In the aftermath of our WIZARDS WILD CARD episode, there's so much more to explore. William Bruce West returns to help fill in the geeky gaps from issue 83 and be sure to stay to the end for Michael's report from New York ComicCon 2023 about all the 90's comic book pros who he talked to about being on the podcast including Erik Larsen, Jim Lee and more! Want more from the WIZARDS experience? Join WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics today at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS for uncut episodes, issue sca...
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr 15 min
We toss our usual format out the window in this WIZARDS WILD CARD episode with our returning guests, Steven T. and William Bruce West, where the topic jumps at random from the Sexiest Women In Comics to Nicolas Cage as Superman to Wizard pitting comic heroes against each other to determine who is the best superhero and so much more. You've never heard an episode like this before, listen now! Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode UNCUT with extra content and more perks by join...
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 83
We have plenty to cover in this mini-episode, including all the hype for Wizard World Chicago '98, retroactively exploring the final Palmer's Picks column, a review of Gen 13/Monkeyman & O'Brien by Art Adams, Wizard dissing Lobo and Bone, Batman vs Daredevil and so much more. Want more from the WIZARDS experience? Join WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics today at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS for uncut episodes, issue scans and many more perks. This episode is sponsored by HalloweenCostumes.com ...
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 4 min
We're joined by comic book writer, Joe Casey to discuss his adventures breaking into comics in the 90's that would lead him to write Cable, The Incredible Hulk, Superman, Youngblood and many more. Joe discusses his appreciation of Wizard magazine, reveals the details of the wild Wizard photo shoot idea he had to put the kibosh on and how a pair of Wizard staffers may have helped him get the gig writing X-Men at Marvel Comics. Plus Adam and Joe get geeky about the band KISS and discuss the behind...
Oct 09, 2023•56 min
We're joined by Mike Zapcic from Jay & Silent Bob's Secret Stash and Comic Book Men to talk about his love of Wizard magazine, his take on Tony Stark, the battle between Hal Jordan and Kyle Rayner fans in the 90's, Kevin Smith writing Green Arrow and more! Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode UNCUT with extra content and more perks by joining WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today! This episode is sponsored by HalloweenCostumes.com where y...
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 82
Issue 81 was the first all-out April Fool's Day issue from Wizard, so we're exploring the gags, parodies and more found within. Plus more Image Comics mash-ups from the Altered Image contest and psychic hotline predictions of comic book storylines? It's all here, so listen now! Want more from the WIZARDS experience? Join WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics today at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS for uncut episodes, issue scans and many more perks. This episode is sponsored by HalloweenCostumes.com wh...
Sep 27, 2023•51 min
Kevin Hellions joins Adam to discuss the big changes to Wizard in this issue while exploring the legacy of Cable, the career of Alan Davis and Adam Kubert's obsession with White Castle hamburgers! Plus Hitman, Peter David leaving Aquaman, a tour of the Wildstorm offices and more! Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode UNCUT with extra content and more perks by joining WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today! This episode is sponsored by Halloween...
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 81
We're spending the end of summer in HELL as we release this episode of 90's Super Cinema from the fiery depths of our Patreon exclusive podcast archives. Adam, Michael & Pete explore the special effects disaster that is Todd McFarlane's live action Spawn movie from 1997, while revealing deleted scenes from the movie novelization and more. Listen now, Hellspawn! NOTE: This is an UNCUT Patreon episode that features some "harsh language". Get access to all future episodes of 90's Super Cinema a...
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 11 min
We're joined by Lee Markowitz to explore the 1998 Wizard Batman Special, where we discuss the 10 Best Batman Stories, learn crazy Bat-Trivia, get the inside scoop from Denny O'Neil and so much more! Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode UNCUT with extra content and more perks by joining WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today! This episode is sponsored by HalloweenCostumes.com where you will automatically get 15% off your entire order by using t...
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr 18 min
In this jam-packed mini-episode we discuss a Casting Call for The Darkness movie, review Dale Keown's PITT issues 16 & 17, read Kevin Smith pitches for comic book movies and so much more. This episode of WIZARDS 1/2 is brought to you by our sponsor Manscaped. Get 20% off your entire order, plus free shipping when you use the code WIZARDS20 at manscaped.com. This episode is also sponsored by the Above The Grave graphic novel by Mitchell Hall and Andrew DeZilva. Purchase your copy today at thi...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 9 min
We're joined by film critic, William Bibbiani from the Critically Acclaimed Network to discuss who would win in a superhero bar brawl, Dan Jurgens and JRJR relaunching THOR, Kevin Smith in comics, the best 90's comic book colleges, first look at Batman Beyond and so much more! Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode UNCUT with extra content and more perks by joining WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today! This episode is brought to you by our par...
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 80
We explore the Wizard Casting Call for a Kyle Rayner Green Lantern movie and read reviews for books like X-Factor, Wonder Woman by John Byrne and Terry Moore's Strangers In Paradise. Plus, the Top 10 Comics rankings, Mort of the Month and more 90's comics nostalgia. This episode of WIZARDS 1/2 is brought to you by our sponsor Manscaped. Get 20% off your entire order, plus free shipping when you use the code WIZARDS20 at manscaped.com. This episode is also sponsored by the Above The Grave graphic...
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Adam is joined by listener, Chris Bailey to discuss Wizard's picks for the ultimate superhero team, Rob Liefeld's Awesome Entertainment, a new direction for the X-Men and Gen 13 in 1998, the unproduced Captain America cartoon and so much more! Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode UNCUT with extra content and more perks by joining WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today! This episode is brought to you by our partners at Manscaped. Get 20% off yo...
Aug 09, 2023•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 79
For the second in our series of interviews with the creative minds behind Zenescope Entertainment, Adam & Michael talk to Dave Franchini about growing up as 90's comics kid, how he broke into the business as a professional and the secrets of writing good characters. This very fun bonus interview is provided in collaboration with Popgeeks.com. Thanks to our monthly supporters Alex Wollenschlaeger Aaron Krieger Mark Syp Seth Johnson Dapper Dan Paladin Matthew Toliusis Phillip Sevy Robb Matt Fr...
Aug 07, 2023•47 min
Welcome to Superhero Summer! The mystery is UNLOCKED from the Patreon vault for all to enjoy as Michael, Pete and Adam discuss the 1999 superhero comedy, Mystery Men from Universal Pictures. You'll learn the comic book origins of this box office flop, just how brilliant it actually is in retrospect and enjoy the never-ending barrage of laughs with this trio of movie loving geeks. Join WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics today at Patreon.com/wizardscomics to get uncut audio and video versions of ...
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr
We review the 3 launch titles from the Cliffhanger! imprint: Danger Girl, Battle Chasers and Crimson, then explore Wizard's reviews of Heroes For Hire, Green Arrow, Major Bummer and Transmetropolitan. Plus, Mort of the Month, contest giveaways and more. This episode of WIZARDS 1/2 is brought to you by our sponsor Manscaped. Get 20% off your entire order, plus free shipping when you use the code WIZARDS20 at manscaped.com. Want more from the WIZARDS experience? Join WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To C...
Jul 26, 2023•51 min
Robert Clarke-Chan from Knowing Is Half The Podcast and AE Doubleback joins Adam to discuss Wizard magazine's opinion on how Marvel messed up Spider-Man, the launch of the Cliffhanger imprint, the rise of Tim Drake Robin, pro wrestler Sting stealing his look from The Crow, Chan's former addiction to Magic: The Gathering and so much more. Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode UNCUT with extra content and more perks by joining WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics at Patreon.com/...
Jul 19, 2023•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 78
In collaboration with Popgeeks.com, Adam & Michael are doing a 3-part exploration into the comics coming from Zenescope Entertainment, of which Michael is a super-fan. In this first interview with Editor In Chief, David Wohl, we examine the process of turning classic literary icons into grounded, butt-kicking, sexy comic book heroines for the modern day. Plus, we discuss Wohl's work with Top Cow on Witchblade in the 90's and why Wizard magazine was the perfect platform for promoting his comi...
Jul 17, 2023•31 min
More excitement from Wizard's 1997 year-end blockbuster issue as we explore hilarious letters from comic book pros like Jim Lee and Joe Quesada, tip-toe through the minefield that is Wizard's Top 10 Politically Incorrect Heroes & Villains, explore wild quotes from Todd McFarlane and lots more fun! This episode of WIZARDS 1/2 is brought to you by our sponsor Manscaped. Get 20% off your entire order, plus free shipping when you use the code WIZARDS20 at manscaped.com. Want more from the WIZARD...
Jul 12, 2023•46 min•Ep. 77
We're joined by former Wizard magazine Staffer and comic book creator, Michael Dolce to hear his story of growing up near the Wizard offices and working his way through the ranks of The Guide To Comics over a 5 year period, to pursue his dream of publishing his creator-owned series, The Sire. Behind the scenes stories abound as we learn about the best convention bar to find comic book pros after hours, how to turn a prank into a comic book cover and so much more! This episode is brought you by o...
Jul 10, 2023•54 min
Former WIZARDS co-host, Steven Tsapelas returns to the podcast for an exploration of the 1997 "Giant Year-End Blockbuster" issue, which contains an amazing interview with Todd McFarlane, an X-Men movie Casting Call, Wizard's picks for the best comics of 1997 and SO MUCH MORE! Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode UNCUT with extra content and more perks by joining WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today! This episode is brought to you by our part...
Jul 04, 2023•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 77
Welcome to Superhero Summer! UNLEASHED from the Patreon asylum to your bat-ears is our review of Batman Forever from 1995, which was originally part of our exclusive 90's Super Cinema series. Join Michael, Adam and Pete as they examine the neon lights and garish sights of this Joel Schumacher film starring Jim Carrey, Val Kilmer, Tommy Lee Jones, Nicole Kidman and Chris O'Donnell. This is the first of 4 bonus episodes to be released as part of Superhero Summer, so stay tuned Geeks! Join WIZARDS ...
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 36 min
We're joined by former Wizard cartoonist, Brian Douglas Ahern to hear his unbelievable story of jumping from Comics Buyer's Guide to The Guide To Comics. Plus behind the scenes stories on creating the iconic Wizard calendars and comics, why he was the only one who LOVED working on Bean Power magazine and why Wizard had the best Editors in the business. This energetic interview is one for the ages, listen now! This episode is brought you by our sponsor Manscaped. Get 20% off and FREE SHIPPING whe...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 7 min
We examine a Sin City movie Casting Call from 1997, discover an exclusive Heroes Return variant cover, get to know Randy Queen of Darkchylde fame. Plus comic reviews in The Skinny, contest giveaways, top 10 comics and more. Listen now! This episode of WIZARDS 1/2 is brought to you by our sponsor Manscaped. Get 20% off your entire order, plus free shipping when you use the code WIZARDS20 at manscaped.com. Want more from the WIZARDS experience? Join WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics today at Pat...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 76
Adam is joined by Dalibor Žujović aka #IndieHypeMan of Catalyst magazine to get into many discussions about the talented (and not so talented) writers and artists of 90's comics found in Wizard 76. We talk George Perez, Superman Red and Blue, DC Comics Dream Teams, obscure small press comics, way too much Gen13 and so much more. This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, MANSCAPED. Get 20% OFF your order and FREE SHIPPING when you use promo code WIZARDS20 at manscaped.com. Get a full scan of...
Jun 14, 2023•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 76
We're joined by Peter Melnick from The Marvelists podcast to explore Marvel's Heroes Return Wizard Special Publication from 1997. In the best kind of geeky discussion, we debate who would win in a battle between The Avengers, what went wrong with Kurt Busiek's Iron Man, the best Marvel villain of all time and drop plenty of hot takes. This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, MANSCAPED. Get 20% OFF your order and FREE SHIPPING when you use promo code WIZARDS20 at manscaped.com. Join WIZARDS...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 33 min
We examine a Lady Death movie Casting Call, learn about Spider-Man The Manga and laugh at The Top 10 Heroes and Villains that are DEAD! Plus comic reviews in The Skinny, contest giveaways and the weird list of items requested in the annual Wizard Scavenger Hunt. Listen now! Want more from the WIZARDS experience? Join WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics today at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS for uncut episodes, issue scans and many more perks. Thanks to our monthly supporters Alex Wollenschlaeger Aar...
May 31, 2023•49 min•Ep. 75
Robert Brockway from 1900hotdog.com and the Dogg Zone 9000 podcast joins us to break down the madness of 90's comics machismo, Rob Liefeld weaponizing his anger in the aftermath of the Fighting American lawsuit, Brockway's personal connection to the creator of Shaman's Tears and so much more. This episode is not to be missed! Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode UNCUT with extra content by joining WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today! Thanks...
May 24, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 75
Adam and Michael review Resurrection Man from DC Comics, explore the Top 10 Heroes and Villains list, Mort of the Month and more! Want more from the WIZARDS experience? Join WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics today at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS for uncut episodes, issue scans and many more perks. Thanks to our monthly supporters Alex Wollenschlaeger Aaron Krieger Mark Syp Seth Johnson Dapper Dan Paladin Matthew Toliusis Phillip Sevy Robb Matt Frank Anderson Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin ...
May 17, 2023•58 min•Ep. 74
Michael returns to the podcast for a fantastic discussion about Marvel's Heroes Return event, a Batman movie Casting Call, Wizard staff hijinks from the Chicago ComicCon '97 and more! Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode UNCUT with extra content by joining WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today! Thanks to our monthly supporters Alex Wollenschlaeger Aaron Krieger Mark Syp Seth Johnson Dapper Dan Paladin Matthew Toliusis Phillip Sevy Robb Matt F...
May 10, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 74
