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Roll to SaveClay, Cards, and Character Deaths - an Interview with Jon Cohen from Tale of the ManticoreGet in touch with us!Stakes make stories breathe. We sit down with Jon Cohen - writer, host, and designer behind Tale of the Manticore and One Shot in the Dark - to explore why consequence beats comfort, how a hybrid format turns solo play into gripping audio drama, and what it takes to build a one-shot that actually ends in one sitting. Jon walks us through the creative risks, the craft, and the quiet discipline that keeps a polished episode shipping every 10 days without losing the sting in its tail.We also talk about...
2025-10-0856 min
Babylon 5 Thirty Years Later – Jon Reads Comics2.16 Babylon 5: Thirty Years Later — In the Shadow of Z’ha’dum
John Sheridan and Jon Wilson learn that Mr. Morden was on the Icarus for the mission that left Anna Sheridan presumed dead, and now he’s on the station.
2025-05-1050 minJon Reads Comics2.16 Babylon 5: Thirty Years Later — In the Shadow of Z’ha’dum
John Sheridan and Jon Wilson learn that Mr. Morden was on the Icarus for the mission that left Anna Sheridan presumed dead, and now he’s on the station.
2025-05-1050 min
Bob 'n Joyce Talk HR 'n ODDeep Leadership – An Interview with Jon RennieIn this episode, Bob’nJoyce meet with Jon Rennie, author, podcaster, and business executive, who shares his unique perspective on what it means to be a good leader . Jon is a former U.S Navy Nuclear Submarine Officer with seven deployments during the Cold War. Today, Jon is President and CEO of Peak Demands, a premier manufacturer of critical components for electrical companies. Jon also hosts his own podcast, Deep Leadership, where he shares lessons gleaned from his thirty years of military and civilian leadership. Jon is also the author of three books on leadership.
Whether you ar...
2024-04-1842 min
Jon Reads ComicsNnB Mephisto!!!!!!
Layne and Jon are accosted by Mephisto’s shenanigans, resulting in a crossover with Maggie and Jon from Married with Comics, where we take a look at DC’s Batman 237 from 1971! For the first chapter of the crossover, head over to Married with Comics. For the next chapter, cast your pods over to Unpacking the Power of Power Pack!
2023-11-2346 min
National Security This WeekThe Geostrategic Importance of Turkey with Ambassador Ross Wilson (4/27/22)Host Jon Olson talks with guest Ross Wilson who has previously served as the Chargé d'Affaires of the United States to Afghanistan (2020-21) and as the Ambassador to Turkey (2005-08). Together they discuses the important of Turkey in global affairs.
2022-04-2856 min
National Security This WeekThe last year of America's involvement in Afghanistan with Ambassador Ross Wilson (Jan. 19th, 2022)Host Jon Olson's guest is Ambassador Ross Wilson, who served as Charge d’Affaires at the US Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan during the final year of America’s involvement in that nation.
2022-01-2059 min
National Security This WeekFBI Counterterrorism with retired Special Agent E.K. WilsonHost Jon Olson talks with retired FBI Special Agent E.K. Wilson, who led the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force investigating young Americans who joined the al-Shabab terrorist group and their supporters.
This episode originally aired on July 14th 2021.
2021-11-0643 min
Make Ours MarvelEpisode 173: Backups Become Features!Welcome to Make Ours Marvel, the weekly show where Michael Kaiser and Jon M. Wilson read chronologically through Marvel Comics’ spandex adventures and discuss their thoughts with little to no authority. In this episode… Captain America 100 Capt. Savage and His Leatherneck Raiders 2 Daredevil 38 Fantastic Four 73 The Incredible Hulk 102
2021-08-061h 10
Jon Reads ComicsMOM Episode 173: Backups Become Features!Welcome to Make Ours Marvel, the weekly show where Michael Kaiser and Jon M. Wilson read chronologically through Marvel Comics’ spandex adventures and discuss their thoughts with little to no authority. In this episode… Captain America 100 Capt. Savage and His Leatherneck Raiders 2 Daredevil 38 Fantastic Four 73 The Incredible Hulk 102
2021-08-0600 minMake Ours MarvelEpisode 172: Everyone Everywhere Is Secretly a DoomBotWelcome to Make Ours Marvel, the weekly show where Michael Kaiser and Jon M. Wilson read chronologically through Marvel Comics’ spandex adventures and discuss their thoughts with little to no authority. In this episode… Marvel Story Book Annual 1967 Sgt. Fury 52 Strange Tales 167 Thor 150 Iron Man & Sub-Mariner
2021-07-301h 40Jon Reads ComicsMOM Episode 172: Everyone Everywhere Is Secretly a DoomBotWelcome to Make Ours Marvel, the weekly show where Michael Kaiser and Jon M. Wilson read chronologically through Marvel Comics’ spandex adventures and discuss their thoughts with little to no authority. In this episode… Marvel Story Book Annual 1967 Sgt. Fury 52 Strange Tales 167 Thor 150 Iron Man & Sub-Mariner
2021-07-3000 minMake Ours MarvelEpisode 171: Space Force!Welcome to Make Ours Marvel, the weekly show where Michael Kaiser and Jon M. Wilson read chronologically through Marvel Comics’ spandex adventures and discuss their thoughts with little to no authority. In this episode… Tales to Astonish 101 The Avengers 49 The X-Men 41 Marvel Super-Heroes 13 Amazing Spider-Man 58
2021-07-231h 40Jon Reads ComicsMOM Episode 171: Space Force!Welcome to Make Ours Marvel, the weekly show where Michael Kaiser and Jon M. Wilson read chronologically through Marvel Comics’ spandex adventures and discuss their thoughts with little to no authority. In this episode… Tales to Astonish 101 The Avengers 49 The X-Men 41 Marvel Super-Heroes 13 Amazing Spider-Man 58
2021-07-2300 minMake Ours MarvelMake Ours Marvel Mailbag 11Welcome to Make Ours Marvel Mailbag, a sub-series of Make Ours Marvel where Michael Kaiser and Jon M. Wilson take a break from talking about Marvel’s spandex adventures to respond to reader e-mails. That’s right, an entire episode dedicated to you, the listener, and all that you think about when listening to us. Oh the … Continue reading Make Ours Marvel Mailbag 11
2020-09-111h 18Jon Reads ComicsMOM Mailbag 11Welcome to Make Ours Marvel Mailbag, a sub-series of Make Ours Marvel where Michael Kaiser and Jon M. Wilson take a break from talking about Marvel’s spandex adventures to respond to reader e-mails. That’s right, an entire episode dedicated to you, the listener, and all that you think about when listening to us. Oh the … Continue reading Make Ours Marvel Mailbag 11
2020-09-1100 minMake Ours MarvelNot Comics Special 27: Captain America / Captain America II: Death Too SoonWelcome to Not Comics, a sub-series of Make Ours Marvel where Michael Kaiser, Jon M. Wilson, and Sara Century take a break from talking about Marvel’s spandex adventures and instead focus on Marvel’s endeavors outside of comics. In this special…Captain America and Captain America II: Death Too Soon! Watch the Trailers: Bonus Video: Listen to … Continue reading Not Comics Special 27: Captain America / Captain America II: Death Too Soon
2020-08-2151 minJon Reads ComicsMOM Not Comics Special 27: Captain America / Captain America II: Death Too SoonWelcome to Not Comics, a sub-series of Make Ours Marvel where Michael Kaiser, Jon M. Wilson, and Sara Century take a break from talking about Marvel’s spandex adventures and instead focus on Marvel’s endeavors outside of comics. In this special…Captain America and Captain America II: Death Too Soon! Watch the Trailers: Bonus Video: Listen to … Continue reading Not Comics Special 27: Captain America / Captain America II: Death Too Soon
2020-08-2100 minMake Ours MarvelEpisode 74: Puny GodWelcome to Make Ours Marvel, the weekly show where Michael Kaiser and Jon M. Wilson read chronologically through Marvel Comics’ spandex adventures and discuss their thoughts with little to no authority. In this episode… Journey into Mystery #112 (Jan 1965) Tales to Astonish #64 (Feb 1965) X-Men #9 (Jan 1965) Images from Discussion: Listen to … Continue reading Episode 74: Puny God
2019-09-061h 09Jon Reads ComicsMOM Episode 74: Puny GodWelcome to Make Ours Marvel, the weekly show where Michael Kaiser and Jon M. Wilson read chronologically through Marvel Comics’ spandex adventures and discuss their thoughts with little to no authority. In this episode… Journey into Mystery #112 (Jan 1965) Tales to Astonish #64 (Feb 1965) X-Men #9 (Jan 1965) Images from Discussion: Listen to … Continue reading Episode 74: Puny God
2019-09-0600 min
Giant Superman PodcastGiantSup 08 Superman Annual 4 Part 1The Giant Superman Podcast is where Jon M Wilson and Bob Fisher take a look back at the Silver Age of Superman via the giant annual collections published by DC. Giant Superman episodes are published monthly.
In this eighth giant episode, Jon and Bob take a look at the first half of the stories from giant Superman Annual 4, published on November 9, 1961. Stories discussed are as follows, with thanks to Mike’s Amazing World of Comics for publication information:
“A Doghouse for Superman” William Woolfolk (Writer) Al Plastino (Artist) Reprinted From: Superman #84 (1953)
“Superboy Meets Superman” Otto Binder (Writer) Curt Swa...
2016-09-013h 11Jon Reads ComicsGiantSup 08 Superman Annual 4 Part 1The Giant Superman Podcast is where Jon M Wilson and Bob Fisher take a look back at the Silver Age of Superman via the giant annual collections published by DC. Giant Superman episodes are published monthly.
In this eighth giant episode, Jon and Bob take a look at the first half of the stories from giant Superman Annual 4, published on November 9, 1961. Stories discussed are as follows, with thanks to Mike’s Amazing World of Comics for publication information:
“A Doghouse for Superman” William Woolfolk (Writer) Al Plastino (Artist) Reprinted From: Superman #84 (1953)
“Superboy Meets Superman” Otto Binder (Writer) Curt Swa...
2016-09-013h 11
Amazing Spider-Man ClassicsASMC “Lost” 040 – Amazing Spider-Man 52 and The X-Men 35This is it! This is the end of an era! But of course it is also the dawn of a new!
Josh Bertone and Don Grant join Jon Wilson one last time for a look back at a classic Spidey comic, namely Amazing Spider-Man 52, and one last time they are joined by Stephen Lacey of The Fantasticast. This rounds out the big Kingpin trilogy, and we also stop off briefly at the end with The X-Men 35.
In two weeks: emails!
In two more weeks: New hosts! New episodes! New Amazing Spider-Man Classics!
2016-08-191h 43Jon Reads ComicsASMC “Lost” 040 – Amazing Spider-Man 52 and The X-Men 35This is it! This is the end of an era! But of course it is also the dawn of a new!
Josh Bertone and Don Grant join Jon Wilson one last time for a look back at a classic Spidey comic, namely Amazing Spider-Man 52, and one last time they are joined by Stephen Lacey of The Fantasticast. This rounds out the big Kingpin trilogy, and we also stop off briefly at the end with The X-Men 35.
In two weeks: emails!
In two more weeks: New hosts! New episodes! New Amazing Spider-Man Classics!
2016-08-191h 43
Jon Reads ComicsGiantSup 07 Superman Annual 3 Part 2The Giant Superman Podcast is where Jon M Wilson and Bob Fisher take a look back at the Silver Age of Superman via the giant annual collections published by DC. Giant Superman episodes are published monthly.
In this seventh giant episode, Jon and Bob take a look at the latter stories from giant Superman Annual 3, published on June 22, 1961. Stories discussed are as follows, with thanks to Mike’s Amazing World of Comics for publication information:
“The Lady and the Lion” Otto Binder (Writer) Wayne Boring (Penciller) Stan Kaye (Inker) Reprinted From: Action Comics #243 (1958)
“The Superman of the Future” Ot...
2016-08-013h 25Giant Superman PodcastGiantSup 07 Superman Annual 3 Part 2The Giant Superman Podcast is where Jon M Wilson and Bob Fisher take a look back at the Silver Age of Superman via the giant annual collections published by DC. Giant Superman episodes are published monthly.
In this seventh giant episode, Jon and Bob take a look at the latter stories from giant Superman Annual 3, published on June 22, 1961. Stories discussed are as follows, with thanks to Mike’s Amazing World of Comics for publication information:
“The Lady and the Lion” Otto Binder (Writer) Wayne Boring (Penciller) Stan Kaye (Inker) Reprinted From: Action Comics #243 (1958)
“The Superman of the Future” Ot...
2016-08-013h 25
The New 52 Adventures of SupermanRoad to Rebirth 03: Forever Evil ForeverThis is it, folks! This is the wrapup of one of the greatest stories in the New 52 history! And Al and Jon are here to give you all of their thoughts on it. First, though, they cover some of the tie-ins of the series, specifically those that involve Supers, namely Justice League Volume 5: […]
2016-07-3000 min
Jon Reads ComicsGiantSup 06 Superman Annual 3 Part 1The Giant Superman Podcast is where Jon M Wilson and Bob Fisher take a look back at the Silver Age of Superman via the giant annual collections published by DC. Giant Superman episodes are published monthly.
In this sixth giant episode, Jon and Bob begin a look at the first stories from giant Superman Annual 3, published on June 22, 1961. Stories discussed are as follows, with thanks to Mike’s Amazing World of Comics for publication information:
“The Super-Prisoner of Amazon Island” Otto Binder (Writer) Wayne Boring (Penciller) Stan Kaye (Inker) Reprinted From: Action Comics #235 (1957)
“Superman’s New Face” (12 pages...
2016-06-303h 27Giant Superman PodcastGiantSup 06 Superman Annual 3 Part 1The Giant Superman Podcast is where Jon M Wilson and Bob Fisher take a look back at the Silver Age of Superman via the giant annual collections published by DC. Giant Superman episodes are published monthly.
In this sixth giant episode, Jon and Bob begin a look at the first stories from giant Superman Annual 3, published on June 22, 1961. Stories discussed are as follows, with thanks to Mike’s Amazing World of Comics for publication information:
“The Super-Prisoner of Amazon Island” Otto Binder (Writer) Wayne Boring (Penciller) Stan Kaye (Inker) Reprinted From: Action Comics #235 (1957)
“Superman’s New Face” (12 pages...
2016-06-303h 27
Giant Superman PodcastGiantSup 05 Secret OriginsThe Giant Superman Podcast is where Jon M Wilson and Bob Fisher take a look back at the Silver Age of Superman via the giant annual collections published by DC. Giant Superman episodes are published monthly.
In this fifth giant episode, Jon and Bob take a small detour from the Superman annuals to look at the giant Secret Origins, published on November 10, 1960, with thanks to Mike’s Amazing World of Comics for publication information:
Superman/Batman: “The Origin of the Superman-Batman Team” Edmond Hamilton (Writer) Dick Sprang (Penciller) Stan Kaye (Inker) Reprinted From: World’s Finest Comics #94...
2016-06-023h 08Jon Reads ComicsGiantSup 05 Secret OriginsThe Giant Superman Podcast is where Jon M Wilson and Bob Fisher take a look back at the Silver Age of Superman via the giant annual collections published by DC. Giant Superman episodes are published monthly.
In this fifth giant episode, Jon and Bob take a small detour from the Superman annuals to look at the giant Secret Origins, published on November 10, 1960, with thanks to Mike’s Amazing World of Comics for publication information:
Superman/Batman: “The Origin of the Superman-Batman Team” Edmond Hamilton (Writer) Dick Sprang (Penciller) Stan Kaye (Inker) Reprinted From: World’s Finest Comics #94...
2016-06-023h 08
Jon Reads ComicsGiantSup 04 Superman Annual 2 Part 2The Giant Superman Podcast is where Jon M Wilson and Bob Fisher
take a look back at the Silver Age of Superman via the giant annual
collections published by DC. Giant Superman episodes are
published monthly.
In this fourth giant episode, Jon and Bob finish up
their look at the stories from giant Superman
Annual 2, published on November 10, 1960, with thanks to
Mike’s Amazing World of Comics for publication information:
“The Boy of Steel Versus the Thing of Steel”
Chap 1. : “The Amazing Bizarro”
Chap 2. : “The Runaway Super-Creature”
Chap 3. : “T...
2016-04-273h 08Giant Superman PodcastGiantSup 04 Superman Annual 2 Part 2The Giant Superman Podcast is where Jon M Wilson and Bob Fisher
take a look back at the Silver Age of Superman via the giant annual
collections published by DC. Giant Superman episodes are
published monthly.
In this fourth giant episode, Jon and Bob finish up
their look at the stories from giant Superman
Annual 2, published on November 10, 1960, with thanks to
Mike’s Amazing World of Comics for publication information:
“The Boy of Steel Versus the Thing of Steel”
Chap 1. : “The Amazing Bizarro”
Chap 2. : “The Runaway Super-Creature”
Chap 3. : “T...
2016-04-273h 08Giant Superman PodcastGiantSup Special Batman v Superman: Dawn of JusticeHere’s a mid-month special for you where Jon and Bob are joined by friends to take a look at the latest craze in the world of Superman. It’s about as far from the Silver Age as you can get, so apologies on that front, but we hope you enjoy!
Joining us are two podcasting greats: Rebecca Johnson from Supergirl Radio and Michael Bailey from Views from the Longbox, From Crisis to Crisis: A Superman Podcast, and Radio KAL Live. Many thanks to them, and you should definitely check out their shows!
Links mentioned in th...
2016-04-163h 46Jon Reads ComicsGiantSup 03 Superman Annual 2 Part 1The Giant Superman Podcast is where Jon M Wilson and Bob Fisher take a look back at the Silver Age of Superman via the giant annual collections published by DC. Giant Superman episodes are published monthly.
In this third giant episode, Jon and Bob begin a look at the stories from giant Superman Annual 2, published on November 10, 1960, but they only make it halfway through like last time, and that may just be the standard format. Stories discussed are as follows, with thanks to Mike’s Amazing World of Comics for publication information:
“The Invulnerable Enemy” Otto Binder (Write...
2016-03-313h 19Giant Superman PodcastGiantSup 03 Superman Annual 2 Part 1The Giant Superman Podcast is where Jon M Wilson and Bob Fisher take a look back at the Silver Age of Superman via the giant annual collections published by DC. Giant Superman episodes are published monthly.
In this third giant episode, Jon and Bob begin a look at the stories from giant Superman Annual 2, published on November 10, 1960, but they only make it halfway through like last time, and that may just be the standard format. Stories discussed are as follows, with thanks to Mike’s Amazing World of Comics for publication information:
“The Invulnerable Enemy” Otto Binder (Write...
2016-03-313h 19
Jon Reads ComicsGiantSup 02 Superman Annual 1 Part 2The Giant Superman Podcast is where Jon M Wilson and Bob Fisher take a look back at the Silver Age of Superman via the giant annual collections published by DC. Giant Superman episodes are published monthly.
In this second giant episode, Jon and Bob finish up their look at the stories from giant Superman Annual 1, published on June 23, 1960, cuz they only made it halfway through last time. Stories discussed are as follows, with thanks to Mike’s Amazing World of Comics for publication information:
“The Execution of Krypto”Otto Binder (Writer) George Papp (Artist) Reprinted From: Superboy...
2016-02-293h 02Giant Superman PodcastGiantSup 02 Superman Annual 1 Part 2The Giant Superman Podcast is where Jon M Wilson and Bob Fisher take a look back at the Silver Age of Superman via the giant annual collections published by DC. Giant Superman episodes are published monthly.
In this second giant episode, Jon and Bob finish up their look at the stories from giant Superman Annual 1, published on June 23, 1960, cuz they only made it halfway through last time. Stories discussed are as follows, with thanks to Mike’s Amazing World of Comics for publication information:
“The Execution of Krypto”Otto Binder (Writer) George Papp (Artist) Reprinted From: Superboy...
2016-02-293h 02
Jon Reads ComicsGiant Superman 01 Superman Annual 1 Part 1The Giant Superman Podcast is where Jon M Wilson and Bob Fisher take a look back at the Silver Age of Superman via the giant annual collections published by DC. Giant Superman episodes are published monthly.
In this first giant episode, Jon and Bob set out to take a look at the stories from giant Superman Annual 1, published on June 23, 1960, but they only make it halfway through. Stories discussed are as follows, with thanks to Mike’s Amazing World of Comics for publication information:
“Superman’s First Exploit”Edmond Hamilton (Writer) Wayne Boring (Penciller) Stan Kaye (Inker) Re...
2016-01-312h 33Giant Superman PodcastGiant Superman 01 Superman Annual 1 Part 1The Giant Superman Podcast is where Jon M Wilson and Bob Fisher take a look back at the Silver Age of Superman via the giant annual collections published by DC. Giant Superman episodes are published monthly.
In this first giant episode, Jon and Bob set out to take a look at the stories from giant Superman Annual 1, published on June 23, 1960, but they only make it halfway through. Stories discussed are as follows, with thanks to Mike’s Amazing World of Comics for publication information:
“Superman’s First Exploit”Edmond Hamilton (Writer) Wayne Boring (Penciller) Stan Kaye (Inker) Re...
2016-01-312h 33
Jon Reads ComicsAvengers Inspirations 34: Defying the Magic of Mad Merlin and Ant-Man and the Wasp Defy the PorcupineA few days late, but here is the latest outing of Lily and Jon Wilson, as they catch up with the God of Thunder and their favorite insect-sized duo. It’s the end of an era of sorts for both books. Robert Bernstein has his last dance with Thor, putting him up against Mad Merlin, who has just woken up cranky after a millennium or so. And the final Ant-Man story in this run sees Pym and his lady love tackle the querulous quills of the Porcupine. Also in the MCU Rewatch, Thor: The Dark World! Come give a list...
2015-08-111h 37
The New 52 Adventures of SupermanNew 52 Second Anniversary — Man of Steel commentaryJon and Dave are back to celebrate two years since the show started. And this time out, we’re talking Man of Steel. But not just talking about it, we’re watching it AND talking about it. That’s right: movie commentary, baby! So slap in your Bluray Disc or DVD and get ready to hear everything we […]
2013-12-252h 38Jon Reads ComicsAvengers Inspirations Episode 9 – Prisoner of the Reds and Vengeance of the Scarlet BeetleJon and Lily, or rather Lily and Jon, are back and join Thor and and Ant-Man on their next adventures. They discuss Journey into Mystery #87 and Tales to Astonish #39.
2013-11-101h 17
The New 52 Adventures of SupermanNew 52 45 The grand finaleWell, folks, here we are. The final episode of the show, at least for the foreseeable future. In this episode, Jon and Dave go through the extensive mailbag, bawl out the writer of a dumb review, and go through all the nooks and crannies of Action Comics 18. We also take time to look back […]
2013-06-243h 01
Jon Reads Comics01 Justice Society Origins — How It All BeganThe first episode of a brand-new podcast has arrived!
In Justice Society Origins, JON WILSON (of Golden Age Superman, this show’s parent podcast) and MICHAEL BAILEY (of several other podcasts, not the least of which are From Crisis to Crisis: A Superman Podcast and Tales of the Justice Society of America) begin at the beginning with All-Star Comics 3, where the feature characters from several other comics come together to discuss their recent adventures over dinner. It may not be the most exciting of beginnings for the world’s first successful super-team, but it is where we find...
2013-06-221h 59Golden Age Superman01 Justice Society Origins — How It All BeganThe first episode of a brand-new podcast has arrived! In Justice Society Origins, JON WILSON (of Golden Age Superman, this show’s parent podcast) and MICHAEL BAILEY (of several other podcasts, not the least of which are From Crisis to Crisis: A Superman Podcast and Tales of the Justice Society of America) begin at the beginning […]
2013-06-221h 59
The New 52 Adventures of SupermanNew 52 43 H’el on Earth conclusion (just kidding)Jon and Dave are back to finish out their coverage of H’el on Earth with the help of Charlie Niemeyer. The problem is, it was so late after covering Superboy 17 and Supergirl 17 that we had to go to bed, so Superman 17’s coverage will be here with emails next time. So come give a […]
2013-03-271h 57
The New 52 Adventures of SupermanNew 52 42 Action Comics 17The countdown to the finale is underway as Jon and Dave bring you their transantepenultimate episode, featuring our final trip around the DCU, looking at every appearance of Superman outside his own titles. We begin with discussion of the new Sueprman titles coming in June and then dive into Action Comics 17. After that, a […]
2013-03-202h 39
Jon Reads ComicsNew 52 40 Action Comics 16Here we are once again, this time looking at the antepenultimate chapter of Grant Morrison’s Action Comics saga in Action Comics 16. Then we take some time with the third and fourth chapters of “Throne of Atlantis” in Justice League 16 and Aquaman 16.
Thanks so much for listening. We do hope you enjoy the show, “we” being Jon M. Wilson from Golden Age Superman and J. David Weter of Superman Forever Radio, PADSmash!: An Incredible Hulk Podcast, Green Lantern’s Light, and Superman Forever Radio. If you have thoughts on the books we cover or on our comments regarding them, pleas...
2013-02-222h 17
Jon Reads ComicsNew 52 38 EmailsJon and Dave take another week to kick back with the Metropolis Mailbag, reading through the mighty mountain of missives we’ve received from you, our precocious public. So take a load off and come give a listen!
Thanks so much for listening. We do hope you enjoy the show, “we” being Jon M. Wilson from Golden Age Superman and J. David Weter of Superman Forever Radio, PADSmash!: An Incredible Hulk Podcast, Green Lantern’s Light, and Superman Forever Radio. If you have thoughts on the books we cover or on our comments regarding them, please share them by writing a...
2013-01-311h 40The New 52 Adventures of SupermanNew 52 38 EmailsJon and Dave take another week to kick back with the Metropolis Mailbag, reading through the mighty mountain of missives we’ve received from you, our precocious public. So take a load off and come give a listen! Thanks so much for listening. We do hope you enjoy the show, “we” being Jon M. Wilson from Golden Age […]
2013-01-311h 40
Jon Reads ComicsNew 52 37 H’el on Earth IIThe first major New 52 Superman crossover continues, and Jon, Dave, and our friend Charlie are back to talk about what was good, what was bad, and what made us go, “Hmmmm!” Here are the stories up for review:
Superboy 15 — “Shattered Steel!” — Superboy’s dying, and only Superman’s armor can save him, but at what cost to the clone of steel?
Supergirl 15 — “Into Kandor” — What happens when H’el sends Supergirl into the last bastion of her home civilization?
Superman 15 — “Because I’m a Scorpion” — We wanted more Luthor, and we got more Luthor!
Emails return next epi...
2013-01-252h 25The New 52 Adventures of SupermanNew 52 37 H’el on Earth IIThe first major New 52 Superman crossover continues, and Jon, Dave, and our friend Charlie are back to talk about what was good, what was bad, and what made us go, “Hmmmm!” Here are the stories up for review: Superboy 15 — “Shattered Steel!” — Superboy’s dying, and only Superman’s armor can save him, but […]
2013-01-252h 25
Jon Reads ComicsNew 52 36 Action Comics 152013 is here, folks! And for our first episode, we are looking at the final month of books from 2012. This week, we’ll cover Action Comics 15 as well as all the peripheral goings-on in the worlds of the Superfolks. This includes the usual team books of Worlds’ Finest 7 and Justice League 15 (along with Aquaman 15 for “Throne of Atlantis”), plus guest appearances from Superboy in The Ravagers 7 and Legion Lost 15. No Teen Titans this time out because the team is involved in rescuing Tim Drake from the Joker and didn’t take Superboy along for the ride.
Thanks so much for liste...
2013-01-162h 40
The New 52 Adventures of SupermanNew 52 First Anniversary SpecialWell, it’s been a year, and quite a year at that! Jon and Dave are here to commemorate the end of our first twelve months of Superman podcasting by kicking back with the movie that was the start of fandom for so many of us, and we are joined by our long lost third chair, […]
2013-01-012h 49
Jon Reads ComicsNew 52 35 EmailsAfter spending so much time the last two episodes discussing the adventures of our favorite Super Friends, Jon and Dave decide to kick back with the Metropolis Mailbag and see what you the listener have to say. So I hope you enjoy!
Thanks so much for listening. We do hope you enjoy the show, “we” being Jon M. Wilson from Golden Age Superman and J. David Weter of Superman Forever Radio, PADSmash!: An Incredible Hulk Podcast, Green Lantern’s Light, and Superman Forever Radio. If you have thoughts on the books we cover or on our comments regarding them...
2012-12-261h 24The New 52 Adventures of SupermanNew 52 35 EmailsAfter spending so much time the last two episodes discussing the adventures of our favorite Super Friends, Jon and Dave decide to kick back with the Metropolis Mailbag and see what you the listener have to say. So I hope you enjoy! Thanks so much for listening. We do hope you enjoy the show, “we” being […]
2012-12-261h 24
Jon Reads ComicsNew 52 34 H’el on Earth IHere it is, Superfans! The first major crossover of the Superman titles in DC Comics — The New 52! And Jon and Dave are given the assist in their coverage by none other than Charlie Niemeyer (of Superman in the Bronze Age and Charlie’s Geekcast). The stories reviewed are as follows:
Superboy 14 — “The Face of H’el!”
Supergirl 14 — “Lost Son of Krypton”
Superman 14 — “Build a Parachute on Your Way Down”
All side titles normally covered during the second episode of the month were reviewed last episode. And all of your emails form the month will be read next...
2012-12-192h 55The New 52 Adventures of SupermanNew 52 34 H’el on Earth IHere it is, Superfans! The first major crossover of the Superman titles in DC Comics — The New 52! And Jon and Dave are given the assist in their coverage by none other than Charlie Niemeyer (of Superman in the Bronze Age and Charlie’s Geekcast). The stories reviewed are as follows: Superboy 14 — “The […]
2012-12-192h 55
Jon Reads ComicsNew 52 33 Action Comics 14Welcome to a new era in The New 52 Adventures of Superman! With the major crossover happening in the main titles, “H’el on Earth,” we’re rearranging our format to give it due space. That means we’ll be covering all of this month’s H’el material next time, and EVERYTHING else in this episode right here. Everything but emails, which will hit in an episode all their own at the end of the month. Our feature stories are:
Action Comics 14 — “Superman’s Mission to Mars” and “Star Light, Star Bright…”
After that, we’ll see Helena and Damian in Worlds...
2012-12-122h 53
Jon Reads ComicsNew 52 Lookback specialHaving reviewed, analyzed, wept, and stressed our way through over a year of Superman comics, Jon and Dave take an episode to look back at the road we’ve traveled to this point. With comic stories being told over multiple months, the monthly reading experience often differs to reading larger runs at a go. Beginning with your emails and continuing with our own thoughts, we look back at the first year of Superman’s New 52 Adventures to discuss where we’ve been and look ahead to where we’re going.
Thanks so much for listening. We do hope you en...
2012-12-052h 19The New 52 Adventures of SupermanNew 52 Lookback specialHaving reviewed, analyzed, wept, and stressed our way through over a year of Superman comics, Jon and Dave take an episode to look back at the road we’ve traveled to this point. With comic stories being told over multiple months, the monthly reading experience often differs to reading larger runs at a go. Beginning […]
2012-12-052h 19
Jon Reads ComicsNew 52 32 Supergirl Superman 13 Action Comics Annual 1Another landmark of The New 52 has arrived as Scott Lobdell takes full reins on the present-day adventures of the Man of Steel inSuperman. The road to “H’el on Earth” has been paved, and Jon and Dave have reviews and analyses as the Last Family of Krypton is swept forward in the following stories.
Supergirl 13 — “Sanctuary”
Superman 13 — “They Will Join You in the Sun…”
Action Comics Annual 1 — “Vulnerable” and “Anchiale”
Also, Superman’s and Wonder Woman’s hesitant romance continues to bloom in Justice League 13 as Superboy accompanies Wonder Girl back to the place of her origin in Teen Titan...
2012-11-282h 47The New 52 Adventures of SupermanNew 52 32 Supergirl Superman 13 Action Comics Annual 1Another landmark of The New 52 has arrived as Scott Lobdell takes full reins on the present-day adventures of the Man of Steel inSuperman. The road to “H’el on Earth” has been paved, and Jon and Dave have reviews and analyses as the Last Family of Krypton is swept forward in the following stories. Supergirl 13 […]
2012-11-282h 47
Jon Reads ComicsNew 52 31 Action Comics Superboy 13Welcome back to another episode of the podcast that takes a look at all the latest and greatest adventures of Superman! This episode features reviews and analyses of the first half of October’s books, which include the following stories:
Action Comics 13 — “The Ghost in the Fortress of Solitude”
Superboy 13 — “Law and Disorder!”
There are also stops made to see our favorite femme fatales from a farallel fimension in Worlds’ Finest 5 and Superboy’s quest for answers in The Ravagers 5.
Thanks so much for listening. We do hope you enjoy the show, “we” being Jon...
2012-11-212h 07
Jon Reads ComicsNew 52 30 Supergirl Superman 0We’re wrapping up Zero Month this episode, with mysteries revealed, origins retold, and useless characters becoming awesome! This time out, Jon and Dave spend ninety-odd minutes addressing the following stories
Supergirl 0 — “The End of the Beginning”
Superman 0 — “Every End Has a Beginning…”
Wow, I never realized how similar those titles are until just now. But anyways, even though they are completely devoid of Superfolks this month, Jon and Dave also give their brief opinions on the developments in the Zero issues of Justice League and Teen Titans.
Thanks so much for listening. We...
2012-11-141h 37The New 52 Adventures of SupermanNew 52 30 Supergirl Superman 0We’re wrapping up Zero Month this episode, with mysteries revealed, origins retold, and useless characters becoming awesome! This time out, Jon and Dave spend ninety-odd minutes addressing the following stories Supergirl 0 — “The End of the Beginning” Superman 0 — “Every End Has a Beginning…” Wow, I never realized how similar those titles are […]
2012-11-141h 37
Jon Reads ComicsNew 52 29 Action Comics Superboy 0Zero Month is here! In celebration of a year of The New 52, DC Comics ran a theme across their entire line of “Before the New 52!” And here, Jon and Dave dive into the first half of the books that involve Superman and his family of characters, featuring reviews and analysis of the following stories.
Action Comics 0 — “The Boy Who Stole Superman’s Cape” and “Origin of the Species”
Superboy 0 — “Clonesurrection!”
Also discussed are Worlds Finest 0 and Earth 2 0.
Thanks so much for listening. We do hope you enjoy the show, “we” being Jon M. Wilson from Golden Ag...
2012-11-081h 35The New 52 Adventures of SupermanNew 52 29 Action Comics Superboy 0Zero Month is here! In celebration of a year of The New 52, DC Comics ran a theme across their entire line of “Before the New 52!” And here, Jon and Dave dive into the first half of the books that involve Superman and his family of characters, featuring reviews and analysis of the following […]
2012-11-081h 35
Jon Reads ComicsNew 52 28 Supergirl Superman 12 Superman Annual 1The first year is over. The New 52 is firmly established and not going anywhere. And we close this first year with a five-week month, which gives us our first Superman Annual. Jon and Dave discuss that and the other Superbooks this month, including the following stories:
Supergirl 12 — “Inheritance” — Supergirl learns the truth of the only remaining Kryptonians, preserved in the bottle city of Kandor. So then why is there a Kryptonian voice calling to her from the bottom of the sea?
Superman 12 — “Home” — The brief Dan Jurgens run comes to a close as Superman is confronted with a di...
2012-10-312h 36The New 52 Adventures of SupermanNew 52 28 Supergirl Superman 12 Superman Annual 1The first year is over. The New 52 is firmly established and not going anywhere. And we close this first year with a five-week month, which gives us our first Superman Annual. Jon and Dave discuss that and the other Superbooks this month, including the following stories: Supergirl 12 — “Inheritance” — Supergirl learns the […]
2012-10-312h 36
Jon Reads ComicsNew 52 27 Action Comics Superboy 12The first year of The New 52 approaches its close with these two books from August. Jon and Dave spend this episode looking at the following stories:
Action Comics 12 — “Return of the Forgotten Superman” — Grant Morrison’s second act finds its end in this extra-long chapter, where Superman makes a huge shift in tone and power set and the identity of the true evil is revealed. How will it all end? And who does surgery with their thumbnails anyway?!
Superboy 12 — “Night Games!” — Tom DeFalco is the king of the book now, giving us his first solo chapter with no help...
2012-10-251h 40The New 52 Adventures of SupermanNew 52 27 Action Comics Superboy 12The first year of The New 52 approaches its close with these two books from August. Jon and Dave spend this episode looking at the following stories: Action Comics 12 — “Return of the Forgotten Superman” — Grant Morrison’s second act finds its end in this extra-long chapter, where Superman makes a huge shift in […]
2012-10-251h 40
Jon Reads ComicsNew 52 26 Supergirl Superman 11Wrapping up our conclusion of the 11s, Jon and Dave have come to this latest episode to discuss the following stories:
Supergirl 11 — “Outsider” — Supergirl is finally settling into a life, even goes on a first date, when everything is thrown off kilter by an attack from … someone. But more mysterious than the someone is WHO sent the someone. But we have our ideas.
Superman 11 — “Combat” — The cover declares that in this issue we’ll see the “secrets of the suit revealed.” …Yeah, they probably shouldn’t have promised that. And Jon and Dave have a hard time getting past that disa...
2012-10-172h 12The New 52 Adventures of SupermanNew 52 26 Supergirl Superman 11Wrapping up our conclusion of the 11s, Jon and Dave have come to this latest episode to discuss the following stories: Supergirl 11 — “Outsider” — Supergirl is finally settling into a life, even goes on a first date, when everything is thrown off kilter by an attack from … someone. But more mysterious than […]
2012-10-172h 12
Jon Reads ComicsNew 52 25 Action Comics Superboy 11After a week off of our weekly releases, we are back to dive into the books that hit in July. This episode is the first half of those, covering the following stories from Action Comics 11 and Superboy 11.
“Superman’s New Secret Identity” — Well, it’s all in the name, isn’t it? Clark Kent is dead, and Superman has found a new way to spend his hours out of costume. Meanwhile, the forgotten Superman returns and is ready to take over the world with the help of a six-year-old in pigtails. What ever can Superman do to stop him?
2012-10-041h 52
Jon Reads ComicsNew 52 24 Superboy Supergirl Superman 10We are wrapping our review and analysis of the June issues in this episode, which include the following:
Superboy 10 — “The Mysterious Mystery of Mystery Island!” — Superboy and Wonder Girl find themselves on an enigma of an island after their escape from the Culling. Dodging dinosaurs is easy for Superboy, though, compared to trying to make friends with the girl you tried to kill last week.
Supergirl 10 — “Rescuer” — Trapped in the magical realm of the Black Banshee, Supergirl meets a boy!
Superman 10 — “Secrets & Lies” Part II — Superman’s secret identity has been revealed, endangering a family of innocents, as t...
2012-09-192h 23
Jon Reads ComicsNew 52 23 Action Comics 10In this latest installment of The New 52 Adventures of Superman, Dave and Jon take a look at the first chapter of the next phase of Grant Morrison’s Superman epic in the two stories of Action Comics 10:
“Superman: Bulletproof” — The Little Man has sent Nimrod the Hunter after Clark Kent, and Clark knows it. What is the ultimate solution Clark will find for this problem? Suicide???
“Absent Friend” — All those who knew Clark Kent gather to mourn his passing. And Superman can only watch from the sidelines.
We also include Earth 2’s Supergirl in the discussion w...
2012-09-121h 19The New 52 Adventures of SupermanNew 52 23 Action Comics 10In this latest installment of The New 52 Adventures of Superman, Dave and Jon take a look at the first chapter of the next phase of Grant Morrison’s Superman epic in the two stories of Action Comics 10: “Superman: Bulletproof” — The Little Man has sent Nimrod the Hunter after Clark Kent, and Clark knows […]
2012-09-121h 19
The New 52 Adventures of SupermanNew 52 21 The CullingHere it is, Superfriends! At long last, the first big crossover involving the Superbooks — THE CULLING! From Teen Titans Annual 1, through Superboy 9 and Legion Lost 9, and then back to the finale in Teen Titans 9, Jon and Dave look at every well-planned, meticulously nuanced detail of this story. And… it’s not […]
2012-08-292h 01
The New 52 Adventures of SupermanNew 52 19 Superboy Supergirl Superman 8Finishing up the final month before Wave Two brings new titles to the show, Jon and Dave are here in this latest episode to discuss the following stories. Superboy 8 — “Training Day” — Our shortest coverage of any comic ever. Seriously, you might be done with it before you finish reading this post. Listen […]
2012-08-151h 25
The New 52 Adventures of SupermanNew 52 16 Superboy 7This week on The New 52 Adventures of Superman, Jon and Dave are joined by Rennie Cowan of the Superboy Theater website. Superboy 7 and Teen Titans 7 bring the N.O.W.H.E.R.E. storyline to a head before diving into The Culling, so we give both books an in-depth analysis and do a little bit of a […]
2012-07-251h 46
The New 52 Adventures of SupermanNew 52 14 Superboy Supergirl Superman 6Welcome back to another fantastic episode of New 52 Superadventures! In this episode, Dave and Jon wrap their coverage of the 6s with the following books: Superboy 6 — “Not So Super” — It’s a classic case of Boy meets Girl, Girl doesn’t speak English, Girl finds out Boy is a clone, Girl punches boy […]
2012-07-081h 36
The New 52 Adventures of SupermanNew 52 13 E-Mail!!This month has been a little rocky for the schedule, but we are here for an e-mails only episode, as Dave and Jon spend an hour responding to your thought-provoking missives. Next episode will be back to regular form as we review the rest of the 6s, so we’ll see you then. In the meantime, […]
2012-07-011h 07
The New 52 Adventures of SupermanNew 52 11 Superman 5That’s right. You get three episodes to wrap up this month’s New 52 Superawesomness, as Jon, Dave, and Mike (or is that Mike, Dave, and Jon?) tackle the final week of the month with: Superman 5 — “Menace!” — It looks like Superman done flipped his top now, don’t it? What havoc will the Man […]
2012-05-241h 16
The New 52 Adventures of SupermanNew 52 10 Superboy Supergirl 5For the second of three episodes this month, Jon, Dave, and Mike are going to be looking at the fifth issue of each Superteen title. Superboy 5 — “Breakout” — Before heading out to beat on Wonder Girl, Superboy wants to save Caitlin Fairchild. But why? What’s his motivation? Can we figure out what Lobdell […]
2012-05-171h 32
Golden Age SupermanGASup 029 August 1940This episode, I am joined again by Charlie Niemeyer of Superman in the Bronze Age to look at Jack Burnley’s work in Action Comics 29. It’s a great little mystery that jams 13 pages more full of story than they often are. Feel free to laugh and mock as Jon stumbles all over the various […]
2012-01-142h 32
Amazing Spider-Man ClassicsASMC 034- The Amazing Spider-Man v2 1The DC Relaunch has sent the Classics gang back in time to November 1998, the month of the Spider-Man reboot! Join 19-year-old Jon Wilson, 13-year-old Josh Bertone, and little 9-year-old Donovan Grant as they try to make heads or tails of the new John Byrne premiere series, The Amazing Spider-Man, volume TWO!
Due to the unique theme of this episode, there are no emails read this episode, but if you would like to share your thoughts on the stories we cover or the episode itself, and have them read on the air in the future, drop us a li...
2011-09-011h 39
Amazing Spider-Man ClassicsASMC 026 – Daredevil 17 and Amazing Spider-Man 38Farewell, Steve Ditko. We hardly knew thee. This episode of Amazing Spider-Man Classics wraps up the tenure of the artist who helped to create our beloved webslinger and guide him down the most formative steps of his publishing history. With the circumstances surrounding his departure being what they were, it is sadly not the best note on which to depart, but before we talk about A Guy Named Joe in Amazing Spider-Man 38, the Classics gang (continuing to be assisted by Jim Wilson of JimWilsonDesigns, my brother and this website’s designer) finishes out Johnny Romita’s Spider-baptism by fire in Dare...
2011-02-201h 56
Amazing Spider-Man ClassicsASMC 025 – Daredevil 16 and Amazing Spider-Man 37Hello there from all the gang here at Amazing Spider-Man Classics! This episode, we are back to begin taking a look at the transition from Steve Ditko to John Romita. Romita had the joys of drawing Spider-Man for a two-part Daredevil story, the end of which happened to coincide with Steve Ditko quitting Amazing Spider-Man. So in this episode, we are diving into the first part of that story, Daredevil 16, where Daredevil’s new foe, the Masked Marauder, incites some enmity between Hornhead and Webhead as part of his evil plot. Then we switch over to Steve Ditko’s penultim...
2011-02-101h 53
Amazing Spider-Man ClassicsASMC 022 – Amazing Spider-Man 31 and 32Welcome to the first episode of Amazing Spider-Man Classics for the new year 2011! I hope you enjoyed the raw uberlong Christmas episode. This one is of a bit more manageable length, but it’ll probably still be one of the larger items in your podcast folder. Not that size matters, of course!
This episode, Josh Bertone had to bow for health reasons but left us instructions to continue without him. So Jon Wilson and Don Grant are joined by the one and only Scott Gardner of the podcasts Two True Freaks!, Back to the Bins!, Tales of the Ju...
2011-01-132h 40
Amazing Spider-Man ClassicsASMC 019- Amazing Spider-Man 26 and 27Bring back! Oh, bring back! Oh, bring back my Goblin to me! Welcome again to Amazing Spider-Man Classics where this episode, Jon, Josh, and Donovan take a look at the only two-part Green Goblin story that Steve Ditko gave us. And along the way, we are aided and abetted by the one and only J.R. Fettinger, a voice on the Spider-Man Crawl Space podcast panel and also the author of the Spidey Kicks Butt website.
This episode deserves a good posting with some awesome art, but frankly, I am completely exhausted tonight. I will probably come back...
2010-10-102h 35
Amazing Spider-Man ClassicsASMC 016- Amazing Spider-Man 21 and 22Gasp! Shock! This time around, the Classics gang is going SOLO!! Or…um…trio. What do you call it when a group of three is going alone? Whatever that is, that’s what we’re doing. It’s no big deal. We’re just changing up some behind-the-scenes stuff which will mean more guest co-hosts sometimes, as well as the occasional episode with just the three of us.
In this, our latest episode, Jon Wilson, Joshua Bertone, and Donovan Grant venture beyond the realm of the three Pocket Books reprints that Jon had as a youth, looking at Spider-Man’s fir...
2010-09-162h 13
Amazing Spider-Man ClassicsASMC 015- Amazing Spider-Man 20 and The Avengers 11Hey, check it out! New page design! Pretty righteous, eh? My brother has put his visual design skills to work for us here at Amazing Spider-Man Classics, and I am forever in his debt. The line art is, of course, straight from the books, but the layout and coloring are his. His name is Jim Wilson, and more of his work can be found at jimwilsondesigns.com, so I invite you to mosey on over there and have a look-see at the other imagery to spring from his fertile mens.
In the meantime, we are wrapping up our r...
2010-09-091h 16
Amazing Spider-Man ClassicsASMC 010- Amazing Spider-Man 14 and 15Welcome back to Amazing Spider-Man Classics, where we are committed to covering every feature issue, as well as every guest and cameo appearance we can find of the amazing Spider-Man.
Kicking off the month of June, the Amazing Spider-Man Classics group is joined by the ever-lovin’, blue-eyed Brad Douglas of the Spider-Man Crawl Space. He helps the usual crew of Jon, Josh, and Donovan take a look at the first appearance of the man who engineered the Clone Saga, the mastermind who replaced Tony Stark and gathered a group of criminals to rule in place of the Ave...
2010-06-152h 08Amazing Spider-Man ClassicsASMC 008 – Amazing Spider-Man 10 and 11Here we are, born to be kings, we’re the princes of the universe! In other words, Amazing Spider-Man Classics is back for more of Spider-Man’s classic adventures. Continuing this month with Jeffrey Taylor (co-host of From Crisis to Crisis: A Superman Podcast), Jon, Bertone, and the Donmeister bring to you the unfolding saga of Betty Brant.
Amazing Spider-Man Classics is devoted to covering every main Spider-Man book as well as every guest and cameo appearance we can find. This time, Amazing Spider-Man 10 and 11 are up, with a stop along the way for a cameo in Strange...
2010-05-241h 34Amazing Spider-Man ClassicsASMC 006 – Amazing Spider-Man 7 and 8What? You’re back? You must be looking for some classic Spider-Man goodness. Well, this week serves up the goods for Amazing Spider-Man 7 and 8. Jon, Don, and Josh are joined again by Zach Henderson from Teenage Wasteland: An Ultimate Spider-Man Podcast, as we wrap up our April episodes (even though it’s May now cuz Jon had laptop problems). You’ll get the Vulture’s return, the stupidest robot in the history of robots, and Spidey crashing a party in order to score some team-up action. Strange Tales 115 also gets some brief attention, because Amazing Spider-Man Classics is committed to covering...
2010-05-0749 min