Truth, Beauty, Comics

Jeff Smith's Bone: Out from Boneville #3

Today we cover the final three issues in the first volume of Jeff Smith's Bone, Out from Boneville. Our cast of characters is complete as Phoney and Fone are reunited with Smiley and we meet Lucius Down, the owner of Barralhaven Tavern--while on the borders of the forest a sinister hooded figure has taken an interest in Phoney Bone, "The One who Bears the Star".
We're reading from the One Volume, Black and White edition.

Jeff Smith's Bone: Out from Boneville #2

Today we cover the second two issues in Jeff Smith's Bone. We're introduced to Thorn, Grandma Ben, and Phoney Bone returns to be a butt-head.
We're reading from the One Volume, Black and White edition.

Jeff Smith's Bone: Out from Boneville #1

Today on the podcast we discuss a favorite: Jeff Smith's Bone. In this episode we look at the first issue of what has been called, "the best all-ages graphic novel yet published". 
We're reading from the One Volume, Black and White edition.

Jonathan Hickman's Fantastic Four

For our last Fantastic Four podcast we jump forward fifty years to a modern run of the comic, specifically Jonathan Hickman's widely respected time with the characters. We're specifically discussing the "Solve Everything" arc, beginning in issue #570 and illustrated by Dale Eaglesham.
 
We're reading from Fantastic Four, the Complete Collection Vol 1 by Jonathan Hickman.

Fantastic Four: Galactus Trilogy

Today we discuss, the comic arc hailed as "The Pinnacle of the Silver Age", The Galactus Trilogy by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, where we meet classic characters like the Silver Surfer for the first time. The Fantastic Four and Marvel Comic dip their toe into cosmic horror and make comics history. But is this comic worthy of its high reputation? Felix and Levi give the definitive answer on Truth, Beauty, Comics.
The Galactus Trilogy is available for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Fantastic-Four-Epic-Collection-Galactus/dp/130295041X/

Fantastic Four: Dr. Doom and Namor by Kirby and Lee

On today's episode Felix and Levi look at the first appearance of the iconic villains: Dr. Doom and Namor, the Sub-Mariner. What makes a good antagonist and what explains the staying power of these two?
Watch the podcast on Youtube: https://youtu.be/4kkcCAEcwjA

Fantastic Four #1 by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee

Felix and Levi discuss the breakthrough 1961 Marvel comic, Fantastic Four #1 by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee. It was a bestseller and a breakthrough in its day but how does it hold up?

George Herriman: Identity and art

George Herriman had a secret identity, one that could have lost him his job, his reputation, and even his home. Did Herriman plant hints about his secret, or are people just reading too much into the madcap adventures of a black cat and a white mouse? Felix and Levi discuss Herriman and his work today on the podcast.