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October 2015

The Human Fly #8 (April 1978) – MCC052

October 30, 2015 | Filed under: Ben, Human Fly, Marvel Sci-Fi and Fantasy

Real life stunt man Human Fly meets made up superhero White Tiger and minor super villain Copperhead. Also, he skateboards.

Man from Atlantis #3 (April 1978) – MCC051

October 26, 2015 | Filed under: Ben, Man from Atlantis, Marvel Sci-Fi and Fantasy

Bill Mantlo’s adventures of the TV super swimmer Mark Harris continue as last issue’s cliffhanger gets resolved. The results are surprising.

Between Disney Special: The Haunted Mansion (Daniel) – CBTM075

October 25, 2015 | Filed under: Between Disney, Daniel, Podcast

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

Star Wars #10 (April 1978) – MCC050

October 22, 2015 | Filed under: Ben, Marvel Sci-Fi and Fantasy, Star Wars

Roy Thomas brought Star Wars to Marvel, but this is the issue George Lucas removed Roy Thomas from Star Wars. Wrapping up the first “expanded universe” storyline of original Star Wars, this storyline is historic, but is it good?

YOU HAVE TO FIGHT THE BEAR! Marvel Sci-Fi, March 1978 (Ben) – CBTM074

October 19, 2015 | Filed under: Ben, Featured, Marvel Sci-Fi

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

John Carter: Warlord of Mars #10 (March 1978) – MCC049

October 9, 2015 | Filed under: Ben, John Carter: Warlord of Mars, Marvel Sci-Fi and Fantasy

Marv Wolfman wraps up his final chapter in the Air Pirates of Mars saga! It’s the final showdown between John Carter and the Great One! Is it a satisfying conclusion?

Godzilla: King of the Monsters #4 (March 1978) – MCC048

October 6, 2015 | Filed under: Ben, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Marvel Sci-Fi and Fantasy

Red Ronin has been a slow reveal, from the initial thoughts of a weapon that could take on Big G to seeing the plans to activating it but now, the big test: a battle between Red Ronin and Godzilla!

Time Runs Out: Month Eight (Matt) – CBTM073

October 5, 2015 | Filed under: Featured, Matt, Podcast, Secret Wars

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

Human Fly #7 (March 1978) – MCC047

October 3, 2015 | Filed under: Ben, Human Fly, Marvel Sci-Fi and Fantasy

Human Fly has to FIGHT THE BEAR!!!

Justice League: Gods and Monsters Part 5 (Ben) CBTM072

October 2, 2015 | Filed under: Ben, Justice League: Gods and Monsters, Podcast, What If? & Elseworlds

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

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Marvel’s Cosmic Comics

“Deathgame” (Star Wars #20, February 1979) – MCC113

"Deathgame" continues Archie Goodwin's original Star Wars tale taking place on The Wh [...]

Battlestar Galactica Marvel Super Special! (Ben’s Bullpen Bulletin, January 1979) – MCC112

The coverage of Marvel’s licensed books from January 1979 ends here as we take a peek at the ads and [...]

“Battle at the Bottom of the World” (John Carter, Warlord of Mars #20, January 1979) – MCC111

The fifth chapter in Chris Claremont's "Master Assassin of Mars" continues here as Jo [...]

“Fugitive in Manhattan” (Godzilla #18, January 1979) – MCC110

Godzilla is shrunk down to the size of a house cat but he's still the king of the monsters! Kin [...]

Micronauts! (The Micronauts #1, January 1979) – MCC109

Bill Mantlo's classic run begins here! A toy line with no story is transformed into an inner-sp [...]

“Photo Finish” (The Human Fly #17, January 1979) – MCC108

The theft of a little girl's camera reveals an attempt to sabotage the Human Fly's newest [...]

“The Ultimate Gamble” (Star Wars #19, January 1979) – MCC107

The death wheel in the sky keeps on turning and our team doesn't know where they'll be tom [...]

Devil Dinosaur and Machine Man Finales! (Ben’s Bullpen Bulletin, December 1978) – MCC106

Taking a look at some of the extra things going on when the comics cover dated December of 1978 were [...]

“The Valiant Die But Once” (John Carter: Warlord of Mars #19, November 1978) – MCC105

Trapped in a strange land, John Carter and Dejah Thoris find their bonds of love tested and perhaps [...]

JAWS 2 (Marvel Super Special #6) – MCC104

"Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water..." they go and make a sequel! [...]

“Of Lizards Great and Small” (Godzilla #17, December 1978) – MCC103

Using Star Wars as a guideline,  we’re exploring comic books based on licensed properties that Marve [...]

“Niagara Nightmare” (Human Fly #16, December 1978) – MCC102

The Human Fly takes on greedy businessmen and really, really careless, incompetent reporters. At Nia [...]

“The Empire Strikes” (Star Wars #18, December 1978) – MCC101

The empire strikes! But it's not striking BACK...not yet, anyway. (And do they really strike in [...]

“The Headmen of Mars” (John Carter Warlord of Mars Annual 2, 1978) (Ben) – MCC100 and CBTM100

To celebrate 100 episodes of both the Marvel’s Cosmic Comics sub-feed AND the main feed, we cover Jo [...]

PRINCESS LEIA Issues 1-5 (Ben) – MCC099 and CBTM097

With news of Carrie Fisher’s passing, plans changed and Ben take a look back at the comic book mini- [...]

Ridin’ the Rails and the Dinos! (Ben’s Bullpen Bulletin, November 1978) – MCC098

Taking a look at what else is happening at Marvel with the cover date November, 1978. Moon Boy and D [...]

“Meanwhile, Back in Helium” (John Carter: Warlord of Mars #18, November 1978) – MCC097

Tars Tarkas battles alone against a contender for his leadership! [...]

“The War in the Washington Monument” (The Human Fly #15, November 1978) – MCC096

The Human Fly grapples with two Vietnam vets who have turned to terrorism to get the word out about [...]

“The Great Godzilla Roundup” (Godzilla #16, November 1978) – MCC095

In part two of what could be called the "Godzilla Goes West" story arc, Godzilla proves hi [...]

“Crucible” (Star Wars #17, November 1978) – MCC094

This month's Star Wars is a fill in issue, meant to fill in the gap for scheduling purposes as [...]

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