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Bronze-Age Monsters

With the Comics Code loosening in 1971, monsters came roaring back into the pages of our favorite medium. Kids that grew up reading comics were now making them; many of them were members of the counter-culture. Throw in a desire to do something all-new (and some fads like kung-fu) and you have all the makings of a wild decade of comics.
Join Jacob Balcom & Matt Howell as they explore some of the craziest comics of the 1970s (and early '80s). Each season focuses on a different character.

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  • S7 · E215
    August 18 · 33 min

    Satana, The Devil's Daughter, in "Doorway to Dark Destiny" (Part 1 of 2)

    The Saga of Satana continues! Satana is back in the mortal realm and has been found nearly beaten to death by a paramilitary group of religious zealots who believe she's the Antichrist...and they're looking to finish the job! Part 1 of 2! From Haunt of Horror #4 (November 1974) by Chris Claremont CAST: Athena Howell as Satana, Jude Healy as Michael Heron, Matt Harvey as Jimmy Cruz SATANA WILL RETURN IN "DOORWAY TO DARK DESTINY" PART 2 Catch the earlier chapters here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDVs69rBXRR0ZWpfBVWNAgZDMPEwqb7sU Stay bronze! MAIL: bronzeagemonsters@gmail.com STORE: https://bronzeagemonsters.threadless.com/ SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/BronzeAgeMonsters DISCORD: https://discord.gg/NcFaq9Ednq

  • S7 · E214
    April 17 · 13 min

    Satana, The Devil's Daughter, in "This Side of Hell"

    The Saga of Satana continues! Satana & Zannarth face off against The Three (formerly The Four) in the Netherworld...and the true nature of the strange coalition of demons is revealed to our anti-heroine. From Haunt of Horror #4 (November 1974) by Tony Isabella & Enrique Badía Romero CAST: Athena Howell as Satana, Jacob Balcom as Zannarth, David Goodwin as ? SATANA WILL RETURN IN "DOORWAY TO DARK DESTINY" Catch the earlier chapters here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDVs69rBXRR0ZWpfBVWNAgZDMPEwqb7sU Stay bronze! MAIL: bronzeagemonsters@gmail.com STORE: https://bronzeagemonsters.threadless.com/ SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/BronzeAgeMonsters DISCORD: https://discord.gg/NcFaq9Ednq

  • S7 · E213
    March 16 · 2 hr

    B.A.M. Series Finale!

    We did a livestream to wrap up the show we've loved to make for you for five-and-a-half years. We had folks pop on, send in messages, and chat at us. We tried to read chat messages for the audio listener, but it's tough to do, especially when you're having a conversation w/ folks. Watch the video to see a lot of the stuff we didn't read on air: https://youtube.com/live/Q3hzJvw8mVE?feature=share Thanks to all who listened and watched over the years. We can't thank you enough for the support. THREADLESS SHOP: https://bronzeagemonsters.threadless.com/ JOIN US ON OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/wdXKUzpEh

  • S7 · E212
    February 21 · 1 hr 19 min

    S07E27: Atlas/Seaboard - The Finale!

    We cap off our final season with a look at our Bottom 5 & Top 5 Atlas books and who or what got our vote for the Atlas/Seaboard MVP. Thanks for lending your eyes and ears during this journey through a little bronze-age comics history. We'll be back for a livestream SERIES FINALE to reflect on our time with the Werewolf by Night Podcast/Bronze-Age Monsters shows. We hope you can join us for that. Watch this on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SE9lTqDkn1w Join us for the SERIES finale March 14th at 5:00 PM PACIFIC time*. https://youtube.com/live/Q3hzJvw8mVE *We'll add a Streamyard link to the description just before we go live in case anyone wants to join us to say or hi or goodbye. THREADLESS SHOP: https://bronzeagemonsters.threadless.com/ JOIN US ON OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/wdXKUzpEh

  • S7 · E211
    January 31 · 2 hr 34 min

    S07E26: Atlas/Seaboard - Demon Hunter (w/ Michael Giacchino & Angus MacLane!)

    FILL OUT YOUR BALLOT FOR THE ATLAS/SEABOARD SEASON FINALE! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YAkWb4tO4m9iGeBK7Y_hsk5Bfq6kl8NgZMv0_R2jC6w/preview For the last episode of the series, we're joined by the creative and talented duo of Michael Giacchino & Angus MacLane, whose credits are too numerous to list here, to talk about one of the last books to hit the stands before Atlas/Seaboard turned off the lights: DEMON HUNTER by Rich Buckler & David Anthony Kraft. Demon Hunter is Gideon Cross, a vet who returns from The Nam to nothing and begins working as muscle for the mob, which naturally leads to him being headhunted to be a "Harvester of Eyes" for a mysterious cult that might just be up to something dark and nefarious! Angus' YT channel: www.youtube.com/@Angus_MacLane SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/BronzeAgeMonsters THREADLESS SHOP: https://bronzeagemonsters.threadless.com/ JOIN US ON OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/wdXKUzpEh

  • S7 · E210
    January 17 · 2 hr 17 min

    S07E25: Atlas/Seaboard - Western Action (w/ Jackson T. Overstreet)

    FILL OUT YOUR BALLOT FOR THE ATLAS/SEABOARD SEASON FINALE! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YAkWb4tO4m9iGeBK7Y_hsk5Bfq6kl8NgZMv0_R2jC6w/preview For our final season, we're covering the short life of Martin Goodman's Atlas/Seaboard comics by reviewing all the debut issues from their line. We're joined by longtime BAM booster & dear friend of the show Jackson T. Overstreet to talk about Atlas' cowboy comic WESTERN ACTION f/ two tales of the Old West w/ the origins of Kid Cody and The Comanche Kid. Larry Lieber & Steve Skeates were on writing duties w/ Doug Wildey, Jack Abel, and Al Milgrom on art. Read it here: https://archive.org/details/western-action-01 SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/BronzeAgeMonsters THREADLESS SHOP: https://bronzeagemonsters.threadless.com/ JOIN US ON OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/wdXKUzpEh7

  • S7 · E209
    January 10 · 26 min

    B.A.M. Shadow Show #130: Talking Satana (w/ Athena Howell!)

    Athena has voiced Satana Hellstrom, The Devil's Daughter, in our audio dramas throughout the run of the show. After recording her parts for the final chapters of the saga, we talked with her about her impressions of the character and what is was like playing Satan's child. We also look at where Satana went after the B&W horror magazines and her various looks throughout the years. Watch this on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2Vx_V3syKBE Satana Saga playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDVs69rBXRR0ZWpfBVWNAgZDMPEwqb7sU SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/BronzeAgeMonsters THREADLESS SHOP: https://bronzeagemonsters.threadless.com/ JOIN US ON OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/wdXKUzpEh7 FILL OUT YOUR BALLOT FOR THE ATLAS/SEABOARD SEASON FINALE! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YAkWb4tO4m9iGeBK7Y_hsk5Bfq6kl8NgZMv0_R2jC6w/preview

  • S7 · E208
    January 3 · 1 hr 36 min

    S07E24: Atlas/Seaboard - Blazing Battles Tales (w/ Ben M!)

    FILL OUT YOUR BALLOT FOR THE ATLAS/SEABOARD SEASON FINALE! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YAkWb4tO4m9iGeBK7Y_hsk5Bfq6kl8NgZMv0_R2jC6w/preview We're joined by the Bronze-Age Monsters house mixologist, Ben M., to discuss this WWII book featuring Sgt. Hawk, The Sky Demon, and a tribute to a real-life war hero. Featuring stories by John Albano and art by Pat Broderick, Jack Sparling, Al McWilliams, and John Severin. SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/BronzeAgeMonsters THREADLESS SHOP: https://bronzeagemonsters.threadless.com/ JOIN US ON OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/wdXKUzpEh7

  • S7 · E207
    Dec 20, 2025 · 1 hr 31 min

    S07E23: Atlas/Seaboard - The Hands of the Dragon

    FILL OUT YOUR BALLOT FOR THE ATLAS/SEABOARD SEASON FINALE! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YAkWb4tO4m9iGeBK7Y_hsk5Bfq6kl8NgZMv0_R2jC6w/preview We go through the lone issue of THE HANDS OF THE DRAGON, written by Ed Fedory with art by Jim Craig. Atlas decided to disrupt Marvel's near monopoly on kung fu comics with this origin tale of two twin brothers (one's evil!) who were bathed in radiation in a bomb explosion in Japan as infants. Between their irradiated strength and their years of martial arts training, they were both living lethal weapons. Time to head to the good old US of A for some mid-'70s mayhem. Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kjdY9Vh1yII SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/BronzeAgeMonsters THREADLESS SHOP: https://bronzeagemonsters.threadless.com/ JOIN US ON OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/wdXKUzpEh7

  • S7 · E207
    Dec 8, 2025 · 1 hr 45 min

    S07E22: Atlas/Seaboard - The Barbarians (LIVE w/ John Morgan!)

    We're joined by Matt's friend John Morgan to talk about Atlas's attempt at a sword and sorcery anthology title featuring everyone's favorite mutilated misogynist IRON JAW and the sole (English) appearance of ANDRAX, a character created by Spanish creators and written for German comics mag PRIMO! Watch it on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/0Cd_ZxtHMl8 SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/BronzeAgeMonsters THREADLESS SHOP: https://bronzeagemonsters.threadless.com/ JOIN US ON OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/wdXKUzpEh7

  • S7 · E206
    Nov 22, 2025 · 1 hr 37 min

    S07E21: Atlas/Seaboard - Tiger-Man (w/ Jason Finestone!)

    We're joined by comics colorist & letterer Jason Finestone (THE SAVAGE STRENGTH OF STARSTORM; SEX, SPIES & ROCK 'N ROLL) to discuss Atlas comics' TIGER-MAN, the vigilante (who's secretly Dr. Lancaster Hill) who obtains tiger powers by injecting himself with big cat chromosomes. It's written by Gabe Levy w/ art by Ernie Colon. Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/C7OaBhm-OBc Read the issues: https://archive.org/details/tiger-man-complete/Tiger%20Man%20001/ Jason's portfolio: https://finestonecolors.com/ Get SEX, SPIES & ROCK 'N ROLL: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sexspiesrocknroll/new-sex-spies-and-rock-n-roll-nsfw-sexy-spies-graphic-novel SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/BronzeAgeMonsters THREADLESS SHOP: https://bronzeagemonsters.threadless.com/ JOIN US ON OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/wdXKUzpEh7

  • S7 · E205
    Nov 8, 2025 · 1 hr 45 min

    S07E20: Atlas/Seaboard - Weird Tales of the Macabre (w/ Thony Aiuppy!)

    We're joined by comics creator Thony Aiuppy (HAINT TALES, THE AQUABARIAN) to discuss Seaboard Periodicals' WEIRD TALES OF THE MACABRE, a B&W horror magazine and one of their earliest efforts. The anthology featured folks like John Severin, Ernie Colón, Leo Summers, Leo Duranoña, Augustine Funnell, Pat Boyette, and many more! Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RD6tR9GFpcw Check out Thony's unique and exciting work: https://aiuppy.com/ Give Thony a follow! Instagram & YouTube: @thonyaiuppy SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/BronzeAgeMonsters THREADLESS SHOP: https://bronzeagemonsters.threadless.com/ JOIN US ON OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/wdXKUzpEh7

  • S7 · E204
    Oct 25, 2025 · 2 hr 1 min

    S07E19: Atlas/Seaboard - Fright featuring The Son of Dracula (w/ Grace!)

    We're joined by Grace to talk about FRIGHT, written by GARY FRIEDRICH with art by FRANK THORNE. This may have been a Tomb of Dracula clone with a younger twist. We'll never know, but we know David Anthony Kraft was waiting in the wings to take over writing duties...but it wasn't meant to be. WATCH IT ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/9tWNjnE5t1w You can read the issue here: https://archive.org/details/fright-01-atlas-1975/page/n3/mode/2up SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/BronzeAgeMonsters THREADLESS SHOP: https://bronzeagemonsters.threadless.com/ JOIN US ON OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/wdXKUzpEh7

  • S7 · E203
    Oct 13, 2025 · 2 hr 1 min

    S07E18: Atlas/Seaboard - The Cougar (w/ MARVEL BY THE MONTH!)

    We're joined by Robb, Bryan, and Jamie from Marvel by the Month to talk about THE COUGAR, written by STEVE MITCHELL with art by DAN ADKINS and FRANK SPRINGER. What started as a KOLCHAK, THE NIGHT STALKER comic turned into this strange book about a movie stuntman that fights monsters by night. Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WmfMtiAGDKU You can read both issues here: https://archive.org/details/the-cougar-complete/The%20Cougar%2001/ SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/BronzeAgeMonsters THREADLESS SHOP: https://bronzeagemonsters.threadless.com/ JOIN US ON OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/wdXKUzpEh7

  • S7 · E202
    Oct 4, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min

    B.A.M. Shadow Show #123: The Coming of Caleb Hammer! (FREE BONUS!)

    We make the Shadow Show every other week for our Patreon backers, but this one's a freebie. Enjoy and if you like it, please consider backing the show to get the other 122 episodes in video or audio format and other exclusive offerings. We cover Marvel Premiere #54 "The Devil's Starry Anvil!" which was the introduction of the western character Caleb Hammer. Written by Peter B. Gillis, with art by Gene Day and Tony DeZuniga, and colors by Barry Grossman. Watch it with art here: https://youtu.be/sOTPqZVCrdE SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/BronzeAgeMonsters THREADLESS SHOP: https://bronzeagemonsters.threadless.com/ JOIN US ON OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/wdXKUzpEh7

  • S7 · E201
    Sep 27, 2025 · 1 hr 39 min

    S07E17: Atlas/Seaboard - Targitt (w/ Jason Farrell)

    We're joined by Jason Farrell, Matt's former co-host of THE BOOKHOUSE BOYS podcast, to talk about TARGITT, written by RIC MEYERS with art by HOWARD NOSTRAND. John Targitt is a defective clone made from DNA of Frank Bullitt, Harry Callahan, and Paul Kersey (Bronson's character from Death Wish). He's an FBI agent who wages an all-out war on crime after his wife & daughter are caught in the crossfire of syndicate violence. Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lKK7ibNbK6w You can read all 3 issues here: https://archive.org/details/targitt-complete SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/BronzeAgeMonsters THREADLESS SHOP: https://bronzeagemonsters.threadless.com/ JOIN US ON OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/wdXKUzpEh7

  • S7 · E200
    Sep 13, 2025 · 2 hr 31 min

    S07E16: Atlas/Seaboard - Wulf the Barbarian (w/ Jared from Swords & Scrolls!)

    For our final season, we're covering the short life of Martin Goodman's Atlas/Seaboard comics by reviewing all the debut issues from their line. We're joined by Jared from the SWORDS & SCROLLS podcast to talk about WULF THE BARBARIAN, written and drawn by LARRY HAMA with inks by KLAUS JANSON. Hama created a character who's a "barbarian" in name only. "Wulf the Warrior" would have been a better name, but we suspect the shot-callers were chasing Conan's audience. You can read all 4 issues here: https://archive.org/details/wulf-the-barbarian-complete/Wulf%20The%20Barbarian%2001// Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/30JuVrTD7f0 Check out Swords & Scrolls: https://www.goodpencil.com/pod/blog/series/swordsandscrolls/ SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/BronzeAgeMonsters THREADLESS SHOP: https://bronzeagemonsters.threadless.com/ JOIN US ON OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/wdXKUzpEh7

  • S7 · E199
    Aug 30, 2025 · 2 hr 15 min

    S07E15: Atlas/Seaboard - Weird Suspense (w/ Matt Harvey!)

    For our final season, we're covering the short life of Martin Goodman's Atlas/Seaboard comics by reviewing all the debut issues from their line. We're joined by prolific metal god Matt Harvey (Exhumed, Left to Die, Gruesome, and Cold Slither) to talk about WEIRD SUSPENSE f/ THE TARANTULA: Michael Fleisher & Pat Boyette's tale of a the Lycosas, a line of European counts with arachnanthropy (is that what you'd call a were-spider?) forever cursed for burning the high priestess of The Cult of the Tarantula at the stake. You can read all 3 issues here: https://archive.org/details/weird-suspense-02-atlas-1975/Weird%20Suspense%2001%20%28Atlas%201975%29/ Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Tj5EPpwNnAU?si=lgQGRPBVo_kJ6i62 Check out Matt Harvey's new podcast/YouTube channel that gives Skywald horror stories the Power Records treatment: https://linktr.ee/myfavoritenightmarepodcast SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/BronzeAgeMonsters THREADLESS SHOP: https://bronzeagemonsters.threadless.com/ JOIN US ON OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/wdXKUzpEh7

  • S7 · E198
    Aug 16, 2025 · 1 hr 20 min

    S07E14: Atlas/Seaboard - Vicki

    Martin Goodman wanted to offer a robust & varied line of comics to compete with Marvel, DC, et al, so he needed a teen-humor mag. He used the art from Tower's TIPPY TEEN (1965-69) and only changed the main character's name...et voila...something to compete with Archie and the gang! We briefly talk about the history of Archie and its clones and then proudly present THREE Vicki stories Power Records-style with real teens as voice talent, sound effects, and original music. Watch it on YouTube with the art! https://youtu.be/ltw1jrjBJ8w SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/BronzeAgeMonsters THREADLESS SHOP: https://bronzeagemonsters.threadless.com/ JOIN US ON OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/wdXKUzpEh7

  • S7 · E197
    Jul 19, 2025 · 1 hr 45 min

    S07E13: Atlas/Seaboard - Thrilling Adventure Stories

    Jeff Rovin put together 2 issues of masterful comics magazine work featuring the work of Russ Heath, John Albano, Ric Meyers, Gabriel Levy, Ernie Colon, Jack Sparling, Leo Summers, Frank Thorne, Alex Toth, John Severin and MORE! We were floored by the quality of the work in the obscure title. SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/BronzeAgeMonsters THREADLESS SHOP: https://bronzeagemonsters.threadless.com/ JOIN US ON OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/wdXKUzpEh7

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