Did you know about Christian Archie Comics? When the Riverdale gang had an evangelical run of adventures? How about DC Comics ,The Bible by Joe Kubert? Do you recall Marvel’s Christian Super Hero? We visit the Christian era of comic books in all their heavenly glory! 

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The 90’s Won’t Stop! Demi Moore! Tom Cruise! Will Smith! Venom! Deadpool! Dinosaurs! The franchises, characters and personalities of an era are bigger than ever! 

Every industry has a Game-Changer, an individual who’s impact goes way beyond the biz, affecting the entire culture. I’ve settled on the biggest Free Agent move in comic books the last 50 years, a change-up that shifted the fortunes for an entire company and set them on a course that carries them to this day. 

Our Comic Book Feuds take a supernatural turn as Todd McFarlane takes on God. I was there, I watched it! 

A deep dive into the Pulp Origins of two of comics greatest characters, Captain America & Batman! The truth behind their respective gunslinging pasts & the mystery of Bucky’s pecker revealed at long last! 

Comic Book Feuds! The most popular comic creator of the Eighties was never shy or tactful when it came to other creators. Byrne takes on Kirby! Image Comics! Dave Cockrum and so many more! 

We kick off our Uncut Gems series with a closer look at some little known works by Legendary Talents, starting with Frank Miller( Daredevil, Batman) and Todd McFarlane(Spider Man, Spawn).

Rise Of The Guardians pt. 2! Valentino Writes The Future! Daughter Of Wolverine! Check! Galactic Ghost Rider! Check! The X-Men Populate A Planet! Check! Check! Check! Jim Valentino literally wrote the future of Marvel in his transformative 1990 Guardians Of The Galaxy run! 

Long before James Gunn turned them into a blockbuster tentpole franchise, the Guardians Of The Galaxy were without a home. They had no series of their own despite knocking around the Marvel Universe for decades. Then in 1990, the genius of one man, Jim Valentino, brought them status and success in publishing that they had never experienced before or since! And I was fortunate enough to have a front row seat for all of it!

From Jim Lee to Plan B! 

Jim Lee is the most popular & celebrated  X-Men artist of all time. The X-Men are the crown jewel in the Marvel treasury. Can you imagine Jim back on X-Men? Just how close was a historic reunion with Marvel and their Mighty Mutants? 

The term Alpha is used to describe dominant individuals, assertive leaders. Traditionally, Alpha’s have driven the art that we consume, the music we listen to, the movies we watch and the comic books we celebrate. Where’d they all go and when, if ever, are they coming back?  In search of the Alpha? 

Absolute Power! In our finale of the year, Rob names the most powerful person in the business and the name of this individual should come as no surprise! 

X-Men:The Road Back! Marvel is preparing to launch an all new phase in the X-Men’s storied history. Rob shares his top tips, the essential ingredients necessary in restoring Marvel’s Mutants to their former glory and elite status! 

Just What The Hell Is Going On?? Bundles! Party Packs! Deep discounts, phony numbers, empty release windows! We examine the crazed current state of comics and movies! 

The Decades!! 1980 pt. 2! X-Men! Iron Man! Flash Gordon! 9 To 5! Popeye! Xanadu! The Empire Strikes Back! How close did the Star Wars sequel come to complete collapse? The memorable storylines that drove comic books in a Milestone Marvel era! Collectors Corner shares the truth about your investment dollars! 

The Decades! 1980 - The most important year in pop culture? X-Men:Dark Phoenix & Days Of Future Past! New Titans launches! Moon Knight explodes! Shogun rules television! A seismic year of big moves and changes that altered comic books & pop itself! 

The Halloween Episode! We come in praise of Marvel Comics Tomb Of Dracula, the greatest horror comic book ever published! Also, an important announcement about the podcast and a special tribute to a pair of ICONIC L.A. area comic stores as they prepare to close their doors!

Marvel had an enormous challenge in overcoming DC Comics absolute market dominance. Operating as underdogs they were relentless in their effort to establish themselves as the undisputed market leader. We chart a 12 year journey that saw Marvel flip the script. This episode is packed with raw data, charts and numbers that shape the competitive landscape between these powerhouse publishers. 

Top Comic Book Creators are sharing tales of being blacklisted in comics. Just what was DC Dan thinking? How often does this sort of thing happen anyways? Big names sound off!

Children of the 80’s rejoice, your favorite cartoons & toys are back and hotter than ever! Thundercats! Space Ghost! Transformers! Battle Of The Planets! Marvel, Image & Dynamite renew the cycle of licensed properties! 

Robservations continues to take Manhattan as Rob recounts his last two days at the show and the legends & treasures he encountered! Sometimes you receive exactly what you need as opposed to what you think you want!

The most stream of consciousness recap of a 4 Day whirlwind you will ever experience! Chock full of comic books, collectibles, legendary talents and creators as well as a personal hunt for a glorious grail! Featuring Marvel, DC, Image and the World’s Greatest Hot Dog! 

We discuss the ingredients that went into making comics Extreme! Behind The Scenes of the  BLOODSTRIKE movie footage and a tribute to the late great creator of Marvel’s Rocket Raccoon & DC’s Lobo, Keith Giffen!  

We celebrate the three C’s, comics, conventions and cartoons with a discussion of the upcoming New York Comic Con and a look back on Marvel’s Spider Man & His Amazing Friends!

Stan Lee endured a tumultuous final chapter and the truth is now coming to light from documentarian Jon Bollerjack. Over several years I was witness to the chaos that ensued, I participated in the film and share much of that on today’s episode. Also, as my oldest son  gets married I look at a more light hearted view of comic book weddings and why they rarely work. 

Did Warner Bros. ask Marvel to take over publishing for DC Comics in the 80’s? Rob shares the plan, the proposal, the titles & characters in the deal and the talent set to participate. Not a hoax or a dream, this was happening! 

Comic Book Feuds! Gaiman Vs. Mcfarlane pt. 3! The Trial! The Verdict! The Bankruptcy! The Fallout! Neil Vs. Todd concludes as the Spawn Empire is fractured, Angela moves to Marvel!

In part 2 of our Comic Book Feuds - Gaiman Vs. McFarlane, we answer the question so many are asking, “Why Exactly Did Neil Gaiman Sue Todd McFarlane?” What broken promises and bad faith occurred in order to bring in the lawyers! Find out how Marvel enters the picture, setting the stage for the final showdown! 

Our Comic Book Feuds series shines the spotlight on the most contentious feud in the history of comic books! Acclaimed author Neil Gaiman sues Todd McFarlane setting the stage for a trial with devastating consequences! This one brings Marvel, Miracleman, NHL and 3 million dollars worth of baseballs along for the ride! 

Show Me The Money! In todays world you know what the highest paid athletes are making, you know what the big concert revenues are for the biggest stars, but you don’t know what your favorite comic creators make, and you probably never will. Rob tells you why as he pulls back the curtains on industry finances! 

While Disney & Comcast dueled for the rights to 20th Century Fox, the company kept working to make new Marvel movies. What was lost, what survived. X-Force, Gambit, Future Deadpool’s  and Rob’s personal Rupert Murdoch encounter! 

The Masters, a discussion of how and who defines “greatness” across the arts. 

An episode devoted to the ample pecs of Captain America. A Marvel image that became both legendary and iconic and the homage that broke the internet. Also, we close out 2015 with movies, tv & games! 

Our Decades series lands us in 2015 with a thriving marketplace for all of pop culture! Star Wars finally returns to Marvel! Dark Knight goes for a trilogy at DC! Marvel’s Secret Wars gets an update! We look to the music, comics, tv, games & movies that shaped an era! Part 1 starts here! 

It’s a packed episode as Rob shares the best Comic Creator Cameos ever! We all want more attention to the creators and what better than when they feature themselves in their comics? Prepare to discover a gold standard from another era! Also - How Direct To Consumer is transforming collectibles and a report from Rob’s signing at CGC.

Do other studios even want to make comic book films, especially super heroes? Marvel’s recent slide isn’t helping matters! We also discuss Ryan Coogler’s latest, creative control and how it’s affecting the future of movies! Convention economy and more! 

In part 2 of our deep dive into 1988, Rob examines the films of the late 80’s, a year dominated by comedies with one breakout action blockbuster that changed the game forever! Also, the top comic book’s of the year revealed! 

The Decades series continues as we visit the stand out’s in Comic Books, Music, Film & T.V. in 1988!  X-Men & Batman dominate the charts, Pop Stars and soundtracks break big! 

Even More Forbidden Fruits are on the menu as we serve up an epic Marvel/DC crossover event that has been out of print for over 27 years! 

A jam packed episode exploring more Secret Histories of comic books examines the Marvel/Kirby Art Return controversy of the mid-80’s! Bonus Track - Frank Miller’s lost 1994 Marvel movie??

The alarms are sounding on the current comic book market. Is the sky actually falling, is this really the worst that sales have been? Rob opens the books, sharing the true facts & figures since the year 2000! Stay for that final tag at the end for the most up to date in-show info! 

Rob shares an all new batch of Forbidden Fruit!  The stories, art, characters & creators that won’t find fresh collections any time soon. Popular titles from the 90’s, many that will astonish you! 

You are invited to dine along with Rob and the late, great, legendary Wolverine co-creator Herb Trimpe as they shared a number of memorable dinners over the years that Rob is sharing here for the first time ever. 

We continue our journey through the amazing decade that was the 90’s with more of your comments and replies and a look at a 90’s Power List. How does that stack up in present day? 

We celebrate the era that gave us The Death Of Superman! Image Comics! Age Of Apocalypse! X-Force! Valiant! Gen X! Bane! Heroes Reborn! Rob put out the call to the listeners and you responded and today we share your enthusiasm! We love the 90’s! 

A look deep inside fandom as the earliest foundations were formed with an in house Marvel Fanzine! A legendary comic book writer shares his many inspirations! Fall Of X pt. 2 and Rob’s Recommendation’s returns! A jam packed episode for sure!
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Ratio variants, Discount Incentives, Final Order Cut Off! A look back over 25 years of maximizing market manipulation by the big publishers! There’s at least one initiative that should be embraced all over again! 

The Fall Of X is upon us! An era that has dominated the X-Men in recent years is coming to an end and as the curtains prepare to close we look at Marvel’s original mission statement for the X-Men and how it has shifted over time. I’ll take you behind the scenes, sharing the events that led up to the dramatic changes in the Marvel Mutants! We look forward to and ponder what comes next for the Children Of The Atom! 

We go back and uncover an incredible archive covering the 1975 San Diego Comic Con! It was an industry hopeful for a better tomorrow, many talents struggling to get by. Which talent felt trauma watching their creation grow into a media darling? Who wouldn’t allow photos of their work to be taken? Stan Lee! Jack Kirby! Jim Steranko! Jerry Siegel! Chuck Norris! All in their own words straight from Comic Con ‘75! 

As our Comic Con 2023 coverage continues, Rob invites you along to an epic dinner with Living Legends! Frank Miller! Arthur Adams! Robert Kirkman! David Mandel! Jeph Loeb! David Finch! The episode that boldly asks “Does anyone else desire a seafood tower?”