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Issues On Issues

Issues On Issues

By Brilliance.io

A weekly podcast series brought to you by the team at Brilliance, where we share our take on all aspects related to the graphic novel industry.

We discuss and debate current events within the comic community and allegorical themes illustrated in various creative works.

Also, who are the new up and coming artists? And what are some timeless titles that everyone should know about? This is just a taste of what we’ll cover.
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Issue Twelve - It's a Wrap!

Issues On IssuesDec 26, 2022

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Issue Twelve - It's a Wrap!

Issue Twelve - It's a Wrap!

Welcome to “Issues on Issues”, a weekly podcast series brought to you by the team at Brilliance, where we discuss and debate current events within the comic community and allegorical themes illustrated in various creative works.
Today we’ll be discussing…
Current events: The Best of 2022
Issues of interests: Far Sector (DC/Young Animal), Nita Hawes' Nightmare Blog (Image), Public Domain (Image)
Interview: w/Eric Cooper (https://blacklabelcomicon.com/)
Dec 26, 202201:26:57
Issue Eleven - Can You Handle the Truth?

Issue Eleven - Can You Handle the Truth?

Welcome to “Issues on Issues”, a weekly podcast series brought to you by the team at Brilliance,  where we discuss and debate current events within the comic community and allegorical themes illustrated in various creative works.

Today we’ll be discussing…

Current events: Big screen Batman/Small screen Superman? Across the Spider-Verse and Spawn pays a visit to Gotham.   

Main topic: Lois Lane: Enemy of the People 

Interview: w/Austin Evangelista (https://www.oneblueland.com/comics)

Dec 19, 202201:45:29
Issue Ten - An Honest Day's Work

Issue Ten - An Honest Day's Work

Welcome to “Issues on Issues”, a weekly podcast series brought to you by the team at Brilliance,  where we discuss and debate current events within the comic community and allegorical themes illustrated in various creative works.

Today we’ll be discussing…

Current events: The DCU purge & 'Multiverse of Madness' is the People's Choice

Issues of Interest: Tokyo Ghost (Image), A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance (Image), Joker (DC Black Label) 

Interview: w/Jordan P. Jackson (pjacksonart.com)

Dec 10, 202201:10:06
Issue Nine - Flawed Heroes | Good v. Evil

Issue Nine - Flawed Heroes | Good v. Evil

Welcome to “Issues on Issues”, a weekly podcast series brought to you by the team at Brilliance, where we discuss and debate current events within the comic community and allegorical themes illustrated in various creative works.
Today we’ll be discussing…
Spoiler review: Star Wars' Andor (season 1)
Main Topic: The Boys | (WildStorm (DC) / Dynamite)
Interview: w/Rod Van Blake (Ancient Illumination / Nyumbani Chronicles)
Dec 03, 202201:25:42
Issue Eight - Trust in an Untrustworthy World

Issue Eight - Trust in an Untrustworthy World

Welcome to “Issues on Issues”, a weekly podcast series brought to you by the team at Brilliance,  where we discuss and debate current events within the comic community and allegorical themes illustrated in various creative works.

Today we’ll be discussing…

Current events: A major shake up at the "House of Mouse". Going back Into the Spider-Verse. Additions at AWA. Blade is Back, Baby!!!    

Main Topic: Dark Blood | (Boom!)

Interview: w/John and Greg from Rising Eagle Comics (https://risingeaglecomics.com) 

Nov 25, 202242:28
Issue Seven - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever *Spoiler* Review Special!!!

Issue Seven - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever *Spoiler* Review Special!!!

Welcome to “Issues on Issues”, a weekly podcast series brought to you by the team at Brilliance,  where we discuss and debate current events within the comic community and allegorical themes illustrated in various creative works.

Today we’ll be discussing…

Main Topic: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever | (Marvel Studios)

Issues of Interest: Black Panther: The Client (Marvel), Black Panther: Dark Reign (Marvel), Black Panther: DoomWar (Marvel)

Nov 18, 202201:28:53
Issue Six - Owning Your Personal Power

Issue Six - Owning Your Personal Power

Welcome to “Issues on Issues”, a weekly podcast series brought to you by the team at Brilliance,  where we discuss and debate current events within the comic community and allegorical themes illustrated in various creative works.

Today we’ll be discussing…

Current events: The Star Wars Universe is (once again) expanding with 'The Acolyte'.  Did Transformers (1886) get it wrong? Wakanda FOREVER!!! 

Main Topic: Ms. Marvel (Vol 1) | (Marvel)

Issues of Interest: Luthor (DC Dark Label), Fear Itself (Marvel), Batman 125 (DC)

Nov 11, 202202:11:59
Issue Five - Being "the Other"

Issue Five - Being "the Other"

Welcome to “Issues on Issues”, a weekly podcast series brought to you by the team at Brilliance, where we discuss and debate current events within the comic community and allegorical themes illustrated in various creative works.
Today we’ll be discussing…
Current events: We get a clearer look into the Black Panther sequel through ABC's 20/20 Special: In Search of Wakanda. The Hundred Acre Woods gets a terrifying makeover in Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey. Plus Geoffrey fills us in about his experience at Baltimore Comic Con.
Main Topic: House of X / Powers of X (Marvel)
Issues of Interest: God Hates Astronauts (Image), Love Is Love (IDW / DC), Something Is Killing the Children (Boom!)
Nov 04, 202201:20:01
Issue Four - The Halloween Special

Issue Four - The Halloween Special

Welcome to “Issues on Issues”, a weekly podcast series brought to you by the team at Brilliance,  where we discuss and debate current events within the comic community and allegorical themes illustrated in various creative works.

Today we’ll be discussing…

Current events: "The Rock" rocks the box office, again! Warner Bros. Discovery has found its "top Gunns" to helm the newly rebranded DCU. Plus, The Simpsons get an anime makeover for this year's Halloween Tree House of Horrors episode. 

Main Topic: Dark Ark (Vols. 1-3) | (Aftershock)

Issues of Interest: The Nice House on the Lake (DC), Deadly Class [vol. 8] (Image), Red Room (Fantagraphics)

Oct 28, 202202:00:30
Issue Three - Survival Through Times of War

Issue Three - Survival Through Times of War

Welcome to “Issues on Issues”, a weekly podcast series brought to you by the team at Brilliance,  where we discuss and debate current events within the comic community and allegorical themes illustrated in various creative works.

Today we’ll be discussing…

Current events: Superman returns in Black Adam. Is Mephisto finally making his MCU debut? Hulks, hulks, HULKS!!! Will 'Flashpoint' be the turning point or point of no return for the DCEU?  

Main Topic: Saga (Book 1) | (Image)

Issues of Interest: Legend of Korra: Ruins of the Empire (Dark Horse), Invincible (Image), The Closet (Image)

Oct 21, 202201:42:06
Issue Two - Feminism in a Male Dominated Culture

Issue Two - Feminism in a Male Dominated Culture

Welcome to “Issues on Issues”, a weekly podcast series brought to you by the team at Brilliance,  where we discuss and debate current events within the comic community and allegorical themes illustrated in various creative works.

Today we’ll be discussing…

Current events: Will 'Blade' get the ax? Is Netflix putting The SandMan to rest? The MCU got werewolves now? Wakanda Forever!  

Main Topic: Y The Last Man (Book 1) | (Vertigo) 

Issues of Interest: Grim (Boom!), Dark Ark (Aftershock), TMNT: The Last Ronin (IDW)

Oct 14, 202201:05:03
Issue One - The Ends Justify the Means

Issue One - The Ends Justify the Means

Welcome to “Issues on Issues”, a weekly podcast series brought to you by the team at Brilliance,  where we discuss and debate current events within the comic community and allegorical themes illustrated in various creative works. 

Today we’ll be discussing…

Current events: Fanboys v Prey, New Spawn writing team, Armor Wars

Main Topic: Injustice: Gods Among Us (Year One)

Issues of Interest: Irredeemable

Oct 07, 202250:05