Comic Book of the Day Podcast

Comic Book of the Day

Every day we'll randomly pick a comic book from my collection and discuss it. We'll talk about the characters, the creators, the popular culture happenings that were going on at the time, and generally wade into the topic of collecting comic books. This is a podcast for comic book lovers BY comic book lovers. Hope you'll join us!

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28 episodes
Updated Nov 16, 2016

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Nov 16, 2016 · 12 min
028. Welcome Back, Kotter, May 1978, DC Comics
Well, this one was a challenge. I wasn't sure I'd be able to podcast about "Welcome Back Kotter". But sure enough, it turned out to be a pretty fun podcast. Join us today as we travel back in time to TV in the 1970s!
Nov 15, 2016 · 14 min
Episode 027 - Captain America White, No. 1, Nov. 2015, Marvel Comics Group
From the blockbuster team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale comes another of the "Marvel Knights Colors" series. This series examines the relationship Cap had with his sidekick Bucky, and how his "death" affected Cap. It's a great read and a perfect Comic...
Nov 13, 2016 · 15 min
Episode 026 - Frank Miller's Ronin Book One, July 1983, DC Comics
Love him or hate him, there's one thing you can't deny, and that's Frank Miller's talent. Guy's got a knack for writing great comics and I'll leave it up to you to decide if this one qualifies. I have my opinion, of course, and today we'll discuss...
Nov 10, 2016 · 13 min
Episode 025 - Marine War Heroes, Nov. 1964, Charlton Comics Group
Today we're looking at Charlton Comics. Founded in 1945 and publishing comics well into the 1980s they were an enormously successful publisher (and distributor!) who were responsible for launching the careers of some of the GOATs!
Nov 10, 2016 · 11 min
Episode 024 - Best of DC Blue Ribbon Digest No. 2, Dec. 1979, DC Comics
To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Caped Crusader, it's 100 pages of Batman! Seven harrowing tales from the best of the Batman including an all time Joker classic from the 70s that RE-introduced the Joker as the homicidal maniac that we know and...
Nov 7, 2016 · 18 min
Episode 023 - Rocketeer Adventure Magazine, July 1988, Comico
The late, great Dave Stevens is featured on today's podcast with a terrific issue of Comico's Rocketeer Adventure Magazine! We'll look back on a really wonderful time in comics when we take a trip back to the 80s!
Nov 6, 2016 · 13 min
Episode 022 - War Heroes No. 2, Apr. 1963, Charlton Comics Group
Today's comic book of the day contains the heroic story of Lt. JG John F. Kennedy and PT 109. We're going back to 1963 and the height of Camelot!
Nov 5, 2016 · 13 min
Episode 021 - Brave and Bold No. 111, Mar. 1974, DC Comics
It's Brave and Bold time on the comic book of the day, and this time Batman's teaming up with his arch-nemesis, Joker! How can this be? What circumstances could POSSIBLY lead to this? Tune in to find out!
Nov 4, 2016 · 14 min
Episode 020 - The Saga of Ra’s Al Ghul, Jan. 1988, DC Comics
Reprinting the classic Batman stories of the early 70s on high quality baxter paper, this series, printed in the late 80s was a great collection of the creative powerhouse that was Denny O'Neil and Neal Adams. These are some of the best stories of the...
Nov 3, 2016 · 13 min
Episode 019 - Superman Salutes the Bicentennial, Sept. 1976, DC Comics
Superman helps America celebrate 200 years of independence in this classic treasury sized reprint of Tomahawk stories from 1976 with a beautiful front AND BACK cover to help celebrate our nation's birth!
Nov 2, 2016 · 14 min
Episode 018 - Virus No. 1, Dec. 1992, Dark Horse Comics
Today we jump on the Dark Horse Comics bandwagon! We're talking about a somewhat obscure sci-fi comic from the early 90s, "Virus". It's a fun little romp and creepy story. If you're a fan of "The Thing" or other examples of that "sci-fi-horror" genre,...
Nov 1, 2016 · 11 min
Episode 017 - Batman/Grendel: Devil’s Riddle No. 1, Jan. 1993, DC Comics
Hunter Rose vs Bruce Wayne... Batman vs Grendel! It's the conflict of the century... well... it's the conflict of the 90s at least. Today's Comic Book of the Day is Batman/Grendel: Devil's Riddle from DC and Comico. A Matt Wagner classic!
Oct 31, 2016 · 15 min
Episode 016 - DC: The New Frontier No. 6, Nov. 2004, DC Comics
It's the sixth and final issue of Darwyn Cooke's groundbreaking work, "DC: The New Frontier" on today's Comic Book of the Day Podcast. This particular book is the conclusion to one of my all time favorite comic book stories.
Oct 30, 2016 · 14 min
Episode 015 - Best of DC Blue Ribbon Digest No. 11, Apr. 1981 , DC Comics
It's the ten best comic stories of 1980... in DIGEST format! Superman, Batman, Deadman, Jonah Hex, Sgt. Rock, The Legion of Super Heroes... they're all here, just shrunk a little. Grab your Slurpee and a handful of Tootsie Rolls and follow along!
Oct 29, 2016 · 13 min
Episode 014 - Simpsons Comics No. 1, Nov. 1993, Bongo Comics
Worst. Podcast. Ever.
Oct 28, 2016 · 13 min
Episode 013 - Witchblade Animated SDCC 2003 Preview, Summer 2003, Top Cow
Today's episode is all about Darwyn Cooke. This is a special edition preview comic from the 2003 San Diego Comic Convention (Comic-Con). I tracked this book down after purchasing a piece of Darwyn's artwork that turned out to be a preliminary sketch...
Oct 27, 2016 · 15 min
Episode 012 - Star Wars No. 1, July 1977, Marvel Comics Group
A long time ago, in a comic book spinner rack far, far away...
Oct 26, 2016 · 14 min
Episode 011 - Limited Collectors' Edition Vol. 1 C-35, Apr. 1975, DC Comics
Today we're saying the word... and... SHAZAM! we're transported back to the mid 70s and Saturday morning TV. "With one magic word..." SHAZAM: The Earth's Mightiest Mortal comes to life!
Oct 25, 2016 · 15 min
Episode 010 - Justice League of America No. 14, Sept. 1962, DC Comics
It's DC's tiniest Super-Hero, The Atom, and this is the story of how he joins the Justice League of America! We're going all the way back to 1962 to talk about JLA No. 14. Atom joins the Justice League!
Oct 24, 2016 · 17 min
Episode 009 - Our Army At War No. 242, Feb. 1972, DC Comics
Today you're in for a treat. We're taking a look at Our Army At War No. 242. It's a 100 Page Super Spectacular with stories about the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, and the Marines, all in one giant 100-page book and all for only 50 cents!

Comic Book of the Day Podcast

028. Welcome Back, Kotter, May 1978, DC Comics

Episode 027 - Captain America White, No. 1, Nov. 2015, Marvel Comics Group

Episode 026 - Frank Miller's Ronin Book One, July 1983, DC Comics

Episode 025 - Marine War Heroes, Nov. 1964, Charlton Comics Group

Episode 024 - Best of DC Blue Ribbon Digest No. 2, Dec. 1979, DC Comics

Episode 023 - Rocketeer Adventure Magazine, July 1988, Comico

Episode 022 - War Heroes No. 2, Apr. 1963, Charlton Comics Group

Episode 021 - Brave and Bold No. 111, Mar. 1974, DC Comics

Episode 020 - The Saga of Ra’s Al Ghul, Jan. 1988, DC Comics

Episode 019 - Superman Salutes the Bicentennial, Sept. 1976, DC Comics

Episode 018 - Virus No. 1, Dec. 1992, Dark Horse Comics

Episode 017 - Batman/Grendel: Devil’s Riddle No. 1, Jan. 1993, DC Comics

Episode 016 - DC: The New Frontier No. 6, Nov. 2004, DC Comics

Episode 015 - Best of DC Blue Ribbon Digest No. 11, Apr. 1981 , DC Comics

Episode 014 - Simpsons Comics No. 1, Nov. 1993, Bongo Comics

Episode 013 - Witchblade Animated SDCC 2003 Preview, Summer 2003, Top Cow

Episode 012 - Star Wars No. 1, July 1977, Marvel Comics Group

Episode 011 - Limited Collectors' Edition Vol. 1 C-35, Apr. 1975, DC Comics

Episode 010 - Justice League of America No. 14, Sept. 1962, DC Comics

Episode 009 - Our Army At War No. 242, Feb. 1972, DC Comics