
A rambling and too brief history podcast on the people, companies and events that make up the great comic book medium.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 300 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Visual ArtsHistoryArts | |||

And now a reposting of the first part of this rambling and too brief biography of Gardner Fox, arguably the writer who had the greatest impact on DC Comics.
And now a reposting of this rambling and too brief biography of John Severin, the definitive artist of "Cracked" magazine.
And now a reposting of the second part of this rambling and too brief history of King Features Syndicate, one of the great comic strip publishers of all time.
And now a reposting of the first part of this rambling and too brief history King Features Syndicate, one of the great comic strip company's of all time.
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Dude. Slow down and enunciate your words. It’s not just rambling. Combination of mush mouth, speed talking and very clearly not doing a practice run (or several) before throwing the podcast up. Content is not that bad (but not great) but should learn some basic broadcasting skills before creating a podcast. Would suggest checking out “Stuff You Should Know,” Titan up the Defense,” or even Alex Baldwins podcast to get an idea how to talk clearly, slowly and cleanly.
Deserves a review! Really in-depth research and or knowledge on the vast world of comics!
Deserves a review! Really in-depth research and or knowledge on the vast world of comics!
My original review said that though this podcast is rich in little-known info, it’s ruined by the host’s horrible narration! (C’mon, at least learn that the subjects of this thing are COMIC BOOKS, not “Com-biks”!)
But after sampling other podcasts on the same subject, I’ve found this one contains more juicy tidbits on my favorite thing in the world, Golden Age Com-Biks”!
The factoids about Martin Goodman, Jerry Siegel, Fiction House, et al, keep me coming back...
JT, I used to teach broadcasting... more
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A history-focused show that examines the people, companies, and events that shaped comics, from early syndication and publishing empires to influential creators and landmark runs. Episodes mix biographical deep-dives with industry context, exploring how business decisions, editorial shifts, and cross-media opportunities influenced the medium's development. Notable strengths include thorough archival storytelling, connections across eras (Golden to Bronze Age), and a consistent host-driven narrative that weaves anecdotes into a broader cultural history. The format tends toward solo-host narration with occasional guest appearances, making it a solid fit for listeners who enjoy well-researched, narrative nonfiction about comics history and ind... more
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