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Marvel by the Month
Hosted by Bryan Stratton, Jamie Wenger, Robb Milne · EN
Bryan, Robb, and Jamie take a month-by-month journey into the history of Marvel Comics. Get extended episodes at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.
NEW LISTENERS: catch up quickly with the "Essential MBTM" season recap episodes!
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PREVIEW - #312: MASTER (of Kung Fu) by the Month 09 (w/Douglas Wolk) - "Death-Hand and the Sun of Mordillo"
2w ago00:28:19Tap to summarizeEvery week during our Season 9 hiatus, we're covering the Paul Gulacy era of Master of Kung Fu. Check out the first issue in the free preview, and become a Patron if you want to hear the rest of the episode, plus over 200 extended and exclusive bonus episodes. Stories Covered in this Episode: "Death-Hand and the Sun of Mordillo" - Master of Kung Fu #35, written by Doug Moench, art by Paul Gulacy with Dan Adkins, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by George Roussos, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1975 Marvel Comics "Cages of Myth, Menagerie of Mirrors!" - Master of Kung Fu #36, written by Doug Moench, art by Keith Pollard with Sal Trapani, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1975 Marvel Comics "Web of Dark Death!" - Master of Kung Fu #37, written by Doug Moench, art by Keith Pollard with Sal Trapani, letters by John Costanza, colors by Janice Cohen, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1975 Marvel Comics "MASTER (of Kung Fu) by the Month" theme written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne. Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)
Transcribe →#311: A Tribute to Gerry Conway (w/Matt Fraction, Brian Michael Bendis, and Ben Saunders)
3w ago01:39:24Tap to summarizeAll music by Robb Milne. Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)
Transcribe →PREVIEW - #310: MASTER (of Kung Fu) by the Month 08 - "Cyclone at the Center of a Madman's Crown!"
4w ago00:24:26Tap to summarizeEvery week during our Season 9 hiatus, we're covering the Paul Gulacy era of Master of Kung Fu. Check out the first issue in the free preview, and become a Patron if you want to hear the rest of the episode, plus over 200 extended and exclusive bonus episodes. Stories Covered in this Episode: "Assault on an Angry Sea!" - Master of Kung Fu #32, written by Doug Moench, art by Sal Buscema and Mike Esposito, letters by Karen Mantlo, colors by George Roussos, edited by Len Wein, ©1975 Marvel Comics "Wicked Messenger of Madness" - Master of Kung Fu #33, written by Doug Moench, art by Paul Gulacy with Dan Adkins, letters by John Costanza, colors by Janice Cohen, edited by Len Wein, ©1975 Marvel Comics "Cyclone at the Center of a Madman's Crown!" - Master of Kung Fu #34, written by Doug Moench, art by Paul Gulacy with Dan Adkins, letters by John Costanza, colors by Janice Cohen, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1975 Marvel Comics "MASTER (of Kung Fu) by the Month" theme written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne. Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)
Transcribe →PREVIEW - #309: MASTER (of Kung Fu) by the Month 07 - "The Crystal Connection"
Apr 2200:33:19Tap to summarizeEvery week during our Season 9 hiatus, we're covering three issues of Paul Gulacy's run on Master of Kung Fu. Check out the first issue in the free preview, and become a Patron if you want to hear the rest of the episode, plus over 200 extended and exclusive bonus episodes. Stories Covered in this Episode: "The Crystal Connection" - Master of Kung Fu #29, written by Doug Moench, art by Paul Gulacy, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Janice Cohen, edited by Len Wein, ©1975 Marvel Comics "A Gulf of Lions" - Master of Kung Fu #30, written by Doug Moench, art by Paul Gulacy with Dan Adkins, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Janice Cohen, edited by Len Wein, ©1975 Marvel Comics "Snowbuster" - Master of Kung Fu #31, written by Doug Moench, art by Paul Gulacy with Dan Adkins, letters by Karen Mantlo, colors by Janice Cohen, edited by Len Wein, ©1975 Marvel Comics "MASTER (of Kung Fu) by the Month" theme written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne. Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)
Transcribe →#308: December 1977 SEASON 9 FINALE! - "Crisis!"
Apr 1501:18:07Tap to summarizeFor 90 MINUTES of bonus content — including our coverage of Howard the Duck #22, plus 16 more issues in the Mighty MBTM Checklist — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. $5 a month gets you instant access to our bonus feed of over 200 extended and exclusive episodes. $10 a month lets you help pick the comics we cover in depth and gets you a shout-out at the end of the episode! Stories Covered in this Episode: "Tigra Tigra, Burning Bright!" - Marvel Team-Up #67, written by Chris Claremont, art by John Byrne with Dave Hunt, letters by Annette Kawecki, colors by Dave Hunt, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1977 Marvel Comics "Crisis!" - Daredevil #151, written by Gil Kane, Jim Shooter, and Roger McKenzie, art by Gil Kane and Klaus Janson, letters by Bruce Patterson, colors by Klaus Janson, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1977 Marvel Comics "Marvel by the Month" theme v. 4 written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne. Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)
Transcribe →PREVIEW - #307: MASTER (of Kung Fu) by the Month 06 - "A Small Spirit Slowly Shaped..."
Apr 800:17:23Tap to summarizeEvery other week, we focus on a Marvel series that sits on the fringes of mainstream Marvel continuity. The first episode of every new series that we cover is available on the public feed. The rest of the episodes are exclusive to our Patreon supporters. Not a Patron yet? Support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth for just $5 a month to get instant access to our bonus feed of nearly 200 extended and exclusive episodes! Stories Covered in this Episode: "Fires of Rebirth" - Giant-Size Master of Kung Fu #3, written by Doug Moench, art by Paul Gulacy with Vince Colletta, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Bill Mantlo, edited by Len Wein, ©1974 Marvel Comics "Daughter of Darkness!" - Master of Kung Fu #26, written by Doug Moench, art by Keith Pollard with Sal Trapani, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by George Roussos, edited by Len Wein, ©1974 Marvel Comics "Confrontation" - Master of Kung Fu #27, written by Doug Moench, art by John Buscema with Frank Springer, letters by John Costanza, colors by Janice Cohen, edited by Len Wein, ©1975 Marvel Comics "MASTER (of Kung Fu) by the Month" theme written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne. Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)
Transcribe →REUPLOAD - #306: November 1977 - "Home Are the Heroes!"
Apr 201:22:45Tap to summarizeYour usual hosting team of Bryan, Will, and Curt take you through the Marvel comics of November 1977, featuring: the final issue of Power Man and the first appearance of that Canadian guy with the maple leaf jumpsuit! For TWO HOURS of bonus content — including our coverage of the next chapter of the Korvac Saga in Avengers #168, plus a special crossover Mighty MBTM Checklist featuring The Comics Canon's Robb Milne and Screw It, We're Just Gonna Talk About Comics' Jamie Wenger — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. $5 a month gets you instant access to our bonus feed of almost 200 extended and exclusive episodes. $10 a month lets you help pick the comics we cover in depth and gets you a shout-out at the end of the episode! Stories Covered in this Episode: "Seagate Is a Lonely Place to Die!" - Power Man #49, written by Chris Claremont, art by John Byrne with Dan Green, letters by Annette Kawecki, colors by Francoise Mouly and Ken Klaczak, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1977 Marvel Comics "Home Are the Heroes!" - X-Men #109, written by Chris Claremont, art by John Byrne with Terry Austin, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Andy Yanchus, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1977 Marvel Comics "Marvel by the Month" theme v. 4 written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne. Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)
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#306: November 1977 - "Home Are the Heroes!" (repost)
Apr 101:22:45Tap to summarizeFor TWO HOURS of bonus content — including our coverage of the next chapter of the Korvac Saga in Avengers #168, plus a special crossover Mighty MBTM Checklist featuring The Comics Canon's Robb Milne and Screw It, We're Just Gonna Talk About Comics' Jamie Wenger — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. $5 a month gets you instant access to our bonus feed of almost 200 extended and exclusive episodes. $10 a month lets you help pick the comics we cover in depth and gets you a shout-out at the end of the episode! Stories Covered in this Episode: "Seagate Is a Lonely Place to Die!" - Power Man #49, written by Chris Claremont, art by John Byrne with Dan Green, letters by Annette Kawecki, colors by Francoise Mouly and Ken Klaczak, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1977 Marvel Comics "Home Are the Heroes!" - X-Men #109, written by Chris Claremont, art by John Byrne with Terry Austin, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Andy Yanchus, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1977 Marvel Comics "Marvel by the Month" theme v. 4 written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne. Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)
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#306: November 1977 - "Home Are the Heroes!"
Apr 101:22:45Tap to summarizeFor TWO HOURS of bonus content — including our coverage of the next chapter of the Korvac Saga in Avengers #168, plus a special crossover Mighty MBTM Checklist featuring The Comics Canon's Robb Milne and Screw It, We're Just Gonna Talk About Comics' Jamie Wenger — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. $5 a month gets you instant access to our bonus feed of almost 200 extended and exclusive episodes. $10 a month lets you help pick the comics we cover in depth and gets you a shout-out at the end of the episode! Stories Covered in this Episode: "Seagate Is a Lonely Place to Die!" - Power Man #49, written by Chris Claremont, art by John Byrne with Dan Green, letters by Annette Kawecki, colors by Francoise Mouly and Ken Klaczak, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1977 Marvel Comics "Home Are the Heroes!" - X-Men #109, written by Chris Claremont, art by John Byrne with Terry Austin, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Andy Yanchus, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1977 Marvel Comics "Marvel by the Month" theme v. 4 written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne. Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)
Transcribe →PREVIEW - #305: MASTER (of Kung Fu) by the Month 05 - "Fires of Rebirth"
Mar 2500:47:06Tap to summarizeEvery other week, we focus on a Marvel series that sits on the fringes of mainstream Marvel continuity. The first episode of every new series that we cover is available on the public feed. The rest of the episodes are exclusive to our Patreon supporters. Not a Patron yet? Support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth for just $5 a month to get instant access to our bonus feed of nearly 200 extended and exclusive episodes! Stories Covered in this Episode: "Fires of Rebirth" - Giant-Size Master of Kung Fu #3, written by Doug Moench, art by Paul Gulacy with Vince Colletta, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Bill Mantlo, edited by Len Wein, ©1974 Marvel Comics "Daughter of Darkness!" - Master of Kung Fu #26, written by Doug Moench, art by Keith Pollard with Sal Trapani, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by George Roussos, edited by Len Wein, ©1974 Marvel Comics "Confrontation" - Master of Kung Fu #27, written by Doug Moench, art by John Buscema with Frank Springer, letters by John Costanza, colors by Janice Cohen, edited by Len Wein, ©1975 Marvel Comics "MASTER (of Kung Fu) by the Month" theme written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne. Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)
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