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Deconstructing Comics

Tim
Jack Kirby
Fantastic Four
Marvel Comics
Mental Health
Captain America
Eternals
Doctor Doom
Comics
Berserk
Spider-Man
Marvel Cinematic Universe
Kentaro Miura
Archie Comics
Thor
Captain Marvel
Clyde Fans
Binky Brown Meets the Holy Virgin Mary
Flash Gordon
Manga
Digital Bardos

A podcast about the craft of comics

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Latest Episodes

FLASHBACK! Perhaps one of the most puzzling comics releases in years was The Book of Genesis, Illustrated by R. Crumb. While it’s a virtuoso art performance, the exact purpose of the book was puzzling to Crumb fans (“It’s not a parody?!”) and religio... more

FLASHBACK! Weirdo was a magazine started by R. Crumb, which featured Crumb’s work alongside that of a number of other underground-type comics creators. Crumb’s work from Weirdo’s 28 issues was collected in 2013 as R. Crumb: The Weirdo Years, 1981-’93... more

Westron is about a private investigator who investigates crimes with supernatural elements. When a girl is murdered, he feels driven to solve the crime by the memory of a childhood friend who was killed. Tim and Jason look into the case of this comic... more

At last we complete our look at Alan Moore‘s Swamp Thing run, looking at Swampy’s battle with Gotham City, his seeming death, and his travels through space. Along the way, Tim and Kumar have totally different takes on a certain issue, and Tim finds a... more

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Recent Guests

Adam Tierney
Author and writer-artist on Romeo and Juliet and Godzilla
IDW (Godzilla comics)
Episode: #873 Adam Tierney: Godzilla comes to Verona
Daryl Epp
Author of Sinner's Dance and After Hours; Friend of Coom
Author
Episode: #617 Swamp Thing meets the monsters
Harold Buchholz
Cartoonist involved in Kids Love Comics; worked on Archie Comics and Mystery Science Theater 3000.
Episode: #865 Harold Buchholz interview: Kids love comics!
Dan Schkade
Comic artist known for his work on Flash Gordon and Lavender Jack
King Features Syndicate
Episode: #852 Dan Schkade and “Flash Gordon”
Wahab Algarmi
Author of 'Almost Sunset', a graphic novel about a Muslim American boy's search for balance.
Episode: #849 “Almost Sunset”: Wahab Algarmi on growing up Muslim in America
Ben Wickey
An artist, writer, filmmaker, animator, and voice actor, creator of "More Weight, A Salem Story."
Top Shelf
Episode: #848 “More Weight”: Ben Wickey talks Salem witch trials
Juan Maí Bush
Professor at Loyola Marymount University focusing on English and Chicano-Latino Studies.
Loyola Marymount University
Episode: #842 Struggling with Kit Anderson’s “Second Shift”
Ken Krimstein
The author of the graphic novel Einstein in Kafka Land
Bloomsbury Publishing
Episode: #841 Ken Krimstein on Einstein, Kafka, and comics in general
James Robinson
Writer of the comic Starman and many other comics
Episode: #385 The Legacy of “Starman”

Hosts

Tim
Tim, a primary host of Deconstructing Comics, frequently leads deep dives into key runs and editorial history.
Kumar
Kumar co-hosts and brings international perspectives, often co-authoring episode analyses.
Jason
Jason contributed as a regular host on Critiquing Comics with a focus on analysis and critique.
Emmett
Emmett serves as a co-host, providing varied perspectives across episodes.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • Choose carefully

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    CraigRJ
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • A thoughtful & engaging podcast!

    The hosts are incredible at giving in-depth, respectful discussions on each week’s topic!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    snuffysam
    United States4 years ago
  • Top notch

    Highly recommended. An intelligent look at sequential art. Enjoyable!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Saskie34
    Canada4 years ago
  • Intelligent, entertaining and global

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WooHooRoo
    Australia8 years ago
  • Smart and Interesting

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ProfessorAlan
    United States9 years ago

Listeners Say

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Quality hosting and guest selection often highlighted as a strength.
Shows depth and global perspective on comics, not just U.S. titles.
Listeners praise in-depth, respectful discussions with strong craft focus.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#111
Brazil/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#133
Philippines/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#198
Hong Kong/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#217
South Korea/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#240
Singapore/Arts/Visual Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#873 Adam Tierney: Godzilla comes to Verona
Q: Why Romeo and Juliet? Why did that come up as the place for Godzilla to show up?
Adam notes the Monsterpiece Theatre spin-off and his love for Shakespeare inspired the idea, with the collaboration fitting into an anthology that reimagines literary classics with Godzilla, while balancing humor and horror.
#873 Adam Tierney: Godzilla comes to Verona
Q: How is writing a video game different from writing a comic?
He explains that games require branching dialogue and interactive planning often using spreadsheets; comics are more linear on the page and depend heavily on visual pacing and page turns, with a focus on not saturating panels with dialogue.
#873 Adam Tierney: Godzilla comes to Verona
Q: So how did you get into video games?
Adam describes starting in college with an English degree, doing pixel art, and eventually joining a company like WayForward, where he progressed from animator to writer and director, shaping his path from games toward comics.
#859 Jason Shiga: Choosing his own path
Q: What projects are you currently working on?
I've spent six years on a single interactive comic divided into two books, allowing reader choice with a unique physical connection between them.
#859 Jason Shiga: Choosing his own path
Q: What do you hope to achieve with your interactive comics?
I aim to represent choice visually and create meaningful decisions that engage the reader, while also exploring complex themes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Deconstructing Comics

What is Deconstructing Comics about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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2. Daryl Epp
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4. Dan Schkade
5. Wahab Algarmi
6. Ben Wickey
7. Juan Maí Bush
8. Ken Krimstein

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