Tales From the Golden Age: The Bob Feller Story from Baseball Thrills #1

It's Tales from the Golden Age, the podcast that looks at Comics from the 1930's thru 1950's. This time out it's a special Baseball Opening Day episode of Tales of the Golden Age, looking at the Bob Feller story from 1951's Baseball Thrills #1, published by Ziff Davis Comics. 

Want to follow along and read the story yourself? Good news, you can! It's in the public domain and available here for free: Baseball Thrills #1

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Tales from the Golden Age: Prisoner #711 in Police Comics #1

This time out I kick off my coverage of Police Comics #1 with the Prisoner #711 by George Brenner.  

As always, the you can follow the podcast by subscribing via iTunes or by downloading the episode directly here: Tales from the Golden Age: Prisoner #711 Police Comics #1

As you heard in the Promos in this episode, be sure to check out:

All-Star Comics Review Podcast

The Comics in the Golden Age Podcast

I specifically referenced Episode #3 of All-Star Comics Review, which covers the founding of the JSA, that episode is located here: HERE

I referenced 3 specific episodes of the Comics in the Golden Age Podcast, those were:

-Episode #31 which covered the Phantom Lady story from Police Comics #1

-Mini-Episode #4 covering Plastic Man's introduction in Police Comics #1

-Episode #23 which covers Plastic Man in depth

You can read the story, along with the rest of the contents of Police Comics #1 for free here:

Comic Book Plus - Police Comics #1

Thank you very much for listening. Feedback for the podcast can be left at the blog kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com, by leaving an iTunes review, or by visiting the facebook page at facebook.com/comicsretroreview. 

This podcast is made for entertainment purposes only. All songs, sound clips, and characters discussed are copyright of their respective copyright holders, and no infringement is intended, so please don’t sue me.

Tales from the Golden Age: Spectre vs. Kulak!

This time out I continue my coverage of All-Star Comics #2 from August 1940, this time with it's the third feature from All-Star Comics #2, which stars the Spectre. 

As always, the you can follow the podcast by subscribing via iTunes or by downloading the episode directly here: Tales from the Golden Age: Spectre vs. Kulak!

As you heard in the Promos in this episode, be sure to check out:

The Quarterbin Podcast

All-Star Comics Review Podcast

The Comics in the Golden Age Podcast

The Power of Fishnets Podcast

Thank you very much for listening. Feedback for the podcast can be left at the blog kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com, by emailing me directly at kylebenning41@yahoo.com, by leaving an iTunes review, or by visiting the facebook page at facebook.com/comicsretroreview.

This podcast is made for entertainment purposes only. All songs, sound clips, and characters discussed are copyright of their respective copyright holders, and no infringement is intended, so please don’t sue me.

Tales from the Golden Age: Green Lantern & the Robot Men

This time out I continue my coverage of All-Star Comics #2 from August 1940, this time with second feature of the comic, starring Green Lantern.

As always, the you can follow the podcast by subscribing via iTunes or by downloading the episode directly here: Tales from the Golden Age: Green Lantern & the Robot Men

Thank you very much for listening. Feedback for the podcast can be left at the blog kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com, by leaving an iTunes review, or by visiting the facebook page at facebook.com/comicsretroreview.

This podcast is made for entertainment purposes only. All songs, sound clips, and characters discussed are copyright of their respective copyright holders, and no infringement is intended, so please don’t sue me.

Tales from the Golden Age: Hawkman in "Sacrifice for Yum-Chac"

This time out, I tackle the first story featured in 1940's All-Star Comics #2, starring Hawkman, courtesy of All-Star Comics Archive Volume 0. This 8 page Hawkman tale is written by Gardner Fox with art by Sheldon Moldoff. His appearance here takes place between his adventures in Flash Comics #10 & 11.

As always, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, or download the episode directly here: Tales from the Golden Age: Hawkman in "Sacrifice for Yum-Chac"

As I mentioned during the episode, there is a fantastic Hawkman blog run by Luke Jaconetti, be sure to go check that out for more information on Hawkman by going here: Being Carter Hall - A Hawkman Blog

Thank you very much for listening. Feedback for the podcast can be left at the blog kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com, by leaving an iTunes review, sending me a tweet at the Twitter handle @KyleBenning_Art, or by visiting the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Facebook Page

This podcast is made for entertainment purposes only. All songs, sound clips, and characters discussed are copyright of their respective copyright holders, and no infringement is intended, so please don’t sue me.

Tales From the Golden Age Ep 013- Forties Christmas Classics

On the 7^th Day of Christmas, King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun gave to me…. 

-Forties Christmas Classics

-Even more Power Hour

-5 Christmas Specials! 

-Enemy Ace saving Christmas

-Some Christmas Power Hour

-Bulletman punching Santa

-And fun with the gang & Archie.

Welcome to Day 7 of my 12 Days of Christmas coverage, this time out it's another episode of the Tales from the Golden Age, where I take a look at a look at a few shorts from Four Color Comics’ Santa Claus Funnies #205 & Christmas with Mother Goose #253.

As always, you can subscribe to the podcast via the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Podcast feed on iTunes, or download it directly here: Tales From the Golden Age Ep 013 - Forties Christmas Classics

 Thank you so much for listening, feedback for the Podcast can be left at the either one of the show headquarters for this podcast and blog, which are located at King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun, or you can email me directly at kylebenning41@yahoo.com  leave a comment on the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Facebook page, or tweet me at Twitter Handle @KyleBenning_Art.

This Podcast is made for Entertainment purposes only, all songs, sound clips, and characters discussed are copyright of their respective holders, used under fair use, and no infringement is intended. Merry Christmas & have a safe holiday season.

Tales from the Golden Age Ep 012 - The Case of the Christmas Crimes

On the 2^nd Day of Christmas, King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun gave to me….Bulletman Punching Santa Claus and fun with the gang and Archie.

Welcome to a Christmas themed episode of Tales from the Golden Age, as part of my 2016 12 Days of Christmas Podcasts celebration here on the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Podcast Feed. This is Day 2 of my Christmas coverage, and this time out I’m diving into the story “The Case of the Christmas Crimes” starring Bulletman and Bulletgirl, and pulled from 1942’s Bulletman #11. Thanks to Mike’s Amazing World of Comics, we know the issue went on sale on December 16^th 1942.

As always you can download the episode 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 12 - Bulletman Punching Santa


Thank you so much for listening, feedback for the Podcast can be left at the show headquarter and blog located at www.kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com, or you can email me directly at kylebenning41@yahoo.com, leave a comment on the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Facebook page, or tweet me at Twitter Handle @KyleBenning_Art.

This Podcast is made for Entertainment purposes only, all songs, sound clips, and characters discussed are copyright of their respective holders, used under fair use, and no infringement is intended. Merry Christmas & have a safe holiday season.

Be sure to pop back in tomorrow for a Day 2 of my 12 Days of Christmas Comic Podcasts here on the King-Size Comic Giant-Size Fun Podcast feed, with a Christmas themed episode of the Superman & Captain Marvel Power Hour. 

Tales From the Golden Age Ep 011 Spy Smasher

After a couple month hiatus, we're back with the 11th Episode of Tales From the Golden Age, the podcast where I dive into classic Superhero comic book stories from the Golden Age of Comics, as always I’m your host Kyle Benning. This time out I kick off my coverage of the Golden Age heroes published by Fawcett Comics, which some of the finest heroes to ever grace the pages of comic books in the 1940's. For this episode, I start my Golden Age Fawcett coverage by examining the first 3 stories featuring the hero Spy Smasher.

 As always, the you can follow the podcast by subscribing via iTunes or by downloading the episode directly here: Tales From the Golden Age Ep 011 - Spy Smasher

Thank you very much for listening. Feedback for the podcast can be left at the blog kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com, by emailing me directly at kylebenning41@yahoo.com, by leaving an iTunes review, or by visiting the facebook page at facebook.com/comicsretroreview.

This podcast is made for entertainment purposes only. All songs, sound clips, and characters discussed are copyright of their respective copyright holders, and no infringement is intended.

Tales From the Golden Age Ep 010 - Police Comics #1 - The Mouthpiece

Welcome to the 10^th Episode of Tales from the Golden Age, the podcast where I dive into classic Superhero comic book stories from the Golden Age of Comics, as always I’m your host Kyle Benning. This time out I continue my coverage of Police Comics #1 with the Mouthpiece story written and drawn by Fred Guardineer. 

As always, the you can follow the podcast by subscribing via iTunes or by downloading the episode directly here: Tales From the Golden Age Ep 010 - Police Comics #1 - The Mouthpiece

 

As you heard in the Promos in this episode, be sure to check out:

The Comics in the Golden Age Podcast

I referenced some specific episodes of the Comics in the Golden Age Podcast, those were:

-Episode #31 which covered the Phantom Lady story from Police Comics #1

-Mini-Episode #4 covering Plastic Man's introduction in Police Comics #1

-Episode #23 which covers Plastic Man in depth

-Episode #26 which covers Will Eisner's The Spirit

You can read the story, along with the rest of the contents of Police Comics #1 for free here:

Comic Book Plus - Police Comics #1

Thank you very much for listening. Feedback for the podcast can be left at the blog kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com, by emailing me directly at kylebenning41@yahoo.com, by leaving an iTunes review, or by visiting the facebook page at facebook.com/comicsretroreview.

This podcast is made for entertainment purposes only. All songs, sound clips, and characters discussed are copyright of their respective copyright holders, and no infringement is intended.

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

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!

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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.

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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!

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.