Greetings, Tomb Believers! This is the penultimate entry in our miniseries covering the 2021 Marvel event HEROES REBORN! In this installment we spend a lot of time with the Nighthawk Family (and also Power Princess shows up). Our issues for this week are: HEROES REBORN #5 HEROES REBORN: AMERICAN KNIGHTS #1 HEROES REBORN: MARVEL DOUBLE ACTION #1 HEROES REBORN #6 HEROES REBORN: SQUADRON SAVAGE #1 As always, you can send any comments, questions, or other feedback to tombofideas@gmail.com . Plus, be...
May 10, 2023•1 hr 31 min
Greetings, Tomb Believers! Join us for the second installment in our deep dive into the 2021 HEROES REBORN event! This week we get some interesting glimpses into the various ways in which the Marvel universe has been altered. The issues we’re covering in this super-sized episode are: HEROES REBORN #3 HEROES REBORN #4 HEROES REBORN: YOUNG SQUADRON #1 HEROES REBORN: SIEGE SOCIETY #1 HEROES REBORN: MAGNETO & THE MUTANT FORCE #1 As always, you can send any comments, questions, or other feedback ...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 50 min
Greetings, Tomb Believers! Pay no attention to the edges of reality warping around you! This week we are talking about the premier super-team of the Marvel Universe, the original line-up of powerful protagonists who have protected Earth for decades: The Aven The Squadron Supreme of America !!! Don’t worry – this isn’t some delayed April Fool’s joke. We’re kicking off the first in a multi-part series discussing the 2021 Marvel crossover event HEROES REBORN! Join us as we get to know this new, Dis...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 15 min
Attention Freaks! From the hosts of TOMB OF IDEAS comes a BRAND-NEW PODCAST about the most gruesome G.I.s of World War II, DC Comics’ CREATURE COMMANDOS! In this inaugural episode we look at: Weird War Tales Vol 1 93 “The Creature Commandos” Weird War Tales Vol 1 97 “The Faceless Enemy!” Weird War Tales Vol 1 100 “Dinosaur Convoy” As always, you can send any comments, questions, or other feedback to PodcastM@gmail.com . Plus, be sure to follow us on our Facebook page , on Twitter @PodcastM , and...
Apr 01, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 1
Greetings, Tomb Believers! It’s the end of the month, and as such we have finally arrived at the thrilling conclusion to MARCH OF THE APES! To wrap up this event, we’ve got one of our patented All-New, All-Different TOI Grab Bag episodes! That’s right – three “random” Marvel comics, just like you’d find in a polybag on a spinner rack back in the day. This time, the only stipulation is that each issue somehow involves a monkey or ape. Our line-up for this week features: HIT-MONKEY vol. 1 #1, intr...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 22 min
Greetings, Tomb Believers! This week we continue our MARCH OF THE APES with a look at MARVEL PREMIERE issues 45 and 46 , featuring the furry lupine fury of MAN-WOLF or, as he’s referred to in this issue, STARGOD !!! “But James and Trey”, I hear you say, “Man-Wolf isn’t an ape, he’s a werewolf!” and that is indeed true oh observant listener, but no one ever said the apes just had to be in the comics! This episode we are pleased and poisoned punch to include as our guests the two Cleveland horror ...
Mar 15, 2023•1 hr 15 min
Greetings, Tomb Believers! This week we’re going bananas and kicking off a three-part series we’re calling “March of the Apes.” To start things off, we’re discussing a wild trilogy of stories from issues 9, 10, and 21 of Marvel’s PLANET OF THE APES magazine. Returning to help us out is podcaster, friend of the show, APES fan, and all around good guy Andrew Leyland of The Palace of Glittering Delights and The Overlooked Dark Knight . As always, you can send any comments, questions, or other feedb...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 34 min
Greetings, Tomb Believers! We have finally made it to the end of our issue-by-issue coverage of the entire FRANKEN-CASTLE story arc! If you’re reading along at home, this week we’re discussing DARK WOLVERINE #89 and FRANKEN-CASTLE #20-21. Does this run stick the landing? Will Frank’s quest for revenge against Daken pay off in any meaningful way? Can the final issue possibly live up to its amazing cover art? Tune in, and find out! As always, if you have any requests, comments, questions, or other...
Feb 15, 2023•55 min
Greetings, Tomb Believers! We’re back with the third installment (gods help us) in our multi-episode discussion of the 2009-2010 story arc “Franken-Castle,” in which The Punisher is killed and rebuilt by the Legion of Monsters into a Frankenstein-esque monster. This week, Frank gets some payback in FRANKEN-CASTLE #17-19 and DARK WOLVERINE #88 and never know who will show up, bub! As always, if you have any requests, comments, questions, or other feedback you can reach us at tombofideas@gmail.com...
Feb 01, 2023•46 min
Greetings, Tomb Believers! We’re back with the second installment in our multi-episode discussion of the 2009-2010 story arc “Franken-Castle,” in which The Punisher is killed and rebuilt by the Legion of Monsters into a Frankenstein-esque monster. This week, Frank goes on the offensive in THE PUNISHER vol 8 #14, 15, and 16. Plus there’s a cameo from the Lord of Vampires himself, Dracula! As always, if you have any requests, comments, questions, or other feedback you can reach us at tombofideas@g...
Jan 18, 2023•54 min
Greetings, Tomb Believers! This week on the ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT TOMB OF IDEAS, we’re embarking on a multi-episode story arc! At long last (and apparently with much listener excitement, if our social media is to be believed) we are talking all about FRANKEN-CASTLE. That’s right, we’re talking about that time right in the midst of the Dark Reign era when The Punisher aka Frank Castle went and got himself killed, so the Legion of Monsters turned him into a patchwork monster. In this first instal...
Jan 04, 2023•56 min
Happy HORRORdays, Tomb Believers! We’re wrapping up 2022 and celebrating the season with the 1991 MARVEL HOLIDAY SPECIAL! This 80-page anthology features 8 different stories starring a cavalcade of Marvel characters: the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Captain America, the Punisher, Thor, and even ol’ flame head himself, Ghost Rider! And, in true Christmas special fashion, we have returning guests Sean McGuinness (of NeoMonsterIsland and Twisted Kaiju Theater), Andrew Leyland (of The Pala...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 47 min
Greetings, Tomb Believers! On an ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT TOMB OF IDEAS, it’s our first grab bag episode, where we take three “random” Marvel Horror comics and discuss them in the grand tomb tradition! This episode James and Trey are tickled to be hosted noted kaiju artist, webcartoonist, and mixologist Sean McGuinness of NeoMonsterIsland and Twisted Kaiju Theater fame in his personal bar and gallery! First up, they take a look at MIDNIGHT SONS UNLIMITED #9, featuring THE GHOST RIDER OF 1945!? Sec...
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 45 min
Podcast Log, Stardate 47634.44 In their ongoing mission to explore the spookiest corners of the Marvel Universe, Captain James Hickson and Commander Trey Lawson have encountered a pair of strange, new comic book issues that are taking them where no podcast has gone before. Well, okay – lots of podcasts have gone there before, because we’re talking about STAR TREK! But this is the first time we here at Tomb of Ideas have gotten to dig into some Star Trek comics – and we have some fun (and themati...
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Greetings, Tomb Believers! This week continues our exploration of the late 1990s Man-Thing storyline that began with MAN-THING vol 3. First, we wrap up that volume with issues 7 and 8, followed by the Man-Thing stories in STRANGE TALES vol 4 #1 and 2 and, finally, PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL 1999. In addition to that, we are joined by the writer on all of those comics – J. M. DeMatteis! He tells us all about the genesis of this Man-Thing run, his creative process with artist Liam Sharp, and ...
Nov 05, 2022•1 hr 42 min
Greetings, Tomb Believers! This week in the ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT Tomb of Ideas, we kick off the first of two episodes looking at Marvel’s late 90s revival of MAN-THING! In this episode we’ll cover the first six issues of MAN-THING vol. 3 by J. M. DeMatteis and Liam Sharp, featuring cameos by Doctor Strange, a certain anthropomorphic talking water fowl, and more! And be sure to check out our next episode where we cover the rest of the story arc and are joined by a very special guest. As always,...
Nov 02, 2022•37 min
Greetings, Tomb Believers! In this, the first episode of the ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT TOMB OF IDEAS we welcome “X-Men ’92” and “Deadpool: Bad Blood” writer Chad Bowers as special guest host as we look at times those Merry Marvel Mutants have faced off against dreaded Lord of the Vampires. That’s right, it’s X-MEN VS DRACULA!!! In this episode we’ll be discussing: UNCANNY X-MEN #159 X-MEN ANNUAL #6 and WHAT IF…? Vol 2 #24: “What If? Wolverine Had Become The Lord of the Vampires?” As always, you can...
Oct 19, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Greetings, Tomb Believers! This October in the Tomb, Cineween is HOWL-oween! We’re kicking off the spooky season with the brand-new, officially official, canonically MCU event on Disney+: WEREWOLF BY NIGHT! That’s right – none of that “it’s connected because Michael Keaton showed up for two minutes at the end” nonsense (yep, we’re talking to you MORBIUS). The Marvel Monsters are finally part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe! In this episode Trey and James give their initial reactions to the spec...
Oct 08, 2022•56 min
Greetings, Tomb Believers! Trey and James are back, and once again they have inadvertently conjured a special guest from beyond the veil (i.e., Texas). This week your intrepid hosts are joined by Drew Edwards – he’s a Best of Austin winner, co-host of the Castle of Horror podcast, a Ringo-nominated comic book writer, and the creator of HALLOWEEN MAN COMICS. In addition to talking up the new Indiegogo campaign for HALLOWEEN MAN MEETS LATEX AVENGER CROSSOVER: COFFEE HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL, Drew joi...
Jul 27, 2022•1 hr 38 min
Greetings, Tomb Believers! We’re back…from beyond the grave! And to celebrate, Trey and James are acquiescing to listeners’ requests – nay, listeners’ DEMANDS! – and sitting down to watch the 2022 Sony Pictures Releasing film MORBIUS. But if you want to hear what they think, you’ll have to watch it too! That’s right, this episode is a feature-length audio commentary designed to sync up with the film. All you need to do is start our episode, wait for us to tell you to hit play on MORBIUS, and you...
Jun 08, 2022•1 hr 58 min
Greetings, Tomb Believers! Just in time for the holidays, Trey and James are back to dive into three Marvel horror comics from September 1974. First, the Son of Satan travels back in time and across the cosmos in MARVEL SPOTLIGHT #17. Then, John Jameson (aka Man-Wolf) struggles with the dual curses of lycanthropy and excessive plot recaps in CREATURES ON THE LOOSE #31. Finally, things get hairy for Jack Russell as he gets caught up in a three-way werewolf brawl in WEREWOLF BY NIGHT # 21. Plus, i...
Dec 22, 2021•1 hr 23 min
Greetings, Tomb Believers! This week Trey and James have a pair of very special guests: Trace Beaulieu and Frank Conniff, the Mads from MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000! They join us to talk about their ongoing series of live-streamed movie riffing events, as well as some details about their upcoming livestream of MANOS: THE HANDS OF FATE on December 14. Along the way, they discuss a wide range of topics, including what makes a movie ideal for riffing, films they actually enjoy, and (of course) comi...
Dec 01, 2021•1 hr 33 min
Greetings, Tomb Believers! James and Trey are back with a very special episode. This week, they are joined by special guest Carrie Harris, author of the new Marvel Untold novel WITCHES UNLEASHED, featuring everyone’s favorite hothead biker Ghost Rider alongside a coven of very familiar supporting characters: Satana, Topaz, and Jennifer Kale. We talk all about this new book, the process of pitching and writing novels for Marvel, and more. Plus, Carrie joins in on our discussion of the comic for t...
Nov 17, 2021•2 hr 46 min
Greetings, Tomb Believers! After far too long, and after much…encouragement…from the tomb’s humble proprietor, James and Trey are back to continue their journey through the history of Marvel horror comics. This week begins with TOMB OF DRACULA #23, in which Dracula fights a ghost. Then, we have a pair of vampire tales in, well, VAMPIRE TALES #6. The first features the return of Lilith, the daughter of Dracula, as she confronts a serial killer. Meanwhile the second uses a story of vampirism to en...
Nov 03, 2021•1 hr 20 min
Greetings Tomb Believers! This week James and Trey continue their journey through Marvel monster comics with two more books from August 1974. First are a couple of stories from the black & white monster mag MONSTERS UNLEASHED #7. “A Tale of Two Monsters” continues the story of Frankenstein’s monster resurrected in the year 1974, and “Madness Under a Midsummer Moon” brings to a close the prose Werewolf by Night tale that began in the previous issue. Next, Brother Voodoo returns to team up wit...
May 26, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Greetings, Tomb Believers! James and Trey are back to talk about three monstrous horror comics from August 1974! First, things get hairy with Jack Russell as he sets out to rescue his sister from the villainous Baron Thunder and Ma Mayhem in WEREWOLF BY NIGHT #20 . Next, we cross over into Marvel MARTIAL ARTS comics with MASTER OF KUNG-FU #19 , as Shang-Chi has a run-in with the Man-Thing. Finally, in SUPERNATURAL THRILLERS #8 you’ll believe a mummy can fly as N’Kantu is transported across the c...
May 05, 2021•1 hr 41 min
We’ve got Podcast Sign, Tomb Believers! James and Trey return to the mic with not an ounce of innuendo as they discuss GIANT-SIZE MAN-THING #1 and average-sized, but perfectly adequate MAN-THING #8 . Once you’re done unclutching your pearls, you’ll also get to hear our horrific hosts’ thoughts on Episodes 3-5 of FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER as well as the ongoing MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 Kickstarter ! As always, you can send any comments, questions, or other feedback to tombofideas@gmail.co...
Apr 20, 2021•1 hr 27 min
Greetings, Tomb Believers! We’re back with two Marvel monster comics to kick off the month of August 1974! First, things get REALLY weird with Morbius stranded on the planet Arcturus with a bunch of weird mutant alien creatures in ADVENTURE INTO FEAR #23 . Then, it’s the team-up you all demanded, as Johnny Blaze teams up with the sensational Stunt-Master to fight the Zodiac in GHOST RIDER #7 . Plus, we’ve got a super-sized Hellstromwatch where we talk about the WANDAVISION finale and the first t...
Mar 31, 2021•1 hr 30 min
Greetings, Tomb Believers! What day is it? Oh right, it’s Wednesday! That means it’s time for a brand-spankin’ new TOMB OF IDEAS. In this rump rupturing episode James and Trey cover two twisted tales from the peerless pen of the late Steve Gerber: MAN-THING #7 with “The Old Die Young!” and MARVEL SPOTLIGHT #16 featuring the SON OF SATAN in “4000 Holes in Forest Park!” But you don’t have to bury yourself in a hole, dear listener! As always, you can send any comments, questions, or other feedback ...
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Greetings, Tomb Believers! This week James and Trey are covering two super-size comics from July 1974! First, in GIANT-SIZE SPIDER-MAN #1, Spidey and Dracula both have adventures at sea, on a ship where a doctor is bringing a special vaccine to New York City. Next, in GIANT-SIZE CREATURES #1, the Werewolf by Night fights HYDRA alongside Tigra, the brand new identity of Marvel heroine Greer Grant Nelson (formerly known as The Cat)! All of this, plus the latest installment of Hellstromwatch and a ...
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 29 min
