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Superman History From Marty Pasko pt 2
Welcome back to Word Balloon — the comic book conversation show. I’m John Siuntres, and this is Part 2 of my deep-dive with the late, great Martin Pa…
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Superman History From Marty Pasko Pt 1
today we’re going back to 2011 for a special talk with the late, great Martin “Marty” Pasko — one of the definitive Superman writers of the Bronze Ag…
1 year, 1 month ago
The Blockbuster Blitz: Michael Kus Previews the Summer Hits and Misses
The summer box office is heating up, and film critic Michael Kus joins John Siuntres on Word Balloon to break down what’s worth your time — and what …
1 year, 1 month ago
The King and His Comics Jack Kirby
Comic book writer and editor Jim Beard joins the show to discuss his new book KIRBY: KING OF COMICS — Tales Inspired by the Master, a tribute collect…
1 year, 1 month ago
A Tribute To Jim Shooter 1951-2025
So Sad to hear The Infamous DC and Marvel writer and Editor in Chief has passed away. In tribute here's my 2022 conversation with Jim recorded at Ter…
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Shades Of Batman from the 60s to the 2000s
"This is Word Balloon — the comic book conversation show. Today, we take a journey through the shadows of Gotham, guided by some of the greatest crea…
1 year, 1 month ago
Crime comics and upcoming TV from Christopher Cantwell pt 2
Welcome back to Word Balloon for Part 2 of our conversation with acclaimed TV writer and comic book master Christopher Cantwell.
In this episode, we s…
1 year, 1 month ago
Marvel DC and Star Trek with Christopher Cantwell pt 1
Today on Word Balloon, I'm joined by acclaimed TV writer and comic book creator Christopher Cantwell. You know him as the co-creator of AMC’s Halt an…
1 year, 1 month ago
Steve Orlando Talks Supergirl Apollo Midnighter JLA and More
This episode is a special Pride Month encore from 2016—my very first conversation with writer Steve Orlando. Steve joined me back then to talk about …
1 year, 1 month ago
Robbie Thompson writing heroes for comics and TV
Robbie covers a lot of ground talking his comics books for Marvel like Spider-Man Deadpool DR Strange and for DC Suicide Squad and more.
He's also got…
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