Marvel by the Month

Bryan Stratton, Jamie Wenger, Robb Milne
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Bryan, Robb, and Jamie take a month-by-month journey into the history of Marvel Comics. Get extended episodes at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. NEW LISTENERS: catch up quickly with the "Essential MBTM" season recap episodes! (Not affiliated with Marvel Comics.)

  1. 1d ago

    #319: ESSENTIAL MBTM vol. 9 - The Claremont & Byrne Show

    Our Season 9 recap covers all of these issues, more or less: Amazing Adventures#32-39, Amazing Spider-Man #147-178 and Annual #10-11, Astonishing Tales#31-36, Avengers#138-169 and Annual #6-7, Black Goliath#1-5, Black Panther#1-8, Captain America #188-219 and Annual #3-4, Captain Marvel#40-55, Champions #1-17, Daredevil #124-151 and Annual #4, Defenders #26-57 and Annual #1, Doctor Strange (vol. 2) #9-27 and Annual #1, Eternals #1-19 and Annual #1, Fantastic Four #161-192 and Annual #11-12, Howard the Duck #1-22 and Annual #1, Incredible Hulk #190-221 and Annual #5-6, Inhumans #1-26, Invaders #1-26 and Annual #1, Iron Man #77-108 and Annual #3-4, Jungle Action #17-24, Ka-Zar #11-20, Marvel Comics Super Special #1, Marvel Premiere #24-40, Marvel Presents #1-12, Marvel Preview #4 and 8-12, Marvel Spotlight #23-33, Marvel Super-Action #1, Marvel Team-Up #36-67 and Annual #1, Marvel Treasury: Captain America's Bicentennial Battles, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and Howard the Duck, Marvel Two-In-One #11-37 and Annual #1-2, Ms. Marvel #1-15, Nova #1-18, , Omega the Unknown #1-10, Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man #1-16, Power Man #26-49, Strange Tales #181, Super-Villain Team-Up #1-14, Thor #238-269 and Annual #5-6, X-Men #94-109, Warlock #9-15, What If...? #1-7, Creatures on the Loose #37, Adventure Into Fear #29-31, Dead of Night #11, Ghost Rider #13-28, Man-Thing #20-22, Frankenstein #18, Tomb of Dracula #35-63, Werewolf by Night #32-43, Marvel Chillers #1-7, Son of Satan #1-8, Adventures on the Planet of the Apes #1-6, Master of Kung Fu #17-51, War Is Hell #9-15, Skull the Slayer #1-8, and Star Wars #1. All ©1975-1977 Marvel Comics. Phew! Support us on Patreon! Patreon supporters at the M.M.B.T.M.M.S. level get access to our subscriber-only feed, which contains over 200 extended versions of our regular episodes and exclusive bonus episodes that can't be heard anywhere else. Patrons at the Insider level get to choose the comics that we talk about each week and get a shout-out by name at the end of every episode. "Marvel by the Month" theme v. 3.0 by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne. Visit us on internet at marvelbythemonth.com and follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and on Instagram at @marvelbythemonth. Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)

  2. Aug 12

    #318: MASTER (of Kung Fu) 15 (w/Bill Wu) - "Brass and Blackness (A Death Move!)"

    During our Season 9 hiatus, we've been covering the Paul Gulacy era of Master of Kung Fu. Episodes 2-14 have free previews on our public feed. Become a Patron if you want to hear the full episodes, plus over 200 extended and exclusive bonus episodes!   Stories Covered in this Episode:  "Brass and Blackness (A Death Move!)" - Master of Kung Fu #51, written by Doug Moench, art by Jim Craig with Pablo Marcos, letters by Denise Wohl, colors by Don Warfield, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1976 Marvel Comics   "MASTER (of Kung Fu) by the Month" theme written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne. Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)

  3. Jun 17

    PREVIEW - #317: MASTER (of Kung Fu) 14 - "City in the Top of the World"

    Every week during our Season 9 hiatus, we're covering the Paul Gulacy era of Master of Kung Fu. Check out the first issue in the free preview, and become a Patron if you want to hear the rest of the episode, plus over 200 extended and exclusive bonus episodes.   Stories Covered in this Episode:  "City in the Top of the World" - Master of Kung Fu #48, written by Doug Moench with Paul Gulacy, art by Paul Gulacy with Jack Abel and Pablo Marcos, letters by Denise Wohl, colors by Janice Cohen, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1976 Marvel Comics "The Affair of the Agent Who Died!" - Master of Kung Fu #49, written by Doug Moench, art by Paul Gulacy with Pablo Marcos, letters by Denise Wohl, colors by Janice Cohen, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1976 Marvel Comics "The Dreamslayer!" - Master of Kung Fu #50, written by Doug Moench, art by Paul Gulacy with Mike Esposito, letters by John Costanza, colors by Janice Cohen, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1976 Marvel Comics   "MASTER (of Kung Fu) by the Month" theme written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne. Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)

  4. Jun 10

    PREVIEW - #316: MASTER (of Kung Fu) by the Month 13 - "The Death Seed!"

    Every week during our Season 9 hiatus, we're covering the Paul Gulacy era of Master of Kung Fu. Check out the first issue in the free preview, and become a Patron if you want to hear the rest of the episode, plus over 200 extended and exclusive bonus episodes.   Stories Covered in this Episode:  "The Death Seed!" - Master of Kung Fu #45, written by Doug Moench, art by Paul Gulacy with Pablo Marcos, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1976 Marvel Comics "The Spider Spell!" - Master of Kung Fu #46, written by Doug Moench, art by Paul Gulacy with Pablo Marcos, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1976 Marvel Comics "Phantom Sand" - Master of Kung Fu #47, written by Doug Moench, art by Paul Gulacy with Pablo Marcos, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Hugh Paley, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1976 Marvel Comics   "MASTER (of Kung Fu) by the Month" theme written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne. Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)

  5. Jun 3

    PREVIEW - #315: MASTER (of Kung Fu) by the Month 12 - "The Clock of Shattered Time"

    Every week during our Season 9 hiatus, we're covering the Paul Gulacy era of Master of Kung Fu. Check out the first issue in the free preview, and become a Patron if you want to hear the rest of the episode, plus over 200 extended and exclusive bonus episodes.   Stories Covered in this Episode:  "The Clock of Shattered Time" - Master of Kung Fu #42, written by Doug Moench, art by Paul Gulacy with Tom Sutton, letters by Denise Wohl, colors by Don Warfield, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1976 Marvel Comics "A Flash of Purple Sparks" - Master of Kung Fu #43, written by Doug Moench, art by Paul Gulacy with Jack Abel, letters by Gaspar Saladino, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1976 Marvel Comics "Prelude: Golden Daggers (A Death Run)" - Master of Kung Fu #44, written by Doug Moench, art by Paul Gulacy with Jack Abel, letters by Annette Kawecki, colors by Don Warfield, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1976 Marvel Comics   "MASTER (of Kung Fu) by the Month" theme written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne. Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)

  6. May 27

    PREVIEW - #314: MASTER (of Kung Fu) by the Month 11 - "Slain In Secrecy, And By Illusion!"

    Every week during our Season 9 hiatus, we're covering the Paul Gulacy era of Master of Kung Fu. Check out the first issue in the free preview, and become a Patron if you want to hear the rest of the episode, plus over 200 extended and exclusive bonus episodes.   Stories Covered in this Episode:  "Slain In Secrecy, And By Illusion!" - Master of Kung Fu #41, written by Doug Moench, art by Sal Buscema and Mike Esposito, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1976 Marvel Comics "The Fortress of S'ahra Sharn!" - Master of Kung Fu Annual #1, written by Doug Moench, art by Keith Pollard with John Tartaglione and Duffy Voland, letters by Jean Hipp, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1976 Marvel Comics   "MASTER (of Kung Fu) by the Month" theme written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne. Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)

  7. May 20

    PREVIEW - #313: MASTER (of Kung Fu) by the Month 10 (w/Douglas Wolk) - "Cat"

    Every week during our Season 9 hiatus, we're covering the Paul Gulacy era of Master of Kung Fu. Check out the first issue in the free preview, and become a Patron if you want to hear the rest of the episode, plus over 200 extended and exclusive bonus episodes.   Stories Covered in this Episode:  "Cat" - Master of Kung Fu #38, written by Doug Moench, art by Paul Gulacy with Dan Adkins, letters by Annette Kawecki, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1975 Marvel Comics "Fight Without Pity" - Master of Kung Fu #39, written by Doug Moench, art by Paul Gulacy with Dan Adkins, letters by Annette Kawecki, colors by George Roussos, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1976 Marvel Comics "The Murder Agency" - Master of Kung Fu #40, written by Doug Moench, art by Paul Gulacy, letters by Annette Kawecki, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1976 Marvel Comics   "MASTER (of Kung Fu) by the Month" theme written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne. Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)

  8. May 13

    PREVIEW - #312: MASTER (of Kung Fu) by the Month 09 (w/Douglas Wolk) - "Death-Hand and the Sun of Mordillo"

    Every week during our Season 9 hiatus, we're covering the Paul Gulacy era of Master of Kung Fu. Check out the first issue in the free preview, and become a Patron if you want to hear the rest of the episode, plus over 200 extended and exclusive bonus episodes.   Stories Covered in this Episode:  "Death-Hand and the Sun of Mordillo" - Master of Kung Fu #35, written by Doug Moench, art by Paul Gulacy with Dan Adkins, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by George Roussos, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1975 Marvel Comics "Cages of Myth, Menagerie of Mirrors!" - Master of Kung Fu #36, written by Doug Moench, art by Keith Pollard with Sal Trapani, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1975 Marvel Comics "Web of Dark Death!" - Master of Kung Fu #37, written by Doug Moench, art by Keith Pollard with Sal Trapani, letters by John Costanza, colors by Janice Cohen, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1975 Marvel Comics   "MASTER (of Kung Fu) by the Month" theme written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne. Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)

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Bryan, Robb, and Jamie take a month-by-month journey into the history of Marvel Comics. Get extended episodes at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. NEW LISTENERS: catch up quickly with the "Essential MBTM" season recap episodes! (Not affiliated with Marvel Comics.)

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  • Creator
    Bryan Stratton, Jamie Wenger, Robb Milne
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    328
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Bryan Stratton, Robb Milne, and Jamie Wenger
  • Show Website
    Marvel by the Month

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