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Bryan, Robb, and Jamie take a month-by-month journey into the history of Marvel Comics. Get extended episodes at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. NEW LISTENERS: catch up quickly with the "Essential MBTM" season recap episodes! (Not affiliated with Marvel Comics.)
Episodes
- #311: A Tribute to Gerry Conway (w/Matt Fraction, Brian Michael Bendis, and Ben Saunders)
This episode of Marvel by the Month, titled "#311: A Tribute to Gerry Conway," features discussion with Matt Fraction, Brian Michael Bendis, and Ben Saunders.
- PREVIEW - #310: MASTER (of Kung Fu) by the Month 08 - "Cyclone at the Center of a Madman's Crown!"
This episode of Marvel by the Month previews their coverage of the Paul Gulacy era of Master of Kung Fu. It covers Master of Kung Fu #32-34, including stories like "Assault on an Angry Sea!", "Wicked Messenger of Madness", and "Cyclone at…
- PREVIEW - #309: MASTER (of Kung Fu) by the Month 07 - "The Crystal Connection"
This episode covers three issues of Paul Gulacy's run on Master of Kung Fu: "The Crystal Connection" (Master of Kung Fu #29), "A Gulf of Lions" (Master of Kung Fu #30), and "Snowbuster" (Master of Kung Fu #31), all from 1975.
- #308: December 1977 SEASON 9 FINALE! - "Crisis!"
This episode, the Season 9 finale, covers Marvel Team-Up #67 and Daredevil #151 from December 1977. It includes the stories "Tigra Tigra, Burning Bright!" and "Crisis!"
- PREVIEW - #307: MASTER (of Kung Fu) by the Month 06 - "A Small Spirit Slowly Shaped..."
This episode is a preview of the "Master of Kung Fu" series from the podcast "Marvel by the Month". It covers "Giant-Size Master of Kung Fu #3", "Master of Kung Fu #26", and "Master of Kung Fu #27" from 1974 and 1975.
- #306: November 1977 - "Home Are the Heroes!" (repost)
This episode of Marvel by the Month focuses on Marvel Comics released in November 1977. It covers "Seagate Is a Lonely Place to Die!" from Power Man #49 and "Home Are the Heroes!" from X-Men #109.
- PREVIEW - #305: MASTER (of Kung Fu) by the Month 05 - "Fires of Rebirth"
This episode is a preview of the "MASTER (of Kung Fu) by the Month" series. It covers the comics "Fires of Rebirth" from Giant-Size Master of Kung Fu #3, "Daughter of Darkness!" from Master of Kung Fu #26, and "Confrontation" from Master o…
- #304: October 1977 - "Introducing, Captain Britain"
This episode of Marvel by the Month discusses comics released in October 1977. It features coverage of "Introducing, Captain Britain" from Marvel Team-Up #65 and "Tomorrow Dies Today!" from Avengers #167.
- PREVIEW - #303: MASTER (of Kung Fu) by the Month 04 - "River of Death!"
This episode is a preview of "MASTER (of Kung Fu) by the Month 04 - "River of Death!" and covers the comic issues Master of Kung Fu #23, #24, and #25. It discusses the stories "River of Death!", "Massacre Along the Amazon!", and "Rites of…
- #302: September 1977 - "Death Watch!"
This episode of Marvel by the Month discusses Marvel comics from September 1977. It features "Death Watch!" from Marvel Two-In-One Annual #2 and "Armageddon Now!" from X-Men #108.
- PREVIEW - #301: MASTER (of Kung Fu) by the Month 03 - "Masterstroke!"
This is a preview episode for "MASTER (of Kung Fu) by the Month 03". It covers "Masterstroke!" from Giant-Size Spider-Man #2, "A Fortune of Death!" from Master of Kung Fu #22, and "The Devil-Doctor's Triumph!" from Giant-Size Master of Kun…
- #300: August 1977 (w/JIM STARLIN) - "The Final Threat"
This episode of Marvel by the Month features Jim Starlin, creator of Thanos, Drax the Destroyer, Pip the Troll, and Gamora. The discussion includes "The Final Threat" from Avengers Annual #7, written and drawn by Jim Starlin.
- PREVIEW - #299: MASTER (of Kung Fu) by the Month 02 - "Weapon of the Soul"
This episode is a preview of the "MASTER (of Kung Fu) by the Month" series. It covers Marvel Comics from 1974, specifically focusing on issues such as "Weapon of the Soul" and "Death Masque!".
- #298: July 1977 (w/Mars aka @thatcomicgirl) - "Doctor Bong!"
This episode of Marvel by the Month, #298, covers Marvel comics from July 1977. It includes discussions of "Doctor Bong!" from Howard the Duck #17 and "Where No X-Man Has Gone Before!" from X-Men #107.
- #297: MASTER (of Kung Fu) by the Month 01 (w/Gene Luen Yang) - "Lair of the Lost!"
The podcast discusses "Lair of the Lost!" from Master of Kung Fu #17, "Attack!" from Master of Kung Fu #18, and "Retreat" from Master of Kung Fu #19. These issues were written by Steve Englehart, with art by Jim Starlin and Paul Gulacy.
- #296: MBTM Uncanny X-Mas 2025! (w/Alonso Duralde)
This episode covers Christmas-themed Marvel Comics issues. It includes discussions on "Merry Christmas, X-Men – The Sentinels Have Returned!" from X-Men #98 and "Jingle Bombs!" from Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #7.
- #295: MBTM SHARK WEEK! (Live at Books with Pictures' BwPCon 2025)
This episode of Marvel by the Month is a live recording from Books with Pictures. The discussion covers various Marvel comic issues, including Captain America’s Bicentennial Battles, Ka-Zar #17, Warlock #14, and Ghost Rider #16.
- #294: GIANT-SIZE June 1977 (w/Paul Cornell) - "KISS Comics"
This episode of Marvel by the Month features Paul Cornell discussing Marvel Comics, specifically "KISS Comics." The episode also explores additional Marvel comics and their historical context.
- PREVIEW - #293: MORTALITY by the Month 02 - "My Love Must Die!"
This episode is a preview of "MORTALITY by the Month 02." It covers "War Is Hell" issues #12-15, originally published in 1975.
- #292: May 1977 (w/David Harper) - "The Island of Dr. Bong!"
David Harper joins the "Marvel by the Month" podcast for an episode covering Marvel Comics from May 1977. This episode includes discussion of "Snowfire" from Iron Fist #14 and "The Island of Dr. Bong!" from Howard the Duck #15.
- #291: MORTALITY by the Month 01 (w/Joe Keatinge) - "War is Hell!"
This episode, titled MORTALITY by the Month 01, focuses on the series "War is Hell!". It covers "War is Hell!" from War Is Hell #9, "The Corridor" from War Is Hell #10, and "Winter Kill!" from War Is Hell #11, all published in 1974 Marvel…
- #290: April 1977 (w/Elliott Kalan) - "Star Wars"
This episode of Marvel by the Month discusses Marvel Comics from April 1977. It covers "Star Wars" - Star Wars #1 and "Madness Is All In the Mind!" - Amazing Spider-Man #170. Other topics include bonus content and supporting the podcast on…
- PREVIEW - #289: MAROONED by the Month 02 - "Magic, Myth, and Madness!"
This episode, titled "MAROONED by the Month 02 - Magic, Myth, and Madness!", focuses on the Marvel series Skull the Slayer. It covers issues #5, #6, #7, and #8, with stories including "Magic, Myth, and Madness!" and "Bury My Heart In the C…
- #288: March 1977 - "Phoenix Unleashed!"
This Marvel by the Month episode reviews comics released in March 1977, including X-Men #105, Thor #260, and Avengers #160.
- #287: MAROONED by the Month 01 (w/Noah Campbell) - "The Coming of Skull the Slayer!"
This episode, "MAROONED by the Month 01," from the podcast Marvel by the Month, discusses "The Coming of Skull the Slayer!" The episode covers Skull the Slayer issues #1-4, which focus on a Marvel series that sits on the fringes of mainstr…
- #286: February 1977 - "The Vampire Conspiracy!"
The podcast episode "February 1977 - "The Vampire Conspiracy!"" from Marvel by the Month discusses Marvel comics released in February 1977. It features analysis of "Murder on the Wind!" from Amazing Spider-Man #168 and "The Vampire Conspir…
- PREVIEW - #285: MARTIAN by the Month 08 - "Mourning Prey"
This is a preview of episode #285, "Mourning Prey," from the podcast Marvel by the Month. It covers the stories "Mourning Prey" from Amazing Adventures #39 and "Killraven: Warrior of the Worlds" from Marvel Graphic Novel #7.
- #284: January 1977 - "The Gentleman's Name Is Magneto"
This episode covers Marvel Comics from January 1977, featuring "The Gentleman's Name Is Magneto" from X-Men #104 and the first appearance of Doctor Druid in Incredible Hulk #210. The hosts also discuss twenty-six other Marvel comics from t…
- PREVIEW - #283: MARTIAN by the Month 07 - "Red Dust Legacy"
This is a preview episode for "MARTIAN by the Month 07" from the podcast Marvel by the Month. It discusses "Red Dust Legacy" and covers Marvel Comics issues Amazing Adventures #36, #37, and #38, from 1976.
- #282: December 1976 (w/Sylvia Rayleigh) - "Terrible Threat of the Tri-Animan!"
This episode of Marvel by the Month discusses "Terrible Threat of the Tri-Animan!" from Werewolf by Night #43 and "We Must Free the Defenders!" from Defenders #45. Sylvia Rayleigh also joins the podcast as a guest.
- PREVIEW - #281: MARTIAN by the Month 06 - "The 24-Hour Man"
This episode is a preview of "Martian by the Month 06" from the podcast "Marvel by the Month." It covers Marvel Comics from 1975, specifically "Amazing Adventures" issues #33-35, including "Sing Out Loudly... Death!", "A Death In the Famil…
- #280: November 1976 (w/Karla Pacheco) - "Dark Destiny!"
This episode of Marvel by the Month reviews Marvel comics from November 1976, including "Dark Destiny!" from Marvel Spotlight #32 and Uncanny X-Men #103. Guest Karla Pacheco joins the hosts to discuss these issues.
- PREVIEW - #279: MARTIAN by the Month 05 - "The Rebels of January and Beyond!"
This episode is a preview of "MARTIAN by the Month 05." It covers Marvel series: "The Rebels of January and Beyond!" from Amazing Adventures #30, "The Day the Monuments Shattered" from Amazing Adventures #31, and "Only the Computer Shows M…
- #278: October 1976 (w/Kelly Sue DeConnick) - "This Woman, This Warrior!"
This episode of Marvel by the Month covers October 1976 with guest Kelly Sue DeConnick. The discussion includes Ms. Marvel #1, written by Gerry Conway with Carla Conway, and art by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott.
- PREVIEW - #277: MARTIAN by the Month 04 - "The Death Breeders"
This Marvel by the Month episode previews "MARTIAN by the Month 04 - The Death Breeders." It covers "The Death Breeders" from Amazing Adventures #27, "The Death Merchant!" from Amazing Adventures #28, and "The Hell Destroyers" from Amazing…
- #276: September 1976 (w/Dan McCoy) - "Scandal Plucks Duck"
This episode of Marvel by the Month features Dan McCoy discussing Marvel Comics from September 1976. The discussion includes "Scandal Plucks Duck" from Howard the Duck #9, "The Way the Cookie Crumbles!" from Howard the Duck #7, and "Open S…
- PREVIEW - #275: MARTIAN by the Month 03 - "For He's a Jolly Dead Rebel!"
This episode is a preview of "MARTIAN by the Month". It covers "Amazing Adventures" issues #24, #25, and #26. The full series is available to Patreon supporters.
- #274: LOST MARVELS No. 2 with Howard Chaykin!
This episode of Marvel by the Month features a discussion about LOST MARVELS No. 2 with creator Howard Chaykin. The episode also covers Marvel Premiere #32, which includes "Monark Starstalker" by Howard Chaykin.
- #273: August 1976 (w/Seanbaby) - "Improbable As It May Seem -- The Impossible Man is Back In Town!"
This episode of Marvel by the Month covers Marvel comics released in August 1976, including Fantastic Four #176 and Incredible Hulk #205. Seanbaby is featured as a guest.
- PREVIEW - #272: MARTIAN by the Month 02 - "Washington Nightmare!"
This episode, "PREVIEW - #272: MARTIAN by the Month 02 - Washington Nightmare!", discusses "The Mutant Slayers!", "Washington Nightmare!", and "The Legend Assassins!" from Amazing Adventures issues #21, #22, and #23.
- #271: July 1976 (w/Brian Michael Bendis) - "Captain America's Bicentennial Battles"
This episode of Marvel by the Month covers 'Captain America's Bicentennial Battles' and 'Marvel Treasury Special Featuring 2001: A Space Odyssey'. It also features guest Brian Michael Bendis.
- #270: MARTIAN by the Month 01 - "The War of the Worlds!"
This episode, titled "#270: MARTIAN by the Month 01 - "The War of the Worlds!"", from the "Marvel by the Month" podcast, initiates a new series. The series explores Marvel series outside mainstream continuity, beginning with "The War of th…
- #269: June 1976 (w/Chris Gethard) - "Nova"
This episode features Chris Gethard discussing Marvel comics from June 1976. The discussion includes "Nova" and "Amazing Spider-Man Annual #10".
- #268: May 1976 (w/The Comics Canon) - "Greater Love Hath No X-Man..."
This episode of Marvel by the Month discusses Marvel Comics from May 1976. Issues reviewed include Thor #250, Captain America #200, Avengers #150, and Uncanny X-Men #100.
- #267: April 1976 - "The Day of the Gods"
This episode of Marvel by the Month discusses comics released in April 1976. Featured stories include "The Day of the Gods" from Eternals #1 and "Hammerhead Is Out!" from Amazing Spider-Man #158.
- #266: March 1976 (w/Douglas Wolk) - "Captain America's Love Story"
Douglas Wolk joins Marvel by the Month to discuss Marvel Comics released in March 1976. The episode covers comics such as Amazing Spider-Man #157, Uncanny X-Men #99, Captain America #198, Super-Villain Team-Up #6, and Marvel Spotlight #28.
- #265: February 1976 - "The Tomb of Dr. Strange!"
This episode focuses on Marvel comics from February 1976. It includes discussions of "The Tomb of Dr. Strange!" from Doctor Strange #14, "Introducing: Mind-Wave and His Fearsome Think Tank!" from Daredevil #133, and "His Name Is Doctor Str…
- #264: January 1976 (w/Gerry Conway) - "The Battle of the Century!"
This episode features Gerry Conway, who discusses his work on Marvel and DC comics. The discussion includes "The Battle of the Century!" from Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man #1.
- #263: December 1975 (w/Matt Fraction) - "Omega the Unknown"
This episode of Marvel by the Month discusses comics released in December 1975, including "Omega the Unknown" from Omega the Unknown #1 and "Watch Out for Bullseye He Never Misses!" from Daredevil #131.
- #262: November 1975 / MONSTER by the Month 13 - "Blood In the Waters"
This episode of Marvel by the Month, titled "#262: November 1975 / MONSTER by the Month 13 - "Blood In the Waters"," covers Marvel comics released in November 1975. Featured stories include "Blood In the Waters" from Ghost Rider #16, "Re-B…