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We return to the Marvel Monsterverse with Jennifer aka Comics Will Break Your Heart for a look at some of the key creepy comics of the summer of 1974, including Werewolf by Night vs. Frankenstein, and Satan vs. Ghost Rider and... Jesus?!
Thank you for supporting us on Patreon! This Patreon-exclusive extended episode contains one full hour of bonus content not found in the public version — including a swampy take on King Kong in Giant-Size Man-Thing #2, Blade vs. Dracula in Tomb of Dracula #24, the first appearance of Hannibal King in Tomb of Dracula #25, and our spooky recommendations. Listeners who support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth at the $4/month level get instant access to our bonus feed of content that contains over 100 extended and exclusive episodes — with more being added every week!
Stories Covered in this Episode:
"The Frankenstein Monster Meets Werewolf by Night" - Giant-Size Werewolf #2, written by Doug Moench, art by Don Perlin and Vince Colletta, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Of Monsters and Men!" - Giant-Size Man-Thing #2, written by Steve Gerber, art by John Buscema and Klaus Janson, letters by John Costanza, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1974 Marvel Comics"A Night For the Living... A Morning For the Dead!" - Tomb of Dracula #24, written by Marv Wolfman, art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by Tom Palmer, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Night of the Blood Stalker!" - Tomb of Dracula #25, written by Marv Wolfman, art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer, letters by John Costanza, colors by Tom Palmer, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Satan Himself!" - Ghost Rider #8, written by Tony Isabella, art by Jim Mooney and Sal Trapani, letters by John Costanza, colors by Phil Rache, ©1974 Marvel Comics"The Hell-Bound Hero!" - Ghost Rider #9, written by Tony Isabella, art by Jim Mooney and Sal Trapani, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Jan Brunner, ©1974 Marvel Comics"MONSTER by the Month" theme written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.
Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Instagram and Threads at @marvelbythemonth and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.
Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)
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This is our Patreon-exclusive November 1973 Omnibus, featuring local Portland comics streamer and journalist Jennifer aka Comics Will Break Your Heart, and covering all 14 of the Marvel comics that we didn't get to last week, including:
"Betrayed!" - Amazing Spider-Man #130, written by Gerry Conway, art by Ross Andru, Frank Giacoia, and Dave Hunt, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Petra Goldberg"... We, the Gargoyles!" - Astonishing Tales #22, written by Tony Isabella, art by Dick Ayers, letters by "Richard B." (Dick Ayers), colors by Linda Lessmann"Death-Stars of the Zodiac!" - Avengers #120, written by Steve Englehart, art by Bob Brown and Don Heck, letters by Artie Simek, colors by George Roussos"Bust-Out!" - Captain America #171, written by Mike Friedrich and Steve Englehart, art by Sal Buscema and Vince Colletta, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Linda Lessmann"Cry... Beetle!" - Daredevil #108, written by Steve Gerber, art by Bob Brown and Paul Gulacy, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg"The Titan Strikes Back!" - Defenders #12, written by Len Wein, art by Sal Buscema and Jack Abel, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by Petra Goldberg"The Terrible Triumph of Doctor Doom!" - Fantastic Four #143, written by Gerry Conway, art by Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg"Death Stalks the Demolition Derby!" - Ghost Rider #4, written by Gary Friedrich, art by Jim Mooney and Vince Colletta, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by Petra Goldberg"Anybody Out There Remember... The Cobalt Man?" - Incredible Hulk #173, written by Roy Thomas, art by Herb Trimpe, letters by Jean Izzo, colors by Petra Goldberg"Nowhere to Go But Down!" - Man-Thing #2, written by Steve Gerber, art by Val Mayerik and Sal Trapani, letters by Jean Izzo, colors by Petra Goldberg"Where Bursts the Bomb!" - Marvel Team-Up #18, written by Len Wein, art by Gil Kane, Frank Giacoia, and Mike Esposito, letters by Jean Izzo, colors by Glynis Wein"Two Worlds... and Dark Destiny" - Sub-Mariner #69, written by Steve Gerber, art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by Glynis Wein"Hercules Enraged!" - Thor #221, written by Gerry Conway, art by John Buscema and Mike Esposito, letters by John Costanza, colors by George Roussos"Lo, the Monster Strikes!" - Werewolf by Night #14, written by Marv Wolfman, art by Mike Ploog and Frank Chiaramonte, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra GoldbergAll issues ©1973 Marvel Comics.
"Marvel by the Month" theme v. 3.0 written and performed by Robb Milne and sung by Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne.
Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Instagram at @marvelbythemonth and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth
Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information.
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Jennifer from Comic Books Will Break Your Heart joins us for a fifth helping of Marvel's monster comics! The Man-Thing saves a baby! Ghost Rider takes frequent naps between sick stunts! The Werewolf fights sharks and helicopters! Dracula time-travels through black mirrors! And we learn a valuable lesson about how dads are the true monsters!
Senior Florida Correspondent Jennifer aka Comics Will Break Your Heart talks comics on the internet every weekend on the Casually Comics Sunday Chat. Support her on Patreon and follow her on Instagram!
This Patreon-exclusive extended episode contains 55 minutes of extra content not found in the public version, including our discussions of Tomb of Dracula #4-5 and Werewolf by Night #1-2.
Stories Covered in this Episode:
"Through a Mirror Darkly!" - Tomb of Dracula #4, written by Archie Goodwin, art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer, ©1972 Marvel Comics
"Death to a Vampire-Slayer!" - Tomb of Dracula #5, written by Gardner Fox, art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer, ©1972 Marvel Comics
"Eye of the Beholder!" - Werewolf by Night #1, written by Gerry Conway, art by Mike Ploog and Frank Monte, ©1972 Marvel Comics
"The Hunter -- And the Hunted!" - Werewolf by Night #2, written by Gerry Conway, art by Mike Ploog and Frank Chiaramonte, ©1972 Marvel Comics
"Man-Thing!" - Adventure Into Fear #10, written by Gerry Conway, art by Gray Morrow and Howard Chaykin, ©1972 Marvel Comics
"Night of the Nether-Spawn!" - Adventure Into Fear #11, written by Steve Gerber, art by Rich Buckler and Jim Mooney, ©1972 Marvel Comics
"Angels from Hell!" - Marvel Spotlight #6, written by Gary Friedrich, art by Mike Ploog and Frank Monte, ©1972 Marvel Comics
"Die, Die, My Daughter!" - Marvel Spotlight #7, written by Gary Friedrich, art by Mike Ploog and Frank Monte, ©1972 Marvel Comics
"MONSTER by the Month" theme v. 1.0 by Robb Milne, sung by Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne.
Visit us on internet at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Instagram at @marvelbythemonth and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.
Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information.
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Elliott Kalan is one-third of the hosts of the world's greatest podcast, The Flop House. He's also an Emmy Award-winning writer of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Mystery Science Theater 3000, and the Who Was? Show, as well as the comics writer behind Spider-Man and the X-Men and Maniac of New York.
This Patreon-exclusive extended version of this episode contains an additional 50 minutes of bonus content not heard in the public version. Don't want to wait until next week for the other half? Support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth at the $4/month level to get instant access to our bonus feed of content that contains over 130 extended and exclusive episodes — with more being added every week!
"Marvel by the Month" theme v. 3 written by Robb Milne and performed by Robb Milne and Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne.
Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Instagram at @marvelbythemonthand support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.
Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information.
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Elliott Kalan is one-third of the hosts of the world's greatest podcast, The Flop House. He's also an Emmy Award-winning writer of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Mystery Science Theater 3000, and the Who Was? Show, as well as the comics writer behind Spider-Man and the X-Men and Maniac of New York.
This Patreon-exclusive extended version of this episode contains an additional 50 minutes of bonus content not heard in the public version. Don't want to wait until next week for the other half? Support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth at the $4/month level to get instant access to our bonus feed of content that contains over 130 extended and exclusive episodes — with more being added every week!
"Marvel by the Month" theme v. 3 written by Robb Milne and performed by Robb Milne and Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne.
Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Instagram at @marvelbythemonth and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.
Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information.
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Want to hear more of these extended episodes? Support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth! Subscribers at the $4/month level get instant access to our bonus feed of content that contains over 130 extended and exclusive episodes — with more being added every week!
Stories Covered in this Episode:
"Betrayed!" - Amazing Spider-Man #130, written by Gerry Conway, art by Ross Andru, Frank Giacoia, and Dave Hunt, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1973 Marvel Comics
"My Uncle... My Enemy?" - Amazing Spider-Man #131, written by Gerry Conway, art by Ross Andru, Frank Giacoia, and Dave Hunt, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1974 Marvel Comics
"Marvel by the Month" theme v. 3 written by Robb Milne and performed by Robb Milne and Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne.
Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Instagram at @marvelbythemonth and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.
Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information.
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Don't want to wait until next week to hear the second half of this episode? Support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth! Subscribers at the $4/month level get instant access to our bonus feed of content that contains over 130 extended and exclusive episodes — with more being added every week!
Stories Covered in this Episode:
"When a Legend Dies!" - Captain America #169, written by Steve Englehart and Mike Friedrich, art by Sal Buscema and Frank McLaughlin, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1973 Marvel Comics
"J'Accuse!" - Captain America #170, written by Mike Friedrich and Steve Englehart, art by Sal Buscema and Vince Colletta, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1973 Marvel Comics
"Bust-Out!" - Captain America #171, written by Mike Friedrich and Steve Englehart, art by Sal Buscema and Vince Colletta, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Linda Lessmann, ©1973 Marvel Comics
"Believe It or Not: The Banshee!" - Captain America #172, written by Steve Englehart and Mike Friedrich, art by Sal Buscema and Vince Colletta, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Michelle Brand, ©1974 Marvel Comics
"Marvel by the Month" theme v. 3 written by Robb Milne and performed by Robb Milne and Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne.
Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Instagram at @marvelbythemonth and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.
Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information.
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Did you like this extended episode? Want to be able to listen to 130+ more of them? Support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth at the $4/month level to get instant access to our bonus feed!
Stories Covered in this Episode:
"The Night Gwen Stacy Died" - Amazing Spider-Man #121, written by Gerry Conway, art by Gil Kane, John Romita, and Tony Mortellaro, letters by Artie Simek, colors by David Hunt, ©1973 Marvel Comics
"The Goblin's Last Stand!" - Amazing Spider-Man #122, written by Gerry Conway, art by Gil Kane, John Romita, and Tony Mortellaro, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Dave Hunt, ©1973 Marvel Comics
"Marvel by the Month" theme v. 3.0 by Robb Milne, sung by Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne.
Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Instagram at @marvelbythemonthand support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.
Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information.
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Can't wait until next week to hear the second half of this episode? Support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth at the $4/month level to get instant access to our bonus feed of over 130 extended and exclusive episodes — with more being added every week!
Stories Covered in this Episode:
"Paranoia Is: The Para-Man!" - Marvel Feature #7, written by Mike Friedrich, art by Craig Russell, Dan Adkins, and Mark Kersey, ©1972 Marvel Comics
"Prelude to Disaster!" - Marvel Feature #8, written by Mike Friedrich, Stan Lee, and Ernie Hart, art by Craig Russell, Jim Starlin, Jimmy Janes, Jack Kirby, and Don Heck, letters by Artie Simek, ©1972 Marvel Comics
"... The Killer Is My Wife!" - Marvel Feature #9, written by Mike Friedrich, art by Craig Russell and Frank Bolle, letters by John Costanza, colors by Ben Hunt, ©1973 Marvel Comics
"Ant-Man No More!" - Marvel Feature #10, written by Mike Friedrich, art by Craig Russell and Frank Chiaramonte, letters by June Braverman, colors by Stan Goldberg, ©1973 Marvel Comics
"Marvel by the Month" theme v. 3.0 by Robb Milne, sung by Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne.
Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Instagram at @marvelbythemonthand support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.
Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information.
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Steve Lieber is the Eisner Award-winning comics artist responsible for the funniest parts of Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen, One-Star Squadron, Superior Foes of Spider-Man, and so much more. On the first Friday of every month, he generously shares his three decades of industry expertise with aspiring artists who want to hone their craft at Portland's Books with Pictures.
This episode was made possible through the generosity of a brother, a lifelong comic book fan, and a kind-of comedian, Will Hines, who contributed to friend-of-the-show Jennifer's GoFundMe to help her in her battle against cancer. Donations are still being accepted at bit.ly/keepjenreading – and while you're on the internet, you should also subscribe to Will and his brother Kevin's fun and hilarious comics podcast, Screw It, We're Just Gonna Talk About Comics.
Stories Covered in this Episode:
“Who Has Been Lying In My Grave?” - Strange Adventures #205, written by Arnold Drake, art by Carmine Infantino and George Roussos, letters by Ira Schnapp, ©1967 DC Comics
“An Eye For an Eye!” - Strange Adventures #206, written by Arnold Drake, art by Neal Adams and George Roussos, letters by Milt Snapinn, ©1967 DC Comics
“Hide and Seek” - Strange Adventures #210, written by Jack Miller, art by Neal Adams, letters by Milt Snapin, ©1968 DC Comics
“How Close to Me My Killer?” - Strange Adventures #211, written by Jack Miller, art by Neal Adams, letters by Gaspar Saladino, ©1968 DC Comics
“The Track of the Hook” - The Brave and the Bold #79, written by Bob Haney, art by Neal Adams, letters by Ben Oda, ©1968 DC Comics
"Marvel by the Month" theme v. 3 written by Robb Milne and performed by Robb Milne and Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne.
Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Instagram and Threads at @marvelbythemonth and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.
Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)
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Tom Brevoort is Executive Editor and Senior Vice-President of Publishing for Marvel Comics, whose current duties include relaunching the entire X-franchise in the post-Krakoan Era. Please buy and read all of it, so that we can continue to convince him that taking two hours to talk with us is a good use of his time! He's also got a must-read newsletter for anyone who has any interest in the past, present or future of Marvel Comics (which is probably you).
Once upon a time, Clint McElroy accepted an invite from his kids to play Dungeons & Dragons with them on a podcast, and that's how the multimedia sensation called The Adventure Zone was born. 190 episodes ago, he called dibs on Giant-Size X-Men #1 — and when the Podfather asks you for a favor, you don't refuse. Be sure to check out the latest volume of The Adventure Zone graphic novel adaptations, The Suffering Game, on sale now!
For 20 minutes of bonus content — including more details on the origins of Nightcrawler, Storm, and Colossus; a deeper dive on how Giant-Size X-Men #1 came to be; and more information on the X-Men's 2024 relaunch — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. Subscribers at the $4/month level get instant access to our bonus feed of content that contains over 130 extended and exclusive episodes — the perfect way to keep your ears busy during our upcoming season break!
Stories Covered in this Episode:
"Second Genesis!" - Giant-Size X-Men #1, written by Len Wein, art by Dave Cockrum, letters by John Costanza, colors by Glynis Wein, ©1975 Marvel Comics
"Marvel by the Month" theme v. 3 written by Robb Milne and performed by Robb Milne and Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne.
Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Instagram and Threads at @marvelbythemonth and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.
Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)
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The complete version of our Omnibus episodes are usually only available to Patrons who support us at the $4/month level at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth — but in preparation for next week's season finale covering GIANT-SIZE X-MEN #1, we're dropping the full version of our April 1975 Omnibus, which covers all of the following issues:
"The Serpent Sheds Its Skin" - Defenders #25, written by Steve Gerber, art by Sal Buscema and Jack Abel, letters by Ray Holloway, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Scorpion... Where Is Thy Sting?" - Amazing Spider-Man #146, written by Gerry Conway, art by Ross Andru, John Romita, and others, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Don Warfield, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Death Sentence" - Marvel Preview #2, written by Gerry Conway, art by Tony DeZuniga, letters by Marcos Pelayo, ©1975 Marvel Comics"The Trial of the Watcher" - Captain Marvel #39, written by Steve Englehart with Al Milgrom and Tony Isabella, art by Al Milgrom and Klaus Janson, letters by June Braverman, colors by Phil Rachelson, ©1975 Marvel Comics"We Do Seek Out New Avengers!!" - Avengers #137, written by Steve Englehart, art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by Phil Rachelson, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Holocaust In the Halls of Hydra!" - Daredevil #123, written by Tony Isabella, art by Bob Brown and Vince Colletta, letters by Karen Mantlo, colors by George Roussos, ©1975 Marvel Comics"The Madness Maze!" - Captain America #187, written by John Warner, art by Frank Robbins and Frank Chiaramonte, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by George Roussos, ©1975 Marvel Comics"In One World -- And Out the Other!" - Fantastic Four #160, written and edited by Roy Thomas, art by John Buscema and Chic Stone, letters by Ray Holloway, colors by Janice Cohen, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Eelar Moves In Mysterious Ways!" - Giant-Size Defenders #5, written by Steve Gerber with Gerry Conway, Roger Slifer, Len Wein, Chris Claremont, and Scott Edelman, art by Don Heck, Mike Esposito, and Dave Hunt, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by George Roussos, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Beware the Path of the Monster!" - Giant-Size Spider-Man #5, written by Gerry Conway, art by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1975 Marvel Comics"None Are So Blind...!" - Incredible Hulk #189, written by Len Wein, art by Herb Trimpe and Joe Staton, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Glynis Oliver Wein, ©1975 Marvel Comics"And All Our Past Decades Have Seen Revolutions!" - Jungle Action #16, written by Don McGregor, art by Billy Graham, letters by Janice Chiang, colors by Glynis Wein, ©1975 Marvel Comics"The Name Is... Warhawk" - Marvel Premiere #23, written by Chris Claremont, art by Pat Broderick and Bob McLeod, letters by Karen Mantlo, colors by Michelle Wolfman, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Blood Church!" - Marvel Team-Up #35, written by Gerry Conway, art by Sal Buscema and Vince Colletta, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by Phil Rachelson, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Is This the Day the World Ends?" - Marvel Two-In-One #10, written by Chris Claremont, art by Bob Brown and Klaus Janson, letters by John Costanza, colors by Klaus Janson, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Ulik Unchained!" - Thor #237, written by Gerry Conway, art by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Weird Stone" - Creatures on the Loose #36, written by David Kraft, art by George Pérez and Frank McLaughlin, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1975 Marvel Comics"A Phoenix Berserk!" - Frankenstein #17, written by Doug Moench, art by Val Mayerik and Bob McLeod, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Don Warfield, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Fear Times Three!" - Giant-Size Man-Thing #5, written by Steve Gerber, art by Ed Hannigan and Dan Adkins, letters by "G. L. Peter" (Gaspar Saladino), colors by Glynis Wein, ©1975 Marvel Comics"The Plunder of Paingloss" - Giant-Size Werewolf #5, written by Doug Moench, art by Yong Montaño, letters by Marcos Pelayo, colors by George Roussos, ©1975 Marvel Comics"The Scavenger of Atlanta" - Man-Thing #19, written by Steve Gerber, art by Jim Mooney and Frank Springer, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by Don Warfield, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Showdown of Blood!" - Tomb of Dracula #34, written by Marv Wolfman, art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer, letters by John Costanza, colors by Tom Palmer, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Death In White" - Werewolf by Night #31, written by Doug Moench with Don Perlin, art by Don Perlin, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by Michelle Wolfman, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Marvel by the Month" theme v. 3.0 written and performed by Robb Milne and sung by Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne.
Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Instagram at @marvelbythemonth and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.
Many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)
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The complete version of this episode is available to Patrons who support us at the $4/month level at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth — join today to hear us cover all of these issues:
"One Life to Give!" - Thor #236, written by Gerry Conway, art by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Phil Rachelson, ©1975 Marvel Comics"The Judgment!" - Strange Tales #180, written by Jim Starlin, art by Jim Starlin, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Jim Starlin, ©1975 Marvel Comics"To Bestride the World!" - Giant-Size Super-Villain Team-Up #2, written by Roy Thomas, art by Mike Sekowsky and Sam Granger, letters by John Costanza, colors by Phil Rachelson, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Havoc In the Hidden Land!" - Fantastic Four #159, written by Roy Thomas, art by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Janice Cohen, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Crime and Circuses" - Power Man #25, written by Tony Isabella and Bill Mantlo, art by Ron Wilson and Fred Kida, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Mind Over Mayhem!" - Incredible Hulk #188, written by Len Wein, art by Herb Trimpe and Joe Staton, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Glynis Oliver Wein, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Gwen Stacy Is Alive... And, Well...?!" - Amazing Spider-Man #145, written by Gerry Conway, art by Ross Andru, Frank Giacoia, and Dave Hunt, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1975 Marvel Comics"The Soft Parade of Slow, Sliding Death!" - Astonishing Tales #30, written by Rich Buckler and Doug Moench, art by Rich Buckler, Keith Pollard, Arvell Jones, and Al McWilliams, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by George Roussos, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Hydra-and-Seek" - Daredevil #122, written by Tony Isabella, art by Bob Brown and Vince Colletta, letters by Karen Mantlo, colors by Janice Cohen, ©1975 Marvel Comics"In the Jaws of the Serpent!" - Defenders #24, written by Steve Gerber, art by Sal Buscema and Bob McLeod, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Phil Rachelson, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Rights of Passage!" - Doctor Strange #8, written by Steve Englehart, art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer, letters by John Costanza, colors by Tom Palmer, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Slave to the Power Imperious!" - Iron Man #75, written by Mike Friedrich, art by Arvell Jones and Chic Stone, letters by Karen Mantlo, colors by George Roussos, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Beware the Death Crusade!" - Marvel Team-Up #34, written by Gerry Conway, art by Sal Buscema and Vince Colletta, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by George Roussos, ©1975 Marvel Comics"The Doorway Screaming Into Hell!" - Adventure Into Fear #28, written by Doug Moench, art by Frank Robbins and Vince Colletta, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Don Warfield, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Phantom of the Killer Skies" - Ghost Rider #12, written by Tony Isabella, art by Frank Robbins, Frank Giacoia, and Mike Esposito, letters by Karen Mantlo, colors by Janice Cohen, ©1975 Marvel Comics"The Art of Dying!" - Giant-Size Dracula #5, written by David A. Kraft, art by Virgilio Redondo and Dan Adkins, letters by Marcos Pelayo, colors by Don Warfield, ©1975 Marvel Comics"School's Out!" - Man-Thing #18, written by Steve Gerber, art by Jim Mooney, letters by Ray Holloway, colors by Phil Rachelson, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Journey Into Himself!" - Marvel Spotlight #22, written by Steve Gerber, art by Sal Buscema and Bob McLeod, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Phil Rachelson, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Blood On My Hands!" - Tomb of Dracula #33, written by Marv Wolfman, art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer, letters by John Costanza, colors by Tom Palmer, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Red Slash Across Midnight" - Werewolf by Night #30, written by Doug Moench, art by Don Perlin, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by Don Warfield, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Marvel by the Month" theme v. 3.0 written and performed by Robb Milne and sung by Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne.
Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Instagram at @marvelbythemonth and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.
Many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)
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Marvel fans know Jeff Parker as the writer of Agents of Atlas, Thunderbolts, X-Men: First Class, and Hulks of various colors. He’s also the co-creator of Meteor Men, Blighter, Underground and more. Check out his Negaduck series from Dynamite!
For 30 minutes of bonus content — including our in-depth discussions of Captain America #183-185 — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. Subscribers at the $4/month level get instant access to our bonus feed of content that contains over 130 extended and exclusive episodes — with more being added every week!
Stories Covered in this Episode:
"Mind Cage!" - Captain America #186, written by Steve Englehart and John Warner, art by Frank Robbins and Mike Esposito, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by Marv Wolfman, ©1975 Marvel Comics
"The Coming Of the Invaders!" - Giant-Size Invaders #1, written by Roy Thomas, art by Frank Robbins and Vince Colletta, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1975 Marvel Comics
"Marvel by the Month" theme v. 3 written by Robb Milne and performed by Robb Milne and Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne.
Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Instagram and Threads at @marvelbythemonth and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.
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"Foggy Nelson, Agent of SHIELD" - Daredevil #121, written by Tony Isabella, art by Bob Brown and Vince Colletta, letters by Karen Mantlo, colors by Don Warfield, ©1975 Marvel Comics"The Snakes Shall Inherit the Earth!" - Defenders #23, written by Steve Gerber, art by Sal Buscema and Vince Colletta, letters by June Braverman, colors by Don Warfield, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Who Lurks Beyond the Labyrinth!" - Thor #235, written by Gerry Conway, art by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Invasion From the 5th (Count It, 5th!) Dimension" - Fantastic Four #158, written by Roy Thomas, art by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Janice Cohen, ©1975 Marvel Comics"There's a Gremlin In the Works!" - Incredible Hulk #187, written by Len Wein, art by Herb Trimpe and Joe Staton, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Glynis Wein, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Death Is a Ninja" - Marvel Premiere #22, written by Tony Isabella, art by Arvell Jones and Aubrey Bradford, letters by Karen Mantlo, colors by George Roussos, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Scream the Scarlet Skull!" - Captain America #185, written by Steve Englehart, art by Frank Robbins, Sal Buscema, and Frank Giacoia, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Stan Goldberg, ©1975 Marvel Comics"No Way Out!" - Captain Marvel #38, written by Steve Englehart, art by Al Milgrom and Klaus Janson, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by Klaus Janson, ©1975 Marvel Comics"The MODOK Machine!" - Iron Man #74, written by Mike Friedrich, art by Arvell Jones, Keith Pollard, and Dick Ayers, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Phil Rachelson, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Thorns In the Flesh, Thorns In the Mind" - Jungle Action #15, written by Don McGregor, art by Billy Graham and Dan Green, letters by Karen Mantlo, colors by Glynis Oliver Wein, ©1975 Marvel Comics"The Man Who Hunted Dinosaur!" - Ka-Zar #9, written by Gerry Conway, art by John Buscema and Sonny Trinidad, letters by Marcos Pelayo, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Anybody Here Know a Guy Named Meteor Man?" - Marvel Team-Up #33, written by Gerry Conway, art by Sal Buscema and Vince Colletta, letters by John Costanza, colors by Janice Cohen, ©1975 Marvel Comics"When a God Goes Mad!" - Marvel Two-In-One #9, written by Chris Claremont and Steve Gerber, art by Herb Trimpe and Joe Giella, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by Janice Cohen, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Wolfquest" - Creatures on the Loose #35, written by David Kraft, art by George Perez and Frank McLaughlin, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1975 Marvel Comics"A Book Burns In Citrusville!" - Man-Thing #17, written by Steve Gerber, art by Jim Mooney, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Code-Name: Berserker!" - Frankenstein #16, written by Doug Moench, art by Val Mayerik and Bob McLeod, letters by John Costanza, colors by Janice Cohen, ©1975 Marvel Comics"And Some Call Him... Madness!" - Tomb of Dracula #32, written by Marv Wolfman, art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer, letters by John Costanza, colors by Tom Palmer, ©1975 Marvel Comics"A Sister of Hell" - Werewolf by Night #29, written by Doug Moench, art by Don Perlin, letters by John Costanza, colors by George Roussos, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Marvel by the Month" theme v. 3.0 written and performed by Robb Milne and sung by Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne.
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Many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)
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Jordan Morris is the Eisner-nominated co-creator of the Bubble graphic novel (and the podcast that it was adapted from), as well as the co-host of the Maximum Fun network's Jordan, Jesse, Go! and Free With Ads. Pre-order his upcoming YA horror comedy graphic novel, Youth Group, at bit.ly/youthgroupbook!
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Stories Covered in this Episode:
"Let All Men Bring Together" - Giant-Size Avengers #4, written by Steve Englehart, art by Don Heck and John Tartaglione, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1975 Marvel Comics
"... And the Wind Cries: Cyclone!"- Amazing Spider-Man #143, written by Gerry Conway, art by Ross Andru, Frank Giacoia, and Dave Hunt, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Janice Cohen, ©1975 Marvel Comics
"The Delusion Conspiracy" - Amazing Spider-Man #144, written by Gerry Conway, art by Ross Andru, Frank Giacoia, and Dave Hunt, letters by Ray Holloway, colors by George Roussos, ©1975 Marvel Comics
"Marvel by the Month" theme v. 3 written by Robb Milne and performed by Robb Milne and Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne.
Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Instagram and Threads at @marvelbythemonth and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.
Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)
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Chip Zdarsky is writing about 40 different things these days and drawing several of them as well. They're all great, and you can find out all about them by going to his website and signing up for his must-read newsletter.
Matt Fraction co-created Sex Criminals with Chip, which has just been released in a very reasonably priced single-volume collected edition. It might be the best comic ever made? You should check it out if you haven't already.
This episode was made possible by a generous donation from listener Richard Burgess to our friend Jennifer's GoFundMe to help her in her battle against cancer. We have reached the initial goal, but cancer is an expensive drag, so donations are still gratefully accepted. If you are in a position to contribute, please consider doing so at bit.ly/keepjenreading
This is one of our very few episodes that does not have an extended version in our Patreon-exclusive bonus feed. But listeners who support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth at the $4/month level get instant access to our bonus feed of content that contains over 130 extended and exclusive episodes — with more being added every week!
Stories Sort Of Covered in this Episode:
Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #1-12, written by Jim Shooter; art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Bob Layton, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito; letters by Joe Rosen; colors by Christie Scheele and Nelson Yomtov; edited by Tom DeFalco; ©1984-85 Marvel Comics
"Marvel by the Month" theme v. 3 written by Robb Milne and performed by Robb Milne and Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne.
Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Instagram and Threads at @marvelbythemonth and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.
Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)
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Jacob Balcom and Matt Howell are the hosts of Bronze-Age Monsters, the definitive podcast of the monster comics of the 1970s. Be sure to check out their Patreon, which delivers a horrific amount of frighteningly good content!
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Stories Covered in this Episode:
"Memories on a Mourning's Night!" - Tomb of Dracula #30, written by Marv Wolfman, art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer, letters by John Costanza, colors by Tom Palmer, ©1974 Marvel Comics"A Candle For Sainte-Cloud" - Man-Thing #15, written by Steve Gerber, art by Rico Rival, letters by Marcos Pelayo, colors by Glynis Oliver, ©1974 Marvel Comics"Frog Death!"- Giant-Size Man-Thing #4, written by Steve Gerber, art by Frank Brunner, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Frank Brunner, ©1975 Marvel Comics"MONSTER by the Month" theme written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.
Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Instagram and Threads at @marvelbythemonth and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.
Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)
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Carl Sciacchitano is a Portland writer and illustrator whose work can be seen in comics by Monkeybrain, Archie, and IDW, including The Army of Dr. Moreau with friend of the show David F. Walker. Carl's latest work is the extraordinarily moving The Heart That Fed, a graphic novel published by Simon and Schuster/Gallery 13 that recounts his father's experience in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive and the fall of Saigon. It's on sale June 4th at the best bookstores and comics shops, so add it to your stack next week!
The complete version of this episode is available to Patrons who support us at the $4/month level at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth — join today to hear us cover all of these issues:
"Among Us Walks... Black Goliath!"- Power Man #24, written by Tony Isabella, art by George Tuska and Dave Hunt, letters by Dave Hunt, Harry Blumfield, and Karen Pocock (Karen Mantlo), colors by Don Warfield, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Too Cold a Night For Dying!"- Giant-Size Defenders #4, written by Steve Gerber, art by Don Heck and Vince Colletta, letters by David Hunt, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1975 Marvel Comics"... And a Hydra New Year!"- Daredevil #120, written by Tony Isabella, art by Bob Brown and Vince Colletta, letters by Ray Holloway, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1975 Marvel Comics"O, Bitter Victory!"- Thor #234, written by Gerry Conway, art by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Fangs of Fire and Blood!"- Defenders #22, written by Steve Gerber, art by Sal Buscema and Mike Esposito, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by Stan Goldberg, ©1975 Marvel Comics"And Now -- The Endgame Cometh!"- Fantastic Four #157, written by Roy Thomas, art by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1975 Marvel Comics"... And the Wind Cries: Cyclone!"- Amazing Spider-Man #143, written by Gerry Conway, art by Ross Andru, Frank Giacoia, and Dave Hunt, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Janice Cohen, ©1975 Marvel Comics"The Times That Bind!"- Avengers #134, written by Steve Englehart, art by Sal Buscema and Joe Staton, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Phil Rachelson, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Cap's Back!"- Captain America #184, written by Steve Englehart, art by Herb Trimpe, Frank Giacoia, and Mike Esposito, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by George Roussos, ©1975 Marvel Comics"The Demon Fever!"- Doctor Strange #7, written by Steve Englehart, art by Gene Colan and John Romita, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Phil Rachelson, ©1975 Marvel Comics"All the Fires In Hell...!"- Marvel Team-Up #32, written by Gerry Conway, art by Sal Buscema and Vince Colletta, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Janice Cohen, ©1975 Marvel Comics"A Meeting of Blood" - Giant-Size Werewolf #4, written by Doug Moench, art by Virgil Redondo, letters by Marcos Pelayo, colors by Don Warfield, ©1975 Marvel Comics // "When the Moon Dripped Blood!"- Giant-Size Werewolf #4, written by Doug Moench, art by Yong Montaño, letters by Marcos Pelayo, colors by Janice Cohen, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Night of the Vampire-Stalker"- Adventure Into Fear #27, written by Doug Moench, art by Frank Robbins and "D. Fraser" (Leonard Starr), letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by Janice Cohen, ©1975 Marvel Comics"The Desolation Run!"- Ghost Rider #11, written by Tony Isabella, art by Sal Buscema, John Tartaglione, and George Roussos, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Phil Rachelson, ©1975 Marvel Comics"The Kid's Night Out!"- Giant-Size Man-Thing #4, written by Steve Gerber, art by Ed Hannigan, Ron Wilson, and Frank Springer, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Phil Rachelson, ©1975 Marvel Comics // "Frog Death!"- Giant-Size Man-Thing #4, written by Steve Gerber, art by Frank Brunner, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Frank Brunner, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Decay Meets the Mad Viking!"- Man-Thing #16, written by Steve Gerber, art by John Buscema and Tom Palmer, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Tom Palmer, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Mourning At Dawn!"- Marvel Spotlight #21, written by Steve Gerber, art by Sal Buscema and Joe Giella, letters by Karen Mantlo, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Ten Lords a Dying!"- Tomb of Dracula #31, written by Marv Wolfman, art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer, letters by Ray Holloway, colors by Tom Palmer, ©1975 Marvel Comics"The Darkness From Glitternight"- Werewolf by Night #28, written by Doug Moench, art by Don Perlin, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg, ©1975 Marvel Comics"Marvel by the Month" theme v. 3.0 written and performed by Robb Milne and sung by Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne.
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Elliott Kalan is the co-host of The Flop House, the world's greatest podcast, the former head writer of The Daily Show With Jon Stewart and Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Return, and most importantly (for the purposes of this blurb), the writer of Dynamite's new Disney comics series, Hercules!
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Stories Covered in this Episode:
"Who Is Adam Warlock?" - Strange Tales #178, written by Jim Starlin, art by Jim Starlin, letters by Annette Kawecki, colors by Jim Starlin, ©1974 Marvel Comics
"Death Ship!"- Strange Tales #179, written by Jim Starlin, art by Jim Starlin, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Glynis Oliver Wein, ©1975 Marvel Comics
"Marvel by the Month" theme v. 3 written by Robb Milne and performed by Robb Milne and Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne.
Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Instagram and Threads at @marvelbythemonth and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.
Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)
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