Wildthing #1 with Ian Anderson

Wildthing #1 with Ian Anderson

On this episode Matt and returning special guest co-host Ian Anderson flunk out of Arcade Officer Academy for not knowing how to handle a "hot program" - which is something they would've learned if they weren't too busy talking about 1993's WILDTHING #1. Who is Nikki Doyle? Is she the titular Wildthing? These are questions that will (possibly) be answered, but first Matt decides to share his aspirations of becoming his neighborhood's resident Doctor Doolittle and then mixes up the Pet Shop Boys with Erasure. Proving himself to be the more professional host, Ian comes to the episode having done actual research on WILDTHING and Marvel UK in general. So listen for his voice if you want to learn something. If you don't want to learn anything, then listen for Matt's voice because he's probably talking about Nightman or random comic strips from the mid-90's. Follow Ian on BlueSky: @comicbookian.bsky.social Contact the show: doesthiscomeinchromium@gmail.com [doesthiscomeinchromium@gmail.com] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/) [https://mustardplug.com/)]

Waterworld: Children of Leviathan #1 with Sebastian O'Brien

On this episode Matt and special guest mariner Sebastian O'Brien (host of TENTPOLE TRAUMA) worry that they'll never find dry land without a helpful map/back tattoo of an arrow pointing up, so they bide their time on the trimaran by discussing 1997's WATERWORLD: CHILDREN OF LEVIATHAN #1. It needs to be said right up front, Sebastian is a big WATERWORLD fan - so if you've come here looking for non-stop dunking (nailed it!) on the movie then you might as well swim along to another podcast that is more suited to your anti-WATERWORLD agenda. Matt, on the other hand, is indifferent to WATERWORLD but he sure does love weird comics that star characters Kevin Costner has portrayed on the big screen. Also, can we please get a SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME style team-up starring the Mariner, Namor, and Aquaman? Please and thank you! (Nightman is probably an awesome swimmer!) Listen to Sebastian's incredible podcast TENTPOLE TRAUMA: https://tentpoletrauma.com/ [https://tentpoletrauma.com/] Contact the show: doesthiscomeinchromium@gmail.com [doesthiscomeinchromium@gmail.com] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/ [https://mustardplug.com/])

The New Guardians #1 with Daniel G. Wilson

On this super-sized episode Matt and special guest co-host Daniel G. Wilson try to figure out what the heck those little blue guys on Oa were thinking as they discuss 1988's THE NEW GUARDIANS #1. Do you like comics that use racial and cultural stereotypes as superpowers? Well, then you are in luck... ...Matt, on the other hand, clumsily tries to navigate the landmines he set for himself because he's the one who chose the comic. Ever the good sport, Daniel brings a high level of thoughtfulness, nuance, and sophistication to the discussion -- which are all things The New Guardians #1 lacks. Matt's awkwardness aside, this turns out to be a great conversation about race and representation in comics. Also, both Daniel and Matt share their love for the writing of the great Dwayne McDuffie. Hopefully Matt didn't mention Nightman (but knowing him, he probably did). Follow Daniel on BlueSky: @danielgwilson.bsky.social Contact the show: doesthiscomeinchromium@gmail.com [doesthiscomeinchromium@gmail.com] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/ [https://mustardplug.com/])

The Comet #1 and Legend of the Shield #1 with Pat Casey

On this episode Matt and returning guest co-host Pat Casey (screenwriter of VIOLENT NIGHT 1 & 2) strive to make an impression as they discuss the consequence of the launch of the Impact Universe with 1991's THE COMET #1 and LEGEND OF THE SHIELD #1. (Matt tried to use synonyms of "impact" and it made him sound like AI. Never one to miss an opportunity to take the wrong lesson from something, Matt is now suspicious of synonyms) Both Pat and Matt have a lot of fondness for the Impact Universe, although Pat admits that his first encounter with it was less than pleasant. Matt tries his darndest to stay on topic, but ends up rambling about weird Golden Age patriotic superheroes for a while. While Matt probably doesn't bring up Nightman, Pat does share a few non-spoiler details about the upcoming VIOLENT NIGHT 2 in theaters December 4, 2026! Support Pat by watching his movies and following him on BlueSky: @patcasey.bsky.social Contact the show: doesthiscomeinchromium@gmail.com [doesthiscomeinchromium@gmail.com] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/ [https://mustardplug.com/])

Adventures of Superman #500 with Jerry Ordway

On this episode Matt and guest co-host David Walton welcome the legendary Jerry Ordway to the show! Normally, these descriptions are full of (hopefully) amusing teases of what is talked about in the episode -- but in this case all you need to know is that THE Jerry Ordway is here on DOES THIS COME IN CHROMIUM for almost three hours. If that's not enough to motivate you to press play right now, go read any of Jerry's comics and then come back here. For those of you that just went and read a comic by Jerry Ordway -- you're welcome. The whole comic book world knew you'd be back. Now press play. Follow Jerry on BlueSky: @jerryordway.bsky.social Follow David on BlueSky: @benreilly149.bsky.social Contact the show: doesthiscomeinchromium@gmail.com [doesthiscomeinchromium@gmail.com] Follow Matt on BlueSky: @mattbegins.bsky.social Intro music from the song "Doin' What We Do" by the always amazing Mustard Plug (https://mustardplug.com/) [https://mustardplug.com/)]