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The Epic Marvel Podcast
by Michael Cohen
The Epic Marvel Podcast is the only podcast dedicated to Marvel Comics line of “Epic Collection” trades. Kurtis and a rotating series of co-hosts discuss bits of Marvel history featuring their incredible array of superheroes and comic creators.
Episodes
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Daredevil, Ep. 14a: The Hundred Heads of Ultron
This little stretch of Daredevil goes in some very weird territory. Animal slaughter farms, bio-engineered humans, a missing Inhuman child, an emotionally confused Ultron. How do these all fit together and does it all work? Issues discussed: Daredevil #271-277, Annual #5
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Marvel Movie Special: Annie
Doug and Steve return to talk about another 1980s movie classic, Annie! Not only do they watch the musical, but they also read the Marvel Comics adaptation! Interesting note, the comic is an adaptation of the movie which is an adaptation of the play which is an adaptation of the comic strip!…
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Daredevil, Ep. 13b: Inferno
Continuing our discussion about Nocenti's Daredevil, Adam and Kurtis reach the Inferno tie-in issues. How does Daredevil fare against actual devils and demons, including the son of Mephisto--Blackheart? Issues discussed: Daredevil #261-270
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Daredevil, Ep. 13a: A Touch of Typhoid
In this week's episode, Kurtis and Adam read through and discuss the debut of Typhoid Mary in the pages of Ann Nocenti's Daredevil! Who is this new character and what is he beef with Matt Murdock? Only the Kingpin knows for sure! Plus, Epic Marvel Podcast Punisher co-host Chris joins the show to...
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Black Widow, Ep. 1b: The Sting of the Widow
This this episode, Kurtis and Pearce discuss the revamp of the Black Widow character and her own ongoing series in the pages of Amazing Adventures. How did the revamp affect her character? What things changed? What things remained? How do the changes work in the context of what came before? All...
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Black Widow, Ep. 1a: Beware the Black Widow
In this startling first episode, Kurtis and Pearce team-up to explore the origins of Black Widow in the pages of Tales of Suspense and Avengers! How did Stan, Roy and the gang evolve this character from Russian femme fatale to avenging super spy? This, and much more, discussed in this episode!...
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Interview: Roy Thomas on What If...?
We are fortunate enough to spend some time with Roy Thomas talking about creating the fan-favourite series, What If...? and the issues he wrote in those early days! Listen to Roy talk about Conan in the 20th Century, the Marvel Bullpen as the FF, the Invaders, and more in this exclusive interview!
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Moon Knight, Ep. 3b: Final Rest
We have at last come to the final episode of Moon Knight (until they release more Epic Colelctions, that is). In this episode, Kurtis and Eric discuss the final Doug Moench stories as well as the ones that follow leading up the the finale. How do they feel the series ended? You'll have to listen…
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Marvel Max Punisher, Ep. 3: Kitchen Irish
Chris and Andy of the Collected Comics Library discuss the Irish mob and Frank's connection to the horrific events that involved many mobsters and $10 million dollars! Issues discussed: Punisher (2004) #7-12
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Moon Knight, Ep. 3a: Hit It!
Kurtis and Eric bid farewell to Bill Sienkiewicz and they discuss the last few issues of his amazing run on Moon Knight! Join them as they try to make sense of the multiple personality issue and whether or not Moon Knight actually has any moon powers! Plus, studies in composition, the use of...
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Jan-Apr 2021 Epic Collection Announcements
Kurtis had the privileged of being on the Near Mint Condition livestream with Omar Valdivieso to talk about the new and upcoming Epic Collections, Complete Collections, and even Marvel Masterworks that are coming in January to April of 2021! This is the audio from that session, for your listening...
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Transformers, Ep. 4: The Underbase Saga
Continuing on the special series of episodes looking at the original G-1 Transformers comics from Marvel, Peter and Kurtis discuss the return of Optimus Prime, the inclusion of the Headmasters on Earth, the destruction of many, many robots, and the special Transformer tourist resort for humans....
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Crossover Special: Batman & Captain America
John Byrne brings together a team-up of epic proportions! Batman & Captain America was the start of a whole new universe that Byrne continued past this initial crossover. How did it all get started? How does this book stack up against other crossovers? Does Byrne benefit from doing the writing,...
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Avengers, Ep. 4b: When Strikes the Squadron Sinister
This episode is the conclusion to our six-week long journey through the early days of the Avengers! The discussion in this episode revolves around the rotating cast of Avengers, the introduction to new super teams like Squadron Sinister and the Zodiac, the incredible work of Arkon, the return of...
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Marvel Movie Special: Howard the Duck
You never thought you'd get an episode of the Epic Marvel Podcast that described the make up of a duck's genitals, did you? Well, you get all this and more in this episode about the Howard the Duck movie! Steve and Doug discuss the great and not-so-great aspects of this b-movie and compare it to...
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Avengers, Ep. 4a: Behold...the Vision!
This issues discussed in this Avengers episode chronicle the debut of the Vision, the master plan of Ultron-5, the wedding of Wasp and Yellowjacket, and the transformation of Hawkeye into Goliath! And if that isn't enough, we get Wakanda worldbuilding, a Dr. Strange team-up, and Hawkeye's...
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Avengers, Ep. 3b: The Masters of Evil
More Avengers talk is headed your way as Chris and Kurtis discuss the new and improved Masters of Evil, the introduction of the Collector, the return of Kang, and a crossover with the X-Men (featuring X-Men co-host Jared!) Issues discussed: Avengers #51-56, Annual #2, X-Men #45, Not Brand Echh #5, 8
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Marvel Max Punisher, Ep. 2: In the Beginning
Chris and Andy of the Collected Comics Library return for another installment of Punisher Max! In this episode, they talk about the first storyarc, on issue at a time! Join them as they discuss all the gory details! Issues discussed: Punisher (2004) #1-6
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Avengers, Ep. 3a: The Black Knight Lives Again
The adventure continues as Chris and Kurtis plow their way through the early days of Roy Thomas's Avengers! New villains show up (Red Guardian, Typhon) and old villains return (Super-Adaptoid, Diablo), plus--The Mandarin gathers together a whole bunch of Avengers antagonists, the beginning of a...
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Crossover Special: Silver Surfer/Superman
The Man of Steel meets the Sentinel of the Skyways, and Will and Jim are your guides through this monumental crossover! Join them as they discuss the highs and lows, the similarities to recently discussed crossovers, and the team-up we never realized we wanted--Impossible Man and Mr. Mxyzptlk!...
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Avengers, Ep. 2b: The Torment and the Triumph
Let's all join Kurtis and Chris for their continuing journey through early Avengers issues! This episode tackles the first few issues of Roy Thomas's legendary take on the Earth's Mightiest Heroes! The discussion revolves around Greek history, science-fiction, racism, romance, and the art of Don...
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Marvel Movie Special: Transformers: The Movie
For their special one-year anniversary episode, Steve and Doug are joined by Transformers co-hosts Kurtis and Peter for a rousing discussion about Transformers: The Movie and the three-part Marvel Comics adaptation! Join them as they talk about the film, the soundtrack, and the many differences...
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Avengers, Ep. 2a: Once an Avenger
Kurtis and Chris return to the early issues of the Avengers to discuss the team as they grow into a formidable force! The team is now Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch, and in this volume we see the return of the Wasp and Giant-Man, now called Goliath! Plenty of villains,...
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Marvel Max Punisher, Ep. 1: Born
And lo! A new series is born! Chris and Andy of the Collected Comics Library begin a brand new series all about Punisher Max, the R-rated comic series by Garth Ennis! In this premiere episode, they talk about the origins of the character as told in the 4-issue mini series, Born! Hold onto your...
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Fantastic Four, Ep. 1b: A Visit with the Fantastic Four
Continuing on with the conversation about the early days of the Marvel Universe, Kurtis and Eric take a look at the remaining issues in the first FF Epic Collection and talk about the new villains, such as The Red Ghost, The Thinker and The Impossible Man, the use of returning villains like Dr....
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Crossover Special: JLA/Avengers
It's the event that was decades in the making! The ultimate crossover between Marvel and DC's two biggest teams! JLA/Avengers took the comic world by storm and was a benchmark for cross-company crossovers! Will and Jim pick apart the history, the creative team, the story and the excitement to see...
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Interview: Don Glut on What If...?
Welcome to the wonderful world of "Dinosaur" Don Glut! Don's career in the entertainment industry crosses every medium, genre and job that you can imagine! his comic book work is just a drop in the bucket, but we were able to make an hour long interview out of it! Join us as we talk about writing...
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Marvel Movie Special: Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Podcasting from a more than adequate social distance, Doug and Steve are back to talk about the Steven Spielberg classic, Close Encounters of the Third Kind! What makes this film stand the test of time? And does the comic adaptation by Archie Goodwin and Walt Simonson do an adequate job of...
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Not Brand Echh, Ep. 2: The Bad Guys Win!
Greg Russell and Kurtis return to Marvel's humour mag of the 1960s, Not Brand Echh! Together, they meticulously dissect every panel, explaining and discussing every cultural reference they can! Are you able to stomach a whole two hours of this garbage? We want to see you try! Issues discussed…
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Interview: Gerry Conway on Marvel Monsters of the 70s
Writer Gerry Conway returns to the show to talk about the Comic Code Authority and the events that led to the Code becoming more irrelevant and ushering in a new era of Marvel Comics! The discussion includes Conway's contributions to such classic Marvel titles like Werewolf By Night, Tomb of...
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Crossover Special: Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man
Will and Jim are back to discuss the very first meeting of two universes! The very first cross-company superhero team was Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man in 1976 and it was give the super-sized treatment for this action packed "battle of the century"! Does it hold up over time? Are there…
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Fantastic Four, Ep. 1a: World's Greatest Comic Magazine
Here is where it all begins! Kurtis and Eric discuss the issues that introduce the Marvel Universe! The origin of the Fantastic Four! The first appearances of Dr. Doom, Namor, Mole Man, Puppet Master and more! You won't want to miss this discussion about the start of one of modern literature's...
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What If...?, Ep. 1a: What if the Avengers Had Never Been?
Over on the Epic Marvel Podcast Facebook page, Kurtis has been livestreaming an issue of What If...? every day! He will continue to do so throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode is a compilation of some of those livestream episodes and features the following stories: What if Spider-Man had...
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Interview: Tom DeFalco on Fantastic Four
Take a peek behind the curtain with the Legendary Tom DeFalco and find out what it took to be the writer of Fantastic Four during the tumultuous 90s! Plus, Tom shares how the comic industry changed during his time as Editor-in-Chief and how that eventually lead to his dismissal. It is very...
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Marvel Movie Special: Xanadu
Steve and Doug return to the show to talk about another fabulous 1980s cult classic, this time, that unforgettable(?) disco fantasy dance musical staring Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly, Xanadu! Of course, because this is a Marvel Comics podcast, they will also discuss the comic adaptation by...
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Incredible Hulk, Ep. 4: In the Hands of Hydra
Kurtis and Alex return to talk about the Hulk as the book and the character transition into the 1970s! They discuss Roy's evolution as a writer, going from Stan Lee's shadow into a writer of his own, and the evolution of Herb Trimpe's artwork and his collaborations with John Severin and Sal...
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Daredevil, Ep. 19: Root of Evil
In the aftermath of Fall From Grace, we see a harder, edgier, meaner, grumpier Daredevil! The topic of his attitude comes up often as Kurtis and Adam discuss this interesting period of Daredevil that serves as a stretch of issues with little direction and no clear sense of purpose. But did Kurtis...
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Interview: Doug Moench on Master of Kung Fu
In this exclusive interview, Kurtis chats with Master of Kung Fu writer Doug Moench about his work on the 70s Kung Fu cult classic. The discussion revolves around story ideas, behind the scenes situations and working with Paul Gulacy. Even if you don’t care at all about Master of Kung Fu, this is...
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Master of Kung Fu, Ep. 1b: A Fortune of Death
Picking up where they left off, Jason and Kurtis continue their conversation on the Hands of Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu! This episode sees Shang-Chi travel all over the world in search of his father, the evil Fu Manchu! Moench and Gulacy set the stage through these issues, building to a big...
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Crossover Special: Spiders, Ducks and Dragons
The crossover that isn’t a crossover, but really is a crossover! In this unofficial crossover, Spider-Man teams up with Howard the Duck while Savage Dragon teams up with Destroyer Duck! But how did they do it when the companies didn’t actually want to do it? And what did all this have to do with...
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Sep-Dec 2020 Epic Collection Announcements
Yesterday, The Uncanny Omar invited me to take part in a reveal of 11 new Epic Collections on his Near Mint Condition Youtube Channel! We had a blast talking about the upcoming Epics, and Omar has graciously allowed me to share that discussion with you hear on the podcast! Please check out his...
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Marvel Movie Special: Muppets Take Manhattan
Steve and Doug reach back into Muppet history and rewatch Muppets Take Manhattan. How does this movie fair in the long line of Muppet movies? And in a surprising twist, they like the comic adaptation better than the film itself! But why is that? You’ll have to listen to find out! Issues…
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Master of Kung Fu, Ep. 1a: Weapon of the Soul
Kurtis and Jason step out of the superhero world and enter the world of Kung Fu! The 70s were an experimental time for Marvel Comics and The Hands of Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu became a cult classic! This episode explores the origins of this book, discuss the writing and art, and deconstructs…
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Crossover Special: Marvel Zombies vs. Army of Darkness
Can you think of a more appropriate crossover than Marvel Zombies and Army of Darkness? It is like the two franchises were made for this mini-series! Join Will and Jim as they take a big bite out of the meat of this series and have more fun discussing this book than a deadite with a […]
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Interview: Chris Claremont on Ms. Marvel
Returning to the show is master scribe, Chris Claremont, who took over Ms. Marvel after Gerry Conway stepped away after only two issues! Much of what we know of Carol Danvers is thanks to Claremont in the 70s. Also, listen to me embarrass myself at the end of this episode when I don’t understand...
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Not Brand Echh, Ep. 1: Who Says a Comic Book Has to Be Good??
Part of what made Marvel so well known in the 60s is their sense of humour. Stan and the gang didn’t shy away from being funny, self-depreciating and overall goofy. So what happens when you take all of that energy and channel it into one title? You get Not Brand Echh! Greg Russell and Kurtis […]
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Marvel Movie Special: Santa Claus: The Movie
Christmastime is here! So how about a Christmas episode? This month, Steve and Doug take a look at Santa Claus: The Movie. Is that the one with Tim Allen? No! It’s the one with Dudley Moore! The discussion never stays on track for long, but they manage to work their way through this movie and […]
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Punisher, Vol. 3: Kingpin Rules
Frank travels all over the world to fight drug lords, hackers, teen gang members, ninjas and even the Kingpin! Kurtis and Chris examine each of his cases in this bunch of issues in great detail with an eye on Frank’s motivations and how they effect the people around him! Issues discussed…
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Spider-Ham, Ep. 1: Marvel Tails
In this special episode, each issue is reviewed by a different parent/child combo! Since Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider-Ham is part of Marvel’s 1980s all-ages Star Comics imprint, it seemed only fitting to bring actual kids into the conversation! Issues discussed: Marvel Tails #1, Peter...
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Crossover Special: Spider-Man/Gen13
The subject of this month’s Crossover Special features one of the hottest superhero teams of the 90s and one of the hottest superheroes of all time! It’s Gen13 and Spider-Man–together for the first time! Does this comic have any relevance past the 90s? You’ll have to listen to Will and Jim’s...
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The Epic Marvel Podcast is the only podcast dedicated to Marvel Comics line of “Epic Collection” trades. Kurtis and a rotating series of co-hosts discuss bits of Marvel history featuring their incredible array of superheroes and comic creators.
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