It's a WIZARDS WILD CARD episode, but not only that, it's UNCUT! This unedited conversation jumps around issue 92 of Wizard magazine to discuss Kevin Smith's Casting Call for his Superman movie script, the origin of Joseph Michael Linsner's DAWN, a competition between Marvel and DC for publishing dominance and so much more. You've NEVER heard WIZARDS like this before. If you liked this UNCUT format, you can get access to these episodes weeks before the edited version hits our main feed by subscr...
May 15, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 92
Adam and Mike are back to debate the outcome of the Last Man Standing battle between Nightwing and Gambit, discuss the Darkminds comic from 1999 and a bonus review of the new Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) series by Jonathan Hickman. Plus contests, Mort of the Month and so much more! Get more out of your WIZARD experience like early release UNCUT episodes, scans of the issues, our bonus 90's Super Cinema podcast and more! Subscribe today at patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS for access to EVERYTHING! Thanks ...
May 08, 2024•1 hr 1 min
In this issue we discover the connection between pro wrestling and comic books, learn the extent of Gambit's mutant powers, dig into the hype of the short lived Travis Charest run on Wildcats, reveal the original plans for a big budget Fantastic Four movie and so much more. Want an UNCUT version of this episode and a pdf scan of the issue, plus access to exclusive podcasts and more? Join out Patreon at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS for just $5 to get all this and additional perks. Thanks to our mont...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 91
In this fascinating interview with former Wizard Production Manager, Darren Sanchez, this comics industry veteran reveals how he went from an art student referred by Carmine Infantino to intern at Valiant who graduated to overseeing production on their line of books, then transitioned to Acclaim Comics with Fabian Niceza, leading to a 12 year career at Wizard, founding his own comic book company After Hours Press and eventually handling special licensed comic book projects at Marvel. All this an...
Apr 24, 2024•53 min•Ep. 42
Mike and Adam swing into action to talk about the AMAZING Wizard Spider-Man Special from 1998 with a SPECTACULAR guest, Mike's Dad! Joe Schwartz has been reading and collecting Spider-Man comics since the 1960's and in addition to joining in to discuss Wizard's choices for the 10 Best Spider-Man Stories of all time, who is the greatest Spider-Man villain and more, Joe also shares the story of how he scored a copy of Amazing Fantasy 15 in the 80's! Thanks to our monthly supporters Alex Wollenschl...
Apr 17, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Mike & Adam bring you an awesome 1/2 episode as we announce our truce with Rob Liefeld, discuss a Titans movie Casting Call, debate a Last Man Standing battle between Juggernaut and Lobo, review Spawn comics and so much more! 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 Decent Damon Bjorn watson Ryot acovio Alex Giannini Jeremy Cathey Na...
Apr 10, 2024•54 min•Ep. 90
An episode of our Patreon Exclusive 90's Super Cinema podcast has been UNLOCKED! This was a historic event, as it was the first time all 4 WIZARDS co-hosts (past and present) ever recorded a show together. It is a fantastic discussion about the much maligned Joel Schumacher film from 1997, with some exclusive stories from a sneak peek screening in 1997, differences found in the the comic book adaptation and so much more! If you want to enjoy additional 90's Super Cinema discussions like this, pl...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 20 min
In this issue we explore why Marvel couldn't keep writers on the X-books, get freaked out by a Q&A with Warren Ellis, explore the lost Alex Ross ideas for a Kingdom Come sequel and so much more! Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode UNCUT with TONS of extra conversation and more perks 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 Paladi...
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 90
We continue our coverage of the massive year-end Wizard issue as William Bruce West returns to discuss Batman: No Man's Land and we discuss a Battle Chasers Casting Call with past guest, Dalibor. Plus Wizard ranks the best comics of 1998, make predictions for 1999 and lists the Top 10 Monkeys of comics (HUH?!). All this and more, listen now! Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to UNCUT episodes with extra content and more perks by joining WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics at Patreon.com/...
Mar 20, 2024•1 hr 25 min
It's another WIZARDS WILD CARD episode as William Bruce West joins us for a whirlwind trip through issue 89 where Joe Madureira is pit against Michael Turner, we debate the Marvel legacy of Avi Arad, examine creator criticisms of Wizard magazine, explore the popularity of comics around the world and so much more! Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode UNCUT with TONS of extra conversation and more perks by joining WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMIC...
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 89
Look, up in the sky! It's Adam, it's Mike, it's Joe Marcello from the Dollar Bin Bandits! We're celebrating the Man of Steel by discussing the Wizard Superman Special issue from 1998 and the conversation is a high flying adventure. We debate the 10 Best Superman Stories of All Time, explore why fans support the Clark Kent/Lois Lane marriage more than Peter Parker/Mary Jane. Plus, trivia contests, Superman's strangest TV appearances and more! Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this epis...
Mar 06, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Adam & Mike review Legion of Super Heroes, The Savage Dragon and Marvel's Heroes Return Thor. Plus, we offer a counterpoint to a recent rant against Wizard magazine on the Robservations podcast, discuss a Thor movie Casting Call, comment on a rowdy Last Man Standing battle 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! Thanks to our monthly s...
Feb 28, 2024•57 min•Ep. 88
We're diving into issue 88 of Wizard to explore the Spider-Man relaunch, take a tour of Joe Madureira's home studio, explore the psyches of supervillains, review the early work of Devin Grayson, enjoy a Q&A with Paul Dini 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! Thanks to our monthly supporters Alex Wollenschlaeger Aaron Krieger Mark Sy...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 88
We're getting down with our BAD selves and bad guys, as we celebrate the villains of comic books through our examination of the Dark Book '98 Wizard special publication. We explore the Top 10 Coolest Villains, determine which superhero has the best Rogues Gallery, laugh at the 10 Lamest Villains in comic book history and so much more. Get a full scan of this issue, plus listen to this episode UNCUT with extra content, a video presentation and more perks by joining WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Co...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 1
We welcome founding Image Comics partner, Erik Larsen to the podcast to talk about his childhood comic book creations, his experience in forming Image, the legacy of The Savage Dragon, how he came to publish the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in the 90's and so much more. Get more from your WIZARDS experience by visiting Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today to enjoy UNCUT, early release episodes, scans of issues, bonus podcasts and more perks! Thanks to our monthly supporters Alex Wollenschlaeger Aaron...
Feb 07, 2024•43 min•Ep. 41
The creepy comics fun continues as we review Marvel's Dracula: Lord of the Undead and Vertigo's The Girl Who Would Be Death, plus duke it out in this issue's Last Man Standing battle, count down the Top 10 Goriest Deaths in comics 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! Thanks to our monthly supporters Alex Wollenschlaeger Aaron Krieger Ma...
Jan 31, 2024•49 min•Ep. 87
We're joined by Jay from The Purple Stuff podcast as we explore the Halloween themed fun of Wizard 87 featuring an interview with Gene Simmons of KISS & Todd McFarlane, the works of horror illustrator Bernie Wrightson, the Top 10 Most Dangerous Comic Book Villains and more. We talk KISS, Pro Wrestling, KISS, Halloween candy KISS and of course, 90's comics. Listen now! Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode UNCUT with extra content and more perks by joining WIZARDS The Patr...
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 87
We address the recent kerfuffle with Rob Liefeld on social media, calling out Gareb Shamus for spreading nonsense in his recent interview with us. Plus we review Superman For All Seasons, call shenanigans on this issue's Last Man Standing battle, check out Wizard's reviews of Thunderbolts, Captain America, Hitman and The Invisibles and so much more! Thanks to our monthly supporters Alex Wollenschlaeger Aaron Krieger Mark Syp Seth Johnson Dapper Dan Paladin Matthew Toliusis Phillip Sevy Robb Matt...
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Mike Schwartz debuts as the new co-host of WIZARDS to join Adam for a discussion of the Marvel Knights launch titles through an interview with Kevin Smith, Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti. Plus, an exploration of the Spider-Man spin-off, Slingers, Wizard throws kryptonite at Superman comics and we introduce a new segment. 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 to...
Jan 10, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 86
In Part 2 of our conversation with Wizard founder, Gareb Shamus we explore the creation of the Wizard World Comic Con, how Wizard spin-off publications like ToyFare and InQuest created thriving industries for action figures and collectible card games, his memories of the late Pat McCallum, Gareb's transition to the world of fine art and more! Get a full scans of Wizard magazine, plus listen to this interview UNCUT with extra content and more perks by joining WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics a...
Jan 04, 2024•51 min
An interview 4 years in the making, the time has finally come to talk to Wizard magazine founder and Publisher, Gareb Shamus! "The Big Cheese" takes Adam and Michael through the origins of Wizard magazine, explains how he scored original art from Todd McFarlane in the 90's, his front row seat for the early days of Image Comics, behind the scenes stories of the Marvel Comics bankruptcy and so much more! This conversation was a dream come true and it was so big in scope that we had to break it up ...
Jan 02, 2024•45 min
Our third interview in a collaboration with Popgeeks.com is a very fun conversation with co-founder of Zenescope Entertainment, Ralph Tedesco. Ralph reveals the origins of this unique publishing entity and how they found their niche audience by creating exciting new takes on fairy tales with a twist. Plus learn why professional TV writers want to work with Zenescope, why Seth Green was hanging around their comic con booth and whether the stigma of being the "sexy covers" company is a blessing or...
Dec 27, 2023•56 min
It's a Patreon UNLOCKED! bonus episode where we give you access to an episode of the exclusive 90's Super Cinema podcast. This time we're talking about The Phantom from 1996 starring Billy Zane in all his purple punching glory. Are you ready to SLAM EVIL with Adam, Michael and Pete? Listen now to this freewheelin' and wild conversation. Want to get more comic book movie discussion like this, plus tons of other perks? Become a Patron today at patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS, where for just $5 a month y...
Dec 20, 2023•1 hr 22 min
This holiday season we're joined by Dalibor aka #indiehypeman from Catalyst Magazine and Gerry D from the Totally Rad Christmas podcast to explore the 35th anniversary celebration of Marvel Comics merry mutants in the Wizard X-Men Special from 1998. We debate who would win a Celebrity Deathmatch style battle in the X-Mansion, review the Children of the Atom/The Hunt For Xavier storylines, determine who is the best X-Men villain and more! Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode ...
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr 27 min
Wizard reviews Kurt Busiek's Iron Man, Gen13 and Nightwing, rates the Top 10 Funniest Moments In Comics and gets more quotes from Chris Claremont. Plus a reader roasts Wizard staffer, Greg Orlando and we get his response to this written attack 25 years later. Want more from the WIZARDS experience? Join WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics today at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS for uncut episodes, bonus podcasts, Wizard issue scans and many more perks. Thanks to our monthly supporters Alex Wollenschla...
Dec 06, 2023•48 min
A monumental episode of WIZARDS is upon us as Michael Cannetti makes his departure from the main episodes of the podcast and we reveal the identity of our new co-host. But before the passing of the mic, we explore a fantastic issue of Wizard featuring interviews with Chris Claremont and Joe Casey, the 25 Most Memorable Moments In Comics list, a Danger Girl Casting Call, Last Man Standing: Spawn vs. Superman and so much more! Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode UNCUT with ex...
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 85
We're joined by comic book veteran, Hank Kanalz to explore an amazing career that has taken him from launch of Image Comics to the Malibu Ultraverse, Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Wildstorm, Vertigo and riding superhero themed rollercoasters for living. Plus, hilarious and heartfelt stories about his time working with former Wizard Editor In Chief, the late Pat McCallum. We also explore his latest projects as Publisher of Clover Press, including Armored by Michael Schwartz. Get more from your WIZARD...
Nov 22, 2023•53 min
We review Marvel's Mutant X series of alternate reality X-Men stories, plus examine the Top 10 Heroes and Villains rankings, the Top 10 hottest comics, explore Wizard's reviews of Uncanny X-Men, Mage and The Flash 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. Thanks to our monthly supporters Alex Wollenschlaeger Aaron Krieger Mark Syp Seth Johnson Dapper Dan...
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Screenwriter and creator of the new comic book, Armored, Michael Schwartz returns to the podcast to discuss issue 84 of Wizard featuring the 25 Most Powerful People In Comics rankings, an confrontational interview with Spider-Man Writer Howard Mackie, details on the never produced Joe Madureira cartoon for Nickelodeon 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/WI...
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 84
We're joined by Witchblade co-creator, David Wohl to discuss the origins of the Top Cow superheroine, the rise of superstar artist, Michael Turner and more stories from a 40 year career in the comic book industry, as we explore the Wizard Witchblade Special from 1998. 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! Thanks to our monthly supporters Alex Wollenschlae...
Nov 01, 2023•44 min
