Episodes
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The Wizard Files: Jeph Loeb
We're joined by legendary comic book author, screenwriter, television producer and comic book fan, Jeph Loeb to hear behind the scenes Hollywood stories from working on Teen Wolf, Commando, Heroes and Marvel television series like Daredevil and Jessica Jones. Plus, tales of his collaborations…
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WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 134
Adam is joined by Carlin Trammel of the influential NerdLunch podcast to discuss if the Batman HUSH storyline has held up over time, whether Marvel President of Publishing, Bill Jemas was the "jerk" the company needed, reminisce about the comic book movies and TV shows of the early 2000s and more...
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Super Cinema UNLOCKED! Blade (1998)
UNLOCKED from the Patreon vault for the Halloween season we bring you our review of Blade from 1998 starring Wesley Snipes and Stephen Dorff. We dare to bathe in the blood-soaked awesomeness of the first theatrical Marvel movie success story. So why did this vampire action adventure film sink…
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WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 133.5
Matt Moylan from UDON Entertainment returns to the podcast to discuss 5 imaginary battles between Manga icons and American superheroes, explore the legacy of Joe Kubert, discover the first published work of hot comic book artists, share behind the scenes stories about Dreamwave at the height of...
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BONUS: New York Comic Con 2026 Recap
Michael Cannetti spent 2 days at New York Comic Con 2026 meeting WIZARDS fans, chatting with comic book pros, taking photos with superhero TV celebrities and he's giving us all the details in this special bonus episode recapping his experience on the floor of this very well attended event. You'll...
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WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 133
Artist, Phillip Sevy returns to join a WILD CARD episode where the conversation jumps from the 2001 Wizard Fan Awards to the story of how John Cassaday's experience on September 11th influenced his work on Marvel Knights Captain America, rumors of a film starring Paul Rudd as Superman and Jude…
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WIZARDS TANGENT TALKS, Ep. 2
It's time once again for another episode of TANGENT TALKS as Adam and Michael get together to chat about whatever comes to mind! First we learn what convinced Michael to start watching horror movies, Adam's favorite freaky flicks and comics, the best meals of Summer 2026, run-ins with pro…
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WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 132.5
The exploration of Wizard issue 132 continues with returning guest, Lee Markowitz covering a Last Man Standing battle between He-Man and Lion-O, a competition between the Fantastic Four and Avengers, dissecting Azzarello/Risso's 100 Bullets, the Wizard staff's letter grades for comic book movies...
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WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 132
We're joined by returning guest, Lee Eberhart to go behind the scenes of the pre-MCU Marvel Studios, discuss the 10 Greatest Comics Stories Pitched But Never Published, explore the rocky behind the scenes history of Mark Waid and more. Get access to an UNCUT version of this episode with extra...
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The Wizard Files: Scott Kolins
We're talking to fan-favorite comic book artist, Scott Kolins about his early days attending the Joe Kubert School, early gigs at Valiant and Marvel, rising to fame on The Flash with Geoff Johns at DC Comics, his experience with creator owned books like Patra and even getting a sneak peek at his...
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A WIZARDS Special Presentation of ToyFares: The Podcast
In this WIZARDS Special Presentation, we've UNLOCKED an episode of our Patreon exclusive ToyFares: The Podcast featuring artist and toy designer, Adam Riches. Enjoy this preview of the 90s action figure conversation experienced monthly by subscribers on Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS along with many...
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WIZARDS TANGENT TALKS Ep. 1
What are TANGENT TALKS? No segments, no script, no rules. In this debut episode, Adam and Michael begin the conversation talking about why comics are great, but soon branches off into conversations about why ads disappeared from comic books, 90s celebrity fan clubs, when Brian Michael Bendis…
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BONUS: X-Men Special (2002)
The Wizard X-Men Special from 2002 has us talking New X-Men, Uncanny X-Men, Ultimate X-Men, X-Men Unlimited and more as we discuss this X-perimental period in the history of the Marvel Comics mutant saga with Dalibor, the Indie Hype Man. Two different X-Men vs X-Men articles were featured in this...
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WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 131.5
On this 1/2 episode we're discussing a Last Woman Standing battle between Elektra and Scarlett from G.I. Joe, a Casting Call for a Wolverine ORIGIN movie, review the original 30 Days of Night mini-series, check out Wizard's recommendations for martial arts based comics of the early 2000s and so...
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Super Cinema: Spider-Man Brand New Day
In this special presentation of our Super Cinema podcast Adam, Michael and Pete are reviewing the box office sensation Spider-Man: Brand New Day starring Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink and John Bernthal! Join this trio of geeks as they get into the comic book inspirations for the film, the big...
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WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 131
Phillip Sevy is back to discuss the 100 Greatest Graphic Novels of All Time, Marvel's reveal of the first Captain America, the huge impact of Marvel Editor Axel Alonso on comic book storytelling of the 2000s, comic convention horror stories from the pros and so much more from issue 131 of Wizard!...
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Super Cinema UNLOCKED! Spider-Man 2 (2004)
In anticipation of Spider-Man: Brand New Day swinging into theaters, we've UNLOCKED the Spider-Man 2 episode of our Patreon exclusive Super Cinema podcast. Join Michael, Pete and Adam as they discuss the Sam Raimi film that was called "The best superhero movie of all time" upon its release in…
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WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 130.5
We dive deeper into issue 130 of Wizard to discuss the Summer 2002 comics hype, a Last Man Standing battle between Green Arrow and Arwyn from CrossGen, a host theory about why Kevin Smith didn't write Amazing Spider-Man, a review of Chris Claremont's Gen 13 reboot, tips to drawing "Sexy Babes"…
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The Wizard Files: Till Death Creator Interview with Rachael Schaefer and Michael Schwartz
In this special edition of The Wizard Files, we're interviewing the husband and wife writing duo of Michael Schwartz and Rachael Schaefer, the creative minds behind Till Death, the exciting new graphic novel from Clover Press available to back now on Kickstarter. We get the details of how this...
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WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 130
Eisner Award nominated comic book creator, Dave Baker joins us to explore an interview with Alan Moore, the announcement of Wildstorm publishing ThunderCats, 3 comic book previews, Marvel movie news of the early 2000s and more from issue 130 of Wizard! Get access to an UNCUT version of the…
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BONUS: Ultimate Marvel Spectacular (2002)
Former Ultimate Marvel department intern and current comic book writer, Todd Matthy joins us to discuss big revelations from Bendis and Millar, behind the scenes stories of creating the new Marvel universe for the 21st century, which characters were promised to NEVER appear in Ultimate comics and...
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Super Cinema UNLOCKED! Announcement | Supergirl (1984)
With the new Supergirl film in theaters, we decided to release our Patreon exclusive Super Cinema review of the 1984 Supergirl movie to the public on our Patreon feed. Join Mike Schwartz, Michael Cannetti and Adam as they have a blast exploring this goofy, fantasy adventure. If you like what you...
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WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 129.5
Michael Cannetti and Adam explore a Last Man Standing battle between Batman and Snake Eyes from G.I. Joe, take peek at Kirsten Dunst's diary from the set of Spider-Man, try to uncover the mystery of Marvel's 1602 and more. Plus, Michael takes the WizCAT comic book trivia quiz created by Wizard to...
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WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 129
We're joined by Matt Moylan, formerly of Dreamwave Productions to talk about the 80s cartoon comics revival of the early 2000s, Jim Lee returning to monthly comics on Batman with Jeph Loeb, Morrison and Quitely on X-Men and more as reported on in Wizard issue 129. Plus, Matt takes us behind the...
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WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 128.5
More fun from Wizard 128 with returning guest, Phillip Sevy discussing Wizard's picks for the Top 10 Most Influential Comic Book Artists of All Time, exploring the many comic book references on The Simpsons, a look at the new Cable/Soldier X creative team, a goofy Last Team Standing battle…
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BONUS: Spider-Man Special (2002)
Special guest, Chris Denmead from The Spidey Dude Radio Network joins us to dive into the Spider-Hype of the comic book world during the release of the first Sam Raimi Spider-Man film as featured in the Wizard Spider-Man Special from 2002. Jenkins/Ramos, Straczynski/Romita Jr and more! Plus learn...
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WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 128
Adam and Mike Schwartz explore issue 128 of Wizard, discussing the excitement of the Geoff Johns/Scott Kolins The Flash series, the origins of Free Comic Book Day, Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker in Spider-Man and more. Plus, the announcement of the two comic creators who won the online poll to...
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BONUS: 2026 Summer Movie Preview
Michael and Adam are so excited about the 2026 Summer movie season that they just had to get together to talk about their anticipation for films like Mortal Kombat II, The Mandalorian and Grogu, Masters of the Universe, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Supergirl and more. Which do they think will be...
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WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 127.5
Mike Schwartz joins Adam to dive deeper into the 10th anniversary issue of Wizard magazine. Join these reunited co-hosts as they discuss a Last Team Standing battle between the rogues galleries of Spider-Man and The Flash, explore the 10 Greatest comic book stories of the decade, Top 100 Covers…
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WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 127
We celebrate the 10th anniversary of Wizard magazine with returning WIZARDS co-hosts, Steven Tsapelas and Michael Cannetti, exploring the 25 biggest events that rocked the comics world from 1991-2001, behind the scenes stories from Wizard history, announcing the winner of the Jim & Todd's Hype...
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The Wizard Files: Deanna Destito
Managing Editor of Comics Beat and co-host of Comic Book School on YouTube, Deanna Destito joins us to talk about her early days as an intern for Wizard magazine. Hear stories about interviewing Stan Lee, Brian Pulido and other comic book creators. Plus, some real talk about what is was like…
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WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 126.5
On this 1/2 episode we're reviewing the Image Comics 10th anniversary hardcover, a Tigra mini-series by Christina Z. and Mike Deodato Jr. from 2002, plus Hulk: The End by Peter David and Dale Keown. Also, an interview with Chuck Dixon about jumping ship to CrossGen in 2002, a Casting Call for an...
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WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 126
Longtime podcaster and comic book fan, Michael DiGiovanni joins us to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Image Comics as presented in Wizard issue 126. Plus, Wizard tackles the biggest mysteries of comic books, Frank Miller's $1 million paycheck for The Dark Knight Strikes Again and more. Get…
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WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 125.5
We say farewell to our friend and co-host, William Bruce West on this episode, then explore the rest of issue 125 of Wizard magazine. You can contribute to helping Will's family pay the medical bills from his hospital treatment and further expenses by contributing to the GoFundMe that was set up...
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Super Cinema UNLOCKED! | Daredevil (2003)
UNLOCKED from the WIZARDS Patreon vault comes the Patreon exclusive Super Cinema review of Daredevil (2003) starring Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner, Colin Farrell and Michael Clarke-Duncan recorded in 2024. Join Adam, Michael, Mike and Pete as they share their takes on this early Marvel Comics film...
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WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 125
We're diving into Wizard issue 125 with Kalervo Sinervo, PhD from The Wizard Research Project to discuss Wizard's selections for the Top 10 comic book heroines of all time, go behind the scenes with Sam Raimi on Spider-Man, discuss the hype for the new comics projects of 2002 and so much more.…
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The Wizard Files: Paul Jenkins
Celebrated writer, Paul Jenkins joins us to talk about his return to The Sentry for Marvel Comics in 2026, while sharing fantastic stories about his work in launching the character through Wizard magazine in 1999, developing the long awaited ORIGIN of Wolverine, working two unite the Top Cow...
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WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 124.5
It's a WIZARDS All-Star Anthology edition of the 1/2 as we invited several past guests from the podcast to record solo segments discussing sections of the magazine that resulted in a lot of fun insights. Join Adam for a look at the best comics of 2001, a Last Team Standing battle between Justice...
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WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 124
Jim and Justin from The Iron Age of Comics Podcast join Adam for a fantastic discussion about Joe Quesada's industry changing moves at Marvel in 2001, the mystery of Steve Ditko, debate whether continuity matters in 21st century comics and so much more. Get an UNCUT version of this podcast with...
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Marvel vs DC Heroes March Madness Announcement
What happens when the greatest heroes from Marvel and DC collide in a March Madness–style tournament? In this special episode of Wizards: The Podcast Guide to Comics, Michael and Adam create the ultimate comic book debate bracket. 68 legendary heroes enter — from Spider-Man and Wolverine to…
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The Wizard Files BONUS: COMICS! The Magazine Roundtable
COMICS! The Magazine is an all new print publication celebrating the joy of comic books that hits comic book stores on March 11th, 2026 and we're talking to the visionary team of Atom! Freeman, Joe Keatinge and Gabe Yocum who are spearheading the fun of this monthly magazine that has already sold...
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WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 123.5
Adam is joined by Dalibor, The Indie Hype Man to discuss 5 Independent Comic Book creators spotlighted by Wizard in issue 123, examine The Incredible Hulk revamp by Bruce Jones and John Romita Jr., plus review Morlocks, Exiles and more in this jam-packed edition of WIZARDS 1/2. Our friend and...
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WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 123
We explore how Wizard and the comic book industry dealt with the events of September 11th, explore major Damage Control with Alex Ross painting a sexy Wonder Woman, discover how making fan films led Zeb Wells to get a gig writing for Marvel Comics and so much more. Get access to an UNCUT version…
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The Wizard Files BONUS: The Complete Palmer's Picks
Have you been waiting for Wizard magazine to be published again? Well now you can hold an essential part of it in your hands and relive the magic, as The Complete Palmer's Picks is being published in new volumes with updated content. We interview Tom Palmer, Jr., who contributed the indie focused...
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Top Cow Universe Spectacular (2001)
Top Cow superfan, Robb returns to talk about a weird period of Top Cow history where Silvestri and crew really had nothing new to promote besides, Inferno: Hellbound, but Wizard put a magazine together anyway. Tomb Raider, Universe by Paul Jenkins and several projects that were delayed or never…
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WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 122.5
Original WIZARDS co-host, Michael Cannetti joins Adam to discuss a Last Man Standing battle between Spawn and Hellboy, a crazy day in the life of Marvel head honcho, Joe Quesada, reviewing Batgirl starring Cassandra Cain, the Joker: Last Laugh crossover and so much more! Thanks to our monthly...
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The Wizard Files: ToyFare Editor, Justin Aclin
We're talking with former and final ToyFare Editor, Justin Aclin about his early days at Wizard in 2001, his rise through the editorial ranks at ToyFare to join "Team Comedy" and write Twisted ToyFare Theatre. Plus, his experience watching the Wizard publishing empire fall in real time and the...
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WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 122
Adam is joined by Phillip Sevy to discuss Michael Turner's return to comics, the wonders of Planetary, a lost Kevin Smith comic book project and more geeky fun. Our friend and co-host, William Bruce West is in the hospital dealing with the effects of a stroke, you can help his family to handle…
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WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 121.5
Will and Adam dive into the bonus CrossGen Primer packed in with the issue to uncover the secrets of the Sigil, discuss a Last Woman Standing Battle between Elektra and Batgirl, explore the popularity of the Allred/Milligan X-Force, enjoy additional 'Toon talk and plenty of hilarious, geeky...
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WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 121 UNCUT Patreon Preview
In this special Patreon Preview edition of WIZARDS you will experience the UNCUT discussion of Wizard issue 121, featuring 30 minutes of bonus conversation, usually available only to our Patrons! Join Adam and Will as they get Geeky about death in comic books, Hollywood writers getting into…
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