PODCAST · arts
BwaHaHaCast
by Chris Kirby
Show hosts David Simonton and Chris Kirby examine the past, present, and future of comic books with a modern eye.
Episodes
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 52: The Question(s)
David is feeling a little like The Riddler, or maybe The Question, this episode as he covers an array of shorter topics via Q&A. Plus: bonus questions that (likely) no one has asked before!
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 51: Amalgamation Nation
On this 250th birthday of the USA, David and Chris revist an idea first born during America's bicentennial in 1976 - Marvel/DC crossovers. Plus: our own DC/Marvel Amalgam Universe characters!
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 50: Best of the Worst
What comic book artists made a name for themselves in the worst possible way? David and Chris dig deep to discover those artists who probably should not have darkened the door of prominent Marvel and DC characters. Plus - What do the Warlord and Paul Stanley have in common? (00:00:00) Intro...
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 49: Remembering Sal Buscema
Few can match the incredible productivity of Sal Buscema, legendary penciller and inker for (mostly) Marvel Comics. David and Chris remember him and review some of the highlights of his long and pretigious career.
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 48: Do The Robot
How do you follow up four episodes summing up the best comics of the first quarter-century? By discussing robots in comics, of course.
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 47: Comics of the Century Part 4
Happy Holidays from David and Chris! Our gift to you is the final installment of our Comics of the Century series - including our favorite comics from 2025.
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 46: Comics of the Century Part 3
The countdown continues with years 2012-2016!
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 45: Comics of the Century Part 2
David and Chris cover their picks for best comics for the years 2007-2011.
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 44: Comics of the Century Part 1
As we near the end of the first quarter of the 21st century, David and Chris look back at the best comics of each year thus far. This episode: 2000-2006!
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 43: Beyond Byrne
This is not an episode about John Byrne. We promise. This episode is about those who followed in John Byrne's wake when he (sometimes arbitrarily) left a major comic book series.
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 42: Remembering Keith Giffen
The comics world will likely never see another creator quite like Keith Giffen. David and Chris devote this episode to an examination of the man and his prolific body of work.
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 41: Remembering Peter David
The modern comics world lost a legend in May of 2025 when prolific comics writer Peter David passed away. David and Chris take a moment to remember his best work as well as some of his more obscure work over the past 4 decades.
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 40: Second Chances
David and Chris return from an extended absence with a show about second chances. What comic book series deserve a second (or third, or fourth) chance?
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 39: Underrated Artists
They were great. They are great. They always be great. Only - they aren't exactly household names. Here is David and Chris' list of truly underrated comic book artists. Plus - Hat-Band Sam, the Man With the Glowing Hand.
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 38: The Jerks
It's obvious that all (most?) villains are jerks, but what about the heroes? David and Chris investigate the dark side of some familiar good guys.
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 37: Out of Print or Never Collected
David and Chris explore comics series that currently cannot be found in trade paperback.
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 36: From Bad to Good
If you're bad, do you have to stay that way? In this episode, David and Chris investigate the long history of comic book villains becoming heroes.
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 34: Cosmic Characters
The mythologies of both Marvel and DC are vast and include some powerful characters who exist deep in the cosmos and on other planes of existence. David and Chris explore these and more in this episode!
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 33: Terrifying Characters
In preparation for Halloween, David and Chris explore terrifying comic book characters. Plus - The Smell of Fear!
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 32: Sidekicks
What exactly are Jimmy Olsen's Blues? David and Chris plumb the depths of superhero sidekicks to discover the good, the bad, and the just plain weird. Plus - trivia about pants.
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 31: Batman Family
Our very first episode was about Batman, but there are many, MANY members of the Batman family. Some of these had or have an ongoing series of their own. Which ones are worth your time? David and Chris investigate.
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 30: Female Leads in Comics
David and Chris discuss female headliners in comics. Plus - trivia with Proty!
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 29: Farewell, George Perez
David and Chris salute the career and legacy of George Perez, who recently died due to cancer. Few, if any, have had the lasting career and impact of Perez. His talent was only eclipsed by his warm and incredibly generous personality. We will miss him!
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 28: Best...But Mostly Worst...Costumes
David and Chris continue their discussion of costumes with a few of the good ones but a TON of the bad ones. Plus - the Hulk on the patio!
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 26: Bring On The Bad Guys
Spider-man has a tried and true rogues gallery of villains, but which of them really make the grade? David and Chris examine the good, the bad, and the Hypno Hustler.
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 25: The Lamest of Them All
Who's the lamest of them all? David and Chris weigh in on lame comic book characters.
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 24: The Movies
David finally concedes, and, as a Christmas gift to listeners, we discuss our favorite (and least favorite) comic book movies.
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 23: X-Men
The X-Men have been through so many permutations (get it?) over the years, it's hard to know what's worth reading and what's not. David and Chris X-plore the best the X-Men have to offer in this X-amination of the book and its various spin-offs.
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 22: Alternate Timelines
After a bit of a hiatus for DragonCon and other things, David and Chris are back with a closer look at the best alternate timeline comics out there from Marvel and DC.
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 21: The Indies
David and Chris have spent the first 20 episodes talking about almost completely DC and Marvel. But what about the indies? Our hosts investigate some of the best current and classic indie comics in this episode. Also - superhero under (outer?) wear colors.
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 20: The 90s
No other decade in the history of comics is as maligned as the 1990s. Rightfully so, but that doesn't mean there aren't some great comics that emerged during this dark time. David and Chris explore the good and the bad of the EXTREME 90s.
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 19: WW2 Era Teams
Which do you prefer - Marvel's Invaders or DC's All-Star Squadron/JSA? David and Chris take a closer look at both of these WW2 teams and make some surprising discoveries along the way.
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 18: Underused Characters
Both Marvel and DC are replete with great characters who get little or no attention. David and Chris aim to rectify that, if even in a small way.
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 17: Death and Comics
Like soap operas, death in comic books is never permanent. David and Chris explore some of the biggest and, in some cases, the longest-lasting deaths in comics. It's about death...but it's funny...trust us.
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 15: Licensed Comics
The mid to late 70s saw an explosion of comics based on toy and movie properties, mostly due to the juggernaut that was Star Wars. As it turns out, that's just when David and Chris were kids, so these comics (and their associated products) have great memories attached to them. Join them as they...
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 13: J.M. DeMatteis
If you've read almost any comics from the 70s to today, then you know the name of J.M. DeMatteis. The prolific author has written everything from the mainstream to the sublime. David and Chris are HUGE JMD fans - there's a mention of him in almost every episode - so they decided to celebrate him...
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 12: Mini-Series
David and Chris discuss their favorite mini-series of 4 issues or less - plus, comic book 20 questions!
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 11: Daredevil
Is he Marvel's Batman (or is that Moon Knight??) or is he something else entirely? Regardless, Daredevil is a character who has been put through the creative meat grinder more times than David or Chris can count. Our thoughts on that, plus Comic Book 20 questions!
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 10: Holiday Comics
Explore the strange sub-genre of holiday comics with David and Chris.
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 9: The Shadow
David and Chris explore the modern legacy of pulp/radio hero The Shadow. Plus: David quizzes Chris on first appearances.
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 8: Spider-Man
David and Chris take a good look at Spider-Man past, present, and future. Plus, they share the books they are most thankful for during this week of Thanksgiving.
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 7: Swamp Thing
Halloween 2020 is now in the past, but David and Chris take the moment to dig deep into the sometimes arcane (pun intended) history of the swampy-one.
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 6: Captain America
David and Chris explore the many sides of Steve Rogers, including the latest version as penned by Ta Nehisi Coates.
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 5: Justice League
David and Chris look at the good, the bad, and the sometimes bland history of the JLA. Also - what impact has DC's acquisition of the Charlton Comics characters in the 1980s had on the company?
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 4: Hulk
The Hulk has had almost endless iterations, and co-host David Simonton has read them all. Join him and Chris as they examine the good, the bad, and the ugly sides of the Hulk.
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 3: Fantastic Four
David and Chris explore the cornerstone title and team of the Marvel Universe. Along the way, they ponder why no one can seem to create a decent FF movie. Oh, and there's a digression into what has become of Erik Larsen's Savage Dragon, but the details of that are best saved for listeners. Enjoy!
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 2: The Legion of Super-Heroes
Chris and David examine the long, sometimes tortuous history of a team that has been around in many, many incarnations since 1958. Also, we get in trouble in our discussion of Brian Michael Bendis and Chris inexplicably thinks the Michael Holt version of Mr. Terrific appears in the Keith Giffen…
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BwaHaHaCast Episode 1: Batman
David and Chris start the episode with a discussion about the flagship Batman title as it currently exists - with James Tynion and Tony Daniel (and Daniel look-a-likes) at the helm. That leads to favorite runs, creative teams, and Bat-villains, as well as a digression into the short-lived…
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does BwaHaHaCast have?
BwaHaHaCast currently has 48 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is BwaHaHaCast about?
Show hosts David Simonton and Chris Kirby examine the past, present, and future of comic books with a modern eye.
How often does BwaHaHaCast release new episodes?
BwaHaHaCast has 48 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts BwaHaHaCast?
BwaHaHaCast is created and hosted by Chris Kirby.
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