Silver to Bronze: A Marvel Comics Podcast
”Silver to Bronze: A Marvel Comics Podcast” is a journey through Marvel’s Silver and Bronze Age comics, revisited with fresh eyes. Co-hosts Tony and Scott grew up with stories from this era, but many of the early issues remain unread territory for them. Each episode explores their impressions—both from when they first encountered these comics and how they see them now, decades later. Unlike many discussions that analyze comics through a modern lens, this podcast is about experiencing these stories as they were, appreciating their original context, and discovering what still resonates today. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to these classic issues, join Tony and Scott as they dive into Marvel’s past with curiosity, nostalgia, and a bit of humor.
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 72 minutes
- Episodes
- 27
- Years Active
- 2025
27: The Mighty Thor: Palace Intrigue and Thunderbolts!
This week Scott and I cracked open The Mighty Thor #248–250, our first time reading these Bronze Age issues. The story drops us into palace intrigue, Odin acting strangely, and the return of Mangog w…
26: Amazing Spider-Man “If This Be My Destiny…” or “If This Be Our Favorite Story…”
In this episode of Silver to Bronze, Scott and I revisit one of Spider-Man’s most iconic early arcs: “If This Be My Destiny…” from Amazing Spider-Man #31–33. These three issues, crafted by Stan Lee a…
25: The Covers That Made Us True Believers!
This week Scott and I set aside story arcs to talk about the covers that grabbed our attention and stayed with us. These are not the most iconic images in comics history, but they are the ones that m…
24: How ROM the Spaceknight Captured Our Comic-Loving Hearts
This week, Scott and I are talking about one of our favorites from back in the day, ROM the Spaceknight. We look at what made this series stand out, from Bill Mantlo’s heartfelt and imaginative writi…
23: A Fantastic Grab Bag
This week, Scott and I have some fun with the Fantastic Four, talking about a mix of issues that caught our eye for all kinds of reasons. There are funny moments, memorable collaborations, and plenty…
22: The Fantastic Four: First Steps – Marvel’s First Family Gets a New Start
This week, Scott and I step away from the comics to talk about the new movie The Fantastic Four: First Steps. It’s a rare thing for us to focus on a film, but this one got our attention. Consider thi…
21: Secrets, Clones, and Confusion: Amazing Spider-Man 141-150
This week, Scott and I take on one of the most talked-about storylines from the Bronze Age of Spider-Man. We’re looking at Amazing Spider-Man issues 141 to 150, which mark the beginning of what would…
20: Daredevil: Born Again (Part 2)
This week, Scott and I continue our discussion of Daredevil: Born Again. We left off right in the middle of the story, and things only get more intense from here. This arc has been a longtime favorit…
19: Daredevil: Born Again (Part 1)
This week, Scott and I begin our discussion of Daredevil: Born Again. This story has been on our list since the beginning, and it was also requested by a listener. It was a favorite of Scott's when i…
18: Alpha Flight Part 2: Back into the North
This week, Scott and I return to the world of Alpha Flight for part two of our conversation about the first twelve issues of the series, along with the “return” of Guardian that follows. We talk abou…
17: Alpha Flight: Maple Masks and Marvel Mutants
This week, Scott and I kick off a two-part dive into one of my childhood favorites and a first-time read for Scott. We're talking about John Byrne's Alpha Flight. Pull up a chair, kick up your feet, …
16: Marvel Memories: The Issues We Never Forgot
This week, Scott and I each chose some of the Marvel comics that made the biggest impression on us when we were young readers. These are the stories that helped shape our love of comics and the chara…
15: Bring on the Bad Guys, a Spider-Man Villain Spotlight
In this episode of Silver to Bronze: A Marvel Comics Podcast, Tony and Scott take a swing through the streets of New York to spotlight some of Spider-Man’s most memorable villains from the Silver and…
14: Punching Nazis Since 1939: A Namor Retrospective
This week Scott and Tony talk about the Imperious Rex guy, a.k.a. the Sub-Mariner, a.k.a. Namor, a.k.a. Mr. Namor McKenzie! But this time, they go back a few extra decades into the Golden Age of Comi…
13: Fantastic, Flawed, and Fully Human! Ben Grimm/The Thing!
In this episode of Silver to Bronze: A Marvel Comics Podcast, Tony and Scott discuss the rocky life of Ben Grimm, the ever-lovin’ blue-eyed Thing. They look at how he became the Thing, reflect on his…
12: Scott’s Micronaut Origin Story!
In this episode of Silver to Bronze: A Marvel Comics Podcast, Tony and Scott revisit Micronauts issues #1–11, sharing their memories of reading these comics as kids and how they feel about them today…
11: Kirby Unleashed: Captain America and the Falcon vs. the Madbomb
In this episode of Silver to Bronze, Tony and Scott take a wild ride through Jack Kirby's explosive return to Captain America and the Falcon with issues #193–200 -- better known as the chaotic and ac…
10: Days of Future Past: Revisiting a Classic X-Men
In this episode of Silver to Bronze: A Marvel Comics Podcast, Tony and Scott dive into X-Men #141 and #142, the unforgettable "Days of Future Past" storyline. We share our memories of reading these i…
9: Nova: A Bronze Age Burst of Brilliance
In this episode of Silver to Bronze: A Marvel Comics Podcast, Scott revisits the 1970s debut of Nova, the Human Rocket, sharing his impressions as a young reader experiencing the series in real time.…
8: Cap, Zemo, and That Weird Baby
In this episode of Silver to Bronze, Tony and Scott take on Earth’s Mightiest Heroes with a dive into six classic Avengers issues—three from the Silver Age and three from the Bronze Age. Along the wa…