WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics
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Revisiting comic book history, through the pages of Wizard magazine. WIZARDSCOMICS.com
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MINI-EPISODE! We dive into the bonus CrossGen Primer packed in with the issue, discuss a Last Woman Standing battle between Elektra and Batgirl, explore the popularity of the Allred/Milligan X-Force and so much more. Listen now www.wizardscomics.com/episodes/wiz...
The final page of PICKS gave multiple #Marvel MAX titles a push, plus an entire sidebar dedicated to Garth Ennis projects being released that month.
January 27, 2026 at 11:48 PM
The final page of PICKS gave multiple #Marvel MAX titles a push, plus an entire sidebar dedicated to Garth Ennis projects being released that month.
An interesting selection of PICKS from Wizard 121 including Queen & Country, Shadow Reavers, Obergeist and an Alan Moore project called Snakes and Ladders.
January 27, 2026 at 10:59 PM
An interesting selection of PICKS from Wizard 121 including Queen & Country, Shadow Reavers, Obergeist and an Alan Moore project called Snakes and Ladders.
More PICKS from Wizard 121 including several #dccomics titles and #marvelcomics New X-Men.
January 27, 2026 at 10:14 PM
More PICKS from Wizard 121 including several #dccomics titles and #marvelcomics New X-Men.
Check out the the first round of PICKS from Wizard 121 including a spotlight on the new #gijoe series from Image Comics, Alias by @brianmbendis.bsky.social , Amazing #spiderman by @straczynski.bsky.social and more.
January 27, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Check out the the first round of PICKS from Wizard 121 including a spotlight on the new #gijoe series from Image Comics, Alias by @brianmbendis.bsky.social , Amazing #spiderman by @straczynski.bsky.social and more.
Here's a list of easter eggs inserted into CrossGen comics and other behind the scenes tidbits.
January 27, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Here's a list of easter eggs inserted into CrossGen comics and other behind the scenes tidbits.
Meridian was the fairy tale adventure story of CrossGen titles and even had a movie pitch being shopped around at one point.
January 27, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Meridian was the fairy tale adventure story of CrossGen titles and even had a movie pitch being shopped around at one point.
We know you wanted more CrossGen coverage (OK, you didn't), but you gotta admit, that Greg Land art for Sojourn looks pretty amazing.
January 27, 2026 at 1:40 PM
We know you wanted more CrossGen coverage (OK, you didn't), but you gotta admit, that Greg Land art for Sojourn looks pretty amazing.
NEW VIDEO! We're opening up 2 packs of #Marvel ReCharge collectible card game cards from 2001 featuring your favorite #marvelcomics characters. Watch it here youtu.be/wnNm0M0BEs8
January 27, 2026 at 12:05 AM
NEW VIDEO! We're opening up 2 packs of #Marvel ReCharge collectible card game cards from 2001 featuring your favorite #marvelcomics characters. Watch it here youtu.be/wnNm0M0BEs8
Check out the Mort of the Month from Wizard 121, Angar The Screamer from Marvel Comics.
January 26, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Check out the Mort of the Month from Wizard 121, Angar The Screamer from Marvel Comics.
Check out the Ups & Downs from Wizard 121. To be fair, it's mostly Ups, with just old back issues of Matt Wagner's Grendel dropping slightly in value due to trade paperback collection reprinting the previously hard to find stories.
January 26, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Check out the Ups & Downs from Wizard 121. To be fair, it's mostly Ups, with just old back issues of Matt Wagner's Grendel dropping slightly in value due to trade paperback collection reprinting the previously hard to find stories.
An interesting story about forgeries of museum edition collections of Marvel Comics titles being sold online. Plus, a comparison of the character kill count in DC Comics' Worlds At War event and the first few issues of the Allred/Milligan X-Force.
January 26, 2026 at 3:25 PM
An interesting story about forgeries of museum edition collections of Marvel Comics titles being sold online. Plus, a comparison of the character kill count in DC Comics' Worlds At War event and the first few issues of the Allred/Milligan X-Force.
Check out this report from Wizard 121 about the census conducted by the CGC in 2001, reporting that they had already graded 80,000 comics, 717 of which were #Spawn number 1 with 5 of those earning a 10.0 grade out of the total 91 comics overall that earned the highest grade.
January 26, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Check out this report from Wizard 121 about the census conducted by the CGC in 2001, reporting that they had already graded 80,000 comics, 717 of which were #Spawn number 1 with 5 of those earning a 10.0 grade out of the total 91 comics overall that earned the highest grade.
Thanks to all the listeners of the podcast who have voiced your support for WIZARDS co-host @williambwest.bsky.social and his family after he suffered a stroke last week. We are still waiting for updates on his condition, but if you want to help you can do so here gofund.me/4f96c8a82
January 26, 2026 at 2:35 AM
Thanks to all the listeners of the podcast who have voiced your support for WIZARDS co-host @williambwest.bsky.social and his family after he suffered a stroke last week. We are still waiting for updates on his condition, but if you want to help you can do so here gofund.me/4f96c8a82
This Wednesday on the podcast we're bringing you our coverage of Wizard 122. Stay tuned, Geeks...
January 25, 2026 at 11:26 PM
This Wednesday on the podcast we're bringing you our coverage of Wizard 122. Stay tuned, Geeks...
Look at the list of talent on the left that CrossGen was bringing on for their CrossGen Illustrated book. Plus, did you know there was CrossGen merch to be had online in 2001?
January 25, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Look at the list of talent on the left that CrossGen was bringing on for their CrossGen Illustrated book. Plus, did you know there was CrossGen merch to be had online in 2001?
This week our Patrons already received the UNCUT version of Ep 122, plus this weekend they are getting a new The Wizard Files interview with a Wizard/ToyFare staffer. Get access to these episodes and more exclusive perks at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS now!
January 24, 2026 at 8:35 PM
This week our Patrons already received the UNCUT version of Ep 122, plus this weekend they are getting a new The Wizard Files interview with a Wizard/ToyFare staffer. Get access to these episodes and more exclusive perks at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS now!
A double page ad for the second issue of Shadow Reavers from Black Bull from Wizard 121.
January 24, 2026 at 2:18 PM
A double page ad for the second issue of Shadow Reavers from Black Bull from Wizard 121.
Check out the important comic book and pop culture happenings forecasted in Wizard 121 for the month of September.
January 24, 2026 at 4:38 AM
Check out the important comic book and pop culture happenings forecasted in Wizard 121 for the month of September.
The WIZARDS team is devastated to report that our dear friend and co-host, @williambwest.bsky.social suffered a stroke this week and is in the hospital. His recovery time is uncertain, but you can support this husband and father of two at this GoFundMe link gofund.me/3ce4a7cf7
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January 23, 2026 at 9:25 PM
The WIZARDS team is devastated to report that our dear friend and co-host, @williambwest.bsky.social suffered a stroke this week and is in the hospital. His recovery time is uncertain, but you can support this husband and father of two at this GoFundMe link gofund.me/3ce4a7cf7
As discussed during our recent episode, here's the #Wolverine checklist covering all of the #xmen superstar's appearances up to 2001.
January 23, 2026 at 8:41 PM
As discussed during our recent episode, here's the #Wolverine checklist covering all of the #xmen superstar's appearances up to 2001.
If you got a chance to read this "Generic Comic Book" series in 2001, we want to hear about it.
January 23, 2026 at 6:26 PM
If you got a chance to read this "Generic Comic Book" series in 2001, we want to hear about it.
Here's the Top 50 comics in terms of sales for the month of July 2001. Plus some cool Letter Art entries.
January 23, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Here's the Top 50 comics in terms of sales for the month of July 2001. Plus some cool Letter Art entries.
Ads for new CrossGen titles Ruse and Negation from Wizard 121.
January 23, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Ads for new CrossGen titles Ruse and Negation from Wizard 121.
Would YOU have had any shot at winning $10,000 from CrossGen in 2001 by answering these trivia questions about all of their titles?
January 23, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Would YOU have had any shot at winning $10,000 from CrossGen in 2001 by answering these trivia questions about all of their titles?
One of the greatest contributions made by @markwaid.bsky.social to CrossGen was Ruse. Often cited as one of the standout books for those comic book fans who had stayed away from the launch titles.Beautiful art by Butch Guice, R.I.P
January 23, 2026 at 1:24 AM
One of the greatest contributions made by @markwaid.bsky.social to CrossGen was Ruse. Often cited as one of the standout books for those comic book fans who had stayed away from the launch titles.Beautiful art by Butch Guice, R.I.P