Pencil Us In 43 - Black Cat

In which we discuss the other great long Kirby comic of the 60s, Thor! We begin with a Journey into Mystery and find ourselves transported across time and space to the very departure of the King of Comics! A whole other king is in the book too, but he's a cosmic jerk!  Anyway, join us!

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So, what sources did we use?  Check em!

https://twomorrows.com/comicbookartist/articles/02stanroy.html

We also read some cool magazines with articles and stuff!  Wanna know which ones?

The Jack Kirby Collector (TwoMorrows Publishing): 14, 36, 53, 54, 63

The Thin Black Line by Robert L Bryant, Jr (TwoMorrows Publishing)
This is a book subtitled "Perspectives on Vince Colletta Comics' Most Controverisal Inker. You figure out what it's about.

What comics did we cover for our topic?  Take a look!

I had Su read from a further in starting point, but you should do yourself a favor and read all of Jack Kirby's Thor. Issues posted below:
Journey into Mystery (Marvel): 83-125

Thor (Marvel): 126-177, 179
For whatever reason issue 178 is a fill-in by future regular artist John Buscema.

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In which we discuss the very best of the Kirby/Lee collaboration on Fantastic Four! We'll follow our protagonists as they: Stave off world's end! Fight evil in Africa and Europe! Simp over characters with questionable hair! Join us for some of the best comics of the silver age and Marvel Comics in general!

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We also read some cool magazines with articles and stuff!  Wanna know which ones?

Back Issue (TwoMorrows Publishing): 7

Alter Ego (TwoMorrows Publishing): 104, 179

The Jack Kirby Collector (TwoMorrows Publishing): 9, 22, 33, 53, 54, 58, 60, 63 

What comics did we cover for our topic?  Take a look!

Fantastic Four (MARVEL) Vol 1: 44-67

Fantastic Four Annual (MARVEL) Vol 1: 4, 5

 Once again, I'll remind you that the entire Kirby/Lee run on Fantastic Four (including the Annuals) is REQUIRED READING. Just do it!

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In which...uh...something is killing the children! That something is monsters. Also people are monsters too or something? I don't know. Anyway, join us as we discuss a horror tale in the woods! Plus there's action!

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So, what sources did we use?  Check em!

 WE HAVE SOURCE I PROMISE. WE'LL HAVE THEM UP SOON.

What comics did we cover for our topic?  Take a look!

Something is Killing the Children (BOOM!): 1-20

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In which we discuss one of the largest platforms for comics in existence today. Plus we discuss one of the more popular comics to launch on the platform! Join us as we talk about the origins of the mighty Webtoons and then talk about the Remarried Empress!

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So, what sources did we use?  Check em!

 https://www.vam.ac.uk/articles/a-brief-history-of-webtoons

https://www.businessinsider.com/what-is-webtoons-2016-2

https://www.fastcompany.com/90850499/south-korean-comics-webtoon-content

https://time.com/6243447/rise-of-webtoons-k-dramas/

https://medium.com/mrcomics/what-is-webtoon-4926929b20d8

https://ccci.am/all-you-need-to-know-about-korean-style-digital-comics/

https://www.tcj.com/the-webtoon-a-new-form-for-graphic-narrative/

https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/riding-the-wave-the-steady-rise-of-korean-manhwa/

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/81073-webtoon-builds-an-audience-for-webcomics.html

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/05/05/business/tech/south-koreas-booming-webtoons-put-japans-print-manga-notice/

https://web.archive.org/web/20211122103605/http://www.arirang.co.kr/news/News_View.asp?nseq=166701

https://www.kocis.go.kr/eng/webzine/202011/sub01.html

 https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/12/05/business/south-korea-webtoons-fund-bet/

What comics did we cover for our topic?  Take a look!

 The Remarried Empress (IZE PRESS): Vol 1

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In which we discuss one of the great comic runs of all time! Well, part of the run! We're saving the best for next episode! Wanna know the circumstances under which the FF were born? LISTEN IN!!

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We read some cool magazines with articles and stuff!  Wanna know which ones?

Back Issue (TwoMorrows Publishing): 7

Alter Ego (TwoMorrows Publishing): 104, 179

The Jack Kirby Collector (TwoMorrows Publishing): 9, 22, 33, 53, 54, 58, 60, 63 

What comics did we cover for our topic?  Take a look!

Fantastic Four vol 1 (Marvel): 1-43
Fantastic Four Annual vol 1 (Marvel): 1-3

Seriously, though. Read the first 100+ issues of the Fantastic Four. It's a requirement. Just do it.

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In which we discuss a popular manga about Japanese nerds! Join our discussion as we talk about the background of the book. Marvel as we talk about something that isn't about Marvel!

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More info on sources coming soon!

What comics we read:

Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku (KODANSHA COMICS): 1-5

In which we wrap up our discussion of the Man of Tomorrow for his 85th birthday! Here we cover important contributions to the mythos (and popular culture in general) that were outside the comic pages. I know this is a comic podcast but dammit, there's some important stuff that's not in the comics!

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So, what sources did we use?  Check em!

https://lithub.com/how-two-jewish-kids-in-1930s-cleveland-altered-the-course-of-american-pop-culture/?utm_source=pocket-newtab

https://www.supermanhomepage.com/radio/radio.php?topic=r-radio

https://historycollection.com/how-superman-became-the-most-recognizable-superhero/

https://www.supermansupersite.com/radio.html

https://www.kandorarchives.com/p/radio.html

https://xroads.virginia.edu/~ug02/superman/comicradio.html

In which apparently the X is silent? Anyway, we discuss one of the more popular manga to hit the stands recently! We talk about the creator, his influences, and maybe what went in to the creation of this popular book!

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So, what sources did we use?  Check em!

https://mangaplus.shueisha.co.jp/web_pages/263/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITi6n3z-gdk

https://www.reddit.com/r/SpyxFamily/comments/wdkmwb/tatsuya_endo_long_interview_from_the_fanbook_part/

https://spy-x-family.fandom.com/wiki/Tatsuya_Endo/Interviews

https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/people/32310/tatsuya-endo

https://gamerant.com/spy-x-family-the-real-historical-inspirations/

https://www.cbr.com/spy-x-family-setting-cold-war-1960-germany-inspired/

https://www.epicdope.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-spy-x-familys-plot/

https://screenrant.com/spy-x-family-cold-war-present-day-explained/

https://epicstream.com/article/how-cold-war-germany-inspired-spy-x-family

What comics did we cover for our topic?  Take a look!

SPY X FAMILY (VIZ MEDIA): Vol 1-9

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In which we discuss an interesting manga about gender, identity, and the roles inherent with them!  Join us as we talk about creator Poppy Pesuyama's memoir about life so far!   It's short, but pretty good!

Warning: If you're sensitive about topics concerning sexual harassment, suicidal thoughts, body dysmorphia or otherwise, perhaps this isn't the episode for you!

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Ordinarily, we'd have a bunch of sources for biographical or background info here. Su didn't find much so we just mostly talked about the book and the discussions it raised. It was also slated originally for Pride Month, but we suck at our timing!

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Until I Love Myself (VIZ Media): 1

 

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In which we discuss the origins and debut of the Man of Steel himself, Superman! Last time, we talked about how DC/National got to the verge of publishing Action Comics #1. Now we discuss how the creators of Superman (Siegel and Shuster) got there and how things went down afterwards! THERE WILL BE MORE ON THIS TOPIC!

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So, what sources did we use?  Check em!

 Men of Tomorrow: Geeks, Gangsters, and the Birth of the Comic Book (Basic Books)
NOTE: This book provided a lot of the background information I used. I know some stuff in there is disputed. I supplemented with info in other sources, particularly in regards to Major Wheeler-Nicholson.
FURTHER NOTE: The author of this book, Gerard Jones, has been convicted of possession of child pornography. My copy of the book came from a library sale done some years before his arrest and subsequent conviction. 

We also read some cool magazines with articles and stuff!  Wanna know which ones?

 Alter Ego (TwoMorrows Publishing): 27, 56, 79, 88, 98 

What comics did we cover for our topic?  Take a look!

Action Comics (DC): 1-40
Superman (DC): 1-11
New York World's Fair Comics (DC): 1939, 1940 (There was a 1939 and 1940 edition of this book.
World's Best Comics (DC): 1
World's Finest Comics (DC): 2-3

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