
A podcast about the craft of comics
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Visual ArtsArtsHobbiesLeisure | |||

Emil Wilson is the author of the new graphic novel The Nightingales, about a family in 1985 who take in an AIDS patient. The book shows us the panic and misinformation that prevailed about the disease then, and government apathy about a disease that ... more
Superhero comics have been parodied for as long as they’ve existed. This time Tim and Kumar look at two books by comics insiders that satirized the predominant comics of their respective eras: Scott McCloud‘s Destroy! The Loudest Comic-Book in the Un... more
A number of interesting graphic novels have been brought to our attention recently — works with laugh-out-loud moments and deeper meanings as well. We review three of them in this episode:
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* Heaven by Katie Skelly is a Fantagraphics book a... more
FLASHBACK! In 1970, four students died when national guardsman inexplicably opened fire during an anti-war protest at Kent State University. The craziness of 2020 has hindered planned observances of the craziness of 1970, but we do get this: Derf Bac... more
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Potentially some of these episodes might be quite good but the two I listened to from recent months weee terrible. In one, the interviewer went off on long rambling questions, interrupting the subject on a few occasions and not following up on answers which begged for a continuation. In the other, the interviewer played the sycophant card throughout, laughing at ridiculous statements and agreeing with everything said n matter how inane.
The hosts are incredible at giving in-depth, respectful discussions on each week’s topic!
Highly recommended. An intelligent look at sequential art. Enjoyable!
If you want intelligent discussions on great comics from the perspectives of people based in America, Japan and Australia, then this is for you. A great world view on one of the finest art forms!
Tim and his rotating band of co-hosts do an excellent job covering comics from across the spectrum and around the world. Definitely not the usual comic book podcast. it is smart, insighful & entertaining.
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A thoughtful, opinionated look at comics as a craft and cultural artifact, featuring two recurring hosts who trade deep-dive analysis with a global sensibility. Episodes span classic runs, indie publications, and genre-flipping works, often pairing rigorous critique with behind-the-scenes context about artists, publication history, and cross-cultural influences. The show stands out for its scholarly yet accessible tone, willingness to debate interpretation, and a willingness to highlight non-U.S. perspectives, including coverage of Japanese and other international comics scenes. Listeners likely appreciate well-reasoned, literate discussions that connect craft, storytelling, and artwork to broader cultural themes, while sponsors may value t... more
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Recent guests on Deconstructing Comics include:
1. Katie Skelly
2. Alex Potts
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5. Derf Backderf
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7. Daryl Epp
8. Harold Buchholz
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