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A WEIRD WAR TALE: Week of Weird Day 7 – CBTM140 (Ben)

This comic was a “grail” comic for me that I found while at a comic book convention a little while ago. I was waiting for a special time to podcast about it. That time is now! But it was not at al what I expected! So did I like it? …...

Nov 01, 2018•47 min•Ep. 140

A WEIRD TEAM-UP: Week of Weird Day 6 – CBTM139 (Ben)

A weird trilogy from the Fantastic Four’s history, featuring a weird new team! Ghost Rider! Hulk! Spider-Man! Wolverine! Together, they are the NEW FANTASTIC FOUR! This one has everything! At least, that’s what the cover promises. “Even the kitchen sink.” In truth, it IS a fun superhero romp. And one …...

Oct 31, 2018•25 min•Ep. 139

A WEIRD COINCIDENCE: Week of Weird Day 5 – CBTM138 (Ben)

Two comics. Two wars. Two creatures. Two retcons. One man: Nick Fury. But these two comics tell the story of two different Nick Furys: one, the World War II sergeant, the other a Vietnam War era Agent of SHIELD. Take a trip back in time to witness the origin of …...

Oct 30, 2018•33 min•Ep. 138

2 WEIRD COLLECTIONS: Week of Weird Day 4 – CBTM137 (Ben)

October 2018 brought two long collections of short stories: Cursed Comics Cavalcade is a collection of brand new stories, an 80 page book for $9.99 found in comic shops Swamp Thing Halloween Horror 100-Page Comic Giant, a 100page book for $4.99 found only at Wal-Mart Both feature Swamp Thing …...

Oct 29, 2018•43 min•Ep. 137

A WEIRD LAW FIRM: Week of Weird Day 3 – CBTM136 (Ben)

Today’s entry in the week of weird is a fantastic comic series, Wolff and Byrd: Counselors of the Macabre! Featuring werewolves, vampires, zombies, ghosts, and ghouls who all share a common problem: they need lawyers. Also featuring a subplot about Sodd, the Thing Called It! A swamp monster subplot? I’m …...

Oct 28, 2018•27 min•Ep. 136

A WEIRD HERO: Week of Weird Day 2 – CBTM135 (Ben)

For today’s episode in the Week of Weird, one of the weirdest comics I’ve ever read. Bill Mantlo, Keith Giffen, and Klaus Jansen create a tale that should be goofy or campy, and yet it carries some surprising depth. Not super deep depth, but the depth it DOES reach is …...

Oct 27, 2018•30 min•Ep. 135

A WEIRD CROSSOVER: Week of Weird Day 1 – CBTM134 (Ben)

Today, Ben takes a look at the FIRST DC/Marvel crossover! Issue number 56 of Aquaman and issue 72 of Sub-Mariner link up in an odd . . . perhaps strange . . . or one might even say WEIRD way. Written by the same writer, elements from one story lead …...

Oct 26, 2018•57 min•Ep. 134

“Raydeen” (Shogun Warriors #1, February 1979) – MCC114

Shogun Warriors, a Doug Moench and Herb Trimpe work based on the Mattel toyline that merged a number of Japanese properties into one, gets its origin in this "1st ISSUE COLLECTOR'S ITEM"! And the license seems to be in good hands!...

Oct 21, 2018•42 min•Ep. 133

Crisis on Infinite Earths Issues #10, #11, and #12 (Matt) – CBTM132

Matt is reading through the historic maxi-series, Crisis on Infinite Earths, for the first time. The original Crisis was released during 1985 and 1986, and was ultimately used to reboot the DC Universe. This is the finale of Matt’s coverage of this event, as he tackles the last 3 …...

Oct 11, 2018•58 min•Ep. 132

The What If Challenge #3 (Matt) – CBTM131

In every episode of The What If Challenge, Matt will review three comics from the “What If…?” series, and then rates and ranks those issues. Which “What If…?” will be the best?!? Find out here! Excelsior!...

Oct 06, 2018•39 min•Ep. 131

Infinity Wars Part 1 – CBTM130 (Ben)

Ben takes a look at Infinity Wars Prime, Infinity Wars 1-3, Infinity Wars: Soldier Supreme, and Infinity Wars: Iron Hammer. Ben bought the comics on a whim, and not knowing what to expect he was surprised at the twists and turns the story had....

Sep 30, 2018•54 min•Ep. 130

100 Page Comics Giants: Wal-Mart/DC Comics Exclusives – CBTM126 (Ben)

Ben takes a look at the exclusive 100 page anthology books that DC Comics has made to be exclusively carried by Wal-Mart. These books are: Featuring: Wonder Woman in “The Conversion” (original story) Justice League (2011) #1 The Flash (2011) #1 Aquaman (2011) #1 Featuring: Batman in “One More Chance” …...

Aug 04, 2018•1 hr 4 min

Super-Heroes’ War Against the Monsters – CBTM123 (Ben)

Ben finds a gem of a comic from his childhood at a comic shop near the camp where he’s working and that comic book becomes in itself a comic book time machine. This anthology contains stories featuring Superman, Green Lantern, the Marvel Family, and soldiers and dinosaurs! It also contained …...

Jun 23, 2018•53 min

Bill Mantlo’s CLOAK AND DAGGER: the Early Years (Ben) – CBTM122

With the Cloak and Dagger TV show around the corner, Ben takes a look back at Cloak and Dagger’s early appearances, from their first appearances in Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man to their own four issue mini-series to their team-up with Spider-Man in a Marvel Team-Up Annual to a one …...

May 23, 2018•57 min

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2018 – CBTM120 (Ben)

Ben and special co-host Evan David had the chance to host some Facebook Live streams for BuyMeToys.com, their local comic shop, to help get the workout about Free Comic Book Day! This episode features some of their conversations during that time and then Ben talks about some of the fun …...

May 06, 2018•50 min

Crisis on Infinite Earths Issue #9 (Matt) – CBTM119

Matt is reading through the historic maxi-series, Crisis on Infinite Earths, for the first time. The original Crisis was released during 1985 and 1986, and was ultimately used to reboot the DC Universe. Issues #1-6 have been covered during other Event features of The Comic Book Time Machine, and Matt …...

Apr 12, 2018•17 min•Ep. 119

“Deathgame” (Star Wars #20, February 1979) – MCC113

"Deathgame" continues Archie Goodwin's original Star Wars tale taking place on The Wheel, a space casino that puts everyone in danger! And the stakes just keep on rising! In a world where Empire Strikes Back was still only in script form, the Star Wars universe grew here!...

Apr 06, 2018•35 min

SWAMP THING WINTER SPECIAL (feat. Young Monsters in Love, Captain Carrot and His Amazing Zoo Crew 4, and Spider-Man/Deadpool 23-25) Swamp Things Ep. 5

The fifth episode of SWAMP THINGS: COMIC BOOK MUCK MEN, BOG BEASTS, AND MUD MONSTERS features the much anticipated (by Ben) Swamp Thing Winter Special, but also features a couple surprise swamp monster titles and a character Ben absolutely hates. (Again.) Covering: Swamp Thing Winter Special — By Len Wein, …...

Feb 10, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 117

Christmas Time Comic Talk (Group) CBTM116

In this episode, we present to you a Christmas time comic conversation that Daniel and Matt had during a morning of fun they shared together....

Feb 03, 2018•29 min

SMALL HEROES! Marvel Sci-Fi, January 1979 (Ben) – CBTM114

Using Star Wars as a guideline, we’re exploring comic books based on licensed properties that Marvel Comics published from 1977 to 1986. Looking at all the Marvel licensed books cover dated January 1979, Ben reads: Introduction — 0:00-7:20 Star Wars #19 — THE ULTIMATE GAMBLE — 7:20-22:35 (Danger on a space …...

Jan 04, 2018•3 hr 39 min

The What If Challenge #2 (Matt) CBTM112

In every episode of The What If Challenge, Matt will review three issues from the “What If…?” series, and then rates and ranks those issues. Which “What If…?” will be the best?!? Find out here! Excelsior!...

Dec 11, 2017•37 min