Marvel by the Month
@marvelbythemonth.com
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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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!
NEW EPISODE! Our pal Mars (@thatcomicgirl, Casually Comics) joins us for the secret origin of Howard the Duck's nemesis (?), Doctor Bong! Plus: how many new characters can Dave Cockrum pack into his last issue of X-MEN? Listen and find out, True Believer! bit.ly/MBTMjul77
February 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM
NEW EPISODE! Our pal Mars (@thatcomicgirl, Casually Comics) joins us for the secret origin of Howard the Duck's nemesis (?), Doctor Bong! Plus: how many new characters can Dave Cockrum pack into his last issue of X-MEN? Listen and find out, True Believer! bit.ly/MBTMjul77
It's hard to overstate how hard the 1970s tried to prepare us for the dangers of quicksand.
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("Retreat" - Master of Kung Fu #19, written by Steve Englehart, art by Paul Gulacy with Al Milgrom, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Stan Goldberg, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1974 Marvel Comics)
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("Retreat" - Master of Kung Fu #19, written by Steve Englehart, art by Paul Gulacy with Al Milgrom, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Stan Goldberg, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1974 Marvel Comics)
February 3, 2026 at 5:28 PM
It's hard to overstate how hard the 1970s tried to prepare us for the dangers of quicksand.
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("Retreat" - Master of Kung Fu #19, written by Steve Englehart, art by Paul Gulacy with Al Milgrom, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Stan Goldberg, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1974 Marvel Comics)
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("Retreat" - Master of Kung Fu #19, written by Steve Englehart, art by Paul Gulacy with Al Milgrom, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Stan Goldberg, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1974 Marvel Comics)
Kudos to Shang-Chi for not showing an ounce of fear while trying to wrestle Marvel's muck monster in his home swamp.
February 3, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Kudos to Shang-Chi for not showing an ounce of fear while trying to wrestle Marvel's muck monster in his home swamp.
Even though Fu Manchu's hallucinogenic drug still races through his system, Shang-Chi manages to kick a flaming torch into his father's boat.
February 2, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Even though Fu Manchu's hallucinogenic drug still races through his system, Shang-Chi manages to kick a flaming torch into his father's boat.
Fu Manchu's drugs power up his assassin for a last-ditch attempt at finishing off Shang-Chi.
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("Attack!" - Master of Kung Fu #18, written by Steve Englehart, art by Paul Gulacy with Al Milgrom, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1974 Marvel Comics)
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("Attack!" - Master of Kung Fu #18, written by Steve Englehart, art by Paul Gulacy with Al Milgrom, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1974 Marvel Comics)
February 2, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Fu Manchu's drugs power up his assassin for a last-ditch attempt at finishing off Shang-Chi.
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("Attack!" - Master of Kung Fu #18, written by Steve Englehart, art by Paul Gulacy with Al Milgrom, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1974 Marvel Comics)
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("Attack!" - Master of Kung Fu #18, written by Steve Englehart, art by Paul Gulacy with Al Milgrom, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1974 Marvel Comics)
One dose of Fu Manchu's hallucinogenic toxin, and Shang-Chi is seeing the world through a black-light poster.
February 1, 2026 at 5:28 PM
One dose of Fu Manchu's hallucinogenic toxin, and Shang-Chi is seeing the world through a black-light poster.
Shang-Chi comes to an agreement with Sir Denis: he won't be his weapon, nor will he be Fu Manchu's.
February 1, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Shang-Chi comes to an agreement with Sir Denis: he won't be his weapon, nor will he be Fu Manchu's.
Paul Gulacy has entered the chat.
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("Attack!" - Master of Kung Fu #18, written by Steve Englehart, art by Paul Gulacy with Al Milgrom, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1974 Marvel Comics)
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("Attack!" - Master of Kung Fu #18, written by Steve Englehart, art by Paul Gulacy with Al Milgrom, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1974 Marvel Comics)
January 31, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Paul Gulacy has entered the chat.
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("Attack!" - Master of Kung Fu #18, written by Steve Englehart, art by Paul Gulacy with Al Milgrom, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1974 Marvel Comics)
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("Attack!" - Master of Kung Fu #18, written by Steve Englehart, art by Paul Gulacy with Al Milgrom, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1974 Marvel Comics)
Shang-Chi persuades Sir Denis Nayland Smith that he's not the bad guy by helping him stand up for the first time in years.
January 31, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Shang-Chi persuades Sir Denis Nayland Smith that he's not the bad guy by helping him stand up for the first time in years.
"He talks too much."
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("Lair of the Lost!" - Master of Kung Fu #17, written by Steve Englehart, art by Jim Starlin with Al Milgrom, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by George Roussos, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1974 Marvel Comics)
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("Lair of the Lost!" - Master of Kung Fu #17, written by Steve Englehart, art by Jim Starlin with Al Milgrom, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by George Roussos, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1974 Marvel Comics)
January 30, 2026 at 5:28 PM
"He talks too much."
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("Lair of the Lost!" - Master of Kung Fu #17, written by Steve Englehart, art by Jim Starlin with Al Milgrom, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by George Roussos, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1974 Marvel Comics)
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("Lair of the Lost!" - Master of Kung Fu #17, written by Steve Englehart, art by Jim Starlin with Al Milgrom, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by George Roussos, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1974 Marvel Comics)
Shang-Chi kicks some federal agents in the face. Sharing for no particular reason.
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("Lair of the Lost!" - Master of Kung Fu #17, written by Steve Englehart, art by Jim Starlin with Al Milgrom, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by George Roussos, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1974 Marvel Comics)
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("Lair of the Lost!" - Master of Kung Fu #17, written by Steve Englehart, art by Jim Starlin with Al Milgrom, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by George Roussos, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1974 Marvel Comics)
January 30, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Shang-Chi kicks some federal agents in the face. Sharing for no particular reason.
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("Lair of the Lost!" - Master of Kung Fu #17, written by Steve Englehart, art by Jim Starlin with Al Milgrom, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by George Roussos, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1974 Marvel Comics)
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("Lair of the Lost!" - Master of Kung Fu #17, written by Steve Englehart, art by Jim Starlin with Al Milgrom, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by George Roussos, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1974 Marvel Comics)
Among Fu Manchu's many crimes is his refusal to keep kayfabe.
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("Lair of the Lost!" - Master of Kung Fu #17, written by Steve Englehart, art by Jim Starlin with Al Milgrom, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by George Roussos, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1974 Marvel Comics)
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("Lair of the Lost!" - Master of Kung Fu #17, written by Steve Englehart, art by Jim Starlin with Al Milgrom, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by George Roussos, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1974 Marvel Comics)
January 29, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Among Fu Manchu's many crimes is his refusal to keep kayfabe.
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("Lair of the Lost!" - Master of Kung Fu #17, written by Steve Englehart, art by Jim Starlin with Al Milgrom, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by George Roussos, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1974 Marvel Comics)
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("Lair of the Lost!" - Master of Kung Fu #17, written by Steve Englehart, art by Jim Starlin with Al Milgrom, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by George Roussos, edited by Roy Thomas, ©1974 Marvel Comics)
MASTER OF KUNG FU #17 opens with Shang-Chi's creators playing the role of strung out junkies looking to score.
January 29, 2026 at 3:45 PM
MASTER OF KUNG FU #17 opens with Shang-Chi's creators playing the role of strung out junkies looking to score.
WE'RE BACK! Shang-Chi scribe @geneluenyang.bsky.social (American Born Chinese, TMNT) joins us for the first episode of MASTER (of Kung Fu) by the Month, our off-week miniseries where we go through the seminal '70s series three issues at a time! bit.ly/MokfBTM01
January 28, 2026 at 6:17 PM
WE'RE BACK! Shang-Chi scribe @geneluenyang.bsky.social (American Born Chinese, TMNT) joins us for the first episode of MASTER (of Kung Fu) by the Month, our off-week miniseries where we go through the seminal '70s series three issues at a time! bit.ly/MokfBTM01
It’s always a treat when the Marvel Unlimited folks scan in the letters pages along with the issues. (From Fantastic Four #187) @kurtbusiek.bsky.social
January 20, 2026 at 6:42 AM
It’s always a treat when the Marvel Unlimited folks scan in the letters pages along with the issues. (From Fantastic Four #187) @kurtbusiek.bsky.social
We apologize for the lack of shark content in this image, but c'mon, how can we not show you this panel of Ghost Rider GHOST RIDING A DOLPHIN?
#marvel #marvelcomics #comics #sharkweek
#marvel #marvelcomics #comics #sharkweek
December 2, 2025 at 5:28 PM
We apologize for the lack of shark content in this image, but c'mon, how can we not show you this panel of Ghost Rider GHOST RIDING A DOLPHIN?
#marvel #marvelcomics #comics #sharkweek
#marvel #marvelcomics #comics #sharkweek
This month in MARVEL TEAM-UP: Ghost Rider and a bunch of dolphins!
#marvel #marvelcomics #comics #sharkweek
#marvel #marvelcomics #comics #sharkweek
December 2, 2025 at 3:45 PM
This month in MARVEL TEAM-UP: Ghost Rider and a bunch of dolphins!
#marvel #marvelcomics #comics #sharkweek
#marvel #marvelcomics #comics #sharkweek
Due to an urgent family situation, Marvel by the Month will not be posting episodes in December. We expect to resume the podcast in January.
December 1, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Due to an urgent family situation, Marvel by the Month will not be posting episodes in December. We expect to resume the podcast in January.