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We explore the wonders of non-licensed, indie comics in Comics Deserve Better. Everything from Image to Webtoon is game in this show that discusses old favorites, the new hotness, and books that might be a little bit off the beaten path.

Comics Deserve Better Comics Deserve Better

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    • 5.0 • 5 Ratings

We explore the wonders of non-licensed, indie comics in Comics Deserve Better. Everything from Image to Webtoon is game in this show that discusses old favorites, the new hotness, and books that might be a little bit off the beaten path.

    Episode 117: Home vol. 1 by Julio Anta, Anna Wieszczyk, Bryan Valenza, and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou

    Episode 117: Home vol. 1 by Julio Anta, Anna Wieszczyk, Bryan Valenza, and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou

    Please join us for Richard's choice: Home vol. 1 by Julio Anta, Anna Wieszczyk, Bryan Valenza, and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou (Image).

    ** BIG ANNOUNCEMENT AT END OF EPISODE! **


    DIY Corner:
    Out of Style: a gorgeous, all-new winchestermegg artbook! 
    http://kck.st/3NZSPa9

    Spotlights
    Brian: Cat Fight #1 by Andrew Wheeler, Ilias Kyriazis, Aguste, Dennis Yatras, and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou (IDW)
    Richard: The Return of Chilling Adventures in Sorcery by Eliot Rahal, Vincenzo Federici, Sina Grace, Corin Howel, Casey Gilly, Liana Kangas, Craig Boldman, Pat & Tim Kennedy, Bob Smith and Jack Morelli (Archie)

    (Episode Art by: Lisa Sterle and Stelladia)

    • 1 hr 8 min
    Episode 116: The Tea Dragon Society by K. O’Neill with lettering by Saida Temofonte

    Episode 116: The Tea Dragon Society by K. O’Neill with lettering by Saida Temofonte

    Ready for some wonderful storytelling and all-around cuteness? Join us for Carrie's choice: The Tea Dragon Society by K. O’Neill with lettering by Saida Temofonte (Oni Press). Also in this episode, excellent discussions about other comics and delicious food!
    DIY Corner: Drumsticks of Doom #1-4 by Dan Dougherty and John Westhoff
    http://kck.st/3CFnSlt
    Spotlights Mentioned:
    Family Style: Memories of an American from Vietnam by Thien Pham (First Second)
    Cat’s Cradle: The Mole King’s Lair by Jo Rioux (First Second)
    w0rldtr33 #1 by James Tynion IV, Fernando Blanco, Jordie Bellaire and Aditya Bidikar (Image)

    Comics Deserve Better is a weekly podcast where three friends discuss things that make them happy (comics and food and animals) and things they do not like (violence and mean people). Give them a listen!

    (Episode art by K.O'Neill)

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Episode 115: Friend of the Devil: A Reckless Book by Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips and Jacob Phillips

    Episode 115: Friend of the Devil: A Reckless Book by Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips and Jacob Phillips

    We have discovered that it is a Brubaker/Phillips/Phillips world, and we are just lucky enough to live in it.
    Join us for this episode as we discuss Brian's choice:  Friend of the Devil: A Reckless Book by Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips and Jacob Phillips.
    Other books discussed:
    Klik Klik Boom #1 by Doug Wagner, Doug Dabbs, Matt Wilson, Ed Dukeshire, and Erika Schnatz (Image)
    The Faint of Heart by Kerilynn Wilson (GreenWillow Books)
    Lovesick #1 by Luana Vecchio (Image)
    DIY Corner:
    Mr. Lovenstein Presents: Feelings by J.L. Westover 
    http://kck.st/3NkRqtk


    Thanks for listening! We heart you!

    (Episode Art by Sean Phillips)

    • 1 hr 25 min
    Episode 114: Bone vol. 2: The Great Cow Race by Jeff Smith

    Episode 114: Bone vol. 2: The Great Cow Race by Jeff Smith

    Take a bite out of this week's episode (and Richard's choice!): Bone vol. 2: The Great Cow Race by Jeff Smith. It's a cute romp through a fun land where all sorts of beings can race, work, and fall in love!
    (PS...Carrie is very sorry that she was sleepy this episode!)
    Check out this week's DIY Corner:
    Stardust the Super Wizard, Hardcover Anthology
    https://zoop.gg/c/stardust
    And this week's Spotlight Picks!:
    Elle(s) vol. 3: Elle Together by Kid Toussaint and Aveline Stockart, Translation by Montana Kane (Europe)
    The Color of Always: an LGBTQIA+ Love Anthology edited by Brent Fisher and Michele Abounader (A Wave Blue World)
    Kroma #1 by Lorenzo De Felici and Rus Wooton (Image)

    (Episode Art by Jeff Smith)

    • 1 hr 23 min
    Episode 113: ¡Ay Mija!: My Bilingual Summer in Mexico by Christine Suggs

    Episode 113: ¡Ay Mija!: My Bilingual Summer in Mexico by Christine Suggs

    Another episode, another tangent by Carrie.
    Enjoy all the goofy goodness that we bring you this episode, while we discuss MY CHOICE:  ¡Ay Mija!: My Bilingual Summer in Mexico by Christine Suggs, a beautifully written autobiographical piece about identity and belonging.
    DIY Corner:
    Mary Shelley's School for Monsters Horror Graphic Novel by Anna Wieszczyk, Joel Rodriguez, and Jessica Maison
    http://kck.st/3WHpkN3
    Our Spotlight Recs:
     Daughters of Snow and Cinders by Nuria Tamarit, translated by Jenna Allen (Fantagraphics); Glister and the Haunted Teapot by Andi Watson (Catnap Press); Local Man #1 by Tim Seely, Tony Fleecs, Brad Simpson and Felipe Sobreiro (Image)

    (Art by Christine Suggs)

    • 1 hr 23 min
    Episode 112: Reckless by Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips and Jacob Phillips

    Episode 112: Reckless by Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips and Jacob Phillips

    What an episode! Please join in our delight, as we discuss Brian's choice: Reckless by Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips and Jacob Phillips (Image).
    Other wonderful books talked about: Hungry Ghost by Victoria Ying and Lynette Wong (First Second); Devil on her Shoulder: Complete Edition by Sandra Cardona, and Cédric Mayen (Europe); Bowser + Luigi are in Love by Ariel Ries (Shortbox); Torrent #1 by Marc Guggenheim, Justin Greenwood, Rico Renzi and Keith Wood (Image).
    The project featured in DIY Corner:
    Just Another Swamp Song by Danny Djeljosevic & CJ Camba
    https://zoop.gg/c/justanotherswampsong


    (Art by Sean Phillips and Jacob Phillips)

    • 1 hr 15 min

Customer Reviews

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Tooobin ,

Discover MORE with this Pod!

Do you enjoy comics? Do you enjoy indie comics?

Then this Pod is for you!

I love that it’s SO much more than just classic DC and Marvel comics. Don’t get me wrong those are great, but this Pod truly delivers for the unsung heroes of the comic book world that are true gems and would not get a spotlight otherwise.

c_m_perez ,

Super Fun and Informative!

Like the pod. Different perspective other than Marvel or DC. Quite informative.

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