Welcome to another episode of King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun, KSCGSF for short, I'm your host Kyle Benning. A decade ago, DC Rebooted their Universe (kinda) with the New 52. Now 10 years later, I sit down & reflect on where I was as a comic reader and in life personally back in 2011, and go over what titles I was reading, and what I thought about the New 52 launch then and now. HOW TO LISTEN: https://kscgsf.libsyn.com/ KINGSIZECOMICSGIANTSIZEFUN.BLOGSPOT.COM Or just search for KSCGSF on App...
Sep 03, 2021•43 min•Season 6Ep. 20
Back in 2016 I started a short-lived podcast on my original King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Podcast feed, titled WAR IS HELL, a podcast devoted to the War Comic Stories published by DC Comics. In the third WAR IS HELL episode I examined the second installment of Sam Glanzman's fantastic U.S.S. Stevens feature that ran through the Joe Kubert Presents anthology comic series, titled "Squish-Squash & the Comic Book Crew". This episode was originally released on June 28th 2016. I recently uncover...
Aug 31, 2021•10 min
Back in 2016 I started a short-lived podcast on my original King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Podcast feed, titled WAR IS HELL, a podcast devoted to the War Comic Stories published by DC Comics. The second WAR IS HELL episode was released on June 14th, 2016, which was also Flag Day, the anniversary of when the US Flag was adopted in 1777 and also the anniversary of the US Army, which was formed on this day in 1775. To celebrate Flag Day and further look at the fantastic sampling of DC's War comics...
Aug 31, 2021•12 min
Back in 2016 I started a short-lived podcast on my original King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Podcast feed, titled WAR IS HELL, a podcast devoted to the War Comic Stories published by DC Comics. This first episode was released on June 6th, 2016, the 72nd Anniversary of D-Day and the Allied Invasion of Nazi-controlled French Normandy. To kick off the podcast and note that historic day, I dove into the first installment of Sam Glanzman's "U.S.S Stevens" feature from the Joe Kubert Presents Anthology...
Aug 31, 2021•19 min
It's the last day of August, Jack Kirby Month, a month-long tribute to the undisputed King of Comics, Jack Kirby. So Kyle wanted to get a brief, last minute tribute episode out that covers the results of 3 Kirby-related Twitter polls. HOW TO LISTEN: https://kscgsf.libsyn.com/ KINGSIZECOMICSGIANTSIZEFUN.BLOGSPOT.COM Or just search for KSCGSF on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Feedback for the podcast can be left at the blog & show headquarters (kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com). Be sure to f...
Aug 31, 2021•12 min•Season 6Ep. 19
Welcome to another Retro Reviews episode of King-Size Comics, Giant-Size Fun, KSCGSF for short! Just what are these "Retro Review" podcast episodes? Lazy Podcasting at it's finest! Kyle takes a Retro Review from 2011-2014 that he wrote for his comic shop and/or The Outhousers website from 2011-2014, and looks at the run and the review itself with 2021 Hindsight. This time out, I take a look at Bring on the Bad Guys, a special collection of the origin stories of some of Marvel's most heinous silv...
Jun 24, 2021•22 min•Season 6Ep. 18
Welcome to an old "classic" episode of King-Size Comics, Giant-Size Fun, KSCGSF for short! I am your host Kyle Benning and as I mentioned in the KSCGSF Catch-Up Episode This time out, in an old episode unearthed from April 2015, I devote ta show examining the legacy of the late, great Herb Trimpe, and his 30 years of work for Marvel Comics. I finish the episode by taking a look of the GI JOE Real American Hero Treasury Special #1 released in 1982 and featuring Herb's fantastic art. Feedback for ...
Jun 24, 2021•36 min•Season 6Ep. 17
Welcome to a long overdue, severely delayed episode of King-Size Comics, Giant-Size Fun, KSCGSF for short! I am your host Kyle Benning and looking back it’s been about 11 freaking weeks since I put out an episode! This time out I catch you up on what I've been up to, talk a bit about the DHP show, discuss the Jurgens, JMS, Conway, and Fraction Thor runs, and close out with some reflection on the late, great Herb Trimpe. Feedback for the podcast can be left at the blog & show headquarters: ki...
Jun 24, 2021•26 min•Season 6Ep. 16
It's Tales from the Golden Age, the podcast that looks at Comics from the 1930's thru 1950's. This time out it's a special Baseball Opening Day episode of Tales of the Golden Age, looking at the Bob Feller story from 1951's Baseball Thrills #1, published by Ziff Davis Comics. How to Listen: https://kscgsf.libsyn.com/ KINGSIZECOMICSGIANTSIZEFUN.BLOGSPOT.COM Just search for KSCGSF on Apple Podcasts or Spotify FEEDBACK: www.kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com @KYLEBENNING_ART FACEBOOK.COM/COMIC...
Apr 01, 2021•18 min•Season 6Ep. 15
Lazy Podcasting at it's finest! Kyle takes a Retro Review from 2011-2014 that he wrote for his comic shop and/or The Outhousers website from 2011-2014, and looks at the run and the review itself with 2021 Hindsight. This time out, I take a look at the 90's X-MEN comicbook crossover that broke Nathanial Wayne of Council of Geeks, X-CUTIONER'S SONG! How to Listen: https://kscgsf.libsyn.com/ KINGSIZECOMICSGIANTSIZEFUN.BLOGSPOT.COM Just search for KSCGSF on Apple Podcasts or Spotify FEEDBACK: www.ki...
Apr 01, 2021•30 min•Season 6Ep. 14
In 1986, Mike Richardson, a comic shop owner in Milwauikie, Oregon launched Dark Horse Comics with the release of the appropriately named Dark Horse Presents, a black and white anthology comic that would change comics forever, and I honestly mean that. Within a few short years, Dark Horse comics would be a force to be reckoned with the comic industry, producing some of the greatest comics the world has ever seen. With mature, compelling stories from some of the greatest comic creators in the wor...
Mar 30, 2021•16 min•Season 6Ep. 13
Lazy Podcasting at it's finest! Kyle takes a Retro Review from 2011-2014 that he wrote for his comic shop and/or The Outhousers website from 2011-2014, and looks at the run and the review itself with 2021 Hindsight. This time out, I take a look at John Byrne's Next Men series from Dark Horse Comics. How to Listen: https://kscgsf.libsyn.com/ KINGSIZECOMICSGIANTSIZEFUN.BLOGSPOT.COM Just search for KSCGSF on Apple Podcasts or Spotify www.kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com @KYLEBENNING_ART FACE...
Mar 30, 2021•19 min•Season 6Ep. 12
Lazy Podcasting at it's finest! Kyle takes a Retro Review from 2011-2014 that he wrote for his comic shop and/or The Outhousers website from 2011-2014, and looks at the run and the review itself with 2021 Hindsight. This time out, a brief historical spotlight on DC's Dollar Comics Era (1976-1982). How to Listen: https://kscgsf.libsyn.com/ KINGSIZECOMICSGIANTSIZEFUN.BLOGSPOT.COM Just search for KSCGSF on Apple Podcasts or Spotify www.kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com @KYLEBENNING_ART FACEBO...
Mar 30, 2021•13 min•Season 6Ep. 11
PIZZA POWER - THE ALL THINGS TMNT PODCAST takes a special episode look at the 30th Anniversary of TMNT II The Secret of the Ooze live action film. Kyle gives some brief history and context of the lead-up to the 1991 release of the film, as well as shares his own personal experience and takes on the film's legacy. How to Listen: https://kscgsf.libsyn.com/ KINGSIZECOMICSGIANTSIZEFUN.BLOGSPOT.COM Just search for KSCGSF on Apple Podcasts or Spotify www.kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com @KYLEBE...
Mar 29, 2021•33 min•Season 6Ep. 10
Lazy Podcasting at it's finest! Kyle takes a Retro Review from 2011-2014 that he wrote for his comic shop and/or The Outhousers website from 2011-2014, and looks at the run and the review itself with 2021 Hindsight. This time out, a brief spotlight on Ed Brubaker's Winter Soldier Story Arc of Captain America. How to Listen: https://kscgsf.libsyn.com/ KINGSIZECOMICSGIANTSIZEFUN.BLOGSPOT.COM Just search for KSCGSF on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Be sure to follow the podcast page on facebook, just se...
Mar 19, 2021•20 min•Season 6Ep. 9
In 1986, Mike Richardson, a comic shop owner in Milwauikie, Oregon launched Dark Horse Comics with the release of the appropriately named Dark Horse Presents, a black and white anthology comic that would change comics forever, and I honestly mean that. Within a few short years, Dark Horse comics would be a force to be reckoned with the comic industry, producing some of the greatest comics the world has ever seen. With mature, compelling stories from some of the greatest comic creators in the wor...
Mar 18, 2021•33 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Lazy Podcasting at it's finest! Kyle takes a Retro Review from 2011-2014 that he wrote for his comic shop and/or The Outhousers website from 2011-2013, and looks at the run and the review itself with 2021 Hindsight. This time out, a brief spotlight on the history of Treasury Comics. FEEDBACK: www.kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com @KYLEBENNING_ART FACEBOOK.COM/COMICSRETROREVIEW KSCGSF.LIBSYN.COM...
Feb 27, 2021•14 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Lazy Podcasting at it's finest! Kyle takes a Retro Review from 2011-2013 that he wrote for his comic shop and/or The Outhousers website from 2011-2013, and looks at the run and the review itself with 2021 Hindsight. This time out, a brief spotlight on Marvel Team-Up FEEDBACK: www.kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com @KYLEBENNING_ART FACEBOOK.COM/COMICSRETROREVIEW KSCGSF.LIBSYN.COM...
Feb 26, 2021•12 min•Season 6Ep. 6
Lazy Podcasting at it's finest! Kyle takes a Retro Review from 2011-2013 that he wrote for his comic shop and/or The Outhousers website from 2011-2013, and looks at the run and the review itself with 2021 Hindsight. This time out, the Mark Waid & Ron Garney Captain America runs of the 1990's. FEEDBACK: www.kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com @KYLEBENNING_ART FACEBOOK.COM/COMICSRETROREVIEW KSCGSF.LIBSYN.COM...
Feb 26, 2021•12 min•Season 6Ep. 5
Lazy Podcasting at it's finest! Kyle takes a Retro Review from 2011-2013 that he wrote for his comic shop and/or The Outhousers website from 2011-2013, and looks at the run and the review itself with 2021 Hindsight. This time out, the Bwahaha era of Justice League. Feedback: www.kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com @kylebenning_art on twitter
Feb 25, 2021•23 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Lazy Podcasting at it's finest! Kyle takes a Retro Review from 2011-2013 that he wrote for his comic shop and/or The Outhousers website from 2011-2013, and looks at the run and the review itself with 2021 Hindsight. This time out, the praises of John Byrne's Fantastic Four run. Feedback: www.kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com @kylebenning_art on twitter
Feb 25, 2021•15 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Welcome to the 2020 Christmas episode of KSCGSF, this time I dive into an all-time favorite Christmas classic, the 1947 debut of Scrooge McDuck in Christmas on Bear Mountain! Feedback for the podcast can be left at the blog & show headquarters at www.kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com . Be sure to follow the facebook page at King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun and follow me on twitter @ KyleBenning_Art This podcast is made for entertainment purposes only, no money is made or derived from th...
Dec 22, 2020•22 min•Season 6Ep. 2
A sort of catch all episode. My Comic Book Origin revisited. What I've sorta been doing during the pandemic. Marvel & DC current publishing stuff. What I love. What's in store (hopefully for the rest of December). Stay safe and wear a mask! Check out the blog & home for the podcast at www.kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com
Dec 03, 2020•54 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Another "classic" episode of Random Comic Showcase from the KSCGSF Podcast vaults! This time out in an episode originally produced in July of 2015, I cover one of my all-time favorites in Captain America #193 , the first chapter of the "MADBOMB Saga," and then I cover the two-parter starring the Crusaders in Invaders #14 & 15 . It’s a Fourth of July celebration courtesy of some mid-70’s Marvel Comics classics.
Jun 30, 2020•47 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Another "classic" episode of Random Comic Showcase from the KSCGSF Vaults! This time out, in an episode originally released in September of 2016, I give a National Comic Book Day salute to Jack Kirby and then talk about the history of Silver & Bronze Thor Reprint series published by Marvel, culminating in my coverage of the "Tales of Asgard" story from Journey Into Mystery #116 as presented in 1973's Marvel Spectacular #1 ....
Jun 30, 2020•18 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Another "classic" episode of Random Comic Showcase from the KSCGSF Vaults, this one covering World's Finest Comics #142, in an episode originally released in May 2016.
Jun 30, 2020•12 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Another "classic" episode of Random Comic Showcase from the KSCGSF Vault, this one from June 2015 covering the 1990's New Gods Series, issue #12, by John Byrne!
Jun 30, 2020•16 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Another "classic" episode of Random Comic Showcase, originally released in 2015. This time out is a look at Legion of Super-Heroes story set in the 1990's-2000's DC Animated Universe.
Jun 30, 2020•12 min•Season 3Ep. 15
JSA via All-Star Comics Intro. Another flashback episode to a "classic" Random Comic Showcase Episode originally posted in April 2015.
Jun 30, 2020•21 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Jump in your time machine and head-back to some of the earliest days of the King-Size Comic Giant-Size Fun Podcast from back in 2015 and listen to the 3rd and final "Team-Up" episode, where guest host J David Weter and I connect to discuss one of my favorite comics of all time, Jerry Ordway's Power of Shazam graphic novel. Thank you very much for listening. Feedback for the podcast can be left at the blog kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com, by tweeting me @KyleBenning_Art, by leaving an iTu...
May 28, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Season 3Ep. 13
