Does This Come In Chromium?

Matt Anderson
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DOES THIS COME IN CHROMIUM? is the podcast that sees beyond the cover enhancement and celebrates what's on the inside of the most embossed and shiniest comics to ever hit the stands!

  1. 5D AGO

    Nova #1 with Comicfoil Chad

    On this episode Matt and special guest co-host Comicfoil Chad move faster than a fax as they discuss 1994's NOVA #1. 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of Nova, the Human Rocket which Chad has been joyously celebrating on BlueSky.  Ever the opportunist, Matt decided to reach out to Chad and force him to talk about the edgier, scruffier, ponytailed 1994 version of Nova who complains about yogurt shops and yuppies. But like all episodes of Does This Come in Chromium, the conversation rarely sticks to the issue at hand, and instead becomes a celebration of all eras of Nova (except the whole "Kid Nova" thing, that was dumb).  It's always wonderful to hear someone talk about a character they truly love, and Chad does just that. For his part, Matt gets stuck trying to figure out if DC's The Ray is the same as Nova.  He thinks they might be the same character, but then again, all white guys with yellow bucket-helmets look the same to him. Listen to the episode and have a SPANNGG-PLANGGing good time with us! Follow Chad on BlueSky: @comicfoil.bsky.social Contact the show: doesthiscomeinchromium@gmail.com Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/)

    2h 6m

  2. FEB 7

    Uncanny X-Men #294 with Glitch

    On this EXTRA SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE Matt and guest co-host Glitch put on their raddest concert going attire and try their best to avoid Cable as they discuss 1992's UNCANNY X-MEN #294. Both Matt and Glitch cannot stand how X-Cutioner is spelled versus how it is supposed to be pronounced.  In fact, Matt is annoyed about it all over again while typing these show notes.  It's entirely possible that we are witnessing his J-Ker (it's pronounced Joker) origin. More importantly, and the real reason to listen to this episode is to get to know Glitch - who was born in Poland during the rule of an authoritarian regime where American comic books were forbidden, taught himself English by watching bootleg tapes of G.I. JOE and ALF, and would go on to find a real love of the Wildstorm Universe. This is an incredible conversation that no one will want to miss! Also, its really really REALLY stupid that we're supposed to pronounce X-Cutioner as executioner.  It should've been X-Ecutioner. Contact the show: doesthiscomeinchromium@gmail.com Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/) This time Doug Wortel and Spillway Sound had nothing to do with the audio, so direct any and all complaints to Matt because he is the reason it sounds like it does.

    2h 33m

  3. FEB 4

    Turok, Dinosaur Hunter #1 with Michael Tanner

    On this episode Matt and special guest co-host Michael Tanner (writer of ORCS IN SPACE, JUNIOR BRAVES OF THE APOCALYPSE, and more!) dodge arrows and evade dinosaurs with metal hats as they talk about 1993's TUROK, DINOSAUR HUNTER #1. Matt and Tanner aren't sure this is a good first issue, but they also aren't sure it's a bad one.  Dinosaurs are hunted, so it delivers on its promise.  Turok is nude often and has a way with women.  There's a lot of walking.  Plus, a straight out of a 1980's action movie Colombian drug lord is introduced.  He's not a dinosaur, but Matt and Tanner have a sneaking suspicion that ol' Turok will be hunting him in a future issue.   Look, the comic is fine okay...it's fine...but the real reason you need to listen to this episode is to hear Tanner regale Matt with the legend of DUSTY MICRONAUT! Support Tanner by buying his comics: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Michael-Tanner/142048197 Contact the show: doesthiscomeinchromium@gmail.com Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug If it weren't for the generous help from Doug Wortel and Spillway Sound you wouldn't be listening to this podcast at all!

    2h 6m

  4. JAN 30

    Sleepwalker #19 with Bobby Trippett

    On this episode Matt and special guest co-host Bobby Trippett (host of the GRINDBIN PODCAST)  mask up and enter the Mindscape so they can discuss 1992's SLEEPWALKER #19. If you love deep dives into lesser known characters, then this is the episode for you!  As per usual, Matt thought he knew a decent amount about Sleepwalker, but it turns out that he was wrong.  Fear not though because Bobby reveals himself to not only be a superfan, but a true Sleepwalker expert/dream master. But can Bobby answer the question - Is Sleepwalker a bad teammate?  And what does he think about Matt's theory that Sleepwalker is the A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET Part 2 of superhero comics? You'll have to stay awake and listen to find out! Support Bobby by subscribing and listening to the Grindbin Podcast: https://grindbin.libsyn.com/ Follow Bobby on BlueSky: @bobbytrippett.bsky.social Contact the show: doesthiscomeinchromium@gmail.com Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/) This time Doug Wortel and Spillway Sound had nothing to do with the audio, so direct any and all complaints to Matt because he is the reason the theme song doesn't fade out, but instead just abruptly stops.

    2h 34m

  5. JAN 27

    Shadowman #19 with Doug Wortel

    On this episode Matt and special guest host Doug Wortel (producer of RANDOM ACTS OF COMICS with TODD DEZAGO) try their best not to close their eyes because they don't want to miss a thing while talking about 1993's SHADOWMAN #19. It's safe to say that this is the wildest episode of Does This Come in Chromium yet -- and honestly, with Aerosmith guest starring in a superhero comic, how could it be anything but wild? Matt spends an inordinate amount of time feeling old as he explains the little differences between MTV and VH1 in 1993, while Doug reveals that he is in the "Paradise City" video. Also, Matt and Doug agree that writer/artist Bob Hall deserves incredible amounts of praise for his work on this issue.  It is truly a feat to behold! Long live Joey Hotsauce! Support Doug by subscribing and listening to: RANDOM ACTS OF COMICS with TODD DEZAGO (https://www.randomactsofcomics.com/) Contact the show: doesthiscomeinchromium@gmail.com Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/) If it weren't for the generous help from Doug Wortel and Spillway Sound you wouldn't be listening to this podcast at all!

    2h 19m

  6. JAN 21

    Chain Gang War #1 with Will Pfeifer

    On this episode Matt and special guest co-host Will Pfeifer (writer of CATWOMAN, HERO, AQUAMAN) try not to get caught by the chromium chain and sent to the House of Corrections as they discuss 1993's CHAIN GANG WAR #1. Despite never having read an issue until now, CHAIN GANG WAR has loomed inexplicably large over Matt's comic book reading life.  And yet, he still can't figure out exactly why DC Comics decided to publish the series in the first place.  But he also wants to read the other 11 issues.  Matt's complicated. Will just learned that CHAIN GANG WAR exists (he was too busy reading hipster comics or "comix" in the 1990's) but he quickly develops an appreciation for its extensive usage of sound effects and the fashion style of one particular character. Also, ATTENTION WRITING NERDS: Will shares some fantastic insights on his writing process.  Spoiler alert: More stick figures than you'd expect are involved. Follow Will on BlueSky: @willpfeifer.bsky.social Contact the show: doesthiscomeinchromium@gmail.com Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/) If it weren't for the generous help from Doug Wortel and Spillway Sound you wouldn't be listening to this podcast at all!

    1h 49m

  7. JAN 14

    Fantastic Four #375 with Fantastic Four: First Steps screenwriters Ian Springer and Jeff Kaplan

    On this episode Matt and special guest co-hosts Ian Springer and Jeff Kaplan try to figure out why this is not your parents' comics magazine by discussing 1993's FANTASTIC FOUR #375...but really they spend most of the time talking about 2025's FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS. Matt's first steps into this episode are filled with far too many "uhhhhs" and for those he apologizes, whereas Ian and Jeff talk about what it was like writing the iconic Fantastic Four for the big screen.  Aspiring screenwriters should pay extra attention because Ian and Jeff go deep on what their pitching and writing processes for FIRST STEPS was like. Of course this is DOES THIS COME IN CHROMIUM so no episode would be complete without a conversation about a very shiny comic, and boy howdy is FANTASTIC FOUR #375 just that.  What do two of the writers of the most iconic big screen version of Marvel's First Family make of their 1993 counterparts?  You'll have to listen to find out. Also, with a very minor bit of prompting by Jeff, Ian recites the opening narration from the A-TEAM verbatim.  It's downright fantastic! Support Ian and Jeff by watching FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS (now streaming on Disney+ and available to purchase on DVD/Blu-ray). Contact the show: doesthiscomeinchromium@gmail.com Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug If it weren't for the generous help from Doug Wortel and Spillway Sound you wouldn't be listening to this podcast at all.

    2h 24m

  8. JAN 12

    REBOOTED: Legion of Superheroes #100 with Pat "Sprocking" Casey

    POST-CRISIS SHOW NOTES: In true Legion of Superheroes fashion, this episode has been REBOOTED to correct errors in the audio syncing and the fact that Apple just wouldn't release it (I assume because Time Trapper threatened to erase them from existence if they did -- but it's cool now because I called in a favor and had my very emotionally stable buddy Hal "Parallax" Jordan straighten things out). Thankfully, now this episode has been freed from the great darkness, the clock has been set back to zero (hour), and you don't have to wait five years (later) to listen. If you were lucky enough to hear this already and it didn't sound like Matter-Eater Lad vomiting (you're welcome for that mental image), then why not listen again?  It's a great way to pass the time until the inevitable next reboot of the Legion of Superheros.  LONG LIVE GATES! PRE-CRISIS SHOW NOTES:  On this episode Matt and special guest co-host Pat Casey (screenwriter of SONIC THE HEDGEHOG and VIOLENT NIGHT) try not to fall under the control of C.O.M.P.U.T.O. or get insulted by Gates as they discuss 1998's LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #100. What quickly becomes clear is that Matt really doesn't know a lot about the Legion of Super-Heroes.  He thought he did.  But he was wrong. It's okay though, because Pat does know a lot about the Legion.  In fact, he's pretty much a sprocking Legion expert (but unlike Brainiac 5, he's far too humble to admit it). So if you are a Legion novice - fear not because Matt has the questions and Pat has the answers! LONG LIVE THE LEGION! Support Pat by watching his movies and following him on BlueSky: @patcasey.bsky.social Contact the show: doesthiscomeinchromium@gmail.com Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social  Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/) If it weren't for the generous help from Doug Wortel and Spillway Sound you wouldn't be listening to this podcast at all!

    1h 48m
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