Better Than Fiction
D.L.Nelson
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Episode 411: Episode #410! The Incal p.2!
Better Than Fiction
01/04/22 • 63 min
Episode #410! Part 2 of our journey through The Incal. Originally published in the 1980's, The Incal introduced readers to Class R detective John Defool and the "Jodoverse". Loosely based on the dreams of writer Alejandro Jodorowsky, The Incal combines elements of science, political intrigue, conspiracy, mysticism, technology and love into an intergalactic space opera. Upon hearing of the story concept from Jodorowsky, French master artist Moebius joined the project to supply the visuals and story ideas. Definitely give this episode a listen!
Episode 413: Episode #412! The Incal p.3!
Better Than Fiction
01/18/22 • 80 min
Episode #412! Part 3 of our journey through The Incal. Originally published in the 1980's, The Incal introduced readers to Class R detective John Defool and the "Jodoverse" in the pages of the French magazine Metal Hurlant. Loosely based on the dreams of writer Alejandro Jodorowsky, The Incal combines elements of science, political intrigue, conspiracy, mysticism, technology and love into an intergalactic space opera. Upon hearing of the story concept from Jodorowsky, French master artist Moebius joined the project to supply the visuals and story ideas. Definitely give this episode a listen!
Episode 414: Episode #413! The Incal p.4!
Better Than Fiction
01/24/22 • 59 min
Episode #413! The Incal part 4! We've had a long strange trip with Class R detective John Defool. Now John and his group are nearing the end of their story with the universe hanging in the balance. Will John go on one more impossible mission only he can perform? Hopefully. Find out as DLNelson and Scott Sackett wrap up their journey through this intergalactic space opera. Definitely give this episode a listen!
Episode 419: Episode #417! Polar, Lead Poisoning and Cartoon County!
Better Than Fiction
02/22/22 • 58 min
Episode #417! An all-new "Cool Stuff" episode! The Black Kaiser is the world's most dangerous spy. In Polar vols. 0-4, The Black Kaiser is dragged out of retirement with a failed assassination attempt. Then he gets busy with a whole lot of killing. At one point many top comic-strip cartoonists lived close to each other in Connecticut. Cullen Murphy's book Cartoon County tells of Murphy's father and his famous cartooning colleagues. Dan Brereton's The Nocturnals omnibus vol.1 is brought to the table. We also examine the art book, Lead Poisoning: The Pencil Art of Geof Darrow. Check it out!
Episode 420: Episode #418! IDW Artisan Editions!
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02/28/22 • 63 min
Episode #418! This week Scott Sackett and DLNelson focus their attention on IDW's Artisan Editions. While the Artisan Editions contain the same content as the Artist Editions, their smaller size make them easier to enjoy (and shelve). We look at Mazzucchelli's Daredevil Born Again, Eastman and Laird's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Simonson's The Mighty Thor, Kirby's Fantastic Four and Romita's The Amazing Spider-Man. We also talk a little about the Netflix Marvel shows! Give it a listen!
Episode 423: Episode #421! The Batman!
Better Than Fiction
03/22/22 • 61 min
Episode #421! The Batman! Scott Sackett and DLNelson are back this week talking movies. No make that movie. The movie, if you are a Batman fan. We have seen The Batman. Listen as we spotlight a few cool scenes, discuss casting, talk about the story and maybe even the music. This isn't your mother's Biff!, Boom!, Pow! Batman but Check It Out Old Chum!
Episode 424: Episode #422! Batman The Imposter, Batman The World and Marvel Comics An Issue By Issue Field Guide!
Better Than Fiction
03/28/22 • 60 min
Episode #422! Batman The Imposter, Batman The World and Marvel Comics An Issue By Issue Field Guide! More Cool Stuff! With The Batman currently at the forefront of pop culture, DL looks at two new Batman hardcovers. First up is Batman The Imposter by Mattson Tomlin and Andrea Sorrentino. Next is the anthology Batman The World featuring works by Lee Bermejo, Brian Azzarello, Kim Jung Gi and others from around the world. Scott talks about his new fantasy read The Way Of Kings by Brandon Sanderson. To close down this episode Scott talks about the three book series Marvel Comics An Issue By Issue Field Guide. Each volume spotlights the decade of the 60's, 70's or 80's. Check it out!
Episode 425: Episode #423! The Punisher, Intron Depot and Image Comics!
Better Than Fiction
04/05/22 • 56 min
Episode #423! This week we are back talking more Cool Stuff from our world of pop culture. Image Comics founder Jim Valentino tells the history of his company with The Official Image Timeline. Scott spotlights the art book Intron Depot vol.1 by Shirow Masamune. DL talks a little bit about Frank Castle with the new Punisher #1 from Marvel comics. After that he focuses on The True Story of the Unknown Soldier by French comics legend Jacques Tardi from Fantagraphics. Check it out!
Episode 426: Episode #424! Batman Noel, Genga and Mr. Higgins Comes Home!
Better Than Fiction
04/10/22 • 59 min
Episode #424! This week it's more Cool Stuff with Batman, Otomo Katsuhiro and the Mignola-verse! The holidays may be over but DL has read a Christmas story. This episode's Batman volume is Batman Noel by Lee Bermejo. Scott talks about the fantastic art book Genga by Otomo Katsuhiro. Mike Mignola and Warwick Johnson-Cadwell have worked on three Victorian tales of monster hunting. Listen as DL talks about Mr. Higgins Comes Home, Our Encounters with Evil and Falconspeare. Give it a listen!
09/14/21 • 72 min
Episode #394! Welcome back! This week we look at Frank Cho's newest art book "Pencil and Ink". This book contains what Cho is best know for, images of babes, dinosaurs and apes. However it does cover other subjects also from throughout his career. Listen for details. Scott tells us about the book "Burning Chrome" by William Gibson. And to make it a Gibson two-fer, Scott encourages us to watch the William Gibson documentary "No Maps For These Territories". To close down this episode, DL spotlights a landscape comic with two page spreads and many sweet art styles. Listen as he talks a little about J.H. Williams III and W. Haden Blackman's new comic "Echolands". Check this episode out!
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How many episodes does Better Than Fiction have?
Better Than Fiction currently has 234 episodes available.
What topics does Better Than Fiction cover?
The podcast is about Fiction, Visual Arts, Podcasts, Arts and Scott.
What is the most popular episode on Better Than Fiction?
The episode title 'Episode #347! Dr. No!' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Better Than Fiction?
The average episode length on Better Than Fiction is 62 minutes.
How often are episodes of Better Than Fiction released?
Episodes of Better Than Fiction are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Better Than Fiction?
The first episode of Better Than Fiction was released on Apr 14, 2020.
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