Explorations of classic comic book stories, runs, creators, and publishers with hosts George Nieves and Jeff Heller. Visit the Classic Comics Forum at classiccomics.org
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Episode 012: The Disturbing Story of Avengers #200
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It's a brand new season for George and Jeff as we discuss the infamous Avengers #200: the lines it crossed, the outrage it sparked, and our best efforts to understand the story behind it all. Stick around, and we just might drop a tinfoil hat theory or two!Door The Classic Comics Forum
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Episode 011: Who Deserves The Credit For Wolverine?
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With the release of Deadpool & Wolverine, new questions have been raised about exactly who deserves the credit for Wolverine's enduring success. Was it Len Wein and Herb Trimpe, Chris Claremont and John Byrne, Roy Thomas and John Romita, or someone else entirely? Join George, Jeff, and special guest Spoon (of The Classic Comics Forum) as we explore…
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Episode 010: How Avengers #4 Changed Everything
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Editor's note: We sincerely suggest you save this episode! We feel you will treasure it in time to come!Door The Classic Comics Forum
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Episode 009: Marvel Under Roy Thomas: 1972-1974
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Without the leadership of Stan Lee nor the vision of Jack Kirby, it fell upon Roy Thomas to steer Marvel into the 1970s. Join George, Jeff, and special guest Rob Allen in exploring the challenges, the triumphs, and the innovations that made this brief but critical era of Marvel Comics one of its most definitive.…
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Episode 008: DC Under Carmine Infantino: 1968-1971
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Artists as editors, new titles and genres, drastic rebrands of classic characters, social relevance, 100 page spectaculars, and even Jack Kirby! George and Jeff are joined by special guest Ed O'Toole ("Prince Hal" as most know him) to explore DC's wild adolescent growth spurt after decades of business as usual.…
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Episode 007: Valiant Comics and The Return of Jim Shooter
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We can't seem to get off the topic of Jim Shooter, so here's the final chapter in his story, along with patented Tinfoil Hat Theories about the rise and fall of one the most exceptional superhero universes to ever make the scene and then rapidly descend to the level of dollar bin fodder. Along for the ride is special guest Batflunkie!…
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Ep 006: The Classic Comics Christmas Post-Game Analysis!
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Each year, the CCF's best and brightest answer the call to complete Kurt Mitchell's Classic Comics Christmas assignment. This year, the goal was to rank one's top twelve favorite spin-off franchises in comics. Now, for the first time ever, we've got Kurt in our imaginary studio to discuss the outcome! Come join us for the highlights of this year's …
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Ep 005: George & Jeff’s Christmas Adventure
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George & Jeff recount their favorite classic holiday stories to pull out by the warm fire as the holiday season approaches. That some of these include sadistic spousal murder and merry hitmen is really beside the point.Door The Classic Comics Forum
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Ep 004. How Low Len Wein? p.2: The Top 5 Best Horror Comic Properties
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If George & Jeff's top 5 WORST horror comic properties wasn't controversial enough, what will you make of their top 5 BEST? Did they go perverse and demented, titillating and terrifying, or somewhere else entirely? From man-eating ducks to baby-faced undead monsters, this one has it all!Door The Classic Comics Forum
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Ep 003. How Low Len Wein? p.1: The Top 5 Worst Horror Comic Properties
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A Halloween event so big that it had to be split into two parts! Part one features George and Jeff's top five picks for worst horror comic property of all time, and part two features George and Jeff's top five picks for best horror comic property of all time, all while playing HOW LOW LEN WEIN? As always, the conversation continues at classiccomics…
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Ep 002. Crisis of Infinite Mirth
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George and Jeff are joined by guest Kurt Mitchell to don their tinfoil hats and discuss Crisis on Infinite Earths, both as a story and as an event that irrevocably changed the course of modern comic book history.Door The Classic Comics Forum
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Ep 001. George & Jeff’s non-interview not with Jim Shooter
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Few figures in comic history are more controversial than Jim Shooter. George & Jeff sit down to discuss Shooter's legacy: the good, the bad, and the gray areas in between. Forget what you already know! George & Jeff are ready to go deeper, donning their patented tinfoil hats to espouse theories and perspectives that no sane comic fan has considered…
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Classic Comics Forum Podcast #1: Life with Archie: The Married Life
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The first official episode of the Classic Comics Forum Podcast. Special guest shaxper, founder of the Classic Comics Forum, joins me to discuss the origins of the forum, his journey as a comic book fan, and the instant classic series Life with Archie: The Married Life.Part one of two.Door Crimebuster
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Classic Comics Forum Podcast #2: Life with Archie: The Married Life part two
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The conclusion of my discussion of Life with Archie: the Married Life with Classic Comics Forum founder shaxper!Door Crimebuster
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