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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 2009 Part 1Episode 76 - Murdock and Marvel: 2009 Part 1 2009 was a tough year for comics, in that sales declined and a number of stores (nearly 50% in some areas) closed their doors.  Closings of Waldenbooks and other book outlets also made getting product into customers’ hands difficult.  We also saw cover prices rise, even as the recession continued to impact fans ability to spend. The Year in Comics  Comics in Other Media DC Comics Other Publishers Sales & Industry Information Beginnings & Endings Eisner Awards Dan's Favorite The Y...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 2008 Part 1Episode 74 - Murdock and Marvel: 2008 Part 1 2008 in the United States was a year of war and recession, leading to a bleak short-term outlook for Americans.  Comics and comic book movies reflected that, but also gave fans a lot to enjoy, hopefully taking people’s minds off social and economic issues they were facing. The Year in Comics  Comics in Other Media DC Comics Other Publishers Sales & Industry Information Beginnings & Endings Eisner Awards Dan's Favorite The Year in Marvel Marvel plun...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 2007 Part 1Episode 72 - Murdock and Marvel: 2007 Part 1 America continues to deal with the consequences of 9/11, and we are not mid-way through the 8 year Iraq War.  Something seems to be changing on the comics landscape, as dark themes, destruction and war get more prevalent, and stories retreat to more conventional and traditional themes.  Preshow Where did the podcast go? The Year in Comics  Comics in Other Media DC Comics Other Publishers Sales & Industry Information Beginnings & Endings Eisner Awards Dan's Favorite T...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 2006 Part 2Episode 71 - Murdock and Marvel: 2006 Part 2 Last week in the takeaway we talked about how 2005 had elements that pointed to a new golden age for comics, and there were elements that pointed to dangerous days ahead.  Well, if 2006 is any indication, Golden Age it is...   This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 2006.   The Year in Daredevil  Appearances: Daredevil #79-90, Daredevil vs Punisher #6, Daredevil: Father #5, Fantastic Four: The Wedding Special #1, Spider-Man Unlimited #12, Black Widow 2 #4-6, Playmates Toys #1, Spider-Man /Black Cat...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 2006 Part 1Episode 70 - Murdock and Marvel: 2006 Part 1 Last week in the takeaway we talked about how 2005 had elements that pointed to a new golden age for comics, and there were elements that pointed to dangerous days ahead.  Well, if 2006 is any indication, Golden Age it is... The Year in Comics  Comics in Other Media DC Comics Other Publishers Sales & Industry Information Beginnings & Endings Eisner Awards Dan's Favorite The Year in Marvel Marvel decided to return to the “event” with a bang...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 2005 Part 2Episode 69 - Murdock and Marvel: 2005 Part 2 It was a great year in comics, and maybe a turning point.  Movies, events and accolades abounded.  But somehow it all worries me a bit, in retrospect.  This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 2005.   The Year in Daredevil  Appearances: Daredevil #67-78, Daredevil: Redemption #1-6, Daredevil: Father #1-4, Exiles #54, 56 and 62, Marvel Age Spider-Man #15, New Avengers #1-3 and 11, Powerless #6, Ultimate Elektra #4-5, Bullseye: Greatest Hits #4, Marvel Knight 4 #13, What if…Karen Page Had Lived? #1, Wolverine #23-24, Ma...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 2005 Part 1Episode 68 - Murdock and Marvel: 2005 Part 1 It was a great year in comics, and maybe a turning point.  Movies, events and accolades abounded.  But somehow it all worries me a bit, in retrospect. The Year in Comics  Comics in Other Media DC Comics Other Publishers Sales & Industry Information Beginnings & Endings Eisner Awards Dan's Favorite The Year in Marvel Marvel steamed ahead in 2005, with Joe Quesado taking on additional responsibilities, and Brian Bendis in charge of Marvel’s first big event...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 2004 Part 2Episode 67 - Murdock and Marvel: 2004 Part 2 2004 was a relatively quiet year in comics, but there were some critical developments that made waves into the future.  Big movies, heroes back from the dead, and some important new faces! This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 2004.   The Year in Daredevil  Appearances: Daredevil #54-66, Daredevil: Father #1, Daredevil 2099 #1, Punisher #35-37, Exiles #39 and #43, Spider-Man Unlimited #1, Elektra #35, Marvel 1602 #8, Secret War #2-3, Powerless #1-5, Ultimate Elektra #1-3  Writing: David Mack (#54-55), Brian Michael Bend...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 2004 Part 1Episode 66 - Murdock and Marvel: 2004 Part 1 2004 was a relatively quiet year in comics, but there were some critical developments that made waves into the future.  Big movies, heroes back from the dead, and some important new faces! The Year in Comics  Comics in Other Media DC Comics Other Publishers Sales & Industry Information Beginnings & Endings Eisner Awards Dan's Favorite The Year in Marvel TOTAL SERIES: 292 TOTAL NEW SERIES: 197  TOTAL ENDING SERIES: 173 THIS YEAR'S EVENT(S): Avengers Disassembled (34 iss...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 2003 Part 2Episode 65 - Murdock and Marvel: 2003 Part 2 It was a crazy year in America, with the Gulf War and the Patriot Act in the news, and over a billion dollars spent on comic-based movies.  But in the actual world of American comics, 2003 was that most beautiful to things – a stable, productive year filled with fantastic and influential stories.    This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 2003.   The Year in Daredevil  Appearances:  Daredevil #39-53, Daredevil: The Target #1, Ultimate Daredevil and Electra #1-4, Dared...
2025-05-301h 11Comics Over Time
Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 2003 Part 1Episode 64 - Murdock and Marvel: 2003 Part 1 It was a crazy year in America, with the Gulf War and the Patriot Act in the news, and over a billion dollars spent on comic-based movies.  But in the actual world of American comics, 2003 was that most beautiful to things – a stable, productive year filled with fantastic and influential stories. The Year in Comics  Comics in Other Media DC Comics Other Publishers Sales & Industry Information Beginnings & Endings Eisner Awards Dan's Favorite The Year in Marv...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 2002 Part 2Episode 63 - Murdock and Marvel: 2002 Part 2 The world was a dangerous and frightening place, and America was trying to come to terms with how to move forward, both internally and on the world stage.  And comics showed a lot of that anxiety.  But even so, 2002 was a big year for all involved in the comics world, as sales of actual honest to goodness comic books actually rose 10% this year to 230 Million dollars, the first time that the industry had seen that occur since 1993, when comic sales had peaked at around 850 Million.  And even as traffic in stores was increasing, Hol...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 2002 Part 1Episode 62 - Murdock and Marvel: 2002 Part 1 The world was a dangerous and frightening place, and America was trying to come to terms with how to move forward, both internally and on the world stage.  And comics showed a lot of that anxiety.  But even so, 2002 was a big year for all involved in the comics world, as sales of actual honest to goodness comic books actually rose 10% this year to 230 Million dollars, the first time that the industry had seen that occur since 1993, when comic sales had peaked at around 850 Million.  And even as traffic in stores was increasing, Hol...
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Comics Over TimeDaredevil Born Again Episode 9Episode 61 - Daredevil Born Again Episode 9 Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episode 9 that was released on Disney+ on April 15th.  Initial Thoughts 1:00 Recap and Blurbs  Episode 9: Straight to Hell (9.2 rating on IMDB)  The Disney+ blurp: Mayor Fisk becomes Mayor Kingpin, and Daredevil is unleashed as chaos takes over the city. Dan’s Non-Wikipedia, Non-AI Recap Discussion Topics Frank is back!! Violence is visceral, and not idealized Hard to watch somet...
2025-04-181h 00Comics Over Time
Comics Over TimeDaredevil Born Again Episode 8Episode 60 - Daredevil Born Again Episode 8 Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episode 8 that was released on Disney+ on April 8th.  Initial Thoughts 1:00 Recap and Blurbs  Episode 8: Isle of Joy (9.2 rating on IMDB)  The Disney+ blurp: At his inaugural Black and White Ball, Mayor Fisk tightens his grip on New York City. Dan’s Non-Wikipedia, Non-AI Recap Discussion Topics Double Agent BB Urich Empathize with Dex? Fisk and Vanessa Use...
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Comics Over TimeDaredevil Born Again Episode 7Episode 59 - Daredevil Born Again Episode 7 Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episode 7 that was released on Disney+ on April 1st.  Initial Thoughts 1:00 Recap and Blurbs  Episode 7: With Interest (8.2 rating on IMDB)  The Disney+ blurp: Daredevil is back and races Fisk to stop Muse from killing again. Dan’s Non-Wikipedia, Non-AI Recap Discussion Topics So many lies. "All feels fake." Fight Choreography The "Thin Dark Line" Did Vanessa betra...
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Comics Over TimeDaredevil Born Again Episodes 5 and 6Episode 58 - Daredevil Born Again Episodes 5 and 6 Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episodes 5 and 6 that were released on Disney+ on March 25th.  Initial Thoughts 1:00 Recap and Blurbs  Episode 5: With Interest (8.3 rating on IMDB)  The Disney+ blurp: A day in the life of Matt Murdock gets intense, forcing him to team up with a familiar face. Episode 2: Excessive Force (9.0 rating on IMDB)  The Disney+ blurp: When a serial killer terrorizes the streets of New York, the city...
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Comics Over TimeDaredevil Born Again Episode 4Episode 57 - Daredevil Born Again Episode 4 Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episode 4 that was released on Disney+ on March 18th.  Initial Thoughts 1:00 Recap and Blurbs  Episode 4: Sic Semper Systema (8.6 rating on IMDB)  The Disney+ blurp: Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk’s darker halves fight to be unleashed. Dan’s Non-Wikipedia, Non-AI Recap  Discussion Topics David Feige Bodega Holdup Daniel Blake Say His Name Matt Murdock, Lawyer a...
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Comics Over TimeDaredevil Born Again Episode 3Episode 56 - Daredevil Born Again Episode 3 Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episodes 3 that were released on Disney+ on March11th.  Initial Thoughts 1:00 Recap and Blurbs  Episode 3: The Hollow of His Hand (8.8 rating on IMDB)  The Disney+ blurp: The trial of Hector Ayala begins. Fisk’s old business associates seek to claim his vacant mantle. Dan’s Non-Wikipedia, Non-AI Recap  Discussion Topics Matt the Lawyer The Big Swing The Police Punisher...
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Comics Over TimeDaredevil Born Again Episodes 1 and 2Episode 55 - Daredevil Born Again Episodes 1 and 2 Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episodes 1 and 2 that were released on Disney+ on March 4th.  Initial Thoughts Daredevil Recap from IGN: https://youtu.be/afubQp0VeKc?si=YwvKjyTyFHx0Lhau 1:00 Recap and Blurbs  Episode 1: Heaven’s Half Hour (8.8 rating on IMDB)  The Disney+ blurp: Matt Murdock gives up the mask. Wilson Fisk has his sights set to new heights.  Episode 2: Optics (8.7 rating on IMDB)  The Disney+ blurp: Matt Mu...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 2001 Part 2Episode 54 - Murdock and Marvel: 2001 Part 2 The year 2001 has a dark shadow over it, and there are elements of this year that are pretty rough, because as the year closed comic books were trying to make sense of and deal with 9/11 just like the rest of America.  But the start of the year brought a lot of great entertainment and for the first time in years sales held steady (mostly)   This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 2001.   The Year in Dare...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 2001 Part 1Episode 53 - Murdock and Marvel: 2001 Part 1 The year 2001 has a dark shadow over it, and there are elements of this year that are pretty rough, because as the year closed comic books were trying to make sense of and deal with 9/11 just like the rest of America.  But the start of the year brought a lot of great entertainment and for the first time in years sales held steady (mostly)  Preshow  The Year in Comics  Notable and Newsworthy Sales & Industry Information Beginnings & Endings Eisner Awards Dan...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 2000 Part 2Episode 52 - Murdock and Marvel: 2000 Part 2 The new millenium started with some big endings, and comic book sales kept slipping this year.  But 2000 featured some big developments that would point the way to the future of comics.  Welcome to the Oughts, everyone!  This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 2000.   The Year in Daredevil  Appearances:  Daredevil #10-13, Earth X #10-12 and X, Fantastic Four #27, Avenger #27, Essential Fantastic Four #3, Marvel Knights #5-6, Daredevil: Ninja #1, Maximum Security #1, and Nick Fury: Agent of Shi...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 2000 Part 1Episode 51 - Murdock and Marvel: 2000 Part 1 The new millenium started with some big endings, and comic book sales kept slipping this year.  But 2000 featured some big developments that would point the way to the future of comics.  Welcome to the Oughts, everyone!  Preshow  The Year in Comics  Notable and Newsworthy Sales & Industry Information Beginnings & Endings Eisner Awards Dan's Favorite The Year in Marvel 2000 was a year of big changes at Marvel Comics.  Bill Jemas was promoted to President, and replaced Bob Harras...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1999 Part 2Episode 50 - Murdock and Marvel: 1999 Part 2 Last week we closed the curtain on the first volume of Daredevil, and now we are reaching the end of the millennium itself, as comics continue to barrel towards their own version of Y2K.  Sales keep dropping and more publishers leave the field, but signs of life start to show if you look in the right places.  It's 1999, and comics still are not dead.  This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 1999.   The Year in D...
2025-02-051h 08Comics Over Time
Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1999 Part 1Episode 49 - Murdock and Marvel: 1999 Part 1 Last week we closed the curtain on the first volume of Daredevil, and now we are reaching the end of the millennium itself, as comics continue to barrel towards their own version of Y2K.  Sales keep dropping and more publishers leave the field, but signs of life start to show if you look in the right places.  It's 1999, and comics still are not dead. Preshow  The Year in Comics  Notable and Newsworthy Sales & Industry Information Eisner Awards Dan's Favorite Th...
2025-01-291h 04Comics Over Time
Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1998 Part 3Episode 48 - Murdock and Marvel: 1998 Part 3 Things continued to be grim in the comic world, but it seemed as though the freefall might be over.  Marvel had escaped bankruptcy without missing even a single month of publishing, most of the other companies still in business made it through the year (but not all) and some very interesting new players entered the scene.  This is part 3 of the podcast. that will feature the Takeaway for 1998 - which is a look back at volume 1 of Daredevil. The Takeaway Daredevil Vol 1 is an interesting journey.  A...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1998 Part 2Episode 47 - Murdock and Marvel: 1998 Part 2 Things continued to be grim in the comic world, but it seemed as though the freefall might be over.  Marvel had escaped bankruptcy without missing even a single month of publishing, most of the other companies still in business made it through the year (but not all) and some very interesting new players entered the scene.  This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story. The Takeaway for 1998 - which is a look back at volume 1 of Daredevil - will be released next week as...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1998 Part 1Episode 46 - Murdock and Marvel: 1998 Part 1 Things continued to be grim in the comic world, but it seemed as though the freefall might be over.  Marvel had escaped bankruptcy without missing even a single month of publishing, most of the other companies still in business made it through the year (but not all) and some very interesting new players entered the scene.  Preshow  The Year in Comics  Notable and Newsworthy Sales & Industry Information Eisner Awards Dan's Favorite The Year in Marvel TOTAL SERIES: 188 ...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1997 Part 2Episode 45 - Murdock and Marvel: 1997 Part 2 We’ve got a pretty quiet week in comic terms, partly because everything has gone completely to the dogs, and there is a lot less happening than there was a few years ago.  Still, I was surprised to find that 1997 had some pretty great things going on under the surface!  This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 1997.   The Year in Daredevil  Appearances: Daredevil #360-370, Daredevil #-1, Adventures of Spider-Man #10, Bug #1, Code of Honor...
2025-01-011h 15Comics Over Time
Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1997 Part 1Episode 44 - Murdock and Marvel: 1997 Part 1 We’ve got a pretty quiet week in comic terms, partly because everything has gone completely to the dogs, and there is a lot less happening than there was a few years ago.  Still, I was surprised to find that 1997 had some pretty great things going on under the surface! Preshow  The Year in Comics  As harsh as 1996 had been, 1997 was in most senses even worse.  Sales continued to plummet, Marvel had to dig out from a messy financial mess, and other publishers felt the pain as well. ...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1996 Part 2Episode 43 - Murdock and Marvel: 1996 Part 2 Well, here we are, Duane.  At the End of Days.  I have been promising you that everything was going to explode eventually.  And finally we have arrived.  Welcome to the fateful year 1996, when Marvel came crashing down.  This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 1996.   The Year in Daredevil  Appearances:  Daredevil #348-359, Punisher #4, What if…? #83, Marvel versus DC / DC versus Marvel #2-3, Green Goblin #6 and 12, Doom 2099 #40-42, Over the Edge #6 and 10, Wolverine #103-104, New Warrio...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1996 Part 1Episode 42 - Murdock and Marvel: 1996 Part 1 Well, here we are, Duane.  At the End of Days.  I have been promising you that everything was going to explode eventually.  And finally we have arrived.  Welcome to the fateful year 1996, when Marvel came crashing down. Preshow  The Year in Comics  As usual, there was a lot of great stuff going on in comics this year.  There was also a lot of junk, though, and 1996 is the year we start seeing that problem sort itself out.  Notable and Newsworthy Sales & Industry Information Pa...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1995 Part 2Episode 41 - Murdock and Marvel: 1995 Part 2 It was a tough year in comics, especially for the big two.  Comic shops were having trouble, readers seemed to be moving on to other things, and corporate overlords continued to demand ever higher profits.  1995 was a bit of an…apocalypse.  This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 1995.   The Year in Daredevil  Appearances: Daredevil #336-347, Elekrta: Root of Evil #1, Marvel Super-Heroes Megazine #4 and 6, Spider-Man: Power of Terror #2 - #4, Sabertooth Classic #11, Marvel: Portraits #2 - #4, W...
2024-11-271h 07Comics Over Time
Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1994 Part 2Episode 39 - Murdock and Marvel: 1994 Part 2 1994 was a crazy year in the comics world, with both DC and Marvel continuing to crank out new books, even as other companies tried to claw their way into the market.  Retailers and fans were nearly helpless as the onslaught of comics overwhelmed them, leading to one of the worst years in the history of modern comics.  This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 1994.   The Year in Daredevil  Appearances: Daredevil #324-335, Daredevil Man...
2024-11-201h 28Comics Over Time
Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1995 Part 1Episode 40 - Murdock and Marvel: 1995 Part 1 It was a tough year in comics, especially for the big two.  Comic shops were having trouble, readers seemed to be moving on to other things, and corporate overlords continued to demand ever higher profits.  1995 was a bit of an…apocalypse. Preshow  Daredevil Born Again coming March 4, 2025 The Year in Comics  Notable and Newsworthy Sales & Industry Information Eisner Awards Dan's Favorite The Year in Marvel It was a crazy year at Marvel, with pressures to increa...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1994 Part 1Episode 38 - Murdock and Marvel: 1994 Part 1 1994 was a crazy year in the comics world, with both DC and Marvel continuing to crank out new books, even as other companies tried to claw their way into the market.  Retailers and fans were nearly helpless as the onslaught of comics overwhelmed them, leading to one of the worst years in the history of modern comics.  The Year in Comics  Notable and Newsworthy Sales & Industry Information Eisner Awards Dan's Favorite The Year in Marvel It was a pretty rou...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1993 Part 2Episode 37 - Murdock and Marvel: 1993 Part 2 There are arguments to be made that this was the best year in the history of comics.  There are also a number of ways in which it may have been the worst.  In any case, it was not boring. Welcome to 1993, the year everything that has been building for the last decade or so comes to a head.  This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 1993.   The Year in Daredevil  Appearances: Daredevil #312-323, Dared...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1993 Part 1Episode 36 - Murdock and Marvel: 1993 Part 1 There are arguments to be made that this was the best year in the history of comics.  There are also a number of ways in which it may have been the worst.  In any case, it was not boring.  Welcome to 1993, the year everything that has been building for the last decade or so comes to a head.  Announcements Show Tweaks The Year in Comics  Notable and Newsworthy Sales & Industry Information Eisner Awards Dan's Favorite The Year in Ma...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1992 Part 2Episode 35 - Murdock and Marvel: 1992 Part 2 Well, here we are.  Image starts a new creator-owned era, even as the man who created the superhero sensation dies, along with one of his creators. 1992 was a very big year for changes.  This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 1992.   The Year in Daredevil  Appearances: Daredevil #300-311, Daredevil Annual #8, Punisher Annual #5, Web of Spider-Man Annual #8, Infinity War #1-4, Death’s Head 2 #4, Fantastic Four #367-368 and #370, Alpha Flight #111, Marc Spector: Moon Knight #41 and #43, Marvel...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1992 Part 1Episode 34 - Murdock and Marvel: 1992 Part 1 Well, here we are.  Image starts a new creator-owned era, even as the man who created the superhero sensation dies, along with one of his creators. 1992 was a very big year for changes. The Year in Comics  Comic books managed to make it into the news and public consciousness in different ways in 1992, as movies, TV shows, new companies and a massive character death kept things interesting!  Notable and Newsworthy Sales & Industry Trends Beginnings and Endings Memorials Eisner Awards ...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1991 Part 2Episode 33 - Murdock and Marvel: 1991 Part 2 It’s the year of Marvel’s greatest success…and quite possibly its greatest failure!  Welcome to 1991, the year that sets the stage for the next evolution of American comics.  This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 1991.   The Year in Daredevil  Appearances: Daredevil #288-299, Daredevil Annual #7, Marvel Comic Presents #69-72, #75, #81 and #91, What if…? 24 and 26, Avengers #332-#333, Excalibur #39, Darkhawk #6, Incredible Hulk: Ground Zero, Very Best of Marvel Comics, Very Best of What If, Amazing Spid...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1991 Part 1Episode 32 - Murdock and Marvel: 1991 Part 1 It’s the year of Marvel’s greatest success…and quite possibly its greatest failure!  Welcome to 1991, the year that sets the stage for the next evolution of American comics.  The Year in Comics  Notable and Newsworthy Industry Trends Eisner Awards Dan's Favorite The Year in Marvel Events & Happenings New Titles (Ongoing and Limited) New Characters Series Ending Who's in the Bullpen ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Don Slott Dan's Favorite
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1990 Part 2Episode 31 - Murdock and Marvel: 1990 Part 2 As we start the 90s Marvel and DC are approaching monopoly status on comic store shelves, leaving other publishers to look for success at the margins.  But if you are a big fan of the Big 2, 1990 was a good time to be reading comic books!  This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 1990.   The Year in Daredevil  Appearances: Daredevil #276-287, Wolverine #21, Captain America #368, 374 - 376, Count Duckula #10, Punisher Magazine #8 and 15-16, What if…? #13, 15, 17, 20, Marvel Comics...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1990 Part 1Episode 30 - Murdock and Marvel: 1990 Part 1 As we start the 90s Marvel and DC are approaching monopoly status on comic store shelves, leaving other publishers to look for success at the margins.  But if you are a big fan of the Big 2, 1990 was a good time to be reading comic books!  The Year in Comics  Notable and Newsworthy Industry Trends Eisner Awards Dan's Favorite The Year in Marvel Events & Happenings New Titles (Ongoing and Limited) New Characters Series Ending ...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1989 Part 2Episode 29 - Murdock and Marvel: 1989 Part 2 This week we finish up the 80s, and see what another round of Batmania can do to and for the comics world.  This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 1989.   The Year in Daredevil  Appearances: Daredevil #262- 275, Marvel Tales #222, Marvel Comics Presents #19, Saga of the Sub-Mariner #9, What if…? #1-2, Excalibur #14, Wolverine #17   Writing credits: Ann Nocenti (262-275) Nocenti & Romita Jr (266 - Plot by Nocenti and Romita Jr., script by Nocenti)  Pencile...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1989 Part 1Episode 28 - Murdock and Marvel: 1989 Part 1 This week we finish up the 80s, and see what another round of Batmania can do to and for the comics world.  Pre-Show  Letter from Mo The Year in Comics  Notable and Newsworthy Swamp Thing Movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098193/ Robert Crumb comic strip with Donald Trump: https://www.openculture.com/2016/06/r-crumb-takes-down-donald-trump-in-a-1989-cartoon.html Industry Trends Harvey Awards Notable Passings Dan's Favorite The Year in Marvel Events & Happenings New Tit...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1988Episode 27 - Murdock and Marvel: 1988 This week we begin to see what happens when two massive Kaiju go to war in a region.  Everything else either runs away or is destroyed.  Such is the world of comics, circa 1988. The Year in Comics  Notable and Newsworthy Industry Trends Awards Dan's Favorite The Year in Marvel Events & Happenings New Series/Limited Titles New Characters Series Ending Who's in the Bullpen ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Bryan Hitch Dan...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1987Episode 26 - Murdock and Marvel: 1987 After the wonders of 1986 the comic industry found itself with a glut of new companies, new titles, and new awards shows.  How would it all work out?  Lets go back to ’87 and find out… PreShow Banter  A tweet from Forrest about the Watchmen books. The Year in Comics  Notable and Newsworthy Industry Trends Awards Dan's Favorite The Year in Marvel Events & Happenings New Series/Limited Titles New Characters Series Ending Who's in...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1986 Part 2Episode 24 - Murdock and Marvel: 1986 Part 2 If you are every arguing with friends about what was the best year in the history of comics, you could do worse than arguing for 1986.  With a ton of interesting independent books, vibrant small-press publishers popping up everywhere, and four of the most beloved stories in the history of comics, ’86 was definitely a banner year! This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 1986.   The Year in Daredevil  Appearances: Daredevil #226-237, Spectacular Spider-Man #110, Amazi...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1986 Part 1Episode 24 - Murdock and Marvel: 1986 Part 1 If you are every arguing with friends about what was the best year in the history of comics, you could do worse than arguing for 1986.  With a ton of interesting independent books, vibrant small-press publishers popping up everywhere, and four of the most beloved stories in the history of comics, ’86 was definitely a banner year! The Year in Comics  Notable and Newsworthy Industry Trends Kirby Awards Dan's Favorite The Year in Marvel Events & Happenings New Titles Ne...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1985Episode 23 - Murdock and Marvel: 1985 This year Marvel is all about the cash grab, and so we get Secret Wars II, a bunch of vaguely copyright-infringing kids books, and some fantastic Bill Sienkiewicz art that makes everything else worth it.  Let’s talk 1985 in comics, Marvel and Daredevil. The Year in Comics  Notable and Newsworthy Comics and Sequential Art: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33476.Comics_and_Sequential_Art Industry Trends Eagle/Kirby Awards Dan's Favorite The Year in Marvel Events & Happenings New Titl...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1984Episode 22 - Murdock and Marvel: 1984 This week we enter continue with the massive expansion era for Marvel and the Direct Market, with important new creators, new companies, and a whole lot of turtles…its 1984!  The Year in Comics  Notable and Newsworthy Industry Trends Cartoon Art Museum: https://www.cartoonart.org/ Eagle Awards Dan's Favorite The Year in Marvel Events & Happenings Box Brown’s “The He-Man Effect”: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250261403/thehemaneffect  New Titles New Characters Series Ending Who's in...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1983Episode 21 - Murdock and Marvel: 1983 This year things really start to accelerate in the comics world, as the direct market kicks into high gear. Marvel leads the way again, with a truly astounding number of new books. Welcome to the crazy years, folks. Its time to talk 1983.  Convergence Con: https://www.convergence-con.org/ The Year in Comics  Notable and Newsworthy Industry Trends Eagle Awards Dan's Favorite The Year in Marvel Events & Happenings New Titles New Characters Series En...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1982Episode 20 - Murdock and Marvel: 1982 Have you noticed that every year for about a decade we have been recounting the impending death of the comic industry, with sales seemly slipping another 10% and publishers falling to the wayside?  I am happy to say that at least for Marvel this is the year that things started to turn around.  Its 1982, and the Direct Market is showing its power as Marvel and others pile onboard the comic shop train. The Year in Comics  Notable and Newsworthy Industry Trends Passings Eagle Awards D...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1981Episode 19 - Murdock and Marvel: 1981 Welcome, my friends, to the dawning of a new Golden Age for Marvel Comics! Researching this episode was also a trip down memory lane for for Dan, because this was the summer when he first pulled a comic book off the spinner rack.  Let's take a look back at the wonder that was 1981 in comics! Announcement: This Week in Marvel Unlimited – Hiatus while we rethink the format.  Siena has tired of current Marvel comics offerings... The Year in Comics  Notable and Newsworthy Industry Trends
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1980Episode 18 - Murdock and Marvel: 1980 It’s a rough time for America and for comics in general, but big things are happening at Marvel this year, and it’s a great time to be a Daredevil fan.  Let’s talk a bit about the start of a new decade, and a new era for this podcast’s featured hero – welcome to 1980! Announcement: Duane screwed up... That's why the podcast was late last week. Sorry. The Year in Comics  Notable and Newsworthy Industry Trends Eagle Awards The Year in...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1979Episode 17 - Murdock and Marvel: 1979 This week the industry tries to pick itself back up after the disastrous DC implosion, the Direct Market starts to take on its modern look, and sales and hope are dwindling with retailers, publishers and creators.  Its time to see if the 70s go out with a whimper or a bang (hint: it’s a whimper).  Lets look at 1979. The Year in Comics  Notable and Newsworthy Industry Trends Eagle Awards The Year in Marvel The year of licensed I.P.s Eve...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1978Episode 16 - Murdock and Marvel: 1978 This week Marvel starts to steady the ship, even as the Distinguished Competition is kneecapped by their corporate overlords.  Prices go up!  Prices go down!  Great new companies sprout up!  Established companies die!  And as usual there are predictions about the impending death of comics.  Welcome to 1978, everyone.  Preshow Listener Mail from Zach Duane at Fan Fusion (https://www.phoenixfanfusion.com/) The Year in Comics  Notable and Newsworthy Dr. Strange TV Movie: https://archive.org/details/dr.-strange-1978-movie Industry Trends Eagle Awards The Ye...
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Comics Over TimeMARVEL UNLIMITED: New Comics for May 19-25Marvel Unlimited for May 19-25  Dan and Siena return after a month away, and immediately dig into a number of new first issues, including the constantly rebooting Scarlet Witch, a new Spider-Punk mini-series, and Ultimate X-Men. QUICK OVERVIEW OF THE WEEK https://www.marvel.com/comics/calendar/ 20 total new comics 5 are Infinity Comics 15 are regular monthly issues There are 4 1st issues JUMPING ON POINTS Scarlet Witch & Quicksilver #1 Spider-Punk: Arms Race #1 Ultimate X-Men #1 Night Thrasher #1 BINGEABLE Nothing ending this week PICK OF THE WEEK Siena - Ultimate X-Men Dan - V...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1977Episode 15 - Murdock and Marvel: 1977 Its 1977, and this week we see the dawn of a number of very influential independent titles, and Marvel and DC continue to try to bash each other into the ground.  Comics are gaining in popularity on TV, with THREE superhero shows now on the small screen, and Marvel catches a tiger by the tail as it agrees to do a comic book adaptation of a movie that is about to change everything for geek culture in America.  Preshow Murdock & Marvel on a break for Duane’s move. Next Show should be June...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1976Episode 14 - Murdock and Marvel: 1976 Another year of Marvel and DC vying for minds and coins of comic book readers which is consolidating the industry despite some up and coming indie publishers. To that end, Marvel is now publishing over a 3rd of all comics in the U.S. But is it sustainable and at what cost? This week we'll look at all that, the return of Jack Kirby to Marvel and Daredevil's adventure with Uri Gellar in this week's spotlight.   Preshow Marvel Unlimited Show on a short break The Year in Comics  The...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1975Episode 13 - Murdock and Marvel: 1975 It's 1975. Things are improving a bit in the world but in comics the race continues to fill up newsstands. With that, we start seeing more company causalities if you weren't D.C. or Marvel. We have 2 comic gods duking it out in the rookie of the year and in the spotlight this week, we see Daredevil take on... A comic book character!?!?! Preshow Recap of Dan and Sienna's C2E2 and their panel The Year in Comics  The Big Stories Industry Trends 1975 Top 10 comics
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1974Episode 12 - Murdock and Marvel: 1974 Well, here we are in 1974, when Richard Nixon leaves the White House in shame in real life even as he is shown to be leading a secret criminal organization in the Marvel universe.  The economy is a mess, crime is up, and comics are affected in all sorts of ways. Preshow Reminder about Dan and Sienna's C2E2 Panel Saturday, April 27th from 10:30am – 11:30am.  Room S405-B The Year in Comics  The Big Stories Shazam Winners (final year) Comic Fan Art Awards (formerly Goeth...
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Comics Over TimeMARVEL UNLIMITED: New Comics for April 7 - 13Marvel Unlimited for April 7 - 13  Siena was puzzled about the way the Captain America storyline was set up, questioned why Vengeance of the Moon Knight #1 did not have Moon Knight in it, and appears to have reached her saturation point with Marvel Zombies.  On the bright side, Beware of the Planet of the Apes, Kid Venom and the Fantastic Four provided solid wins.   QUICK OVERVIEW OF THE WEEK https://www.marvel.com/comics/calendar/ 21 total new comics 5 are Infinity Comics 15 are regular monthly issues There are 2 1st issues Plus 1 older comic JU...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1973Episode 11 - Murdock and Marvel: 1973 Its 1973, which was a tumultuous and eventful year for America.  We left Vietnam without winning, VP Spiro Agnew resigned in disgrace and the US dollar was devalued, while momentous events such as Roe v Wade, Nixon visiting China and Billie Jean King vs. Bobby Riggs.  By end of year Nixon has resigned and the US has begun to slip into its first recession since the post-War boom of the 40s.  Lost in all of that were some pretty important moments for the comics world, including the Miller v California case, which would directly affect the...
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Comics Over TimeMARVEL UNLIMITED: New Comics for March 31-April 6Marvel Unlimited for March 31-April 6, 2024 Welcome back to What’s New in Marvel Unlimited!  This is Dan, and each week my daughter Siena and I are looking at which Marvel comics are releasing digitally through the Marvel Unlimited app.   QUICK OVERVIEW OF THE WEEK https://www.marvel.com/comics/calendar/ 21 total new comics 5 are Infinity Comics 15 are regular monthly issues There are 2 1st issues Plus 1 older comic INFINITY COMICS Scrolling comics exclusive to Marvel Unlimited “STANDARD” COMICS Comics on sale in stores Wednesday,  November 15th We discuss Av...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1972Episode 10 - Murdock and Marvel: 1972 This week it seems everything is coming up Marvel, as Stan Lee and his expanding young team seem to be flooding the market, but a lot of other interesting things happened around the comic world.  Preshow Marvel Snap new season: Thunderbolts https://www.marvelsnap.com/newsdetail?id=7296765558303775494 The Year in Comics  Superheroes take a bit of a back stage... The Big Stories Betty and Veronica: The Leading Ladies of Riverdale: https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781538129739/Betty-and-Veronica-The-Leading-Ladies-of-Riverdale Maus: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/171065/the-complete-maus-by-art-spiegelman/ Goethe Awards...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1971Episode 8 - Murdock and Marvel: 1971 We have a fun show this week, with Marvel being a critical part of a couple big changes that happen in 1971.  We also see a new character swinging into Daredevil this year, who is going be a big part of Matt Murdock’s life for the next few years!  Preshow Note from Amanda The Year in Comics  1971 was a year of transition and upheaval for the comics industry, as fundamental changes to content and pricing occurred that would impact what stories comics could tell going forward, and who they...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1970Episode 8 - Murdock and Marvel: 1970 We have made it to the second decade of the Marvel era!  The 1970s saw significant changes and challenges for comics, and we start to see them immediately as we take a look at the very first year of this eventful decade! Preshow Steve Ditko is now a “Disney Legend.” https://d23.com/disney-legends-2024/  Dan and Siena C2E2 panel is on Saturday, April 27th from 10:30am – 11:30am.  Room S405-B https://www.c2e2.com/en-us.html The Year in Comics  1970 marks the end of the “Silver Age of Comic...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1969Episode 7 - Murdock and Marvel: 1969 Its 1969, and comics are returning to normal after the disruptions of the Marvel Age and Batmania.  Small publishers continue to fail, even as Marvel and DC expand their offerings, and small independent publishers begin to test the waters.  Marvel continues its expansion, but does so in some new directions, and Daredevil decides to stop keeping so many secrets. It’s another busy year in the world of comics!  Preshow Announcement: Off next week. Next episode will be March 27th. The Year in Comics - 5 Key points Prices skyrocket
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Comics Over TimeMARVEL UNLIMITED: New Comics for March 3rd to 9thMarvel Unlimited for March 3rd - 9th, 2024 Welcome back to What’s New in Marvel Unlimited!  This is Dan, and each week my daughter Siena and I are looking at which Marvel comics are releasing digitally through the Marvel Unlimited app.  For this week we are focusing on the week of March 3-9 QUICK OVERVIEW OF THE WEEK https://www.marvel.com/comics/calendar/ 16 total new items 5 are Infinity Comics 9are regular monthly issues There are 2 1st issues Plus 1 facsimile – Uncanny X-Men #142 INFINITY COMICS Scrolling comics exclusive to Marvel Unlimited “STA...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1968Episode 6 - Murdock and Marvel: 1968 Marvel had been a dominant force in the comics world through most of the early and mid 1960s, which is all the more amazing when you realize that they made all the noise they did while limited to publishing only 8 -14 comics a month.  The Marvel contract with their distributor (essentially DC Comics) was up for re-negotiation in 1968, and Martin Goodman used the opportunity to expand the line to a maximum of 24 books instead, giving Stan Lee a much larger canvas for the Marvel Universe.  What did he do with all that new space?  Let...
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Comics Over TimeMARVEL UNLIMITED: New Comics for Feb 25 - Mar 2Marvel Unlimited for February 25th-March 2nd, 2024 Welcome back to What’s New in Marvel Unlimited!  This is Dan, and each week my daughter Siena and I are looking at which Marvel comics are releasing digitally through the Marvel Unlimited app.  For this week we are focusing on the week February 25th-Mar 02nd, 2024 QUICK OVERVIEW OF THE WEEK https://www.marvel.com/comics/calendar/ 34 total new items 5 are Infinity Comics 28 are regular monthly issues There are 8 1st issues Plus 1 facsimile – Uncanny X-Men #141 INFINITY COMICS Scrolling comics exclusive to Marvel Unlimited “STANDARD...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1967Episode 5 - Murdock and Marvel: 1967 This year we begin to see the backlash against superheroes as the Batman TV show enters its 3rd and final season, and many comic companies began to feel the effects of a contracting market and superhero fatigue.  Preshow Announcement: Murdock and Marvel moves back to Wednesday Starting Next Week Marvel Unlimited Show will be moving to Fridays The Year in Comics Key Happenings Best Selling Books... and Marvels The Year in Marvel While the rest of the comic world was losing ground, t...
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Comics Over TimeMARVEL UNLIMITED: New Comics for Feb 19thMarvel Unlimited for February 18th-24th, 2024 Welcome back to What’s New in Marvel Unlimited!  This is Dan, and each week my daughter Siena and I are looking at which Marvel comics are releasing digitally through the Marvel Unlimited app.  For this week we are focusing on the week February 18th-24th, 2024 QUICK OVERVIEW OF THE WEEK https://www.marvel.com/comics/calendar/ 30 total new items 5 are Infinity Comics 24 are regular monthly issues There are 6 1st issues Plus 1 back issue – What If #108 from 1998 And a bunch of Spider-Woman books later in the week! INFI...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1966Episode 4 - Murdock and Marvel: 1966 1966 saw America sink even deeper into Vietnam, with war deaths tripling from 1965 to 1966, Ronald Reagan was elected governor of California, and the first artificial heart surgery was performed.  It was a big year in American pop culture as well, with both Star Trek and the Batman TV show debuting and the Beach Boys releasing their “Pet Sounds” album.  On the Daredevil front, our hero entered his first full publication year, with a full 12 issues for Duane to revel in!  Preshow Our first No Prize award Moon Knight Back Catalog The Year in...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1965Episode 3 - Murdock and Marvel: 1965 Daredevil swings into his first full year, and for both the comics industry and America at large it is a time filled with transformation and more than a bit of fear for what the future holds.  Marvel is ascendant.  Other companies are trying to adjust, and the world outside the window seems to be on fire.  Welcome to 1965.  Preshow Duane and Marvel Snap Dan and Woodworking The Year in Comics 1965 was a difficult year in American politics and culture.  Comics largely stayed clear of outright commentary on civil right...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1964Episode 2 - Murdock and Marvel: 1964 On last week’s show we discussed the long history of Marvel Comics from 1939 to 1963. This week we finally see where Stan, Jack and the rest of the Marvel bullpen had been leading up to.  It's time to talk about 1964, and the debut of the World's Most Interesting Superhero – Daredevil!  Listener Feedback Let us know what you think of the new season The Year in Comics 1964 was an eventful year in America, and many of the things going in politics and culture made their way into the comics. ...
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Comics Over TimeMARVEL UNLIMITED: New Comics for Feb 5thMarvel Unlimited for February 5th, 2024 Welcome back to What’s New in Marvel Unlimited!  Dan and Siena visit about the Marvel Unlimited releases for the week of February 4th – 10th, 2024.  Dan wonders when heroes got so murder-y, and Siena binges on Doctor Strange. QUICK OVERVIEW OF THE WEEK https://www.marvel.com/comics/calendar/ 22 total new items 6 are Infinity Comics 9 are regular monthly issues There are 2 1st issues Ultimate Universe #1 is a dual release (regular and infinity) 7 are old romance or western comics from the 40s, 50s and 60s INFINITY COMICS Scroll...
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Comics Over TimeMARVEL UNLIMITED: New Comics for Jan 29th Marvel Unlimited for January 29th, 2024 Welcome back to What’s New in Marvel Unlimited!  This is Dan, and each week my daughter Siena and I are looking at which Marvel comics are releasing digitally through the Marvel Unlimited app.  For this week we are focusing on the week January 28 – Feb 3, 2024 QUICK OVERVIEW OF THE WEEK https://www.marvel.com/comics/calendar/ 24 total new items 5 are Infinity Comics 17 are regular monthly issues 1 is a dual release (regular and infinity) – Ms. Marvel There are 3 1st issues INFINITY COMICS Scrolling comics exclusive to Marvel Unlimited...
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Comics Over TimeMurdock and Marvel: 1961-1963Episode 1 - Murdock and Marvel: 1961-1963 Normally we will be moving a year at a time, starting with Daredevil’s introduction in 1964.  But this week we want to set the stage, with a quick look at the early years of the Marvel Universe, from 1961-1963. Reintroducing Ourselves The Year in Comics Comic books in the early 1960s were selling at levels that today’s publishers can’t even hope to attain, but the industry still down in comparison to the heady days of the pre-code “Golden Age” of comics during the 1940s and 1950s. S...
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Comics Over TimeMARVEL UNLIMITED: New Comics for Jan 22thMarvel Unlimited for January 22th, 2024 Welcome back to What’s New in Marvel Unlimited!  This is Dan, and each week my daughter Siena and I are taking a look at which Marvel comics are releasing digitally through the Marvel Unlimited app.  For this week we are focusing on the week January 21 – 27, 2024 QUICK OVERVIEW OF THE WEEK https://www.marvel.com/comics/calendar/ 21 total new items 5 are Infinity Comics 16 are regular monthly issues There are 3 1st issues INFINITY COMICS Scrolling comics exclusive to Marvel Unlimited “STANDARD” COMICS Books with an * are n...
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Comics Over TimeMCU REVIEW: Moon Knight TV Show Episode 5-6Episode 77 - Moon Knight TV Show Episode 5-6 This week we get a chance to finish our review of the last 2 or so years of Moon Knight in print and on TV.  Its been quite a ride, and all that is left now is to take a look at the trippy last two episodes of the Disney+ show, and talk a bit about where things might go from here, and settle that small issue of Mohamad Diab and Co. vs. Jed MacKay and friends.  Episode Recap and Discussion Topics Asylum was still a gut punch...
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Comics Over TimeMARVEL UNLIMITED: New Comics for Jan 15thMarvel Unlimited for January 15th, 2024 Welcome back to What’s New in Marvel Unlimited!  This is Dan, and each week my daughter Siena and I are taking a look at which Marvel comics are releasing digitally through the Marvel Unlimited app.  For this week we are focusing on the week of January 14th – 20th, 2024 QUICK OVERVIEW OF THE WEEK https://www.marvel.com/comics/calendar/ 22 total new items 5 are Infinity Comics 16 are regular monthly issues 1 is a reprint (Daredevil #183) There are 3 1st issues INFINITY COMICS Scrolling comics exclusive to Marvel Unlimited ...
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Comics Over TimeMCU REVIEW: Moon Knight TV Show Episode 1-4Episode 76 - Moon Knight TV Show Episode 1-4 This week we are taking a look back at the Disney + Moon Knight series that was the inspiration for the crazy podcast adventure that Duane and I have now been on for over two years!  Did it hold up?  Is it even better?  Or would it have been better left buried in the Egyptian sands?  Let's discuss...  Episode Recap and Discussion Topics Incorporated all the Moon Knight Elements  This Show Took Risks Genre doesn’t feel like other MCU shows Arthur Harrow i...
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Comics Over TimeMARVEL UNLIMITED: New Comics for Jan 8thMarvel Unlimited for January 8th, 2024 Welcome back to What’s New in Marvel Unlimited!  This is Dan, and each week my daughter Siena and I are taking a look at which Marvel comics are releasing digitally through the Marvel Unlimited app.  For this week we are focusing on the week January 7th – 13th, 2024 QUICK OVERVIEW OF THE WEEK https://www.marvel.com/comics/calendar/ 24 total new items 6 are Infinity Comics 15 are regular monthly issues 1 (GODS #1) is both There are 5 1st issues We also get a “remastered” 331 page chronological version of House of X/Powers of...
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Comics Over TimeMARVEL UNLIMITED: New Comics for Jan 1stWhat's New in Marvel Unlimited for January 1st, 2024 It’s the start of a new year, and the first episode of our Comics Over Time spinoff podcast – What’s New in Marvel Unlimited!  Each week Dan and Siena will take a look at which Marvel comics are releasing digitally through the Marvel Unlimited app.  For this week we are focusing on the week of December 31st of 2023 to January 6th, 2024! QUICK OVERVIEW OF THE WEEK https://www.marvel.com/comics/calendar/ 22 total new items 5 are Infinity Comics 15 are regular monthly issues 1 (Ms. Marvel #2) is both...
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Comics Over TimeCOMIC CONNECTIONS: Moon Knight - Last Days of Moon KnightEpisode 75 - Moon Knight - Last Days of Moon Knight We have known this day was coming, but it still seems like it snuck up on me.  Issue 30 of Moon Knight came out this past Wednesday, meaning that we not only got the final issue of this run, but also saw the Last Days of Moon Knight come to a close with him suffering a fiery and heroic death.  **Spoiler Warning** This Week's Stack Moon Knight (2021-2023) #25-30 Issue Recaps and Discussion Topics Moon Knight (2021-2023) #25-30 25 - 72 pages of NE...
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Comics Over TimeCOMIC CONNECTIONS: Moon Knight - City of the DeadEpisode 74 - Moon Knight - City of the Dead This week we are continue our look at recent Moon Knight series.  First up we dive into issues number 21-24 of the currently Moon Knight comic, and then its on to the 5-issue limited series City of the Dead, where we see the comic debut of a character fans of the TV show are already very familiar with.  This Week's Stack Moon Knight (2021-2023) #21-24 Moon Knight: City of the Dead (2023) #1-5 Issue Recaps and Discussion Topics Moon Knight (2021-2023) #21-24 21 - The Re...
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Comics Over TimeCOMIC CONNECTIONS: Moon Knight - Mission and PurposeEpisode 73 - Moon Knight - Mission and Purpose This week we head back to our roots as we start a special multi-week comparison between the current Moon Knight run written by Jed MacKay and drawn by Alessandro Cappuccio and the Marvel Studios adaptation we got in 2022 to close out our season 2. We've looked at some of these books previously, but rather than have you go back and listen to a past episode, we'll talk about key things you need to be aware of as we prepare you for "The Last Days of Moon Knight". This Week's Stack
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Comics Over TimeMCU REVIEW: That’s a WrapEpisode 72 - That's a Wrap: Our All MCU Review For almost two years now we have been looking at Marvel Comics and the Marvel Cinematic Universe films they inspired.  Today, with Endgame behind us and a new comics focus coming up soon, we are going to wrap up this phase of Comics Over Time as we take a look back at the entire MCU, with its dozens of films spanning 15 years (so far). The Stack The Entire MCU Movie Library Discussion Questions What comic or comics stand out to you as favorites from t...
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Comics Over TimeMCU REVIEW: The MarvelsEpisode 71 - The Marvels Movie Review Just a couple of weeks ago we took a look at Captain Marvel’s solo MCU film, and now we are moving forward 4 years to the sequel, co-starring her marvelous friends Kamala Khan and Monica Rambeau.  This Week In Comics Comics are dying (again): https://www.comicsbeat.com/retailer-warns-that-comics-are-dying-again/  Moon Knight is dying (again): https://www.marvel.com/watch/trailers-and-extras/vengeance-of-the-moon-knight-1-trailer-marvel-comics   New on Marvel Unlimited this Week https://www.marvel.com/comics/calendar/week/2023-11-12 Recommendation: Superhero Culture Wars: Politics, Marketing, and Social Justice in Marvel...
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Comics Over TimeCOMIC CONNECTIONS: The Marvels - Mist and RhymesEpisode 70 - The Marvels - Mist and Rhymes This week we get ready for the last Marvel offering of 2023 – the much anticipated and oft maligned The Marvels.  This movie figures to have a ton of new or new-ish faces, and we are here to help you know a bit more about their comics history before you head to the theater.  This Week In Comics Marvel Introduces The New Punisher In First Series Preview  https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/marvel-new-punisher-series-preview/ Invincible Season 2 now Streaming on Amazon Prime https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a45712825/invin...
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Comics Over TimeMCU REVIEW: Avengers: EndgameEpisode 69 - Avengers: Endgame Movie Review This week we finally see the conclusion to the massive story arch started a year prior in Avengers: Infinity War as we watch the longest movie in the MCU, Avengers: Endgame. Get ready for time heists, another epic battle with Thanos and bittersweet goodbyes to some longstanding MCU characters.  This Week In Comics Magik Reveals Her New Costume on Artgerm's Fall of the House of X #1 Cover  https://comicbook.com/comics/news/magik-new-costume-fall-of-the-house-of-x-1-artgerm-cover/ New on Marvel Unlimited this Week https://www.marvel.com/comics/calendar/wee...
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Comics Over TimePotMK: The End PhaseEpisode 28 - The End Phase This week we wrap it all up, as we reflect on Moon Knight’s forty-five year history and let you know who our favorite creators were, what the most memorable storylines were, and which villains we most loved to hate.  We also will take a bit of time to talk about the joys and sorrows of starting a podcast, and will let you in on what we are planning to talk about now that our Moon Knight review is complete!  Topics  Moon Knight News Moon Knight: Black, White & Blood...
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Comics Over TimePotMK: Haunted Houses & Bars with No NameEpisode 29 - Haunted Houses & Bars with No Name This week we are finishing up our look at Moon Knight volume 9, which premiered in summer of 2021 and is still ongoing.  When we last saw our hero he had returned to the burned-out remains of his Midnight Mission, even as his therapist received an unexpected visit from Zodiac.  Topics  Moon Knight News One final QR Code in Moon Knight episode 6How Oscar Isaac Plays Marc & Steven! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6m_4yrYXkyg  Moon Knight “Assembled” episode rescheduled to drop this week on May 2...
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Comics Over TimePotMK: Moon Knight Season 1 RecapMoon Knight Season 1 Recap Welcome to a special edition of the Phases of the Moon Knight podcast.  We have covered almost 300 Moon Knight comics since the start of the year, and have searched out and discussed dozens of spoilers, trailers, articles and rumors about the TV show.   So today we will talk about all six episodes.  Moon Knight really has been everything that I could have asked for.  It has characters we care about, interesting locations, drama, laughs and spectacle.  More than that through this entire series has featured a weirdness, a vertigo-inducing sense that something just isn’t...
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Comics Over TimePotMK: The Midnight MissionEpisode 25 - The Midnight Mission This week we arrive at present day, and take a look at Moon Knight volume 9, which premiered in summer of 2021 and is still ongoing.  Mr. Knight sets up shop in New York again, this time in the Midnight Mission, from where he talks to locals and protects the travelers of the night in his territory.  Topics  Moon Knight News One final QR Code in Moon Knight episode 6   http://www.marvel.com/moonknightcomics takes you to Moon Knight Annual #1 from 2019 where he fights Kang the Conqueror Psychologists Rate...
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Comics Over TimePotMK: Moon Knight Episode 6 - Gods & MonstersMoon Knight Episode 6 - Gods & Monsters Welcome to a special edition of the Phases of the Moon Knight podcast.  We have covered almost 300 Moon Knight comics since the start of the year, and have searched out and discussed dozens of spoilers, trailers, articles and rumors about the TV show.  Now, we finally get to put it all together, and actually see what Marvel has in store for us as we take a look at the sixth episode of Moon Knight on Disney+. This week we discuss, in no particular order: The Resurrection of Marc and Steven, Layla an...
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