Hey everybody! Welcome to a brand new series discussion, about another creation of the king of comics, Jack Kirby! This Bronze Age series of his definitely stands out, like most of his books from this era. Some of the reasons are great others…maybe not. Join Ed Moore (@tealproductions) and I, as we dive headfirst into this madcap series!
As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).
You can find Ed on social media @tealproductions and search out his podcasts on any podcast app by looking for his Dr Fate podcast Lords of Order, The Robin Rabbit (Usagi Yojimbo), Newsprint Commando, The Mighty Thorcast, and definitely check out the Superman Supershow (with Steeven Orr)!
Thanks for listening!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Welcome to my final episode of 2025! In this episode you’ll find a fantastic discussion with my good friend Mart, as we dive into a creepy addition to the BBC’s Ghost Stories for Christmas! Mart was lucky enough to see this when it aired and that first hand experience is on full display in this episode. Plus, after a quick promo (Relatively Geeky Network), I’ll chime in for a few minutes wrapping up 2025 and a peek at what’s on tap for 2026!
Hey everybody, Paul (Waiting for Doom, DCOCD, Dial F for Flanger) is back and we have two fun issues to discuss! We have more intrigue with Casey and the Sunderland corporation, then a trip to a tropical island on an acid trip! All of this plus the continuing problems Swamp Thing is having with his health. All of this and more, don’t you dare miss it!
As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).
You can find Paul on the Waiting for Doom podcast feed plus at WaitingforDoom.com! Plus on this very network talking Swamp Thing, Doom Patrol and the odd Zany Haney episode! Thanks for listening!
Hey everybody, a lost episode for today’s offering! This was recorded quite a while ago, and was lost until fairly recently, so I figured I’d get it on the airwaves during my break. Karen and I have a blast talking about this atmospheric film by Hammer Studios! We deep dive into the minutiae of this film and speculate about its meanings. So check it out, don’t delay!
As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).
You can find Karen on her fantastic YouTube channel, Echoes from the Satellite, where she talks about vintage sci-fi. And can also be found on the Planet 8 Podcast (along with Bob and Larry) as well as on BlueSky @tananile. Thanks for listening.
Hey there, zany ones! My pal Ranger Gord is back, so that means we’ll be talking about a Batman and Wildcat team up! This one involves boxing and trouble below the border, plus a giant cat? Tune in to hear us do bad accents, and of course laugh a lot and have a good time.
As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).
You can find Ranger Gord on his podcast, Prairie Justice; a Greg Saunders Vigilante podcast on any reputable podcast app! RG isn’t much into social media, but I believe the podcast still has a FB page of its own. Thanks for listening.
Hey there all you barbarians! My pal Dallan Baumgarten is back, and he’s brought a three part Conan story to talk about today! Conan meets up with…a pack of vampires? Plus, we talk about the death of Belit and the aftermath of Conan losing his lover and confidant.
As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).
You can find Dallan on social media @DallanB and definitely check out our previous conversations about Conan and The Defenders! Thanks for listening.
Hey there all you vampires! Scott West is back here with me, and we’ve got a fantastic magazine to talk about today. How and when did Dracula become a vampire? What were the circumstances around it? And why are we talking about King Diamond? Hit download and find the answers!
As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).
You can find Scott on Twitter @ScottMWest and check out his Substack He Tampered in God’s Domain. Also, you can find his books on Amazon (Strange Stories for Weird People, Ghosts on the Highway). Thanks for listening.
Hey everybody! Welcome to a very special episode! I’ve got two fantastic guests here with me (Rod and Adrian), and we have a very obscure horror film to talk about today. There’s a specific reason this film was chosen, as these guys are extremely knowledgeable about Italian cinema. I also have a little extra special intro and outtro for this one as well. Just a small tribute to a very special person. So jump in the van, take your eyes off of that girls legs, and grab your nudie magazine, because we’re going on a road trip!
As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).
You can find Rod at his blog and podcast The Bloody Pit, as well as cohost (with Troy) of the Naschycast! Adrian (along with Rod) can be heard on the fun Wild Wild Podcast! All of these shows can be found on any podcast app. Thanks for listening.
Hey everybody! The holiday season is here, so my pal Mart Gray (Too Dangerous for a Girl) is here to celebrate- horror style! This anthology comics has 3 fun stories and two of them are Christmas themed! Deadly toys, unscrupulous business deals, a prowler on the roof, and more! So join us for this terror filled romp with a dash of the holiday season!
As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).
You can find Mart on most social media apps @martgray and on his fabulous blog Too Dangerous for a Girl (dangermart.blog)! Thanks for listening.
Hey everybody! It’s time for the final episode of our Avengers Celestial Madonna coverage! Steve Englehart really puts his foot on the gas pedal in these last three issues, and Karen and I have a blast recounting them. We get more back story on The Vision, Mantis, and the Human Torch! We do have some critiques as well, so don’t delay, download and listen in now!
As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).
You can find Karen at her awesome YouTube channel Echoes from the Satellite or in the Planet 8 Podcast (with Larry and Bob), and on BlueSky @tananile.bsky.social! Thanks for listening!
Hey everybody! Author Paul O’Connor is back, and we’ve got a fantastic comic to talk about! Plus, we talk a bit more about the brilliance of Steve Gerber as well. So don’t delay, hit that download button and tune in!
As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).
You can find Paul at his website paulryanoconnor.com and on BlueSky @paulryanoconnor@bsky.social (and look for his work in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazines, and elsewhere)!
Hey everybody, it’s time for part two of our coverage of this classic Avengers story by Steve Englehart and company! Things really ramp up with an appearance by the Legion of the Unliving! These dead villains are no joke and we see an Avenger die! Karen and I knock out four big issues in this marathon episode, so don’t delay download now!
As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).
You can find Karen on her fabulous YouTube channel, Echoes from the Satellite and on the Planet 8 Podcast! She’s also floating around on BlueSky as well @tananile! Thanks for listening.
Hey there, zany ones! My good buddy Clinton is back for more Bob Haney madness! He’s brought along a wild comic to talk about and of course he’s was more than willing! This story involves Batman and Superman, of course, but the Bat-God as well! Plus the original Bat-Man…? So join us for this fun conversation (we do touch lightly on all the stories)!
As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).
You can find Clinton on Twitter @coffeecomicsblg and on BlueSky @coffeeandcomics.bsky.social! You can search any podcast app for Coffee and Comics, Days of High Adventure, and Turtle Power Hour! He can also be found on the Long Box Crusade Network on the Fan Film Fridays show!
Thanks for listening!
Hey everybody, my good buddy Paul Hix (Waiting for Doom) is back! These two issues of SoTST are absolute madness! A healthcare facility full of naked zombies? A sinister secret about Casey? All this plus Harry Kay and the evil baldy, Milton!
As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).
You can find Paul at his website WaitingforDoom.com where you can find all things Doom Patrol, DCOCD, and more! Thanks for listening!
Hey everybody, I’m slowly inching towards my holiday break from recordings, so it’s time to empty out the podcast coffer! Join my buddy Karen and I, as we jump headfirst into one of our favorite Avengers stories! Stainless Steve Englehart left no stone unturned in this wild and revealing story that is told across ten issues! We cover the first three books in this episode and there’s a lot to digest, so I’d definitely recommend a re-read or following along with books/trade in hand.
As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).
You can find Karen at her YouTube channel Echoes from the Satellite (covering scifi and fantasy novels) or over on the Planet 8 Podcast with Larry and Bob! She’s also over on BlueSky @tananile.bsky.social as well!
Thanks for listening.
Hey there all you vampires! Scott and I have two issues chocked full of fangs, blood, and of course our usual laughs! Join us as we sink our teeth into some very interesting family history of Dracula’s new squeeze, plus an incredible story by Marv and Gene involving…pirates? Yes it’s buccaneers vs a bloodthirsty vampire!
As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).
You can find Scott on Twitter @ScottMWest69 and his books are available on Amazon (Ghosts on the Highway, Strange Stories for Weird People). Plus, check out his Substack at He Tampered in God’s Domain! Thanks for listening.
“Beneath this mask, there is more than flesh. Beneath this mask, there is an idea, Mr. Creedy. And ideas are bulletproof!"
Join fantastic blogger, Dr. Anj (comicboxcommentary.blogspot.com) and Billy D., as we explore this incredible work by Alan Moore!
Hey everybody! Thanks to all who interacted, liked, shared, etc., throughout our coverage of The Phantom Stranger! Jeremiah and I had a lot of fun covering this series, and I’m a bit melancholy thinking about the end of this, and recently Werewolf by Night as well. But, I’ll push forward and welcome the changes and new content I’ll be covering with fantastic guests!
As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Jeremiah on social media @bigox737 and at his blog- comicscomicscomics.blog!
P.S.
Here’s a link to that first Deadman episode with Chris Bailey and I! Thanks for listening!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/magazines-and-monsters/id1459643898?i=1000587684835
Hey everybody! Well, it’s Halloween, so why not double dip with two episodes today! You’ve already heard my film discussion today, so now, to close out Halloween, I’ve got two guests to help me go out with a bang! Please welcome Jesse Starcher (Source Material Podcast network) to the show! Plus, my pal Evan Bevins is here as well! So, join us for this creepy, violent look at a Marvel Team Up nobody thought would happen (well, at least not in 1992)!
As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Jesse on Twitter @stiznarkey and by searching any podcast app for the Source Material Podcast! Evan can be found at his blog asterix51.blogspot.com and on Twitter @evan_bevins.
Happy Halloween! We made it to the best day of the year! I hope you’ve enjoyed my content for this month, and I’m already looking forward to next year! My good buddy Karen (Echoes from the Satellite, Planet 9 Podcast) is back, and we’ve got a Universal Classic to talk about! Lugosi, Chaney, Atwill, they’re all here, and raring to go in this early monster rally.
As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Karen on BlueSky and on her awesome YouTube channel Echoes from the Satellite, and last but not least on the epic Planet 8 Podcast (with Larry and Bob!). Thanks for listening!