Episodes

  • PREVIEW - #275: MARTIAN by the Month 03 - "For He's a Jolly Dead Rebel!"
    Jul 9 2025

    Every other week, we focus on a Marvel series that sits on the fringes of mainstream Marvel continuity. The first episode of every new series that we cover is available on the public feed. The rest of the episodes are exclusive to our Patreon supporters.

    Not a Patron yet? Support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth for just $5 a month to get instant access to our bonus feed of over 160 extended and exclusive episodes!

    Stories Covered in this Episode:

    "For He's a Jolly Dead Rebel!" - Amazing Adventures #24, written by Don McGregor, art by Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1974 Marvel Comics

    "The Devil's Marauder" - Amazing Adventures #25, written by Don McGregor, art by Rich Buckler and Klaus Janson, letters by Dave Hunt, colors by Linda Lessmann, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1974 Marvel Comics

    "Something Worth Dying For!" - Amazing Adventures #26, written by Don McGregor, art by Gene Colan and Dan Adkins, letters by Annette Kawecki, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1974 Marvel Comics

    "MARTIAN by the Month" theme written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.

    Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.

    Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)

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    14 mins
  • #273: August 1976 (w/Seanbaby) - "Improbable As It May Seem -- The Impossible Man is Back In Town!"
    Jun 25 2025

    After teaching the internet what humor was in the 1990s, Seanbaby wrote for a number of publications that were all ruined by venture capitalists. He then cofounded 1900HOTDOG, the last comedy website, which delivers the hilarity on a daily basis, like the internet used to when this was a proper country.

    For over 90 minutes of bonus content — our coverage of Amazing Spider-Man #162 and 31 more Marvel comics in the Mighty MBTM Checklist — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. $5 a month gets you instant access to our bonus feed of over 160 extended and exclusive episodes!

    Stories Covered in this Episode:

    "Improbable As It May Seem -- The Impossible Man is Back In Town!" - Fantastic Four #176, written by Roy Thomas, art by George Pérez and Joe Sinnott, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Michele Wolfman, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1976 Marvel Comics

    "Do Not Forsake Me!" - Incredible Hulk #205, written by Len Wein, art by Sal Buscema and Joe Staton, letters by John Costanza, colors by Glynis Wein, edited by Len Wein, ©1976 Marvel Comics

    "Marvel by the Month" theme v. 4 written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.

    Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.

    Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • PREVIEW - #272: MARTIAN by the Month 02 - "Washington Nightmare!"
    Jun 18 2025

    Every other week, we focus on a Marvel series that sits partially or entirely outside of mainstream Marvel continuity. The first episode of every new series that we cover is available on the public feed. The rest of the episodes are exclusive to our Patreon supporters.

    Not a Patron yet? Support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth for just $5 a month to get instant access to our bonus feed of over 160 extended and exclusive episodes!

    Stories Covered in this Episode:

    "The Mutant Slayers!" - Amazing Adventures #21, written by Don McGregor, art by Herb Trimpe and Yolande Pijcke, letters by Artie Simek, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1973 Marvel Comics

    "Washington Nightmare!" - Amazing Adventures #22, written by Don McGregor, art by Herb Trimpe and Frank Chiaramonte, letters by Charlotte Jetter, colors by Linda Lessmann, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1973 Marvel Comics

    "The Legend Assassins!" - Amazing Adventures #23, written by Don McGregor, art by Herb Trimpe and Frank Chiaramonte, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1973 Marvel Comics

    "MARTIAN by the Month" theme written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.

    Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.

    Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)

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    9 mins
  • #271: July 1976 (w/Brian Michael Bendis) - "Captain America's Bicentennial Battles"
    Jun 11 2025

    Brian Michael Bendis gets very embarrassed whenever anyone goes on about his many, many accomplishments. So suffice it to say that he’s written many of our favorite comics, and probably a whole bunch of yours too. Join him on jinxworld.com at the Powers Level for instant access to behind-the-scenes content, archived Masterclass sessions, and much more!

    For nearly THREE HOURS of bonus content — including 70 minutes more of our conversation with Brian and 31 more Marvel comics in the Mighty MBTM Checklist — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. $5 a month gets you instant access to our bonus feed of over 160 extended and exclusive episodes!

    Stories Covered in this Episode:

    Marvel Treasury Special Featuring 2001: A Space Odyssey, adapted by Jack Kirby, art by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia, letters by John Costanza, colors by Marie Severin and Jack Kirby, edited by Archie Goodwin and Marv Wolfman, ©1976 Marvel Comics

    Marvel Treasury Special Featuring Captain America's Bicentennial Battles, written by Jack Kirby, art by Jack Kirby, Herb Trimpe, John Romita, and Barry Smith, letters by John Costanza, colors by Phil Rachelson, edited by Jack Kirby, ©1976 Marvel Comics

    "Marvel by the Month" theme v. 4 written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.

    Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.

    Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)

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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • #270: MARTIAN by the Month 01 - "The War of the Worlds!"
    Jun 4 2025

    Every other week, we'll be focusing on a Marvel series that sits partially or entirely outside of mainstream Marvel continuity. The first episode of every new series that we cover will be available on the public feed. The rest of the episodes will be exclusive to our Patreon supporters.

    Not a Patron yet? Support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth for just $5 a month to get instant access to our bonus feed of over 160 extended and exclusive episodes!

    Stories Covered in this Episode:

    "The War of the Worlds!" - Amazing Adventures #18, written by Gerry Conway, art by Neal Adams, Howard Chaykin, and Frank Chiaramonte, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1973 Marvel Comics

    "The Sirens of 7th Ave" - Amazing Adventures #19, written by Gerry Conway, art by Howard Chaykin and Frank McLaughlin, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1973 Marvel Comics

    "The Warlord Strikes!" - Amazing Adventures #20, written by Marv Wolfman, art by Herb Trimpe and Frank Giacoia, letters by John Costanza, colors by Glynis Wein, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1973 Marvel Comics

    "Marvel by the Month" theme v. 4 written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.

    Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.

    Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)

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    57 mins
  • #269: June 1976 (w/Chris Gethard) - "Nova"
    May 28 2025

    Chris Gethard is a very funny and talented comedian, actor, author, and podcaster, who you've seen in everything from The Office to The Other Guys. He's also the creative mind behind Wellness Together's Laughing Together program, which brings comedy workshops into schools as a low-impact, destigmatized entry point into conversations regarding mental health. Learn more at https://laughingtogether.org

    For more than TWO HOURS of bonus content — including 45 minutes more of our conversation with Chris Gethard and 20 more Marvel comics in the Mighty MBTM Checklist — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. $5 a month gets you instant access to our bonus feed of over 160 extended and exclusive episodes!

    Stories Covered in this Episode:

    "Step Into My Parlor..." - Amazing Spider-Man Annual #10, written by Len Wein and Bill Mantlo, art by Gil Kane, Frank Giacoia, and Mike Esposito, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Len Wein, ©1976 Marvel Comics

    "Nova" - Nova #1, written by Marv Wolfman, art by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Michele Wolfman, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1976 Marvel Comics

    "Marvel by the Month" theme v. 4 written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.

    Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.

    Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)

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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • #268: May 1976 (w/The Comics Canon) - "Greater Love Hath No X-Man..."
    May 21 2025

    The Comics Canon podcast, hosted by Kevin Moreau and Curt Holman, reads, reviews, and renders judgment on some of the best comic books of yesterday and today. It's one of our favorite comics podcasts and well worth your time!

    For 80+ minutes of bonus content — including 24 more Marvel comics in the Mighty MBTM Checklist — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. $5 a month gets you instant access to our bonus feed of over 160 extended and exclusive episodes!

    Stories Covered in this Episode:

    "If Asgard Should Perish...!" - Thor #250, written by Len Wein, art by John Buscema and Tony DeZuniga, letters by John Costanza, colors by Glynis Wein, edited by Len Wein, ©1976 Marvel Comics

    "Dawn's Early Light!" - Captain America #200, written by Jack Kirby, art by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia, letters by John Costanza, colors by Don Warfield, edited by Jack Kirby and Marv Wolfman, ©1976 Marvel Comics

    "Avengers Assemble!" - Avengers #150, written by Steve Englehart and Stan Lee, art by George Pérez, Jack Kirby, John Tartaglione, Duffy Vohland, and Dick Ayers, letters by Denise Wohl and Artie Simek, colors by Irene Vartanoff, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1976 Marvel Comics

    "Greater Love Hath No X-Man..." - Uncanny X-Men #100, written by Chris Claremont, art by Dave Cockrum, letters by Annette Kawecki, colors by Bonnie Wilford, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1976 Marvel Comics

    "Marvel by the Month" theme v. 4 written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.

    Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.

    Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)

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    1 hr and 34 mins