History of Comic Books Podcast

A rambling and too brief history podcast on the people, companies and events that make up the great comic book medium.

The Extraordinary Life of Lily Renee: From Holocaust Survivor to Comic Book Pioneer

And now a rambling and too brief biography of Lily Renee, one of pioneer female comic book artists of the Golden Age whose life was as extraordinary as the heroes she drew.

10-06
13:33

Tom Gill: Comic Book Artist & Teacher

And now a rambling and too brief biography of Tom Gill, the brilliant comic book artist of the "Lone Ranger" who was also a pretty talented teacher as well.

09-29
19:26

The Life of Hal Foster: The Father of the Adventure Strip, Part Two

And now the conclusion to this rambling and too brief biography of Hal Foster, the father of the adventure strip.

09-22
23:17

The Life of Hal Foster: The Father of the Adventure Strip, Part One

And now the first part of this rambling and too brief biography of Hal Foster, the father of the adventure strip.

09-15
23:07

Thomas Nast: The Inventor of the Modern Political Cartoon, Part Two

And part two of this rambling and too brief biography of Thomas Nast, the creator of the modern political cartoon.

09-08
18:05

Thomas Nast: The Inventor of the Modern Political Cartoon, Part One

And now the first part of this rambling and too brief biography on Thomas Nast, the inventor of the modern political cartoon.

09-01
28:25

History of Quality Comics: Part Two

And the second part of this rambling and too brief history of Quality Comics, the classic Golden Age publisher whose creation live on in DC Comics today.

08-25
21:01

Cracked Magazine: The History of the Best Rip-Off of Mad Magazine, Part Two

And the concluding chapter to his rambling and to brief history of Cracked magazine, the best rip-off of Mad magazine.

08-11
18:35

Cracked Magazine: The History of the Best Rip-Off of Mad Magazine, Part One

And the first part of this rambling and too brief history of Cracked magazine, the best rip-off of Mad magazine.

08-04
20:35

Milton Caniff: The Rembrandt of the Comic Strip

And now a rambling and too brief biography of the great Milton Caniff, one of the best comic strip artists of all time who inspired countless others who followed.

06-10
25:42

The Tragically Short Life of Mike Wieringo

And now a rambling and too brief biography of Mike Wieringo, a talented comic artist of the 90's and 2000's who left us far too soon.

06-02
21:27

Curt Swan: The Good Superman Artist - Part Two

And now the conclusion to this rambling and too brief biography of Curt Swan, arguably the greatest Superman artist of all time, as he wraps up his career with the Man of Steel by helping produce one of the greatest Superman stories ever.

05-27
19:20

Curt Swan: The Good Superman Artist - Part One

And now the first part of this rambling and too brief biography of Curt Swan, arguably the greatest Superman artist of all time.

05-20
17:22

Winsor McCay: The Brilliant Innovator of Comic Strips & Cartoons, Part Three

And now the concluding chapter in this rambling and too brief biography of Winsor McCay, as he releases his last landmark cartoon, though the very medium he helped innovate starts to pass him by.

05-13
21:02

Winsor McCay: The Brilliant Innovator of Comic Strips & Cartoons, Part Two

And now the second part of this rambling and too brief biography of the great Winsor McCay, as he not only creates his greatest comic strip but also embarks into the field of animation.

05-05
27:48

Winsor McCay: The Brilliant Innovator of Comic Strips & Cartoons, Part One

And the first part of this rambling and too brief biography of Winsor McCay, one of the most brilliant innovators of both comic strips and cartoons.

04-29
20:15

The Eccentric Art of Basil Wolverton, Part Two

And now the second and concluding part of this rambling and too brief biography of Basil Wolverton, as he finally gets his big break in a contest for one of the greatest comic strips of all time.

04-22
20:01

The Eccentric Art of Basil Wolverton, Part One

And now the first part of ths rambling and too brief biography of Basil Wolverton, one of the more eccentric artists of the Golden Age.

04-15
23:22

The History of Fawcett Comics: Part Two

And now the second and concluding part of this rambling and too brief history of Fawcett Comics, as they are brought down not by sales but a lawsuit from its biggest rival.

04-07
14:51

The History of Fawcett Comics: Part One

And now the first part of this rambling and too brief history of Fawcett Comics, one of the premier publishers of the Golden Age.

03-31
22:48

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