Right now, many fans are excited that DC and Marvel are doing crossovers again after a…
Ronald-Thomas Fleming
Host-- Fantastic Comic Fan Podcast, your guide in discovering their next digital adventure, from the Golden Age of comics to some of the latest releases tailored to their unique tastes and preferences. With over 40 years immersed in comic book lore, my enjoyment for them remains undiminished—an enthusiasm I strive to ignite in both old and new fans. Have a fantastic comic you think I should cover send me an email at fantastic_comic_fan@outlook.com
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: It’s TIIIMMEE! G-Man Campaign
Every year at the end of Halloween, Mariah Carey does her “It’s TIIIIMEEE!” to usher in…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Not Conway, Too?
Over the past couple of days, I have been talking about plagiarism by comic creators. All…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Mantlo and Thomas: Apples to Oranges
I have been doing a semi-regular column for a few years now, and I tend to…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Mantlo and Plagiarism—Think Again!
Recently, I have been connecting with comic fans in their early 20s, whose interest in comics…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Jughead #327—NOT Just Another Reprint!
Often, on Mondays, I talk about Archie Comics—both past and present. Usually, I will include mini-reviews…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: When “No More Mutants!” Meant It!
We all remember House of M (and if you don’t—you should!) and, at the end of…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Uncle Scrooge Comics! Yep, You Heard Right!
Last year, I found it interesting how many “duck comics” were planned. Since then, there has…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Terrific TwoMorrow Magazines!
I think all fans should, now and then, take some time to learn a little comic…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Starting the New Year with Archie
Many people have new mantras and resolutions as they enter the New Year. Something all comic…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Holidays With Archie
Celebrate the holidays with Archie Comics—where festive fun and comic book surprises never stop giving.
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Zenescope
Zenescope comics delivers nonstop surprises—from twisted fairy tales to bold new legends—inviting you into a universe…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Some of the Finest Legion Tales
I have been a Legion fan for almost as long as I have been reading comics—going…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Get Into the Holiday Spirit with Archie!
Not quite in the holiday spirit and feeling more Scrooge than Jolly? Or are you one…
FANTASTIC COMIC FANS: Spidey Slayers
In this solo episode, I dive into the history of the Spidey Slayers—those relentless machines built…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Black Friday Deals!
It’s interesting how some fans seem divided over the place of digital comics in today’s marketplace.…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: The Art of Fantastic Four: Essential Reading for Kirby Enthusiasts and First-Time Fans
For a while now, I’ve been spotlighting unique books about Jack Kirby. Released earlier this year,…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Archie’s Number Ones
For a very long time now, a new “number one” has been used as a marketing…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Looking at the First and Finest Crisis
DC launched its Finest line to deliver large-format, full-color trade paperbacks that are both accessible and…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Back When the X-Men Were New
While there are some of the current crop of X-Titles that I enjoy a lot and…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: The Salem Saga
Jim Beard joins the conversation to explore The Salem Saga from Marvel Team-Up #41–44. In this classic storyline, Spider-Man teams…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: When the “New” X-Men Were Actually New
While there are some of the current crop of X-Titles that I enjoy a lot and…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Take a Trip Back to the First Crisis
DC launched its Finest line to deliver large-format, full-color trade paperbacks that are both accessible and…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Conway’s Firestorm
Many fans are excited about the upcoming Firestorm revival, but newer fans might not get the…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: The Original X-Men Blue & Gold
Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve talked about missing the current crop of X—Men titles…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Never Early for the Holidays With Archie
I’m skipping the spooky season this year, and I’m blaming it on Archie, who recently released…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: The Legion’s Curse
For the past couple of weeks, I’ve been working on pieces about the Legion and some…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: J. Michael Straczynski: More Than You Know
Any fans who’ve been around for a bit know the name J. Michael Straczynski. There has…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Golden Age Riverdale
One of the first things I usually ask fans when I write about Archie is when…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Fantastic Superman Trades
It’s another solo spotlight, and this time I’m diving into a few standout Superman trades—stories I…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Archie
We’re back with another deep dive into the world of Archie Comics—one of the few publishers…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: Zenescope Reaches Milestone
With the bigger publishers mostly ignoring legacy numbering, few comics reach a hundred issues these days.…
FANTASTIC COMIC FAN: How Many Legions Can You Count?
I’ve done a little spotlight on the Legion of Superheroes, which possibly has the most messed-up…