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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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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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01:00:36

Issue 59: The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers

Ten Cent Takes ·

2023/05/17

Hold onto your drugs and strap into your time machines! We're going all the way back to the early 1970s (and then jumping back to the 2020s later) for this week's comic: The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers!----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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26:09

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Sexy Spandex Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2023/05/10

If there's one thing you can rely on 90s comics for, it's attractive people in revealing spandex. This week, we're checking out Uncanny X-Men 320 (look no further than the cover image of Storm) and The Mighty Bombshells from Antarctic Press (look no further than the comic's name). ----more---- Our new site is live! For the transcript of this episode, head over

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54:44

Issue 58: Spellbinders

Ten Cent Takes ·

2023/05/03

Nearly 20 years after Spellbound, Marvel put out another miniseries featuring new magical heroes: Spellbinders. Like Spellbound, it never really caught on with readers. Unlike Spellobund, Mike and Jessika really enjoyed this story and wouldn't mind seeing more of it. ----more---- Our new site is live! For the transcript of this episode, head over

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19:56

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Obscure Fantasy Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2023/04/25

It's time for another couple of Dollar Bin Discoveries! Today, the topic is "Obscure Fantasy." Jessika picked up Earthlore: Reign of the Dragon Lord, while Mike snagged Krey! ----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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01:20:19

Issue 57: Spellbound

Ten Cent Takes ·

2023/04/20

Spellbound has it all: A brand new magical superheroine, cosmic space fantasy adventure, mutant guest stars, and the most 80s 80s fashion that ever 80s'd. Get ready for another wild –and totally forgotten– miniseries from Marvel! ----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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18:24

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Dystopian Sci-Fi Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2023/04/13

Get ready for trips to other planets and terrible cities! This week, we're talking about two comics in the genre of dystopian science fiction. Jessika picked up Mars #3 from First Comics, while Mike checked out New York: Year Zero from Pacific Comics. ----more---- Our new site is live! For the transcript of this episode, head over

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01:00:53

Issue 56: World of Krypton (w/Paul Kupperberg!)

Ten Cent Takes ·

2023/04/06

Today we're exploring DC's 1979 comic World of Krypton, which has the distinction of being the first comic book miniseries. But it's an extra special tour because the book's author, Paul Kupperberg, is our tour guide! Come for the sci-fi zaniness, stay for Paul's stories about DC in the 70s and 80s. ----more---- Our new site is live! For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts. Paul Kupperberg Contact Info: Twitter: @PaulKupperberg Web:

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18:06

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Superhero Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2023/03/30

It's time to celebrate milestones with bigtime superheroes! In New Titans 100 we get mullets, body hair, and a wedding! In King in Black: Black Panther, we (possibly) get a funeral! ----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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