Grab your lightsabers! Find some spice to smuggle! Maybe smooch your sibling! In honor of May the Fourth: It's a very special Star Wars edition of Dollar Bin Discoveries! ----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts . Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banner art is original work by Sarah Frank ( https://www.lookmomdraws.com/ ) Hive:...
May 01, 2024•18 min•Ep. 129
This week we're talking about Amalgam Comics, the publisher that mashed up DC and Marvel comic characters! So it only makes sense to honor our show format and create a very special Dollar Bin Discovery episode with the help of a special guest expert! ----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts . If you'd like to follow Ethan online, head over to Twitter and check out his Fodderverse goodness: MakeMineAmalgam Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com...
Apr 24, 2024•52 min•Ep. 128
Let's do some graverobbing! This week we're digging up Mort the Dead Teenager, one of the strangest comics Marvel ever put out in the 1990s. Joining us to talk about the book is zombie expert and comic creator Will Robson! ----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts . Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banner art is original work by...
Apr 17, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 127
It's time to throw on some comfy sweats, grab your favorite beverage, and burrow under your favorite blanket because we're talking about cozycore comics! Mike picked up Superman Meets the Quick Bunny, while Jessika snuggled up to Star Wars: Ewoks! ----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts . Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banne...
Apr 10, 2024•21 min•Ep. 126
Howdy, partner! This week's Dollar Bin Discoveries has us checking out some Wild West-themed comics. Mike came across an issue of the Justice League tangling with DC's Weird West heroes and Jessika rode into town with Billy the Kid's Old Timey Oddies! ----more---- Our new site is live! For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts . Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.piz...
Apr 03, 2024•16 min•Ep. 125
What happens when you really want to put Godzilla in your comic but don't have the rights anymore? Well, if you're Marvel, you have Iron Man fight a knockoff kaiju. Buckle up, folks! We brought in Godzilla expert Nick Marino to talk about this arc, and it's an absolute blast. ----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts . Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro....
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 124
Are you ready to listen to us talk about heroes you've (probably) never heard of? This week, we're looking at some lesser-known superhero books: Mike's checking out Pantheon while Jessika is reading Alter Ego from First Comics! ----more---- Our new site is live! For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts . Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our ban...
Mar 20, 2024•22 min•Ep. 123
When is a comic not so much a comic and more a synesthesiastic pulp fever dream? This week, Jessika's taking us on a tour of one of the most avant garde comics ever: Steve Aylett's Hyperthick! ----more----For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts . Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banner art is original work by Sarah Frank ( https://www.look...
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 122
It's March! Which means it's Women's History Month! This week, the Dollar Bin Discoveries are Women's History-related. Jessika picked up Female Force: Hillary Clinton, while Mike brought in Death Talks About Life. ----more---- Our new site is live! For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts . Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banner art is ori...
Mar 06, 2024•19 min•Ep. 121
What do you get when you mix 70s pulp with 90s Xtreme™ aesthetics and use “gold ink” as your marketing gimmick? The answer is Bloodseed, one of the final books from Marvel UK in the 1990s! ----more----For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts . Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banner art is original work by Sarah Frank ( https://www.lookmomd...
Feb 28, 2024•55 min•Ep. 120
February isn't over yet, which means there's (probably) still romance in the air! So this week's Dollar Bin Discovery theme is "Unlikely Couples." Somehow, Mike and Jessika both picked up Top Cow/Marvel crossovers: Silver Surfer/Weapon Zero and Witchblade/Wolverine. They're not good! Surprise! ----more---- Our new site is live! For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts . Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes ...
Feb 21, 2024•26 min•Ep. 119
What happens when you're a comics publisher in the 80s and don't understand that Mickey Mouse isn't in the public domain yet? Well, you wind up with The Uncensored Mouse. ----more----For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts . Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banner art is original work by Sarah Frank ( https://www.lookmomdraws.com/ ) Hive: ...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 118
A comic each day keeps the doctor at bay! This week's #DollarBinDiscoveries explores healthcare comics. Mike found the DC Comics Good Health Activity Book, while Jessika discusses Health and Wealth: A Graphic Guide to the US Healthcare System. ----more---- Our new site is live! For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts . Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tenc...
Feb 07, 2024•25 min•Ep. 117
New episode! We're fast-forwarding from 1986 to 1994 so we can talk about Phantom 2040, the *other* show that put a King Features character in a cyberpunk future and got a Marvel Comic adaptation! ----more----For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts . Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banner art is original work by Sarah Frank ( https://www....
Jan 31, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 116
It's time to expand (or shrink) our horizons and discuss Comics of Unusual Size. Mike picked up Captain America Meets the Asthma Monster and Jessika's talking about Yikes! no. 1 ----more---- Our new site is live! For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts . Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banner art is original work by Sarah Frank ( https://...
Jan 24, 2024•22 min•Ep. 115
Today we're looking at Defenders of the Earth, the Marvel comic (and cartoon!) that took Platinum Age characters and combined them the sleek dazzling veneer of the 1980s! Just how well does this property hold up when you get past the nostalgia? We're about to find out! ----more----For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts . Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@t...
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 114
We're talking about comics that pick up where TV shows leave off! Mike found a low-key grail with Superman Adventure 5 and Jessika is getting in touch with her inner space cowboy courtesy of All New Firefly 1! ----more---- Our new site is live! For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts . Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banner art is origina...
Jan 10, 2024•19 min•Ep. 113
Today, our focus is on Jonni Thunder, the sharp-witted private investigator hailing from the pages of DC Comics! Jonni skillfully breathed new life into a Golden Age character from the Justice Society, tailored for the discerning readers of the 1980s. Curious about the comic's quality? Stick around; we're on the case! ----more----For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts . Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttake...
Jan 03, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 112
Are these women powerful enough to shatter expectations? We'll find out! In the last Dollar Bin Discoveries of the year, we're checking out comics focused on "Strong" female characters. Jessika read Elektra: Root of Evil #3 and Mike checked out Valeria the She-Bat #1! ----more---- Our new site is live! For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts . Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Ma...
Dec 27, 2023•17 min•Ep. 111
What do you get when you cross ultra-violent violent satire with holiday specials, then sprinkle in some 90s Xtreme™ on top? Why, The Lobo Paramilitary Christmas Special, of course! ----more----For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts . Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banner art is original work by Sarah Frank ( https://www.lookmomdraws.co...
Dec 20, 2023•40 min•Ep. 110
Gold never goes out of style! For today's Dollar Bin Discovery, we brought two gold foil comics to the table to talk about. Mike finally had an excuse to talk about Ravage 2099, while Jessika found The Infinity Crusade no. 1! ----more---- Our new site is live! For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts . Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banne...
Dec 13, 2023•35 min•Ep. 109
It just wouldn't be the end of the year without an appearance by Dan "D.G." Chichester! This week we're talking about Charlemagne, the series he wrote for Defiant Comics, as well as his return to Marvel with Daredevil: Black Armor! ----more---- Dan is amazing! You can follow him on social media and should subscribe to his newsletter: Twitter: DGChichester Instagram: dgchichester Newsletter: https://storymaze.substack.com/ For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes....
Dec 06, 2023•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 108
No, you don’t need glasses! Today’s Dollar Bin Discoery theme is “Seeing Double,” and we came up with some WILD issues. Jessika read Barbi Twins Adventures and Mike was underwhelmed by Superman: King of the World! ----more---- Our new site is live! For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts . Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banner art is ori...
Nov 29, 2023•34 min•Ep. 107
Let's talk about Dakota North: comic book badass, model, and private eye. Joining us to discuss what is arguably the best female-starring miniseries from Marvel in the 80s is fellow comic nerd and author Dr. Gordon Schmidt! ----more---- Gordon is awesome! You should follow him and support his book: Leaders Assemble: Leadership in the MCU ( Amazon ) Twitter: iopsychology For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts . Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitt...
Nov 22, 2023•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 106
Let's go for some ride-alongs on this week's Dollar Bin Discoveries and talk about police-themed comics! Mike picked up the first issue of Darkminds, a sci-fi noir detective story with anime aesthetics. Jessika, meanwhile, is checking out the first issue of DC's adaptation of the 1980s cartoon, COPS! ----more---- Our new site is live! For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts . Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencen...
Nov 15, 2023•31 min•Ep. 105
Just because October is done and dusted doesn't means we're done with Spooky Season! Today we're talking about Route 666, CrossGen's 2002 horror series. ----more----For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts . Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banner art is original work by Sarah Frank ( https://www.lookmomdraws.com/ ) Hive: Tencenttakes...
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 104
We're checking out some superhero crossovers this week and talking about special team-up issues we found in the dollar bins. Jessika's coming to the table with Tomb Raider/Witchblade and Mike's telling us about Witchblade / Aliens / The Darkness / Predator: Mindhunter. ----more---- Our new site is live! For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts . Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes M...
Nov 01, 2023•27 min•Ep. 103
Spooky Season™ continues! This week we're talking about the *ahem* charming graphic novel, Witch For Hire! We also go on tangents about solid horror movies and fantasy comics, as well as what high school was like for us and why you couldn't pay us to go back as teens today. ----more---- Our new site is live! For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts . Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencentta...
Oct 25, 2023•58 min•Ep. 102
Let's go back. Back to a simpler time. A time when brand-name sugary cereals were required for quality sleepovers. A time... of Saturday Morning Cartoons. Joining us this week is amazing comics scribe David M. Booher! Not only is he a connoisseur of quality kids' comics, but he also has a new book of his own out! And he's telling us all about it! ----more---- If you'd like to support David's new comic, head on over to Zoop and add all the things to your cart: https://zoop.gg/c/thefeeding Our new...
Oct 18, 2023•45 min•Ep. 101
This week we're getting Friday, October 13th! Which is also Mike's wedding day! So we're talking about the comic adaptation of Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday and even got writer Andy Mangels to share some behind-the-scenes stories about what it was like working on that book! ----more---- Andy is an amazing writer and you should totally support his work: Andy's official site: https://www.andymangels.com/ Instagram: @andymangels Facebook: /amangelssw Our new site is live! For the transcript ...
Oct 11, 2023•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 100
