Fantastic Comic Fan
177 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 6 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsYour guide to the vast universe of digital comic books from the Golden Age to the present. With a history of 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.
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
Special Fill-In Issue
September 28, 2022 08:33 - 17 minutes - 17.3 MBNo lies here-- I had no guests, no reviews, and nothing lined up leading into the big 1st Anniversary episode! Fantastic Comic Fan
Back to 1972!
September 27, 2022 07:55 - 50 minutes - 37.3 MBRegular guest Alan Stewart is back, and we’re returning to summer 1972! So many fantastic things happening in comics-- not a dull year! Attack of the 50-Year-Old Comics Fantastic Comic Fan
72 One Year Ago!
September 25, 2022 23:37 - 14 minutes - 17.2 MBAll week, I'm celebrating the 1st Anniversary of the podcast! For nostalgia's sake-- here's the first episode, but with a new intro!. Fantastic Comic Fan
Favorite Reviewers 2
September 23, 2022 19:15 - 29 minutes - 23.9 MBI’ve brought on some of my favorite podcasters to discuss their shows. Billy D’s talking about Magazines & Monsters and A World on Fire! While Ross Aitken talks about his Stop! Let’s Team Up! Where to Follow Fantastic Comic Fan Stop! Let's Team Up! A World on Fire Magazines and Monsters
70: Thor 272
September 22, 2022 00:57 - 15 minutes - 12.8 MBBilly D from A World on Fire is joining me today, and we're talking Thor 272-- a fantastic Bronze Age jumping on point! Follow the Fantastic Comic Fan A World on Fire Magazines and Monsters
Tripping Through Time
September 20, 2022 00:13 - 26 minutes - 22.1 MBBrandon Prosek talks about his trippy, time-traveling tale where Rodney must grapple with dire consequences when himself from the future appears, asking for help so they can try to change time and save lives. Tripping Through Time Fantastic Comics Fan
JLA Manhunters!
September 14, 2022 06:00 - 20 minutes - 15.6 MBRoss is back—again! This time we're talking about JLA—Bronze Age! It's Justice League of America 140 & 141—the Manhunters! Stop! Let's Team Up! Jim Shooter Episode Where to Follow Fantastic Comic Fan
Dime Store Detective
September 11, 2022 20:12 - 16 minutes - 12.9 MBJohn Dexter of Alpha Dogs returns to talk about his new Kickstarter: Dime Store Detective. If you enjoy film noirs like TRUE DETECTIVE and LA CONFIDENTIAL, along with paranormal stories like IT and SUPERNATURAL, you will love DIME-STORE DETECTIVE! Where to Follow Fantastic Comic Fan Kickstarter Alpha Dogs Episode
1st Man-Wolf!
September 09, 2022 16:01 - 13 minutes - 13.3 MBFull-Moon Episode! I cover the first appearance of Man-Wolf from Amazing Spider-Man 124 & 125—from 1973! Fantastic Comic Fan Links Mark Leslie Episode Man-Wolf from ASM 189 &190
65: Venus
September 09, 2022 04:27 - 25 minutes - 20 MBThe Sleepy Reader joins me to discuss the Golden Age comic Venus #1 and #2. It’s a Stan Lee story different from the Marvel Age of Stan Lee! Fantastic Comic Fan Links Podcast Reviewers Sleepy Reader YouTube
64: Indie Comics
September 06, 2022 06:00 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBI’m reviewing these two fantastic indies: Alpha Dogs and Dragon Girl/Albino Warrior—check out the episode, and you’ll see why they’re awesome. Fantastic Comic Links Dragon Girl/Albino Warrior Kickstarter Omen Comics Episode Podcast Reviewers Alpha Dogs Episode 45 Dime Store Kickstarter
Favorite Reviewers
September 01, 2022 07:42 - 35 minutes - 29.8 MBI'm bringing on some of my favorite reviewers to talk about their shows! Long Box Review, Sleepy Reader, and Omen Revelations are my guests. Sleepy Reader Long Box Review Open Revelations The Daily Rios Pop Culture Philosophers For the Love of Comics Meanwhile… the Podcast Never Ending Reading Pile/Pulp 2 Pixel Podcasts Follow the Fantastic Comic Fan
62 Jim Shooter
August 30, 2022 06:00 - 29 minutes - 23 MBRoss Aitken from Stop! Let's Team-Up Podcast joins me to discuss comic legend Jim Shooter. Stop! Let's Team Up! Where to Follow Fantastic Comic Fan
61 Beowulf
August 21, 2022 21:52 - 18 minutes - 14.4 MBHey! The 12th Kickstarter I spotlighted on the podcast! Grant Lankard talks about his series Beowulf, about the dragon slayer from myth, reincarnated as a 30-something slacker. His sidekicks are a magic cat and a thirteen-year-old girl. Beowulf Kickstarter Follow Fantastic Comic Fan
60 Infinitale Chronicles
August 18, 2022 05:00 - 20 minutes - 15.2 MBToday’s guest Chris Fisk talks about his Infinitale Chronicles. What started as a role-playing game in the 1990s has now been adapted into a graphic novel. The series spans the history of two worlds torn asunder by cataclysmic wars. Infinitales Follow us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/comic_fantastic And on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fantastic_comic_fan/
Omen & Revelation Comics
August 16, 2022 05:00 - 24 minutes - 20.9 MBMichael Nunneley and Steve Sellers talk about their Omen and Revelation Comics imprints. Also, we discuss the new Kickstarter campaign for Dragon Girl/Albino Warrior #1. Dragon Girl/Albino Warrior #1 Kickstarter Omen Comics on globalcomix.com Revelation Comics on globalcomix.com Follow us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/comic_fantastic And on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fantastic_comic_fan/
58: Man Wolf!
August 12, 2022 18:15 - 13 minutes - 15 MBMy introduction to Man-Wolf from ASM 189 & 190! Follow us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/comic_fantastic And on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fantastic_comic_fan/
57: Author Mark Leslie
August 12, 2022 17:21 - 26 minutes - 22.6 MBMark Leslie talks about his werewolf novel Fear and Loathing in Los Angeles. Mark is my first guest on the podcast where we are not talking comic books. Kind of. It does connect to Spider-Man and Mark's love for the character—and, well… check it out! Mark Leslie Werewolf Series Follow us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/comic_fantastic And on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fantastic_comic_fan/
Sunset Dawning
August 03, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 15.7 MBCreator Scotti Man joins me to talk about his independent comic Sunset Dawning. Scotti Mann Website Mann Instagram Mann Twitter Follow us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/comic_fantastic And on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fantastic_comic_fan/
Christmas Bandits
July 28, 2022 08:01 - 20 minutes - 15.4 MBChristmas in July, as guest Brian Mange talks about his Christmas Bandits! Monge Culture Follow us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/comic_fantastic And on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fantastic_comic_fan/
54: Riot Earp Kickstarter
July 24, 2022 19:28 - 27 minutes - 22.1 MBReturning Guest: Michael Katz talks about the Kickstarter campaign for the 2nd Riot Earp comic book. Taking place in the future-- I love the concept, which blends a mix of humor, science fiction, and a dash of adventure. Episode 32 Kickstarter Strider Nolan Media, Inc. Shadow S.E.A.L Daybreak Kickstarter Follow us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/comic_fantastic And on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fantastic_comic_fan/
JLA 100-102
July 20, 2022 08:27 - 21 minutes - 17.3 MBAlong with blogger Alan Stewart, we’re tackling the JLA/JSA team-up from 1972! Attack of the 50-Year-Old Comics Mike's Amazing World Follow us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/comic_fantastic And on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fantastic_comic_fan/ Like our FACEBOOK page: https://www.instagram.com/fantasticcomicfan/
53: Headcases
July 12, 2022 09:07 - 14 minutes - 12.2 MBGuest Lesly Julien talks about his Crowdfundr campaign. Two teens, a severed head, and you’ll have to listen to the podcast to find out more! Loved the comic & happy to spotlight the project. Headcases Campaign Lesley Julien Follow us on TWITTER And on INSTAGRAM Like on FACEBOOK
51 Artist Ryan Gutierrez
June 30, 2022 08:50 - 14 minutes - 12.2 MBWelcome back, Ryan! He’s the 1st creator I’ve had back on the podcast! We’re talking about the Western Comic he’s drawing! Ryan Gutierrez e-mail Instagram Buzzard and Bone Follow us on TWITTER And on INSTAGRAM Like on FACEBOOK
50 Celebrating 50th Episode
June 28, 2022 08:00 - 13 minutes - 13.2 MBTo celebrate I’m looking at a few of my favorites from the Golden Age until now! Follow us on TWITTER And on INSTAGRAM Like on FACEBOOK
49 JLA 154
June 22, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 12.3 MBBilly Dunleavy from Magazines & Monsters joins me to talk about a spooky JLA Giant—that stands out among the other Giants. A great done-in-one that shows how sinister this Yawn Baddie could be—with the right motivation! A World on Fire: An All-Star Squadron Podcast! Magazine and Monsters Follow us on TWITTER And on INSTAGRAM Like on FACEBOOK
48 Territory
June 21, 2022 06:00 - 26 minutes - 21.6 MBNew Kickstarter Campaign. Creator Blake McCarthy talks about Territory-- set in a far distant Pacific Northwest where tribes worship warring kaiju as gods! Kickstarter Follow us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/comic_fantastic And on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fantastic_comic_fan/ Like our FACEBOOK page: https://www.instagram.com/fantasticcomicfan/
47 Back to 1972!
June 20, 2022 07:58 - 33 minutes - 25.9 MBAlong with blogger Alan Stewart, we’re tackling Mar-June 1972! LOTS was going on in the comics! ! Alan’s ‘scholarly’ approach is anything but boring, whether a new or die-hard fan. Attack of the 50-Year-Old Comics Mike's Amazing World Follow us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/comic_fantastic And on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fantastic_comic_fan/ Like our FACEBOOK page: https://www.instagram.com/fantasticcomicfan/
EPS 46: Mystery into Space 75
June 16, 2022 06:00 - 15 minutes - 13.3 MBI'm teaming up with Billy Dunleavy from A World of Fire Podcast, which covers the All-Star Squadron. We are talking Silver Age—specifically Mystery into Space Adam Strange—and guest stars… Nah! You'll have to check out the episode to find out! A World on Fire: An All-Star Squadron Podcast! Magazine and Monsters Follow us on TWITTER And on INSTAGRAM Like on FACEBOOK
EPS 45: Indie Alpha Dogs
June 15, 2022 06:00 - 19 minutes - 15.9 MBJohn Dexter comes on to talk about his indie comic Alpha Dogs. The story's hero, the pit bull BUCK, is feared by the public for his breed and size but is as kind-hearted a dog as you can find. He journeys across the country in an attempt to track down a dangerous dog before it carries out its owner's plan for revenge. Alpha Dog Twitter Alpha Dog Instagram IndieComics Follow us on TWITTER And on INSTAGRAM Like on FACEBOOK
EPS 44 Gardner Fox
June 14, 2022 06:00 - 23 minutes - 19 MBToday, we are talking about a creator who doesn't get the attention he should—Gardner Fox. Who better to discuss Fox than Jennifer DeRoss, who wrote Forgotten All-Star: A Biography of Gardner Fox. Specifically, traveling to Batman's early Golden Age adventures—of which Fox wrote six Batman tales. Forgotten All-Star: A Biography of Gardner Fox Follow us on TWITTER And on INSTAGRAM Like on FACEBOOK
Episode 43: Doom Patrol 88
June 10, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 26.8 MBI travel back to the Silver Age with fellow podcaster Paul Hicks, who co-hosts the Doom Patrol podcast. We are talking about Doom Patrol 88, "The Incredible Origin of the Chief," from 1964. Waiting for Doom Podcast Follow us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/comic_fantastic And on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fantastic_comic_fan/ Like our FACEBOOK page: https://www.instagram.com/fantasticcomicfan/
Episode 42: Marvel June 1962
June 09, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutes - 15.3 MBAmazing Spider-Man 1st appearance was in June 1962 and this time around I'm covering all the comic books Marvel put out that month. Well, most of them... Follow us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/comic_fantastic And on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fantastic_comic_fan/ Like our FACEBOOK page: https://www.instagram.com/fantasticcomicfan/
Episode 41: Indie Comid Seidr
June 08, 2022 10:00 - 17 minutes - 15.4 MBGuest, Michael Nunneley, talking about his indie comic called Seidr. It is a Viking-Horror story with Norse mythology, the paranormal & supernatural, and magic. I liked reading the comic and had to have Michael on the podcast. Seidir Michael Nunneley Twitter Omen Revelations Podcast Follow us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/comic_fantastic And on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fantastic_comic_fan/ Like our FACEBOOK page: https://www.instagram.com/fantasticcomicfan/
Episode 40: Smash Comics
June 07, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutes - 13.1 MBGuest: Rob Taylor, out of Chattanooga, started a program called Smash! Comics for Kids, whose goal is to bring comics to kids in children's hospitals. Smash Comics Twitter Smash Comics Website Go Fund Me Follow us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/comic_fantastic And on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fantastic_comic_fan/ Like our FACEBOOK page: https://www.instagram.com/fantasticcomicfan/
Episode 39: Dr. Jekyll Alien Hunter
May 31, 2022 14:05 - 41 minutes - 32 MBGuests today: Dr. Bruce Solheim & Julia Kazanowska talk about Dr. Jekyll Alien Hunter. Dr. Jekyll Alien Hunter chronicles the adventures of Henna Jekyll, a professor who is following in her father's footsteps in researching extraterrestrials. Her research takes her around the world, where she discovers the hazy boundaries between life and death and reality and dream. Dr. Jekyll Alien Hunter Comic Book Dr. Bruce Solheim Website Dr. Bruce Solheim Facebook Julia Kazanowska Foll...
Episode 38 Tails of Mystery Kickstarter
May 24, 2022 10:03 - 14 minutes - 11.9 MBWriter Asa Whealry talks about the project. Tails of Mystery is a noir comic mini-series following an old-school private detective that gets stuck in the body of a black cat through a combined effort of bad luck and bad choices. But there might be more at work and lurking in the shadows; a nefarious presence awaits. Kickstarter Follow us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/comic_fantastic And on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fantastic_comic_fan/ Like our FACEBOOK page: https:...
Episode 37 Retribution Kickstarter
May 19, 2022 19:59 - 20 minutes - 16.7 MBRetribution explores the dark aspects of love, commitment, and a disturbed mind. It asks: to what lengths someone would go to recapture a lost love? Retribution is a graphically brutal but psychologically poignant story reminiscent of Spawn, Crossed, and the Crow. Retribution Kickstarter Follow us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/comic_fantastic And on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fantastic_comic_fan/ Like our FACEBOOK page: https://www.instagram.com/fantasticcomicfan/
Episode 36: Back to Early 1972
May 19, 2022 13:23 - 42 minutes - 33.7 MB1972—BIG things were going on in comics! No, seriously! Alan’s ‘scholarly’ approach is anything but boring, whether a new or die-hard fan. This time around, we cover the first few months. Attack of the 50-Year-Old Comics Mike's Amazing World Follow us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/comic_fantastic And on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fantastic_comic_fan/ Like our FACEBOOK page: https://www.instagram.com/fantasticcomicfan/
Episode 35: Neal Adams
May 17, 2022 21:18 - 37 minutes - 29.7 MBWe're talking about Neal Adams. I've teamed up with a nice selection of fellow comic fans for this episode. First, we'veRoss Aitkin of the Stop! Let's Team-Up podcast. Adam Wallenta of the indie comic Punk Taco and Eric Isaacson of the Long Box Review Podcast. Their first appearance on the podcast is Alan Stewart's Attack of the 50-Year-Old Comic Books blog. Alan Stewart Adam Wallenta of Punk Taco Stop! Let's Team-Up Podcast Long Box Review Podcast Follow us on TWITTER: https://tw...
Episode 33: Indie Comic Wesdeacon
May 16, 2022 20:15 - 17 minutes - 14 MBGuest: Writer/Creator Ryan Gutierrez talks about his just-released indie comic Wesdeacon. Demonic forces plague an interstellar civilization until a mysterious hero returns from the outskirts of space with God-like power and becomes a beacon of hope. A fantastic comic that's different and fresh! Available via ComiXology! Art Station Ryan's TWITTER Follow us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/comic_fantastic And on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fantastic_comic_fan/ Like our FACEB...
Episode 34: Indie Comic Wesdeacon
May 16, 2022 20:15 - 17 minutes - 14 MBGuest: Writer/Creator Ryan Gutierrez talks about his just-released indie comic Wesdeacon. Demonic forces plague an interstellar civilization until a mysterious hero returns from the outskirts of space with God-like power and becomes a beacon of hope. A fantastic comic that's different and fresh! Available via ComiXology! Art Station Ryan's TWITTER Follow us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/comic_fantastic And on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fantastic_comic_fan/ Like our FACEB...
Episode 33: ID-10T Error- Kicktarter!
May 13, 2022 12:44 - 15 minutes - 13.4 MBGuest: Matthew McGrath, who is in the final stretch for his Kickstarter comic book campaign. ID-10T Error is a Black Mirroresque revenge comedy about Bradley, a lonely, disgruntled man who creates the world's most advanced artificially intelligent robot. Why? So he can torture and kill it. Kickstarter Follow us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/comic_fantastic And on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fantastic_comic_fan/ Like our FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/fantasticcomicfan
Episode 32: Riot Earp Kickstarter
May 12, 2022 15:52 - 19 minutes - 15.2 MBGuest: Michael Katz talks about the Kickstarter campaign for the Riot Earp comic book. Taking place in the future-- I love the concept, which blends a mix of humor, science fiction, and a dash of adventure. Riot Earp Kickstarter Follow us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/comic_fantastic And on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fantastic_comic_fan/ Like our FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/fantasticcomicfan
Episode 31: Just Us Cops Indie ComicBook
May 11, 2022 21:27 - 22 minutes - 17 MBSpecial Guest: Thomas Nichols-- Comedian, Actor, Writer, and Publisher! He talks about his Just Us Cops comic book. Boy, A unique interview where we do a lot of laughing & joking! Just Us Cops Follow us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/comic_fantastic And on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fantastic_comic_fan/ Like our FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/fantasticcomicfan
Episode30: Sitcomics!
May 11, 2022 16:20 - 25 minutes - 18.9 MBLooking for a DIFFERENT, quality publisher—look to Sitcomics! Today's guest is publisher Darin Henry who talks about the genesis of the company and its line of comics. Check out Sitcomics Show Notes Follow us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/comic_fantastic And on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fantastic_comic_fan/ Like our FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/fantasticcomicfan
Episode 29: Punk Taco Kickstarter
May 09, 2022 10:00 - 22 minutes - 18 MBSpecial Guest: Adam Wallenta! He is currently finishing up his graphic novel, Punk Taco, which he co-wrote with his five-year-old son, and funded on Kickstarter. Adam's goal is to create comics and music that can be enjoyed together by parents and their children. Punk Taco Kickstarter Show Notes Follow us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/comic_fantastic And on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fantastic_comic_fan/ Like our FACEBOOK page: https://www.instagram.com/fantasticcomicfan/
Episode 28: Who Is Donna Troy?
May 04, 2022 06:00 - 18 minutes - 14.7 MBToday, my guest is Eric from the Long Box Review as we delve into DonnaTroy. Specifically, “Who Is Donna Troy” from New Teen Titans 38. Great character studies of not only Donna but Dick Grayson, who uses his detective skills to look into Donna’s past. Long Box Review Podcast Show Notes Follow us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/comic_fantastic And on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fantastic_comic_fan/ Like our FACEBOOK page: https://www.instagram.com/fantasticcomicfan/
Episode 27: Stoke Kickstarter Campaign
May 03, 2022 06:02 - 26 minutes - 19.5 MBToday’s guest is Anthony Stokes, who launched a Kickstarter campaign for his comic Decay-- A comic book about love, despair, grief, and revenge. After previewing the comic, I had to have him on the podcast. Kickstarter Campaign Show Notes Follow us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/comic_fantastic And on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fantastic_comic_fan/ Like our FACEBOOK page: https://www.instagram.com/fantasticcomicfan/
Episode 26
April 25, 2022 13:04 - 33 minutes - 25.9 MBSpecial Guest: Chuck Satterlee! In this episode, he talks about his Kickstarter campaign for Bitter Souls. A series was drawn completely by Norm Breyfogle, who passed away in 2018, and it is the largest body of work on one title Norm ever did outside of Batman titles. Kickstarter Campaign Follow us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/comic_fantastic And on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fantastic_comic_fan/ Like our FACEBOOK page: https://www.instagram.com/fantasticcomicfan/