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Pencil Us InPencil Us In 74 - Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesIn which we discuss one of the biggest surprise success stories of the 20th century and beyond! We talk about the creators of the franchise, how it got to where it did, and where those creators are today. Join us for a story that doesn't actually end up with the creators getting horribly ripped off for once!What do you think? Do you have something to say? Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic? Have other things to say about other topics? Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)? Let us know! We hav...2024-06-231h 12Pencil Us InPencil Us In 73 - Scott PilgrimIn which we discuss one of the more important indie comics of the 2000s! We talk about the writer/artist Bryan Lee O'Malley, we talk about the times the book came out in, and we even discuss the publisher a bit, Oni Press! Join us for some very important discourse! Or maybe just some rambling. Probably both!What do you think? Do you have something to say? Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic? Have other things to say about other topics? Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)? Let us know! We hav...2024-04-071h 03Pencil Us InPencil Us in 72 - The Kirby Cometh Part 3: ThorIn which we discuss the other great long Kirby comic of the 60s, Thor! We begin with a Journey into Mystery and find ourselves transported across time and space to the very departure of the King of Comics! A whole other king is in the book too, but he's a cosmic jerk! Anyway, join us!What do you think? Do you have something to say? Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic? Have other things to say about other topics? Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)? Let us know! We have social...2024-02-121h 13Pencil Us InPencil Us In 71 - The Kirby Cometh: Fantastic Four pt 2In which we discuss the very best of the Kirby/Lee collaboration on Fantastic Four! We'll follow our protagonists as they: Stave off world's end! Fight evil in Africa and Europe! Simp over characters with questionable hair! Join us for some of the best comics of the silver age and Marvel Comics in general!What do you think? Do you have something to say? Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic? Have other things to say about other topics? Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)? Let us know! We have social medias...2023-11-161h 01Pencil Us InPencil Us In 70 - Something is Killing the ChildrenIn which...uh...something is killing the children! That something is monsters. Also people are monsters too or something? I don't know. Anyway, join us as we discuss a horror tale in the woods! Plus there's action!What do you think? Do you have something to say? Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic? Have other things to say about other topics? Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)? Let us know! We have social medias! If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place! I also check my email now! I...2023-10-3130 minPencil Us InPencil Us In 69 - The Remarried Empress And WebtoonsIn which we discuss one of the largest platforms for comics in existence today. Plus we discuss one of the more popular comics to launch on the platform! Join us as we talk about the origins of the mighty Webtoons and then talk about the Remarried Empress!What do you think? Do you have something to say? Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic? Have other things to say about other topics? Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)? Let us know! We have social medias! If you see the deranged pencil, you're...2023-10-171h 02Pencil Us InPencil Us In 68 - The Kirby Cometh: Fantastic Four pt 1In which we discuss one of the great comic runs of all time! Well, part of the run! We're saving the best for next episode! Wanna know the circumstances under which the FF were born? LISTEN IN!!What do you think? Do you have something to say? Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic? Have other things to say about other topics? Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)? Let us know! We have social medias! If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place! I also check my email now! I...2023-09-211h 03Pencil Us InPencil Us In 67 - Wotakoi: Love is Hard for OtakuIn which we discuss a popular manga about Japanese nerds! Join our discussion as we talk about the background of the book. Marvel as we talk about something that isn't about Marvel!What do you think? Do you have something to say? Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic? Have other things to say about other topics? Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)? Let us know! We have social medias! If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place! I also check my email now! I promise! You could also give...2023-08-2935 minPencil Us InPencil Us In 66 - Happy Birthday Superman! pt 3In which we wrap up our discussion of the Man of Tomorrow for his 85th birthday! Here we cover important contributions to the mythos (and popular culture in general) that were outside the comic pages. I know this is a comic podcast but dammit, there's some important stuff that's not in the comics! What do you think? Do you have something to say? Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic? Have other things to say about other topics? Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)? Let us know! We have social medias! If you s...2023-08-021h 07Pencil Us InPencil Us In 65 - SPY X FAMILYIn which apparently the X is silent? Anyway, we discuss one of the more popular manga to hit the stands recently! We talk about the creator, his influences, and maybe what went in to the creation of this popular book!What do you think? Do you have something to say? Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic? Have other things to say about other topics? Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)? Let us know! We have social medias! If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place! I also check my...2023-07-1951 minPencil Us InPencil Us In 64 - Until I Love MyselfIn which we discuss an interesting manga about gender, identity, and the roles inherent with them! Join us as we talk about creator Poppy Pesuyama's memoir about life so far! It's short, but pretty good!Warning: If you're sensitive about topics concerning sexual harassment, suicidal thoughts, body dysmorphia or otherwise, perhaps this isn't the episode for you!What do you think? Do you have something to say? Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic? Have other things to say about other topics? Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please...2023-07-0336 minPencil Us InPencil Us In 63 - Happy Birthday Superman, pt 2In which we discuss the origins and debut of the Man of Steel himself, Superman! Last time, we talked about how DC/National got to the verge of publishing Action Comics #1. Now we discuss how the creators of Superman (Siegel and Shuster) got there and how things went down afterwards! THERE WILL BE MORE ON THIS TOPIC!What do you think? Do you have something to say? Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic? Have other things to say about other topics? Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)? Let us know! We hav...2023-05-301h 01Pencil Us InPencil Us In 62 - One Punch ManIn which we discuss popular manga, One Punch Man, by a guy called One and another guy called Yusuke Murata! We talk about the comic's origins and how it got to where it is today! We explore a bit of background on the creators (such as they are), and we share whatever insight we may add (such as they are)!What do you think? Do you have something to say? Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic? Have other things to say about other topics? Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)? Let u...2023-05-2341 minPencil Us InPencil Us In 61 - Happy 85th Birthday, Superman! pt 1In which we set the stage for the first, the best, and a personal favorite super-hero, Superman! In order to properly place him within his context, we backtrack to the creation of the very first comic books. We weave in a few super-important figures in our tale and we leave it at a cliffhanger! Wanna know what happens next? Tune in next episode!What do you think? Do you have something to say? Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic? Have other things to say about other topics? Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for c...2023-04-2540 minPencil Us InPencil Us Inventory 12 - We're Working On It! (We Promise)In which we stall for time and Phil gets real curmudgeonly about them newfangled characters! Anyway, we're working on stuff! You hear about some of the stuff in the episode! Go ahead and take a listen!What do you think? Do you have something to say? Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic? Have other things to say about other topics? Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)? Let us know! We have social medias! If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place! I also check my email now! I promise! ...2023-04-0421 minPencil Us InPencil Us In 60 - Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba)In which we tackle one of the big boys of recent popular comics, Demon Slayer! Su talks about the origins of the story, the background (such as it is) of the author, and even some history on the period of the piece! We're on the cutting edge this time (get it? Swords? Please get it)!What do you think? Do you have something to say? Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic? Have other things to say about other topics? Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)? Let us know! We have social me...2023-03-2154 minPencil Us InPencil Us Inventory 11 - We're Back (A Dinosaur's Story)There are probably a couple people (2 or 3 of you at least) wondering what happened. I'll tell you: Work.Su has a new job. I have the same job. I just have even less time than before because this job demands all my attention. Simply put, we've been busy with other things besides comics and research. I didn't say this was an amazing excuse, it's just the way things have been.Fortunately, I think we're approaching a time when I'm not spending like 60 hours a week doing work stuff (I exaggerate, but only slightly). What does t...2023-03-0719 minPencil Us InPencil Us In 59 - The Poe ClanIn which we discuss a foundational shojo manga, the Poe Clan! We also discuss the life and times of its creator, Moto Hagio! Get ready! This episode will suck (blood or energy or whatever it is they were draining)!What do you think? Do you have something to say? Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic? Have other things to say about other topics? Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)? Let us know! We have social medias! If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place! I also check my email no...2022-12-011h 03Pencil Us InPencil Us In 58 - Sensational She-HulkIn which we discuss the Sensational She-Hulk mostly under under the pen (and pencil!) of John Byrne! Wanna know how the whole breaking the 4th wall bit (years before Deadpool) came about? Find out here!What do you think? Do you have something to say? Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic? Have other things to say about other topics? Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)? Let us know! We have social medias! If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place! I also check my email now! I promise! Y...2022-11-0740 minPencil Us InPencil Us In 57 - Captain HarlockIn which we discuss Japan's favorite space pirate, Captain Harlock! Join us as we voyage through the ether on a space battleship fighting to save the earth from space plant women and even humanity itself! We discuss the creator Leiji Matsumoto and a bunch of other stuff! Climb aboard!What do you think? Do you have something to say? Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic? Have other things to say about other topics? Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)? Let us know! We have social medias! If you see the deranged p...2022-10-2347 minPencil Us InPencil Us In 56 - Sandman (and Books of Magic!)In which we discuss some work by Neil Gaiman! Sandman recently hit Netflix and we decided to get a little topical! A few weeks later, but better late than never, eh? We discuss how the book came together, we talk about themes, we talk about another book that Neil Gaiman did as well called Books of Magic! This isn't a super-deep dive, but it should be fun nonetheless!What do you think? Do you have something to say? Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic? Have other things to say about other topics? Wanna tell us...2022-09-3040 minPencil Us InPencil Us in 55 - Neal Adams BatmanIn which we discuss a recently deceased legendary artist! Neal changed the industry in several ways and we discuss a few here via reading his Batman work! Hear about how he helped change panel layouts! Hear how he expanded the color palette in comics! Marvel (tee hee) at a dude who just plain got his way!What do you think? Do you have something to say? Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic? Have other things to say about other topics? Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)? Let us know! We have socia...2022-09-121h 06Pencil Us InPencil Us In 54 - Sailor Moon pt 1In which we discuss the granddaddy (grandma?) of them all, Sailor Moon! Listen to our bio on Naoko Takeuchi and how she got to where she is! Understand that she's apparently capable of doing anything!What do you think? Do you have something to say? Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic? Have other things to say about other topics? Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)? Let us know! We have social medias! If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place! I also check my email now! I promise! Y...2022-08-2258 minPencil Us InPencil Us In 53 - Western Magical GirlsOur exploration of the Magical Girl genre continues! We talk about girls that are magical in our own hemisphere! Wanna know if She-Ra counts? QUESTION ANSWERED!What do you think? Do you have something to say? Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic? Have other things to say about other topics? Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)? Let us know! We have social medias! If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place! I also check my email now! I promise! You could also give us a rating and comment on yo...2022-07-1137 minPencil Us InPencil Us In 52 - Captain America: Winter SoldierThat's right! We're celebrating the birthday of the ol USA with a reading of one of the best Captain America runs in existence! Join us as we talk about our incredulity over the resurrection of one of the sacred dead ones (RIP Gwen and Uncle Ben)! We'll talk about the context in which the idea was fostered and the continued resonance of the stories even today!What do you think? Do you have something to say? Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic? Have other things to say about other topics? Wanna tell us some sw...2022-07-0447 minPencil Us InPencil Us In 51 - Magical Girls pt 2In which we discuss more history of Magical Girls including the big one: Sailor Moon! Interested in a more in-depth look at Sailor Moon? You're in luck! Stick with us and you'll get at least one episode on it! WE PROMISE!What do you think? Do you have something to say? Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic? Have other things to say about other topics? Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)? Let us know! We have social medias! If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place! I also check m...2022-06-2951 minPencil Us InPencil Us In 50 - Magical Girls pt 1In which we discuss a favorite genre from Japan, the magical girl! There's a big anniversary this year and it's the 30th for Sailor Moon! What better way to celebrate than to have an overview of the genre itself?? YOU TELL US!What do you think? Do you have something to say? Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic? Have other things to say about other topics? Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)? Let us know! We have social medias! If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place! I also chec...2022-06-2047 minPencil Us InPencil Us In 49 - Golden Month: Human Torch and Sub-MarinerIn which we discuss our two diametrically opposed protagonists, the Human Torch and the Sub-Mariner! We talk about their creators, their packaging company Funnies Incorporated, and even a bit of other stuff! Join us as we discuss our hottest, wettest topic yet!What do you think? Do you have something to say? Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic? Have other things to say about other topics? Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)? Let us know! We have social medias! If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place! I also che...2022-06-0649 minPencil Us InPencil Us In 48 - Golden Month: Marvel (Mystery) ComicsIn which we discuss the origins and story behind Marvel Comics and its founder, Martin Goodman! Join us as we talk about some shady stuff! We also talk about some near disasters that somehow work out anyway!What do you think? Do you have something to say? Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic? Have other things to say about other topics? Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)? Let us know! We have social medias! If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place! I also check my email now! I pr...2022-05-2344 minPencil Us InPencil Us In 47 - Golden Month: Astro BoyIn which we discuss one of the big boys of comics. That's right, that metal kid with the machine gun butt, Astro Boy! Listen in as we talk about his renowned creator, Osamu Tezuka! We discuss his upbringing, his experience with war, and finally how he broke out in a huge way in that war's aftermath!What do you think? Do you have something to say? Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic? Have other things to say about other topics? Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)? Let us know! We have soci...2022-05-161h 11Pencil Us InPencil Us In 46 - Shang ChiHere's the final episode of Kung Fu Month with Shang Chi! We break down his origins and influences! We talk about some creators! We even discuss...uh...some not so great stuff!What do you think? Do you have something to say? Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic? Have other things to say about other topics? Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)? Let us know! We have social medias! If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place! I also check my email now! I promise! You could also give us...2022-04-2943 minPencil Us InPencil Us In 45 - Richard Dragon Kung Fu FighterIn which we discuss a pretty darn obscure character! The supporting cast (maybe minus poor Ben Jr) is more famous than the main character! It's a heck of a book, though! Join us as we journey way back in to the 70s (again!) to see everyone kung fu fighting!What do you think? Do you have something to say? Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic? Have other things to say about other topics? Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)? Let us know! We have social medias! If you see the deranged p...2022-04-2141 minPencil Us InPencil Us In 44 - Ranma 1/2It's the start of Kung Fu Month! To celebrate, we're bringing you the story of a boy who turns into a girl when he gets wet. It's Ranma 1/2! There's also like a Panda and and a cat and a pig and some other stuff. Get excited!What do you think? Do you have something to say? Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic? Have other things to say about other topics? Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)? Let us know! We have social medias! If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the ri...2022-04-071h 05Pencil Us InPencil Us In 43 - Black CatHey, it's the end of Bad Girls Month and we're ending with the Black Cat! Ripoff of our somewhat more famous female feline felon?? Maybe not! Maybe somewhat? Anyway, listen and find out!What do you think? Do you have something to say? Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic? Have other things to say about other topics? Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)? Let us know! We have social medias! If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place! I also check my email now! I promise! You could also giv...2022-03-3138 minPencil Us InPencil Us In 42 - CatwomanAnd Bad Girl month continues! Happy uh...bad girling? Anyway, we continue with a lady not quite as deadly as the last topic but she is somewhat less naked! I'm not sure why this is something I had to talk about! Let's talk about Catwoman! Specifically her turn-of-the-century run given to us by Darwyn Cooke and Ed Brubaker!What do you think? Do you have something to say? Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic? Have other things to say about other topics? Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)? Let us know! We...2022-03-2443 minPencil Us InEpisode 41 - Lady SnowbloodIn which we discuss everyone's favorite often-naked assassin, Lady Snowblood! We talk about the history of the creators and then maybe a little about the book itself! Interested?? FIND OUT BY LISTENING!!What do you think? Do you have something to say? Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic? Have other things to say about other topics? Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)? Let us know! We have social medias! If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place! I also check my email now! I promise! You could also give us...2022-03-1143 minPencil Us InPencil Us Inventory 10 - Bad Girls MonthIn which we discuss the upcoming month... and some other things.We don't ask for certain things, and yet we still get them. Why is that??What do you think? Do you have something to say? Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic? Have other things to say about other topics? Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)? Let us know! We have social medias! If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place! I also check my email now! I promise! You could also give us a rating an...2022-03-0310 minPencil Us InPencil Us In 40 - Love Month: Strangers in ParadiseIn which we discuss a cult favorite! Join us as we discuss the life and times one Terry Moore and his most well-known creation: Strangers in Paradise!What do you think? Do you have something to say? Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic? Have other things to say about other topics? Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)? Let us know! We have social medias! If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place! I also check my email now! I promise! You could also give us a rating and comment...2022-02-241h 04Pencil Us InPencil Us Inventory 9: Love MonthWelcome to yet another Inventory Episode of Pencil Us In! We do these once a month to give ourselves a little breathing space! Wanna know what we're currently up to? We talk about it here! Stick around for the concluding episode of Love Month next week when we discuss some Strangers to you and me!P.S. Sorry we're late! The upcoming episode will be made with extra love just for you!What do you think? Do you have something to say? Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic? Have other things to say ab...2022-02-1811 minPencil Us InPencil Us In 39 - Love Month - Ralph and Sue DibnyIt's still Love Month! Get the chocolate! Get in to a stable, loving, supportive relationship! That's right, the Elongated Man and the love of his life, Sue Dibny get the feature in this week's Love Month episode!What do you think? Do you have something to say? Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic? Have other things to say about other topics? Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)? Let us know! We have social medias! If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place! I also check my email now! I pro...2022-02-1042 minPencil Us InPencil Us In 38 - Love Month - Ore Monogatari!! (My Love Story!!)It's Love Month! We're gonna cover stuff about love! Well, mostly just couples or romances that we think are noteworthy. We begin the month with Ore Monogatari!! (My Love Story!!) I'm pretty sure all those exclamation points are totally necessary.What do you think? Do you have something to say? Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic? Have other things to say about other topics? Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)? Let us know! We have social medias! If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place! I also check my ema...2022-02-0340 minPencil Us InGeorge Pérez Month - The Avengers 1998In which we discuss, I think, the most important book(s) of George Pérez's lengthy career. You're not getting just one book, either! You're getting two! Which ones? Well, that's actually kinda obvious. We're talking about the 1998 Avengers relaunch. You know, that one that said "HEROES RETURN"? We're also talking about the logical followup in terms of epic scope: JLA/Avengers! Join our discussion!What do you think? Do you have something to say? Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic? Have other things to say about other topics? Wanna tell us some sweet recipes...2022-01-2756 minPencil Us InGeorge Pérez Month - Wonder WomanIn which we discuss our big topic of George Pérez! It's Wonder Woman!It's still George Pérez month! We're gonna take the next logical step and cover the next long project of the illustrious artist's career. We of course speak of Wonder Woman (spoiler??). So, join us as we discuss one of the most important chapters of the Amazonian's decades-long career!What do you think? Do you have something to say? Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic? Have other things to say about other topics? Wanna tell us some sweet reci...2022-01-2059 minPencil Us InGeorge Pérez Month - New Teen TitansIt's George Pérez Month! We're gonna talk about the biggest and longest-lasting hit of George's career, the New Teen Titans!That's right, we're here to talk about a big one that's still affecting pop culture to this day. Multiple cartoons, tv shows, and even movies have spawned from this enterprise. Here we'll talk about this famous work alongside long-time collaborator Marv Wolfman!What do you think? Do you have something to say? Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic? Have other things to say about other topics? Wanna tell us some sweet re...2022-01-1352 minPencil Us InGeorge Pérez Month: An IntroductionIn which we uh...introduce our topic for the month and talk about why we're doing it. We also get sidetracked like usual.What do you think of George Pérez? We state our adoration for him in the episode of course. I can't think of anybody that doesn't like him. Are you one of them? I guess let us know what you think? We has the social medias. We has the emails. Give us a rating or comment on whatever podcasting service you use! We wanna hear!Website: https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.comFace...2022-01-0719 minPencil Us InPencil Us In - 2021 Year End Wrap-up!In which we uh..talk about 2021...or something. We look a little ahead to 2022 as well since...uh...well what else can we do? Wanna hear my opinion about MCU Hawkeye? Tune in! Wanna hear about other, unrelated things? Tune in! Wanna listen to something else? TUNE IN ANYWAY!Wanna tell us something? Got a burning question? Maybe douse it with water then submit it to us! We wanna hear! Check us on the socials and maybe we'll respond! It depends on whether I'm actually doing my job!Website: https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebo...2021-12-3014 minPencil Us InPencil Us Inventory - Special Holiday EditionIn which we discuss some holiday-oriented stories in comics! We also go off on a longer than expected rant on Superman. Also: When a Space Cat loves a useless man! Happy Holidays everyone!Website: https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcastTwitter: @pencilusinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.comBooks read for this episode:Marvel Team-Up (Marvel): 1DC Christmas with the...2021-12-2327 minPencil Us InMerch Month: Pokémon Adventures!Well, the episode was on time, but not the episode description! SHOCKING. Sorry about that!Anyway, we're discussing everyone's favorite Japanese merch juggernaut, Pokemon! Well, it's probably everyone's favorite. Most of the time. It's mine, anyway!So what do you think of Merch Month? Having fun? Awash in nostalgia? Do you have some toy or something you'd like to talk about? Remember we're talking childrens' toys. Tell us! Social media! Email! Uh...shout in to the ether...?Website: https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodc...2021-12-1647 minPencil Us InMerch Month: He-Man and the Masters of the UniverseIn which we discuss one of the other enormous phenomenons of the 80s, the Masters of the Universe line from Mattel! We're specifically talking about the mini comics that came with each action figure. Are you old enough to remember these bad boys? I owned 'em, but I don't remember most of 'em!What do you think? Did you have a favorite Masters figure? Did you enjoy this episode? Do you like Merch Month? TELL US. PLEASE. WE ARE DESPERATE PEOPLE. Hit us up on the social medias or maybe just email us! We don't care, just say somethi...2021-12-0932 minPencil Us InMerch Month: G.I. JOE: A Real American HeroIn which we talk about one of the biggest comics of the 80s, GI Joe! We landed on the idea for doing a merch month so this one immediately came to mind. We couldn't pass it up! And it's actually good!What do you think? Did you have a favorite GI Joe? Do you have any comments on the show in general? You should tell us! We has the medias of social! We has an email or something! Talk to us!Website: https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.c...2021-12-0252 minPencil Us InPencil Us Inventory 8That's right! We were late on last week's episode, but that don't mean that we don't got one more to feast upon this week of Thanksgiving! Today you give thanks for an extra episode. I DEMAND IT!!Just kidding. We're also just messing around this episode with the Spidey theme. What did you think of Spider-Month? What do you think of theme months in general? Let us know! Tell us on our socials or email! Links below! Thanks for listening!Website: https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilU...2021-11-2522 minPencil Us InSpider-Month: The Original Clone SagaNOTE: Sorry we're late! My job is in shipping and as you know, the holidays are approaching fast and all is madness. Hopefully this won't happen again, but I can't guarantee that! On to the episode!In which we discuss (somehow) more 70s Marvel! This time, we talk about Gerry Conway's stint on the book, joined by the likes of John Romita, Gil Kane, and Ross Andru! It's a truly important run that people need to remember for its whole, rather than just some blonde lady dying. Join us!For our 31st episode, we break down w...2021-11-2357 minPencil Us InSpider-Month: Return of Japan!In which we discuss more Spider-Man in Japan! Does that rhyme? I can't tell. Anyway, the focus here is something comic-related rather than actual...comic? That's right, we're talking about the Spider-Man show of the late 70s! Get on board!This is like, our 30th official episode. That's freaky! We have no plans on stopping yet! What do you think? Do you got something to say to us? Wanna tell us something? Hit us up on social media! Talk to us via your podcatcher thing! Leave a rating and comment! We wanna hear it!Website: ...2021-11-1152 minPencil Us InSpider-Month: Spider-Man-gaIn which we discuss a rather obscure piece of work from the early 70s! That's right, the 70s strike again! Get used to it! THERE WILL BE MORE!!Anyway, we're approaching 30 regular episodes of content! Crazy! How do you think we're doing? You got any comments? Talk to us! Hit us up on the social medias! Leave a comment and rating on iTunes or wherever you listen! Just say something! We're so lonely...Website: https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcastTwitter: @pencilusinInsta...2021-11-0443 minPencil Us InPencil Us Inventory7: A Crossover with Behind the Fiends!In which we talk with some pals at a comic shop! Ever heard of the podcast Behind the Fiends? Well, that's the guys (John and Luke) we have a chat with! Listen in!Fair warning: This episode may contain some racy content. I'm waaaaay too lazy to edit things out and I don't feel I should have anyway. You have been warned.If you've ever sat down with some friends at a dive bar with a few drinks and talked about just plain whatever all night, you have some idea of what goes on in this...2021-10-281h 12Pencil Us InSpook Month: Hellblazer by Jamie DelanoIn which we talk about a book I've been wanting to get to for some time! It's Hellblazer! In the 80s! That's right, it's not from the 70s! What podcast is this??Now that you know the topic, how do you feel about it? How do you feel about our stuff in general? We need feedback! We're lonely people! Hit us up on the social media! We also have email! We promise we check it sometimes! If you're downloading via some kinda podcatcher, leave a rating and comment!Website: https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.comFaceb...2021-10-2141 minPencil Us InSpook Month: Werewolf by Night (Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Dr Glitternight)In which we continue or Spook Month with an examination of one of Marvel's weirdest titles of the 70s! It's so weird that I just felt like we needed this Capcom-esque title for the episode! Join us as we talk about werewolves, vampires, and some kinda flying squirrel magic man!It's that time again! The time that I hound you for your opinion! What do you think? How're we doing? You got something you wanna tell us? FEEL FREE. It's easier than ever! We're on a bunch of social media things and we even have an email that I so...2021-10-1445 minPencil Us InSpook Month: Junji Ito's Tomie!In which Spook Month (aka October) begins with a bang! Or a stabbing? There were lots of stabbings in this book. Anyway, it's time to celebrate with another theme month! Junji Ito is the subject of our first episode of the month. Will it be scary? Or maybe creepy? What about SPOOKY??So we're doing another theme month! Get used to it 'cuz there's more to come! What do you think so far? What do you think of theme months? What do you think of months in general? I personally am pretty in to November. Tell us what you thin...2021-10-0746 minPencil Us InPencil Us Inventory 6In which we fill time cuz we had some left over!But seriously, X-Month was fun. What did you think of our little experiment? It was certainly a deviation from our normal format, more akin to what we did in the first few episodes before settling in to groove more focused on particular runs of books. Or was it? We certainly gave you the majority of the Claremont run, but from different points of view!Anyway, we have another theme month coming up! It's October! It's all themed around the 8th month of the year! Wait, it...2021-09-3009 minPencil Us InX-Month: Wrap-Up!A FOURTH X-MONTH EPISODE??!! Is that allowed?? Well, it ain't about anybody specific, but I felt like we didn't leave enough time to really discuss some topics that came up during our character breakdowns. NOW IS THE TIME. I'M SORRY FOR THE CAPS.Anyway, what do you think of X-Month? Have fun? Well, we still have one Thursday left in the month so we've got a hot new inventory coming out next week! After that?? We'll let you know! Hint: It's October.Let us know how you feel by hitting us up on the social media! W...2021-09-2339 minPencil Us InX-Month: MystiqueOur hidden character finally takes shape! Get it? IT'S MYSTIQUE. SHE'S A SHAPESHIFTER. HA HA.Well, at least I laughed...Anyway, we took a deep dive in to our favorite blue villain just so you could follow along her story arc, too! Why let the heroes have all the fun?? Just like the other two, we follow Mystique's arc from her debut in Ms. Marvel to a climactic even just before the 90s! Listen to hear what happens! Give us a rating and comment wherever you picked up the episode! Check out our soc meds (That's how people tr...2021-09-1645 minPencil Us InX-Month: StormIn which we discuss our favorite wind-riding weather witch, Storm! She of a thousand nicknames! Come join us as we break down and discuss key moments in the career of Storm from her introduction to the twilight of the 80s!One of the reasons that I wanted to do X-Month was because I really wanted Su to understand how badly the X-movies at Fox completely missed the mark with Storm. She was basically the main character of the book for like 8 friggin years! How do you take such an interesting and complex character and reduce her to a fe...2021-09-091h 08Pencil Us InX-Month: WolverineWelcome to X-Month! This will be a full month of discussion of the X-Men, focusing on a few choice characters! We'll be covering a huge period of time spanning between 1974-1990! What breadth, what ambition! What stupidity!First up: everyone's favorite claw-man, Wolverine! Follow the blow-by-blow as we start at his debut in Hulk #181 and head all the way to circa 1990! We even toss in a few mini-series that I figured were important. It's madness, I tells ya!Phil here: Sorry we were late on this one. This was a project I started before I landed a...2021-09-051h 11Pencil Us InPencil Us Inventory 5Didja catch the new title for the inventory episode? It's Pencil Us INventory. Get it? GET IT??Anyway, this week we don't have a lot of time so we just do a little basic house cleaning and some previews of what is ahead. Listen in on probably our shortest recorded episode! Also, we need more Leddy! MORE LEDDY! #freeleddy2021-08-2608 minPencil Us InRise the Demon!In which we discuss one of Jack Kirby's 70s creations, the Demon! Thrill as we discuss the circumstances surrounding the creation! Marvel (wait, this is DC) as we talk about a fateful dinner! Be in awe as we uh...do podcast stuff!This is our 21st episode! Our show is old enough to drink now! That's how it works, right? Or is it supposed to be years? Who knows?? Anyway, what do you guys think? We're always up for comment! Check us on the social medias! We also has the email! Talk to us!Website:...2021-08-1945 minPencil Us InAvengers BeginsIn which we discuss some team that venges or something! Who's ever heard of them?? Marvel's biggest property is our focus for this episode! We're gonna talk about how they came to be and many other stories! This is the big one!Oddly enough, I wasn't joking in the episode. This one actually came about because we had to switch another topic out. So, our 20th (!) official episode focuses on Earth's Mightiest Heroes! What do you think? How are we doing? Tell us! We has the social media. We has the email. We even accept comments and ratings wher...2021-08-121h 05Pencil Us InMy Hero AcademiaIn which we discuss a manga that really hit it big in the US! We're gonna talk some origin story for the creator! We're gonna discuss a bit about the influence of the US on Japan! It'll be chock full of history and really dumb jokes!This is our 19th official real episode. 19th! Anyway, what do you think? We're starting to get an idea of how things run here. Do you think so? Wanna let us know? We has the social medias! We also has email! Let your local podcast provider know what you think in the form of...2021-08-0356 minPencil Us InInventory Episode 4In which we perform a little house cleaning. We literally sweep the floor and organize books while talking. Can't hear it? Turn up the volume. WHY WOULD I LIE?? Bonus appearance by Daisy! We won't say when!Anyway, the tradition of Inventory Episodes continues! We've decided to make them a monthly feature 'cuz that allows us to have a little breathing space from all that crazy reading we gotta do. You want us to breathe, don't you?We also discuss that thing that Marvel just put out, the Loki show! What did you guys think? You should...2021-07-2840 minPencil Us InHow to Catch a Predator (You probably just buy one?)In which we discuss our first comic that came from a movie! People might not think much of them these days, but licensed comics really were a big deal back in the day. We'll go over more of them including, of course, Dark Horse's other big licensed killer alien property!We're up to 18! That's almost 20! That's a big number! Maybe I should add more exclamation points!!! Anyway, how are we doing? Any long time listeners? Wanna talk to us? Well, we have ways! We have our Facebook, we have our Twitter, we have our email! We're trying to develop...2021-07-2139 minPencil Us InLegion 2: Shooter BoogalooIn which we discuss the second half of the Silver Age with regards to the Legion of Superheroes! Obviously, most of the focus here goes to Jim Shooter, a giant figure in the annals of American comic books (literally and figuratively). Listen in as we talk about the beginnings of his career and how it was to work with Mort Weisinger.It's our 17th official episode! I guess if you count the various specials and inventories we've done, we'd be over 20 at this point, but I'm not! As always, let us know what you think! We've got the s...2021-07-1344 minPencil Us InHerbie Desu Ga?In which we discuss not one, but two comics! One is Herbie, the Fat Fury! The other, Sakamoto! Haven't you heard? We discuss their similarities, their differences, their unmistakable attraction for women! Join us!Now that Pride Month is over, we're back with another regular episode! How did we do covering two separate books at once? How are we doing in general? What do you think of the format as it evolves? You must tell us! Leave us a rating and comment wherever you get your podcast! If you want to do a social media, we has the Faceboo...2021-07-0742 minPencil Us InPride Month 2: Characters!In which we discuss LGBTQ characters! That's right, two episodes for Pride Month dedicated to...Pride Month stuff! I'm not good with words!Hopefully people have been following along with our Facebook all month in which we've been posting a character a day in a spotlight (sometimes you get bonus characters)! Anyway, if you're not aware of the Facebook page, well have I got some news for you! Otherwise, we do have a Twitter, but we haven't used it for much. We find it easier to dump info on Facebook than Twitter. But that doesn't mean you can't...2021-06-2916 minPencil Us InPride Month 1: Some Creators!It's Pride Month! We felt like it would be a good idea to do something for it! So cuz of time constraints and other factors, the last two episodes of June here are gonna be Pride-Oriented!First up: an episode in which we discuss some LGBTQ creators! Su and Phil each made a list of 5 creators worth your time. 10 total! The list is as follows:Su's List1. Katie O'Neill2. Gengoroh Tagamine3. Molly Ostertag4. Chii (pseudonym)5. Song InkolloPhil's List1. Matt Baker2. Phil Jimen...2021-06-2221 minPencil Us InLegion of Super-Heroes pt. 1: The BeginniningIn which we discuss the Legion of Superheroes! We discuss their origin, their creators, their impacts, and maybe why they stuck in peoples' imaginations. This is one of our first Silver Age dives and it won't be our last!With our 15th episode, we got some good stuff! We both really enjoyed doing this episode because this was story-telling from a different, kind of crazier, and definitely less cynical time. I hope you catch our enthusiasm! Anyway, let us know what you think! If you're listening via some podcatcher, leave us a rating and comment! If you feel li...2021-06-1651 minPencil Us InRed SonjaIn which we discuss the She-Devil with a Sword, Red Sonja! We talk about her origins and her rise to her own title. We discuss her influences and her legacy. We even talk about that movie. You know the one. The one with the lady who has a sword? C'mon man!With our 14th episode, we continue our little mini-theme of sword-and-sorcery! We're gonna stop here 'cuz honestly it's not exactly my favorite genre, but Conan and Sonja were worth it! What do you think? Give us a shout on either our social medias, emails, or maybe leave a r...2021-06-0938 minPencil Us InConan the Barbarian (He so uncivilized)In which we discuss everyone's favorite mostly naked swordsman! We talk about his creator, his imitators, his adaptations, and more! Check it out!With our 13th episode, we talk about one of the more fascinating topics for us. This is a book that was crazy popular once and even sort of penetrated the public consciousness to a certain extent. Mostly, though, we're talk to talk about that art, yo. As with any episode, let us know how we're doing! Tell us what you think about this episode or any that we do! If you're listening via Apple Podcasts...2021-06-0250 minPencil Us InInventory Episode 3In which we fill time with a quiz that crushes Phil's soul! The inventory episode looks like it's here to stay, people! We need time to do research and we need also only have so many minutes we're allowed to upload each month. It works out!Anyway, this week's episode has Su put together a list of manga names. Some are real, some are fake. It's up to Phil to suss it out! Phil is old and uncool so you know how it goes already. Anyway, let us know how we're doing! If you listen to us on a pod...2021-05-2620 minPencil Us InA (Justice) League of Their Own (JLI)In which we discuss the International incarnation of the Justice League! We talk about its place in time, how it came together, the men who put it together, plus maybe some other stuff? Who knows!Our friggin' 12th episode! What's that about?? I think we're basically settling upon a formula at this point. Little context of time and place, little creator bios, little bit of opinion, little sprinkling of vitriol and voila! So let us know what you think! If you're listening to this on a podcast aggregator or whatever, rate us and comment there! If you ain't, o...2021-05-1943 minPencil Us InJudging DreddIn which we discuss everyone's prescient lawman of the future! We talk about his origins, his creator's origins, and maybe a little about his other media appearances (mostly just one of them). Check it out!Sorry we're late, but this is our 11th official full episode! Now that we're settling firmly in to the double digits, it's time really take a look at the format. What stands out as good for you? What stands out as bad? What would you think would improve things? Let us know! If you found us via iTunes or Spotify or Pandora or whate...2021-05-1338 minPencil Us InRose of Versailles (Via Japan)In which we discuss Rose of Versailles by Riyoko Ikeda! We talk about a brief history of shojo and a little of manga in general. We also discuss the long reach of this book's influence. It's time for court intrigue and swordplay!We're in the double digits, baby! Our 10th episode and we fly outside the borders of America. That's right. For all y'all out there wishing we'd do something from another country, here it is! We'll likely be doing more. How could you ignore Japan?? Also, we won't just be visiting Japan as comics exist around the world...2021-05-0554 minPencil Us InInventory Episode 2Another Inventory Epsisode! Sorry about that. It turns out some of our episodes from the past month went way long so we kinda ran out of space to upload. Hence this week's shorty of an episode.Anyway, in our second inventory episode, we talk about some recent comic-adjacent material! Actually, it's all Disney! The Mandalorian! WandVision! Falcon and Winter Soldier! Not the Snyder cut! We don't have HBO+! So there!If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to send 'em our way! Our social media and contacts are as follows:Website:2021-04-2818 minPencil Us InBoggy Boys pt 2: MAN-THING!In which we discuss our other favorite (or more favorite?) swampy man, Man-Thing! We'll talk about the general history of boggy boys as well as the background of how Manny came to be. We'll also talk about the weirdly suspicious timing of the release of Manny and Swamp Thing. We'll discuss other details too, like how Steve Gerber almost got himself fired!Here it is, Episode 9! We're almost at double digits! I mean, unless you count the inventory episode. Then we're there. I wasn't counting it. You can if you want. Anyway, let us know how you're feeling! ...2021-04-2154 minPencil Us InBoggy Boys pt 1: SWAMP THING!In which we discuss the first of our Boggy Boys: the Swamp Thing! He's warm moist and most definitely wild! Hear us discuss his origin! Hear us discuss his creators! Hear us make plant jokes!In our eighth (8th!) episode, we get up to no good! Hopefully, as the format keeps evolving, you can follow the information flow well enough. Our various topics seem to always present a new way to uh...present the information. Anyway, hope you like! If you have any questions, problems, recommendations, thoughts on life in general, please send 'em our way! Links are below...2021-04-1436 minPencil Us InCollecting Comics and SpeculationWe return with an extra-long episode after our short episode last week! This time, we discuss collecting comics! We talk about the history of that collecting and then we discuss tips on what to do if you're interested in doing it yourself. We discuss how the market has gone up and down through the years and how collectors have affected it. We also give our thoughts on speculation and the speculators themselves (hint: the thoughts are not nice).With our 7th episode we change things up a little bit. We had a request from a friend to discu...2021-04-071h 09Pencil Us InInventory Episode 1We've gotta put something out! Anyway, today we're putting out essentially a filler episode. Sorry about that! Our podcast hosting site only allows so much uploading in terms of minutes for each month and we're up against that limit! So, here we just talk a bit about what we've been up to recently and maybe a little shop talk about the podcast itself. As always, thanks for listening and feel free to get in touch with us via the following means!Website: https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Pencil...2021-03-3113 minPencil Us InThor by Walt SimonsonIn which we discuss the much-celebrated work of Walter Simonson on Thor during the 80s! It is still resonant today as even now, people anticipate an appearance from Beta Ray Bill in the MCU. Will he appear? I don't know, that's not our purview! We will, however, be gushing over a mutual favorite run of comics.This is episode...6? Already? Norse gods, how time does fly. Anyway, if you're still with us after Saga, then hold your horses! I go a little harder on the creator bio this time since we're mostly talking about one person here. I do ment...2021-03-2441 minPencil Us InThe Saga of SagaIn which we discuss the much-discussed Saga by Brian K Vaughn and Fiona Staples! We delve a teensy bit in to the backgrounds of the creators and what they've done otherwise. We also discuss what we like (or maybe don't like) about the series.Episode V is live, baby! We're still working on how we put together the show. I think it'll depend on the topic. Shows that are run-based will likely focus more on creator bios or maybe just behind-the-scenes stuff on the run. Shows that focus on a broader character treatment will probably be lighter on tha...2021-03-1636 minPencil Us InDracula and His TombIn which we talk about Dracula's living space! We discuss what he sleeps with, where he sleeps, his favorite furniture and more! Oh, and somewhere we discuss a comic that happens to be named after his dwelling. Check it out!This is our fourth episode?? How did we make so many?? I'm almost out of fingers to count on?? Anyway, should you have anything to say, feel free to hit us up on Facebook or Twitter! You can also leave comments and rate us wherever you download the podcast! It helps out a bunch!Website...2021-03-0942 minPencil Us InThe QuestionIn which we discuss America's favorite problem solver, the Question! We talk about his creation, his influences, his stories and where the character has ended up over the years. We primarily focus on the classic late 80s run from O'Neil and Cowan. It's good stuff! As an aside, we just got our hands on a collection of the Deaths of Vic Sage. Time to dig in!This is our third (3rd) episode of Pencil Us In! The format continues to evolve over time! We thought it would be cool to give some creator bios along with the usual d...2021-03-0341 minPencil Us InJean GreyIn which we discuss everybody's favorite mutant redhead! Nobody hates Jean! Especially not Su! We talk about her origins, her various costumes, her ups and downs, and her many lives!Our second episode! If you like what you hear, let us know! If you don't, I guess let us know! If you have feeling otherwise, let us know! Put out dem comments!Website: https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcastTwitter: @pencilusinemail: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.comPhil here: I didn't...2021-02-2439 minPencil Us InHarley QuinnIn which we discuss and dissect one of comicdom's most popular characters. We take a look all the way back to her origins all the way up to the present while trying to hit on her most important appearances. We cover the changes she has gone through and how she got to be where she is today.This is the first episode of Pencil Us In! Please feel free to comment via Twitter, Facebook, or email and such on how we're doing. If you find us on something like Apple Podcasts or Spotify, please leave us a revi...2021-02-1639 min