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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 - #17: "TUBERMAN" (Challenge Of The Supertoons Part I)

#17: "TUBERMAN" (Challenge Of The Supertoons Part I)

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10/19/16 • -1 min

or "The Strange Proposal of The Trevor-Darkseid Team!" In part one of our new, six-part series on the history of animated adaptations, we get things rolling with DC's contributions to the field from 1941-1992. From the glory of the Fleischer shorts to the utter bafflement of the Superfriends, your hosts sift through one of American animation's greatest dry spells to solve the era's greatest mysteries: Why won't Superman stop moaning? What dark secret is Gleek hiding from the Wonder Twins? And how does it all tie back to the 2002 sports comedy Juwanna Mann?

To find out, well, you'll just have to listen!
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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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This episode's intro music was "The All New Super Friends Hour Intro 1977 Remix" by Yevheniy Kutsenko
Kaptainkristian's excellent video on the artistry of the Fleischer Superman shorts
And then sigh heavily at the existence of The New Adventures of Superman
The Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure! A union that would last the test of time.
The Flash vs. Bugsy Malone: The SLOWEST melee of them all!
SEIZURE WARNING: Batman With Robin The Boy Wonder (no, seriously, seizure warning)
Make out... make out...
OH GOD HE'S HUGE
The Filmations that never were
Our only look at the Wonder Woman that almost was
The dramatic origin of B'Wana Beast, who we swear is a real character
Listen to Paul Dini talk about his sad, sad time at Filmation on his episode of The Nerdist
The time Darkseid became Steve Trevor and turned Wonder Woman into a diamond
One of the only clips from Ruby-Spears Superman we could find. Tremble before El Luthor and his senoritas!
A montage from the show's Wonder Woman episode, with some particularly George Perez-influenced visuals.
An evil live-action Plastic Man with amorous intentions. Good luck sleeping tonight, True Subscribers
Beats for "Penetrate Krypton (ft. Filmation Superman)" by DJ Hipsters
And finally, let's take a fond look back at the greatest hero of them all...
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Graphic Novelism | The History of Comic Books - Off The Panel - Superman: Secret Identity

Off The Panel - Superman: Secret Identity

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12/13/17 • -1 min

In an all-new, all-different episode of Off The Panel (by gar, it's been a while), Alex and Jamie go deep into the greatest Superman story to ever not contain Superman. Thirteen years ago, veterans Kurt Busiek and Stuart Immonen took the comics world by storm when they introduced fans to an ordinary teenage boy named Clark Kent, who lived in a world identical to our own, right down to the comic book character he was named after. What happened when he discovered he was more like that other Clark Kent than he thought left readers speechless at the time, but the mini-series had faded from the spotlight until the announcement of its follow-up in 2016. Join your hosts as they discuss the power this story still holds, the ability of myth to frame our own lives, and Jamie finally becoming one with the universe.
Travel Off The Panel with us by clicking here!
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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/
Thinking Music & Heart Of Nowhere by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/)
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Get "Superman: Secret Identity" on Comixology
Or on Amazon
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Graphic Novelism | The History of Comic Books - #15 "Waiting For Twilight" (Dreams, Hoaxes, And Imaginary Tales Part IV)
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08/16/16 • -1 min

or "A Gorilla In Lady Gotham's Court!" In the finale of our series on the greatest comic book stories never told, we recount what may be the most influential comic event of the past thirty years... and not a single word of it was ever printed. Join The House of Mistakes as they detail what was once the most closely-guarded secret in the industry: Alan Moore's pitch for "Twilight Of The Superheroes", a company-wide crossover event that would have plunged the most unlikely hero of all into a dark future, where factions made up of DC's last remaining titans vie for control of a world passing them by. Sound familiar? You have no idea. How did this one pitch sow the seeds for Kingdom Come, Infinite Crisis, and-- somehow-- Game Of Thrones? Who was "Slipstream", and what modern form did she end up taking? Why was Alan Moore obsessed with creating "the ultimate video game"? WHAT IS WRONG WITH DOLLMAN?!

To find out, well, you'll just have to listen!
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Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/graphic-novelism/id1005133566
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Music used: Neuro Rhythm by Jens Kiilstofte https://machinimasound.com/music/neurorhythm/
Pruit Igoe and Prophecies by The Philip Glass EnsembleLicensed under Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/)
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Alan Moore's Full Pitch For "Twilight Of The Superheroes"
"The House of Thunder" commission by Don Simpson
The Fate Of Congorilla by Steven Bissette
The time Charles Xavier woke up sexy (explained at last)
The full story of Alan Moore disowning Dave Gibbons ON HIS WEDDING DAY
For reference, this is what Alan Moore tends to look like on his wedding days
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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 - BEHIND THE BULLPEN: Howard Shapiro

BEHIND THE BULLPEN: Howard Shapiro

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10/20/18 • -1 min

In this fabulous Two-In-One team-up, our very own Maniacal Mike chats with writer Howard Shapiro about his and artist Erica Chan's new graphic novel, QUEEN OF KENOSHA!
(Nina Overstreet, a singer-songwriter hustling amidst the music scene of 1963, finds her big break comes not from a record deal, but in a chance encounter with a clandestine agency of the U.S. Government, and the secret war against an underground Fourth Reich rising just beneath the surface.)
In addition, we get into how he came to write comics after falling in love with the medium later in life, his previous work in the Young Adult arena, the financial realities of self-publishing and starting a small press unit in ANIMAL MEDIA GROUP, his love for music and how that informed both Queen of Kenosha's story and one of it's most unique features, the deep-rooted and, unfortunately, topical political themes of QoK, discovering artist Erica Chan, and much more!
Strum that thinline guitar, punch some Nazis, and most importantly, listen to the interview, by clicking here!
QUEEN OF KENOSHA on Amazon!: https://www.amazon.com/Queen-Kenosha-Thin-Thinline-Trilogy/dp/0997431520
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Animal Media Group: https://animalmediagroup.com/
Howard on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hockeyplayer
His Website: https://www.howardshapiro.net/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Howard-Shapiro/e/B002BLV3W0/
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Graphic Novelism | The History of Comic Books - #6: "Spawn of Image, Part One: McFarlane Just Wants To Draw"

#6: "Spawn of Image, Part One: McFarlane Just Wants To Draw"

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11/15/15 • -1 min

or "BLOODFIST: Omega Genesis!"
In part one of our look at the rise, fall, and rebirth of perhaps the most controversial and influential publisher in comic book history, the Unreal Experts chart the rise of the Super-Artists: Todd "Hulk Hogan" McFarlane, Jim "Captain America" Lee, and Rob "David Hasslehoff" Liefeld. How did Jim Shooter unintentionally pave the way for Image Comics? Which account of the company's creation actually holds water? And why does it all come back to Cable?! To find out the answers, well, you'll just have to listen!
All and this more, in the link!
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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/
Vangelis Sound-Alike by Filmmusic Group
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 - #26: "Hey Kids,COMICS!" (Ft. Jamar Nicholas)

#26: "Hey Kids,COMICS!" (Ft. Jamar Nicholas)

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11/14/17 • -1 min

or "What's so funny about peace, love, and diversity?" In this special team-up episode of Graphic Novelism, the experts on nothing real welcome their very first guest, multiple award-winning writer and artist Jamar Nicholas! They talk about the importance of comic books in a child's life, the distressing decline of all-ages books in today's adult-slanted market, reclaiming that missing balance, and how Jamar is doing his own part at curbing this harmful trend with his creator-owned title, "Leon, Protector Of The Playground"! Just why is a medium designed to make children happy turning it’s back on them? How important is it for kids to see heroes that look like them? And who IS the mysterious Japanese man living in Jamar’s computer?

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
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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
Check out more of Jamar's stuff at jamarnicholas.com
Tweet only the nicest things to him @JamarNicholas
See his convention hijinks and more on his Instagram
And get all your Leon and Detective Boogaloo swag at Jamar Nicholas Studios
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Graphic Novelism | The History of Comic Books - #24: "Recyclables Of The Dark Knight"

#24: "Recyclables Of The Dark Knight"

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09/23/17 • -1 min

Or "The Strange Secrets Of This Bane!" In this second and final edition of Graphic Novelism's epic retrospective of BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES, Big Bad Alex, James The Squid, and Mike 'The Wheezer' Napier embark on a Demon's Quest of their own through the latter half of production in the classic show to answer lingering questions that have plagued them and the fandom at large for years. And the answers they find? They're the stuff that dreams are made of. Illuminating revelations are given on everything from the production team's many clashes with Broadcast Standards and Practices, culminating into one of the most bizarre censor requests of the show's entire history, to the most perplexing redesign choices going into The Animated Series' spin-off, THE NEW BATMAN ADVENTURES. But just what did happen when the team ran out of story material for a villain they themselves redefined? Who very nearly gave the Bat-Family a fifth and perplexingly permanent member of the team? What's the story on the series spin-off that almost was? Were the actual origins behind the titular villain of the Caped Crusader's first cinematic animated outing really what we've all come to accept, or was there more to the story all along? And just what, exactly, was up with that version of the maligned villain Bane - and what hidden truths does it reveal about a key member of Batman's allies?! The Strange Secrets Of The Animated Series stand revealed at last! And as Graphic Novelism closes out this retrospective, we pay tribute to the legendary Len Wein, the man who helped give us many of The Dark Knight's greatest adventures and beyond. To avoid being broken by Gotham's fearsome leatherboy, listen here!
Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraphicNovelism
Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/graphic-novelism/id1005133566
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Music and clips used are all property of Warner Bros. Animation & DC Entertainment
FURTHER READING
'Batman' At 25: Hirings, Firings and Other Last-Minute Changes Behind the Animated Classic
Kevin Nowlan Lifts The Cowl On His 'Batman: The Animated Series' Designs
'BTAS' Turns 25: Why It's Still The Greatest Dark Knight Adaptation Of All Time
Harley Quinn's Maddening 25 Year History
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Graphic Novelism | The History of Comic Books - #22: "And Then There Were X-23's!" (Challenge Of The Supertoons Part VI)
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05/21/17 • -1 min

or "Walk On The Spidercide!" In the penultimate part of our animated retrospective, the dawn of a new millennium brings a new beginning for Marvel's most-animated mutants, and a mixed bag for everyone else, as we enter THE WB YEARS. From 2001-2009, hear all about the second Spider-Man show to avoid Spider-Man at all costs, the most un-fantastic Reed Richards possible, SURPRISE Gammazons, and quite possibly the best superhero cartoon ever made (and it's not the one you're thinking of) . How did Avengers: United They Stand accidentally SAVE Marvel animation? What incredible plans were in store for the next season of Spectacular Spider-Man? And just what, exactly, do we all need to understand about Toad?

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
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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
Showrunner Boyd Kirkland on X-Men Evolution Director Frank Paur on X-Men Evolution
Take A Walk On The Wild Side
Look At How Well-Animated Evolution Is. LOOK AT IT.
Chris Yost on Fantastic Four: Worlds Greatest Heroes
Director Brandon Vietti talks Spider-Man: The New Animated Series
Showrunner Greg Weisman on The Spectacular Spider-Man
Writer Andrew Robinson on The Spectacular Spider-Man
The Many, Many Things Planned For Spectacular Spider-Man Season 3, And Beyond... "Also Sprach Zarathustra (Metal Cover)" by Dillon Sienko
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Graphic Novelism | The History of Comic Books - #20: "Uncle Ben, Who Is In Hell..." (Challenge Of The Supertoons Part IV)
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02/18/17 • -1 min

or "DANGER! At Mysterio's Disco Palace" In part four of our retrospective of animated adaptations, we revisit Marvel's own personal quarter-life crisis. From the day Spider-Man made friends to how the X-Men found their pryde, we track the bizarre arc of Marvel Productions from 1981-1989, and once again make everything better with Human Torch. Who is "Sidewinder", and what does he stand to gain? Why does Aunt May have a vial of acid and murder on her mind? And which of your favorite heroes are truly better off as bears?

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
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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
A history of Marvel Productions
Did you know there was a half-hour documentary on Spider-Man And His Amazing Friends hosted by Stan Lee? The world is full of wonders.
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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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