Best Comics Literature Graphic Novels Manga Podcasts (2024)

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Phantom Road- Imagine Lost but in an 18 Wheeler 1:18:37

4d ago1:18:37

1:18:37

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2023 comic book series, Phantom Road. Written by Jeff Lemire, art by Gabriel H. Walta and colour by Jordie Bellaire. They also go on tangents about Mystery Box style fiction, how the original mystery box series was The Twilight Zone, Jamie explains MKUltra and also goes on a rant about Harry Potter T…

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Birds of Prey- DC Women Superheroes Do A Taken/Oceans 11 1:27:21

11d ago1:27:21

1:27:21

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2023 ongoing, Eisner Award nominated series, Birds of Prey. Written by Kelly Thompson, art by Leonardo Romero and Arist Deyn, and colours by Jordie Bellaire. They also go on tangents about how great Margot Robbie is, how great The Big Short is, debating the semantics of a plot hole, and Ryan badly ex…

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Ultimate Spider-Man- The Best Spider-Man Comic for Years! 1:35:16

19d ago1:35:16

1:35:16

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the currently on going series, Ultimate Spider-Man. Written by Jonathan Hickman and art by Marco Checchetto and David Messina. Ryan also badly explains the history of the Marvel Ultimate Universe, decides who would win between Captain America and Batman, and Jamie gets exposed for never reading prologues…

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Transformers- Better than the films? (Yes, but it was a pretty low bar to be fair) 1:13:31

26d ago1:13:31

1:13:31

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the currently ongoing and currently Eisner Award nominated comic book series, Transformers. Written and drawn by Daniel Warren Johnson with colour by Mike Spicer. You'll also hear about Ryan's dumb idea for a comic book, Ryan explaining some of the wrestling moves that the Transformers do to each other, …

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Nightwing(2016)- Examining Dick Grayson's Pirate Booty 1:17:30

1M ago1:17:30

1:17:30

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read issues 105-110 of the currently ongoing, Eisner Award nominated series Nightwing. Written by Tom Taylor and art by Bruno Redono, Stephen Byrne and Sami Basri. They also talk about how the unique perspective of issue 105 has earned it's own award nomination, some quick back stories for Dick Grayson and Da…

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Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees- Winnie the Pooh as a Serial Killer...But Good 1:26:41

1M ago1:26:41

1:26:41

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 limited series, Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees, with story and art by Patrick Horvath and letters by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. They also discuss it's similarities to Dexter, it's themes of natural vs unnatural violence, whether it's pretentious to be called Jesus, and swear words are magic. Y…

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The Cull- Stranger Things meets Narnia 1:16:25

2M ago1:16:25

1:16:25

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 limited series, The Cull, which is written by Kelly Thompson, art by Mattia De Iulis and lettering by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. They also go on tangents about their love of American diners, the similarities between TMNT and Sex in the City, the underrated TV show Misfits and the ChatGPT robot that…

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Star Wars-gasbord (like smorgasbord...but with Star Wars comics instead of cheese) 1:24:53

2M ago1:24:53

1:24:53

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie celebrate May the 4th by going through some of the current, ongoing Star Wars comic titles from Marvel. Specifically, Mace Windu, Jango Fett, and Darth Maul - Black, White & Red. They also go on tangents about the difference between American trucks and British lorries, Jamie's child trauma from Disneyland, and …

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Void Rivals- The Transformers/G.I Joe Universe Starts Here....sort of 1:08:38

2M ago1:08:38

1:08:38

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023, ongoing series from Image Comics, Void Rivals, written by Robert Kirkman, drawn by Lorenzo De Felici and colored by Matheus Lopes. They also go on some long tangents about the British version of G.I. Joe, the upcoming Community movie, and how Marlon Brando was a difficult actor. So there's som…

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#1- Sensational She-Hulk- Superhero, Rom-Com, Legal Drama and More? 1:01:43

2M ago1:01:43

1:01:43

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 ongoing series, Sensational She-Hulk, written by Rainbow Rowell and art by Andrés Genolet and Dee Cunniffe. Not so many tangents this week as Jamie was recovering from illness and Ryan was just tired. YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts- https://podc…

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Fallout: New Vegas- All Roads- There's somehow only ONE Fallout comic 1:16:25

3M ago1:16:25

1:16:25

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the only Fallout related comic book that Bethesda have ever allowed to be produced for some reason. Fallout: New Vegas- All Roads is a prequel to the video game and was written by Chris Avellone, pencils by Jean Diaz and Wellinton Alves, and inks by Belardino Brabo and Nelson Pereira They also fill time…

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Chip Zdarsky's Newburn- Too Cool for School or Just a Marty Sue? 1:01:55

3M ago1:01:55

1:01:55

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2021 ongoing series, Newburn, written by Chip Zdarsky and art by Jacob Phillips. They also go on tangents about cromulent T-shirts, the best John Wick films, and the superior modern adaptation of Sherlock Holmes. From 54.30, they also give their recommendations for The Bad Batch season 3, X-Men 97 a…

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Justice League Vs Godzilla Vs Kong- Much Better Than Pacific Rim 1:05:33

3M ago1:05:33

1:05:33

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the currently releasing, limited series, Justice League Vs Godzilla Vs Kong. Written by Brian Buccellato, art by Christian Duce, and colour by Luis Guerrero. They also go on tangents about how Mike Tyson fixed Steve-o's nose, why Johnny Depp is weird, the insurance premiums of DC comics cities, and the …

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X Men: Days of Future Past- The Peak of 80's Marvel? 1:12:46

3M ago1:12:46

1:12:46

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 1981 released story line, Days of Future Past, from issues #141–142 of The Uncanny X-Men. Created by the writer/artist team of Chris Claremont, John Byrne and Terry Austin. They also go on tangents about the friendship between Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds, the highlights of Daniel Radcliffe's care…

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Wonder Woman (2023)- Good Like The Film? Or Bad Like The Other Film? 1:13:29

3M ago1:13:29

1:13:29

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 ongoing series, Wonder Woman, written by Tom King and art by Danial Sampere. They also talk a bit about the passing of Akira Toriyama, the modern representation of female superheroes, and Jamie attempts to explain what the 80/20 principle is. YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40J…

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Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Lost Adventures- The Best Comic Book Adaptation? (that we've read) 1:16:56

4M ago1:16:56

1:16:56

In this week's episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2005 anthology series, Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Lost Adventures, produced by the animation's original creators, Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko. They also go on tangents about why Ryan assumed Jamie had already seen the original animation, how different parts of the world progre…

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Dune- A Better Star Wars Then Star Wars? 1:21:10

4M ago1:21:10

1:21:10

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the graphic novel adaptation of the 1965 epic science fiction novel, Dune, by American author Frank Herbert. Adapted by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson with illustration by Raúl Allén and Patricia Martín. They also go on tangents about Norfolk's love of Alan Partridge, would you trust yourself with …

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W0rldtr33- Violence AND Nudity?! (shocked shrug emoji) 1:16:42

4M ago1:16:42

1:16:42

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023, currently ongoing series, W0rldtr33, written by Eisner Award-winning writer James Tynion IV and art by Fernando Blanco. They also go on tangents about the differences between sex and violence in modern culture, the acting ranges of Colin Farrell and Colin Firth, and what would happen if the in…

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Marvel's Spider-Man: Reign- OK, This One Is Actually The WORST Comic 1:32:59

4M ago1:32:59

1:32:59

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the "The Room" of superhero comics, Spider-Man: Reign. Not as many tangents this episode but plenty of plot holes, weird character motivations and very baffling art choices. Comic talk starts 07.18 YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.c…

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Marvel's Immortal Thor- How Does It Compare To Immortal Hulk? 1:08:59

5M ago1:08:59

1:08:59

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 ongoing series, Immortal Thor, written by Al Ewing, pencil by Martin Coccolo and colors by Matthew Wilson. They also go on tangents about Alex Ross' cover art, how Thatcher ruined the British 80's, and Jamie's reading of a NSFW poem by Robert Burns. Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us…

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Slam Dunk- This manga about basketball is a real 3-pointer 1:17:26

5M ago1:17:26

1:17:26

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 1990 Japanese sports manga series, Slam Dunk, written and illustrated by Takehiko Inoue. They also go on tangents about the Shaq Fu video game, racism in Japan and how a mountain would wear a mustache.By Ryan & Jamie

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Predator Vs. Wolverine- Marvel's Moby Dick? 1:02:10

5M ago1:02:10

1:02:10

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 limited series comic book, Predator Vs. Wolverine, written by Ben Percy and drawn by Greg Land (issue 1), Andrea Di Vito (issue 2), and Ken Lashley (issues 3–4). They also go on tangents about how Ryan Gosling was a scary kid, the unintentional genius of The Room, and why Topher Grace is back i…

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Where The Body Was- The BEST Ongoing Writer/Artist Collaborators? 1:23:18

5M ago1:23:18

1:23:18

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 graphic novel, Where The Body Was, by the critically acclaimed, award winning, writer and artist team of Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips. They also go on tangents about the dystopian future of supermarket cheese, why Catcher in the Rye sucks and the similarities between trade paperback comics and…

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Poison Ivy- Ending the World with Fungus (but not like The Last of Us) 1:16:27

6M ago1:16:27

1:16:27

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2022 ongoing comic book series, Poison Ivy, written by G. Willow Wilson and art by Marcio Takara. They also discuss antihero characters, the Bat family, and the historical correspondent for the podcast. TW: There is also a 5 minute section towards the end of the episode in which they talk about them…

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Marvel 1602- Historically Accurate Superheroes? 1:14:06

6M ago1:14:06

1:14:06

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2003, limited series comic book, Marvel 1602, written by Neil Gaiman, penciled by Andy Kubert, and digitally painted by Richard Isanove. They also go over some of the surprising historical accuracy of the title, as well as a tangent about actors being posthumously added in to movies which starts at …

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Cheers & Jeers 2023- The Best and Worst of Comics (that we read) 1:38:36

6M ago1:38:36

1:38:36

In the last episode of the year (technically the first of the new year), Ryan and Jamie go over all of the comics they read over 2023, pick their best and worst over a range of categories and assign rankings (with the help of some gen-z parlance). If you're looking for comics to check out from the past year, then this episode will certainly give yo…

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Marvel Holiday Special 1991- Confirming Santa is a mutant 1:30:07

6M ago1:30:07

1:30:07

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the the first Marvel Holiday Special from 1991. This is an anthology of Christmas themed stories about some of Marvel's most festive characters including Ghost Rider, The Punisher, Captain Ultra (you don't know Captain Ultra?) and an Omega level powered mutant named Kris Kringle. YouTube- https://www.yo…

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Batman & Superman- First appearances to present day 1:44:43

7M ago1:44:43

1:44:43

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie do a retrospective on the first appearances of Batman & Superman and compare them to their modern day counterparts to see how the characters have changed over the decades. 08.48- Comic talks starts 15.03- Action Comics issue 1 56.30- Detective Comics 27 1.12.45- Modern Comics YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/ch…

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Doctor Who: Once upon a Time Lord 1:36:48

7M ago1:36:48

1:36:48

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 one-shot comic book, Doctor Who: Once upon a Time Lord, written by Dan Slott and art by Christopher Jones and Matthew Dow Smith. They also go on tangents about Robert Pattinson's acting, Roald Dahl's military flying and James Bond's films (because they're all also British or something)…

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Cosmic Detective- Noir thriller meets Jack Kirby 1:28:01

7M ago1:28:01

1:28:01

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the Image 2023 graphic novel, Cosmic Detective, written by Jeff Lemire and Matt Kindt and art by David Rubin. They also go on tangents about the work of Flatters in comic books, Batman's wardrobe malfunction and the origin of Forrest Gump's accent.By Ryan & Jamie

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What It Is?- An avant-garde exploration of creativity and the creative process 1:33:48

7M ago1:33:48

1:33:48

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie mix things up by discussing the 2008 Eisner award winning graphic novel that is part memoir, part collage and part workbook, What It Is, written and illustrated by Lynda Barry. They also go on a tangent spree towards the end of the episode which the time codes for are below. 01.03.53- The never-ending book club…

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Return to Scott Pilgrim- The first "part 2" of the podcast! 1:26:04

7M ago1:26:04

1:26:04

For the first time in recorded history, The Comic Literate podcast re-visit a previously examined series. Ryan and Jamie discuss the 4th and 5th volumes of Scott Pilgrim, written and drawn by Bryan Lee O'Malley. They also go on wild tangents about who was surprised by the 2016 US election, the length of modern pop songs, Ryan and Jamie's pick for b…

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Ms. Marvel- The Comic Book Origin 1:24:40

8M ago1:24:40

1:24:40

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2014 series and comic book origin of Ms.Marvel, written by G. Willow Wilson and art by Adrian Alphona as well as this series' representation of Muslim characters. They also go on wild tangents about the foot community(listen to find out what this means) and the Simpsons.…

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Invincible- The BEST superhero comic book ever? 1:20:18

8M ago1:20:18

1:20:18

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the long running comic book series, Invincible, written by Robert Kirkman and illustrated by Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley. They also discuss the lack of platonic relationships in modern media, the actor Gillian Anderson, the medical benefits of Guinness and why anime faces are drawn the way they are.…

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Five Nights at Freddy's: The Silver Eyes- Will this convert us to the fandom? 1:32:50

8M ago1:32:50

1:32:50

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie dip their metaphorical toes in to the metaphorical lake which is the Five Nights at Freddy's franchise. The specific title is a comic book adaptation of the New York Times best seller, The Silver Eyes, written by Scott Cawthon and Kira Breed-Wrisley with Illustrations by Claudia Schroder. They also go on tangen…

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Spider-Man: One More Day- The WORST comic ever? 1:47:33

8M ago1:47:33

1:47:33

In the 4th week of this years Spooky Season, Ryan and Jamie discuss a comic that was so widely panned by fans and critics, it could be considered scary. Spider-Man: One More Day from 2007 is a four-part comic book crossover story line, written by J. Michael Straczynski and Joe Quesada, with art also by Quesada. They also discuss the origin of the F…

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Spooky Season #3: Rick & Morty and Harrower- Which is scarier, murder or toxic fan bases? 1:25:57

9M ago1:25:57

1:25:57

In the 3rd week of the first ever Spooky Season (of the podcast, obviously spooky season is eternal), Ryan and Jamie actually discuss two titles this week. First is the 2015 comic tie-in to Rick and Morty. First volume written by Zac Gorman and illustrated by Marc Ellerby. The second title is the four-issue horror series, Harrower, written by Justi…

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Spooky Season #2: The Neighbors- When spooky neighbors did not become good friends 1:17:02

9M ago1:17:02

1:17:02

In the second installment of the first Spooky Season of the podcast, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 limited series, The Neighbors, written by Jude Ellison S. Doyle, art by Letizia Cadonici, and color by Alessandro Santoro. They also stop talking about the comic about 55.41 and go on to tangents about Alan Moore's opinion of Stan Lee, Jonathan Hick…

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Spooky Season #1: Maniac of New York- The Comic Literate podcast 1:14:56

9M ago1:14:56

1:14:56

Kicking off the first Spooky Season of the podcast, this weeks episode covers the first volume of the on-going series, Maniac of New York, written by Elliott Kalan and art by Andrea Mutti. Ryan and Jamie also discuss modern societies reactions to tragedies, as well as less pretentious topics like the slasher genre, true crime podcasts and the Chupa…

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THE BOYS on The Boys- The Comic Literate podcast 1:27:26

9M ago1:27:26

1:27:26

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2006 comic book series, The Boys, written by Garth Ennis and co-created, designed, and illustrated by Darick Robertson. They discuss some of the aspects of the comic that may be not be as well received by the modern audience, as well as tangents on Paris Syndrome, suits, and the 2008 UK Christmas No…

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Human Target- The Comic Literate podcast 1:29:17

10M ago1:29:17

1:29:17

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2022 Eisner Award nominated limited series, Human Target, written by Tom King and art by Greg Smallwood. They didn't go on as many tangents as usual so listen to the episode to find out why (though they did go on about Jason Statham towards the end for some reason). YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/…

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A brief comic history of HUMANKIND- The Comic Literate podcast 1:24:40

10M ago1:24:40

1:24:40

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2020 graphic novel adaptation of Yuval Noah Harari’s Bestselling book, Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind. The adaptation was co-written by David Vandermeulen and illustrated by Daniel Casanave. They also go on a string of tangents after the 54.00 mark that range from magnets and Morrissey to fla…

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One Piece- The Comic Literate podcast 1:31:11

10M ago1:31:11

1:31:11

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the best selling Manga series of all time, One Piece, written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. They also discuss the wider pirate genre, making pirates suitable for children, Manga tropes and director's cuts. YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts- https://podca…

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Ahsoka first comic appearance: The Clone Wars (2008)- The Comic Literate podcast 1:20:33

10M ago1:20:33

1:20:33

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2008 limited series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Written by Henry Gilroy, pencils by Scott Hepburn and inks by Dan Parsons. They also go on tangents about the slightly complicated access to this comic series, where in the prequels would most benefit from an F-bomb, and the recent rise of low attentio…

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Blue Beetle: Graduation Day- The Comic Literate podcast 1:13:15

10M ago1:13:15

1:13:15

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 limited series, Blue Beetle: Graduation Day, written by Josh Trujillo and art by Adrian Gutierrez. They also go on tangents on the actors/writers strikes and work shopping a new idea for an adult themed Bond gadget. YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcast…

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Mosely- The Comic Literate podcast 1:06:16

11M ago1:06:16

1:06:16

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 limited series, Mosely. Written by Rob Guillory, art by Sam Lotfi and coloring by Jean-Francois Beaulieu. They also have a spicy back and forth about the character motivations, go on a tangent on AI chat bots and suggest improving the story with inappropriate robot behavior. Episode theme song-…

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: 1984 & The Last Ronin- The Comic Literate podcast 1:30:27

11M ago1:30:27

1:30:27

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss two of the biggest titles from one of the most well known comic book franchises, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Specifically the original 1984 run of the same name as well as the 2020 miniseries, The Last Ronin. They also discuss the video game consoles of the 90s, personality tests, the origin of ninjas…

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Comic Literate podcast 1:38:25

11M ago1:38:25

1:38:25

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss one of the most successful manga series ever, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba by Koyoharu Gotouge. They also go on tangents about Japanese mythology, Japanese sword making, and conventions of manga story-telling. (Turns out Jamie is a massive weeb. He claims he's not but let us know what you think) *Jami…

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Barbie- The Comic Literate podcast 1:14:48

11M ago1:14:48

1:14:48

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the Marvel published Barbie comic from the early 90s as an excuse to talk about the larger Barbie brand. They also discuss the trope of the Mary Sue character, the origins of the Barbie toy and the larger societal debates that Barbie has been a part of.By Ryan & Jamie

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A Nice House on the Lake - The Comic Literate podcast 1:09:10

12M ago1:09:10

1:09:10

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the Eisner award winning series A Nice House on the Lake by James Tynion IV and Álvaro Martínez Bueno. They also discuss the semantic field, 00's nostalgia, and the prevalent use of white collar jobs in mainstream fiction.By Ryan & Jamie

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