121 episodes

A podcast looking at comics history, pop culture, and how the two connect. Also: Swears.

Ten Cent Takes Mike Thompson & Jessika Frazer

    • Arts
    • 4.9 • 42 Ratings

A podcast looking at comics history, pop culture, and how the two connect. Also: Swears.

    Issue 81: Steve Aylett's Hyperthick

    Issue 81: Steve Aylett's Hyperthick

    When is a comic not so much a comic and more a synesthesiastic pulp fever dream? This week, Jessika's taking us on a tour of one of the most avant garde comics ever: Steve Aylett's Hyperthick!
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    Email: tencenttakes@gmail.comTwitter: @TencenttakesInstagram: @TencenttakesFacebook: /TencenttakesMastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakesOur banner art is original work by Sarah Frank  (https://www.lookmomdraws.com/)Hive: Tencenttakes

    • 1 hr 28 min
    Dollar Bin Discoveries: Women's History Edition

    Dollar Bin Discoveries: Women's History Edition

    It's March! Which means it's Women's History Month! This week, the Dollar Bin Discoveries are Women's History-related. Jessika picked up Female Force: Hillary Clinton, while Mike brought in Death Talks About Life. 
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    Our new site is live! For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts.  
    Email: tencenttakes@gmail.comTwitter: @TencenttakesInstagram: @TencenttakesFacebook: /TencenttakesMastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakesOur banner art is original work by Sarah Frank  (https://www.lookmomdraws.com/)Hive: Tencenttakes

    • 19 min
    Issue 80: Bloodseed

    Issue 80: Bloodseed

    What do you get when you mix 70s pulp with 90s Xtreme™ aesthetics and use “gold ink” as your marketing gimmick? The answer is Bloodseed, one of the final books from Marvel UK in the 1990s!
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    Email: tencenttakes@gmail.comTwitter: @TencenttakesInstagram: @TencenttakesFacebook: /TencenttakesMastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakesOur banner art is original work by Sarah Frank  (https://www.lookmomdraws.com/)Hive: Tencenttakes

    • 55 min
    Dollar Bin Discoveries: Unlikely Couples Edition

    Dollar Bin Discoveries: Unlikely Couples Edition

    February isn't over yet, which means there's (probably) still romance in the air! So this week's Dollar Bin Discovery theme is "Unlikely Couples." Somehow, Mike and Jessika both picked up Top Cow/Marvel crossovers: Silver Surfer/Weapon Zero and Witchblade/Wolverine. They're not good! Surprise!
     
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    Our new site is live! For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts.  
    Email: tencenttakes@gmail.comTwitter: @TencenttakesInstagram: @TencenttakesFacebook: /TencenttakesMastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakesOur banner art is original work by Sarah Frank  (https://www.lookmomdraws.com/)Hive: Tencenttakes

    • 25 min
    Issue 79: The Uncensored Mouse

    Issue 79: The Uncensored Mouse

    What happens when you're a comics publisher in the 80s and don't understand that Mickey Mouse isn't in the public domain yet? Well, you wind up with The Uncensored Mouse. 
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    Email: tencenttakes@gmail.comTwitter: @TencenttakesInstagram: @TencenttakesFacebook: /TencenttakesMastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakesOur banner art is original work by Sarah Frank  (https://www.lookmomdraws.com/)Hive: Tencenttakes

    • 1 hr 13 min
    Dollar Bin Discoveries: Health Edition

    Dollar Bin Discoveries: Health Edition

    A comic each day keeps the doctor at bay! This week's #DollarBinDiscoveries explores healthcare comics. Mike found the DC Comics Good Health Activity Book, while Jessika discusses Health and Wealth: A Graphic Guide to the US Healthcare System.
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    Our new site is live! For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts.  
    Email: tencenttakes@gmail.comTwitter: @TencenttakesInstagram: @TencenttakesFacebook: /TencenttakesMastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakesOur banner art is original work by Sarah Frank  (https://www.lookmomdraws.com/)Hive: Tencenttakes

    • 25 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
42 Ratings

42 Ratings

Knightwing 24 ,

Great!

Great content. Knows what they are talking about!

Ovnio ,

Dumpster-diving for comics is fun!

Mike & Jessika do a great job sharing the joy that comes with finding hidden gems buried in the discount bins. Love the alternating format between mini episodes and deep dives. Keep it up, guys!

rjbernier03 ,

Review

This show is awesome! Every episode is so much fun to listen to. No matter the topic they always seem to make it interesting. It’s always so exciting to see what gold they find in the dollar bins! It could be one of the most poorly written comics ever (super pro) and they could still make me want to read it. I also love how welcoming they are into the community. It’s so nice to be here.

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