Magazines and Monsters

It’s time for more bat coverage! This time I’m joined by Bill and Dave from the Bat-Pod! The three of us discuss a two part story featuring one of my favorite villains in the Scarecrow! Plus it’s drawn by my favorite artist, Gene Colan! So needless to say, I love this story.

As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).

You can find Bill on most social media platforms as @theBatpod and Dave can be found on BlueSky @daveweter.bsky.social! And of course by searching out The Bat-Pod on any reputable podcast app.

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Well, it’s the big finale to my 2026 Halloween extravaganza, and I needed a guest to go out with a bang! Welcome the Longbox of Darkness back to the show! Herm and I discuss one of his all time favorite films! Plus my all time favorite Halloween story! It’s murder, mayhem, jack-o-lanterns and jabberwocky!

As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).

You can find Herm on social media @darklongbox and definitely check out his blog at darklongbox.com (or just search the Longbox of Darkness)!

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This is the last issue of the series! Anj and I are a bit morose but also excited to bring this incredible finale from Alan Moore to you! So, you see there isn’t much to say other than V for Victory!

As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).

You can find Dr Anj on social media @dranj70 and definitely check out his fantastic blog comicboxcommentary!

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Hey everybody, come join Evan Bevins, Ed Moore and I, as we tackle part two of this story line involving the Black Widow! She travels to the USSR to find her former guardian, Ivan. But little does she know, that there’s a cadre of killers out to get her! Plus we see these killers have a mysterious benefactor as well!

As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).

Evan can be found on twitter @evan_bevins and at his fun blog asterisk51.blogspot.com! And on the Source Material podcast with Jesse Starcher and with Mark Radulich on his network as well! Plus, he now has a Substack, too. Check it out here https://ebasterisk51.substack.com/p/super-blog-team-up-staff-picks!

You can find Ed on most social media sites @tealproductions and currently on the Superman Supershow and Comic Book Supershow, cohosting with Steeven Orr. Ed also has a huge back catalog of podcasts such as…The Mighty Thorcast, Ronin Rabbit, Newsprint Commando, Lords of Order (Dr Fate), among others! Ed and s now on Substack as well at https://tealproductions.substack.com/ (check it out)!

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Hey everybody, Jeremiah has joined me once again to fight the forces of evil…I mean, to talk comics! We’ve made it to the tenth issue of the series and it’s been a wild ride. The story took an interesting turn last issue but this issue looks to be getting back on the original path (sort of)! Our intrepid band of heroes is about to be stunned to see what’s happening behind the curtain, though!

As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).

You can find Jeremiah on IG, Twitter or BlueSky @bigox737! He can also be found at his blog comicscomicscomics.blog (and all things Super Blog Team Up)!

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Hey everybody, my good buddy, Scott is here to talk zombies with me! Not just any zombies, though, we’re talking Hammer zombies! Yes the one and only zombie movie Hammer made (unfortunately) Plague of the Zombies. This fun flick is high on our list of lesser known zombie movies and Hammer horror films as well. Why? Well you’ll just have to listen in to find out.

As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).

You can find Scott on Twitter @ScottMWest69 and on his Substack - He Tampered in God’s Domain. You can also check out his books on Amazon (Strange Stories for Weird People, and Ghosts on the Highway.

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Hey everybody, Al Sedano (That Giffen Show!) was s back and we've got two more issues of Creatires on the Loose to talk about! It's full moon madness, as the Man-Wolf is enraged and angry s ready to kill anyone, including J. Jonah or his fiancé, Kristine! But lurking in the shadows is Kraven the Hunter! Who is his mysterious benefactor? Plus Al and I discuss some Epic Collections and collecting habits in general.

As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).

You can find Al on social media @adamthanospod and @thatgiffenshow on BlueSky. He’s on virtually every podcast app, just search Resurrections an Adam Warlock and Thanos podcast!

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Hey there all you snakes, my pal the Yard Sale Artist has joined me once again to talk about a horror film! Yes, amazingly he came back even after talking Ghost Galleon (I thought it broke him for a minute)! We both have a ton of fun with this Hammer B side, and agree that it definitely deserves more recognition. Jarrod also gives a couple of recommendations at the end of the show, so stick around for that, too!

As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).

You can find Jarrod on most social media platforms @yardsaleartist and on his website yardsaleartist.com! And of course you definitely need to tune in to the Longbox Crusade Network! And definitely look for his new book The Digital 007 (Amazon link- https://a.co/d/0dfEwJBg)!

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Hey there are you bats, my dear friend Mart is back and we’re talking about the dark knight detective! Specifically two issues featuring the Gentleman Ghost! He’s one of our favorite villains and we couldn’t wait to sit down and talk about him.

As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).

You can find Mart on most social media sites @martgray and definitely check out his awesome blog - Too Dangerous for a Girl (dangermart.blog)!

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Welcome to week two of my Halloween extravaganza! This time around, I've got the grooviest ghoulies joining me for another Hammer anniversary special! Franken-Bomber and his Bride Sheena-Stein are back and we've got a crazy film to discuss. The two leads in this one are amazing, and we sing their praises throughout. So grab some wine and a flask of acid and join us!

As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).

You can find Bomber on Twitter @HorrorHammer1 and Sheena is @lovesheenaxoxo !

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Hey there all you creeps! My pal Kirby is back, and he brought a very interesting issue for us to discuss. And that cover is outstanding! There's an extra long entry in this magazine that definitely gives off Hammer vibes!

As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).

You can find Kirby on BlueSky @fearlessfreap on Instagram @hereskirby and on the Stop! Let’s Team up network of shows, covering Captain Carrot and his Amazing Zoo Crew, plus cohosting with Ross on many other shows!

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Happy Halloween season! My traditional movie extravaganza begins right here with this underrated Hammer film! This film (plus 3 more!) is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, so I've decided to spotlight it and brought in a guest that knows his horror! Chris has guested on the show before and I'm certain most will know him and his Supermate, Cindy, from their outstanding work on the Fire and Water podcast network! So get ready for a wild ride as Chris and I discuss this little known gem from my favorite movie studio.

As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).

You can find Chris over at the Fire and Water podcast network on shows such as Batman Knightcast, JSA Presents, FW Team Up, and most importantly The House of Franklinstein!

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Hey everybody, it's that time again, when my two pals Ed and Evan swing by to talk some Marvel Fanfare! In this episode, we begin a four part story featuring the Black Widow! Shield is involved and they need her to infiltrate a Soviet operation that might include her best friend and confidant, Ivan! Along the way she attracts the attention of a few enemies as well, though.

As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).

You can find Ed on most social media sites @tealproductions and currently on the Superman Supershow and Comic Book Supershow, cohosting with Steeven Orr. Ed also has a huge back catalog of podcasts such as…The Mighty Thorcast, Ronin Rabbit, Newsprint Commando, Lords of Order (Dr Fate), among others! Ed and s now on Substack as well at https://tealproductions.substack.com/ (check it out)!

Evan can be found on twitter @evan_bevins and at his fun blog asterisk51.blogspot.com! And on the Source Material podcast with Jesse Starcher and with Mark Radulich on his network as well! Plus, he now has a Substack, too. Check it out here https://ebasterisk51.substack.com/p/super-blog-team-up-staff-picks!

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Hey there all you muck monsters, Paul Hix is back, and we've got a double dose of Swamp Thing for you! Things are coming to a head with Casey, and her demonic powers, plus she's burning some of her enemies to a crisp! And what's going on with Liz and Dennis? Is love in the air? Not if Grasp has anything to do with it.

As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).

You can find Paul on discord and at Waiting for Doom dot com! And defycheck out The Detective Phase, by his pal Mike!

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We have arrived on the doorstep to oblivion. Join Dr Anj and I, as we watch V and Evey verbally joust, detective Finch pops acid, Helen shows us her goods, and Ally jumps around naked! Plus feedback!

As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).

You can find Dr Anj on social media @dranj70 and definitely check out his fantastic blog comicboxcommentary!

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Hey there zany ones! Professor Alan has a here and he's brought a strange comic book with him. It's a Batman and Mr. Miracle team up? And of course, Big Barda and Oberon are along for the ride, too. But who is the nefarious GG, and what are her plans for a foreign dignitary? Listen in to find out!

As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).

You can find the Professor on Twitter @relatively_geek on Facebook at Relatively Geeky and on BlueSky @relativelygeeky and at RelativelyGeeky.blogspot.com!

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Hey everybody, Bill Bere from the Bat-Pod is back, and we've got one more entry into the Captain America horror stories catalog! This teo part story is one for the ages, as Cap battles a vampire in England! Plus, you get some of his old teammates from the Invaders, too! So join Bill and I for some fangtastic action (note- there was a slight audio issue during parts of this recording)!

As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).

You can find Bill on the Bat-Pod on any podcast app. He's also on most social media platforms as @bat_pod or @thebatpod!

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Hey everybody, my buddy Kirby is here and he picked a fantastic movie to discuss! It may not have been a big hit at the theaters, but the cult status is very high for this epic fantasy adventure! Immortals, sword fights, medieval Scotland, and Sean Connery! Need I say more? So grab your broadsword and join us for a great time!

As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).

You can find Kirby on BlueSky @fearlessfreap on Instagram @hereskirby and on the Stop! Let’s Team up network of shows, covering Captain Carrot and his Amazing Zoo Crew, plus cohosting with Ross on many other shows!

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Well, after eight issues, and countless compliments, this issue stumped me! It has an incredibly wild twist that Jeremiah and I try to explain, but honestly I had another huge problem…let’s just say I was in the dark about certain pages of this comic book!

As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).

You can find Jeremiah on IG, Twitter or BlueSky @bigox737! He can also be found at his blog comicscomicscomics.blog!

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Hey there all you disfigured murderers! It’s time for another visit to the crypt from my buddy Kirby, and he’s brought a very disturbing horror magazine to discuss! Not overhyping this one but it’s probably the best magazine cover to cover that we’ve talked about so far since beginning this journey last January. So grab your hunting rifle and let’s take trip to the deep woods!

As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).

You can find Kirby on BlueSky @fearlessfreap on Instagram @hereskirby and on the Stop! Let’s Team up network of shows, covering Captain Carrot and his Amazing Zoo Crew, plus cohosting with Ross on many other shows!

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