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Savage Wizard #2 with Lesly Julien
April 22, 2024 06:00 - 35 minutes - 36 MBRead transcript Welcome back, fellow comic crusaders, to another electrifying episode of Play Comics, where we dive headfirst into the colorful world of comic book adventures! Today, we’re donning our wizard hats, sharpening our wands, and preparing to unleash the mystical mayhem of Savage Wizard #2! In this spellbinding installment, join your trusty host, Chris, as he delves deep into the arcane depths of this fantastical comic series. But hold onto your enchanted broomsticks because this...
Popeye 2 with Matt Storm (“Fun” and Games, Screen Snark)
April 15, 2024 06:00 - 45 minutes - 49.6 MBAhoy, landlubbers! Prepare to set sail on a high-seas adventure through the annals of gaming history, as we dive into the depths of the 1992 Game Boy classic, Popeye 2. This episode we've got a special guest aboard – Matt Storm from the podcasts "Fun" and Games and Screen Snark. They're a veritable treasure trove of knowledge when it comes to all things retro gaming, so batten down the hatches and get ready for a wild ride! In this episode we'll explore the pixelated world of Popeye, the le...
Gunpunch with Fernando Pinto
April 08, 2024 06:00 - 31 minutes - 37.6 MBRead transcript Strap in, true believers, because we’re about to dive headfirst into the wild world of Kickstarter campaigns and comic book mayhem! This week on Play Comics, we’re taking a look at the Kickstarter for the action-packed graphic novel Gunpunch, and we’ve got the creator himself, Fernando Pinto, here to give us the inside scoop. Fernando Pinto, the mastermind behind Gunpunch, is joining us to share the gritty details of bringing this high-octane comic to life. From the explosi...
Space Ghost with David Pepose
April 01, 2024 06:00 - 36 minutes - 39.1 MBRead transcript Welcome, cosmic adventurers and comic aficionados, to another interstellar episode of Play Comics, where the fabric of reality is as bendable as the pages of a comic book, and the heroes are as quirky as our sense of humor. This week, we’re donning our power bands and setting our sights on the vast, uncharted territories of space. Why, you ask? Because we’re diving headfirst into the latest cosmic vigilante saga that’s blasting its way through the comic cosmos – the upcoming...
The Addams Family with Adam Williamson
March 25, 2024 06:00 - 34 minutes - 33.7 MBWelcome to another spine-tingling, joystick-wiggling episode of Play Comics, where the pixels meet the page and the game controllers are always at risk of being thrown in excitement or frustration. This week we’re diving into the dark cobwebbed corners of the gaming world to unearth the 1992 classic The Addams Family, a game that dared to ask “What if we took a beloved, macabre family and turned their life into a platforming adventure?” Based on the 1991 film of the same name, this game spra...
When I Was Young with Michele Abounader
March 18, 2024 06:00 - 51 minutes - 54.5 MBGreetings, time travelers and comic connoisseurs! Buckle up your seatbelts and grab your favorite snacks because you’re in for a treat with this very special bonus episode of Play Comics that’s more colorful than a double rainbow! In this heartwarming and possibly tear-jerking installment, we’re diving into the pages of When I Was Young, the BackerKit campaign that’s not just a comic anthology but a time capsule of love, advice, and triumph. It’s an LGBTQIA+ extravaganza where the creative ...
Shadow Man 2econd Coming with Patrick Hickey Jr. (Legacy Comix, Review Fix)
March 11, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBWelcome to another thrilling episode of Play Comics, where we dive into the pixelated playgrounds of our favorite comic book characters and the games that bring them to life. Today, we’re dusting off our PS2 controllers and delving into the dark and mysterious world of Shadow Man 2econd Coming. Released in 2002, this game promised a spine-chilling adventure, but did it deliver the voodoo-infused essence of its comic book counterpart? Joining us in this shadowy quest is none other than Patri...
The Smurfs (1999) with Mike Clyburn (The Twisted Cape, Team Clok Pod)
March 06, 2024 07:00 - 44 minutes - 21.2 MBSmurf fans, mushroom dwellers, and plastic comic enthusiasts, lend me your ears! This week on Play Comics, we’re taking a hard look at one of the most mind-bogglingly bizarre video game adaptations to ever grace the original PlayStation – The Smurfs from 1999. That’s right, we’re diving headfirst into the small blue world where the air is crisp, the mushrooms are plentiful, and the gameplay is…well, let’s just say it’s an experience. But we’re not going it alone, oh no! Joining us is the on...
Mobile Suit Gundam Zeonic Front with Scott Wachter (Recap From Mercury)
February 26, 2024 07:00 - 46 minutes - 24.6 MBAttention all Gundam fanatics and mech maniacs! Today we’re blasting off into the cosmos with Mobile Suit Gundam Zeonic Front for the PlayStation 2! Joining us is none other than Scott Wachter from the wildly popular podcast The Recap From Mercury. Scott’s expertise lies in overanalyzing obtuse science fiction plots, so he’s the perfect wingman to navigate the tangled narrative threads of the One Year War. Will the valiant Federation pilots emerge victorious against the dastardly Zeon forc...
Dragon Ball Z Collectible Card Game with Kyle Billie (Rad(io) Shorts Podcast)
February 12, 2024 07:00 - 44 minutes - 65.7 MBGreetings, fellow Play Comics aficionados and Dragon Ball Z fanatics! It’s time to power up your ki and get ready for an adventure unlike any other. We’re diving headfirst into the wild world of the Dragon Ball Z Collectible Card Game on the Game Boy Advance, and trust us, it’s going to be a blast! But wait, there’s more! Joining us on this epic journey is the one and only Kyle Billie from The Rad(io) Shorts podcast. With his wicked sense of humor and infectious enthusiasm, we know Kyle wil...
Gundam Battle Assault 2 with Billy (CommanderCast)
February 05, 2024 07:00 - 57 minutes - 87.2 MBHey there fellow Gundam fanatics and Play Comics aficionados! Get ready to power up your mechs and dive into the wild world of Gundam Battle Assault 2, the classic PS1 game that has us all itching for some intense mecha showdowns. And who better to join us on this epic journey than our returning guest, the one and only Billy, who’s graced us with his presence on previous episodes like X-Men Mutant Academy, Ghost in the Shell, Turok 2, and Batman and Robin? But let’s be real, folks. This tim...
The Devil That Wears My Face with David Pepose
January 29, 2024 07:00 - 47 minutes - 73.9 MBDemonic possessions are nothing new. But I still get hooked every time one of those stories comes up. The Exorcist was the first movie that really bothered me when I watched it. The Exorcism of Emily Rose was a birthday tradition for a while. There’s just something about how people deal with those creatures that always grabs my interest. Maybe it’s the struggle between keeping hold of yourself while dealing with an entity that’s much stronger than you. Maybe it’s because a religious upbringi...
Gundam Battle Assault with Karrington Martin (K&K Indie Gaming Corner)
January 15, 2024 07:00 - 49 minutes - 76.2 MBThis week we’re blasting off into outer space to take a look back at the classic PS1 fighting game Gundam Battle Assault. Released in North America in 2000, this game brought the action-packed combat of the popular Gundam anime franchise to PlayStation gamers. Our special guest this episode is Karrington Martin from the fantastic K&K Indie Gaming Corner podcast. Karrington is a huge Gundam fan and will provide expert insight into the lore behind the game’s mobile suits and storylines. We’ll...
Mystic Defender with Phil Keeling (Pixel Lit)
January 08, 2024 07:00 - 59 minutes - 90.5 MBGet ready to dive into the pixelated mystique of the Sega Genesis era as we unleash the power of Mystic Defender on this episode of Play Comics! In this electrifying installment, we team up with the dynamic Phil Keeling from Pixel Lit to unravel the secrets and thrills behind the classic Sega Genesis game Mystic Defender. Brace yourselves for a riveting conversation that delves into the captivating world of gaming nostalgia, where pixels come to life, and wizards wield unimaginable powers. ...
WWF No Mercy with Adam Williamson and Josh Garvey
December 18, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes - 68.4 MBWelcome, dear listeners, to another bodyslammin’ edition of Play Comics! Get ready to tag in and grapple with nostalgia as your host, Chris, is joined by the dynamic duo of wrestling wisdom: Adam “Ringmaster” Williamson and Josh “Suplex Strategist” Garvey! In this pixelated pilgrimage through the archives of gaming history, our intrepid trio steps into the virtual ring to dissect the legendary N64 classic—WWF No Mercy. It’s a game that’s more electrifying than a Rock Bottom and has more twi...
Mobile Suit Gundum Journey to Jaburo with Daniel Carroll (Retro Wars Podcast)
December 11, 2023 07:00 - 56 minutes - 83.7 MBIn this pixel-packed extravaganza we’re diving into the realm of Mobile Suits, futuristic warfare, and enough Gundam drama to make soap operas blush. Yes folks it’s time to chat about the PlayStation 2 game “Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo,” a game that had us pressing buttons faster than a cat chases a laser pointer. But wait, there’s more! We’ve got a guest star shining as bright as the final boss battle. Joining us in the digital cockpit is none other than the fabulous Dan Carroll,...
Digimon World 2 with Andrew Young (Behold!)
November 26, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes - 69.1 MBGreetings, fellow gamers and digital explorers! Today, we’re strapping on our Digi-Devices and venturing into the world of Digimon – because why catch ’em all when you can DIGITIZE ’em all? W e’re peeling back the nostalgic layers of the PlayStation classic, Digimon World 2. A game where the monsters are digital, the challenges are real, and the memory card space is always at a premium. But wait, there’s more! We’re not content with just battling in virtual arenas and exploring digital dunge...
Sword of the Berserk Guts’ Rage with Allen Dunford (Pocus Hocus, Grandma Chainsaws)
November 21, 2023 07:00 - 54 minutes - 81 MBThe cool thing about comic creators is that they tend to like comics. Which means that whoever your favorite comic creator is probably has a favorite comic. But what happens when you find the source of basically everything? And can you get past the fact that it feels so cliche because it’s the source of all of the cliche feelings? Listen in as Allen Dunford comes by to talk about his favorite comic, which makes sense because he is a comic creator. But will this game give us an idea of why s...
Daredevil (2003) with Ryan Eleopoulos (Fake Nerd Podcast)
October 09, 2023 06:00 - 48 minutes - 73.8 MBHoly poorly-rated superhero media! Get ready to dive into some of the murkiest depths of the Marvel universe as we analyze 2003’s not-so-stellar Daredevil offerings. First up in the hot seat is the Ben Affleck-led Daredevil film that premiered that very same year. Despite boasting major star power and promising early trailers, this big screen endeavor wound up being another dud, critically panned for an overly serious tone and absurd costuming choices. Then, we’ll switch gears to focus on t...
Dragon Power with Kyle Federline (K&K Indie Gaming)
August 13, 2023 06:00 - 49 minutes - 51.1 MBGet ready for a dragon duel of epic proportions! In this corner, we have Dragon Power, the janky NES game that tried and failed to cash in on Dragonball mania. And in this corner, we have the original Dragonball manga, which captures all the absurdity and excitement that Dragon Power completely whiffed on! Let’s get ready to ruuuuumble! Please give a warm, silly welcome to our special guest judge for today’s podcast, the one and only Kyle “Game Genie” Federline! When he’s not dropping hot t...
Smurf Racer with October K Santarelli
July 23, 2023 06:00 - 43 minutes - 48.4 MBThere’s something just so endearing about The Smurfs. Mostly I think it’s because it’s just such a simple concept. Little blue dudes have an adventure and it all wraps up nicely by the end. Seems pretty safe and kid friendly doesn’t it? Yeah, that’s what I thought too. Good thing I have October K Santarelli here to help blow some of those ideas out of the water. Listen in as we take a dive into Smurf history and explore some of the dark secrets of these little blue demons. Learn such thing...
Magic Knight Rayearth with Satsunami (Chatsunami)
June 26, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBSometimes I just wonder why even got some games. It’s not that I don’t appreciate them, that’s not it at all. But licensed games where we don’t really know the franchise? And game genres that aren’t able to carry the game by itself? And doing it all on a disaster of a console where it seems like nothing could be done right. I know I’m sounding super negative right now but I think that is part of the charm of Magic Knight Rayearth. And you know who else thinks so? Satsunami from the Chatsuna...
Sidequest with Grant Stoye
June 12, 2023 06:00 - 39 minutes - 40.7 MBI’ve decided that I just really like fantasy stories. I’ve decided that a lot in the past, and I’m deciding it again right now. There’s just something about a writer being able to ignore all of what’s actually possible in this world and yet still having to make something that’s internally consistent with the story that they want to tell. Something about an artist being able to make characters that just couldn’t happen here in anyway, be it through crazy anatomy that just doesn’t play nicely ...
Spider-Man 2 (2004) with Keifer Lirette (Select and Start)
May 30, 2023 06:00 - 55 minutes - 66 MBIt all comes back to Spider-Man doesn’t it? The cultural saturation of the character in a lot of English speaking societies. The relatable nature of the character (and to be perfectly honest, most of the Spider people characters). The fact that the first Spider-Man trilogy was the first thing since the 90s Batman movies to really hit such a mainstream audience is no coincidence. So how do we get a look at what Spider-Man means to people? Oh, I don’t know, maybe get a guest like Keifer from ...
Golgo 13 Top Secret Episode with Cory Byrd (Byrds Eye View Comics)
May 22, 2023 06:00 - 56 minutes - 57.1 MBSpy stories are spy stories. And yet we still love them. There’s just something about spies that sits well in our hearts. Because in the end, spy stories are about an individual overcoming a situation where everything is stacked against them. So while spy stories might have a lot of the same elements running through them, there’s a big variety in how those elements are used and woven in and out of each other. Listen in as Cory Byrd from Byrds Eye View Comics helps to take a look at Golgo 13...
Cowabunga Collection with Anthony Sytko (Capes on the Couch)
April 30, 2023 06:00 - 56 minutes - 60.3 MBREFIRE TIME! We’ve looked at the Ninja Turtles before. We’ve had a few episodes about them even. But let’s be real, the podcast was in its infancy and I didn’t really know what I was doing with the show yet. So how can we remedy that? Well Anthony Sytko has an idea. How about we get him specifically on the show to take a look at the Cowabunga Collection? I hope you think that’s a good idea because I already recorded it. Listen in as we take a look at the Cowabunga Collection as a whole and ...
Gundam Side Story 0079 Rise From the Ashes with Erinn
April 16, 2023 06:00 - 53 minutes - 53.1 MBIt’s the year [insert future year here] and mankind has probably destroyed the Earth because of course they did. How did we/they get here/there? Don’t know, and there’s a ton of lore to figure out before we can know what happened. War is a mess y’all. It’s not like you can just read a few books and know exactly what happened. Good thing we have my friend Erinn here to help sort things out. Listen in as we try to make sense of, well, everything in the Gundam universes and probably miss some ...
The Keepsakers with Tayson Martindale
March 26, 2023 06:00 - 48 minutes - 56.4 MBSome of the most important things I have right now are things that I’ve always had. Mostly my stuffed Snoopy that I’ve had since I was little. And while having him to hold on to has helped in a lot of situations, what if he was actually able to physically fight off demons and monsters? Listen in as Tayson Martindale comes to talk about his comic The Keepsakers, a story that explores that exact theme of your childhood friends actually being some of your biggest protectors. (Hopefully) Coming...
Mortal Kombat with the Pop Historian
March 19, 2023 06:00 - 45 minutes - 50 MBSometimes you just need to flip things on their head. You know, really make sure to hit the point that you’re trying to make. Take down anything that stands in your way and kick right through any obstacle standing before you. And sometimes I just try to make stupid puns because we’re doing things backwards today and looking at comic books based on a video game. Listen in as the Pop Historian joins the show to talk about the Mortal Kombat comics that are obviously based on that game you migh...
Catwoman (1999) with Blair Farrell
March 05, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes - 48.4 MBWhat makes someone a villain? And once you get that label in people’s head what can happen to get that label removed or switched? It’s tough. You’ve got to change minds and deal with people who will never forget your past no matter how much good you do now and will always treat you like the villain that they see you as. Well, we have Blair Farrell here to help figure out where that line is as we take a look at the 1999 Catwoman game for Gameboy Color. And long the way we’ll try to figure ou...
Ravage with Eli Powell
February 26, 2023 18:00 - 33 minutes - 34.9 MBWhat is it that makes a comic connect with an audience? Is it the writing? The art? The characters? Nope, but also yes….? It’s the passion behind it. And that passion certainly comes across in everything else but you can have the best writer and artist in the world using the most popular characters and have things fall flat if they’re just going through the motions. Today we’re talking about Ravage with Eli Powell. He certainly has the passion for this story and I’m really excited to get my...
North and South with Insane Ian
February 26, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes - 52.9 MBComics can come from some weird places. Which most of the time is a shot at the writer or artist and the fact that they’re a weirdo. But sometimes is just a basic factual statement. You know, like when a nation makes a comic about a war they had no part in just because. But who would ever do a thing like that? Not Insane Ian, but he did stop by the show to talk about North and South which does exactly that. Except under the name Les Tuniques Bleues if you’re reading it in the original Frenc...
Amongst the Stars with Elyse Russell
February 16, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes - 55 MBIn the cold dark reaches of space nobody can hear you scream. Or something like that. Look, I've never been to space so I can't know for sure. But I know that if I went to space I'd be lonely without my Kayleigh and that would suck so I'm not sure if I want to even think about that. But Elyse Russell on the other hand, all about mixing up sci fi and romance in ways that I wouldn't be able to pull off. Which is great because she's helping to put together Amongst the Stars so I can read it and...
Pocus Hocus #5 with Allen Dunford
February 13, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutes - 50.8 MBPocus is still in Hell. He’s got Emily. He’s got Horrus. He’s got problems. And what can he do about it? I have no idea, and to be perfectly honest I’m not sure that Allen Dunford does either. But it’s his job (along with Will Radford who sadly couldn’t be in this episode) to make the story happen. Which is good because they’re a lot better at it than I would be. Learn such things as: How do you get new fans hooked when you basically have to spoil earlier issues? What are the dangers of ...
Batman Gotham City Racer with Adam Williamson
February 12, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes - 45.1 MBWhat are the elements of a good Batman game? Cool villains? Great side characters? Actually doing a bit of detectiving maybe? Well listen in as Adam Williamson comes back on the show to talk about Batman Gotham City Racers, a game that basically none of those things and yet still exists. Learn such things as: How much does a character have to be in the game to count as being in the game? How can you have a game with the Batmobile and have you get sick of it? How far does Chris need to g...
Sensory Life on the Spectrum with Bex Ollerton
January 23, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 47.1 MBOne of the best things about comics, especially lately, is the amount of creator diversity we’ve been able to get. So it warms my heart when we can get a collection bringing together a bunch of creators that don’t normally have a chance to get together for this specific reason. And what is that reason? Well, we’re taking a look at Sensory: Life on the Spectrum with Bex Ollerton to take a look at her book giving creators with Autism a space to share their experiences. And I use her in the lo...
M.U.S.C.L.E. with Doc Issues (Capes on the Couch)
January 15, 2023 07:00 - 58 minutes - 59.6 MBSometimes things get missed. Like not realizing that a game is based on a comic. Or missing an NES game because you didn’t realize that a game was based on a comic. I know it’s a shock that I could miss something. Or an entire country can miss out on a wonderful franchise that you’d think would be a great fit if only people would know it existed and could give it a chance. Good thing I have Doc Issues here from Capes on the Couch to help fix that mistake as we take a look at M.U.S.C.L.E. an...
The Atonement Bell (Revisited) with Tyler Ruff
January 02, 2023 07:00 - 34 minutes - 38.7 MBSometimes we have to revisit some things. A blast from the past if you will. There can be so many reasons for this. Maybe there’s unfinished business. Maybe it’s just a fun trip down memory lane. Or maybe there’s something more sinister going on than you even want to think about. Or it could just be because we previously looked at a title as a Kickstarter book and now we’re looking at it again when it’s with a publisher. So Tyler Ruff might not have any thing sinister up his sleeves in this...
Yu-Gi-Oh Forbidden Memories and Dark Duel Stories with Luke Herr
November 07, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBYu-Gi-Oh is something I never really got into growing up. Or now for that matter since I've gotten into some things now that I should have gotten into when I was younger. Although I was kind of around it since I was into Pokemon and Magic: the Gathering so it's not a totally 100% new thing to me. Plus the memes. Good thing I somehow convinced Luke Herr to come back for another session of "Luke Explains Things To Chris that Chris Should Already Know About." This time he takes on Yu-Gi-Oh and...
Legacy Comix Fall 2022 Releases
October 10, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBHot take here: comics are pretty fun. And one of those fun things is getting new stuff to check out. There's just something about the teamwork and the combination of words and art and the way they work together that just hits me in all the right ways. I love it. The creators love it. That's why I end up getting a lot of creators on this show. But there's the publishing side of things too. So who better to have come on the show than Patrick Hickey Jr to give us an insight into the publishing...
Barbaric Axe to Grind with Michael Moreci
October 03, 2022 06:00 - 39 minutes - 46.9 MBAlright no jokes with this one at all. I was looking through Previews one month and there's this cover just staring at me. Barbaric. Such a simple name. Such an enticing cover. What's not to love? You know, unless you hate cool looking comics and/or getting in at the start of the story of something like this. Enter Michael Moreci, writer of Barbaric, coming to talk about his wonderful series. Especially this second arc, Axe to Grind. I'll be perfectly honest with you about this one in sayin...
Destiny of an Emperor with Joey DiCarlo (So Wizard)
September 25, 2022 06:00 - 43 minutes - 45.5 MBDigging back into the NES days with this one because I somehow missed it. Which in a weird way makes sense because I don't think anybody that I knew back in the day would have known that Destiny of an Emperor was based on a manga. Or even what a manga was for that matter, but that's a different issue. Good thing we have Joey DiCarlo from So Wizard here to help take a look at this early NES RPG. Because we're both old and can appreciate this one for what it is without wondering why it doesn'...
Grandma Chainsaw with Allen Dunford and Will Radford
September 22, 2022 06:00 - 47 minutes - 51.7 MBAren't grandma's cool? At least stereotypically they take care of you and make you cookies and I've even heard some parents will legit get mad that grandma's aren't spoiling those grandkids. And now forget about all of that because Allen Dunford and Will Radford and here to destroy all of those happy memories. Listen in as we take a look at their latest comic adventure, Grandma Chainsaw, and the Kickstarter campaign that can bring this wonderful conversation piece into your home. Learn suc...
Heart Eyes with Dennis Hopeless
September 18, 2022 06:00 - 46 minutes - 48.5 MBThe Covid Times sure have brought us some interesting stories. But a lot of them that I've seen are focused on the transition to before to during. What happens in the way WAAAAAY after? That's where Dennis Hopeless comes enters the chat. Listen in as we take a look at his Learn such things as: How do you pitch a book that switches gears so quickly between issues 1 and 2? What is it about octopuses that are so cool? Where can you look to find hope in a world that is just so Hell bent on ...
Maggie the Cat Who Fights Demons
August 28, 2022 06:00 - 23 minutes - 24.9 MBThose of us who have cats know that they come with built in weapons. Finger knives, teeth, that sort of thing. But what if they had, oh I don't know, swords? Listen in as Tony Giammarino comes to talk to use about Maggie the Cat Who Fights Demons which is about just that sort of thing. Oh yeah, and they're from space. Learn such things as: How much do our pets mean to us? Is it OK to put yourself in the story? What is it about swords that just make everything cooler? And so much more! ...
Pocus Hocus Issue 4 with Allen Dunford
July 28, 2022 06:00 - 53 minutes - 57.5 MBSometimes things are just too magical for only a single visit. Like trips to Hell. Or demon rabbits. Or girls playing with knives. Or, you know, talking to Allen Dunford about Pocus Hokus. That's why he's back to talk about Issue 4, which you can back now on Kickstarter. Learn such things as: How your favorite character almost wasn't. What happens when you trust the artist to art. Why is she already so good with knives? And so much more! You can find Allen on Twitter @chapsoffury, poc...
Head Cases with Lesly Julien
July 21, 2022 06:00 - 25 minutes - 27.6 MBYou ever sit around noticing people's bags and wonder what's inside them? Turn your head to take a look even? Maybe even push them open a bit with your foot. Of course not, me either. But I certainly haven't seen anything too weird while I wasn't looking in there. Definitely not a human head collection. Who would even think of a thing like that? Lesly Julien would. And he'd tell you about it too, like maybe in a comic called Head Cases where you get to see the heads as well. Learn such thi...
X-Men Reign of Apocalypse with Jessika Frazer and Mike Thompson (Ten Cent Takes)
July 17, 2022 06:00 - 53 minutes - 63 MBYou've got a giant sprawling set of lore with the X-Men. You've got a huge villain, in multiple ways, in Apocalypse. You've got the last regular episode of Play Comics for a while because I don't know how to plan things, which is huge news. And of course you've got all of it on a Gameboy Advance screen. Listen in as Jessika and Mike from Ten Cent Takes come on the show to help us take a look at this bite size taste of the mutant experience. Learn such things as: What's up with Apocalypse...
Producing the End of the World with Gary Proudley
July 03, 2022 06:00 - 37 minutes - 42.1 MBIt's the end of the world and there's nothing better to do than to read some comics about the end of the world in many different interpretations of the phrase. Somehow it's exactly what I need right now. Listen in as Gary Proudley comes to talk about the editing side and writing side of putting the anthology Producing the End of the World together, and lightly threatens me with Australian wildlife. Learn such things as: How can you be super restrictive but also open ended with a topic/the...
Godfoe Universe Appolyon 20XX with Josh Adams
June 26, 2022 06:00 - 33 minutes - 40.2 MBThe future is scary. It seems it's always been scary. Remember when we would see dates like 20XX and know it was a stand in for some far off time when the world would be a totally different place? Yep those days are long gone. Heck it's the year 20XX right now! Enter Josh Adams, artist behind the Godfoe Universe series soon to be published by legacy Comix. Listen in as we take a look behind the scenes of this new comic universe that should have you pretty excited. Or scared out of your mind...