EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 40 MIN
The Issue That Broke Daredevil in 1986 (Born Again Begins) + Marvel’s Most Unhinged Magazine
from Bronze and Modern Gods · host Comic Podcast Network
This week, we’re hitting two very different corners of comics history that both left a permanent mark.Old Fart Rule: Daredevil #227 (1986) — the opening chapter of Born Again. We break down why this issue is one of the most influential “broken hero” stories ever published, how it elevated Kingpin into a next-level threat, and what the current market looks like for raw copies and high-grade slabs.Underrated Book of the Week: CRAZY Magazine #1 (1973) — Marvel’s MAD-style satire magazine that served as a surprisingly stacked time capsule of creators and the company’s own sense of humor. We also talk about CRAZY’s wildest legacy moments, including the infamous “Kaspar the Dead Baby” strip, plus later staples like Obnoxio the Clown and Chester Weems, the Teen Hulk.Plus the usual Show & Tell and viewer mail.If you’re into comics history, market reality checks, and deep-cut books that don’t get enough love, this episode’s for you.Plus a little Show & Tell and Viewer mail!#comicbooks #bronzeagecomics #archiecomics #planetary #marvelcomics #comiccollecting #comicspeculation #bronzeandmoderngodsBecome 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, we’re hitting two very different corners of comics history that both left a permanent mark.Old Fart Rule: Daredevil #227 (1986) — the opening chapter of Born Again. We break down why this issue is one of the most influential “broken hero” stories ever published, how it elevated Kingpin into a next-level threat, and what the current market looks like for raw copies and high-grade slabs.Underrated Book of the Week: CRAZY Magazine #1 (1973) — Marvel’s MAD-style satire magazine that served as a surprisingly stacked time capsule of creators and the company’s own sense of humor. We also talk about CRAZY’s wildest legacy moments, including the infamous “Kaspar the Dead Baby” strip, plus later staples like Obnoxio the Clown and Chester Weems, the Teen Hulk.Plus the usual Show & Tell and viewer mail.If you’re into comics history, market reality checks, and deep-cut books that don’t get enough love, this episode’s for you.Plus a little Show & Tell and Viewer mail!#comicbooks #bronzeagecomics #archiecomics #planetary #marvelcomics #comiccollecting #comicspeculation #bronzeandmoderngodsBecome 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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