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Magazines and Monsters

Magazines and Monsters
DC Comics
Tomb Of Dracula
Horror Comics
V For Vendetta
Batman
Marvel Comics
Dracula
Saga Of the Swamp Thing
Silverblade
Bronze Age Comics
Bob Haney
Black Panther
Jack Kirby
Hammer House Of Horror
Werewolf By Night
Phantom Stranger
Steve Gerber
Alan Moore
The Phantom Stranger
Hammer Films

A podcast covering classic comics from the Silver, Bronze, and Copper Ages. Also, classic horror, fantasy and sci-fi films from pre-code to the 1980s! Marvel, DC, Hammer films, Amicus studio, it's all here! Hosted by Billy D., (A.K.A. Doc Strange) and a few of my favorite friends! Shows are as follows- The Bronze Age of Horror Comics (a guest and I discuss a comic(s) from the Bronze Age! The Brave... more

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Latest Episodes

Bonus episode time! Dr Anj and I decided to do a shorter wrap up show with some final thoughts on V. We discuss more back matter about the creative team and their process. Pluses discuss some of the differences between the book and film!

As usual, ... more

Hey there zany ones! My pal Luke is back, so that means we’ve got a Sgt Rock and Batman team up to talk about! In this one, the sarge is in hot water with the army, and he needs Batman’s help to get him out of trouble! Batman has Easy Company on his ... more

It’s time for more bat coverage! This time I’m joined by Bill and Dave from the Bat-Pod! The three of us discuss a two part story featuring one of my favorite villains in the Scarecrow! Plus it’s drawn by my favorite artist, Gene Colan! So needless t... more

Well, it’s the big finale to my 2026 Halloween extravaganza, and I needed a guest to go out with a bang! Welcome the Longbox of Darkness back to the show! Herm and I discuss one of his all time favorite films! Plus my all time favorite Halloween stor... more

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Recent Guests

Bill Beer
Co-host of The Bat-Pod
The Bat-Pod
Episode: The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Batman 373/Detective Comics 540, 1984 w/The Bat-Pod!
J. David Weider
Co-host of The Bat-Pod
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Episode: The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Batman 373/Detective Comics 540, 1984 w/The Bat-Pod!
Herman Lowe
Writer of the Longbox of Darkness blog and former podcast host.
Longbox of Darkness
Episode: Magazines and Monsters Ep 192, The Abominable Dr Phibes (1971) & EC Comics! w/ Longbox of Darkness!
Jeremiah Jones Goldstein
Comic book blogger and member of Super Blog Team Up
Episode: The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Silverblade 10, 1988 w/JJG!
Scott West
Writer of Strange Stories for Weird People and Ghosts on the Highway
Episode: Magazines and Monsters Ep 190, Plague of the Zombies (1966) w/ Scott West!
Al Sedano
Guest discussing Bronze Age horror comics with the hosts
Episode: The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Creatures on the Loose 32/33, 1974 w/Al Sedano!
Jarrod Alberich
Guest bringing film knowledge and commentary from Yard Sale Artist persona
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Episode: Magazines and Monsters Ep 189, The Reptile (1966) w/Jarrod Alberich!
Chris Franklin
Guest from The House of Franklinstein, Fire and Water Network
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Episode: Magazines and Monsters Ep 187, The Witches (1966) w/Chris Franklin!
Paul Hix
Guest from Waiting for Doom, discussing Saga of the Swamp Thing arc
Waiting for Doom
Episode: The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Saga of the Swamp Thing 11/12, 1983 w/Paul Hix!

Host

Billy D.
Host with recurring focus on Magazines and Monsters; widely cited as Doc Strange in related appearances.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • Tomb of Dracula.

    Really enjoying The Tomb of Dracula series with you & Scott West , keep up the great podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    M H jcb
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Love This Show

    Nice variety of high-quality episodes about great comic book stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ProfessorAlan
    United States7 years ago
  • Love it!

    A great show that I’ve been really enjoying. I particularly love the horror focused stuff, although the other comic episodes are really entertaining as well. Looking forward to more episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Comic fan42
    United States7 years ago

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Fans enjoy the show's balance of appreciation and critique of era storytelling.
Audience often mentions cross‑promotion moments as a bonus of episodes.
Listeners praise deep dives into Bronze Age material and guest insights.

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#186
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Apple Podcasts
#65
Canada/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#143
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Apple Podcasts
#81
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Magazines and Monsters Ep 192, The Abominable Dr Phibes (1971) & EC Comics! w/ Longbox of Darkness!
Q: What do you think of that opening scene there?
Herman Lowe praises the discordant, jaunty music and the strange clockwork band, saying the opening establishes a world that feels more weird than horrific and signals the film's unusual tone.
Magazines and Monsters Ep 192, The Abominable Dr Phibes (1971) & EC Comics! w/ Longbox of Darkness!
Q: What are your personal experiences with The Abominable Dr. Phibes?
Herman Lowe recalls discovering Vincent Price's films as a teenager and finding Phibes' combination of horror and camp surprising but effective. He says it remains one of his favorite Price films.
The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Batman 373/Detective Comics 540, 1984 w/The Bat-Pod!
Q: So what is it? Can you guys lend any light on what's going on here with the two of them?
The guests explain that Vicky Vale is connected to Bruce Wayne, while Julia is Alfred's long-lost daughter, creating tension around the women at Wayne Manor.
The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Batman 373/Detective Comics 540, 1984 w/The Bat-Pod!
Q: What do you think of this cover, Dick?
The guests praise the cemetery setting, its colors, the tombstone, and the contrast of Robin against the darker scene.
The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Silverblade 10, 1988 w/JJG!
Q: What did you think of this one overall?
Jeremiah praises the story's direction and cliffhanger, saying the issue sets up the final two installments without extending the reality-shifting twist for too long.

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What is Magazines and Monsters about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deep-dan analysis show focused on classic comics, with a strong emphasis on Bronze Age horror and sci‑fi titles. Episodes often center on deep dives into specific runs, artwork, storytelling choices, and era context, while also weaving in practical context for collectors and fans (reprints, access through Marvel Unlimited, and cross‑promotional segments). Guests typically bring literary or industry insight, helping unpack world‑building, gender dynamics, and era‑specific production realities. Noteworthy traits include the hosts' balance of reverence for craft with critical discussion, a penchant for cross‑media comparisons (films and era cinema), and a recurring invitation of expert guests from sci‑fi writing, comic art, and niche horror ... more

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1. Bill Beer
2. J. David Weider
3. Herman Lowe
4. Jeremiah Jones Goldstein
5. Scott West
6. Al Sedano
7. Jarrod Alberich
8. Chris Franklin

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