Extra Issues

Igor Zackinsky and the spirit of ReinCharNation conclude our six part series on the works of Osamu Tezuka. Comics covered in this episode: – Message To Adolf & Phoenix Topics discussed: – How does Tezuka cover such a huge topic as the human cost of war? – What does Phoenix’s wildly audacious structure bring to […] The post Extra Issues – Osamu Tezuka pt. 6: Message to Adolf & Phoenix appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Zackoko (lives in crate) and One-Eyed Charlo (locked Zack in crate) continue our six part series on the works of Osamu Tezuka. Comics covered in this episode: – Ayako & Buddha Topics discussed: – Is Buddha the most representational of both of Tezuka’s styles in its balance of maturity and silliness? – Do we really […] The post Extra Issues – Osamu Tezuka pt. 4: Ayoko & Buddha appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

A sentient sperm, a human dog, and the sexiest podcaster alive (Dave, Charlotte, and Zack, not necessarily in that order) continue our six part series on the works of Osamu Tezuka. CW: These comics contain very graphic depictions of sexual violence. Comics covered in this episode: – Swallowing the Earth, Apollo’s Song, Ode to Kirihito, […] The post Extra Issues – Osamu Tezuka pt. 3: Swallowing the Earth, Apollo’s Song, Ode to Kirihito, The Book of Human Insects, MW appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

HyZackimaru , who only has one real body part (wink), and his feisty sidekick DorCharlotte continue our six part series on the works of Osamu Tezuka. Comics covered in this episode: – Kimba the White Lion, Princess Knight, & Dororo Topics discussed: – What new techniques do we see Tezuka employ as his career progressed? […] The post Extra Issues – Osamu Tezuka pt. 2: Kimba the White Lion, Dororo, and Princess Knight appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

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 […] The post Extra Issues – Osamu Tezuka pt. 1: Metropolis & Astro Boy appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Zack, the monster above all monsters, and underwater grouch Charlotte wrap up our two part series on the works of Juni Ba. On this episode we cover the latest works by Ba. Comics covered in this episode: -Robin: Boy Wonder, The Unlikely Story of Felix and Macabber, & Mobilis Topics discussed: – What themes emerge […] The post Extra Issues – Juni Ba pt. 2: Robin: Boy Wonder, The Unlikely Story of Felix and Macabber, & Mobilis appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Charlotte, the royal podcaster, and the last prince of podcasting, Manzack begin our two part series on the works of Juni Ba. On this episode we cover the first two major works by Ba. Comics covered in this episode: – Djeliya – Monkey Meat Topics discussed: – Do all the influences Ba brings together in […] The post Extra Issues – Juni Ba pt. 1: Djeliya & Monkey Meat appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Charlotte Funhomo and The Secret to Superhuman Zack conclude our two part series on the works of Alison Bechdel. On this episode we cover Bechdel’s three major memoirs. Comics covered in this episode: – Fun Home -Are You My Mother -The Secret to Superhuman Strength Topics discussed: – How can we talk about a work […] The post Extra Issues – 3 Alison Bechdel Memoirs appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Charlotte (WATCH OUT!) and Zack (WATCH OUT! (but for different reasons)) begin our two part series on the works of Alison Bechdel. On this episode we cover her long-running comic strip, Dykes to Watch Out For. Comics covered in this episode: – The Essential Dykes to Watch Out For Topics discussed: – How does intersectionality come […] The post Extra Issues – Dykes to Watch Out For (1983) appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Charlotte (sinner) and Zack (sinner) are joined by Stephen Adkison aka Spike Stonehand (pure) as we wrap up our six part series on Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman and a selection of its spin-off titles. On this episode we cover the second half of Mike Carey’s 75 issue run of Lucifer. Comics covered in this episode (all […] The post Extra Issues – Lucifer Pt. 2 (2000) appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Charlotte (devil) and Zack (angel) are joined by Dave Buesing (centrist) as we continue our six part series on Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman and a selection of its spin-off titles. On this episode we cover the first half of Mike Carey’s much-lauded 75 issue run of Lucifer. Oh you mean the show about a police consultant […] The post Extra Issues – Lucifer Pt. 1 (2000) appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Zack (CARDBOARD BOX FORM) and the Charlotte (Terrifying little girl form) continue our six part series on Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman and a selection of its spin-off titles. The Sandman is one of the most respected and enduring comics of the 90s, if not of all time, but does it live up to its lofty […] The post Extra Issues – The Sandman Pt. 2 (1989) appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

The Zackinthian and The Charless begin our six part series on Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman and a selection of its spin-off titles. The Sandman is one of the most respected and enduring comics of the 90s, if not of all time, but does it live up to its lofty reputation? Join us as we delve into […] The post Extra Issues – The Sandman Pt. 1 (1989) appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Zack Brad Larry and Charasl end our two part series on Jeff Smith, one of the most famous and important figures in independent comics publishing. This week, we cover the work that comes after one of the biggest successes in comics, an interesting but flawed experience. Comics covered in this episode:  – RASL Topics discussed: – […] The post Extra Issues – Jeff Smith’s RASL (2013) appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Zack Creature and Charbone start our two part series on Jeff Smith, one of the most famous and important figures in independent comics publishing. This week, we cover perhaps the most checked out comic book from the kid’s section of the library ever: Bone. Comics covered in this episode:  – Bone (issues 1-55) Topics discussed: […] The post Extra Issues – Jeff Smith’s Bone (1991) appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Zack the King of the Eggs and Nosferatu Charlotte finish our two part series on Kentaro Miura’s seminal dark fantasy manga series Berserk. This episode covers volumes 4-14. Comics covered in this episode:  – Berserk Vol. 4-13 Topics discussed: – Does this arc retroactively elevate The Black Swordsman arc? – What exactly works (or doesn’t […] The post Extra Issues – Berserk Part #2 – Vol. 4-14 appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Zuck the Fairy and Charlotte “Iron Slab” Fierro begin our two part series on Kentaro Miura’s seminal dark fantasy manga series Berserk. This episode covers the first 3 volumes, and the next episode will cover volumes 4-14. The manga series continues after that but 14 concludes the first big portion and provides a satisfying conclusion […] The post Extra Issues – Berserk Part #1 – Vol. 1-3 appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Charlotte “Booba” Costigan, Tonantzack, and special guest Sara Century wrap up the series covering the renowned comic book publisher Fantagraphics. This is the secondof two episodes covering Love and Rockets, focused on the work of Gilbert Hernandez. Our first episode, five months ago, covered Jaime Hernandez’ work. Comics covered in this episode:  – Love and Rockets […] The post Extra Issues – Fantagraphics #6: Love and Rockets – Gilbert Hernandez appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

A sexually transmitted Zack-sease and De-Charlotte 21 are covering two Fantagraphics releases graphic novels: – Black Hole (1995) by Charles Burn – Dementia 21 (2018) by Shintaro Kago Topics discussed: – Does the “bug” mean much as a metaphor in Black Hole? Is reading the comic looking for one a mistake? – Is it possible […] The post Extra Issues – Fantagraphics #5: Black Hole (1995) & Dementia 21 (2018) appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Zackula, Charlacabra, and Tiffany “Blah!”-bb are covering two monstrous graphic novels: – My Favorite Thing is Monsters (2017) by Emil Ferris – Monsters (2021) by Barry Windsor Smith Topics discussed: – How much does the authorial vs. character voice matter to the success of My Favorite Thing is Monsters? – Is Monsters a genre work or […] The post Extra Issues – Fantagraphics #4: My Favorite Thing is Monsters (2017) & Monsters (2021) appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

The Undigestible Zackum and Millenium Charlotte are covering three separate “stoner comics”: – Dungeon Quest (available on Comixology, vol. 1-4) – Prison Pit (available as a complete collection on Hoopla) – Megg, Mogg, and Owl (read Megahex or Megg & Mogg in Amsterdam to start, then read your fill of other volumes) Topics discussed: – Is there a unifying theme […] The post Extra Issues – Fantagraphics #3: Stoner Comics – Dungeon Quest, Prison Pit, and Megg Mogg & Owl appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Zackdick the Comic-Fucker and Charlotte Coleslaw are joined this month by Dave Puesing, founder and CEO of Comic Book Herald. On this episode, we’re covering the seminal Eightball by Daniel Clowes. We’re talking issues #1-18 (what’s included in The Complete Eightball collection). Topics discussed: – Can the comic succeed simply by expressing the inner mind […] The post Extra Issues – Fantagraphics #2: Eightball by Daniel Clowes appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Charlotte “Horny Redhead” Costigan, Zackie the Man-chanic, and special guest Sara Century begin a new series covering the renowned comic book publisher Fantagraphics. This is the first of two episodes covering Love and Rockets, focused on the work of Jaime Hernandez. Our second episode, coming in five months, will cover Gilbert Hernandez’ work. Comics covered in […] The post Extra Issues – Fantagraphics #1: Love and Rockets – Jaime Hernandez appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Dungeon Zack and Shattered Charlotte wrap up our discussion on the work on Lee Knox Ostertag, covering three stand-alone graphic novels. Comics covered in this episode: – Girl From the Sea – Shattered Warrior – Dungeon & Dragons: Dungeon Club Vol. 1 Topics discussed: – Does LKO’s artistic style suit the material of Shattered Warrior? […] The post Extra Issues – Lee Knox Ostertag ep. 3: Three Graphic Novels appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Witch Boy Zack and Shapeshifting Charlotte begin our discussion on the work on Lee Knox Ostertag, covering his three graphic novels in the Witch Boy Trilogy. Comics covered in this episode: – The Witch Boy – The Hidden Witch – The Midwinter Witch. Topics discussed: – Is there a difference in how representation should be […] The post Extra Issues – Lee Knox Ostertag ep. 2: The Witch Boy Trilogy appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Zack and Charlotte begin our discussion on the work on Lee Knox Ostertag, covering his online work, including his current work on Substack. Comics covered in this episode: – His online work, in order of how much we recommend reading it: Strong Female Protagonist, Darkest Night, How The Best Hunter In The Village Met Her Death, […] The post Extra Issues – Lee Knox Ostertag ep. 1: The Online Work appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Zack and Charlotte complete our first miniseries on Superhero Subversions with a discussion of the Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips spy noir, Sleeper. We cover all 24 issues in the two volumes. Topics discussed: – If the stakes are felt, do plot details matter? – Is this a subversion, or just what superhero comics are […] The post Extra Issues – Superhero Subversions, ep 6: Sleeper appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Zack, Charlotte, and special guest Dave Busting continue our first miniseries on Superhero Subversions with a discussion of the Alan Moore run of Miracleman (1982). We cover all the issues in the newly released Omnibus. Topics discussed: – Is Alan Moore critiquing superhero comics? Taking them very seriously? Mocking them? Or a combination or the […] The post Extra Issues – Superhero Subversions, ep 5: Miracleman appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Zack, Charlotte, and special guest Kelly Kanayama continue our first miniseries on Superhero Subversions with a discussion of Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson’s The Boys (2006). Topics discussed: – What is Garth Ennis targeting with his anger in this comic? – How do you make edgy comedy land? – Is the Amazon series adaptation an improvement, or […] The post Extra Issues – Superhero Subversions, ep 4: The Boys appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Zack, Charlotte, and special guest Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou continue our first miniseries on Superhero Subversions with a discussion of Kieron Gillen and Caspar Wijngaard’s Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt (2019) Topics discussed: – Does Peter Cannon make a successful argument for fresh modes of comic creation? – How valuable is the legacy of Watchmen? – What kind of […] The post Extra Issues – Superhero Subversions ep. 3: Peter Cannon, Thunderbolt appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Zack and Charlotte (aka Zackita Wagner and Charlotte Leather) continue our first miniseries on Superhero Subversions with a discussion of Warren Ellis (https://www.somanyofus.com/) and John Cassaday’s Planetary. Topics discussed: – Is Planetary just a series of references to pop culture or does it have something to say about those stories? – Does it work as […] The post Extra Issues – Superhero Subversions ep. 2: Planetary appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Zack and Charlotte (aka Rors-Zach and Dr. Transhattan) kick off our first miniseries on Superhero Subversions with a discussion of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ Watchmen. Topics discussed: – Is Watchmen really as good as its legacy suggests (yes, it is), or is it just nerds overvaluing a metatextual work (no, it isn’t)? – Is […] The post Extra Issues – Superhero Subversions ep. 1: Watchmen appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Zack and Charlotte END their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics! Topics discussed include: – What kind of animal is a shallot? – Are fetishes in the DNA? – Does the Ultimate Universe end with a bang or a whimper? Comics covered in this episode: -Ultimate FF #1 – #6 -Ultimate Spider-Man #200 […] The post My Ultimate Year #34: Final Episode! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Zack and Charlotte continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics! Topics discussed include: – Does a robot need to be hot in order to love it? – Can the heart ever be mended (from almost being murdered by your super-villain boyfriend last week)? – Is Charlotte lying about wearing glasses? You decide! […] The post My Ultimate Year #33: CATACLYSM! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Charlotte and Zack continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics! Topics discussed include: – Did THIS COMIC invent the idea of sentient plants? – Charlotte finally PROVES that she can speak French. – Should the Ultimate Universe be ending now? Is a wrap-up now wise? Comics covered in this episode: -Ultimate Comics […] The post MUY #32: Before the Cataclysm! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Charlotte and Zack continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics! Topics discussed include: – What’s the point of the Ultimate line of Marvel if it’s as hard to get into as 616? – Double Uncle Ben’d! – HoXPoX is a cipher for discussing all mediocre comics. Comics covered in this episode: -Ultimate […] The post MUY #31: New Ultimate Wolverine appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Charlotte and Zack continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics! Topics discussed include: – Should this event be LONGER? – Is this Zack’s most cancellable verbal slip-up? – Should the French be allowed to vote in US elections? Comics covered in this episode: -Ultimate Comics X-Men #14-18.1 -Ultimate Comics Ultimates #13-18.1 -Ultimate […] The post MUY #30: Divided We Fall / United We Stand Crossover! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Charlotte and Zack continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics! Topics discussed include: – What makes Miles more than just “New Peter Parker”? – How does Ultimate Comics X-Men deal with the Mutant Metaphor being removed? – How much is Spider-Men fan service, and does it matter if it’s good? Comics covered […] The post MUY #29: Ultimate Spider-Man & Ultimate X-Men appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Zack and Charlotte (and Dave, who blackmailed us into letting him be on the show again) continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics! Topics discussed include: – Whose podcast is this, anyway?! – How did Hickman make an Ultimate Hawkeye comic one of the best in the entire line? – Our perpetual […] The post MUY #28: Ultimate Hawkeye & Ultimates appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Charlotte and Zack continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics! Topics discussed include: – How much should the extratextual spoilers of an event matter when reading a comic? – Thank you for creating Miles Morales, Brian… now leave! – Charlotte realizes Zack’s goldfish memory can be wielded against him. Comics covered in […] The post MUY #27: Ultimate Fallout & The Debut of Miles Morales! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Charlotte and Zack continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics! Topics discussed include: – Should Hickman be leading a new Ultimate Universe? – Does hype for events ruin stories? – Giant vampires and vampire Hulk? It’s cool! We’re only human! Comics covered in this episode: -Ultimate Comics Thor #1 – #4 -Ultimate […] The post MUY #26: Hickman’s Ultimate Thor & Ultimate Comics Avengers 3! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Charlotte and Zack continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics! Topics discussed include: – What advantages does the smaller size of the Ultimate U bring? – Sue and Ben? Best FF couple confirmed? – No More Loeb Comics covered in this episode: -Ultimate Enemy #1-4 -Ultimate Mystery #1-4 -Ultimate Doom #1-4 -Ultimate […] The post MUY #25: Ultimate Enemy Trilogy! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Charlotte and Zack continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics! Topics discussed include: – Aunt May’s Home for Wayward Super Boys. – Mark Millar, please explain yourself. – Nick Fury is simply irresistible, no matter how many times he sleep with your mom. Comics covered in this episode: – Ultimate Comics Spider-Man […] The post MUY #24: Ultimate Comics Avengers 2 & Spidey! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Zack and Charlotte continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics! Comics covered in this episode: Ultimate Comics X #1-5 Ultimate Comics Armor Wars #1-4 Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #1-6 (2009) Ultimate Avengers #1-6 Up Next for Episode Twenty-Four (05/01/22): Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #7 – #15 Ultimate Comics Avengers 2 #1 – #6 You […] The post MUY #23: Ultimatum After Party appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Zack, Charlotte, and guest STAR Dave, continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics! Comics covered in this episode: Ultimatum #1-5 Ultimate Spider-Man #129-133 Ultimate X-Men #98-100 Ultimate Fantastic Four #58-60 Up Next for Episode Twenty-Three (04/01/22): Ultimate Comics Armor Wars #1-4 Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #1-6 Ultimate Comics Avengers #1-6 Ultimate Comics Spider-Man […] The post MUY #22: ULTIMATUM (W/ Guest STAR, Dave Buesing) appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Zack and Charlotte continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics! Comics covered in this episode: Squadron Supreme #1-6 Ultimate X-Men #90-97 Ultimate Origins #1-5 Ultimate Hulk Annual #1 Ultimate X-Men/Fantastic Four Annual #1 Ultimate Fantastic Four/X-Men Annual #1 Up Next for Episode Twenty-Two (03/01/22): Ultimatum #1-5 Ultimate Spider-Man #129-133 Ultimate X-Men #98-100 […] The post MUY #21: Ultimate Origins, Hulk, FF and X-Men! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Zack and Ashley continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics! Comics covered in this episode: Ultimate Fantastic Four #54-57 Ultimate Human #1-4 Ultimate Spider-Man #123-128 The Ultimates (v3) #1-5 Up Next for Episode Twenty-One (02/01/22): Squadron Supreme #1-6 Ultimate X-Men #90-97 Ultimate Origins #1-5 Ultimate Hulk Annual #1 Ultimate X-Men/Fantastic Four Annual […] The post MUY #20: Ultimates 3 & Ultimate Human! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Zack and Ashley continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics! Topics discussed include: * Should the mutant metaphor go deeper? * Did Mike Carey pull off his version of Thanos the second time around? * Kong is the coolest bro. Just a statement. Comics covered in this episode: – Ultimate X-Men #81-89 […] The post MUY #19: Mutants, Thanos, & Kong! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Zack and Dave continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics! Topics discussed include: * Why robot so sexy? * Is Bendis just writing a lesser version of his own 616 Daredevil run here? * Invincible? Why are we debating this again? Comics covered in this episode: – Ultimate Vision #1-5 – Ultimate […] The post MUY #18: Sexy, Sexy Ultimate Vision appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Zack, and special guest Monika Estrella Negra continue their coverage of the Ultimate Marvel line of comics! You can find Monika at: https://twitter.com/negramonika1 https://authory.com/monikaestrellanegra Topics discussed include: * Why doesn’t Ultimate Fantastic Four work? * Has any comic wasted Thanos more than this? * Cable Logan is cool. Not a question, just a statement. Comics […] The post MUY #17: Ultimate Thanos (W/ Monika Estrella Negra!) appeared first on Comic Book Herald.