Fantastic Comic Fan
177 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 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.
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Episode25
April 25, 2022 08:00 - 14 minutes - 14.2 MBSpotlight on artist Norm Breyfogle. The 1st Superman/Batman Team-Up. Tom DeFalco and Paul Ryan’s run on Fantastic Four. 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 24: Spotlight on Marie Severin
April 20, 2022 18:53 - 29 minutes - 24.7 MBRoss Aiken from the Stop! Let's Team-Up podcast joins in on a discussion of the legendary Marie Severin-- one of Marvel's great artists. Stop! Let's Team-Up Podcast Show Notes: https://fantasticcomicfan.com/episode-24/ 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 23
April 19, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutes - 15.1 MBWhen Roy Thomas interviewed Stan Lee! Aunt May/Spidey team-up from Avenging Spider-Man. A look at the website Mike’s Amazing World. Funeral For a Friend—what happened after Superman died. Show Notes: https://fantasticcomicfan.com/episode-23/ 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 22
April 07, 2022 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBDell Comics—Spring, 1962! From the early days of Moon Knight: Marvel Two-in-One 52 where the Thing and Moon Knight team up. A review of Vlada a Dracula Tale. Vlada: https://www.amazon.com/Vlada-Dracula-Christopher-David-Denmead/dp/B09CKCQ23C/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2QSTDNMH6E8SY&keywords=vlada+a+dracula+tale&qid=1638556966&sprefix=vlada+a+dracula+%2Caps%2C234&sr=8-1 Follow us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/comic_fantastic And on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fantastic_comic_fan/ Like o...
Episode 21: Indie Publishers!
March 29, 2022 19:15 - 10 minutes - 9.95 MBA focus on indie comic book publishers! The Neverland https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/calebthusat/the-neverland-issue-1/description Alpha Dogs: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2128660031/alpha-dogs-issue-2?ref=user_menu Uncovered Grave: https://dauntlessstories.com/uncovered-grave 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 20: Golden Age Green Lantern, She-Hulk, and Spidey!
March 23, 2022 19:47 - 15 minutes - 16 MBHow did Alan Scott become the Golden Age Green Lantern? Early She-Hulk and a great primer on the Spider-Man mythos. 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 19: Vampires!
March 08, 2022 01:02 - 16 minutes - 17.3 MBGreat comics you can sink your teeth into! Cult of Dracula! Morbius from Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man, and Archie's Pep Digital's The Vampire Saga! Great reading that you won't need to worry about breaking out the garlic... maybe... Source Point Press: https://sourcepointpress.com/ Cult of Dracula: https://cultofdracula.com/ Follow us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/comic_fantastic And on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fantastic_comic_fan/ Like our FACEBOOK pag...
Fantastic Comic Fan Trailer
March 05, 2022 16:32 - 1 minute - 1.39 MBWelcome to the Fantastic Comic Fan, where my mission is to help you find your next digital comic book pick from the Golden Age to now. Each episode is bite-sized, meaning I won’t waste your time. Also, I try to emphasize creators, comics, and publishers—from all eras—that I believe should get more interest. 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/fantast...
Episode 18: Golden and Silver Age2: Brave & Bold 61
March 02, 2022 17:08 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBThe Fantastic Comic Fan and Ross from Stop! Let's Team-Up talk about the Starman and Black Canary Silver Age Team-Up from Brave and the Bold 61. We also discuss Black Canary's role in the DC mythos and why she's endured. 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/ Stop Let's Team-Up: https://t.co/LkGTnm8xrc YOUTUBE VIDEO: https://yo...
Episode 17: Golden and Silver Age2: Brave & Bold 61
March 02, 2022 17:08 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBThe Fantastic Comic Fan and Ross from Stop! Let's Team-Up talk about the Starman and Black Canary Silver Age Team-Up from Brave and the Bold 61. We also discuss Black Canary's role in the DC mythos and why she's endured. 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/ Stop Let's Team-Up: https://t.co/LkGTnm8xrc YOUTUBE VIDEO: https://yo...
Episode 17: Golden and Silver Age 1
February 24, 2022 16:28 - 13 minutes - 15.2 MBA look at Joe Kubert's early Golden Age work. The early Silver Age adventures of the Legion of Superheroes! Podcast review of Stop Let's Team-Up and Ross's covers the Silver Age Legion stories. 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/ Stop Let's Team-Up: https://t.co/LkGTnm8xrc
Episode 16: Ugh, History!
February 22, 2022 11:42 - 15 minutes - 16.9 MBReviews: The DC Book: A Vast and Vibrant Multiverse Simply Explained. Image Timeline. Comic Book History of Comics: Birth of a Medium. Zero Hour and the Zero Hour Strikes 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 15: Just a little Magic!
February 02, 2022 19:46 - 16 minutes - 16.3 MBBatmite from the Silver Age Batman #133. My introduction to Mordru from Legion. The first Ditko/Lee Dr. Strange stories from Strange Adventures.
Episode 14: Reviews of Those Digital Services!
January 26, 2022 19:18 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBA look at all the places you can get your digital comics: DC Comics Infinite Universe, Hoopla, ComiXology Unlimited, Comicbook+, and Marvel Unlimited.
Lucky 13!
January 09, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutes - 15.1 MBSteve Nile's Delta 13, Dr. Thirteen, and a look at some of Marvel's 13th issues from the Silver Age: Fantastic Four, Avengers, and Amazing Spider-Man.
Aunt May & Doc Octopus: Marvel Power Couple
December 09, 2021 15:52 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBA look at one of Marvel’s powers couples—Aunt May and Doctor Octopus! Please follow at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/comic_fantastic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fantastic_comic_fan/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasticcomicfan
Invasion of the Podcasters and YouTubers!
November 30, 2021 16:37 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBFor this episode, I review podcasters and YouTubers that I 100% think are worth checking out! Find me on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/comic_fantastic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fantastic_comic_fan/
Flash Reviews!
November 29, 2021 18:54 - 12 minutes - 12 MBQuick 100-word review of comic books-- from the Golden Age until now. Looney Tunes, Black Panther, IDW's Micronauts, when Batman teamed up with Batman... sorta! That time She-Hulk was caught sunbathing topless atop the Baxter Building! And more! Trivia: When was the first time Ben Grimm mentioned his Aunt Petunia & when did she first appear?
Those Amazing Annuals
November 18, 2021 00:47 - 14 minutes - 16.2 MBA look at Archie Comics Annual 1-- it isn't just for kids! Amazing Spider-Man Annual 1, with the 1st appearance of the Sinister Six. Batman Annual 25 shows how a very dead Jason Todd turned out to be not quite so dead. Plus, when did Spidey and the Human Torch start meeting at the Statue of Liberty?
Done-in-One Comics!
November 11, 2021 15:42 - 17 minutes - 20.6 MBNeed a quick break? These Done-In-Comics from the Golden Age to now are what you need to escape for a few minutes. Trivia: When did Marvel Two-in-One crossover into another team-up title?
Bill Mantlo & Incredible Hulk
November 08, 2021 20:18 - 20 minutes - 18.1 MBTribute to writer Bill Mantlo who turns 70. A look at Mantlo's story leading up to Incredible Hulk 300. Hulk runs available via ComiXology Unlimited. Trivia: What was the 1st appearance of Marvel's Crossroads?
Episode 6
November 04, 2021 13:11 - 14 minutes - 10.6 MBThe 'real' origin of the JLA. Ditko outside the Marvel Age. November additions to the DC Universe Infinite Archives.
Episode 5
October 27, 2021 02:00 - 10 minutes - 10.8 MBFrankenstein's Monster in Comics. Harvey Comics horror line from the 1950s. Marvel Monsters!
Episode 4
October 20, 2021 02:00 - 12 minutes - 9.33 MBA brief look at Don Heck's non-hero work-- before the Marvel Age. A review of Marvel Unlimited. What's the longest Batman used his Batmobile before getter a new model?
Episode 3
October 06, 2021 20:22 - 15 minutes - 16.4 MBCelebrating the Spooky Season-- Man-Wolf & Lugosi graphic novel! Belated birthday celebration for Ramona Fradon. Wonder Woman 80th Super Spectacular.
Episode2
September 29, 2021 17:43 - 13 minutes - 16.2 MBA look at George Perez: Storyteller by Christopher Lawrence. Overview of DC's digital service DC Comics Infinite. This week's Fantastic 5 spotlights Western Comics!
Episode 1
September 21, 2021 21:35 - 11 minutes - 13.8 MBWhat Fantastic Comic Fan is all about. How physical and digital comic books can complement each other. When Supergirl took over Action Comics (347). This week's Looney Tunes 262-- featuring Daffy Duck as Stupor Duck! The first, real marriage of Lois & Clark (Action Comics 484) and how it impacted the DC mythos.