
Extra Issues is a comic book show & reading club dedicated to covering a wide variety of comic book styles, themes, and creators! Hosts Zack and Charlotte choose a topic and then choose and discuss a selection of comics within that topic. Hop in anywhere and join the club!
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 67 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureHobbiesBooksArts | |||

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 ... more
Black Zack and his 7 year old android daughter Charlotte continue our six part series on the works of Osamu Tezuka.
Comics covered in this episode:
– Black Jack
Topics discussed:
– Is Black Jack more successful as a long-term series of individual... more
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 Tez... more
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.... more
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The breadth of comics they cover and the depth at which they discuss them is a great way to discover all that comics have to offer. Funny and informative, a great listen.
You can tell these folks care, is really the best way to sum it up. They aren’t playing games or delving into controversy for engagement, and they’re not sticking exclusively to what’s trending, it’s just a small circle of likeminded comics devotees, and two extremely thoughtful hosts. Simplicity is the common thread making this and parent pod MMY so special. Charlotte does a good job detailing the generational differences between the Event Era millennials and the generations coming into adultho... more
Please when will this podcast return
Edit: Yay! It’s back
Zack didn’t like poor things. Sexist? Five stars
Extra Issues, a spin-off from the now completed My Ultimate Year, is a fantastic read-along show with smart, funny hosts that dig deeply into the material they’re covering. Zack and Charlotte are both fun to listen to and always have something interesting to say—and they bring in some great guests to add to that! It’s great to have this new show, covering things outside of the Big 2!
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Apple Podcasts | #161 |
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A thoughtful, discussion-driven show that treats comics as a portal to culture, history, and craft. Episodes center on deep dives into single creators or lines, pairing rigorous analysis with accessible banter between two hosts who guide listeners through reading clubs, editorial contexts, and decisive takeaways. The format blends scholarly considerations with approachable conversation, often inviting guests to broaden perspectives and sparkle with anecdotes. Notable is the club-like vibe: listeners are encouraged to read along, compare editions, and track a creator's evolving themes across decades. The show stands out for its willingness to tackle ambitious material—ranging from classic runs to ambitious, long-form epics—without losing hum... more
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1. My Marvelous Year
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Extra Issues launched 6 years ago and published 67 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Extra Issues include:
1. Dave Busing
2. Hassan Otsmain El-Hayou
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