The Epic Marvel Podcast

Generation X, Ep. 2a: Emplate’s Revenge Feb 25, 2023

It’s time to return to the pages of Generation X and discuss those pre-Onslaught issues of our favourite mutant team of the 90s! Gabe and Kurtis talk about Emplate’s mysterious history, M’s family secret, Banshee’s past connection to Omega Red, and why it took Mondo so long to show up and join the team!

Issues discussed: Generation X #10-16, Generation X Annual ’95, Generation X San Diego Comic-Con Preview

This episode contains clips from interviews with Scott Lobdell, Mark Buckingham and Richard Starkings.

Incredible Hulk, Ep. 5a: Many Foes Has the Hulk Jan 22, 2023

The Hulk is on a rampage again, and Kurtis and Alex are here to document every moment of it! This batch of Hulk issues by Roy Thomas and Herb Trimpe includes one of the most important Hulk issues of the 1970s, in which the Green Goliath shrinks down to a microscopic world! Plus, they discuss the debut of a new Hulk supporting cast member, Doc Samson! Issues discussed: Incredible Hulk #138-145, Avengers #88

Tomb of Dracula, Ep. 4b: Unholy Matrimony Nov 26, 2022

This episode deals with one long Tomb of Dracula epic in which the Dark Lord marries and has a child! Josh and Kurtis and really wondering if this is the point the series jumps the shark. In particular, during a fight between Dracula and the Silver Surfer…? Can the series recover from this? Issues discussed: Tomb of Dracula #45-54

Tomb of Dracula, Ep. 4a: To the Death, Against Doctor Sun Nov 03, 2022

Halloween may have just passed, but we can still continue the spooky season with an episode about the Lord of Vampires himself – Count Dracula! Kurtis and Josh talk about the end of a long Tomb of Dracula story in which Doctor Sun reveals his master plan and comes face-to-face with Dracula, Blade and all of the Vampire Hunters! Plus, we meet a few new characters that Josh is less than impressed with. And then to top it all of, they talk about a monumental crossover between Dracula and Doctor Strange!

Issues discussed: Tomb of Dracula #36-43, Doctor Strange #14

This episode contains one clip from an interview with Steve Englehart.

Amazing Spider-Man, Ep 19b: Assassin Nation Oct 28, 2022

Kurtis and Adam first start with a very in depth look at several Amazing Spider-Man stories including a Spider-Man annual, including one chapter of Atlantis Attacks with very early art from Rob Liefeld! Then they tackle the classic Assassin Nation Plot storyline by David Michelinie and Todd McFarlane. What works? What doesn’t? Do the guest stars make the story better? Do the mystery villains have a good plot? Let’s find out together! And finally, the discussion turns to Mary Jane who is the focus of the original graphic novel, Parallel Lives!

Issues discussed: Amazing Spider-Man #320-355, Annual #23, Amazing Spider-Man: Parallel Lives

Interview: Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz on Thor Oct 18, 2022

In this special interview episode, Kurtis and Craig talk to Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz about their legendary run on Thor! They cover the Eric Masterson’s transition to Thor, the Black Galaxy Saga, the Thor Corps, and even Thunderstrike! And that doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface of this 90 minute conversation!

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