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A comics podcast by cartoonists Katie Skelly and Sally Madden. Support the show and get bonus episodes at patreon.com/thicklinespod.

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Katie and Sally are back with a look at Elektra: Assassin (Marvel, 1986-87) written by Frank Miller and illustrated by Bill Sienkiewicz. Plus: Katie took a trip to Japan, and Sally has a very specific voice in mind for Frank Miller. Happy New Year!

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Full episode at patreon.com/thicklinespod.

Katie and Sally reconvene to keep talking Junko Mizuno - this time looking at her fairy tale adaptations Cinderalla (2002, Viz), Hansel & Gretel (Viz, 2003) and Princess Mermaid (Viz, 2003).

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Katie and Sally are back to talk about the Most Important Book in the universe: Pure Trance by Junko Mizuno (Last Gasp, 2005 - originally published in Japan by East Press, 1998). Can a message belie its adorable appearance? Can you really direct a ho... more

Full episode at patreon.com/thicklinespod.

Katie and Sally are back with Junji Ito for a look at his late aughts "cat diary," Yon & Mu (Kodansha, 2009). Happy Halloween!

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Cara Gormley
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Siobhán Gallagher
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Episode: 159- Make Me a Woman with Siobhán Gallagher
Mattie Lubchansky
An award-winning American artist and cartoonist.
Episode: 158 The Far Side by Gary Larson with Mattie Lubchansky
Frances Cordelia Beaver
Cartoonist, filmmaker, and musician
Episode: 151- The Pervert with Frances Cordelia Beaver
Molly Colleen O'Connell
Artist and comics historian, author of Pebbles and The Shriekers.
Episode: 150- Surfing The Crimson Wave with Molly Colleen O'Connell
Anya Davidson
Esteemed cartoonist and professor at the School of the Arts Institute of Chicago
School of the Arts Institute of Chicago
Episode: 147 - The Charming Bad Man Industrial Complex with Anya Davidson
Julius Mordecai Pinckes
Painter, printmaker, and multidisciplinary artist
Episode: 147 - The Charming Bad Man Industrial Complex with Anya Davidson
Em Crank
Comic book enthusiast and fan of indie comics
Episode: *TEASER* 146 - Boots on the Ground: SPX 2024
Hellen Jo
Artist known for her work in comics and visual art
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Episode: *UNLOCKED* 82 - There's a Billboard Over Glendale Blvd. with Hellen Jo

Hosts

Katie Skelly
Co-host and cartoonist, known for her insightful discussions on comics and visual storytelling.
Sally Madden
Co-host and cartoonist, brings a humorous and relatable perspective to the analysis of comics and pop culture.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 114 ratings
  • The best podcast on comics

    Katie and Sally love comics and it shows. The only comics podcast not wrapped up in nostalgia. Very smart. A++

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarlysMaybonne
    Canada2 years ago
  • Primo Comics Pod

    Thick Lines is one of if not *the* premium comics podcasts out there, especially for fans of indie comix and manga. It’s one of the few sources of comics analysis that is insightful and fun. Katie and Sally are truly a gift.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AwfulQuiet
    United States2 years ago
  • MY FAVE COMICS POD!

    KATIE AND SALLY ARE THE BEST I WILL NEVER MISS AN EP!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HAHAYEAHOK
    United States2 years ago
  • Perfect Podcast for adults who turned on by comic books, but may be turned off by comic shops

    The Thick Lines podcast, hosted by Katie Skelley and Sally Madden, is a delightful haven for non-pretentious comic book fans. What sets this podcast apart is the infectious enthusiasm of its hosts, who bring a genuine love for comics to every episode. Katie and Sally's approach is refreshingly down-to-earth and relatable, devoid of any pretentiousness that might alienate casual fans.

    Their discussions are infused with humor, making even complex comic book themes accessible and enjoyable. The h... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    has sex with songs
    United States2 years ago
  • Thick Lines

    Great hosts, good guests, always with something new, exciting and illuminating about comics

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MR MRW
    United States3 years ago

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The podcast is seen as a welcoming space for non-pretentious comic book fans, making complex themes accessible and enjoyable.
Listeners appreciate the hosts' deep knowledge and enthusiasm for comics, highlighting their engaging discussions that blend humor and insight.
Many find the podcast to be a great source of recommendations for indie comics, praising it for its quality content and relatability.
The hosts are commended for creating a community feel, where listeners relate to their experiences and conversations about comics.

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159- Make Me a Woman with Siobhán Gallagher
Q: How did you first come into Vanessa Davis' work?
I think I must have come across her work on Tumblr around 2010.
159- Make Me a Woman with Siobhán Gallagher
Q: Siobhán, will you tell us a little bit about your book?
It's called Full of Myself, a graphic memoir that tackles body image and the influences of pop culture on women's self-perception.
*TEASER* 159- Dilbert with Mattie Lubchansky
Q: What inspired you to become the creator of Dilbert?
The idea that a 50-year-old man would post a photo of his abs to win a fight on Twitter tickled me in a way that I could not shake.
158 The Far Side by Gary Larson with Mattie Lubchansky
Q: What advice do you have to give to young cartoonists like me?
Start and finish something. Don't get too precious about it, just create.
158 The Far Side by Gary Larson with Mattie Lubchansky
Q: What's your current favorite comic book?
Lubchansky mentioned 'Watchmen' as a basic favorite and 'Boy Island' as something they recently enjoyed.

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