Rank #2: Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man: Conway’s Corner Crossover (Group) — CBTM049
It’s Superman vs. Spider-Man in a battle of the ages! or something along those lines.
Ben’s #1 favorite superhero meets Matt’s #1 favorite superhero! What happens when Marvel and DC’s greatest creations meet? Do Lex Luthor and Dr. Octopus make for a good team-up?
Does this giant-sized comic book live up to the hype?
It’s the first ever team-up of DC and Marvel;s greatest heroes, and when they meet, fists will fly, people will fly, and the very world is in danger!
This is a part of the Conway’s Corner Crossover, which started as a result of some comments he made about royalties for character he created being used in other media. He’s since back down on some of his comments, but that was the impetus behind creating what may be the first of many crossovers between comic book-themed podcasts celebrating great creators.
Here’s a list of the other podcasts involved:
Fire & Water Podcast — Episode 125, interview with Gerry Conway about creator equity
Superman & Batman Podcast — Episode 32, covering World’s Finest #269
Flowers & Fishnets — Episode 11, covering World’s Finest #245
SuperMates — Episode 31, covering Superman Family #186
From Kid to Flash — Episode 18, covering Secret Society of Supervillains #8 and 9
The Hammer Podcasts! — Episode 12, covering The Mighty Thor #224
Between The Pages Blog — Blog post covering a LOT of stories
Quarter Bin Podcast — Episode 52, covering Justice League of America #188
LanternCast — Episode 220, covering Brave and the Bold #174 & Super Team Family #1
King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun — Episode 22, covering DC Special Series #1
Vault Of Startling Monster Horror Tales Of Terror — Episode 48, covering Tomb of Dracula #1
Pop Culture Affidavit Presents 80 Years of DC Comics — Episode 6, covering Cinder and Ashe
Back to the Bins — Gerry Conway Crossover episode
May 25 2015
1hr 28mins
Rank #3: Spider-Verse Part 1 (Matt) CBTM041
“Spider-Verse” is a Marvel event that began during the fall of 2014. In this event, every Spider-Man from the entire Marvel Multiverse will be featured during the course of the story. “Spider-Verse” officially kicked off with The Amazing Spider-Man #9 in November of 2014. In this two-part podcast series, Matt is joined by his friend, David Hunt, as they discuss the recent Marvel releases that make up the total “Spider-Verse” event (including all of the tie-ins).
The issues that will be discussed and spoiled in this episode include the following:
The Amazing Spider-Man #9 – Release Date: November 5, 2014
Spider-Verse Team-Up #1 – Release Date: November 5, 2014
Spider-Verse #1 – Release Date: November 12, 2014
The Amazing Spider-Man #10 – Release Date: November 19, 2014
Spider-Woman #1 – Release Date: November 19, 2014
Scarlet Spiders #1 – Release Date: November 26, 2014
Apr 06 2015
44mins
Rank #4: Our Favorite Batman Stories (Group) CBTM017
Batman. He’s awesome, of course. And he’s had some awesome stories. Here, we talk about our favorites!
The World’s Greatest Super-Heroes (includes Batman War on Crime)
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
Batman: Year One
Batman: Hush
Batman: The Killing Joke, Deluxe Edition
Gotham Central, Book 1: In the Line of Duty
Plus we get some listener feedback with their favorite Batman stories.
We also continue our explorations of the crossover events we’re reading. Daniel searches for the High Evolutionary in Evolutionary War! Ben can’t pronounce Shaman in Secret Wars II! Matt feels good about himself because Crisis on Infinite Earths is pretty darn good compared to the other two guys!
Also, this:
Sep 18 2014
1hr 9mins
Rank #5: OUR FIRST COMICS (Group) CBTM034
All three of the hosts are together for this episode to discuss the first comic they ever remember getting.
Write us to let us know what your first comic was : feedback@comicbooktimemachine.com
The issues that will be discussed and spoiled in this episode include the following:
Marvel Special Edition Featuring Star Wars #1 – Release Date: July 1, 1977
Star Wars #33 – Release Date: December 25, 1979
What If #26 – Release Date: April 16, 1991
Jan 31 2015
34mins
Rank #6: Secret Wars and Convergence (Group) CBTM032
Both Marvel and DC Comics are planning a multiverse-spanning event in 2015. At Marvel the event is called Secret Wars (starting May 2015) and at DC the event is called Convergence (starting April 2015).
In this episode, Daniel and Matt discuss what might happen in each of these events, and they speculate on what each of these comic company’s universes will look like when their respective events have completed.
Both of these events seem to be pitting heroes and villains from parallel universes against each other. Are you planning to check out either of these two events? Let us know what you are most excited for below!
Jan 20 2015
22mins
Rank #7: The Secret of Secret Wars (Group) CBTM033
On January 20, 2015, Marvel Executive Editor Tom Breevort and Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso made a huge announcement about the future of the Marvel Universe.
You may have already heard by now, but (SPOILERS) the entire Marvel Multiverse is about to be drastically changed forever. The Marvel 616 Universe (that started in 1961) is coming to an end, and in this episode, Ben and Matt give their initial reactions to this world-shattering news. This episode was recorded a few hours after the announcement was made by Marvel, so it features same-day speculation.
Worlds will live. Worlds will die. And the Marvel Universe will never be the same.
Jan 22 2015
36mins
Rank #10: A WEIRD WAR TALE: Week of Weird Day 7 – CBTM140 (Ben)
This comic was a “grail” comic for me that I found while at a comic book convention a little while ago. I was waiting for a special time to podcast about it.
That time is now!
But it was not at al what I expected! So did I like it?
Also, today’s promo: find Shortbox Showcase here!
And so ends 2018’s Week of Weird!
Nov 01 2018
46mins
Rank #11: Doctor Strange vs. Dracula (Ben) – CBTM092
It’s Halloween, so ben takes a look at a horror themed story from the Dr. Strange comics: THE MONTESI FORMULA, or DOCTOR STRANGE VS. DRACULA from issues 58-62.
This also ties into the MCU with both Doctor Strange, who is appearing in a movie, and the Darkhold, a book that is currently appearing on Agents of SHIELD.
Oct 31 2016
50mins
Rank #13: What If Spider-Man’s Clone Lived? — What If? #30 (Ben) CBTM018
Ben needed to test some new audio equipment, so he got on Skype with Matt…and when Comic Book Time Travelers get on Skype, they have to talk about comics!
So the audio quality isn’t perfect, but the conversation they had was fun. Having fun taking about comics is what The Comic Book Time Machine is all about!
This episode: What If? (first series) #30 explores what would have happened if the clone had been the one who “survived” their battle in the 70s.
Sep 22 2014
51mins
Rank #14: 4 Popular Comics, Over $10 Value! (Ben) – CBTM059
Ben finds a $3 poly bag of comics at a Dollar General store, boasting four popular comics worth over $10 (plus a free bonus trading card!). What’s inside? Ben opens it while recording, finding two comics he never heard of, one comic he adores, and a comic he read twenty years ago and never thought he’d come back to.
Between discussing the comics, Ben also played promos for the following podcasts:
The Quarter Bin Podcast: http://relativelygeekypodcast.blogspot.com
The Fire and Water Podcast: http://fireandwaterpodcast.blogspot.com
Marks Mess Vs. Atlantis: http://marksmesspodcasts.blogspot.com
Parallel Lines: The Tangent Podcast & Superman and Batman Podcast: http://www.greatkrypton.com
Jul 12 2015
1hr 13mins
Rank #15: Grab Bag Feat. Fantastic Four, Spectacular Spider-Man, Kamandi, and Elfquest (Ben) – CBTM109
Ben opens a comic book grab bag, this time a bag of four “out of print comics” for $6. All of them surprised him, one way or another. The comics inside this time are:
Fantastic Four Unlimited #1
“Echoes!” & “Legacy”
Spectacular Spider-Man 232
“A Show of Force” or “Clones, Bones, and Doc Ock”
Kamandi at World’s End #1
“Dead York City”
Elfquest #2
“Journey to Sorrow’s End”
Sep 08 2017
55mins
Rank #17: A WEIRD TEAM-UP: Week of Weird Day 6 – CBTM139 (Ben)
A weird trilogy from the Fantastic Four’s history, featuring a weird new team!
Ghost Rider! Hulk! Spider-Man! Wolverine! Together, they are the NEW FANTASTIC FOUR!
This one has everything! At least, that’s what the cover promises. “Even the kitchen sink.”
In truth, it IS a fun superhero romp. And one that’s definitely worthy of . . . the week of weird!
Also, our today’s podcast promo: find The Fantasticast here.
Oct 31 2018
24mins
Rank #18: The Six Million Dollar Man #2 and The Bionic Woman #2 (Ben) — CBTM051
Ben has been on a bionic kick lately, and a recent find at a local comic shop has helped scratch that itch.
These classic comics from the 70’s tie-in to the television bionic phenomenon . . . but do they live up to the pop culture giants of the television shows? Or are they just cash grabs?
And how well do they stand up to modern standards of comic book storytelling?
More importantly, are they fun?
Jun 04 2015
39mins
Rank #19: The End of Two Eras (Group) – CBTM055
With DC’s “Convergence” and Marvel’s “Secret Wars” bringing an end to both the New 52 and Marvel NOW!, Daniel and Matt give their Top 5 picks for the best comic book series to come out of these two eras in comic book history. After hearing their picks, let us know your favorite series by writing us at feedback@comicbooktimemachine.com.
Jun 21 2015
1hr 6mins
Rank #20: Grab Bag V: Feat. Legionnaires, Mighty Thor, Starman, and Ultimate Fantastic Four (Ben) – CBTM121
May 19 2018
44mins
