One Panel Later
43 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsTwo librarians from opposing fandoms attempt to conquer the world of comics and manga.
Why can’t comics and manga people get along? Librarians Angela Ocana and Kelly Quinn Chiu try to find common ground between Spider-Man readers and One Piece fans as they discuss comics, manga, anime, superhero movies and everything in between.
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Episodes
One Panel Later ep. 42
April 07, 2020 13:00 - 48 minutes - 22.3 MBAngela talks to the outgoing American Library Association Graphic Novel Round Table President (Prime Minister to be accurate!) Amie Wright about Covid 19, their pets, and the future of libraries. Follow her @librarylandia on Twitter & Instagram, and follow the Graphic Novel Round Table @libcomix to find out more about the awesome programing going on now. #libcomix #educomix
One Panel Later ep. 41: Heather talks trash
February 11, 2019 20:51 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBSpecial guest and librarian Heather makes an appearance while Kelly is still dead to the rest of us. Listen to our rant on comics, what you should pick up, and why she has only read 3 manga....ever.
One Panel Later ep. 40: Solo, Angela Solo
January 28, 2019 17:16 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MBAngela flies solo in this episode and tries to tackle what an Otaku wants. Not mention a look at the history of Batman in Japan. A lot of talk about subjects she knows nothing about.
Episode 39: The Best of 2018, or Somehow Even Less Manga
December 17, 2018 22:30 - 54.3 MBAngela and Kelly break down 2018 "best of" list trends for comics and manga, which mostly devolves into Kelly being sad about the total lack of manga. We're talking about deserved recognition, undeserved snubs, and then naming some of *our* favorite titles from the last year. Plus, we're looking ahead to 2019 at some exciting upcoming titles. Twitter: @onepanellater | Show notes: onepanellater.com
Episode 38: Holiday Graphic Novel Gift Guide
December 03, 2018 22:00 - 27.3 MBAngela and Kelly get in the holiday spirit with a graphic novel gift guide to cover all your friends and family's interests, from your snooty aunt who only reads nonfiction to your edgy friend who likes manga filled with DARKNESS. Share the gift of good books - give a comic this season! Book Reviews (50:07): Mob Psycho 100 by ONE; The Wrenchies by Farel Dalrymple Twitter: @onepanellater | Show notes: onepanellater.com
(Mini!) Episode 37: Saying Goodbye to Stan Lee
November 19, 2018 19:00 - 10.2 MBAngela and Kelly take a minute (or twenty) to discuss the legacy of Stan Lee, beloved creator of Heroman. We'll be back with a full-sized episode (and more book reviews) on December 3rd! Happy Thanksgiving!
Episode 36: Politics in Comics, or VOTE VOTE VOTE
November 05, 2018 20:51 - 28.4 MBAngela and Kelly dive into politics in comics just in time for the midterms.Have comics gotten more political recently? Is it time to get those silly politics out of our serious cape comics? And what counts as political speech these days anyway? Plus, a look at the Marvel firing of author Chuck Wendig, and a reminder to get out and VOTE! Book Reviews (50:55): Stray Bullet Baby by Kei Ichikawa; Shibuya Goldfish by Hiroumi Aoi Twitter: @onepanellater | Show notes: onepanellater.com
Episode 35: Too Spooky! Witches, Ghouls, & Vampires
October 22, 2018 20:19 - 32.5 MBAngela and Kelly get in the mood for Halloween with a chat about spooky creatures in manga and comics: We're talking witches (and our love for Sabrina the teenage witch), vampires (hot or not?), zombies, ghosts, yokai (Angela still does not understand what a yokai is). Plus: Is Scarlet Witch witchy enough to be a real witch? And Angela dumps on the English literary canon by hating Dracula. Book Reviews (01:03:00): Fake Blood by Whitney Gardner; Giant Spider and Me by Kikori Morino. Twitter:...
Episode 34: BL Manga, or Let Women Have Something ffs
October 08, 2018 20:45 - 31.5 MBAngela and Kelly finally take a dive into the possibly controversial category of BL (Boys' Love) manga. Kelly tries to define BL manga without getting booed off the internet, and Angela tries to wrap her head around the concept of manga about all boys for an audience of all girls. How did the genre develop? (Hint: It's time to talk about 70s shojo again). Why do fujoshi get such a bad rap? Plus, some recommendations for getting started with BL titles. Book Reviews (53:33): Spider-Man: Renew ...
Episode 33: Serial Killers, or the History of the Direct Market
September 24, 2018 21:00 - 30.9 MBAngela and Kelly love to crap on the direct market, but what is it even? Angela goes into professor mode and gives a history of the direct market and how Diamond took control of all the things and became local comic shops' lord and master. Do serials even make sense in today's market? Is there an equivalent problem for manga? Plus, a close look at the controversy with Batman's dick last week (that's right, we said it). Book Reviews (51:43): Heavy Vinyl by Carly Usdin & Nina Vakueva; Onibi by...
Episode 32: Novelizations vs. Light Novels, or Where'd the Pictures Go?
September 10, 2018 19:30 - 27.4 MBAngela and Kelly dig into the recent trend of prose adaptations, novelizations, and spinoffs of popular comic properties, from Boom!'s Lumberjanes novels to DC's DC Icons YA series. Angela is as confused as ever about what a light novel actually is, so Kelly explains why they are not actually the same (at all) as these comics-to-prose wonders in the Western market. Plus, the girls get into so nitty gritty librarian talk about where to put comics novels and light novels on library shelves. B...
Episode 31: Cartoons, or Manga in Color & Motion
August 27, 2018 21:00 - 27.8 MBAngela and Kelly are talking about cartoons--the Saturday morning kind, and the late night anime kind. She-Ra, Marvel Rising, ThunderCats Roar, and Voltron (let's not get into it) are all on the table. Why is western animation still struggling to find an audience outside 6 year olds? What comes first, the manga or the anime? And why does Angela have to wait so long for a new season of Haikyu!!? Book Review (46:15): Curse Words by Charles Soule, Ryan Browne, Jordan Boyd; That Blue Sky Feeling...
Episode 30: Take Me to Your Leader, or Aliens in Comics & Manga
August 13, 2018 15:00 - 22.9 MBAngela and Kelly take a look at aliens in comics and manga, starting with the most iconic extraterrestrial of them all, Superman, and diving into space opera, outer-space girlfriends, and other little men from space. Why are so many superheroes aliens? Is Parasyte the natural manga analog to Venom? And Kelly's most pressing question: Is Thor an alien? Plus a quick word about Marvel Rising. Book Review (35:53): Taproot by Keezy Young; Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba by Koyoharu Gotouge Twitte...
Episode 29: The Con Wrap-Up Pod: ALA and SDCC
July 31, 2018 21:00 - 26.9 MBThis week Angela and Kelly chat about all the cool stuff we learned and saw at the American Library Association conference and San Diego Comic-Con. We talk about stuff going on at Oni Press, whether comics should have editors (YES THEY SHOULD), and how manga always gets shafted at SDCC. Plus some quick comments about the Eisners, including new hall-of-famer Rumiko Takahashi. Book Review (48:05): Kase-san and Morning Glories by Hiromi Takashima; Go For It, Nakamura by Syundei Twitter: @onepa...
Episode 28: Slice of Life, or Angela doesn't want to be healed
July 16, 2018 17:00 - 28.1 MBAngela and Kelly dive into slice of life as a genre--or rather, Kelly goes to great lengths to explain to Angela why slice of life might be at all appealing. Why isn't slice of life a thing in the western market outside web comics, and could a slice of life story ever succeed here? Can Angela's cold, hardened fossil of a heart ever be healed by fluffy slice of life manga? Plus, Kelly goes over some of the recent manga license announcements from the recent Anime Expo. Book Review (46:23): My...
Episode 27: The Rise of Kids' Comics, Part II: Manga Already Did It
July 02, 2018 17:00 - 29.9 MBAngela and Kelly continue their exploration of kids comics, starting with DC's new kids/teen imprints: DC Ink and DC Zoom. Is DC's strategy of pairing high profile prose authors with comics IP the correct one, or is it too cautious? And what the heck is Marvel up to? Kelly tries to take credit for everything by arguing that the success of shonen and shojo manga is paving the way for kids comics, and Angela gets a crash course in manga demographics. Book Review (37:10): Fence by C.S. Pacat an...
Episode 26: The Rise of Kids' Comics, Part I: Smile Inherits the Earth
June 18, 2018 16:30 - 29.5 MBThis week Angela and Kelly are taking the first of a two-part look into the meteoric rise of the kids' comic market, from Bone breaking into school libraries to Raina Telgemeier dominating the bestseller lists everywhere. Are Marvel and DC doing enough the capture the next generation of comics readers? Who are the true titans of the new market (and why are many of them women)? Plus, we uncover the fascinating story of DC's doomed YA imprint that tried to capture the manga demographic during t...
Episode 25: Crossovers & Spinoffs, or spoilers for Infinity War
June 05, 2018 05:15 - 24.9 MBWhile everyone's busy digesting Avengers: Infinity War, Angela and Kelly are thinking about crossovers, spinoffs, and comic book "events." What is the appeal of throwing all these characters together? Are people going to get as tired of these events in film as they are in comics? Does manga even have an equivalent? (And how does Kelly use this as an excuse to talk about 2D idols?) Book reviews (34:30): I Kill Giants by Joe Kelly and J. M. Ken Niimura, Moteki: Love Strikes! by Mitsurou Kubo ...
Episode 24: Magical Girls, or Angela's crush on Sailor Jupiter
May 21, 2018 14:54 - 29.6 MBIn the name of the moon! Angela and Kelly chat about the legacy of Sailor Moon in Western fandom, share some of our favorite magical girl anime and manga, and try to break down what makes a magical girl. Are magical girls superheroes? Is Squirrel Girl a magical girl? Plus, a quick look at the latest Comicsgate nonsense for those wondering what was happening on Twitter last week. Book reviews: Deadly Class by Rick Remender, Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku by Fujita Twitter: @onepanellater | ...
Episode 23: Eisner Snubs, or how to get out of manga jail
May 07, 2018 18:40 - 27.2 MBAngela and Kelly break down the 2018 Eisner nominations--or, more accurately, spend 45 minutes complaining that their favorite things didn't get nominated. We're whining about middle grade snubs, looking for YA books in the YA category, and getting huffy about adaptations of Jane Eyre. Plus, Kelly goes on yet another indignant rant about manga getting treated like a leper at the Eisners. Book reviews: Rock Candy Mountain by Kyle Starks, Takane and Hana by Yuki Shiwasu Twitter: @onepanellate...
Episode 22: The Catch-Up Pod, or why Kelly is jet-lagged
April 23, 2018 17:10 - 24.6 MBAngela and Kelly spend a week catching up on current events. Kelly talks about what she saw on her trip to Japan, including the Weekly Shonen Jump Exhibition in Tokyo and lots of ads for Golden Kamuy, and Angela catches us up on some major comics news items from the past few weeks, like the failed Deadpool cartoon and what's going on with the Batgirl film. Plus: Kelly talks about why she hates Funko Pops and we mourn the late Isao Takahata. Book reviews: Citrus by Saburouta, Goodnight Punpun...
Episode 21: Black Panther, or why we need diversity!
April 10, 2018 03:36 - 26.6 MBAngela and Kelly get heavy with a pod about diversity (or the lack thereof) in comics and manga. We're covering Black Panther (finally), Marvel's diversity SNAFUs, the homogeneity of manga, and how kids' comics are filling in the gaps. Plus, cute stories from the library about why diversity matters to our kids and teens. Book reviews: The Flintsones by Mark Russell & Steve Pugh, Silver Spoon by Hiromu Arakawa Twitter: @onepanellater | Show notes: onepanellater.com
Episode 20: Classics, or why we bother with the old stuff
March 26, 2018 19:37 - 27.6 MBAngela and Kelly discuss comics and manga classics (no not THOSE classics). What makes something a classic and not just old? Why is the history of manga classics in the English-speaking fandom so muddled and weird? We're talking 80s cyberpunk manga, retro X-Men, why Fullmetal Alchemist deserves to be a classic, and why some of the most classic Superman titles might be part of the canon but not "canon." Book reviews: The Cardboard Kingdom by Chad Sell, Again!! by Mitsurou Kubo Twitter: @onep...
Episode 19: Hard choices, or why I threw out Fushigi Yugi
March 12, 2018 15:58 - 30.5 MBAngela and Kelly go full librarian this week, talking about how libraries choose what books to put on the shelves--and what has to go. Ever wonder who gets to pick what manga/graphic novels your library carries? (Spoiler: it's us). Frustrated that a library got rid of your favorite series? (Guilty). We talk about budget and space constraints, out of print titles, the challenge balancing old and new, the siren call of nostalgia, and why we sometimes remove books you loved (sorry, Fushigi Yugi)...
Episode 18: Page Layouts, or what's with all these dots?
February 26, 2018 16:30 - 25.3 MBAngela and Kelly take a deep dive into comics minutiae this week with a discussion about the nitty gritty of page layouts. Angela can't understand why every panel in manga doesn't have detailed backgrounds. Kelly can't understand why Angela doesn't appreciate negative space. Kelly thinks comics move too fast. Angela worries about getting enough action for her $3.99. Also, a discussion of Rachel Thorn's fascinating thread on traffic laws in manga panelling and whether comics need similar guide...
Episode 17: Problematic Favorites, or please don't judge me
February 12, 2018 16:46 - 24 MBWe all love some kind of fiction with elements that might be considered, well, problematic. Age-gap romances, dubious consent, uncomfortable tropes and outdated stereotypes, sexual objectification, an author with bad behavior or objectionable views—you name it, it's in one of our favorite books or shows. Kelly and Angela talk about liking things we feel pressure to censure in spite of ourselves, from Devilman Crybaby and the infamous Land of the Lustrous Tumblr post to Lois Lane, Rawhide Kid...
Episode 16: Romance comics, or £10,000 a year
January 29, 2018 06:31 - 27.1 MBKelly and Angela don't know much about romance, so they bring in romance expert Sarah to help fill in the gaps! How did romance get started and why did it die in America? (hint: Angela's favorite book!) Get your toast ready, these ladies have the dokidokis! Book recommendations: Angela: Misfit City by Kurt Lustgarten and Naomi Franquiz (Boom!) Kelly: House of the Sun by Ta'amo (Kodansha) Sara: Witch Boy by Molly Ostertag (Graphix) & Finder by Carla McNeil (Dark Horse) www.onepanellater.com
Episode 15: A talk with Anna Cebrian, or the secrets of a comic shop!
January 15, 2018 17:43 - 32.2 MBAngela and Kelly sit down with Anna Cebrian, owner of Illusive Comics & Games in Santa Clara, CA (a 2017 Will Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailer nominee) to discuss how she got into the comics industry (not how you'd expect), what it's like to be a woman in the biz (spoiler: not great), and where comics are heading (or should be) in the future. Plus: Everyone gets a chance to gush about their favorite kids' books, and Kelly asks what the deal is with comic stores and manga.
Episode 14: 2017 Wrap Up, or good f%#@ing riddance
January 01, 2018 21:02 - 19.4 MBGoodbye and good riddance, 2017. Kelly and Angela take one last look at geek culture in 2017, from movies and TV to anime, video games, and trends. We're talking about The Last Jedi, Stranger Things 2, the new Doctor, Made in Abyss, Fire Emblem Heroes, and how much Kelly cried during Coco. Plus, what we're looking forward to in 2018: Black Panther, Masaaki Yuasa's Devilman Crybaby, the rumored Harry Potter AR game, and more. Angela might even admit that she learned something about manga this ...
Episode 13: Explicit Content, or get all that sex out of my violence
December 18, 2017 23:13 - 18.1 MBKelly and Angela take a look at EXPLICIT CONTENT in comics and manga. Does manga get a bad rap for its sexual and violent content? If we're ok with teens having sex in a YA novel, why not in comics for teens? How do we deal with explicit content in the library? Also, did you know Iron Man and Black Widow have a canonical sex tape? Book Reviews: The Tea Dragon Society by Katie O'Neill; That Wolf-Boy is Mine by Yoko Nogiri
Episode 12: Best of 2017, or where are all the comics & manga?
December 04, 2017 17:15 - 22.4 MBAs 2017 wraps up, Kelly and Angela take a look at some of the comics and manga being recognized on Best of 2017 lists around the internet. Why do these lists matter? Will manga ever make it out of the manga ghetto? Plus: our favorite comics and manga of the year, and what we're looking forward to in 2018.
Episode 11: Fan Fiction, or where do I buy Batman doujinshi?
November 21, 2017 03:30 - 21.6 MBWhat's the difference between Western fan fiction and Japanese doujinshi? Angela, Kelly, and special guest Liz get deep into the weeds on how cultural and industry values influence fan works produced in America vs Japan. Why aren't there more fan-made comics about your favorite superheroes? Are Kancolle doujinshi copyright infringement? What the heck is the deal with coffee shop AUs? AND, why isn't Ron x Draco more of a thing?
Episode 10: Superheroes vs. Shonen Heroes, or friendship & darkness
November 06, 2017 20:35 - 21.7 MBWhat makes a hero? This week we're taking on tropes in American superhero comics and shonen battle manga, and talking about what makes these two similar genres entirely different. Who will win - brooding vigilantes or the power of friendship?
Episode 9: Horror comics, or AHHHHHHHH!
October 23, 2017 17:39 - 25.5 MBIt's time for a SPOOKTACULAR Halloween pod about all things horror!! What makes something horror? Kelly closes her eyes and tries not to freak out, while Angela revels in the blood. Check out our website for a full list of titles mentioned: onepanellater.com
Episode 8: Digital Comics, or the problem with pirates!
October 09, 2017 17:31 - 22.1 MBArrrrrr! The ladies are talking about piracy and digital comics. Plus, Angela FINALLY pitches a "superhero" comic to Kelly, and true to form, Kelly pitches another black and white comic about a guy who punches a bear in the face. onepanellater.com | @onepanellater
Episode 7: Food in comics, or why am I so hungry?
September 25, 2017 16:46 - 20.4 MBWhat has you hungry today? Could it be FOOD COMICS?! Listen as Angela and Kelly discuss the tastiest manga and comic books that deal with food and cooking. From competitions in space to foraging in dungeons, there is no limit to what they will eat. Book reviews: Delicious in Dungeon by Ryoko Kui and Chew by John Layman and Rob Guillory
Episode 6: LGBT comics, or when it's okay to be GAY
September 11, 2017 16:38 - 22.2 MBThe BIG Gay Episode is finally here. Angela and Kelly talk about how LGBTQ characters have progressed in comics, and how they are faring now. Many gay things occur. Book reviews: Monstress by Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda and Locke & Key by Joe Hilland Gabriel Rodriguez. Visit our website OnePanelLater.com for a complete list of books and hit us up on Twitter: @OnePanelLater
Episode 5: Netflix, or is it worth it to binge?
August 28, 2017 18:23 - 15.9 MBIn this episode, we ponder if Netflix is hurting or helping the world of anime. Kelly rails against #netflixsjail and Angela gloats about how American comics are once again superior. Also: Is Castlevania anime? Tweet us our questions and comments at @onepanellater
Episode 4: Women in comics, or why is the industry so sexist?!
August 14, 2017 17:26 - 16.1 MBIn this episode, we ask: what's the deal with the comics industry and women?! Also: the Marvel milkshake controversy and new book recs as always. Tweet your questions, comments, and suggestions to @onepanellater!
Bonus Episode: San Diego Comic-Con 2017
July 31, 2017 21:33 - 5.97 MBBONUS Pod! San Diego Comic Con, or what happens when Kelly and Angela go on vacation. Enjoy this mini podcast on the interesting things that Kelly and Angela saw and did at the San Diego Comic Con while presenting at the Educators Conference. Find out what made Kelly angry this time! And what comic did Angela give much love to after winning an Eisner this year? You'll have to listen to find out! Hint: It's nuts!
Episode 3: Genre, or what's the deal with sports manga?
July 31, 2017 00:52 - 18.3 MBIn this episode, we ask why American comic books are stuck on superheroes while manga seems to have it all. Tweet your questions, comments, and suggestions to @onepanellater!
Episode 2: Art, or why is manga is black and white?!
July 18, 2017 21:00 - 15.3 MBKelly and Angela arguing about art in comics vs manga and share their favorite artists. Who will win the epic struggle? Black & white vs. COLOR! Tweet your questions, comments, and suggestions to @onepanellater
Episode 1: Entering a new fandom, or…why doesn’t anyone like me?!
July 17, 2017 07:18 - 17.4 MBTwo librarians from opposing fandoms attempt to conquer the world of comics and manga. Are you a comics geek that scoffs at those black and white scribbles from Japan? Are you a manga nerd who wouldn’t touch a superhero comic with ten foot pole? Why can’t comics and manga people get along? Librarians Angela Ocana and Kelly Quinn Chiu try to find common ground between Spider-Man readers and One Piece fans as they discuss comics, manga, anime, superhero movies and everything else in between. ...