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

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

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 125.5

Adam Pope

We say farewell to our friend and co-host, William Bruce West on this episode, then explore the rest of issue 125 of Wizard magazine. You can contribute to helping Will’s family pay the medical bills

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 125

Adam Pope

We’re diving into Wizard issue 125 with Kalervo Sinervo, PhD from The Wizard Research Project to discuss Wizard’s selections for the Top 10 comic book heroines of all time, go behind the scenes with Sam

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 124.5

Adam Pope

It’s a WIZARDS All-Star Anthology edition of the 1/2 as we invited several past guests from the podcast to record solo segments discussing sections of the magazine that resulted in a lot of fun insights.

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 124

Adam Pope

Jim and Justin from The Iron Age of Comics Podcast join Adam for a fantastic discussion about Joe Quesada’s industry changing moves at Marvel in 2001, the mystery of Steve Ditko, debate whether continuity matters

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 123.5

Adam Pope

Adam is joined by Dalibor, The Indie Hype Man to discuss 5 Independent Comic Book creators spotlighted by Wizard in issue 123, examine The Incredible Hulk revamp by Bruce Jones and John Romita Jr., plus

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 123

Adam Pope

We explore how Wizard and the comic book industry dealt with the events of September 11th, explore major Damage Control with Alex Ross painting a sexy Wonder Woman, discover how making fan films led Zeb

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 122.5

Adam Pope

Original WIZARDS co-host, Michael Cannetti joins Adam to discuss a Last Man Show Standing Battle between Spawn and Hellboy, a crazy day in the life of Marvel head honcho, Joe Quesada, reviewing Batgirl starring Cassandra

Ultraverse: Malibu’s Bold 1990s Superhero Experiment

Mickey Yarber

A bold experiment of the 1990s comic boom, the Ultraverse rose fast with fresh ideas and fan‑favorite heroes before collapsing just as quickly, leaving behind a cult legacy that still fascinates readers today.

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 122

Adam Pope

Adam is joined by Phillip Sevy to discuss Michael Turner’s return to comics, the wonders of Planetary, a lost Kevin Smith comic book project and more geeky fun. Our friend and co-host, William Bruce West

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 121.5

Adam Pope

Will and Adam dive into the bonus CrossGen Primer packed in with the issue to uncover the secrets of the Sigil, discuss a Last Woman Standing Battle between Elektra and Batgirl, explore the popularity of

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 121 UNCUT Patreon Preview

Adam Pope

In this special Patreon Preview edition of WIZARDS you will experience the UNCUT discussion of Wizard issue 121, featuring 30 minutes of bonus conversation, usually available only to our Patrons! Join Adam and Will as

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 | Episode 120.5

Adam Pope

Will and Adam discuss a Last Man Standing battle between Daredevil and Doctor Mid-Nite, Wizard’s rankings of the best non-superhero comics, the rise of artist Greg Horn, explore the most popular collectibles at cons in

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 120

Adam Pope

YOU are the fill-in WIZARDS co-host joining Adam as he flies solo on this episode of the podcast (Don’t worry, William Bruce West will be back for the 1/2 episode!). Explore the crazy path to