Extra Issues – Osamu Tezuka pt. 1: Metropolis & Astro Boy

TeZacka, the godfather of comic book podcasts, and Astro Charlotte begin six two part series on the works of Osamu Tezuka. Comics covered in this episode: – Metropolis & Astro Boy Topics discussed: – What formal aspects of Astro Boy do we see trickle into manga today, 60 years later? – Is Astro the least interesting part of his own comic? – Will Astro ever make a friend who won’t die a horrific death? Next up, we’re doing a six month series covering the work of Osuma Tezuka: 2. Kimba the White Lion, Princess Knight, & Dororo 3. Swallowing the Earth, Apollo’s Song, Ode to Kirihito, The Book of Human Insects & MW 4. Ayako & Buddha 5. Black Jack 6. Message To Adolf & Phoenix You can our other Marvel Comics podcast on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline. You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear The post Extra Issues – Osamu Tezuka pt. 1: Metropolis & Astro Boy appeared first on Comic Book Herald.