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When Spider-Man Married Mary Jane

In 1987, Spider‑Man took his biggest leap of faith as Peter Parker and Mary Jane’s wedding turned a comic milestone into a cultural moment.

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

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 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

Spider-Woman Was Marvel’s Early Animated Pioneer

Mickey Yarber

Spider Woman brought mystery, sci fi, and superhero adventure to Saturday mornings in 1979, giving Jessica Drew a bold animated debut that still feels like one of Marvel’s forgotten gems.

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 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

Rediscovering Comics: Terror & Fury (2025)

Pitfall Gary

When I was reading and collecting comics Marvel and DC were the two powerhouse publishing companies and for the most part they still are. So called ‘Indie’ publishers have been around for as long as

90’s Comic Books On Big Bad BeetleBorgs

Adam Pope

When Mighty Morphin Power Rangers exploded in popularity during the early 90s, dominating children’s programming and toy sales, it was just a matter of time before Saban Entertainment tried to catch lightning in a bottle

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 94

Adam Pope

Wizard goes “Hollywood” this issue, exploring the details of the court battle over the Spider-Man film rights, following Todd McFarlane through appearances on Howard Stern and other high profile shows, visiting Jay & Silent Bob’s

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 93

Adam Pope

Laugh (and groan) as we explore the Wizard April Fool’s Day issue from 1999 with special guest and comic book artist, Phillip Sevy. Phil shares some amazing stories about meeting Jim Lee and Michael Turner

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Bonus: Spider-Man Special ’98

Adam Pope

Mike and Adam swing into action to talk about the AMAZING Wizard Spider-Man Special from 1998 with a SPECTACULAR guest, Mike’s Dad! Joe Schwartz has been reading and collecting Spider-Man comics since the 1960’s and

Check Out Those Ads! – Excalibur 75

Pitfall Gary

I was a big fantasy dork back in the day. That’s how I got interested in Excalibur. I thought it was a comic based on King Arthur and his legendary sword Excalibur. The X is

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Bonus: Dark Book ’98

Adam Pope

We’re getting down with our BAD selves and bad guys, as we celebrate the villains of comic books through our examination of the Dark Book ’98 Wizard special publication. We explore the Top 10 Coolest

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 87.5

Adam Pope

The creepy comics fun continues as we review Marvel’s Dracula: Lord of the Undead and Vertigo’s The Girl Who Would Be Death, plus duke it out in this issue’s Last Man Standing battle, count down

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 86.5

Adam Pope

We address the recent kerfuffle with Rob Liefeld on social media, calling out Gareb Shamus for spreading nonsense in his recent interview with us. Plus we review Superman For All Seasons, call shenanigans on this

These Retro Films Mark the Beginning of Marvel Movies

The Retro Network

Nowadays, we can’t imagine a year without at least four high-budget Marvel movies celebrating our favorite superheroes. However, this was not always the case. Marvel superhero movies and TV series have a long history, starting