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Articles by Adam Pope

About Adam Pope
Living in the past and loving it. A child of the 80s/90s who enjoys collecting old VHS tapes, action figures, video games and remembering the fun of being a kid. Co-Host of WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics who loves talking 90's comics.
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Podcasts

Remember That Show? Ep. 4: Parker Lewis Can’t Lose

Adam Pope

Adam and Will synchronize swatches for a joyous discussion of the 1990 FOX teen sitcom, Parker Lewis Can’t Lose and revel in the wackiness of this early 90’s time capsule. Plus, they settle the decades CONTINUE READING…

Podcasts

The WIZARD Files | Episode 40: Hank Kanalz

Adam Pope

We’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 CONTINUE READING…

TRNTV

Wide World of Toys: Unboxing, Ep. 1

Adam Pope

It’s brand new series on TRN TV, the Wide World of Toys, hosted by Ken Spaulding! Join Ken as he unboxes his latest action figure purchases from lines like Transformers, WWE Retro and General Mills CONTINUE READING…

TRNTV

Wax Pack Flashback: Last Action Hero (1993)

Adam Pope

In this episode of Wax Pack Flashback, Adam is opening a pack of Last Action Hero movie trading cards from 1993 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the film. Not only that, he’s got an CONTINUE READING…

Thrift Store Horde

Thrift Store Horde: Season 3, Episode 2

Adam Pope

Adam and Kevin say farewell to their dearly departed co-host, Jason Gross. They did some thrifting in his honor and share their finds. Plus, the crew announce the newest member of the Horde, who will CONTINUE READING…

Podcasts

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 84.5

Adam Pope

We 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 CONTINUE READING…

TRNTV

Wax Pack Flashback: ProSet SuperStars Series 2 (1991)

Adam Pope

In this episode of Wax Pack Flashback, Adam says farewell to original Wax Pack Flashback host, Jason Gross and continues Season 3 by opening a pack of ProSet SuperStars Series 2 trading cards from 1991. CONTINUE READING…

Podcasts

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 84

Adam Pope

Screenwriter 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 CONTINUE READING…

Podcasts

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Witchblade Special w/ David Wohl

Adam Pope

We’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 CONTINUE READING…

Podcasts

Remember That Show? Ep. 3.5: Little Dracula

Adam Pope

Another TREAT for you TV Lovers this Halloween as we discuss Little Dracula from 1991 in this bonus edition of Remember That Show? This one raised more questions than it answered: Why was this show CONTINUE READING…

Podcasts

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 83.5

Adam Pope

In 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 CONTINUE READING…

Podcasts

Remember That Show? Ep. 3: The Mini-Monsters

Adam Pope

We’re digging deep into our candy buckets this Halloween to discuss forgotten 1987 cartoon, The Mini-Monsters that aired as part of The Comic Strip syndicated series alongside TigerSharks and (ugh) Karate Kat. Is it really CONTINUE READING…

Podcasts

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 83

Adam Pope

We 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 CONTINUE READING…

Podcasts

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 82.5

Adam Pope

We 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 CONTINUE READING…

Podcasts

The WIZARD Files | Episode 39: Joe Casey

Adam Pope

We’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 CONTINUE READING…

80s

The Life & Times of Freddy Krueger

Adam Pope

It’s October 1989, I am walking around my elementary school black top dressed as Superman, in a homemade costume my Mom sewed for me, as part of our annual Halloween parade. There’s a devil in CONTINUE READING…

Podcasts

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 82

Adam Pope

We’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 CONTINUE READING…

Podcasts

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 81.5

Adam Pope

Issue 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 CONTINUE READING…

Podcasts

Remember That Show? Ep. 2: Swans Crossing

Adam Pope

We “gotta grow up sometime”, so Adam and Will are exploring the 1992 daily teen soap opera, Swans Crossing starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Mira Sorvino and bunch of other kids who lived in submarines, catfished CONTINUE READING…

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Podcasts

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 81

Adam Pope

Kevin 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, CONTINUE READING…

Podcasts

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Superhero Summer: Spawn (1997)

Adam Pope

We’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 CONTINUE READING…

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Podcasts

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Batman Special

Adam Pope

We’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 CONTINUE READING…

Podcasts

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 80.5

Adam Pope

In 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 CONTINUE READING…

Podcasts

Remember That Show? Ep. 1: The Critic

Adam Pope

It’s the launch of a new podcast on The Retro Network! Adam Pope and William Bruce West ask if you Remember That Show? Each month they’ll be exploring an obscure or forgotten TV series from CONTINUE READING…

Features

5 Nostalgic Movies Ruined By Time

Adam Pope

If you’ve read my writing online over the past 15 years or listened to any of my many (some would say too many) podcast projects, you know that I love collecting VHS tapes. I have CONTINUE READING…

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