December 01, 2020

Episode 6: Matt and Cale Read "Sin City: A Dame to Kill For"

December 01, 2020/ Matt Smith!

In this episode, our two comic aficionados read "Sin City: A Dame to Kill For" by Frank Miller. Published by Dark Horse Comics. Prepare to go full noir as we follow a photographer named Dwight McCarthy as he falls for the charms of Ava Lord; a mysterious femme fatale on the run.

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November 19, 2020

Episode 5: Matt and Cale Read "Superman Smashes the Klan" With Chris Manson

November 19, 2020/ Matt Smith!

In this episode, Scottish-Chinese comics writer and artist Chris Manson joins our two comic aficionados to read "Superman Smashes the Klan." Written by Gene Luen Yang with art by Gurihiru, this graphic novel is based on the 1940s "Adventures of Superman" radio show where Superman befriends a Chinese immigrant family and confronts a stand-in for the Ku Klux Klan.

Our very special guest, Chis Manson, is the cartoonist behind "Horror Buffet" and the upcoming "Bad Gal Bodega." Chris shares his personal connections to the story and relates the experiences of the Lees to his own experiences growing up as a mixed raced Scottish-Chinese child in Glasgow. Cale likewise reflects on his experiences growing up as a Sri Lankan-American in what is our most heartfelt and powerful episode yet!

You can see more of Chris' work online at ChrisLauManson.co.uk or follow him @chrislaumanson on Instagram and Twitter.

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November 05, 2020

Episode 4: Matt and Cale Read "V for Vendetta" with Mark Allard-Will

November 05, 2020/ Matt Smith!

In this episode, our two comic aficionados are joined by comics writer Mark Allard-Will and read Alan Moore's controversial graphic novel, "V for Vendetta". Following a world war, London is a police state occupied by a fascist government, and a vigilante known only as V uses terrorist tactics to fight the oppressors of the world in which he now lives. When V saves a young woman named Evey from the secret police, he discovers an ally in his fight against England's oppressors.

This episodes features our first guest, Mark Allard-Will. Mark is the author of graphic novels like "Årkade" and "The Burning Black: The Legend of Black Shuck." You can find more of Mark's work online at CuckoosNestPress.com or @cuckoosnestpress on Instagram and Facebook. You can buy your own copy of The Burning Black online from Renegade Press.

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October 20, 2020

Episode 3: Matt and Cale Read Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth

October 20, 2020/ Matt Smith!

In this episode, our two comic aficionados read the perplexing, outlandish but beautiful book that is Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth. The book delves deeper into the psychological state of Batman as he battles his way through an Arkham Asylum that has been taken over by The Joker and a host of other villains. Buckle up for a confusing and somewhat enjoyable ride written by Grant Morrison with art by Dave McKean.

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October 06, 2020

Episode 2: Matt and Cale Read Dracula

October 06, 2020/ Matt Smith!

In this episode our two intrepid comic aficionados read the comic adaptation of the 1992 Francis Ford Coppola film, Dracula. This unique comic was written by Roy Thomas and drawn by Mike Mignola before he shot to fame with his Hellboy series. This book is a straight adaptation of a visually exquisite film and is a must read for anyone who is a fan of Mignola's art style.

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September 23, 2020

Episode 1: Matt and Cale Read Watchmen

September 23, 2020/ Matt Smith!

In this episode, our two comic aficionados explore the deep and groundbreaking book that is Watchmen. Written by Alan Moore and drawn by Dave Gibbons, the book imagines an alternate 1985, where superheroes are real. The murder of the vigilante, Comedian, sets off a mystery that may engulf the world in the midst of a cold war. Join us as we break down the story and even explore how it relates to the HBO television show and feature length film.

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September 21, 2020

Episode 0: An Intro to the Show

September 21, 2020/ Matt Smith!

In this episode, we learn why these two guys started on this endeavour. Learn Matt's unwavering love for the comic art form, and Cale's almost fanatical mainstream fanboy appeal. Two comic geeks unite to chat up comics and their mutual love for the genre.

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