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Critiquing Comics #226: “Immortalis” #1 and #2

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2023/01/11

A few weeks back, Tim and Jason discussed Sean Lewis’ Immortalis— issue 3. This time, we’re reading the first two issues, and grasping, in some ways, why he made issue 3 first. But if you need to start with issue 3 to hook readers, isn’t that indicative of a problem with the first two issues? … Continue reading Critiquing Comics #226: “Immortalis” #1 and #2

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#758 “Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands”

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2023/01/04

What happens when a group of people must work in the middle of nowhere, with virtually no supervision or accountability? Generally it’s not a good situation, as Kate Beaton, now well-known as the creator of the web comic Hark! A Vagrant, found in her younger years when she got a job on Alberta’s oil sands. … Continue reading #758 “Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands”

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Critiquing Comics #225: “Holy West” #1

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2022/12/28

A supernatural western, Holy West, captivates Tim and Adam in this episode. The comic features smart writing by Seth Jacob and beautiful art by Daniel Irizarri. Now that we’ve given away whether we liked it, listen to the show and check out the comic! Buy Holy West #1 Lettering tips from Nate Piekos Brought to … Continue reading Critiquing Comics #225: “Holy West” #1

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52:50

“Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2” (2017)

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2022/12/21

“TIM CATCHES UP WITH THE MCU” continues: Peter Quill (whose name we both blanked on while recording the show!) and the gang are back (yeah, BACK in 2017) and Tim (feeling encouraged by being a mere 2.5 years behind on MCU movies) and Mulele discuss the film. And Star Wars. Brought to you by: The … Continue reading “Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2” (2017)

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#757 “Nemesis the Warlock”

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2022/12/14

Kumar and Matt E celebrate the life and work of Kevin O’Neill with a look back at his breakout work on Nemesis The Warlock in 2000 A.D. with writer Pat Mills. O’Neill’s art very style in itself is shocking and intense, and the storytelling seems to approach everything backwards, but somehow it all comes together … Continue reading #757 “Nemesis the Warlock”

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Critiquing Comics #224: “Immortalis”

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2022/12/07

Immortalis is the story of a 19th-century woman, transplanted to the 21st, who is expected to be the world’s savior in a war between gods. But how did she get to the 21st century? Who is this team who has revived her? And… why did the creators start with issue 3? Tim and Jason try … Continue reading Critiquing Comics #224: “Immortalis”

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#756 “Tokyo Rose – Zero Hour”

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2022/11/30

If you’re at all aware of Tokyo Rose, it’s most likely simply as a woman heard over a radio in a movie set in World War II. But who was she, how did she end up in that situation, and what was the result for the war effort and for her? Tokyo Rose- Zero Hour … Continue reading #756 “Tokyo Rose – Zero Hour”

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Critiquing Comics #223: “Here 2 Cypher”

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2022/11/23

Here 2 Cypher is an anthology of stories written by Brandon Hayes, whose story Thready Tim and Jason enjoyed back in January. Does this set of stories stack up against that book? The guys evaluate the collection in this episode. Here 2 Cypher‘s Kickstarter Brought to you by: The Batgirl to Oracle podcast Our supporters … Continue reading Critiquing Comics #223: “Here 2 Cypher”

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54:09

“Doctor Strange” (2016)

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2022/11/16

“Tim Catches Up with the MCU” discusses Doctor Strange — an enjoyable yet problematic movie, based on a 1963 origin story (in Strange Tales #110) whose ideas about race and gender roles are, at best, dated. Tim and Mulele review. (Originally published on Patreon October 12, 2019.) Brought to you by: Superman Fan Podcast Our supporters … Continue reading “Doctor Strange” (2016)

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#361 “League of Extraordinary Gentlemen” marathon!

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2022/11/12

FLASHBACK! While this podcast has covered the odd League of Extraordinary Gentlemen book here and there, no one has dared think of trying to discuss all of Alan Moore and Kevin O’Neill‘s series in one episode… until now! Kumar and Dana take on the task, with special attention paid to Black Dossier (and the record … Continue reading #361 “League of Extraordinary Gentlemen” marathon!

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#755 “Best of EC Stories, Artisan Edition”

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2022/11/09

EC Comics, a name that brings to mind Fredric Wertham and the coming of the Comics Code, also brings to mind some very well-done comics by the likes of Wally Wood, Harvey Kurtzman, Al Williamson, and more. IDW has just released an Artist’s Edition of original EC art by Wood, Kurtzman, Williamson, Jack Davis, and … Continue reading #755 “Best of EC Stories, Artisan Edition”

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1:09:45

“Captain America: Civil War” (2016)

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2022/11/02

Tim Catches Up with the MCU continues as Tim and Mulele discuss Avengers 2.5, er, Captain America: Civil War! (Originally published on Patreon September 28, 2019.) Brought to you by: Checkered Past podcast Our supporters on Patreon

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#754 “Peanuts”: Schulz’s Silent Sundays 1957-1961

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2022/10/26

Charles Schulz’s Peanuts is a master class in how to do a comic strip. This week Kumar and Tim are focusing on a five-year period of Schulz’s career, 1957 to 1961, and 25 Sunday strips that demonstrate Schulz’s skill at dialog-free comics. You might want to read the strips before listening; see below! Brought to … Continue reading #754 “Peanuts”: Schulz’s Silent Sundays 1957-1961

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#753 Kirby’s Fourth World: “Old Gods and New”

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2022/10/19

John Morrow is co-founder of Two Morrows Publishing, a company that owes its start to John’s interest in Jack Kirby. His Kirby fan newsletter grew into the company that’s now publishing his history of Kirby’s Fourth World, much of it told in Jack’s own words: Old Gods and New. This time, Emmet talks with John … Continue reading #753 Kirby’s Fourth World: “Old Gods and New”

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Critiquing Comics #222: “Berserker Monk”

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2022/10/15

Berserker Monk is a violent, but slightly humorous, comic that’s been pitched as “Tarantino meets The Last Airbender.” The creators — Josh Thompson, Gabriel Roldan, Leland Bjerg — are currently kickstarting it. How are Tim and Jason feeling about this comic? Listen and find out.

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#752 Shanti Rai’s “Sennen”

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2022/10/12

What are the people like on the other side of the mountain? Are there any there? Where does the stuff, the objects, the food we enjoy in our daily lives come from? These questions are central to Shanti Rai‘s first graphic novel, Sennen. In this episode, Tim and Jason review the book, and then Tim … Continue reading #752 Shanti Rai’s “Sennen”

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#751 Rachel Pollack’s “Doom Patrol”

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2022/10/05

In the mid-’90s, Grant Morrison’s innovative run on Doom Patrol was followed by that of Rachel Pollack, who took advantage of Morrison’s legacy, the greatest variety of sexual minority characters of any mainstream comic at the time, to express her feelings about being trans and a lesbian herself. Her run also examines a number of … Continue reading #751 Rachel Pollack’s “Doom Patrol”

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#750 Jack Kirby’s “The Demon”

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2022/09/28

After leaving DC’s Jimmy Olsen book, Jack Kirby needed something else to keep his monthly page count up to the level he had contracted for. One of the books he came up with was The Demon, the result of his being asked to do a “monsters and mystery” book. But Kirby didn’t have a lot … Continue reading #750 Jack Kirby’s “The Demon”

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Critiquing Comics #221: “Steamgear Inc.”

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2022/09/21

Alexandra (her friends call her “Ax”) is trying to get in touch with hero team Steamgear Defenders; she wants to become a member. But will they turn out to be all they’re cracked up to be? Will she even get there, with so many people getting in her way? The comic is Steamgear Inc. by … Continue reading Critiquing Comics #221: “Steamgear Inc.”

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#749 Marta Chudolinska: “An insider and an outsider”

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2022/09/14

Marta Chudolinska (who-doh-lean-ska), the child of Polish immigrants to Canada, makes comics and other art in Toronto. Koom talks with her about her ongoing project Babcia, about her grandmother and her family’s history in Poland. Brought to you by: Wayne Manor Memoirs podcast Our supporters on Patreon

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