Marvel by the Month
397 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 122 ratingsBryan, Robb, and Jamie take a month-by-month journey into the history of Marvel Comics. Get extended episodes at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.
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November 1963 (w/Levi Buchanan) - First appearance of The Lizard, Molecule Man, Giant-Man; Hulk quits Avengers
October 09, 2019 17:49 - 1 hour - 65 MBPiNKHEARTS co-creator Levi Buchanan returns to the show to chat about the NINE comics that Stan Lee wrote this month! Jack Kirby somehow drew six of them, including the first appearances of the Molecule Man, Giant-Man, Space Phantom, and Vanisher. Steve Ditko, no slouch himself, gives us our first looks at the Melter and the Lizard. And we hope you weren't too attached to Hulk being an Avenger, because it doesn't even take two issues before everyone figures out that he is not a team player. ...
#023: November 1963 (w/Levi Buchanan) - "The Human Torch Meets... Captain America"
October 09, 2019 17:49 - 1 hour - 65 MBNote: We started out by titling these episodes with the cover date (the date that's printed on the cover), but we switched to their newsstand dates (the dates they went on sale) around episode #50. The newsstand date for this episode is August/September 1963. [AUDIO NOTE: We're getting up to speed with some new hardware, and the first 30 minutes of this one are a little rough. But it improves dramatically after that - thank you for your patience and/or angry tweets!] Reading List: Avengers...
Bonus Episode - Stan Lee's Original Fantastic Four Synopsis
October 02, 2019 16:32 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBOh no! The Dreaded Deadline Doom has reared its ugly head in the MBTM Bullpen! Our recording schedule has been thrown off by forces beyond our control, so please enjoy this emergency fill-in episode that examines Stan Lee's original typewritten synopsis for Fantastic Four #1. It's a fascinating (and somewhat controversial) historical artifact that gives us a glimpse of Stan and Jack's original vision for the First Family of Marvel Comics.
#022: Bonus Episode - Stan Lee's Original Fantastic Four Synopsis
October 02, 2019 16:32 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBOh no! The Dreaded Deadline Doom has reared its ugly head in the MBTM Bullpen! Our recording schedule has been thrown off by forces beyond our control, so please enjoy this emergency fill-in episode that examines Stan Lee's original typewritten synopsis for Fantastic Four #1. It's a fascinating (and somewhat controversial) historical artifact that gives us a glimpse of Stan and Jack's original vision for the First Family of Marvel Comics.
Fill-In Episode - Stan Lee's Original Fantastic Four Synopsis
October 02, 2019 16:32 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBOh no! The Dreaded Deadline Doom has reared its ugly head in the MBTM Bullpen! Our recording schedule has been thrown off by forces beyond our control, so please enjoy this emergency fill-in episode that examines Stan Lee's original typewritten synopsis for Fantastic Four #1. It's a fascinating (and somewhat controversial) historical artifact that gives us a glimpse of Stan and Jack's original vision for the First Family of Marvel Comics.
#021: October 1963 - "Iron Man Faces the Crimson Dynamo"
September 25, 2019 18:24 - 1 hour - 55 MBNote: We started out by titling these episodes with the cover date (the date that's printed on the cover), but we switched to their newsstand dates (the dates they went on sale) around episode #50. The newsstand date for this episode is July/August 1963. Reading List: Amazing Spider-Man #5, Fantastic Four #19, Journey Into Mystery #97, Strange Tales #113, Tales of Suspense #46, Tales to Astonish #48, ©1963 Marvel Comics. "Marvel by the Month" theme by Robb Milne, sung by Barb Allen. All in...
October 1963 - Spidey vs. Doom; 1st appearance of Crimson Dynamo, Rama-Tut, Lava Man
September 25, 2019 18:24 - 1 hour - 55 MBSpider-Man faces off against Doctor Doom as the Fantastic Four travel back in time to deal with Rama-Tut, who may or may not be his ancestor (it's complicated). Plus, Iron Man pits his Yankee ingenuity against the red menace of the Crimson Dynamo, a broken-hearted Thor takes out his frustrations on the Lava Man, and the Porcupine and Plantman make their C-list debuts! Reading List: Amazing Spider-Man #5, Fantastic Four #19, Journey Into Mystery #97, Strange Tales #113, Tales of Suspense #46...
September 1963 - 1st appearance of The Avengers, X-Men, Super-Skrull, Sandman
September 18, 2019 16:41 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBOur second season opens with the one-two punch of X-Men #1 and Avengers #1, and the Marvel Universe will never be the same! Plus, the Skrulls return in the super-est way possible, The Sandman rubs Spidey the wrong way, Nick Fury meets the 1940's version of a 1960's hero, "Tales of Asgard" debuts, and Ant-Man suffers the tragic loss of an ant. Hey, they can't all be winners! Reading List: Avengers #1, X-Men #1, Amazing Spider-Man #4, Fantastic Four #18, Journey Into Mystery #96, Sgt. Fury an...
#020: September 1963 - "The Coming of the Avengers"
September 18, 2019 16:41 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBNote: We started out by titling these episodes with the cover date (the date that's printed on the cover), but we switched to their newsstand dates (the dates they went on sale) around episode #50. The newsstand date for this episode is June/July 1963. Reading List: Avengers #1, X-Men #1, Amazing Spider-Man #4, Fantastic Four #18, Journey Into Mystery #96, Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos #3, Strange Tales #112, Tales of Suspense #45, Tales to Astonish #47, ©1963 Marvel Comics. "Marvel ...
#019: ESSENTIAL MBTM Vol. 1: The Marvel Age of Comics (November 1961 - August 1963)
September 11, 2019 17:02 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBNote: We started out by titling these episodes with the coverdate (the date that's printed on the cover), but we switched to their newsstand dates (the dates they went on sale) around episode #50. The newsstand dates for this episode are August 1961 - June 1963. Reading List: Fantastic Four #1 - 17, Annual #1; Tales to Astonish (featuring Ant-Man) #27, 35 - 46; Incredible Hulk #1 - 6; Amazing Fantasy #15; Journey Into Mystery #83 - 95; Strange Tales #102 - 111, Annual #2; Amazing Spider-Man...
ESSENTIAL MBTM Vol. 1: The Marvel Age of Comics (November 1961 - August 1963)
September 11, 2019 17:02 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBNEW LISTENERS START HERE! The Marvel Age of Comics began in November 1961 with Fantastic Four #1. Nearly two years later, Marvel Comics had introduced most of its first wave of iconic characters, including Spider-Man, the Hulk, Iron Man, Doctor Strange, and (ugh) Ant-Man. This episode recaps Season 1 of Marvel By the Month (November 1961 - August 1963) and lets new listeners fast-forward through 18 episodes of two nerds taking a shockingly long time to figure out how microphones worked. Rea...
#018: August 1963 - "Defeated by Doctor Doom"
September 04, 2019 16:06 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBNote: We started out by titling these episodes with the cover date (the date that's printed on the cover), but we switched to their newsstand dates (the dates they went on sale) around episode #50. The newsstand date for this episode is May/June 1963. Reading List: Fantastic Four #17, Journey Into Mystery #95, Strange Tales #111, Tales of Suspense #44, Tales to Astonish #46, ©1963 Marvel Comics. "Marvel by the Month" theme by Robb Milne, sung by Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Mil...
August 1963 - Marvel Comics Group Ushers In The Marvel Age of Comics!
September 04, 2019 16:06 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBSay it loud, say it proud! "Marvel Comics Group ushers in The Marvel Age of Comics!" Nearly two years since Fantastic Four #1, Marvel made this bold statement of purpose on the covers of its August comics. Unfortunately, the issues themselves were kind of duds, but wait 'til next month... Thanks for sticking with us for 18 episodes! This is the final episode of season 1 of Marvel By the Month! Season 2 begins in two short weeks, True Believers! Reading List: Amazing Spider-Man #2, Fantasti...
#017: July 1963 - "Dr. Strange, Master of Black Magic!"
August 28, 2019 16:04 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBNote: We started out by titling these episodes with the cover date (the date that's printed on the cover), but we switched to their newsstand dates (the dates they went on sale) around episode #50. The newsstand date for this episode is April/May 1963. Reading List: Amazing Spider-Man #3, Fantastic Four Annual #1, Fantastic Four #16, Journey Into Mystery #94, Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos #2, Strange Tales #110, Tales of Suspense #43, Tales to Astonish #45, ©1963 Marvel Comics. "Marv...
July 1963 - 1st appearance of Doctor Octopus, Doctor Strange; Namor invades Manhattan
August 28, 2019 16:04 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBThis month, Professors Lee and Ditko give us a double doctorate in strangeness and octopusery! Not to be outdone, Lee and Kirby unleash the armies of Atlantis on the surface world in the most epic Marvel story to date! Doctor Doom, Loki, Egghead, the Wizard, and Paste-Pot Pete all return, and Ant-Man shows up at the Baxter Building like some kind of wacky sitcom neighbor. Reading List: Amazing Spider-Man #3, Fantastic Four Annual #1, Fantastic Four #16, Journey Into Mystery #94, Sgt. Fury a...
#016: June 1963 - "The Mysterious Radio-Active Man!"
August 21, 2019 17:57 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBNote: We started out by titling these episodes with the cover date (the date that's printed on the cover), but we switched to their newsstand dates (the dates they went on sale) around episode #50. The newsstand date for this episode is March/April 1963. Reading List: Strange Tales Annual #2, Journey Into Mystery #93, Strange Tales #109, Tales of Suspense #42, Tales to Astonish #44, Fantastic Four #15, ©1963 Marvel Comics. "Marvel by the Month" theme by Robb Milne, sung by Barb Allen. All ...
June 1963 - 1st appearance of the Wasp, Radioactive Man, the Thinker
August 21, 2019 17:57 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBIn this episode, the (Mad) Thinker makes his debut, along with his seriously awesome android. Spidey and the Torch begin their bromance/brivalry, the Radioactive Man debates the finer points of international diplomacy with Thor, and Ant-Man nearly manages to star in a really great adventure but then ruins it by being a huge, tiny creep. Reading List: Strange Tales Annual #2, Journey Into Mystery #93, Strange Tales #109, Tales of Suspense #42, Tales to Astonish #44, Fantastic Four #15, ©1963...
May 1963 - 1st appearance of Nick Fury, the Vulture, the Tinkerer
August 14, 2019 16:26 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBIn this episode, Nick Fury makes his nail-chewing, Nazi-stomping WWII debut and instantly triples the amount of testosterone in the Marvel Universe. The Vulture and the Tinkerer also appear for the first time, as does Doctor Strange (but not that Doctor Strange). The Puppet Master and the Sub-Mariner return, and Peter Parker picks up an after-school job that he holds for about 40 years. Reading List: Amazing Spider-Man #2, Fantastic Four #14, Journey Into Mystery #92, Sgt. Fury and His Howl...
#015: May 1963 - "Duel to the Death With the Vulture!"
August 14, 2019 16:26 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBNote: We started out by titling these episodes with the cover date (the date that's printed on the cover), but we switched to their newsstand dates (the dates they went on sale) around episode #50. The newsstand date for this episode is February/March 1963. Reading List: Amazing Spider-Man #2, Fantastic Four #14, Journey Into Mystery #92, Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos #1, Strange Tales #108, Tales of Suspense #41, Tales to Astonish #43, ©1963 Marvel Comics. "Marvel by the Month" them...
#014: April 1963 - "The Master of Flame vs. The Monarch of the Sea!!"
August 07, 2019 16:17 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBNote: We started out by titling these episodes with the cover date (the date that's printed on the cover), but we switched to their newsstand dates (the dates they went on sale) around episode #50. The newsstand date for this episode is January/February 1963. Reading List: Fantastic Four #13, Tales of Suspense #40, Strange Tales #107, Journey Into Mystery #91, Tales to Astonish #42, ©1963 Marvel Comics. "Marvel by the Month" theme by Robb Milne, sung by Barb Allen. All incidental music by ...
April 1963 - 1st appearance of the Red Ghost and his Super-Apes, the Watcher
August 07, 2019 16:17 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBThe Fantastic Four head back into space (because that's turned out so well for them every other time they've done it) in a race to the moon against the Commie menace of the Red Ghost and his Super-Apes! Plus, Iron Man fights a guy who never shows up again, Thor fights a guy who never shows up again, and Ant-Man fights a guy who only shows up one or two more times. And Namor inflates himself like a pufferfish. That's got to be worth something, right? Reading List: Fantastic Four #13, Tales o...
March 1963 (w/Jamie Lewis) - 1st appearance of Iron Man, J. Jonah Jameson, the Chameleon; 1st Hulk vs. Thing fight
July 31, 2019 16:33 - 57 minutes - 53 MBHUGE EPISODE! Iron Man emerges from the jungles of Southeast Asia! J. Jonah Jameson introduces Fake News to the Marvel Universe! The Hulk and the Thing throw down for the first time (but definitely not the last)! And the Human Torch finally stops pretending that he has a secret identity! Jamie Lewis, frontman for HELL PRIEST and Made In Iron, helps us break it all down for you, True Believers! Reading List: Amazing Spider-Man #1, Fantastic Four #12, Tales of Suspense #39, Incredible Hulk #6...
#013: March 1963 (w/Jamie Lewis) - "Iron Man Is Born!"
July 31, 2019 16:33 - 57 minutes - 53 MBNote: We started out by titling these episodes with the cover date (the date that's printed on the cover), but we switched to their newsstand dates (the dates they went on sale) around episode #50. The newsstand date for this episode is December 1962/January 1963. Reading List: Amazing Spider-Man #1, Fantastic Four #12, Tales of Suspense #39, Incredible Hulk #6, Strange Tales #106, Tales to Astonish #41, Journey Into Mystery #90, ©1963 Marvel Comics. "Marvel by the Month" theme by Robb Mil...
#012: February 1963 - "The Day That Ant-Man Failed!"
July 24, 2019 13:59 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBNote: We started out by titling these episodes with the cover date (the date that's printed on the cover), but we switched to their newsstand dates (the dates they went on sale) around episode #50. The newsstand date for this episode is November/December 1962. Reading List: Fantastic Four #11, Strange Tales #105, Tales to Astonish #40, Journey Into Mystery #89, ©1963 Marvel Comics. "Marvel by the Month" theme by Robb Milne, sung by Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne. Visit us ...
February 1963 - 1st appearance of the Impossible Man, Willie Lumpkin
July 24, 2019 13:59 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBThe Fantastic Four answer their mail! The Wizard returns! The Impossible Man debuts! And Thor fights... uh, Thug Thatcher! Wait, what? Is this a bit? Reading List: Fantastic Four #11, Strange Tales #105, Tales to Astonish #40, Journey Into Mystery #89, ©1963 Marvel Comics. "Marvel by the Month" theme by Robb Milne, sung by Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne. Visit us on internet at marvelbythemonth.com
#011: January 1963 (w/Noah Campbell) - "The Human Torch Meets Paste-Pot Pete!"
July 17, 2019 16:52 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBNote: We started out by titling these episodes with the cover date (the date that's printed on the cover), but we switched to their newsstand dates (the dates they went on sale) around episode #50. The newsstand date for this episode is October/November 1962. Reading List: Fantastic Four #10, Incredible Hulk #5, Journey Into Mystery #88, Strange Tales #104, Tales to Astonish #39, ©1963 Marvel Comics. "Marvel by the Month" theme by Robb Milne, sung by Barb Allen. All incidental music by Rob...
January 1963 (w/Noah Campbell) - Doom and Loki return, 1st appearance of Tyrannus, Paste-Pot Pete, the Scarlet Beetle, Lee + Kirby
July 17, 2019 16:52 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBPASTE-POT PETE IN THE HOUSE YO! Also, Doctor Doom and Loki return! Tyrannus and the Scarlet Beetle make their debuts! And the Marvel Comics Universe versions of Lee + Kirby appear for the first time, in the book that they wrote and drew! Our buddy Noah also crashes the podcast and either didn't know or didn't care that we don't cuss on this thing. Hopefully we caught all of his bad words! Reading List: Fantastic Four #10, Incredible Hulk #5, Journey Into Mystery #88, Strange Tales #104, Tal...
December 1962 (w/J.L. Watkins) - Namor returns, 1st appearance of Egghead, Zemu
July 10, 2019 16:47 - 52 minutes - 48 MBNamor returns! Egghead debuts! And the Fantastic Four make a commercially successful movie! There's so much going on in this month of Marvel Comics that we had to bring in our pal J.L. Watkins to help us handle it all! Thanks for sticking with us for 10 episodes! Reading List: Fantastic Four #9, Journey Into Mystery #87, Strange Tales #103, Tales to Astonish #38, ©1962 Marvel Comics. "Marvel by the Month" theme by Robb Milne, sung by Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne. Visit u...
#010: December 1962 (w/JL Watkins) - "The End of the Fantastic Four!"
July 10, 2019 16:47 - 52 minutes - 48 MBNote: We started out by titling these episodes with the cover date (the date that's printed on the cover), but we switched to their newsstand dates (the dates they went on sale) around episode #50. The newsstand date for this episode is September/October 1962. Reading List: Fantastic Four #9, Journey Into Mystery #87, Strange Tales #103, Tales to Astonish #38, ©1962 Marvel Comics. "Marvel by the Month" theme by Robb Milne, sung by Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne. Visit us...
#009: November 1962 (w/Levi Buchanan & Jess Crayons) - "Prisoners of the Puppet Master!"
July 03, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBNote: We started out by titling these episodes with the cover date (the date that's printed on the cover), but we switched to their newsstand dates (the dates they went on sale) around episode #50. The newsstand date for this episode is August/September 1962. PLEASE SUPPORT THE PiNKHEARTS KICKSTARTER AT www.pinkheartscomic.com! Reading List: Fantastic Four #8, Incredible Hulk #4, Journey Into Mystery #86, Strange Tales #102, Tales to Astonish #37, ©1962 Marvel Comics. "Marvel by the Month...
November 1962 (w/Levi Buchanan & Jess Crayons) - 1st appearance of the Puppet Master, Alicia Masters, the Wizard
July 03, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBIt's a super-sized episode this week, as Levi Buchanan and Jess Crayons of PiNKHEARTS join Robb and Bryan to discuss the first appearance of Ben Grimm's future lady love, Alicia Masters, and her creepy AF stepdad. Plus, the the villainous Wizard makes his debut, Thor and Hulk fight commies, and Ant-Man falls victim to a squirt gun and a vacuum cleaner. Ant-Man is the f***ing worst. PLEASE SUPPORT THE PiNKHEARTS KICKSTARTER AT www.pinkheartscomic.com! Reading List: Fantastic Four #8, Incred...
October 1962 - 1st appearance of Loki, Odin, Asgard
June 26, 2019 17:01 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBWe finally get a glimpse of Asgard as Loki shows up to mess with Lame Doctor Blake's alter ego! The U.S. gub'mint turns against the Fantastic Four! And Ant-Man loads himself into a catapult and shoots himself into a pile of ants (not for the last time)! Reading List: Fantastic Four #7, Journey Into Mystery #85, Strange Tales #101, Tales to Astonish #36, ©1962 Marvel Comics "Marvel by the Month" theme by Robb Milne, sung by Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne. Visit us on intern...
#008: October 1962 - "Trapped by Loki, The God of Mischief!"
June 26, 2019 17:01 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBNote: We started out by titling these episodes with the cover date (the date that's printed on the cover), but we switched to their newsstand dates (the dates they went on sale) around episode #50. The newsstand date for this episode is July/August 1962. Reading List: Fantastic Four #7, Journey Into Mystery #85, Strange Tales #101, Tales to Astonish #36, ©1962 Marvel Comics "Marvel by the Month" theme by Robb Milne, sung by Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne. Visit us on inter...
#007: September 1962 - "Return of the Ant-Man"
June 19, 2019 16:26 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBNote: We started out by titling these episodes with the cover date (the date that's printed on the cover), but we switched to their newsstand dates (the dates they went on sale) around episode #50. The newsstand date for this episode is June/July 1962. Reading List: Fantastic Four #6, Incredible Hulk #3, Journey Into Mystery #84, Tales to Astonish #35, ©1962 Marvel Comics "Marvel by the Month" theme by Robb Milne, sung by Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne. Visit us on interne...
September 1962 - 1st appearance of Ant-Man, The Ringmaster, Jane Foster
June 19, 2019 16:26 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBSub-Mariner teams up with Doctor Doom! The Hulk takes on the Ringmaster and his Circus of Crime! Henry Pym gets his first alter-ego! And Jane Foster shows up and gets referred to as "Jane Nelson" for her entire debut! Reading List: Fantastic Four #6, Incredible Hulk #3, Journey Into Mystery #84, Tales to Astonish #35, ©1962 Marvel Comics "Marvel by the Month" theme by Robb Milne, sung by Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne. Visit us on internet at marvelbythemonth.com
#006: August 1962 - "Spider-Man!"
June 12, 2019 16:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MBNote: We started out by titling these episodes with the cover date (the date that's printed on the cover), but we switched to their newsstand dates (the dates they went on sale) around episode #50. The newsstand date for this episode is June 1962. Reading List: Amazing Fantasy #15 Journey Into Mystery #83 ©1962 Marvel Comics "Marvel by the Month" theme by Robb Milne, sung by Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne. Visit us on internet at marvelbythemonth.com
August 1962 - 1st appearance of Spider-Man, Thor
June 12, 2019 16:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MBThis is a big one, you guys. A Midtown High wallflower by the name of Peter Parker goes three minutes with Crusher Hogan, and Dr. Don Blake discovers a temporary cure for his extremely persistent lameness. Is this as good as Marvel Comics get? Maybe, but please keep listening anyway. Reading List: Amazing Fantasy #15, Journey Into Mystery #83, ©1962 Marvel Comics "Marvel by the Month" theme by Robb Milne, sung by Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne. Visit us on internet at marv...
#005: July 1962 - "Prisoners of Doctor Doom!"
June 05, 2019 18:01 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBNote: We started out by titling these episodes with the cover date (the date that's printed on the cover), but we switched to their newsstand dates (the dates they went on sale) around episode #50. The newsstand date for this episode is April/May 1962. (PS: No, you didn't miss an episode. Fantastic Four was still on a bimonthly publishing schedule.) Reading List: Fantastic Four #5 Incredible Hulk #2 ©1962 Marvel Comics "Marvel by the Month" theme by Robb Milne, sung by Barb Allen. All ...
July 1962 - 1st appearance of DOCTOR DOOM, the Toad Men
June 05, 2019 18:01 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBTime travel! Toad Men! And the debut of Marvel's greatest villain, DOCTOR DOOM! All this and more awaits you in MBTM episode #5! (PS: No, you didn't miss an episode. Fantastic Four was still on a bimonthly publishing schedule.) Reading List: Fantastic Four #5, Incredible Hulk #2, ©1962 Marvel Comics "Marvel by the Month" theme by Robb Milne, sung by Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne. Visit us on internet at marvelbythemonth.com
#004: May 1962 - "The Coming of the Hulk"
May 29, 2019 15:48 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBNote: We started out by titling these episodes with the cover date (the date that's printed on the cover), but we switched to their newsstand dates (the dates they went on sale) around episode #50. The newsstand date for this episode is February/March 1962. (PS: No, you didn't miss an episode. Fantastic Four was still on a bimonthly publishing schedule.) Reading List: Fantastic Four #4 Incredible Hulk #1 ©1962 Marvel Comics "Marvel by the Month" theme by Robb Milne, sung by Barb Allen....
May 1962 - 1st appearance of The Hulk, 1st modern appearance of Namor the Sub-Mariner
May 29, 2019 15:48 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBIn this episode, two of Marvel's biggest stars make their debut! In Fantastic Four #4, Namor, the Sub-Mariner tries to drown New York City and steal Reed Richard's girlfriend. And in Incredible Hulk #1, Bruce Banner saves the life of teenager Rick Jones and immediately regrets that decision for so many reasons. (PS: No, you didn't miss an episode. Fantastic Four was still on a bimonthly publishing schedule.) Reading List: Fantastic Four #4, Incredible Hulk #1, ©1962 Marvel Comics "Marvel ...
#003: March 1962 - "The Menace of the Miracle Man"
May 22, 2019 16:08 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBNote: We started out by titling these episodes with the cover date (the date that's printed on the cover), but we switched to their newsstand dates (the dates they went on sale) around episode #50. The newsstand date for this episode is December 1961. (PS: No, you didn't miss an episode. Fantastic Four was still on a bimonthly publishing schedule.) Reading List: Fantastic Four #3, © 1962 Marvel Comics "Marvel by the Month" theme by Robb Milne, sung by Barb Allen. All incidental music by ...
March 1962 - 1st appearance of the Miracle Man
May 22, 2019 16:08 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBIn the third episode of Marvel by the Month, Robb and Bryan review Fantastic Four #3, featuring the menace of the Miracle Man — a villain so epic he doesn't even get mentioned on the cover. Plus: the debut of the Fantasti-Car and new costumes for Reed, Sue, Johnny, and Ben (briefly)! (PS: No, you didn't miss an episode. Fantastic Four was still on a bimonthly publishing schedule.) Reading List: Fantastic Four #3, © 1962 Marvel Comics "Marvel by the Month" theme by Robb Milne, sung by Bar...
January 1962 - 1st appearance of The Skrulls, Henry Pym
May 15, 2019 15:46 - 43 minutes - 40 MBWhile all true-blue Americans were obsessed with rooting out the shifty Red Commies in their midst, the Fantastic Four face the shapeshifting menace of the green-skinned SKRULLS FROM OUTER SPACE! And in Tales to Astonish #27, we meet Doctor Henry Pym, a man who spends his time hanging around with ants, like some sort of ant-man. (PS: No, you didn't miss an episode. Fantastic Four was still on a bimonthly publishing schedule.) Reading List: Fantastic Four #2, Tales to Astonish #27 - all iss...
#002: January 1962 - "The Man In the Ant Hill!"
May 15, 2019 15:46 - 43 minutes - 40 MBNote: We started out by titling these episodes with the cover date (the date that's printed on the cover), but we switched to their newsstand dates (the dates they went on sale) around episode #50. The newsstand date for this episode is October 1961. (PS: No, you didn't miss an episode. Fantastic Four was still on a bimonthly publishing schedule.) Reading List: Fantastic Four #2 Tales to Astonish #27 All issues © 1962 Marvel Comics "Marvel by the Month" theme by Robb Milne, sung by Bar...
#001: November 1961 - "The Fantastic Four!"
May 12, 2019 05:20 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBNote: We started out by titling these episodes with the cover date (the date that's printed on the cover), but we switched to their newsstand dates (the dates they went on sale) around episode #50. The newsstand date for this episode is August 1961. Reading List: Fantastic Four #1 "Marvel by the Month" theme by Robb Milne, sung by Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne. Visit us on internet at marvelbythemonth.com
November 1961 - 1st appearances of the Fantastic Four, Mole Man
May 12, 2019 05:20 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBThe Marvel Universe begins here with the legendary Fantastic Four #1! Robb and Bryan go panel-by-panel through the issue that started it all and nerd out about what still feels fresh after nearly 60 years, what doesn't hold up as well, and whether or not there's a more generic character name than The Thing (there isn't). Reading List: Fantastic Four #1 "Marvel by the Month" theme by Robb Milne, sung by Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne. Visit us on internet at marvelbythemont...