Bronze and Modern Gods

This week on Bronze and Modern Gods, we’ve got a wild mix of hidden treasures and market movers!💥 HOT BOOK OF THE WEEK: Salvation Run #1 (DC, 2007) — Sales are up over 3,000% after the “Peacemaker” finale introduced the prison planet Salvation! We’ll break down what’s driving the heat, which cover to grab, and how high this one could go.🕷 25 YEAR RULE: Steve Ditko’s Static (2000) — A look at one of Ditko’s final self-published works, created completely outside the mainstream. Rare, philosophical, and pure Ditko.💄 UNDERRATED BOOK OF THE WEEK: Patsy and Hedy Annual #1 (1963) — A forgotten Marvel “girls’ title” with paper dolls, humor, and scarce high-grade survivors. Why collectors are starting to pay attention to these overlooked Silver Age books.📬 Plus, viewer mail, show & tell, and more from John & Richard!#ComicBooks #BronzeAndModernGods #SalvationRun #SteveDitko #MarvelComics #PatsyAndHedy👉 Support the show & join here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHTY1eNYHr9JoTndx_m6kA/join📧 Send your viewer mail to: BronzeAndModernGods@gmail.com📲 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: @bronzeandmoderngods

This week on Bronze and Modern Gods, we’re breaking down CGC’s brand-new autograph-only grading service — what it costs, who it’s for, and whether it’s worth it!Then, our Hot Book of the Week is Afterlife with Archie #1 — the shocking 2013 issue that turned Riverdale into a horror story, now spiking in value after HBO adaptation news!Plus, in Underrated Books of the Week, we spotlight a haunting Joe Kubert greytone cover classic from G.I. Combat #78 and other forgotten treasures you’ll want on your radar.Subscribe, hit that JOIN button to support the show, and let’s talk comics!👉 Support the show & join here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHTY1eNYHr9JoTndx_m6kA/join📧 Send your viewer mail to: BronzeAndModernGods@gmail.com📲 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: @bronzeandmoderngods

This week on Bronze and Modern Gods, we’ve got three comic book deep dives you won’t want to miss!Hot Book of the Week: Comic’s Greatest World – Barb Wire #1! Pamela Anderson’s new production company is developing Barb Wire for TV, and her first appearance is suddenly moving copies. We’ll break down what’s happening and why you probably already own one.25 Year Rule: CrossGen’s ambitious 2000 launch promised a shared universe of “Sigil-bearers” and top-tier talent. We’ll revisit this oddball historical milestone and ask, was it doomed from the start?Underrated Book of the Week: Before Fantastic Four #1, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby were experimenting with genre mashups. In this issue, a Western hero takes on…a fake monster. A forgotten bridge between Atlas monsters and the Marvel Age.Plus: Viewer Mail, Show & Tell, and all the comic book chatter you’ve come to expect!#Comics #BarbWire #StanLee #JackKirby #CrossGen #BronzeAndModernGods👉 Support the show & join here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHTY1eNYHr9JoTndx_m6kA/join📧 Send your viewer mail to: BronzeAndModernGods@gmail.com📲 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: @bronzeandmoderngods

This week on Bronze and Modern Gods:Hot Book of the Week – Deadpool/Batman #1! The big Marvel/DC anthology crossover featuring team-ups, plus the first appearance of Logo, a Wolverine/Lobo mash-up. Already selling above cover on eBay… but can you still find it for cheap?Old Fart Rule – New DNAgents #1 (Eclipse, 1985). A relaunch of the cult-favorite team that explored corporate control of superheroes years before The Boys or The Authority.Underrated Books of the Week –Avengers #239 (1984): The Avengers meet David Letterman. A fun, pop-culture sleeper still affordable in high grade.Dark Horse Presents #1 (1986): The debut of Paul Chadwick’s Concrete — a thoughtful indie classic that won multiple Eisners and remains one of the most unique books of the ’80s.Viewer Mail – Your questions, comments, and shoutouts from the community.👉 Support the show & join here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHTY1eNYHr9JoTndx_m6kA/join📧 Send your viewer mail to: BronzeAndModernGods@gmail.com📲 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: @bronzeandmoderngods

This week on Bronze and Modern Gods we’ve got a stacked lineup!👉 Hot Book of the Week: Spawn #9 (1993) — Angela, Medieval Spawn, and Cogliostro all debut in this triple key issue! With Angela confirmed for Marvel Rivals Season 4, sales are up +233% and this book is climbing fast.👉 25 Year Rule: Tom Strong #9 (2000) — Alan Moore and Paul Chadwick (Concrete) team up for a one-and-done story blending pulpy adventure with big sci-fi ideas. A hidden gem worth revisiting!👉 Underrated Books of the Week:Marie Severin & John Romita Sr. deliver one of Marvel’s best late-’60s covers, but the promised Starhawk debut never happened! We’ll tell you why.PLUS Richard’s Rant on mystery Blind Bags!💬 Viewer Mail, community shoutouts, and more comic book talk are all packed into this episode.👉 Support the show & join here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHTY1eNYHr9JoTndx_m6kA/join📧 Send your viewer mail to: BronzeAndModernGods@gmail.com📲 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: @bronzeandmoderngods

This week on Bronze and Modern Gods we’re breaking down the hottest comic news and hidden gems heating up the market!💥 Hot Book of the Week – Incredible Hulk #449, the first appearance of the Thunderbolts, is spiking in value thanks to the Disney+ Thunderbolts movie premiere. We’ll cover prices, history, and why this issue is key to Marvel fans!📺 Alan Moore in American Flagg – The comic legend behind Watchmen and Swamp Thing once wrote a surreal, satirical American Flagg issue. Find out how Moore put his own spin on Howard Chaykin’s world.📚 Underrated Books of the Week – From Mike Grell’s Jon Sable Freelance #1 to Erik Larsen’s Crack Comics #63 (Next Issue Project), these forgotten gems are still affordable—for now.💬 Plus, Viewer Mail, market talk, and more—don’t miss it!👉 Support the show & join here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHTY1eNYHr9JoTndx_m6kA/join📧 Send your viewer mail to: BronzeAndModernGods@gmail.com📲 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: @bronzeandmoderngods

This week on Bronze and Modern Gods:Hot Book of the Week: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – The Last Ronin #1! With Paramount announcing plans for a live-action adaptation, sales are spiking. We’ll break down the key first appearances of Oroku Hiroto and Casey Marie Jones, plus why this 130k print-run book is back in the spotlight.Old Fart Rule: Swamp Thing #34 (1985) – Alan Moore era greatness, an award-winning Bissette/Totleben cover, and the unforgettable Swampy & Abby issue.Underrated Books of the Week: From Knights of the Dinner Table #1 Legacy Print to Marvel Two-in-One #53, we’re spotlighting comics you can still snag on the cheap before collectors catch on.💬 Viewer Mail, market talk, and more inside—don’t miss it!👉 Support the show & join here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHTY1eNYHr9JoTndx_m6kA/join📧 Send your viewer mail to: BronzeAndModernGods@gmail.com📲 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: @bronzeandmoderngods

This week on Bronze and Modern Gods, we’ve got:Hot Book of the Week – West Coast Avengers #35 is on fire after Robert Downey Jr. posts it front and center! 25 Year Rule – The Sentry #1 (2000) — Marvel’s “lost” Silver Age hero who never was! We revisit Paul Jenkins & Jae Lee’s masterpiece and the epic marketing stunt behind it.Underrated Books of the Week – From the ultra-violent Bodycount #1 to the overlooked Captain America #247, we dig into the hidden gems you might be sleeping on.💬 Join the conversation in the comments and let us know what you’re collecting!#comics #comicbooks #westcoastavengers #marvel #captainamerica #thesentry #bronzeandmoderngods👉 Support the show & join here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHTY1eNYHr9JoTndx_m6kA/join📧 Send your viewer mail to: BronzeAndModernGods@gmail.com📲 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: @bronzeandmoderngods

We’re back from San Diego Comic-Con 2025 and this week’s episode is PACKED!✨ Hot Book of the Week: SDCC 2025 Exclusives! From the Black Cat Mystery #50 Foil (only 20 copies?!) to the polybagged ASM #1 MTG Exclusive, we break down the rarest finds from the show.🎤 Full SDCC Recap:Spotlight on Paul LevitzTales from My Spinner Rack panel: the best Kirby FF covers everConan & Groo panelsJim Shooter Memorial & Jack Kirby TributeDark Shadows graphic novel announcement (by Jock!)And much more!📦 Plus… an extended Show & Tell!👉 Support the show & join here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHTY1eNYHr9JoTndx_m6kA/join📧 Send your viewer mail to: BronzeAndModernGods@gmail.com📲 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: @bronzeandmoderngods

What do Milk-Bone dog treats and hot comics have in common? The Superman: A Friendship Unleashed giveaway has speculators barking up eBay’s tree! We break down the hype behind this limited-distribution promo. Then we rewind to 2000 with Ultimate Spider-Man #1 and explore how it saved Marvel and influenced everything from film to future reboots. Plus - Empowered by Adam Warren: cult classic, cheesecake art, and surprisingly deep storytelling. Don’t miss this one!👉 Support the show & join here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHTY1eNYHr9JoTndx_m6kA/join📧 Send your viewer mail to: BronzeAndModernGods@gmail.com📲 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: @bronzeandmoderngods

This week on Bronze and Modern Gods, we're digging into some surprising heat with Doctor Strange (2015) #1 - a surprise character (or two) shows up in Ironheart, and collectors are taking notice! Then, we travel back to The Atlas Age for a forgotten Jack Kirby milestone, and unearth a hidden Art Adams X-Men gem in a 2000 annual! Plus, underrated picks, your Viewer Mail, and more comic book deep cuts you won’t find anywhere else!👉 Support the show & join here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHTY1eNYHr9JoTndx_m6kA/join📧 Send your viewer mail to: BronzeAndModernGods@gmail.com📲 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: @bronzeandmoderngods

This week on Bronze and Modern Gods:💥 Mister Miracle #1 is our Hot Book of the Week — and with a new DC streaming series confirmed, prices are jumping fast!🐱 Horror hits the litter box as Feral #1 from Image claws its way into our Underrated Books spotlight.🦸‍♂️ Plus: Marvel Super-Heroes #1 (1966) — a one-shot you may be sleeping on, with reprints of Daredevil #1, Avengers #2, and a Golden Age classic battle between the Human Torch and Sub-Mariner!👕 Support the show! Become a YouTube Member for exclusive streams, shout-outs, and more:👉https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHTY1eNYHr9JoTndx_m6kA/join📬 Send us your questions or comments: BronzeAndModernGods@gmail.com📲 Follow us on Instagram and Facebook: @bronzeandmoderngods👍 Like, Subscribe & Leave a Review on your favorite podcast platform!#comics #mistermiracle #dccomics #imagecomics #bronzeagecomics #jackkirby #feralcomic #marvelcomics #comicbookcollecting

The FOMO is real this week as Superman Unlimited #1 – Fandango Exclusive Edition sells out instantly and hits $175+ on the secondary market! We break down why this limited DC comic is catching fire and what it means for comic/movie tie-ins going forward.Then it's time to Change Screens! as we dive into a Bronze Age brawl between Thor and Hercules from Giant-Size Thor — a mythic Marvel throwdown with lasting consequences!Plus, our Old Fart Rule pick takes us to Alpha Flight #19, where Talisman dons her costume for the first time and proves she's more than just Shaman’s daughter — she's a mystic force to be reckoned with.Also on deck:🦸 Neal Adams brings the heat with G.I. Combat #201🧠 Viewer Mail with your hottest takes and weirdest memories💎 House of Secrets #61 and the twisted debut of Eclipso🙈 Angel and the Ape — the forgotten weirdos of the Silver Age!🎙 Become a channel member for shoutouts, exclusive streams & more:👉https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHTY1eNYHr9JoTndx_m6kA/join📩 Send us your Viewer Mail: BronzeAndModernGods@gmail.com🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and ring the bell for new episodes every week!#Superman #ComicInvesting #BronzeAndModernGods #AlphaFlight #Thor #Fandango #HotComic #ComicBookPodcast

🔥 The Marvel Knights revival kicks off with The World to Come #1 - a bold, controversial twist on Black Panther's legacy that has collectors and fans buzzing.📖 We revisit Preacher #66, the legendary Vertigo finale that closed out Jesse Custer’s wild journey with a bang - and surprisingly, some heart.💥 A one-per-store variant just sold for $570… is the speculation bubble about to burst?✉️ Viewer mail, underrated picks, and the Old Fart Rule - all packed into this week’s episode!Hit Like, Subscribe, and consider becoming a Member to support more content like this!📲 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: @bronzeandmoderngods💬 Send us your questions: bronzeandmoderngods@gmail.comExclusive livestreams when you Join the Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHTY1eNYHr9JoTndx_m6kA/join#Comics #MarvelKnights #Preacher #BlackPanther #ComicSpeculation #VariantCovers #BronzeAndModernGods

This week on Bronze and Modern Gods:We pay tribute to legendary comic book writer Peter David, whose groundbreaking runs on The Incredible Hulk, X-Factor, Spider-Man 2099, and Aquaman changed the landscape of comics forever. From Joe Fixit to the harpoon-handed King of Atlantis, his legacy is unmatched.Then—What If...? #105 is our Hot Book of the Week as rumors swirl that Stranger Things star Sadie Sink may be cast as Mayday Parker, aka Spider-Girl, in an upcoming MCU project! Prices are spiking, and collectors are taking notice.PLUS—what’s this about a California casino giving away a copy of Action Comics #1?! We break down the details of Yaamava’s unusual comic book promotion.💬 Viewer Mail📚 Underrated Books of the Week📦 A little Show & Tell💥 And more on this new episode of Bronze and Modern Gods!👇 Support the show by joining our YouTube Membership for perks & shoutouts:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHTY1eNYHr9JoTndx_m6kA/join📸 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: @bronzeandmoderngods💌 Got a question? Email us at BronzeAndModernGods@gmail.com#PeterDavid #SpiderGirl #WhatIf #BronzeAndModernGods #ComicBookPodcast #ActionComics1 #SadieSink #MCURumors #HotBookOfTheWeek