WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics
285 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsAdam & Michael re-examine the 90's comic book boom through the pages of Wizard magazine.
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WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Mini-Episode 31.5
April 07, 2021 21:05 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBIn this edition of WIZARDS 1/2 Michael deals with the fallout from his disregard for ElfQuest during "Cannetti's Revenge" and goes through the inaugural Top 10 Heroes & Villains list with Steven. Adam reviews Gen 13 1/2 and issue #0, then debuts an original song inspired by "Fairchild". Plus Homemade Heroes, Hunk & Babe of the Month, Top 10 comics and more! Thanks to our monthly supporters Gabe Sylvan Damon Bjorn watson Filip V Donovan Monty Christoffer David Ellis acovio ...
April Fools Day Episode | HEROES: The Illustrated Podcast
March 31, 2021 20:19 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBThis April Fool’s Day, we invite you to experience the EXPLOSIVE 1st episode of HEROES: The Illustrated Podcast. Join cousins Joey J., BLAZE and Kurt as they take you back to the 90’s comic scene through the pages of HERO Illustrated, the ultimate comics magazine. Learn why HERO was better than Wizard and well…not much else. This is the most EXTREME version of 90’s comics nostalgia, so subscribe now, Suckers! Plus, special bonus commentary on HERO Illustrated from former Wizard edit...
The WIZARD Files | Episode 15: TJ Dietsch
March 29, 2021 21:10 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBEpisode 15 of The Wizard Files features the Titanic Tale of TJ Dietsch, a comics fan who worked his way up from intern, to Research Assistant, to Associate Editor of ToyFare and witnessed the final days of Wizard magazine. Hear stories of an unproduced Stan Lee Tribute issue (he was fine), whether or not TJ is Alex Ross’ wife and Wizard volunteers playing “Human Traffic Cones”. Listen now for all the behind the scenes fun. Thanks to our monthly supporters Gabe Sylvan Damon Bjorn...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 31 - Cannetti's Revenge!
March 24, 2021 19:32 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBWhat exactly is Cannetti’s Revenge? With Adam returning next episode, he gave Michael free reign to do whatever he wanted for the coverage of issue 31. The Result? This is the most OUT OF CONTROL edition of WIZARDS ever! Michael is cussing up a storm while hopped up on Caffeinated Booze and ends up more lost than usual as Steven tries to get him to talk about John Byrne and the crew launching LEGEND, Erik Larsen’s Savage Dragon, the legacy of ElfQuest and more 90’s comic book news. ...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | The Dark Book
March 18, 2021 16:16 - 1 hour - 78 MB"Villains are a superstitious and cowardly lot", so join the WIZARDS crew and special guest, John Torrani as they dive into THE DARK BOOK by Wizard magazine and learn the secrets of the most villainous characters in comics. The Top 5 Villains will SHOCK you, the Villain Hall of Shame will MOCK you and if you tweet at Rob Liefeld he'll BLOCK you (just kidding). The Dark Book is Special Edition magazine worthy of devious discussion, so listen or die...or just listen. The choice is you...
The WIZARD Files | Episode 14: Mike Fasolo
March 15, 2021 22:15 - 43 minutes - 40 MBMike Fasolo, Emmy Award winning writer for Robot Chicken and former Head of Research at Wizard magazine joins us to share his unique perspective on working at the Guide To Comics from 1994-2001. Hear tales of late night Magic:The Gathering sessions with the InQuest crew, ExLax Brownie pranks, "selling out" to join the "Upstairs People" and a Gorilla attack? Yes, it's true! This episode has it all, so listen now. Thanks to our monthly supporters Gabe Sylvan Damon Bjorn watson Fi...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Mini-Episode 30.5
March 10, 2021 22:59 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBOn this Mini-Episode the crew discuss the Top 10 Comics list, the winners of the Midnight Sons custom action figure contest and the history of Ashcan comics. Plus Adam reviews the original Gen 13 mini-series from Image and you'll get a preview of our Patreon Exclusive discussion of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie from 1990! Thanks to our monthly supporters Gabe Sylvan Damon Bjorn watson Filip V Donovan Monty Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Jeremy Cath...
The WIZARD Files | Episode 13: Doug Goldstein
March 08, 2021 19:32 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBThis time around we're Gabbin' with Goldstein, Doug Goldstein! Known these days as a producer/writer of Robot Chicken and creator of Devil May Care, Doug tells stories of his early days as a founding contributor to Wizard magazine who literally gave the shirt off his back (and a whole lot more) for The Guide To Comics over the years. Plus we get the final word on the 30 year old question, "Could Iron Man defeat the X-Men?" and more behind the scenes fun! Thanks to our monthly suppo...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 30
March 03, 2021 20:36 - 1 hour - 83.9 MB"This podcast sucks!" "Shut up, Butthead. WIZARDS Rules!" Episode 30 is worthy of Cornholi as Michael and Steven are joined by Stacey Rader aka @Geeky_Vixen to talk action figures, Beavis and Butthead at Marvel comics, action figures, why 90's Iron Man was boring and did we mention action figures? So join the WIZARDS crew as they play with their toys. Thanks to our monthly supporters Gabe Sylvan Damon Bjorn watson Filip V Donovan Monty Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex ...
The WIZARD Files | Episode 12: Brian Cunningham
March 01, 2021 21:26 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBFor Episode 12 we're going back to the beginning of Wizard, with a man who was there before the magazine even existed! Brian Cunningham was a stalwart during his 15 year career as an Editor for the Guide To Comics and gives us his oh so humble take on the rise and fall of this influential publication. Plus, Brian reveals the culprit behind the biggest prank ever perpetrated in the Wizard offices and more behind the scenes fun! Thanks to our monthly supporters Gabe Sylvan Damon B...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Mini-Episode 29.5
February 24, 2021 21:10 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBThis MEGA-EPISODE is more than just our standard WIZARDS 1/2 content. To complete our coverage of the 300 page year ender, we've compiled another full length episode filled with lists covering the best comics and action figures of 1993, Wizard's predictions for 2004 and the biggest changes to major characters. Plus, Adam kicks off the new Gen13 Line segment with behind the scenes stories of the book's origin, name change and delayed release. While you enjoy the fun, we're gonna go t...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 29
February 17, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 84 MBIssue 29 of Wizard is a 300 Page Year End Spectacular! Michael and Steven are joined by comics fan funny man, Bob Winters to look back on the trends and tragedies of comics in 1993, while exploring the promised new era of gimmick-free greatness in 1994. Discussion topics include Zero Issues, Rob Liefeld's unproduced Youngblood cartoon, Fleer Ultra X-men trading cards, the POGs craze and so much more! Thanks to our monthly supporters Gabe Sylvan Damon Bjorn watson Filip V Dono...
The WIZARD Files | Episode 11: Kiel Phegley
February 16, 2021 02:50 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBFormer Staff Writer, Kiel Phegley joins us this time around to discuss why he interned at DC before joining the team at The Guide To Comics, tells the legend of "Mantern", how he created controversy for Alex Ross and reveals what it takes to get FIRED from Wizard. Thanks to our monthly supporters Gabe Sylvan Damon Bjorn watson Filip V Donovan Monty Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Jeremy Cathey Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent ...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Bonus: BATMAN Mask of the Phantasm (V-Day Special)
February 14, 2021 01:45 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBWe love our listeners, so here's a Bonus Episode for you to enjoy this Valentine's Day. It's a LOVE STORY as we explore the romantic life of Bruce Wayne in the 1993 animated film, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm. Adam, Michael and Steven are joined by animation buff, Erik Johnson @illustratorerik to dive deep on this box office flop that has become revered among Bat-Fans and kids of the 90's. Listen to geeky gabbin' now! Thanks to our monthly supporters Gabe Sylvan Damon Bjorn wats...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Mini-Episode 28.5
February 10, 2021 20:36 - 1 hour - 63 MBCalling this a Mini-Episode is selling it short, this WIZARDS ½ installment is crammed full of comics fun! Steven and Michael break down WIZARDS Top 10 Comics list, while Adam reviews the 1993 DC Comics Bloodlines event. Plus more changes as we present the final Amazing Art segment and Michael morphs the Contest Quiz into a giveaway where YOU can win. Hunks, Babes and so much more. Listen now! Thanks to our monthly supporters Gabe Sylvan Damon Bjorn watson Filip V Donovan Mon...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 28
February 03, 2021 20:35 - 2 hours - 117 MBAye Caramba! Episode 28 is packed with radioactive retro comics fun as Adam, Michael & Steven are joined by Erik Johnson aka @illustratorerik to explore the launch of Bongo Comics featuring The Simpsons, interviews with comics legends John Byrne, Barry Windsor-Smith, Sam Keith and Joe Quesada. Plus the crew learn previously unrevealed “secrets” about Adam, review The Good Guys by DEFIANT and somehow end up discussing the “The Long Island Lolita”. It's geeky, it's groovy, it's totall...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Mini-Episode 27.5
January 27, 2021 18:55 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBThis edition of WIZARDS 1/2 is full of new segments and special guests! Michael & Steven review the Top 10 Comics of October 1993, Adam reviews the Marvel 2099 Comics crossover "Fall of the Hammer" and discover what books Michael's been reading lately. Plus our Hunk and Babe of the Month gets a female perspective as @AnnieXFlowers joins the mini-episode crew. All this and more! Thanks to our monthly supporters Gabe Sylvan Damon Bjorn watson Filip V Donovan Monty Christoffer ...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | ComicFest ’93 Special
January 20, 2021 19:58 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBBONUS EPISODE! Join Adam and Steven as they go back in time to explore the wonders of ComicFest '93 through the pages of the Wizard Souvenir Program Guide to the event. Special guest, Dean aka @RevengerLamar actually attended the convention and shares awesome stories of seeing totally 90's costumed characters, promotional merchandise and even a run-in with Gareb Shamus himself! Thanks to our monthly supporters Gabe Sylvan Damon Bjorn watson Filip V Donovan Monty Christoffer ...
WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics
January 15, 2021 16:00 - 5 minutes - 5.63 MBSPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! It's time to experience the ultimate shameless 90's comics podcast gimmick, WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics! Ready to get EXTREME and join the Cool C.O.R.P.S. to become one of the WIZARDS elite? Listen as Adam explains all the perks you'll get by becoming a Patreon member and figure out which rewards will make you geek heart glow. We're excited to bring you even more of our brand of retro comics fun, so take a listen now! https://www.patreon.com/WIZARDSCOM...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 27
January 13, 2021 20:10 - 2 hours - 111 MBExciting announcements abound on Episode 27 as Michael and Adam reveal the identity of their NEW co-host and the details of WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics! Plus discussions of Jim Lee’s plans for the future of WildC.A.T.S franchise, Alan Moore’s legacy in comics, the hottest new artists of 1993, Manga in America, Jeff Smith’s Bone comics and more! Get one of our NEW WIZARDS designs today at this link: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wizards-the-podcast-guide-to-comics?ref_id=...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Mini-Episode 26.5
January 06, 2021 18:44 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBIn this mini-episode Michael explores reader art, fan-made comic heroes, custom action figures found in Wizard number 26 and gets help from the listeners to complete the Spider-Man themed contest quiz. Plus, Adam gets sexy with the Hunk and Babe of the Month and reviews Spider-man 2099 issues 11-15 on the 2099 Hotline. Get one of our NEW WIZARDS designs today at this link https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wizards-the-podcast-guide-to-comics?ref_id=12330 Thanks to our monthly suppor...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 26
December 30, 2020 19:11 - 1 hour - 99.7 MBAdam and Michael are joined by @regalfan aka Jody Yerdon for Episode 26 to explore the unraveling of DC's Crisis On Infinite Earths in 1993, debate whether artist Mark Bagley revealed the ture original concept sketch for Carnage, Valiant Vision 3-D gimmick, Liefeld leaving EXTREME Studios and just what are the scariest comics stories? Plus a review of Elseworlds "Superman: Speeding Bullets" and more 90s comic book geekery. Get one of our NEW WIZARDS designs today at this link: http...
The WIZARD Files | Episode 10: Brian Warmoth
December 28, 2020 20:11 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBOn episode 10 of The Wizard Files we're joined by Brian Warmoth, who reveals how he made his tunnel vision dream of writing for Wizard magazine a reality, successfully gave the burgeoning Web Comics scene the spotlight and managed to make a big enough impression that Gareb Shamus remembered his name! Plus stories of flaming skateboards, super hero actors skipping out on bar tabs and just what was Rob Liefeld's EXTREME version of the Bible? Listen now! Thanks to our monthly supporte...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Mini-Episode 25.5
December 23, 2020 18:54 - 51 minutes - 47.8 MBEpisode 25.5 gets interactive as Michael takes the Contest Quiz with the help of a listener, we announce the winners of the Wizards25 giveaway, Adam reviews X-Men 2099 issues 1-4, Michael shares updates on DC's Death Metal and The 3 Jokers and more! Get one of our NEW WIZARDS designs today at this link https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wizards-the-podcast-guide-to-comics?ref_id=12330 Thanks to our monthly supporters Gabe Sylvan Damon Bjorn watson Filip V Donovan Monty Chris...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Bonus: X-Men 30 (X-Mas Special)
December 21, 2020 18:39 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBMerry X-MAS from WIZARDS! To celebrate the season we're ripping through the wrapping on the Wizard X-Men 30th Anniversary Collector's Edition magazine with adamantium claws. Adam and Michael are joined by a duo of X-Perts, Jeff @NLogan77 and Chris Sheehan @AceComics to discuss the history of Marvel's Mutant franchise from the 60's through the 90's and share some laughs along the way. It's a holiday surprise that will have force blasts of joy shooting from your eyes. Happy Holidays, ...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Bonus: FANTASTIC FOUR Part 4
December 18, 2020 16:22 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBOn the 4th and final installment of our exploration of the Roger Corman Fantastic Four movie, Adam joins Michael and Steven to share his thoughts on the film, then the guys reveal their favorite FF comics stories. Plus, the exclusive debut of an original song inspired by the romance Sue Storm and Reed Richards. Thanks to our monthly supporters Gabe Sylvan Damon Bjorn watson Filip V Donovan Monty Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Jeremy Cathey Nate Clark Will...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 25
December 16, 2020 18:20 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBNEW EPISODE! NEW LOOK! It’s our 1 year anniversary and for the 25th episode of WIZARDS we’re celebrating in style. Join Adam and Michael as they announce X-citing new show art, a giveaway contest and what is WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics for 2021? Exploring issue 25 of Wizard we talk Daredevil’s armored costume, Jim Shooter’s Warriors of Plasm, the most expensive comics of the 90’s, share our Casting Call for an Image Comics biopic and more. Plus a review of Aerosmith guest st...
The WIZARD Files | Episode 9: Ryan Dunlavey
December 14, 2020 19:53 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBFor episode 9 of The Wizard Files we’re joined by Ryan Dunlavey who first became part of the Wizard magazine staff in the 90’s, then returned years later to provide humorous original illustrations in the 2000’s. Hear tales of working shoulder to shoulder with Gareb Shamus on cover design, getting chewed out by fanboys for trying to sell ToyFare exclusive figures on eBay and how one of his drawings became the basis for a set of Mini-Mate figures. Plus learn how a former Wizard co-wor...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Bonus: FANTASTIC FOUR Part 3
December 11, 2020 18:12 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBFor the 3rd episode of our Roger Corman Fantastic Four film discussion, Michael and Steven break down the infamous ending with it’s disappointing special effects and provide their final review of the movie overall. Plus the duo reveal their list of which big budget super hero films are WORSE than this unreleased and buried film. Thanks to our monthly supporters Gabe Sylvan Damon Bjorn watson Filip V Donovan Monty Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Jeremy Cathe...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Mini-Episode 24.5
December 09, 2020 19:18 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBBIG CHANGES for WIZARDS 1/2 in episode 24.5! Is this end of "FLAME ON'? Michael gives up on embarrassing himself with the contest quiz based on a listener suggestion and refuses to ever read another Hunk and Babe of the Month! Plus Adam reviews Punisher 2099 #11-12 and provides a special announcement about an exclusive video coming to our YouTube Channel. This one is a game changer, Geeks! Thanks to our monthly supporters Gabe Sylvan Damon Bjorn watson Filip V Donovan Monty ...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Bonus: FANTASTIC FOUR Part 2
December 04, 2020 19:11 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBIn the 2nd installment of our 4-part bonus exploration of Roger Corman's Fantastic Four movie from the 90's, Michael and Steven dig deeper into the film's plot and give their reviews of the later big budget Fantastic Four films from 20th Century Fox. Plus Steven's story of meeting Chris Evans and Michael Chiklis at a signing and why he passed on the Corman movie soundtrack at comic conventions. This bonus series also debuts simultaneously on the WIZARDS YouTube channel, so you can s...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 24
December 02, 2020 18:51 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBPaxton Holley joins us for episode 24 of WIZARDS to talk the origins of Batman’s Knightfall saga, the multimedia launch of Malibu’s Ultraverse, Peter David ditching X-Factor to revamp Aquaman at DC and Jim Shooter creating his DEFIANT line of comics. It’s 90’s comics nostalgia at its finest, so listen now! Get one of our three WIZARDS designs today at this link https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wizards-the-podcast-guide-to-comics?ref_id=12330 Thanks to our monthly supporters Gabe ...
The WIZARD Files | Episode 8: Paul Florez
November 30, 2020 19:19 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBJoining us for Episode 8 of The Wizard Files is Paul Florez from the Generations of X podcast who tells the tale of being caught between simultaneous offers to intern at Marc Silvestri’s Top Cow, Marvel Comics and Wizard magazine. Then prepare to hear stories of interviewing top comics talent like Ron Marz and Greg Pak, plus you’ll discover the question Paul asked in an interview with Joss Whedon that made him literally “Hulk Out”. It’s an X-citing chat with an X-Fan, who delivers a...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Bonus: FANTASTIC FOUR Part 1
November 27, 2020 19:34 - 1 hour - 69 MBOnce in a generation there is a film so notorious, so legendary, that it’s only heard about in whispers in the back of a comic book shop. For 90’s comics fans, that movie was Roger Corman’s Fantastic Four. Rumored to be so bad Marvel wouldn’t allow it to be released, the film lived in infamy as a bootleg video and remains unreleased to this day. But WIZARDS had to know the truth, so Michael and superfan, Steven Tsapelas are taking you on a deep dive through a 4 part podcast series r...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Mini-Episode 23.5
November 25, 2020 18:55 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBOn mini-episode 23.5, Michael explores fan art, original reader comic heroes including a Canadian super team that's NOT Alpha Flight and flubs even more iconic superhero catch phrases. Adam phones in on the 2099 Hotline to cover the further adventures of Ravage 2099 and it's all here on WIZARDS 1/2! Thanks to our monthly supporters Gabe Sylvan Damon Bjorn watson Filip V Donovan Monty Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Jeremy Cathey Nate Clark William Bruce We...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 23
November 18, 2020 19:24 - 2 hours - 121 MBAdam & Michael are joined by Chris Bailey aka @charltonhero for Episode 23 to talk the Image/Valiant crossover Deathmate, Erik Larsen jumps into the 'Who Created Venom?' debate, sex and violence in DC's Vertigo comics, the destruction of vintage Power Rangers toys, a Wizard exclusive comic by Rob Liefeld and more 90's comics nostalgia on The Podcast Guide To Comics! Get one of our three WIZARDS designs today at this link https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wizards-the-podcast-guide-to...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Mini-Episode 22.5
November 11, 2020 18:37 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBWIZARDS 1/2 is back with Michael blushing at the scandalous return of Hunk and Babe of the Month, enjoying fan art and cursing the Wizard staff for their choosing trivia questions that baffle him. Plus Adam shares his thoughts on this issue's custom comics action figures and reviews Doom 2099 #11-13 featuring a tale set in Wakanda 2099 and the revelation of who inherited the Eye of Agamotto from Doctor Strange. It's all here in mini-episode 22.5! Thanks to our monthly supporters G...
The WIZARD Files | Episode 7: Russ Burlingame
November 09, 2020 20:45 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBRuss Burlingame joins us for this episode of The Wizard Files to talk about his internship at Wizard magazine which saw Russ the Rookie become the go-to guy for Dan Jurgens, witness the chaos caused by Gareb Shamus launching Black Bull Comics, breaking a Marvel Knights merchandise story to Joe Quesada and more. Plus, get a preview of his project documenting the making of Josie and the Pussycats from 2001. Thanks to our monthly supporters Gabe Sylvan Damon Bjorn watson Filip V ...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 22
November 04, 2020 19:25 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBFor Episode 22 of WIZARDS, Adam and Michael are joined by Tom from toy-lines.com to talk the 10 Worst Action Figures of All Time according to Wizard magazine, a canceled 90’s Wonder Woman toy line, discovering Elseworlds comics posters in dive bar restrooms, favorite X-Men villains, the best version of DC’s Justice League, ridiculous 90’s gimmick covers and more. Plus we review X-Factor #92 and X-O Manowar #0 both featuring art by Joe Quesada. It’s a blast from the past, so listen n...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Bonus Review: DARKMAN
October 28, 2020 19:02 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBHappy Halloween, Geeks! We invite you to join us for this bonus podcast review of Sam Raimi’s 1990 adventure film Darkman, a movie that literally gave Michael nightmares. Hear him squirm, hear him rant, hear him scream as Adam laughs at his squeamish co-host. We go behind the bandages and behind the scenes to discuss the making of Liam Neeson’s first starring role, the expanded universe of Darkman comics and more! A trick for Michael and a treat for you, the listener. Get one of ou...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 21
October 21, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 93.5 MBOn this episode of WIZARDS Michael and Adam talk buying “LIMITED EDITION” autographed comics on The Home Shopping Network, discover the true history of Venom direct from the creator, determine if the Comics Code Authority seal was still used in the 90’s, reveal why Jim Lee lowered the price on his Deathblow comics, get the news on X-Men action figures from Toy Fair 1993 and review Jack Kirby’s final comics work, Phantom Force #1 from Image. Get one of our three WIZARDS designs toda...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Mini-Episode 20.5
October 14, 2020 16:29 - 40 minutes - 37 MBIn this mini-episode Michael reviews some Amazing Art fan submissions, a duo of fan-created superheroes, custom action figures and celebrates getting 2 answers right on the quiz. On the 2099 Hotline, Adam reviews issues 1-6 of 2099 Unlimited including the debut of Hulk 2099. Plus Michael and his buddy Joe talk Halloween and look at the costumes available from TRN sponsor, HalloweenCostumes.com Thanks to our monthly supporters Gabe Sylvan Damon Bjorn watson Filip V Donovan Mon...
The WIZARD Files | Episode 6: Zach Oat
October 12, 2020 17:14 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBEpisode 6 of The Wizard Files features a discussion with Zach Oat, former Editor of ToyFare and one of the puppet masters behind Twisted ToyFare Theater who tells us about wild inter-office pranking between Wizard and ToyFare, managing the action figure archives and more fully-articulated fun. Thanks to our monthly supporters Gabe Sylvan Damon Bjorn watson Filip V Donovan Monty Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Jeremy Cathey Nate Clark William Bruce West Ma...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 20
October 07, 2020 18:47 - 2 hours - 123 MBEpisode 20 is filled to THE MAXX with 90's comics fun as Michael and Adam are joined by Rob Graham from the AfterLunch podcast to discuss the fallout from "The Liefeld Affair", meet the "new kids" at Image comics, explore the launch of the Milestone imprint, gag at the glut of gimmick covers, review the first issue of the Maximum Carnage saga and so much more. This is WIZARDS at it's finest. Get one of our three WIZARDS designs today at this link https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wi...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Mini-Episode 19.5
September 30, 2020 18:21 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBOn this mini-episode, Michael shares outtakes about Doomsday vs Bane, talks flaming custom action figures, Wizard fan art submissions and fails the contest quiz. Plus, Adam returns from 2099 to review Simpson's Comics & Stories, as well as Jack Kirby's Bombast #1 from Topps Comics. Get one of our three WIZARDS designs today at this link https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wizards-the-podcast-guide-to-comics?ref_id=12330 Thanks to our monthly supporters Gabe Sylvan Damon Bjorn wats...
The WIZARD Files | Episode 5: Randy the Comicbook Guy
September 28, 2020 17:56 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBThis time around on The Wizard Files we’re interviewing former comic book retailer, Randy who opened his store the same month Wizard hit shelves and has many memories of the magazine’s influence on his customers. Hear which ultra-collectible Marvel books he picked up off the rack as a youth in the 60’s, how the hype over The Death of Superman affected his sales for years after and whether Valiant books were actually as big a deal as Wizard led us to believe in the 90’s. It’s a fasci...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 19
September 23, 2020 19:17 - 2 hours - 112 MBEpisode 19 of WIZARDS should be titled “2 Guys From Long Island”. With Adam still lost in 2099, past guest and fellow New Yorker, Steven Tsapelas joins up with Michael to discuss The Avengers comics in the 90’s, Roger Corman’s Fantastic Four film, the ongoing debate of whether Wolverine and Sabretooth are related, porn in Wizard, the best places to buy vintage super hero toys near NYC, adventures in the film industry and more meandering talk about The Big Apple than you ever thought...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Mini-Episode 18.5
September 16, 2020 18:08 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBMichael is back for mini-episode 18.5 to bring you coverage of the expanded Amazing Art section featuring the original reader character creations in My Kinda Hero, be grossed out by human hair used on a custom action figure in Homemade Heroes and fail at this issue’s Contest Quiz worse than any other in his history. Plus, Adam chimes in on the 2099 Hotline to report on his adventures in the future and review Spider-Man 2099. This WIZARDS ½ episode is full of 90’s comics foolishness,...
The WIZARD Files | Episode 4: Buddy Scalera
September 14, 2020 17:32 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBHook up your modem and get ready for a trip through the 90’s internet as Adam and Michael interview Wizard magazine’s original Online Editor, Buddy Scalera about his adventures in breaking ground for The Guide To Comics on the web. We go behind the scenes, discovering how Wizard partnered with a fledgling America Online, leading to the infamous AOL disks being polybagged with the magazine. Plus, how did Buddy fake out Gareb Shamus on website design using a “hairy armed princess”? Li...
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 18
September 09, 2020 19:27 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBEpisode 18 of WIZARDS is jam-packed with nostalgic 90’s comics fun! Adam and Michael discuss Venom’s evolution from monstrous villain to anti-hero, debate the hypocrisy of Wizard’s opinions on polybags, determine if Superman #75 has retained its value as a collectible and review Fantastic Four #374 featuring Sue Storm’s “Boob Window”. Plus, Adam is abducted by Doctor Doom to the world of 2099 in the exciting finale which will have serious repercussions for the future of the podcast....