Bronze and Modern Gods

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The podcast exclusively about the Bronze, Copper and Modern Ages of comics, comic book artists, investment and more!

  1. 6D AGO

    Disney Just Lit a Fire Under a Golden Age Grail (It’s Insane) | Green Arrow #1 had a 4th Print?!

    This week on Bronze and Modern Gods, we’ve got a mix of modern market movement, deep collector history, and two underrated books that deserve a second look. Hot Book of the Week: We’re talking about a true Golden Age grail that’s seeing a major surge in activity after big adaptation news hit, including a recent high-grade sale that shows just how serious the top end of this market can get. 25 Year Rule: Green Arrow #1 (2001) — the start of “Quiver,” and one of the most memorable early-2000s moments where a celebrity filmmaker writing a mainstream DC title felt like a big pop-culture event. We break down why it mattered, how it went to four printings, and what the market looks like now. Underrated Books of the Week: A modern Image superhero team book that reads like a prestige TV pitch and is cheap enough to grab right now. An overlooked DC giant with a Neal Adams cover that’s tougher than it looks in higher grade. Plus: Viewer mail, Show & Tell, and the usual collector talk along the way.#comicbooks #bronzeagecomics #archiecomics #planetary #marvelcomics #comiccollecting #comicspeculation #bronzeandmoderngodsBecome a Member for $2.99/month and get:• Members-only live streams• Bonus Show & Tell episodes• On-screen shoutoutsJOIN → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHTY1eNYHr9JoTndx_m6kA/join📬 VIEWER MAILSend questions to:bronzeandmoderngods@gmail.com

    48 min

  2. APR 27

    The Issue That Broke Daredevil in 1986 (Born Again Begins) + Marvel’s Most Unhinged Magazine

    This week, we’re hitting two very different corners of comics history that both left a permanent mark. Old Fart Rule: Daredevil #227 (1986) — the opening chapter of Born Again. We break down why this issue is one of the most influential “broken hero” stories ever published, how it elevated Kingpin into a next-level threat, and what the current market looks like for raw copies and high-grade slabs. Underrated Book of the Week: CRAZY Magazine #1 (1973) — Marvel’s MAD-style satire magazine that served as a surprisingly stacked time capsule of creators and the company’s own sense of humor. We also talk about CRAZY’s wildest legacy moments, including the infamous “Kaspar the Dead Baby” strip, plus later staples like Obnoxio the Clown and Chester Weems, the Teen Hulk. Plus the usual Show & Tell and viewer mail. If you’re into comics history, market reality checks, and deep-cut books that don’t get enough love, this episode’s for you.Plus a little Show & Tell and Viewer mail!#comicbooks #bronzeagecomics #archiecomics #planetary #marvelcomics #comiccollecting #comicspeculation #bronzeandmoderngodsBecome a Member for $2.99/month and get:• Members-only live streams• Bonus Show & Tell episodes• On-screen shoutoutsJOIN → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHTY1eNYHr9JoTndx_m6kA/join📬 VIEWER MAILSend questions to:bronzeandmoderngods@gmail.com

    41 min

  3. APR 13

    X-MEN #94 sales just EXPLODED 200%… And Nobody Saw This Veronica Book Coming

    This week on Bronze and Modern Gods, we break down a huge move for X-MEN #94, which saw a 200% jump in copies sold after comments that the upcoming X-Men reboot will draw heavily from Chris Claremont’s run. We talk why this book matters, recent CGC sales, and whether raw copies are still hiding out there. In our 25 Year Rule segment, we spotlight VERONICA #111 from 2001, featuring the unforgettable “Here Comes Powerteen!” story, where Veronica turns herself into a superhero brand and accidentally stops a real crook. We also dig into this week’s Underrated Books of the Week, with PLANETARY #1 and GIANT-SIZE SUPER-VILLAIN TEAM-UP #1, two very different books that both deserve more attention from collectors. Plus:A Little Show & Tell and Viewer mail #xmen94 #comicbooks #bronzeagecomics #archiecomics #planetary #marvelcomics #comiccollecting #comicspeculation #bronzeandmoderngodsBecome a Member for $2.99/month and get:• Members-only live streams• Bonus Show & Tell episodes• On-screen shoutoutsJOIN → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHTY1eNYHr9JoTndx_m6kA/join📬 VIEWER MAILSend questions to:bronzeandmoderngods@gmail.com

    50 min

  4. APR 6

    What Is Going On With Comic Prices?! Art Adams Variant Spike + Marvel’s Weirdest Parody Book

    This week on Bronze and Modern Gods, we cover a collector-driven episode with a little bit of everything: modern variant heat, 1980s satire, and two underrated books that deserve way more attention.Hot TopicAscencia #31 (1:25 Arthur Adams variant) and the variant strategy that’s turning a low-volume indie into a high-impact market mover, with multiple scarcity tiers fueling demand.Old Fart RuleBoris the Bear #1 (Dark Horse, 1986), the perfect time capsule of the black-and-white comics boom, complete with a second printing and a surprisingly long run across two publishers.Underrated Books of the WeekRichard: Suicide Squad #1 (1987), the launch of the modern Squad and the blueprint that shaped later adaptations.John: Not Brand Echh #1 (1967), Marvel’s official parody book and a weirdly revealing snapshot of how the company saw itself while the superhero universe was still forming.Plus Show & Tell, new member shoutouts, and viewer mail.Become a Member for $2.99/month and get:• Members-only live streams• Bonus Show & Tell episodes• On-screen shoutoutsJOIN → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHTY1eNYHr9JoTndx_m6kA/join📬 VIEWER MAILSend questions to:bronzeandmoderngods@gmail.com

    55 min

  5. MAR 23

    Amazing Spider-Man covers explode after Brand New Day trailer | Alias #1 | Underrated Picks

    This week on Bronze and Modern Gods, a Bronze Age Spider-Man book is suddenly scorching hot. Hot Book of the Week: Amazing Spider-Man #134 (1974) — first appearance of Tarantula and a debated Punisher appearance that many collectors still argue about. After the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer gave fans their first live-action look at Tarantula in a scene mirroring this issue’s cover, sales spiked hard and high-grade raws are climbing fast. 25 Year Rule: Alias #1 (Marvel MAX, 2001) — the first appearance of Jessica Jones and the launch of Marvel’s adult-oriented MAX approach in a way that felt genuinely different at the time. We talk about why this book mattered, why it caused immediate conversation, and why it still reads like a major tone shift for 2000s comics. Underrated Books of the Week: We’ve got a genuinely unsettling prestige-format story on deck (Batman: The Cult #1) and another sleeper that’s far more significant than most collectors realize. Plus: Show & Tell, new member shoutouts, and viewer mail from the community.🔔 Like, subscribe, and join the channel for member-only episodes, live streams, and bonus Show & Tell segments.⭐ SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Member for $2.99/month and get:• Members-only live streams• Bonus Show & Tell episodes• On-screen shoutoutsJOIN → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHTY1eNYHr9JoTndx_m6kA/join📬 VIEWER MAILSend questions to:bronzeandmoderngods@gmail.com

    44 min

  6. MAR 16

    Another Image #1 Spec Spike? Tigress Island #1 + Comico Newsstand Disaster + Kirby’s Private Strong

    This week on Bronze and Modern Gods, we’re breaking down another brand-new comic that’s already selling above cover price immediately after release. Hot Book of the Week:Tigress Island #1 (Image Comics) is showing immediate post-release heat, with copies selling around $11–$17. We talk about what to watch for with books that spike this fast, why sold listings matter more than asking prices, and why issues #2 and #3 will be the real test. Old Fart Rule:Justice Machine Featuring the Elementals #1 (Comico, 1986). We dig into this overlooked crossover mini and the bigger story behind it: Comico’s ill-fated push into newsstand distribution, why returnability crushed publishers, and why newsstand copies from this window are a fascinating collecting wrinkle today. Underrated Books of the Week: Classics Illustrated #1 (The Three Musketeers) — the book that launched an entire educational comics line, with real collector demand for early printings. The Double Life of Private Strong #1 (1959) — a pivotal Joe Simon/Jack Kirby superhero revival right before Kirby’s return to Marvel, featuring the first appearance of The Fly. Plus viewer mail, Show & Tell, new member shoutouts, and market talk throughout. 🔔 Like, subscribe, and join the channel for member-only episodes, live streams, and bonus Show & Tell segments.⭐ SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Member for $2.99/month and get:• Members-only live streams• Bonus Show & Tell episodes• On-screen shoutoutsJOIN → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHTY1eNYHr9JoTndx_m6kA/join📬 VIEWER MAILSend questions to:bronzeandmoderngods@gmail.com

    59 min

  7. MAR 9

    This 1965 Comic Is Spiking HARD Right Now + Hidden Marvel Weirdness

    Collectors, this week is wild! Hot Book of the Week: Astro Boy #1 (Gold Key, 1965) is surging after news of a Sony live-action Astro Boy film with Jason Reitman developing the project — and high-grade copies are already reaching up to $800. Then for our 25 Year Rule, we revisit Amazing Spider-Man #30 (2001) — the first issue written by J. Michael Straczynski, kicking off one of the most influential (and controversial) Spider-Man runs ever. It introduces Ezekiel Sims and Morlun, launches the early Spider-Totem mythology, and resets the tone of Spider-Man for the 2000s. Underrated Books of the Week: Nottingham #1 (Mad Cave, 2021) flips Robin Hood into a medieval noir crime mystery from the Sheriff’s point of view. Modeling with Millie #54 (Marvel, 1967) is the final issue of the series — featuring the truly bizarre “Millie the Marvel” superhero dream story that you have to hear to believe. Plus: Show & Tell, viewer mail, and the collector market talk you come for every week.🔔 Like, subscribe, and join the channel for member-only episodes, live streams, and bonus Show & Tell segments.⭐ SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Member for $2.99/month and get:• Members-only live streams• Bonus Show & Tell episodes• On-screen shoutoutsJOIN → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHTY1eNYHr9JoTndx_m6kA/join📬 VIEWER MAILSend questions to:bronzeandmoderngods@gmail.com

    39 min

  8. MAR 2

    Brand-New Comics Selling Out Before Release?! | Is Ted OK? #1 Market Talk + Legends #1 (1986)

    A brand-new comic is already selling for multiples of cover price before most readers have even opened a copy - and this week we’re asking what’s really going on with the market. Hot Book of the Week: Is Ted OK? #1 from Mad Cave Comics is the latest indie debut catching rapid aftermarket attention, joining a growing list of new releases heating up almost instantly. Is this genuine demand…or another short-term flip cycle? Then our Old Fart Rule heads back to 1986 with Legends #1, DC’s major post-Crisis event that helped redefine the superhero landscape and launch a new era for multiple titles across the DC Universe. And for Underrated Books of the Week, we spotlight:Mech Cadet Yu #1 — a modern mecha underdog story that quietly built a strong following. Life With Archie #190 — featuring Archie Comics’ own mad scientist Doctor Doom in one of the strangest Bronze Age stories you’ll ever hear about… involving eternal life, foam rubber, and pulverized nacho chips. Plus Viewer Mail, Show & Tell, market talk, and more from the comic community.🔔 Like, subscribe, and join the channel for member-only episodes, live streams, and bonus Show & Tell segments.⭐ SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Member for $2.99/month and get:• Members-only live streams• Bonus Show & Tell episodes• On-screen shoutoutsJOIN → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHTY1eNYHr9JoTndx_m6kA/join📬 VIEWER MAILSend questions to:bronzeandmoderngods@gmail.com

    37 min
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The podcast exclusively about the Bronze, Copper and Modern Ages of comics, comic book artists, investment and more!

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    Comic Podcast Network
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    347
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