WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics

Longtime podcaster and comic book fan, Michael DiGiovanni joins us to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Image Comics as presented in Wizard issue 126. Plus, Wizard tackles the biggest mysteries of comic books, Frank Miller's $1 million paycheck for The Dark Knight Strikes Again and more. Get access to an UNCUT, early release version of this episode and all our previous podcast releases, plus PDF scans of the magazines we cover, our monthly Patreon exclusive ToyFares: The Podcast, exclusive videos and more when you subscribe today at PATREON.com/WIZARDSCOMICS Thanks to our monthly supporters ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We say farewell to our friend and co-host, William Bruce West on this episode, then explore the rest of issue 125 of Wizard magazine. You can contribute to helping Will's family pay the medical bills from his hospital treatment and further expenses by contributing to the GoFundMe that was set up for them here: https://gofund.me/76d720c33 Thanks to our monthly supporters ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

UNLOCKED from the WIZARDS Patreon vault comes the Patreon exclusive Super Cinema review of Daredevil (2003) starring Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner, Colin Farrell and Michael Clarke-Duncan recorded in 2024. Join Adam, Michael, Mike and Pete as they share their takes on this early Marvel Comics film adaptation in both its theatrical and Director's Cut. Is love blind or will they give the Devil his due? Listen now and find out! Get access to the entire back catalog of Super Cinema movie reviews, plus new exclusive ToyFares: The Podcast and many more perks when you become an official GEEK at Patreon.com/WIZARDASCOMICS today! Thanks to our monthly supporters ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We're diving into Wizard issue 125 with Kalervo Sinervo, PhD from The Wizard Research Project to discuss Wizard's selections for the Top 10 comic book heroines of all time, go behind the scenes with Sam Raimi on Spider-Man, discuss the hype for the new comics projects of 2002 and so much more. Get geeky with us and listen now! Get an uncut version of this episode, plus a PDF scan of the issue, access to our exclusive ToyFares The Podcast and many more perks when you join our Patreon community at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today! Thanks to our monthly supporters ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Celebrated writer, Paul Jenkins joins us to talk about his return to The Sentry for Marvel Comics in 2026, while sharing fantastic stories about his work in launching the character through Wizard magazine in 1999, developing the long awaited ORIGIN of Wolverine, working two unite the Top Cow universe and more behind the scenes stories from the comic book industry of the late 90s and early 2000s. For more stories and insights, subscribe to Paul's Substack here https://substack.com/@pauljenkinswriter Get access to an UNCUT version of this interview with bonus stories from Paul when you become an official GEEK at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS and also receive the Patreon exclusive ToyFares: The Podcast, PDF scans of Wizard and ToyFare magazine, early release podcasts, exclusive videos and more! Thanks to our monthly supporters ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

It's a WIZARDS All-Star Anthology edition of the 1/2 as we invited several past guests from the podcast to record solo segments discussing sections of the magazine that resulted in a lot of fun insights. Join Adam for a look at the best comics of 2001, a Last Team Standing battle between Justice League Unlimited and the Legion of Super-Heroes presented by Michael Cannetti, a breakdown of Greg Land's photo reference art style from Phillip Sevy, a review of Greg Rucka's Queen & Country by Rob Graham and so much more. Our friend and co-host, William Bruce West is still in the hospital dealing with the debilitating effects of a stroke, you can help his family to handle the medical bills and daily needs while he gets treatment by donating here https://gofund.me/a06b50891 Thanks to our monthly supporters ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jim and Justin from The Iron Age of Comics Podcast join Adam for a fantastic discussion about Joe Quesada's industry changing moves at Marvel in 2001, the mystery of Steve Ditko, debate whether continuity matters in 21st century comics and so much more. Get an UNCUT version of this podcast with bonus conversation, plus a PDF scan of the issue, access to our exclusive ToyFares: The Podcast and more perks when you subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today! Thanks to our monthly supporters ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

What happens when the greatest heroes from Marvel and DC collide in a March Madness–style tournament? In this special episode of Wizards: The Podcast Guide to Comics, Michael and Adam create the ultimate comic book debate bracket. 68 legendary heroes enter — from Spider-Man and Wolverine to Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman — but only ONE can become the greatest superhero of all time. Wizard magazine style debates Thanks to our monthly supporters ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

COMICS! The Magazine is an all new print publication celebrating the joy of comic books that hits comic book stores on March 11th, 2026 and we're talking to the visionary team of Atom! Freeman, Joe Keatinge and Gabe Yocum who are spearheading the fun of this monthly magazine that has already sold 100,000 copies before launch. Is COMICS! The Magazine the second coming of Wizard The Guide To Comics or a brand new experience that is sure to thrill you? Find out now for fascinating behind the scenes stories, exclusive news about what's to come! Get more info here: https://comicsthemagazine.com/ You can also get access to an UNCUT version of this interview with 15 minutes of bonus conversation, our exclusive ToyFares: The Podcast and many more perks when you subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today! Thanks to our monthly supporters ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Adam is joined by Dalibor, The Indie Hype Man to discuss 5 Independent Comic Book creators spotlighted by Wizard in issue 123, examine The Incredible Hulk revamp by Bruce Jones and John Romita Jr., plus review Morlocks, Exiles and more in this jam-packed edition of WIZARDS 1/2. Our friend and co-host, William Bruce West is still in the hospital dealing with the debilitating effects of a stroke, you can help his family to handle the medical bills and daily needs while he gets treatment by donating here https://gofund.me/a06b50891 Thanks to our monthly supporters ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We explore how Wizard and the comic book industry dealt with the events of September 11th, explore major Damage Control with Alex Ross painting a sexy Wonder Woman, discover how making fan films led Zeb Wells to get a gig writing for Marvel Comics and so much more. Get access to an UNCUT version of this episode with 30 minutes of bonus conversation, plus a PDF scan of the issue, our exclusive ToyFares:The Podcast and more when you become an official GEEK by subscribing at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today! Thanks to our monthly supporters ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Have you been waiting for Wizard magazine to be published again? Well now you can hold an essential part of it in your hands and relive the magic, as The Complete Palmer's Picks is being published in new volumes with updated content. We interview Tom Palmer, Jr., who contributed the indie focused Palmer's Picks articles to Wizard magazine for years about this exciting new print project! You can order a copy for yourself at the Palmer's Picks website here https://www.palmerspicks.com/ You can view th video version of the conversation here: https://youtu.be/ug1mjp-0fVY Thanks to our monthly supporters ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Top Cow superfan, Robb returns to talk about a weird period of Top Cow history where Silvestri and crew really had nothing new to promote besides, Inferno: Hellbound, but Wizard put a magazine together anyway. Tomb Raider, Universe by Paul Jenkins and several projects that were delayed or never saw the light of day get the spotlight. Meanwhile stalwarts like Witchblade, The Darkness and Michael Turner's Fathom take a back seat. It's an interesting experiment in comic book hype, so listen now! Get an UNCUT version of this conversation with 30 minutes of extra conversation, plus a PDF scan of the issue, access to our Patreon exclusive ToyFares: The Podcast and so much more by becoming an official GEEK at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today! You can also support the medical care of WIZARDS co-host, William Bruce West as his treatment in the hospital for a severe stroke continues by making a donation to the GoFundMe campaign set-up for his family here https://gofund.me/00527b91e Thanks to our monthly supporters ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Original WIZARDS co-host, Michael Cannetti joins Adam to discuss a Last Man Show Standing Battle between Spawn and Hellboy, a crazy day in the life of Marvel head honcho, Joe Quesada, reviewing Batgirl starring Cassandra Cain, the Joker: Last Laugh crossover and so much more! Thanks to our monthly supporters ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We're talking with former and final ToyFare Editor, Justin Aclin about his early days at Wizard in 2001, his rise through the editorial ranks at ToyFare to join "Team Comedy" and write Twisted ToyFare Theatre. Plus, his experience watching the Wizard publishing empire fall in real time and the failed transition to a digital magazine. All this and so much more, so listen now! You can get 15 extra minutes of this conversation about ToyFare and more by subscribing to our Patreon at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today, plus receive access to our exclusive ToyFares podcast and more exclusive content. Be sure to enjoy Justin reminiscing about the Wizard and ToyFare days on his website here: https://www.justinaclin.com/ Thanks to our monthly supporters ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Adam is joined by Phillip Sevy to discuss Michael Turner's return to comics, the wonders of Planetary, a lost Kevin Smith comic book project and more geeky fun. Our friend and co-host, William Bruce West is in the hospital dealing with the effects of a stroke, you can help his family to handle the medical bills and daily needs while he gets treatment by donating here https://gofund.me/a06b50891 Thanks to our monthly supporters ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Will and Adam dive into the bonus CrossGen Primer packed in with the issue to uncover the secrets of the Sigil, discuss a Last Woman Standing Battle between Elektra and Batgirl, explore the popularity of the Allred/Milligan X-Force, enjoy additional 'Toon talk and plenty of hilarious, geeky conversation. Get access to an UNCUT version of this podcast and a PDF scan of the CrossGen Primer, plus our new Patreon exclusive ToyFares podcast, bonus videos and so much more when you become an official GEEK by subscribing at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today! Thanks to our monthly supporters ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this special Patreon Preview edition of WIZARDS you will experience the UNCUT discussion of Wizard issue 121, featuring 30 minutes of bonus conversation, usually available only to our Patrons! Join Adam and Will as they get Geeky about death in comic books, Hollywood writers getting into comics, Wizard's rankings of the 100 Best Cartoons and more Rob Liefeld references than you would expect in 2001. If you enjoy the experience and want access to all future UNCUT episodes of the podcasts, plus PDF scans of the issue, our new ToyFares podcast and more exclusive content, become an official GEEK by subscribing to Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today! Thanks to our monthly supporters ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Will and Adam are joined by Kevin Smith mega fans, Lee Eberhart and Kevin Decent to discuss the Wizard Kevin Smith Spectacular from 2001, exploring the View Askew cinematic universe. Hear their personal stories of meeting Kevin Smith, visiting the filming locations and more. Get access to an UNCUT version of this episode with 30 extra minutes of conversation when you subscribe to our Patreon, plus a PDF scan of the issue and other perks like bonus podcasts, exclusive videos and more. Check it out at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today! Thanks to our monthly supporters ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Will and Adam discuss a Last Man Standing battle between Daredevil and Doctor Mid-Nite, Wizard's rankings of the best non-superhero comics, the rise of artist Greg Horn, explore the most popular collectibles at cons in 2001, laugh at the Mort of the Month and so much more. You can get access to an UNCUT version of this episode with 20 minutes of extra conversation, plus a PDF scan of the issue, our ToyFares podcast and more exclusive content for just $5 by subscribing at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS. Plus, as announced on this episode, you can now join our WATCHERS tier to sit-in on every recording of our podcasts. Find out more on Patreon today! Thanks to our monthly supporters ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★