Marvel Comics Archives : The Retro Network

Crystar and the Crystal Warriors : A Hidden Gem in 80s Action Figures

Crystar’s crystal heroes and molten villains made it one of the most unique and overlooked fantasy toylines of the 80s, now rediscovered by collectors.

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 132

Adam Pope

We’re joined by returning guest, Lee Eberhart to go behind the scenes of the pre-MCU Marvel Studios, discuss the 10 Greatest Comics Stories Pitched But Never Published, explore the rocky behind the scenes history of

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | BONUS: X-Men Special (2002)

Adam Pope

The Wizard X-Men Special from 2002 has us talking New X-Men, Uncanny X-Men, Ultimate X-Men, X-Men Unlimited and more as we discuss this X-perimental period in the history of the Marvel Comics mutant saga with

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 131.5

Adam Pope

On this 1/2 episode we’re discussing a Last Woman Standing battle between Elektra and Scarlett from G.I. Joe, a Casting Call for a Wolverine ORIGIN movie, review the original 30 Days of Night mini-series, check

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 131

Adam Pope

Phillip Sevy is back to discuss the 100 Greatest Graphic Novels of All Time, Marvel’s reveal of the first Captain America, the huge impact of Marvel Editor Axel Alonso on comic book storytelling of the

When the X Men Animated Series Took Over the 90s

Mickey Yarber

The 90s X Men cartoon hit like a lightning bolt, blending bold storytelling with the peak comic boom and redefining what Saturday morning heroes could be.

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 130.5

Adam Pope

We dive deeper into issue 130 of Wizard to discuss the Summer 2002 comics hype, a Last Man Standing battle between Green Arrow and Arwyn from CrossGen, a host theory about why Kevin Smith didn’t

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

Mickey Yarber

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.

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics |BONUS: Ultimate Marvel Spectacular (2002)

Adam Pope

Former Ultimate Marvel department intern and current comic book writer, Todd Matthy joins us to discuss big revelations from Bendis and Millar, behind the scenes stories of creating the new Marvel universe for the 21st

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 129.5

Adam Pope

Michael Cannetti and Adam explore a Last Man Standing battle between Batman and Snake Eyes from G.I. Joe, take peek at Kirsten Dunst’s diary from the set of Spider-Man, try to uncover the mystery of

The Incredible Hulk Revisited

Mickey Yarber

The Incredible Hulk was more than a TV hero. He was a lonely green giant who made weeknights feel bigger, quieter, and strangely human in a way only that era of television could capture.

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 128.5

Adam Pope

More fun from Wizard 128 with returning guest, Phillip Sevy discussing Wizard’s picks for the Top 10 Most Influential Comic Book Artists of All Time, exploring the many comic book references on The Simpsons, a

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Spider-Man Special (2002)

Adam Pope

Special guest, Chris Denmead from The Spidey Dude Radio Network joins us to dive into the Spider-Hype of the comic book word during the release of the first Sam Raimi Spider-Man film as featured in

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 128

Adam Pope

Adam and Mike Schwartz explore issue 128 of Wizard, discussing the excitement of the Geoff Johns/Scott Kolins The Flash series, the origins of Free Comic Book Day, Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker in Spider-Man and

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 127.5

Adam Pope

Mike Schwartz joins Adam to dive deeper into the 10th anniversary issue of Wizard magazine. Join these reunited co-hosts as they discuss a Last Team Standing battle between the rogues galleries of Spider-Man and The

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