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Comic Book Historians — 152 episodes

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Title
1

Joshua Sky Biographical Interview

2

Jim Shooter Biographical Interview Part 6 of 6 by Alex Grand

3

Jim Shooter Biographical Interview Part 5 of 6 by Alex Grand

4

John Broome & Arnold Drake interview by David Armstrong

5

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

6

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

7

Martin Filchock interview by David Armstrong

8

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

9

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

10

Creig Flessel & Fred Guardineer interview by David Armstrong

11

Joe Simon & Vincent Sullivan interview by David Armstrong

12

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

13

The Many Hands of Bill Finger SDCC 2025 Panel

14

Rob Liefeld Biographical Interview Part 2 by Alex Grand

15

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

16

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

17

Mark Ditko and Mort Todd Ditkoverse Interview 2025

18

Will Eisner interview by David Armstrong

19

Jerry Ordway Power Hour Interview by Alex Grand & Filippo Marzo

20

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

21

Craig Yoe Biographical Interview by Alex Grand

22

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

23

Frank Frazetta Phone Interview by Steve Ringgenberg

24

Rob Liefeld Marvel Biographical Interview part 1 by Alex Grand

25

Jim Mooney & Marv Levy interviews by David Armstrong

26

Irwin Hasen & Harry Lampert interviews by David Armstrong

27

Audiobook Announcement for Understanding Superhero Comic Books by Alex Grand

28

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

29

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

30

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

31

Nick Cardy interview part 2 by David Armstrong

32

Joe Kubert interview by David Armstrong

33

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

34

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

35

Nick Cardy interview part 1 by David Armstrong

36

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

37

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

38

John Romita Sr. interview by David Armstrong

39

Who was Steve Ditko? SDCC 2023 panel

40

José Villarrubia Biographical Interview by Alex Grand

41

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

42

Jesse Simon on Joe Simon & SHIELDMASTER interview by Alex Grand

43

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

44

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

45

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

46

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

47

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

48

Julius Schwartz Interview by David Armstrong

49

Carmine Infantino Interview by David Armstrong

50

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

51

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

52

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

53

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

54

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

55

The Larry Hama: Early Years Interview by Alex Grand

56

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

57

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

58

Alex Segura, Comics Writer and Crime Novelist of Secret Identity

59

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

60

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

61

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

62

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

63

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

64

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

65

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

66

Who is Steve Ditko? with Mark Ditko by Alex Grand

67

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

68

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

69

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

70

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

71

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

72

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

73

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

74

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

75

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

76

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

77

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

78

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

79

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

80

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

81

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

82

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

83

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

84

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

85

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

86

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

87

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

88

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

89

Bill Sienkiewicz & Howard Chaykin's Vulgar Shenanigans

90

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

91

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

92

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

93

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

94

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

95

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

96

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

97

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

98

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

99

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

100

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

101

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

102

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

103

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

104

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

105

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

106

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

107

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

108

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

109

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

110

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

111

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

112

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

113

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

114

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

115

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

116

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

117

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

118

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

119

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

120

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

121

The Steranko Experience Part 2 with Jim Steranko & Alex Grand

122

The Steranko Experience Part 1 with Jim Steranko & Alex Grand

123

Mike Royer, Inker of the Greats with Alex Grand

124

1950: Goodbye Superheroes? with Alex Grand & Bill Field

125

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

126

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

127

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

128

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

129

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

130

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

131

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

132

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

133

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

134

Arlen Schumer, Provocateur on 1965-1968 Marvel Comics

135

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

136

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

137

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

138

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

139

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

140

1968: The Super Silver Age with J. David Spurlock

141

1976: Marvel Bicentennial with Editor clashes and DC Publisher Changes

142

CBH Christmas Special: Our Top 5 Christmas Comics!

143

Tom Orzechowski Career Interview Part 2: Spawn Letterer

144

Tom Orzechowski Career Interview Part 1: X-Men Letterer

145

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

146

1934: Comics' Born Identity

147

1972: Marvel Horror Comics Halloween Special!!!

148

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

149

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

150

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

151

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

152

1966 part 1: Batmania, Cartoons and Merchandise