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The Comic Book Tour Guide

The Comic Book Tour Guide

By Ashley and Jesse

Join Ashley on a comic book tour with our guide Jesse, as he carves a path toward understanding the art form and what makes it so interesting.
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The Comic Book Tour GuideOct 28, 2020

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Guest Guide - David Pepose

Guest Guide - David Pepose

Guest Guides are when Jesse & Ashley get to interview a comic creator or a friend. In this first Guide Guide, they get to talk to David Pepose about his upcoming comic "Space Ghost" and his previous works of Punisher, Moon Knight, The Devil that Wears My face, Savage Avengers, and a tiny bit of Spencer & Locke.


You can follow David here: https://twitter.com/Peposed

Find a list of books David has written here: https://www.davidpepose.com/


Space Ghost comes out May 1st! Pre-order it at your Local Comic Shop or pick it up the day it comes out (if there are copies left). Also, don't forget May 4th is free comic book day at participating shops! David will be doing some signings so follow him for those locations or listen in the episode!


Find this show here: ⁠https://twitter.com/CBtourguide⁠

Find Ashley here: ⁠https://www.missusashley.gay/⁠

Find Jesse here: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/sleeperofthebed.bsky.social⁠

Our friend Roma did the art and you can find them here: ⁠https://twitter.com/iappreci8urbutt⁠

Have any questions, suggestions, corrections, or want to be a guest on the show? Send those to our social media or email us here: ⁠whycomicspodcast@gmail.com⁠

Apr 11, 202401:12:20
1st Stop: "The Flash (Barry Allen)"
Apr 10, 202453:21
Finale Crisis (not really though)
Dec 04, 202202:18
Episode 82: "The Ginyu Force" w/Max Newland
Oct 25, 202201:13:15
Episode 81: "The Monarch from Venture Brothers" w/Marn
Oct 11, 202251:31
Episode 80: "Chainsaw Man" w/Roma
Sep 27, 202250:27
Episode 79: "Dark Crisis, Shadow War, & Rogues" w/Joshua Williamson

Episode 79: "Dark Crisis, Shadow War, & Rogues" w/Joshua Williamson

Join Jesse and the writer of the upcoming Dark Crisis event at DC, the Current Shadow War event that is happening in the Batman, Robin, and Deathstroke Inc. books, and the Black Label title Rogues, Joshua Williamson (@Williamson_Josh). They talk about all of those books listed above, what Joshua is reading right now, and even some writer advice. 

Check out all of Joshua's books here: https://www.amazon.com/Graphic-Novels-Joshua-Williamson-Comics-Manga/s?rh=n%3A156107011%2Cp_lbr_one_browse-bin%3AJoshua+Williamson

Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/

Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/  

Look for the cool merch on https://uppercutmerch.storenvy.com/  

Find us on Twitter @whycomicpod 

Find Jesse on Twitter @sleeperofthebed

Find Hana on Twitter @_hanatwothree

Thanks to our Patreon Producers Anthony Grecco and Patrick Mohlmann

Email: whycomicspodcast@gmail.com

And don't forget to leave us a review on your favorite platforms!

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May 13, 202253:16
Episode 78: "Beastlands" w/Curtis Clow

Episode 78: "Beastlands" w/Curtis Clow

Join Jesse and the writer & co-creator of the comic "Beastlands", Curtis Clow (@CurtisClow) as they talk about the work that goes into a Kickstarter, favorite comics, and the difference between writing an ongoing and a mini-series. "Beastlands" Vol 1 is out on June 15 through Dark Horse comics. 

Order volume 1 of "Beastlands" here: https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/3007-592/Beastlands-Keepers-of-the-Kingdom-TPB

Check out more of Curtis' work here: https://curtisclow.com/

Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/

Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/  

Look for the cool merch on https://uppercutmerch.storenvy.com/  

Find us on Twitter @whycomicpod 

Find Jesse on Twitter @sleeperofthebed

Find Hana on Twitter @_hanatwothree

Thanks to our Patreon Producers Anthony Grecco and Patrick Mohlmann

Email: whycomicspodcast@gmail.com

And don't forget to leave us a review on your favorite platforms!

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The theme is: Joy in a Restaurant by David Szesztay

May 05, 202238:34
Episode 77: "Never the End..."

Episode 77: "Never the End..."

Join Jesse as he gives a small update on the show. 


Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/

Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/  

Look for the cool merch on https://uppercutmerch.storenvy.com/  

Find us on Twitter @whycomicpod 

Find Jesse on Twitter @sleeperofthebed

Find Hana on Twitter @_hanatwothree

Thanks to our Patreon Producers Anthony Grecco and Patrick Mohlmann

Support us on Patreon at: patreon.com/whycomics

Email: whycomicspodcast@gmail.com

And don't forget to leave us a review on your favorite platforms!

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The theme is: Joy in a Restaurant by David Szesztay

Apr 07, 202206:48
Episode 76: "The Boxer" by JH w/David Mann

Episode 76: "The Boxer" by JH w/David Mann

Join Jesse and special guest, David Mann (@DavidMann95) as they talk about the Webtoon "the Boxer" by JH. 

Check out David Mann's newsletter here: https://t.co/sPYSUIj0Vl

In two weeks we'll be talking about something, but we're not sure what. So check out our socials. 

Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/

Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/  

Look for the cool merch on https://uppercutmerch.storenvy.com/  

Find us on Twitter @whycomicpod 

Find Jesse on Twitter @sleeperofthebed

Find Hana on Twitter @_hanatwothree

Thanks to our Patreon Producers Anthony Grecco and Patrick Mohlmann

Support us on Patreon at: patreon.com/whycomics

Email: whycomicspodcast@gmail.com

And don't forget to leave us a review on your favorite platforms!

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Mar 17, 202252:29
Episode 75: "The Batman" (2022) FULL SPOILERS

Episode 75: "The Batman" (2022) FULL SPOILERS

Join Jesse, Hana, and special guest, But Why Tho?'s Kate Sánchez (@OhMyMithrandir) as they talk full spoilers for "The Batman" (2022). 

Next week, we'll be talking to David Mann (@DavidMann95) about the Webtoon "The Boxer". 

Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/

Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/  

Look for the cool merch on https://uppercutmerch.storenvy.com/  

Find us on Twitter @whycomicpod 

Find Jesse on Twitter @sleeperofthebed

Find Hana on Twitter @_hanatwothree

Thanks to our Patreon Producers Anthony Grecco and Patrick Mohlmann

Support us on Patreon at: patreon.com/whycomics

Email: whycomicspodcast@gmail.com

And don't forget to leave us a review on your favorite platforms!

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Mar 12, 202201:28:16
Episode 74: "Batman: Ego"

Episode 74: "Batman: Ego"

Join Jesse and Hana as they talk about "Batman: Ego" by Darwyn Cooke. They also talk about the stories "Batman: Date Night" and "Selina's Big Score" 

Next week, we'll be doing a spoiler cast for "The Batman" (2022) with But Why Tho?'s Kate Sánchez (@OhMyMithrandir)

Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/

Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/  

Look for the cool merch on https://uppercutmerch.storenvy.com/  

Find us on Twitter @whycomicpod 

Find Jesse on Twitter @sleeperofthebed

Find Hana on Twitter @_hanatwothree

Thanks to our Patreon Producers Anthony Grecco and Patrick Mohlmann

Support us on Patreon at: patreon.com/whycomics

Email: whycomicspodcast@gmail.com

And don't forget to leave us a review on your favorite platforms!

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Mar 05, 202231:26
Panel to Frame Episode 1: "Adventures of Captain Marvel" (1941)

Panel to Frame Episode 1: "Adventures of Captain Marvel" (1941)

For this week, we're releasing the first bonus episode from our Patreon in the main feed. In this episode, we're talking about the 1941 serial film "Adventures of Captain Marvel". Find more in the future at patreon.com/whycomics

Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/

Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/  

Look for the cool merch on https://uppercutmerch.storenvy.com/  

Find us on Twitter @whycomicpod 

Find Jesse on Twitter @sleeperofthebed

Find Hana on Twitter @_hanatwothree

Thanks to our Patreon Producers Anthony Grecco and Patrick Mohlmann

Email: whycomicspodcast@gmail.com

And don't forget to leave us a review on your favorite platforms!

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The theme for the bonus episode is the Superman theme by John Williams. 

Feb 26, 202227:59
Episode 73: "Vengance of the Moon Knight 1-6" w/Chris Edgerton

Episode 73: "Vengance of the Moon Knight 1-6" w/Chris Edgerton

Join Jesse, Hana, and, special guest, Chris Edgerton (@wheels1993) as they talk about the first six issues of "Vengeance of The Moon Knight", comics solicitations, and the updated to the Comixology app. 

In two weeks read along with Jesse and Hana as they read "Batman: Ego" by Darwyn Cooke.

 

Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/

Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/  

Look for the cool merch on https://uppercutmerch.storenvy.com/  

Find us on Twitter @whycomicpod 

Find Jesse on Twitter @sleeperofthebed

Find Hana on Twitter @_hanatwothree

Thanks to our Patreon Producers Anthony Grecco and Patrick Mohlmann

Support us on Patreon at: patreon.com/whycomics

Email: whycomicspodcast@gmail.com

And don't forget to leave us a review on your favorite platforms!

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The theme is: Joy in a Restaurant by David Szesztay

Feb 20, 202250:46
Episode 72: "IDW's Sonic Comics" w/ Riley Hopkins

Episode 72: "IDW's Sonic Comics" w/ Riley Hopkins

Join Jesse, Hana, and, special guest, Riley Hopkins (@RevRyeBread) as they talk about the IDW Sonic comics, Batgirl, and more!

Next week read along with us as we talk about the first six issues of "Vengeance of The Moon Knight" with Chris Edgerton (@wheels1993)

Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/

Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/  

Look for the cool merch on https://uppercutmerch.storenvy.com/  

Find us on Twitter @whycomicpod 

Find Jesse on Twitter @sleeperofthebed

Find Hana on Twitter @_hanatwothree

Thanks to our Patreon Producers Anthony Grecco and Patrick Mohlmann 

Support us on Patreon at: patreon.com/whycomics

Email: whycomicspodcast@gmail.com

And don't forget to leave us a review on your favorite platforms!

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Feb 12, 202201:20:53
Episode 71: "The Girl from the Sea" by Molly Knox Ostertag

Episode 71: "The Girl from the Sea" by Molly Knox Ostertag

Join Hana and Jesse as they talk about "The Girl from the Sea" by Molly Knox Ostertag and some X-Men talk (what do you expect when Hana hosts).

Buy the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Girl-Sea-Molly-Knox-Ostertag/dp/1338540572 & https://www.comixology.com/The-Girl-from-the-Sea/digital-comic/942435


Next week we're talking to Riley Hopkins about the IDW Sonic comics and in two weeks we're talking to Chris Edgerton about the first six issues of Vengeance of Moon Knight

Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/

Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/  

Look for the cool merch on https://uppercutmerch.storenvy.com/  

Find us on Twitter @whycomicpod 

Find Jesse on Twitter @sleeperofthebed

Find Hana on Twitter @_hanatwothree

Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/whycomics

Email: whycomicspodcast@gmail.com

And don't forget to leave us a review on your favorite platforms!

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The theme is: Joy in a Restaurant by David Szesztay

Feb 06, 202240:19
Episode 70: "The Immortal Iron Fist 1-16"
Jan 21, 202257:23
Episode 69: "Venom & Venom: Let There Be Carnage" w/Matt aka Stormageddon

Episode 69: "Venom & Venom: Let There Be Carnage" w/Matt aka Stormageddon

Join Jesse & Hana as in this episode they talk to Matt Storm AKA Stormageddon (@dj_stormageddon) about the two Sony Venom movies. They have a good time talking about their silliness, but also why they're perfect superhero movies for the current era we're in.

Next episode we're talking about the first 16 issues of "Immortal Iron Fist" by David Aja, Matt Fraction, and Ed Brubaker

Find Matt's work here: https://linktr.ee/dj_stormagedddon

Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/

Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/  

Look for the cool merch on https://uppercutmerch.storenvy.com/  

Find us on Twitter @whycomicpod 

Find Jesse on Twitter @sleeperofthebed

Find Hana on Twitter @_hanatwothree

Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/whycomics

Email: whycomicspodcast@gmail.com

And don't forget to leave us a review on your favorite platforms!

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The theme is: Joy in a Restaurant by David Szesztay

Jan 14, 202201:06:48
Epsiode 68: "Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man"
Jan 01, 202248:41
Episode 67: "Newburn, Daredevil, The All Nighter, Public Domain, Batman: The Knight, and Still Water" w/ Chip Zdarsky
Dec 03, 202101:06:57
Episode 66: "Small, tiny, little update."
Nov 26, 202108:52
Episode 65: "Marauders, King Grimlock, The Darkhold: Alpha & Omega, and more" w/ Steve Orlando

Episode 65: "Marauders, King Grimlock, The Darkhold: Alpha & Omega, and more" w/ Steve Orlando

Join Jesse and returning guest, Steve Orlando (@thatsteveorlando) as they talk about all of Steve's many current projects, some from the past, and some coming in the future. 

Find all of Steve's work here: https://www.comixology.com/Steve-Orlando/comics-creator/5846

Help out Danhausen: https://www.gofundme.com/f/danhausen-very-nice-very-evil-very-injured

Reason for the new name: https://twitter.com/whycomicspod/status/1384583732506632192

Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/

Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/  

Look for the cool merch on https://uppercutmerch.storenvy.com/  

Find us on Twitter @whycomicpod 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whycomicpodcast

Email: whycomicspodcast@gmail.com

And don't forget to leave us a review on your favorite platforms!

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The theme is: Joy in a Restaurant by David Szesztay

Nov 17, 202147:15
Episode 64: "MCU Phase 4 So Far" w/ Chris Compendio

Episode 64: "MCU Phase 4 So Far" w/ Chris Compendio

Join Jesse and returning guest Chris Compendio ( @compenderizer ) as they catch up and talk about the state of the MCU so far. 

Find all more information about Chris here: https://www.chriscompendio.com/

Reason for the new name: https://twitter.com/whycomicspod/status/1384583732506632192

Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/

Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/  

Look for the cool merch on https://uppercutmerch.storenvy.com/  

Find us on Twitter @whycomicpod 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whycomicpodcast

Email: whycomicspodcast@gmail.com

And don't forget to leave us a review on your favorite platforms!

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Nov 12, 202101:08:44
Episode 63: "Spencer & Locke, The O.Z., and Scouts Honor" w/ David Pepose

Episode 63: "Spencer & Locke, The O.Z., and Scouts Honor" w/ David Pepose

Join Jesse and the writer behind the best-selling & award-winning books like Spencer & Locke and the O.Z., David Pepose (@Peposed) as they talk about bending genre, making sure to live up to yourself, and practice until you make it. 

Find all his work here: https://www.comixology.com/David-Pepose/comics-creator/125562

Reason for the new name: https://twitter.com/whycomicspod/status/1384583732506632192

Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/

Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/  

Look for the cool merch on https://uppercutmerch.storenvy.com/  

Find us on Twitter @whycomicpod 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whycomicpodcast

Email: whycomicspodcast@gmail.com

And don't forget to leave us a review on your favorite platforms!

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Nov 05, 202158:10
Episode 62: "Rick & Morty and Dungeons & Dragons/Aggretsuko" w/ Troy Little & Brenda Hickey

Episode 62: "Rick & Morty and Dungeons & Dragons/Aggretsuko" w/ Troy Little & Brenda Hickey

Join Jesse and the writers & artists behind books like Powder Puff Girls, Rick & Morty and Dungeons & Dragons, Aggretsuko, My Little Pony, Ward's Valley, and Angora Napkin, Troy Little (@meanwhilestudio on Twitter & @angoranapkin on Instagram) & Brenda Hickey (@crazyary on Twitter & @brenda_e_hickey on Instagram). They talk about the fun with licensed projects, dream projects, and making independent books. 

Find all their work here: https://www.pegamoosepress.com/ and http://brendahickeycomics.com/

Reason for the new name: https://twitter.com/whycomicspod/status/1384583732506632192

Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/

Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/  

Look for the cool merch on https://uppercutmerch.storenvy.com/  

Find us on Twitter @whycomicpod 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whycomicpodcast

Email: whycomicspodcast@gmail.com

And don't forget to leave us a review on your favorite platforms!

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Oct 16, 202142:24
Episode 61: "Witchblood and Good Luck" w/Matthew Erman

Episode 61: "Witchblood and Good Luck" w/Matthew Erman

Join Jesse and, the writer & co-creator of Witchblood at Vault and Good Luck at Boom Studios, Matthew Erman (@matthewerman). They discuss Matthew's books, some of the bigger ideas writers think about, and how to connect your book to the reader. 

Check out all of Matthew's work here: https://www.matthewerman.com/ and https://www.comixology.com/Matthew-Erman/comics-creator/162616

Reason for the new name: https://twitter.com/whycomicspod/status/1384583732506632192

Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/

Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/  

Look for the cool merch on https://uppercutmerch.storenvy.com/  

Find us on Twitter @whycomicpod 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whycomicpodcast

Email: whycomicspodcast@gmail.com

And don't forget to leave us a review on your favorite platforms!

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Oct 09, 202154:12
Episode 60: "Project Wildfire, Flase Flag, MPLS Sound, and more" w/Hannibal Tabu

Episode 60: "Project Wildfire, Flase Flag, MPLS Sound, and more" w/Hannibal Tabu

Join Jesse and, writer of many projects, Hannibal Tabu (@hannibaltabu) talk about some of Hannibal's current projects, the importance of character in comics, and how important these stories are. There might even be some breaking news in the latter half. 

Check out all of Hannibal's work here:http://www.hannibaltabu.com/411/

Reason for the new name: https://twitter.com/whycomicspod/status/1384583732506632192

Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/

Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/  

Look for the cool merch on https://uppercutmerch.storenvy.com/  

Find us on Twitter @whycomicpod 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whycomicpodcast

Email: whycomicspodcast@gmail.com

And don't forget to leave us a review on your favorite platforms!

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Oct 06, 202145:03
Episode 59: "Stud and the Bloodblade" w/Perry Crowe

Episode 59: "Stud and the Bloodblade" w/Perry Crowe

Join Jesse and writer & co-creator of "Stud and the Bloodblade", Perry Crowe (@pacrowe). They talk about Stud and just how to build a full story. 

Pick up Stud here: https://studandthebloodblade.com/

Reason for the new name: https://twitter.com/whycomicspod/status/1384583732506632192

Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/

Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/  

Look for the cool merch on https://uppercutmerch.storenvy.com/  

Find us on Twitter @whycomicpod 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whycomicpodcast

Email: whycomicspodcast@gmail.com

And don't forget to leave us a review on your favorite platforms!

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Oct 01, 202135:11
Episode 58: "Way of the House Husband" w/Glenn Battishill

Episode 58: "Way of the House Husband" w/Glenn Battishill

Join Jesse and, his friend, Glenn Battishill (@glennbattishill) as they talk about the manga "Way of the House Husband" by Kousuke Oono

Reason for the new name: https://twitter.com/whycomicspod/status/1384583732506632192

Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/

Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/  

Look for the cool merch on https://uppercutmerch.storenvy.com/  

Find us on Twitter @whycomicpod 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whycomicpodcast

Email: whycomicspodcast@gmail.com

And don't forget to leave us a review on your favorite platforms!

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Sep 17, 202152:54
Episode 57: "Marvel Unlimited Recommendations" w/ Chris Edgerton

Episode 57: "Marvel Unlimited Recommendations" w/ Chris Edgerton

Join Jesse and, his friend, Chris Edgerton (@wheels1993) as they talk about good reading points on the marvel unlimited app. 

Chris' previous episode: https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/ei5r4l

Reason for the new name: https://twitter.com/whycomicspod/status/1384583732506632192

Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/

Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/  

Look for the cool merch on https://uppercutmerch.storenvy.com/  

Find us on Twitter @whycomicpod 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whycomicpodcast

Email: whycomicspodcast@gmail.com

And don't forget to leave us a review on your favorite platforms!

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Sep 03, 202153:23
Episode 56: "DC Treasury Edition C-21" w/ Alex Jaffe

Episode 56: "DC Treasury Edition C-21" w/ Alex Jaffe

Join Jesse and DC Collumist & Trivia Lord Alex Jaffe (@alexjaffe) as they talk about a Captain Marvel collection, the state of the character and just DC comics in general. 

Read Alex's collums here: https://www.dccomics.com/tags/alex-jaffe

Reason for the new name: https://twitter.com/whycomicspod/status/1384583732506632192

Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/

Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/  

Look for the cool merch on https://uppercutmerch.storenvy.com/  

Find us on Twitter @whycomicpod 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whycomicpodcast

Email: whycomicspodcast@gmail.com

And don't forget to leave us a review on your favorite platforms!

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Aug 24, 202147:11
Episode 55: "The Killer: In The Dead of Night" w/ Jonathan Thompson

Episode 55: "The Killer: In The Dead of Night" w/ Jonathan Thompson

Join Jesse and writer Jonathan Thompson (@cmdrofzed) as they talk about Jonathan's new Kickstarter comic "The Killer: In the Dead of Night" and all the other books he's been working on recently. 

Join the Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/823974790/the-killer-in-the-dead-of-night

Reason for the new name: https://twitter.com/whycomicspod/status/1384583732506632192

Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/

Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/  

Look for the cool merch on https://uppercutmerch.storenvy.com/  

Find us on Twitter @whycomicpod 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whycomicpodcast

Email: whycomicspodcast@gmail.com

And don't forget to leave us a review on your favorite platforms!

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Aug 20, 202150:03
Episode 54: " The Me You Love in the Dark" w/ Skottie Young & Jorge Corona

Episode 54: " The Me You Love in the Dark" w/ Skottie Young & Jorge Corona

Join Jesse and the co-creators of "Middlewest" and the new Image book "The Me You Love in the Dark", Skottie Young (@skottieyoung) & Jorge Corona (@jecorona). They talk about the new book, the process of making it, and some aspects of what is a style. 

Pre-order or buy the book here: https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/the-me-you-love-in-the-dark-1-of-5

and Skottie's website: https://www.skottieyoung.com/

Reason for the new name: https://twitter.com/whycomicspod/status/1384583732506632192

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Jul 25, 202158:24
Episode 53: "Everyone is Tulip" w/ Nicole Goux & Dave Baker

Episode 53: "Everyone is Tulip" w/ Nicole Goux & Dave Baker

Join Jesse and the creators of the comic book "Everyone is Tulip", Nicole Goux (@nicolegoux) & Dave Baker (@xdavebakerx) as they talk about the book, their partnership, and some YouTube.

You can buy their book here: https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/3006-466/Everyone-is-Tulip-TPB

Reason for the new name: https://twitter.com/whycomicspod/status/1384583732506632192

Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/

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Jul 21, 202101:13:04
Episode 52: Manga Talk w/David Brothers

Episode 52: Manga Talk w/David Brothers

Join Jesse and, one of the Mangasplaining Co-Hosts, David Brothers (@hermanos) as they just talk about manga. They talk about the ways it's the same as western books, but also talk about what it does that they'd like to see western comics do more. 

You can find David's show Mangasplaining (@mangasplaining) here: https://t.co/BAp1nVlKPq?amp=1

Reason for the new name: https://twitter.com/whycomicspod/status/1384583732506632192

Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/

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Jul 08, 202144:32
Episode 51: "Paper Girls" w/Kayla Jouet

Episode 51: "Paper Girls" w/Kayla Jouet

Join Jesse and, Uppercut Crit's own, Kayla Jouet (@oakayla) as they talk about "Paper Girls" written by Brian K. Vaughan, illustrated by Cliff Chiang, the colorist is Matt Wilson, the letterer, the designer is Jared K. Fletcher, and the color flatter is Dee Cunniffe.

You can find Kayla's work here: https://uppercutcrit.com/

Reason for the new name: https://twitter.com/whycomicspod/status/1384583732506632192

Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/

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Jun 23, 202154:11
Episode 50: "Movie Talk" w/ Grace Benfell

Episode 50: "Movie Talk" w/ Grace Benfell

Join Jesse and, returning guest, Grace Benfell (@grace_machine) as they talk about comic book movies, the relationship between creators and corporations, and what we want to see happen next. 

You can support Grace on Patreon now at: https://www.patreon.com/graceinthemachine

Reason for the new name: https://twitter.com/whycomicspod/status/1384583732506632192

Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/

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Jun 09, 202101:10:58
Episode 49: "A very short update"

Episode 49: "A very short update"

Join Jesse and Jesse alone for a very short update episode.


Reason for the new name: https://twitter.com/whycomicspod/status/1384583732506632192

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May 31, 202108:29
Episode 48: "Labor Unions Within Comics" w/Caitlin Rosberg

Episode 48: "Labor Unions Within Comics" w/Caitlin Rosberg

Join Jesse and, A.V. Club Writer, Caitlin Rosberg (@crosberg) as they talk about Caitlin's history with comics, Captain America First Avenger, and Labor Unions within Comics. 

Caitlin's work at the A.V. Club: https://kinja.com/crosberg

Reason for the new name: https://twitter.com/whycomicspod/status/1384583732506632192

Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/

Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/  

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May 15, 202101:03:54
Episode 47: "Locke and Key" w/ Brett Downard

Episode 47: "Locke and Key" w/ Brett Downard

Join Jesse and his good comic friend Brett Downard as they talk "Locke and Key" by Joe Hill and Gabriel Hernandez, comic collecting, and other things. 

Reason for the new name: https://twitter.com/whycomicspod/status/1384583732506632192

Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/

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May 07, 202147:60
Episode 46: "Infidel, The Good Asian, and the art of Noir" w/Pornsak Pichetshote

Episode 46: "Infidel, The Good Asian, and the art of Noir" w/Pornsak Pichetshote

Join Jesse and the writer of Infidel & The Good Asian, Pornsak Pichetshote (@real_pornsak) about his works, his process, and just a lot of noir. 

Pornsak's works: https://www.comixology.com/Pornsak-Pichetshote/comics-creator/3957

Reason for the new name: https://twitter.com/whycomicspod/status/1384583732506632192

Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/

Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/  

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May 01, 202151:19
Episode 45: "Project Patron, Curse of the Man-Thing, Extreme Carnage, and More" w/Steve Orlando

Episode 45: "Project Patron, Curse of the Man-Thing, Extreme Carnage, and More" w/Steve Orlando

Join Jesse and, for the third time, Steve Orlando (@thesteveorlando) as they talk about all of Steve current books, a few upcoming ones, and some random topics thrown in. 

Steve's works: https://www.comixology.com/Steve-Orlando/comics-creator/5846

Reason for the new name: https://twitter.com/whycomicspod/status/1384583732506632192

Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/

Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/  

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Apr 23, 202153:51
Episode 44: "Twin Blades" w/Jarred Luján

Episode 44: "Twin Blades" w/Jarred Luján

Join Jesse and the writer for Twin Blades (a hit Kickstarter), Jarred Luján (@jarredlujan) as they talk about Twin Blades, working a Kickstarter, comic inspirations, and other projects.

Back the Kickstarter while there is still time: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1257085019/the-twin-blades

The Yule anthology: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sidequestcomic1/yule-dreadful-tales-for-the-holiday-season

Off Into the Sunset Anthology: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/offintothesunset/off-into-the-sunset-anthology?

Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/

Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/  

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Email: comicbooksmatter@gmail.com

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Apr 15, 202157:16
Episode 43: "One Year Anniversary and Tom King's Batman" w/Glenn Battishill

Episode 43: "One Year Anniversary and Tom King's Batman" w/Glenn Battishill

Join guest Host Glenn Battishill (@glennbattishill), as he interviews Jesse about one year of the podcast about the comics that mattered to him. 

Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/

Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/  

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Apr 09, 202101:13:21
Episode 42: "DC's Infinite Frontier, Robin, Flash, Birthright, and more" w/ Joshua Williamson

Episode 42: "DC's Infinite Frontier, Robin, Flash, Birthright, and more" w/ Joshua Williamson

Join Jesse and his guest, the amazing DC writer, Joshua Williamson (@williamson_josh) as they talk about all of Joshua's DC works, the DC universe as a whole, and some of Joshua's independent titles. 

You can find all of Joshua's work (and preorder Robin) here: https://www.comixology.com/Joshua-Williamson/comics-creator/1838


Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/

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Apr 01, 202101:33:20
Episode 41: "ROSANA!" w/Jessica Ginting

Episode 41: "ROSANA!" w/Jessica Ginting

Join Jesse and his guest, the writer of the web comic "ROSANA!" (@rosanacomic), Jessica Ginting (@JGINTING). They talk about her comic book origins, the creative process, and more!

You can find "ROSANA!" here: https://www.rosanacomic.com/

Jessica's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjGQAeVGCA8&feature=youtu.be

Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/

Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/  

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Mar 27, 202139:25
Episode 40: "New stuff and Q&A"

Episode 40: "New stuff and Q&A"

Join Jesse as he talked about what he's been reading and consuming lately. He also answers some fan questions!

Ways to stand up against Asian hate: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/

Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/  

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Mar 20, 202126:29
Episode 39: "Renegade Rule" w/ Ben Kahn, Rachel Silverstein, and Sam Beck

Episode 39: "Renegade Rule" w/ Ben Kahn, Rachel Silverstein, and Sam Beck

Join Jesse and the creative team of the new Dark Horse Original Graphic Novel, Renegade Rule, Ben Kahn (@benthekahn), Rachel Silverstein (@flirtymango), and Sam Beck (@sambeckdraws)

You can preorder Renegade Rule here: https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/3006-372/Renegade-Rule-TPB

Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/  

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Email: comicbooksmatter@gmail.com

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Mar 07, 202138:03
Episode 38: "By Chance or Providence & Through the Woods" w/ Mattie Lewis

Episode 38: "By Chance or Providence & Through the Woods" w/ Mattie Lewis

Join Jesse and writer Mattie Lewis (@devilsdoorbell_) about "By Chance or Providence" by Becky Cloonan & "Through the Woods" by Em Carroll. They also talk about the writing process and how inspiration strikes. 

Check out Mattie's work: https://gumroad.com/devilsdoorbell

Ways to  show Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/  

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Email: comicbooksmatter@gmail.com

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Feb 25, 202101:04:26
Episode 37: "Nate and Jesse explain the Doom Patrol & Animal Man to Kam" w/Nate and Kam

Episode 37: "Nate and Jesse explain the Doom Patrol & Animal Man to Kam" w/Nate and Kam

Join Jesse and the creators/hosts of the SomeGoodShows Podcast Network, Kam Konek (@thekamdyman) & Nate Brandt (@victoryposition). Kam knows nothing about comic books. So, Nate and Jesse take turns explaining some weird ones to him. 

All their shows can be found here: https://www.somegoodshows.biz/

and Here: http://twitter.com/somegoodshows

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Feb 16, 202101:36:27