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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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126:39

Episode 80: Getting it Together by Sina Grace, Omar...

Comics Deserve Better ·

2022/06/23

It’s our season finale! Party time! What’s a party without music and a little drama, so Richard suggested Getting it Together by Sina Grace, Omar Spahi, Jenny D Fine, Mx. Struble and Sean Konot (Image) for our reading pleasure. We have a good conversation about this plus many other things including normalizing mensuration and our misspent Twenties. Hope you all enjoy.Other books discussed on the episode. The Bone Orchard Mythos: The Passageway by Jeff Lemire, Andrea Sorrentino, David Stewart, and

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Episode 79: Bitter Root vol. 3 Legacy by David F....

Comics Deserve Better ·

2022/06/16

You all thought it was a fun and fancy free BOYZ NITE (TM), but you will be wrong. Very. Wrong.Hang out with Brian, Richard, and Carrie and listen to them discuss Carrie's choice: Bitter Root vol. 3 Legacy by David F. Walker, Chuck Brown, Sanford Greene, Sofie Dodgson and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou (Image) and can you tell us if you can hear the ghost voice? She makes an appearance and has completely petrified Carrie.Other books discussed in the episode:Friday #1-5 by Ed Brubaker, Marcos Martin, and

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Episode 78: Murder Falcon by Daniel Warren Johnson,...

Comics Deserve Better ·

2022/06/09

Have you missed us? We missed you! Come hang out with Brian, Richard, and Carrie and listen to them discuss Brian's choice: Murder Falcon by Daniel Warren Johnson, Mike Spicer and Rus Wooton (IMAGE) as well as what they consider bangers, Radiohead recs, and of course, indie comics.Other books discussed in the episode:The Closet #1 by James Tynion IV, Gavin Fullerton, Chris O’Halloran, and Tom Napolitano (Image); Neverender #1 by Devin Kraft, Vinh-Luan Luu, and James Hussel (Behemoth); Juliet

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Episode 77: Bitter Root vol. 2 Rage and Redemption by...

Comics Deserve Better ·

2022/06/02

Hi all! The Crew is back and this time with our fist ever sequel episode! In celebration of his first appearance on the podcast about a year ago, Richard picked the second volume of Bitter Root for us to talk about. We had a really good time talking about this book and got into some interesting related topics since this book is such a poignant and necessary read these days more than ever. We hope you all enjoy!Other books discussed: Little Monarchs by Jonathan Case (Margaret Ferguson Books); Amalia

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Episode 76: Waves by Ingrid Chabbert, Carole Maurel,...

Comics Deserve Better ·

2022/05/26

The CDB Crew is back! Yes it’s only been a week, but what a week it’s been. Darci chose Waves by Ingrid Chabbert, Carole Maurel, Edward Gauvin, and Deron Bennett (BOOM/Archaia) for our main subject, and yes there is a content warning for anything that has to do with pregnancy and childbirth. It’s a great conversation overall and we hope you enjoy. Other books talked about this week: Swim Team by Johnnie Christmas (Harper Alley); The Stone King by Kel McDonald and Tyler Crook (Comixology); Miss

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Episode 75: Mouse Guard: Fall 1152 by David Petersen

Comics Deserve Better ·

2022/05/19

We're here again to talk about comics! This week, Carrie chose the first volume of Mouse Guard. Carrie was not feeling too well during the recording, but stuck in there like a trooper and completed the episode with the rest of us! Other books talked about this episode:Crossover #13 by Donny Cates, Geoff Shaw, Dee Cunniffe, John J Hill and Mark Waid (Image); My Brother Teddy by Jaromir Francois, Todor Hristov; and Sonya Anstasova (Source Point Press) Mouse Guard: Legends of the Guards Vol 3

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Episode 74: Bone vol. 1: Out From Boneville by Jeff...

Comics Deserve Better ·

2022/05/12

The full CDB gang is back together again!Hang out with Brian, Richard, Darci, and Carrie and listen to them discuss Brian's choice: Bone Vol. 1: Out from Boneville by Jeff Smith, with colors by: Steve Hamaker (Image) as well as the current state of politics, Instagram, Wikipedia, and of course, indie comics. Other books discussed in the episode:Twig #1 by Skottie Young, Kyle Strahm, Jean-Francis Beaulieu, and Nate Piekos of Blambot (Cartoon Books)Land of the Living Gods #1 by Isaac Mogajane,

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Episode 73: Night of the Ghoul by Scott Snyder,...

Comics Deserve Better ·

2022/05/05

Ahoyhoy! It's time to get a little ghoulish with the CDB Crew as we cover Night of the Ghoul by Scott Snyder, Francesco Francavilla, and AndWorld Design (Comixology/Best Jacket Press) which was the intrepid Richard's choice. What makes Richard intrepid you may be asking? Well it's because he chooses books like Night of the Ghoul to cover on the pod. So yes, we have entered into a paradox. What better time is there to listen to a podcast than the dissolving of reality all around you?Other

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Episode 72: The Book of Human Insects by Osamu Tezuka

Comics Deserve Better ·

2022/04/28

The CDB Crew is back and this time they are finally tackling some Tezuka! Darci chose The Book of Human Insects (Vertical) which was a trip to read especially for those in the group only familiar with his all ages works. So obviously, it's a good conversation to be had. You can definitely believe me on that, I would tell you otherwise despite me having skin in the game.. I promise. Content Warning though for the main topic as there are discussions regarding suicide and sexual assault due to the

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Episode 71: Interview with Kyle Starks (F*ck This...

Comics Deserve Better ·

2022/04/20

Welcome everyone to a new season of the CDB Podcast. We are starting the new season a little early and with a big bang as we welcome the great Kyle Starks to our show. We talk a while about his upcoming comic, I Hate This Place (you can also order a variant with the title of F**k This Place) which he wrote along with art by Artyom Topilin and colors by Lee Loughtridge. We also talk about his other works as well as cosplay, orange cupcakes, and why Commando is a perfect movie.Final Order Cutoff for

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80:28

Bonus: Random Spotlights Part Two: Boyz Nite

Comics Deserve Better ·

2022/04/14

The Boys are Back for another night of premium nerding: wrestling and gaming! Brian and Richard discuss WWE, the Zelda Franchise, and even a movie review! Sit back and enjoy their musings while we enjoy our SPRONG BRONK :)

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BONUS: Random Spotlights Part One

Comics Deserve Better ·

2022/04/07

Whoohoo! We are on SPRING BREAK and decided to hit you with a bonus episode where we talk all things recommendations. Brian, Richard, and Carrie highlight some things they are really loving right now, so take a listen!

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Episode 70: Our Dreams at Dusk vol. 1 by Yuhki...

Comics Deserve Better ·

2022/03/31

Hi all! The CDB Crew is back again for our season finale with special guest Jared! We talk about Our Dreams at Dusk vol. 1 by Yuhki Kamatani (Seven Seas) which was Jared's choice. We discuss the themes of finding one's identity, the negative side of school life, finding one's tribe, and much more. Overall it was an interesting and fun conversation to be had by all. Also at the end, Brian accidentally gets everyone on a Ms. Marvel MCU TV show conversation that also proved to be pretty

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Episode 69: Black’s Myth by Eric Palicki, Wendell...

Comics Deserve Better ·

2022/03/24

The CDB Crew is back with the penultimate episode of the season! This week Brian brought the neo-noir supernatural book Black's Myth by Eric Palicki, Wendell Cavalcanti, and Rob Steen (Ahoy) to the group to read and review. The group has a fun time talking about angler fish demons, Grims, The Clash, and of course, Werewolves. The group also talks about Vault Comics new investors a bit.Warning: For the first three minutes, Brian's mic is peaking, but it's fine after that.Other books

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Episode 68: Proctor Valley Road by Grant Morrison,...

Comics Deserve Better ·

2022/03/17

The BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN! ... Actually, they never left, but the ladies of CDB are curiously missing...so what does this mean? BOYZ NITE! (TM)Hang out with Brian and Richard and listen to them discuss Richard's choice: Proctor Valley Road by Grant Morrison, Alex Child, Naomi Franquiz, Tamra Bonvillain, and Jim Campbell (BOOM) as well as dating sims, thirst traps, and of course, indie comics.Other books discussed in the episode:Rockstar and Softboy by Sina Grace and Rus Wooton (Image) and Little

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Episode 67: A Thief Among the Trees: An Ember in the...

Comics Deserve Better ·

2022/03/10

Hey all! The CDB Crew is back this week to cover another indie comic for your listening enjoyment. This week, we talk about Carrie's choice, A Thief Among the Trees: An Ember in the Ashes Graphic Novel by Sabaa Tahir, Nicole Andelfinger, Sonia Liao, Kieran Quigley and Mike Fiorentino which leads to an interesting discussion about what it takes for a piece of media to still be entertaining even if one is not familiar with the established world that it's set in among other thingsOther books

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Episode 66: Cheer Up: Love and PomPoms by Crystal...

Comics Deserve Better ·

2022/03/03

The kids are alright and all here to discuss Cheer Up: Love and PomPoms- a poignant, touching, and contemporary look at trans lives and why they are important to read about. The squad (see what I did there? Get it? Cuz the book is about cheerleading?...) also mentions other contemporary issues such as the Ukrainian Conflict, Public Safety (and safe words!), and of course, awesome indie comics.Spotlights: Radio Apocalypse #1-2 by Ram V, Anand RK, Anisha Shankar, and Aditya Bidikar (Vault), Hotel Dare

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119:41

Episode 65: Interview with Ahmed Raafat of Diary of...

Comics Deserve Better ·

2022/02/24

Hi All! The CDB Crew is back and this time we are interviewing comics creator Ahmed Raafat who's comic, The Diary of the Astro-Nudes, will soon be starting a crowdfunding campaign on Zoop. Brian, Darci, Richard and returning guest-host Rebecca strike up a conversation with Ahmed about the differences of comic-book culture in different countries, casual nudity and maybe a Ninja Turtle or two. (Team Raph Forever!) It was a delightful time and Ahmed's comic is really great so we all hope you

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Episode 64: Sparrowhawk by Delilah S. Dawson, Matias...

Comics Deserve Better ·

2022/02/17

Hi All! The CDB Crew is back and this week they are talking about Brian's choice: Sparrowhawk by Delilah S. Dawson, Matias Basla, Rebecca Nalty, and Jim Campbell from BOOM Studios. Richard, Carrie and Brian breakdown this even darker than usual Wonderland story as well as talk about human nature, violence, and butter fairies.Brian also did a spotlight on Dead End Jobs for Ghosts by Aminder Dhaliwal (Short Box) and (CW: Stalking) Carrie spoke about the importance of personal security in this

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Episode 63: Maus, Vol. 1 and 2 by Art Spiegelman

Comics Deserve Better ·

2022/02/10

The gang is all here (Richard is permanently a part of the crew!) and they discuss a very important book: Maus by Art Spiegelman.They discuss the Holocaust, family trauma, the merits and disadvantages of the American Educational System, and why it is important to read this book at any age.Books mentioned in the Spotlight:Tim Ginger by Julian Hanshaw (Top Shelf) Newburn #1-3 by Chip Zdarsky and Jacob Phillips. Backup by Nadia Shammas, Ziyed Yusuf Ayoub, and Frank Cvetkovic (Image)Comics Deserve

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