Friday, December 25, 2015

King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Ep 034 25 Days of Christmas Finale

Welcome to the 34th Episode of King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun, the podcast where I review comics with an extra page count. As always, I'm your host Kyle Benning, and this time out I'm here to send the Christmas coverage out with "Twas the Night Before Christmas" as chronicled in the 1954 Dell Comics Christmas Treasury.

As always, you can listen to the podcast by subscribing to the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Podcast feed on iTunes, or download the episode directly here: King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Ep 034 Christmas 2015 Finale

Congratulations to Gene Hendricks of the Hammer Strikes Podcast on the Two True Freaks Podcast Network, he is the winner of the Marvel Holiday TPB Collection!

Thank you all so much for listening to this episode and for tuning into the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Podcast Feed this Holiday Season. Thank you for letting me be a part of your Christmas Holiday celebration this year. I really appreciate all of the support, and I hoped you all out there in listener land have gotten as much enjoyment out of listening to the episodes as I have reading & watching the material I covered and then podcasting about it.

Please all have a safe and happy Holiday Season. From my family to yours, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Thursday, December 24, 2015

KSCGSF Ep 033 Jonah Hex "The Fawn and the Star," Day 24 of the 25 Days of Christmas

Welcome to the 33rd Episode of King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun, the podcast where I review comics with an extra page count. As always, I'm your host Kyle Benning, and this time out I'm here to cover the Christmas themed Jonah Hex Story titled "The Fawn and the Star" originally published in the Dollar Comics Giant DC Special Series #21 Super-Star Holiday Special as part of my continued 25 Days of Christmas Podcasts here in the month of December.

As always, you can listen to the podcast by subscribing to the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Podcast feed on iTunes, or download the episode directly here: KSCGSF Ep 033 Jonah Hex "The Fawn and the Star"

Thank you so much for listening, please come back tomorrow for my final installment of the 25 Days of Christmas here on the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Podcast Feed.

Feedback for the podcast can be left here on the blogpost, at the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Facebook Page, by sending me a tweet on twitter @KyleBenning_Art, sending me a Tweet on Twitter at the handle @KyleBenning_Art, or by emailing me directly at kylebenning41@yahoo.com. Merry Christmas!

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

RCS 024 Top 5 Christmas List - Movies, Animated Specials, and Song Day 23 of 25 Days of Christmas

Welcome to the 24th episode of Random Comic Showcase, this time out I take a stroll down nostalgia lane and reflect on my Top 5 Lists for Favorite Live-Action Christmas Movies, Animated Specials, and Christmas songs, as part 23 of my 25 Days of Christmas Podcasts here on the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Podcast Feed.

As always you can listen to the podcast episode by subscribing to the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Podcast Feed on iTunes, or by downloading the episode directly here: RCS 023 Top 5 Christmas Countdown List - Movies, Animated Specials, and Songs


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Turtle Tuesday Ep 009 Turtles of Christmases Past, Day 22 of 25 Days of Christmas

Welcome to the 9th episode of Turtle Tuesday, the Podcast devoted to one man's journey growing up a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fan! This weekly podcast will cover all things TMNT related, comics, movies, video games, music, toys, and more!!! This time out, I reflect on Christmases long, long ago and the RADICAL Ninja Turtle related gifts I received in what is the 22nd installment of my 25 Days of Christmas Podcasts here on the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Podcast Feed.

As always you can listen to the podcast episode by subscribing to the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Podcast Feed on iTunes, or by downloading the episode directly here: Turtle Tuesday Ep 009 Turtles of Christmases Past



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Tuesday, December 22, 2015

RCS Ep 023 He-Man & She-Ra Christmas Special, Day 21 of 25 Days of Christmas

 Welcome to the 23rd Episode of Random Comic Showcase, the Podcast where I look at some other element of comics or geek culture that doesn't fall into the normal format of any of my other shows on the feed. This time out I sit down to discuss the often overlooked, yet classic 1985 He-Man & She-Ra Christmas Special in part 21 of my 25 Days of Christmas Podcasts here on the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Podcast Feed.

As always you can listen to the podcast episode by subscribing to the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Podcast Feed on iTunes, or by downloading the episode directly here RCS Ep 023 He-Man & She-Ra Christmas Special

Thank you so much for listening, be sure to come back tomorrow for a Christmas-themed Episode of Tales From the Golden Age.

Feedback can be left here at the blogpost, on the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Facebook Page, by sending me a tweet at the Twitter handle @KyleBenning_Art, or by emailing me at kylebenning41@yahoo.com

Sunday, December 20, 2015

Tales From the Golden Age Ep 005 "Santa Fronts for the Mob" Day 20 of the 25 Days of Christmas Podcasts

Welcome to the 5th Episode of Tales From the Golden Age, the podcast were I recap and discuss gems from the Golden Age of Comics. This time out, as part 20 of my continuing 25 Days of Christmas Podcast coverage, I take a look at the story "Santa Fronts for the Mob" from Adventure Comics #82 in 1942, starring Sandman and Sandy & the Golden Boy.

As always, you can listen to the podcast by subscribing to the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Podcast feed on iTunes, or by downloading the episode directly here:Tales From the Golden Age Ep 005 "Santa Fronts for the Mob"

Thank you so much for listening, be sure to come back tomorrow for a Christmas-themed Episode of Random Comic Showcase!

Feedback can be left here at the blogpost, on the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Facebook Page, by sending me a tweet at the Twitter handle @KyleBenning_Art, or by emailing me at kylebenning41@yahoo.com

RCS 022 Star Wars Force Awakens Initial Reaction **SPOILERS**

Get ready for a special bonus, non-Christmas themed episode of Random Comic Showcase where this time out it's my SPOILER-filled reaction to seeing the Force Awakens.

All of the details await inside, get listening to hear what I thought about the film after watching it in 2-D with my father Saturday night! Download it here: RCS Ep 022 Star Wars Force Awakens Initial Reaction SPOILERS

Next time out my Christmas coverage rolls on with Tales from the Golden Age episode that will mark the 20th segment in my 25 Days of Christmas Podcasts here on the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Podcast feed.

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KSCGSF Ep 032 Dell's 1954 Christmas Treasury, Day 19 of the 25 Days of Christmas

Welcome to the 32nd Episode of King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun, the podcast where I review comics with an extra page count. As always, I'm your host Kyle Benning, and this time out I'm here to cover the first 4 features out of Dell's 1954 Christmas Treasury. These are text heavy features, so instead of the usual recap, this time out you get to listen to me read 4 different stories in a monotone voice over the next 30 minutes. Hey who said the holidays were all sugar plums and awesome gifts, right? Enjoy.

As always, you can listen to the podcast by subscribing to the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Podcast feed on iTunes, or download the episode directly here: KSCGSF Ep 032 Dell's 1954 Christmas Treasury

Thank you so much for listening, please come back tomorrow for next installment of my 25 Days of Christmas Podcasts courtesy of another Christmas themed episode of Tales From the Golden Age!

Feedback can be left here at the blogpost, on the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Facebook Page, by sending me a tweet at the Twitter handle @KyleBenning_Art, or by emailing me at kylebenning41@yahoo.com

Random Comic Showcase Ep 021 Star Wars, Christmas, and Me! Day 18 of 25 Days of Christmas

Welcome to the 21st Episode of Random Comic Showcase, the Podcast where I look at some other element of comics or geek culture that doesn't fall into the normal format of any of my other shows on the feed. This time out I'm, in my excitement leading up to the Force Awakens, I sit down and just talk about some of my favorite Star Wars moments from Christmases past, as the 18th installment of my 25 Days of Christmas Podcasts here on the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Podcast Feed.

As always you can listen to the podcast episode by subscribing to the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Podcast Feed on iTunes, or by downloading the episode directly here Random Comic Showcase Ep 021 Star Wars, Christmas, and Me

Thank you so much for listening, be sure to come back tomorrow for a Christmas-themed Episode of King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun covering the 1954 Dell Comics Treasury Comic!

Feedback can be left here at the blogpost, on the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Facebook Page, by sending me a tweet at the Twitter handle @KyleBenning_Art, or by emailing me at kylebenning41@yahoo.com

Thursday, December 17, 2015

Tales From the Golden Age Ep 004 "Superman's Christmas Adventure" Day 17 of 25 Days of Christmas

Welcome to the 4th Episode of Tales From the Golden Age, the podcast were I recap and discuss gems from the Golden Age of Comics. This time out, as part 17 of my continuing 25 Days of Christmas Podcast coverage, I take a look at the story from Superman's Christmas Adventure, originally published in December 1940. Wow 75 years ago!

As always, you can listen to the podcast by subscribing to the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Podcast feed on iTunes, or by downloading the episode directly here:Tales From the Golden Age Ep 004 "Superman's Christmas Adventure"

Here's the comparison between the first cover to Superman's Christmas Adventure, from 1940 (dark blue suit on the top) and the reprint variant from 1944 (light blue suit with redrawn face, bottom).

Thank you so much for listening, be sure to come back tomorrow for a Christmas-themed Episode of Friday Funnies!

Feedback can be left here at the blogpost, on the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Facebook Page, by sending me a tweet at the Twitter handle @KyleBenning_Art, or by emailing me at kylebenning41@yahoo.com

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Tales From the Golden Age Ep 003 Superman in Christmastown, USA Day 16 of 25 Days of Christmas

Welcome to the 3rd Episode of Tales From the Golden Age, the podcast were I recap and discuss gems from the Golden Age of Comics. This time out, as part 16 of my continuing 25 Days of Christmas Podcast coverage, I take a look at the "Christmastown, U.S.A" story originally published in Action Comics #117, from December 1947.

As always, you can listen to the podcast by subscribing to the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Podcast feed on iTunes, or by downloading the episode directly here:Tales From the Golden Age Ep 003 Superman in Christmastown

Thank you so much for listening, be sure to come back later on Thursday evening for another Christmas-themed Superman story from the Golden Age in the 4th Episode of Tales From the Golden Age and Day 17 of the 25 Days of Christmas Podcasts here on the feed.

Feedback can be left here at the blogpost, on the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Facebook Page, by sending me a tweet at the Twitter handle @KyleBenning_Art, or by emailing me at kylebenning41@yahoo.com


Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Turtle Tuesday Ep 008 "We Wish You a Turtle Christmas" Day 15 of the 25 Days of Christmas

Welcome back to another episode of Turtle Tuesdays, a podcast devoted to one man's journey growing up a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fan! This weekly podcast will cover all things TMNT related, comics, movies, video games, music, toys, and more!!! This time out, I cover the often forgotten We Wish You A Turtle Christmas, the 1994 live-action TMNT Christmas Special.

As always, you can subscribe to the Podcast via the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Podcast Feed on iTunes, or download the podcast directly here: Turtle Tuesday Ep 008 "We Wish You a Turtle Christmas"

As I mentioned during the show, if you want to watch this yourself, check it out on youtube at the below links:

We Wish You A Turtle Christmas Part 1 of 2

We Wish You a Turtle Christmas Part 2 of 2

Be sure to also check back in tomorrow, for my continuation of 25 Days of Christmas Podcasts with the kick-off my new Tales of the Golden Age Podcast with a Christmas-themed Superman story!

Feedback for the Turtle Tuesdays can be left here at kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com, on Facebook at the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Facebook Page, or by emailing me directly at kylebenning41@yahoo.com.

Monday, December 14, 2015

KSCGSF Ep 031 Have Yourself a Sandman Little Christmas, Day 14 of 25 Days of Christmas

Welcome to the 31st Episode of King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun, the podcast where I review comics with an extra page count. As always, I'm your host Kyle Benning, and this time out I'm here to cover the Spider-Man & Human Torch tale "Have Yourself a Sandman Little Christmas" originally published in 1971's Marvel Team-Up #1, as it is presented in the 1974 Marvel Giant Superhero Holiday Grab-Bag Treasury Edition.

As always, you can listen to the podcast by subscribing to the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Podcast feed on iTunes, or download the episode directly here: KSC GSF Ep 031 Have Yourself a Sandman Little Christmas

Thank you so much for listening, please come back tomorrow for next installment of my 25 Days of Christmas Podcasts courtesy of a Christmas themed episode of Turtle Tuesdays!

And be sure to enter the contest for the Marvel Holiday TPB by sharing the Facebook Post or retweeting the Tweet and then commenting here on the Blogpost for the episode. Enter by December 23rd at 12:00 Noon Central time, winner will be announced on the Christmas Day Episode.

Feedback for the podcast can be left here King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Facebook Page, by sending me a tweet on twitter @KyleBenning_Art, or by emailing me directly at kylebenning41@yahoo.com. Merry Christmas!

KSC GSF Ep 030 Black Widow "...And to All a Good Night" Day 13 of 25 days of Christmas

Welcome to the 30th Episode of King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun, the podcast where I review comics with an extra page count. As always, I'm your host Kyle Benning, and this time out I'm here to cover the Black Widow story "...And to all a Good Night" originally published in 1971's Amazing Adventures #5, as it is presented in the 1974 Marvel Giant Holiday Grab-Bag Treasury Edition.

As always, you can listen to the podcast by subscribing to the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Podcast feed on iTunes, or download the episode directly here: KSC GSF Ep 30 Black Widow "All to All a Good Night!"

Thank you so much for listening, please come back tomorrow for next installment of my 25 Days of Christmas Podcasts.

Feedback for the podcast can be left here at the blog, at the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Facebook Page, by sending me a tweet on twitter @KyleBenning_Art, or by emailing me directly at kylebenning41@yahoo.com. Merry Christmas!

Sunday, December 13, 2015

KSC GSF Ep 029 Teen Titans "A Swingin Christmas Carol" Day 12 of the 25 Days of Christmas

Welcome to the 29th Episode of King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun, the podcast where I review comics with an extra page count. As always, I'm your host Kyle Benning, and this time out I'm here to cover the Christmas themed Teen Titans story "A Swingin Christmas Carol," originally published in Teen Titans vol. 1 #13, as it is presented in the Limited Collectors' Edition C-34 Christmas with the Super-Heroes Treasury comic.

As always, you can listen to the podcast by subscribing to the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Podcast feed on iTunes, or download the episode directly here: KSCGSF Ep 029 Teen Titans "A Swingin Christmas Carol"

Thank you so much for listening, please come back tomorrow for next installment of my 25 Days of Christmas Podcasts.

Feedback for the podcast can be left here King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Facebook Page, by sending me a tweet on twitter @KyleBenning_Art, or by emailing me directly at kylebenning41@yahoo.com. Merry Christmas!

Friday, December 11, 2015

Friday Funnies Ep 002 Bugs Bunny's 1948 Christmas Caper, Day 11 of the 25 Days of Christmas

Welcome to the 2nd episode of Friday Funnies, one of the newer podcasts here on the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Podcast feed, that is devoted to classic Funny Animal comics starring Mickey Mouse, Bugs Bunny, Andy Panda, Yogi Bear, and many more. I'm your host Kyle Benning, and since today marks the 11th day of my 25 Days of Christmas Podcasts. This time out I'll be covering a Christmas themed story starring Bugs Bunny from Looney Tunes & Merrie Melodies #87 that went on sale in November 1948.

As always you can subscribe to the podcast feed via iTunes, or download the episode directly here: Friday Funnies Ep 002 Bugs Bunny's 1948 Christmas Caper

Be sure to come back tomorrow for the 12th installment of King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun's 25 Days of Christmas Celebration.

Feedback for the Podcast can be left here on the blog page, on the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Facebook Page, by sending a tweet on Twitter to the handle @KyleBenning_Art, or by emailing me directly at kylebenning41@yahoo.com. Merry Christmas!

Thursday, December 10, 2015

King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Ep 028 "Star Light, Star Bright, Farthest Star I See Tonight" Day 10 of 25 Days of Christmas

Welcome to the 28th Episode of King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun, the podcast where I review comics with an extra page count. As always, I'm your host Kyle Benning, and this time out I'm here to cover the Christmas themed Legion of Super-Heroes story titled "Star Light, Star Bright, the Farthest Star I See Tonight," originally published in the Dollar Comics Giant DC Special Series #21 Super-Star Holiday Special as part of my continued 25 Days of Christmas Podcasts here in the month of December.

As always, you can listen to the podcast by subscribing to the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Podcast feed on iTunes, or download the episode directly here:KSC GSF Ep 028 "Star Light, Star Bright, Farthest Star I See Tonight"

Thank you so much for listening, please come back tomorrow for next installment of my 25 Days of Christmas Podcasts. Tomorrow I'll be back for another Christmas themed installment of Friday Funnies!

Feedback for the podcast can be left here King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Facebook Page, by sending me a tweet on twitter @KyleBenning_Art, or by emailing me directly at kylebenning41@yahoo.com. Merry Christmas!

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Tales From the Golden Age Ep 002 Billy Batson's X-Mas, Day 9 of 25 Days of Christmas Podcasts

Welcome to the 2nd Episode of Tales from the Golden Age and Day 9 of my 25 Days of Christmas Podcasts. As always, I'm your host Kyle Benning, and this time out I'm here to once again cover a Christmas themed Captain Marvel story, this one, "Billy Baton's X-Mas," was originally published in Captain Marvel Adventures #69 in 1946, but I prepped the story from the Limited Collectors' Edition #C-34 from the "Christmas with the Super-Heroes" Treasury Comic.

As always, you can listen to the podcast by subscribing to the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Podcast feed on iTunes, or download the episode directly here: Tales From the Golden Age Ep 002 Billy Batson's X-Mas

Thank you so much for listening, please come back tomorrow for next installment of my 25 Days of Christmas Podcasts. Tomorrow I'll be back for another Christmas themed installment of King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun.

Feedback for the podcast can be left here King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Facebook Page, by sending me a tweet on twitter @KyleBenning_Art, or by emailing me directly at kylebenning41@yahoo.com. Merry Christmas!

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Turtle Tuesday Ep 007 "A Christmas Carol" Day 8 of the 25 Days of Christmas Podcast

Welcome back to another episode of Turtle Tuesdays, a podcast devoted to one man's journey growing up a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fan! This weekly podcast will cover all things TMNT related, comics, movies, video games, music, toys, and more!!!

I am your host Kyle Benning, this time out, I cover the second story from the Michelangelo Christmas Special released in December 1990, "A Christmas Carol" by Jim Lawson, as Day 8 of my 25 Days of Christmas Podcasts on the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun feed.

As always, you can subscribe to the Podcast via the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Podcast Feed on iTunes, or download the podcast directly here: Turtle Tuesday Ep 007 A Christmas Carol

Be sure to also check back in tomorrow, for my continuation of 25 Days of Christmas Podcasts with the another Tales of the Golden Age Episode, once again featuring Christmas-themed Captain Marvel story.

Feedback for the Turtle Tuesdays can be left here at kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com, on Facebook at the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Facebook Page, or by emailing me directly at kylebenning41@yahoo.com.

Monday, December 7, 2015

King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Ep 027 Silent Night Deadly Night

Welcome to the 27th Episode of King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun, the podcast where I review comics with an extra page count. As always, I'm your host Kyle Benning, and this time out I'm here to cover the Christmas themed Batman story "Silent Night, Deadly Night," from the Limited Collectors' Edition #C-34 from the "Christmas with the Super-Heroes" Treasury Comics from the front seat of my car as part of my continued 25 Days of Christmas Podcasts here in the month of December.

As always, you can listen to the podcast by subscribing to the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Podcast feed on iTunes, or download the episode directly here: King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Ep 027 Silent Night Deadly Night

Thank you so much for listening, please come back tomorrow for next installment of my 25 Days of Christmas Podcasts. Tomorrow I'll be back for another Christmas themed installment of Turtle Tuesdays!

Feedback for the podcast can be left here King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Facebook Page, by sending me a tweet on twitter @KyleBenning_Art, or by emailing me directly at kylebenning41@yahoo.com. Merry Christmas!

Sunday, December 6, 2015

RCS 020 Marvel Two-In-One #74, Day 6 of the 25 Days of Christmas Podcasts

Welcome to the 20th Episode of Random Comic Showcase, the Podcast where I look at some other element of comic or geek culture that doesn't fall into the regular format of my other shows on the feed. This time out, it's a Christmas-themed issue of Marvel Two-In-One as the 6th installment of my 25 Days of Christmas Podcasts, written by Mark Gruenwald, pencilled by Frank Springer, and inked by Chic Stone.

As always, you can listen to the podcast episode by subscribing on iTunes to the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Podcast feed, or by downloading directly here: RCS Ep 020 Marvel-Two-In-One #74 "A Christmas Peril"

Thank you so much for listening, feedback for the podcast can be left here at the blog, on the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Facebook Page, by sending me a tweet at the twitter handle @KyleBenning_Art, or by emailing me directly at kylebenning41@yahoo.com

Be sure to come back tomorrow for another holiday-themed episode, part of my 25 Days of Christmas Podcasts.


Saturday, December 5, 2015

RCS Ep 019 Star Wars Holiday Special Boba Fett Cartoon, Day 5 of the 25 Days of Christmas Podcasts

Welcome to the 19th Episode of Random Comic Showcase, the Podcast where I look at some other element of comics or geek culture that doesn't fall into the normal format of any of my other shows on the feed. This time out I'm covering the Boba Fett cartoon from the 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special as the 5th installment of my 25 Days of Christmas Podcasts here on the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Podcast Feed.

As always you can listen to the podcast episode by subscribing to the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Podcast Feed on iTunes, or by downloading the episode directly here:Random Comic Showcase Ep 019 Star Wars Holiday Special Boba Fett Cartoon

Be sure to check back tomorrow for continued holiday coverage, as I take a look at the Christmas themed comic Marvel Two-In-One #74 for my 6th installment of the 25 Days of Christmas.

As mentioned in the podcast episode, you can check out the Boba Fett cartoon for yourself in its entirety here: Star Wars Holiday Special Boba Fett Cartoon

Thank you so much for listening. Feedback for the podcast can be left here at the blog, on the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Facebook Page, by tweeting me at the twitter handle @KyleBenning_Art, or by emailing me directly at kylebenning41@yahoo.com

Have a Merry Christmas, Happy Life Day, and safe Holiday Season.

Friday, December 4, 2015

Friday Funnies Ep 001 Christmas Parade #4, Day 4 of the 25 Days of Christmas Podcasts

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Friday Funnies, a new podcast on the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Podcast feed that is devoted to classic Funny Animal comics starring Mickey Mouse, Bugs Bunny, Andy Panda, Yogi Bear, and many more. I'm your host Kyle Benning, and since today marks the 4th day of my 25 Days of Christmas Podcasts, I have a holiday appropriate comic to review, Walt Disney's Christmas Parade #4 published by Gold-Key Comics in 1965. This issue reprints 5 stories originally published in Dell's Four Color Comics #203 in 1948.

As always you can subscribe to the podcast feed via iTunes, or download the episode directly here:Friday Funnies Ep 001 Walt Disney Christmas Parade #4

Be sure to come back tomorrow for the fifth installment of King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun's 25 Days of Christmas Celebration.

Feedback for the Podcast can be left here on the blog page, on the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Facebook Page, by sending a tweet on Twitter to the handle @KyleBenning_Art, or by emailing me directly at kylebenning41@yahoo.com. Merry Christmas!

Thursday, December 3, 2015

King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Ep 026 World of Archie Double Digest #54, Day 3 of the 25 Days of Christmas

Welcome to the 26th Episode of King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun, the podcast where I review comics with an extra page count. As always, I'm your host Kyle Benning, and this time out I'm here to cover the World of Archie Comics Double Digest #54 from the front seat of my car as part of my continued 25 Days of Christmas Podcasts here in the month of December.

As always, you can listen to the podcast by subscribing to the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Podcast feed on iTunes, or download the episode directly here: King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Ep 026 World of Archie Double Digest #54

Thank you so much for listening, please come back tomorrow for next installment of my 25 Days of Christmas Podcasts. Tomorrow I'll be tackling some Disney Comic Classics that are nearly 70 years old in the first episode of Friday Funnies!

Feedback for the podcast can be left here King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Facebook Page, by sending me a tweet on twitter @KyleBenning_Art, or by emailing me directly at kylebenning41@yahoo.com. Merry Christmas!

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Tales from the Golden Age Ep 001 Captain Marvel Adventures #42, Day 2 of the 25 Days of Christmas

Welcome to the first episode of the Tales from the Golden Age Podcast and the second installment of my 25 Days of Christmas Podcasts theme here on the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Podcast Feed. This time out, I take a look at the story "Captain Marvel and the Plot Against Christmas" from Captain Marvel Adventures #42, published on November 24th, 1944.

As always, you can subscribe to the Podcast via the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Podcast Feed on iTunes, or download the podcast directly here: Tales from the Golden Age Ep 001 Captain Marvel & the Plot Against Christmas

Be sure to also check back in tomorrow, for my continuation of 25 Days of Christmas Podcasts with the a King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun installment covering an Archie Christmas Digest that is currently on sale.
Next Wednesday will feature another Christmas-themed Episode here on Tales from the Golden Age, in that episode I'll discuss the "Billy Batson's X-Mas" story originally published in Captain Marvel Adventures #69.

If you're interested in Captain Marvel, you may also want to check out the links below devoted to coverage of the Earth's Mightiest Mortal.

There's the World's Mightiest Mortal Blog, available at http://worldsmightiestmortal1.blogspot.com and on Facebook at World's Mightiest Mortal Facebook Page

There's also the ShazamCast Podcast devoted to covering Captain Marvel's exploits. You can check out the Podcast at their headquarters located at http://shazamcast.com or at the Shazamcast Facebook Page

And finally, I closed the episode out talking about the 7 Christmas themed giant-sized comics that Fawcett published between 1941 and 1952 under the "X-Mas Comics" banner. To these gorgeous covers, check out the cover gallery courtesy of Mike's Amazing World of Comics at the below link:
Fawcett's X-Mas Comics Cover Gallery

Thank you so much for listening, feedback for the podcast can be left here at the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Facebook Page, by tweeting to Podcast Twitter handle @KyleBenning_Art, or by emailing me directly kylebenning41@yahoo.com.

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Turtle Tuesdays Ep 006 The Christmas Aliens, Day 1 of the 25 Days of Christmas

Welcome back to another episode of Turtle Tuesdays, a podcast devoted to one man's journey growing up a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fan! This weekly podcast will cover all things TMNT related, comics, movies, video games, music, toys, and more!!!

This time out, I cover "The Christmas Aliens" story from Michelangelo #1 from 1985 and kick off my 25 Days of Christmas Podcasts on the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun feed. That's right, 25 days of Seasonal Podcast goodness, from now until Christmas day.

As always, you can subscribe to the Podcast via the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Podcast Feed on iTunes, or download the podcast directly here: Turtle Tuesday Ep 006 The Christmas Aliens

Be sure to also check back in tomorrow, for my continuation of 25 Days of Christmas Podcasts with the kick-off my new Tales of the Golden Age Podcast with a Christmas-themed Captain Marvel story from 1944.

Next Tuesday will feature another Christmas-themed Episode here on Turtle Tuesdays, in that episode I'll discuss the "A Christmas Carol" story from the 1990 Michelangelo Christmas Special.

Feedback for the Turtle Tuesdays can be left here at kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com, on Facebook at the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Facebook Page, or by emailing me directly at kylebenning41@yahoo.com.

Turtle Tuesday Ep 005 1987 Cartoon Season

Welcome back to another episode of Turtle Tuesdays, a podcast devoted to one man's journey growing up a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fan! This weekly podcast will cover all things TMNT related, comics, movies, video games, music, toys, and more!!!

After a 2 week hiatus welcome back to Turtle Tuesdays in the first of a 2 episode double header. This time out I dive into the first season of the Original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Cartoon released in December of 1987. I give a brief recap, point out some of the more significant aspects to the Turtle Mythos introduced in this first season, and then briefly touch on the 3 issue comic adaption of the season.

As always, you can subscribe to the Podcast via the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Podcast Feed on iTunes, or download the podcast directly here:Turtle Tuesday Ep 005 TMNT Cartoon - 1987 Season

Be sure to also check out Episode 006 of Turtle Tuesdays that also goes live today. This episode covers "The Christmas Aliens" story from Michelangelo #1 from 1985, and kicks off my 25 Days of Christmas Podcasts on the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun feed.

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Sunday, November 29, 2015

King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Promo

Promo for all podcasts on the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Podcast Feed.

Available for Direct Download Here: King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Promo Nov 2015

King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Ep 025 Murphy Anderson Tribute

Welcome back to another episode of King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun, join me your host, Kyle Benning this time out as I help celebrate the legacy of the late, great Murphy Anderson. This is my contribution to the #RIPMurphy Podcast Crossover, celebrating the career and artwork of the fantastic & revolutionary artist Murphy Anderson, who passed away at the age of 89 on October 22, 2015. 

As my contribution to the crossover, I'm covering the Captain Comet story, "Guardians of the Clockwork Universe" from 1952"s Strange Adventures #22.

As always, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or download the episode directly here: King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Ep 025 Murphy Anderson Tribute


List of Podcasts and episodes doing tributes to the late great Murphy Anderson


Flowers & Fishnets: A Black Canary Podcast episode 19
  • Hosted by Ryan Daly with guest host Chris Franklin from the Super Mates Podcast
  • Covering The Brave and the Bold #61 and #62 (Starman and Black Canary team-up


Professor Alan’s Comic Book Reading Journal (CRJ) #005
  • Hosted by Professor Alan
  • Covers the comics Alan read in October, 2015
  • talks about Murphy Anderson comics (Superman 254, Legion 245, 246) at the end of the episode


Head Speaks Episode 17
  • Hosted by Aaron *Head* Moss
  • Covering Showcase 60 (The Spectre, drawn by Murphy)
  • Talking about Murphy Anderson’s life and work history (from Wkipedia)
  • Mentioning his website: http://www.murphyanderson.com/
  • link to website: http://head.headspeaks.com


Task Force X Episode 16
  • Hosted by Aaron *Head* Moss
  • Covering Showcase 34 (1st appearance of Ray “The Atom” Palmer, inked by Murphy)


Comic Book Time Machine #77
  • Hosted by Ben Avery (and Daniel Butcher & Matt Anderson, but they aren’t taking part in this)
  • Covering Atomic Knight stories from various Strange Adventures issues from 120 to 160


Who’s Who Special: Murphy Anderson
  • Hosted by The Irredeemable Shag and Rob Kelly
  • A “greatest hits” collection of Who’s Who Podcast entries, all drawn by Murphy Anderson
link to website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.blogspot.com

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Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Turtle Tuesdays Ep 004 TV & Film Overview

Welcome back to another episode of Turtle Tuesdays, a podcast devoted to one man's journey growing up a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fan! This weekly podcast will cover all things TMNT related, comics, movies, video games, music, toys, and more!!!

This time out I give a brief overview of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles rich history on the television and movie screen. 5 movies, 3 cartoon series, and 1 live action series.

This episode appears on the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Podcast feed, as always you can subscribe to the feed on iTunes, or download the episode directly here:Turtle Tuesdays Ep 004 TMNT TV & Movie Overview

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Thanks for listening, and come back next Tuesday for my coverage of the first season of the 1987 TMNT cartoon. Cowabunga!