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Spider-Man
Monster By the Month
Conan the Barbarian
Marvle Comics
Kang War II
Creature Commandos
Dracula
Brother Voodoo
Man-Thing
Dead Of Night
Living Mummy
Youth Group
DC Comics
House Of Secrets
Swamp Thing
House Of Mystery
Captain America
Giant Size Defenders No. 3

Bryan, Robb, and Jamie take a month-by-month journey into the history of Marvel Comics. Get extended episodes at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. NEW LISTENERS: catch up quickly with the "Essential MBTM" season recap episodes! (Not affiliated with Marvel Comics.)

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Paul Cornell is one of only two people in the whole of human existence to be nominated for Hugo Awards in prose, comics, and TV. He’s written episodes of Elementary, Coronation Street, and Doctor Who, and Marvel fans will know him from his runs on Ca... more

Every other week, we focus on a Marvel series that sits on the fringes of mainstream Marvel continuity. The first episode of every new series that we cover is available on the public feed. The rest of the episodes are exclusive to our Patreon support... more

David Harper is the Eisner Award-nominated comics journalist and one-man media empire behind SKTCHD.com and the Off-Panel podcast. For more than a decade, he's had his finger on the pulse of what's new and exciting in comics, and he's one of the best... more

Every other week, we focus on a Marvel series that sits on the fringes of mainstream Marvel continuity. The first episode of every new series that we cover is available on the public feed. The rest of the episodes are exclusive to our Patreon support... more

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David Harper
Comics journalist and podcaster
Sketch.com
Episode: #292: May 1977 (w/David Harper) - "The Island of Dr. Bong!"
Joe Keatinge
Comics writer and editor
Wreka
Episode: #291: MORTALITY by the Month 01 (w/Joe Keatinge) - "War is Hell!"
Noah Campbell
Returning guest and comic book enthusiast
Episode: #287: MAROONED by the Month 01 (w/Noah Campbell) - "The Coming of Skull the Slayer!"
Sylvia Rayleigh
Patron and supporter of the show, notable for her generosity.
Episode: #282: December 1976 (w/Sylvia Rayleigh) - "Terrible Threat of the Tri-Animan!"
Karla Pacheco
Writer of Bettie Page for Dynamite Entertainment and Spider-Woman for Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
Episode: #280: November 1976 (w/Karla Pacheco) - "Dark Destiny!"
Kelly Sue DeConnick
Acclaimed comic book writer known for works such as Pretty Deadly and Bitch Planet.
Dark Horse Comics
Episode: #278: October 1976 (w/Kelly Sue DeConnick) - "This Woman, This Warrior!"
Dan McCoy
One third of the Flop House podcast, Emmy-winning writer
The Flop House
Episode: #276: September 1976 (w/Dan McCoy) - "Scandal Plucks Duck"
Howard Chaykin
Legendary writer and artist known for American Flag and Marvel's work, including Dominic Fortune and Monark Starstalker
Fantagraphics
Episode: #274: LOST MARVELS No. 2 with Howard Chaykin!
Brian Michael Bendis
Noted comic book writer known for his work on various Marvel titles.
Episode: #271: July 1976 (w/Brian Michael Bendis) - "Captain America's Bicentennial Battles"

Hosts

Bryan Stratton
Co-host and key contributor, known for his depth of knowledge about Marvel's history and storytelling aspects.
Robb Milne
Co-host who actively engages in discussions about the cultural significance and historical context of Marvel Comics.
Jamie Wenger
Co-host and newer addition known for bringing fresh perspectives, particularly on character development and modern interpretations of classic narratives.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 251 ratings
  • This Podcast Has It All for Comics Fans

    Give this one a try. If you have any affection at all for classic Marvel Comics, it will soon become one of your faves. Don’t be fooled by the title. It is not simply a nostalgia fest. MBTM offers commentary on past absurdities, historical perspective, laughs, a fantastic array of guests, and welcome recommendations for the cream of the crop of more current comics and pop culture. As someone whose closest friend with a love of comics passed a few years ago, this podcast gives me a taste of bei... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    saauva91
    United Statesa month ago
  • My Nostalgia Go To Fix

    Found this podcast a little more than a year ago. Scrolled back to summer 1973 which was when I started reading Marvel Comics. I was a DC kid but when we moved overseas, the base commissary only had Marvel. I quickly became a fan.

    Each episode takes me back to that time where I was 10 up to 13 or 14 with the most recent episodes.

    I powered through 1973-75 2-3 episodes a week. Now that I’ve caught up to the current episodes, one episode a week seems a leisurely pace. Love the off-week content... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dds1981
    United States2 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    Always exciting seeing this one pop up in my feed. Thanks guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    noprize_giveth
    United States3 months ago
  • Two guys and a rotating cast of guests review Marvel, well, by the month. They're smart, insightful and funny on their own, but their guests are just as much fun, with many of them drawn from the comics community in the host's native Portland. Highly recommended.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Jim Roberts
    3 months ago
  • More fun than I ever thought it could be

    I am so impressed with the depth of conversation and the sheer fun these guys pack into every episode. The guests are top notch—always engaging and always more famous that I even realize—but the hosts are intelligent, clever, respectful of both fans and each other, and have so much fun that you’d wish they’d invite listeners to participate somehow. . .I just wish I could walk down the street and join in the conversation. Pick ANY random episode that features a character you care about and you’ll... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jay from Knoxville
    United States4 months ago

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The camaraderie among hosts and their humorous banter is consistently highlighted as a major draw for audiences.
Listeners praise the engaging blend of humor and thoughtful analysis that offers entertaining insights into Marvel's history.
Listeners appreciate the quality and depth of guest interviews, noting that guests often enhance the discussion with their industry expertise.
Many reviews mention the podcast's ability to make comic history accessible and enjoyable, capturing both the joy and absurdity of the source material.

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#145
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#118
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#227
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#280: November 1976 (w/Karla Pacheco) - "Dark Destiny!"
Q: Are you up to anything else these days that we can point our listeners towards?
I have a story in the new Metal Highland collection featuring a filthy lesbian Martian story with fart jokes.
#280: November 1976 (w/Karla Pacheco) - "Dark Destiny!"
Q: What was your pitch to Marvel for where you wanted to take Jessica Drew?
They wanted to reinvent Spider-Woman with a new, darker, badass persona, leading to a story where she blows up helicopters.
#274: LOST MARVELS No. 2 with Howard Chaykin!
Q: What brought you to Marvel? What was the company to work like at that point?
Chaykin captures the casual nature of the business in those days, noting the differences in how companies operated.
#262: November 1975 / MONSTER by the Month 13 - "Blood In the Waters"
Q: Robb, take it away.
On the third of November in what was dubbed the Halloween Massacre, US. President Gerald Ford fired CIA Director William E. Colby and Defense Secretary James R. Schlesinger.
#261: October 1975 (w/Mark Evanier) - "Screamer In the Brain!"
Q: So he basically comes back to Marvel and he's on the same writer-editor deal that a number of folks had gotten at that point. What was the reception that he got there?
The reception was mixed; many were excited but some harbored resentment, wishing he would replicate his earlier success without acknowledging his creative evolution.

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What is Marvel by the Month about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A journey through the rich tapestry of Marvel Comics by exploring its history month-by-month allows for engaging storytelling and insightful analysis. The hosts mix humor with critical discussion, diving into significant releases, cultural events, and character developments, often highlighting both impactful narratives and absurdities found within the source material. Noteworthy themes such as representation, societal conflict, and the intersection of political happenings with comic lore sprout regularly throughout their conversations, giving listeners a multifaceted understanding of Marvel's evolution over the years. The engaging dynamic between the well-informed hosts, alongside notable guest appearances from comic creators and industry i... more

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