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Transcending Comics

A comic book podcast dedicated to covering trans, non-binary, and gender queer representation in comics, manga, and webtoons. Hosted by comics writer Tomi Trembath, along a variety of guest creators behind trans media of all kinds. If you have requests for comics or creators to feature on the show, you can send them our way at one of the links below: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TranscendingComics Twitter: @TranscendComics https://twitter.com/TranscendComics Email:

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All Episodes

56:34

Ozma: The Trans Witch of Oz (Featuring Algy from...

Transcending Comics ·

2025/09/15

This week on Transcending Comics, we're chatting with Algy from Lifeline Comics about his debut full-length comic, Ozma: The Trans Witch of Oz, now live on Kickstarter (last day to back: September 18).We talk about magic-as-HRT, Ozma’s role in trans-fiction, tasteful NSFW storytelling, the Ever Afterverse, Oz adaptations from to Wicked and Return to Oz, and the leap from editing to writing. If you love queer retellings and lush fantasy with heart, you’ll want to check this out! Be sure to check out

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01:25:26

Welcome Back Alice and Goodbye Eri - Exploring Trans...

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2025/07/09

This week on Transcending Comics, we're exploring trans themes in some of our favorite manga. We're joined by Des Fox, the mind and voice behind the incredible YouTube channel, Amdrag! Together, we'll journeying into the world of manga to discuss its portrayal of trans and non-binary identities, both spiritually and culturally.First up is the series "Welcome Back, Alice" by Shuzo Oshimi, exploring the complexities of gender identity through the lens of a deeply psychological coming of age romance

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38:28

Aces and Arrows: An Asexual and Aromantic Comic Book...

Transcending Comics ·

2025/06/24

In this episode of Transcending Comics we dive deep into the vibrant world of "Aces and Aros," an incredible asexual and aromantic comic book anthology!We welcome back the brilliant minds behind Lifeline Comics, Kat Calamia and Phil Falco, to chat about their journey, the success of their Kickstarter campaigns, and the amazing stories featured in this anthology. Find out what inspired the personal narratives at the heart of "Aces and Aros" and how the team brought together a mix of veteran names,

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01:09:31

It's Morphin' Time: Episode of the Year Edition

Transcending Comics ·

2024/09/20

In celebration of winning "Episode of the Year" and "Best Production" at the Iowa Podcast Awards, we're re-releasing one of the most unique and psychedelic podcasts we've ever made, It's Morphin' Time! This was Tomi's coming-out episode that was originally published on the Giant Sized Violence feed back in February of 2023, which we're excited to share in both podcast feeds!The updated version of the episode includes a new intro and outro, and some exciting updates about recent and upcoming

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01:15:05

GSV: Kaijumax (feat. Sarah Kennedy)

Transcending Comics ·

2024/07/23

This is a cross-post of this week's episode of Giant Sized Violence.This week, we're joined by writer and tabletop game designer Sarah Kennedy to talk about one of our favorite comics, Kaijumax by Zander Cannon! Kaijumax is a highly acclaimed kaiju-prison drama comic, unlike anything we've seen before. It's chock full of fun Tokusatsu references, and plays with the tropes of both prison dramas and monster movies in ways we never would have imagined! Our guest, Sarah Kennedy, has worked on over 70

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01:09:48

Remembering Rachel Pollack with Joe Corallo

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2024/07/09

On this week's episode, we're remembering one of the most important figures in the history of trans comics, Rachel Pollack. Rachel was the first openly trans writer working in mainstream comics, and the creator of Coagula from the Doom Patrol. She was also a major figure in the realms of Tarot and spiritualism, on top of being an award winning science fiction writer.Joining us today to discuss Rachel's work is her friend and collaborator, Joe Corallo. Joe also contributed an original story to last

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01:03:31

Transphoria: A Trans & Non Binary Comic Anthology...

Transcending Comics ·

2024/06/11

Today, we're chatting with the brilliant minds behind Transphoria, an incredible trans & non-binary comic book anthology from Lifeline Comics.Tomi is joined by Lifeline Comics founders Kat Calamia and Phil Falco, plus writer and lead-editor Daniel Falco, as well as returning guest Ben Kahn! They're here to share insights on the successful Kickstarter campaign that hit its $26,000 goal in just 25 hours, and the 19 inspiring stories that make up this anthology. Our discussion ranges from the

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01:12:12

Neon Gender: Evangelion from a Trans Perspective

Transcending Comics ·

2024/05/28

This week on Transcending Comic's, we're joined by Tiktok's "Just Nausicaa" for a discussion about trans representation in on of our favoire anime, Neon Genesis Evangelion!We'll be discussing how we came across this series, what it's meant to us over the years, and examining its characters and themes through a trans and queer lens. We discuss Shinji's journey and its resonance with the trans experience, the unique character dynamics, and the impact of the series on our lives. We also delve into the

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52:30

Ben Kahn (Captain Laserhawk, Renegade Rule, Elle...

Transcending Comics ·

2024/05/15

Today we're joined by multi-talented creator, Ben Khan, as they share their creative processes, influences, and experiences throughout their comic career. From their work with Ubisoft tie-ins like "Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix: Crushing Love" and "Immortals Fenyx Rising," to indie comics like "Renegade Rule" and "Heavenly Blues," or even their new young adult novel "Elle Campbell Wins Their Weekend!" If you're not familiar with Ben from their incredible work in comics, you might

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34:13

Celebrating Free Comic Book Day - Transformers,...

Transcending Comics ·

2024/05/07

To celebrate Free Comic book Day 2024, we're doing a special cross-posted episode of Transcending Comics and Giant Sized Violence. Eri and Tomi go back and forth discussing their free comic picks, and have a quick discussion on a great graphic novel find, Princess Knight by Osamu Tezuka (to be covered in a future episode of Transcending Comics).Eri's Picks: Monster High Mad Magazine: FCBD 2024 Special Edition Unico: The Awakening Tomi's Picks: Gatchaman #0 UltraDuck Energon Universe Special

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01:08:21

The Invisibles Vol. 2- The Invisible Community...

Transcending Comics ·

2024/04/16

We're back this week to finally return to our Invisible Community College Book Club series, where Tomi and Eri are covering The Invisibles by Grant Morrison one volume at a time!We'll be covering issues #13-25, as found in the second collected edition of the series. We also be discuss some of Grant Morrison's Substack essays that get into the writing process for the series, as well as their real-life experiences that inspired the events of these issues! It's a trippy conversation on an even

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44:43

Lorry Jamison: On Party Animals and YA Horror

Transcending Comics ·

2024/04/02

This week on Transcending Comics, we're joined by an up-and-coming writer of LGBTQ YA horror comics, Lorry Jamison!We discuss their anthology series, Nightshade, which so far includes Party Animals and Blush. We also get into the many inspirations behind their comics, including our shared nostalgia for Goosebumps and Young Avengers, as well as real-world local haunts!

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49:44

Jadzia Axelrod (Galaxy: The Prettiest Star, Hawkgirl,...

Transcending Comics ·

2024/03/12

Join us this week for a conversation with an absolute icon in the world of queer superheroes, Jadzia Axelrod! Creator of one of the most prominent trans superhero comics, Galaxy: The Prettiest Star, as well as the latest Hawkgirl miniseries from DC Comics!Our conversation isn't just about her comics though, we also get into Jadzia's colorful backstory and her dabblings with circus performance, puppeteering, and costume design! We also discuss her long history with podcasting, going all the way back

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46:14

From Folklore to Futuristic Fantasy with Kel McDonald

Transcending Comics ·

2024/02/27

In this special episode of Transcending Comics, we warmly welcome renowned writer and artist, Kel McDonald, to discuss their adventures in the vibrant world of web comics and traditional print comics. Listeners of the show may recognize Kel from print comics like Buffy - The High School Years, Misfits of Avalon, and Adventure Time, or their long running web comics like The City Between, You Are the Chosen One, and Sorcery 101.We also dive into Kel's unique fascination with folklore and werewolves,

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01:14:41

Let's Talk About Loki - feat. Charlotte Fierro (My...

Transcending Comics ·

2024/02/13

This week on Transcending Comics, we're joined by comic book scholar Charlotte Fierro! We dive into Loki's recent and increasingly queer character development in popular stories like Marvel's 'Loki, Agent of Asgard,' 'Young Avengers,' And 'Loki: Season 2.' We delve into the specifics of Loki's deviation from the stereotype of a villain, their relationship with ego death, and their steps into the realms of queer resonance and evolving gender fluidity. As a bonus, we reminisce over another beloved

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58:30

Emma Grove (The Third Person): An Exploration of Art,...

Transcending Comics ·

2024/01/30

In the latest episode of Transcending Comics, join us as we delve into the world of Emma Grove, acclaimed author and artist of the graphic novel memoir, 'The Third Person'. Learn about Emma's journey through navigating the mental health care system during her transition, her inspirations, writing process, and upcoming projects.

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55:49

Maria Ingrande Mora (Ranger Academy, The Immeasurable...

Transcending Comics ·

2024/01/16

We're joined by Maria Ingrande Mora (Fragile Remedy, The Immeasurable Depth of You) to discuss their comic writing debut with Ranger Academy! Maria tells us about making the leap from writing YA novels to the world of comics, and the challenges that come with switching mediums. We also learn a bit about their love of fan fiction and transformative works, as well as their history with the Power Rangers franchise. Note: This episode was previously posted on the Giant Sized Violence feed.

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38:53

Charlie Jane Anders (New Mutants) on Switching Mediums!

Transcending Comics ·

2024/01/04

Today we're joined by an award winning novelist and podcaster, and a newcomer to the world of writing comics, Charlie Jane Anders! She's the writer of Marvel's most recent New Mutants run, and the co-creator of Escapade, a transgender superhero! Charlie Jane is most well known for her sci-fi novels like All the Birds in the Sky, Even Greater Mistakes, and The Unstoppable Trilogy. Podcast fans may know her from her Hugo Award winning show, Our Opinions Are Correct! In this episode, we get into the

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41:41

Silver Sprocket Rules Ok! (Part 2, feat. Kyle Daileda)

Transcending Comics ·

2023/12/19

We're back for part 2 of our Silver Sprocket series, and today we're joined by the team's publicist, Kyle Daileda! Kyle shares their insight from years of working as a comics professional, both in the realm of publishing and event organizing for comic fairs. We also hear a bit about their favorite books of the year, the manga that inspired them growing up, and some Silver Sprocket selections to look forward to next year!

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54:38

Silver Sprocket Rules Ok! (Part 1)

Transcending Comics ·

2023/12/05

Silver Sprocket's publishing team joins us for our first ever panel interview discussion! These folks have helped bring to life almost half the books we've covered on this show so far, and they had plenty of delightful insights to share about their work running a queer comics imprint! For part 1, we're joined by Avi Ehrlich (Company owner), Josh PM (General Manager), Carina Taylor (Production Designer), and Ari Yarwood (Managing Editor). Stay tuned for our upcoming part 2, where I'll be interviewing

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