Comic Book Time Machine

Looking at all the Marvel licensed books cover dated August 1978, Ben reads: Star Wars #14 — THE SOUND OF ARMAGEDDON — 5:05-16:50 (The water world war finale) Human Fly #12 — ARNIE’S STORY — 16:50-37:05 (The untold story of a stuntman’s publicist…finally told!) Godzilla #13 — THE MEGA MONSTERS FROM BEYOND PART 2: …

On May 25th, 2016, DC Comics launched their Rebirth initiative.  Incorporating parts of The New 52 Universe with the pre-Flashpoint Universe, Rebirth aims at being the best of both worlds.  Filled with lots of heart, and some significant surprises, this comic was a great read.   In this episode, hear …

Looking at all the Marvel licensed books cover dated July 1978, Ben reads: Star Wars #13 — DAY OF THE DRAGONLORDS! — 5:30-22:10 (The water world war escalates) Godzilla #12 — THE MEGA MONSTERS FROM BEYOND PART 1: THE BETA BEAST! — 22:10-50:15 (a multi-part space epic begins) Human Fly #11 …

Looking at all the Marvel licensed books cover dated June 1978, Ben reads: Star Wars #12 — DOOMWORLD! — 4:13-18:33 (Luke Skywalker’s continuing adventure on a waterworld) Godzilla #11 — ARENA FOR THREE! — 18:33-39:44 (an epic three way Kaiju battle) Human Fly #10 — …DARK AS A DUNGEON DOWN IN …

It’s a new series! A new publisher! And a new canon! Ben explores the ongoing Star Wars series as it dives into new stories taking place directly after the first Star Wars movie!

Marvel has re-colored it’s classic adaptations of the Star Wars original trilogy. Does it work? Is it worth buying? Is it just a cash grab, or does it make sense for them to create these “special editions”? And what other extras did they dig up to include within these hardcovers? Ben …

Looking at all the Marvel licensed books cover dated May 1978, Ben reads: the beginning of a new Star Wars epic; the beginning of a new John Carter epic; Human Fly’s team up (sort of) with Daredevil; Godzilla’s battle with a giant bigfoot; the Man from Atlantis’ battle with some spores; and Kirby’s Machine …

In this episode, we present to you an ongoing conversation that Daniel and Matt had during a day of fun they shared together.  Listen as they discuss “Secret Wars,” “Star Wars,” and “Vader Down,” as well as open Christmas presents and visit their local comic shop.   Plus they give …

As part of the Murphy Anderson tribute crossover with other comic book podcasts, The Comic Book Time Machine is taking a look at the Strange Adventures feature series “Atomic Knights”, a post-apocalyptic series about a men in medieval armor who ride giant dalmatians!

Looking at all the Marvel licensed books cover dated April 1978, Ben reads: the finale of the Star Wars "Seven Samurai in Space" story; the origin of Dejah Thoris; Human Fly's team up with White Tiger; Godzilla's attack on Vegas; the Man from Atlantis' battle with some mist; a sci-fi one shot; and two books by Jack Kirby!

Daniel continues his quest to better understand one of his favorite comic heroes Mark Shaw by looking at his third appearance, *Justice League of America *141. The story from 1977, “No World Escapes the Manhunters!” by Steve Englehart sees the Justice League fighting the Manhunters on three fronts as the Manhunters attempt to discredit …

In the first every Between Disney Podcast Special, Daniel discusses Haunted Mansion themed books and comics. Daniel breaks down the key strengths in the works of two different Haunted Mansion themed authors. And because its comic book time machine he talks about the Haunted Mansion comic anthology collection. The titles …

Ben reads the second Man from Atlantis comic, the FINAL issue in the Air Pirates of Mars from John Carter, the actual battle between Red Ronin and Godzila, and, of course, Star Wars

“Time Runs Out” is a Marvel event that started in September 2014. This event stars the Avengers, and is the next big part of the story that Jonathan Hickman has been telling in both “Avengers” and “New Avengers” since he took over those titles at the beginning of the Marvel …

Justice League: Gods and Monsters Part 5 (of 5) - the movie! Ben and his guest Evan David explore this comic series spawned by a direct to home market movie in a week long, five part series culminating with a discussion about the movie itself. This is a world where Superman is not Superman. Batman is not Batman. Wonder Woman is not Wonder Woman. And they are all gods and monsters!

Justice League: Gods and Monsters Part 4 (of 5) - The Justice League's Genesis! Ben and his guest Evan David explore this comic series spawned by a direct to home market movie in a week long, five part series culminating with a discussion about the movie itself. This is a world where Superman is not Superman. Batman is not Batman. Wonder Woman is not Wonder Woman. And they are all gods and monsters!

Justice League: Gods and Monsters Part 3 (of 5) - Wonder Woman! Ben and his guest Evan David explore this comic series spawned by a direct to home market movie in a week long, five part series culminating with a discussion about the movie itself. This is a world where Superman is not Superman. Batman is not Batman. Wonder Woman is not Wonder Woman. And they are all gods and monsters!

Justice League: Gods and Monsters Part 2 (of 5) - Superman! Ben and his guest Evan David explore this comic series spawned by a direct to home market movie in a week long, five part series culminating with a discussion about the movie itself. This is a world where Superman is not Superman. Batman is not Batman. Wonder Woman is not Wonder Woman. And they are all gods and monsters!

Justice League: Gods and Monsters Part 1 (of 5) - Batman! Ben and his guest Evan David explore this comic series spawned by a direct to home market movie in a week long, five part series culminating with a discussion about the movie itself. This is a world where Superman is not Superman. Batman is not Batman. Wonder Woman is not Wonder Woman. And they are all gods and monsters!

The gang’s back together and Ben talks about the joys of Secret Wars II month 6, Matt talks about the milestone series Crisis on Infinite Earths #6, and Matt gets Speedball mixed in with his Amazing Spider-Man annual #22!