Marvel's Declassified

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Marvel's Declassified is a non-fiction narrative podcast focusing on the rich, dynamic, and evolving history of Marvel Comics - as told through a contemporary lens. Each episode is hosted by writer and comic book expert, Lorraine Cink (author of Powers of a Girl , co-author of Marvel Absolutely Everything You Need to Know, and Ultimate Marvel) and acclaimed journalist and critic Evan Narcisse (author of Marvel’s Rise of the Black Panther). Utilizing unique access to writers, artists, editors, and industry insiders who have shaped key storylines and witnessed firsthand the historical shifts within the comic book industry, we get the real story of Marvel Comics it could only be told by the House of Ideas itself.

Recent Episodes
  • BONUS: George R.R. Martin’s Marvel Fandom
    Jun 1, 2021 – 00:38:39
  • Make Mine Marvel
    May 25, 2021 – 00:57:30
  • Iron Man, Black Panther, & the Future
    May 18, 2021 – 00:49:33
  • Spider-Verse Secrets Revealed
    May 11, 2021 – 00:57:01
  • BONUS: Captain Marvel & the Carol Corps
    May 4, 2021 – 00:36:23
  • Marvel Knights
    Apr 27, 2021 – 00:57:51
  • Building the Perfect Hulk
    Apr 20, 2021 – 00:56:43
  • The Rise and Fall and Rise of Captain Marvel
    Apr 13, 2021 – 00:59:52
  • BONUS: Inside Life At Marvel
    Apr 6, 2021 – 00:31:43
  • War Stories
    Mar 30, 2021 – 00:56:41
  • The World Outside Your Window
    Mar 23, 2021 – 00:44:02
  • Origins
    Mar 16, 2021 – 00:57:36
  • Marvel's Declassified
    Mar 2, 2021 – 00:01:31
Recent Reviews
  • one aboveall
    Origins
    Yeah listened to the origins. Comics are a way to escape this world politics issues and race all of that. Listening to this one really didn’t enjoy it. Politics has crept into everything keep it out of marvel.
  • rickisspace
    Very poorly executed
    Sad. Bummer man!
  • Juggernautego
    Marvel History
    If you are a fan of Marvel comics and movies, you will love this amazing podcast. Lorraine and Evan delve into the characters backstories. The guests they bring on and their stories are fantastic! I though I had a good knowledge of these characters but after listening to the first season, I view these characters in a new light. It’s absolutely incredible!
  • B. Serum
    Well-produced and very informative / Very scripted and "safe"
    Note: (Review written 8 episodes in) THE GOOD: This is an enjoyable and informative listen. Their audio quality is first rate and are covering a range of subjects including comic history, character deep-dives (the Hulk episode was particularly thoughtful), and how this content relates to the broader context of the real world. THE MIXED: Unlike most comic podcasts, the two hosts don't just have an impromptu conversation — its meticulously prepared. This has its pros and cons: at times, it feels VERY scripted to the point where its apparent the hosts are reading from a script. Scripted podcasts can be great — (This American Life, 99% Invisible) and the hosts have charisma — but I hope the producers will give them a little more latitude to incorporate more natural "off-script" moments. THE DISAPPOINTING: A listener should realize that this is officially-sanctioned content produced by the parent company and sometimes the tone feels a bit like it was composed by a PR department rather than unbiased experts of the comics medium. While I certainly don't expect (or want) any hit-pieces; the always-sunny view of Marvel's history feels a bit artificial — and certainly not worthy of the name "Declassified." Also, not acknowledging the existence or the impact of other publishers (apart from one mention Action Comics #1) removes necessary context to fully understand some of the history-focused episodes they create. I hope future episodes can do better.
  • AJinSanDiego
    VERY High Quality Podcast
    I’m a lifelong broadcaster/podcaster and the execution of this podcast is top notch. The writing, the production quality, the use of audio,the guest interviews and the hosts are all fantastic. Oh, and it’s also incredibly informative, insightful and entertaining. Big props to everyone involved, I hope to listen to this show for a very long time!
  • thecoolcount0008
    Best Marvel Podcast
    This has so much cool info Very organized and very interesting. Looking forward to seeing where it goes!!❤️
  • ThePewdiepieLover-3
    Extremely Pog
    This is a great history lesson from Marvels comic books.
  • lametogreatmemes
    Poggers
    This is very poggers and is like a history lesson that I wanna go to. Very much enjoyable and keep doing what you guys keep doing
  • Dk8072
    Marvel history done right.
    Love the podcast. Reminds me of going to a museum and getting small informative movies about history. Great show and great way to cover Marvel history!!!
  • vgfghfdhfxvuy
    PogChamp
    Pog
  • benboy606
    Must-listen for Marvel fans!
    Loving this deep dive into Marvel. This is a must-listen for fans and non-fans alike!
  • damnjazzy
    Perfect for someone who’s looking to get into the Marvel Universe!!
    As a HUGE fan of the Marvel movies, this show really helps satisfy my Marvel addiction in between movies and the TV shows. Plus, it’s great to learn where a lot of these characters and stories come from. It’s wild to think that some of these major theater blockbusters started out as a comic with zero intention to hit the big screen. Not only that, but there’s so much more to Marvel than the movies! Best of all, it’s super easy to get into if you’re a casual fan. There aren’t any crazy barriers to entry or gatekeepers preventing someone from enjoying this show like a lot of the other podcasts out there. LOVE IT!! Can’t wait for more!!
  • totalHPdork
    Very cool deep dive!
    I learned a ton about Marvel’s history from Episode 1, and Lorraine and Evan are awesome hosts. Can’t wait for more!
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