As part of the Murphy Anderson tribute crossover with other comic book podcasts, The Comic Book Time Machine is taking a look at the Strange Adventures feature series “Atomic Knights”, a post-apocalyptic series about a men in medieval armor who ride giant dalmatians!
Ben takes a look at three comics that were not licensed but that were related to their licensed books: a comic capitalizing on Star Wars’ success; a continuation of 2001’s Mr. Machine story; and a return to prehistory in the vein of Kirby’s early 2001 stories.
Looking at all the Marvel licensed books cover dated April 1978, Ben reads: the finale of the Star Wars “Seven Samurai in Space” story; the origin of Dejah Thoris; Human Fly’s team up with White Tiger; Godzilla’s attack on Vegas; the Man from Atlantis’ battle with some mist; a sci-fi one shot; and two books by Jack Kirby!
Inventory issue time! We get the backstory of John and Dejah’s romance! And Ben gives a “good, bad, and ugly” breakdown!
Daniel continues his quest to better understand one of his favorite comic heroes Mark Shaw by looking at his third appearance, *Justice League of America *141. The story from 1977, “No World Escapes the Manhunters!” by Steve Englehart sees the Justice League fighting the Manhunters on three fronts as the Manhunters attempt to discredit …
Godzilla goes to Vegas! And Ben finds himself reading a comic book Twilight Zone featuring giant “force of nature” dino-lizard-monsters!