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Comic Book Dungeon

Mark and Cruz
Face Front True Believers! This is a deep dive back into some of the lesser known more esoteric Marvel titles of yesterday. We are a commentary podcast that reads and reviews those somewhat forgotten Marvel comics that many people either haven't heard of or haven't had the opportunity to read.
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Episodes

Comic Book Dungeon Episode 38: Star Trek Issue 9

On this episode in the opening we get political as we talk about the Covid 19 virus and the upcoming election. At 39:47 Mark and Cruz discuss Marvel Comics Star Trek Issue 9 from December of 1980. Surprisingly both hosts really enjoyed this issue and recommend you give this one a read. As always contact us at Comicbookdungeonpodcast@gmail.com. Stay safe and wash your hands True Believers.

Apr 07, 20202 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 39

Comic Book Dungeon Episode 37: Star Trek Issue 8

On this episode Mark and Cruz talk about the Coronavirus, we talk about Star Trek Enterprise and the House of X and Power of X. Cruz and Mark finally transition to talk about Marvel Comics Star Trek Issue 8 from November of 1980. If you want to write in to your favorite podcast talk to us at ComicbookDungeonPodcast@gmail.com.

Mar 24, 20201 hrSeason 1Ep. 38

Comic Book Dungeon Episode 36: Star Trek Issue 7

We are back from a brief hiatus caused by Mark going to a conference, going on vacation and communicating his plans poorly. Mark and Cruz go on to discuss the Democratic primaries and the upcoming election. Mark and Cruz go on to discuss Marvel's October of 1980 issue of Star Trek #7. Please email us at comicbookdungeonpodcast@gmail.com, and pleas go out and vote which I will be doing tomorrow.

Mar 10, 20201 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Comic Book Dungeon Episode 35: Star Trek Issue #6

Mark and Cruz get political, on this episode of the Comic Book Dungeon Podcast and talk about their cripes with the current political system. Skip out to 30:00 to when our intrepid crew discusses Marvel Comics’ Star Trek Issue 6 from September 1980. Please leave us a review or send feedback to Comicbookdungeonpodcast@gmail.com.

Feb 11, 20201 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Comic Book Dungeon Episode 34: Star Trek Issue #5

Super Steve from Marvel Noise and Indie Comic Book Noise joins us again to cover Star trek issue #5 from August of 1980. This issue is titled: Dr. McCoy..Killer? I hope his malpractice insurance is paid up.... visit us at www.comicbookdungeonpodcast.podiant.co to leave us a comment on this episode or email us at comicbookdungeonpodcast@gmail.com or better yet have Chekov do it!

Jan 28, 20201 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Comic Book Dungeon Episode 33: Star Trek Issue #4

Hailing Frequencies open and set phasers to fun true believers!! On this episode of the podcast Cruz and Mark transition out of Amazing Adventures and transition into their coverage of Marvel’s Star Trek comic from 1980. They begin by recapping Star Trek The Motion Picture and talking briefly about it’s production then transition into covering issue 4 the first issue that takes place after the events of the film. Joining our normal landing party this week in none other then Super Steve Raker fro...

Jan 14, 20201 hr 35 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Comic Book Dungeon Episode 32: Amazing Adventures 39

On this bittersweet episode of the podcast we read our final Amazing Adventures Killraven adventure in Amazing Adventures 39 from November 1976. Don’t worry though true believers we will in the future update you on the further adventures of Killraven but first in 2019 we start our kick ass coverage of Marvel’s Star Trek comic from 1980. We start our coverage of Killraven at 39:50. Email us at comicbookdungeonpodcast@gmail.com or got to https://comicbookdungeonpodcast.podiant.co/ and leave us a c...

Dec 31, 20191 hr 34 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Comic Book Dungeon Episode 31: Return of Punishcember!!!!!!

On this special Punishcember episode Mark and Cruz talk about our upcoming coverage of the Star Trek the Motion Picture comic series from Marvel comics, we talk about Nintendo Switch (AGAIN) and nerd out over Disney’s Gargoyles. At 28:28 we get to the main event and discuss What If Vol 2 Issue 44 What If Venom had possessed the Punisher from December of 1992. If you want to talk to us about your favorite What If issues or other comic book related awesomeness email us at comicbookdungeonpodcast@g...

Dec 17, 20191 hr 28 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Comic Book Dungeon Episode 30: Amazing Adventures 38

On this episode of the podcast Cruz makes his startling and long-awaited shocking return to reveal that one of our hosts has been a Skrull the whole time (not really). The guys talk about DC’s Earth One series of books and how you should be reading them, they talk about The Crow, and they talk Nintendo Switch and why you should have one. Mark and Cruz then talk about Marvel Comics Amazing Adventure issue 38 from September of 1976. If you are enjoying the show leave us a review on iTunes and/or s...

Dec 03, 20191 hr 37 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Comic Book Dungeon Episode 29: What If Vol 2, 41

On this special if somewhat awkward episode of TCBD Podcast It’s Mark by himself talking comics, which is eerily similar to Mark’s high school years. Mark talks about one of his favorite Marvel Series: What if. He covers the 41st issue from Vol 2 from Sept 1992. This issue ponders the question “What if the Avengers had fought Galactus? What is your favorite issue of What If? What is a great idea you have had for an issue of What If? Let us know at Comicbookdungeonpodcast@gmail.com

Nov 19, 201942 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Comic Book Dungeon Episode 28: Amazing Adventures 37

On this episode Mark and Cruz talk about what they are currently reading, and talk about some Star Trek. At 12 minutes and 12 seconds Mark and Cruz talk about Marvel Comics Amazing Adventure Featuring Amazing Adventures Issue 37 from July of 1976. Email us at comicbookdungeonpodcast@gmail.com or leave us a review on iTunes. Stay tuned for our next Episode: Death’s Dark Dreamer.

Nov 04, 20191 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Comic Book Dungeon Episode 27: Scarifying Halloween Special 3

Mark and Cruz are back in this, the first episode we recorded since our hiatus. We catch up on what has been going on since we recorded last in January. We take care of of some housekeeping and talk about the comics we have been reading lately. At 29:27 the guys talk about Bongo Comic’s 1997 issue of Bart Simpson’s Treehouse of Horror #3. If you like what you hear leave us a review at iTunes and email us at comicbookdungeonpodcast@gmail.com.

Oct 21, 20191 hr 30 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Comic Book Dungeon Episode 26: Marvel Team-Up 45 Featuring Spider-man and Killraven

This is it comic fans the episode you have been waiting for, this episode recorded on 1/5/2019 has Mark and Cruz discussing the May 1976 issue of Marvel Team issue #45. In this at times baffling issue a more thoughtful Killraven teams up with a sociopathic Mary Jane hating Spider-man to fight the evil Martian Horde! If you ever wondered what Killraven would be like if he was more of a philosopher and what Peter Parker would be like if he was a violent incel this is the episode for you my friends...

Oct 07, 20191 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Comic Book Dungeon Episode 25: Amazing Adventures 36

On this episode that was recorded on 12/09/2018 Mark and Cruz catch up on what they have been reading comic wise and Cruz talks about the Marvel Netflix shows getting cancelled. Mark and Cruz then talk about Amazing Adventures featuring War of the Worlds Staring Killraven issue 36 from May of 1976 starting at time stamp 23:55. In this discussion Mark and Cruz talk about what constitutes an Interplanetary war crime, and what is a valid Martian military target. If you have thoughts on what should ...

Sep 24, 20191 hr 40 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Comic Book Dungeon Episode 24: Amazing Adventures 35

On this very special episode of The Comic Book Dungeon Podcast record on 10/20/208 Mark and Cruz catch up and talk about what comics they have been reading and just about anything else they can think of to not talk about Amazing Adventures issue 35 from March of 1976. Remember my sense of self worth is paper thin and can only be satisfied by fake praise and digital communications, so please rate us 5 stars on iTunes and email us at Comicbookdungeonpodcast@gmail.com and we will read your feedback...

Sep 09, 20191 hr 44 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Comic Book Dungeon Episode 23

Time for our second lost episode of The Comic Book dungeon Podcast. This gem was recorded back on June 30th 2018. On this episode we talk video games, the Nintendo Switch and we discuss why Mark and Cruz are both assholes to play video games with. At 45:34 we cover the January 1976 issue of Amazing Adventures Featuring Killraven Warrior of the Worlds. We remind you listeners that voting for which Mark story they want to hear on the air which was first mentioned in episode 22 is still open so ple...

Aug 26, 20191 hr 58 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Comic Book Dungeon Episode 22

Stop despairing True Believers, because your favorite obscure comic book podcast is back!!! This is the first of 5 unleased back episodes recorded on 6/8/2018 that we recorded before or during our “brief hiatus”. This episode we cover Amazing Adventures Featuring Killraven Warrior of the Worlds Issue 33 from November of 1975. This episode we also created a listener poll on which embarrassing story they want to hear about Mark. Email us at comicbookdungeonpodcast@gmail.com with what story you wan...

Aug 13, 20191 hr 56 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Comic Book Dungeon Episode 21: Scarifying Halloween Special 2

On todays's episode Mark and Cruz return to the Scarifyingly mundane and mediocre farce that is Bart Simpson's Treehouse of Horror #2 by Bongo Comics. Remember to eat any open and suspicious candy first.

Oct 31, 20181 hr 49 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Comic Book Dungeon Episode 20: Star Trek TNG Top 10!

On this episode of The Comic Book Dungeon Podcast we take a small break from comics to talk about our top 10 favorite episodes of Star Trek The Next Generation. Things gets a little heated between your beloved co-hosts over two episodes, this is one you don't want to miss. So set phasers to stun and get ready for the "Shut up Wesleys” because here is our top 10 favorite episodes or Star Trek The Next Generation". Next week we get spooky and annoying with our Halloween Spooktacular featuring Bart...

Oct 19, 20182 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Comic Book Dungeon Special Episode 2: Motor City Mo Issue #2

On This Episode of the Comic Book Dungeon Podcast we welcome The Three Y's Men back to the show to talk about Motor City Mo and their new kickstarter for issue 2. We talk about the direction of the series, breaking into comics and the process to produce your own indie comic. I strongly recommend you head over to their Kickstarter when it goes live and throw them some money because if you don't I just don't think Mo could could take that kind of rejection. Checkout Motor City Mo at The Three Y's ...

Sep 30, 201848 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Comic Book Dungeon Episode 19: PunishSummer

Greetings True Believers this episode we celebrate the "death" of summer with our PunishSummer extravaganza. We cover The Punisher Summer Special issue 1 from August of 1991. Our Punisher coverage starts at 36:01. We also cover Star Trek, Knight Rider, have a great conversation about the current Ms. Marvel and writer G. Willow Wilson. Join us next time for our top 10 Star Trek The Next Generation episodes...Engage!. As always email us at comicbookdungeonpodcast@gmail.com and/or review us on iTun...

Sep 21, 20182 hrSeason 1Ep. 19

Comic Book Dungeon Episode 18: Epic Scooby Dudes Crossover Extravaganza

On this episode we have on Evan and Luke from the Scooby Dudes Podcast. We talk about diversity in comic books and fan reactions. We talk fast food jobs and about melting childhood toys. Things get ugly when the conversation turns toward Scooby Doo and one of your hosts offers a differing opinion. Check out the Scooby Dudes at their website www.scoobydudes.com and email us at comicbookdungeonpodcast@gmail.com. Note this episode was recorded before James Gunn was fired by Disney.

Sep 11, 20181 hr 39 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Comic Book Dungeon Episode 17: Amazing Adventures 32

On this episode Cruz walks us through Dance Moms: Barstow and how having daughters can be used to justify buying weird things. We again get sucked into Star Trek for way too long as we discuss Star Trek Voyager and Star Trek The Next Generation Mirror Broken from IDW. Cruz leads us through a talk on some DC Elseworlds comics and Mark talks about the Indie comic Pure Human and The Courier from Zenoscope Comics. The guys starting at 1:07:28 talk about the September 1975 issue of Amazing Adventures...

Aug 18, 20182 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Comic Book Dungeon Episode 16: Comic Book potpourri

Greetings our legion of loyal and hungry fans!! On this slightly belated episode of your favorite podcast Mark and Cruz talk about their experiences at the Motor City Comic Con in Novi Michigan and Comic Con Revolution in Ontario California. Cruz sat in some awesome panels and got to see the legendary Jason Aaron and Timothy Zahn. Cruz spoke with the team behind Indie comic Silver from Dark Planet Comics. Mark talks about his Con interactions with Pure Human creator Rob Shelby and Mindy McPeak, ...

Aug 18, 20181 hr 39 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Comic Book Dungeon Episode 15: Amazing Adventures 31

On this 3 hour extravaganza Mark and Cruz talk about Star Trek Voyager and Star Trek Enerprise. We talk about The comic book industry and speculate about some fan pushback on recent changes. Mark shills for Comixology and tries to convince Cruz that Man of Steel isn't a terrible movie while Cruz talks about Infinity War. Mark and Cruz go on to talk about The July 1975 issue of Marvel's Amazing Adventures issue 31 featuring Killraven. Mark and Cruz try out their best Alex Jones impressions and fi...

Jul 05, 20183 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Comic Book Dungeon Episode 14: Amazing Adventures 30

We're back after a brief hiatus, more information on the cause of which can be found in the epic rant I go on at the beginning of upcoming episode 17. In this Episode we cover Marvel's Amazing Adventures 30 Featuring Killraven from May of 1975. We discuss the fact that Marvel “catfished” us with Mint Julep on the cover leading us to believe the best character in the series returned only to have this issue be a flashback to Amazing Adventures 21 through 24: Killraven's Excellent Washington Advent...

Jun 18, 20181 hr 33 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Comic Book Dungeon Special Episode 1

Greeting supports of the podcast and general well wishers, welcome to our very first bonus show. In this episode The Comic Book Dungeon gets it's very first ever guests: The Three Y's Men Media. They are the creators behind the great indie comic book Motor City Mo. The Creators: Kyle Esper, Tyler Elkins and Dylan Elkins talk to us about the creative process, the logistics behind creating your own indie comic book, the local Michigan Con scene and their favorite books. You can find them and their...

May 11, 201834 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Comic Book Dungeon Episode 13: Amazing Adventures 29

This week Mark's microphone sounded a little staticky most likely due to interference caused by Martian sabotage to the Mural Phonic Communication System. This adversity did not stop our brave hosts from discussing the Tomb Raider movie and their anticipation for Ready Player One. Mark and Cruz then move on to discuss their passion for multiple iterations of the greatest show of all time Star Trek. Moving on our hosts get to the main attraction and provide commentary on the March 1975 issue of A...

Apr 29, 20181 hr 40 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Comic Book Dungeon Episode 12: Amazing Adventures 28

In this Episode Mark talks about his experience at the Great Lakes Comic Con and about the comic creators he met there. Mark talks about the indie comic books Motor City Mo by the Three Y's men and Stanch Ambition by Brian Lau and John McNichol. Cruz fills us in on the deadly epidemic that swept through his household as he challenges Mark's editing ability with his coughing and wheezing. We then move into overdrive as we cover the epic January 1975 issue of Amazing Adventures featuring Killraven...

Apr 14, 20181 hr 42 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Comic Book Dungeon Episode 11: Amazing Adventures 27

This week Mark and Cruz kick off the podcast discussing Marvel's Runaways comparing the TV show to the comic. Cruz gives his review of the Black Panther movie and then we dive into Amazing Adventures 27 from November of 1974. This issue has everything, it introduces us to a great new character, we get new enemies who bought their costumes in bulk from Halloween USA, and we learn the Martians are not fans of free range ethically grown meat. So buckle up Marvalites this issue is more wild than a b...

Mar 29, 20181 hr 26 minSeason 1Ep. 11
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