Marvel by the Month
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A No-Prize winning podcast about the history of Marvel Comics and the events that shaped them, one month at a time. By @bryanstratton.com (who posts here), @robbkm.bsky.social, and @jamiejameswenger.bsky.social.
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Shang-Chi has to fight his way through Fu Manchu's seven evil exes, or something like that.
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February 16, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Shang-Chi has to fight his way through Fu Manchu's seven evil exes, or something like that.
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The first time – but definitely not the last time – Shang-Chi winds up unlucky in love.
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February 16, 2026 at 3:45 PM
The first time – but definitely not the last time – Shang-Chi winds up unlucky in love.
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Okay, so it's not the best birthday present, but you have to respect a father who tries to remain involved in his kid's life.
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February 15, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Okay, so it's not the best birthday present, but you have to respect a father who tries to remain involved in his kid's life.
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Man, you try to do a nice thing for Fu Manchu, and this is the thanks you get. 🐍😵
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February 15, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Man, you try to do a nice thing for Fu Manchu, and this is the thanks you get. 🐍😵
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Tough guy Demmy Marston is not great at accountability.
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February 14, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Tough guy Demmy Marston is not great at accountability.
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February 14, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Happy Friday the 13th! May you be luckier than poor Diana.
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February 13, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Happy Friday the 13th! May you be luckier than poor Diana.
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Don't you just hate it when you're having a nice little illegal boat gambling party and a kung fu fight breaks out?
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February 13, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Don't you just hate it when you're having a nice little illegal boat gambling party and a kung fu fight breaks out?
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Cool guy Demmy Marston smacks his girlfriend around, but he non-apologizes later, so it's all good.
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February 12, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Cool guy Demmy Marston smacks his girlfriend around, but he non-apologizes later, so it's all good.
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Shang-Chi interrogates a wetsuit-wearing would-be assassin about who sent him – and for once, it's not Fu Manchu!
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February 12, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Shang-Chi interrogates a wetsuit-wearing would-be assassin about who sent him – and for once, it's not Fu Manchu!
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We talked about all of this and so much more in this week's Patreon-exclusive MASTER (of Kung Fu) by the Month episode!
February 11, 2026 at 9:45 PM
We talked about all of this and so much more in this week's Patreon-exclusive MASTER (of Kung Fu) by the Month episode!
NEW EPISODE! Listen to a free preview of the Patreon-exclusive second episode in our MASTER (of Kung Fu) by the Month miniseries, which covers Master of Kung Fu #20 and 21 and Giant-Size Master of Kung Fu #1! bit.ly/MoKFBTM02
February 11, 2026 at 6:16 PM
NEW EPISODE! Listen to a free preview of the Patreon-exclusive second episode in our MASTER (of Kung Fu) by the Month miniseries, which covers Master of Kung Fu #20 and 21 and Giant-Size Master of Kung Fu #1! bit.ly/MoKFBTM02
Magneto starts by trying to enlist Marvel's mightiest super-team in his battle against Doom... and eventually works his way ALL the way down the list. bit.ly/MBTMjul77
February 10, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Magneto starts by trying to enlist Marvel's mightiest super-team in his battle against Doom... and eventually works his way ALL the way down the list. bit.ly/MBTMjul77
Doom amuses himself by forcing the mind-controlled master of magnetism to throw axes at himself. bit.ly/MBTMjul77
February 10, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Doom amuses himself by forcing the mind-controlled master of magnetism to throw axes at himself. bit.ly/MBTMjul77
Imagine hating on Doom, and he's just sitting in his castle, playing with his action figures. bit.ly/MBTMjul77
February 9, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Imagine hating on Doom, and he's just sitting in his castle, playing with his action figures. bit.ly/MBTMjul77
Flinging a horse by its horseshoes is bad enough, but tearing down a statue of Doctor Doom in Latveria is unforgivable. bit.ly/MBTMjul77
February 9, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Flinging a horse by its horseshoes is bad enough, but tearing down a statue of Doctor Doom in Latveria is unforgivable. bit.ly/MBTMjul77
Hey Dave Cockrum, I know you're about to leave the book, and you've already given us about 20 new character designs in this issue alone, but do you think you could squeeze in five more? bit.ly/MBTMjul77
February 8, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Hey Dave Cockrum, I know you're about to leave the book, and you've already given us about 20 new character designs in this issue alone, but do you think you could squeeze in five more? bit.ly/MBTMjul77
Lilandra finds herself at the mercy of the Soul-Drinker, thanks to the worst brother ever. bit.ly/MBTMjul77
February 8, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Lilandra finds herself at the mercy of the Soul-Drinker, thanks to the worst brother ever. bit.ly/MBTMjul77
Wolverine loses his costume and finds himself another. bit.ly/MBTMjul77
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("Where No X-Man Has Gone Before!" - X-Men #107, written by Chris Claremont, art by Dave Cockrum with Dan Green, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Andy Yanchus, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1977 Marvel Comics)
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("Where No X-Man Has Gone Before!" - X-Men #107, written by Chris Claremont, art by Dave Cockrum with Dan Green, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Andy Yanchus, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1977 Marvel Comics)
February 7, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Wolverine loses his costume and finds himself another. bit.ly/MBTMjul77
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("Where No X-Man Has Gone Before!" - X-Men #107, written by Chris Claremont, art by Dave Cockrum with Dan Green, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Andy Yanchus, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1977 Marvel Comics)
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("Where No X-Man Has Gone Before!" - X-Men #107, written by Chris Claremont, art by Dave Cockrum with Dan Green, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Andy Yanchus, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1977 Marvel Comics)
It's the Not-Yet-Uncanny X-Men vs. the Legion of – uhh... Shiar Imperial Guard... Heroes! bit.ly/MBTMjul77
February 7, 2026 at 3:45 PM
It's the Not-Yet-Uncanny X-Men vs. the Legion of – uhh... Shiar Imperial Guard... Heroes! bit.ly/MBTMjul77
Dudes who propose to women while referring to them as their "mate" have already given you all of the information you need to say no with total confidence. bit.ly/MBTMjul77
February 6, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Dudes who propose to women while referring to them as their "mate" have already given you all of the information you need to say no with total confidence. bit.ly/MBTMjul77
Introducing... Fifi the Duck, one of Doctor Bong's leggiest creations! bit.ly/MBTMjul77
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("Doctor Bong!" - Howard the Duck #17, written by Steve Gerber, art by Gene Colan with Klaus Janson, letters by Annette Kawecki, colors by Janice Cohen, edited by Steve Gerber, ©1977 Marvel Comics)
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("Doctor Bong!" - Howard the Duck #17, written by Steve Gerber, art by Gene Colan with Klaus Janson, letters by Annette Kawecki, colors by Janice Cohen, edited by Steve Gerber, ©1977 Marvel Comics)
February 6, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Introducing... Fifi the Duck, one of Doctor Bong's leggiest creations! bit.ly/MBTMjul77
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("Doctor Bong!" - Howard the Duck #17, written by Steve Gerber, art by Gene Colan with Klaus Janson, letters by Annette Kawecki, colors by Janice Cohen, edited by Steve Gerber, ©1977 Marvel Comics)
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("Doctor Bong!" - Howard the Duck #17, written by Steve Gerber, art by Gene Colan with Klaus Janson, letters by Annette Kawecki, colors by Janice Cohen, edited by Steve Gerber, ©1977 Marvel Comics)
Doctor Bong confirms what we've long thought about super-villain lairs: most of that gadgetry is just for show. bit.ly/MBTMjul77
February 5, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Doctor Bong confirms what we've long thought about super-villain lairs: most of that gadgetry is just for show. bit.ly/MBTMjul77
Ask not for whom the Bong BONNGs! bit.ly/MBTMjul77
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("Doctor Bong!" - Howard the Duck #17, written by Steve Gerber, art by Gene Colan with Klaus Janson, letters by Annette Kawecki, colors by Janice Cohen, edited by Steve Gerber, ©1977 Marvel Comics)
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("Doctor Bong!" - Howard the Duck #17, written by Steve Gerber, art by Gene Colan with Klaus Janson, letters by Annette Kawecki, colors by Janice Cohen, edited by Steve Gerber, ©1977 Marvel Comics)
February 5, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Ask not for whom the Bong BONNGs! bit.ly/MBTMjul77
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("Doctor Bong!" - Howard the Duck #17, written by Steve Gerber, art by Gene Colan with Klaus Janson, letters by Annette Kawecki, colors by Janice Cohen, edited by Steve Gerber, ©1977 Marvel Comics)
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("Doctor Bong!" - Howard the Duck #17, written by Steve Gerber, art by Gene Colan with Klaus Janson, letters by Annette Kawecki, colors by Janice Cohen, edited by Steve Gerber, ©1977 Marvel Comics)
Not only did we cover three July 1977 Marvels in depth in this week's episode, the Patreon-exclusive extended edition covers another 22 (!!) issues in the post-show Mighty MBTM Checklist!
February 4, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Not only did we cover three July 1977 Marvels in depth in this week's episode, the Patreon-exclusive extended edition covers another 22 (!!) issues in the post-show Mighty MBTM Checklist!