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Comic Book Historians — 150 episodes

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1

Jim Shooter Biographical Interview Part 5 of 6 by Alex Grand

2

John Broome & Arnold Drake interview by David Armstrong

3

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

4

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

5

Martin Filchock interview by David Armstrong

6

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

7

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

8

Creig Flessel & Fred Guardineer interview by David Armstrong

9

Joe Simon & Vincent Sullivan interview by David Armstrong

10

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

11

The Many Hands of Bill Finger SDCC 2025 Panel

12

Rob Liefeld Biographical Interview Part 2 by Alex Grand

13

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

14

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

15

Mark Ditko and Mort Todd Ditkoverse Interview 2025

16

Will Eisner interview by David Armstrong

17

Jerry Ordway Power Hour Interview by Alex Grand & Filippo Marzo

18

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

19

Craig Yoe Biographical Interview by Alex Grand

20

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

21

Frank Frazetta Phone Interview by Steve Ringgenberg

22

Rob Liefeld Marvel Biographical Interview part 1 by Alex Grand

23

Jim Mooney & Marv Levy interviews by David Armstrong

24

Irwin Hasen & Harry Lampert interviews by David Armstrong

25

Audiobook Announcement for Understanding Superhero Comic Books by Alex Grand

26

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

27

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

28

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

29

Nick Cardy interview part 2 by David Armstrong

30

Joe Kubert interview by David Armstrong

31

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

32

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

33

Nick Cardy interview part 1 by David Armstrong

34

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

35

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

36

John Romita Sr. interview by David Armstrong

37

Who was Steve Ditko? SDCC 2023 panel

38

José Villarrubia Biographical Interview by Alex Grand

39

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

40

Jesse Simon on Joe Simon & SHIELDMASTER interview by Alex Grand

41

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

42

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

43

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

44

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

45

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

46

Julius Schwartz Interview by David Armstrong

47

Carmine Infantino Interview by David Armstrong

48

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

49

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

50

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

51

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

52

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

53

The Larry Hama: Early Years Interview by Alex Grand

54

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

55

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

56

Alex Segura, Comics Writer and Crime Novelist of Secret Identity

57

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

58

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

59

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

60

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

61

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

62

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

63

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

64

Who is Steve Ditko? with Mark Ditko by Alex Grand

65

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

66

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

67

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

68

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

69

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

70

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

71

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

72

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

73

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

74

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

75

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

76

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

77

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

78

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

79

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

80

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

81

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

82

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

83

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

84

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

85

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

86

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

87

Bill Sienkiewicz & Howard Chaykin's Vulgar Shenanigans

88

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

89

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

90

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

91

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

92

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

93

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

94

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

95

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

96

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

97

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

98

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

99

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

100

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

101

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

102

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

103

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

104

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

105

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

106

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

107

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

108

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

109

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

110

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

111

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

112

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

113

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

114

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

115

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

116

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

117

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

118

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

119

The Steranko Experience Part 2 with Jim Steranko & Alex Grand

120

The Steranko Experience Part 1 with Jim Steranko & Alex Grand

121

Mike Royer, Inker of the Greats with Alex Grand

122

1950: Goodbye Superheroes? with Alex Grand & Bill Field

123

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

124

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

125

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

126

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

127

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

128

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

129

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

130

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

131

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

132

Arlen Schumer, Provocateur on 1965-1968 Marvel Comics

133

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

134

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

135

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

136

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

137

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

138

1968: The Super Silver Age with J. David Spurlock

139

1976: Marvel Bicentennial with Editor clashes and DC Publisher Changes

140

CBH Christmas Special: Our Top 5 Christmas Comics!

141

Tom Orzechowski Career Interview Part 2: Spawn Letterer

142

Tom Orzechowski Career Interview Part 1: X-Men Letterer

143

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

144

1934: Comics' Born Identity

145

1972: Marvel Horror Comics Halloween Special!!!

146

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

147

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

148

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

149

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

150

1966 part 1: Batmania, Cartoons and Merchandise