Avengers Inspirations 14 – Iron Man is Born and Trapped by the Carbon-Copy Man
We have had a short break but Jon and Lily are back talking about the introduction of Iron Man in Tales of Suspense #39, and Journey into Mystery #90.

We have had a short break but Jon and Lily are back talking about the introduction of Iron Man in Tales of Suspense #39, and Journey into Mystery #90.
Hooray! Let the choirs ring out in joy! Another epsiode of Avengers Inspirations is here. Lily and Jon discuss the meeting of the Fantastic Four and the Hulk.
A second episode comes out of the holiday break when Lily and Jon record an episode covering Journey into Mystery #89 and Tales to Astonish #41.
We’re back!!! Or at least, I’m back. Doing a few solo episodes with a new format. Very curious to see what you think, so be sure to drop a line. This time out, I’m taking a look at Worlds’ Finest Volume 2: Hunt and Be Hunted, which hit in November. Most of the included issues […]
Jon and Lily are back with Thor and Hank Pym as they talk about Journey into Mystery #88 and Tales to Astonish #40.
It’s been a while but Jon and Lily are back with the next installment of Avengers Inspirations.
Merry Christmas and happy holidays, everyone! I am back for this Christmas season to look at a Superman promo comic that was released around this time in 1940. Joining me all the way from England is Andrew Leyland of Hey Kids Comics and Fantasticast podcasting fame! So join us for some talk about Superman, Christmas […]
Jon and Dave are back to celebrate two years since the show started. And this time out, we’re talking Man of Steel. But not just talking about it, we’re watching it AND talking about it. That’s right: movie commentary, baby! So slap in your Bluray Disc or DVD and get ready to hear everything we […]
Jon and Lily bring you a special edition of the podcast. They step away from the comics and look at the latest installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Thor: the Dark World.
Jon and Lily, or rather Lily and Jon, are back and join Thor and and Ant-Man on their next adventures. They discuss Journey into Mystery #87 and Tales to Astonish #39.
Lily and Jon are back. They join Thor on the trail of the Tomorrow Man and get betrayed by ants with Henry Pym.
The latest awesomeness from Lily and Jon. The reviewing duo tackle another episode of the Hulk, this time issue number 4, “The Monster and the Machine”.
I’m following my new format this episode, separating off discussion of real world and contemporary comics, as well as all Other Media adventures of Superman into their own episode here. In the daily strips, a new adventure begins as Superman sets out to help change the life of the meekest man in the world. The […]
Lily and Jon discuss two “trapped” episodes. Journey into Mystery #85 “Trapped by Loki” and Tales to Astonish #37 “Trapped by the Protector”.
After another of my now regular hiatuses, I am back to discuss Action Comics 33 with my good friend Charlie Niemeyer. We’ll be looking at Jack Burnley’s penultimate story of his fabled run on the book, featuring a will, a lumber mill, a muscled and mustachioed Frenchman, and Lois dying in a whirlpool! (spoilers) In […]
Jon and Lily are back, and on time this week. Episode 6 features two issues, Journey into Mystery #84 and Tales to Astonish #36.
Lily and her permanent guest Jon are back talking about Incredible Hulk #3.
Jon and Lily cover 2 issues in this episode, the first appearance of Thor in Stone Men from Saturn and another appearance of Henry Pym in Return of the Ant-Man.
Jon and Lily continue their journey through the comics that inspired the Avengers movie. This time it’s the second appearance of the Hulk in The Incredible Hulk #2.
Jon and Lily talk about the introduction of the Bruce Banner and the origin of the Hulk.
The pilot episode of Avengers Inspirations where a father and daughter discuss the comics that inspired the Avengers films.
Well, folks, here we are. The final episode of the show, at least for the foreseeable future. In this episode, Jon and Dave go through the extensive mailbag, bawl out the writer of a dumb review, and go through all the nooks and crannies of Action Comics 18. We also take time to look back […]
The first episode of a brand-new podcast has arrived! In Justice Society Origins, JON WILSON (of Golden Age Superman, this show’s parent podcast) and MICHAEL BAILEY (of several other podcasts, not the least of which are From Crisis to Crisis: A Superman Podcast and Tales of the Justice Society of America) begin at the beginning […]
Charlie joins us one last time for this penultimate episode of The New 52 Adventures of Superman, as we take a look at Superman17, the epic conclusion to the landmark Superbooks crossover H’el on Earth! At least, that’s what we wish it were. Turns out, it’s not so epic and barely a conclusion, but we’ll talk more […]
Jon and Dave are back to finish out their coverage of H’el on Earth with the help of Charlie Niemeyer. The problem is, it was so late after covering Superboy 17 and Supergirl 17 that we had to go to bed, so Superman 17’s coverage will be here with emails next time. So come give a […]
The countdown to the finale is underway as Jon and Dave bring you their transantepenultimate episode, featuring our final trip around the DCU, looking at every appearance of Superman outside his own titles. We begin with discussion of the new Sueprman titles coming in June and then dive into Action Comics 17. After that, a […]
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Here we are once again, this time looking at the antepenultimate chapter of Grant Morrison’s Action Comics saga in Action Comics 16. Then we take some time with the third and fourth chapters of “Throne of Atlantis” in Justice League 16 and Aquaman 16. Thanks so much for listening. We do hope you enjoy the show, […]
The back half of H’el on Earth has begun, and we’re here to look at the January chapters of the story as we build toward the big finale at the end of February. The stories discussed in this episode are as follows: Superboy 16 — “Triggers!” Supergirl 16 — “Fast & Faster” Superboy Annual 1 […]
Jon and Dave take another week to kick back with the Metropolis Mailbag, reading through the mighty mountain of missives we’ve received from you, our precocious public. So take a load off and come give a listen! Thanks so much for listening. We do hope you enjoy the show, “we” being Jon M. Wilson from Golden Age […]