My Marvelous Year Marvel Year Zero: The Golden Age!
Jan 1, 2019
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the Golden Age of Marvel Comics, exploring the origins of superheroes like Submariner and the Torch. They delve into the uncanny valley technique used by Junji Ito for horror and highlight Bill Everett's distinct art style. They also analyze the significance of crossovers between Submariner and Human Torch, the layout and design differences between Golden Age and Silver Age comics, and the origins of Red Skull and Bucky. Furthermore, they address racist drawings in a comic and express disappointment in the lack of an invaders team-up.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Golden Age of Marvel Comics
01:57 • 19min
Discussion on Junji Ito's uncanny valley technique, Bill Everett's art, and the introduction of Betty Dean
20:56 • 2min
The Birth of the Marvel Universe
22:39 • 17min
Comparing the Layout and Design of Golden Age Comics to Silver Age Comics
39:25 • 1min
Red Skull's Origins and Bucky as Sidekick
40:55 • 5min
Racist Drawings and Disappointment in a Comic
46:19 • 11min
