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Graphic Policy Radio

A podcast at the intersection of comics nerd media and movements for social change. Elana Levin interviews comics artists, writers, critics, historians and also activists, organizers who love comics and pop culture.

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00:58:00

Watching Solo: A Star Wars Story: Together

Graphic Policy Radio ·

2018/06/05

So what I really wanted was a Lando Movie. Does a Han Solo prequil have much to offer Star Wars fans? How about with a revolutionary droid by his side!? So what do two life long Star Wars fans and political organizers think of the latest installment in the Star Wars empire? I'm joined by Steven Attewell. Steven writes about the intersection of history, politics, and pop culture in The People’s History of the Marvel Universe for Graphic Policy. In his day job, He teaches public policy at CUNY’s

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01:03:00

Deadpool 2: The Wrath of Rusty

Graphic Policy Radio ·

2018/05/22

Deadpool 2 brings the merc with a mouth to the big screen again along with the first canonically queer couple in a major superhero movie. We are Queer Marvel comics fans and we have opinions. Guests: Charles Pulliam Moore is a staff writer atio9where he covers comics and genre culture with a focus on race, representation and queer identity. https://twitter.com/CharlesPulliam When Sarah Rasher is not rewatching comic book movies For Science, trying to make everyone they know watch DC's Legends of

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01:11:00

The Cyberpunk Franchise That Wants YOU to Write It

Graphic Policy Radio ·

2018/05/15

The Cellarius Universe (CX)— is an original, transmedia cyberpunk franchise that leverages blockchain technology and user-generated assets to create a collaborative, fan-curated story. That means they want you to be a part of the writing process! Do fans want to write a new universe? And how does all this work? What role does diversity and representation play in building a user generated world? And how does ownership of content play out in a situation like this? We're joined by Gregory

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01:00:00

The Pervert, a Graphic Novel with writer Michelle Perez

Graphic Policy Radio ·

2018/05/07

Image Comics presents a surprisingly honest and touching account of a trans girl surviving through sex work in Seattle. THE PERVERT is an unflinching debut graphic novel that is preoccupied with work—what we put into our work and what it takes from us. Continuing the narrative begun in the Eisner-nominated comics magazine ISLAND, THE PERVERT features painted colors by Remy Boydell and the writing debut of Michelle Perez. Michelle joins us for a discussion that ranges from public policies

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01:33:00

Avengers: Infinity War. Thanos Demands Your Eros

Graphic Policy Radio ·

2018/05/01

Join us to discuss the Marvel Cinematic Universe' biggest crossover to date. Our guest experts are Marvel fans with an academic bend: Steven Attewell writes about the intersection of history, politics, and pop culture in The People’s History of the Marvel Universe for Graphic Policy. In his day job, He teaches public policy at CUNY’s Murphy Institute for Labor Studies. He is the founder of Race for the Iron Throne, a blog about A Song of Ice and Fire. Brandon Wilson is a Los Angeles based

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01:10:00

Infinity Gauntlet & the Comics Behind the Avengers...

Graphic Policy Radio ·

2018/04/25

Hey, we haven't seen Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War yet either! But Graphic Policy Radio is going on a journey to the center of Infinity to absorb the legendary comics that inspired Marvel movies' cosmic storylines. Today we focus on the comics of Jim Starlin, the artist and writer who co-created Thanos and who was the source of much of Marvel's psychedelic 70's cosmic opera, cooking up characters like Gamora and Drax. Joining us is James Hancock, the host of Wrong Reel: a Podcast for Hardcore

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01:08:00

Raven the Pirate Princess & The Sea of Thieves with...

Graphic Policy Radio ·

2018/04/17

Jeremy Whitley, creator of Princeless and Unstoppable Wasp returns to Graphic Policy to talk about two of my favorite comics about pirates: Raven the Pirate Princess & the new series Sea of Thieves, based on the hit video game. Raven the Pirate Princess is full of humor, high seas romance and all the amazing diverse queer and feminist lady pirates I wish I had as a kid and I'm thrilled to read the exploits of today. So join us and hear all about the Piratical exploits in both series.

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01:39:00

Church of Priest: A Roundtable Discussion of DC...

Graphic Policy Radio ·

2018/04/12

Slade Wilson aka Deathstroke may be the worst dad in DC Comics but the solo series he stars in, by writer Christopher Priest and artists including Larry Hama, Carlo Pagulayan, Cary Nord, Diogenes Neves and more, is one of the hottest comics today. Deathstroke is full of politics, violence, poor personal choices, byzantineplots and Episcopalian philosophy. Join us for a deep dive into the current series with our Esteemed Guests: Hub is the writer, producer, and co-host of Titan Up the Defense, a

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01:18:00

Mister Miracle Is: A Round-Table about Mitch Gerads...

Graphic Policy Radio ·

2018/03/26

DC Comics is revisiting Jack Kirby's Masterpiece, the Fourth World in a new Mister Miracle miniseries wirtten by Tom King and art by Mitch Gerads. It's being called the best comic of the year and a worthy tribute to one of The King of Comic's most personal works. Graphic Policy Radio is going into a deep dive discussing the first seven issues with two guest critics, Meg Downey and Anthony Otero. Meg Downey is a freelance comics journalist and historian who focuses on superheroes and fandom. You

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01:06:00

Get into The Wilds a new comics series from Vita...

Graphic Policy Radio ·

2018/03/20

After a cataclysmic plague sweeps across America, survivors come together to form citystate-like communities for safety. Out beyond the settlement walls are innumerable dangers: feral animals, crumbling structures, and Abominations; those that were touched by the plague and became something other – something as beautiful as it is deadly. Welcome to The Wilds, a brand new comic series. We’re joined by the writer and the penciler of this hot series from Black Mask Studios. Vita Ayala spent years in

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01:16:00

Puerto Rico Strong, The Comic Anthology to Benefit...

Graphic Policy Radio ·

2018/03/13

Puerto Rico Strong is a comics anthology that explores what it means to be Puerto Rican and the diversity that exists within that concept, from today's most exciting Puerto Rican comics creators. All profits will go to towards Disaster Relief and Recovery Programs to Support Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico Strong is available in comic shops:,March 14, 2018 and bookstores March 27th. Pre-orders are still open via Amazon, and the anthology will be available digitally as well as in the UK. Joining us on

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01:07:00

Writing Generation X & The Magicians with Christina...

Graphic Policy Radio ·

2018/03/06

Christina Strain is the writer of the new Generation X series for Marvel Comics as well as a staff writer for The Magicians which airs on SyFy. She joins the Graphic Policy Radio crew to talk her career, merry mutants, and more! Strain was born and raised right outside an Army base in Seoul, South Korea where she devoured comics and manga as good nerds do. She began her career as a colorist working at Cross Gen & later on Marvel’s beloved series Runaways. At 32, Christina retired from coloring to

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01:03:00

Black Panther and the Fight for Justice On & Off Screen

Graphic Policy Radio ·

2018/02/27

On Graphic Policy Radio, we're talking about the social implications of Black Panther with an expert and highlight some of the many examples of fans using Black Panther for real world activism. Joining the team to talk about activism and entertainment is Alan Jenkins. Alan Jenkins is President and Co-Founder of The Opportunity Agenda, a social justice communication lab dedicated to the idea that our nation can and should be a place where everyone enjoys full and equal opportunity. Jenkins is a

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01:45:00

Graphic Policy Radio Goes to the Movies, and Wakanda,...

Graphic Policy Radio ·

2018/02/22

Black Panther is dominating movie theaters with a record setting debut, the best for any movie released in February, and the second best opening for a film that's a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The movie is receiving praise form critics, comic fans, and average viewers alike, combining action with deep themes that create a thought-provoking adventure. Graphic Policy Radio is joined by two guests to discuss the film, Clarkisha Kent and returning guest Charles Pulliam Moore. Clarkisha Kent

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01:05:00

Twisted Romance: Valentine’s Day special with the...

Graphic Policy Radio ·

2018/02/13

Critically acclaimed writer Alex de Campi teams up with some of comics' most distinctive talent to create tales of love gone wrong, right, and everywhere in between. A new issue of Twisted Romance is released by Image Comics each week in February. Joining us on the podcast are: Alex de Campi: an Eisner nominated writer for her graphic novel Smoke and beloved by GP for her series like Grindhouse, Mayday, No Mercy, and Archie Vs the Predator. Alejandra Gutierrez: a "human" woman from Colombia who

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01:01:00

Exit Stage Left: Talking Snagglepuss' New Comic...

Graphic Policy Radio ·

2018/02/06

Heavens to Murgatroyd! The classic Hanna-Barbera character Snagglepuss as a closeted gay Southern playwright being investigated by the House Un-American Activities Committee!? That's the concept of the new comic series, Exit Stage Left: The Snagglepuss Chronicles written by Mark Russell with art by Mike Feehan and being published by DC Comics. The first issue felt revolutionary gaining buzz and praise from critics and readers alike with the second issue coming to shelves February 7th. Writer

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01:16:00

Saladin Ahmed Talks His New Comic Series Abbott

Graphic Policy Radio ·

2018/01/30

Abbott is about a female journalist of color in 1970s Detroit named Elena Abbott who investigates a series of grisly crimes the police have ignored—crimes she recognizes to be the work of a dark magical force—the same force that murdered her husband 10 years ago. As she looks for clues, Abbott puts herself in the crosshairs of a mysterious power out for more blood, all the while navigating a harsh social environment that’s structured to protect the powerful, and prevent access to change. Published

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01:12:00

Graphic Policy Radio Talks The Best Comics of 2017

Graphic Policy Radio ·

2018/01/09

The comics team at graphicpolicy.com join us for a roundtable discussion about our favorite comics of 2017 and what's on the horizon for 2018. From indie comics to webcomics to superheroes and beyond, listen in and find something to pick up at your comic store today. 2017 saw highs and lows for comics and we'll be discussing that and more. The best Marvel comics? The best DC comics? Image? Dark Horse? BOOM!? IDW? Lion Forge? Manga? And more! 2017 saw lots of comics both mainstream and indie

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01:23:00

Graphic Policy Radio Goes to the Movies with Star...

Graphic Policy Radio ·

2017/12/19

Star Wars: The Last Jedi is dominating at the box office and online debates as people seem to be split as to what to think about the latest entry in the Star Wars universe. We're becoming one with the Force to discuss the movie, its themes, and reflection on the real world. Joining Graphic Policy Radio to talk about the film is Anthony Oliveira and Cayden Mak. Anthony Oliveira is a culture writer and literature PhD with the university of Toronto. You can find him on twitter at @meakoopa Cayden

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00:45:00

Undocumented Immigrants and Hollywood with Black...

Graphic Policy Radio ·

2017/12/12

Bambadjan Bamba is an actor and filmmaker who immigrated from the Ivory Coast with his family fleeing political persecution in 1992. Bambadjan made it through drama school and is now a series regular on NBC's The Good Place and will be seen in what is sure be a blockbuster, Black Panther, the next Marvel film. Bamba qualified for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) but his immigration status is now in danger due to the Trump administration's announced repeal of the program. Bambadjan

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