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The WIZARD Files | Episode 35: Jeff Mariotte

Prolific author, comic book writer and former VP of Marketing at Wildstorm gives us a behind the scenes look at his work with Jim Lee during the boom period of 90’s comics and beyond. From

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 67.5

Adam Pope

Your hosts discuss a live action Legion of Super-Heroes movie Casting Call from Wizard 67, explore The Skinny reviews of Green Lantern & Untold Tales of Spider-man comics, check in on the Top 10 Heroes

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | ToyFare Roundtable

Adam Pope

We reunite several members of the founding ToyFare magazine staff to share the origins of the beloved action figure magazine in this roundtable discussion. Scott Beatty, Steve Blackwell, Brian Cunningham and Andrew Kardon share behind

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Bonus ToyFare Holiday Special

Adam Pope

The holiday season is all about TOYS and so in this bonus episode, we’re exploring the first two ToyFare Specials that launched your favorite action figure comedy magazine. Go Behind the scenes at Toy Biz,

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 67

Adam Pope

Adam is joined by former WIZARDS co-host, Steven and his friend, Ritchie, who shares stories from his time working on the set of the 2008 Iron Man film, being gifted prototypes of Toy Biz Spider-Man

Mighty Morphin Miracle: A Power Rangers Christmas Story

Adam Pope

No, not this. I promise I’m not subjecting you to a review of this sappy holiday hokeyness on VHS. For less annoying nostalgic fun, please read on… In August of 1993, I was wrapping up

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 66.5

Adam Pope

Your hosts discuss a live action The Flash movie Casting Call, explore Wizard’s 1997 reviews of Nightwing, Generation X & The X-Files comics, check in on the Top 10 Heroes & Villains list and more

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Fantasy Superhero Draft 2022 Special

Adam Pope

Adam & Michael are joined by 7 awesome listeners, making their selections for the ultimate 90’s superhero team, in our 1st Annual Fantasy Superhero Draft. Watch the fun as these mighty geeks battle it out

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 66

Adam Pope

Superman turns electric blue! Wizard finds out who really should have won in DC versus Marvel! Peter David mocks Marvel! Gen 13 is the most 90s book ever! Plus, find out about the return of

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | The Pat McCallum Tribute

Adam Pope

We are joined by a panel of former Wizard magazine staffers including Brian Cunningham, Doug Goldstein, Mike Fasolo and Steve Blackwell to pay tribute to their friend and former Editor In Chief of Wizard, Pat

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 65.5

Adam Pope

Top 10 lists abound from the Wizard 1996 Year-End issue, plus Adam reviews the Kesel/Nord run of Daredevil, reveals an outtake from Episode 65 and did you know there was an X-Men themed Laser Tag?

Wax Pack Flashback: Power Rangers Series 2 (1994)

Adam Pope

In this episode of Wax Pack Flashback, Adam bookends Season 2 with a pack of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Series 2 trading cards from 1994. This 72-card set by Collect-A-Card featured 7 cards in each

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 65

Adam Pope

For the 1996 Year-Ender we’re joined by Dean Compton from The Unspoken Decade blog to tackle the tough geek questions: Was Hero Illustrated better than Wizard? Was DC better than Marvel in the 90’s? Did

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 64.5

Adam Pope

We discuss a Star Trek Casting Call with Jeff from the Trekology podcast, read vintage reviews Gen 13, JLA & Daredevil, the Wizard staffers party ’til they puke and a defense of ROB LIEFELD? Plus

Wax Pack Flashback: Boris Vallejo (1991)

Adam Pope

In this episode of Wax Pack Flashback, Adam opens a pack of Boris Vallejo trading cards from 1991. This 90-card set by Comic Images featured 10 cards in each pack showcasing the fantasy art of

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 64

Adam Pope

We’re joined by Andrew Cahak of the Life Was Peachy podcast to discuss the 10 year anniversary of The Dark Knight Returns, the legacy of Angela from Spawn, the return of the one true Spider-Man,