EPISODE · Jun 15, 2026 · 40 MIN
Gold Key Comics Are Heating Up! Doctor Solar #1 Spikes + Batman #400’s INSANE Creator Lineup
from Bronze and Modern Gods · host Comic Podcast Network
This week on Bronze and Modern Gods, Gold Key Comics are suddenly back on collectors’ radar.Our Hot Book of the Week is DOCTOR SOLAR, MAN OF THE ATOM #1 from Gold Key Comics, as recent sales jump following speculation that Robert Kirkman and Skybound Entertainment may be bringing classic Gold Key properties like Doctor Solar, Magnus Robot Fighter, and Turok back into the spotlight.Then, for the Old Fart Rule, we dig into BATMAN #400 from 1986, a massive anniversary issue with a painted Bill Sienkiewicz cover, a Stephen King introduction, and one of the wildest Batman creator lineups of the decade, including George Pérez, John Byrne, Arthur Adams, Joe Kubert, Brian Bolland, Bernie Wrightson, Steve Rude, Michael Kaluta, and more.Plus, we’ve got a little Show & Tell, Viewer Mail, and two Underrated Books of the Week:NEXUS #1 from Capital Comics, the indie sci-fi superhero landmark by Mike Baron and Steve Rude.SKULL THE SLAYER #1 from Marvel, a Bronze Age oddity with Vietnam, dinosaurs, time travel, aliens, and a power belt.If you enjoy the show, become a channel Member for $2.99 a month. Members get weekly members-only livestreams, extended Show & Tell, early access when available, and shoutouts in future videos.Join here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHTY1eNYHr9JoTndx_m6kA/joinDrop a comment and let us know: are Gold Key characters actually back, or is this just another short-term spec bump?Become a Member for $2.99/month and get:• Members-only live streams• Bonus Show & Tell episodes• On-screen shoutoutsJOIN → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHTY1eNYHr9JoTndx_m6kA/join📬 VIEWER MAILSend questions to:[email protected]
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This week on Bronze and Modern Gods, Gold Key Comics are suddenly back on collectors’ radar.Our Hot Book of the Week is DOCTOR SOLAR, MAN OF THE ATOM #1 from Gold Key Comics, as recent sales jump following speculation that Robert Kirkman and Skybound Entertainment may be bringing classic Gold Key properties like Doctor Solar, Magnus Robot Fighter, and Turok back into the spotlight.Then, for the Old Fart Rule, we dig into BATMAN #400 from 1986, a massive anniversary issue with a painted Bill Sienkiewicz cover, a Stephen King introduction, and one of the wildest Batman creator lineups of the decade, including George Pérez, John Byrne, Arthur Adams, Joe Kubert, Brian Bolland, Bernie Wrightson, Steve Rude, Michael Kaluta, and more.Plus, we’ve got a little Show & Tell, Viewer Mail, and two Underrated Books of the Week:NEXUS #1 from Capital Comics, the indie sci-fi superhero landmark by Mike Baron and Steve Rude.SKULL THE SLAYER #1 from Marvel, a Bronze Age oddity with Vietnam, dinosaurs, time travel, aliens, and a power belt.If you enjoy the show, become a channel Member for $2.99 a month. Members get weekly members-only livestreams, extended Show & Tell, early access when available, and shoutouts in future videos.Join here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHTY1eNYHr9JoTndx_m6kA/joinDrop a comment and let us know: are Gold Key characters actually back, or is this just another short-term spec bump?Become a Member for $2.99/month and get:• Members-only live streams• Bonus Show & Tell episodes• On-screen shoutoutsJOIN → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHTY1eNYHr9JoTndx_m6kA/join📬 VIEWER MAILSend questions to:[email protected]
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