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Comic Sans is a podcast about comics for the curious, hosted by seasoned reader Myle Yan Tay and page-flipping newbie Nathaniel Mah.

Every episode, we dive into a new comic, talk about what we love, and break down how stories are told using the tools of the comic book trade.

We read all kinds of comics from all over the world — from classic crime capers, to romcom sports manga, to postcolonial v... more

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Latest Episodes

Trophies? Polished. Audience? Seated. Shrimp? Cocktailed. The inaugural Comic Sans Awards are about to begin… but where are the hosts?! Don't tell me they're running around the alleyways of 1950s Singapore, busting crooks and solving crimes with "The... more

Tickets, please! We're your tour guides, Yan and Nat, and this is the bus bound for the wishful world of "Shubeik Lubeik" by Deena Mohamed. For your own safety, do refrain from eating, drinking, or expressing your desires aloud while the bus is in mo... more

Yan and Nat dip their tails into the murky waters of "Blacksad: A Silent Hell" by Juan Díaz Canales and Juanjo Guarnido.

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In this episode, Nat reads pages 1–44 of the Dark Horse Books English edition of Blacksad: A Silent Hell.

Show notes and b... more

start_// While scavenging for spare parts, cartoonist Sloane Leong rescues the head of a cyborg named Yan from the scrap heap. After some repairs, she connects it to a Non-Autonomous Torso ("N.A.T."), creating something greater than the sum of its pa... more

Batter up! Comics critic Tiffany Babb barnstorms onto the Comic Sans diamond, wielding "The Golem's Mighty Swing" by James Sturm. As ruthless pitcher Nat takes the mound, one question is on Yan's mind: can Tiffany finally break the streak? Can she br... more

Ring in the new year with Comic Sans by… opening Instagram?! At the stroke of midnight, Yan slides into Nat's DMs to share the poetry comics of Jordan Bolton (IG: @jordanboltondesign). Still a little bubbly from all the champagne, our hosts discuss p... more

In this audio preview of our Patreon-exclusive aftershow, Nat leads a quickfire discussion on "McNab" by Adele Pound, one of the six other comics we bought from LDComics Online Fair, but which didn't make the main episode.

Aside from quickfire revie... more

Yan and Nat take a stroll down the virtual artists' alley at the LDComics Online Fair! Armed with a whopping £17 each, they fill up their shopping carts with comics that catch their fancy, and discuss two of them on air: "So That's THAT Story: Conver... more

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Recent Guests

Tiffany Babb
Writes and edits articles about comics, baseball, movies, and pop culture. Editor of 'The Comics Courier'.
The Fan Files
Episode: S04E08: The Golem's Mighty Swing — Play Ball ft. Tiffany Babb
Ritesh Babu
Writer and critic of comics, film, politics, and pop culture
Episode: S04E04: Rare Flavours — A Gnawing Feeling ft. Ritesh Babu
ML Kejera
Gambian writer and comics critic currently based in Illinois, known for his fiction and criticism on comics.
Episode: S03 Bonus: Arzach — To Dream, Perchance to Draw ft. ML Kejera
Renren Galeno
Comic book writer and artist from the Philippines, National Book Award winner
Self
Episode: S03 Bonus: Slaughterhouse-Five — Adapt the Things You Cannot Change ft. Renren Galeno
Molly Mendoza
An artist living in Portland, Oregon, known for their comics and picture book illustrations, including Eisner and Ignatz nominations.
Episode: S03 Bonus: A Night Ride to the Day — Watching Your Shadows ft. Molly Mendoza
Beth Hetland
Comic book creator and guest on Comic Sans
Episode: S03E07: Uzumaki — Full Circle ft. Beth Hetland
Matt Parent
Co-host of Escape the Mojoverse podcast.
Escape the Mojoverse
Episode: S03E04: The Nice House on the Lake — Distant Socials ft. Escape the Mojoverse
Allison Parent
Co-host of Escape the Mojoverse podcast.
Escape the Mojoverse
Episode: S03E04: The Nice House on the Lake — Distant Socials ft. Escape the Mojoverse
Myle Yan Tay
Playwright, novelist, and co-host of Comic Sans
Comic Sans
Episode: Introducing: Escape the Mojoverse — Halloween Special with Myle Yan Tay

Hosts

Myle Yan Tay
Host of Comic Sans; longtime reader with deep involvement in global comics discourse.
Nathaniel Mah
Co-host with a fresh perspective on comics; contributes questions and context for newcomers while engaging deeply with analysis.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • I love this show!

    I learn more about comics just by listening to these guys. They may sound like jokers but their analysis is surprisingly deep.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    smithc.us
    Philippinesa year ago
  • The best podcast

    I love everything about this podcast!!! It's funny, informative, emotional. Nat and Yan dive deep into each comic's style, writing, page layout, history, etc. Their conversations are the kinds of conversations I wish I was having with my friends at our local coffee shop. I have always been jazzed about comics, but their thoughtful insights get me even more pumped about this medium. I want everyone to listen to this pod (comic sans folks too!).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JARRRRRRRRRRRRRR
    United Statesa year ago
  • For newbies or old pros

    Yan and Nat are insightful, funny, and curious in a way other comics podcasters can only dream of being. This is an excellent comics podcast for an expert or a novice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ayatolla Jones
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Podcast!

    Fantastic deep dives into comics and graphic novels!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beth Hetland
    United States2 years ago
  • Hello

    This podcast is pretty good but I may be biased.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nathanielmah
    Singapore2 years ago
  • Fantastic show for comic lovers or those who are comic curious

    Just want to thank Jason from the X-Ray Vision podcast for recommending this show. The hosts take a great look at the comic book as a unique form of story-telling

    I am reading Hellboy thanks to this show and loving it. Really hoping for a season 2!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jpylus
    United States3 years ago
  • awesome

    Best podcast ever! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nathanielmah
    Singapore3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Fans appreciate the mix of humor and rigor, and how the show makes complex comics approachable.
Listeners praise the deep yet accessible analysis and the hosts' chemistry.
Guest experts are often highlighted as bringing valuable, specialized insights to the discussion.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S04E04: Rare Flavours — A Gnawing Feeling ft. Ritesh Babu
Q: What have you been reading or watching lately?
Ritesh mentions reading a lot of works from Cheng Sheng, a Taiwanese cartoonist, including his latest work, *Yan*, which features a pecking opera artist as a superhero figure.
S04E02: Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees — Don't Poke the Bear
Q: So what about you, Eugene? What have you been up to? What's been tickling your fancy?
I've been playing a strange puzzle game called The Blueprints and enjoying my time.
Why Renren Galeno Drew Her Pulitzer-Nominated Comic as a Webtoon (Aftershow Preview)
Q: How did you incorporate visuals from historical archives into your work?
I was given a lot of information and pictures by researchers, which guided my visual choices, incorporating both colonial and indigenous history references.
S03E06: Skip — A Hop and a Dimensional Jump
Q: Will you continue reading Skip?
Absolutely, I want to keep reading and exploring more.
S03E06: Skip — A Hop and a Dimensional Jump
Q: What are your first impressions of the comic Skip?
The comic is visually stunning with a focus on color, providing a sense of wonder and a childlike joy.

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A thoughtful, entertainment-infused look at a wide range of comics, from indie graphic novels to international titles. Episodes typically blend deep dives into art, storytelling, and cultural context with personal anecdotes from seasoned readers and newer fans alike. Guests are invited to share expertise on criticism, curation, and industry dynamics, while hosts—one a veteran reader and the other a newcomer—explore how comics work as a medium, often highlighting themes like identity, race, globalization, and the politics of art. The show stands out for its approachable yet insightful analysis, its willingness to tackle difficult topics (e.g., representation, preservation, and commercialization), and its blend of humor with rigorous discussi... more

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Recent guests on Comic Sans include:

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2. Ritesh Babu
3. ML Kejera
4. Renren Galeno
5. Molly Mendoza
6. Beth Hetland
7. Matt Parent
8. Allison Parent

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