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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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01:11:40

Issue 94: The Jack of Hearts

Ten Cent Takes ·

2024/09/25

The superhero with one of the craziest costumes in the Marvel Universe in his own miniseries! It's got everything: A bonkers storyline! Nick Fury! Psychic flashbacks! Comics Code-approved orgies! Man, the 80s were wild. ----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

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20:12

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Bi Pride Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2024/09/18

Did you know September is Bi Pride Month? That means it's time for us to scope out some Dollar Bin Discoveries featuring proud bi characters!Jessika scoped out Old Lady Harley 3 while Mike read Hellblazer 51, two DC comics featuring two very different forms of representation! ----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over

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56:39

Issue 93: Street Fighter

Ten Cent Takes ·

2024/09/11

Did you know Street Fighter has 80 different comic books? Did you also know that it all started with Malibu's Street Fighter series in 1994, which is one of the worst things you'll ever read? ----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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19:47

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Video Games Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2024/09/04

In honor of National Video Game Day coming up, this week's Dollar Bin Discovery theme is video games!Both of us looked at adaptations of 90s games. Jessika picked out Sonic the Hedgehog: In Your Face, while Mike snagged the first issue of Udon's Darkstalkers comic adaptation! ----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over

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01:10:27

Issue 92: Cyberella

Ten Cent Takes ·

2024/08/28

This week, we're diving into Cyberella! More awkward misses than satirical hits, this short-lived cyberpunk series from an equally short-lived DC Comics imprint isn't nearly as funny as it tries to be. ----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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16:04

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Breakouts Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2024/08/21

For this week's Dollar Bin Discovery, the theme is "breakouts." Jessika picked out Rogue #2, because it was the first time the X-man got a solo comic. Mike decided to look at the X-Men Stridex issue... because zits. ----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

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42:30

Issue 91: Marvel's Generic Comic Book™

Ten Cent Takes ·

2024/08/14

Did you know Marvel officially created the most generic superhero comic of all time back in the 80s? Well, they did. And it's an absolute fever dream of a book. Get ready, because we're talking about the Generic Comic Book™ ! ----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

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20:02

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Hollywood Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2024/08/07

Lights! Camera! Action! This week on Dollar Bin Discoveries, we're exploring comics connected to Hollywood. Mike picked up Predator vs Magnus Robot Fighter 1, while Jessika read Wonder Woman 28. ----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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01:03:54

Issue 90: Video Jack

Ten Cent Takes ·

2024/07/31

Who's ready to turn on the tube and rot their brains? Today we're checking out Video Jack, the 1980s satirical comic that attempts to skewer television culture.----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 (https://www.lookmomdraws.com/) Hive:

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20:32

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Summer Days Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2024/07/24

This week on Dollar Bin Discoveries, we surrendered to the heat and checked out some summer-themed books. Both of us (strangely) came to the table with two Vertigo books from the 1990s. Jessika picked up Flex Mentallo #1 and Mike got nostalgic about The Books of Magic #25. ----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over

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01:00:47

Issue 89: Baywatch Comic Stories

Ten Cent Takes ·

2024/07/17

Get ready to read some comics in slow motion! This week we're checking out Baywatch Comic Stories, the so-so comic adaptation of the so-so series that dominated television in the 90s.----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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15:13

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Degenerate Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2024/07/10

This episode of Dollar Bin Discoveries, we're getting a little debased and checking out comics that fit the theme of "Degenerates." Jessika scoped out The Ballad of Gordon Barleycorn while Mike unearthed an issue of 2 Hot Girls on a Summer Night!----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

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01:04:15

Issue 88: Models, Inc.

Ten Cent Takes ·

2024/07/03

It's time to take a turn on the catwalk and check out Marvel's fashion adventure: Models, Inc! This miniseries took several Silver Age characters and gave them a 2009 makeover... mostly for the better. Also: A surprise cameo from Tim Gunn! ----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

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16:56

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Pride 2024 Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2024/06/26

It's Pride month, baby! That means we're talking about LGBTQIA+ comics in this week's Dollar Bin Discoveries! Mike and Jessica both picked up supernatural queer-friendly comics with Magical Beatdown vol 3 and Mamo #5. ----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

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51:42

Issue 87: Venom's Charity Comics

Ten Cent Takes ·

2024/06/19

Remember when comic readers were so obsessed with Venom that Marvel ended up using the character to raise funds for kids' charities? Twice?Saddle up, everyone: We're talking about Spider-Man: The Trial of Venom and The Incredible Hulk vs Venom. ----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over

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16:20

Dollar Bin Discoveries: In-Flight Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2024/06/12

Grab those tiny peanut bags and forget to set your phone to Airplane Mode! This week's Dollar Bin Discoveries are set to the theme of "In Flight." Jessika picked up Ministry of Space 2 and Mike is looking at Crash Ryan 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 is original work

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56:52

Issue 86: Marvel's Mail-Away Comics (part 1)

Ten Cent Takes ·

2024/06/05

Satisfy your sweet tooth and then slap on some stamps! This week we're checking out the mail-away comics Marvel put out as part of a marketing campaign with several candy brands in the 1990s! ----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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21:24

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Fashion Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2024/05/29

We're getting all dolled up and checking out some books worthy of the runway. For this week's fashion-themed Dollar Bin Discovery, we're looking at Models, Inc 1 and Fashion In Action's Summer Special! ----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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01:00:03

Issue 86: Alter Ego

Ten Cent Takes ·

2024/05/22

It's finally happened! We're taking a comic we covered for a Dollar Bin Discovery and doing a proper deep dive on the series. Jessika is leading this week's discussion on Alter Ego, an extremely meta homage to pulp comics by industry icons Ron Harris and Roy Thomas. ----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over

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20:48

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Classic Characters Ediiton

Ten Cent Takes ·

2024/05/15

What does a pulp hero from the 1930s have in common with a bunch of meddling teenagers? They're Mike and Jessika's choices for this episode's theme of "classic characters!" Mike checked out The Shadow 1, while Jessika picked up Scooby Doo, Where Are You 83! ----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over

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