Marveling at Marvel's Marvels

Amongst the X-Men resides a hero who's accomplishments are rarely heralded; a hero who is often overlooked; a hero who once chased down a bus while naked and lit on fire. Of course we're talking about Glob Herman, everyone's favorite big pink heartthrob. Join us as we discuss the life and career of this lovable paraffin blob. 

On this episode, we explore a character who has spanned six decades and at least three secret identities; a villain who has dabbled in,  well, slightly less villainous waters... Join us as we dig into the pysche of the Foolkiller!

Spoilers ahoy: Be warned, we'll be giving away all the details on the newest Disney/Marvel special, Punisher: One Last Kill. Join us as we discuss the show and Punisher in general. 

In 2009, Marvel introduced a villainous version of the Avengers led by Norman Osborn. In this episode we'll dig into the Dark Avengers!

Please, tell me about your character... Hmm, interesting. Have you considered that this "Moonstone" may be a manifestation of your childhood trauma..? Hmm, so you think it's just the latest subject of an episode of Marveling at Marvel's Marvels? Very interesting...

We've mentioned him in the past, but you had to know he'd come back around. That's right, it's the character (almost) nobody asked for, Boomerang!

We know you love our weirdo shotgun episodes, and everyone loves capitalism, so we put some corporate greed into your weirdos. It's our inaugural Corporate Shotgun! We've packed this episode with some of Marvel's strangest corporate crossovers and a few of Jonathan's creations: You'll have to guess which is which!

Fans on Discord demanded it, so here it is! What is it, exactly? You'll have to listen to find out!  Join us over on our Discord to see what this is all about.. https://discord.gg/tJyKc7DJA3

By special request, we bring you Manifold! What can he do? An amazing amount! What does he actually do? Just one thing, really... 

Listen up, you milksops! It's time for another episode and we've got a doozy: One of Marvel's oldest antagonists, Thunderbolt Ross. We'lll talk about his origin, military career, and transformation into the Red Hulk. Don't miss it! Want to hang out with other listeners and vote on the Marveling Madness tournament? Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/tJyKc7DJA3

Listen to this special announcement of the first official Marveling at Marvel's Marvels March Madness! Come for the news, stick around for a bonus Meat Minute! Join us on Discord to make your voice heard!  https://discord.gg/tJyKc7DJA3

On this all new episode, we're discussing something, I think maybe a character..? Help me out, I'm sure there's something here I meant to remember...

We're almost timely with this discussion of the new Disney+ Wonder Man series! If you've been waiting to hear what Josef & Jon think about Simon & Trevor, this is the episode for you!  Needless to say, spoilers abound, so maybe consider watching their show before listening to ours. 

Our cosmic journey comes to a head this week as we dig into what may be Marvel's greatest cosmic event, Annihilation! Come for the knowledge, stay for the madness. 

Join us for a quick detour on our tour of the Marvel Universe, as we take a quick jaunt into the Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda! This is a quick episode, as we come to understand this distant region of space. 

In the history of the Marvel universe, this is a relatively small character: Blink and you'll- ugh; the joke is so thin even I can't finish it... ANYWAY, jump on this final episode of the year (rest in piss, 2025) as we present a small character beloved by many: BLINK! 

Happy holidays, Marvelers! We certainly hope you haven't been naughty- otherwise, you might get a visit from a certain someone this year... Better check out this episode to be on the safe side!  As the world goes to shit, we hope you and those you care about are safe and sound this holiday season. Thank you for letting us into your ears and hearts. 

Hey, Marvelers! Listen to this special announcement for your chance to be a part of our 10th anniversary spectacular!  Here's a link to our Discord server:  https://discord.gg/8vbcx4YXQP

It's the time of year where we reflect on what things for which we're thankful. With that in mind, we break formula to discuss a delightful non-Marvel comic movie: 2025's Superman.  Spoilers abound, so if you haven't seen the movie yet, maybe check it out before listening.

Welcome back, Marvelers, as we continue our cosmic sojourn! This week, we present Gladiator (the mohawk one, not the buzzsaw one). Is he a true hero of the Shi'ar Empire or just another space fascist? You decide!

The Accuser hath arrived, and he demands you listen to this episode! More cosmic chaos ensues as we present Ronan, Supreme Accuser of the Kree Empire! 

Happy Halloween, Marvelers! In honor of the season, we discuss the new Disney+ animated series, Marvel Zombies!  Spoilers abound, so if you plan to watch the show maybe do so before listening. 

We continue our cosmic explorations with the bearer of the Quantum Bands, Quasar! We'll go from the character's 1950s origin to his growth into a true cosmic power. You don't want to miss this one!

Our listeners have been asking for this on for years: It's Marvel's space cop, Nova! We'll talk through his origins, obligatory crappy 90s comics, and reemergence in the 2000s. 

By special request from our very special guest, we bring you Groo the Wanderer! Believe me when I tell you you're in for a treat with this one- don't miss it! 

Thanks to our listeners for supporting us over the last 9 years. As a thank you, we bring you one of your most requested characters- you might be surprised who it is!

The first family of Marvel finally joins the MCU. You know you've all been dying to hear what Josef has to say about this one. Join us for a, detailed and, quite frankly, surprising discussion on Fantastic Four: First Steps!  *SPOILER ALERT* Should go without saying, but we go well into  spoiler territory on this one. We definitely recommend saving this episode until you've seen the film.

Inspired by last episode's discussion around Peepers, we dig deep into 1977's Captain America Annual #4, written and drawn by Jack Kirby. In the course of this discussion, we'll tell you all about Magneto's supporting team of weirdos who one day go on to become Mutant Force! And did we mention Mister One? He's the bizarre little fella pictured on the episode thumbnail. We talk about him, too. You'll love it. Josef insisted we call the episode "Mutant Force" instead of "1977's Captain America Annual #4, written and drawn by Jack Kirby". You be the judge of whether that was the right call...

It's everyone's favorite episode: Weirdo Shotgun! Navigate a barrage of 17 bizarre characters alongside Josef and see if you can determine which are actually Marvel characters and which are listener creations!

Ladies and gentlemen, the following episode is scheduled for one fall! Now making his way to the podcast is Enjoy Wrestling star and 880 Wrestling champion, Gianni Michael Emricko! In honor of our illustrious guest we present one of Marvel's greatest wrestling legends, The Armadillo! We go deep into the history of this weird giant armadillo man and wrestling in the Marvel universe- don't miss it! 

It's Marveling at the movies! Join your favorite podcasters as they share opinions on Marvel's latest film, The Thunderbolts!  Spoilers abound, so maybe hold off on this one until you've seen the movie... 

Following up on our most contentious episode (a scant 5 years ago- timely!) we bring you the Age of Apocalypse! Join Jon & Josef as they lament the horrors of 90s comics, crossover events, and villains with ill-defined powers. Fun!

In advance of her Disney+ TV show, you surely want to know more about the heir to Iron man's mantle. We've got everything you need to know about Riri Williams, aka Ironheart!

We've got the inside scoop on Marvel's most prominent journalist: J. Jonah Jameson! You might think it an odd character to cover, but by the end I'm sure you'll understand why he deserves the full Marveling treatment! 

It's a messy episode this week, as Jon sleepily tells Josef about two of Marvel's latest animated shows: What If and Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. Please bear with us; we're hoping Jon gets more sleep before our next episode...

By popular demand, we're bringing you a full episode dedicated to everyone's favorite fish: Jeff the Baby Landshark! We'll take a look at his origins, his solo comic, and his cultural impact, This is a can't miss episode for fans of all things cute and fun!

Welcome back for another episode of Critiquing Comic Comics, your favorite podcast for all things comics! This week we've got a special surprise episode: Join our befuddled host in trying to guess the subject! 

We're back for second dose of murderous robot action, with the 2013 comic event Age of Ultron! We'll explain the story, discuss the series' impact, and even have a little fun with a Marveling guessing game- you're in for a good time! 

The fans demanded him, so we're happy to bring on Pa Pym's shiny little boy, Ultron! Join us as we journey through the long, complicated history of Marvel's greatest evil robot! 

We've managed to drag Josef to a theater, just to bring all of you his opinion of Captain America: Brave New World! Was it worth it? Only one way to find out!

It's a triple-threat episode, as we present a trio of characters perhaps best known for their recent appearances in video games: Luna Snow, Wave, and Aero! Never heard of 'em? Neither had Jon until they showed up in Marvel Snap...

Once more, our brave podcasters venture into the wilds of the Sony Spider-verse in pursuit of worthy cinema. Does Kraven The Hunter finally deliver a win for this beleaguered series? There's only one way to find out. Well, two, but we can't really recommend actually watching the movie... SPOILER ALERT: We go into great detail on this film, so if for some reason you really want to see it unspoiled, maybe watch Kraven before listening. 

This episode is a little different: Join us as we take you through the history of Marvel crossovers. You'll mostly learn about the times Marvel & DC characters came together, but we close the episode out with one of comicdom's most surprising team ups...

Cold as ice and hard as marble? It can only be Tombstone! Join us for a fun discussion on this classic Marvel mobster!

Hark good listeners, pray thee desireth escape to Marvel's tales of yore? Perchance Marvel 1602 beith thine panacea. Goodly words are to be had in regards to complexions of pallor, toxic scribes, and good ser William. Verily, a right joyous time!

Join your favorite podcasting coven as we walk the Witch's Road! That's right, we're talking about the MCU's latest entry, Agatha All Along! Spoilers abound, so maybe check out the series before listening...

A lot has happened since we last recorded, so we had a bit to unload. Veterans of the show know we wear our hearts (and politics) on our sleeves, so the rant opening the show should be no surprise.  But if you make it through that, we spend a little time introducing Jennifer Kale, one of Marvel's preeminent magic-users. Fresh off her MCU debut n Agatha All Along, some listeners had questions- and we've got a couple answers. 

Pop the corn & chill the sodas: it's time to go to the movies with your favorite podcasters! Join us on a trip through the multiverse with Deadpool & Wolverine!

Double, double toil and trouble;  Jon will present and Josef will grumble.   To celebrate we have good reason,  For we've a guest in this witching season!  Now, cozy up and listen, our dear Marveling fans,  As Agatha Harkness is presented as only we can!

We've been told we have some listeners like to fall asleep to our podcast- does that make us the favorite of the interdimensional aliens that fly out of their heads at night? What- you don't have a Sleepwalker alien? Then you definitely need to listen to this episode...