Comics Over Time

Episode 89 - Murdock and Marvel: 2015 Part 2 2015 was a turning point for the American comic industry in a number of ways, and seems to be a satisfying place to wrap up our look at over 50 years of American comic books. This year is in many ways a fulcrum that links the insular comics world that I grew up in with the fast-moving media-entwined and politically-charged environment of recent times. This is part 2 of the podcast that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 2015.

Episode 87 - Murdock and Marvel: 2014 Part 2 2014 saw some sales figures that had not been achieved in decades, and pop culture was filled with comic book related movies and merchandise. Marvel was dominant again, and along with DC again climbed back to nearly 70% of the total market share in comic shops. This is part 2 of the podcast that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 2014.

Episode 83 - Murdock and Marvel: 2012 Part 2 It was a pretty monumental year in comics, in the opinion of your humble co-host. 2013 is probably the best year for new comics of the 21st century to date, with a ton of variety and quality. And people noticed! This is part 2 of the podcast that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 2013.

Episode 83 - Murdock and Marvel: 2012 Part 2 2012 was a year when the big news in comics all happened outside of shops, with movie theaters and social media dominating the industry. This is part 2 of the podcast that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 2012.

Episode 81 - Murdock and Marvel: 2011 Part 2 It was a quiet year in the comics world, but there were a lot of developments going on behind the scenes, and up on the screen. Oh, and we did get ONE new character worth talking about… This is part 2 of the podcast that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 2011.

Episode 79 - Murdock and Marvel: 2010 Part 2 2010 is an odd year in a lot of ways. It was quiet, but not in a “before the storm” way. More in a “putt your head down and get to work” sense. Great comics were made, and big things were happening mostly under the surface. This is part 2 of the podcast that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 2010.

Episode 77 - Murdock and Marvel: 2009 Part 2 2009 was a tough year for comics, in that sales declined and a number of stores (nearly 50% in some areas) closed their doors. Closings of Waldenbooks and other book outlets also made getting product into customers’ hands difficult. We also saw cover prices rise, even as the recession continued to impact fans ability to spend. This is part 2 of the podcast that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 2009.

Episode 75 - Murdock and Marvel: 2008 Part 2 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. This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 2008.