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Bitches on Comics

Bitches on Comics

Bitches on Comics is a bi-weekly podcast where S.E. Fleenor and Monika Estrella Negra talk to your fave LGBTQ+ folks and women in comics, speculative fiction, and pop culture! In recognition of our unique perspectives and welcoming nature, we’ve been named a “Best Comic Book Podcast” by Book Riot, Screen Rant, Comic Book Herald, and Comic Book Couples Counseling.

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Decoded Pride Podcast Episode 1: dave ring and Ciko...

Bitches on Comics ·

2021/05/21

Welcome to our limited-edition podcast for Decoded Pride Issue #2. In these episodes, we talk to small roundtables of creators from this year's issue about their stories and creative process and why queer speculative fiction matters so much. Today's episode features a conversation between dave ring, author of "An Offering to the Sun" (June 11), and Ciko Sidzumo, author of "Determined" (June 24), moderated by Sara Century, Decoded Pride editor and Bitches on Comics host. Pick up Issue #2 at

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Episode 89: Spiritual curiosity featuring Olivia...

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2021/05/19

In this week's episode, we talk to Olivia Cuartero-Briggs about her new comic Silver City, why she wrote a purgatory story, and how she incorporated her dog Snacks (RIP) into the book. We also discuss the fun of writing Mary Shelley: Monster Hunter and why women's narratives and feminism matter so much in monster stories. Make sure to pick up Silver City Issue #1 (Writer: Olivia Cuartero-Briggs, Artist & Colorist: Luca Merli, Letterer: Dave Sharpe) today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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64:57

Episode 88: Nobody stays the same featuring Erica Shultz

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2021/05/12

In this week's episode, we chat with comic writer and letterer Erica Schultz about the power of lettering her own comics, what she tells her students, and her new comic about sisters who are assassins raised by their Nazi-hunting mom to seek vengeance. The Deadliest Bouquet is on Kickstarter now! Support The Deadliest Bouquet on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/deadliestbouquet/the-deadliest-bouquet-0 Follow Erica on Twitter @EricaSchultz42 Follow Erica on Instagram

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Episode 87: We love the Glory comics

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2021/05/05

In this week's episode, join us for an in-depth discussion of Glory: The Complete Saga, written by Joe Keatinge, art by Sophie Campbell, colors by various. We discuss how metal and emotional this comic is, including it's condemnation of war and exploration of family dynamics. In short, we love Glory. And we love this comic so much, we had to do a whole episode on it. The Comic of the Week is: Euthanauts. Written by Tini Howard, Art by Nick Robles, Colors by Eva de la Cruz, Letters by Neil

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Episode 86: Who Are We Rooting For? featuring Tuyet...

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2021/04/28

Tuyet Nguyen of Bunk237: A Horror Podcast has come here today to talk about a couple of prominent queer villains, including those of I Care A Lot (2021) and Let The Right One In (2008). Follow Tuyet on Twitter as well as her podcast! Trigger warning because both of these movies are very messed up, but Let the Right One In is more violent and involves child abuse and bullying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 85: Ghost Rider is riding you

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2021/04/21

In this week's episode, we answer a listener question about Ghost Rider and what the best stories to read. We discuss Robbie Reyes, Danny Ketch, Johnny Blaze, and more, getting into Ghost Rider's powers, the strange way it all works, and just how cool he is. As a bonus we talk about a flaming Mammoth! The Comic of the Week is: Firebug. Story and art by Johnnie Christmas, Colors by Tamra Bonvillain, Letters by Ariana Maher "Firebug gives me chills." – S.E. "A perfect creative team." – Sara Learn

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Episode 84: All about vibes

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2021/04/14

In this week's episode, we answer a question about Black Magick, written by Greg Rucka, art by Nicola Scott, Color Assists by Chiara Arena, and Letters by Jodi Wynne. We talk about the beautiful art, from the sexy clothes to the amazing lettering, addressing the more problematic aspects as well. Our Comic of the Week is: Bug! The Adventures of Forager. Storytellers: Lee Allred and Michael Allred, Colorist: Laura Allred, Letterer: Nate Piekos. "Bug reminds me of how it feels to read comics when

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Episode 83.0: A bitch who reads comics featuring...

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2021/04/07

In this week's episode, we talk to comic book lover and host of Cerebro podcast Connor Goldsmith. We discuss how Connor got into comics, why he loves hosting Cerebro, and get into some hot goss about two of our favorite mutants: Madelyne Pryor and Emma Frost. Join us for big laughs, gender feels, and more! Follow Cerebro at @cerebrocast on Twitter! Follow Connor at @dreamoforgonon also on Twitter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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48:01

Episode 82.0: A stacked queer cast

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2021/03/31

In this week's episode, a listener asks us if we agree that X-Factor is the gayest thing to come out of the Big 2 and we get into the nature of superlatives. We also discuss Northstar, Prodigy, Akihiro, Polaris, Rachel Summers, Eye-Boy, Aurora, and all the shenanigans they get up to in X-Factor, written by Leah Williams, art by David Baldeón, colors by Israel Silva, letters by Joe Caramagna. The Comic of the Week is: When I Arrived at the Castle by Emily Carroll. Emily Carrol does some of the best

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59:46

Episode 81.0: Smacks you in the face with the truth...

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2021/03/24

In this week's episode we talk to comic creator Mannie Murphy about their brand-new graphic memoir I Never Promised You a Rose Garden and their beautiful anthology Gay Genius. We discuss River Phoenix, the City of Portland, predatory adults, and white supremacy in this powerful conversation. Pick up Mannie Murphy's I Never Promised You a Rose Garden from Fantagraphics today! And don't miss our free Patreon Bonus from Pride 2020 where we reviewed Gay Genius and three other queer and trans

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48:37

Episode 80.0: Queer sh*t and feminist sh*t

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2021/03/17

In this week's episode, we answer a listener question about comics created by LGBTQ+ folks and women. We share independent titles, mainstream titles, and everything in between. Our Comic of the Week is: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, written by Jordie Bellaire, illustrated by Dan Mora, colored by Raúl Angulo, lettered by Ed Dukeshire. "If you like Buffy, you’ll find this so refreshing." – S.E. "The characters make more sense right off the bat." – Sara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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46:07

Episode 79.0: Makes my heart flutter

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2021/03/10

In this week's episode, we answer a listener question about the panels from comics that make us thirsty. From CarolJess to She-Hulk's arms (wtf) to Aneka and Ayo to Deadpool and Wolverine, we discuss what makes us thirsty af. The Comic of the Week is Trans Girls Hit the Town by Emma Jayne. We absolutely adore this slice of life comic about trans women finding friendship and strength. "It takes it’s time and says what it needs to say." – Sara "Every part of Trans Girls Hit the Town is perfect." –

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Episode 78.0: Aliens at odds with humanity

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2021/03/03

In this week's episode, we answer a listener question about films Venom (2018) and Life (2017), two stories about aliens with particular relationships to humanity. We get into the different approaches to aliens and what delights and terrifies us about them. Shout out to our imaginary ship between Ryan Reynolds' and Jake Gyllenhaal's characters in Life. The Comic of the Week is: Livewire, Volume 1: Fugitive. Written by Vita Ayala, Art by Raúl Allén and Patricia Martín with Scott Koblish, Letters by

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Episode 77.0: Lesbian mafia stuff

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2021/02/24

In this week's episode, we talk with critic and filmmaker Monika Estrella Negra about Strangers in Paradise by Terry Moore. Monika discusses how the comic impacted her when she first read it, the highs and lows of the queer represenation in the piece, and the importance of growth as a creator. We all discuss the queer representation we once loved and how our thoughts have changed--or not--over the years. Follow Monika on Twitter at: @negramonika1 Support her on Patreon:

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Episode 76.0: I really like Monica Rambeau

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2021/02/17

We talk to the inimitable Stephanie Williams (Marvel's Voices: Legacy, Parenthood Activate, But What If Though?) about her deep love for Monica Rambeau, how Monica has been represented in the comics (for better and worse), and exactly what WandaVision gets right about one of our favorite superheroes. (We warn you before getting into WandaVision spoilers, so you can listen without worrying.) Follow Stephanie on Twitter at: @Steph_I_Will Check out her website at: https://www.whysteph.com/ And make

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67:17

Episode 75.0: Getting the short end of the stick

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2021/02/10

In this week's episode, we talk to Monika Estrella Negra about the inimitable Harley Quinn and her relationship to her Jewish identity, traipsing through comics, film, and TV representations. We touch on the role of Jewish creators in superhero comics in general, as well as getting into the other aspects of Harley's representation that delight or bother us. Follow Monika on Twitter at: @negramonika1 Support her on Patreon: www.patreon.com/monikaestrellanegra And her film website:

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68:39

Episode 74.0: Let the girls be gay

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2021/02/02

We discuss Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) with Alex Wright and Emelyne Museaux from The Good. The Bad. The Basic. podcast. We get into queerbaiting, the racist representations, the muddled moral lessons, and wonder why Stever Trevor is back. Follow The Good. The Bad. The Basic. on Twitter at: @thegoodbadbasic and on Instagram at: @goodbadbasicpod Make sure to tune into The Good. The Bad. The Basic. podcast on your favorite platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 73.0: Surviving off scraps

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2021/01/26

In this week's episode, we answer a listener question about Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn in Injustice. We discuss how the two fit in the wider Injustice storyline, their romance and friendship, their Vegas wedding, and why we deserve even more Harlivy. Our Comic of the Week is Living Heroes, a fancomic written by Stephanie Williams, art by Oneill Jones, colors by Christina Poag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 72.0: What if he was really cute? featuring...

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2021/01/19

In this week's episode, we sit down with New York Times Best-Selling author Aiden Thomas. Thomas became the first trans person to hit the Best Sellers list with a fictional book about a trans character in 2020 with their novel Cemetery Boys. Cemetery Boys follows a young, gay, Latinx, trans man named Yadriel as he accidentally summons a ghost named Julian who just so happens to be gay...and very, very cute. In this interview Thomas discusses the power of trans representation that embraces the

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Episode 71.0: I don't love 90% of the things that happen

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2021/01/12

This week's episode focuses on the portrayals of mentally ill characters, predominantly in comics, though we touch on TV shows as well. We discuss how characters have been mistreated, why we love them, and what could be done better, touching on the likes of: Aurora, Scarlet Witch, Harley Quinn, Deadpool, Doom Patrol's Jane and more. Our Comic of the Week is 13: The Astonishing Lives of the Neuromantics by Yves Navant. This episode requires a trigger warning for discussions of mental illness and

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