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In which we discuss one of the biggest surprise success stories of the 20th century and beyond! We talk about the creators of the franchise, how it got to where it did, and where those creators are today. Join us for a story that doesn't actually end up with the creators getting horribly ripped off for once!What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!  Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast Twitter: @pencilusin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com So, what sources did we use?  Check em!https://www.tcj.com/the-kevin-eastman-interview-part-i/https://www.tcj.com/the-kevin-eastman-interview-part-2/https://www.tcj.com/you-guys-have-given-me-the-greatest-life-ever-a-new-interview-with-kevin-eastman/https://www.youtube.com/@CartoonistKayfabe Cartoonist Kayfabe had several videos with Eastman, Laird, or both breaking down their comics along with the hosts. Quite informative if you're interested.We also read some cool magazines with articles and stuff!  Wanna know which ones?Back Issue (TWO MORROWS PUBLISHING): 22 What comics did we cover for our topic?  Take a look! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Mirage Studios): 1 - 11Raphael: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle (Mirage Studios): 1 of 1Michaelangelo: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle (Mirage Studios):  1 of 1(Yes, I know how to spell the name. I'm not sure Eastman and Laird did back then)Donatello: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle (Mirage Studios):  1 of 1Leonardo: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle (Mirage Studios):  1 of 1THANKS FOR LISTENING!

In which we discuss one of the more important indie comics of the 2000s! We talk about the writer/artist Bryan Lee O'Malley, we talk about the times the book came out in, and we even discuss the publisher a bit, Oni Press! Join us for some very important discourse! Or maybe just some rambling. Probably both!What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!  Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast Twitter: @pencilusin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com So, what sources did we use?  Check em!ThisThisThisThisThis ThisThisThisThisThisThisThisThisThisThisThisThisThisWhat comics did we cover for our topic?  Take a look!Scott Pilgrim (ONI PRESS): Vol 1-6 THANKS FOR LISTENING!

In which we discuss the other great long Kirby comic of the 60s, Thor! We begin with a Journey into Mystery and find ourselves transported across time and space to the very departure of the King of Comics! A whole other king is in the book too, but he's a cosmic jerk!  Anyway, join us!What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!  Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast Twitter: @pencilusin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com So, what sources did we use?  Check em!https://twomorrows.com/comicbookartist/articles/02stanroy.html We also read some cool magazines with articles and stuff!  Wanna know which ones?The Jack Kirby Collector (TwoMorrows Publishing): 14, 36, 53, 54, 63The Thin Black Line by Robert L Bryant, Jr (TwoMorrows Publishing)This is a book subtitled "Perspectives on Vince Colletta Comics' Most Controverisal Inker. You figure out what it's about. What comics did we cover for our topic?  Take a look!I had Su read from a further in starting point, but you should do yourself a favor and read all of Jack Kirby's Thor. Issues posted below:Journey into Mystery (Marvel): 83-125Thor (Marvel): 126-177, 179For whatever reason issue 178 is a fill-in by future regular artist John Buscema. THANKS FOR LISTENING!

In which we discuss the very best of the Kirby/Lee collaboration on Fantastic Four! We'll follow our protagonists as they: Stave off world's end! Fight evil in Africa and Europe! Simp over characters with questionable hair! Join us for some of the best comics of the silver age and Marvel Comics in general!What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!  Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast Twitter: @pencilusin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com We also read some cool magazines with articles and stuff!  Wanna know which ones?Back Issue (TwoMorrows Publishing): 7Alter Ego (TwoMorrows Publishing): 104, 179The Jack Kirby Collector (TwoMorrows Publishing): 9, 22, 33, 53, 54, 58, 60, 63  What comics did we cover for our topic?  Take a look!Fantastic Four (MARVEL) Vol 1: 44-67Fantastic Four Annual (MARVEL) Vol 1: 4, 5 Once again, I'll remind you that the entire Kirby/Lee run on Fantastic Four (including the Annuals) is REQUIRED READING. Just do it!THANKS FOR LISTENING!

In which...uh...something is killing the children! That something is monsters. Also people are monsters too or something? I don't know. Anyway, join us as we discuss a horror tale in the woods! Plus there's action!What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!  Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast Twitter: @pencilusin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com So, what sources did we use?  Check em! WE HAVE SOURCE I PROMISE. WE'LL HAVE THEM UP SOON.What comics did we cover for our topic?  Take a look!Something is Killing the Children (BOOM!): 1-20 THANKS FOR LISTENING!

In which we discuss one of the largest platforms for comics in existence today. Plus we discuss one of the more popular comics to launch on the platform! Join us as we talk about the origins of the mighty Webtoons and then talk about the Remarried Empress!What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!  Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast Twitter: @pencilusin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com So, what sources did we use?  Check em! https://www.vam.ac.uk/articles/a-brief-history-of-webtoonshttps://www.businessinsider.com/what-is-webtoons-2016-2https://www.fastcompany.com/90850499/south-korean-comics-webtoon-contenthttps://time.com/6243447/rise-of-webtoons-k-dramas/https://medium.com/mrcomics/what-is-webtoon-4926929b20d8https://ccci.am/all-you-need-to-know-about-korean-style-digital-comics/https://www.tcj.com/the-webtoon-a-new-form-for-graphic-narrative/https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/riding-the-wave-the-steady-rise-of-korean-manhwa/https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/81073-webtoon-builds-an-audience-for-webcomics.htmlhttps://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/05/05/business/tech/south-koreas-booming-webtoons-put-japans-print-manga-notice/https://web.archive.org/web/20211122103605/http://www.arirang.co.kr/news/News_View.asp?nseq=166701https://www.kocis.go.kr/eng/webzine/202011/sub01.html https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/12/05/business/south-korea-webtoons-fund-bet/What comics did we cover for our topic?  Take a look! The Remarried Empress (IZE PRESS): Vol 1THANKS FOR LISTENING!

In which we discuss one of the great comic runs of all time! Well, part of the run! We're saving the best for next episode! Wanna know the circumstances under which the FF were born? LISTEN IN!!What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!  Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast Twitter: @pencilusin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com  We read some cool magazines with articles and stuff!  Wanna know which ones?Back Issue (TwoMorrows Publishing): 7Alter Ego (TwoMorrows Publishing): 104, 179The Jack Kirby Collector (TwoMorrows Publishing): 9, 22, 33, 53, 54, 58, 60, 63  What comics did we cover for our topic?  Take a look!Fantastic Four vol 1 (Marvel): 1-43Fantastic Four Annual vol 1 (Marvel): 1-3Seriously, though. Read the first 100+ issues of the Fantastic Four. It's a requirement. Just do it. THANKS FOR LISTENING!

In which we discuss a popular manga about Japanese nerds! Join our discussion as we talk about the background of the book. Marvel as we talk about something that isn't about Marvel!What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!  Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast Twitter: @pencilusin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.comMore info on sources coming soon!What comics we read:Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku (KODANSHA COMICS): 1-5

In which we wrap up our discussion of the Man of Tomorrow for his 85th birthday! Here we cover important contributions to the mythos (and popular culture in general) that were outside the comic pages. I know this is a comic podcast but dammit, there's some important stuff that's not in the comics! What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!  Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast Twitter: @pencilusin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com  So, what sources did we use?  Check em!https://lithub.com/how-two-jewish-kids-in-1930s-cleveland-altered-the-course-of-american-pop-culture/?utm_source=pocket-newtabhttps://www.supermanhomepage.com/radio/radio.php?topic=r-radiohttps://historycollection.com/how-superman-became-the-most-recognizable-superhero/https://www.supermansupersite.com/radio.htmlhttps://www.kandorarchives.com/p/radio.htmlhttps://xroads.virginia.edu/~ug02/superman/comicradio.html

In which apparently the X is silent? Anyway, we discuss one of the more popular manga to hit the stands recently! We talk about the creator, his influences, and maybe what went in to the creation of this popular book!What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!  Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast Twitter: @pencilusin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com So, what sources did we use?  Check em!https://mangaplus.shueisha.co.jp/web_pages/263/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITi6n3z-gdkhttps://www.reddit.com/r/SpyxFamily/comments/wdkmwb/tatsuya_endo_long_interview_from_the_fanbook_part/ https://spy-x-family.fandom.com/wiki/Tatsuya_Endo/Interviewshttps://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/people/32310/tatsuya-endohttps://gamerant.com/spy-x-family-the-real-historical-inspirations/https://www.cbr.com/spy-x-family-setting-cold-war-1960-germany-inspired/https://www.epicdope.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-spy-x-familys-plot/https://screenrant.com/spy-x-family-cold-war-present-day-explained/https://epicstream.com/article/how-cold-war-germany-inspired-spy-x-family What comics did we cover for our topic?  Take a look!SPY X FAMILY (VIZ MEDIA): Vol 1-9 THANKS FOR LISTENING!

In which we discuss an interesting manga about gender, identity, and the roles inherent with them!  Join us as we talk about creator Poppy Pesuyama's memoir about life so far!   It's short, but pretty good!Warning: If you're sensitive about topics concerning sexual harassment, suicidal thoughts, body dysmorphia or otherwise, perhaps this isn't the episode for you!What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us! Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast Twitter: @pencilusin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.comOrdinarily, we'd have a bunch of sources for biographical or background info here. Su didn't find much so we just mostly talked about the book and the discussions it raised. It was also slated originally for Pride Month, but we suck at our timing!What comics did we cover for our topic?  Take a look!Until I Love Myself (VIZ Media): 1 THANKS FOR LISTENING! 

In which we discuss the origins and debut of the Man of Steel himself, Superman! Last time, we talked about how DC/National got to the verge of publishing Action Comics #1. Now we discuss how the creators of Superman (Siegel and Shuster) got there and how things went down afterwards! THERE WILL BE MORE ON THIS TOPIC!What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!  Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast Twitter: @pencilusin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com So, what sources did we use?  Check em! Men of Tomorrow: Geeks, Gangsters, and the Birth of the Comic Book (Basic Books)NOTE: This book provided a lot of the background information I used. I know some stuff in there is disputed. I supplemented with info in other sources, particularly in regards to Major Wheeler-Nicholson.FURTHER NOTE: The author of this book, Gerard Jones, has been convicted of possession of child pornography. My copy of the book came from a library sale done some years before his arrest and subsequent conviction. We also read some cool magazines with articles and stuff!  Wanna know which ones? Alter Ego (TwoMorrows Publishing): 27, 56, 79, 88, 98 What comics did we cover for our topic?  Take a look!Action Comics (DC): 1-40Superman (DC): 1-11New York World's Fair Comics (DC): 1939, 1940 (There was a 1939 and 1940 edition of this book.World's Best Comics (DC): 1World's Finest Comics (DC): 2-3 THANKS FOR LISTENING!

In which we discuss popular manga, One Punch Man, by a guy called One and another guy called Yusuke Murata! We talk about the comic's origins and how it got to where it is today! We explore a bit of background on the creators (such as they are), and we share whatever insight we may add (such as they are)!What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!  Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast Twitter: @pencilusin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com So, what sources did we use?  Check em!https://dic.nicovideo.jp/t/a/村田雄介https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2009-08-20/interview-riichiro-inagaki-and-yusuke-murata-creators-of-eyeshield-21https://tokyo-reimei-note.com/2012/01/14/webcomic_2b/https://archive.ph/20151117031927/http://sugoi-japan.jp/sugoi/03.htmlhttps://animechicago.com/articles/brief-history-one-punch-man/https://medium.com/@social_28780/the-ridiculous-origins-of-one-punch-man-977d27538ea3https://screenrant.com/one-punch-man-three-manga-comic-differences-explained/https://kotaku.com/one-punch-man-is-about-the-plight-of-being-too-powerful-1840421788https://www.cbr.com/one-punch-man-revealed-secret-saitama-power-monster/https://culturedvultures.com/one-punch-man-beginners-guide/https://comicbook.com/anime/amp/news/one-punch-man-how-saitama-was-made/https://comicbook.com/anime/news/one-punch-man-season-3-creator-comment/ What comics did we cover for our topic?  Take a look!One-Punch Man (VIZ MEDIA): Vol 1-5 THANKS FOR LISTENING!

In which we set the stage for the first, the best, and a personal favorite super-hero, Superman!  In order to properly place him within his context, we backtrack to the creation of the very first comic books. We weave in a few super-important figures in our tale and we leave it at a cliffhanger! Wanna know what happens next? Tune in next episode!What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!  Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast Twitter: @pencilusin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com So, what sources did we use?  Check em!Men of Tomorrow: Geeks, Gangsters, and the Birth of the Comic Book (Basic Books)NOTE: This book provided a lot of the background information I used. I know some stuff in there is disputed. I supplemented with info in other sources, particularly in regards to Major Wheeler-Nicholson.FURTHER NOTE: The author of this book, Gerard Jones, has been convicted of possession of child pornography. My copy of the book came from a library sale done some years before his arrest and subsequent conviction.We also read some cool magazines with articles and stuff!  Wanna know which ones?Alter Ego (TwoMorrows Publishing): 27, 56, 79, 88, 98 What comics did we cover for our topic?  Take a look!No comics read this episode! Look for some Super stuff next episode! THANKS FOR LISTENING!

In which we stall for time and Phil gets real curmudgeonly about them newfangled characters!  Anyway, we're working on stuff! You hear about some of the stuff in the episode!  Go ahead and take a listen!What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!  Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast Twitter: @pencilusin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com THANKS FOR LISTENING!!

In which we tackle one of the big boys of recent popular comics, Demon Slayer!  Su talks about the origins of the story, the background (such as it is) of the author, and even some history on the period of the piece!  We're on the cutting edge this time (get it?  Swords? Please get it)!What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!  Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast Twitter: @pencilusin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com So, what sources did we use?  Check em!https://mangaplus.shueisha.co.jp/web_pages/234/https://otakuusamagazine.com/koyoharu-gotoge-reveals-manga-inspired-demon-slayer/https://mangainsider.com/demon-slayer-history-and-overview/https://www.cbr.com/demon-slayer-unknown-trivia-facts-historical-connections-to-japanese-history/https://ageshiojapan.com/blog/a-story-for-all-demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaibahttps://www.asianstudies.org/publications/eaa/archives/teaching-cultural-historical-and-religious-landscapes-with-the-anime-demon-slayer/https://time.com/5941594/what-is-demon-slayer-about/https://www.japannakama.co.uk/demon-slayers-cultural-impact/https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2022/05/12/feature-the-real-life-history-behind-the-entertainment-district-in-demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaibahttps://www.polygon.com/22933948/demon-slayer-entertainment-district-arc-history https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2021-04-23/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-movie-mugen-train-anime-success-storyhttps://thenerdstash.com/demon-slayer-makes-history-with-its-manga/https://www.nippon.com/en/in-depth/d00667/

There are probably a couple people (2 or 3 of you at least) wondering what happened.  I'll tell you: Work.Su has a new job. I have the same job. I just have even less time than before because this job demands all my attention. Simply put, we've been busy with other things besides comics and research. I didn't say this was an amazing excuse, it's just the way things have been.Fortunately, I think we're approaching a time when I'm not spending like 60 hours a week doing work stuff (I exaggerate, but only slightly). What does this mean? I think it means we're back!Well, back with more this month. We're still keeping the biweekly schedule we went with some time back. Good news is that more than this paltry offering is in the works!  Keep your eyes on the feed!  It'll have newer stuff soon!  Promise!THANKS FOR LISTENING!!

In which we discuss a foundational shojo manga, the Poe Clan!  We also discuss the life and times of its creator, Moto Hagio!  Get ready!  This episode will suck (blood or energy or whatever it is they were draining)!What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!  Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast Twitter: @pencilusin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com So, what sources did we use?  Check em!https://cbldf.org/2015/03/women-who-changed-free-expression-special-24-nengumi/https://www.popmatters.com/moto-hagio-the-poe-clan-2645609468.htmlhttps://precur.wordpress.com/2010/12/02/guest-review-a-drunken-dream-and-other-stories/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-05-18/moto-hagio-publishes-memoir-addressing-her-feud-with-keiko-takemiya/.172887 We also read some cool magazines with articles and stuff!  Wanna know which ones?The Comics Journal (FANTAGRAPHICS): 269 (July 2005)What comics did we cover for our topic?  Take a look!The Poe Clan vol 1 (FANTAGRAPHICS)THANKS FOR LISTENING! 

In which we discuss the Sensational She-Hulk mostly under under the pen (and pencil!) of John Byrne!  Wanna know how the whole breaking the 4th wall bit (years before Deadpool) came about?  Find out here!What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!  Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast Twitter: @pencilusin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com We read some cool magazines with articles and stuff!  Wanna know which ones? Back Issue (TwoMorrows Publishing): 54, 78Modern Masters 7:  John Byrne (TwoMorrows Publishing)What comics did we cover for our topic?  Take a look!Sensational She-Hulk (Marvel Comics): 1-50.  You  could reasonably just read 1-8, then skip to 31-50 if you wanted.  This episode doesn't cover much of the non-Byrne stuff. THANKS FOR LISTENING!

In which we discuss Japan's favorite space pirate, Captain Harlock!  Join us as we voyage through the ether on a space battleship fighting to save the earth from space plant women and even humanity itself!  We discuss the creator Leiji Matsumoto and a bunch of other stuff!  Climb aboard!What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!  Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast Twitter: @pencilusin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.comHere's a list of sources Su used for information:https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2017/04/02/arts/leiji-matsumoto-surfs-floating-world/https://namida.cyna.fr/english/leijibio.htmlhttps://web.archive.org/web/20120321124108/http://www.starblazers.com/html.php?page_id=305https://stuff.mit.edu/~rei/MANGA/Harlock.htmlhttps://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2017-08-11/how-to-get-into-captain-harlock/.119983So here's what we read if you want to tag along:Captain Harlock the Classic Collection (Seven Seas Entertainment): 1 (We actually have volumes 2 and 3 and maybe Phil will read them someday.  Maybe.)THANKS FOR LISTENING!!

In which we discuss some work by Neil Gaiman!  Sandman recently hit Netflix and we decided to get a little topical!  A few weeks later, but better late than never, eh?  We discuss how the book came together, we talk about themes, we talk about another book that Neil Gaiman did as well called Books of Magic!  This isn't a super-deep dive, but it should be fun nonetheless!What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!  Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast Twitter: @pencilusin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com So, what sources did we use?  Check em!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWFDQRnSNOk We also read some cool magazines with articles and stuff!  Wanna know which ones?Back Issue Magazine (TwoMorrows Publishing): 57The Comics Journal (Fantagraphics): 155, 163, 169 What comics did we cover for our topic?  Take a look!Sandman (DC/Vertigo): 1-32Books of Magic (DC/Vertigo): 1-4NOTE:  I could have gone waaay more in depth with this thing had I desired it, but I didn't desire it.  Gaiman is a prolific guy in several mediums with a million words written about him and his works.  I felt like just going over what I thought was interesting about his work without getting overly analytical.  Anyway... THANKS FOR LISTENING!

In which we discuss a recently deceased legendary artist!  Neal changed the industry in several ways and we discuss a few here via reading his Batman work!  Hear about how he helped change panel layouts!  Hear how he expanded the color palette in comics!  Marvel (tee hee) at a dude who just plain got his way!What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!  Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast Twitter: @pencilusin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com It's late and I frankly lost my ready-made list of sources!  Coming soon as I gather them back up!  Credit is due to many! THANKS FOR LISTENING!

In which we discuss the granddaddy (grandma?) of them all, Sailor Moon!  Listen to our bio on Naoko Takeuchi and how she got to where she is!  Understand that she's apparently capable of doing anything!What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!  Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast Twitter: @pencilusin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.comHere's where we usually put down sources we reference and what we read comic-wise.  Where is it?  NOT HERE YET.  STAYED TUNED.  SORRY FOR THE CAPS.

Our exploration of the Magical Girl genre continues!  We talk about girls that are magical in our own hemisphere!  Wanna know if She-Ra counts?  QUESTION ANSWERED!What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!  Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast Twitter: @pencilusin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com So, what sources did we use?  Check em! https://blog.funimation.com/2020/02/04/magical-girl-anime-guide-cute-grim-puella-madoka-asuka-cardcaptor-sakura/https://reelrundown.com/animation/Magical-Girls-and-their-Historical-Originshttps://bookriot.com/evolution-of-the-magical-girl/https://www.nippon.com/en/in-depth/a03904/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/watch/2021-06-04/the-enduring-history-of-magical-girls/.173513https://www.ranker.com/list/why-does-magic-girl-anime-exist/hannah-collinshttps://ifanboy.com/articles/pretty-transform-the-definitive-history-to-magical-girl-manga/https://thedailyfandom.org/the-evolution-of-western-magical-girls/ THANKS FOR LISTENING!

That's right!  We're celebrating the birthday of the ol USA with a reading of one of the best Captain America runs in existence!  Join us as we talk about our incredulity over the resurrection of one of the sacred dead ones (RIP Gwen and Uncle Ben)!  We'll talk about the context in which the idea was fostered and the continued resonance of the stories even today!What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!  Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast Twitter: @pencilusin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com So, what sources did we use?  Check em!https://web.archive.org/web/20160507115755/https://www.vulture.com/2016/05/bucky-winter-soldier-history.htmlhttps://comicsalliance.com/tribute-ed-brubaker/https://comicsalliance.com/the-ed-brubaker-captain-america-exit-interview-marvel-fatale-image/https://comicbookhistorians.com/tom-brevoort-vp-of-marvel-interview-by-alex-grand-jim-thompson/I also listened to episode #35 (an interview with Tom Brevoort) of the Captain America Comic Book Fans podcast.  Here's their website:https://captainamericacomicbookfans.wordpress.com/ What comics did we cover for our topic?  Take a look!Captain America Vol 5 (Marvel): 1-25Captain America 65th Anniversary SpecialWinter Soldier: Winter Kills THANKS FOR LISTENING!

In which we discuss more history of Magical Girls including the big one: Sailor Moon!  Interested in a more in-depth look at Sailor Moon?  You're in luck!  Stick with us and you'll get at least one episode on it!  WE PROMISE!What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!  Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast Twitter: @pencilusin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.comI've been sucking about putting up our usual pile of sources recently.  I'll give you our list soon enough!  PATIENCE!

In which we discuss a favorite genre from Japan, the magical girl!  There's a big anniversary this year and it's the 30th for Sailor Moon!  What better way to celebrate than to have an overview of the genre itself??  YOU TELL US!What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!  Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast Twitter: @pencilusin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.comThere's lot of resources we used, we're just not putting them up yet!THANKS FOR LISTENING!

In which we discuss our two diametrically opposed protagonists, the Human Torch and the Sub-Mariner!  We talk about their creators, their packaging company Funnies Incorporated, and even a bit of other stuff!  Join us as we discuss our hottest, wettest topic yet!What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!  Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast Twitter: @pencilusin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com We read some cool magazines with articles and stuff!  Wanna know which ones? Alter Ego (TwoMorrows Publishing): 3, 11, 22, 46, 49, 114, 165(Note: This week's research material is largely the same as last week's) What comics did we cover for our topic?  Take a look!Human Torch Comics (Timely/Marvel): 2-10 THANKS FOR LISTENING!

In which we discuss the origins and story behind Marvel Comics and its founder, Martin Goodman!  Join us as we talk about some shady stuff!  We also talk about some near disasters that somehow work out anyway!What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!  Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast Twitter: @pencilusin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com We read some cool magazines with articles and stuff for reference!  Wanna know which ones?I read several issues of TwoMorrows Publishing's Alter Ego for this.  It's a neat magazine!  Next week's episode will essentially have the same list since it's basically the same topic split in two.Alter Ego (TwoMorrows Publishing): 3, 11, 22, 46, 49, 114, 165 What comics did we cover for our topic?  Take a look!Marvel Comics (Marvel/Timely): 1Marvel Mystery Comics (Marvel/Timely): 2-12THANKS FOR LISTENING!

In which we discuss one of the big boys of comics.  That's right, that metal kid with the machine gun butt, Astro Boy!  Listen in as we talk about his renowned creator, Osamu Tezuka!  We discuss his upbringing, his experience with war, and finally how he broke out in a huge way in that war's aftermath!What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!  Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast Twitter: @pencilusin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com So, what sources did we use?  Check em!https://manga.tokyo/otaku-articles/atom-the-beginning-on-air-what-was-so-good-about-astro-boy-in-the-first-place/https://www.newuniversity.org/2021/01/18/astro-boy-the-turning-point-of-manga-and-anime/http://www.robothalloffame.org/inductees/04inductees/astro_boy.htmlhttps://theelectricagora.com/2016/06/23/astro-boy-and-the-mark-of-the-human/https://comicsalliance.com/the-real-astro-boy-story-depressing-as-hell/https://www.astroboy-online.com/history.phphttps://honeysanime.com/happy-fathers-day-tezuka-sensei-paying-homage-to-one-of-the-fathers-of-anime-and-manga/https://www.tofugu.com/japan/osamu-tezuka-history/https://blog.britishmuseum.org/tezuka-osamu-god-of-manga/https://www.vox.com/2016/8/2/12244368/osamu-tezuka-story-explainedhttps://www.popmatters.com/the-osamu-tezuka-story-by-toshio-ban-2495420642.html Also read was a particular manga-format biography of our subject's creator.  It's:The Osamu Tezuka Story: A Life in Manga and Anime - By Toshio Ban and Tezuka Productions.  Published in the US by Stone Bridge Press. What comics did we cover for our topic?  Take a look!Astro Boy Books 1 and 2 (Dark Horse)

Here's the final episode of Kung Fu Month with Shang Chi!  We break down his origins and influences!  We talk about some creators!  We even discuss...uh...some not so great stuff!What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!  Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast Twitter: @pencilusin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com So, what sources did we use?  Check em! We here at Pencil Us In often lean heavily on the publications of TwoMorrows Publishing.  This is no exception!  Check out these books for what I read!Alter Ego (TwoMorrows Publishing): 146Back Issue (TwoMorrows Publishing): 26Comic Book Artist (TwoMorrows Publishing): 7Comic Book Creator (TwoMorrows Publishing): 27What comics did we cover for our topic?  Take a look!Master of Kung Fu (Marvel): 29-50You'll note that we didn't start from the beginning here.  We also left out the Giant-Size and Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu stuff.  I really just wanted Su to read the Gulacy material.  Honestly, the stuff that came before is, at least in my opinion, not worth much of anybody's time anyway.  You may disagree, but that's just how I feel.Thanks for listening!

In which we discuss a pretty darn obscure character!  The supporting cast (maybe minus poor Ben Jr) is more famous than the main character!  It's a heck of a book, though!  Join us as we journey way back in to the 70s (again!) to see everyone kung fu fighting!What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!  Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast Twitter: @pencilusin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com We  read a cool magazine with articles and stuff!  Wanna know which one?Back Issue (TwoMorrows Publishing): 49(I'd just like to point out that this article, too, was pretty vague on details of how this book came out as well.  I think that O'Neil might've been quiet about it because of rights issues he never worked out.  I don't really know.  Anyway, the comics still happened!  Read 'em if you can!)

It's the start of Kung Fu Month! To celebrate, we're bringing you the story of a boy who turns into a girl when he gets wet. It's Ranma 1/2!  There's also like a Panda and and a cat and a pig and some other stuff.  Get excited!What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!  Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast Twitter: @pencilusin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com So, what sources did we use?  Check em!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZrVrZHHvAQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCxk1gu_Ouchttps://www.otaquest.com/rumiko-takahashi-interview-angouleme/https://www.furinkan.com/takahashi/interviews.htmlhttps://www.furinkan.com/takahashi/takahashi5.htmlhttps://www.furinkan.com/takahashi/bio.htmlhttps://www.furinkan.com/takahashi/takahashi2.htmlhttps://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-01/ranma-1-2-inuyasha-creator-rumiko-takahashi-receives-japan-medal-with-purple-ribbon/.165840https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-07-21/rumiko-takahashi-inducted-into-will-eisner-comic-awards-hall-of-fame/.134542https://queeniechan.com/2014/03/19/famous-women-rumiko-takahashi/?v=322b26af01d5https://biography.jrank.org/pages/1828/Takahashi-Rumiko-1957.html That's about all we had on this one.  Sparse links, eh?  DEAL WITH IT.See  you next time when the links really will be sparse!

Hey, it's the end of Bad Girls Month and we're ending with the Black Cat!  Ripoff of our somewhat more famous female feline felon??  Maybe not!  Maybe somewhat?  Anyway, listen and find out!What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!  Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast Twitter: @pencilusin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.comPhil here:  Hopefully you enjoyed Bad Girl month!  I learned a few things.  What about you?  I didn't do extensive reading for this particular episode as I figured I would have enough from just one source plus some background I already knew.  So learn from what I learned from!  Also, just stay away from ladies with cat motifs. We read some cool magazines with articles and stuff!  Wanna know which ones?Back Issue Magazine (TwoMorrows Publishing): 40This provided some basic info on the Black Cat plus a little behind-the-scenes stuff.  I continue to love this magazine.

And Bad Girl month continues!  Happy uh...bad girling?  Anyway, we continue with a lady not quite as deadly as the last topic but she is somewhat less naked!  I'm not sure why this is something I had to talk about!  Let's talk about Catwoman!  Specifically her turn-of-the-century run given to us by Darwyn Cooke and Ed Brubaker!What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!  Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast Twitter: @pencilusin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com So, what sources did we use?  Check em!https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/batman-the-history-of-catwoman/?amp https://comicsalliance.com/ed-brubaker-looks-back-on-batman-part-three-catwoman/https://www.avclub.com/writer-artist-darwyn-cooke-talks-before-watchmen-and-cr-1798232536https://www.tcj.com/the-darwyn-cooke-interview-by-markisan-naso/4/We also read some cool magazines with articles and stuff!  Wanna know which ones? Back Issue (TwoMorrows Publishing): 40Comic Book Artist vol 2 (TwoMorrows Publishing): 3And what did we read story-wise this week?  Funny you should ask:Detective Comics (DC): 759-762Catwoman vol 3 (DC): 1-10Catwoman: Selina's Big Score (DC)

In which we discuss everyone's favorite often-naked assassin, Lady Snowblood!  We talk about the history of the creators and then maybe a little about the book itself!  Interested??  FIND OUT BY LISTENING!!What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us! Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast Twitter: @pencilusin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com Phil here:  Su did the research this week!  That's uh...why she lead the episode?  Anyway, it's always fun to learn about stuff from across the sea!So, what sources did we use?  Check em!https://www.tcj.com/kazuo-koike-1936-2019/http://www.multiversitycomics.com/news/kazuo-koike-rip/https://www.lambiek.net/artists/k/kamimura_kazuo.htmhttps://web.archive.org/web/20080723114246/http://www.kamimurakazuo.com/profile/index02.htmlhttps://www.indiewire.com/2016/02/exploring-the-hollow-rewards-of-revenge-in-toshiya-fujitas-influential-lady-snowblood-films-83960/https://www.filmcomment.com/blog/flower-of-carnage-the-birth-of-lady-snowblood/https://www.popmatters.com/the-complete-lady-snowblood-2495456960.htmlhttps://entropymag.org/blizzard-of-vengeance-a-look-at-lady-snowblood/https://www.theguardian.com/film/2004/apr/06/features.dvdreviewsHope you enjoyed the episode!

In which we discuss the upcoming month... and some other things.We don't ask for certain things, and yet we still get them.  Why is that??What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!  Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast Twitter: @pencilusin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com

In which we discuss a cult favorite!  Join us as we discuss the life and times one Terry Moore and his most well-known creation: Strangers in Paradise!What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!  Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast Twitter: @pencilusin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com So, what sources did we use?  Check em! https://comicbook.com/comics/news/things-we-learned-about-terry-moores-strangers-in-paradise-reviv/https://womenwriteaboutcomics.com/2017/07/strangers-in-paradise-rantrospective-part-1-she-will-never-break-this-chain/https://bleedingcool.com/comics/how-strangers-in-paradise-and-terry-moore-stand-the-test-of-time/https://comicbook.com/news/teaching-gender-through-comics-with-christina-blanch/https://comicbook.com/comics/news/terry-moore-talks-five-years/https://www.freecomicbookday.com/Article/207587-FCBD18-Interview-Creator-Terry-Moore-Discusses-Beloved-Comic-Strangers-in-Paradisehttps://horrornews.net/126864/interview-cartoonist-terry-moore/We also read some cool magazines with articles and stuff!  Wanna know which ones?The Comics Journal (Fantagraphics): 276 (This is like a 40 page interview.  Su spent a lot of time with it)

Welcome to yet another Inventory Episode of Pencil Us In!  We do these once a month to give ourselves a little breathing space!  Wanna know what we're currently up to?  We talk about it here!  Stick around for the concluding episode of Love Month next week when we discuss some Strangers to you and me!P.S.  Sorry we're late!  The upcoming episode will be made with extra love just for you!What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!  Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast Twitter: @pencilusin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com

It's still Love Month!  Get the chocolate!  Get in to a stable, loving, supportive relationship!  That's right, the Elongated Man and the love of his life, Sue Dibny get the feature in this week's Love Month episode!What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!  Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast Twitter: @pencilusin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com Phil here:  I guess I got this month off?  I suck.  Su is awesome.  Be thankful that she's here!  I know I am.  Let's move along.So, what sources did we use?  Check em!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDCDOP8XWxIhttps://ralphdibnytheworld-famouselongatedman.blogspot.com/We also read some cool magazines with articles and stuff!  Wanna know which ones?Back Issue (TwoMorrows Publishing): #123Not the most well-known (despite the "World-Famous" tag Ralph often added to his name) characters.  Still, the people that love them love them very much!  I can see why!  These issues are worth the read at least:Flash vol 1(DC):  112, 115, 119, 124, 130, 134, 138Detective Comics (DC):  330-383 (No, I didn't read 50 issues worth of Detective just for Ralph and Sue.  That's ok.  I think you should check 'em all out at some point.  I know I will!)

It's Love Month!  We're gonna cover stuff about love!  Well, mostly just couples or romances that we think are noteworthy.  We begin the month with Ore Monogatari!! (My Love Story!!)  I'm pretty sure all those exclamation points are totally necessary.What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!  Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast Twitter: @pencilusin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.comPhil here:  This is another episode mostly guided by our resident non-American expert: Su!  This one was out of my wheelhouse so I'm mostly just along for the ride! So, what sources did we use?  Check em!https://natalie.mu/comic/artist/1832https://natalie-mu.translate.goog/comic/pp/oremonogatari/page/2?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-US&_x_tr_pto=wapphttps://emorywheel.com/ore-monogatari-redefining-sincerity-in-anime/https://the-artifice.com/takeo-broke-mold-ore-monogatari/https://heroineproblem.com/2015/11/23/ore-monogatari-their-love-story/ https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-10-20/animax-asia-to-air-hello-kinmoza-cute-high-earth-defense-club-love-my-love-story-anime/.107882So, what comics were we reading this week?  Find out! Ore Monogatari!! (My Love Story!!) You can find this one on the Viz website for an English translation.  Su highly recommends!  Don't pirate!

In which we discuss, I think, the most important book(s) of George Pérez's lengthy career.  You're not getting just one book, either!  You're getting two!  Which ones?  Well, that's actually kinda obvious.  We're talking about the 1998 Avengers relaunch.  You know, that one that said "HEROES RETURN"?  We're also talking about the logical followup in terms of epic scope: JLA/Avengers!  Join our discussion!What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!  Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast Twitter: @pencilusin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com So, what sources did we use?  Check em!https://tombrevoort.com/2022/01/23/personal-best-avengers-1/https://tombrevoort.com/2021/01/24/blah-blah-blog-the-good-stuff/https://tombrevoort.com/2021/07/17/blah-blah-blog-good-comics-part-three/https://tombrevoort.com/2020/04/11/blah-blah-blog-comics-i-dont-apologize-for-part-5/https://13thdimension.com/george-perez-how-the-avengers-made-me-a-better-artist/https://13thdimension.com/george-perez-reveals-the-one-image-destined-to-be-in-jla-avengers/ We also read some cool magazines with articles and stuff!  Wanna know which ones? Modern Masters George Pérez (TwoMorrows Publishing)This was a whole mess of good comics this month.  Do yourself a favor and read these books!Avengers vol 3 (Marvel): 0-34 (Yes, there was a 0 issue.  It was packed in with an issue of Wizard Magazine back in the day)JLA/Avengers (DC/Marvel): 1-4 (The book would switch titles every other issue so #1 was JLA/Avengers while #2 was Avengers/JLA and so on)

In which we discuss our big topic of George Pérez!  It's Wonder Woman!It's still George Pérez month!  We're gonna take the next logical step and cover the next long project of the illustrious artist's career.  We of course speak of Wonder Woman (spoiler??).  So, join us as we discuss one of the most important chapters of the Amazonian's decades-long career!What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcastTwitter: @pencilusinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.comSo, what sources did we use?  Check em!https://boingboing.net/2021/12/09/the-legendary-career-of-george-perez.htmlhttps://nerdist.com/article/why-80s-wonder-woman-greatest-era/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JdxfCgPXN0And here's stuff we read in magazine form:Modern Masters George Pérez (TwoMorrows Publishing)So what did we read comic-wise?Wonder Woman Vol 2 (DC) 1-62

It's George Pérez Month!  We're gonna talk about the biggest and longest-lasting hit of George's career, the New Teen Titans!That's right, we're here to talk about a big one that's still affecting pop culture to this day.  Multiple cartoons, tv shows, and even movies have spawned from this enterprise.  Here we'll talk about this famous work alongside long-time collaborator Marv Wolfman!What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!  Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast Twitter: @pencilusin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com So, what sources did we use?  Check em!https://nerdist.com/article/why-teen-titans-dc-comics-most-important-but-undervalued-franchises/https://nerdist.com/article/marv-wolfman-george-perez-interview-teen-titans/We also read some cool magazines with articles and stuff!  Wanna know which ones?Modern Masters George Pérez (TwoMorrows Publishing)Back Issue Magazine (TwoMorrows Publishing): #1, 33, 122The 80s Teen Titans is one of the few DC runs I've read multiple times.  It's darn good.  Check it out!New Teen Titans vol 1 (DC): 1-40New Teen Titans vol 2 (DC): 1-5New Teen Titans Annual (DC): 1, 2DC Comics Presents (DC): 26Tales of the Teen Titans (DC): 41-50Tales of the Teen Titans Annual (DC): 3

In which we uh...introduce our topic for the month and talk about why we're doing it.  We also get sidetracked like usual.What do you think of George Pérez?  We state our adoration for him in the episode of course.  I can't think of anybody that doesn't like him.  Are you one of them?  I guess let us know what you think?  We has the social medias.  We has the emails.  Give us a rating or comment on whatever podcasting service you use!  We wanna hear!Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcastTwitter: @pencilusinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.comSu doesn't think I know how to copy and paste with command words.  HOW DO YOU THINK I PUT THE LINKS UP EVERY TIME??  SHE DOESN'T EVEN READ THESE.  I GUESS I COULD SAY WHAT I WANT.  SORRY FOR YELLING.

In which we uh..talk about 2021...or something.  We look a little ahead to 2022 as well since...uh...well what else can we do?  Wanna hear my opinion about MCU Hawkeye?  Tune in!  Wanna hear about other, unrelated things?  Tune in!  Wanna listen to something else?  TUNE IN ANYWAY!Wanna tell us something?  Got a burning question?  Maybe douse it with water then submit it to us!  We wanna hear!  Check us on the socials and maybe we'll respond!  It depends on whether I'm actually doing my job!Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcastTwitter: @pencilusinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com

In which we discuss some holiday-oriented stories in comics!  We also go off on a longer than expected rant on Superman.  Also: When a Space Cat loves a useless man!  Happy Holidays everyone!Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcastTwitter: @pencilusinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.comBooks read for this episode:Marvel Team-Up (Marvel): 1DC Christmas with the Superheroes: 2 (Forgot to mention the creators on that Deadman story.  It was Alan Brennert and Dick Giordano)Sailor Moon (TokyoPop): vol 11 (Basically the whole book)

Well, the episode was on time, but not the episode description!  SHOCKING.  Sorry about that!Anyway, we're discussing everyone's favorite Japanese merch juggernaut, Pokemon!  Well, it's probably everyone's favorite.  Most of the time.  It's mine, anyway!So what do you think of Merch Month?  Having fun?  Awash in nostalgia?  Do you have some toy or something you'd like to talk about?  Remember we're talking childrens' toys.  Tell us!  Social media!  Email!  Uh...shout in to the ether...?Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcastTwitter: @pencilusinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.comPhil here:  This is a Su episode!  Let's see what she used for research!https://youtu.be/G5aBg6GFufIhttps://youtu.be/G5aBg6GFufI Did You Know Gaming - Satoshi Tajiri https://youtu.be/0vD92Ok32_Y The Story of Pokémon Adventures - Manga Maverickshttps://youtu.be/d9NkU9RNBjc This Pokémon Manga is Actually Incredible - Mother's Basement https://www.britannica.com/topic/Pokemon-electronic-gamehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/56167405https://www.livemint.com/Sundayapp/Z7zHxltyWtFNzcoXPZAbjI/A-brief-history-of-Pokmon.htmlhttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pokémon_Adventureshttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Hidenori_Kusakahttps://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2016-11-29/interview-the-creators-of-pokemon-adventures/.109300https://gamerant.com/pokemon-adventure-manga-hiatus-hidenori-kusaka/So what did we read?Pokemon Adventures (Viz Media): 1-5

In which we discuss one of the other enormous phenomenons of the 80s, the Masters of the Universe line from Mattel!  We're specifically talking about the mini comics that came with each action figure.  Are you old enough to remember these bad boys?  I owned 'em, but I don't remember most of 'em!What do you think?  Did you have a favorite Masters figure?  Did you enjoy this episode?  Do you like Merch Month?  TELL US.  PLEASE.  WE ARE DESPERATE PEOPLE.  Hit us up on the social medias or maybe just email us!  We don't care, just say something!  The holidays are here and we're so alone...Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcastTwitter: @pencilusinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.comPhil here:  This ended up not being as interesting as I figured on.  Go figure.  Action figure??  GET IT??  Again, we're so alone...Anyway, there wasn't as much on this floating around as I woulda uh...figured either.  I did find a short article in one of my favorite mags, Back Issue, though.  And the hardcover collection we read from had some useful info, too!  Let's discuss!Research sources:Back Issue (TwoMorrows Publishing): 16He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Minicomic Collection (Dark Horse)So, how did we read these mini comics?  Uh...He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Minicomic Collection (Dark Horse)Yeah, pretty straightforward.  Anyway, enjoy the encroaching freeze!

In which we talk about one of the biggest comics of the 80s, GI Joe!  We landed on the idea for doing a merch month so this one immediately came to mind.  We couldn't pass it up!  And it's actually good!What do you think?  Did you have a favorite GI Joe?  Do you have any comments on the show in general?  You should tell us!  We has the medias of social!  We has an email or something!  Talk to us!Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcastTwitter: @pencilusinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.comPhil here:  Interestingly, I didn't have to look hard for sources on this cuz it was friggin popular!  I guess especially after those couple movies came out that nobody liked or saw?  Anyway, here's what all I read/watched.The Toys That Made Us (Netflix)Back Issue (TwoMorrows Publishing): 16I'm reasonably sure I read or saw something else but I suck and forgot to write everything down.  Those two are the biggest sources I used, though.What did we read issue-wise?  That would be:G.I. Joe (Marvel): 1-30

That's right!  We were late on last week's episode, but that don't mean that we don't got one more to feast upon this week of Thanksgiving!  Today you give thanks for an extra episode.  I DEMAND IT!!Just kidding.  We're also just messing around this episode with the Spidey theme.  What did you think of Spider-Month?  What do you think of theme months in general?  Let us know!  Tell us on our socials or email!  Links below!  Thanks for listening!Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcastTwitter: @pencilusinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com