Detecting the Marvelous

<p>Dan Rosen, Matt Ardill and Shaharah Gaznabbi are diving deep into the world of comic books in Detecting the Marvelous. Every episode is an exploration of a different comic series as selected by one of the hosts or their special guests. They talk about the history, the characters, and the impact of the comic.</p>

Miss Truesdale and the fall of Hyperborea - This Woman's Work...

Nick and I sit down to revisit the Mignolaverse with the mini series Miss Truesdale and the Fall of Hyperborea. We go in hot getting right to the heart of the subject and talk about everything from Ancient Greek mythology to 19th century Russian mysticism. Find out why our family hate us sitting next to eachother over Thanksgiving.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/detecting-the-marvelous9351/donations

08-19
37:50

I Am Not Starfire - Are You There Goth? It's Me Mandy...

Dan, Shaharah and Matt chat about writer Mariko Tamaki and artist Yoshi Yoshitani's work I Am Not Starfire. A fun exploration of what it's like to be the child of a Teen Titan and the even bigger struggle, to be a teenager in this world today.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/detecting-the-marvelous9351/donations

08-05
37:18

Straight To The Top 10

Dan, Matt and Shaharah talk about Top Ten, best summed up as The Wire with super powers. We dig into the jokes, the drama and the tiny little things hidden in each panel.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/detecting-the-marvelous9351/donations

07-15
43:38

We Discuss Persepolis

Dan, Matt and Sharah discuss the graphbic novel Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi and its sadly relevant story.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/detecting-the-marvelous9351/donations

07-01
46:21

Alpha Flight 106 - Northstar Comes Out

They're Canadian and they're history making, this episode we continue our Pride celebration with Alpha Flight 106 the mainstream comic to feature an out queer character as Northstar finally says what we'd all been thinking for a very long time.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/detecting-the-marvelous9351/donations

06-17
45:43

Happy DC Pride 2022!

We chat about the 2022 DC Pride issue and we get into the fun, the funny and the fearless of this special issue. We all get a little sad at Kevin Conroy's personal story shared in this issue and reflect on THE Batman as well as some horny thorny plant ladies..Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/detecting-the-marvelous9351/donations

06-03
01:14:03

Hellboy Volume 1: Now That's A Handshake with Nick Ardill

In a family special Matt sits with his brother Nick and talks about one of Nick's favourite comics Hellboy which is celebrating its 30th anniverary.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/detecting-the-marvelous9351/donations

05-20
38:39

TMNT: The Last Ronin - Turtles On Ice!

When the heroes in the half shell faced their greatest threat, things did not go well. We talk about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin on this episode of Detecting The Marvelous and we all take a hit right to the feels.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/detecting-the-marvelous9351/donations

05-06
42:07

Hulk #441 - Pure Gamma Irradiated 90s

Bruce Banner aka The Hulk is missing and presumed dead, Betty Banner is pushed into writing a tell all tale of their life together by Bruce's cousin She Hulk. Matt and Shaharah ask Dan about what drew him to this comic.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/detecting-the-marvelous9351/donations

04-22
38:00

Champions: Change The World - The Kids are Alright

We believe the children are the future and that goes for super hero children too. These kids are all right as we explore the first adventures of The Champions and how the kids are alright!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/detecting-the-marvelous9351/donations

04-08
45:10

Our Thoughts on X-Men 97

Shaharah, Matt and Dan talk about X-Men '97 nostalgia for some, a new introduction to The Children of the Atom for others.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/detecting-the-marvelous9351/donations

04-01
26:50

Wolverine's Spa Day Goes Awry

We chat with Ben Steamroller, creator of the awesome artwork that graces our podcast and we get down and direty with the Wolverine. We discuss Wolverine #90 deluxe edition where they do some wild things with the pages! Plus a collectable trading card!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/detecting-the-marvelous9351/donations

03-25
36:55

Guy Is Not Fetch

Superman never made any money saving the world from Salomon Grundy but we're about to make an episode about another character who couldn't stay dead, Superman. Come listen to us talk about the death of an icon.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/detecting-the-marvelous9351/donations

03-11
38:28

The Maxx to the max!

Shaharah, Dan and Matt take it to the max this week when we talk about Sam Kieth's The Maxx. We explore the topics of trauma, grief and pain through the lens of this very 90s creation.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/detecting-the-marvelous9351/donations

02-26
31:45

Coming Next Week (Feb 26th)

Catch what's coming next week on Detecting The Marvelous...Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/detecting-the-marvelous9351/donations

02-19
03:25

Strange Academy - Hormones and magic... what could go wrong?

Sweat, hormones and magic... what could go wrong? We welcome our new co-host comedian, actor and all round awesome person Shaharah Gaznabbi to the show. We talk about her origin comic Strange Academy and we have a great time talking about the Big Easy.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/detecting-the-marvelous9351/donations

02-12
31:45

A very special announcement

-SIGNAL INTERUPTED UNKNOWN SIGNAL OVERRIDE - IT IS I THE BEYONDER! WITNESS SQUIRREL GIRL (Tracy Hamilton) AND GALACTUS (Sebastian Fazio) DO BATTLE FOR MY ATTENTION! -END SIGNAL- Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/detecting-the-marvelous9351/donations

01-29
09:19

Tom Strong And The Robots of Doom with Sasha Wood

We have a very special episode to wrap up the regular season for season 1 of Dettecting the Marvelous. We're joined by our new co-host Shaharah Gaznabbi plus special guest youtube creator of Casually Comics Sasha Wood and we get to talk about secret societies living at the centre of the earth, an underground society of robots and time traveling Nazis! You can't end the season better than with Tom Strong and the Robots of Doom! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/detecting-the-marvelous9351/donations

01-15
51:43

Blue Monday - The Dandy Highwayman Save The Day

Dan, Layney and Matt talk about Chynna Cluigsten Flores' amazing Blue Monday! We get into the flouring of the Brit Pop movement, how Adam Ant is indeed a real performer and how Matt feels incredibly old. Check out this awesome episode of Detecing the Marvelous. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/detecting-the-marvelous9351/donations

01-01
34:47

Superman For All Seasons (1998) - There is a season turn, turn, turn

Dan takes us on an emotional journey as we explore Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale's A Superman for All Seasons. Tune in to hear us hold back the tears but also share all the laughs at this great exploration of an iconic character. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/detecting-the-marvelous9351/donations

12-11
52:18

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