Comic Book Historians

As featured on LEGO.com, Marvel.com, Slugfest, NPR, Wall Street Journal and the Today Show, host & series producer Alex Grand, author of Understanding Superhero Comic Books (with various co-hosts Bill Field, David Armstrong, N. Scott Robinson, Ph.D., Jim Thompson) and guests engage in a Journalistic Comic Book Historical discussion between professionals, historians and scholars in determining what happened and when in comics, from strips and pulps to the platinum age comic book, through golden, silver, bronze and then toward modern 

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Read Alex Grand's Understanding Superhero Comic Books published by McFarland & Company here at: https://a.co/d/2PlsODN
Series directed, produced & edited by Alex Grand
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Recent Reviews

MarkEng

Too many interviews

The podcast started out strong, but has since devolved into just an interview show. Some have been interesting, but most seem to be with B and C list background figures that a vaguely remember seeing listed in random credit boxes.
Pillarhood

Fantastic Podcast

These guys know EVERYTHING. Super informative show, but they keep it entertaining and fun. When they have an interview they ask great questions and often surprise the guest with their knowledge. Great stuff!
Old Comics Dude

Great interviews

Interesting interviews with historically significant subjects, conducted by two guys who know their stuff
Giant-Size Geek

Great interviews by guys who know their comics!

There are hundreds of comics interview podcasts out there, but none of them conducted by guys more knowledgeable than Alex & Jim. They take the time to research the creator’s bibliography before the session & they ask questions that have been on my mind for decades. In addition they have interviewed creators who you don’t get to hear very often. Highly recommended!
The Freedom Of Music

Consistently Excellent

This show is an excellent resource for comic book fans to either relive or learn about the history of the medium. It is a great companion to all of the magazines that cover comic book history like Alter Ego and Back Issue. I learn so much with every episode!
DouBerman

True knowledge for the real fan.

Can’t get enough of the interviews and insights. Alex Grand is becoming a go to source in this industry.
AtchAttack

Hooked!

I am only 15 episodes in playing catch-up and am hooked! I find myself constantly stopping and rewinding because taking in the information provided by these gentlemen is like drinking from a fire hose! I love it!
Earl Lloyd

Bravo!

Simply put: I. Love. This. Podcast!
nazee1956

Fun

Great times listening to these three guys. They know a lot and are hilarious. Bill is a good host, Jim knows a lot and so does Alex. Great trio.
PV1952

The Best Show Of It’s Kind

I’m very interested in the history of comic books and this show is the best one out there on the topic. The guys are funny but they stay on topic and deliver wonderfully juicy information. The depth of knowledge on display here is mighty impressive. Keep up the good work guys.
Cjbvii7

Deep in the Heart of Comics

This Podcast, recorded and produced in San Antonio, TX, is a gem. Loved the Halloween episode, as I'm a horror comics guy! Keep it coming!! More about Warren/EC and B&W magazine sized comics, please!
wildasscomicfan

Comic Book Historians

Really good job, guys! Look forward to it, weekly!
nattyg1978lovespodcasts

Great podcast love the episodes hilarious!

These three guys are so funny, and I'm learning a lot!