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Marvel Comics
Spider-Man
Captain America
Kill Raven
Amazing Adventures
Shang-Chi
Master Of Kung Fu
X-Men
Vietnam War
Don Mcgregor
Howard the Duck
Fu Manchu
Avengers
Captain Marvel
DC Comics
War Of the Worlds
1970s Comics
Thanos War
Neal Adams
Skull the Slayer

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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Recent Guests

Bill Wu
Author and scholar on Asian Americans in fiction; correspondent in Master of Kung Fu letters
Independent author/academic
Episode: #318: MASTER (of Kung Fu) 15 (w/Bill Wu) - "Brass and Blackness (A Death Move!)"
Ben Saunders
Professor, commentator
University of Oregon
Episode: #311: A Tribute to Gerry Conway (w/Matt Fraction, Brian Michael Bendis, and Ben Saunders)
Bryan Michael Bendis
Comics writer
Marvel Comics
Episode: #311: A Tribute to Gerry Conway (w/Matt Fraction, Brian Michael Bendis, and Ben Saunders)
Jim Starlin
Comic book artist and writer known for creating Thanos and Dreadstar
Dark Horse Comics
Episode: #300: August 1977 (w/JIM STARLIN) - "The Final Threat"
Gene Luen Yang
Eisner Award-winning comics author and writer for various Marvel titles
Marvel Comics
Episode: #297: MASTER (of Kung Fu) by the Month 01 (w/Gene Luen Yang) - "Lair of the Lost!"
Alonso Duralde
Film critic and author
Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas
Episode: #296: MBTM Uncanny X-Mas 2025! (w/Alonso Duralde)
Katie Pride
Owner of the comic shop Books with Pictures
Books with Pictures
Episode: #295: MBTM SHARK WEEK! (Live at Books with Pictures' BwPCon 2025)
Paul Cornell
Comics and television writer
Author of The Mighty Avengers vs. The 1970s
Episode: #294: GIANT-SIZE June 1977 (w/Paul Cornell) - "KISS Comics"
David Harper
Comics journalist and podcaster
Sketch.com
Episode: #292: May 1977 (w/David Harper) - "The Island of Dr. Bong!"

Hosts

Bryan Stratton
Host with deep Marvel history knowledge; provides hosting, analysis, and storytelling across episodes.
Robb Milne
Co-host with emphasis on history and context; strong contributor to analysis and humor.
Jamie Wenger
Co-host who provides commentary and jokes; engages in banter and character discussions.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 261 ratings
  • Gold Star Podcast, Silver Age Comics, (Bronze Age and beyond too)!

    An endlessly fascinating look at the ever changing worlds outside our windows! Listen to the podcast and that sentence will make a lot more sense!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    picketfence14
    United Statesa month ago
  • SPECTACULAR!

    This is such a great podcast. Even though I’m a couple of decades ahead of where the show is at, it’s a joy to listen to Brian, Jamie and Robb. Between them and their guests, I’m always learning something new that adds to my love of comics. Highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ausgor
    United States4 months ago
  • The caliber of their guests tells you everything you need to know

    I stumbled across this podcast when I was in need of comic book discussion without all the ranting that has become so commonplace in the fandom these days. Bryan, Robb and Jamie are the perfect blend of informed yet casual and humorous. I was amazed that even though they aren’t part of any podcasting network, they were able to score some of the biggest names in comics: Tom Brevoort, Brian Michael Bendis, Matt Fraction, Mark Russell, Chelsea Cain, David F. Walker, Joe Keatinge, Steve Englehart, G... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    B. Serum
    United States6 months ago
  • Incredible, Amazing, Uncanny, etc. etc.

    I’ve been away from podcasts for a few years, but Douglas Wolk’s All the Marvels audiobook, led me to Voice of Latveria, which brought me here. I never thought I could love comics more, let alone learn something new from them. And guess what? I can, and I do.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    marcbryant
    United States8 months ago
  • 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 year ago

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Fans highlight the balance of informed analysis with humor and accessible discussions.
Many appreciate the archival context and the quality of guest lineups.
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#318: MASTER (of Kung Fu) 15 (w/Bill Wu) - "Brass and Blackness (A Death Move!)"
Q: Did you feel the Fu Manchu arc affected the way readers saw Shang-Chi, and did you want to see a version without Fu Manchu?
Wu shares his view that the character's portrayal changed over time and that shifting away from Fu Manchu's dominance could have allowed broader cultural storytelling opportunities.
#318: MASTER (of Kung Fu) 15 (w/Bill Wu) - "Brass and Blackness (A Death Move!)"
Q: How did your correspondence with Doug Moench influence the Master of Kung Fu run and your academic work?
Wu explains the evolving dialogue with Moench, the train-letter experiment, and how these interactions informed his understanding of fiction, representation, and collaboration across media.
#318: MASTER (of Kung Fu) 15 (w/Bill Wu) - "Brass and Blackness (A Death Move!)"
Q: But that's not where you're originally from, correct?
Wu discusses growing up in Kansas City area, his experiences as one of the few Asian American kids, and how his upbringing shaped his later interests in writing and cultural studies.
#298: July 1977 (w/Mars aka @thatcomicgirl) - "Doctor Bong!"
Q: Mars, for those who don't know what they're about to get into, how would you describe your comics, your comics career and style?
I've only been reading comics for like 12 years, but in those 12 years, I feel like I've managed to make an impact.
#297: MASTER (of Kung Fu) by the Month 01 (w/Gene Luen Yang) - "Lair of the Lost!"
Q: How did you feel about the original portrayal of the character?
I had a complicated relationship with Shang-Chi; I often felt more distanced than represented by him due to cultural differences.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marvel by the Month

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

A history-forward, month-by-month dive into Marvel Comics, featuring in-depth analysis of classic runs, era context, and creator storytelling choices. Hosts blend rigorous scene-by-scene commentary with humor and pop culture references, often inviting notable guests from comics history and criticism to provide additional texture and context. The show is clearly appreciated for its deep archival knowledge, engaging host chemistry, and high-caliber guest roster that covers writers, editors, and historians; Patreon extensions offer even more extended coverage for dedicated listeners. Potential listeners who enjoy long-form micro-analyses of older Marvel issues, ear-to-ear banter among knowledgeable fans, and creator insights will likely find t... more

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