Using Star Wars as a guideline, we’re exploring comic books based on licensed properties that Marvel Comics published from 1977 to 1986. Looking at all the Marvel licensed books cover dated December 1978, Ben reads: Introduction — 0:00-5:35 Star Wars #18 — THE EMPIRE STRIKES — 5:35-29:35 (Although it doesn’t strike back!) Human …
To celebrate 100 episodes of both the Marvel’s Cosmic Comics sub-feed AND the main feed, we cover John Carter’s 2nd annual AND John Carter’s big screen appearance! First, The Headmen of Mars, a fantastic story of horror and weirdness! Then, my review of John Carter, the movie, from a 2012 episode of …
With news of Carrie Fisher’s passing, plans changed and Ben take a look back at the comic book mini-series that pays a fitting tribute to the character that Carrie Fisher brought to life: Princess Leia. Rebel leader, princess, and icon, Princess Leia turned the concept of “save the princess” on …
Looking at all the Marvel licensed books cover dated November 1978, Ben reads: Introduction — 0:00-5:15 Star Wars #17 — CRUCIBLE — 5:15-24:55 (Flashback to Luke’s past!) Godzilla #16 — THE GREAT GODZILLA ROUNDUP — 24:55-49:05 (Godzilla vs. some modern day cowboys!) Human Fly #15 — WAR IN THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT — 49:05-1:15:10 …
Saturday Night Live! A Star Wars comic with barely no Star Wars movie characters, but with the return of the giant rabbit! Dangerous death-defying on hot air balloons! It’s just another month of Marvel’s cosmic comics!
Han Solo vs. Crimson Jack! Human Fly vs. a corrupt news guy! Godzilla vs. three super beasts from space! John Carter vs. a master assassin! And more!
Looking at all the Marvel licensed books cover dated August 1978, Ben reads: Star Wars #14 — THE SOUND OF ARMAGEDDON — 5:05-16:50 (The water world war finale) Human Fly #12 — ARNIE’S STORY — 16:50-37:05 (The untold story of a stuntman’s publicist…finally told!) Godzilla #13 — THE MEGA MONSTERS FROM BEYOND PART 2: …
Looking at all the Marvel licensed books cover dated July 1978, Ben reads: Star Wars #13 — DAY OF THE DRAGONLORDS! — 5:30-22:10 (The water world war escalates) Godzilla #12 — THE MEGA MONSTERS FROM BEYOND PART 1: THE BETA BEAST! — 22:10-50:15 (a multi-part space epic begins) Human Fly #11 …
Looking at all the Marvel licensed books cover dated June 1978, Ben reads: Star Wars #12 — DOOMWORLD! — 4:13-18:33 (Luke Skywalker’s continuing adventure on a waterworld) Godzilla #11 — ARENA FOR THREE! — 18:33-39:44 (an epic three way Kaiju battle) Human Fly #10 — …DARK AS A DUNGEON DOWN IN …
It’s a new series! A new publisher! And a new canon! Ben explores the ongoing Star Wars series as it dives into new stories taking place directly after the first Star Wars movie!