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Comic Book Historians — 148 episodes

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1

Jim Shooter Biographical Interview Part 4 of 6 by Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

2

Jim Shooter Biographical Interview Part 3 of 6 by Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

3

Martin Filchock interview by David Armstrong

4

Jim Shooter Biographical Interview Part 2 of 6 by Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

5

Jim Shooter Biographical Interview Part 1 of 6 by Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

6

Creig Flessel & Fred Guardineer interview by David Armstrong

7

Joe Simon & Vincent Sullivan interview by David Armstrong

8

The Silver Age Panel at San Diego Comic Con 2025: How Flash Saved the Comic Book Industry

9

The Many Hands of Bill Finger SDCC 2025 Panel

10

Rob Liefeld Biographical Interview Part 2 by Alex Grand

11

Don McGregor Career Interview with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson Part 4

12

Don McGregor Career Interview with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson Part 3

13

Mark Ditko and Mort Todd Ditkoverse Interview 2025

14

Will Eisner interview by David Armstrong

15

Jerry Ordway Power Hour Interview by Alex Grand & Filippo Marzo

16

Bob Hall, Comic Artist, Writer & Actor Interview Part 2 by Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

17

Craig Yoe Biographical Interview by Alex Grand

18

Bob Hall, Comic Artist, Writer & Actor Interview Part 1 by Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

19

Frank Frazetta Phone Interview by Steve Ringgenberg

20

Rob Liefeld Marvel Biographical Interview part 1 by Alex Grand

21

Jim Mooney & Marv Levy interviews by David Armstrong

22

Irwin Hasen & Harry Lampert interviews by David Armstrong

23

Audiobook Announcement for Understanding Superhero Comic Books by Alex Grand

24

Tom Palmer, Inker & Illustrator Interview Part 2 by Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

25

Tom Palmer, Inker & Illustrator Interview Part 1 by Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

26

Steve Rude The Dude biographical interview by Alex Grand & Bill Field

27

Nick Cardy interview part 2 by David Armstrong

28

Joe Kubert interview by David Armstrong

29

Carol Tyler: Comic Writer & Artist Interview Part 2 by Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

30

Carol Tyler: Comic Writer & Artist Interview Part 1 by Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

31

Nick Cardy interview part 1 by David Armstrong

32

Steve Ditko Biographical Interview with Pat & Patrick Ditko by Alex Grand

33

Jack Keller, Western Artist 1973 Interview by John A. Mozzer

34

John Romita Sr. interview by David Armstrong

35

Who was Steve Ditko? SDCC 2023 panel

36

José Villarrubia Biographical Interview by Alex Grand

37

Understanding Superhero Comic Books with Alex Grand & N. Scott Robinson, Ph.D.

38

Jesse Simon on Joe Simon & SHIELDMASTER interview by Alex Grand

39

Bill Field interviews Hashman authors Alex Grand & Joshua S. Berman

40

The Bud Plant biographical interview part 2 by Alex Grand or (When Berkeley Conquered COMIX)

41

The Bud Plant biographical interview part 1 by Alex Grand or (When Berkeley Conquered COMIX)

42

Professor William H. Foster III & African-Americans in Comics Part 2 by Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

43

Professor William H. Foster III & African-Americans in Comics Part 1 by Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

44

Julius Schwartz Interview by David Armstrong

45

Carmine Infantino Interview by David Armstrong

46

Roy "the Boy" Thomas’ Marvel Age Interview with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

47

Tom Brevoort Interview, Marvel Editor & VP: Part 2 by Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

48

Tom Brevoort Interview, Marvel Editor & VP: Part 1 by Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

49

Tony Puryear Afro-Futurism Interview Part 2 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

50

Tony Puryear Afro-Futurism Interview Part 1 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

51

The Larry Hama: Early Years Interview by Alex Grand

52

Gary Groth Interview: Publisher, Comics Critic, Historian part 2 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

53

Gary Groth Interview: Publisher, Comics Critic, Historian part 1 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

54

Alex Segura, Comics Writer and Crime Novelist of Secret Identity

55

Scott Shaw! Interview, the king of cartoons part 2 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

56

Scott Shaw! Interview, the king of cartoons part 1 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

57

Mary Fleener, Queen of Comic Cubism with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

58

Chuck Dixon: Crime Comics Writer with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

59

Steve Ditko presented by Mark Ditko, Carl Potts, and more! by Alex Grand at DITKO-CON 2021

60

Bill Stout: Illustrator and Creative Architect part 2 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

61

Bill Stout: Illustrator and Creative Architect part 1 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

62

Who is Steve Ditko? with Mark Ditko by Alex Grand

63

Peter Sanderson: Comics' Archivist part 2 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

64

Peter Sanderson: Comics' Archivist part 1 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

65

Don McGregor Career Interview part 2 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

66

Don McGregor Career Interview part 1 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

67

Ken Quattro Interview: Invisible Men by Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

68

Ron Frenz: Marvelous Comic Artist part 3 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

69

Ron Frenz: Marvelous Comic Artist part 2 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

70

Ron Frenz: Marvelous Comic Artist part 1 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

71

Joe Staton Career Interview: Detective Comic Artist part 2 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

72

Joe Staton Career Interview: E-Man Comic Artist part 1 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

73

Kim Munson & the History of Comic Art in Museums Interview by Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

74

Lev Gleason American Daredevil Interview with Brett Dakin by Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

75

David Anthony Kraft: Comic Writer and Publisher Part 2 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

76

David Anthony Kraft: Rock N Roll Journalist and Comic Writer Part 1 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

77

Mort Weisinger's Legacy and Hendre Weisinger with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

78

Carl Potts: Editor, Artist & Professor Part 2 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

79

Carl Potts: Editor, Artist & Professor Part 1 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

80

Erik Larsen: Comic Book Maker Part 3 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

81

Erik Larsen: Comic Book Maker Part 2 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

82

Erik Larsen: Comic Book Maker Part 1 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

83

Steve Geppi: The Godfather of Comics Part 2 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

84

Steve Geppi: The Godfather of Comics Part 1 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

85

Bill Sienkiewicz & Howard Chaykin's Vulgar Shenanigans

86

Michael Dooley, Adjunct Professor of Comics with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

87

Tom DeFalco: Consummate Professional Part 3 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

88

Tom DeFalco: Consummate Professional Part 2 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

89

Tom DeFalco: Consummate Professional Part 1 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

90

Bob Camp & George Lowe: Maestros of Animation with Alex Grand

91

Frank Thorne: Wizard of the Comic Arts Part 2 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

92

Frank Thorne: Wizard of the Comic Arts Part 1 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

93

Jonny Harvey on The Legacy of Harvey Comics with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

94

Paul Levitz: Publisher & President Part 2 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

95

Paul Levitz: Comics Fan, Writer & Editor Part 1 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

96

Attorneys vs Historians 2: Howard the Duck Cease and Desist with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

97

Film Critic, Lauren Veneziani and the Comic Age of Movies with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

98

Mark Chiarello: Art Director Behind the Curtain Part 2 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

99

Mark Chiarello: Art Director Behind the Curtain Part 1 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

100

All Star 3: Anthony Tollin, Whilce Portacio, Jimmie Robinson, Benton Jew, & Jim Cheung with Alex Grand.

101

Josef Rubinstein, Comic Book Inker of All Part 2 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

102

Josef Rubinstein: Comic Book Inker of All Part 1 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

103

Danny Fingeroth: Editor & Writer Part 3 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

104

Danny Fingeroth: Editor & Writer Part 2 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

105

Danny Fingeroth: Editor & Writer Part 1 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

106

Howard Chaykin, Dark Prince of Comics part 2 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

107

Howard Chaykin, Dark Prince of Comics part 1 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

108

Trina Robbins, Superstar Part 2 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

109

Tim Sale: The Gentleman's Artist part 2 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

110

Tim Sale: The Gentleman's Artist part 1 with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

111

Hey Kids! Donald Duck & Superheroes! with Alex Grand, Jim Thompson and Peter Coogan

112

1978: A Hard Year for Adult Storytelling in Graphic Novels & Film

113

1975 Atlas Seaboard Comics, Revenge of the Goodmans!! with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

114

All In Color for a Dime (Novel) with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson

115

Trina Robbins, Superstar Part 1 with Alex Grand and Jim Thompson

116

Robert Beerbohm's Comic Store Wars with Alex Grand and Jim Thompson

117

The Steranko Experience Part 2 with Jim Steranko & Alex Grand

118

The Steranko Experience Part 1 with Jim Steranko & Alex Grand

119

Mike Royer, Inker of the Greats with Alex Grand

120

1950: Goodbye Superheroes? with Alex Grand & Bill Field

121

1984: Corporate Shift, Creator Rights & The End of an Era.

122

1960: The Silver Age Takes Shape!! with Alex Grand & Bill Field

123

1973: A Year of Comic Book Death... and Rebirth!!!

124

9/11 2001 and its Impact on Comic Books and the Film Industry

125

We Owe the Marvel and DC Universe's to Jack Kirby & Julius Schwartz by Alex Grand

126

Attorneys vs Historians 1: Who Authors The Authorship Narrative? With Alex Grand and Jim Thompson

127

Neal Adams: Balls of Steel with Alex Grand and Bill Field.

128

All Stars 2: Rand Hoppe, Mark Texeira, Jimmy Palmiotti, Nicky Wheeler-Nicholson, and Scott Robinson with Alex, Bill & Jim.

129

All Stars 1: Dan Parsons, Larry Houston, Athena Finger, Chris Burnham, Ron Lim, and Ger Appeldoorn with Alex Grand & Bill Field

130

Arlen Schumer, Provocateur on 1965-1968 Marvel Comics

131

Rick Marschall Career Interview, Strip Historian Part 2: 1978 Marvel Comics to Hogans Alley

132

Rick Marschall Career Interview, Strip Historian Part 1: 1900s Newspaper Strips to 1978 Marvel Comics

133

1956: Atlas Comics, From Knights to the Year Atlas Shrugged

134

1953: EC Science Fiction! with Superman and Astro Boy!

135

1953: Horror!!! Freedom of Screech or Speech? Tales of the Crypt and Wertham

136

1968: The Super Silver Age with J. David Spurlock

137

1976: Marvel Bicentennial with Editor clashes and DC Publisher Changes

138

CBH Christmas Special: Our Top 5 Christmas Comics!

139

Tom Orzechowski Career Interview Part 2: Spawn Letterer

140

Tom Orzechowski Career Interview Part 1: X-Men Letterer

141

1986: The Year Comics Grew Up or Turned Out the Lights

142

1934: Comics' Born Identity

143

1972: Marvel Horror Comics Halloween Special!!!

144

1968: The Decline of Both Batmania, Old D.C, and the Rise of Carmine Infantino

145

1966 part 4: Tower Comics, Charlton, and Harvey Comics

146

1966 part 3: The Marvel Age with guest historian, Barry Pearl, The Forbush Man

147

1966 part 2: Dell, Gold Key, Mighty Comics, ACG: The Me-Too Superheroes

148

1966 part 1: Batmania, Cartoons and Merchandise