Comic Book Collecting Archives : The Retro Network

The Wizard Files: Deanna Destito

Managing Editor of Comics Beat and co-host of Comic Book School on YouTube, Deanna Destito joins us to talk about her early days as an intern for Wizard magazine. Hear stories about interviewing Stan Lee,

The WIZARD Files: ToyFare Editor, Justin Aclin

Adam Pope

We’re talking with former and final ToyFare Editor, Justin Aclin about his early days at Wizard in 2001, his rise through the editorial ranks at ToyFare to join “Team Comedy” and write Twisted ToyFare theatre.

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | BONUS: Kevin Smith Spectacular (2001)

Adam Pope

Will and Adam are joined by Kevin Smith mega fans, Lee Eberhart and Kevin Decent to discuss the Wizard Kevin Smith Spectacular from 2001, exploring the View Askew cinematic universe. Hear their personal stories of

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | BONUS: X-Men Special (2001)

Adam Pope

It’s X-Men for X-Mas as Adam and Will celebrate the holidays with longtime WIZARDS listener, Lee Eberhart. It’s a deep dive into Marvel Comics’ revamp of their entire X-Men line from Morrison’s New to Casey’s

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 119.5

Adam Pope

Adam and Will explore a Last Man Standing battle between Wonder Woman and Wonder Man, discuss the evolution of trade paperbacks, run through the Image Comics timeline, discuss the appeal of the Robin ongoing series

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | BONUS: Michael Turner’s Fathom Special (1999)

Adam Pope

Rob Graham from the AfterLunch podcast joins Will and Adam to DIVE DEEP into the world of Michael Turner’s Fathom and whether the concept HOLDS WATER. It’s a fun time wading through the waves of

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 118.5

Adam Pope

Will and Adam get into a Last TEAM Standing battle between JLA: Year One and the Original Avengers, plus a Casting Call for a Birds of Prey movie, Hot 10 Comics, Mort of the Month

The WIZARD Files: TRITON Magazine Editor-In-Chief, Brian Kelly

Adam Pope

What was TRITON magazine and how did it try to give Wizard a run for its money in 1994? Did Wizard “steal” their price guide listings from Comic Values Monthly? What was it like to

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 108

Adam Pope

In this jam-packed episode, Adam and Mike Schwartz dive into the “Ultimate Collecting Issue” of Wizard. Get access to an UNCUT version of this episode, a PDF scan of the issue, exclusive podcasts and more