The Wizard Files Archives : The Retro Network

The WIZARD Files: ToyFare Editor, Justin Aclin

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.

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

The WIZARD Files: Mark McNabb

Adam Pope

Mark McNabb was an essential contributor to Wizard magazine from the beginning, providing color and design work to the covers, cards, posters and more amazing art associated with The Guide To Comics. In this interview,

The WIZARD Files: Sean T. Collins

Adam Pope

In this heartfelt interview, former Wizard magazine staffer, Sean T. Collins shares fascinating stories about his time in the Congers, NY offices from 2004-2007 forging friendships with fellow comic book lovers and taking on many

The WIZARD Files: The Wizard Research Project

Adam Pope

Adam interviews Kalervo Sinervo and Anna Peppard, two PhDs who teach university courses on comic book history, to get the details on their academic research project exploring the cultural impact of Wizard magazine on fandom

The WIZARD Files: Bart Sears

Adam Pope

We talk to prolific Wizard magazine cover artist and Brutes & Babes drawing tutorial creator, Bart Sears about his career in comics from the 80’s to the modern day, his many unpublished Wizard covers, launching

The WIZARD Files: Counter-X Special with Jason Liebig

Adam Pope

In this special bonus edition of The Wizard Files we talk to former Marvel Comics editor, Jason Liebig about the creation and launch of the Counter X line of books in 2000, which included new

The WIZARD Files | Episode 43: Francis Manapul

Adam Pope

We’re talking to Francis Manapul of Ghost Machine about his current project The Rocketfellers, plus diving deep into his history working with Top Cow on Witchblade, DC Comics The Flash for the New 52 and

The WIZARD Files | Episode 41: Erik Larsen

Adam Pope

We welcome founding Image Comics partner, Erik Larsen to the podcast to talk about his childhood comic book creations, his experience in forming Image, the legacy of The Savage Dragon, how he came to publish

The WIZARD Files | Episode 40: Hank Kanalz

Adam Pope

We’re joined by comic book veteran, Hank Kanalz to explore an amazing career that has taken him from launch of Image Comics to the Malibu Ultraverse, Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Wildstorm, Vertigo and riding superhero

The WIZARD Files | Episode 39: Joe Casey

Adam Pope

We’re joined by comic book writer, Joe Casey to discuss his adventures breaking into comics in the 90’s that would lead him to write Cable, The Incredible Hulk, Superman, Youngblood and many more. Joe discusses

The WIZARD Files | Episode 38: Michael Dolce

Adam Pope

We’re joined by former Wizard Website Manager and comic book creator, Michael Dolce to hear his story of growing up near the Wizard offices and working his way through the ranks of The Guide To

The WIZARD Files | Episode 37: Brian Douglas Ahern

Adam Pope

We’re joined by former Wizard cartoonist, Brian Douglas Ahern to hear his unbelievable story of jumping from Comics Buyer’s Guide to The Guide To Comics. Plus behind the scenes stories on creating the iconic Wizard