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From Boom to Bust: The Story of the Nineties Comic Book Gold Rush

The 1990s comics boom erupted with speculation, superstar artists, and flashy new publishers, reshaping the industry before its sudden crash exposed how fragile the frenzy truly was.

Deathmate: The 1990s Comics Event That Collapsed Under Its Own Weight

Mickey Yarber

Valiant and Image were the hottest publishers of the 1990s, and Deathmate was supposed to be their defining moment. Instead, it became a lesson in hype, deadlines, and the limits of ambition.

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 127

Adam Pope

We celebrate the 10th anniversary of Wizard magazine with returning WIZARDS co-hosts, Steven Tsapelas and Michael Cannetti, exploring the 25 biggest events that rocked the comics world from 1991-2001, behind the scenes stories from Wizard

Building a Universe: The Story of Valiant Comics in the 90s

Mickey Yarber

Valiant Comics rose in the 90s with strong characters, tight continuity, and a universe that felt fresh and connected, becoming one of the decade’s most exciting and enduring comic book success stories.

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 126.5

Adam Pope

On this 1/2 episode we’re reviewing the Image Comics 10th anniversary hardcover, a Tigra mini-series by Christina Z. and Mike Deodato Jr. from 2002, plus Hulk: The End by Peter David and Dale Keown. Also,

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 126

Adam Pope

Longtime podcaster and comic book fan, Michael DiGiovanni joins us to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Image Comics as presented in Wizard issue 126. Plus, Wizard tackles the biggest mysteries of comic books, Frank Miller’s

The Birth of Image Comics in the ’90s

Mickey Yarber

When seven superstar artists walked away from Marvel in 1992, they sparked a creative rebellion that reshaped the entire industry. Image Comics was born from that moment, built on ownership, freedom, and pure nineties energy.

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 119

Adam Pope

Adam and Will discuss the launch of Marvel’s MAX mature readers line, debate 90s Image Comics vs 21st century Image, review a full 22-page Elektra comic inserted into the issue and so much more in

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 113.5

Adam Pope

Mike Schwartz returns for this mini-episode to discuss his experience at San Diego ComicCon 2025, a Last Man Standing battle between Martian Manhunter and Vision, Casting Call for a The Authority movie by Mark Millar,

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 112.5

Adam Pope

Wizard declares the Best of the Best in comics for the year 2000, a Last Woman Standing Battle between Batgirl and Batgirl (?) and Mort of the Month. Plus, former WIZARDS co-host and Fantastic Four

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 111.5

Adam Pope

Comic book writer, Todd Matthy of Dynamite’s Robots vs Princesses joins Adam to referee a Last Man Standing battle between Namor and Aquaman, review Just A Pilgrim from Black Bull, explore new Image Comics of