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The Comic Book Tour Guide

100 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago -

Join Ashley on a comic book tour with our guide Jesse, as he carves a path toward understanding the art form and what makes it so interesting.

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Guest Guide - Gary Moloney

April 22, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

Guest Guides are when Jesse & Ashley get to interview a comic creator or a friend. In this Guest Guide, they get to talk to Gary Moloney about his new book "When The Blood Has Dried" published by Mad Cave Studios. You can follow Gary here: https://twitter.com/m_gearoid Find Gary's works here: http://limitbreakcomics.com/ When The Blood Has Dried can be ordered at your local comic shop, any online comic store, and your digital comic market places! Find this show here: ⁠⁠https://twitter.c...

Guest Guide - David Pepose

April 11, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MB

Guest Guides are when Jesse & Ashley get to interview a comic creator or a friend. In this first Guide Guide, they get to talk to David Pepose about his upcoming comic "Space Ghost" and his previous works of Punisher, Moon Knight, The Devil that Wears My face, Savage Avengers, and a tiny bit of Spencer & Locke. You can follow David here: https://twitter.com/Peposed Find a list of books David has written here: https://www.davidpepose.com/ Space Ghost comes out May 1st! Pre-order it at you...

1st Stop: "The Flash (Barry Allen)"

April 10, 2024 01:05 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MB

Welcome to the first episode of "The Comic Book Tour Guide". In this episode, Jesse (he/him) explains Barry Allen and his adventures as the Flash to Ashley (she/her) the best he can. Sorry in advance for the humming on Jesse's mic. This will be fixed in future episodes. Find this show here: https://twitter.com/CBtourguide Find Ashley here: https://www.missusashley.gay/ Find Jesse here: https://bsky.app/profile/sleeperofthebed.bsky.social Our friend Roma did the art and you can find them...

Finale Crisis (not really though)

December 04, 2022 23:47 - 2 minutes - 2.1 MB

Hey, this is a weird way to do this, but this is the end of "Why Comics?" I don't see any real future where the show comes back, but as most of us know, never say never. However, I just can't do it with the same energy and passion I had as before. Thank you all even if you've listened to just one episode.  Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/ Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/   Look for the cool merch on htt...

Episode 82: "The Ginyu Force" w/Max Newland

October 25, 2022 03:39 - 1 hour - 67.1 MB

Join Jesse and the co-host of the After School Anime Podcast, Max Newland, as they talk about their love for Dragon Ball Z, dubs, and most importantly the Ginyu Force.  Book Max for Voice work here: https://www.maxnewland.com/ Follow Max here: https://twitter.com/MaxNewland_ The Kai Ginyu Force Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nDC30IMeD8&ab_channel=GojiraG Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/ Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://...

Episode 81: "The Monarch from Venture Brothers" w/Marn

October 11, 2022 13:56 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MB

Join Jesse and the co-host of ARGonauts, The Dead Teen House Party, creator of many games, and the writer of Praire Song & Antlers, Marn S. as they talk about The Venture Brothers. They dive deep into Spoilers for the Monarch's arc.  Check Out Marn's work here: https://marns.carrd.co/ Follow Marn here: https://twitter.com/corpserevivers Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/ Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ ...

Episode 80: "Chainsaw Man" w/Roma

September 27, 2022 04:04 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MB

Join Jesse and the host of the Hyperfixation podcast on the Moonshot Network, Roma, as they talk full spoilers on Chainsaw Man part 2 and semi-spoilers on part 2.  Check Out Hyperfixation here: https://twitter.com/TheHyperfixPod Follow Roma here: https://twitter.com/iappreci8urbutt Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/ Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/   Look for the cool merch on https://uppercutmerch.stor...

Episode 79: "Dark Crisis, Shadow War, & Rogues" w/Joshua Williamson

May 13, 2022 01:11 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB

Join Jesse and the writer of the upcoming Dark Crisis event at DC, the Current Shadow War event that is happening in the Batman, Robin, and Deathstroke Inc. books, and the Black Label title Rogues, Joshua Williamson (@Williamson_Josh). They talk about all of those books listed above, what Joshua is reading right now, and even some writer advice.  Check out all of Joshua's books here: https://www.amazon.com/Graphic-Novels-Joshua-Williamson-Comics-Manga/s?rh=n%3A156107011%2Cp_lbr_one_browse-b...

Episode 78: "Beastlands" w/Curtis Clow

May 05, 2022 03:30 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MB

Join Jesse and the writer & co-creator of the comic "Beastlands", Curtis Clow (@CurtisClow) as they talk about the work that goes into a Kickstarter, favorite comics, and the difference between writing an ongoing and a mini-series. "Beastlands" Vol 1 is out on June 15 through Dark Horse comics.  Order volume 1 of "Beastlands" here: https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/3007-592/Beastlands-Keepers-of-the-Kingdom-TPB Check out more of Curtis' work here: https://curtisclow.com/ Ways to stand up ag...

Episode 77: "Never the End..."

April 07, 2022 01:30 - 6 minutes - 6.29 MB

Join Jesse as he gives a small update on the show.  Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/ Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/   Look for the cool merch on https://uppercutmerch.storenvy.com/   Find us on Twitter @whycomicpod  Find Jesse on Twitter @sleeperofthebed Find Hana on Twitter @_hanatwothree Thanks to our Patreon Producers Anthony Grecco and Patrick Mohlmann Support us on Patreon at: patreon.com/wh...

Episode 76: "The Boxer" by JH w/David Mann

March 17, 2022 02:33 - 52 minutes - 48 MB

Join Jesse and special guest, David Mann (@DavidMann95) as they talk about the Webtoon "the Boxer" by JH.  Check out David Mann's newsletter here: https://t.co/sPYSUIj0Vl In two weeks we'll be talking about something, but we're not sure what. So check out our socials.  Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/ Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/   Look for the cool merch on https://uppercutmerch.storenvy.com/   ...

Episode 75: "The Batman" (2022) FULL SPOILERS

March 12, 2022 02:31 - 1 hour - 80.8 MB

Join Jesse, Hana, and special guest, But Why Tho?'s Kate Sánchez (@OhMyMithrandir) as they talk full spoilers for "The Batman" (2022).  Next week, we'll be talking to David Mann (@DavidMann95) about the Webtoon "The Boxer".  Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/ Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/   Look for the cool merch on https://uppercutmerch.storenvy.com/   Find us on Twitter @whycomicpod  Find Jesse o...

Episode 74: "Batman: Ego"

March 05, 2022 16:09 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

Join Jesse and Hana as they talk about "Batman: Ego" by Darwyn Cooke. They also talk about the stories "Batman: Date Night" and "Selina's Big Score"  Next week, we'll be doing a spoiler cast for "The Batman" (2022) with But Why Tho?'s Kate Sánchez (@OhMyMithrandir) Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/ Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/   Look for the cool merch on https://uppercutmerch.storenvy.com/   Find ...

Panel to Frame Episode 1: "Adventures of Captain Marvel" (1941)

February 26, 2022 05:41 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

For this week, we're releasing the first bonus episode from our Patreon in the main feed. In this episode, we're talking about the 1941 serial film "Adventures of Captain Marvel". Find more in the future at patreon.com/whycomics Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/ Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/   Look for the cool merch on https://uppercutmerch.storenvy.com/   Find us on Twitter @whycomicpod  Find Jess...

Episode 73: "Vengance of the Moon Knight 1-6" w/Chris Edgerton

February 20, 2022 03:55 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

Join Jesse, Hana, and, special guest, Chris Edgerton (@wheels1993) as they talk about the first six issues of "Vengeance of The Moon Knight", comics solicitations, and the updated to the Comixology app.  In two weeks read along with Jesse and Hana as they read "Batman: Ego" by Darwyn Cooke.   Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/ Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/   Look for the cool merch on https://uppercu...

Episode 72: "IDW's Sonic Comics" w/ Riley Hopkins

February 12, 2022 20:57 - 1 hour - 74.1 MB

Join Jesse, Hana, and, special guest, Riley Hopkins (@RevRyeBread) as they talk about the IDW Sonic comics, Batgirl, and more! Next week read along with us as we talk about the first six issues of "Vengeance of The Moon Knight" with Chris Edgerton (@wheels1993) Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/ Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/   Look for the cool merch on https://uppercutmerch.storenvy.com/   Find us o...

Episode 71: "The Girl from the Sea" by Molly Knox Ostertag

February 06, 2022 02:10 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB

Join Hana and Jesse as they talk about "The Girl from the Sea" by Molly Knox Ostertag and some X-Men talk (what do you expect when Hana hosts). Buy the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Girl-Sea-Molly-Knox-Ostertag/dp/1338540572 & https://www.comixology.com/The-Girl-from-the-Sea/digital-comic/942435 Next week we're talking to Riley Hopkins about the IDW Sonic comics and in two weeks we're talking to Chris Edgerton about the first six issues of Vengeance of Moon Knight Ways to stand up aga...

Episode 70: "The Immortal Iron Fist 1-16"

January 21, 2022 03:06 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MB

Join Jesse and Hana as they talk about Jason Todd and the first sixteen issues of "The Immortal Iron Fist" by David Aja, Matt Fraction, and Ed Brubaker. In two weeks we'll be talking about "The Girl from the Sea" by Molly Knox Ostertag: https://www.amazon.com/Girl-Sea-Molly-Knox-Ostertag/dp/1338540572 https://www.comixology.com/The-Girl-from-the-Sea/digital-comic/942435 Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/ Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: ht...

Episode 69: "Venom & Venom: Let There Be Carnage" w/Matt aka Stormageddon

January 14, 2022 19:43 - 1 hour - 61.2 MB

Join Jesse & Hana as in this episode they talk to Matt Storm AKA Stormageddon (@dj_stormageddon) about the two Sony Venom movies. They have a good time talking about their silliness, but also why they're perfect superhero movies for the current era we're in. Next episode we're talking about the first 16 issues of "Immortal Iron Fist" by David Aja, Matt Fraction, and Ed Brubaker Find Matt's work here: https://linktr.ee/dj_stormagedddon Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asia...

Episode 69: "Venom & Vemon: Let There Be Carnage" w/Matt aka Stormageddon

January 14, 2022 19:43 - 1 hour - 61.2 MB

Join Jesse & Hana as in this episode they talk to Matt Storm AKA Stormageddon (@dj_stormageddon) about the two Sony Venom movies. They have a good time talking about their silliness, but also why they're perfect superhero movies for the current era we're in. Next episode we're talking about the first 16 issues of "Immortal Iron Fist" by David Aja, Matt Fraction, and Ed Brubaker Find Matt's work here: https://linktr.ee/dj_stormagedddon Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asia...

Epsiode 68: "Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man"

January 01, 2022 16:39 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

Hello and welcome to the new "Why Comics?" podcast. Join Jesse and new co-host Hana as they talk about a new comic every two weeks. They'll also be talking about comic news that they feel like bringing up, comic-related discussions, and special guests.  In this episode, they talk about Tom Taylor, Jaun Cabal, Yıldıray Çınar, Marcelo Ferreira, and Andrew Robinson's "Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man". They also talk about the new "Batman" trailer, why comic teams fight each other, and also th...

Episode 67: "Newburn, Daredevil, The All Nighter, Public Domain, Batman: The Knight, and Still Water" w/ Chip Zdarsky

December 03, 2021 00:35 - 1 hour - 62 MB

Join Jesse and, powerhouse comic book writer, Chip Zdarsky as they talk about all of Chip's current and upcoming books, some industry talk, and they also talk about manga.  Where to find Chip: https://zdarsky.substack.com/ and https://www.mangasplaining.com/ Reason for the new name: https://twitter.com/whycomicspod/status/1384583732506632192 Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/ Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd...

Episode 66: "Small, tiny, little update."

November 26, 2021 03:09 - 8 minutes - 8.21 MB

Join Jesse and himself as he talks end of the year, teases what's next, and talks about a few comics he loves right now.  The comics talked about: https://www.comixology.com/Radio-Apocalypse-1/digital-comic/913358?ref=c2VhcmNoL2luZGV4L2Rlc2t0b3Avc2xpZGVyTGlzdC90b3BSZXN1bHRzU2xpZGVy https://www.comixology.com/Whats-The-Furthest-Place-From-Here-1/digital-comic/966236?ref=c2VyaWVzL3ZpZXcvZGVza3RvcC9ncmlkTGlzdC9SZWNlbnRBZGRpdGlvbnM https://www.comixology.com/Venom-2021-1/digital-comic/956816?...

Episode 65: "Marauders, King Grimlock, The Darkhold: Alpha & Omega, and more" w/ Steve Orlando

November 17, 2021 02:29 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

Join Jesse and returning guest, Steve Orlando (@thatsteveorlando) as they talk about all of Steve's many current projects, some from the past, and some coming in the future.  Find all of Steve's work here: https://www.comixology.com/Steve-Orlando/comics-creator/5846 Help out Danhausen: https://www.gofundme.com/f/danhausen-very-nice-very-evil-very-injured Reason for the new name: https://twitter.com/whycomicspod/status/1384583732506632192 Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-...

Episode 64: "MCU Phase 4 So Far" w/ Chris Compendio

November 12, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MB

Join Jesse and returning guest Chris Compendio ( @compenderizer ) as they catch up and talk about the state of the MCU so far.  Find all more information about Chris here: https://www.chriscompendio.com/ Reason for the new name: https://twitter.com/whycomicspod/status/1384583732506632192 Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/ Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/   Look for the cool merch on https://uppercutmerc...

Episode 63: "Spencer & Locke, The O.Z., and Scouts Honor" w/ David Pepose

November 05, 2021 01:34 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MB

Join Jesse and the writer behind the best-selling & award-winning books like Spencer & Locke and the O.Z., David Pepose (@Peposed) as they talk about bending genre, making sure to live up to yourself, and practice until you make it.  Find all his work here: https://www.comixology.com/David-Pepose/comics-creator/125562 Reason for the new name: https://twitter.com/whycomicspod/status/1384583732506632192 Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/ Ways...

Episode 62: "Rick & Morty and Dungeons & Dragons/Aggretsuko" w/ Troy Little & Brenda Hickey

October 16, 2021 01:42 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

Join Jesse and the writers & artists behind books like Powder Puff Girls, Rick & Morty and Dungeons & Dragons, Aggretsuko, My Little Pony, Ward's Valley, and Angora Napkin, Troy Little (@meanwhilestudio on Twitter & @angoranapkin on Instagram) & Brenda Hickey (@crazyary on Twitter & @brenda_e_hickey on Instagram). They talk about the fun with licensed projects, dream projects, and making independent books.  Find all their work here: https://www.pegamoosepress.com/ and http://brendahickeycom...

Episode 61: "Witchblood and Good Luck" w/Matthew Erman

October 09, 2021 02:13 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB

Join Jesse and, the writer & co-creator of Witchblood at Vault and Good Luck at Boom Studios, Matthew Erman (@matthewerman). They discuss Matthew's books, some of the bigger ideas writers think about, and how to connect your book to the reader.  Check out all of Matthew's work here: https://www.matthewerman.com/ and https://www.comixology.com/Matthew-Erman/comics-creator/162616 Reason for the new name: https://twitter.com/whycomicspod/status/1384583732506632192 Ways to stand up against As...

Episode 60: "Project Wildfire, Flase Flag, MPLS Sound, and more" w/Hannibal Tabu

October 06, 2021 01:59 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

Join Jesse and, writer of many projects, Hannibal Tabu (@hannibaltabu) talk about some of Hannibal's current projects, the importance of character in comics, and how important these stories are. There might even be some breaking news in the latter half.  Check out all of Hannibal's work here:http://www.hannibaltabu.com/411/ Reason for the new name: https://twitter.com/whycomicspod/status/1384583732506632192 Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/...

Episode 59: "Stud and the Bloodblade" w/Perry Crowe

October 01, 2021 02:36 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

Join Jesse and writer & co-creator of "Stud and the Bloodblade", Perry Crowe (@pacrowe). They talk about Stud and just how to build a full story.  Pick up Stud here: https://studandthebloodblade.com/ Reason for the new name: https://twitter.com/whycomicspod/status/1384583732506632192 Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/ Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/   Look for the cool merch on https://uppercutmerch.st...

Episode 59: "Stud and the Bloodblade"

October 01, 2021 02:36 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

Join Jesse and writer & co-creator of "Stud and the Bloodblade", Perry Crowe (@pacrowe). They talk about Stud and just how to build a full story.  Pick up Stud here: https://studandthebloodblade.com/ Reason for the new name: https://twitter.com/whycomicspod/status/1384583732506632192 Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/ Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/   Look for the cool merch on https://uppercutmerch.st...

Episode 58: "Way of the House Husband" w/Glenn Battishill

September 17, 2021 04:29 - 52 minutes - 48.9 MB

Join Jesse and, his friend, Glenn Battishill (@glennbattishill) as they talk about the manga "Way of the House Husband" by Kousuke Oono Reason for the new name: https://twitter.com/whycomicspod/status/1384583732506632192 Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/ Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/   Look for the cool merch on https://uppercutmerch.storenvy.com/   Find us on Twitter @whycomicpod  Facebook: https:...

Episode 57: "Marvel Unlimited Reccomendations" w/ Chris Edgerton

September 03, 2021 02:21 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MB

Join Jesse and, his friend, Chris Edgerton (@wheels1993) as they talk about good reading points on the marvel unlimited app.  Chris' previous episode: https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/ei5r4l Reason for the new name: https://twitter.com/whycomicspod/status/1384583732506632192 Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/ Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/   Look for the cool merch on https://uppercutmerch.storenvy...

Episode 57: "Marvel Unlimited Recommendations" w/ Chris Edgerton

September 03, 2021 02:21 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MB

Join Jesse and, his friend, Chris Edgerton (@wheels1993) as they talk about good reading points on the marvel unlimited app.  Chris' previous episode: https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/ei5r4l Reason for the new name: https://twitter.com/whycomicspod/status/1384583732506632192 Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/ Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/   Look for the cool merch on https://uppercutmerch.storenvy...

Episode 56: "DC Treasury Edition C-21" w/ Alex Jaffe

August 24, 2021 02:08 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

Join Jesse and DC Collumist & Trivia Lord Alex Jaffe (@alexjaffe) as they talk about a Captain Marvel collection, the state of the character and just DC comics in general.  Read Alex's collums here: https://www.dccomics.com/tags/alex-jaffe Reason for the new name: https://twitter.com/whycomicspod/status/1384583732506632192 Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/ Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/   Look for th...

Episode 55: "The Killer: In The Dead of Night" w/ Jonathan Thompson

August 20, 2021 03:01 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

Join Jesse and writer Jonathan Thompson (@cmdrofzed) as they talk about Jonathan's new Kickstarter comic "The Killer: In the Dead of Night" and all the other books he's been working on recently.  Join the Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/823974790/the-killer-in-the-dead-of-night Reason for the new name: https://twitter.com/whycomicspod/status/1384583732506632192 Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/ Ways to  show Black Li...

Episode 54: " The Me You Love in the Dark" w/ Skottie Young & Jorge Corona

July 25, 2021 22:47 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MB

Join Jesse and the co-creators of "Middlewest" and the new Image book "The Me You Love in the Dark", Skottie Young (@skottieyoung) & Jorge Corona (@jecorona). They talk about the new book, the process of making it, and some aspects of what is a style.  Pre-order or buy the book here: https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/the-me-you-love-in-the-dark-1-of-5 and Skottie's website: https://www.skottieyoung.com/ Reason for the new name: https://twitter.com/whycomicspod/status/138458373250663...

Episode 53: "Everyone is Tulip" w/ Nicole Goux & Dave Baker

July 21, 2021 13:20 - 1 hour - 67.6 MB

Join Jesse and the creators of the comic book "Everyone is Tulip", Nicole Goux (@nicolegoux) & Dave Baker (@xdavebakerx) as they talk about the book, their partnership, and some YouTube. You can buy their book here: https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/3006-466/Everyone-is-Tulip-TPB Reason for the new name: https://twitter.com/whycomicspod/status/1384583732506632192 Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/ Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://bla...

Episode 52: Manga Talk w/David Brothers

July 08, 2021 02:14 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MB

Join Jesse and, one of the Mangasplaining Co-Hosts, David Brothers (@hermanos) as they just talk about manga. They talk about the ways it's the same as western books, but also talk about what it does that they'd like to see western comics do more.  You can find David's show Mangasplaining (@mangasplaining) here: https://t.co/BAp1nVlKPq?amp=1 Reason for the new name: https://twitter.com/whycomicspod/status/1384583732506632192 Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolencer...

Episode 51: "Paper Girls" w/Kayla Jouet

June 23, 2021 02:47 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB

Join Jesse and, Uppercut Crit's own, Kayla Jouet (@oakayla) as they talk about "Paper Girls" written by Brian K. Vaughan, illustrated by Cliff Chiang, the colorist is Matt Wilson, the letterer, the designer is Jared K. Fletcher, and the color flatter is Dee Cunniffe. You can find Kayla's work here: https://uppercutcrit.com/ Reason for the new name: https://twitter.com/whycomicspod/status/1384583732506632192 Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/...

Episode 50: "Movie Talk" w/ Grace Benfell

June 09, 2021 03:33 - 1 hour - 65.7 MB

Join Jesse and, returning guest, Grace Benfell (@grace_machine) as they talk about comic book movies, the relationship between creators and corporations, and what we want to see happen next.  You can support Grace on Patreon now at: https://www.patreon.com/graceinthemachine Reason for the new name: https://twitter.com/whycomicspod/status/1384583732506632192 Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/ Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blackli...

Episode 49: "A very short update"

May 31, 2021 17:57 - 8 minutes - 7.85 MB

Join Jesse and Jesse alone for a very short update episode. Reason for the new name: https://twitter.com/whycomicspod/status/1384583732506632192 Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/ Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/   Look for the cool merch on https://uppercutmerch.storenvy.com/   Find us on Twitter @whycomicpod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whycomicpodcast Email: [email protected] And d...

Episode 48: "Labor Unions Within Comics" w/Caitlin Rosberg

May 15, 2021 18:50 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

Join Jesse and, A.V. Club Writer, Caitlin Rosberg (@crosberg) as they talk about Caitlin's history with comics, Captain America First Avenger, and Labor Unions within Comics.  Caitlin's work at the A.V. Club: https://kinja.com/crosberg Reason for the new name: https://twitter.com/whycomicspod/status/1384583732506632192 Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/ Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/   Look for the co...

Episode 47: "Locke and Key" w/ Brett Downard

May 07, 2021 03:09 - 47 minutes - 44.4 MB

Join Jesse and his good comic friend Brett Downard as they talk "Locke and Key" by Joe Hill and Gabriel Hernandez, comic collecting, and other things.  Reason for the new name: https://twitter.com/whycomicspod/status/1384583732506632192 Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/ Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/   Look for the cool merch on https://uppercutmerch.storenvy.com/   Find us on twitter @whycomicpod  ...

Episode 46: "Infidel, The Good Asian, and the art of Noir" w/Pornsak Pichetshote

May 01, 2021 18:28 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

Join Jesse and the writer of Infidel & The Good Asian, Pornsak Pichetshote (@real_pornsak) about his works, his process, and just a lot of noir.  Pornsak's works: https://www.comixology.com/Pornsak-Pichetshote/comics-creator/3957 Reason for the new name: https://twitter.com/whycomicspod/status/1384583732506632192 Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/ Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/   Look for the cool mer...

Episode 45: "Project Patron, Curse of the Man-Thing, Extreme Carnage, and More" w/Steve Orlando

April 23, 2021 03:41 - 53 minutes - 49.8 MB

Join Jesse and, for the third time, Steve Orlando (@thesteveorlando) as they talk about all of Steve current books, a few upcoming ones, and some random topics thrown in.  Steve's works: https://www.comixology.com/Steve-Orlando/comics-creator/5846 Reason for the new name: https://twitter.com/whycomicspod/status/1384583732506632192 Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/ Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/   Loo...

Episode 44: "Twin Blades" w/Jarred Luján

April 15, 2021 03:08 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

Join Jesse and the writer for Twin Blades (a hit Kickstarter), Jarred Luján (@jarredlujan) as they talk about Twin Blades, working a Kickstarter, comic inspirations, and other projects. Back the Kickstarter while there is still time: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1257085019/the-twin-blades The Yule anthology: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sidequestcomic1/yule-dreadful-tales-for-the-holiday-season Off Into the Sunset Anthology: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/offintothes...

Episode 43: "One Year Anniversary and Tom King's Batman" w/Glenn Battishill

April 09, 2021 04:04 - 1 hour - 67.9 MB

Join guest Host Glenn Battishill (@glennbattishill), as he interviews Jesse about one year of the podcast about the comics that mattered to him.  Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/ Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/   Look for the cool merch on https://uppercutmerch.storenvy.com/   Find us on twitter @comicsmatterpod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comicbooksmatter  Email: [email protected] ...

Episode 42: "DC's Infinite Frontier, Robin, Flash, Birthright, and more" w/ Joshua Williamson

April 01, 2021 05:05 - 1 hour - 86.4 MB

Join Jesse and his guest, the amazing DC writer, Joshua Williamson (@williamson_josh) as they talk about all of Joshua's DC works, the DC universe as a whole, and some of Joshua's independent titles.  You can find all of Joshua's work (and preorder Robin) here: https://www.comixology.com/Joshua-Williamson/comics-creator/1838 Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/ Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/   Look for t...

Episode 41: "ROSANA!" w/Jessica Ginting

March 27, 2021 17:18 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

Join Jesse and his guest, the writer of the web comic "ROSANA!" (@rosanacomic), Jessica Ginting (@JGINTING). They talk about her comic book origins, the creative process, and more! You can find "ROSANA!" here: https://www.rosanacomic.com/ Jessica's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjGQAeVGCA8&feature=youtu.be Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/ Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/   Look for the cool...

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