

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

Oct 23, 2023 • 1h 4min
2005 Pt. 1: Fantastic Four, Spider-Man/Human Torch, & G.L.A.
Dave and Zack finish the Waid/Wieringo era of Fantastic Four and then check out some Dan Slott written miniseries, Spider-Man/Human Torch and Great Lakes Avengers.
On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited):
Fantastic Four
520 to 523
A New Herald of Galactus, end of Waid and Wieringo
Spider-Man/Human Torch
#1 to #5
Fun Dan Slott written mini
G.L.A. (Great Lakes Avengers)
#1 to #4
Dan Slott continues to run with John Byrne concepts.
Up Next: My Marvelous Year — 2005 pt. 2
X-23 (2005)
#1 to #6
The origins of X-23 from Chris Yost and Craig Kyle
Wolverine
#26 to #32
Enemy of the State concludes
Astonishing X-Men
#7 to #12
Second story arc in Whedon and Cassaday’s Astonishing X-Men
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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Oct 16, 2023 • 1h 26min
2004 Variant Cover D: Sins Past Fallout, Ultimate Universe Breaking News, & MCU!
Dave, Charlotte and Zack are coming to you live from New York Comic Con in front of an adoring audience! Today we’re talking about the listener response to our iconic Sins Past episode, the news Dave broke about Marvel’s relaunched Ultimate Universe, and Kevin Feige’s claims that the best of the MCU is yet to come.
Up Next: My Marvelous Year — 2005 pt. 1
Fantastic Four
520 to 523
A New Herald of Galactus, end of Waid and Wieringo
Spider-Man/Human Torch
#1 to #5
Fun Dan Slott written mini
G.L.A. (Great Lakes Avengers)
#1 to #4
Dan Slott continues to run with John Byrne concepts.
Play along with:
Comic Book Herald’s Marvel Reading Order
Downloadable Checklist!
This week’s episode is brought to you by:
https://go.foursigmatic.com/mmy (enter code MMY at checkout for 30% off!)
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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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Oct 9, 2023 • 2h 10min
Convincible #1: The Best Invincible Podcast In the Universe
A passionate debate unfolds as one host adores 'Invincible' while another detests it, igniting lively discussions on superhero dynamics and storytelling. Highlights include the emotional depth of character arcs, comparison to early 2000s comics, and the unique art of conveying emotions. The trio unpacks the intricacies of character relationships, the pacing of narratives, and reflects on the charm of comic adaptations, all while humorously planning future segments. Fans of graphic novels and superhero lore will revel in this entertaining exchange!

Oct 2, 2023 • 1h 39min
2004 Pt. 8: OH &**#, IT’S DEANE’S PAST
The debate you’ve all been waiting for: Amazing Spider-Man – Sins Past! Then, the rest of Zack’s Deane’s List takeover!!
On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited, except Punisher MAX):
Amazing Spider-Man
#509-514
Sins Past
Spectactular Spider-Man
#21
The REAL sin: gambling
Peter Parker: Spider-Man
#38
Yeah it’s from 2001, wanna make something of it? You can make your own list when you have your own internationally famous comic book podcast! So until then, shut your damn mouth!
Punisher MAX
#1-2
Up Next: My Marvelous Year — 2005 pt. 1
Fantastic Four
520 to 523
A New Herald of Galactus, end of Waid and Wieringo
Spider-Man/Human Torch
#1 to #5
Fun Dan Slott written mini
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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Sep 25, 2023 • 1h 21min
2004 Pt. 7: Identity Disc, Loki, and Cable & Deadpool
Dave, Charlotte and Zack talk a Super Villain team-up heist, a Loki wins miniseries, and the launch of Cable & Deadpool!
On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited):
Identity Disc
#1 to #5
Requested by Patreon Backer Johannes K.
Loki
#1 to #4
By Rob Rodi and Esad Ribic
Cable & Deadpool
#1, #7 to #10
Simultaneously one of the best Cable and Deadpool books of all time!
Up Next: My Marvelous Year — 2004 pt. 8
Amazing Spider-Man
#509-514
Sins Past
Spectactular Spider-Man
#21
The REAL sin: gambling
Peter Parker: Spider-Man
#38
Yeah it’s from 2001, wanna make something of it? You can make your own list when you have your own internationally famous comic book podcast! So until then, shut your damn mouth!
Punisher MAX
#1-2
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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Sep 18, 2023 • 1h 11min
2004 Variant Cover C: We Declare This Episode Public Domain!
Dave, Charlotte and Zack talk about Bill Willingham declaring Fables is public domain, what it means for comic book creators, and then answer some great listener questions.
Up Next: My Marvelous Year — 2004 pt. 7
Identity Disc
#1 to #5
Requested by Patreon Backer Johannes K.
Loki
#1 to #4
Rob Rodi and Esad Ribic
Cable & Deadpool
#1, #7 to #10
Simultaneously one of the best Cable and Deadpool books of all time!
Play along with:
Comic Book Herald’s Marvel Reading Order
Downloadable Checklist!
This week’s episode is brought to you by:
https://go.foursigmatic.com/mmy (enter code MMY at checkout for 30% off!)
————————————————————————————-
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 11, 2023 • 1h 50min
2004 Pt. 6: New X-Men Ends & Astonishing X-Men Begins!
Dave and special guest Charles Pulliam Moore talk the end of Morrison’s New X-Men and the start of Joss Whedon and John Cassaday’s Astonishing X-Men!
On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited):
New X-Men
#151 to #154
Morrison run concludes with issue #154
Astonishing X-Men / Madrox
#1 to #6 / #1 to #5
The Joss Whedon and John Cassaday X-Men series begins, then Peter David’s X-Factor begins with a noir Madrox murder mystery.
Up Next: My Marvelous Year — 2004 pt. 7
Identity Disc
#1 to #5
Requested by Patreon Backer Johannes K.
Loki
#1 to #4
By Rob Rodi and Esad Ribic
Cable & Deadpool
#1, #7 to #10
Simultaneously one of the best Cable and Deadpool books of all time!
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 5, 2023 • 1h 14min
2004 Pt. 5: Marvel Knights Spider-Man & Wolverine
Charlotte and Zack discuss Marvel Knights Spider-Man and Wolverine: Enemy of the State!
On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited):
Marvel Knights Spider-Man
#1 to #8
Mark Millar’s run on Marvel Knights Spidey
Wolverine
#20 to #25
Mark Millar’s “Enemy of the State”
Up Next: My Marvelous Year — 2004 pt. 6
New X-Men
#151 to #154
Morrison run concludes with issue #154
Astonishing X-Men / Madrox
#1 to #6 / #1 to #5
The Joss Whedon and John Cassaday X-Men series begins, then Peter David’s X-Factor begins with a noir Madrox murder mystery.
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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Aug 28, 2023 • 1h 15min
2004 Variant Cover B: The Most Overrated Comics Of All Time
Dave, Charlotte and Zack talk about the state of Marvel Comics, the most overrated comics of all time, and other listener questions! Plus, My Mangaless Year returns with more Berserk.
Up Next: My Marvelous Year — 2004 pt. 5
Marvel Knights Spider-Man
#1 to #8
Mark Millar’s run on Marvel Knights Spidey
Wolverine
#20 to #25
Mark Millar’s “Enemy of the State”
Play along with:
Comic Book Herald’s Marvel Reading Order
Downloadable Checklist!
This week’s episode is brought to you by:
https://go.foursigmatic.com/mmy (enter code MMY at checkout for 30% off!)
————————————————————————————-
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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Aug 21, 2023 • 1h 14min
2004 Pt. 4: Secret War & The Pulse
Dave, Charlotte and Zack dive even deeper into Brian Michael Bendis comics with Secret War (no, not the plural ones) and Jessica Jones in a huge Green Goblin story in The Pulse.
On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited):
Secret War
#1 to #5
Not plural.
The Pulse
#1 to #5
Jessica Jones first series after Alias.
Up Next: My Marvelous Year — 2004 pt. 5
Marvel Knights Spider-Man
#1 to #8
Mark Millar’s run on Marvel Knights Spidey
Wolverine
#20 to #25
Mark Millar’s “Enemy of the State”
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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