WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics

NEW VIDEO! We're bringing back the classic Wizard magazine CASTING CALL concept with ALL NEW pitches for imaginary comic book movies. Kicking things off are our ideas for an #AbsoluteBatman live action film. Who did we pick? Watch now and find out, Geeks! youtu.be/LaMJZMXo3X8

We have two friends of the podcast that fulfilled the Kickstarter campaigns for their creator-owned comics this month. Shout out to @markflorio.bsky.social and @phillipsevy.bsky.social for living the dream with their awesome projects.

Check out this ad for a #captainamerica head bust from Wizard 133 as designed by @alexrossart.bsky.social in 2002.

The final batch of PICKS from Wizard 133 included hype for Ultimate #xmen , #starwars Empire, #spiderman Blue and new titles from an upstart named @idwpublishing.com which had a big hit with Steve Niles' 30 Days of Night.

More 2002 comics hype from the PICKS section of Wizard 133 featuring 2 Geoff Johns titles with #TheFlash and JSA, plus the hot for the time #gijoe and more. Which of these books were YOU reading at the time?

Check out the first batch of PICKS from Wizard 133 including hype for @jeffsmithsbone.bsky.social , Amazing #spiderman and a sidebar about a group of NEW titles.

Go beyond the posts and experience the nostalgia of our weekly podcast covering every issue of Wizard magazine, plus interviews with comic book pros and former Wizard staffers. With over 400 episodes it’s the perfect time to start binging www.wizardscomics.com/episodes

That's right, we're bringing back the Casting Call for comics that never got a chance to have a #fancast in the pages of Wizard magazine, starting with our choices for an #AbsoluteBatman movie. Get additional commentary for these picks on YouTube here youtu.be/LaMJZMXo3X8

Wizard had some very interesting ideas in their Casting Call for a live action adaptation of the iconic #dccomics epic, Kingdom Come. Do you think @alexrossart.bsky.social was on board with any of these choices?

Check out this Wizard Casting Call for a Major Bummer movie based on the Doug Mahnke and John Arcudi. Did you read this wild #dccomics title back in the day?

Kicking off MOVIE MONDAY with this Wizard magazine Casting Call for an #alphaflight movie based on the Canadian #marvelcomics super team.

This Wednesday on the podcast we're bringing you our coverage of Wizard 134. Notice that the house ad (left) features a different #wolverine illustration than the final published cover by Frank Cho (right).

More STUFF from Wizard 133, mainly statues of #Thor , #captainamerica , #spiderman and others. Plus some cool @thatkevinsmith.bsky.social #mallrats t-shirts!

Check out the first batch of STUFF from Wizard 133 including a #witchblade , #KravenTheHunter and Ultimate #IronMan statues. Plus 12 inches of #Blade , #ThePunisher and more comic book merch!

This week our Patrons received the latest episode of our Patreon exclusive ToyFares: The Podcast, plus an early release of our amazing interview with Jeph Loeb! Get access to these and more perks now by subscribing at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today!

Check out this report from Wizard 133 about the #ghostintheshell sequel. Were you #manga/#anime fans satisfied with this story?

Here’s a bonus bit of #Blade fun with this Big Shot gag from ToyFare magazine featuring an incredulous #dracula commenting on the #marvel movie deal.

Here's a look at some of the sights from Wizard World 2002 featuring plenty of cosplay and celebrities, as presented in Wizard 133.

Check out the #GamingNews from Wizard 133 reporting on an online #starwars RPG, #kingdomhearts and more!

This Last Man Standing battle between #wolverine and Sabretooth is a vicious confrontation thanks to the @jimlee.bsky.social art.

This Last Man Standing battle between Dr. Fate and Dr. Strange from Wizard magazine was illustrated by @philjimeneznyc.bsky.social with mystical, magical results.

Check out the fun of #LaraCroft #TombRaider battling #indianajones in this Last Man Standing piece from Wizard magazine illustrated by @terrydodsonart.bsky.social for maximum impact.

A little dark April Fool's Day humor from Wizard magazine that's perfect for the #halloween season. Enjoy this rare "Last Corpse Standing" battle between Bucky and Jason Todd, both of whom would eventually be resurrected. Shout out to @toddnauck.bsky.social for illustrating this one.

FRIDAY FIGHTS continues with #Batman Beyond vs Spider-Girl in a throw down between these next generation superheroes.

FRIDAY FIGHTS are back! Let's kick off the fun with #bobafett vs #deadpool in this Ed McGuinness illustrated confrontation of these two icons.

Check out this ad for the Blade movie soundtrack that ran in a 1998 issue of Wizard, plus the letter grade that the magazine staff gave the film in 2002.

Here’s a Special Report from Wizard magazine in 1997 about the making of Blade with quotes from star, Wesley Snipes and screenwriter, David Goyer.

A casting update on Blade from Wizard magazine, highlighting the inclusion of Kris Kristofferson.

Here’s a look at the first mention of the Blade movie in Wizard magazine from their Trailer Park section.

Be sure to queue up the Blade episode of our Super Cinema podcast UNLOCKED from the Patreon vault on your favorite podcast app or stream it direct here www.wizardscomics.com/episodes/sup...

This week we’re sharing our classic Super Cinema review of Blade with you all. What’s YOUR favorite part of this #marvelcomics inspired #vampire action film, Geeks?

UNLOCKED! We’re opening the Patreon “crypt” to bring all you “Daywalkers” our exclusive Super Cinema review of the first hit theatrical #marvel movie Blade from ‘98. Don’t keep trying to ice skate uphill, join our blood-soaked podcast rave and listen now www.wizardscomics.com/episodes/sup...

Check out this breakdown of the Special Features of the #spiderman movie DVD as reported in Wizard 133. One documentary included even featured Wizard magazine founder, @gareb.bsky.social Shamus and Editor, @bcunningham71.bsky.social providing commentary on the wall-crawler's comic book history.

Wizard was all about this #dccomics maquette of Martian Manhunter based on the #justiceleague animated series rendition of J'onn J'onnz limited to 2,000 pieces and going for nearly double its original price on the secondary market in 2002.

Wizard gave the spotlight to PvP in the Secret Stash section of issue 133. Do you remember this satirical and controversial series by Scott Kurtz that poked fun at the world of small press comic books as well as pop culture at large?

Here's the Wizard News items about Michael Turner making good on his pre-cancer promise to do signings at comic book stores that bought 1,000 copies of Fathom number 12, plus a new creative team for the #HarleyQuinn ongoing series.

NEW VIDEO! It’s #halloween, so we’re revisiting the Wizard #halloweencostume contest from 2002 featuring #cosplay of characters from comic books, cartoons, anime and more! Watch now youtu.be/f8TPnWBZ_ts?...

Wizard 133 featured an interview with #hellboy director, @realgdt.bsky.social in anticipation of the big screen adaptation of the @mikemignola.bsky.social comic book series.

Wizard 133 featured a look at the storyboards for the #daredevil movie as part of their Basic Training art tutorial feature.

This week our patrons were given the early and UNCUT version of Ep 134 of the podcast, plus an EARLY RELEASE of our video revisiting the 2002 Wizard costume contest. YOU can get access to these perks and more at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS

Wizard 133 highlighted Mantra from the Ultraverse as a series to check out due to the high profile work of @terrydodsonart.bsky.social on the Spider-Man/Black Cat mini-series with Kevin Smith. Plus, the new Smallville comic based on the hit TV series.

Books like #heman , #hulk and #transformers were on the rise in 2002, while the GEN13 relaunch was down shortly after it launched.

Wizard 133 featured a short profile of the late Karl Moline.

Check out these amazing items sold on eBay in 2002 including a #Spiderman shaving set, #gijoe bubble bath and more!

Check out the HUGE value jump between a CGC graded and ungraded copy of #Transformers G1 issue 1 in 2002 according to Wizard magazine.

Here's some silliness from Wizard 133 with the staff pitching their ideas for retro animated icons of the #80s like #rainbowbrite or #heman getting their own reality TV shows in the 00's. Plus, The Collector pontificates about UPC variant values and the practicality of Mysterio's fishbowl helmet.

Check out the Wizard staff’s favorites in 2002 including #wonderwoman by J.G. Jones, The Ultimates, Hawkman by Geoff Johns and Rags Morales, Y: The Last Man by Brian K. Vaughn and more!

Here's a report from Wizard News about @philjimeneznyc.bsky.social joining Grant Morrison for some issues of New #xmen in 2003.

Wizard 133 featured an Up and Comers Checklist for hot new comic book pros like the late John Cassaday and Mike Wieringo, Geoff Johns , Pat Lee, Greg Land and Frank Quitely. Plus, a sidebar providing details about first published works.

Here's the interview with the creators of #smallville from Wizard 133 where the pair predicted the final episode and discuss the possibility of a young Bruce Wayne joining the cast. Were YOU a fan of this WB/CW series of a pre-"tights and flights" #superman?