321: Beatles Comic-Con with Glenn Greenberg and Stephen DeStefano

About this episode

The episode discusses the connection between The Beatles and comic books with guests Glenn Greenberg and Stephen DeStefano.

One doesn't immediately connect The Beatles with the world of comic books but there's plenty there. Besides musical references to Captain Marvel and "Magneto and Titanium Man," the group themselves have been regularly represented in the pages of comic books, beginning in 1964; sometimes as plot figures. Then we also have graphic novels and latter-day accounts of their history.To lead *me* in a discussion, SATB welcomes two award-winners from the world of comics, both of whom once worked for Marvel. Emmy-winning cartoonist Stephen DeStefano has been connected with works ranging from Popeye to Cuphead as well as his own 'Mazing Man and Hero Hotline. He also hosts a conversation show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@S.DeStefano Glenn Greenberg (a previous guest) is a writer associated with Spider Man, Silver Surfer and Hulk, among others. He has also penned works for the Star Trek book series. He also has written several Beatles-related bookazines, with a new one about to be published. Together, they make the case for the affinity for this art form the Beatles demonstrably had, as well as how well (or not) they have been represented in works ranging from Marvel's 1978 The…

People in this episode

Guests: Glenn Greenberg, Stephen DeStefano

Topics covered

• The Beatles
• comic books
• graphic novels
• Marvel
• music references
• pop culture

Keywords

• Beatles
• comic books
• Marvel
• graphic novels
• music references
• Glenn Greenberg
• Stephen DeStefano

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Marvel

Books & works: Captain Marvel, Magneto and Titanium Man, Popeye, Cuphead, 'Mazing Man, Hero Hotline, Spider Man, Silver Surfer, Hulk, Star Trek

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