The New Detective Comics, Inc. – There’s No Stopping Us Now

This lost episode of Mike’s Amazing World of DC History was prepared over a year ago. It is finally finished and ready for listening.

In this episode Mike, from Mike’s Amazing World of Comics discusses the new influx of talent that joined Detective Comics following the departure of company founder Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson.

Artists profiled include:

• Bob Kane (Sample 1) (Sample 2)
• Fred Guardineer (Sample 1) (Sample 2)
• Bernard Baily (Sample 1) (Sample 2)
• Stan Aschmeier (Sample 1) (Sample 2)
• Fred Schwab (Sample)
• Jim Chambers (Sample)
• AND Sheldon Moldoff (Sample)

Also featured is a look around the comics industry as it existed in 1938.

Strap yourself in for some information about old-time goodies.

Mike’s Amazing World Salutes THE MAJOR

On this, the 81st anniversary of the first ever comic published by the company later known as DC Comics. Mike’s Amazing World of DC History returns with a salute to the company founder Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson.

In this episode Mike covers the final year of Nicholson’s reign with strips including:

• Wing Brady by Tom Hickey
• Speed Saunders by Creig Flessel
• Robin Hood by Sven Elven
• And many more

Plus Mike delivers a recap of Nicholson’s life both inside and outside of comics.

The Riddle of the Runaway Collection (Part 1)

Mike returns after a long hiatus. In this episode, Mike’s exploration of DC history is interrupted by some surprising events.

This episode is unlike anything you’ve ever heard before. Don’t miss it.

The Freshmen of 1937

In this episode Mike’s Amazing World of DC History examines the comic book creators who made their debut in the year 1937.

Foremost among these men was Gardner Fox, the founding father of the DC Multiverse.

Other Artists include:

• Bill Ely (sample2) (sample3)
• Alex Lovy
• Ed Winiarski
• Joe Donohoe
• Ed Cronin
• And Many More (Babock) (De Angelo) (Fairbanks)

Also don’t miss the story of DC’s very first variant cover. (Main Cover)

DC 100-Minute* Siegel and Shuster Super Summer Spectacular

All right stop, collaborate and listen, Mike is back with my brand new invention.

That’s right! Just when you thought the world was safe from all those dusty old Golden Age comics, Mike returns with another episode delving into the world of the comics in the days before Superman existed. Well, at least before his adventures ever saw print.

This episode focuses on the other features written and drawn by the Man of Steel’s creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, a couple of Cleveland kids.

Features covered will be:

• Doctor Occult – Includes the death of Doctor Occult (get out your black arm bands) and a clash with the Lord of Life.
• Radio Squad – Featuring Sandy Keane the man who spanked a reckless driver now punches his own partner.
• Federal Men – Featuring the Junior Federal Men, some really bad advice for children, and the first adventure strip crossover.
• Slam Bradley – With guest artist Jim Bettersworth (better than what?) and a daring full page rescue.
• and Spy – Starring Bart Regan in his investigation of the Hindenburg accident (Oops! I mean the Colossus)

Download this one now!

*NOTE: 100-Minutes represents net weight before cooking/editing. Actual running time is about an hour.

Special Episode: The DC History of Mike’s Amazing World

In this episode, Mike breaks out of the standard format and talks about the origins of his DC addiction.

Find out what role Star Wars played in the development. Mike talks about the toys, the trading cards, and the comics.

What is the story behind Fonzie’s missing boot?

Why does Mike credit IDW guy Dirk Wood with inspiring his collecting quest?

What role did Donny Osmond play in Mike’s super-hero preferences?

Plus some history on Gold Key and the comics distribution system.

Check it out.

It’s time for another episode of Mike’s Amazing World of DC History. This time Mike tackles Detective Comics #1, the comic from which DC gets its name.

There are many firsts covered in this issue including: the first black comic book artist E.C. Stoner, the first use of a splash page, the first sidekick Shorty Morgan, and the first appearance of Earth-1.

Also discussed are the questionable origins of marketing icon Mr. Peanut, a dispute over art credits, and the formation of Detective Comics, Inc.

More samples:

• Buck Marshall by Homer Fleming
• Eagle-Eyed Jake by Russell Cole
• Cosmo, the Phantom of Disguise by Sven Elven

Plus the debut of two Siegel and Shuster features that lay the foundation for the Man of Steel: Bart Regan, Spy and Slam Bradley.

Download this episode now. It’s swelegant!

1936 Part 2 of 2

In this episode of Mike’s Amazing World of DC History, Mike attempts to answer the questions that inquiring minds want to know:

• Is a spanking just punishment for a traffic violation?
• Is it appropriate for two shirtless boys to live with a wanted fugitive in a treehouse?
• Do jocks prefer to dress in womens clothes rather than see women without any?

Plus as an added bonus, DC goes gangsta, 1936 style.

Here are some samples for your enjoyment:

• The Golden Dragon and Mark Marson by Tom Hickey
• Sandra of the Secret Service by W.C. Brigham
• Three Musketeers by Sven Elven
• Unc by Joe Eichberger
• The Magic Crystal of History by Homer Fleming
• Blood Pearls by Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson and Munson Paddock

Need More… How about a meeting between Sheldon “Scribbly” Mayer and Walt “Pogo” Kelly and the story behind a premature house ad?

Don’t wait for the Major to pay you. Download this episode now!

1936 Part 1 of 2

In this episode, Mike follows the progression of early DC comics and features from 1936. Siegel and Shuster launch another new feature called Federal Men and Doctor Occult gets a costume. Several creators get their start: Hal Sherman, Homer Fleming, Russell Cole, and Creig Flessel. Learn about the first comic creator romance, an odd production error, and some fan art that leads to a career in comics.

Here are some sample pages of stories covered in this episode.

• Captain Jim of the Texas Rangers by Homer Fleming
• Sandor and the Lost Civilization by Homer Fleming
• Chubby by Harold Sherman
• Sam the Porter by Russell Cole
• Woozy Watts by Russell Cole
• A Tale of Two Cities by Merna Gamble
• Hubert by Bill Patrick
• Doctor Occult by Siegel and Shuster (Page 2)
• The Swimming Hole by Creig Flessel
• Steve Conrad by Creig Flessel (Page 2)

Plus some additional discussion about release dates.

“DC Release Dates” published in 2006

“Secrets to DC Cover Dates” published in 2004

Here it is! The big podcast devoted to fun comics from the 1930s. This episode focuses on DC’s second title New Comics, the series that would one day become Adventure Comics. Lots of artists are profiled including Sheldon Mayer, Sven Elven, Robert Leffingwell, Raymond Burley, Fred Schwab, Rolland Livingstone, Al Stahl, Ellis Edwards, and the first female artist in comics Emma McKean. Plus new strips from returning artists Vin Sullivan, Whit Ellsworth, Tom Cooper, Leo O’Mealia, and Henry Kiefer.

Strips from this episode include:

• Don Coyote
• Cal ‘n’ Alec
• Wing Walker
• 17-20 on the Black
• Chikko Chakko (2)
• Captain Quick
• The Vikings
• AND Many More

Plus features:

• Just Suppose (2)
• It’s a Dern Lie

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Alert! Disney fans don’t miss the last few minutes when I talk about a famous creator who worked on classic animated films. Here’s some of his work.

It all starts here! Two of the biggest moments in early comic history are covered in this bonus length episode of Mike’s Amazing World of DC History. The first strips by comic greats, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Henri Duval and Doctor Occult (2). Plus the first appearance of the DC UNIVERSE.

Want more? You got it. Also in this episode you’ll get:

• Bob Merritt and His Flying Pals (2)
• Brad Hardy (2, 3, 4)
• Charley Fish
• Spike Spalding
• Treasure Island (2)
• In the Wake of the Wander (2)
• A shameless Popeye ripoff
• The Solid Gold Dancers
• And much, much more

So, prepare yourself for another journey back to a time when comic books were still in their infancy. Come and get it!