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History of Comic Books Podcast

JT Wheatley
DC Comics
Marvel Comics
Batman
Spider-Man
Comic Books
Superman
Image Comics
World War II
Stan Lee
Marvel
Harvey Kurtzman
Christmas
Captain America
Fantastic Four
Comic Book Industry
Joe Kubert
Frank Miller
Peanuts
Jack Kirby
Charles Schultz

A rambling and too brief history podcast on the people, companies and events that make up the great comic book medium.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes300Founded8 years ago
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And now a reposting of this rambling and too brief biography of Elmer Cecil Stoner, one of the first black artists to openly work in American comic books during the Golden Age.

And now a resposting of the first part of this too brief and rambling biography of Chester Gould, the creator of Dick Tracy that also brought about the American Crime Comic genre.

And now a reposting of this rambling and too brief biography of Rube Goldberg, the dean of cartoonists.

And now a reposting of the second part of this rambling and too brief biography of Carl Barks, as he creates one my popular character, Scrooge McDuck.

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Arthur Adams
Renowned comic book artist known for Longshot and X-Men work
Independent/Marvel/DC collaborations
Episode: Archives - The Life of Arthur Adams
Mark McCrane
Author of The Best Saturdays of Our Lives
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Dan Klink
Co-host of The Best Saturdays of Our Lives podcast
Episode: Archives-History of DC

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JT Wheatley
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4.3 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Ugh. Slow Down!

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    ErieGuy15
    United States5 years ago
  • Deserves a review! Really in-depth research and or knowledge on the vast world of comics!

    Audible
    5
    Jay
    United States5 years ago
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    Deserves a review! Really in-depth research and or knowledge on the vast world of comics!

    Audible
    5
    Jay
    United States5 years ago
  • On Second Thought:

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Professor Horton
    United States6 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Constructive: some reviewers suggest clearer production practices to aid listener comprehension.
Positive: the host's passion for comics history comes through and offers juicy, lesser-known tidbits.
Negative: pacing and enunciation have been noted as areas for improvement in some episodes.
Positive: guests and topics are consistently rich in historical detail, with strong storytelling.

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Listeners get long-form, narrative histories of influential people, companies, and moments that shaped American comics. Episodes trace biographical arcs—from early artists and editors to syndication empires and landmark franchises—blending personal anecdotes with industry context, business moves, and cultural impact. A recurring edge is connecting creators' workflows and editorial decisions to broader shifts in the medium, offering a rich tapestry for fans and media buyers seeking deep, archival storytelling and recognizable industry figures.

Noteworthy elements include multi-episode arcs that build a coherent timeline around key figures (e.g., editors, artists, and syndicates), and a conversational host who weaves in both creative and com... more

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