

My Marvelous Year
By Dave Buesing (Comic Book Herald), Charlotte Fierro, & Zack Deane
Dave, Charlotte & Zack read the essential Marvel Comics universe, one publication year at a time, starting with Fantastic Four #1 in the 1960’s and progressing through to present day! It’s the Comic Book Herald reading club phenomena brought to life for your ears!
Episodes
Mentioned books

Dec 2, 2024 • 1h 4min
2009 Variant Cover B: Our History with Comics
Charlotte and Zack dig into the comics that made them!
Up Next: My Marvelous Year — 2009 pt. 4
Punisher / Dark Reign: The List – Punisher
#1-#2 / #1
Rick Remender’s Punisher run begins
Amazing Spider-Man
#583, #595 to #600
#583 added by Patron Hayden, “American Son”
Play along with:
Comic Book Herald’s Marvel Reading Order
Downloadable Checklist!
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You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald at:
mymarvelousyear.com
Music for My Marvelous Year is credited to Disasterpeace. Support for My Marvelous Year comes via Patreon backers, for as little as $1 a month.
Make sure to subscribe now in order to get every reading list for every year of Marvel Comics! Subscribe to the Podcast! — iTunes, Google Play, Pod Feed
If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on iTunes, or your podcast player of choice!, to help us reach more readers & listeners!
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Nov 25, 2024 • 1h 6min
2009 Pt. 3: War of Kings
On this episode of MMY, Dave alone! Or is he? Is he ever alone when the voices of Zack and Charlotte haunt him eternally?
On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited):
War of Kings
Reading Order
Focus on War of Kings, Nova, and Guardians.
Up Next: My Marvelous Year — 2009 pt. 4
Punisher / Dark Reign: The List – Punisher
#1-#2 / #1
Rick Remender’s Punisher run begins
Amazing Spider-Man
#583, #595 to #600
#583 added by Patron Hayden, “American Son”
Play along with:
Comic Book Herald’s Marvel Reading Order
Downloadable Checklist!
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You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald at:
mymarvelousyear.com
Music for My Marvelous Year is credited to Disasterpeace. Support for My Marvelous Year comes via Patreon backers, for as little as $1 a month.
Make sure to subscribe now in order to get every reading list for every year of Marvel Comics! Subscribe to the Podcast! — iTunes, Google Play, Pod Feed
If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on iTunes, or your podcast player of choice!, to help us reach more readers & listeners!
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Nov 18, 2024 • 1h 20min
2009 Pt. 2: The Start of Hickman’s Marvel: Secret Warriors & Fantastic Four
Dave, Zack and Charlotte continue 2009 with the beginning of Jonathan Hickman’s long and acclaimed run at Marvel.
On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited):
Secret Warriors / Dark Reign: Fantastic Four/ Fantastic Four
#1 to #5 / #1 to 5/ #570 to #574
Sunuvagun the best Nick Fury book in years.
/ Hickman’s run on Fantastic Four is here!
Up Next: My Marvelous Year — 2009 pt. 3
War of Kings
Reading Order
Focus on War of Kings, Nova, and Guardians.
Play along with:
Comic Book Herald’s Marvel Reading Order
Downloadable Checklist!
————————————————————————————-
You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald at:
mymarvelousyear.com
Music for My Marvelous Year is credited to Disasterpeace. Support for My Marvelous Year comes via Patreon backers, for as little as $1 a month.
Make sure to subscribe now in order to get every reading list for every year of Marvel Comics! Subscribe to the Podcast! — iTunes, Google Play, Pod Feed
If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on iTunes, or your podcast player of choice!, to help us reach more readers & listeners!
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Nov 11, 2024 • 1h 9min
2009 Variant Cover A: The 300th Episode Spectacular, Flashback Edition!
Dave, Zack, and Charlotte celebrate the 300th episode of MMY with a flashback (aka Gardner Monroe) of our 300 favorite memories of the podcast!
Up Next: My Marvel Year — 2009 pt. 2
Secret Warriors / Dark Reign: Fantastic Four/ Fantastic Four
#1 to #10 / #1 to 5/ #570 to #574
Sunuvagun the best Nick Fury book in years.
/ Hickman’s run on Fantastic Four is here!
Play along with:
Comic Book Herald’s Marvel Reading Order
Downloadable Checklist!
————————————————————————————-
You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald at:
mymarvelousyear.com
Music for My Marvelous Year is credited to Disasterpeace. Support for My Marvelous Year comes via Patreon backers, for as little as $1 a month.
Make sure to subscribe now in order to get every reading list for every year of Marvel Comics! Subscribe to the Podcast! — iTunes, Google Play, Pod Feed
If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on iTunes, or your podcast player of choice!, to help us reach more readers & listeners!
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Nov 4, 2024 • 1h 5min
2009 Pt. 1: Dark Reign
Dave, Zack and Charlotte kick off 2009 with an introduction to Dark Reign!
On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited):
Dark Reign: The Cabal / Dark Avengers / Utopia
#1 / #1 to #4 / Reading Order
Bendis’ new Avengers squad for Dark Reign
Up Next: My Marvelous Year — 2009 pt. 2
Secret Warriors / Fantastic Four
#1 to #10 / #570 to #574
Sunuvagun the best Nick Fury book in years. / Hickman’s run on Fantastic Four is here! (Technically starts in Dark Reign: Fantastic Four #1 to #5)
Play along with:
Comic Book Herald’s Marvel Reading Order
Downloadable Checklist!
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You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald at:
mymarvelousyear.com
Music for My Marvelous Year is credited to Disasterpeace. Support for My Marvelous Year comes via Patreon backers, for as little as $1 a month.
Make sure to subscribe now in order to get every reading list for every year of Marvel Comics! Subscribe to the Podcast! — iTunes, Google Play, Pod Feed
If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on iTunes, or your podcast player of choice!, to help us reach more readers & listeners!
The post 2009 Pt. 1: Dark Reign appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Oct 28, 2024 • 60min
Convincible #7: Invincible Ends
Zack and Charlotte dive deep into the final chapters of 'Invincible,' sparking a lively debate on its ranking among superhero comics. They share shifting perceptions about storytelling and character development while reflecting on emotional highs and lows. The complex endings and moral dilemmas of the protagonist's journey are scrutinized, as the hosts critique the series’ pacing and reboots. Plus, enjoy humorous alien antics and unique twists, adding layers of quirkiness to the epic battles. It's a thoughtful, entertaining farewell to a beloved saga!

Oct 21, 2024 • 55min
2008 Variant Cover C: Dave/Zack Hugs, Absolute Batman, & the state of Marvel Comics (2024)
Join Dave and Zack for a hearty BOYZ NITE filled with laughs and nostalgia! They reflect on their Chicago meetup, share stories about their culinary mishaps, and discuss the indie comic scene from local fests. The conversation then shifts to the current state of Marvel Comics, exploring the challenges of storytelling in a franchise-driven market. Finally, they dive into exciting manga recommendations, highlighting popular series and engaging character dynamics. It's a delightful mix of humor, insights, and comic book camaraderie!

Oct 14, 2024 • 1h 29min
2008 Pt. 8: Captain Britain, Blue Marvel, Incredible Hercules, & Sensational Spider-Man
Eisner-Award Determining Dave, Eisner-Award Stealing Zack and the Eisner-Award Winning Tiffany Babb gather to discuss a fascinating slate of 2008 comics, including two Patron recommendations with The Incredible Hercules and Adam: The Legend of Blue Marvel. Plus, we talk that underrated Captain Britain, and a fan-favorite, Eisner-nominated Spider-Man Annual written by Matt Fraction.
Check here for Tiffany’s Kickstarter for the Comics Courier!
On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited):
Captain Britain and MI: 13
#5 to #9
Paul Cornell and Stuart Immonen’s excellent relaunch of Captain Britain spiraling out of Secret Invasion.
Adam: Legend of the Blue Marvel
#1 to 5
Added by Patreon Backer Justin W. (for Jacob)
Incredible Herclues
#121-125
Love and War (the worse one) requested by Patreon backer Justin W. (could go in 2009)
The Sensational Spider-Man Annual
#1
Eisner War
Up Next: My Marvel Year — 2009 pt. 1
Dark Reign: The Cabal / Dark Avengers / Utopia
#1 / #1 to #4 / Reading Order
Bendis’ new Avengers squad for Dark Reign
Play along with:
Comic Book Herald’s Marvel Reading Order
Downloadable Checklist!
————————————————————————————-
You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald at:
mymarvelousyear.com
Music for My Marvelous Year is credited to Disasterpeace. Support for My Marvelous Year comes via Patreon backers, for as little as $1 a month.
Make sure to subscribe now in order to get every reading list for every year of Marvel Comics! Subscribe to the Podcast! — iTunes, Google Play, Pod Feed
If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on iTunes, or your podcast player of choice!, to help us reach more readers & listeners!
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Oct 7, 2024 • 50min
2008 Pt. 7: Secret Invasion
Dave (or is it?), Charlotte (Or Is It?), and Zack (OR IS IT?!) talk Marvel’s 2008 event: Secret Invasion.
On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited):
Secret Invasion
Reading Order
Can you even trust your own co-hosts?
Up Next: My Marvelous Year — 2008 pt. 8
Captain Britain and MI: 13
#5 to #9
Paul Cornell and Stuart Immonen’s excellent relaunch of Captain Britain spiraling out of Secret Invasion.
Adam: Legend of the Blue Marvel
#1 to 5
Added by Patreon Backer Justin W. (for Jacob)
Incredible Hercules
#121-125
Love and War (the worse one) requested by Patreon backer Justin W. (could go in 2009)
The Sensational Spider-Man Annual
#1
Eisner War
Play along with:
Comic Book Herald’s Marvel Reading Order
Downloadable Checklist!
————————————————————————————-
You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald at:
mymarvelousyear.com
Music for My Marvelous Year is credited to Disasterpeace. Support for My Marvelous Year comes via Patreon backers, for as little as $1 a month.
Make sure to subscribe now in order to get every reading list for every year of Marvel Comics! Subscribe to the Podcast! — iTunes, Google Play, Pod Feed
If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on iTunes, or your podcast player of choice!, to help us reach more readers & listeners!
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Sep 30, 2024 • 1h 21min
2008 Pt. 6: Thunderbolts, Avengers The Initiative, & Invincible Iron Man
Dave and Charlotte finish the Ellis/Deodato Thunderbolts before digging into the launch of the much-celebrated, Eisner-winning “The Invincible Iron Man” by Matt Fraction and Salvador Larocca.
On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited):
Thunderbolts
#116 to #121
Ellis and Deodato run concludes.
Avengers: The Initiative
#13
Added by Patreon Backer David A.
Invincible Iron Man
#1 to #7
Fraction and Larocca run begins
Up Next: My Marvelous Year — 2008 pt. 7
Secret Invasion
Reading Order
Can you even trust your own co-hosts?
Play along with:
Comic Book Herald’s Marvel Reading Order
Downloadable Checklist!
————————————————————————————-
You can find more Marvel Comics guides on Comic Book Herald at:
mymarvelousyear.com
Music for My Marvelous Year is credited to Disasterpeace. Support for My Marvelous Year comes via Patreon backers, for as little as $1 a month.
Make sure to subscribe now in order to get every reading list for every year of Marvel Comics! Subscribe to the Podcast! — iTunes, Google Play, Pod Feed
If you like the show, please consider leaving a rating or review on iTunes, or your podcast player of choice!, to help us reach more readers & listeners!
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