107 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 74: Charlemagne (w/D.G. Chichester!)

    Issue 74: Charlemagne (w/D.G. Chichester!)

    It just wouldn't be the end of the year without an appearance by Dan "D.G." Chichester! This week we're talking about Charlemagne, the series he wrote for Defiant Comics, as well as his return to Marvel with Daredevil: Black Armor!----more----
    Dan is amazing! You can follow him on social media and should subscribe to his newsletter: 
    Twitter: DGChichester
    Instagram: dgchichester
    Newsletter: https://storymaze.substack.com/ 
    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

    • 1 hr 47 min
    Dollar Bin Discoveries: Seeing Double Edition

    Dollar Bin Discoveries: Seeing Double Edition

    No, you don’t need glasses! Today’s Dollar Bin Discoery theme is “Seeing Double,” and we came up with some WILD issues. Jessika read Barbi Twins Adventures and Mike was underwhelmed by Superman: King of the World!
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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

    • 34 min
    Issue 73: Dakota North (w/special guest Gordon Scmidt!)

    Issue 73: Dakota North (w/special guest Gordon Scmidt!)

    Let's talk about Dakota North: comic book badass, model, and private eye. Joining us to discuss what is arguably the best female-starring miniseries from Marvel in the 80s is fellow comic nerd and author Dr. Gordon Schmidt!
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    Gordon is awesome! You should follow him and support his book: 
    Leaders Assemble: Leadership in the MCU (Amazon)
    Twitter: iopsychology
    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

    • 2 hr 4 min
    Dollar Bin Discoveries: Cops & Comics Edition

    Dollar Bin Discoveries: Cops & Comics Edition

    Let's go for some ride-alongs on this week's Dollar Bin Discoveries and talk about police-themed comics! Mike picked up the first issue of Darkminds, a sci-fi noir detective story with anime aesthetics. Jessika, meanwhile, is checking out the first issue of DC's adaptation of the 1980s cartoon, COPS!
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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

    • 30 min
    Issue 72: Route 666

    Issue 72: Route 666

    Just because October is done and dusted doesn't means we're done with Spooky Season! Today we're talking about Route 666, CrossGen's 2002 horror series. 
    ----more----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

    • 1 hr 2 min
    Dollar Bin Discoveries: Terrific Team-Ups Edition

    Dollar Bin Discoveries: Terrific Team-Ups Edition

    We're checking out some superhero crossovers this week and talking about special team-up issues we found in the dollar bins. Jessika's coming to the table with Tomb Raider/Witchblade and Mike's telling us about Witchblade / Aliens / The Darkness / Predator: Mindhunter.
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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

    • 27 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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