Comic Shenanigans

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For episode 1139 join Adam Chapman as he welcomes his son Zachary Chapman back to the show for a new type of episode as we look back at first appearances of selected Marvel heroes.

This time around, we focus on the following characters and their first appearances:

Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew) - Marvel Spotlight #32

Black Cat - Amazing Spider-Man #194

Alistair Smyth - Amazing Spider-Man Annual #19

This episode was recorded Thursday April 2 2026.

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For episode 1138 join Adam Chapman as he welcomes CHAZ GOWER back to the show, author of the recent book Ditko & Romita vs Lee: The Origins of the Amazing Spider-Man.

We discuss putting together this new book on Marvel's tumultuous 60s history, how to pace the book, and much more!

This episode was recorded March 31 2026.

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For episode 1137 join Adam Chapman as he welcomes Nate S back to the show for a new Book of the Month Club episode!

This time around we discuss a recent Marvel release from 2025, Captain America (volume 14) #1-5 by Chip Zdarsky and Valerio Schiti.

This episode was recorded March 23 2026.

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Welcome to the Comic Shenanigans podcast!

For episode 1136 join Adam Chapman as he welcomes back to the show RON FRENZ! This is Ron's NINETEENTH time on the show, and this time around we do a creator commentary on the Thor Epic Collection: IN MORTAL FLESH, which collects Thor 401-418.

This episode was recorded February 24 2026.

Check out Ron Frenz's prior appearances on the show in the following episodes:

Episode 296

Episode 408

Episode 734

Episode 744

Episode 748

Episode 776

Episode 886

Episode 920

Episode 980

Episode 1000

Episode 1004

Episode 1041

Episode 1052

Episode 1067

Episode 1078

Episode 1096

Episode 1110

Episode 1125

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For episode 1135 join Adam Chapman as he welcomes Nate S back to the show for a new Creator Spotlight episode, as we once again focus on the works of SAL BUSCEMA. 

Issues discussed:

Captain America #176 (August 1974)

Incredible Hulk #281 (March 1983)

Incredible Hulk #291 (January 1984)

Spectacular Spider-Man #189 (June 1992)

This episode was recorded Monday March 9 2026.

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