ComicsCast

As we head toward the end of the year, Hans Rollmann is joined by David Stephens from Timemasters Inc. as they reflect on some of the key moments - both good and bad - from 2018 in the world of comics!

In this week's episode, our comic critics discuss the dystopic sci-fi graphic novel Decelerate Blue, by Adam Rapp and Mike Cavallaro (published 2017 by First Second). The authors present a nightmarish world that bears far too close a resemblance to our own!

In this episode, our Comic Critics take a look at Kill Shakespeare, the intriguing series by Anthony Del Col, Conor McCreery, and Andy Belanger. They discover it's impossible to talk about it without also discussing Bill Willingham's series 'Fables.' Kill Shakespeare deserves praise for its innovative concept and its artwork, but its language, narrative and representation of women is more problematic.

In this episode of the podcast, special guest David Stephens from comic shop TimeMasters Inc., joins us to offer some recommendations and reflections on comics. From superheroes to obscure bio-pics, from the power of landscape art to the allure of old samurai films, we pick Stephens' brain on all things comic-related!

In this week's episode, our three critics -- Emily Blackmore, Leigha Locke and Hans Rollmann -- discuss Raina Telgemeier's award-winning juvenile graphic novel Drama. In the 'in the gutter' segment, our hosts also each present a personal favourite. Featured this week: 'The Wicked and the Divine'; Satoshi Kon's 'Tropic of the Sea'; and 'The Backstagers'!

In this episode, hosts Leigha Locke and Hans Rollmann review and discuss a few personal faves: The Arrival, by Shaun Tan My Solo Exchange Diary, Vol. 1 by Nagata Kabi and Spell on Wheels, by Kate Leth and Megan Levens Enjoy!

In this episode, hosts Leigha Locke and Hans Rollmann discuss the acclaimed graphic novel 'The Outside Circle', winner of CODE’s 2016 Burt Award for First Nation, Inuit and Métis Literature. Published by House of Anansi Press, it focuses on two Aboriginal brothers surrounded by poverty, drug abuse, and gang violence, trying to overcome centuries of historic trauma in very different ways to bring about positive change in their lives. The Outside Circle is drawn from the author’s twenty years of work and research on healing and reconciliation of gang-affiliated or incarcerated Aboriginal men.

Jason Lutes is author of the acclaimed comic series 'Berlin' which chronicles the inter-war period of Weimar Germany from the perspective of several characters living in Berlin. He was in St. John's for a comic exhibition in June 2018 and Hans Rollmann spoke with him about his work, about the representation of war in comics, and about resisting fascism.

In this 'book club' style episode, hosts Emily Blackmore, Leigha Locke and Hans Rollmann discuss the graphic novel 'We Stand On Guard', by Brian K. Vaughan and Steve Skroce, about a futuristic US invasion of Canada, and the resistance that fights back for their country.

Comic Critics' Corner -- join hosts Leigha and Hans for reviews and recommendations from some of their fave comics and graphic novels!

In this week's Book Club episode, hosts Emily Blackmore, Leigha Locke and Hans Rollmann all read and discuss the comic Sex Criminals: Volume 1, by Chip Zdarski and Matt Fraction! Enjoy!

In this week's 'In the Gutter' episode, hosts Leigha Locke and Hans Rollmann review some of their past reads, including: 'I Love This Part' by Tillie Walden 'Stargazing Dog' by Takashi Murakami 'Anne of Green Gables: The Graphic Novel' by Mariah Marsden and Kendra Phipps (and Lucy Maud Montgomery!) Enjoy!

The Comics Critics Podcast book club episode! In this book club episode Leigha Locke, Emily Blackmore and Hans Rollmann share their thoughts on a single comic -- Julie Maroh's beautiful, award-winning queer coming-of-age story Blue is the Warmest Colour.

Episode 3 of ComicsCast - the podcast focusing on comics and all things graphic narrative related! With your hosts Leigha Locke and Hans Rollmann. Episode 3 is the International Women's Day Episode! Featuring: * Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson and Emily Carroll * The Red Virgin and the Vision of Utupia by Mary S. Talbot and Bryan Talbot * Blue is the Warmest Color by Julie Maroh * Red Rosa by Kate Evans * Lumberjanes! * Hazel Newlevant's Chainmail Bikini anthology

Episode 2 of ComicsCast - the podcast focusing on comics and all things graphic narrative related! In this episode - hosts Leigha and Hans talk about the Black Panther film! Comics discussed include: 'Duran Duran, Imelda Marcos and Me' by Lorina Mapa 'Clumsy' by Jeffrey Brown 'Babylon Berlin' - graphic novel adaptation by Arne Jysch 'Slam' by Pamela Ribon et al

Welcome to Episode 1 of ComicsCast - the podcast about comic books and all things graphic narrative related! In this episode, hosts Leigha Locke and Hans Rollmann talk about Punk Rock Jesus, The Flintstones, My Brother's Husband, My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness, Generations, Grandfather and the Moon, and more! LIVE COMICS LOVE COMICS!