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: 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...
Daredevil Born Again Episode 7
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...
Daredevil Born Again Episodes 5 and 6
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...
Daredevil Born Again Episode 4
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...
Daredevil Born Again Episode 3
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...
Daredevil Born Again Episodes 1 and 2
Episode 55 - Daredevil Born Again Episodes 1 and 2
Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episodes 1 and 2 that were released on Disney+ on March 4th.
Initial Thoughts
Daredevil Recap from IGN: https://youtu.be/afubQp0VeKc?si=YwvKjyTyFHx0Lhau
1:00 Recap and Blurbs
Episode 1: Heaven’s Half Hour (8.8 rating on IMDB)
The Disney+ blurp: Matt Murdock gives up the mask. Wilson Fisk has his sights set to new heights.
Episode 2: Optics (8.7 rating on IMDB)
The Disney+ blurp: Matt Mu...
Murdock and Marvel: 2001 Part 2
Episode 54 - Murdock and Marvel: 2001 Part 2
The year 2001 has a dark shadow over it, and there are elements of this year that are pretty rough, because as the year closed comic books were trying to make sense of and deal with 9/11 just like the rest of America. But the start of the year brought a lot of great entertainment and for the first time in years sales held steady (mostly)
This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 2001.
The Year in Dare...
Murdock and Marvel: 2001 Part 1
Episode 53 - Murdock and Marvel: 2001 Part 1
The year 2001 has a dark shadow over it, and there are elements of this year that are pretty rough, because as the year closed comic books were trying to make sense of and deal with 9/11 just like the rest of America. But the start of the year brought a lot of great entertainment and for the first time in years sales held steady (mostly)
Preshow
The Year in Comics
Notable and Newsworthy
Sales & Industry Information
Beginnings & Endings
Eisner Awards
Dan...
Murdock and Marvel: 2000 Part 2
Episode 52 - Murdock and Marvel: 2000 Part 2
The new millenium started with some big endings, and comic book sales kept slipping this year. But 2000 featured some big developments that would point the way to the future of comics. Welcome to the Oughts, everyone!
This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 2000.
The Year in Daredevil
Appearances: Daredevil #10-13, Earth X #10-12 and X, Fantastic Four #27, Avenger #27, Essential Fantastic Four #3, Marvel Knights #5-6, Daredevil: Ninja #1, Maximum Security #1, and Nick Fury: Agent of Shi...
Murdock and Marvel: 2000 Part 1
Episode 51 - Murdock and Marvel: 2000 Part 1
The new millenium started with some big endings, and comic book sales kept slipping this year. But 2000 featured some big developments that would point the way to the future of comics. Welcome to the Oughts, everyone!
Preshow
The Year in Comics
Notable and Newsworthy
Sales & Industry Information
Beginnings & Endings
Eisner Awards
Dan's Favorite
The Year in Marvel
2000 was a year of big changes at Marvel Comics. Bill Jemas was promoted to President, and replaced Bob Harras...
Murdock and Marvel: 1999 Part 2
Episode 50 - Murdock and Marvel: 1999 Part 2
Last week we closed the curtain on the first volume of Daredevil, and now we are reaching the end of the millennium itself, as comics continue to barrel towards their own version of Y2K. Sales keep dropping and more publishers leave the field, but signs of life start to show if you look in the right places. It's 1999, and comics still are not dead.
This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 1999.
The Year in D...
Murdock and Marvel: 1999 Part 1
Episode 49 - Murdock and Marvel: 1999 Part 1
Last week we closed the curtain on the first volume of Daredevil, and now we are reaching the end of the millennium itself, as comics continue to barrel towards their own version of Y2K. Sales keep dropping and more publishers leave the field, but signs of life start to show if you look in the right places. It's 1999, and comics still are not dead.
Preshow
The Year in Comics
Notable and Newsworthy
Sales & Industry Information
Eisner Awards
Dan's Favorite
Th...
Murdock and Marvel: 1998 Part 3
Episode 48 - Murdock and Marvel: 1998 Part 3
Things continued to be grim in the comic world, but it seemed as though the freefall might be over. Marvel had escaped bankruptcy without missing even a single month of publishing, most of the other companies still in business made it through the year (but not all) and some very interesting new players entered the scene.
This is part 3 of the podcast. that will feature the Takeaway for 1998 - which is a look back at volume 1 of Daredevil.
The Takeaway
Daredevil Vol 1 is an interesting journey.
A...
Murdock and Marvel: 1998 Part 2
Episode 47 - Murdock and Marvel: 1998 Part 2
Things continued to be grim in the comic world, but it seemed as though the freefall might be over. Marvel had escaped bankruptcy without missing even a single month of publishing, most of the other companies still in business made it through the year (but not all) and some very interesting new players entered the scene.
This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story. The Takeaway for 1998 - which is a look back at volume 1 of Daredevil - will be released next week as...
Murdock and Marvel: 1998 Part 1
Episode 46 - Murdock and Marvel: 1998 Part 1
Things continued to be grim in the comic world, but it seemed as though the freefall might be over. Marvel had escaped bankruptcy without missing even a single month of publishing, most of the other companies still in business made it through the year (but not all) and some very interesting new players entered the scene.
Preshow
The Year in Comics
Notable and Newsworthy
Sales & Industry Information
Eisner Awards
Dan's Favorite
The Year in Marvel
TOTAL SERIES: 188
...
Murdock and Marvel: 1997 Part 2
Episode 45 - Murdock and Marvel: 1997 Part 2
We’ve got a pretty quiet week in comic terms, partly because everything has gone completely to the dogs, and there is a lot less happening than there was a few years ago. Still, I was surprised to find that 1997 had some pretty great things going on under the surface!
This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 1997.
The Year in Daredevil
Appearances: Daredevil #360-370, Daredevil #-1, Adventures of Spider-Man #10, Bug #1, Code of Honor...
Murdock and Marvel: 1997 Part 1
Episode 44 - Murdock and Marvel: 1997 Part 1
We’ve got a pretty quiet week in comic terms, partly because everything has gone completely to the dogs, and there is a lot less happening than there was a few years ago. Still, I was surprised to find that 1997 had some pretty great things going on under the surface!
Preshow
The Year in Comics
As harsh as 1996 had been, 1997 was in most senses even worse. Sales continued to plummet, Marvel had to dig out from a messy financial mess, and other publishers felt the pain as well. ...
Murdock and Marvel: 1996 Part 2
Episode 43 - Murdock and Marvel: 1996 Part 2
Well, here we are, Duane. At the End of Days. I have been promising you that everything was going to explode eventually. And finally we have arrived. Welcome to the fateful year 1996, when Marvel came crashing down.
This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 1996.
The Year in Daredevil
Appearances: Daredevil #348-359, Punisher #4, What if…? #83, Marvel versus DC / DC versus Marvel #2-3, Green Goblin #6 and 12, Doom 2099 #40-42, Over the Edge #6 and 10, Wolverine #103-104, New Warrio...
Murdock and Marvel: 1996 Part 1
Episode 42 - Murdock and Marvel: 1996 Part 1
Well, here we are, Duane. At the End of Days. I have been promising you that everything was going to explode eventually. And finally we have arrived. Welcome to the fateful year 1996, when Marvel came crashing down.
Preshow
The Year in Comics
As usual, there was a lot of great stuff going on in comics this year. There was also a lot of junk, though, and 1996 is the year we start seeing that problem sort itself out.
Notable and Newsworthy
Sales & Industry Information
Pa...
Murdock and Marvel: 1995 Part 2
Episode 41 - Murdock and Marvel: 1995 Part 2
It was a tough year in comics, especially for the big two. Comic shops were having trouble, readers seemed to be moving on to other things, and corporate overlords continued to demand ever higher profits. 1995 was a bit of an…apocalypse.
This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 1995.
The Year in Daredevil
Appearances: Daredevil #336-347, Elekrta: Root of Evil #1, Marvel Super-Heroes Megazine #4 and 6, Spider-Man: Power of Terror #2 - #4, Sabertooth Classic #11, Marvel: Portraits #2 - #4, W...
Murdock and Marvel: 1994 Part 2
Episode 39 - Murdock and Marvel: 1994 Part 2
1994 was a crazy year in the comics world, with both DC and Marvel continuing to crank out new books, even as other companies tried to claw their way into the market. Retailers and fans were nearly helpless as the onslaught of comics overwhelmed them, leading to one of the worst years in the history of modern comics.
This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 1994.
The Year in Daredevil
Appearances: Daredevil #324-335, Daredevil Man...
