ComiXmas 8: MARVELS ...reality TV and the end of the world

About this episode

The episode discusses the comic 'MARVELS' by Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross, exploring its themes and significance during the holiday season.

Merry ComiXmas! Week 8: MARVELS "Through Phil Sheldon’s eyes, the heroes rise, In Alex Ross’s art, their strength amplifies. From awe to doubt, his views shift and sway, Finding the heart in the masks they display— In Marvels, he learns there’s more to the prize." This holiday season, we're airing our 10 COMICS OF XMAS - an excuse to recommend and replay some our fav books that make a thoughtful gift for your loved ones (or great reading to comfort your dark and lonely nights) MARVELS , by Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross. is the perfect comic for the person who is a little too nostalgic. This week we're reading MARVELS, the 1994 mini series by Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross. MARVELS retells he origins of the Marvel Universe from a decidedly... pedestrian point of view. Over 4 volumes, we traverse New York City through the decades, from the eve of World War 2 and the first appearance of larger than life heroes, to the 60s and 70s when superheroes were a part of mainstream pop culture. Guiding us on our journey is Phil Sheldon, a photojournalist obsessed with these "Marvels" ...as he calls them. Some of the biggest moments in Marvel comics history is shown from the perspective of a bystander…

People in this episode

Host: Ryan

Topics covered

• Comics
• Marvels
• Kurt Busiek
• Alex Ross
• Nostalgia
• Photojournalism

Keywords

• ComiXmas
• holiday season
• comic recommendations
• Marvel Universe
• Phil Sheldon

Mentioned in this episode

Products: MARVELS

Books & works: Marvels, Kingdom Come

Places: New York City, Astro City, America

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