In Sequence - Comics & Manga for Everyone

Scout, Jillian, Robin, & Matt
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A comics and manga podcast for everyone

  1. “The Arrival” by Shaun Tan

    3d ago

    “The Arrival” by Shaun Tan

    What does it take to tell a wordless story? Today, the panelists explore that question as Jillian guides Matt and Scout through the fantastical immigrant story of The Arrival by Shaun Tan. Together, we muse on the power of reaching out and sharing our stories to bring us closer together, even when we feel worlds apart. (And also, discuss the immutable staying power of a weird little guy.) (00:00) - “The Arrival” by Shaun Tan (00:21) - Front Matter (01:52) - Our experience with The Arrival (04:17) - Zero words! (08:35) - The antique photo style (10:29) - Dark gutters! (12:13) - SPOILER ZONE (12:44) - Symmetry (14:35) - The creature (15:19) - Not the real world but very real (18:12) - Kinship with the main character (19:50) - Moments that stuck with us (27:16) - The final page (32:07) - Familiars (38:02) - Studying this book (42:51) - Further reading Further ReadingTan has written and illustrated several other books, with his other most notable being “The Lost Thing”Tan’s essay on the picture book: https://www.shauntan.net/esssay-picture-books-who-forDaytripper by Fabio Moon & Gabriel BaNonfiction graphic novels about the experience of immigrants and refugees are a genre all in their own - there’s a lot out there for you to take your pick from! Here’s a brief list curated by the Chicago Public Library: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/298488099/1717973901A comics podcast for everyone, proud to be a part of The Worst Garbage network. Find us on Bluesky or Tumblr. This week’s panelists can be found at:ScoutMatt Jillian Editing this week by AJ Fillari.Cover art by Scout Wilkinson.Intro/Outro music by Boqeh.

    47 min
  2. “It's Lonely At The Centre of The Earth” by Zoe Thorogood

    May 28

    “It's Lonely At The Centre of The Earth” by Zoe Thorogood

    Today the Panelists discuss what makes autobiography good, marvel at the eccentricity of this book's art, and learn the value of good criticism. Never forget to eat your vegetables and pull some weeds. (00:00) - “It's Lonely At The Centre of The Earth” by Zoe Thorogood (00:20) - Front Matter (01:06) - Content Warnings (01:22) - Zoe Thorogood (02:41) - Impressions (08:53) - Structure (or lack of it) (10:51) - Starting the comic over (12:01) - Exhilarating Art (20:33) - Spoiler Zone (22:03) - Art spoilers (24:45) - Self-criticism (27:23) - The monologue makes it better (32:23) - Sorry you’re relatable, Zoe (35:52) - The catboy (40:36) - VRChat (42:21) - The potato story (43:41) - Criticism is good (44:30) - Further reading Further Reading- The impending blindness of Billie Scott, Avery Hill Publishing, 2020- Creepshow Vol.2 #3 (OF 5), Image Comics, 2023- Hack Slash: Back To School, Image Comics, 2023–2024- "Harley Quinn and the Seven Sidekicks" in Harley Quinn: Black+White+Redder #4, DC Comics, 2023- "For James" in Ice Cream Man #43, Image Comics, 2025- Spinning by Tillie Walden A comics podcast for everyone, proud to be a part of The Worst Garbage network. Find us on Bluesky or Tumblr. This week’s panelists can be found at:ScoutRobin Jillian Editing this week by AJ Fillari.Cover art by Scout Wilkinson.Intro/Outro music by Boqeh.

    50 min
  3. "Hirayasumi" by Keigo Shinzo

    May 14

    "Hirayasumi" by Keigo Shinzo

    Today, it's just vibes. Your Panelists discuss Hirayasumi, the sliciest slice-of-life manga to ever exist. This vacation of a read hits on burnout and what it means to be an artist, both favorite topics for the show. But it primarily is the story of Hiroto and his cousin, Natsumi, living in a home left to Hiroto by a woman he called "Granny."  (00:00) - “Hirayasumi” by Keigo Shinzo (01:54) - A vibe check (06:20) - Narration vs using space (11:05) - There IS conflict between characters (12:40) - Natsumi stands out (13:23) - Fashion Corner! (14:56) - Natsumi & Akari (15:33) - SPOILER ZONE (15:50) - Yuri spinoff? (18:15) - So…Hideki? (22:26) - Hiroto’s passivity (26:16) - Tachibana (29:27) - Is the author a serial killer? (30:35) - We love Granny (35:23) - How Granny shapes Hiroto’s life (39:03) - Art! 🖼️ (43:23) - Hiroto’s acting (44:55) - Natsumi becoming a mangaka (46:42) - Further Reading Further Reading- Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You by Jinushi- Skip to Loafer by Misaki Takamatsu- Tokyo Alien Bros. by Keigo Shinzo - Sakura Quest anime- Yuru Camp/Laid-Back Camp anime A comics podcast for everyone, proud to be a part of The Worst Garbage network. Find us on Bluesky or Tumblr. This week’s panelists can be found at:ScoutMattRobin Jillian Editing this week by AJ Fillari.Cover art by Scout Wilkinson.Intro/Outro music by Boqeh.

    53 min

  4. Apr 30

    "Fullmetal Alchemist" Vol. 1-9 by Hiromu Arakawa

    Today, Scout pulls her fellow panelists through the gate of truth to discuss volumes 1-9 of Fullmetal Alchemist by Hiromu Arakawa. In this, the first of three episodes we'll be doing on FMA this year, we share our varied personal histories with the series, become acquainted with the cast and their early adventures, and answer some listener questions. How is a culture shaped by the technology it cultivates? How much of yourself will you sacrifice for the sake of your aspirations? And what is milk REALLY doing for your growth, anyway?! (00:00) - Fullmetla Alchemist Vol. 1-9 by Hiromu Arakawa (02:31) - Front Matter (05:10) - Spoiler-free plot summary (06:27) - Histories and impressions (13:21) - Shonen adventure manga (20:15) - Additional FMA thoughts (23:39) - A very specific art thing (25:52) - Arakawa's consistency (28:41) - Dipping a toe into translation (31:04) - SPOILER ZONE (31:07) - Summaries of the volumes (34:11) - Wild how much stuff is in these volumes (40:28) - The thing that's been done (43:05) - The characterization (46:00) - Where will the ending go? (48:05) - Things Matt remembered (49:13) - That Moment. (52:01) - Robin's Hater Zone (53:40) - Dude the drawings (54:47) - How the story deals with disability (01:01:22) - Rush Valley (01:05:47) - Winry Rockbell :) (and emotional (AND literal) labor) (01:10:47) - The gag panels (01:11:51) - Letting things chill (01:13:42) - The death that shaped a generation of weebs (01:16:09) - Izumi and Sig (01:18:42) - The month on the island (01:20:41) - Greed and the chimera (01:26:08) - The Door of Truth (01:27:30) - Good panels (01:30:33) - Roy Mustang stonks (01:31:39) - Bradley (01:33:06) - Armstrong too good too nice (01:33:50) - Listener questions! (01:34:03) - State alchemist names and powers (01:36:31) - Philosopher's Stone grift (01:37:49) - How many times does Ed get called liddol (01:39:05) - Favorite homunculus (01:41:20) - Running gag? (01:43:42) - Thank you for questions!!!! (01:44:00) - Further reading (01:46:32) - Back Matter Further Reading- A more recent way to read Fullmetal Alchemist is with the 3-in-1 omnibus editions - You could read Fullmetal Alchemist on Webtoon but maybe don't- Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood, the manga-accurate anime- The 2003 Fullmetal Alchemist anime - Silver Spoon by Hiromu Arakawa- Deamons of the Shadow Realm by Hiromu Arakawa A comics podcast for everyone, proud to be a part of The Worst Garbage network. Find us on Bluesky or Tumblr. This week’s panelists can be found at:ScoutMattRobin Jillian Editing this week by AJ Fillari.Cover art by Scout Wilkinson.Intro/Outro music by Boqeh.

    1h 48m
  5. "Batman: Wayne Family Adventures" Season 1 by CRC Payne and StarBite

    Apr 16

    "Batman: Wayne Family Adventures" Season 1 by CRC Payne and StarBite

    Crime Alley. The Dark Knight. Gotham. Yes, yes. It's all very dour. But not anymore. Now it's VERTICAL, and the whole gang is here! We've got bats and robins pouring out of every window of this mansion, and every single one of 'em has feelings. Batman: Wayne Family Adventures is a slice of life Batfam book that is native to the vertical, scrolling webcomic platform, Webtoon. It's actually possible this is the most read Batman comic, ever. (00:00) - "Batman: Wayne Family Adventures" Season 1 by CRC Payne (00:46) - Front Matter (03:33) - What is Webtoon? (10:45) - History with the Batfam (17:35) - Impressions (20:34) - Print vs. Online (26:52) - The Look(tm) (31:35) - SPOILER ZONE (31:37) - Favorite Batfam members (39:41) - Callbacks and references (45:37) - Jason Todd (50:31) - Duke (53:28) - Family drama (56:15) - Silly things (59:18) - Further Reading (01:05:27) - Back Matter Further Reading- Our first episode on Nightwing: Leaping Into the Light! - 52 Pickup from Alex Jaffe, Gita Jackson, and Aftermath- DC's 52 (Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Mark Waid, and Greg Rucka) - Gotham Central by Ed Brubaker, Greg Rucka, and Michael Lark - Batwoman: Elegy by Greg Rucka and JH Williams III- Greg Rucka's new Batwoman run- Wiccan: Witches' Road by Wyatt Kennedy, Andy Pereira, and Lucas Werneck- Super Sons by Peter Tomasi, Jorge Jimenez, and Allison Borges- Batman and Son by Grant Morrison and others- Robin: Son of Batman by Patrick Gleason- Batgirl by Kelley Puckett, Scott Peterson, Robert Campanella, and Damion Scott- The Teen Titans cartoon and Batman: The Animated Series A comics podcast for everyone, proud to be a part of The Worst Garbage network. Find us on Bluesky or Tumblr. This week’s panelists can be found at:Matt Scout Jillian Editing this week by AJ Fillari.Cover art by Scout Wilkinson.Intro/Outro music by Boqeh.

    1h 9m
  6. "Mouse Guard" by David Petersen

    Apr 2

    "Mouse Guard" by David Petersen

    Today, Robin guides Jillian and Scout through the fuzzy and merciless landscape of Mouse Guard by David Petersen. Come along with us on an adventure in woodland politics. Did you know the mice have swords now? It says so right here, on this leaf-paper scroll I retrieved from the backpack of a messenger beetle. (00:00) - “Mouse Guard” by David Petersen (00:26) - Front Matter (01:58) - Impressions (03:44) - On fonts (07:05) - How the art evolves (12:02) - These creatures’ culture (14:34) - Final pre-spoiler thoughts (18:35) - SPOILER ZONE (20:48) - Volume 1 (35:09) - Volume 2 (52:30) - Volume 3 (01:01:30) - Further Reading (01:03:56) - Back Matter Further Reading- The Mouse Guard TTRPG- Redwall by Brian Jacques- Paws & Clause, a Warrior Cats podcast A comics podcast for everyone, proud to be a part of The Worst Garbage network. Find us on Bluesky or Tumblr. This week’s panelists can be found at:Robin Scout Jillian Editing this week by AJ Fillari.Cover art by Scout Wilkinson.Intro/Outro music by Boqeh.

    1h 6m
  7. "Persepolis" by Marjane Satrapi

    Mar 19

    "Persepolis" by Marjane Satrapi

    Persepolis is a graphic novel memoir following Marjane Satrapi’s childhood in Iran during the Islamic Revolution -how her life and beliefs were affected by the political upheavel, and her eventual adolescence in Austria. Satrapi’s memoir covers the good, bad, and ugly of her life and those around her, and focuses deeply on the complexities of politics and belief. Note: This episode was recorded before the attacks on Iran by the US and Israel. You will not hear us discuss these events, but Persepolis has only become more relevant in the weeks between recording and release. If you'd like to help the people of Iran, it can be difficult to help given US sanctions. But here are a couple organizations that provide help to the people of Iran. The Red Cross - https://www.icrc.org/en/where-we-work/iranNorwegian Refugee Council - https://support.nrc.no/middle-east/ (00:00) - A statement (03:55) - Front Matter (04:39) - This is a real person’s life (09:10) - This is almost too relevant (15:35) - This book is funny! (18:46) - The art style (22:36) - The film (25:11) - The Austria stuff is fine (26:08) - SPOILERS (26:44) - The Marx comic book (31:25) - The Key (34:35) - Girl be careful! (36:49) - Ads for the communist manifesto (37:25) - I’d never share that in my memoir (41:48) - Uncle Anoosh (46:10) - Aldi mentioned (48:03) - The oppression of the mind (52:46) - Parallel final pages (57:06) - Final thoughts (57:34) - Further Reading Further Reading- #IceOutComics on Bluesky- Maus by Art Spiegelman- March by John Lewis, Andrew Adin, Nate Powell- Marx for Beginners by RIUS A comics podcast for everyone, proud to be a part of The Worst Garbage network. Find us on Bluesky or Tumblr. This week’s panelists can be found at: Matt Scout Jillian Editing this week by AJ Fillari.Cover art by Scout Wilkinson.Intro/Outro music by Boqeh.

    1h 3m
  8. "Blue Period" by Tsubasa Yamaguchi

    Mar 5

    "Blue Period" by Tsubasa Yamaguchi

    Friend of the show Bluzo joins the panel to talk about Blue Period, volumes 1-6, by Tsubasa Yamaguchi. In our first long read of the year, we delve deep on the complicated ordeal of pursuing an art career, and the mortifying ordeal of being known. Oh and also rampant transphobia. (00:00) - “Blue Period” by Tsubasa Yamaguchi (01:05) - Front Matter (03:37) - Impressions (07:01) - It’s a sports manga (15:15) - It’s pretty didactic (20:49) - Real art in the manga (22:36) - That’s the stuff (25:47) - Accessibility (27:10) - Shouts out to the artist crediting (28:18) - SPOILERS (28:22) - Yuka-chan (43:23) - Better storytelling as it progresses (45:32) - More on Yuka-chan (49:49) - Making pastries with my boys (54:52) - This boy is masking HARD (57:45) - Hey. Scout is in this book. (01:03:27) - Love to not be a teenager anymore (01:03:46) - More Yotasuke (01:05:03) - Hashida (01:08:36) - The teachers! (01:11:48) - TUA complicates things! (01:13:45) - Mori (01:15:24) - I don’t “get“ art (01:16:38) - What is talent? (01:24:55) - Questions from Amet! (01:32:33) - Further Reading Further Reading- The Blue Period live-action movie- She and Her Cat adapted by Tsubasa Yamaguchi- Nude Model and Other Stories by Tsubasa Yamaguchi- Look Back by Tatsuki Fujimoto- Goodbye Eri by Tatsuki Fujimoto- Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist's Journey by Akiko Higashimura Read Anniversary by Elle Shivers! A comics podcast for everyone, proud to be a part of The Worst Garbage network. Find us on Bluesky or Tumblr. This week’s panelists can be found at:Bluzo MattRobin Scout Jillian Editing this week by AJ Fillari.Cover art by Scout Wilkinson.Intro/Outro music by Boqeh.

    1h 41m
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