Say Hello to the New GAC Blog (and Goodbye to this one!)

While I've enjoyed using Blogger to host the Golden Age of Comic Books Podcast Blog, I've now installed a WordPress blog on my server and have moved the GAC blog to the new site. So, say goodbye to the GAC Blogger site, and hello to the new and improved GAC site at http://www.goldenagecomics.org/. All of the previous show notes from this site have already been imported to the new site along with a number of older episodes and notes that were never included here. Eventually, there will be an entry on the new blog for every episode of GAC going back to the first installment in June of 2005. The new site currently has all show notes and links to the MP3's for 2006, 2007 and 2008. The new site also has a cool embedded podcast player so you can listen to each episode with a click of the mouse. Thanks to all of the fans who have visited over here at Blogger. I think you'll like the new site. I hope to see all of you there! P.S. This site will remain up and running for a reasonable period of time to allow everyone to migrate over to the new site.

Golden Age of Comic Books - November 12, 2008 - #59

Welcome to the 59th episode of the Golden Age of Comic Books Podcast!  In this episode we discuss Phantom Lady, who was published by several comic book companies during the Golden Age.  She first appeared in Quality's Police Comics #1 (August, 1941) and ran until issue #23 in 1943.  Four years later, she was published by Fox Features Syndicate in her own title, Phantom Lady starting with issue #13 and ending with issue number 23.  Her run in Phantom Lady was highlighted with art by great "good girl" artisit, Matt Baker.  Baker was probably the first African American comic book artist.  After another 5 year hiatus, she was picked up by Ajax and had a four issue run of Phantom Lady.  The cover to Phantom Lady #17, shown here, is famous for being discussed by Fredric Wertham in his attack on comics in Seduction of The Innocent (1954). Phantom Lady story from Police Comics #1 First Phantom Lady story from Phantom Lady #13 We also bring back the Golden Age Market Report and discuss some Golden Age reprint material. We also discuss Comics Now! magazine and the DC Comics Vintage Super Hero Calendar. Last but not least, we have our first ever Golden Age of Comic Book Podcast contest, but you'll have to listed to the show to find out the details! Golden Age of Comic Books Podcast #59 (48:45  MP3 22.3 MB)

Golden Age of Comics Podcast Halloween Repeats

Happy Halloween from the Golden Age of Comic Books! I have not had time recently to record a new show, but in the fine tradition of reruns ("reprints" for you comics fans), I thought I would post the links for two of my previous episodes with "scary" Halloween themes. Going way back to Episode 7 of the Golden Age of Comic Books (July 16, 2005), I devoted the show to the EC Horror Comics from the 1950's. If you want to read the best horror comics from the Golden Age, EC is the only place to go. EC published Tales from the Crypt, The Vault of Horror and The Haunt of Fear. EC had the best writers and artisits of the day working in their bullpen, and if you can stand the gore, you'll love these vintage horror comics. Fortunately, these comics have been reprinted many times, and are currently being reprinted in some very nice, full color hardback books. Golden Age of Comic Books #7 (July 16, 2005) In 2006, I recorded one of my favorite episodes of the Golden Age of Comic Books (episode 46, October 29, 2006) featuring none other than the classic Frankenstein monster, with writing and art by the great Dick Briefer. Breifer's incarnation of Mary Shelly's 1818 literary work (Shelly wrote the original novel at age 18) first appeared in Prize Comics #7 in 1940. The monster started out as a very scary and destructive character, later becoming part of a humor themed strip. He got his own title in 1945, and in the early 1950's became the rampaging monster of destruction all over again. His title ran until 1954. Golden Age of Comic Books #46 (October 29, 2006) I hope you enjoy these Halloween themed past episdoes of the Golden Age of Comic Books!

Vintage DC Comics Super Hero Calendar for 2009

Just in time for the holiday gift giving season, the Vintage DC Comics Super Hero Calendar for 2009 from Asgard Press. This is a very high quality 11 X 15 calendar (opens to 11 X 30) with 16 collector quality cover reproductions that are suitable for framing (they are perforated for easy removal from the calendar). These covers represent some of the classics from the Golden Age and Silver Age of comic books, and feature many of the most popular DC Super Heroes. Many of these covers have never been reprinted in large format, presenting a unique opportunity for collectors of comic books of this era. This is a 16 month calendar, running from September, 2008 through December, 2009. I'm pleased to have been associated with the creation of this calendar. Not only did I author one of the introductions in the calendar, but I also wrote the descriptions for each cover. Several of the covers came from my collection. The good news is that by using promo code GOLDENAGECOMICS at checkout from the asgard press web site you can save 10% off of the $18.95 retail price! You can view the covers at the asgard press web site.

Golden Age of Comic Books - August 24, 2008 - #58

I'm back with the 58th installment of the Golden Age of Comic Books!  In this episode we discuss the Golden Age Superman-Batman Team-ups, brought to you by DC Comics.  Although Superman and Batman first appeared on the cover of New York World's Fair Comics (1940), they did not have a full team up and learn each other's secret identity until 1952 when they appeared in Superman #76.  They went on to have regular team-up stories starting in 1954 in the pages of World's Finest Comics #71.  There have been several origins of the team-up of Superman and Batman; most notably in Superman #76, World's Finest #94 (1958) and Adventure Comics #275 (1960).  The team-up of these characters has continued to the Modern Age of Comics, and they remain as popular as ever! Golden Age of Comic Books Podcast #58 (Standard MP3 - 47:00 - 21.7 MB)

Golden Age of Comic Books - February 17, 2008 - #57

In this episode of the Golden Age of Comic Books Podcast we discuss the Golden Age Black Terror from Nedor Comics. The Black Terror got his start in Exciting Comics and also had his own title. Golden age of Comic Books Podcast #57 (Standard MP3 - 31:09 - 14.1 MB)

Golden Age of Comic Books - January 14, 2008 - #56

In this episode of the Golden Age of Comic Books Podcast, we discuss the Golden Age Black Hood from MLJ Comics. Although MLJ is most famous for Archie Andrews, it had several very popular superheroes in the Golden Age. The Black Hood was one of MLJ's most popular superheroes, and made his first appearance in Top Notch Comics #9 (June, 1940). He went on the star in Jack Pot Comics, Pep Comics and his own title, Black Hood Comics. His last Golden Age appearance was in Pep Comics #59 (December, 1946). In his last few appearances in the Golden Age of Comic Books, his secret identity had been revelead to the world, and he was a non-costumed private detective. Golden Age of Comic Books Podcast #56 (Standard MP3 - 35:30 - 16.44 MB)