In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie do a deep dive in to the latest iteration of one of DC's most well known heroes, Supergirl- Woman of Tomorrow by Tom King, Bilquis Evely and Matheus Lopes. Less tangents this week as they mainly discuss the story, art, King's use of recognized tropes and mainstream comic's use of swearing without swearing.
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 12
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the recently released professional wrestling based limited series, Do a Powerbomb by Daniel Warren Johnson. They also discuss Ryan's interest in the medium, the lesser know story telling conventions used within professional wrestling as well as the presentations and styles around the world including Japan and Mexico.
Apr 16, 2023•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 11
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie make up for the lack of an Alan Moore reference in last weeks episode by covering his writing of Superman- For the man who has everything from 1985. They also discuss what other comics were releasing at this time, Superman's Dad's unusual political views and superheros with the -man suffix sound like surnames.
Apr 09, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 10
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the newest, on-going title from award winning writer and artist Chip Zdarsky, Public Domain. They also discuss the complex world of copyright law, how artificial intelligence is re-shaping the world as well as the often fragile relationship between franchise creators and their die-hard fans. (as in dedicated fans of franchises, not just fans of the franchise "Die Hard", though I assume some people out there would count as both, I like most of them bu...
Apr 02, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 9
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie do something a bit different from the usual format and discuss the topic of the mythological character Thor, his Marvel and MCU counterparts as well Norse mythology's influence and representation in modern pop culture.
Mar 26, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 8
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the genre crossing, graphic novel series Scott Pilgrim by writer and artist Bryan Lee O'Malley. They also talk about life in the distant past of 2004, the musical and video game influences on the series as well as the over used trope of the manic pixie dream girl and its origins. There's also a special surprise close to the episode be sure to listen until the end.
Mar 19, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 7
In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the horror anthology, ongoing comic book series, Ice Cream Man by W. Maxwell Prince, Martin Morazzo and Chris O'Halloran. They also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the anthology style story telling, the"Death of the Author" concept and how the specific characteristics of antagonists in fiction could have negative connotations for the real world. Please be aware that there are some technical issues for one of the microphones between 1.10.0...
Mar 12, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 6
Content warning: This episode will be discussing heavy themes of racism and genocide. In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the first graphic novel to ever win the Pulitzer Prize, Art Spiegelman's Maus. They also discuss it's depiction of the rise of Nazism in 1930's Germany from the perspective of Art's Jewish father and his experiences leading up to, during and after Auschwitz and the Holocaust.
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 5
In this weeks episode of the Comic Literate podcast, Ryan and Jamie discuss the classic comic book series The League of Extraordinary Gentleman by the acclaimed writer Alan Moore and the unique art style of the recently passed Kevin O'Neill. They also debate the use of preexisting literary characters, the morality of anti-heroes and the use of dark themes in fiction.
Feb 26, 2023•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 4
In this weeks episode of The Comic Literate podcast, Ryan and Jamie discuss one of the newest titles released by Image comics, Rogue Sun, and its fresh take on the superhero genre as well as using it as a vehicle to explore abandonment and parental relationships.
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 3
This week on The Comic Literate Podcast, Ryan and Jamie discuss the original Pokemon Adventures manga (or comic), its contribution to starting the most successful franchise of all time, it's relation to the iconic video game as well as it's translation in to one of the most well know kids cartoon (anime) ever.
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 2
In the first episode of The Comic Literate Podcast, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 3 time Eisner Award winning comic book series, Y: The Last Man by Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra as well as its themes, depictions and representations of the world in 2002 when it was initially released.
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 1
