The Iron Age of Comics
Justin Zyduck and Jim CannonA critical re-evaluation of comic books from about 1985 to 2000… including, of course, the boom and bust of the '90s! Go beyond the chromium covers and grim 'n' gritty cliches for a deeper look at one of the most divisive periods in comics history. Hosts Justin Zyduck and Jim Cannon share context, commentary, and a few laughs on the first and third Wednesdays of each month.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 99 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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In the early ‘90s, DC Comics, facing a changing comics market with the rise of Image Comics and the popularization of the grim ‘n’ gritty antihero, replaced the World’s Finest team of Superman Clark Kent and Batman Bruce Wayne with upstart newcomers ... more
In which Christine Spar and Brian Li Sung inherit the mantle of Grendel. Last time we covered Matt Wagner’s antihero Grendel, we did a chronological readthrough of the Hunter Rose stories, starting with material from the mid-1980s collected as Devil ... more
In what promises to be the snappiest episode of the podcast to date, we do a deep dive into the early years of Mike Allred’s signature creation, Frank Einstein (sometimes but not exclusively also known as “Madman” in the comics themselves) at Tundra ... more
Startup superhero universes were a dime a dozen in the Iron Age, but Comics’ Greatest World was $16 for 16! Each issue of this weekly miniseries introduced a brand new character theoretically poised to take the industry by storm, but while heroes lik... more
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- Comic nostalgia
Just found this podcast. Great to hear more about the comics I read as a kid and to learn the context that I missed at the time.
Apple Podcasts5denepaul
Canada22 days ago - Excellent show
A while back, I had wondered if there was a podcast that did a retrospective focused on 90s comics. I was actually thinking about something that focused mostly on the early 90s extreme style stuff, but what I found with Iron Age was so much better.
First off, the idea of labeling this period from post-Bronze Age up until around 2001 the Iron Age is a great idea. I have no idea why we as comics fans continue to lump everything from the past 30-40 years as just “the modern age” when we don’t do ... more
Apple Podcasts5PCP812
United States6 months ago - This show is legit
Listened to a handful of episodes and now I’m going through the back catalog and gentlemen, well done. I laugh, I learn, and really like what you have here. Keep it up.
Apple Podcasts5BrentCoreyUnited States9 months ago - Love the variety of topics covered from my fav era of comics!
I am from a certain age that the late 1980s to the 1990s was a pivotal time in comics for me. The Iron Age of Comics looks at a wide range of comics from this time period with a fair and balanced nuanced analysis. They cover the obvious tentpoles like Dark Knight Returns and Watchmen. But the show goes beyond the obvious and also covers the forgotten stories that made up the era. How many other comic podcasts take a serious look at Hawkworld or Green Lantern Emerald Dawn? None I could find.
Th... more
Apple Podcasts5Brad DadeCanadaa year ago - A comic book master class
Justin and Jim bring a scholarly approach to the comic books they review and I am here for it! Not only is it entertaining, you learn a thing or two. Well done! - Eric from Longbox Review
Apple Podcasts5qayneUnited Statesa year ago
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A rigorous look at comics from the mid-1980s to the turn of the century, with two hosts who contextualize, critique, and celebrate a pivotal era. Episodes cover major runs, crossovers, and the industry's shifts, blending scholarly analysis with accessible storytelling and plenty of behind-the-scenes context. Noteworthy is the show's habit of pairing deep historical framing with thoughtful, balanced debate, making it a reliable resource for listeners who want to understand how the era reshaped modern comics while staying engaging and entertaining for casual fans and superfans alike.
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