Tag: Comics

DNA Podcast 140 – Marvel Product Tie-In Comics

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Written by Bill Mantlo – of course!

In this episode, Rob, Don and Jack Ward take a trip back to the 1970s and 1980s, when a floundering Marvel Comics was saved by barbarians, vampires, giant robots and toys soldiers. It’s the story of product tie-ins brought life back to the dying comics company, and in the process reinvented the comics industry for the time. All that, and two of the greatest Marvel comics you’ve never read, is waiting for you in this episode of The Department of Nerdly Affairs.

Closing Music:
Ode to Joy performed by Oliver Eckelt

Things Discussed:

Roger Corman Fantastic Four
Oswald the Rabbit
The Reluctant Dragon
Willow: The Series
Dell Comics Disney Tie-Ins
Gold Key Star Trek
Marvel’s Conan
Roy Thomas
Kull the Conqueror Comic
Marvel Tomb of Dracula
Dracula Sovereign of the Damned Anime Movie
Doc Savage
Master of Kung Fu/Deadly Hands of Kung Fu
Planet of the Apes Comics
Logan’s Run
Wizard of Oz DC/Marvel
Superman vs. Muhammad Ali
Marvel Star Wars
Marvel Hanna Barbera Comics
Marvel Godzilla Comic
Battle Fever J
The Human Fly Comic 1977
Bill Mantlo
Herb Trimpe
KISS Marvel Comics
The Micronauts Comic
Peter B. Gillis
The Shogun Warriors Comic
Force Five
Voltron
Jimmy Woo
ROM: Space Knight
Dazzler
Dreadstar
GI JOE Marvel Comic
Starstruck
Amethyst: Princess of Gemworld
Crystar the Crystal Warrior Comic
Team America
U.S. ONE Comic
Transformers Marvel Comic
Simon Furman
Questprobe
Questprobe Afro
STAR Comics
Elfquest
The Congress (Movie, Robin Wright)


DNA Podcast 125 – Comics Artist Doug Rice

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Daro, Pomru and Joe

In this episode, Rob and Don sit down with comics artist and animator Doug Rice to discuss Doug’s long and fascinating career in comics and animation. Along the way, the trio discuss how Doug got into comics, his experiences working at FIRST Comics and MARVEL during the 1980s, and his crowning achievement – the comic Dynamo Joe. All this, and the exciting return of Dynamo Joe, is coming to you in this episode of The Department of Nerdly Affairs.

Closing Music:
Ode to Joy performed by Oliver Eckelt

Things Discussed:

Doug Rice Comics Page
Doug Rice IMDB Page
Famous Monsters of Filmland
Joe Staton (E-man)
FIRST Comics
Bruce Patterson
MARS (comic)
Dynamo Joe
John Ostrander
Phil Foglio
Ben Dunn
Paul Guinan (Cargonauts)
First Adventures
Cartoon/Fantasy Organization
Cybersix
The Sandy Frank Song (MST3K)
Hilary Barta
Manhunter (Mark Shaw)
Tailgunner Jo
Sam Keith
Girl Genius


DNA Podcast 122 – US Comics in the UK with Richard Sheaf

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In this episode, Don and Rob sit down again with UK comics historian Richard Sheaf to talk about how American comics were received across the pond in the UK. The trio discuss the experience of being a fan of American comics in the UK, how US comics were changed to suit UK publication, and UK comic book convention culture. All this, and Abslom Daak: Dalek Killer, is waiting for you in this episode of The Department of Nerdly Affairs.

Closing Music:
Ode to Joy performed by Oliver Eckelt

Things Discussed:

Boys Adventure Comics (Richard’s blog)
Eagle
Dan Dare
The Pictorial Guide to 1950s British Scifi and Horror Comic Books
Miller Western Comic Books A Selection
Killraven
Death’s Head
Transformers UK
Abslom Daak: Dalek Killer
House of Hammer Magazine
Fan Expo Canada


DNA Podcast 077 – Hub Comics with Tim Finn and Jesse Farrell

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In this episode, Rob and Don team do an international team-up with Tim Finn and Jesse Farrell of Hub Comics of Somerville, Mass. to expose the true nature of owning a comic shop in this modern age. Thrill as the intrepid foursome discuss the perils of pissing off your comic reading audience. Gasp as Tim and Jesse expose the hidden side behind the counter at Hub Comics and what really goes on when the doors close. Shudder as the true reading habits of comic shop denizens are laid bare for your eyes to behold. All this, and more references to Persepolis than you can count, are waiting for you in this episode of The Department of Nerdly Affairs!

Closing Music:

Ode to Joy performed by Oliver Eckelt

Things Discussed:

Hub Comics
DC INK line
DC Zoom line
Marvel Superhero Adventures
 Art School Confidential
Ghost World
Warriors Novels (fantasy cats)
Nonplayer
Criminal
Moebius
Understanding Comics
Neil Gaiman
MICE: Mass. Independent Comics Expo
Persepolis
Fun Home
Maus
Sandman
SAGA
March by John Lewis
Toon Books

 


DNA Podcast 076 – American Superhero Comics

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In this episode, Don and Rob delve deep into the history of American superhero comics. From their early murky and pulpy origins to the modern digital age, the pair explore the rocky history of superhero comics and how they reflect American society.  All this, and the Crimson Bee, is waiting for you in this episode of The Department of Nerdly Affairs.

Closing Music:

Ode to Joy performed by Oliver Eckelt

Things Discussed:

Marvel Comics
DC Comics
A Brief History of American Comics
The Scarlett Pimpernel
Zorro
The Grey Seal
Gregg Taylor Pulp DNA Episode
The Shadow
Superman Old Time Radio Show
The Shadow Old Time Radio Show
Freakonomics
Captain Nazi (I was wrong, he’s a SHAZAM villain)
The Crimson Bee (actually the Red Bee, but I don’t think it matters….)
Lucy Meets Superman
Captain Comet
Adam Strange
Tommy Tomorrow
Gold Key Comics
Charlton Comics
Del Rey
Kid Colt
The Comix Book
Captain Canuck
E-man
Shogun Warriors
Atlas Comics
Morlock 2001
Devil Hunter (I kinda combined a few versions of the name)
Iron Jaw
Merry Marvel Marching Society
Amazing Heroes
Ty Templeton
Sho Kosugi
The Marvel New Universe
Yuusuke Murata Spiderverse Poster
Crisis on Infinite Earths

The Death of Superman
Marvel Mangaverse
Woman in the Fridge Trope
Marvel MAX
The Marvel Adventures Line
IDW
Marvel Unlimited
DC Universe

 


DNA Podcast 062 – Taiwanese Comics with Julia Chien

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Magical Super Asia

In this episode, Don and Rob sit down with Taiwanese writer Julia Chien to discuss the past, present and future of Taiwanese comic books. Along the way, they talk about comic codes, what life for comics artists was like under military rule, and why many of Taiwan’s best and brightest artists are working in the Korean market. All this, and why the Taipei suburb of Beitou was once believed to be filled with witches and demons, are waiting for you in this episode of the Department of Nerdly Affairs.

Closing Music:

Ode to Joy performed by Oliver Eckelt

Things Discussed:

Julia’s article: Tales of Taiwan’s Comic Artists: Persecution, Isolation and Endless Talent
Taiwan
Min Nan
Beitou
Doraemon
Korean Webcomic Layout (Manhua Nobelesse, which is still breaking it up, the actual comic would be one long strip)
Zhuangzi Speaks
Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Image to Audio Converter
Julie Chien (味王, Wei Wang) Mixcloud Page
Books From Taiwan Comics Page

DNA Podcast 057 – Culture War Profiteering

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In this episode, Don and Rob are joined by Jack Ward to discuss Culture War Profiteering. What is Culture War Profiteering? And how is it being used on you on a daily basis? The trio will delve into this, the issues surrounding it, and what we can do about it. All this, and the sad tale of Swastika Lane, is waiting for you in this episode of The Department of Nerdly Affairs.

Note: This episodes has some dodgy audio at the beginning, but clears up fairly quickly.

Closing Music:

Ode to Joy performed by Oliver Eckelt

Things Discussed:

The Amazing Atheist video about the Outrage Machine
Virtue Signalling
Marvel Comics Social Justice Failure
Marvel Comic Print Runs
The Image Comics Boom of the 90’s
Comics and Diversity YouTube Channel (We got the name backwards….)
Riri Williams
Purse Puppies
Star Wars Rebels: Rebel Assault Episode
Netpicks Channel: 13 Reasons Why
Stranger Things: Female Characters Kept Separated
The Swastika
Rush Limbaugh
Alex Jones
The Satanic Panic
The 90’s Comic Speculator Boom
The Big Sort
Russian Facebook Pages Organize Two Duelling Rallies in America
Caves of Steel by Issac Azimov
Monty Python- Always Look on the Bright Side of Life
Ready Player One


DNA Podcast 48 – History of Manga (Part 2)

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Dragonball Z

In this episode, Rob and Don finish their discussion of the History of Japanese Comics. Starting in the 1980’s, they discuss the rise and fall of Shonen Jump, how Dragonball changed everything, and how modern manga have been influenced by animation. All this, and Bakuman, in this episode of the Department of Nerdly Affairs.

    Closing Music:

Ode to Joy performed by Oliver Eckelt 

Things Discussed:

Gung Ho (movie)
Shonen Jump
Go Nagai
Shameless School PTA
Pachinko
Rapeman
Young Sunday
Comiket
Moto Haggio
The Group of 24
Japanese Garage Kits
The Japanese Manga Studio System
Journey to the West (The Monkey King)
Fist of the North Star (Hokuto no Ken)
Dr. Slump
Dragonball
Dragonball Z
Jojo’s Bizzare Adventure
Cyber Blue
Sakigake!! Otokojuku
City Hunter
Josei Manga
Mai the Psychic Girl
Slam Dunk
Sailor Moon
Magical Girl Genre
Shonen Jump Sales Chart
One Piece
Naruto
Yu-yu Hakusho
Bakuman
Nakayoshi
Death Note
Hikaru no Go
Wallman
Pokémon or if you prefer….
Yu-Gi-Oh!
Bleach
My Hero Academia
Robot x Lazerbeam
One Punch Man
Franken Fran
Boichi (this sums it up pretty well….)
Dr. Stone


DNA Podcast 040 – Mister Kitty’s Stupid Comics

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In this episode, Rob and Don are joined by Shain and Dave from Misterkitty.org to talk about their ongoing Stupid Comics project where they showcase some of the most awful and unique pieces of comic book art visited upon mankind. Along the way, the four talk about the pair’s Mister Kitty’s Lo-Fi Landfill audio project, really really oldschool anime, whether Archie is really comics or not, and the demise of local culture. All this, and how to make friends in high school using Omaha the Cat Dancer, are waiting for you in this episode of the Department of Nerdly Affairs.

 

    Closing Music:

Ode to Joy performed by Oliver Eckelt 

Things Discussed:

MisterKitty.org
Stupid Comics
Mr. Kitty’s Lo-Fi Landfill
Guardians of Justice and the O Force
Anime Weekend Atlanta
Anime North
Anime Hell
Corn Pone Flicks
Don Rickles meets Jimmy Olsen
Captain Carrot and his Amazing Zoo Crew!
Bizarre Sex Comic
Omaha the Cat Dancer
Robert Crumb
Fletcher Hanks
Stardust the Super Wizard
Phantoma the Mystery Woman
Dan DeCarlo
Archie Superheroes
Danguard Ace
Danguard Ace Compilation Films (watch online)
Captain Harlock
Shingo Araki
Prince Planet
8 Man
Kurt Scaffenberger
When Stupid Comics Ruled the World
How to Publish Comics the Solson Way
Sue Cat
Chargeman Ken
Horror Hosts
Littlest Hobo
Kids in the Hall

 


DNA Podcast 031 – Comics Creator Ben Dunn and Antarctic Press

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ninjahighschool1cover

In this episode, Rob and Don are joined by comic book creator and founder of Antarctic Press, Ben Dunn. The three of them sit and chat about Ben’s long career in comics, how Antarctic Press came to be, and the ups and downs of running a comic book company. Along the way, Ben gives great advice about succeeding as an artist both in and outside the comics field and discusses the secrets to AP’s longevity and success. All this and a heaping helping of Ninja High School can be found in this, the 31st episode of The Department of Nerdly Affairs.

    Closing Music:

Ode to Joy performed by Oliver Eckelt 

Things Discussed:

Ben’s Wikipedia Page
Ben’s Body of Work
Inkpot Award
Marvel Mangaverse
Antarctic Press
Ninja High School
Mangazine
Exremely Silly Comics
Mazinger Z
Tiger X
Urusei Yatsura
Project A-Ko
Warrior Nun Areala
Diamond Comics Distributors
Fred Perry
Wild Life
Shatter (computer generated comic)
Gold Digger
Strangers in Paradise
Box Office Poison
Trudyverse
Warrior Nun Pilot (animated)
Warrior Nun Pilot (live action)
Steam League
Science is Magic
Mighty Tiny
Upwork.com (formerly Odesk)
comixology (digital comics site)