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ComicsVerseComicsVerseEpisode 6: Conclusion to InfernoIn this jam-packed episode, Marius rejoins the cast. We begin by asking him what he thought of X-MEN/FANTASTIC FOUR #1 and MARAUDERS #7, which Ian and Nolan discussed on their own in the previous episode. We then go on to spend about half an hour on X-MEN #6, EXCALIBUR #7, and X-FORCE #7. Finally, we conclude by discussing the latter half of the 2019 INFERNO trade paperback. This TPB collects issues of X-FACTOR, UNCANNY X-MEN, X-TERMINATORS, and NEW MUTANTS from summer 1989. With HELLIONS beginning publication soon, several characters and events from INFERNO are about to be feature quite prominently in upcoming Dawn of X comics. ...2020-02-241h 07ComicsVerseComicsVerseS4GY Ep 5: Magneto, a Very Questionable Choice of DiplomatIan and Nolan dissect the late January X-Men issues, including conclusions to Fallen Angels and to arcs in X-Force and New Mutants, and introduce X-Men/Fantastic Four and Marauders #7 from early February2020-02-1050 minComicsVerseComicsVerseSchool for Gifted Youngsters Ep 4: Kate Pryde Sashay AwayThis is the fourth installment of the new podcast on Jonathan Hickman's DAWN OF X comics. After a two-week hiatus while Ian traveled in Japan, the gang is back. This week, they get around to finally introducing themselves, then spend a half hour discussing the major events of EXCALIBUR #6 and MARAUDERS #6, then spend another half hour discussing INFERNO. INFERNO was an X-title crossover event in 1989 that introduced many of the characters currently in play. It also introduced Madelyne Pryor, who'll be coming into play very soon. EXCALIBUR #6 and MARAUDERS #6 Will Kate Pryde finally find a way to use the Krakoa...2020-02-011h 26ComicsVerseComicsVerseEpisode 3 of School for Gifted YoungstersIn this third installment to the new podcast, Ian, Nolan, and Marius get into the nitty-gritty. They finish last week's discussion of events to come by looking at several issue covers for March. Then they go issue-by-issue through this year's 6 issues as of 1/14. With FALLEN ANGELS published early. With more to say about X-MEN #4 and MARAUDERS #5, they have a lot to talk about. March Covers On this topic our trio makes predictions, some faulty and some sound, and some even the three of them can't agree on. Mostly they pick up where they left off wondering about characters left out...2020-01-1458 minComicsVerseComicsVerseEpisode 2 of School for Gifted YoungstersWelcome to Episode 2 of “School for Gifted Youngsters,” a regular podcast project dedicated to analyzing X-Men comics in the Jonathan Hickman-led HoXPoX/Dawn of X era. This era includes the 2019 miniseries HOUSE OF X/POWERS OF X and current ongoing titles X-MEN, EXCALIBUR, MARAUDERS, FALLEN ANGELS, X-FORCE and NEW MUTANTS. We are Ian, Nolan and Marius, two New Yorkers and a German, all long-time X-Men enthusiasts. Be warned: this episode includes spoilers for both HOUSE OF X and POWERS OF X as well as issues 1-3 of the successor comics. In this episode’s first segment we conclude our discussion on Daw...2020-01-0657 minComicsVerseComicsVerseSchool for Gifted Youngsters Episode 1Welcome to Episode 1 of "School for Gifted Youngsters,” a regular podcast project dedicated to analyzing X-Men comics in the Jonathan Hickman-led HoXPoX/Dawn of X era of X comics. This era includes the 2019 miniseries HOUSE OF X/POWERS OF X as well as current ongoing titles X-MEN, EXCALIBUR, MARAUDERS, FALLEN ANGELS, X-FORCE and NEW MUTANTS. We are Ian, Nolan and Marius, two New Yorkers and a German, all long-time X-Men enthusiasts. Be warned: this episode includes spoilers for both HOUSE OF X and POWERS OF X as well as issues 1-3 of the successor comics. In this episode we first ta...2019-12-2954 minComicsVerse Comics PodcastComicsVerse Comics PodcastMariko Tamaki Talks Harley Quinn at New York Comic-Con 2019HARLEY QUINN: BREAKING GLASS writer Mariko Tamaki told us about writing the iconic character at NYCC 2019.2019-11-1206 minComicsVerse Comics PodcastComicsVerse Comics PodcastTHE WONDER TWINS Team On How They Subvert ExpectationsTHE WONDER TWINS team Mark Russell and Stephen Byrne discuss their series at New York Comic-Con 2019.2019-11-1209 minComicsVerse Comics PodcastComicsVerse Comics PodcastSteve Orlando Talks GOTHAM CITY MONSTERS and More at New York Comic-ConWe chatted with Steve Orlando about his plethora of projects at New York Comic-Con 2019.2019-11-1109 minComicsVerse Comics PodcastComicsVerse Comics PodcastCatching Up with Cecil Castellucci at New York Comic-ConWe caught up with the wonderful Cecil Castellucci at New York Comic-Con to chat about her incredible work.2019-11-1109 minComicsVerse Comics PodcastComicsVerse Comics PodcastAEW's Nyla Rose and Jungle Boy: Unique and BadassAEW's Nyla Rose and Jungle Boy are kicking ass in a multitude of ways. We got to talk to them about the journey so far.2019-10-3112 minComicsVerse Comics PodcastComicsVerse Comics PodcastJon Moxley is Forging a New Path with AEWJon Moxley is ready to crack some skulls on AEW Dynamite.2019-10-3110 minComicsVerse Comics PodcastComicsVerse Comics PodcastChris Jericho is Having an Absolute Blast Causing Mayhem with AEWChris Jericho talks about his title reign with AEW, and what makes this experience special.2019-10-3110 minComicsVerse Comics PodcastComicsVerse Comics PodcastCASTLE ROCK's Yusra Warsama and Barkhad Abdi Discuss Family, Culture, and RefugeesYusra Warsama and Barkhad Abdi discuss CASTLE ROCK season 2 at New York Comic-Con 2019.2019-10-2710 minComicsVerse Comics PodcastComicsVerse Comics PodcastCASTLE ROCK Co-Creator Discusses Season 2 at New York Comic-Con 2019CASTLE ROCK co-creator and executive producer Dustin Thomason discusses the new season at New York Comic-Con 2019.2019-10-2707 minComicsVerse Comics PodcastComicsVerse Comics PodcastCASTLE ROCK Season 2 Stars Lizzie Caplan and Elsie Fisher Talk Horror, Love, and the SupernaturalElsie Fisher and Lizzie Caplan discuss playing Joy and Annie Wilkes in the new season of CASTLE ROCK.2019-10-2710 minComicsVerse Comics PodcastComicsVerse Comics PodcastMatthew Alan and Paul Sparks Discuss CASTLE ROCK Season 2 at New York Comic-Con 2019Matthew Alan and Paul Sparks discuss their roles in CASTLE ROCK Season 2 at New York Comic-Con 2019.2019-10-2708 minComicsVerseComicsVerseSpider-Woman and Why Should Needs to Join the MCUMove over, Spider-Man! Jessica Drew is Marvel's Spider-Woman, and she is interesting as all hell.2019-09-101h 42ComicsVerse Comics PodcastComicsVerse Comics PodcastAmazon's THE BOYS is All About The Ladies (Spoiler-Free)Amazon's THE BOYS is a complete game-changer for the superhero genre not to mention Amazon Studios. Read the view and listen to the podcast here.2019-07-221h 30ComicsVerseComicsVerseDiscussing Themes in Amazon's THE BOYSAmazon's THE BOYS premieres July 26, 2019 on Prime TV.2019-07-201h 30ComicsVerse Comics PodcastComicsVerse Comics PodcastEpisode 114: Why Spider-Woman Should Be Marvel's Next Big Female SuperheroBrian Michael Bendis' take on Spider-Woman is one of the best ever for the character. Join us in our discussion of Jessica Drew's traumatic past, her broody personality, and the medium of motion comics.2019-06-011h 42ComicsVerseComicsVerseLive Services-Who's Getting Serviced Here? -- PixelPopCast Gaming PodcastHey you! Wanna talk about Live Service games? Neither do we, but here we are. In this episode of the Super Pixelcast, the gang talks microtransactions.2019-05-2146 minComicsVerseComicsVerseAVENGERS: ENDGAME Reaction Podcast Take Two (With More Spoilers!)We're taking on AVENGERS: ENDGAME again! There's so much to talk about that one podcast wasn't enough!2019-05-071h 53ComicsVerseComicsVerseComicsVerse's AVENGERS: ENDGAME Reaction Podcast (With Spoilers!)This week's ComicsVerse podcast takes on AVENGERS: ENDGAME. We had a lot to talk about, between the events of the film itself, some of its deeper implications, and the future of the MCU post-ENDGAME.2019-05-011h 47ComicsVerseComicsVerseEpisode 1: METROID PRIME 4, Staadia, and More!Our gaming team gets together to discuss Staadia, the Epic Store, and more in ComicsVerse's new gaming podcast!2019-04-1644 minComicsVerseComicsVerseTalking Gender! Episode 1This gender podcast project deals with issues of gender roles, gender (re-)presentation, gender nonconformity and the transgender experience through a critical lens of the gender binary paradigm.2019-04-101h 02ComicsVerseComicsVerseEpisode 110: Who is Marvel's Black Widow?Black Widow is one of Marvel Comics' most ambiguous characters. So, why do we love her so much? Find out on this week's episode, right here!2019-04-0257 minComicsVerseComicsVerseEpisode 109: All-Muslim Panel on Image Comics' INFIDELINFIDEL by Pornsak Pichetshote, Aaron Campbell, and Jose Villarrubia gives us a story we won't forget! ComicsVerse takes a moment to reflect on the series.2019-03-261h 42ComicsVerseComicsVerseEpisode 108: Why is Jean Grey Always Dying?Jean Grey is an extremely well-known character, perhaps most known for all the times she's died. We take an in-depth look at why she's died so many times!2019-03-191h 04ComicsVerseComicsVerseEpisode 107: Kelly Thompson's Kate Bishop aka Marvel's HawkeyeWe love Kate Bishop and we loved talking about her! Join two of ComicsVerse's Kate Bishop fans as they discuss everything from her parents to her new team!2019-03-121h 17ComicsVerseComicsVerseEpisode 106: Marvel's House of MIn the first decade of the new millennium, Scarlet Witch lost her grasp on reality and created a new world where mutants ruled the Marvel Universe after she accidentally killed the Avengers in House of M.2019-03-051h 10ComicsVerseComicsVerseEpisode 105: Tom Taylor's X-Men RedX-Men Red by Tom Taylor sees the return of Marvel's Jean Grey in the X-Men comic book universe as leader of her own team and fighting a familiar foe.2019-02-261h 34ComicsVerseComicsVerseDominic Monaghan Talks 100 CODE With ComicsVerseTim Stevens, a veteran ComicsVerse writer, interviewed the great Dominic Monaghan about his show 100 CODE on WGN America. Check out the interview!2018-07-0214 minComicsVerseComicsVerseRyan Ferrier On His Comics Start, Lettering, and More!Comics writer and letterer Ryan Ferrier sits down with ComicsVerse to talk about ROCKO'S MODERN LIFE, hardcore music, and guilty pleasures.2018-06-1000 minComicsVerseComicsVerseWhy Marvel's MS. MARVEL Movie Will Change Superhero Movies: ComicsVerse Talks with BBC News RadioComicsVerse sits down with BBC News Radio to discuss Marvel's upcoming Kamala Khan aka MS. MARVEL movie featuring a Muslim superhero!2018-05-1600 minComicsVerseComicsVerseGeorge O'Connor talks THE OLYMPIANS at New York Comic Con 2017ComicsVerse talks to George O'Connor about THE OLYMPIANS at New York Comic Con 2017.2018-02-0200 minComicsVerseComicsVerseEpisode 101: Jean Grey as Metaphor in X-MEN DARK PHOENIX SAGAIn this ComicsVerse podcast, Jean Grey and the Phoenix are in the cross-hairs as we look at her in X-Men Dark Phoenix Saga.2018-01-222h 05ComicsVerseComicsVerseNidhi Chanani Talks PASHMINA at NYCC 2017Nidhi Chanani talks to ComicsVerse about PASHMINA, comics, and more at New York City Comic Con 2017!2018-01-1907 minComicsVerseComicsVerseKristen Cumings Talks Jelly Belly Art at NYCC 2017!Kristen Cumings talks to ComicsVerse about being a Jelly Belly artist at New York City Comic Con 2017!2018-01-1900 minComicsVerseComicsVerseEpisode 99: This is Why We Love Jean Grey: The Rise and Fall of Time-Displaced Jean GreyComicsVerse discusses the rise and fall of the time-displaced teenage Jean Grey from Dennis Hopeless's JEAN GREY published by Marvel.2017-12-3044 minComicsVerseComicsVerseComicsVerse talks to Kyle McCarley and Chris Niosi about MOB PSYCHO 100 at ANIME NYC 2017ComicsVerse got the chance to sit down with voice actors Kyle McCarley and Chris Niosi about their roles in MOB PSYCHO 100 at Anime NYC 2017.2017-12-2700 minComicsVerseComicsVerseDavid Mack discusses Kabuki and his artistic process at NYCC 2017ComicsVerse got the opportunity to talk to writer and artist David Mack at NYCC 2017 about his original series KABUKI, his vast catalog of artwork, and more!2017-12-2500 minComicsVerseComicsVerseEric Heisserer on the Valiant Universe at NYCC 2017ComicsVerse got the chance to talk to Eric Heisserer about his involvement in the Valiant Universe, his screenwriting in film, and more at New York Comic Con!2017-12-2500 minComicsVerseComicsVerseHope Nicholson talks THE SECRET LOVES OF GEEK GIRLS at NYCC 2017ComicsVerse talks to Hope Nicholson about her freelance work on THE SECRET LOVES OF GEEK GIRLS, THE REDUX, and Canadian Nerd culture at New York Comic Con.2017-12-2512 minComicsVerseComicsVerseV. Ken Marion Discusses TRINITY, GREEN LANTERN, and Aspen Comics at NYCC 2017ComicsVerse talks to artist V. Ken Marion about drawing classic DC characters, his work on GREEN LANTERN and TRINITY, and more at New York Comic Con.2017-12-2500 minComicsVerseComicsVerseDeclan Shalvey Talks SAVAGE TOWN, INJECTION, MOON KNIGHT, and More at NYCC 2017In this Declan Shalvey interview, ComicsVerse talks to this accomplished artist about his working on SAVAGE TOWN, INJECTION, MOON KNIGHT, and more at NYCC.2017-12-2500 minComicsVerseComicsVerseJames Tucker Interview at New York Comic Con 2017James Tucker talks with ComicsVerse in this interview at New York Comic Con 2017 at the Jacob Javits Center.2017-11-0400 minComicsVerseComicsVerseCarl Weathers Talks Explosion Jones and El Rey Network at NYCC 2017 [video]!ComicsVerse's Chris Massari interviewed legendary Carl Weathers about Explosion Jones!2017-11-0300 minComicsVerseComicsVerseMARVEL'S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. NYCC 2017 Full Cast InterviewsComicsVerse interviewed the full cast of Marvel's AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. at New York Comic Con 2017.2017-10-1100 minComicsVerseComicsVerseElijah Wood on Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency at NYCC 2017Brandon from ComicsVerse talks to the legendary Elijah Wood at NYCC 2017!2017-10-0803 minComicsVerseComicsVerseNYCC 2017: Jason O'Mara Talks Being DC Comics' Animated BatmanComicsVerse's very own Brandon Bloxdorf talks to Jason O'Mara at NYCC 2017 about BATMAN!2017-10-0800 minComicsVerseComicsVerseTHE GIFTED After Show Episode 1: The Gift Gets RealEpisode 1 of ComicsVerse's THE GIFTED After Show gets in-depth about the characters, acting, and storylines!2017-10-0600 minComicsVerseComicsVerseICEMAN Writer Sina Grace Interview at Flame Con 2017ComicsVerse went to Flame Con 2017 for this Sina Grace interview discussing ICEMAN and what's in store for this iteration of Bobby Drake!2017-09-0300 minComicsVerseComicsVersePodcast Episode 95: MY FRIEND DAHMERIn this episode, ComicsVerse tackles Derf Backderf's graphic memoir, MY FRIEND DAHMER, and tries to answer the question as to where monsters come from.2017-08-1400 minComicsVerseComicsVerseEpisode 93: Homosexuality in ComicsComicsVerse celebrates 2017's LGBTQIA+ Pride Month with the podcast "Homosexuality in Comics," featuring comics from Marvel, DC, Image, and Indie publishers.2017-06-232h 30ComicsVerseComicsVerseFive Points Festival Wrap Up VideoComicsVerse attended the first ever Five Points Festival this year and got some great interview! Check out our overview of the convention!2017-06-0402 minComicsVerseComicsVerseWatch the Debut of Intellectual Property with Andrew Rivera: Wonder Woman and Female RepresentationWatch the debut episode of Intellectual Property with Andrew Rivera, a new ComicsVerse web series all about comic book movies!2017-06-0100 minComicsVerseComicsVerseAmy Reeder Interview at Five Points Festival 2017Check out ComicsVerse's interview with Amy Reeder, creator of Image's ROCKET GIRL and Marvel's MOON GIRL AND DEVIL DINOSAUR!2017-05-3009 minComicsVerseComicsVerseComicsVerse Interviews TEETER TOPPLE's Karl SlominskiAt East Coast Comic Con back in April, ComicsVerse filmed an interview with the awesome Karl Slominski. We talked to him about his process of creation and his newest publication TEETER TOPPLE from 215 Ink.2017-05-2703 minComicsVerseComicsVerseKhary Randolph Interview at Five Points Festival 2017ComicsVerse talked to artist Khary Randolph at Five Points Fest about his artistic style and goals, his work on BLACK and MOSAIC, and diversity in comics.2017-05-2419 minComicsVerseComicsVerseBen Templesmith Interview at Five Points Festival 2017ComicsVerse talked to Ben Templesmith about his many roles as a creator, independently publishing, art and censorship, and his latest work BLOOD SONGS.2017-05-2416 minComicsVerseComicsVerseChrissie Zullo Interview at Five Points Festival 2017Check out ComicsVerse's Chrissie Zullo interview, comic cover artist of JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS, FABLE, VAMPIRELLA, and more!2017-05-2403 minComicsVerseComicsVerseTee Franklin Interview at Five Points Festival 2017!Check out ComicsVerse's video interview with the rising star writer of BINGO LOVE, Tee Franklin, at Five Points Festival 2017!2017-05-2407 minComicsVerseComicsVerseMagdalene Visaggio Interview at Five Points Festival 2017Check out ComicsVerse's video interview with the writer of the Eisner-nominated KIM & KIM and QUANTUM TEENS ARE GO!, Magdalene "Mags" Visaggio!2017-05-2300 minComicsVerseComicsVerseKeith Giffen of DC's KAMANDI CHALLENGE Interview at East Coast Comic Con 2017ComicsVerse sat down with writer and artist Keith Giffen to talk about his creations, current work, and more! To hear his thoughts, watch our Keith Giffen interview.2017-05-0400 minComicsVerseComicsVerseEpisode 90: Marv Wolfman InterviewComicsVerse welcomes legendary Marvel and DC Comics' creator in our Marv Wolfman interview podcast who created a lot of characters.2017-04-1957 minComicsVerseComicsVerseEpisode 88: Marvel's Muslim Superheroes – Ms. Marvel, Monet St. Croix, and DustWhile cultural tensions and scapegoating in the western world surround Islam and Muslims, the ComicsVerse Podcast puts a focus on Marvel Muslim Superheroes.2017-03-202h 21ComicsVerseComicsVerseEpisode 87: Celebrating the X-Men Women in a Post-Trump WorldWomen, in general, seemed to take a hit in 2016. ComicsVerse has decided to turn the tables and celebrate the X-Men women in a post-Trump world.2017-03-012h 26ComicsVerseComicsVerseJason O'Mara of JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK Interview at NYCC 2016Comicsverse had the pleasure of interviewing Jason O'Mara. He voices Batman in the upcoming JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK animated film!2017-01-2300 minComicsVerseComicsVerseEpisode 86: Interview with Rick RemenderThis episode of the ComicsVerse podcast features a Rick Remender interview where we discuss works ranging from Uncanny X-Force/Avengers to Image Comics!2016-12-231h 06ComicsVerseComicsVerseEpisode 85: Ethical Conflicts and Moral Dilemmas in Superhero ComicsDuring his stay at the ComicsVerse office in New York, German Comicsverse contributor Marius Thienenkamp co-hosted the podcast with ComicsVerse CEO Justin Alba. They were joined by Dellen Miller, Mark Hassenfratz, Mark Bouchard, and Gabrielle Beans. In this episode, they discuss how superhero comics portray ethical dilemmas — and in turn have their very own moral debates!2016-11-273h 09ComicsVerseComicsVerseEpisode 84: Sex in ComicsEpisode 83 of the ComicsVerse podcast is the first of our two-part series centered around sex in comics! ComicsVerse Comics and Managing Culture Editor Jamie Rice is joined by panelists Bob Franco, Dellen Miller, Phil Casey, Matt Murphy, Mark Bouchard, and Kay Honda!2016-11-191h 39ComicsVerseComicsVerseJody Houser interview at New York Comic Con 2016Jody Houser sits down with ComicsVerse's Callie Deitrick at New York Comic Con 2016. Houser discusses her upcoming comic, MOTHER PANIC.2016-10-2700 minComicsVerseComicsVerseEpisode 83: The Dark Angel Saga and Rick Remender's UNCANNY X-FORCE (part 2)Part 2 of this ComicsVerse Podcast episode discusses Marvel's Uncanny X-Force by Rick Remender featuring arcs "The Dark Angel Saga" & "Apocalypse Solution."2016-10-0200 minComicsVerseComicsVerseEpisode 82: The Dark Angel Saga and Rick Remender's UNCANNY X-FORCE (part 1)The gang at the ComicsVerse Podcast discuss Marvel's Uncanny X-Force by Rick Remender. This run features "The Dark Angel Saga" and "Apocalypse Solution."2016-09-2500 minFour Color Rolled SpineFour Color Rolled SpineThe Idol-Head of Diabolu, a Martian Manhunter Podcast 028: Adjudicating J'Onn J'Onzz (ComicsVerse v Martian Manhunter)Podcast- Adjudicating J'Onn J'Onzz (ComicsVerse v Martian Manhunter) The website Comicsverse,  "your source for in-depth comics analysis" very very briefly ran a  series of podcasts (exactly two to date, the last one in January) under  the banner "Best Underrated Characters in Comics." Mind, this is out of  80 shows in total, and there've been 19 since, so perhaps they just  abandoned the premise. I tend to think that's for the best, since I find  the title misleads one into thinking they're going to select a  character they find deserving of attention they haven't received and  tell you why they're boss. 2016-09-051h 32ComicsVerseComicsVerseEpisode 81: The Wicked and The DivineThe Wicked and the Divine is the next Image Comics focused podcast by ComicsVerse.2016-08-1800 minComicsVerseComicsVerseEpisode 79: Brian K. Vaughan's and Fiona Staples' SAGADeath. Sex. Violence. Pregnancy. Prejudice. These are only a few of the topics that Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples tackle in their epic space opera, SAGA, and just a few of the topics that we hit on in this week's episode of the ComicsVerse podcast. Check it out!2016-07-1700 minComicsVerseComicsVerseEpisode 78: Alan Moore's V FOR VENDETTAComicsverse veterans review Alan Moore's volume V FOR VENDETTA and the value and veracity of its verbosity. Voila!2016-07-0300 minComicsVerseComicsVerseEpisode 77: Comic Book Guilty PleasuresOn this week's episode of the ComicsVerse Podcast, contributors discuss their comic book guilty pleasures and whether or not there's a negative connotation to the term, "guilty pleasure."2016-06-2600 minComicsVerseComicsVerseEpisode 71: X-Men and "Age of Apocalypse" RevisitedThe ComicsVerse Podcast team has assembled to bring you, the listener, an in-depth discussion on the X-Men crossover, "Age of Apocalypse," just in time for the upcoming film, X-MEN: APOCALYPSE, due out on May 27th.2016-04-1600 minComicsVerseComicsVerseEpisode 66: MONSTRESS by Marjorie LiuMONSTRESS, written by Marjorie Liu and illustrated by Sana Takeda, is an all new series from IMAGE comics. At the center of the story is Maika Halfwolf, a young arcanic (i.e. non-human) girl with a mysterious past and an even more mysterious power she can't control. Tortured by the murder of her mother, Maika searches for both answers and revenge to her mother's death with a single minded focus. In this podcast, ComicsVerse examines how Liu and Takeda use fantasy as a means to explore oppression, subjugation, race and gender relations, and the idea of otherness in the war-ravaged...2016-03-0700 minComicsVerseComicsVerseEpisode 65: Alison Bechdel's FUN HOMEAh, FUN HOME. Of all of the graphic novels out there, this is one of the all-stars. If you haven't read it, someone you know probably has. You may have noticed it on the syllabus of any number of literature classes. You may even have heard of the Tony-Award winning musical that was directly adapted from it. Yet under all the mega-hype and adulation, there is real, unfiltered power in FUN HOME. For all of its award-winning façade of academia and popularity (it was considered "Best Book of the Year" by over 22 publications!), at the core of FUN HOME's...2016-03-0100 minComicsVerseComicsVerseEpisode 57: The Best Comics You've Never Read – Craig Thompson's BLANKETSAt ComicsVerse, we have talked before about BLANKETS by Craig Thompson when it was featured as a topic in a podcast on our ‘Comics We're Thankful For' series. Still, we felt there was more to peel back and discover about this moving story. That's why we have picked up this beautifully illustrated book once again. In this podcast, we dive deep into this ground-breaking graphic novel. Discussing the book are Kathy Wisneski, (Ms.) Jamie Rice, Chris Massari, Brian Delpozo, Angela Yih and me, Chris Galvin, in my very first ComicsVerse podcast! BLANKETS is an autobiographical look at Thompson's life, his...2015-12-0500 minComicsVerseComicsVerseEpisode 56: The Best Comics You've Never Read – Tales of Mr. RheeHave you read Tales of Mr. Rhee? No? Well you should. As part of our Comics You Probably Never Heard Of podcast series, the ComicsVerse team sat down to talk about this popular indie series, but widely unknown to most outside of the independent comic scene.2015-11-1800 minComicsVerseComicsVerseEpisode 55: Interview with Gene Luen Yang, from SUPERMAN & AMERICAN BORN CHINESEThe ComicsVerse Podcast has already featured two episodes of the work of Gene Luen Yang yet somehow we are always left wanting to hear more from this contemporary genius. The auteur of AMERICAN BORN CHINESE, BOXERS AND SAINTS, writer of three years of THE LAST AIRBENDER, and current writer of DC Comics' SUPERMAN, sat down with the ComicsVerse Podcast to discuss how we works, how he broke into the comics industry and the inspiration behind his work.2015-11-0500 minComicsVerseComicsVerseEpisode 53: The Origin of Batman's RED HOODIn another installment of our origins series of Comicsverse Podcast episodes, we look at one of the most controversial characters in all of comics history; Batman's second Robin Jason Todd. Created to replace Dick Grayson, who at the time was fronting DC's best-selling New Teen Titans title, the character was initially a carbon-copy of the original Robin in both backstory and demeanor.2015-10-2400 minComicsVerseComicsVerseEpisode 52: The Origin of Batman's HUSHOver the last 75 years of Batman history, the Caped Crusader has seen more than his fair share of villains, but none like Hush! In this episode of the ComicsVerse podcast, Editor-in-Chief, Travis Czap, sits down with the ComicsVerse gang to discuss the prolific villain.2015-10-1400 minComicsVerseComicsVerseEpisode 51: The Origin of Black PantherThe origin of Black Panther and the differences between Wakandan and Western Civilization are highlighted and discussed in the 51st episode of the ComicsVerse comics podcast.2015-08-2800 minComicsVerseComicsVerseEpisode 50: The Origin of Alan Moore's SWAMP-THINGAs Kathy notes, "does anyone want Alan enough? No, we want Alan Moore." The ComicsVerse gang analyze Alan Moore's run on THE SAGA OF SWAMP-THING delving into the personality of Alec Holland and Swamp-Thing's villains.2015-08-2200 minComicsVerseComicsVerseEpisode 49: Interns Take Over! — BATGIRL in "Batgirl of Burnside"ComicsVerse interns and contributors take over the podcast with Cameron Stewart, Brenden Fletcher & Babs Tarr's DC comic graphic novel, BATGIRL OF BURNSIDE, in the final episode of the podcast series -- "Interns Take Over!"2015-08-1400 minComicsVerseComicsVerseEpisode 48: Interns Take Over! — BITCH PLANETKathy and Ms. Jamie Rice herself host a mostly all-female episode of the ComicsVerse podcast featuring Kelly Sue DeConnick's BITCH PLANET by Image Comics.2015-08-0800 minComicsVerseComicsVerseEpisode 47: Interns Take Over! – Declan Shalvey of INJECTION, DEADPOOL and MOON KNIGHT interviewIn this episode of the ComicsVerse podcast, we go in depth with Declan Shalvey's experience as a working artist. At the base of all his experience and talent, he is a man looking to do what we all strive to fulfill: the need to create something original.2015-08-0200 minComicsVerseComicsVerseEpisode 45: Major STAR WARS Announcement with Tim Stevens from Marvel and Marvel's Spider-Women (including Spider-Gwen and Silk!)In this episode of the ComicsVerse podcast, Justin, Tom, and Kathy sit down and discuss a MAJOR Star Wars announce of Marvel writer -- Tim Stevens! We also get in-depth regarding the new list of Marvel's Spider-Women including Silk, Spider-Gwen, and Jessica Drew's Spider-Woman! For your convenience, this podcast is also available on iTunes: Thanks to our special guest in this podcast: Tim Stevens is a writer on Marvel.com who's eerily spot on "Psych Ward" articles get to the foundations of our favorite Marvel.com characters! Here are some links to his work: Psych Ward: Emma Frost Psych Ward...2015-04-2900 minComicsVerseComicsVerseEpisode 44: All About Daredevil with Marvel.com's Tim StevensComicsVerse interviews Marvel.com writer Tim Stevens about his Psy.D., writing for Marvel.com and his thoughts on Mark Waid's run on Daredevil.2015-04-2900 minComicsVerseComicsVerseEpisode 42: Four Strong Comics Females (part 3 and 4) — BATGIRLIn this episode of the ComicsVerse podcast that deals with strong female characters in comics, the gang at ComicsVerse discuss DC Comics' BATGIRL, the new 52 version from her early Gail Simone issues to the Babs Tarr era. For your convenience, this podcast is also hosted on iTunes: The following ComicsVerse podcasters appeared in this episode of our podcast:2015-04-2500 minComicsVerseComicsVerseEpisode 41: Four Strong Comics Females (part 2) — Ms. Marvel Kamala KhanIn part two of four of ComicsVerse's series on strong females in comic books, the gang at ComicsVerse discusses the rise of Muslim superhero -- Kamala Khan, better known as the new Ms. Marvel. If you prefer, feel free to download this podcast on iTunes: This podcast was hosted by the following ComicsVerse Podcasters:2015-04-2500 minComicsVerseComicsVerseEpisode 39: Memoir in the City (part 3) — AMERICAN WIDOWThe gang at ComicsVerse tackles the difficult subject of September 11, 2001, in AMERICAN WIDOW by Alissa Torres and Sungyoon Choi. 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