at Thor #338 and the incredible, thrilling battle between Thor and Beta Ray Bill. Simonson is sparking as he creates these comics and the guys are swept away by the excitement. If you enjoy this program, check out our YouTube channel for video of the pages we discuss.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support

Amir and Jason are back looking at the masterful work of Walt Simonson on Thor, this time looking at Thor #338 and the incredible, thrilling battle between Thor and Beta Ray Bill. Simonson is sparking as he creates these comics and the guys are swept away by the excitement. If you enjoy this program, check out our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChBbBle7Ep3AQSn-_MhOy2A" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a> for video of the pages we discuss.--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support</a>

Beta Ray Bill is Back in Thor 338 with an Incredible Fight Scene

Amir and Jason are back to talk more classic Marvel Comics. This time they dig deep into the incredible genius of Walt Simonson's debut issue writing and drawing Thor, which features the very first appearance by the one and only Beta Ray Bill. Why is Walt's run so great, and why did it hit like a proverbial lightning bolt? Listen to our take on this. If you'd like to watch a video version of this, please check us out on YouTube!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support

Amir and Jason are back to talk more classic Marvel Comics. This time they dig deep into the incredible genius of Walt Simonson's debut issue writing and drawing Thor, which features the very first appearance by the one and only Beta Ray Bill. Why is Walt's run so great, and why did it hit like a proverbial lightning bolt? Listen to our take on this. If you'd like to watch a video version of this, please check us out on <a href="https://youtu.be/qDiZsXmXJP0" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>!--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support</a>

The Ecstatic, Amazing Debut of Beta Ray Bill

Amir and Jason are back, and so is the Black Panther in the magnificent Fantastic Four #53, a thrilling and fun exploration of Wakandan society and the wickedness of one Ulysses Klaw. The guys dissect what works and doesn't work in the comic. If you'd like video to go along with the recording, you can now watch Classic Comics Cavalcade on our very own YouTube Channel, so please check us out there too!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support

Amir and Jason are back, and so is the Black Panther in the magnificent Fantastic Four #53, a thrilling and fun exploration of Wakandan society and the wickedness of one Ulysses Klaw. The guys dissect what works and doesn't work in the comic. If you'd like video to go along with the recording, you can now watch Classic Comics Cavalcade on our very own <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChBbBle7Ep3AQSn-_MhOy2A" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube Channel</a>, so please check us out there too!--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support</a>

The Second Appearance of the Black Panther! Fantastic Four #53

Amir and Jason are back at it with their look at Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's Fantastic Four. This time: the first appearance of the Black Panther in an Afro-furturistic tale of pure action and suspense. Also, we get a lot of Wyatt Wingfoot in this comic, and Amir and Jason agree: We want more Wingfoot!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support

Amir and Jason are back at it with their look at Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's Fantastic Four. This time: the first appearance of the Black Panther in an Afro-furturistic tale of pure action and suspense. Also, we get a lot of Wyatt Wingfoot in this comic, and Amir and Jason agree: We want more Wingfoot!--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support</a>

Fantastic Four #52: "The Black Panther"

Amir and Jason are back looking at the exquisite Lee/Kirby Fantastic Four run with a review of one of the most beloved comics of the Silver Age, FF 51's "This Man This Monster." This comic finds Lee and Kirby at the height of their powers, teaming up to deliver a story with a perfect balance of story and art, of pathos and power, and it also has the Kirby Exquisite on full display. If you love this comic, you'll love this chat!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support

Amir and Jason are back looking at the exquisite Lee/Kirby Fantastic Four run with a review of one of the most beloved comics of the Silver Age, FF 51's "This Man This Monster." This comic finds Lee and Kirby at the height of their powers, teaming up to deliver a story with a perfect balance of story and art, of pathos and power, and it also has the Kirby Exquisite on full display. If you love this comic, you'll love this chat!--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support</a>

Fantastic Four #51 - "This Man This Monster"

Last time Amir and Jason discussed Jack Kirby's greatest comic story. Well, this one ain't too bad either, as they explore the sublime Silver Age Marvel Fantastic Four #50!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support

Last time Amir and Jason discussed Jack Kirby's greatest comic story. Well, this one ain't too bad either, as they explore the sublime Silver Age Marvel Fantastic Four #50!--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support</a>

The Exquisite Brilliance of Fantastic Four #50 (1966)

Continuing our look at the brilliant Galactus saga in Fantastic Four, Amir and Jason dig into the incredible range of work Jack Kirby delivers in FF #49. Do comics get much better than this? I say thee... nay!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support

Continuing our look at the brilliant Galactus saga in Fantastic Four, Amir and Jason dig into the incredible range of work Jack Kirby delivers in FF #49. Do comics get much better than this? I say thee... nay!--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support</a>

Kirby Showing All His Skills: Fantastic Four #49: If This Be Doomsday!

You don't need a long summary for this one. This time Amir and Jason discuss one of the finest comics of the Silver Age, Fantastic Four #48 (1966). Give it a listen and let us know what you think!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support

You don't need a long summary for this one. This time Amir and Jason discuss one of the finest comics of the Silver Age, Fantastic Four #48 (1966). Give it a listen and let us know what you think!--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support</a>

Kirby at His Most Exquisite: Fantastic Four #48: The Coming of Galactus

We explore all areas of comic book history in our own unique way. You'll have fun, get insights and learn a lot at the same time. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support

We explore all areas of comic book history in our own unique way. You'll have fun, get insights and learn a lot at the same time. Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support</a>

Classic Comics Cavalcade

In part two of his history of the crazy American comic book distribution system, Jason talks about the 1980s comic book boom and bust and about the 1990s comic book boom and its terrible bust, which led to bankruptcy for many businesses and a single national distributor of comic books. How did we get to the bizarre place in which only one company distributes comic books to American comic stores? Find that answer -- and a lot more -- in this week's Classic Comics Cavalcade.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support

In part two of his history of the crazy American comic book distribution system, Jason talks about the 1980s comic book boom and bust and about the 1990s comic book boom and its terrible bust, which led to bankruptcy for many businesses and a single national distributor of comic books. How did we get to the bizarre place in which only one company distributes comic books to American comic stores? Find that answer -- and a lot more -- in this week's Classic Comics Cavalcade.--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support</a>

The Crazy History of American Comic Book Distribution in the 1980s and 1990s

Kurtis Findlay

Vancouver-based editor, podcast host and fellow comics lover Kurtis Findlay joins Jason this week to discuss Lynn Johnston's brilliant classic comic Strip For Better or For Worse, which Kurtis is assembling and editing for the Library of American Comics. Jason and Kurtis also discuss his work for the LOAC before launching into a discussion of some comics they will have to trade with each other someday when they finally meet up.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support

Vancouver-based editor, podcast host and fellow comics lover Kurtis Findlay joins Jason this week to discuss Lynn Johnston's brilliant classic comic Strip For Better or For Worse, which Kurtis is assembling and editing for the Library of American Comics. Jason and Kurtis also discuss his work for the LOAC before launching into a discussion of some comics they will have to trade with each other someday when they finally meet up.--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support</a>

Kurtis Findlay on "For Better or For Worse", the Library of American Comics, and some classic comics picks

Terry Moore

Terry Moore is one of the greatest indie cartoonists around. His work on series such as Strangers in Paradise, Echo, Rachel Rising and Motor Girl is consistently entertaining: smart, powerful and incisive. My interview with him fit all those adjectives, along with a healthy dose of interesting reflection. Moore was an interesting and honest interviewee, and I think that makes this half-hour interview a compelling listen.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support

Terry Moore is one of the greatest indie cartoonists around. His work on series such as Strangers in Paradise, Echo, Rachel Rising and Motor Girl is consistently entertaining: smart, powerful and incisive. My interview with him fit all those adjectives, along with a healthy dose of interesting reflection. Moore was an interesting and honest interviewee, and I think that makes this half-hour interview a compelling listen.--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support</a>

Terry Moore on Strangers in Paradise, Echo and Feeling Like an Outsider

We're all used to Diamond Distribution being the only company that distributes comic books to the American direct market. But how did we get that way? We look at the corrupt and complex beginnings of comic book distribution and learn about a crucial lawsuit that changed everything.  Part one of two.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support

We're all used to Diamond Distribution being the only company that distributes comic books to the American direct market. But how did we get that way? We look at the corrupt and complex beginnings of comic book distribution and learn about a crucial lawsuit that changed everything.  Part one of two.--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support</a>

The Corrupt and Crazy Beginnings of the Comic Book Direct Market

Broken backs. Madness. Hands eaten by piranhas. A job at Taco Bell? DC abused their mainline heroes in the 1990s -- and were rewarded with great sales.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support

Broken backs. Madness. Hands eaten by piranhas. A job at Taco Bell? DC abused their mainline heroes in the 1990s -- and were rewarded with great sales.--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support</a>

DC Brutalized Heroes in the 1990s

Jerry Robinson

Several years ago I had the opportunity to talk with Jerry Robinson, legendary creator of the Joker as well as many other iconic comics and comic characters. Though he was in his eighties, Robinson was sharp and spellbinding, bringing to life stories from comics history that my co-interviewer Alex Rodrik and I thought were fascinating. Listening back on it now I'm struck by the man's incisive memory and his delight in telling stories. This may be my favorite episode of Classic Comics Cavalcade so far, and after listening to it you might agree with that assessment.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support

Several years ago I had the opportunity to talk with Jerry Robinson, legendary creator of the Joker as well as many other iconic comics and comic characters. Though he was in his eighties, Robinson was sharp and spellbinding, bringing to life stories from comics history that my co-interviewer Alex Rodrik and I thought were fascinating. Listening back on it now I'm struck by the man's incisive memory and his delight in telling stories. This may be my favorite episode of Classic Comics Cavalcade so far, and after listening to it you might agree with that assessment.--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support</a>

An Amazing Conversation with Jerry Robinson, Creator of the Joker

Keith Dallas

John Wells

John Wells and Keith Dallas. who co-produced the Eisner nominated Comic Book Implosion, join Jason to discuss that book, their work on The American Comic Book Chronicles, why Archie Comics needs a good book about their history, and much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support

John Wells and Keith Dallas. who co-produced the Eisner nominated <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Comic-Book-Implosion-History-Comics/dp/1605490857/ref=asc_df_1605490857/?tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=266118805355&amp;hvpos=1o1&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=13944550129049542558&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9033348&amp;hvtargid=aud-643574997066:pla-579173912607&amp;psc=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Book Implosion</a>, join Jason to discuss that book, their work on The American Comic Book Chronicles, why Archie Comics needs a good book about their history, and much more. --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support</a>

Keith Dallas and John Wells Talk DC Implosion, American Comics and Much More

James Warren

Bill Schelly

Jason interviews award-winning comics historian Bill Schelly about his new book James Warren: Empire of Monsters. Warren was a fascinating and important character in comics history, and Schelly shares some fascinating stories about this unique and often person. Show notes are at comicscavalcade.tumblr.com--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support

Jason interviews award-winning comics historian Bill Schelly about his new book James Warren: Empire of Monsters. Warren was a fascinating and important character in comics history, and Schelly shares some fascinating stories about this unique and often person. Show notes are at <a href="http://comicscavalcade.tumblr.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">comicscavalcade.tumblr.com</a>--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support</a>

Bill Schelly on James Warren: Empire of Monsters

Mark Waid

Chris Kiser

FLASH

Jason's old pal Chris Kiser joins Classic Comics Cavalcade to discuss one of his favorite comic runs, Mark Waid's epochal run on The Flash.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support

Jason's old pal Chris Kiser joins Classic Comics Cavalcade to discuss one of his favorite comic runs, Mark Waid's epochal run on The Flash.--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support</a>

Chatting About Mark Waid's Flash Run with Chris Kiser

Bob Burden is one of the most idiosyncratic comics creators of all time. Jason interviewed Bob at the 2011 SDCC and had a great time listening to Bob's unique plans for his oddball roster of comics. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support

Bob Burden is one of the most idiosyncratic comics creators of all time. Jason interviewed Bob at the 2011 SDCC and had a great time listening to Bob's unique plans for his oddball roster of comics. --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support</a>

Bob Burden talks Mysterymen, Marble Comics and Much More

Jonny Harvey

Harvey Comics

For many years Harvey Comics were perhaps the premier publisher of kids' comics in America, with characters like Casper the Friendly Ghost and Richie Rich providing wholesome entertainment for elementary school kids. But since Havey went under in the mid-1990s, this "little company that could" has largely passed out of the imaginations of readers and fans. I was joined by Jonny Harvey, director of an upcoming documentary series about Harvey Comics and a member of the Harvey family, to discuss the fascinating life and times of this very unique family business.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support

For many years Harvey Comics were perhaps the premier publisher of kids' comics in America, with characters like Casper the Friendly Ghost and Richie Rich providing wholesome entertainment for elementary school kids. But since Havey went under in the mid-1990s, this "little company that could" has largely passed out of the imaginations of readers and fans. I was joined by Jonny Harvey, director of an upcoming documentary series about Harvey Comics and a member of the Harvey family, to discuss the fascinating life and times of this very unique family business.--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support</a>

Jonny Harvey on "Ghost Empire: The Forgotten Story of Harvey Comics"

Carlos Rodela joins Jason again to talk about one of the biggest impacts of the success of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: the epic 1986 black and white comics boom and bust.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support

Carlos Rodela joins Jason again to talk about one of the biggest impacts of the success of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: the epic 1986 black and white comics boom and bust.--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support</a>

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Part Two: the 1986 Black and White Bust

Lynn Johnston

Every once in a while you get to meet one of your heroes and they turn out to be even more wonderful than you expected. Lynn Johnston is one of the great newspaper cartoonists of her era. The creator of the classic "For Better or For Worse:", a most delightful and humanistic strip, joined me for a most delightful and humanistic chat which left me smiling for hours after we spoke. I don't want to spoil this at all but suffice it to say that Lynn was one of my favorite interview subjects ever.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support

Every once in a while you get to meet one of your heroes and they turn out to be even more wonderful than you expected. Lynn Johnston is one of the great newspaper cartoonists of her era. The creator of the classic "For Better or For Worse:", a most delightful and humanistic strip, joined me for a most delightful and humanistic chat which left me smiling for hours after we spoke. I don't want to spoil this at all but suffice it to say that Lynn was one of my favorite interview subjects ever.--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support</a>

An Interview with Lynn Johnston, Creator of the Classic 'For Better or For Worse'

Dan Gearino

Dan Gearino, author of Comic Shop: the Retail Mavericks Who Gave Us a New Geek Culture, joins Jason to talk about the evolution of the culture around comics retailers in America. The conversation makes for a surprisingly fun, interesting and entertaining hour.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support

Dan Gearino, author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Comic-Shop-Retail-Mavericks-Culture/dp/0804011907/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1J02R83YERFGL&amp;keywords=comic+shop+the+retail+mavericks+who+gave+us+a+new+geek+culture&amp;qid=1561522795&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=comic+shop%2Caps%2C181&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Shop: the Retail Mavericks Who Gave Us a New Geek Culture</a>, joins Jason to talk about the evolution of the culture around comics retailers in America. The conversation makes for a surprisingly fun, interesting and entertaining hour.--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support</a>

Dan Gearino on Comic Shop: the Retail Mavericks Who Gave Us a New Geek Culture

Jim Shooter

Jim Shooter is one of the most controversial creators in comic book history. But is that controversy justified? I explore that topic in my latest episode.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support

Jim Shooter is one of the most controversial creators in comic book history. But is that controversy justified? I explore that topic in my latest episode.--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support</a>

Profile of Jim Shooter

Roy Thomas

This week we deliver a bonus episode of Classic Comics Cavalcade. Jim Shooter and Roy Thomas appeared on a panel at the Washington State Summer Con in June 2019, and I recorded the session. The two men share interesting and fun stories from their three decades in comics and present portraits of some of the most interesting men in comics history, including Stan Lee and Mort Weisinger. I thought it would be fun to share the chat since I didn't see it come up in any other podcasts. I'll still have a new Classic Comics Cavalcade episode on Wednesday as usual.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support

This week we deliver a bonus episode of Classic Comics Cavalcade. Jim Shooter and Roy Thomas appeared on a panel at the Washington State Summer Con in June 2019, and I recorded the session. The two men share interesting and fun stories from their three decades in comics and present portraits of some of the most interesting men in comics history, including Stan Lee and Mort Weisinger. I thought it would be fun to share the chat since I didn't see it come up in any other podcasts. I'll still have a new Classic Comics Cavalcade episode on Wednesday as usual.--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support</a>

Jim Shooter and Roy Thomas at the Washington State Summer Con

Jonathan Baylis

Jonathan Baylis of the mini-comic So Buttons joins Jason to talk about following the autobiographical traditions of Harvey Pekar, the experiences of working for seminal '90s publishers Valiant and Topps Comics (as well as pre-bankruptcy Marvel), and the joys of collecting original art. Jonathan's stories start with, "My first day at Marvel, Jack Kirby died"... and the stories go from there!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support

Jonathan Baylis of the mini-comic <a href="http://sobuttons.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">So Buttons</a> joins Jason to talk about following the autobiographical traditions of Harvey Pekar, the experiences of working for seminal '90s publishers Valiant and Topps Comics (as well as pre-bankruptcy Marvel), and the joys of collecting original art. Jonathan's stories start with, "My first day at Marvel, Jack Kirby died"... and the stories go from there!--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support</a>

Jonathan Baylis on Original Art, Working for Jim Shooter and Self Publishing

Gahan Wilson

For many years, Gahan Wilson has been one of our smartest and darkest cartoonists, with brilliant work appearing in the pages of The New Yorker, Playboy and other magazines. It was a thrill to get to speak with the master creator as he launched a kickstarter project.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support

For many years, Gahan Wilson has been one of our smartest and darkest cartoonists, with brilliant work appearing in the pages of The New Yorker, Playboy and other magazines. It was a thrill to get to speak with the master creator as he launched a kickstarter project.--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support</a>

Interview: Gahan Wilson

Gideon Marcus

Editor and writer Gideon Marcus joins Jason to talk about two fascinating science fiction projects: Rediscovery, his new collection of science fiction by women, and Galactic Journey, a website which explores the world of pop culture from 55 years ago. Jason is an excited contributor to Galactic Journey and reader of Rediscovery, and enjoys talking about these passion projects with him. It's a fun conversation which covers some very interesting ground about an important corner of science fiction history. We hope you enjoy it--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support

Editor and writer Gideon Marcus joins Jason to talk about two fascinating science fiction projects: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Rediscovery-Science-Fiction-Women-1958-1963/dp/195132000X/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rediscovery</a>, his new collection of science fiction by women, and <a href="http://galacticjourney.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Galactic Journey</a>, a website which explores the world of pop culture from 55 years ago. Jason is an excited contributor to Galactic Journey and reader of Rediscovery, and enjoys talking about these passion projects with him. It's a fun conversation which covers some very interesting ground about an important corner of science fiction history. We hope you enjoy it--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support</a>

Gideon Marcus Talks Rediscovery and Galactic Journey - Two Fascinating Science Fiction Projects

We've all forgotten how strange the phrase "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" sounds. To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Turtles, Carlos Rodela joins Jason to discuss the creation and amazingly rapid rise of the Turtles, to a point where the two creators were earning $50 million a year from the Turtles. Show notes -- including some vintage photos from Eastman -- are posted at  https://comicscavalcade.tumblr.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support

We've all forgotten how strange the phrase "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" sounds. To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Turtles, Carlos Rodela joins Jason to discuss the creation and amazingly rapid rise of the Turtles, to a point where the two creators were earning $50 million a year from the Turtles. Show notes -- including some vintage photos from Eastman -- are posted at  <a href="https://comicscavalcade.tumblr.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://comicscavalcade.tumblr.com/</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classiccomics/support</a>

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