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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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49:42

Issue 112: The Backstreet Project

Ten Cent Takes ·

2025/07/02

This week we're we diving into The Backstreet Project. Yes, THAT Backstreet. And yes, it’s as wild as you’re imagining. Come for the boy band superheroes, stay for the comic book chaos.----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts. Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/tencenttakes.bsky.social Our banner art is original work

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20:31

Dollar Bin Discoveries: She-Roes Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2025/06/25

This week we’re celebrating She-roes: The fierce (and the occasionally forgotten) super heroines of comics past!Mike read Avengelyne #1, the angelic warrior from the ‘90s with big swords and short shorts. Jessika unearths Ms. Mystic #1, part sorceress, part environmental crusader, all kinds of wild. ----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over

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51:26

Issue 111: Jezebel Jade

Ten Cent Takes ·

2025/06/18

This week we're diving into Jezebel Jade; Comico’s 1988 miniseries that asks, “What if Race Bannon’s ex got her own spy-noir spotlight (and out-cooled everyone)?” It’s slick, stylish, and way too good to be lost to time. Come for the ‘80s comic vibes, stay for the femme fatale flair. ----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over

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20:02

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Great Outdoors Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2025/06/11

On this week's Dollar Bin Discoveries, we're heading into the Great Outdoors! Jessika braves the South American wilderness with Donald Duck Adventures #3, while Mike takes a darker path with Bloodshot #7. From classic cartoon capers to gritty action, it's a wild ride you won't want to miss!----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over

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16:29

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Familiar Faces Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2025/06/04

This week on Dollar Bin Discoveries, it’s all about familiar faces! Mike dives into 1963 #5, a sharp satire of Thor, while Jessika takes on Questprobe #1 featuring everyone's favorite green rage machine, the Hulk. Tune in for retro weirdness, superhero send-ups, and pure comic book joy!----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over

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58:10

Issue 110: You and Me on Repeat (w/Mary Shyne!)

Ten Cent Takes ·

2025/05/28

Today, we’re chatting with local creator Mary Shyne about her adorable, time-hopping rom-com graphic novel You and Me on Repeat! Tune in for love, laughs, and time travel hijinks!----more---- If you'd like to connect with Mary, you can check her work out on these platforms: Web: https://maryshyne.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maryshyneonline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryshyneonline Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/maryshyneonline.bsky.social For the transcript of this

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20:41

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Future Imperfect Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2025/05/21

This week on Dollar Bin Discoveries, we’re diving into future imperfect visions of the world! Jessika uncovers the psychic intrigue of ESPers #1 from Eclipse, while Mike blasts into Marvel’s dystopian timeline with Fantastic Four 2099 #1. Tune in for retro sci-fi weirdness and wild comic book futures! ----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over

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59:50

Issue 109: Star Wars Visionaries

Ten Cent Takes ·

2025/05/14

This week on the pod, we're diving into Star Wars: Visionaries — the wild, imaginative anthology crafted by the concept artists behind Episode III! From alternate Sith origins to Wookiee warlords, this collection redefines what Star Wars could be. Tune in for deep cuts and bold takes from a galaxy far, far away!----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over

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25:31

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Star Wars 2025 Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2025/05/07

For this week's Dollar Bin Discoveries, we're celebrating May the Fourth by diving into some classic Star Wars gems from Dark Horse Comics! Jessika checks out the mechanical mayhem of Droids #1, while Mike gets into the hilarious chaos of Tag & Bink Are Dead #1! ----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts. Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banner

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01:05:25

Issue 108: Iceman

Ten Cent Takes ·

2025/04/30

This week, we're diving headfirst into the frozen chaos of Marvel's 1980s Iceman miniseries — where familiar faces meet absolutely unhinged storylines. Time travel? Demonic dimensions? Daddy issues?? Bobby Drake’s got it all. ----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts. Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banner art is original work by Sarah Frank

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22:02

Dollar Bin Discoveries: All That Glitters Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2025/04/23

This week on Dollar Bin Discoveries, it’s All That Glitters—Mike dives into the chrome-covered chaos of Fantastic Four #375, while Jessika uncovers the shimmering secrets of The Books of Faerie #1. Prismatic foil, glam, and questionable fashion choices await!----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts. Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banner art is

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01:17:57

Issue 107- The Teen Titans' Anti-Drug Comics

Ten Cent Takes ·

2025/04/16

We're diving into the New Teen Titans anti-drug PSAs from the height of Nancy Reagan's "Just Say No" crusade. These comics are just like the campaign: well-meaning, wildly over-the-top, and completely out of touch with the actual issue.----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts. Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banner art is original work by Sarah

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27:51

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Oddly Religious Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2025/04/09

This week on Dollar Bin Discoveries, we’re exploring the oddly religious side of comics! Mike checks out Divine Right: Preview Issue, a high-tech supernatural thriller that blends mysticism with modern tech, while Jessika dives into the satirical Giant Sized Santos Sisters #1. Tune in for our thoughts on these unique finds and why they’re worth adding to your comic collection! ----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over

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01:00:19

Issue 106: Absolution

Ten Cent Takes ·

2025/04/02

This week, we dive into Absolution by Peter Milligan & Mike Deodato Jr. — a dark satire set in a dystopian future where a former assassin plays the ultimate game of survival by streaming her kills.----more---- 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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22:11

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Amazing Animals Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2025/03/26

This week on Dollar Bin Discoveries, we’re going wild with Awesome Animals! Jessika tackles the surreal fantasy Wicked Chicken Queen, while Mike claws through Wolverine: Global Jeopardy. Tune in for fowl play, furry friends, and the unexpected power of a chicken queen!----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts. Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banner

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44:55

Issue 105: Dragon Chiang

Ten Cent Takes ·

2025/03/19

This week, we're diving into Dragon Chiang, a gritty comic about a Chinese communist trucker navigating the Iron Road from China to America in a dystopian near-future. With intense action and an intriguing world in the background, this book surprised us at how much more we were left wanting.----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over

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25:18

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Girl Power Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2025/03/12

This week on Dollar Bin Discoveries, we’re celebrating "Girl Power" with two amazing comic picks! Mike explores the wild 1970s antics of Supergirl Vol. 1 #3, while Jessika dives into the modern adventures of Betsy Braddock: Captain Britain #1.----more---- 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

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41:44

Issue 104: Warrior Nun Areala vs Razor

Ten Cent Takes ·

2025/03/05

Today, we're taking a wild ride with Warrior Nun Areala vs Razor, a 90s comic that’s as over-the-top as the Bad Girl art movement itself. With gratuitous action, exaggerated characters, and the completely random bonus of a polybagged CD soundtrack, this is all about style over substance. ----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over

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17:29

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Dangerous Dinos Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2025/02/26

This week on Dollar Bin Discoveries, we’re digging into "Dangerous Dinos"! Mike uncovers Dino-Riders #2 from Marvel, while Jessika roars into the past with Roarin' 20s World's Fair—two wild finds from the dollar bins you won’t want to miss!----more---- 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

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52:29

Issue 103: Occult Crimes Taskforce

Ten Cent Takes ·

2025/02/19

Today we're diving into the world of Occult Crimes Taskforce – a comic series co-written by the amazing Rosario Dawson. A supernatural police procedural that feels like it was made for television, the series left us with a lot of thoughts.----more---- 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

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