Podcast
Extra Issues
Hosted by By Charlotte Fierro & Zack Deane · EN
Extra Issues is a comic book show & reading club dedicated to covering a wide variety of comic book styles, themes, and creators! Hosts Zack and Charlotte choose a topic and then choose and discuss a selection of comics within that topic. Hop in anywhere and join the club!
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Extra Issues – Osamu Tezuka pt. 4: Ayoko & Buddha
Apr 1201:34:42Tap to summarizeZackoko (lives in crate) and One-Eyed Charlo (locked Zack in crate) continue our six part series on the works of Osamu Tezuka. Comics covered in this episode: – Ayako & Buddha Topics discussed: – Is Buddha the most representational of both of Tezuka’s styles in its balance of maturity and silliness? – Do we really understand the allegory behind Ayoko? – How does Buddha work as a historical text? Next up, we’re continuing our six month series covering the work of Osumu Tezuka: 5. Black Jack 6. Message To Adolf & Phoenix You can our other Marvel Comics podcast on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline. You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear The post Extra Issues – Osamu Tezuka pt. 4: Ayoko & Buddha appeared first on Comic Book Herald.
Transcribe →Extra Issues – Osamu Tezuka pt. 3: Swallowing the Earth, Apollo’s Song, Ode to Kirihito, The Book of Human Insects, MW
Feb 2401:51:28Tap to summarizeA sentient sperm, a human dog, and the sexiest podcaster alive (Dave, Charlotte, and Zack, not necessarily in that order) continue our six part series on the works of Osamu Tezuka. CW: These comics contain very graphic depictions of sexual violence. Comics covered in this episode: – Swallowing the Earth, Apollo’s Song, Ode to Kirihito, The Book of Human Insects & MW Topics discussed: – Zack makes the most insane comparison to a modern comic writer (but is correct). – Do we prefer Tezuka’s very adult works to his more children-focused earlier works? – How on earth did he create so much? Next up, we’re continuing our six month series covering the work of Osuma Tezuka: 4. Ayako & Buddha 5. Black Jack 6. Message To Adolf & Phoenix You can our other Marvel Comics podcast on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline. You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear The post Extra Issues – Osamu Tezuka pt. 3: Swallowing the Earth, Apollo’s Song, Ode to Kirihito, The Book of Human Insects, MW appeared first on Comic Book Herald.
Transcribe →Extra Issues – Osamu Tezuka pt. 2: Kimba the White Lion, Dororo, and Princess Knight
Dec 2901:30:03Tap to summarizeHyZackimaru , who only has one real body part (wink), and his feisty sidekick DorCharlotte continue our six part series on the works of Osamu Tezuka. Comics covered in this episode: – Kimba the White Lion, Princess Knight, & Dororo Topics discussed: – What new techniques do we see Tezuka employ as his career progressed? – Is Princess Knight feminist? Sexist? Both? Neither?! – Does Tezuka work well in a serialized style or would self-contained works suit him better? Next up, we’re continuing our six month series covering the work of Osuma Tezuka: 3. Swallowing the Earth, Apollo’s Song, Ode to Kirihito, The Book of Human Insects & MW 4. Ayako & Buddha 5. Black Jack 6. Message To Adolf & Phoenix You can our other Marvel Comics podcast on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline. You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear The post Extra Issues – Osamu Tezuka pt. 2: Kimba the White Lion, Dororo, and Princess Knight appeared first on Comic Book Herald.
Transcribe →Extra Issues – Osamu Tezuka pt. 1: Metropolis & Astro Boy
Nov 2601:27:12Tap to summarizeTeZacka, the godfather of comic book podcasts, and Astro Charlotte begin six two part series on the works of Osamu Tezuka. Comics covered in this episode: – Metropolis & Astro Boy Topics discussed: – What formal aspects of Astro Boy do we see trickle into manga today, 60 years later? – Is Astro the least interesting part of his own comic? – Will Astro ever make a friend who won’t die a horrific death? Next up, we’re doing a six month series covering the work of Osuma Tezuka: 2. Kimba the White Lion, Princess Knight, & Dororo 3. Swallowing the Earth, Apollo’s Song, Ode to Kirihito, The Book of Human Insects & MW 4. Ayako & Buddha 5. Black Jack 6. Message To Adolf & Phoenix You can our other Marvel Comics podcast on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline. You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear The post Extra Issues – Osamu Tezuka pt. 1: Metropolis & Astro Boy appeared first on Comic Book Herald.
Transcribe →Extra Issues – Juni Ba pt. 2: Robin: Boy Wonder, The Unlikely Story of Felix and Macabber, & Mobilis
Oct 701:08:47Tap to summarizeZack, the monster above all monsters, and underwater grouch Charlotte wrap up our two part series on the works of Juni Ba. On this episode we cover the latest works by Ba. Comics covered in this episode: -Robin: Boy Wonder, The Unlikely Story of Felix and Macabber, & Mobilis Topics discussed: – What themes emerge as artistic preoccupations of Ba’s after having read all his work? – Does focusing on similar themes with each comic strengthen each or produce diminishing returns? – Where does Ba’s career go from here? Next up, we’re doing a six month series covering the work of Osuma Tezuka: 1. Metropolis & Astro Boy 2. Kimba the White Lion, Princess Knight, & Dororo 3. Swallowing the Earth, Apollo’s Song, Ode to Kirihito, The Book of Human Insects & MW 4. Ayako & Buddha 5. Black Jack 6. Message To Adolf & Phoenix You can our other Marvel Comics podcast on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline. You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear The post Extra Issues – Juni Ba pt. 2: Robin: Boy Wonder, The Unlikely Story of Felix and Macabber, & Mobilis appeared first on Comic Book Herald.
Transcribe →Extra Issues – Juni Ba pt. 1: Djeliya & Monkey Meat
Aug 1701:17:06Tap to summarizeCharlotte, the royal podcaster, and the last prince of podcasting, Manzack begin our two part series on the works of Juni Ba. On this episode we cover the first two major works by Ba. Comics covered in this episode: – Djeliya – Monkey Meat Topics discussed: – Do all the influences Ba brings together in these comics equal more than the sum of their parts? – Is Ba successful as an “ambassador” bringing West African folklore to non-African readers? – Why even ask these questions when the answer is obviously “yes”? (Because I have to write something and I had no good jokes today!) We’ll wrap up our series covering the work of Juni Ba next month with: -Robin: Boy Wonder, The Unlikely Story of Felix and Macabber, & Mobilis After that, we’re doing a six month series covering the work of Osuma Tezuka: 1. Metropolis & Astro Boy 2. Kimba the White Lion, Princess Knight, & Dororo 3. Swallowing the Earth, Apollo’s Song, Ode to Kirihito, The Book of Human Insects & MW 4. Ayako & Buddha 5. Black Jack 6. Message To Adolf & Phoenix You can our other Marvel Comics podcast on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline. You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear The post Extra Issues – Juni Ba pt. 1: Djeliya & Monkey Meat appeared first on Comic Book Herald.
Transcribe →Extra Issues – 3 Alison Bechdel Memoirs
Jul 1401:28:11Tap to summarizeCharlotte Funhomo and The Secret to Superhuman Zack conclude our two part series on the works of Alison Bechdel. On this episode we cover Bechdel’s three major memoirs. Comics covered in this episode: – Fun Home -Are You My Mother -The Secret to Superhuman Strength Topics discussed: – How can we talk about a work that is so closely tied with its author without casting judgement on the human being? – Would you smoke a blunt with Alison? – How do these books examine (without explicitly doing so) the nature of truth in non-fiction? Our next miniseries will be two episodes covering the work of Juni Ba: -Djeliya: A West African Fantasy Epic & Monkey Meat -Robin: Boy Wonder, The Unlikely Story of Felix and Macabber, & Mobilis You can find Charlotte at twitter.com/mymarvelousyear You can our other Marvel Comics podcast on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline. You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear The post Extra Issues – 3 Alison Bechdel Memoirs appeared first on Comic Book Herald.
Transcribe →Extra Issues – Dykes to Watch Out For (1983)
Jun 9, 202501:33:45Tap to summarizeCharlotte (WATCH OUT!) and Zack (WATCH OUT! (but for different reasons)) begin our two part series on the works of Alison Bechdel. On this episode we cover her long-running comic strip, Dykes to Watch Out For. Comics covered in this episode: – The Essential Dykes to Watch Out For Topics discussed: – How does intersectionality come into play, and how does each character’s privilege play a role in it? – Would you smoke a blunt with Mo? – How does Bechdel evoke the changing attitudes towards trans people over the 90s and 00s? Our miniseries on Alison Bechdel will one more episode covering: -Fun Home, -Are You My Mother, & -The Secret to Superhuman Strength You can find Charlotte at twitter.com/mymarvelousyear You can our other Marvel Comics podcast on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline. You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear The post Extra Issues – Dykes to Watch Out For (1983) appeared first on Comic Book Herald.
Transcribe →Extra Issues – Lucifer Pt. 2 (2000)
May 8, 202501:24:38Tap to summarizeCharlotte (sinner) and Zack (sinner) are joined by Stephen Adkison aka Spike Stonehand (pure) as we wrap up our six part series on Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman and a selection of its spin-off titles. On this episode we cover the second half of Mike Carey’s 75 issue run of Lucifer. Comics covered in this episode (all available on DC Universe Infinite Ultra): – Lucifer Omnibus Vol. 2: Lucifer #36-75 & House of Mystery Halloween Annual #2: Infernal Bargains: Just Say No! Topics discussed: – What is the larger themes of Lucifer and is it successful at translating them to a human level? – How integrated are the Biblical references? Is the comic just Ready Player One for Christians? – Is this Zack’s laziest intro yet? (yes, by a mile) Our next miniseries on Alison Bechdel will be two episodes covering: – Dykes to Watch Out For – Fun Home, Are You My Mother, and The Secret to Superhuman Strength You can find Stephen at https://x.com/stadkison & https://spikestonehand.com/ & https://diviningcomics.substack.com/ You can find Charlotte at twitter.com/mymarvelousyear You can our other Marvel Comics podcast on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline. You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear The post Extra Issues – Lucifer Pt. 2 (2000) appeared first on Comic Book Herald.
Transcribe →Extra Issues – Lucifer Pt. 1 (2000)
Apr 8, 202501:40:45Tap to summarizeCharlotte (devil) and Zack (angel) are joined by Dave Buesing (centrist) as we continue our six part series on Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman and a selection of its spin-off titles. On this episode we cover the first half of Mike Carey’s much-lauded 75 issue run of Lucifer. Oh you mean the show about a police consultant who has demon face? No! Well… kind of. Not really. Comics covered in this episode: – Lucifer Omnibus Vol. 1: Sandman Presents: Lucifer #1–3 & Lucifer #1-35 & Lucifer: Nirvana #1 Topics discussed: – Does Lucifer adhere to closely to the format of Sandman or does it become its own unique work? – Is this comic an example of why we need to give new series a chance? – Will Lucifer and Christopher bone? Our miniseries on Sandman will be broken into six episodes (all available on DC Universe Infinite Ultra): – Lucifer Omnibus Vol. 2: Lucifer #36-75 & House of Mystery Halloween Annual #2: Infernal Bargains: Just Say No! Our next miniseries on Alison Bechdel will be two episodes: – Dykes to Watch Out For – Fun Home, Are You My Mother, The Secret to Superhuman Strength You can find Charlotte at twitter.com/mymarvelousyear You can our other Marvel Comics podcast on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline. You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear window.ramp.que.push(function () { window.ramp.addTag("pwDeskMedRectAtf"); }) The post Extra Issues – Lucifer Pt. 1 (2000) appeared first on Comic Book Herald.
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