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Episode 61: Demogoblin w/ Josh Link and Brad Elmore 10/31/2024

Episode 61: Demogoblin w/ Josh Link and Brad Elmore Happy Halloween everyone! To celebrate, Russell was joined by guest hosts Josh Link and Brad Elmore to discuss an underrated, long forgotten, Spider-Man foe...Demogoblin We go through EVERY. APPEARANCE. of Demogoblin. Plus, Brad has a LOT to say about 90s comics. /episode/index/show/tomesofevil/id/33682057

Episode 60: Moro w/ Randy & Ken from We Gotta Podcast! 08/02/2024

Episode 60: Moro w/ Randy & Ken from We Gotta Podcast! Russell is joined by two of the hosts of We Gotta Podcast: Dragon Ball from A to Z, Randy and Ken. The topic of discussion? MORO. A relatively recent additon to the Dragon Ball canon, but one that has become insanely popular. A magical goat monster that devours worlds? HELL YEAH /episode/index/show/tomesofevil/id/32397332

Episode 59: Mister Sinister Part 1 w/Josh Link 06/03/2024

Episode 59: Mister Sinister Part 1 w/Josh Link Part One of our look at everyone's favorite flamboyant evil geneticst, Mr. Sinister. We dive into the 80's and 90's history of the character including "Inferno" and "X-Cutioner's Song" Check out the video version over on A Link to the Masses on Substack /episode/index/show/tomesofevil/id/31577857

Episode 58: Jed Returns 03/15/2024

Episode 58: Jed Returns Jed MacKay returns to discuss Doctor Strange, The Avengers, Bloodhunt, and Moon Knight! /episode/index/show/tomesofevil/id/30384668

Gone the Form of Man Episode 4: The Demon #6 & 7 02/28/2024

Gone the Form of Man Episode 4: The Demon #6 & 7 ENTER KLARION Russell and Justin are back to discuss more of Jack Kirby's lovable rhyming Demon. This time, Etrigan battles a monstrous spirit known as THE HOWLER. And then we are introduced to one of The Demon's archfoes, KLARION THE WITCH BOY Theme by Omni Slim /episode/index/show/tomesofevil/id/30150418

Hobgoblin Episode III: The Original Gang War/Hobgoblin Revealed? 02/28/2024

Hobgoblin Episode III: The Original Gang War/Hobgoblin Revealed? Anne and Russ discuss the next chunk of Hobgoblin issues. Hobgoblin and The Rose take on the rest of NYC's gangters in GANG WAR. And then, The Hobgoblin's identity is finally revealed...or is it? We think this one broke Anne Amazing Spider-Man #284-289 Thanks to FOMIES for their track Hobgoblin Special thanks to 331Erock Stay tuned after the outro /episode/index/show/tomesofevil/id/30150228

Coming to Tomes of Evil in 2024 12/30/2023

Coming to Tomes of Evil in 2024 /episode/index/show/tomesofevil/id/29277903

Hobgoblin Episode II: Kiss from a Rose 12/29/2023

Hobgoblin Episode II: Kiss from a Rose Russ and Anne return with the next section covering the Original Hobgoblin This episode covers Amazing Spider-Man #259-261, 275-276, 278, and material from 255, 257-258 from Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz This is when the wheels start to fall off, but still some really fun comics. /episode/index/show/tomesofevil/id/29268988

Episode 57: Beep the Meep w/Anne Talks Comics 12/29/2023

Episode 57: Beep the Meep w/Anne Talks Comics ALL HAIL THE MEEP Russell, Justin, and Anne take a look at topical villain from Doctor Who, Beep the Meep. Learn how this recent villain in the show started as a comic book villain over 40 years ago! HAIL TO THE MOST HIGH /episode/index/show/tomesofevil/id/29268893

Episode 56: Ocean Master w/Anne Talks Comics 12/29/2023

Episode 56: Ocean Master w/Anne Talks Comics Anne returns for Aquaman's OTHER archenemy. To coincide with the release of the new Aquaman, we dive into the history of Orm, Aquaman's half brother. Hear how this one note pirate villain evolves into a complex, xenophobic menace /episode/index/show/tomesofevil/id/29268848

REDDO FIGHT Episode 1: Redman vs. Darkron 12/17/2023

REDDO FIGHT Episode 1: Redman vs. Darkron ARE YOU READY FOR REDMAN!? Reddo Fight is a new, interactive, series where Russell will provide WRESTLING style commentary over "episodes" of the Tsuburaya Productions Tokusatsu series REDMAN. TO play a long, simply follow the link below to find the video. When the bell rings, hit play! Simple as that This episode features the very first Redman fight against DARKRON Redman is a property of Tsuburaya Productions. This podcast is merely for fun. /episode/index/show/tomesofevil/id/29113963

Gone the Form of Man Episode 3: The Demon #4 & 5 12/15/2023

Gone the Form of Man Episode 3: The Demon #4 & 5 Justin and Russell continue their journey through Jack Kirby's The Demon. ENTER OLD MEG and the IRON DUKE. PLUS: CONTENT WARNING There is a post credits scene that is incredibly gross but extremely funny. /episode/index/show/tomesofevil/id/29093603

Hobgoblin Episode 1: The Roger Stern Era 11/13/2023

Hobgoblin Episode 1: The Roger Stern Era HOBGOBLIN LIVES...AGAIN Russ, the self proclaimed biggest Hobgoblin fan in existence, is joined by his friend, co-host, (and former Sith apprentice) Anne. Anne has never read Hobgoblin comics before, so hear her first thoughts on one Marvel's greatest but forgotten foes. This episode covers Amazing Spider-Man #238-239, 244-245, 249-251, and Spectacular Spider-Man #85 Tomes of Evil would like to thank FOMIES for providing their track "Hobgoblin" https://fomies.bandcamp.com/album/ominous-prominence Tomes of Evil would also like to thank Evie for the episode cover art! Find her on Twitter @EldritchKid Find us on Twitter @TomesOfEvilPod @AnneTalksComics /episode/index/show/tomesofevil/id/28611583

Gone the Form of Man Episode 2: The Demon #2 and #3 10/31/2023

Gone the Form of Man Episode 2: The Demon #2 and #3 ETRIGAN is BACK The long awaited second episode to Gone the Form of Man has arrived. Russell and Justin discuss two issues of the legendary Jack Kirby series. Buckle up, kiddos. This is a WILD ride. /episode/index/show/tomesofevil/id/28459481

Episode 55: FREEZA/FRIEZA w/ Randy from We Gotta Podcast 09/01/2023

Episode 55: FREEZA/FRIEZA w/ Randy from We Gotta Podcast The villain spotlights are back with OUR FIRST MANGA villain. And It's a doozy. From the world of Dragon Ball, It's the evil intergalactic pirate tyrant FREEZA, one of Russ's favorite villains of all time. Joining him for this episode is Doug...I mean RANDY, from WE GOTTA PODCAST. This is a longer one but we cover EVERYTHING, and try to make it palettable for non-fans Check out Randy at @saber_breaker on most socials, as well as his show @wegottapod /episode/index/show/tomesofevil/id/27911730

Gone the Form of Man Episode 1 Redux: The Demon #1 w/ Matt & Jacob 09/01/2023

Gone the Form of Man Episode 1 Redux: The Demon #1 w/ Matt & Jacob Russell and Justin are back with another shot of ETRIGAN, Jack Kirby's lovable rhyming Demon. Joining them is a pair of fellas pretty familiar with another occult hero, it's favorites Matt and Jacob from Bronze Age Monsters! The 4 of them burn through the first issue of The Demon from Jack Kirby. Lots of laughs and knowledge in this one! /episode/index/show/tomesofevil/id/27911664

Pathways Detour: Sith Talkin' Episode 1 08/17/2023

Pathways Detour: Sith Talkin' Episode 1 Josh Link wasn't able to join us this time aroud, so instead of continuing without him, we decided to do something a little different! Russ and Anne talk about a wide variety of topics, from Cincinnati Chili instituions to Mortal Kombat to Godzilla. It's a ton of fun! Hope you enjoy it! NOTE: This was recorded before the Reptile trailer was shown for MK1 /episode/index/show/tomesofevil/id/27779034

Episode 3: Darth Vader (v2) #5 & 6 06/23/2023

Episode 3: Darth Vader (v2) #5 & 6 Russ, Anne, and Josh continue their trek through Soule's Vader run. Plus, They discuss some non-Star Wars stuff including Jed Mackay's Avengers, the new Birds of Prey series, and Mortal Kombat 1 Vader has finally acquired a lightsaber. Now he must make it bleed. PLUS, The Grand Inquisitor! Also, We have launched a Patreon. All donations made during the remainder of June will be donated to a charity of Anne's choosing for PRIDe /episode/index/show/tomesofevil/id/27243570

Episode 2: Darth Vader (vol. 2) #3 & 4 w/Maddy Stone 05/23/2023

Episode 2: Darth Vader (vol. 2) #3 & 4 w/Maddy Stone RISE my Friends On this episode of Pathways, Russell and Anne introduce their other co-host Josh Link, as well as guest host Maddy Stone. Josh and Maddy both give their Star Wars origins stories, New segments are revealed including Sith related news, Lots of Star Wars critical thinking, plus...TONY HAWK!? All this plus we're covering issues 3 and 4 of the Darth Vader run from Charles Soule. Darth Vader continues his quest to forcefully take a Jedi's lightsaber as his own. He finds more than he's bargarined with Master Infil'a. Follow the show @TomesOfEvilPod on Twitter, and find us on Facebook If you'd like to make Russ's dream come true and donate to his Emperor Palpatine lightsaber fund, visit ko-fi.com/sithlordruss You can also find Russ on the follow podcasts: Gamma Charge: The Strongest Podcast There Is Trapped in a World: The Howard the Duck Podcast The Toxic Crusaders Podcast Predator & pREY: a Yautja Podcast You can find Anne: On Twitter @AnneComics or her other podcast @cmxcollective You can find Josh: On Twitter @JoshTheLink And subscribe to his substack A Link to the Masses- joshlink.substack.com You can find Maddy: On Twitter @ m_stoney_ /episode/index/show/tomesofevil/id/26932293

Episode 1: Darth Vader (vol. 2) #1 & 2 05/05/2023

Episode 1: Darth Vader (vol. 2) #1 & 2 Rise, my friends. PATHWAYS is the podcast chronicling the Dark Lords of the Sith throughout their comic book exploits. Hosts Russell and Anne battle technical difficulties and tell their STAR WARS journeys before jumping into Darth Vader vol. 2 #1 & 2 by Charles Soule Moments after the end of Revenge of the Sith, Darth Vader is sent on a simple, but difficult, mission. Find a lightsaber. /episode/index/show/tomesofevil/id/26702469

Pathways... 04/22/2023

Pathways... /episode/index/show/tomesofevil/id/26619678

Finale: Sarnak w/Jed Mackay & Jacob Balcom 04/14/2023

Finale: Sarnak w/Jed Mackay & Jacob Balcom All good things must come to an end, but so too do all evil things. This is the finale of your regularly scheduled (hahahahaha) Tomes of Evil. Justin and Russell will return in the future for specials from time to time, but as far as Tomes being a consistent program, thats done. Joining us for our finale is Jacob Balcom from the Bronze Age Monsters podcast and Marvel writer Jed Mackay. We discuss an obscure but relevant Werewolf by Night villain, Sarnak. Lots of fun. Stay tuned. /episode/index/show/tomesofevil/id/26540871

Episode 53: MEGAsode- Moonstone w/Anne & Dr. Glitterknight w/Jacob Balcom 03/31/2023

Episode 53: MEGAsode- Moonstone w/Anne & Dr. Glitterknight w/Jacob Balcom HELLO EVILDOERS... Here is the PENULTIMATE episode of Tomes of Evil, which is really two episodes in one! FIRST UP, Anne from @AnneComics & The Comics Collective Podcast joins Russell and Justin to discuss MOONSTONE. From her early beginnings battling THE HULK to a less than stellar run as Ms. Marvel, we dive deep into the history of this psychologist gone rogue THEN, Jacob Balcom, co-host of Bronze Age Monster, returns to chat about one of the most bizarre villains of all time...Dr. Glitterknight. You have to hear this one to believe it. Stay tuned at the end for the reveal of Russell's next podcasting project. /episode/index/show/tomesofevil/id/26400270

CYBER MONDAYS: Episode 8- Marvel Comics Presents #92 w/Josh Link 02/27/2023

CYBER MONDAYS: Episode 8- Marvel Comics Presents #92 w/Josh Link /episode/index/show/tomesofevil/id/25840512

Episode 52: M.O.D.O.K. The Early Years- Quantumania Tie-In 02/21/2023

Episode 52: M.O.D.O.K. The Early Years- Quantumania Tie-In In honor of the release of Quantumania, Russell and Justin take a look into the early years of everyones favorite Mechanized Organism Designed Only for Killing...MODOK A Lot of fun is had talking about the early stories featuring this beloved but ridiculous foes in his battles against SHIELD and Captain America /episode/index/show/tomesofevil/id/25996635

CYBER MONDAYS: Episode 7- Marvel Comics Presents #91 w/ Josh Link 02/20/2023

CYBER MONDAYS: Episode 7- Marvel Comics Presents #91 w/ Josh Link Josh is back for the penultimate chapter of Blood Hungry. The "final" battle between Logan and Cyber starts NOW /episode/index/show/tomesofevil/id/25840368

CYBER MONDAYS: Episode 6- Marvel Comics Presents #90 w/Josh Link 02/13/2023

CYBER MONDAYS: Episode 6- Marvel Comics Presents #90 w/Josh Link Josh Link joins Russell again on this CYBER journey. Lots of fun to be had, and lots of ridiculousness. /episode/index/show/tomesofevil/id/25840302

CYBER MONDAYS: Episode 5- Marvel Comics Presents #89 w/Josh Link 02/06/2023

CYBER MONDAYS: Episode 5- Marvel Comics Presents #89 w/Josh Link Cyber Mondays is joined by its first guest, Josh Link. Josh gives us a brief history of his relationship with comics and tells us all about his substack! Meanwhile, things are cooling off in the pages of MCP, but they're about to heat up again. /episode/index/show/tomesofevil/id/25840146

Episode 51: The Lizard w/Matt Howell 01/31/2023

Episode 51: The Lizard w/Matt Howell Matt from Werewolf by Night Podcast/Bronze Age Monsters joins Russell and Justin to discuss one of Spidey's most ferocious foes, THE LIZARD, product of a twisted experiment..gone wrong! We discuss a brief selection of the Lizard's history, from the first appearance all the way to Shed. Enjoy! and beware of DOOM DOOM DOOM DOOM @TomesOfEvilPod @bronzeagemonst1 /episode/index/show/tomesofevil/id/25785138

CYBER MONDAYS: Episode 4- Marvel Comics Presents #88 01/30/2023

CYBER MONDAYS: Episode 4- Marvel Comics Presents #88 CYBER DRIVES A WEINER That's all we can really say about this bizarre issue MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS #88 /episode/index/show/tomesofevil/id/25744902

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