WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics
273 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 18 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsAdam & Michael re-examine the 90's comic book boom through the pages of Wizard magazine.
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The WIZARD Files | Episode 42: Darren Sanchez
April 24, 2024 13:00 - 53 minutes - 73.1 MBIn this fascinating interview with former Wizard Production Manager, Darren Sanchez, this comics industry veteran reveals how he went from an art student referred by Carmine Infantino to intern at Valiant who graduated to overseeing production on their line of books, then transitioned to Acclaim Comics with Fabian Niceza, leading to a 12 year career at Wizard, founding his own comic book company After Hours Press and eventually handling special licensed comic book projects at Marvel...
Spider-Man Special '98
April 17, 2024 13:54 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBMike and Adam swing into action to talk about the AMAZING Wizard Spider-Man Special from 1998 with a SPECTACULAR guest, Mike's Dad! Joe Schwartz has been reading and collecting Spider-Man comics since the 1960's and in addition to joining in to discuss Wizard's choices for the 10 Best Spider-Man Stories of all time, who is the greatest Spider-Man villain and more, Joe also shares the story of how he scored a copy of Amazing Fantasy 15 in the 80's! Thanks to our monthly supporters ...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 90.5
April 10, 2024 13:00 - 54 minutes - 74.4 MBMike & Adam bring you an awesome 1/2 episode as we announce our truce with Rob Liefeld, discuss a Titans movie Casting Call, debate a Last Man Standing battle between Juggernaut and Lobo, review Spawn comics and so much more! Thanks to our monthly supporters Monty Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Jeremy Cathey Nate Clark Jason Kelley William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Jay S. Evin Bry...
UNLOCKED! 90's Super Cinema: Batman & Robin (1997)
April 03, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBAn episode of our Patreon Exclusive 90's Super Cinema podcast has been UNLOCKED! This was a historic event, as it was the first time all 4 WIZARDS co-hosts (past and present) ever recorded a show together. It is a fantastic discussion about the much maligned Joel Schumacher film from 1997, with some exclusive stories from a sneak peek screening in 1997, differences found in the the comic book adaptation and so much more! If you want to enjoy additional 90's Super Cinema discussion...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 90
March 27, 2024 13:30 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBIn this issue we explore why Marvel couldn't keep writers on the X-books, get freaked out by a Q&A with Warren Ellis, explore the lost Alex Ross ideas for a Kingdom Come sequel and so much more! Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode UNCUT with TONS of extra conversation and more perks by joining WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today! Thanks to our monthly supporters Monty Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Jeremy...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 89.5
March 20, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBWe continue our coverage of the massive year-end Wizard issue as William Bruce West returns to discuss Batman: No Man's Land and we discuss a Battle Chasers Casting Call with past guest, Dalibor. Plus Wizard ranks the best comics of 1998, make predictions for 1999 and lists the Top 10 Monkeys of comics (HUH?!). All this and more, listen now! Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to UNCUT episodes with extra content and more perks by joining WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics a...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 89
March 13, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBIt's another WIZARDS WILD CARD episode as William Bruce West joins us for a whirlwind trip through issue 89 where Joe Madureira is pit against Michael Turner, we debate the Marvel legacy of Avi Arad, examine creator criticisms of Wizard magazine, explore the popularity of comics around the world and so much more! Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode UNCUT with TONS of extra conversation and more perks by joining WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics at Patreon.co...
Superman Special '98
March 06, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 99.7 MBLook, up in the sky! It's Adam, it's Mike, it's Joe Marcello from the Dollar Bin Bandits! We're celebrating the Man of Steel by discussing the Wizard Superman Special issue from 1998 and the conversation is a high flying adventure. We debate the 10 Best Superman Stories of All Time, explore why fans support the Clark Kent/Lois Lane marriage more than Peter Parker/Mary Jane. Plus, trivia contests, Superman's strangest TV appearances and more! Get a full scan of the issue, plus liste...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 88.5
February 28, 2024 14:00 - 56 minutes - 78.3 MBAdam & Mike review Legion of Super Heroes, The Savage Dragon and Marvel's Heroes Return Thor. Plus, we offer a counterpoint to a recent rant against Wizard magazine on the Robservations podcast, discuss a Thor movie Casting Call, comment on a rowdy Last Man Standing battle and so much more. Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode UNCUT with extra content and more perks by joining WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today! Thanks to ou...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 88
February 21, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBWe're diving into issue 88 of Wizard to explore the Spider-Man relaunch, take a tour of Joe Madureira's home studio, explore the psyches of supervillains, review the early work of Devin Grayson, enjoy a Q&A with Paul Dini and so much more. Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode UNCUT with extra content and more perks by joining WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today! Thanks to our monthly supporters Monty Christoffer David Ell...
BONUS | Dark Book '98
February 14, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBWe're getting down with our BAD selves and bad guys, as we celebrate the villains of comic books through our examination of the Dark Book '98 Wizard special publication. We explore the Top 10 Coolest Villains, determine which superhero has the best Rogues Gallery, laugh at the 10 Lamest Villains in comic book history and so much more. Get a full scan of this issue, plus listen to this episode UNCUT with extra content, a video presentation and more perks by joining WIZARDS The Patre...
The WIZARD Files | Episode 41: Erik Larsen
February 07, 2024 13:00 - 42 minutes - 39.7 MBWe welcome founding Image Comics partner, Erik Larsen to the podcast to talk about his childhood comic book creations, his experience in forming Image, the legacy of The Savage Dragon, how he came to publish the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in the 90's and so much more. Get more from your WIZARDS experience by visiting Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today to enjoy UNCUT, early release episodes, scans of issues, bonus podcasts and more perks! Thanks to our monthly supporters Monty Chr...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 87.5
January 31, 2024 14:00 - 49 minutes - 68 MBThe creepy comics fun continues as we review Marvel's Dracula: Lord of the Undead and Vertigo's The Girl Who Would Be Death, plus duke it out in this issue's Last Man Standing battle, count down the Top 10 Goriest Deaths in comics and so much more. Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode UNCUT with extra content and more perks by joining WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today! Thanks to our monthly supporters Monty Christoffer D...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 87
January 24, 2024 13:44 - 1 hour - 121 MBWe're joined by Jay from The Purple Stuff podcast as we explore the Halloween themed fun of Wizard 87 featuring an interview with Gene Simmons of KISS & Todd McFarlane, the works of horror illustrator Bernie Wrightson, the Top 10 Most Dangerous Comic Book Villains and more. We talk KISS, Pro Wrestling, KISS, Halloween candy KISS and of course, 90's comics. Listen now! Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode UNCUT with extra content and more perks by joining WIZARD...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 86.5
January 17, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBWe address the recent kerfuffle with Rob Liefeld on social media, calling out Gareb Shamus for spreading nonsense in his recent interview with us. Plus we review Superman For All Seasons, call shenanigans on this issue's Last Man Standing battle, check out Wizard's reviews of Thunderbolts, Captain America, Hitman and The Invisibles and so much more! Thanks to our monthly supporters Monty Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Jeremy Cathey Nate Clark Jason Kelley Wil...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 86
January 10, 2024 13:32 - 1 hour - 123 MBMike Schwartz debuts as the new co-host of WIZARDS to join Adam for a discussion of the Marvel Knights launch titles through an interview with Kevin Smith, Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti. Plus, an exploration of the Spider-Man spin-off, Slingers, Wizard throws kryptonite at Superman comics and we introduce a new segment. Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode UNCUT with extra content and more perks by joining WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics at Patreon.com/WI...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | The Gareb Shamus Interview, Part 2
January 04, 2024 13:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBIn Part 2 of our conversation with Wizard founder, Gareb Shamus we explore the creation of the Wizard World Comic Con, how Wizard spin-off publications like ToyFare and InQuest created thriving industries for action figures and collectible card games, his memories of the late Pat McCallum, Gareb's transition to the world of fine art and more! Get a full scans of Wizard magazine, plus listen to this interview UNCUT with extra content and more perks by joining WIZARDS The Patreon Gui...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | The Gareb Shamus Interview, Part 1
January 02, 2024 13:00 - 45 minutes - 62.1 MBAn interview 4 years in the making, the time has finally come to talk to Wizard magazine founder and Publisher, Gareb Shamus! "The Big Cheese" takes Adam and Michael through the origins of Wizard magazine, explains how he scored original art from Todd McFarlane in the 90's, his front row seat for the early days of Image Comics, behind the scenes stories of the Marvel Comics bankruptcy and so much more! This conversation was a dream come true and it was so big in scope that we had to...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Ralph Tedesco, Zenescope Entertainment Interview
December 27, 2023 14:45 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MBOur third interview in a collaboration with Popgeeks.com is a very fun conversation with co-founder of Zenescope Entertainment, Ralph Tedesco. Ralph reveals the origins of this unique publishing entity and how they found their niche audience by creating exciting new takes on fairy tales with a twist. Plus learn why professional TV writers want to work with Zenescope, why Seth Green was hanging around their comic con booth and whether the stigma of being the "sexy covers" company is...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | The Phantom (1996) Patreon UNLOCKED!
December 20, 2023 14:17 - 1 hour - 113 MBIt's a Patreon UNLOCKED! bonus episode where we give you access to an episode of the exclusive 90's Super Cinema podcast. This time we're talking about The Phantom from 1996 starring Billy Zane in all his purple punching glory. Are you ready to SLAM EVIL with Adam, Michael and Pete? Listen now to this freewheelin' and wild conversation. Want to get more comic book movie discussion like this, plus tons of other perks? Become a Patron today at patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS, where for jus...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | X-Men Special '98
December 13, 2023 14:16 - 1 hour - 120 MBThis holiday season we're joined by Dalibor aka #indiehypeman from Catalyst Magazine and Gerry D from the Totally Rad Christmas podcast to explore the 35th anniversary celebration of Marvel Comics merry mutants in the Wizard X-Men Special from 1998. We debate who would win a Celebrity Deathmatch style battle in the X-Mansion, review the Children of the Atom/The Hunt For Xavier storylines, determine who is the best X-Men villain and more! Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 85.5
December 06, 2023 14:09 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBWizard reviews Kurt Busiek's Iron Man, Gen13 and Nightwing, rates the Top 10 Funniest Moments In Comics and gets more quotes from Chris Claremont. Plus a reader roasts Wizard staffer, Greg Orlando and we get his response to this written attack 25 years later. Want more from the WIZARDS experience? Join WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics today at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS for uncut episodes, bonus podcasts, Wizard issue scans and many more perks. Thanks to our monthly supporters ...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 85
November 29, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 126 MBA monumental episode of WIZARDS is upon us as Michael Cannetti makes his departure from the main episodes of the podcast and we reveal the identity of our new co-host. But before the passing of the mic, we explore a fantastic issue of Wizard featuring interviews with Chris Claremont and Joe Casey, the 25 Most Memorable Moments In Comics list, a Danger Girl Casting Call, Last Man Standing: Spawn vs. Superman and so much more! Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode...
The WIZARD Files | Episode 40: Hank Kanalz
November 22, 2023 13:15 - 53 minutes - 73.1 MBWe're joined by comic book veteran, Hank Kanalz to explore an amazing career that has taken him from launch of Image Comics to the Malibu Ultraverse, Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Wildstorm, Vertigo and riding superhero themed rollercoasters for living. Plus, hilarious and heartfelt stories about his time working with former Wizard Editor In Chief, the late Pat McCallum. We also explore his latest projects as Publisher of Clover Press, including Armored by Michael Schwartz. Get more f...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 84.5
November 15, 2023 17:05 - 1 hour - 95.1 MBWe review Marvel's Mutant X series of alternate reality X-Men stories, plus examine the Top 10 Heroes and Villains rankings, the Top 10 hottest comics, explore Wizard's reviews of Uncanny X-Men, Mage and The Flash and so much more. Want more from the WIZARDS experience? Join WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics today at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS for uncut episodes, issue scans and many more perks. Thanks to our monthly supporters Monty Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giann...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 84
November 08, 2023 14:58 - 1 hour - 132 MBScreenwriter and creator of the new comic book, Armored, Michael Schwartz returns to the podcast to discuss issue 84 of Wizard featuring the 25 Most Powerful People In Comics rankings, an confrontational interview with Spider-Man Writer Howard Mackie, details on the never produced Joe Madureira cartoon for Nickelodeon and so much more! Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode UNCUT with extra content and more perks by joining WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics at ...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Witchblade Special w/ David Wohl
November 01, 2023 15:27 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MBWe're joined by Witchblade co-creator, David Wohl to discuss the origins of the Top Cow superheroine, the rise of superstar artist, Michael Turner and more stories from a 40 year career in the comic book industry, as we explore the Wizard Witchblade Special from 1998. Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode UNCUT with extra content and more perks by joining WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today! Thanks to our monthly supporters M...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 83.5
October 25, 2023 13:43 - 1 hour - 103 MBIn the aftermath of our WIZARDS WILD CARD episode, there's so much more to explore. William Bruce West returns to help fill in the geeky gaps from issue 83 and be sure to stay to the end for Michael's report from New York ComicCon 2023 about all the 90's comic book pros who he talked to about being on the podcast including Erik Larsen, Jim Lee and more! Want more from the WIZARDS experience? Join WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics today at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS for uncut episo...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 83
October 18, 2023 13:08 - 1 hour - 121 MBWe toss our usual format out the window in this WIZARDS WILD CARD episode with our returning guests, Steven T. and William Bruce West, where the topic jumps at random from the Sexiest Women In Comics to Nicolas Cage as Superman to Wizard pitting comic heroes against each other to determine who is the best superhero and so much more. You've never heard an episode like this before, listen now! Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode UNCUT with extra content and more...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 82.5
October 11, 2023 13:27 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBWe have plenty to cover in this mini-episode, including all the hype for Wizard World Chicago '98, retroactively exploring the final Palmer's Picks column, a review of Gen 13/Monkeyman & O'Brien by Art Adams, Wizard dissing Lobo and Bone, Batman vs Daredevil and so much more. Want more from the WIZARDS experience? Join WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics today at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS for uncut episodes, issue scans and many more perks. This episode is sponsored by HalloweenCo...
The WIZARD Files | Episode 39: Joe Casey
October 09, 2023 22:25 - 56 minutes - 77.3 MBWe're joined by comic book writer, Joe Casey to discuss his adventures breaking into comics in the 90's that would lead him to write Cable, The Incredible Hulk, Superman, Youngblood and many more. Joe discusses his appreciation of Wizard magazine, reveals the details of the wild Wizard photo shoot idea he had to put the kibosh on and how a pair of Wizard staffers may have helped him get the gig writing X-Men at Marvel Comics. Plus Adam and Joe get geeky about the band KISS and discu...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 82
October 04, 2023 15:07 - 1 hour - 124 MBWe're joined by Mike Zapcic from Jay & Silent Bob's Secret Stash and Comic Book Men to talk about his love of Wizard magazine, his take on Tony Stark, the battle between Hal Jordan and Kyle Rayner fans in the 90's, Kevin Smith writing Green Arrow and more! Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode UNCUT with extra content and more perks by joining WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today! This episode is sponsored by HalloweenCostumes....
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 81.5
September 27, 2023 13:43 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MBIssue 81 was the first all-out April Fool's Day issue from Wizard, so we're exploring the gags, parodies and more found within. Plus more Image Comics mash-ups from the Altered Image contest and psychic hotline predictions of comic book storylines? It's all here, so listen now! Want more from the WIZARDS experience? Join WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics today at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS for uncut episodes, issue scans and many more perks. This episode is sponsored by Halloween...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 81
September 20, 2023 13:46 - 1 hour - 143 MBKevin Hellions joins Adam to discuss the big changes to Wizard in this issue while exploring the legacy of Cable, the career of Alan Davis and Adam Kubert's obsession with White Castle hamburgers! Plus Hitman, Peter David leaving Aquaman, a tour of the Wildstorm offices and more! Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode UNCUT with extra content and more perks by joining WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today! This episode is sponsor...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Superhero Summer: Spawn (1997)
September 13, 2023 15:03 - 1 hour - 97.8 MBWe're spending the end of summer in HELL as we release this episode of 90's Super Cinema from the fiery depths of our Patreon exclusive podcast archives. Adam, Michael & Pete explore the special effects disaster that is Todd McFarlane's live action Spawn movie from 1997, while revealing deleted scenes from the movie novelization and more. Listen now, Hellspawn! NOTE: This is an UNCUT Patreon episode that features some "harsh language". Get access to all future episodes of 90's Supe...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Batman Special
September 06, 2023 14:01 - 1 hour - 108 MBWe're joined by Lee Markowitz to explore the 1998 Wizard Batman Special, where we discuss the 10 Best Batman Stories, learn crazy Bat-Trivia, get the inside scoop from Denny O'Neil and so much more! Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode UNCUT with extra content and more perks by joining WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today! This episode is sponsored by HalloweenCostumes.com where you will automatically get 15% off your entire o...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 80.5
August 30, 2023 13:01 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBIn this jam-packed mini-episode we discuss a Casting Call for The Darkness movie, review Dale Keown's PITT issues 16 & 17, read Kevin Smith pitches for comic book movies and so much more. This episode of WIZARDS 1/2 is brought to you by our sponsor Manscaped. Get 20% off your entire order, plus free shipping when you use the code WIZARDS20 at manscaped.com. This episode is also sponsored by the Above The Grave graphic novel by Mitchell Hall and Andrew DeZilva. Purchase your copy t...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 80
August 23, 2023 13:41 - 1 hour - 143 MBWe're joined by film critic, William Bibbiani from the Critically Acclaimed Network to discuss who would win in a superhero bar brawl, Dan Jurgens and JRJR relaunching THOR, Kevin Smith in comics, the best 90's comic book colleges, first look at Batman Beyond and so much more! Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode UNCUT with extra content and more perks by joining WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today! This episode is brought to...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 79.5
August 16, 2023 14:02 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBWe explore the Wizard Casting Call for a Kyle Rayner Green Lantern movie and read reviews for books like X-Factor, Wonder Woman by John Byrne and Terry Moore's Strangers In Paradise. Plus, the Top 10 Comics rankings, Mort of the Month and more 90's comics nostalgia. This episode of WIZARDS 1/2 is brought to you by our sponsor Manscaped. Get 20% off your entire order, plus free shipping when you use the code WIZARDS20 at manscaped.com. This episode is also sponsored by the Above Th...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 79
August 09, 2023 13:52 - 1 hour - 153 MBAdam is joined by listener, Chris Bailey to discuss Wizard's picks for the ultimate superhero team, Rob Liefeld's Awesome Entertainment, a new direction for the X-Men and Gen 13 in 1998, the unproduced Captain America cartoon and so much more! Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode UNCUT with extra content and more perks by joining WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today! This episode is brought to you by our partners at Manscaped....
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Dave Franchini, Zenescope Entertainment Interview
August 07, 2023 13:54 - 47 minutes - 65 MBFor the second in our series of interviews with the creative minds behind Zenescope Entertainment, Adam & Michael talk to Dave Franchini about growing up as 90's comics kid, how he broke into the business as a professional and the secrets of writing good characters. This very fun bonus interview is provided in collaboration with Popgeeks.com. Thanks to our monthly supporters Monty Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Jeremy Cathey Nate Clark Jason Kelley William Br...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Superhero Summer: Mystery Men
August 01, 2023 15:02 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MBWelcome to Superhero Summer! The mystery is UNLOCKED from the Patreon vault for all to enjoy as Michael, Pete and Adam discuss the 1999 superhero comedy, Mystery Men from Universal Pictures. You'll learn the comic book origins of this box office flop, just how brilliant it actually is in retrospect and enjoy the never-ending barrage of laughs with this trio of movie loving geeks. Join WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics today at Patreon.com/wizardscomics to get uncut audio and vid...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 78.5
July 26, 2023 13:49 - 51 minutes - 70.5 MBWe review the 3 launch titles from the Cliffhanger! imprint: Danger Girl, Battle Chasers and Crimson, then explore Wizard's reviews of Heroes For Hire, Green Arrow, Major Bummer and Transmetropolitan. Plus, Mort of the Month, contest giveaways and more. This episode of WIZARDS 1/2 is brought to you by our sponsor Manscaped. Get 20% off your entire order, plus free shipping when you use the code WIZARDS20 at manscaped.com. Want more from the WIZARDS experience? Join WIZARDS The Pa...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 78
July 19, 2023 14:05 - 1 hour - 152 MBRobert Clarke-Chan from Knowing Is Half The Podcast and AE Doubleback joins Adam to discuss Wizard magazine's opinion on how Marvel messed up Spider-Man, the launch of the Cliffhanger imprint, the rise of Tim Drake Robin, pro wrestler Sting stealing his look from The Crow, Chan's former addiction to Magic: The Gathering and so much more. Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode UNCUT with extra content and more perks by joining WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics ...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | David Wohl, Editor In Chief of Zenescope Interview
July 17, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 42 MBIn collaboration with Popgeeks.com, Adam & Michael are doing a 3-part exploration into the comics coming from Zenescope Entertainment, of which Michael is a super-fan. In this first interview with Editor In Chief, David Wohl, we examine the process of turning classic literary icons into grounded, butt-kicking, sexy comic book heroines for the modern day. Plus, we discuss Wohl's work with Top Cow on Witchblade in the 90's and why Wizard magazine was the perfect platform for promoting...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 77.5
July 12, 2023 16:27 - 46 minutes - 63.5 MBMore excitement from Wizard's 1997 year-end blockbuster issue as we explore hilarious letters from comic book pros like Jim Lee and Joe Quesada, tip-toe through the minefield that is Wizard's Top 10 Politically Incorrect Heroes & Villains, explore wild quotes from Todd McFarlane and lots more fun! This episode of WIZARDS 1/2 is brought to you by our sponsor Manscaped. Get 20% off your entire order, plus free shipping when you use the code WIZARDS20 at manscaped.com. Want more from...
The WIZARD Files | Episode 38: Michael Dolce
July 10, 2023 22:09 - 53 minutes - 73.9 MBWe're joined by former Wizard magazine Staffer and comic book creator, Michael Dolce to hear his story of growing up near the Wizard offices and working his way through the ranks of The Guide To Comics over a 5 year period, to pursue his dream of publishing his creator-owned series, The Sire. Behind the scenes stories abound as we learn about the best convention bar to find comic book pros after hours, how to turn a prank into a comic book cover and so much more! This episode is br...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 77
July 04, 2023 23:04 - 1 hour - 155 MBFormer WIZARDS co-host, Steven Tsapelas returns to the podcast for an exploration of the 1997 "Giant Year-End Blockbuster" issue, which contains an amazing interview with Todd McFarlane, an X-Men movie Casting Call, Wizard's picks for the best comics of 1997 and SO MUCH MORE! Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode UNCUT with extra content and more perks by joining WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today! This episode is brought to ...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Superhero Summer: Batman Forever
June 28, 2023 13:13 - 1 hour - 131 MBWelcome to Superhero Summer! UNLEASHED from the Patreon asylum to your bat-ears is our review of Batman Forever from 1995, which was originally part of our exclusive 90's Super Cinema series. Join Michael, Adam and Pete as they examine the neon lights and garish sights of this Joel Schumacher film starring Jim Carrey, Val Kilmer, Tommy Lee Jones, Nicole Kidman and Chris O'Donnell. This is the first of 4 bonus episodes to be released as part of Superhero Summer, so stay tuned Geeks! ...
The WIZARD Files | Episode 37: Brian Douglas Ahern
June 26, 2023 14:28 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBWe're joined by former Wizard cartoonist, Brian Douglas Ahern to hear his unbelievable story of jumping from Comics Buyer's Guide to The Guide To Comics. Plus behind the scenes stories on creating the iconic Wizard calendars and comics, why he was the only one who LOVED working on Bean Power magazine and why Wizard had the best Editors in the business. This energetic interview is one for the ages, listen now! This episode is brought you by our sponsor Manscaped. Get 20% off and FRE...