Comics Over Time
Each film or TV show will be given two weeks, with the first focused on classic comic book stories and the origins and history of a character within the Marvel Comics Universe and the second focused on a related film.
Murdock and Marvel: 2025
Episode 99 - Murdock and Marvel: 2025
In a year so recent that we don’t even have Eisners for it yet, comics continued to thrive and movie ticket sales continued to dive. It was a great time to be a comic retailer, but a very bad year if you happen to be a political cartoonist. Lets talk about the year that was 2025.
Preshow
New era of Daredevil comic begins in March: https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/daredevil-stephanie-phillips-lee-garbett-new-era-true-believer-blind-bags-march-2026The Year in Comics
Comics in Other Media
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Notable Comics
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Murdock and Marvel: 2024
Episode 98 - Murdock and Marvel: 2024
Can comics survive without big-screen movies to prop them up? Yes, it appears they can. It was another great year for comics in stores, even as the pop-culture phenomenon of the MCU seems to have largely died.
The Year in Comics
Comics in Other Media
Comic Sales
Notable Comics
Top Comic News
Notable Passings
Marvel
Eisner Awards
Dan's Favorite
The Year in Daredevil
Appearances: Daredevil v8 #3-14, Daredevil: Black Armor #1-4, Daredevil: Gang War #1-4...
Murdock and Marvel: 2023
Episode 97 - Murdock and Marvel: 2023
The pandemic book that brought comics to their highest sales figures ever finally ended, and sales dropped about 7% from 2022’s all-time high. Even so, both sales and quality made this another fantastic year for American comics. The movies…well that is something else…
Preshow Talk
Alec Seguera’s Enemy of My Enemy: https://www.publishersweekly.com/9781368095365
Comic Book Yeti: https://www.comicbookyeti.com/
The Year in Comics
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Notable Comics
Top Comic News
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Murdock and Marvel: 2022
Episode 96 - Murdock and Marvel: 2022
It was a good year for comics, with things being stable, but still pointing up. In the movie world, though, there were some dangerous signs of problems to come…
The Year in Comics
Comics in Other Media
Comic Sales
Notable Comics
Top Comic News
Notable Passings
Marvel
Eisner Awards
Dan's Favorite
The Year in Daredevil
Appearances: Daredevil v6 #36, Daredevil v7 #1-4, Devil’s Reign #1-6, Devil’s Reign Omega #1, Daredevil Epic Collection #12, Amazing S...
Murdock and Marvel: 2021
Episode 95 - Murdock and Marvel: 2021
As the Covid-19 pandemic entered its second year comics continued to charge forward, with the unchallenged biggest year in the history of the medium (so far!) in 2021. Great books and a public desperate to be entertained combined to make this a great year to be a comic retailer…or a comic fan!
The Year in Comics
Comics in Other Media
Comic Sales
Notable Comics
Top Comic News
Notable Passings
Marvel
Eisner Awards
Dan's Favorite
The Year in...
Murdock and Marvel: 2020
Episode 94 - Murdock and Marvel: 2020
In case you don’t remember, 2020 pretty much sucked. Comics did not escape the vortex of Covid-19 and its associated disruptions and dangers, but the industry actually weathered the first year of the pandemic better than one might expect.
The Year in Comics
Comics in Other Media
Comic Sales
Notable Comics
Top Comic News
Notable Passings
Marvel
Eisner Awards
Dan's Favorite
The Year in Daredevil
Appearances: Daredevil v6 #13-23, Daredevil Annual #1, Jessica Jones: Blind...
Murdock and Marvel: 2019
Episode 93 - Murdock and Marvel: 2019
In 2019 Marvel Studios completed the most ambitious movie cycle in history with its 2 billion dollar Avengers: Endgame masterpiece, even as comic stores wondered about the future and politics made deeper and deeper inroads into comics and comics fandom.
The Year in Comics
Comics in Other Media
Comic Sales
Notable Comics
Top Comic News
Notable Passings
Marvel
Eisner Awards
Dan's Favorite
The Year in Daredevil
Appearances: Daredevil v5 #611-612, Man Without Fear #1-5, Daredevil v...
Murdock and Marvel: 2018
Episode 92 - Murdock and Marvel: 2018
It was a great year for comics, everywhere except the shops, and movies, graphic novels and TV continued to do well.
The Year in Comics
Comics in Other Media
Comic Sales
Notable Comics
Top Comic News
Notable Passings
Marvel
Eisner Awards
Dan's Favorite
The Year in Daredevil
Appearances: Daredevil v5 #595-610, Daredevil Annual #1, She-Hulk #159, Falcon #6, All-New Wolverine #33, Avengers #687-689, Hunt for Wolverine #1, Hunt for Wolverine: Weapon Lost #1-4, Hunt for Wolverine: Dead Ends #1...
Murdock and Marvel: 2017
Episode 91 - Murdock and Marvel: 2017
It was a big year for comics in theaters, but local comic shops did not do nearly as well, with sales diving substantially from 2016.
The Year in Comics
Comics in Other Media
Comic Sales
Notable Comics
Top Comic News
Notable Passings
Marvel
Eisner Awards
Dan's Favorite
The Year in Daredevil
Appearances: Daredevil v5 #13-28, Power Man and Iron Fist #10, Avengers #3.1, Kingpin #2-3, Elektra #3, Doctor Strange #21-24, FCBD All-New Guardians of the Galaxy #1, Defenders...
Murdock and Marvel: 2016
Episode 90 - Murdock and Marvel: 2016
TBD
The Year in Comics
Comics in Other Media
Comic Sales
Top Comics News
Notable Passings
Marvel
Eisner Awards
The Year in Daredevil
Appearances: Daredevil v5 #1-12, Daredevil/Punisher: Seventh Circle #1-3, True Believers: Daredevil – Practice to Deceive #1, Daredevil Annual #1, Secret Wars Too #1, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. #5, Mockingbird #5, Accused #1, Captain America: Steve Rogers #5, Civil War II #5
Writer: Charles Soule (#1-12)
Pencils: Ron Garney (#1-3, #5, #10-12), Garney and Goran Sudzuk...
Murdock and Marvel: 2015 Part 2
Episode 89 - Murdock and Marvel: 2015 Part 2
2015 was a turning point for the American comic industry in a number of ways, and seems to be a satisfying place to wrap up our look at over 50 years of American comic books. This year is in many ways a fulcrum that links the insular comics world that I grew up in with the fast-moving media-entwined and politically-charged environment of recent times.
This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 2015.
The Year in Daredevil
App...
Murdock and Marvel: 2015 Part 1
Episode 88 - Murdock and Marvel: 2015 Part 1
2015 was a turning point for the American comic industry in a number of ways, and seems to be a satisfying place to wrap up our look at over 50 years of American comic books. This year is in many ways a fulcrum that links the insular comics world that I grew up in with the fast-moving media-entwined and politically-charged environment of recent times.
The Year in Comics
Comics in Other Media
DC Comics
Other Publishers
Sales & Industry Information
Beginnings & Endings
Eis...
Murdock and Marvel: 2014 Part 2
Episode 87 - Murdock and Marvel: 2014 Part 2
2014 saw some sales figures that had not been achieved in decades, and pop culture was filled with comic book related movies and merchandise. Marvel was dominant again, and along with DC again climbed back to nearly 70% of the total market share in comic shops.
This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 2013.
The Year in Daredevil
Appearances: Daredevil v3 #33-36, Daredevil #1.5, Daredevil v4 #1-9, Daredevil: Dark Knights #6-8, Daredevil: Road Warrior Infinite Comic #1-4...
Murdock and Marvel: 2014 Part 1
Episode 86 - Murdock and Marvel: 2014 Part 1
2014 saw some sales figures that had not been achieved in decades, and pop culture was filled with comic book related movies and merchandise. Marvel was dominant again, and along with DC again climbed back to nearly 70% of the total market share in comic shops.
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: 489
TOTAL NEW...
Murdock and Marvel: 2013 Part 2
Episode 85 - Murdock and Marvel: 2013 Part 2
It was a pretty monumental year in comics, in the opinion of your humble co-host. 2013 is probably the best year for new comics of the 21st century to date, with a ton of variety and quality. And people noticed!
This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 2013.
The Year in Daredevil
Appearances: Daredevil v3 #20-32, Daredevil: End of Days #2-8, Daredevil: Dark Knights #1-5, Avengers #34, New Avengers #33-34, Secret Avengers #34-35, Uncanny Avengers #2, Dark...
Murdock and Marvel: 2013 Part 1
Episode 84 - Murdock and Marvel: 2013 Part 1
It was a pretty monumental year in comics, in the opinion of your humble co-host. 2013 is probably the best year for new comics of the 21st century to date, with a ton of variety and quality. And people noticed!
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: 450
TOTAL NEW SERIES: 328
TOTAL ENDING SERIE...
Murdock and Marvel: 2012 Part 2
Episode 83 - Murdock and Marvel: 2012 Part 2
2012 was a year when the big news in comics all happened outside of shops, with movie theaters and social media dominating the industry.
This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 2012.
The Year in Daredevil
Appearances: Daredevil v3 #6-19, Daredevil: End of Days #1 Fantastic Four #600, New Avengers #19-24 and #30-31, Amazing Spider-Man #677, Punisher #7 and 10, Avengers #24, Avengers vs X-Men #1-4 and #7-9, Avenging Spider-Man #6, Hulk #50, AVX Vs #2, Daredevil Annual #1, Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe #4, Se...
Murdock and Marvel: 2012 Part 1
Episode 82 - Murdock and Marvel: 2012 Part 1
2012 was a year when the big news in comics all happened outside of shops, with movie theaters and social media dominating the industry.
The Year in Comics
Comics in Other Media
The Punisher: Dirty Laundry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAoBsIZ-M3ADC Comics
Other Publishers
Sales & Industry Information
Beginnings & Endings
Eisner Awards
Dan's Favorite
The Year in Marvel
TOTAL SERIES: 613
TOTAL NEW SERIES: 450
TOTAL ENDING SERIES: 491
SERIES OVER 100 IS...
Murdock and Marvel: 2011 Part 2
Episode 81 - Murdock and Marvel: 2011 Part 2
It was a quiet year in the comics world, but there were a lot of developments going on behind the scenes, and up on the screen. Oh, and we did get ONE new character worth talking about…
This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 2011.
The Year in Daredevil
Appearances: Daredevil v2 #512, Daredevil v3 #1-5, Daredevil Reborn #1-4, Shadowland #5, Ultimate Avengers #15-18, Ultimate Spider-Man #150, Bullseye: Perfect Game #2, What if? 200 #1, Marvel Adventures Spider-Man #15, Avengers #17, Vengea...
Murdock and Marvel: 2011 Part 1
Episode 80 - Murdock and Marvel: 2011 Part 1
It was a quiet year in the comics world, but there were a lot of developments going on behind the scenes, and up on the screen. Oh, and we did get ONE new character worth talking about…
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: 791
TOTAL NEW SERIES: 636
TOTAL ENDING SERIES: 640
SERIE...
Murdock and Marvel: 2010 Part 2
Episode 79 - Murdock and Marvel: 2010 Part 2
2010 is an odd year in a lot of ways. It was quiet, but not in a “before the storm” way. More in a “putt your head down and get to work” sense. Great comics were made, and big things were happening mostly under the surface.
This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 2010.
The Year in Daredevil
Appearances: Daredevil #502-512, Shadowland #1-5, Shadowland After the Fall #1, Daredevil: Cage Match #1, Daredevil Black & White #1, New Avengers #59...
Murdock and Marvel: 2010 Part 1
Episode 78 - Murdock and Marvel: 2010 Part 1
2010 is an odd year in a lot of ways. It was quiet, but not in a “before the storm” way. More in a “putt your head down and get to work” sense. Great comics were made, and big things were happening mostly under the surface
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
In many ways these were th...
Murdock and Marvel: 2009 Part 2
Episode 77 - Murdock and Marvel: 2009 Part 2
2009 was a tough year for comics, in that sales declined and a number of stores (nearly 50% in some areas) closed their doors. Closings of Waldenbooks and other book outlets also made getting product into customers’ hands difficult. We also saw cover prices rise, even as the recession continued to impact fans ability to spend.
This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 2009.
The Year in Daredevil
Appearances: Daredevil #113-119, 500-501, Daredevil Noir #1-4, Dark R...
Murdock and Marvel: 2009 Part 1
Episode 76 - Murdock and Marvel: 2009 Part 1
2009 was a tough year for comics, in that sales declined and a number of stores (nearly 50% in some areas) closed their doors. Closings of Waldenbooks and other book outlets also made getting product into customers’ hands difficult. We also saw cover prices rise, even as the recession continued to impact fans ability to spend.
The Year in Comics
Comics in Other Media
DC Comics
Other Publishers
Sales & Industry Information
Beginnings & Endings
Eisner Awards
Dan's Favorite
The Y...
Murdock and Marvel: 2008 Part 2
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...
Murdock and Marvel: 2008 Part 1
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...
Murdock and Marvel: 2007 Part 2
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...
Murdock and Marvel: 2007 Part 1
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...
Murdock and Marvel: 2006 Part 2
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...
Murdock and Marvel: 2006 Part 1
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...
Murdock and Marvel: 2005 Part 2
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...
Murdock and Marvel: 2005 Part 1
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...
Murdock and Marvel: 2004 Part 2
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...
Murdock and Marvel: 2004 Part 1
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...
Murdock and Marvel: 2003 Part 2
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...
Murdock and Marvel: 2003 Part 1
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...
Murdock and Marvel: 2002 Part 2
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...
Murdock and Marvel: 2002 Part 1
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...
Daredevil Born Again Episode 9
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...
Daredevil Born Again Episode 8
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...
