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Graphic Policy Radio

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Graphic Policy Radio with Guest Jeremy Whitley

August 20, 2015 02:00 - 1 hour - 93.9 MB

This Wednesday is a brand new episode of Graphic Policy Radio with returning guest Jeremy Whitley. Jeremy has two comics releasing this week, his creator owned series from Action Lab EntertainmentPrinceless: Raven, The Pirate Princess #2 and Secret Wars: Secret Love #1 from Marvel. We'll discuss those two releases and so much more! Jeremy Whitley is the creator of the original comic series Princeless, Illegal, and The Order of Dagonet. His work has been nominated for two Eisner Awards, Five ...

Graphic Policy Radio with Guest Steve Orlando

August 14, 2015 02:00 - 1 hour - 71 MB

This Thursday is a special episode of Graphic Policy Radio with writer Steve Orlando. Steve is returning to the show to discuss his new series from Image Comics,Virgil! Undertow and Midnighter writer Steve Orlando and Murder Book artist JD Faith present a brand new, “queersploitation” graphic novel on the streets of Jamaica in,Virgil, in stores this September 2015.  Betrayed, beaten, and banished by his own, an outed cop fights his way across Jamaica for revenge. This is a Foxy Brown-style...

Graphic Policy Radio with Guest Genevieve Valentine

August 11, 2015 02:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

This Monday is a brand new episode of Graphic Policy Radio with first time guest Genevieve Valentine. Genevieve Valentine is a science fiction and fantasy writer. In 2014 she took over as the writer for DC Comics' Catwoman, sending Selina Kyle in a whole new direction as a key player in Gotham's mob family. The latest issue hits shelves this week. Her first novel, Mechanique: A tale of the Circus Tresaulti, won the Crawford Award for a first fantasy novel, and was shortlisted for the Nebul...

Graphic Policy Radio with Guest Matt Bors

August 04, 2015 02:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MB

This Monday is a brand new episode of Graphic Policy Radio with a brand new guest, Matt Bors! Bors is an editorial cartoonist and editor of The Nib and was working at Medium running it since 2013. In 2012 he was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and became the first alt-weekly cartoonist to win the Herblock Prize for Excellence in Cartooning. Currently he's running a Kickstarter to collecting some of the best political cartoons, comics journalism, non-fiction and humor. Eat More Comics pa...

Graphic Policy Radio with guest Brandon Graham

July 28, 2015 02:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MB

This Monday night Graphic Policy Radio, the show that mixes comics and politcs, returns with a first time special guest! Brandon Graham will dial in to discuss his comic career and some of his latest releases! Graham has worked with everyone from Antarctic Press, Oni Press, NBM Publishing, to Dark Horse Comics, Image Comics, and more! Recently, Graham has had two impressive releases, both through Image. 8House: Arclight debuted July 1 and is a fantasy world featuring sharp genderqueer knig...

Graphic Policy Radio Talks San Diego Comic-Con

July 21, 2015 02:00 - 1 hour - 71 MB

San Diego Comic-Con has come and gone and Graphic Policy Radio's own Brett was not only on the ground to cover the show, but also sat on two different panels! We'll discuss the convention, the panels, and so much more! On this episode: What announcements stood out at the convention? We talk who "won" the show!Trailers for Deadpool, Batman v Superman, Suicide Squad, and X-Men: Apocalypse were all shown, which looked good and which didn't? We discuss!Toys, comics, movies, television, and tons ...

Graphic Policy Radio: SDCC FOMO Special

July 14, 2015 02:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MB

While Brett is off covering San Diego Comic Con, Elana's doing the next best thing: podcasting with two academics!  Returning guests Steven Attewell and Sarah Rasher join her to talk SDCC news, Marvel Comics, the Eisner winning Lumberjanes and popular indie books like Rat Queens and the new Arclight.  Sarah Rasher blogs about religion and politics for Friendly Atheist, recaps Teen Wolf for The Rainbow Hub, and writes comics reviews for Graphic Policy. In her own blog, Sarah Explains the ...

Graphic Policy Radio Discusses Activism in a Comic World

July 07, 2015 02:00 - 1 hour - 73.5 MB

Graphic Policy Radio returns this Monday! This is the show that mixes comics and politics, and this episode we lift the curtain to show off the scenes behind political activism. This past week controversy struck the comic industry (again) over the transphobic nature in part of the comic series Airboy. Graphic Policy, along with The Rainbow Hub, spearheaded the movement to decry the comic, and pull support of the comic by Image Comics, timed to coincide with Image Expo. You can read more abou...

Graphic Policy Radio: Politics and Comics of the Multiverses

June 30, 2015 02:00 - 1 hour - 78.1 MB

This Monday night Graphic Policy returns with a brand new episode mixing comics and politics. Listen in as we talk live about some of the latest comic news. On this episode, we're discussing: DC Comics' Convergence has ended and a new focus on diversity has begun. We'll talk some of their new series and new directions including Midnighter, Batgirl, Batman, Green Lantern: The Lost Army, and more!Marvel's universe is in ruins and embroiled in Secret Wars. We discuss this massive event that wil...

Graphic Policy Radio with guest Brenden Fletcher

June 23, 2015 02:00 - 1 hour - 108 MB

This Monday night Graphic Policy Radio hits the airwaves with a brand new guest. Joining us for the first time is comic creator Brenden Fletcher. Brenden Fletcher has been a professional storysmith for more than a decade. Hailing from the worlds of theatre and film, Brenden made an impact on comics with DC Comics' award-winning Wednesday Comics anthology, penning the critically acclaimed Flash story with Karl Kerschl. Since then he's been developing new media and video game properties, mos...

Graphic Policy Radio with Guest Ming Doyle

June 16, 2015 02:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MB

This Monday is a brand new episode of Graphic Policy Radio, the show that mixes comics and politics. Joining us this episode is writer and artist Ming Doyle. Ming is writing a brand new series from DC Comics as part of their new direction, Constantine the Hellblazer. Ming Doyle was born in Boston to an Irish-American sailor and a Chinese Canadian librarian. In 2007, she earned her BFA from Cornell University with a dual concentration in painting and drawing. She has been working as a freelan...

Graphic Policy Radio with Guests Ales Kot and Spencer Ackerman

June 09, 2015 02:00 - 1 hour - 73 MB

This Monday Graphic Policy Radio hits the air to discuss writer Ales Kot's newest series from Image Comics, Material! In Material a man comes home from Guantanamo Bay, irrevocably changed. An actress receives an offer that can revive her career. A boy survives a riot and becomes embedded within a revolutionary movement. A philosopher is contacted by a being that dismantles his beliefs. Look around you. Everything is material. Joining us in the discussion is not just Kot, but also guest Spen...

Graphic Policy Radio Talks Mad Max: Fury Road

June 02, 2015 02:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

This Monday Graphic Policy Radio goes to the movies to discuss George Miller's Mad Max: Fury Road. 30 years have passed since the last Mad Max movie, but Miller has returned to his apocalyptic world with new leads, in one hell of a movie. Joining us to discuss the film are Steven Attewell and Dirk Lester. On the show we're excited to discuss not just the visual extravaganza, and practical fx, but also what the film has to say about women in action movies, its handling of sexism and slavery, ...

Graphic Policy Radio talks Age of Ultron with Guest Sarah Jaffe

May 26, 2015 02:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MB

This Monday is a brand new episode of Graphic Policy Radio, and we're going to the movies again. Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron has already proven itself to be one of the biggest films of the year. The film has already earned $1.2 billion globally. But popularity doesn't necessarily mean the film has been universally praised. The movie has come under fire for its portrayal of women, the absence of women in tie-in products, and for other issues with the story itself. Joining us for the conv...

Graphic Policy Radio with Guest Spencer Ackerman

May 19, 2015 02:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

Graphic Policy is back with a brand new episode with special guest, and award winning journalist Spencer Ackerman. Comics have often featured torture as a method for the heroes to extract information or get them to their goal. We most recently saw this in Marvel and Netflix's Daredevil, where torture is a key point in advancing the hero's plot. We'll discuss torture in comics, and its place in the modern stories and the world. Spencer Ackerman is the U.S. national security editor of the Gua...

Graphic Policy Radio: Politics and Comics of the Multiverses

April 28, 2015 01:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MB

This Monday night Graphic Policy returns with a brand new episode mixing comics and politics. Listen in as we talk live about some of the latest comic news. On this episode, we're discussing: All-New X-Men made waves this past week when founding X-Man Bobby Drake aka Iceman was revealed to be gay. The writing though was controversial concerning statements around bisexuality. We talk about what happened, what we like vs what is still really troubling.DC Comics revealed that Frank Miller will ...

Graphic Policy Radio dares to talk Daredevil

April 21, 2015 02:00 - 2 hours - 109 MB

This Monday Graphic Policy Radio is back for a brand new episode on Monday April 20. The show will air LIVE at 10pm ET. This episode we're talking about ole hornhead himself Daredevil, and the brand new Marvel and Netflix series Daredevil! Joining us is return guest Scott Kaufman, who you might know as SEK. April 10 saw the launch of the new series featuring 13 episodes starring Daredevil which kicked off Marvel and Netflix's small screen plan. While it started with this one series, we can e...

Graphic Policy Radio: Politics and Comics of the Multiverses

March 31, 2015 02:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MB

It's Monday night, and that means a brand new episode of Graphic Policy Radio, the show thay mixes politics and comics. It's been a bit since we discussed recent releases and general news in the comic industry, so it's potluck Monday! On this episode: We talk what we've been reading and discuss hot comics and graphic novels you should check out, and what you should skip, and what we're looking forward to!Emerald City Comicon was this past weekend with lots of announcements and hints as to wh...

Graphic Policy Radio with guest Kelly Thompson

March 24, 2015 02:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

This Monday Graphic Policy Radio is getting truly outrageous as comic creator Kelly Thompson joins us to discuss Jem & The Holograms! The series debuts Wednesday March 25 and features art from Sophie Campbell. In addition to the upcoming Jem & The Holograms comic, Kelly is the writer of Storykiller and The Girl Who Would Be King, as well as the co-writer of Captain Marvel & the Carol Corps. Jem will be on a lot of people's minds as there's not only the comic, but a live action movie hitting...

Graphic Policy Radio Talks Doctor Who

March 17, 2015 02:00 - 1 hour - 71.4 MB

Graphic Policy Radio returns after a breif hiatus, and in this episode we go Who! Tonight, we're discussing Doctor Who, focusing on Titan Comics' various series featuring the many recent doctors. We're joined tonight with special guests Amanda Mayer and Chris Reid. Amanda Mayer is a writer, director, and comedian, as well as a long-time Whovian.  She can currently be seen performing with musical improv teams Goats and Orphan Alley around NYC. Chris Reid is a lifelong nerd, avid gamer (both ...

Graphic Policy Radio with Guests Keenan Marshall Keller & Tom Neely

February 10, 2015 03:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MB

This Monday is a brand new episode of Graphic Policy Radio with two special guests. Joining us are Keenan Marshall Keller and Tom Neely, the team behind the Image Comic series, The Humans. Apart, they are nothing...deemed by society as outcasts, misfits, losers, no good punks! But together, they are THE HUMANS! The Humans is a high-octane, no-holds-barred, ape-biker-gang chopper ride into '70s exploitation genre bliss. Follow Bobby, Johnny, and all The Humans as they fight and fly down the r...

Graphic Policy Radio with Guest Ronald Wimberly

February 03, 2015 03:00 - 1 hour - 85.7 MB

This Monday is a brand new episode of Graphic Policy Radio, the show that mixes comics and politics. This Monday we're joined by comic creator Ronald Wimberly. Wimberly has a long career working on numerous series and with publishers such as Marvel, Vertigo, IDW and more! His work has been seen in many comics such as IDW's Black Dynamite, Marvel's She-Hulk, BOOM!'s Dead Letters, and so much more. His 2012 Vertigo release Prince of Cats, which he wrote and provided art, is a hip-hop retelling...

Graphic Policy Radio Talks Game of Thrones with Professor Steven Attewell

January 30, 2015 22:30 - 1 hour - 69 MB

Graphic Policy Radio presents a special episode on Game of Thrones. We'll be talking about the unreleased trailer for Season 5 and our thoughts on re watching the penultimate and ultimate episodes of Season Four now screening in EAR SHATTERING EARMAX in select theaters. Graphic Policy Radio co-host Elana is joined by leading expert on all things A Song of Ice and Fire, Professor Steven Attewell. He is the author of "Race for the Iron Throne: Volume I," an e-book that collects essays on the p...

Graphic Policy Radio: Politics and Comics of the Multiverses

January 27, 2015 03:00 - 1 hour - 80.3 MB

This Monday Graphic Policy Radio returns! This is the show that mixes comics and politics. On this episode: We discuss the finale of All-New X-Factor. Issue #20 wraps up Peter David's latest run of Marvel's X-Factor. We discuss the series and those revelations at the end.This summer Marvel's universes smash together creating an All-New Marvel with Secret Wars. We chat what this means for the 616, Ultimate Universe, as well as the return of Marvel Zombies, Age of Ultron, Future Imperfect, Wor...

Graphic Policy Radio Talks Agent Carter with Guest Scott Kaufman

January 20, 2015 03:00 - 1 hour - 90.1 MB

This Monday Graphic Policy Radio is back for a brand new episode dedicated to Marvel's Agent Carter. The show will air LIVE at 10pm ET. Joining us is return guest Scott Kaufman, who you might know as SEK. The winter/spring television season has begun, and debuting is Marvel's Agent Carter, filling the space until Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. returns. Years before Agent Coulson and his S.H.I.E.L.D. team swore to protect those who cannot protect themselves from threats they cannot conceive, there wa...

Graphic Policy Radio: Politics and Comics of the Multiverses

January 13, 2015 03:00 - 1 hour - 78.1 MB

This Monday sees a brand new episode of Graphic Policy Radio, the show that mixes comics and politics. The first week of new comics of 2015 is behind us, and we're talking some of the brand new series that saw their first issues debut last Wednesday. On this episode: What character has beaten both Thanos and Doctor Doom? That'd be Squirrel Girl. The unbeatable Squirrel Girl gets her own series in Marvel's The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl. We discuss the first issue!Last week saw the debut of Age...

Graphic Policy Radio: Year in Comics 2014

January 06, 2015 03:00 - 1 hour - 74.3 MB

It's a new year, and the first episode of Graphic Policy Radio, the show that mixes comics and politics. For the first episode of the year we're looking back at 2014 and looking forward to 2015. On this episode we're discussing: Our favorite comics and graphic novels of 2014,What we think were the top stories of 2014,What changes in the comic market place happened over the past year,What we're looking forward to in 2015,Predictions for 2015! We're doing all of that LIVE, and we want to hear ...

Graphic Policy Radio: Politics and Comics of the Multiverses

December 16, 2014 03:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MB

It's Monday night and that means a brand new episode of Graphic Policy Radio! We're back talking comics. There's been a lot of brand new comics debuting over the past few weeks, and some very high-profile ones at that. We'll be discussing.... Angela: Asgard's Assassin - The character debuted in Spawn, but now is over at Marvel. After a stint in Guardians of the Galaxy, the character headlines her own series.Bitch Planet - The most talked about comic of the past week. This comic shows how you ...

Graphic Policy Radio Talks Constantine with Guest Scott Kaufman this Monday Live

December 02, 2014 03:00 - 2 hours - 109 MB

After a few weeks off this Monday Graphic Policy Radio is back for a brand new episode on Monday November 24. The show will air LIVE at 10pm ET. We have a very special episode with return guest Scott Kaufman, who you might know as SEK. We’re many weeks into the new fall television season. One of the new trends is television shows based on comic book series with a half dozen airing in the 2014-2015 season, many of those based on DC Comics comic books. One of those is Constantine which airs ...

Graphic Policy Radio Talks DC Comics with guest Emma Houxbois

October 28, 2014 02:00 - 1 hour - 96.1 MB

This Monday night Graphic Policy Radio returns with a brand new episode! This show is all DC Comics as we talk about some brand new series as well as the debut of Constantine on NBC this past Friday. Joining the discussion is frequent guest Emma Houxbois. Emma is a queer blogger for hire out of Vancouver, BC, and the DC Comics reviewer for The Rainbow Hub! On tap this episode we're discussing: Constantine debuted this past Friday on NBC. We discuss the first episode and what we think of the...

Graphic Policy Radio: Politics and Comics of the Multiverses

October 21, 2014 02:00 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MB

This Monday is a brand new episode of Graphic Policy Radio, the show that mixes comics, geekdom, and politics. It's been a bit since our last episode and we're back to cover some of the latest releases as well as conventions. On tap this week is: Batgirl got a new look, new location, a new status-quo in Batgirl #35. We discuss the change for the character.Gotham Academy #1 came out and the series attempts to fill a much needed gap in the DC Comics line-up. We talk about the new series' first ...

Graphic Policy Radio Talks Gotham with Guest Scott Kaufman

September 23, 2014 02:00 - 1 hour - 88.6 MB

This Monday Graphic Policy Radio is back for a brand new episode. We have a very special episode with return guest Scott Kaufman, who you might know as SEK. The fall television season has begun, and with it brings numerous shows based on comic books. Debuting Monday is Fox's Gotham, a prequel of sorts exploring the city of Gotham before Batman. Instead of centering on the Dark Knight it instead revolves around James Gordon and the Gotham Police force, before colorful characters became the ...

Graphic Policy Radio Talks Guardians of the Galaxy with Guest Scott Kaufman

September 16, 2014 02:00 - 1 hour - 22 MB

It's Monday and Graphic Policy Radio is back for a brand new episode. We have a very special episode with return guest Scott Kaufman, who you might know as SEK. Guardians of the Galaxy is still in theaters, ruling the box office as the top earning domestic film in 2014... so far. The film has lead what has been an abysmal summer box office, and out-performed expectations and won over audiences. We'll discuss the film and try to figure out exactly why it's taken movie theaters by storm. And.....

Graphic Policy Radio with guest Jeremy Whitley

August 19, 2014 02:00 - 1 hour - 17.5 MB

Comic writer Jeremy Whitley returns to Graphic Policy Radio to discuss his new series Illegal which is currently a part of a Kickstarter project. Illegal is a near future science fiction story about about an America in which the rich live in a lush paradise in and on top of skyscrapers, while the poor literally live in their shadows below. All of the citizens are tracked and monitored by a microchip under their skin from the time they are born and anyone undocumented is sent to deportation c...

Graphic Policy Radio: Politics and Comics of the Multiverses

August 12, 2014 02:00 - 1 hour - 15.6 MB

It's Monday night which means a new episode of Graphic Policy Radio! This is the show that mixes comics, geekdom, and politics. This week we mix some comic discussion with that of conventions. On this episode: We chat about Marvel and Peter David's All-New X-Factor.This past weekend was Otakon. The convention covers manga, anime, and cosplay and attracts over 100,000 individuals to Baltimore, MD, for the weekend. We talk about the convention and some of the interesting observations from it. ...

Graphic Policy Radio with Guest Sarah Rasher

July 29, 2014 02:00 - 1 hour - 19.5 MB

It's Monday night and that means a brand new episode of Graphic Policy Radio. Tonight we have a special guest, Sarah Rasher who joins us to discuss all the latest comic related news. Sarah is an Assistant Professor of Language and Literature at St. Augustine College in Chicago. As co-host Elana puts it, a Doctor of Shakespearology. She's currently working on a book about adaptations of Shakespeare in television, comic books, and video games. Her Twitter is @pas_dechat, although she mostly us...

Graphic Policy Radio with Guest Kieron Gillen

July 08, 2014 21:00 - 1 hour - 20.5 MB

This Tuesday, join us for a very special episode of Graphic Policy Radio with guest Kieron Gillen. Gillen got his start writing for numerous publications and was the founder of the PC Gaming site Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Now Gillen writes some of the most iconic characters out there which are socially astute, funny, and full of #feels as his definitive iteration of Kid Loki might say. Kieron's work in comics is varied and impressive, from Phonogram to Three, X-Men, Thor, Iron Man, Journey Into ...

Graphic Policy Radio: We Chat DC, She-Hulk, Ms Marvel, & The Wicked + The Divine

June 17, 2014 02:00 - 1 hour - 14.3 MB

It's Monday, and that means a new episode of Graphic Policy Radio, the show that mixes comics and politics! This week we have on tap: DC Entertainment President Diane Nelson Addresses Lack of Female Representation - There's rumors of movies, and the New 52 has dropped and added comics like it's going out of style. We talk comics and women! We talk two awesome comics with kick-ass women, She-Hulk and Ms. Marvel! This Wednesday sees the release of The Wicked + The Divine #1. Every ninety yea...

Graphic Policy Radio Talks The Winter Soldier with Special Guest Scott Kaufman

May 27, 2014 02:00 - 1 hour - 20.5 MB

It's Monday which means a brand new episode of Graphic Policy Radio. It's Memorial Day, and we have a very special episode with guest Scott Kaufman, who you might know as SEK. Memorial Day is when we remember the men and women who died while serving the United States Armed Forces, and we're spending it discussing Marvel Comics' Star Spangled veteran who has given his life for his country Captain America. Captain America: The Winter Soldier is still in theaters and the highest grossing film ...

Graphic Policy Radio: Free Comics, New Releases, & Comics on TV!

May 13, 2014 02:00 - 1 hour - 15.7 MB

After a few weeks off, Graphic Policy Radio has returned. This is the show that mixes geekdom and politics. On this week's episode: Free Comic Book Day was May 3, and we're discussing our experiences and some of the releases that came out!There's been lots of new comic releases like the debut of Elektra from Marvel. We'll discuss that, Ms. Marvel, Captain Marvel, and more!This past week television stations have announced numerous new televisions shows based on comic books for the fall. We di...

Graphic Policy Radio: The One About Harassment in Geek Culture

April 22, 2014 02:00 - 1 hour - 15.7 MB

It's Monday, and Graphic Policy Radio is back at its normal time. This week we're going a little bit serious, and mixing it with some entertainment. On this episode: The nasty side of online geek culture again reared its ugly head as threats were made towards a respected female member of the community. You can read the original article posted here, as well as two follow up articles here and here.We're discussing our favorite costumes in comic books! That's right, we go over what we feel are ...

Graphic Policy Radio: All-New Marvel NOW! Episode

April 17, 2014 01:00 - 1 hour - 16.8 MB

It's Monday night and that means the latest episode of Graphic Policy Radio that mixes comics, geekdom, and politics! This week we have an episode to Marvel's recent major launch. We're discussing All-New Marvel NOW! and recent its recent releases. Topics include: Silver SurferLoki: Agent of AsgardCaptain MarvelBlack WidowShe-HulkAnd More! We want to hear from you and your thoughts about Marvel's new initiative! Call in to the show or Tweet us your thoughts @graphicpolicy

Graphic Policy Radio: Politics and Comics of the Multiverses

March 25, 2014 02:00 - 1 hour - 14.3 MB

It's Monday night and that means a brand new episode of Graphic Policy Radio which mixes comics and politics! On tap for this week: We talk about the latest issue of Image Comics' Velvet!We're chatting Lazarus #7, also by ImageCracked had a humorous article and the top 5 disastrous political moments in politics. We weight in! As always, we want to hear from you! Join in on the conversation by calling in or Tweeting your thoughts @graphicpolicy

Graphic Policy Radio: Politics and Comics of the Multiverses

March 11, 2014 02:00 - 1 hour - 13.7 MB

It's Monday and that means a brand new episode of Graphic Policy Radio which mixes comics and politics. Up this week, we discuss a few different items: Ms. Marvel debuted to lots of coverage and praise. We finally get to discuss the first issue of Marvel's new series and hero.Wolverine and the X-Men ended, and a new series has debuted as well. We discuss how the series wrapped up.We also discuss this weekend's controversy which involved an unfortunate promotion for a new comic convention. We'...

Graphic Policy Radio: Politics and Comics of the Multiverses

March 04, 2014 03:00 - 1 hour - 14.4 MB

It's Monday night which means it's a brand new episode of Graphic Policy Radio, the show that mixes comic books and politics. On this episode the topics scheduled are: We discuss Dark Horse's new Tomb Raider #1 written by Gail Simone.Archaia's series Hacktivist saw it's second issue released. The series imagines what if Anonymous was actually two tech leaders.At this past week's ComicsPro meeting, Image Comics's Eric Stephenson had a divisive speech about the current comic market, and what s...

Graphic Policy Radio: X-Men and the MLK Legacy Roundtable

February 25, 2014 03:00 - 1 hour - 20.7 MB

Join us as we examine the X-Men, Professor X, Magneto & the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in an extra long, packed episode. Special guests include: Steve Attewell - A political & union activist, Steve holds a PhD in History from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is the founder and writer of Race for the Iron Throne as well as The Realignment ProjectDavid Brothers - David works for a comics publisher, blogs about stuff at 4thletter.net, & tweets about everything at @hermanos....

Graphic Policy Radio With Guest Steve Orlando

February 18, 2014 03:00 - 1 hour - 16.3 MB

This Monday Graphic Policy Radio returns with special guest writer Steve Orlando, the writer behind the new Image Comics series Undertow which hits shelves this Wednesday. Atlantis is the world superpower, and Redum Anshargal is its worst enemy. If you want to break free of the system, he can offer you a place at his side, exploring the wild surface world in his watertight city barge The Deliverer. He and his hostage-protege Ukinnu Alal hunt the Amphibian, a legend that could be the key to a...

Graphic Policy Radio: Politics and Comics of the Multiverses

January 28, 2014 03:00 - 1 hour - 17.3 MB

It's Monday night and that means a new episode of Graphic Policy Radio which mixes comics, politics, and geekdom. On this episode: We discuss the end of FF and Fantastic Four.Marvel's All-New Marvel NOW! has begun. We talk the start of their latest initiative and the latest Point One comic.It seems solo-super hero series are back in vogue. We talk about what characters deserve their own comic book series. We discuss all of that and so much more! We want to hear from you though. Call in with ...

Graphic Policy Radio: Politics and Comics of the Multiverses

January 21, 2014 02:00 - 53 minutes - 12 MB

It's Monday night and that means it's a new episode of Graphic Policy Radio which mixes politics, comics and geekdom. This week we've got a lot on tap! We review Velvet #3We discuss and review Three #4In honor of MLK Day we discuss Top Shelf's March and the history of Martin Luther King and The Montgomery StoryWe take on CSA: Confederate States of America Vol. 1: Southern CrossWe also get in an EARLY REVIEW of Undertow #1 from Image Comics. We discuss all of that and more on this episode! We ...

Graphic Policy Radio: Politics and Comics of the Multiverses

January 14, 2014 03:00 - 1 hour - 14.3 MB

It's Monday night and it's a new episode of Graphic Policy Radio mixing comics, politics and geekdom. This week we've got a few things on tap including: Marvel's President Dan Buckley has said that Marvel's cinematic universe is supposed to drive people to print. We ask and discuss why don't they mention the comics in the movies or tv shows?Is Image Comics more than a bunch of white dudes? This past week's Image Expo would have you thinking otherwise. We discuss this hot topic.There's lots of...

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