Podcasts about Lumberjanes

About Dafna PlebanDafna Pleban is a veteran comic book editor and narrative developer whose career spans over 15 years across original and licensed publishing. Best known for her work at BOOM! Studios, Dafna has overseen hundreds of issues, helping launch award-winning titles like Lumberjanes, Fence, Seven Secrets, and Goldie Vance. She's worked with major creators including Tom Taylor, Mark Waid, and Kieron Gillen, and has shepherded beloved franchises such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Dune, Planet of the Apes, Star Trek, and Power Rangers.Dafna's creative journey began at UCLA, where she majored in English after pivoting from microbiology and discovering her strengths lay in storytelling, not science labs. A lifelong comics fan, she broke into the industry through sheer hustle—running a podcast to score a press pass to Comic-Con, then turning that passion project into a marketing job at BOOM! and eventually into an editorial career.In this episode, Dafna reveals what it really means to be an editor in comics—from juggling creators and licensors to surviving the relentless pace of monthly publishing. We talk about the role of stress in the creative process, the economics behind launching a successful comic, and how great editors build trust, teams, and stories that resonate. Whether you're looking to pitch your first comic or just want a glimpse behind the curtain of franchise storytelling, Dafna's journey offers a masterclass in making creativity sustainable.Find Some of the Comic's Dafna's Worked on Here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit justingarydesign.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Phillip and Eric take a crack at the YA girl camper adventure comic series Lumberjanes by N.D. Stevenson and Shannon Watters. They discuss its lovingly idiosyncratic art style, the storytelling touches brought on by an all-female team, and why black people don't go camping.

Prenez un univers de science-fiction proche de Nausicaä de la Vallée du Vent, des dessins dignes de Moebius, une touche d'heroic fantasy et saupoudrez le tout d'une romance aussi douce qu'attachante. Ajoutez à cela la patte unique de Kinaye, et vous obtenez Ish & Mima de Jules Naleb, sorti le 14 février chez nos petits chouchous de l'édition jeunesse. Cette semaine, dans ComicsDiscovery, on vous parle de cet énorme coup de cœur ! Ish & Mima On adore Kinaye et sa ligne éditorialeAvant d'entrer dans le vif du sujet, présentons à nouveau cet éditeur. Kinaye, c'est une maison d'édition indépendante fondée en 2018 par Romain Galand. Spécialisée dans les comics jeunesse anglo-saxons, elle propose des récits inclusifs, dynamiques et inspirants. On leur doit notamment Le Garçon Sorcière de Molly Knox Ostertag, Misfit City de Naomi Franquiz, Kiwi Smith & Kurt Lustgarten, ou encore Ours de Joe Todd-Stanton & Ben Queen. On en parle souvent dans l'émission, car on adore autant leurs BD que leur engagement à rendre celles-ci plus accessibles et progressistes. Parmi leurs titres déjà chroniqués en podcast et sur le site : Lumberjanes, La Fille de la Mer, Puppy Knight et The Deep Dark. Et ce n'est pas près de s'arrêter ! Jules Naleb, de l'animation à la bande dessinéeL'auteur de Ish & Mima, Jules Naleb (de son vrai nom Jules Boulain-Adenis), n'a pas commencé sa carrière dans la BD, mais dans l'animation, et pas sur de petits projets ! Son nom apparaît au générique de Love, Death & Robots, la série Netflix en partie produite par David Fincher, ainsi que du film J'ai perdu mon corps (que je n'ai toujours pas vu, mais dont le trailer m'avait marqué à sa sortie). Il a aussi travaillé sur une pépite méconnue : Scavengers Reign, une série de science-fiction sortie discrètement sur HBO Max. Si vous ne l'avez pas encore regardée, foncez, c'est une merveille ! Aujourd'hui, on s'intéresse à son travail de bédéaste. L'histoire d'Ish & MimaDans la ville-usine de Dreib, Ish & Mima vivent sous le joug implacable de la Reine Nyw'Olin. Un jour, ils décident de fuir et se retrouvent face à un Skôr, une divinité ancienne que l'on croyait exterminée par le père de Nyw'Olin. Pourtant, une rumeur persiste : certains Skôrs auraient survécu et trouvé refuge dans un paradis caché, l'Usil. Portés par cet espoir, Ish & Mima se lancent dans une quête périlleuse. Mais la Reine, bien décidée à finir ce que son père a commencé, n'a pas l'intention de les laisser s'échapper… Ce titre est une claque visuelle et narrativeDès le départ, je savais que j'allais aimer cette BD. Kinaye a l'habitude de proposer des titres de qualité, et Ish & Mima ne fait pas exception. Mais ce que je n'avais pas prévu, c'était de prendre un tel coup de massue. Les 236 pages ont filé en un éclair. Une fois plongé dans l'histoire, impossible de décrocher. À la fin de ma lecture, j'en voulais encore ! Visuellement, c'est sublime. Chaque détail est minutieusement travaillé, et l'influence de Moebius est indéniable. Certains plans rivalisent avec les plus belles œuvres de Jean Giraud. L'univers est riche et foisonnant, mais jamais écrasant. Tout est expliqué de manière fluide, sans surcharge d'informations. On se laisse porter par l'aventure, emporté aux côtés d'Ish & Mima, ressentant leur course effrénée et la découverte de ce monde fascinant. Je pourrais multiplier les superlatifs, mais le mieux, c'est encore de le lire par vous-même. Ish & Mima, c'est une aventure que vous ne regretterez pas. Foncez ! Le mot de la finComme toujours, nous vous invitons à partager votre avis avec nous ! Que vous soyez d'accord ou non, échanger avec vous est toujours un plaisir. Si vous souhaitez nous écouter en direct, rendez-vous le mardi soir à 21 h sur notre chaîne Twitch :James et Faye sur Twitch. Retrouvez nos chroniqueurs : Sophie : Découvrez ses réseaux ici Faye : Découvrez ses réseaux ici Eve : Découvrez ses réseaux ici James : Découvrez son Instagram Suivez-nous sur nos réseaux sociaux : Facebook : ComicsDiscovery sur Facebook Twitter (X) : @comicsdiscovery sur Twitter Instagram : @comicsdiscovery sur Instagram TikTok : @jamesetfaye sur TikTok Écoutez nos podcasts sur vos plateformes préférées : Spotify : ComicsDiscovery sur Spotify Ausha : ComicsDiscovery sur Ausha Apple Podcasts : ComicsDiscovery sur Apple Podcasts Deezer : ComicsDiscovery sur Deezer Retrouvez nos replays vidéo : YouTube : ComicsDiscovery sur YouTube Twitch : James et Faye sur Twitch Pour nous soutenir :Vous aimez notre travail ? Vous pouvez nous aider sur Tipeee ! Rejoignez-nous sur Discord :Venez discuter avec nous sur notre serveur Discord :Rejoindre le serveur Découvrez nos autres productions :Retrouvez toutes nos productions et articles sur notre site officiel :James & Faye

Until recently, you probably knew Filip Sablik as President of Publishing and Marketing at Boom! Studios. After all, he was a very public cheerleader for the company (and the industry as a whole), moving Boom! into kids comics, developing acclaimed titles like Lumberjanes and Something is Killing the Children, and innovating at the retail level and on Kickstarter. But now, he's forming a brand new comic book company headed by Hollywood producer Eric Gitter and alongside former IDW head Jamie S. Rich and creator Jeremy Haun. It's going to be epic! And so is this episode.You can follow Filip on Facebook and Instagram @filipsablik.____________________Check out a video version of this episode on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits.If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. And if you really like this podcast, support what we do as a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters: buzzsprout.com/1817176/support.Looking for more ways to express your undying DBB love and devotion? Email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com. Follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook and Instagram, and @DBBandits on X._____________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com.Support the Show.

In this episode, we are thrilled to be joined by author Lilah Sturges. She is happily married to her wife and has two lovely grown daughters. Lilah wrote the first two graphic novels in the award-winning and critically acclaimed Lumberjanes world and several other titles for Vertigo (DC Comics) and Marvel.Her latest work, The Science of Ghosts, which will be published on June 18th by Legendary Comics, tells the story of a transgender forensic parapsychologist who studies ghost behavior to solve crimes and showcases a creative new spin on stories with trans characters. We were lucky enough to be given an advanced reader copy and we so enjoyed discussing how much we loved the book and what parts of it fascinated us most.Throughout our conversation, Lilah tells us about how she got into graphic novels, her evolution as a writer, and her unique approach to transgender identities in her latest work. She also shares her coming out story, the challenges she and her family went through, and the story behind #transpizza.In addition, Lilah shares her thoughts on grief in the trans community, her process of creating the main character's traits in The Science of Ghosts, transphobia in media, and much more.In This Episode, You Will Learn:Becoming a graphic novel writer (5:10)Lilah talks about how much of her personal experiences are reflected in "The Science of Ghosts" (10:20)Lilah shares her coming out story (14:00)Transgender people and grief (18:50)Lilah talks about #transpizza (25:00)Lilah, Jackie, and Bridget discuss transphobia (31:20)Connect with Lilah Sturges:WebsiteInstagramGet "The Science of Ghosts" on Bookshop.orgLilah's booksSubscribe to Lilah's newsletterConnect with Jackie and Bridget:Transgender Support: Becoming a True Ally Video Course on VimeoTransgender School Patreon Membership with all exclusive contentTransgender School on MediumInstagramWebsite FacebookCommunity Facebook GroupYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode Iurgi and Mia discuss: their recent reads (Maus, Lumberjanes, Fence Vol 6: Redemption, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin)an update on Australian comicsthe challenges of long manga seriescomics sales data from the U.S. that is mind blowing - for example, 49% of comics sales in the U.S. book market went to mangaand moreThey also discuss their favourite picks from this month's new titles:Together Forever by Kristen Gudsnuk (Scholastic Inc) [9781338630824]Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne, Travis Dandro (Drawn & Quarterly) [9781770466968]A Fox in My Brain by Lou Lubie (Fairsquare Comics) [9781960171108]Dwellings by Jay Stephens (Oni Press) [9781637152911]For a full list of new release titles and all the news and resources please visit our new website: https://graphic.alia.org.au/And if you like what we're doing give us a glowing review on your podcast service and let us know. We'd love to hear from you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we talk about Anya Coraz--no wait, we already talked about her. Uhhh... we talk about adapting panel comics to infinite scroll formats and... stuff we've read.... Today's mentioned & relevant media: -Lore Olympus webtoon / graphic novel -Check, Please! webtoon / website / graphic novel -Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Promise webtoon / graphic novel -Lumberjanes 10th anniversary Kickstarter (Ends 9 May 2024, 11am PST) -Webtoon contract criticism -Starman (1994) -Dead Boy Detectives omnibus -Nightwing (2016) #113 preview -Bunt! Thanks to Victoria Watkins for our icon! Support Capes and Japes by: Checking out our Patreon or donating to the Tip jar Find out more on the Capes and Japes website.

Rachel spoke with Lilah Sturges, an incredibly talented writer, as she shares her unique lens to the evolving comic book industry. Listen as Lilah opens up about her journey with the popular series, Lumberjanes, and the hurdles she's faced as a transgender woman in conservative Texas. We celebrate the increased representation of women, non-binary, and queer individuals in comics and how it's shaping the industry. She also shares her experiences collaborating with brilliant people and the importance of telling powerful stories where the characters are from typically marginalized groups so that readers know that they're okay, allowed to be who they are, allowed to be confused sometimes and that they're worthy of love and friendship. You can find Lilah at https://lilahsturges.com/ and be sure to get a copy of Girl Haven! 0:01:41 - Four-Day Work Week Benefits and Challenges (90 Seconds)0:06:25 - Lila Sturgis and Her Graphic Novel (78 Seconds)0:09:54 - Recognition in the Comic Book Industry (70 Seconds)0:14:16 - Writing and Supporting Girls in Texas (133 Seconds)0:23:50 - The Writing Process (101 Seconds)0:38:31 - Severance and Workplace Commentary (58 Seconds) Visit us at shegeeksout.com to stay up to date on all the ways you can make the workplace work for everyone!

Banned Books Week is an annual celebration of the freedom to read. The theme for Banned Books Week 2023 is “Let Freedom Read” and it's being celebrated from October 1-7. A PEN America report for the first half of the 2022-2023 school year tracked 1,477 instances of individual book bans that have affected 874 unique titles. Book bans disproportionately target authors of color, LGBTQ+ authors, and other marginalized groups. Books about racism, sexuality, gender, and history have been removed from library shelves across America. In today's episode, we talk to Sabrina Baêta from PEN America and author Grace Ellis about the current state of book banning in America, the impact that book bans have on creators, libraries, and young readers, and what we can do to stand up against book bans and protect the freedom to write, read, and access information. Grace Ellis will be at the Bexley Public Library on Wednesday, October 4 at 7:00 PM for a Conversation on Censorship to celebrate Banned Books Week. Grace Ellis is a New York Times-bestselling, GLAAD Media Award–winning author and script writer. Born and raised in Ohio, she studied theater and journalism at The Ohio State University. Her graphic novels include the much-lauded "Lumberjanes," the long-running "Moonstruck," and several pieces for DC Comics. Her latest book, "Flung Out of Space: Inspired by the Indecent Adventures of Patricia Highsmith," was a New York Times Notable Book of 2022 and won the 2023 Eisner Award for Best Reality-Based Work. In 2022, Grace was given an Ohio Individual Excellence Award in playwriting for "Holding It Together," a site-specific play for high schools. Her next DC book, DIANA AND THE HERO'S JOURNEY, is out this fall. In 2023, she wrote the play “EXPLICIT CONTENT FOR TEENS,” about the fall out of a play's censorship in a public highschool. Grace lives in Columbus, Ohio, where she can often be found eating ice cream or petting a cat. Sabrina Baêta is a Program Consultant with Freedom to Read at PEN America. She engages in research and awareness-building around censorship attacks on public K-12 education, especially as it relates to literature accessibility in libraries and classrooms. Sabrina graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Bachelor of Music in Voice. She earned her Masters from the University of Central Florida in Nonprofit Management. She is a poet, essayist, and writer and prior to PEN America, worked in educational publishing and in a variety of performing arts and education nonprofits. Special thanks to fo/mo/deep for lending us their song, "Bourbon Neat" for the podcast! Find out about upcoming Bexley Public Library events at BexleyLibrary.org Follow Bexley Public Library across social media platforms @bexleylibrary  

Join our hosts Katharine, Sarah, and Patty as they discuss what they're reading and what they recommend! In this episode, listen as they discuss Lumberjanes created by Shannon Watters, Grace Ellis, Brooke Allen, and ND Stevenson.   Email us at SpillLit@gwinnettpl.org and tell us what you like about the show, recommend a book for us to read, or share your opinion about a book we've already reviewed. Everyone who sends us an email will be entered into a drawing to win a free YA book. Click here for more details about the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge!

The LumberJanes are female military spouses who wear beards and are a highly competitive flag football team, competing with Thanksgiving in mind. Also available in high definition

Before Bezerker, Lumberjanes and Something is Killing The Children. This 2006 conversation with Boom Studios Founder Ross Richie lays out Boom's first wave of comics that always leaned towards untapped genres with big comic book names like Keith Giffen and JM DeMatties . Relive the memories on this very early Word Balloon Episode.

Vibe Check Gwen has a lot of upcoming travel and is moving! She is glad to have gotten over her recent cold. Danielle had a lot of things to do over the last week and wonders why everything happens at the same time. She also finished reading all 20+ trade volumes of the Lumberjanes series with her daughter!  * Main Discussion Let's talk fantasy! The differences between Paranormal and Fantasy are vast, but also not quite as different as we thought. Hopefully you can make sense of what we mean. Danielle and Gwen both like fantasy on the screen more than on the page. The world building must be seamlessly built into the story, and, above all, it has to make SENSE. PS Danielle is a huge Tolkien nerd and this clip of Stephen Colbert out-nerding James Franco lives rent free in her mind. TV RECS Danielle: Pushing Daisies, Shadow & Bone, Once Upon a Time, Merlin, The Magicians Gwen: The Mayfair Witches, Westworld, The Good Place, House of Dragon/Game of Thrones MOVIE RECS Danielle: Lord of the Rings, Encanto, Labyrinth, Willow, Dark Crystal, Pan's Labyrinth, The Princess Bride Gwen: Mad Max: Fury Road, The Last Unicorn, Everything Everywhere All at Once BOOK RECS Danielle: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, A Heart of Blood and Ashes by Mila Vane, The Kingmaker Chronicles series by Amanda Bouchet; Authors I have not read but people LOVE: Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, G.A. Aiken Gwen: Rachel Caine's The Great Library series (start with Ink and Bone), Ruby Dixon's never-ending Ice Planet Barbarians; Abigail Owen's new Dominion series (start with The Liar's Crown) GAME RECS Gwen: Ascension deck building, Dragonlance tie-in game and new guidebook * Interview with Jennifer Estep CONQUER THE KINGDOM, now available! https://www.jenniferestep.com/ Facebook Twitter Instagram Upcoming releases: HEART STRINGS (May 9), GOOD ENEMIES (July 18), SPIDER & FROST (September 26) Jennifer has been watching Ghosts on CBS! * Goals/Comfort & Joy Gwen wanted to drink more water, and thanks to her cold, she did! This week Gwen wants to clean out her desk drawers before moving. Danielle turned in her pass pages for ACCIDENTALLY IN LOVE (8/8/32). She is determined to write 15,000 words a week through the end of March to finish this WIP. Gwen is finding comfort in watching Vegas tourism videos ahead of her trip with her husband! Danielle loves any and all grocery store bakery cookies. * EMAIL US! Thoughts or questions? Email us at podcast@freshfiction.com. * Find us on the Socials! Gwen Reyes Twitter Facebook Instagram Danielle Jackson Twitter Instagram Fresh Fiction Twitter Facebook Instagram EventBrite

Polly reads an assortment of queer graphic novels; The Garlic Series, You Brought Me the Ocean, Nimona, and Lumberjanes.Content Warnings: homophobia and homophobic bullying. 

Vibe Check After all of her recent traveling, Gwen got sick last week! But she is recovered and was able to finalize the program for Fresh Fiction's Readers & ‘ritas event on November 12th! Danielle had two book events with Anderson's Bookshop: Courageous Discomfort by Shanterra McBride and Rosalind Wiseman and The Book of Boundaries by Melissa Urban. She also got her COVID booster and flu shot! * HOCUS POCUS 2! Beware: SPOILERS! We talk about the ENTIRE movie, so if you haven't watched it yet, you've been warned. We loved how much fun everyone was having and that the subplot wasn't a romance. We also LOVED the bit in Walgreens, but also wondered about the musical numbers. Nonetheless, we recommended for family-friendly spooky viewing! * Goals/Comfort & Joy Danielle successfully hosted her BFF's baby shower! She made these awesome Spice Cake Mix Cookies that everyone loved! This week, she would like to send Halloween cards to her friends. Gwen did NOT move, and that has been put on hold for now. Her new goal is to plan out the next three weeks and stick to the schedule... including adding some breathing room/planned breaks. Danielle has been reading graphic novels to catch up on her Goodreads goal. Some recent reads: The Bad Guys series (enthusiastically recommended by her 8-yr-old daughter), The Sandman comics, and the Lumberjanes. Gwen recently enjoyed some Penzey's Hot Chocolate Mix with Penzey's Black and Red Spice and the show BAD SISTERS on AppleTV+. * EMAIL US! Thoughts or questions? Email us at podcast@freshfiction.com. * Find us on the Socials! Gwen Reyes Twitter Facebook Instagram Danielle Jackson Twitter Instagram Fresh Fiction Twitter Facebook Instagram EventBrite

New episode out now! We cover a comic book for the first time on the podcast for our 69th episode! The four of us read Volume 1 of Wicked Things by John Allison and Max Sarin. We discuss the character of Charlotte Grote, the teen detective, and how her methods compare to other crime-solvers we've encountered. We love the visual art style and how it feels animated, get slightly confused by some of the plotlines, and wonder about the specific alternate reality of this world where everyone knows famous teen detectives. We also talk about the medium of comic books and how the storytelling is different, the uncertain nature of issue runs, and how we're talking about a very visual medium on a very auditory podcast. Katy cares about our social media, Carrie gets jealous of a blazer, Maddy gasped while reading, and Mack had to Google British slang. We also discuss the impermanence of our consumerism-driven world, confirm we don't feel bad when corporations are stolen from, debate what exactly constitutes an 18-bird roast, and learn what not to do when waking up in a hospital. Listen to hear about grocery store crushes, getting trapped in a skate bowl, childhood comic drawings, and a great Halloween witch impression. Plus one of us gets a Happy Meal delivery in the middle of recording! Enjoy! TW: Police SHOW NOTES / LINKS: Katy was half-right; there are multiple Nando's locations in the US but only in two areas; the Washington, D.C. region and Chicago respectively. Polygon article about Ryan North getting stuck in a skate pool and Tweeting about it : https://www.polygon.com/2015/8/18/9173621/ryan-north-stuck-hole-twitter Imgur Gallery of the Ryan North Stuck In A Skate Pool event as it unfolded: https://imgur.com/gallery/bKoO8 Recommended Comic Series/Runs We've Liked: The Sandman by Neil Gaiman, Hawkeye by Matt Fraction and David Aja, The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl by Ryan North and Erica Henderson, Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons, Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe, Saga by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples, Wicked Things by John Allison and Max Sarin, Everything Kate Beaton has ever done, Ms Marvel by G. Willow Wilson, Captain America by Ed Brubaker, Lumberjanes by by Shannon Watters, Grace Ellis, Gus Allen, and ND Stevenson, Reckless by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips, Bloom by Kevin Panetta

Summer isn't over yet and we're going to sleepaway camp. But not just any camp. Weird stuff is afoot at Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet's Camp for Hardcore Lady Types and the Lumberjanes are on it. Animals are sharing weird messages, monsters roam the woods, and a group of precocious tween girls are on the case. www.inmediales.com Twitter: @inmediales Instagram: @inmediales Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/inmediales Music by tatianagladetsk Find out more at http://inmediales.com

We've started a new Graphic Novel Book Club! (First meeting is August 16).  So, this week on "A Little Too Quiet," we're discussing GRAPHIC NOVELS! Just in time for the tv adaptations of Sandman and the Paper Girls). Titles discussed include:  Moms by Yeong-Shin Ma Babymouse by Jennifer Holm Goblin Girl by Moa Romanova  Coyote Doggirl by Lisa Hanawalt Stone Fruit by Lee Lai  In case you need them for show notes:  Clash by Kayla Miller (4th book in Click series) Lumberjanes by various authors Nimona by ND Stevenson Saga by BKV Paper Girls by BKV The Backstagers by James Tynion IV The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang Habibi by Craig Thompson The Arrival by Shaun Tan Maus by Art Spiegalman  Giant Days by John Allison and Lissa Treiman Buddha by Osamu Tezuka  

Sid and Ashley are currently working their way through Hyperforce, so we have a couple of crossover comics to cover. First to the plate is 2017's Justice League/Mighty Morphin Power Rangers! Listen as Sid and Ashley talk about how Lumberjanes and Gotham Academy are ultimately responsible for this crossover, the kinky origins of Wonder Woman, and their love of Billy and Cyborg's friendship!

“FRIENDSHIP TO THE MAX!”   In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about a suitable amount of capital letters, the lower threat level in anagrams in Indiana Jones style challenges, and touching a yeti with a majestic mustache and distracting nipples in their discussion of Lumberjanes: Beware the Kitten Holy created by Noelle Stevenson, Shannon Watters, Grace Ellis and Brooklyn Allen.

Les SuperFriends continuent de s'aligner par chez nous à intervalles très réguliers, et nous avons le plaisir de vous proposer une nouvelle fois une émission de discussion en anglais (vo), puisque nous avons reçu l'autrice Kat Leyh lors d'un récent passage en France. L'occasion d'aller discuter de son travail en toute simplicité !  Dans les coulisses de Snapdragon  Kat Ley a en effet vu son travail édité (ou le sera) à plusieurs reprises chez Kinaye Editions, avec le titre Snapdragon (primé au FIBD 2022 d'un Fauve jeunesse) et la série Lumberjanes, qui fait actuellement son grand retour en VF. On en a donc profité pour parler avec son autrice pour aborder la question des comics jeunesse (ou "all ages" comme on le dit plus souvent) mais aussi de représentations dans des histoires destinées a priori à un autre lectorat que celui, plus classique et vieillissant, des comics de super-héros. Une discussion enrichissante comme à chaque fois, dont on espère qu'elle vous plaira !  Si c'est le cas, alors il suffit de le faire savoir, en commentant les podcasts, surtout en les partageant via vos réseaux sociaux, afin de leur assurer la meilleure vie sur les internets ! Merci à toutes et tous de votre écoute, et on se retrouve bientôt pour les prochains podcasts (en français cette fois). A très vite !  Commander Snapdragon à ce lien Commander Lumberjanes Tome 1 à ce lien  --Soutenez nous sur Tipeee : https://fr.tipeee.com/first-print  Ne manquez aucun rendez-vous : https://podcast.ausha.co/firstprintfra   Retrouvez nous sur Facebook : https://facebook.com/FirstPrintFRA  sur Instragram : https://www.instagram.com/firstprintfra  et sur Twitter : https://twitter.com/FirstPrintFRA 

Voici la version courte de l'émission avec juste notre avis sur le titre traité dans l'émission. Retrouvez l'émission complete sur notre site : https://jamesetfaye.fr/comicsdiscovery-s06e37-lumberjanes/ Dans ce nouvel épisode, Diane et Judas font leur retour pour discuter avec nous d'un coup de coeur que vous pouvez retrouver aux éditions Kinaye: Lumberjanes de ND Stevenson et Gus Allen. Lumberjanes Cette semaine nous vous parlons à nouveau de Lumberjanes qui sort en intégral chez Kinaye. Si vous êtes fans de l'ambiance et des thèmes de Gravity Falls, ce comics est fait pour vous ainsi que pour le jeune public. Nous suivons un groupe de filles scouts qui découvrent des êtres extraordinaires, la vie en groupe, elle même ainsi que le passage à l'age adulte. L'histoire de la vie Les personnages et l'univers de Lumberjanes sont extrêmement attachants, quand on entre dans l'histoire, nous n'avons pas envie de la quitter. Ces jeunes filles nous invites à nous découvrir au travers de leurs aventures, le tout avec des dessins, très tourné dans l'animation de part leurs traits et leurs couleurs chatoyante. Le mot de la fin Comme toujours nous vous invitons à venir partager votre avis avec nous que vous soyez d'accord ou non, ça nous fait toujours plaisir d'échanger avec vous. Si vous avez envie de nous écouter en live, c'est le mardi soir à 20h sur notre chaîne Twitch : https://www.twitch.tv/jamesetfaye Si vous aimez les mangas, n'oubliez pas notre émission MangaDiscovery : https://linktr.ee/mangadiscovery Vous pouvez nous retrouver sur nos réseaux sociaux :Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ComicsDiscovery/Twitter : https://twitter.com/comicsdiscoveryInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/comicsdiscovery/ Vous pouvez nous écouter sur :Spotify : https://spoti.fi/2Qb8ffDAusha : https://podcast.ausha.co/comicsdiscoveryItunes : https://apple.co/2zw9H1QDeezer : https://www.deezer.com/fr/show/55279 Sans oublier le replay en vidéo sur :Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/c/ComicsDiscoveryTwitch : https://www.twitch.tv/jamesetfaye Si vous voulez nous soutenir vous pouvez le faire sur :Tipeee: https://fr.tipeee.com/james-et-faye Vous pouvez venir discuter avec nous sur notre serveur discord :Discord : http://discordapp.com/invite/GsBTkDS Et pour retrouver tout notre contenu vous avez notre site web :Le site de James & Faye : https://jamesetfaye.fr/

Dans ce nouvel épisode, Diane et Judas font leur retour pour discuter avec nous d'un coup de coeur que vous pouvez retrouver aux éditions Kinaye: Lumberjanes de ND Stevenson et Gus Allen. Cette semaine c'est Faye qui s'occupe des news comics de la semaine :- Une Batnews au gout italien les fabuleuses aventures de Perry White L'affaire Amber Head et Aquaman 2 Un numero spécial remplis de guest pour les 60 ans du tisseur Des images de la série Sandman La série d'animation Moddock annulé aprés une saison Marvel qui perd la license ConanPuis on passe la check-list des sorties comics de la semaine par Angèle Le titre de la semaine: LumberjanesCette semaine nous vous parlons à nouveau de Lumberjanes qui sort en intégral chez Kinaye. Si vous êtes fans de l'ambiance et des thèmes de Gravity Falls, ce comics est fait pour vous ainsi que pour le jeune public. Nous suivons un groupe de filles scouts qui découvrent des êtres extraordinaires, la vie en groupe, elle même ainsi que le passage à l'age adulte. L'histoire de la vieLes personnages et l'univers de Lumberjanes sont extrêmement attachants, quand on entre dans l'histoire, nous n'avons pas envie de la quitter. Ces jeunes filles nous invites à nous découvrir au travers de leurs aventures, le tout avec des dessins, très tourné dans l'animation de part leurs traits et leurs couleurs chatoyante. Le mot de la fin Comme toujours nous vous invitons à venir partager votre avis avec nous que vous soyez d'accord ou non, ça nous fait toujours plaisir d'échanger avec vous. Si vous avez envie de nous écouter en live, c'est le mardi soir à 20h sur notre chaîne Twitch : https://www.twitch.tv/jamesetfaye Si vous aimez les mangas, n'oubliez pas notre émission MangaDiscovery : https://linktr.ee/mangadiscovery Vous pouvez nous retrouver sur nos réseaux sociaux :Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ComicsDiscovery/Twitter : https://twitter.com/comicsdiscoveryInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/comicsdiscovery/ Vous pouvez nous écouter sur :Spotify : https://spoti.fi/2Qb8ffDAusha : https://podcast.ausha.co/comicsdiscoveryItunes : https://apple.co/2zw9H1QDeezer : https://www.deezer.com/fr/show/55279 Sans oublier le replay en vidéo sur :Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/c/ComicsDiscoveryTwitch : https://www.twitch.tv/jamesetfaye Si vous voulez nous soutenir vous pouvez le faire sur :Tipeee: https://fr.tipeee.com/james-et-faye Vous pouvez venir discuter avec nous sur notre serveur discord :Discord : http://discordapp.com/invite/GsBTkDS Et pour retrouver tout notre contenu vous avez notre site web :Le site de James & Faye : https://jamesetfaye.fr/

We interview Grace Ellis, creator of Lumberjanes and Moonstruck, about her new graphic novel with Hannah Templer: Flung Out of Space, Patricia Highsmith's impact on our culture and literature, and how we grapple with the legacies of influential, yet undeniably terrible LGBT historical figures like Highsmith. We also get into Ellis' deep love of queer comics, the limits of coming out stories, I Care A Lot, and Imagine Me & You.Learn more about Grace Ellis at: ohheygraceellis.comFollow Grace Ellis on Twitter at: @gracecellisRead Sara's article discussed in this episode: The Queer Villain Trope and I Care A LotRead S.E.'s article discussed in this episode: Imagine Me and You Gave Us a Fun, Queer Romcom Before We Were Ready—and Right When I Needed ItYou can follow Bitches on Comics on Instagram and Twitter @BitchesOnComics and you can follow our hosts: Sara Century: @saracentury (Instagram and Twitter), S.E. Fleenor: @se_fleenor (Instagram and Twitter), and Monika Estrella Negra: Instagram and Twitter. Follow our Sound Editor Kate on Twitter.Show us some love by giving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, PodChaser, or wherever you get your podcasts.Support us by joining our Patreon Community.Keep in touch with us and see what we're up to by visiting our website: BitchesOnComics.comBitches on Comics is a Queer Spec project. Learn more about Queer Spec at: QueerSpec.com

With summer around the corner, Brenna and Joe opt for a feel good, comfort food minisode on Lumberjanes, the wildly feminist adventure comic (we read Volumes 1-3 for this episode). We discuss why the long running comic was so successful, its effortless representation and why we're still a little iffy about that animated HBO Max adaptation.Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Twitter @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod:-Brenna: @brennacgray-Joe: @bstolemyremoteHave something longer to say or a comment about banned book club? Email us at hkhspod@gmail.com or tweet us your responses before the following deadlines:-May 19: Go Ask Alice by Anonymous-June 23: Wetlands by Charlotte Roche See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Archie and the kids of Riverdale are having adventures as young children do. That's right, Spoilerites, the adventures of the kids before they were in high school go down in this week's Fun with Little Archie and Friends Special from Archie Comics. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure Dueling Reviews continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) [caption id="attachment_670975" align="alignright" width="228"] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link.[/caption] FUN WITH LITTLE ARCHIE AND FRIENDS SPECIAL #1 (ONE-SHOT) Script: Shannon Watters, J Torres, Jamie L. Rotante Art: Erin Hunting, Adrian Ropp, Agnes Garbowska, Matt Herms, Jack Morelli Cover: Erin Hunting Variant Cover: Brittney Williams On Sale Date: 4/13 32-page, full color comic $3.99 U.S. Get ready for high-octane fun and adventure with LITTLE ARCHIE and his friends from Riverdale! When Little Sabrina meets up with Little Archie, Little Jughead, and Little Betty and Veronica, all kinds of chaos breaks loose and the gang find themselves transported into new, fantastical game world inspired by their favorite hobbies! Watch as they brave the mystical and mysterious realm of Gryphons and Gargoyles, form a big-wheel gang, and attempt to relax in an unexpectedly exciting animal farming video game! Featuring the talents of award-winning Lumberjanes writer Shannon Watters, Little Archie writer J. Torres, and Betty & Veronica: Vixens writer Jamie L. Rotante along with the amazing art team of Erin Hunting, Adrian Ropp, and Agnes Garbowska.  

Archie and the kids of Riverdale are having adventures as young children do. That's right, Spoilerites, the adventures of the kids before they were in high school go down in this week's Fun with Little Archie and Friends Special from Archie Comics. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure Dueling Reviews continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) [caption id="attachment_670975" align="alignright" width="228"] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link.[/caption] FUN WITH LITTLE ARCHIE AND FRIENDS SPECIAL #1 (ONE-SHOT) Script: Shannon Watters, J Torres, Jamie L. Rotante Art: Erin Hunting, Adrian Ropp, Agnes Garbowska, Matt Herms, Jack Morelli Cover: Erin Hunting Variant Cover: Brittney Williams On Sale Date: 4/13 32-page, full color comic $3.99 U.S. Get ready for high-octane fun and adventure with LITTLE ARCHIE and his friends from Riverdale! When Little Sabrina meets up with Little Archie, Little Jughead, and Little Betty and Veronica, all kinds of chaos breaks loose and the gang find themselves transported into new, fantastical game world inspired by their favorite hobbies! Watch as they brave the mystical and mysterious realm of Gryphons and Gargoyles, form a big-wheel gang, and attempt to relax in an unexpectedly exciting animal farming video game! Featuring the talents of award-winning Lumberjanes writer Shannon Watters, Little Archie writer J. Torres, and Betty & Veronica: Vixens writer Jamie L. Rotante along with the amazing art team of Erin Hunting, Adrian Ropp, and Agnes Garbowska.  

This week, real medical professional Maddy, RN BSN (she/her), of Fatal Flaw joins the podcast to discuss mythological medical professional, Apollo! Meanwhile, DJ (he/him) desperately tries to stop himself from talking about Trials of Apollo, and Darien (she/her) brings up Lumberjanes for the third episode in a row.  Other topics include mythological medical maladies, Tumblr Wars, tea recommendations, and video game ults.  Check out Maddy on Fatal Flaw Spoilers for Smite, Lumberjanes, Hades, and God of WarContent Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about illness, plague, death, dismemberment, monogamy, body horror, drowning, COVID-19 pandemic, petrification, cannibalism, surgery, murder, diet culture, disembowelment, animal attack, animal death, and drug use.Davis's Birthday Bonus Bunker Bine Bonus Episode up at Bunker 9: Patreon.com/musesofmythologyLearn more about UNICEF Ukraine at unicef.org/ukraine/en About UsPodcast of Poseidon was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellartLove the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyYou can also leave us a 5-star rating and review on your favorite podcatcher at Lovethepodcast.com/poseidonpodFind us @PoscastOfPoseidon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at PodcastOfPoseidon.com Support the show

It's our first returning guest episode! Skylar Barsanti (she/her) returns to the pod with a book of essays, lessons on goddess archetypes, and hot takes about the Riordanverse. Meanwhile, Darien desperately tries to pronounce the word "Artemisian." And DJ just wants to talk about Trials of Apollo.  Other topics include discovering your inner goddess, NASA, archetypes versus tropes, and the genius of Taylor Swift. See Skylar (and Darien) climb rocks on Instagram @OnTheRocksBoise The book Skylar referenced is The Artemis Archetype in Popular Culture: Essays on Fiction, Film and Television edited by Susan Redington Bobby, Eileen M. HarneySpoilers for The Trials of Apollo, The Heroes of Olympus, The Girl who Kicked the Hornet's Nest, The Walking Dead, Firefly/Serenity, Battlestar Galactica, The Hunger Games, Zero Horizon Dawn, and Lumberjanes.Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about hunting, childbirth, murder, sex, virginity, infidelity, death, and gender roles.This Episode Rocks (with Skylar Barsanti) Bonus Episode up at Bunker 9: Patreon.com/musesofmythology About UsPodcast of Poseidon was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellartLove the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyYou can also leave us a 5-star rating and review on your favorite podcatcher at Lovethepodcast.com/poseidonpodFind us @PoscastOfPoseidon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at PodcastOfPoseidon.com Support the show

ND Stevenson is an award winning writer, animated showrunner, and cartoonist, most recently of the TV series She-Ra and the Princess of Power, the comics Lumberjanes, Nimona, Thor and Runaways, among others.    Listen in as top executive coach Lacey Leone McLaughlin and her clients tell the stories and learnings they wish they had known then.   Music courtesy of @blkmktmusic

Hosts Therese Lacson and Avery Kaplan come together with writer Lilah Sturges to talk about her experience with The Matrix, her reaction to Resurrections, and her perspective on the trans allegories of this universe. You may know Lilah for her work on the graphic novel Lumberjanes, the graphic novel adaptations of The Magicians and Dune, the upcoming The Science of Ghosts, and the project Trans Pizza. Visit Lilah's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LilahSturges Host: Therese Lacson, Avery Kaplan Producer: Therese Lacson Twitter: @Matrix404Pod Send us your questions/comments at Matrix404Pod@gmail.com! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matrix-404-pod/support

Luke Field, Amy Dallen, and Jay Washington re-attach attack catchphrases and ponder Neopets pets.

With host Annabel Brown, we will learn about comics in Comic Blast Weekly! Get inspired about creative stories whether you're a kid or an adult. Have fun with guest comic authors, and have a good time. Blast off into comic world! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/annabel-brown/message

Celebrating Summer with the debut our 4th Jam Jamz Spotify playlist. 25 new songs we are blasting out and can't stop listening to. We highlight 3 trax each, call out 4 listener submitted trax and generally discuss what went into creating it. Listen to and follow the playlist here. See full dong/artist listing below. We also review Ant-Man and The Wasp (Spoiler Alert!) as well as check in on a few other pop culture odds and ends.Playlist Trax:Charity Courtney BarnettLittle Dive Bar in Dahlonega Ashley McBrydeLiving In The Future Dawes Rock the Red (Washington Capitals Fight Song) Darkest HourWe're an American Band Grand Funk RailroadBack Down Tom Petty All Kinds of Girls The Real Kids Indian Lake The Cowsills (Don't Fear) The Reaper Blue ÖysterThe Middle Zedd/Maren Morris High Horse Kacey Musgraves Cups Anna KendrickFist City Loretta Lynn Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season) The Byrds Lonely Weekend Kacey Musgraves What a Time to Be Alive (Acoustic) Superchunk Bad Luck Neko Case A Long Time Gene Clark Blitzkrieg Bop The Ramones Burning Love Elvis Presley That's How I Got To Memphis Tom T. Hall Diary RoBlackbird The Beatles Bike Lane Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks Holiday Road Lindsey BuckinghamShow Notes:Jam Jamz 4 Spotify PlaylistAnna Kendrick Cups videoKacey Musgraves' High Horse VideoTLPP review of Kacey Musgraves' Golden HourTLPP review of Avengers Infinity WarTLPP review of Thor RagnarockTLPP review of Spider-Man HomecomingFamous Saturday Night Live/Will Ferrell/Christopher Walken More Cowbell sketchSaturday Night Live/Keenan Thompson What's Up With That sketch with the real Lindsey Buckingham Thrift Store Pod (show that in episode promo is for)Nimona movie newsTLPP review of NimonaShe-Ra Netflix show details Note in the episode we were mistaken this is not the renamed Nimona but instead reboot of the He-Man character's story that is being run by Nimona/Lumberjanes' Noelle Stevenson. We will be covering this more in future episodes.Lumberjanes movie newsYou can now listen and subscribe to The Larry's Pop Pod on iTunesSpotifyGoogle PlayStitcherOvercast:Follow us on Instagram: thelarryspoppodLike our Facebook pageFollow Chris Larry on Twitter: chrislarry33Find our Spotify playlist Vol. 4. hereFind our Spotify playlist Vol. 3 hereFind our Spotify playlist Vol. 2 hereFind our Spotify playlis Vol. 1 herePlease rate and review us on your favorite listening platform!Note we don't own any of the song clips played in episode, will take down upon request. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Time Codes: 00:26 - Introduction 02:22 - Setup of interview 03:46 - Interview with Grace Ellisand Shae Beagle 43:14 - Wrap up 43:49 - Contact us Mythical figures, anthropomorphic characters, and heavy dose of magic, all set in a contemporary urban landscape complete with coffeehouses, mobile devices, and garage bands. This is the world of Moonstruck, a series that began last year and coming out from Image Comics. The writer and artist of this series, Grace Ellis and Shae Beagle, were kind enough to come on The Comics Alternativeto talk about the completion of the first narrative arc and what we might expect with the second. These two creators have known each other for a long time, and, along with their editor and designer, Laurenn McCubbin, have experienced a curious incubation period for their project. Derek talks with Grace and Shae about the origins of Moonstruck, their unique mix of fantasy and contemporary cultural concerns, the process of collaboration, and their attempts to build a reading community, not only with their storytelling, but also through social media and a keen understanding of their target audience.

Today, we're spending the day at Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet's Camp for Hardcore Lady Types. That's right, it's Friendship to the Max as we chat with Mariko Tamaki about her new middle grade book Lumberjanes: Unicorn Power! Tamaki is certainly no stranger to the world of graphic novels, having written Skim and This One Summer (both illustrated by Jillian Tamaki). This One Summer caused waves a couple years ago when it was awarded both a Caldecott Honor and a Printz Honor (for excellence in literature written for young adults). It was the first graphic novel to be recognized with a Caldecott and only the second to snag a Printz. (I actually chatted with both cousins when they first won the Caldecott.) On this episode, we talk about writing Lumberjanes in a new format, writing what you don't know, growing up in a mixed-heritage household, queer representation in graphic novels and literature, and whether having the most banned book in the country is a badge of honor or not.

In this episode, Jeff, Django, Roman and Braden chat at length about Doomsday Clock #1 and also discuss Thanos #13, Punisher Platoon #3 and Rugrats #2. Plus the biggest buckshot rounds ever. Void Trip #1, Jimmy's Bastards, #5, Ruff and Reddy #2, Motor Girl #10, Demon: Hell is Earth #1, Imaginary Fiends #1, Action Comics #992, Lumberjanes #44, Detective #969 and very, very briefly, Sherlock Frankenstein #2. SPOILERS! There are a lot of them. So read these books before you listen to this podcast. Subscribe to us on iTunes or wherever you like to get your podcasts. Call in with your questions at 1-619-663-7336. Or email them to us info at our website address.

What's hiding behind the scenes of your local high school's theater department? It is just dusty set pieces, paint cans, and splintery old boards? Or is it something more mysterious? In James Tynion IV and Rian Sygh's BACKSTAGERS #1-4, we follow Jory on his quest to join an extracurricular activity at his new school, both to make new friends and to placate his mom. Drama club's a bust, but the flurry of activity and unbelievable weirdness Jory finds when he seeks out the stage crew tells him he's found the right fit. There are monsters, mysteries, and most of all - new friends! If you love the way LUMBERJANES feels young, fun, and effortlessly queer, we think you'll like BACKSTAGERS, too!

This week, Natalie and Kelly begin by discussing Mike Pence's alleged nickname for his wife and Seattle Mayor Ed Murray's rape allegations. Then get into the merits of daytime TV and soap operas, and finish with a recommendation to read the comic book series Lumberjanes.

Amanda and Frank delve into the well-reviewed Lumberjanes by Noelle Stevenson, Grace Ellis, Shannon Watters and Faith Erin Hicks.  The discussion leads them to reflect upon their own childhoods and traumatic "origin stories." Agree?  Disagree?  Have a recommendation? Email TheNoviceAndFrank@gmail.com, Tweet to us using #TheNoviceAndFrank or comment on the @ComicBookNovice twitter or Instagram!

Time Codes: 00:27 - Introduction 03:22 - Context for listeners 06:02 - The controversy surrounding Ghosts 30:26 - The Backstagers #1 40:12 - Show White 59:04 - Wrap up 59:28 - Contact us This episode of the Young Readers show begins with a special feature: Andy and Gwen return to a comic that they reviewed for the August YR show, Raina Telgemeier's Ghosts. They present a revised review of that comic, based upon a number of issues that have been raised in the last month by scholars and librarians regarding cultural appropriation and Telgemeier's status as an outsider writing about the California missions and about the Dia de los Muertos celebrations that are a common feature of Mexican and Mexican American cultural life. Although the two PhDs typically try to avoid spoilers in their reviews, in this case, they mention specific events in the comic, so if you would like to wait until you have read Ghosts to listen to this segment, know that it occurs between the time codes 6:02 and 30:26. As part of revisiting their discussion of Ghosts, Gwen and Andy bring up a number of resources that readers may wish to consult regarding issues of cultural appropriation, including Dr. Debbie Reese's blog, American Indians in Children's Literature; Dr. Laura Jiménez's blog, Booktoss; and the Reading While White blog that is the creation of a number of librarians who are “allies for racial diversity and inclusion in books for children and teens.” During the regular review portion of the podcast, Andy and Gwen discuss The Backstagers #1, written by James Tynion IV, drawn by Rian Sygh, with color by Walter Baiamonte, and lettering by Jim Campbell. This exciting, fast-paced comic, published by BOOM! Studios, has a lot in common with another BOOM! Studio's hit series, Lumberjanes, so whether one is a veteran of theater productions or just likes ensemble comics that feature an eclectic cast of characters, then The Backstagers will fill the bill. For his part, Andy applauds Tynion and Sygh's depiction of the people who do all of the hard work behind the scenes of a theater production, often without acclaim, and Gwen gives the series praise for its inclusion of a number of gay characters who are part of the stage crew. The Backstagers also includes supernatural elements that would appeal to young readers who have an interest in science fiction characters and settings. Next, the two PhDs discuss Matt Phelan's graphic novel, Snow White (Candlewick Press), an adaptation that is steeped in elements of film noir, and even silent film, while managing to comment on contemporary debates about the ethics of the pursuit of wealth. Set during the Great Depression, the evil queen becomes the Queen of Ziegfield Follies, and all of the energy and emotion of the era is expressed in Phelan's exceptional watercolor panels that are intricately shaded and carefully colored. Andy discusses Phelan's impressive career as an award-winning creator of such texts as The Storm in the Barn, which won the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction, and he praises Phelan's decision to allow the often sinister and gritty aspects that characterized eighteenth- and nineteenth-century folktale and fairytale variants to emerge in this version of Snow White. Although readers would not need to be familiar with the origin text, both Andy and Gwen agree that much of the power of the narrative comes from the way that Phelan translates familiar tropes such as the talking mirror into a Depression-era setting.

It's the last regular review episode of the year, so that means that the Two Guys with PhDs are here to share what they consider to be the best comics of 2015! In this extra-long episode, Andy and Derek discuss their 10 favorite titles of the year. Neither knows what the other has chosen before the recording, giving the episode a sense of freshness, spontaneousness, and surprise. And there are indeed several surprises in this year's picks, including the fact that there is only one title that appears on both guys' lists. Also, noticeably absent from their selections are the titles that have been populating many of the mainstream press' "Best of" lists (e.g., Killing and Dying, The Sculptor, Lumberjanes, and The Sandman: Overture: Deluxe Edition). And each of the guys notes some trends that appear in his list this year. For Andy, it's the prominence of autobiographical comics, and for Derek, it's a an emphasis on realistic novel-like narratives. Before they get to their favorites, though, they go over some year-end statistics regarding the podcast. For example, over the past year the guys have published 139 episodes (as of last week), which is roughly 42% of all of the episodes they've put out since the podcast began in 2012. They have also conducted 39 interviews in 2015, published 8 publisher spotlight episodes, and began two new monthly series (one for manga and another for young adult/children's comics). Needless to say, it's been a productive year for the guys. But the heart of this week's episode is the Two Guys' discussion of their ten favorite titles of 2015: Andy's Top 10 of 2015 The Unabridged Graphic Adaptation of iTunes Terms and Conditions - R. Sikoryak (self-published) The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl - Ryan North and Erica Henderson (Marvel Comics) Drawn Onward - Matt Madden (Retrofit/Big Planet Comics) Honor Girl: A Graphic Memoir - Maggie Thrash (Candlewick Press) Descender - Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen (Image Comics) The Arab of the Future: A Childhood in the Middle East, 1978-1984 - Riad Sattouf (Metropolitan Books) The Story of My Tits - Jennifer Hayden (Top Shelf Productions) March: Book Two - John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell (Top Shelf Productions) Trashed - Derf Backderf (Abrams ComicArts) Drawn & Quarterly: Twenty-five Years of Contemporary Cartooning, Comics, and Graphic Novels - Various Artists (Drawn & Quarterly) Derek's Top 10 of 2015  Palookaville 22 - Seth (Drawn & Quarterly) Drawn Onward - Matt Madden (Retrofit/Big Planet Comics) Our Expanding Universe - Alex Robinson (Top Shelf Productions) Providence - Alan Moore and Jacen Burrows (Avatar Press) Tim Ginger - Julian Hanshaw (Top Shelf Productions) The Spirit: A Celebration of 75 Years - Will Eisner (DC Comics) Invisible Ink: My Mother's Love Affair With A Famous Cartoonist Hardcover - Bill Griffith (Fantagraphics) Two Brothers - Fábio Moon and Gabriel Bá (Dark Horse Books) The Eternaut - Héctor Germán Oesterheld and Francisco Solano Lopez (Fantagraphics) The Dharma Punks - Ant Sang (Conundrum Press) The Honorable Mentions…These Titles Almost, but Just Didn't Quite, Make It onto Each Guy's List For Andy Bright-Eyed at Midnight - Leslie Stein (Fantagraphics) The Multiversity: Deluxe Edition - Grant Morrison, et al. (DC Comics) Secret Wars - Jonathan Hickman and Esad Ribic, plus various tie-ins (Marvel Comics) Ruins - Peter Kuper (SelfMadeHero) Junction True - Ray Fawkes and Vince Locke (Top Shelf Productions) Soldier's Heart: The Campaign to Understand My WWII Veteran Father: A Daughter's Memoir - Carol Tyler (Fantagraphics) Everything that Michael DeForge created this year Airboy - James Robinson and Greg Hinkle (Image Comics) For Derek The Humans - Keenan Marshall Keller and Tom Neely (Image Comics) The Multiversity: Deluxe Edition - Grant Morrison, et al. (DC Comics) Invisible Republic - Gabriel Hardman and Corinna Bechko (Image Comics) Ruins - Peter Kuper (SelfMadeHero) Soldier's Heart: The Campaign to Understand My WWII Veteran Father: A Daughter's Memoir - Carol Tyler (Fantagraphics) First three volumes of the Last Man series (The Stranger, The Royal Cup, and The Chase) - Bastien Vivès, Michaël Sanlaville, and Balak (First Second) Complete Eightball - Daniel Clowes (Fantagraphics) Existential Comics - Corey Mohler (webcomic)

As the end of 2015 draws near and the holiday shopping season is in full swing, Andy and Gwen have drawn up their lists of their favorite comics for young readers released during the last year. Although their choices run the gamut from texts for early readers up through to texts for teens, every text mentioned creates a fine balance between serious subject matter and engaging artwork and writing. Many of these comics would be great choices for parents and kids to read together.  Andy's List: Astro Boy Omnibus, Vol. 1, Osamu Tezuka (Dark Horse Manga) The Kurdles, Robert Goodin (Fantagraphics) Lost in NYC: A Subway Adventure, Nadja Spiegelman and Sergio Garcia Sanchez (Toon Graphics) Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales: The Underground Abductor (Harry N. Abrams) Oyster War, Ben Towle (Oni Press) Roller Girl, Victoria Jamieson (Dial Books) Gwen's List: Secret Coders, Gene Luen Yang and Mike Holmes (First Second) Awkward, Svetlana Chmakova (Yen Press) The Stratford Zoo Midnight Revue Presents Romeo and Juliet, Ian Lendler and Zack Giallongo (First Second) March: Book Two, John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell (Top Shelf Productions) Lumberjanes, Vol. 1, Noelle Stevenson, Grace Ellis, Brooke A. Allen, and Shannon Watters (BOOM! Studios) Books that both Gwen and Andy Selected: Sunny Side Up, Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm, (Graphix) Hereville: How Mirka Caught a Fish, Barry Deutsch (Harry N. Abrams) Andy and Gwen alternate leading discussion for each book and finish up by discussing two books that made both of their lists.

Another month is upon us, so that means it must be time for Andy and Derek to open up the latest Previews catalog and begin making out their wish lists. (Actually, Derek is the only one opening up the catalog. Andy finds himself without one for this month, having to rely only on text-only order form.) Most of solicits in the September catalog will be released in either November or December, just in time for the holidays, and the guys wondered if this would be another chock-full issue leading to another longish episode of the podcast. They got their answer fairly quickly. They cover a lot in this episode. However, there's much more that the Two Guys wanted to highlight, but there's only so much time to record the episode (plus, toward the end, the guys were getting a little tired and hungry). Also in this episode, the guys fantasize about themselves being tastemakers, discuss the challenges in teaching Alison Bechdel's Fun Home, and highlight Garth Ennis and John McCrea's memorable run on The Demon. More notably, Andy ridicules Derek on his critique of the Lumberjanes phenomenon, and Derek punches back. Do we have the beginnings of another Beyond Watchmen fracas between the Two Guys?

Bookrageous Episode 82; Diversity in Books Intro Music; "Bad Karma" by Ida Maria What We're Reading Jenn [1:05] Victoire, Maryse Conde [2:30] Bright Lines, Tanwi Nandini Islam [3:40] Kalpa Imperial, Angelica Gorodischer Josh [5:00] Drinking in America, Susan Cheever (October 13 2015) [6:10] The Witches: Salem, 1962, Stacy Schiff (October 27 2015) [9:15] Out on the Wire, Jessica Abel Preeti [11:00] The Year We Fell Apart, Emily Martin (January 26 2016) [13:15] Loki: Agent of Asgard [15:35] Between the World and Me, Ta-Nehisi Coates --- Intermission; "Intermission" by Lee Fields and the Expressions --- Diversity in Books [23:50] We Need Diverse Books [24:10] We Need Diverse Romance, twitter.com/wocinromance and twitter.com/diverseromance [25:05] On a Red Station, Drifting, Aliette de Bodard [25:50] Lambda Literary Awards (LGBTQ) Stonewall Book Awards (LGBTQ) Schneider Family Book Awards for disability in lit [27:10] Challenger Deep, Neal Shusterman [27:50] Coretta Scott King Award (African American lit) Michael L. Printz Award Alex Awards (for adult books with YA appeal) [29:45] Words Without Borders PEN America Neustadt Prize for International Literature Lambda Literary [34:40] Straight White Male: The Lowest Difficulty Setting There Is, John Scalzi [37:05] Liar, Justine Larbalestier [38:05] The Kane Chronicles, Rick Riordan [39:30] ‘Bring It On': The Complete Oral History [41:15] Nalini Singh [42:48] Chimera, David Wellington [43:20] My Grandfather Would Have Shot Me, Jennifer Teege [44:45] Gemsigns, Stephanie Saulter [46:10] The Three-Body Problem, Cixin Liu [46:30] The Water That Falls on You from Nowhere, John Chu [47:20] Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, Becky Albertalli [48:30] Radio Silence and Signal Boost, Alyssa Cole [50:30] The Kitchen Daughter, Jael McHenry [51:35] Captain Marvel and Ms. Marvel [51:50] Secret Wars: Romance [53:15] The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl [53:30] Batgirl, and its fixes for transphobic language [53:55] Gotham Academy [54:00] Fresh Romance [54:10] Jem and the Holograms, Kelly Thompson and Sophie Campbell 54:25 Lumberjanes (now canon!) 54:50 George, Alex Gino [55:30] Gracefully Grayson, Ami Polonsky [58:00] Write Bloody Publishing --- Outro; "Bad Karma" by Ida Maria --- Find Us! Bookrageous on Tumblr, Podbean, Twitter, Facebook, Spotify, and leave us voicemail at 347-855-7323. Find Us Online: Jenn, Josh, Preeti Get Bookrageous schwag at CafePress Note: Our show book links direct you to WORD, an independent bookstore. If you click through and buy the book, we will get a small affiliate payment. We won't be making any money off any book sales -- any payments go into hosting fees for the Bookrageous podcast, or other Bookrageous projects. We promise.

On this episode of the podcast, Andy and Derek review three new titles, each of which is a brief glimpse into a facet of our diverse comics culture. They begin by looking at the new book from Darryl Cunningham, The Age of Selfishness: Ayn Rand, Morality, and the Financial Crisis (Abrams ComicArs). This work is an extended essay focusing on the life and philosophy of Rand, the contribution of her ideas to the 2008 financial crisis, and a general discussion on growing libertarian selfishness of Western culture. In fact, the book is divided into three parts, each of which is devoted to one of these three components. The guys discuss Cunningham's structural approach when presenting his arguments. Andy feels that the three parts work fairly well together, although Derek isn't as convinced that the book as a whole has the appropriate balance. For examples, the references to Rand's philosophy in the second part of the book, "The Crash," are sporadic and could have been more deeply ingrained. As a result, the transition from the first part of the text, a broad biography of Ayn Rand, to the discussion on the 2008 crash that follows seems to separate two different projects. Still, Cunningham is able to weave his points together through references to Rand's disciples, the most prominent of which is Alan Greenspan. The Age of Selfishness is definitely an editorializing work with a left-leaning bent -- which is OK with the guys -- although at times the author tries almost too hard to be evenhanded. Next, Derek and Andy talk about a comic that they've been meaning to discuss for some time, Lumberjanes (BOOM! Box). In their first collected trade, Noelle Stevenson, Grace Ellis, and Brooke Allen introduce the adventuresome girl team by plunging readers directly into the thick of things, involving yetis, animated statues, werescouts, a mysterious bearwoman, and the subtitular "kitten holy." This initial volume collects the first four issues of the series, which began about a year ago. The guys wonder why it took so long to put out the first trade, and why this collection comprises only the first four comic books. Derek believes that issues #5, and perhaps even #6, could have been included in the first trade with it still retaining a coherent narrative. But the thing about Lumberjanes is that the storyline is tightly woven, to where it's difficult to determine where one arc ends and another begins. That's to the creators' benefit, as it suggests that they have a solid story to tell and that they're not merely writing with the typical trade cycle in mind. Finally, the Two Guys discuss the inaugural issue of the new series from Matt Kindt and Scott Kolins, Past Aways (Dark Horse). This is a time-travel  narrative, although one with a different twist. Five explorers from our future are trapped in the early twenty-first century, and after a year of being stranded, they drift apart with each going his or her separate way. The opening event in this first issue is what draws everyone back to a common purpose, so in many ways Past Aways has a superhero-ish "getting the team back together" kind of feel. The prelude to this new series actually appeared a couple of months ago in Dark Horse Presents #6 -- and the guys briefly discuss that story -- but readers do not have to have read that introduction to get into this first issue. Kindt is one of Andy and Derek's favorite creators, and they love Kolins's mainstream work in titles such as The Flash. So this new series will be a no-brainer for the guys. They're on board for the long haul!

Merri & Missy talk about Emerald City Comicon and interview Brooke A. Allen and Noelle Stevenson of Lumberjanes, and Kurtis Wiebe of Rat Queens. The post Episode 10 – Emerald City Comicon + Lumberjanes and Rat Queens Interviews appeared first on FAKE GEEK GIRLS.

Welcome to February, faithful listeners! And just as day follows night, every new month brings another opportunity for the Two Guys with PhDs (Talking about Comics) to discuss the latest solicits in the Previews catalog. As you might expect, Andy and Derek find a lot to discuss in the new Previews, highlighting upcoming titles from premiere publishers, smaller presses, and a few outlets you may not have even heard of. For example, they discuss future releases from Dark Horse Comics (Brian Wood and Andrea Mutti's Rebels, Gilbert Hernandez's Grip: The Strange World of Men, and the latest volume of Eiji Otsuka and Housui Yamasaki's The Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service), DC/Vertigo (their latest anthology, Vertigo Quarterly: SFX #1), IDW Publishing (the second volume in their new Corto Maltese reprint series, as well as IDW's new Disney comics initiative), Image Comics (new series such as Chip Zdarsky and Kagan McLeod's Kaptara, Alexi De Campi and Carla Speed McNeil's No Mercy, and Kurtis J. Wieebe and Johnnie Christmas's Pisces), AdHouse (Sophie Goldstein's The Oven), Alternative Comics (Sam Alden's Haunted, Steve Aylett's Johnny Viable and his Friends, and a new edition of Rich Tommaso's Clover Honey), Amulet Books (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales, Vol. 5: The Underground Abductor), Bergen Street Press (Michel Fiffe's Copra: Round Two), BOOM! Studios/Archaia (James Tynion IV, Noahh J. Yuenkel, and Matt Fox's Ufology #1 as well as the first collected volume of Lumberjanes), Drawn and Quarterly (the latest volume in Seth's Palookaville, Tadao Tsuge's Trash Market, and Jillian Tamaki's Supermutant Magic Academy), Fantagraphics Books (Vaughn Bodē's Cheech Wizard's Big Book of Me, Robert Goodin's The Kurdles, and Bill Schelly's new biography, Harvey Kurtzman: The Man Who Created Mad and Revolutionized Humor in America), Goff Books (Johnny Lau's World Water Wars), Microcosm Publishing (Lisa Wilde's Snake Pit Gets Old: Daily Diary Comics 2010-2012), Oni Press (Zander Cannon's Kaijumax #1), SelfMadeHero (Julie Birmant's Pablo and Ilya's Room for Love), Top Shelf Productions (Keith Knight's Knight Takes Queen and a reprint of Martin Luther King and the Montgomery Story), and Viz Media's new deluxe edition of Junji Ito's Gyo. As is the case with every Previews episode, there's a lot packed into this week's show -- so get listening, get excited, and get reading!

What We're Reading Rebecca [1:20] Euphoria, Lily King [2:30] State of Wonder, Ann Patchett [4:25] Glory O'Brien's History of the Future, A.S. King (October 14 2014) [7:05] Americanah, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Preeti [7:55] Adam, Ariel Schrag [10:10] Afterworlds, Scott Westerfeld (September 23 2014) [13:10] The Secret Diary of Lizzie Bennet, Bernie Su, Kate Rorick Rebecca [16:10] Lumberjanes, Grace Ellis, Noelle Stevenson, Brooke Allen Jenn [18:40] Orange is the New Black, Piper Kerman [21:05] 2 A.M. at the Cat's Pajamas, Marie-Helene Bertino (August 5 2014) [23:35] Dead Man's Walk, Larry McMurtry [25:45] On Immunity, Eula Biss (September 30 2014) --- Intermission; Limbo Jimbo by James Brown --- BEA and BookCon [28:00] What We See When We Read, Peter Mendelsund (August 5 2014) [30:00] Station Eleven, Emily St. John Mandel (September 9 2014) [30:25] Maplecroft: The Borden Dispatches, Cherie Priest (September 2 2014) [31:10] Reunion, Hannah Pittard (October 7 2014) [33:00] Belzhar, Meg Wolitzer (September 30 2014) [34:30] The Book of Strange New Things, Michel Faber (October 28 2014) [35:00] The Marshmallow Test, Walter Mischel (September 23 2014) [36:50] Clariel, Garth Nix (October 1 2014) [41:00] The Seventh Tower #1: The Fall, Garth Nix [46:30] The Bone Clocks, David Mitchell (September 2 2014); An Oral History of the David Mitchell Signing at Book Expo America, Book Riot [1:07:00] Jenn met: David Peace and David Mitchell [1:07:50] Rebecca met: Tiphanie Yanique and Erin Morgenstern [1:08:50] Preeti met: David Peace and Garth Nix --- Outro Music; Skeleton Key (Youngblood Brass Band Remix) by Dessa --- Find Us Online: Bookrageous on Tumblr, Podbean, Twitter, Facebook, Spotify, and leave us voicemail at 347-855-7323. Come to the BOOKRAGEOUS BASH at BEA on May 28th in New York City Find Us Online: Jenn, Preeti, Rebecca Order Josh's book! Maine Beer: Brewing in Vacationland Get Bookrageous schwag at CafePress Note: Our show book links direct you to WORD, an independent bookstore in Brooklyn. If you click through and buy the book, we will get a small affiliate payment. We won't be making any money off any book sales -- any payments go into hosting fees for the Bookrageous podcast, or other Bookrageous projects. We promise.

Bookrageous Episode 68; Silence Once Begun by Jesse Ball Intro Music; "Enjoy the Silence" by Depeche Mode What We're Reading Jenn [1:17] Hild by Nicola Griffith  [2:46] Lumberjanes by Noelle Stevenson, Grace Ellis and Brooke Allen [3:54] Rocket Girl by Amy Reeder and Brand Montclare Josh [4:53] Sex Criminals by Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky [5:55] The EC Comics Slipcase Library, Vol 1 [7:18] Caffeinated by Murray Carpenter (Caffeine Zone 2 app) Paul [13:28] Veronica Mars: The Thousand Dollar Tan Line by Rob Thomas and Jennifer Graham [16:37] Great North Road by Peter F. Hamilton [19:38] Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey [20:00] Coruscant Nights trilogy by Michael Reaves, The Icarus Hunt by Timothy Zahn [21:25] Stray Bullets: Killers, Stray Bullets: The Uber Alles Edition by David Lapham --- Intermission; "Cum On Feel The Noize" by Quiet Riot --- Silence Once Begun by Jesse Ball [24:50] HERE BE SPOILERS. Jenn, Paul and Josh dig deep into Jesse Ball's novel Silence Once Begun.  --- Outro Music; "Enjoy the Silence" by Depeche Mode --- Find Us! Bookrageous on Tumblr, Podbean, Twitter, Facebook, Spotify, and leave us voicemail at 347-855-7323. Come to the BOOKRAGEOUS BASH at BEA on May 28th in New York City Find Us Online: Jenn, Josh, Paul Order Josh's book! Maine Beer: Brewing in Vacationland Get Bookrageous schwag at CafePress Note: Our show book links direct you to WORD, an independent bookstore in Brooklyn. If you click through and buy the book, we will get a small affiliate payment. We won't be making any money off any book sales -- any payments go into hosting fees for the Bookrageous podcast, or other Bookrageous projects. We promise.