Comics Over Time

Comics Over Time

Each week Dan, Duane and Siena bring you a look at comics new and old! Since 2021 we have been discussing comics, TV and film. For 2024 Duane and Dan are focusing on Marvel history that centers on Daredevil, and Siena and Dan are keeping up with current happenings in the Marvel Comics Universe. Our previous seasons are also available here: Phases of the Moon Knight covered the Moon Knight character in comics and TV, and our MCU Review saw us comparing the Phase 1 thru Phase 4 Marvel Cinematic Universe films with the comics that inspired them. Tuesdays - What’s New in Marvel Unlimited: Digital debuts in the MU App Thursdays - Murdock and Marvel: A history of Marvel Comic

Episodes

August 6, 2025 78 mins
Episode 74 - Murdock and Marvel: 2008 Part 1

2008 in the United States was a year of war and recession, leading to a bleak short-term outlook for Americans.  Comics and comic book movies reflected that, but also gave fans a lot to enjoy, hopefully taking people’s minds off social and economic issues they were facing.

The Year in Comics 

Comics in Other Media

DC Comics

Other Publishers

Sales & Industry Information

Beginnings &am...

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Episode 73 - Murdock and Marvel: 2007 Part 2

America continues to deal with the consequences of 9/11, and we are not mid-way through the 8 year Iraq War.  Something seems to be changing on the comics landscape, as dark themes, destruction and war get more prevalent, and stories retreat to more conventional and traditional themes. 

This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Ta...

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    July 16, 2025 81 mins
    Episode 72 - Murdock and Marvel: 2007 Part 1

    America continues to deal with the consequences of 9/11, and we are not mid-way through the 8 year Iraq War.  Something seems to be changing on the comics landscape, as dark themes, destruction and war get more prevalent, and stories retreat to more conventional and traditional themes. 

    Preshow

    Where did the podcast go?

    The Year in Comics 

    Comics in Other Media

    DC Comics

    Other Publishers

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    July 9, 2025 66 mins
    Episode 71 - Murdock and Marvel: 2006 Part 2

    Last week in the takeaway we talked about how 2005 had elements that pointed to a new golden age for comics, and there were elements that pointed to dangerous days ahead.  Well, if 2006 is any indication, Golden Age it is...  

    This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 2006.

     

    The Year in Daredevil 

    Appearances: Darede...

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    July 2, 2025 77 mins
    Episode 70 - Murdock and Marvel: 2006 Part 1

    Last week in the takeaway we talked about how 2005 had elements that pointed to a new golden age for comics, and there were elements that pointed to dangerous days ahead.  Well, if 2006 is any indication, Golden Age it is...

    The Year in Comics 

    Comics in Other Media

    DC Comics

    Other Publishers

    Sales & Industry Information

    Beginnings & Endings

    Eisner Awards

    Dan's Favorite

    The Year ...

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    June 27, 2025 69 mins
    Episode 69 - Murdock and Marvel: 2005 Part 2

    It was a great year in comics, and maybe a turning point.  Movies, events and accolades abounded.  But somehow it all worries me a bit, in retrospect. 

    This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 2005.

     

    The Year in Daredevil 

    Appearances: Daredevil #67-78, Daredevil: Redemption #1-6, Daredevil: Father #1-4, Exiles #54,...

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    June 18, 2025 70 mins
    Episode 68 - Murdock and Marvel: 2005 Part 1

    It was a great year in comics, and maybe a turning point.  Movies, events and accolades abounded.  But somehow it all worries me a bit, in retrospect.

    The Year in Comics 

    Comics in Other Media

    DC Comics

    Other Publishers

    Sales & Industry Information

    Beginnings & Endings

    Eisner Awards

    Dan's Favorite

    The Year in Marvel

    Marvel steamed ahead in 2005, with Joe Quesado taking on additio...

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    June 10, 2025 66 mins
    Episode 67 - Murdock and Marvel: 2004 Part 2

    2004 was a relatively quiet year in comics, but there were some critical developments that made waves into the future.  Big movies, heroes back from the dead, and some important new faces!

    This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 2004.

     

    The Year in Daredevil 

    Appearances: Daredevil #54-66, Daredevil: Father #1, Dare...

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    June 4, 2025 85 mins
    Episode 66 - Murdock and Marvel: 2004 Part 1

    2004 was a relatively quiet year in comics, but there were some critical developments that made waves into the future.  Big movies, heroes back from the dead, and some important new faces!

    The Year in Comics 

    Comics in Other Media

    DC Comics

    Other Publishers

    Sales & Industry Information

    Beginnings & Endings

    Eisner Awards

    Dan's Favorite

    The Year in Marvel

    TOTAL SERIES: 292 TOTAL NE...

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    May 30, 2025 71 mins
    Episode 65 - Murdock and Marvel: 2003 Part 2

    It was a crazy year in America, with the Gulf War and the Patriot Act in the news, and over a billion dollars spent on comic-based movies.  But in the actual world of American comics, 2003 was that most beautiful to things – a stable, productive year filled with fantastic and influential stories.   

    This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight sto...

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    May 22, 2025 71 mins
    Episode 64 - Murdock and Marvel: 2003 Part 1

    It was a crazy year in America, with the Gulf War and the Patriot Act in the news, and over a billion dollars spent on comic-based movies.  But in the actual world of American comics, 2003 was that most beautiful to things – a stable, productive year filled with fantastic and influential stories.

    The Year in Comics 

    Comics in Other Media

    DC Comics

    Other Publishers

    Sales & Industry In...

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    May 14, 2025 67 mins
    Episode 63 - Murdock and Marvel: 2002 Part 2

    The world was a dangerous and frightening place, and America was trying to come to terms with how to move forward, both internally and on the world stage.  And comics showed a lot of that anxiety.  But even so, 2002 was a big year for all involved in the comics world, as sales of actual honest to goodness comic books actually rose 10% this year to 230 Million dollars, the first time that...

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    May 7, 2025 86 mins
    Episode 62 - Murdock and Marvel: 2002 Part 1

    The world was a dangerous and frightening place, and America was trying to come to terms with how to move forward, both internally and on the world stage.  And comics showed a lot of that anxiety.  But even so, 2002 was a big year for all involved in the comics world, as sales of actual honest to goodness comic books actually rose 10% this year to 230 Million dollars, the first time that...

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    April 18, 2025 60 mins
    Episode 61 - Daredevil Born Again Episode 9

    Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episode 9 that was released on Disney+ on April 15th. 

    Initial Thoughts

    1:00 Recap and Blurbs 

    Episode 9: Straight to Hell (9.2 rating on IMDB) 

    The Disney+ blurp: Mayor Fisk becomes Mayor Kingpin, and Daredevil is unleashed as chaos takes over the city.

    Dan’s Non-Wikipedia, Non-AI Recap

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    April 11, 2025 60 mins
    Episode 60 - Daredevil Born Again Episode 8

    Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episode 8 that was released on Disney+ on April 8th. 

    Initial Thoughts

    1:00 Recap and Blurbs 

    Episode 8: Isle of Joy (9.2 rating on IMDB) 

    The Disney+ blurp: At his inaugural Black and White Ball, Mayor Fisk tightens his grip on New York City.

    Dan’s Non-Wikipedia, Non-AI Recap

    Discussion...

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    April 4, 2025 64 mins
    Episode 59 - Daredevil Born Again Episode 7

    Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episode 7 that was released on Disney+ on April 1st. 

    Initial Thoughts

    1:00 Recap and Blurbs 

    Episode 7: With Interest (8.2 rating on IMDB) 

    The Disney+ blurp: Daredevil is back and races Fisk to stop Muse from killing again.

    Dan’s Non-Wikipedia, Non-AI Recap

    Discussion Topics

    So many li...

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    March 28, 2025 59 mins
    Episode 58 - Daredevil Born Again Episodes 5 and 6

    Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episodes 5 and 6 that were released on Disney+ on March 25th. 

    Initial Thoughts

    1:00 Recap and Blurbs 

    Episode 5: With Interest (8.3 rating on IMDB) 

    The Disney+ blurp: A day in the life of Matt Murdock gets intense, forcing him to team up with a familiar face.

    Episode 2: Excessiv...

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    March 14, 2025 74 mins
    Episode 56 - Daredevil Born Again Episode 3

    Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episodes 3 that were released on Disney+ on March11th. 

    Initial Thoughts

    1:00 Recap and Blurbs 

    Episode 3: The Hollow of His Hand (8.8 rating on IMDB) 

    The Disney+ blurp: The trial of Hector Ayala begins. Fisk’s old business associates seek to claim his vacant mantle.

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    March 7, 2025 62 mins
    Episode 55 - Daredevil Born Again Episodes 1 and 2

    Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episodes 1 and 2 that were released on Disney+ on March 4th. 

    Initial Thoughts

    Daredevil Recap from IGN: https://youtu.be/afubQp0VeKc?si=YwvKjyTyFHx0Lhau

    1:00 Recap and Blurbs 

    Episode 1: Heaven’s Half Hour (8.8 rating on IMDB) 

    The Disney+ blurp: Matt Murdock gives up the mask. W...

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    March 5, 2025 54 mins
    Episode 54 - Murdock and Marvel: 2001 Part 2

    The year 2001 has a dark shadow over it, and there are elements of this year that are pretty rough, because as the year closed comic books were trying to make sense of and deal with 9/11 just like the rest of America.  But the start of the year brought a lot of great entertainment and for the first time in years sales held steady (mostly)  

    This is part 2 of the podcast. that will featur...

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