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by Bryan Stratton, Jamie Wenger, Robb Milne
Bryan, Robb, and Jamie take a month-by-month journey into the history of Marvel Comics. Get extended episodes at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. NEW LISTENERS: catch up quickly with the "Essential MBTM" season recap episodes!(Not affiliated with Marvel Comics.)
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- Yesterday1h 0m
MBTM Two-In-One (Week): Gary Groth on Jim Steranko
Gary Groth is the editor-in-chief of The Comics Journal, which old comics heads will remember as having a very tumultuous relationship with Marvel Comics—and especially Jim Shooter—over the years. He's also the co-founder and publisher of Fantagraphics, which has been partnering with Marvel over the past few years to collect out-of-print Atlas and Marvel comics. These are truly strange times we are living in.Fantagraphics' latest Marvel co-production is The Marvel Creator Collection No. 2: "Whatever Happened to Scorpio?": The Complete Jim Steranko at Marvel, a stunning slipcased two-volume compilation of every page of Steranko's art that Marvel ever published."Marvel by the Month" theme v. 4 written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.
- 3 days ago21 min
#330: MONARCH by the Month 05 - "The Mega-Monsters From Beyond!" (preview)
Every other week, we focus on a Marvel series that sits on the fringes of mainstream Marvel continuity. The first episode of every new series that we cover is available on the public feed. The rest of the episodes are exclusive to our Patreon supporters.Not a Patron yet? Support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth for just $5 a month to get instant access to our bonus feed of over 200 extended and exclusive episodes! Stories Covered in this Episode: "The Mega-Monsters From Beyond!" - Godzilla #13, written by Doug Moench, art by Herb Trimpe with Fred Kida, letters by John Costanza, colors by Don Warfield, edited by Jim Shooter, ©1978 Toho Company Ltd. and Marvel Comics"The Super-Beasts" - Godzilla #14, written by Doug Moench, art by Herb Trimpe with Dan Green, letters by Shelly Leferman, colors by Don Warfield, edited by Bob Hall, ©1978 Toho Company Ltd. and Marvel Comics"Roam on the Range" - Godzilla #15, written by Doug Moench, art by Herb Trimpe with Dan Green, letters by Shelly Leferman, colors by Don Warfield, edited by Bob Hall, ©1978 Toho Company Ltd. and Marvel Comics"MONARCH by the Month" theme written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)
- 1 weeks ago52 min
#329: A Brief History of Doctor Doom: Live at RCCC 2026 (w/Jeff Parker, David F. Walker, and Douglas Wolk)
Unlike most of our episodes, the public and Patreon versions of this week's episode are identical. But subscribers to our Patreon at any level—even $1 a month!—also get access to the visual presentation that accompanied our talk. Thanks to David F. Walker, Douglas Wolk, and Jeff Parker for joining us on stage, true friends of the podcast, one and all."Marvel by the Month" theme v. 4 written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)
- 2 weeks ago1h 24m
#328: May 1978 (w/Jason Aaron) - "What if Jane Foster Had Found the Hammer of Thor?"
Over a 25-year career, Jason Aaron has written for just about every Marvel character, including: Wolverine, the Avengers, the X-Men, Ghost Rider, the Punisher. Black Panther, Doctor Strange, and the Hulk. His eight-year run on Thor served as the foundation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Thor: Love and Thunder. In 2016, he was awarded the Eisner Award for Best Writer for his work on Southern Bastards, Star Wars, Doctor Strange, Thor and Men of Wrath. You should be checking out his work on DC's Absolute Superman and his creator-owned Bug Wars from Image Comics, as well as his upcoming Indiana Jones series for Marvel and Green Lantern: The Dying of the Light for DC's Black Label.For NEARLY TWO HOURS of bonus content — including our conversation with Jason about the first appearance of Big Wheel in Amazing Spider-Man #183 and the X-Men's battle against Magneto in X-Men #112, plus 19 more issues in the Mighty MBTM Checklist—support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. Just $5 a month gets you instant access to our bonus feed of over 200 extended and exclusive episodes. $10 a month lets you help pick the comics we cover in depth and gets you a shout-out at the end of the episode! Stories Covered in this Episode:"What if Jane Foster Had Found the Hammer of Thor?" - What If...? #10, written by Don Glut, art by Rick Hoberg with Dave Hunt, letters by Carol Lay, colors by Carl Gafford, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1978 Marvel Comics "Marvel by the Month" theme v. 4 written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)
- 3 weeks ago23 min
#327: MONARCH by the Month 04 - "Godzilla Versus Yetrigar" (preview)
Every other week, we focus on a Marvel series that sits on the fringes of mainstream Marvel continuity. The first episode of every new series that we cover is available on the public feed. The rest of the episodes are exclusive to our Patreon supporters.Not a Patron yet? Support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth for just $5 a month to get instant access to our bonus feed of over 200 extended and exclusive episodes! Stories Covered in this Episode: "Godzilla Versus Yetrigar" - Godzilla #10, written by Doug Moench, art by Herb Trimpe with Fred Kida, letters by John Costanza, colors by Mary Titus, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1978 Toho Company Ltd. and Marvel Comics"Arena for Three!" - Godzilla #11, written by Doug Moench, art by Herb Trimpe with Fred Kida, letters by Irv Watanabe, colors by Mary Titus, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1978 Toho Company Ltd. and Marvel Comics"The Beta-Beast!" - Godzilla #12, written by Doug Moench, art by Herb Trimpe with Fred Kida, letters by Bruce Patterson, colors by Mary Titus, edited by Jim Shooter, ©1978 Toho Company Ltd. and Marvel Comics"MONARCH by the Month" theme written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)
- Oct 7, 20261h 10m
#326: April 1978 - "The Rocket Racer's Back In Town!"
For MORE THAN 90 MINUTES of bonus content — including our coverage of the first appearance of Ben Urich in Daredevil #153, plus 18 more issues in the Mighty MBTM Checklist—support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. Just $5 a month gets you instant access to our bonus feed of over 200 extended and exclusive episodes. $10 a month lets you help pick the comics we cover in depth and gets you a shout-out at the end of the episode! Stories Covered in this Episode:"Who In the World Is the Invincible Man?" - Fantastic Four #196, written by Marv Wolfman, art by Keith Pollard with Pablo Marcos, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Glynis Wein, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1978 Marvel Comics"The Rocket Racer's Back In Town!" - Amazing Spider-Man #182, written by Marv Wolfman, art by Ross Andru with Mike Esposito, letters by John Costanza, colors by Glynis Wein, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1978 Marvel Comics "Marvel by the Month" theme v. 4 written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)
- Sep 30, 202639 min
#325: MONARCH by the Month 03 - "The Fate of Las Vegas" (preview)
Every other week, we focus on a Marvel series that sits on the fringes of mainstream Marvel continuity. The first episode of every new series that we cover is available on the public feed. The rest of the episodes are exclusive to our Patreon supporters.Not a Patron yet? Support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth for just $5 a month to get instant access to our bonus feed of over 200 extended and exclusive episodes! Stories Covered in this Episode: "Birth of a Warrior!" - Godzilla #7, written by Doug Moench, art by Herb Trimpe with Fred Kida, letters by Glenn Simek, colors by Janice Cohen, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1977 Toho Company Ltd. and Marvel Comics"Titan Times Two!" - Godzilla #8, written by Doug Moench, art by Herb Trimpe with Fred Kida, letters by Denise Wohl, colors by Phil Rachelson, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1977 Toho Company Ltd. and Marvel Comics"The Fate of Las Vegas" - Godzilla #9, written by Doug Moench, art by Herb Trimpe with Fred Kida, letters by Rick Parker, colors by Mary Titus, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1978 Toho Company Ltd. and Marvel Comics"MONARCH by the Month" theme written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)
- Sep 23, 20261h 21m
#324: March 1978 (w/Will & Kevin Hines) - "Again, the Enforcers!"
Will and Kevin Hines host Screw It, We're Just Gonna Talk About Comics, one of our very favorite comics podcasts. Check out the entire Screw It family of audio entertainment at https://screwitpodcasts.com, and then join our Patreon at https://screwitpodcast.com 😈For MORE THAN TWO HOURS of bonus content — including our coverage of the first appearance of Mystique in Ms. Marvel #18, plus 19 more issues in the Mighty MBTM Checklist—support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. $5 a month gets you instant access to our bonus feed of over 200 extended and exclusive episodes. $10 a month lets you help pick the comics we cover in depth and gets you a shout-out at the end of the episode! Stories Covered in this Episode:"Again, the Enforcers!" - Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #19, written by Bill Mantlo, art by Sal Buscema and Mike Esposito, letters by Jim Novak, colors by Mary Titus, edited by Jim Shooter, ©1978 Marvel Comics"Mindgames!" - X-Men #111, written by Chris Claremont, art by John Byrne with Terry Austin, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Mary Titus, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1978 Marvel Comics "Marvel by the Month" theme v. 4 written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)
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