#269: June 1976 (w/Chris Gethard) - "Nova"

Chris Gethard is a very funny and talented
comedian, actor, author, and podcaster, who you've seen in
everything from The Office to The Other Guys. He's
also the creative mind behind Wellness Together's
Laughing Together program, which brings comedy
workshops into schools as a low-impact, destigmatized entry point
into conversations regarding mental health. Learn more at
https://laughingtogether.org


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Stories Covered in this Episode: 


"Step Into My Parlor..." - Amazing Spider-Man Annual #10, written
by Len Wein and Bill Mantlo, art by Gil Kane, Frank Giacoia, and
Mike Esposito, letters by John Costanza, colors by Petra
Goldberg, edited by Len Wein, 1976 Marvel Comics


"Nova" - Nova #1, written by Marv Wolfman, art by John Buscema
and Joe Sinnott, letters by Joe Rosen, colors by Michele Wolfman,
edited by Marv Wolfman, 1976 Marvel Comics


 


"Marvel by the Month" theme v. 4 written and performed by
Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb
Milne.


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