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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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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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01:41:14

Issue 84: Justice Warriors

Ten Cent Takes ·

2024/05/08

Do you love freedom? Do you love it almost as much as the sweet, sweet taste of Bubble Drink? Well, good news! This week, we're talking about the dystopian sci-fi police story Justice Warriors with the comic's creators Matt Bors and Ben Clarkson! ----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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17:35

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Star Wars Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2024/05/01

Grab your lightsabers! Find some spice to smuggle! Maybe smooch your sibling! In honor of May the Fourth: It's a very special Star Wars edition of Dollar Bin Discoveries!----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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52:05

Issue 83.5: The Amalgam Comics Episode!

Ten Cent Takes ·

2024/04/24

This week we're talking about Amalgam Comics, the publisher that mashed up DC and Marvel comic characters! So it only makes sense to honor our show format and create a very special Dollar Bin Discovery episode with the help of a special guest expert! ----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts. If you'd like to follow Ethan online, head over to Twitter and check out his Fodderverse goodness:

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01:31:47

Issue 83: Mort the Dead Teenager

Ten Cent Takes ·

2024/04/17

Let's do some graverobbing! This week we're digging up Mort the Dead Teenager, one of the strangest comics Marvel ever put out in the 1990s. Joining us to talk about the book is zombie expert and comic creator Will Robson!----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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21:14

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Cozycore Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2024/04/10

It's time to throw on some comfy sweats, grab your favorite beverage, and burrow under your favorite blanket because we're talking about cozycore comics! Mike picked up Superman Meets the Quick Bunny, while Jessika snuggled up to Star Wars: Ewoks!----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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15:59

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Wild West Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2024/04/03

Howdy, partner! This week's Dollar Bin Discoveries has us checking out some Wild West-themed comics. Mike came across an issue of the Justice League tangling with DC's Weird West heroes and Jessika rode into town with Billy the Kid's Old Timey Oddies!----more---- Our new site is live! For the transcript of this episode, head over

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01:55:00

Issue 82: Marvel's "Notzilla"

Ten Cent Takes ·

2024/03/27

What happens when you really want to put Godzilla in your comic but don't have the rights anymore? Well, if you're Marvel, you have Iron Man fight a knockoff kaiju. Buckle up, folks! We brought in Godzilla expert Nick Marino to talk about this arc, and it's an absolute blast.----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over

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21:58

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Unknown Heroes Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2024/03/20

Are you ready to listen to us talk about heroes you've (probably) never heard of? This week, we're looking at some lesser-known superhero books: Mike's checking out Pantheon while Jessika is reading Alter Ego from First Comics!----more---- Our new site is live! 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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01:28:48

Issue 81: Steve Aylett's Hyperthick

Ten Cent Takes ·

2024/03/13

When is a comic not so much a comic and more a synesthesiastic pulp fever dream? This week, Jessika's taking us on a tour of one of the most avant garde comics ever: Steve Aylett's Hyperthick!----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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19:16

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Women's History Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2024/03/06

It's March! Which means it's Women's History Month! This week, the Dollar Bin Discoveries are Women's History-related. Jessika picked up Female Force: Hillary Clinton, while Mike brought in Death Talks About Life. ----more---- Our new site is live! 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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55:10

Issue 80: Bloodseed

Ten Cent Takes ·

2024/02/28

What do you get when you mix 70s pulp with 90s Xtreme™ aesthetics and use “gold ink” as your marketing gimmick? The answer is Bloodseed, one of the final books from Marvel UK 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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