Comics Over Time

Murdock and Marvel: 2002 Part 1

Episode 62 - Murdock and Marvel: 2002 Part 1
The world was a dangerous and frightening place, and America was trying to come to terms with how to move forward, both internally and on the world stage.  And comics showed a lot of that anxiety.  But even so, 2002 was a big year for all involved in the comics world, as sales of actual honest to goodness comic books actually rose 10% this year to 230 Million dollars, the first time that the industry had seen that occur since 1993, when comic sales had peaked at around 850 Million.  And even as traffic in stores was increasing, Hollywood was starting to understand how to make comic properties work on the screen, both small and large.   
Preshow 
The Year in Comics 
Notable and Newsworthy
Sales & Industry Information
Beginnings & Endings
Eisner Awards
Dan's Favorite
The Year in Marvel
TOTAL SERIES: 219TOTAL NEW SERIES: 167 TOTAL ENDING SERIES: 149THIS YEAR'S EVENT(S): Infinity Abyss.  BEST SELLING COMICS: Ultimates #1 was the best selling book of the year.  X-Men and Spider-Man books also did well
Events & Happenings
New Titles (Ongoing and Limited)
New Characters
Series Ending
Who's in the Bullpen/Passings
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Jason Aaron
Dan's Favorite
 
Next week: 2002 Part 2 - The year in Daredevil 
 
Questions or comments
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THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING CREATORS AND RESOURCES 
Music: Our theme music is by the very talented Lesfm.  You can find more about them and their music at https://pixabay.com/users/lesfm-22579021/. 
The Grand Comics Database: Dan uses custom queries against a downloadable copy of the GCD to construct his publisher, title and creator charts. 
Comichron: Our source for comic book sales data. 
Marvel Year By Year: A Visual History 
DC Comics Year By Year: A Visual Chronicle 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_films_based_on_English-language_comics 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Marvel_Comics_superhero_debuts 
https://comicbookreadingorders.com/marvel/event-timeline/ 
https://www.comic-con.org/awards/eisner-awards/past-recipients/past-recipients-1990s/ 

Daredevil Born Again Episode 9

Episode 61 - Daredevil Born Again Episode 9
Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episode 9 that was released on Disney+ on April 15th. 
Initial Thoughts
1:00 Recap and Blurbs 
Episode 9: Straight to Hell (9.2 rating on IMDB) 
The Disney+ blurp: Mayor Fisk becomes Mayor Kingpin, and Daredevil is unleashed as chaos takes over the city.
Dan’s Non-Wikipedia, Non-AI Recap
Discussion Topics
Frank is back!!
Violence is visceral, and not idealized
Hard to watch sometimes, because of current real-world parallels
Fisk is a monster corrupting everything around him
Many dual scene moments
Safer Streets Initiative
We need an army
No Foggy Nelson revival
Big Question:
Was it worth the wait?
Next Week:
The year in comics - 2002
Questions or comments
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Daredevil Born Again Episode 8

Episode 60 - Daredevil Born Again Episode 8
Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episode 8 that was released on Disney+ on April 8th. 
Initial Thoughts
1:00 Recap and Blurbs 
Episode 8: Isle of Joy (9.2 rating on IMDB) 
The Disney+ blurp: At his inaugural Black and White Ball, Mayor Fisk tightens his grip on New York City.
Dan’s Non-Wikipedia, Non-AI Recap
Discussion Topics
Double Agent BB Urich
Empathize with Dex?
Fisk and Vanessa
Use of Color - Blue, Red and White
What good men do
Big Question:
Is Daredevil a good guy this week? 
Next Week:
Daredevil Born Again Episode 9 - Season Finale
Releases on Disney+ on April 15th
Podcast Release on Friday, April 18th
Questions or comments
We'd love to hear from you!  Email us at questions@comicsovertime.com or find us on Twitter @comicsoftime.

Daredevil Born Again Episode 7

Episode 59 - Daredevil Born Again Episode 7
Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episode 7 that was released on Disney+ on April 1st. 
Initial Thoughts
1:00 Recap and Blurbs 
Episode 7: With Interest (8.2 rating on IMDB) 
The Disney+ blurp: Daredevil is back and races Fisk to stop Muse from killing again.
Dan’s Non-Wikipedia, Non-AI Recap
Discussion Topics
So many lies. "All feels fake."
Fight Choreography
The "Thin Dark Line"
Did Vanessa betray Luca or try to betray Wilson?
The Powers Act next? 
David Mack art
Big Question:
Are we already done with Muse?  And if so, what was the point? 
Next Week:
Daredevil Born Again Episode 8 
Releases on Disney+ on April 8th
Podcast Release on Friday, April 11th
Questions or comments
We'd love to hear from you!  Email us at questions@comicsovertime.com or find us on Twitter @comicsoftime.

Daredevil Born Again Episodes 5 and 6

Episode 58 - Daredevil Born Again Episodes 5 and 6
Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episodes 5 and 6 that were released on Disney+ on March 25th. 
Initial Thoughts
1:00 Recap and Blurbs 
Episode 5: With Interest (8.3 rating on IMDB) 
The Disney+ blurp: A day in the life of Matt Murdock gets intense, forcing him to team up with a familiar face.
Episode 2: Excessive Force (9.0 rating on IMDB) 
The Disney+ blurp: When a serial killer terrorizes the streets of New York, the city needs a savior.
Dan’s Non-Wikipedia, Non-AI Recap
Discussion Topics
Yusuf and a Bank Heist
Bottle Episode
Matt Murdock, lawyer who does everything
D'Onofrio is on his game
Returning to their nature
Next Week:
Daredevil Born Again Episode 7 
Releases on Disney+ on April 1st
Podcast Release on Friday, April 4th
Questions or comments
We'd love to hear from you!  Email us at questions@comicsovertime.com or find us on Twitter @comicsoftime.

Daredevil Born Again Episode 4

Episode 57 - Daredevil Born Again Episode 4
Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episode 4 that was released on Disney+ on March 18th. 
Initial Thoughts
1:00 Recap and Blurbs 
Episode 4: Sic Semper Systema (8.6 rating on IMDB) 
The Disney+ blurp: Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk’s darker halves fight to be unleashed.
Dan’s Non-Wikipedia, Non-AI Recap 
Discussion Topics
David Feige
Bodega Holdup
Daniel Blake
Say His Name
Matt Murdock, Lawyer and Lover
Adam
Big Question: 
What would Jack Kirby have thought about this?   
Next Week:
Daredevil Born Again Episode 5 (and maybe 6) 
Releases on Disney+ on March 25th
Podcast Release on Friday, March 28th
Questions or comments
We'd love to hear from you!  Email us at questions@comicsovertime.com or find us on Twitter @comicsoftime.

Daredevil Born Again Episode 3

Episode 56 - Daredevil Born Again Episode 3
Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episodes 3 that were released on Disney+ on March11th. 
Initial Thoughts
1:00 Recap and Blurbs 
Episode 3: The Hollow of His Hand (8.8 rating on IMDB) 
The Disney+ blurp: The trial of Hector Ayala begins. Fisk’s old business associates seek to claim his vacant mantle.
Dan’s Non-Wikipedia, Non-AI Recap 
Discussion Topics
Matt the Lawyer
The Big Swing
The Police Punisher Cult
The White Tiger, Vigilantism and Community Power
The Corruption of Vanessa Marianna-Fisk
Punisherment 
Big Question: 
What were the changes?  Did Episode One Even Matter?
Next Week:
Daredevil Born Again Episode 4 
Releases on Disney+ on March 18th
Podcast Release on Friday, March 21th
Questions or comments
We'd love to hear from you!  Email us at questions@comicsovertime.com or find us on Twitter @comicsoftime.

Daredevil Born Again Episodes 1 and 2

Episode 55 - Daredevil Born Again Episodes 1 and 2
Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episodes 1 and 2 that were released on Disney+ on March 4th. 
Initial Thoughts
Daredevil Recap from IGN: https://youtu.be/afubQp0VeKc?si=YwvKjyTyFHx0Lhau
1:00 Recap and Blurbs 
Episode 1: Heaven’s Half Hour (8.8 rating on IMDB) 
The Disney+ blurp: Matt Murdock gives up the mask. Wilson Fisk has his sights set to new heights. 
Episode 2: Optics (8.7 rating on IMDB) 
The Disney+ blurp: Matt Murdock gets a new client who’s more than he claims to be. Fisk learns the power of optics.  
Discussion Topics
Disjointed From Season 3
New Support System
Fights look Different
A Line was Cross - Violence
Music Choices
Devil's Reign - Mayor Kingpin
Disney+ with Ads
White Tiger Story and Memoriam
Daredevil even out of Costume 
Next Week:
Daredevil Born Again Episode 3 
Releases on Disney+ on March 11th
Podcast Release on Friday, March 14th
Questions or comments
We'd love to hear from you!  Email us at questions@comicsovertime.com or find us on Twitter @comicsoftime.