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 | 83 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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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 Podcasts5BrentCorey
United States2 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.
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Apple Podcasts5Brad Dade
Canada4 months 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 States4 months ago - Smart - digging it!
The hosts are intelligent and well-spoken, and strike a balance of context, criticism, and general discussion that’s hard to pull off in an audio medium covering comics. They keep a positive vibe even when they dislike something or disagree. Would love to hear them cover the Ostrander SUICIDE SQUAD run!
Apple Podcasts5WillShortUnited States9 months ago - Comics history and witticisms in one neat package!
I really appreciate this podcast as someone trying to break into the history of comics, stuff that goes beyond the 2000s - Present comics I know (The Wicked + The Divine, Giant Days, Locke and Key, etc). It's given great insight into what was going on at the time, and some excellent jumping on points for learning about the high and low-lights of the 80s and 90s.
The hosts have broad, differing opinions but treat each other respectfully (while still making shots at Jim Shooter, naturally) and it... more
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United Kingdom10 months ago
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