Comics Over Time

Episode 75 - Murdock and Marvel: 2008 Part 2 2008 in the United States was a year of war and recession, leading to a bleak short-term outlook for Americans.  Comics and comic book movies reflected that, but also gave fans a lot to enjoy, hopefully taking people’s minds off social and economic issues they were facing.  This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 2008.   The Year in Daredevil  Appearances: Daredevil #102-#112, Daredevil: Blood of the Tarantula #1, Avengers #36-37 and 39, World War Hulk: Afters...

Episode 74 - Murdock and Marvel: 2008 Part 1 2008 in the United States was a year of war and recession, leading to a bleak short-term outlook for Americans.  Comics and comic book movies reflected that, but also gave fans a lot to enjoy, hopefully taking people’s minds off social and economic issues they were facing. The Year in Comics  Comics in Other Media DC Comics Other Publishers Sales & Industry Information Beginnings & Endings Eisner Awards Dan's Favorite The Year in Marvel Marvel plun...

Episode 73 - Murdock and Marvel: 2007 Part 2 America continues to deal with the consequences of 9/11, and we are not mid-way through the 8 year Iraq War.  Something seems to be changing on the comics landscape, as dark themes, destruction and war get more prevalent, and stories retreat to more conventional and traditional themes.  This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 2007.   The Year in Daredevil  Appearances: Daredevil #91-#101, Daredevil: Father #6, Daredevil Annual #1, Incredible Hulk #100. Thunderbolts #108 and 110, What If? Avengers Disassembled #1, What If...

Episode 72 - Murdock and Marvel: 2007 Part 1 America continues to deal with the consequences of 9/11, and we are not mid-way through the 8 year Iraq War.  Something seems to be changing on the comics landscape, as dark themes, destruction and war get more prevalent, and stories retreat to more conventional and traditional themes.  Preshow Where did the podcast go? The Year in Comics  Comics in Other Media DC Comics Other Publishers Sales & Industry Information Beginnings & Endings Eisner Awards Dan's Favorite T...

Episode 71 - Murdock and Marvel: 2006 Part 2 Last week in the takeaway we talked about how 2005 had elements that pointed to a new golden age for comics, and there were elements that pointed to dangerous days ahead.  Well, if 2006 is any indication, Golden Age it is...   This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 2006.   The Year in Daredevil  Appearances: Daredevil #79-90, Daredevil vs Punisher #6, Daredevil: Father #5, Fantastic Four: The Wedding Special #1, Spider-Man Unlimited #12, Black Widow 2 #4-6, Playmates Toys #1, Spider-Man /Black Cat...

Episode 70 - Murdock and Marvel: 2006 Part 1 Last week in the takeaway we talked about how 2005 had elements that pointed to a new golden age for comics, and there were elements that pointed to dangerous days ahead.  Well, if 2006 is any indication, Golden Age it is... The Year in Comics  Comics in Other Media DC Comics Other Publishers Sales & Industry Information Beginnings & Endings Eisner Awards Dan's Favorite The Year in Marvel Marvel decided to return to the “event” with a bang...

Episode 69 - Murdock and Marvel: 2005 Part 2 It was a great year in comics, and maybe a turning point.  Movies, events and accolades abounded.  But somehow it all worries me a bit, in retrospect.  This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 2005.   The Year in Daredevil  Appearances: Daredevil #67-78, Daredevil: Redemption #1-6, Daredevil: Father #1-4, Exiles #54, 56 and 62, Marvel Age Spider-Man #15, New Avengers #1-3 and 11, Powerless #6, Ultimate Elektra #4-5, Bullseye: Greatest Hits #4, Marvel Knight 4 #13, What if…Karen Page Had Lived? #1, Wolverine #23-24, Ma...

Episode 68 - Murdock and Marvel: 2005 Part 1 It was a great year in comics, and maybe a turning point.  Movies, events and accolades abounded.  But somehow it all worries me a bit, in retrospect. The Year in Comics  Comics in Other Media DC Comics Other Publishers Sales & Industry Information Beginnings & Endings Eisner Awards Dan's Favorite The Year in Marvel Marvel steamed ahead in 2005, with Joe Quesado taking on additional responsibilities, and Brian Bendis in charge of Marvel’s first big event...

Episode 67 - Murdock and Marvel: 2004 Part 2 2004 was a relatively quiet year in comics, but there were some critical developments that made waves into the future.  Big movies, heroes back from the dead, and some important new faces! This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 2004.   The Year in Daredevil  Appearances: Daredevil #54-66, Daredevil: Father #1, Daredevil 2099 #1, Punisher #35-37, Exiles #39 and #43, Spider-Man Unlimited #1, Elektra #35, Marvel 1602 #8, Secret War #2-3, Powerless #1-5, Ultimate Elektra #1-3  Writing: David Mack (#54-55), Brian Michael Bend...

Episode 66 - Murdock and Marvel: 2004 Part 1 2004 was a relatively quiet year in comics, but there were some critical developments that made waves into the future.  Big movies, heroes back from the dead, and some important new faces! The Year in Comics  Comics in Other Media DC Comics Other Publishers Sales & Industry Information Beginnings & Endings Eisner Awards Dan's Favorite The Year in Marvel TOTAL SERIES: 292 TOTAL NEW SERIES: 197  TOTAL ENDING SERIES: 173 THIS YEAR'S EVENT(S): Avengers Disassembled (34 iss...

Episode 65 - Murdock and Marvel: 2003 Part 2 It was a crazy year in America, with the Gulf War and the Patriot Act in the news, and over a billion dollars spent on comic-based movies.  But in the actual world of American comics, 2003 was that most beautiful to things – a stable, productive year filled with fantastic and influential stories.    This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 2003.   The Year in Daredevil  Appearances:  Daredevil #39-53, Daredevil: The Target #1, Ultimate Daredevil and Electra #1-4, Dared...

Episode 64 - Murdock and Marvel: 2003 Part 1 It was a crazy year in America, with the Gulf War and the Patriot Act in the news, and over a billion dollars spent on comic-based movies.  But in the actual world of American comics, 2003 was that most beautiful to things – a stable, productive year filled with fantastic and influential stories. The Year in Comics  Comics in Other Media DC Comics Other Publishers Sales & Industry Information Beginnings & Endings Eisner Awards Dan's Favorite The Year in Marv...

Episode 63 - Murdock and Marvel: 2002 Part 2 The world was a dangerous and frightening place, and America was trying to come to terms with how to move forward, both internally and on the world stage.  And comics showed a lot of that anxiety.  But even so, 2002 was a big year for all involved in the comics world, as sales of actual honest to goodness comic books actually rose 10% this year to 230 Million dollars, the first time that the industry had seen that occur since 1993, when comic sales had peaked at around 850 Million.  And even as traffic in stores was increasing, Hol...

Episode 62 - Murdock and Marvel: 2002 Part 1 The world was a dangerous and frightening place, and America was trying to come to terms with how to move forward, both internally and on the world stage.  And comics showed a lot of that anxiety.  But even so, 2002 was a big year for all involved in the comics world, as sales of actual honest to goodness comic books actually rose 10% this year to 230 Million dollars, the first time that the industry had seen that occur since 1993, when comic sales had peaked at around 850 Million.  And even as traffic in stores was increasing, Hol...

Episode 61 - Daredevil Born Again Episode 9 Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episode 9 that was released on Disney+ on April 15th.  Initial Thoughts 1:00 Recap and Blurbs  Episode 9: Straight to Hell (9.2 rating on IMDB)  The Disney+ blurp: Mayor Fisk becomes Mayor Kingpin, and Daredevil is unleashed as chaos takes over the city. Dan’s Non-Wikipedia, Non-AI Recap Discussion Topics Frank is back!! Violence is visceral, and not idealized Hard to watch somet...

Episode 60 - Daredevil Born Again Episode 8 Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episode 8 that was released on Disney+ on April 8th.  Initial Thoughts 1:00 Recap and Blurbs  Episode 8: Isle of Joy (9.2 rating on IMDB)  The Disney+ blurp: At his inaugural Black and White Ball, Mayor Fisk tightens his grip on New York City. Dan’s Non-Wikipedia, Non-AI Recap Discussion Topics Double Agent BB Urich Empathize with Dex? Fisk and Vanessa Use...

Episode 59 - Daredevil Born Again Episode 7 Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episode 7 that was released on Disney+ on April 1st.  Initial Thoughts 1:00 Recap and Blurbs  Episode 7: With Interest (8.2 rating on IMDB)  The Disney+ blurp: Daredevil is back and races Fisk to stop Muse from killing again. Dan’s Non-Wikipedia, Non-AI Recap Discussion Topics So many lies. "All feels fake." Fight Choreography The "Thin Dark Line" Did Vanessa betra...

Episode 58 - Daredevil Born Again Episodes 5 and 6 Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episodes 5 and 6 that were released on Disney+ on March 25th.  Initial Thoughts 1:00 Recap and Blurbs  Episode 5: With Interest (8.3 rating on IMDB)  The Disney+ blurp: A day in the life of Matt Murdock gets intense, forcing him to team up with a familiar face. Episode 2: Excessive Force (9.0 rating on IMDB)  The Disney+ blurp: When a serial killer terrorizes the streets of New York, the city...

Episode 57 - Daredevil Born Again Episode 4 Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episode 4 that was released on Disney+ on March 18th.  Initial Thoughts 1:00 Recap and Blurbs  Episode 4: Sic Semper Systema (8.6 rating on IMDB)  The Disney+ blurp: Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk’s darker halves fight to be unleashed. Dan’s Non-Wikipedia, Non-AI Recap  Discussion Topics David Feige Bodega Holdup Daniel Blake Say His Name Matt Murdock, Lawyer a...

Episode 56 - Daredevil Born Again Episode 3 Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episodes 3 that were released on Disney+ on March11th.  Initial Thoughts 1:00 Recap and Blurbs  Episode 3: The Hollow of His Hand (8.8 rating on IMDB)  The Disney+ blurp: The trial of Hector Ayala begins. Fisk’s old business associates seek to claim his vacant mantle. Dan’s Non-Wikipedia, Non-AI Recap  Discussion Topics Matt the Lawyer The Big Swing The Police Punisher...