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Ten Cent Takes

Mike Thompson & Jessika Frazer

A podcast looking at comics, pop culture, and how the two connect. Come for the history, stay for the swearing.

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20:47

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Teen Drama Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2023/10/04

We're getting in touch with our inner teenagers this week for a very DRAMATIC edition of Dollar Bin Discoveries. Mike brought Avengers Arena #1 into the mix, while Jessika is coming to the table with Turtles in Time #3. That's right, it's an episode all about 2010s teen drama! ----more---- Our new site is live! For the transcript of this episode, head over

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01:18:55

Issue 69: Six From Sirius

Ten Cent Takes ·

2023/09/27

Who else is ready to MIND PRIME? That’s right, we’re looking at Six From Sirius, the 1980s mystical sci-fi miniseries (originally) from Marvel. This comic has everything: Robot men disguised as people, magical space elders, and even some mild nudity.----more---- Our new site is live! For the transcript of this episode, head over

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25:35

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Playful Parody Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2023/09/20

We're getting strange and silly for this week's Dollar Bin Discoveries episode and looking at parody comics! Jessika read Marvel's self-satire Power Pachyderms, while Mike checked out The Adventures of Rick Raygun and Quasi-Nodoze. ----more---- Our new site is live! For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts. Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our

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01:06:31

Issue 68: Baldur’s Gate

Ten Cent Takes ·

2023/09/13

In honor of National Video Games Day and the recent PS5 release of Baldur's Gate 3, we're looking at Baldur's Gate in comics! We're primarily focusing on the original comic (which wasn't ever sold in stores) and also checking out more recent tie-ins. ----more---- Our new site is live! For the transcript of this episode, head over

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21:33

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Queer Content Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2023/09/06

It's been a while since we focused on queer comics, so we're taking a look at LGBTQIA+ comics in this week's episode of Dollar Bin Discoveries! Jessika came across an issue of Strangers in Paradise #1, while Mike's discussing Quantum Teens Are Go #1. ----more---- Our new site is live! For the transcript of this episode, head over

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15:37

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Black & White Weirdness

Ten Cent Takes ·

2023/08/30

Weirdness. The category is “Black and White Weirdness.” Indy comics from bygone publishers, these are some of the most unique comics we’ve picked up from the dollar bins: Meet Comix 1 and ThunderMace 1! ----more---- Our new site is live! For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts. Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banner art is original work

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01:28:39

Issue 66: Fright Night (w/David M. Booher!)

Ten Cent Takes ·

2023/08/23

Today, we're traveling back to the 1980s to look at Fright Night. But because we're talking about 80s horror, we brought in an expert: Acclaimed comic writer David M. Booher! We're talking about the movie's overt queerness, the comic's myriad production issues, and how David's series Specs is out in trade. ----more---- Our new site is live! For the transcript of this episode, head over

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28:42

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Gumshoes and Gangsters Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2023/08/16

We're digging into some detective comics from the 80s! Mike and Jessika both came to the table with comics from 1986, but the stories are as different as can be. Mike found the second issue of Whodunnit? while Jessika picked up Dick Tracy 3-D! ----more---- Our new site is live! For the transcript of this episode, head over

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01:21:07

Issue 65: Dazzler

Ten Cent Takes ·

2023/08/09

Jessika takes us on a deep dive down the Marvel Comics rabbit hole to explore the early history of Allison Blair (AKA Dazzler). Not only do we check out the early history of her comic series, we explore how Marvel gave us a "mature" story with Dazzler: The Movie, plus her extended media presence. ----more---- Our new site is live! For the transcript of this episode, head over

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33:24

Dollar Bin Discoveries: 90s Xtreme™ (Gimmick Edition)

Ten Cent Takes ·

2023/08/02

The 90s were the Wild West for gimmick comic books, and we found some doozies to talk about today. Jessika picked up Stormwatch 0, while Mike snagged Hellstorm: Prince of Lies 1... just truly bonkers issues. ----more---- Our new site is live! For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts. Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banner art is original

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01:19:35

Issue 64: Beauty and the Beast (the other one)

Ten Cent Takes ·

2023/07/26

We're talking about Beauty and the Beast again! But this time, we're looking at the comics from the 1987 TV series. There are more of them than you'd think, and more fun than you'd expect! ----more---- Our new site is live! For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts. Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banner art is original work by Sarah Frank

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20:55

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Wholesome Heroes Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2023/07/19

Did you know that Smokey Bear had a comic book? Have you ever heard of Cat-Man and his sidekick, Kitten? These are two of the most wholesome comics we've ever come across in the dollar bins... It's a feel-good episode, for once! ----more---- Our new site is live! For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts. Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our

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01:01:21

Issue 63: Beauty and the Beast

Ten Cent Takes ·

2023/07/12

Remember this romantic superhero miniseries from the early 1980s? Us, neither. The important takeaways are that Dazzler rules, Beast drools, and Doctor Doom's presence makes no sense. ----more---- Our new site is live! For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts. Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banner art is original work by Sarah Frank

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26:59

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Stars & Stripes Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2023/07/05

We're feeling patriotic this week, so let's talk about a Native American mythology/Mad Max mash-up and a time-traveling government agent (oh, and Santa Claus!) ----more---- Our new site is live! For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts. Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banner art is original work by Sarah Frank

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01:02:52

Issue 62: Kid Cannibal

Ten Cent Takes ·

2023/06/28

Who's ready for a sensitive, nuanced discussion about healthy body imagery? Too bad. We're talking about Kid Cannibal this week. ----more---- Our new site is live! For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts. Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banner art is original work by Sarah Frank (https://www.lookmomdraws.com/) Hive: Tencenttakes

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26:33

Dollar Bin Discoveries: ”Should Be an RPG” Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2023/06/21

Have you ever read a comic and thought "This would work really well as a tabletop RPG?" Well, then, this episode is for you. In honor of Free RPG Day, we invited Kelly Galten from Goblin Bros back onto the show to talk comics. Kelly brought Ghost Money, Jessika read Grrl Scouts, and Mike made things weird with Blood of the Innocent! ----more---- Our new site is live! For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts. Goblin Bros Games & Gear Contact

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01:25:58

Issue 61: Gay Comix

Ten Cent Takes ·

2023/06/14

Grab your rainbow gear and get in the queer spirit, because we're taking a look at the storied history of Gay Comix in honor of Pride Month! ----more---- Our new site is live! For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts. Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banner art is original work by Sarah Frank (https://www.lookmomdraws.com/) Hive:

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20:13

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Promo Comics Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2023/06/07

How many times have you come across a weird promotional/giveaway comic when pawing through the dollar bins? This week, we're shining a spotlight on these oft-overlooked books: Mike is talking about the Kellogg's Ozzie Smith: The Kid Who Could, while Jessika is cackling as she describes Archie's Ham Radio Adventure! ----more---- Our new site is live! For the transcript of this episode, head over

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54:34

Issue 60: Kidz Water Hydrators

Ten Cent Takes ·

2023/05/31

It's summer 1999. You're 10 years old, just got home, and are looking to beat the heat. You grab a bottle of Kidz Water, crack open the latest Marvel comic, and discover some bonus content: A mini-comic starring the Kidz Water Hydrators! This week, we check out all four issues and uncover the origins of this promo series, which goes all the way back to the 1996 Olympics! ----more---- Our new site is live! For the transcript of this episode, head over

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27:02

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Fantastic Facial Hair Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2023/05/24

It's time for another Dollar Bin Discovery! This week, our theme is "Fantastic Facial Hair" so Mike and Jessika dug into the longboxes and came up with some gems. Mike picked up a copy of Mirror Walker from NOW Comics, while Jessika snagged Warp #1 from First Comics! ----more---- Our new site is live! For the transcript of this episode, head over

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