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Comics Over Time
by Duane Eckholm and Dan Newland
Each film or TV show will be given two weeks, with the first focused on classic comic book stories and the origins and history of a character within the Marvel Comics Universe and the second focused on a related film.
Episodes
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DC Sampler: Birth of the Silver Age
Episode 1 - DC Sampler: Birth of the Silver Age Welcome back for another season of Comics Over Time! This season, we’re turning our attention to the other member of the Big Two in comics: DC Comics. So, let’s turn back the clock, open up the DC Universe, and see what was happening in the late…
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Murdock and Marvel: 2025
Episode 99 - Murdock and Marvel: 2025 In a year so recent that we don’t even have Eisners for it yet, comics continued to thrive and movie ticket sales continued to dive. It was a great time to be a comic retailer, but a very bad year if you happen to be a political cartoonist. Lets talk about…
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Murdock and Marvel: 2024
Episode 98 - Murdock and Marvel: 2024 Can comics survive without big-screen movies to prop them up? Yes, it appears they can. It was another great year for comics in stores, even as the pop-culture phenomenon of the MCU seems to have largely died. The Year in Comics Comics in Other Media Comic...
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Murdock and Marvel: 2023
Episode 97 - Murdock and Marvel: 2023 The pandemic book that brought comics to their highest sales figures ever finally ended, and sales dropped about 7% from 2022’s all-time high. Even so, both sales and quality made this another fantastic year for American comics. The movies…well that is...
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Murdock and Marvel: 2022
Episode 96 - Murdock and Marvel: 2022 It was a good year for comics, with things being stable, but still pointing up. In the movie world, though, there were some dangerous signs of problems to come… The Year in Comics Comics in Other Media Comic Sales Notable Comics Top Comic News Notable…
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Murdock and Marvel: 2021
Episode 95 - Murdock and Marvel: 2021 As the Covid-19 pandemic entered its second year comics continued to charge forward, with the unchallenged biggest year in the history of the medium (so far!) in 2021. Great books and a public desperate to be entertained combined to make this a great year to…
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Murdock and Marvel: 2020
Episode 94 - Murdock and Marvel: 2020 In case you don’t remember, 2020 pretty much sucked. Comics did not escape the vortex of Covid-19 and its associated disruptions and dangers, but the industry actually weathered the first year of the pandemic better than one might expect. The Year in Comics...
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Murdock and Marvel: 2019
Episode 93 - Murdock and Marvel: 2019 In 2019 Marvel Studios completed the most ambitious movie cycle in history with its 2 billion dollar Avengers: Endgame masterpiece, even as comic stores wondered about the future and politics made deeper and deeper inroads into comics and comics fandom. The...
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Murdock and Marvel: 2018
Episode 92 - Murdock and Marvel: 2018 It was a great year for comics, everywhere except the shops, and movies, graphic novels and TV continued to do well. The Year in Comics Comics in Other Media Comic Sales Notable Comics Top Comic News Notable Passings Marvel Eisner Awards Dan's Favorite The…
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Murdock and Marvel: 2017
Episode 91 - Murdock and Marvel: 2017 It was a big year for comics in theaters, but local comic shops did not do nearly as well, with sales diving substantially from 2016. The Year in Comics Comics in Other Media Comic Sales Notable Comics Top Comic News Notable Passings Marvel Eisner Awards…
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Murdock and Marvel: 2016
Episode 90 - Murdock and Marvel: 2016 TBD The Year in Comics Comics in Other Media Comic Sales Top Comics News Notable Passings Marvel Eisner Awards The Year in Daredevil Appearances: Daredevil v5 #1-12, Daredevil/Punisher: Seventh Circle #1-3, True Believers: Daredevil – Practice to Deceive #1,...
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Murdock and Marvel: 2015 Part 2
Episode 89 - Murdock and Marvel: 2015 Part 2 2015 was a turning point for the American comic industry in a number of ways, and seems to be a satisfying place to wrap up our look at over 50 years of American comic books. This year is in many ways a fulcrum that links the insular comics world that…
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Murdock and Marvel: 2015 Part 1
Episode 88 - Murdock and Marvel: 2015 Part 1 2015 was a turning point for the American comic industry in a number of ways, and seems to be a satisfying place to wrap up our look at over 50 years of American comic books. This year is in many ways a fulcrum that links the insular comics world that…
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Murdock and Marvel: 2014 Part 2
Episode 87 - Murdock and Marvel: 2014 Part 2 2014 saw some sales figures that had not been achieved in decades, and pop culture was filled with comic book related movies and merchandise. Marvel was dominant again, and along with DC again climbed back to nearly 70% of the total market share in…
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Murdock and Marvel: 2014 Part 1
Episode 86 - Murdock and Marvel: 2014 Part 1 2014 saw some sales figures that had not been achieved in decades, and pop culture was filled with comic book related movies and merchandise. Marvel was dominant again, and along with DC again climbed back to nearly 70% of the total market share in…
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Murdock and Marvel: 2013 Part 2
Episode 85 - Murdock and Marvel: 2013 Part 2 It was a pretty monumental year in comics, in the opinion of your humble co-host. 2013 is probably the best year for new comics of the 21st century to date, with a ton of variety and quality. And people noticed! This is part 2 of the podcast. that will...
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Murdock and Marvel: 2013 Part 1
Episode 84 - Murdock and Marvel: 2013 Part 1 It was a pretty monumental year in comics, in the opinion of your humble co-host. 2013 is probably the best year for new comics of the 21st century to date, with a ton of variety and quality. And people noticed! The Year in Comics Comics in Other Media...
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Murdock and Marvel: 2012 Part 2
Episode 83 - Murdock and Marvel: 2012 Part 2 2012 was a year when the big news in comics all happened outside of shops, with movie theaters and social media dominating the industry. This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for...
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Murdock and Marvel: 2012 Part 1
Episode 82 - Murdock and Marvel: 2012 Part 1 2012 was a year when the big news in comics all happened outside of shops, with movie theaters and social media dominating the industry. The Year in Comics Comics in Other Media The Punisher: Dirty Laundry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAoBsIZ-M3A…
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Murdock and Marvel: 2011 Part 2
Episode 81 - Murdock and Marvel: 2011 Part 2 It was a quiet year in the comics world, but there were a lot of developments going on behind the scenes, and up on the screen. Oh, and we did get ONE new character worth talking about… This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in...
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Murdock and Marvel: 2011 Part 1
Episode 80 - Murdock and Marvel: 2011 Part 1 It was a quiet year in the comics world, but there were a lot of developments going on behind the scenes, and up on the screen. Oh, and we did get ONE new character worth talking about… The Year in Comics Comics in Other Media DC Comics Other…
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Murdock and Marvel: 2010 Part 2
Episode 79 - Murdock and Marvel: 2010 Part 2 2010 is an odd year in a lot of ways. It was quiet, but not in a “before the storm” way. More in a “putt your head down and get to work” sense. Great comics were made, and big things were happening mostly under the surface. This is part 2 of the…
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Murdock and Marvel: 2010 Part 1
Episode 78 - Murdock and Marvel: 2010 Part 1 2010 is an odd year in a lot of ways. It was quiet, but not in a “before the storm” way. More in a “putt your head down and get to work” sense. Great comics were made, and big things were happening mostly under the surface The Year in Comics Comics in...
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Murdock and Marvel: 2009 Part 2
Episode 77 - Murdock and Marvel: 2009 Part 2 2009 was a tough year for comics, in that sales declined and a number of stores (nearly 50% in some areas) closed their doors. Closings of Waldenbooks and other book outlets also made getting product into customers’ hands difficult. We also saw cover...
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Murdock and Marvel: 2009 Part 1
Episode 76 - Murdock and Marvel: 2009 Part 1 2009 was a tough year for comics, in that sales declined and a number of stores (nearly 50% in some areas) closed their doors. Closings of Waldenbooks and other book outlets also made getting product into customers’ hands difficult. We also saw cover...
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Murdock and Marvel: 2008 Part 2
Episode 75 - Murdock and Marvel: 2008 Part 2 2008 in the United States was a year of war and recession, leading to a bleak short-term outlook for Americans. Comics and comic book movies reflected that, but also gave fans a lot to enjoy, hopefully taking people’s minds off social and economic…
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Murdock and Marvel: 2008 Part 1
Episode 74 - Murdock and Marvel: 2008 Part 1 2008 in the United States was a year of war and recession, leading to a bleak short-term outlook for Americans. Comics and comic book movies reflected that, but also gave fans a lot to enjoy, hopefully taking people’s minds off social and economic…
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Murdock and Marvel: 2007 Part 2
Episode 73 - Murdock and Marvel: 2007 Part 2 America continues to deal with the consequences of 9/11, and we are not mid-way through the 8 year Iraq War. Something seems to be changing on the comics landscape, as dark themes, destruction and war get more prevalent, and stories retreat to more...
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Murdock and Marvel: 2007 Part 1
Episode 72 - Murdock and Marvel: 2007 Part 1 America continues to deal with the consequences of 9/11, and we are not mid-way through the 8 year Iraq War. Something seems to be changing on the comics landscape, as dark themes, destruction and war get more prevalent, and stories retreat to more...
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Murdock and Marvel: 2006 Part 2
Episode 71 - Murdock and Marvel: 2006 Part 2 Last week in the takeaway we talked about how 2005 had elements that pointed to a new golden age for comics, and there were elements that pointed to dangerous days ahead. Well, if 2006 is any indication, Golden Age it is... This is part 2 of the…
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Murdock and Marvel: 2006 Part 1
Episode 70 - Murdock and Marvel: 2006 Part 1 Last week in the takeaway we talked about how 2005 had elements that pointed to a new golden age for comics, and there were elements that pointed to dangerous days ahead. Well, if 2006 is any indication, Golden Age it is... The Year in Comics Comics in...
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Murdock and Marvel: 2005 Part 2
Episode 69 - Murdock and Marvel: 2005 Part 2 It was a great year in comics, and maybe a turning point. Movies, events and accolades abounded. But somehow it all worries me a bit, in retrospect. This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the...
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Murdock and Marvel: 2005 Part 1
Episode 68 - Murdock and Marvel: 2005 Part 1 It was a great year in comics, and maybe a turning point. Movies, events and accolades abounded. But somehow it all worries me a bit, in retrospect. The Year in Comics Comics in Other Media DC Comics Other Publishers Sales & Industry Information...
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Murdock and Marvel: 2004 Part 2
Episode 67 - Murdock and Marvel: 2004 Part 2 2004 was a relatively quiet year in comics, but there were some critical developments that made waves into the future. Big movies, heroes back from the dead, and some important new faces! This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in...
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Murdock and Marvel: 2004 Part 1
Episode 66 - Murdock and Marvel: 2004 Part 1 2004 was a relatively quiet year in comics, but there were some critical developments that made waves into the future. Big movies, heroes back from the dead, and some important new faces! The Year in Comics Comics in Other Media DC Comics Other...
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Murdock and Marvel: 2003 Part 2
Episode 65 - Murdock and Marvel: 2003 Part 2 It was a crazy year in America, with the Gulf War and the Patriot Act in the news, and over a billion dollars spent on comic-based movies. But in the actual world of American comics, 2003 was that most beautiful to things – a stable, productive year...
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Murdock and Marvel: 2003 Part 1
Episode 64 - Murdock and Marvel: 2003 Part 1 It was a crazy year in America, with the Gulf War and the Patriot Act in the news, and over a billion dollars spent on comic-based movies. But in the actual world of American comics, 2003 was that most beautiful to things – a stable, productive year...
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Murdock and Marvel: 2002 Part 2
Episode 63 - Murdock and Marvel: 2002 Part 2 The world was a dangerous and frightening place, and America was trying to come to terms with how to move forward, both internally and on the world stage. And comics showed a lot of that anxiety. But even so, 2002 was a big year for all involved in the...
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Murdock and Marvel: 2002 Part 1
Episode 62 - Murdock and Marvel: 2002 Part 1 The world was a dangerous and frightening place, and America was trying to come to terms with how to move forward, both internally and on the world stage. And comics showed a lot of that anxiety. But even so, 2002 was a big year for all involved in the...
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Daredevil Born Again Episode 9
Episode 61 - Daredevil Born Again Episode 9 Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episode 9 that was released on Disney+ on April 15th. Initial Thoughts 1:00 Recap and Blurbs Episode 9: Straight to Hell (9.2 rating on IMDB) The...
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Daredevil Born Again Episode 8
Episode 60 - Daredevil Born Again Episode 8 Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episode 8 that was released on Disney+ on April 8th. Initial Thoughts 1:00 Recap and Blurbs Episode 8: Isle of Joy (9.2 rating on IMDB) The Disney+...
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Daredevil Born Again Episode 7
Episode 59 - Daredevil Born Again Episode 7 Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episode 7 that was released on Disney+ on April 1st. Initial Thoughts 1:00 Recap and Blurbs Episode 7: With Interest (8.2 rating on IMDB) The Disney+...
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Daredevil Born Again Episodes 5 and 6
Episode 58 - Daredevil Born Again Episodes 5 and 6 Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episodes 5 and 6 that were released on Disney+ on March 25th. Initial Thoughts 1:00 Recap and Blurbs Episode 5: With Interest (8.3 rating on...
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Daredevil Born Again Episode 3
Episode 56 - Daredevil Born Again Episode 3 Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episodes 3 that were released on Disney+ on March11th. Initial Thoughts 1:00 Recap and Blurbs Episode 3: The Hollow of His Hand (8.8 rating on IMDB)…
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Daredevil Born Again Episodes 1 and 2
Episode 55 - Daredevil Born Again Episodes 1 and 2 Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episodes 1 and 2 that were released on Disney+ on March 4th. Initial Thoughts Daredevil Recap from IGN:...
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Murdock and Marvel: 2001 Part 2
Episode 54 - Murdock and Marvel: 2001 Part 2 The year 2001 has a dark shadow over it, and there are elements of this year that are pretty rough, because as the year closed comic books were trying to make sense of and deal with 9/11 just like the rest of America. But the start of the year brought…
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Murdock and Marvel: 2001 Part 1
Episode 53 - Murdock and Marvel: 2001 Part 1 The year 2001 has a dark shadow over it, and there are elements of this year that are pretty rough, because as the year closed comic books were trying to make sense of and deal with 9/11 just like the rest of America. But the start of the year brought…
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Murdock and Marvel: 2000 Part 2
Episode 52 - Murdock and Marvel: 2000 Part 2 The new millenium started with some big endings, and comic book sales kept slipping this year. But 2000 featured some big developments that would point the way to the future of comics. Welcome to the Oughts, everyone! This is part 2 of the podcast.…
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Murdock and Marvel: 2000 Part 1
Episode 51 - Murdock and Marvel: 2000 Part 1 The new millenium started with some big endings, and comic book sales kept slipping this year. But 2000 featured some big developments that would point the way to the future of comics. Welcome to the Oughts, everyone! Preshow The Year in Comics Notable...
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Murdock and Marvel: 1999 Part 2
Episode 50 - Murdock and Marvel: 1999 Part 2 Last week we closed the curtain on the first volume of Daredevil, and now we are reaching the end of the millennium itself, as comics continue to barrel towards their own version of Y2K. Sales keep dropping and more publishers leave the field, but…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Each film or TV show will be given two weeks, with the first focused on classic comic book stories and the origins and history of a character within the Marvel Comics Universe and the second focused on a related film.
HOSTED BY
Duane Eckholm and Dan Newland
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Each film or TV show will be given two weeks, with the first focused on classic comic book stories and the origins and history of a character within the Marvel Comics Universe and the second focused on a related film.
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