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Join Chris and Mike as they explore and discuss comics from 1938 to 1955, the Golden Age of American comics.

Comics in the Golden Age Podcast Comics in the Golden Age

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    • 4.8 • 26 Ratings

Join Chris and Mike as they explore and discuss comics from 1938 to 1955, the Golden Age of American comics.

    Episode 70! Revisiting my Interview with Barbara Brandon-Croft

    Episode 70! Revisiting my Interview with Barbara Brandon-Croft

    Mike looks back at his discussion with cartoonist Barbara Brandon-Croft about her career, and that of her father, cartoonist Brumsic Brandon Jr., as the museum retrospective of their work that was cut short by Covid closures reopens at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum!

    • 41 min
    Episode 69: Prince Valiant in the Days of King Arthur!

    Episode 69: Prince Valiant in the Days of King Arthur!

    This episode Mike celebrates the 85th anniversary of the Prince Valiant comic strip!

    • 25 min
    Episode 68: I Go Pogo!

    Episode 68: I Go Pogo!

    Mike discusses his recent visit to the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum to see the exhibit on Walt Kelly's Pogo, which turned out to be an opportunity to see so much more!

    • 23 min
    Episode 67: George Reeves, a Real Superman!

    Episode 67: George Reeves, a Real Superman!

    Mike is joined by special guest Jim Nolt to discuss George Reeves, The Adventures of Superman, and Jim's friendships with much of the cast.

    • 1 hr 14 min
    Episode 66: Undercover Girl!

    Episode 66: Undercover Girl!

    Mike welcomes back Tim Price to discuss Starr Flag, also known as Undercover Girl!

    • 45 min
    Episode 65: Christmas in Toyland!

    Episode 65: Christmas in Toyland!

    This Christmas, Mike welcomes guest Kyle Benning to discuss the classic Carl Barks' story Toyland as well as an Italian sequel to the classic Bark's story Christmas on Bear Mountain!

    • 54 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
26 Ratings

26 Ratings

WI Appraiser ,

Wonderful Podcast + Excellent Hosts!

I absolutely adore this podcast. The hosts are always a joy to listen to which makes every episode engaging. Do yourself a favor and subscribe to this amazing podcast!

President Tyler ,

Golden Age Comics and YOU!

Keeping it kitschy and the host is great on Twitter! So much great art!!

Billy Dunleavy ,

EC classics!

Recently discovered the show and enjoyed the live for EC comics. Great job spotlighting them and I’m looking forward to hopefully hearing more in the future!

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