The Comic Book Attic
The Podcast that Celebrates the Back Issue Bin.

Here's a cover pic of the first comic I ever owned (assuming that my memory isn't lying to me).  Any cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.

Category: blog -- posted at: 5:38 PM
Comments[2]

This episode:  I talk about Limited Collectors' Edition #C-32 and my opinions on Marvel Essentials/DC Showcases.  An announcement about The Cinematic Attic blog.  Also, a song by Adam Taylor.  Any cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.  (20:57)

Direct download: comicbookattic23.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 5:18 PM
Comments[2]

In this episode, I share a few announcements, my account of NYC, an experience at a workshop to put trades in libraries, and a few words about older comics and those folks who dismiss them.  I also do two new reviews of Civil War #5 and New Avengers #25.  Any cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.  (30:39)

The Legacy Age: http://manglin_murdock.podomatic.com/

Direct download: 01_comicbookattic22.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 1:59 AM
Comments[3]

A "lost episode" episode featuring reviews of newer books Civil War: Frontline #2, New Avengers #21, X-Factor #8, Nextwave: Agents of H.A.T.E. #6, and Manhunter #s 15, 21-23 and older books Ship of Fools #3, Troll II #1, and Classics Illustrated #110(1st ed.).  Any cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.  (28:15)
Direct download: comicbookattic21.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 1:30 AM
Comments[1]

Just when it started to look like Saturday was the normal upload day for The Comic Book Attic, I have to switch things up.  Beware of me; I'm unpredictable...Actually, in a few days I will have my internet restored at home, and you will get an episode whenever I get one done (providing I have space on my account, of course).  That still means a (usually) weekly show, just no set day. 

Right now my computer is dissassembled, much like the Avengers (or currently, New Avengers) due to the arrival of new carpeting to our home.  So, I can't record a new episode until I reassemble the machine.  Even if I had a new one recorded, we're going to NYC Saturday.  I plan to visit Midtown Comics for the first time.  It oughta be an experience--oh, and the museums will be nice too. I will be sure to report on the trip in the show.

Episode 21 will be a lost episode.  Episode 22 will be new.  I'm working up to #25, which will, I hope, be a special event.  More on that in the show...

Category: blog -- posted at: 12:02 PM
Comments[0]

In which JJ, the new comic reader, guests and gives his thoughts on Amazing Spider-man #535, Civil War #4, Ghost Rider #4, and Astonishing X-Men #17.  I comment on The 100 Greatest Marvels of All Time #10(cover#1).  Jess makes background noise as crazy-insane-video-game-woman.  Also, some more snappy music.  Any cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders. (23:54)

Please visit Pendulum Stone and The Stereoplanetary Audio Construct on myspace.com

Direct download: comicbookattic20.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:10 AM
Comments[0]

A "lost episode" episode, featuring back issue reviews of Eternals (Kirby) #15; Paul the Samurai #1; Stranger Kisses #1; Underwater #2,3; and Final Night #3.  Also, I ramble praises of Jack Kirby and babble on about past comic reading experiences.  Any cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.  (35:14)
Direct download: comicbookattic19.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:26 AM
Comments[1]

Check out all the new cover images with each podcast post.  I tried to make each cover fit with something I was talking about.  As a rule, I have chosen covers of comics I actually own for podcast entries.  For blog entries, anything goes.  All cover images are from the Grand Comics Database at http://www.comics.org

And for those of you who want to see the feedback email address in print just to make sure you get it right, here it is: desolationbliss@yahoo.com

Category: blog -- posted at: 12:14 AM
Comments[0]

In this episode:  New review of Civil War: Choosing Sides #1, Warren Ellis news, Holy Crap! review of The Energy Kids, and a snappy bit of music.  Any cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.  (21:25)
Direct download: comicbookattic18.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 4:05 PM
Comments[1]

banner by Timberoo
Category: blog -- posted at: 8:02 PM
Comments[0]

Shorter "lost episode" episode in which I talk about Marvel Handbooks; I also ramble on about some more past comic collecting experiences.  Any cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.  (20:33)
Direct download: comicbookattic17.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:02 AM
Comments[1]

In this show, I give a few more podcast recommendations, and I toss out a few podcast ideas.  I debut a new feature: My 2 Pennies, in which I talk about the looooong debated topic of trades vs. monthlies.   Also, I talk about the magazine Alter EgoAny cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.  (26:20)

Links to podcasts mentioned:

Talking History: http://talkinghistory.oah.org

Vintage Group Harmony Show: http://harmony.libsyn.com

History Podcast: http://historypodcast.libsyn.com

Comicology: http://comicology.net

Comic Geek Speak: http://www.comicgeekspeak.com

Comic Book Savant: http://www.comicbooksavant.com/cbs/index.cfm

Birds of Geek: http://birdsofgeek.libsyn.com

Tim's Quarter Bin (THOOM) and Rocky Mountain Comic Book Noise: http://www.comicbooknoise.com

Movie Noise: http://www.movienoise.com

Cinemaslave: http://www.cinemaslave.com

Direct download: comicbookattic16.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:30 AM
Comments[2]

A packed episode!  Wishlist results.  Freecycling results.  Comments on the wonderful thing called "small press."  A week of comic finds (which includes passing reviews of Flash Annual #3 and Incredible Hulk #227), including a book from the platinum age.  A review of Plastic Farm #1.  A Silver and Gold segment featuring Fawcett's Funny Animals #31.  Any cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.  (42:05)

Plastic Farm website: http://www.plasticfarm.com

Direct download: comicbookattic15.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:59 AM
Comments[4]

Another "lost episode" episode featuring more tales from my comic collecting past.  Any cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.  (40:19)

Links to databases mentioned last show:

The Grand Comic Book Database: http://www.comics.org

The Comic Book Database: http://www.cbdb.com

Link to freecycling:

http://www.freecycle.org

Links to other podcasts I enjoy:

Collected Comics Library: http://collectedcomicslibrary.blogspot.com

Golden Age of Comic Books: http://goldenagecomics.libsyn.com

I Read Comics: http://ireadcomics.blogspot.com

Mondo Movie: http://www.mondomovie.com

Direct download: comicbookattic14.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:12 AM
Comments[1]

A "lost episode" episode.  I briefly mention comic book databases.  There's a review for Giant Size Hulk #1, and I begin sharing my past comic collecting experiences.  Finally, I give a few thoughts on the third X-Men movie.  Any cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.  (28:12)
Direct download: comicbookattic13.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 3:36 PM
Comments[1]

I recommend and discuss podcasts.  I share a wishlist, some recent purchases(including Great American Comic Books book and 1979 DC comics TV specials), and info on freecycling.  Also, I give a trio of new reviews on Amazing Spider-man #535, Fantastic Four #540, and Captain America #22.  Any cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.  (32:23)

KomicsKast: http://komicskast.libsyn.com

Comic Book Noise: http://www.comicbooknoise.com

 

Direct download: comicbookattic12.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:09 PM
Comments[3]

A "lost episode" episode.  Featuring reviews recorded a couple months ago of Nextwave #1, 4,5; 52 #7; Flash: The Fastest Man Alive #1; New Avengers #20; Eternals ('06) #1 (as well as Kirby's Eternals #6,8); Captain America ('05) #19, and Astonishing X-Men #15.  I also talk about Marvel Milestone: Giant Size X-Men #1.  Any cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.  (25:10)

Direct download: comicbookattic11.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:21 AM
Comments[1]

A big old talk-fest!  Among the topics: Infinite Crisis-type crossovers, the concepts of good and evil in relation to comic books, and comic news-- including opinions on extra Civil War books.  Any cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.  (38:51)
Direct download: comicbookattic10.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:48 AM
Comments[0]

Look out, this episode contains much ranting.  My wife joins me to tear Civil War #4 to pieces.  Also, I talk about storing and cataloging your comic collection.  Any cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.  (36:44)
Direct download: comicbookattic9.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:19 AM
Comments[1]

An all back issue review episode.  I cover Breach #1, 3-5, 9-11; Heroes for Hire ('96) #13-16; Fantastic Four (v.3) #24; Starman ('88) #15, 40; Blitzkrieg #1; Avengers #371; Grendel #5; Alan Moore's Writing for Comics; Gamera #4; 100 Bullets #29; and Captain America ('02) #12.  Any cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.  (30:40)
Direct download: comicbookattic8.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:21 AM
Comments[0]

Chock full of interesting and obscure comics! I debut a new feature in this episode: Silver and Gold.  In this feature, I talk about Superboy #142 from 1967.  Also, I have a new review of Agents of Atlas #2 and an explanation of the name of the podcast.  After that, I do back issue reviews of I (heart) Marvel: Masked Intentions #1, Jack #1, Mr. T and the T-Force (no number), Green Hornet #6, and The Man-Eating Cow #1.  Finally, I talk about the first comic I ever owned, Amazing Spider-man #202, and the comic that hooked me into buying comics, Transformers #12.  Any cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.  (37:37)

Direct download: comicbookattic7.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:43 PM
Comments[3]

New reviews of X-Factor #10 and The Trials of Shazam #1.  A lost episode section reviewing Mighty Marvel Western featuring Two-Gun Kid #1 and Battlestar: Galactica #0, plus a rundown of some purchases.  Lastly, I talk a little about Overstreet's price guide.  Any cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.  (28:43)
Direct download: comicbookattic6.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:27 PM
Comments[1]

(Relatively) new review episode, looking at Spider-man Family featuring Spider-man's Amazing Friends #1, 52 #15, Thunderbolts #105, Nextwave: Agents of HATE #7, Loveless #9, Fables #52, Astonishing X-Men #16, and Justice League of America #1.  Any cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.  (29:52)

Direct download: comicbookattic5.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 5:34 PM
Comments[0]

This episode: New reviews on She-Hulk #10, Manhunter #24, Highlander #0, Grimm Fairy Tales #8, Marvel Milestones: Millie the Model & Patsy Walker, and Archie Double Digest #172.  Plus: news concerning the delay of Civil War, an interview/conversation with a new comic reader, and back issue reviews on Thriller #1,2,3.  Any cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.  (27:59)
Direct download: comicbookattic4.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:09 PM
Comments[2]

In this episode, I mention the nonfiction book Tales to Astonish. I have comic news on the discovery of thousands of golden age comics (the "D" collection), and I talk about Comics Buyer's Guide.  Also, new reviews of 52 #14, Civil War: Frontline #5, and (slightly older)Nextwave #2.  Any cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.  (29:59)
Direct download: comicbookattic3.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:24 AM
Comments[2]

In this episode, I have some recent reviews of Civil War #1 and #2, Civil War: Frontline#1, Exiles #82, 52 #6, Thunderbolts #103, Top Ten & Teams A-Z #1, and Wonder Woman #1.  Any cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.  (27:19)

Direct download: comicbookattic2.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:26 AM
Comments[2]

First episode of a weekly podcast about my life collecting comics.  You can look forward to reviews new and old, feature topics, guests, trips into my memory, and other general ramblings.  This episode features an introduction to the show and a story of a recent purchase of some wonderful old comics.  Any cover images are copyright their respective copyright holders.  (22:02)

Direct download: comicbookattic1.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 4:55 PM
Comments[2]