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Graphic Novelism | The History of Comic Books

Graphic Novelism | The History of Comic Books

The Experts On Nothing Real

Alex Koch. Mike Napier. James Lewis. Children of the nineties, lovers of sequential art, NERDS -- coming of age in a world they never made, these three students of the comic page found themselves united by a common hobby. On that day, A PODCAST WAS BORN -- tasked with discussing the topics no single fan could properly examine!
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Graphic Novelism | The History of Comic Books - ONE AND DONE - "The Anatomy Lesson"

ONE AND DONE - "The Anatomy Lesson"

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10/16/15 • -1 min

Grab 'er before she leaves the newsstands, True Subscribers, it's another debut from your friends at the House of Mistakes! Introducing "One and Done", a new mini-show that examines the greatest single issues the medium has ever produced! And for our first installment, what better than perhaps the most famous self-contained story of this, our modern age? It's the Alan Moore and Steve Bissette masterpiece "The Anatomy Lesson", the issue that turned Swamp Thing-- and the comic book industry-- upside down.
Let the deconstruction begin by clicking here!
Music used: Poltergeist by Jens Kiilstofte https://machinimasound.com/music/poltergeist/
Licensed under Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/)
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Graphic Novelism | The History of Comic Books - ONE AND DONE - "HEARTBEAT"

ONE AND DONE - "HEARTBEAT"

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06/03/18 • -1 min

In the latest One And Done, we welcome to the show comedian and podcaster Adam Avitable to talk about one of his favorite stand-alone stories, The Flash #163, "Heartbeat"! Join us as we cover how this issue dangles perilously between the two most ground-breaking runs on the character, how it embodied the end of an era for comics storytelling as we knew it, how it might just be the best introduction to The Flash you could ever offer a new reader, and how to defeat Batman using only a fire escape, an alarm clock, and some dirty rags.

Get back home to Linda in time for snuggles by downloading here!
Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraphicNovelism
Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/graphic-novelism/id1005133566
Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=68076&refid=stpr Twitter: https://twitter.com/GraphicNovelism
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Music used: Neuro Rhythm by Jens Kiilstofte https://machinimasound.com/music/neurorhythm/
The Flash Theme by Blake Neely ℗ 2015 INgrooves (on behalf of WaterTower Music); ole (Publishing), Kobalt Music Publishing, and 7 Music Rights Societies Jurrasic Park Style by MasterTracks
Licensed under Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/)
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Read "Heartbeat" on Comixology here!
Follow Adam on twitter!
And check out his podcast, "Dating Kinda Sucks"!
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Graphic Novelism | The History of Comic Books - Off The Panel Classic - PREACHER

Off The Panel Classic - PREACHER

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02/24/18 • -1 min

In this reprint of a classic OPP episode, Jamie is joined by her former partner-in-south Matt Johnson to discuss one of their favorite books of all time, Garth Ennis & Steve Dillon's seminal Preacher. Long before anyone thought this story could be adapted to television, Matt and Jamie waxed philosophical about the landscape of American mythology, the power and danger of hero-worship, the role of masculinity in the modern world, and all of the various things that happen to Herr Starr's penis.
Travel Off The Panel with us by clicking here!
Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraphicNovelism
Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/graphic-novelism/id1005133566
Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=68076&refid=stpr Twitter: https://twitter.com/GraphicNovelism
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Music used: Morning Cruise by Jens Kiilstofte https://machinimasound.com/music/morning-cruise/
Licensed under Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/)
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Remembering Steve Dillon (1962-2016)
Garth Ennis on Steve Dillon
Garth Ennis on Preacher
Listen to the original episode here!
Start "Preacher" on Comixology
Or on Amazon
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Graphic Novelism | The History of Comic Books - Off The Panel Classic - Ultimate Spider-Man

Off The Panel Classic - Ultimate Spider-Man

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07/08/17 • -1 min

In this reprint of a classic OPP episode, Aristo' Alex and Jam' James turn back the clock to the year 2000, when MTV's irrelevance was still relevant, America could not care less about the electoral process, and Spider-Man was being rebooted for what was certainly going to be the only time. What began as a last-ditch effort from a dying company to reach a new audience would soon become a cultural touchstone for an entire generation of comics fans, and for over 100 issues Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley crafted a run whose highs, lows, and filler issues would shape the medium for years to come. Listen as our past selves share their own experiences with the book that helped cement their love of comics, and talk about that time Gwen Stacy became Carnage.
Travel Off The Panel with us by clicking here!
Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraphicNovelism
Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/graphic-novelism/id1005133566
Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=68076&refid=stpr Twitter: https://twitter.com/GraphicNovelism
Tumblr: http://graphicnovelismpodcast.tumblr.com/
Music used: Morning Cruise by Jens Kiilstofte https://machinimasound.com/music/morning-cruise/
Licensed under Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/)
FURTHER READING
Listen to the original episode here!
Start "Ultimate Spider-Man" on Comixology
Or on Amazon
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Graphic Novelism | The History of Comic Books - #13: "Metropolis Restored" (Dreams, Hoaxes, And Imaginary Tales Part II)
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06/23/16 • -1 min

or "IF THIS BE MY MISTRESS..." In part two of our four-part series on the greatest comic book stories never told, we meet a caped crusader fighting for his life in The Great War, a wall-crawler in too deep with the wrong kind of lady, and a born-again 'bub with his heart in the right place (and the rest of him in ninja). Who IS The Huntsman, and how would he have been a game-changer for Image? How does The Dark Knight Returns tie into a coup d'etat that would have changed the comic book industry forever? And why on Earth won't Len Wein admit the TRUTH about Wolverine?!

To find out, well, you'll just have to listen!
Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraphicNovelism
Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/graphic-novelism/id1005133566
Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=68076&refid=stpr Music used: Neuro Rhythm by Jens Kiilstofte https://machinimasound.com/music/neurorhythm/
Licensed under Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/)
Through the Night - CC by-nc-nd 4.0 - Russ Makiwicz
It Wasn't Me by Shaggy C MCA
FURTHER READING
Aces High, Joker's Wild Bob Layton and Paul Smith's Spider-Man
Chris Claremont on "The Huntsman"
The Dark Wolverine Saga
Wolverine's Original Origin
Metropolis
And the time Wolverine's true name was revealed by a leprechaun
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Graphic Novelism | The History of Comic Books - #12: "The Old Gods And The New" (Dreams, Hoaxes, And Imaginary Tales Part I)
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05/22/16 • -1 min

or "The Secret Dark Side of Captain Victory!" In the first of our four-part series on the greatest comic book stories never told, we travel from the Silver Age to the Twitter Age, from Batman '89 to Superman 2000, from Grant Morrison's brightest days to Frank Miller's blackest nights. Just how many different All-Star books were in the works before the line died? What were Jack Kirby's original plans for his legendary run on Thor? What the HELL were they going to do to Wonder Woman in 2005?! And why must we LEAVE HIMMM?!

To find out, well, you'll just have to listen!
Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraphicNovelism
Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/graphic-novelism/id1005133566
Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=68076&refid=stpr Music used: Neuro Rhythm by Jens Kiilstofte https://machinimasound.com/music/neurorhythm/
Licensed under Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/)
C'est la Vie by B*Witched C Epic
Eobard Desiccates Wells by Black Neely C Warner Bros.
FURTHER READING Batman '89
Batman: Kingdom of The Mad The All-Star that wasn't The Wonder Woman that NEVER SHOULD HAVE BEEN Superman 2000 The Bat-Hyphen-Man Tartakovsky's CAGE John Byrne on his own "Fantastic Four: The End" A summary of "The Last Galactus Story" John Byrne commission of Galactus's final moments, from the collection of William Roberge Jack Kirby's Savage Silver Surfer, and other sources of friction The origin of the New Gods Kirby's original concept art for the Fourth World Captain Victory and his hilarious quantum scooter The only published appearance of Black Mass we could find (many, many years later, in Legenderry #5)
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Graphic Novelism | The History of Comic Books - #11: "Videoman, why?! The Dark Side of Superhero Games"

#11: "Videoman, why?! The Dark Side of Superhero Games"

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04/17/16 • -1 min

or "I Have No Face But I Must Quip!" In part two of the Videoman Saga, the 8-Bit Experts tackle the less-glamorous side of video game adaptations. How do adaptations with the best of intentions so often end so badly? How close did we come to battling Heath Ledger's Joker on the Xbox? Who decided to put stealth levels in a Hulk game? Why is Aquaman's hair so breathtaking? Where did those bats come from? WHO STOLE SUPERMAN'S FACE?!

To find out, well, you'll just have to listen!
Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraphicNovelism
Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/graphic-novelism/id1005133566
Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=68076&refid=stpr
Music used: Neuro Rhythm by Jens Kiilstofte https://machinimasound.com/music/neurorhythm/
Licensed under Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/)
20xx by Evan King http://evanking.bandcamp.com/album/20xx
Face It, Tiger by Married With Sea Monsters https://marriedwithseamonsters.bandcamp.com/

FURTHER READING Interview with the producer of Superman 64
See the rings. Live the rings.
The sad tale of the Dark Knight that wasn't
Justice League Heroes: Not McDuffie's greatest work, but we forgive him
And then there was the time Eric Bana battled The Leader
Aquaman's glorious sentient hair in 780p
The 100% real, I-swear-we-didn't-exaggerate-this-one-iota Batman Returns for the Saga Genesis
And finally, experience the Spider-Man 3 game the only way you should
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Graphic Novelism | The History of Comic Books - #21: "Midnight In The Garden Of Venom And Carnage" (Challenge Of The Supertoons Part V)
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04/06/17 • -1 min

or "Welcome to the Fashion Warriors, Betty... hope you survive the experience!" In part five of our animated retrospective, the Children of The Nineties revisit Marvel's biggest decade ever... until this current one, at least. From 1992-1999, follow the trail of broken dreams and legal fees that led to the shows that captured your five-year-old imagination, as we follow the redemption of Tony Stark, the battle for the soul of the Fantastic Four, and the unending shame of Ant Man. Why did She-Hulk and her gammazons take over an unsuspecting Hulk cartoon? What's the most adult-oriented Marvel cartoon you've never watched? And what shocking corporate intrigue REALLY led to Spider-Man being exiled from planet Earth?

To find out, well, you'll just have to listen!
Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraphicNovelism
Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/graphic-novelism/id1005133566
Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=68076&refid=stpr Twitter: https://twitter.com/GraphicNovelism
Tumblr: http://graphicnovelismpodcast.tumblr.com/
Music used: Neuro Rhythm by Jens Kiilstofte https://machinimasound.com/music/neurorhythm/
Licensed under Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/)
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Tom Tataranowicz Talks Revamping Fantastic Four Tom Tataranowicz Talks Revamping Iron Man Season 1 Producer Dick Sebast on The Incredible Hulk
Tataranowicz and more on Hulk Silver Surfer Series Bible
Larry Brody on Silver Surfer Interview with Spider-Man Unlimited producer Will Meugniot About What The Hell Happened
Insane Interview with Fox Kids! Vice President on how "amazing" Avengers: United They Stand is:
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Graphic Novelism | The History of Comic Books - #19: "To Me, Allies For Peace!" (Challenge Of The Supertoons, Part III)
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01/17/17 • -1 min

or "Spider-Woman In: Twerk Off The Dark!" In part three of our retrospective of animated adaptations, we look at the dawn of the Marvel Age Of Cartoons, from 1966 to 1979, as we ask ourselves just how loosely you can use the term "animation" before it loses all meaning. Who are the Allies For Peace, and why do they seem so familiar? What intervention from an animation legend led to Spider-Man tripping the light fantastic? Which second-string character unexpectedly has the greatest animated series you've never heard of? And just what is the nightmare known as Fleshman, The Living Flesh?

To find out, well, you'll just have to listen!
Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraphicNovelism
Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/graphic-novelism/id1005133566
Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=68076&refid=stpr Twitter: https://twitter.com/GraphicNovelism
Tumblr: http://graphicnovelismpodcast.tumblr.com/
Music used: Neuro Rhythm by Jens Kiilstofte https://machinimasound.com/music/neurorhythm/
Licensed under Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/)
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A look at The Marvel Superheroes, with pages from a 1966 trade journal
H.E.R.B.I.E.: The Ugly Truth
The Merry Marvel Marching Society Theme, via Lego Marvel Superheroes
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Graphic Novelism | The History of Comic Books - BEHIND THE BULLPEN: Magdalene Visaggio

BEHIND THE BULLPEN: Magdalene Visaggio

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03/13/18 • -1 min

In our newest team-up episode, we talk with Eisner-nominated writer Magdalene Visaggio about her work on books such as Kim & Kim and Quantum Teens Are Go, what it's like to write for licensed properties, which comics she's been getting into, and her new Young Animal series with Sonny Liew and Chris Chuckry, Eternity Girl! Come for the interview, stay for the conspiracy theories about OMAC.

Obey the One Man Army Core by downloading here!
Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraphicNovelism
Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/graphic-novelism/id1005133566
Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=68076&refid=stpr Twitter: https://twitter.com/GraphicNovelism
Tumblr: http://graphicnovelismpodcast.tumblr.com/
Music used: Neuro Rhythm by Jens Kiilstofte https://machinimasound.com/music/neurorhythm/
Licensed under Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/)
FURTHER READING
Follow Mags on twitter here.
And check out her work on Comixology.
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Graphic Novelism | The History of Comic Books currently has 45 episodes available.

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The podcast is about News, Culture, Graphic, Classics, Marvel, Novels, Comic, Media, Art, Visual Arts, Comicbooks, Discussion, Comics, Pop, Storytelling, Documentary, Podcast, Podcasts, Books, Movies, Superheroes, Tv, Fandom, Arts, Dc and Image.

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The episode title 'Off The Panel Classic - SPIDER-MAN: BLUE' is the most popular.

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Episodes of Graphic Novelism | The History of Comic Books are typically released every 31 days, 17 hours.

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The first episode of Graphic Novelism | The History of Comic Books was released on May 10, 2015.

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