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Comics Deserve Better

Comics Deserve Better

We explore the wonders of non-licensed, indie comics in Comics Deserve Better. Everything from Image to Webtoon is game in this show that discusses old favorites, the new hotness, and books that might be a little bit off the beaten path. (Logo by Winston Gambro)

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114:56

Episode 97: Squire by Sara Alfageeh and Nadia Shammas

Comics Deserve Better ·

2022/12/22

Hey Everyone!Merry Whatever-You-Celebrate!Join Brian, Richard, and Carrie as they discuss Brian's choice: Squire by Sara Alfageeh and Nadia Shammas (Quill Tree Books). This is an extra giddy episode, so enjoy the triumphant trio as they discuss holiday movies, being true to oneself, and of course, indie comics. Other books discussed in the episode:Friday #6 by Ed Brubaker, Marcos Martin and Muntsa Vicente (Panel Syndicate) and Dark Ride #1 by Joshua Williamson, Andrei Bressan, Adriano Lucas and

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82:56

Episode 96: The Private Eye vol 1 by Brian K Vaughan,...

Comics Deserve Better ·

2022/12/15

Hang out with Brian, Richard and Carrie and listen to them discuss Richard's choice: The Private Eye vol 1 by Brian K Vaughan, Marcos Martin, and Muntsa Vicente (Image/Panel Syndicate) as well as The Hobbit, dogs, and of course, indie comics!Other books discussed in the episode:Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Ultimate B&W Collection vol. 1-6 by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, and Various (IDW)Voyagis #1 by Sumeyye Kesgin (Image)** For more information on other amazing books, check out

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51:56

Episode 95: Orcs! by Christine Larsen

Comics Deserve Better ·

2022/12/08

Hang out with Brian, Richard, and Carrie and listen to them discuss Carrie's choice: Orcs! By Christine Larsen (BOOM) as well as other comic news and of course, indie comics. Other books discussed in the episode:Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by John Reppion and Mark Penman (Peman & Reppion) https://www.moorereppion.com/greenknight/Hell to Pay #1 by Charles Soule, Will Sliney, Rachelle Rosenberg and Chris Crank (Image)DIY Corner: The Whistling Skull https://zoop.gg/c/whistlingskullCarrie’s

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66:19

Episode 94: Newburn vol. 1 by Chip Zdarsky and Jacob...

Comics Deserve Better ·

2022/12/01

Hang out with Brian, Richard and Carrie and listen to them discuss Brian's choice: Newburn by Chip Zdarsky and Jacob Phillips (IMAGE) as well as the World Cup, food, and of course, indie comics.Other books discussed in the episode:Kroma #1 by Lorenzo De Felici, Rus Wooton, Andres Juarez, Sean Mackiewicz, and Jillian Crab (Image)Hitomi #1-2 by HS Tak, Isabella Mazzanti, Nicoletta Bea, Valentina Napolitano and Rob Jones (Image)DIY Corner: Objects in the Mirror

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76:51

Episode 93: God Country by Donny Cates, Geoff Shaw,...

Comics Deserve Better ·

2022/11/17

Hang out with Brian, Richard, and Carrie and listen to them discuss Richard's choice: God Country by Donny Cates, Geoff Shaw, Jason Wordie, John J Hill and Gerardo Zaffino (Image) as well as book fairs, billionaires, and of course, indie comics.Other books discussed in the episode:It’s Lonely at the Centre of the Earth by Zoe Thorogood (Image)Chilling Adventures of Salem #1 by Cullen Bunn, Dan Schoening, Ben Galvan, Matt Herms and Jack Morelli (Archie)Comics Deserve Better is a weekly podcast

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89:18

Episode 92: Capote in Kansas by Ande Parks and Chris...

Comics Deserve Better ·

2022/11/10

Hang out with Brian, Richard and Carrie, and listen to them discuss Carrie's choice: Capote in Kansas by Ande Parks and Chris Samnee (Oni Press) as well as the holiday season, classic literature, and of course, indie comics. Other books discussed in the episode:Banned Book Club by Kim Hyun Sook, Ryan Estrada, and Ko-Hyung-Ju (Iron Circus)Chicken Devils 1 by Brian Buccellato, Mattie Monaco and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou (Aftershock)DIY Corner: Room Service a short film and comic by James Tynion IV,

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95:19

Episode 91: Something is Killing the Children vol. 1...

Comics Deserve Better ·

2022/11/03

The Boys (and a Girl) are back in town! Halloween may be over, but it is still spooky szn with The CDB crew!Hang out with Brian, Richard, and Carrie and listen to them discuss Brian's choice: Something is Killing the Children vol. 1 by James Tynion IV, Werther Dell’edera, Miquel Muerto, and AndWorld Design (BOOM) as well as bathroom etiquette, childhood trauma, and of course, indie comics. Other books discussed in the episode:Night at the Belfry by Xavier Saxon, Edited by Alison O’Toole,

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79:27

Episode 90: Ice Cream Man vol 1 Rainbow Sprinkles by...

Comics Deserve Better ·

2022/09/29

Spooky Season is already here at the CDB Pod with Richard's pick: Ice Cream Man vol 1 Rainbow Sprinkles by W. Maxwell Prince, Martin Morazzo, Chris O’Halloran, Good Old Neon, and Shanna Matuszak (Image). The crew talks about Neapolitan, spiders, drugs, and whether or not they want ice cream after reading this book,. They also choose their favorite book of the season and Carrie surprises us all with her pick.Other books discussed:Hellboy vol. 1-12 and Hellboy in Hell vol. 1-2 by Mike Mignola and

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48:57

Episode 89: Garlic & the Vampire by Bree Paulsen

Comics Deserve Better ·

2022/09/22

Long week? Need a respite from the 24 hour news cycle? Listen to 50 minutes of pure podcast entertainment! We may be sleepy, but we deliver!Hang out with Brian, Richard, and Carrie and listen to them discuss Carrie's choice: Garlic and the Vampire (Harper Collins/Quill Tree Books) as well as how cute veggies can be in indie comics! Other books discussed in the episode:DIY Corner:Wasted Space The Cosmic Collection by Michael Moreci, Hayden Sherman, Jason Wordie, Jim Campbell, and Tim Daniel

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103:37

Episode 88: Maggie the Mechanic: The Love & Rockets...

Comics Deserve Better ·

2022/09/15

Hang out with Brian, Richard, Carrie and SPECIAL GUEST ANDREW LEVINS (Hey Fam/All the Small Games/Tik Toker Extraordinaire) and listen to them discuss Brian's choice: Maggie the Mechanic: The Love & Rockets Library - Locas Book 1 by Jaime Hernandez (Fantographics) as well as the new Nintendo Direct, and of course, indie comics.DIY Corner: Oh the Things You Won’t Know and The Phantom of Eternia https://crowdfundr.com/924Jg9?ref=tw_4Bhgwc_ab_A1Ajk1fmwDTA1Ajk1fmwDTAd Break by Jon Valenzuela

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74:50

Episode 87: Stray Dogs by Tony Fleecs, Trish...

Comics Deserve Better ·

2022/09/08

CW: This episode you will hear descriptions of violence towards women and violence towards animals. And you will hear Carrie cry. A. Lot.Hang out with Brian, Richard, and Carrie and listen to them discuss Richard's choice: Stray Dogs by Tony Fleecs, Trish Forstner, Brad Simpson, Tone Rodriguez, Lauren Perry, Lauren Herda, and Gabriela Downie (IMAGE) as well as substances to keep you awake, Brian and Carrie's dog, and of course, indie comics.DIY Corner: The After-Realm #5 by Michael Avon

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Episode 86: Dead Dog’s Bite by Tyler Boss

Comics Deserve Better ·

2022/09/01

Carrie finally chose a book that wasn't cutesy or fun! Carrie is a serious Comic Book Reader now!Hang out with Brian, Richard and Carrie, and listen to them discuss Carrie's choice: Dead Dog's Bite by Tyler Boss (Dark Horse) as well as ketchup, Marvel???, and of course, indie comics!Other books discussed in the episode:Dragon Slayer: vol. 1-3 by Devin Kraft, Matt Johnson, Brooks Johnson, Matthew Warlick, Jake Ekiss, Vinh-Luan Luu, Ruby Boiko, and Krystal Bruce (Cheshire Cat Comics);

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91:15

Episode 85: The High Desert: Black. Punk. Nowhere. by...

Comics Deserve Better ·

2022/08/25

Carrie was MIA at work, so when the cat's away, the mice will have BOYZ NITE! (TM)Hang out with Brian and Richard and listen to them discuss Brian's choice: The High Desert: Black. Punk. Nowhere. by James Spooner (HarperCollins) as well as racism, punk and ska music, and of course, indie comics.Other books discussed in the episode:We Ride Titans #5 by Tres Dean, Sebastian Píriz, Dee Cuniffe and Jim Campbell (Vault); Barbaric vol. 2 #1 by Michael Moreci, Nathan Gooden, Addison Duke, and Jim

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82:25

Episode 84: Interview with Devin Kraft (Neverender,...

Comics Deserve Better ·

2022/08/18

Hi All!It's Brian here. I am back again writing the description to the episodes. I am not as good as Carrie, but please don't take that as a lack of quality of this episode. Richard and I had an amazing conversation with comics creator Devin Kraft where we talk, comics, space, anime, movies and more. It's a fun eclectic time that I hope you all enjoy as much as we had recording it. Other comics covered this episode: The Deadliest Bouquet #1 by Erica Schultz, Carola Borelli, and Gab

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89:37

Episode 83: Not All Robots vol 1 by Mark Russell,...

Comics Deserve Better ·

2022/08/11

Hang out with Brian, Richard, and Carrie and listen to them discuss Richard's choice: Not All Robots vol 1 by Mark Russell, Mike Deodato Jr, Lee Loughridge, and Steve Wands (AWA Upshot) as well as podcast recommendations from Carrie (!), the end of the world, and of course, indie comics.Other books discussed in the episode:Golden Rage #1 by Chrissy Williams, Lauren Knight, Sofie Dodgson, Shayne Hannah Cui, Becca Carey, and Joamette Gil (Image); Elle(s) #1 by Kid Toussaint and Aveline Stockart

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67:01

Episode 82: Ghostly Things, Vol. 1 by Ushio Shirotori

Comics Deserve Better ·

2022/08/04

Join Brian, Richard, and Carrie and listen to them discuss Carrie's choice: Ghostly Things, Vol. 1 by Ushio Shirotori (Seven Seas), as well as other really awesome indie comics!Other books discussed in the episode:Sins of the Black Flamingo #1-2 by Andrew Wheeler, Travis Moore, Tamra Bonvillain, and Aditya Bidikar (Image) Do a Powerbomb #1-2 by Daniel Warren Johnson, Mike Spicer and Rus Wooton (Image) Public Domain #2 by Chip Zdarsky (Image)DIY CORNER:Beowulf #1-4

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86:14

Episode 81: Prince of Cats by Ronald Wimberly, Jared...

Comics Deserve Better ·

2022/07/28

Come down to the Malt Shop and hang out with Brian, Richard and Carrie! Listen to them discuss Brian's choice: Prince of Cats by Ronald Wimberly, Jared K Fletcher, and Jorden Haley (Image) as well as the comment section of Pornhub, the benevolence of humanity, and of course, indie comics. Other books discussed in the episode:Talk to my Back by Yamada Murasaki - Translated by Ryan Holmberg (Drawn & Quarterly) Disney’s Stitch: Stitch & the Samurai vol 1 by Hiroto Wada (TokyoPop)Public

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53:19

BONUS: Paper Girls Recap Part 3 (Issues 21-30)

Comics Deserve Better ·

2022/07/14

It's the end of our recap! Join Richard and Brian for issues 21 through 30 aka volumes 5 and 6 (aka issues 41-60 to Brian) of Papergirls! Now your ready for the Amazon Prime show! Enjoy!

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32:07

BONUS: Paper Girls Recap Part 2 (Issues 11-20)

Comics Deserve Better ·

2022/07/07

It's time for Bonus 2 where we get into issues 11-20 (Volumes 3 and 4) of Paper Girls. Or as Brian calls it, the Empire Strikes Back of the series. We talk about time travel, goth future selves and revenge among other things. Hope you all enjoy!

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61:07

BONUS: Paper Girls Recap Part 1 (Issues 1-10)

Comics Deserve Better ·

2022/06/30

Hi All!In anticipation of the Paper Girls tv show premiering at the end of July on Amazon Prime, Brian and Richard decided that a recap of the source material was a must. Join us as we go through volumes 1 and 2 aka issues 1-10 on a crazy journey delivering papers.

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