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Murdock and Marvel: 2007 Part 1

Episode 72 - Murdock and Marvel: 2007 Part 1

America continues to deal with the consequences of 9/11, and we are not mid-way through the 8 year Iraq War. Something seems to be changing on the comics landscape, as dark themes, destruction and war get more prevalent, and stories retreat to more conventional and traditional themes.

Preshow

Where did the podcast go?

The Year in Comics

Comics in Other Media

DC Comics

Other Publishers

Sales & Industry Information

Beginnings & Endings

Eisner Awards

Dan's Favorite

The Year in Marvel

Marvel had a huge year, with stories and events that would resonate into the company’s future, both in the comics and on screen. As usual they won no awards, but they sold a lot of comics…

TOTAL SERIES: 470
TOTAL NEW SERIES: 326
TOTAL ENDING SERIES: 306
THIS YEAR'S EVENT(S): One More Day (4), Silent War, The Initiative (80), World War Hulk (52), X-Men: Endangered Species (17), X-Men: Messiah Complex (13)
BEST SELLING COMICS: Civil War #7

Events & Happenings

New Titles (Ongoing and Limited)

New Characters

Series Ending

Who's in the Bullpen/Passings