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Podcast: Word Balloon Comics Podcast
Episode: Jerry Ordway Part 2: Fantastic Four, Stan Lee & Comic Book History Revisited
Description: In Part 2 of our conversation with legendary comic creator Jerry Ordway, we pivot from Metropolis to Marvel as Jerry shares his candid thoughts on the legacy and missed opportunities of the Fantastic Four movies—especially from the perspective of someone who’s spent time chronicling Marvel’s first family on the page. We also get some memorable Stan Lee stories, offering insight into the man behind the myth from someone who’s seen the industry evolve up close.But this episode isn’t just nostalgia—we dive into the more complex aspects of comic book history, including how creators dep...