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Magazines and Monsters

Magazines and Monsters
A podcast covering classic comics from the Silver, Bronze, and Copper Ages. Also, classic horror, fantasy and sci-fi films from pre-code to the 1980s! Marvel, DC, Hammer films, Amicus studio, it's all here! Hosted by Billy D., (A.K.A. Doc Strange) and a few of my favorite friends! Shows are as follows- The Bronze Age of Horror Comics (a guest and I discuss a comic(s) from the Bronze Age! The Brave and the Bob! is a show centered around Bob Haney and the Brave and the Bold! And of course, Magazines and Monsters the main show, covering all other comics, plus horror/sci-fi films from yester-year!
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Episodes

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Werewolf by Night 13 and 14, 1974 w/ Al Sedano!

He there all you howlers! Al Sedano is back, so that means it's time for more Werewolf by Night! We cover two solid issues in this episode, and they introduce two very interesting characters. We also talk briefly about our upcoming crossover with Tomb of Dracula, and a few other sordid things! This story also has a bit of Darkhold talk, and that will ramp up over the next story as well. So, join us for this awesome content, as Marvel Wolfman is really doing a great job, plus, did I forget to men...

May 15, 20231 hr 13 min

Magazines and Monsters Episode 66, The Green Slime (1968) w/ Luke Jaconetti (Earth Destruction Directive)!

Hey everybody! Grab your laser rifle, put on that space suit, and get ready to fight some aliens! No, not Xenomorphs, but their mighty predecessors, the Green Slime! I've called for back up on this one, so my pal Luke Jaconetti is here with me to sort out this wild movie. We had a good time talking about this one, and recommend to anyone that hasn't seen it to get out there and do so immediately. If you can't have fun with this one, you have no soul, and we confirm that in our discussion. And st...

May 12, 20231 hr 33 min

The Brave and the Bob! Episode 23, The Brave and the Bold 90, 1970 w/ Professor Alan!

Hey there, zany ones! It's time for more Haney madness in the Brave and the Bold! Long time listener, first time caller, Professor Alan is here, as he's a huge Adam Strange mark, and this issue has one or two panels with him in it! We'll explain that, and a whole lot more as we dig deep into this wild ride from Earth to Rann and back again. Oh and Batman definitely kills a guy. As usual, you can leave feedback for the show though email at MagazinesandMonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billy...

May 10, 20231 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 23

The Bronze Age of Horror! The Tomb of Dracula 17, 1974 and Dracula Lives 1, 1973 w/ Scott West!

Welcome back to the tomb! Scott is back, and we're changing things up ever so slightly! We'll be covering The Tomb of Dracula 17, but then instead of issue 18, we are jumping to Dracula Lives 1! Yes, this magazine started to get referenced in the regular series, so we thought it best to dive in now! Firsly, we see Dracula board a train to try and make it to Transylvania, but there are a few more problems on this train. Rachel and Frank being the first two problems, but then we meet two gentleman...

May 08, 20232 hr

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! The Phantom Stranger 3 and 4, 1969 w/ JJG!

Hey all you hip chicks and dudes out there! The Phantom Stranger coverage is back, and I have my cohost, Jeremiah here to help me usher in the end of the reprint material! Not that it was terrible mind you, but these new stories really pick it up a notch, as we'll explain. But, for now, we get some crazy dialogue, solid artwork, and of course, that insane Dr. 13! So, join us for some fun and ghost breaking! As usual, you can leave any feedback for the show through email at Magazinesandmonsters@g...

May 01, 20231 hr 19 min

The Brave and the Bob! Episode 22, World's Finest 252, 1978 "Will of the Whisperer" w/ Ed and Steeven!

Hey there, zany ones! It's time for more madcap mayhem from Bob Haney! This comic is so off the chain, I had to invite a tag team to help cover it! Welcome back to the show, Ed Moore, and his Superman Super Show partner, Steeven! The three of us attempt to tackle this madness from Haney, but Batman and Superman have an even tougher time fighting gossip and The Whisperer! That's right, the "World's Finest" struggle to stop a guy that makes prank phone calls and gossips to the newspaper! OK, there...

Apr 26, 20232 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 22

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Supernatural Thrillers 10 and 11, 1974/5 "The Living Mummy" w/ Teal Productions!

Hey everybody! It's time for another episode of the show! Tune in, as Ed Moore (@tealproductions) and I unwrap another couple of issues of Supernatural Thrillers! Things really short into high gear, as not only are the Elementals hot on N'Kantu's heels, but a new nemesis named The Asp! We praise the creative team, as they're due, because these books are top notch comics for 1975! As usual, you can leave any feedback for the show through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter...

Apr 24, 20232 hr 4 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Night Force 13 and 14, 1983 "Mark of the Beast- Finale" w/ Dr Anj!

Well, for all of you that stuck with us from the beginning (October) until now, this is the final episode of our Night Force coverage. Join Dr. Anj and I as we close out this very cool series, and give our thoughts on the series as a whole, and what might have been had it not been cancelled. Anj has a lot of questions, as do I and we try to theorize on what went down vs what was to be. Either way, Wolfman, Colan, and company gave us 14 issues, and we thank them for it. As usual, if you want to l...

Apr 21, 20231 hr 13 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Night Force 11 and 12, 1983 "Mark of the Beast" (Chapters 1 and 2), w/ Dr. Anj!

Welcome back! Dr. Anj and I are here and super excited to be talking more Night Force! In these two issues, we see The Baron up to his old tricks again, as he agrees to help a couple with a haunted house. He also convinces Vaness and Jack to get involved, and that can only mean trouble. Plus, throw in Nazis and satanists, an disaster is just around the corner! As usual, you can leave any feedback for the show through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious of ...

Apr 21, 20231 hr 11 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Werewolf by Night 12, 1973 and Giant Size Creatures 1, 1974 w/ Al Sedano!

Hey everybody! Al Sedano is back, and we're ready to roll with two more issues starring everybody's favorite lycanthrope, Werewolf by Night! This episode will be slightly different, though, as we'll cover issue 12, then jump to Giant Size Creatures 1! Why you ask? Well, because 13 and 14 are a two part story, plus we need to synch up with the Tomb of Dracula for our crossover event (coming in June!). In this episode, we'll wrap up the Hangman story line, then check out an awesome issue introduci...

Apr 17, 20231 hr 24 min

Magazines and Monsters Episode 64, The Changeling, 1980 w/JJG!

Hey there all you mansion haunting ghosts! It's time for another movie discussion! This time around, my frequent comic book collaborator, Jeremiah is here, and he and I are going to spotlight one of our favorite horror films of all time! This spooky supernatural thriller has an excellent story that mixes ghosts, murder, mystery, and a dash of political intrigue all into one superb film! If you haven't seen this one, get out there and watch it ASAP, because it's awesome and plus, we spoil the fil...

Apr 14, 20231 hr 38 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! The Tomb of Dracula 15 and 16, 1973 w/ Scott West!

It's time for all you listeners to get your skeletons out of the closet! And what better way than to start the week except to join Scott West and I motormouth on about the Tomb of Dracula! We have another duo of issues, and these are crazier than the pervious two. First, we get one that we call "the memoirs of Dracula," then it's full on monster vs monster, as the Lord of Vampires faces off with a living skeleton called "Back from the Grave!" All of this, and our "Insults of Dracula" segment as ...

Apr 10, 20231 hr 43 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Swamp Thing 15 and 16, 1975 w/ Paul Hix!

The hottest Aussie on the planet is back! No, not Kylie Minogue, but Paul Hix! That's right, it's time for more Swamp Thing! Paul and I dive into another couple of issues, and they are fun! Swampy gets accosted by an insane priest and his demon, then he ends up on a mysterious island with rebels with a cause, and zombies! All this and more, so definitely tune in! As usual, you can send any feedback to the show though email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or ...

Apr 05, 20231 hr 5 min

The Bronze Age of Horror! Adventure Comics 432, 1974 "Anguish of the Spectre!" w/ Tim Price!

hey all you ghostly listeners to there! It's Monster Monday one again, and I'm finally diving back into the Adventure Comics run with The Spectre! The first episode covering this run was all the way back in October of 2022, and I definitely want to make more time to continue on with this incredible book. I dragged Tim Price out of the basement of the Wright on Network, so I have to get him back before anyone notices! He and I dive into this one and get creeped out and befuddled by the content, w...

Apr 03, 20231 hr 14 min

Magazines and Monsters Episode 63, Thor: The Eternals Saga, Preview! w/ Ed Moore and Evan Bevins!

Hey everybody, welcome to this mega marathon of an episode! Ed Moore and Evan Bevins have agreed to help me with the monumental task of covering my all time favorite Thor story- Thor; the Eternals Saga! But before we begin our coverage, we felt the need to lay some groundwork, by recapping when Thor was in the past year or so, plus touch on the Eternals series by Jack Kirby and his other huge cosmic creations, the Celestials! So, after this episode, look forward to at least four episodes (probab...

Mar 31, 20232 hr 49 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! The Phantom Stranger 1 and 2, 1969 w/ JJG!

Hey everybody, my pal Jeremiah is back, and it's time for The Phantom Stranger to materialize! Rather than our coverage being a long, drawn out affair, I'm going to try and package two episodes together once evert 4-6 weeks. That will get more Phantom Stranger contents into your ears faster! We cover a bit more of the reprint material in this episode, but there is some good stuff here, you just have to give it a chance. Of course, there's one kooky story that is very Golden Age, but again, it ha...

Mar 27, 20231 hr 34 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Showcase 80, 1969 Presents The Phantom Stranger! with JJG!

Hey all you supernatural strangers! My pal Jeremiah is back, and we're beginning a new series of recordings, starring the Phantom Stranger! And of course, his annoying antithesis, Dr. 13! We check out this awesome book that has a few new pages, and reprints two stories from the 1950s series. The plan is that we'll cover a couple of issues from the Bronze Age series hopefully until its conclusion. Along the way definitely check in on my other show, The Brave and the Bob! as JJG and I will also be...

Mar 27, 202356 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Werewolf by Night 10 and 11, 1973 w/ Al Sedano!

Hey everybody, welcome to another episode of the show! Al is back and we have a howling good time talking about two more issues of Werewolf by Night! The first issue finishes off the Sarnac story line, then, we get something new with the Hangman! This creep is really off his nut, and gives the werewolf all he can handle. All this and family drama, Jack moves into an apartment complex for swingers, and we get stupendous artwork from Tom Sutton! As usual, if you want to leave any feedback for the ...

Mar 20, 20231 hr 12 min

Magazines and Monsters Episode 62, Captain Clegg (Night Creatures, 1962), w/ Karen (Planet 8 Podcast)!

Hey everyone, Karen from the Planet 8 Podcast is back, and I've roped her into talking with me about another Hammer film! This one isn't as highly regarded as the last one we covered, but I enjoy it quite a bit, as my favorite Hammer actor Peter Cushing is front and center, plus it hits my nostalgia button as well! There is a great cast and a lot of swashbuckling fun to be had, so pop in your earbuds and let us walk you through the Romney Marsh! As usual, if you'd like to leave any feedback for ...

Mar 17, 20231 hr 31 min

The Brave and the Bob! Episode 19, The Brave and the Bold 110, 1973 w/ Ranger Gord!

Hey there Zany ones, Ranger Gord is back with me for another episode ! He’s a big fan of Wildcat, and he teams up with the Batman to try and take down an evil corporation in this issue! And no, this isn’t a current year story! RG recounts his personal history with this book, and some other fond memories of Haney, motorcycles, and other shenanigans Canadians get into! So, join us! As usual, you an leave any feedback for the show through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter ...

Mar 15, 20231 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 17

The Bronze Age of Horror! The Tomb of Dracula 13 and 14, 1973 w/ Scott West!

Hey there, all you batty listeners! Scott and I are back, and we've got two more issues of ToD to talk about in this episode! The first issue is very important in the series, as it shows a new rival for Dracula, in Dr. Sun! Then, we dig deeper into the origin of none other than Blade! The following issues is a wild one, as we see that Dracula has been apparently killed, but his servants live on, and do his bidding! So, join us, and enjoy the ride, as Marv, Gene and Tom, are really starting to hi...

Mar 13, 20231 hr 30 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Supernatural Thrillers 8 and 9, 1974 w/ Ed Moore!

Hey all you mummified maniacs! It's time for another archaeological dig in Egypt! Ok, well, it's actually going to be in outer space and then the pyramids! Ed is back, and he and I are continuing our journey through the adventures of N'Kanut the Living Mummy! These two issues really jump off in a different direction, and we talk about that, a new character (well, not new to the Marvel Universe), and everything in between! Be ready for two wild issues! As usual, you can leave any feedback through...

Mar 06, 20232 hr 7 min

Magazines and Monsters Episode 61, The Legend of Boggy Creek (1972), with John Turley!

Hey there all you cryptids! It's long past due that I dove into this genre! And I've got a great guest to help me out! Please welcome John Turley to the show! He's a Cryptid enthusiast, and Twitter pal of mine for a long time now, and I couldn't think of a better person to have on to join me for this groundbreaking film! We discuss our love of this film, the genre, and our history with the lore in general (pop culture, our childhood memories, etc.). Here are some links for websites and such that...

Mar 03, 20231 hr 30 min

The Brave and the Bob! Episode 18, The Brave and the Bold 60, 1965 "The Astounding Separated Man!" w/ Ed Moore!

Hey everybody! Ed Moore (@tealproductions) is back, and we are here to cover the very first full appearance of the Teen Titans (Wonder Chick...I mean Girl, included)! We analyze, hypothesize, and might possibly anesthetize some of you listeners, with our craziness. We also cover my hatred of feet, and Ed buys me a subscription to Footsy Quarterly (thanks, pal!). So, join us for this momentous occasion! As usual, you can leave any feedback for the show through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail....

Mar 01, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 18

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Supernatural Thrillers 1, 1972 "It, the thing that could not die!" w/ JJG!

Hey all you muck encrusted monsters out there! This week brings a very cool comic book, and a story behind it as well. My pal Jeremiah joins me again, and we talk about this comic book adaptation (original story by Theodore Sturgeon) by Roy Thomas! JJG talks about this recent acquisition and I think I might throw in my history with it as well. Seek this book out if you can, because it's a very fun and faithful adaptation. As usual, if you want to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so th...

Feb 27, 202358 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Werewolf by Night 8 and 9, plus Marvel Team Up 12, 1973! w/ Al Sedano!

Get ready for another howlin' good time! Al Sedano is back, and in this oversized episode we're going to talk about 3 big issues! First up, we get the werewolf versus a demon from another dimension! Next, Jack and Spider-Man cross paths in San Francisco, and we meet the menacing (ok, lame) Moondark! And finally, my favorite crazy villain makes his comic book debut, as the Tatterdemalion strikes! All this and more, as we slowly step towards our big crossover with the Tomb of Dracula! As usual, yo...

Feb 20, 20231 hr 41 min

Magazines and Monsters Episode 60, Giant-Size Shang Chi Master of Kung Fu 2, 1974 "The Devil-Doctor's Triumph!" w/ Charlton Hero!

Everybody was Kung Fu fighting! OK, maybe not EVERYBODY, but my pal Chris Bailey and I are definitely checking out some of the best martial arts action ever produced in comics! Join us, as we discuss Marvel's best martial artist, as Shang Chi must face his father's maze of madness! Hallucinations abound, as we ll as death traps for our hero (not Chris), and is that love in the air? Shang Chi finds love and sorrow in this excellent story by Doug Moench and Paul Gulacy! As usual, you can leave any...

Feb 17, 20231 hr 21 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! The Tomb of Dracula 11 and 12, 1973 w/ Scott West!

It's that time again...time to creep back into the crypt, open up a coffin, and into two more issues of The Tomb of Dracula! Join Scott and I as we introduce a new segment to the show- The Insults of Dracula! We have a great time giving the Count his due in the insult department, and afterwards, we tackle two more issues of this incredible series. The first issue is a wild one, and the second, a very somber story to be sure. Things will never be the same after this one! And don't forget, we've a...

Feb 13, 20231 hr 37 min
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