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    Explore " kodansha comics" with insightful episodes like "Codename: Sailor V (with Honey and Vixen)", "Sailor Moon Pt. 1 (with Anne LaRose, creator of Shojo Power)", "Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku (with Ellie from Religiously Nerdy)", "Talking the future of Suicide Squad (and beyond) with Robbie Thompson" and "Waiting for Spring Part 2 (with Kelly Quinn Chiu)" from podcasts like ""Shojo & Tell: A Manga Podcast", "Shojo & Tell: A Manga Podcast", "Shojo & Tell: A Manga Podcast", "AIPT Comics" and "Shojo & Tell: A Manga Podcast"" and more!

    Episodes (14)

    Codename: Sailor V (with Honey and Vixen)

    Codename: Sailor V (with Honey and Vixen)

    Discusses all of the manga Codename: Sailor V by Naoko Takeuchi.

    Before there was Sailor Moon, there was Sailor V. Or... maybe? Is that how the timeline lines up? Well, anyway. We're continuing our journey with the Sailor Guardians by discussing the prequel/sequel/???? to Sailor Moon, which is all about Minako/Sailor Venus. Minako superfans Honey and Vixen explain how Usagi and Minako differ, why Sailor Venus is their favorite Sailor Guardian, and why everyone should be on Team Minako. Shojo & Tell host Ashley has to admit that Minako makes a lot more sense after reading this superhero gag manga. If you liked the silliness of the 1990s Sailor Moon anime, then you should be reading Sailor V!

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    Sailor Moon Pt. 1 (with Anne LaRose, creator of Shojo Power)

    Sailor Moon Pt. 1 (with Anne LaRose, creator of Shojo Power)

    This episode discusses the first half of the Sailor Moon manga by Naoko Takeuchi.

    It's our 100th main episode(!!), so we finally suck it up and cover one of the biggest shojo series of all time: Sailor Moon. To start off, Shojo & Tell host Ashley makes a shocking confession, which Anne LaRose, who runs the site Shojo Power dedicated to analyzing Sailor Moon, takes in stride. From there, Ashley and Anne respond to listener feedback on what makes Sailor Moon so beloved, rank their favorite Sailor Guardians, share feelings about Sailor Moon and Tuxedo Mask's romance, and explore how Takeuchi's series altered the course of magical girl stories. The story arcs discussed are the Dark Kingdom and Black Moon.

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    Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku (with Ellie from Religiously Nerdy)

    Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku (with Ellie from Religiously Nerdy)

    This episode discusses all volumes of Wotakoi by Fujita.

    Gather 'round, gamers, and let you freak flag fly, fujoshi: Wotakoi is the lighthearted, reassuring read all otaku need. It follows six young adults as they navigate fandom and romance, to hilarious, heartwarming effect. Ellie from the Religiously Nerdy podcast joins to discuss our three main couples, answer a slew of listener questions, and generally identify aspects that make the series so relatable. (Ashley, unfortunately, relates a bit too much to Kabakura.)

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    Talking the future of Suicide Squad (and beyond) with Robbie Thompson

    Talking the future of Suicide Squad (and beyond) with Robbie Thompson

    Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us in our Discord soon!

    NEWS

    • Marvel Comics reveals Al Ewing, Ram V, and Bryan Hitch taking over ‘Venom’ ongoing
    • Donny Cates and Ryan Ottley join forces for Hulk this November
    • Marvel reveals new details on X-Men series 'Inferno' by Jonathan Hickman
    • Heavy Metal Entertainment announces partnership with GlobalComix digital platform
    • Dark Horse Comics to launch Dark Horse Games gaming and digital division
    • Kodansha Comics adds over 800 manga to Nintendo Switch app InkyPen
    • ‘Marvel Multiverse’ tabletop role-playing game coming in 2022
    • Batman: Secret Files – The Signal #1 announced
    • Marvel reveals new Captain America Ari Agbayani for ‘The United States of Captain America’ #4
    • Marvel announces ‘The Death of Doctor Strange.’ 

    Our Top Books of the Week

    Dave:

    1. Heroes Reborn (2021): Double Action #1 (W: Tim Seeley, A: Dan Jurgens)
    2. Catwoman: Soulstealer (W: Sarah J. Maas’ Adapted by: Louise Simonson A: Samantha Dodge)

    Nathan:

    1. The Swamp Thing #4 (W: Ram V, A: Mike Perkins)
    2. Out of Body #1 (W: Peter Milligan, A: Inaki Miranda)

    Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

    Nathan - Batman: The Adventures Continue - Season Two #1 (W: Paul Dini & Alan Burnett, A: Ty Templeton)

    Dave - Hellions #12 (W: Zeb Wells, A: Stephen Segovia)

    TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

    • Dave: X-Men #21 (W: Jonathan Hickman, A: Russell Dauterman and more)
    • Nathan: DC Pride #1 (W/A: various)

    JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

    Segment: Interview: Robbie Thompson - Suicide Squad!

    Waiting for Spring Part 2 (with Kelly Quinn Chiu)

    Waiting for Spring Part 2 (with Kelly Quinn Chiu)

    Covers volumes 8–14 of Waiting for Spring by Anashin.

    We’re back to talk about the second half of Waiting for Spring, aka, Girly Kuroko's Basketball. Kelly and Ashley discuss how Towa and Aya are in a philosophical fight over what strength is, how well-handled Ryuji and Nana's relationship is, and just what about Waiting for Spring makes it so special. Also a lot of complaining about Aya. He's 17. He doesn't know anything!

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    Waiting for Spring Part 1 (with Kelly Quinn Chiu)

    Waiting for Spring Part 1 (with Kelly Quinn Chiu)

    Covers volumes 1–7 of Waiting for Spring by Anashin.

    The wait is finally over! We're FINALLY talking about the basketball boys! Waiting for Spring is one of the most wholesome shojo series around and will have you smiling like a fool. Librarian Kelly and Shojo & Tell host Ashley discuss why Towa is the best, why Aya does not deserve to be in second place in the character poll (rude to Mitsuki and Ryuji), how you shouldn't write real-people fanfiction, and much more. It's basically Kuroko's Basketball, but shojo. What more could you want? Seiryo, fight!

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    Tokyo Mew Mew (with Cy Catwell)

    Tokyo Mew Mew (with Cy Catwell)

    Covers all of Tokyo Mew Mew and Tokyo Mew Mew a la Mode Reiko Yoshida and Mia Ikumi.

    In the early 2000s, this series about a team of five young girls infused with the DNA of rare animals fighting aliens bent on reclaiming the Earth became a phenomenon. Tokyo Mew Mew is supposed to get a new anime adaptation in the year 2021, so we decided to read the original magical girl series and its sequel.  Mew Mew superfan Mercedez Clewis expounds on why the series left such a lasting impact on her and the magical girl genre in general. Mercedez and Shojo & Tell host Ashley also discuss their favorite Mews, what is and isn't a magical girl series, how the aliens were kinda right though, how they prefer to eat strawberries, and so much more in this jam-packed episode.

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    DC Comics vs. Marvel Comics: Winter event extravaganza

    DC Comics vs. Marvel Comics: Winter event extravaganza

    NEWS

    • DC Future State revealed
    • King in Black reveals:
    • Kodansha Comics releasing chapters same day as in Japan to American audiences
    • W. Maxwell Prince coming at us with Haha in January 2021
    • Dark Horse announces ‘Crimson Flower’ #1 for January 20, 2021
    • Crossover Is The Biggest Image Comics Launch Since Danger Girl
    • Stormbreakers variants on the way
    • You can preorder TKO’s 3rd wave...now!

    Our Top Books of the Week

    Dave:

    1. The Magic Fish (Trung Le Nguyen)
    2. Swamp Thing: Twin Branches (W: Maggie Stiefvater, A: Morgan Beem)

    Forrest:

    1. Hellions #5 (W: Zeb Wells, A: Carmen Carnero)
    2. Warhammer 40k: Marneus Calgar #1 (W: Gillen, A: Jacen Burrows)

    TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

    • Dave: Catwoman #26 (W: Ram V, A: Fernando Blanco)
    • Forrest: Skulldigger and Skeleton Boy #5 (W: Lemire, A: Tonci Zonjic)

    JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

    Off Topic Top Shelf: Forrest - Danhausen

    Book club breakdown #4 - Alan Moore's The Saga of the Swamp Thing

    Book club breakdown #4 - Alan Moore's The Saga of the Swamp Thing

    NEWS


    AIPT BOOKCLUB: Swamp Thing by Writer: Alan Moore Artist: John Totleben 1982 (SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING BOOK ONE collects issues #20-27)

    The Story So Far: 
    What Works: 
    What Doesn’t: 
    Favorite Artistic Moment:
    Favorite Narrative Moment:
    Where We Think This is Going:

    OFF TOPIC TOP SHELF: Forrest -  Nvidia Shield TV

    That Wolf-Boy is Mine! (with letterer Sara Linsley)

    That Wolf-Boy is Mine! (with letterer Sara Linsley)

    Covers all 4 volumes of That Wolf-Boy is Mine! by Yoko Nogiri

    That Wolf-Boy is Mine! is a lot cuter and more innocent than its title suggests. Four hot boys can shapeshift into animals in a story that's a much lighter and faster FRUITS BASKET. Sara Linsley, the letterer of the series, explains what exactly a letterer does in manga, and why she loves working on Yoko Nogiri's series so much. Discussion topics include: Who is best boy (of course!), how cool Komugi is (so cool), and how actually, wolves are way bigger than that.

    Click here for a transcript of this episode.

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    Next episode will cover volumes 1-7 of Ao Haru Ride by Io Sakisaka.

    Steve Orlando on Marvel's Darkhold, AfterShock's Kill A Man, and LGBTQ representation

    Steve Orlando on Marvel's Darkhold, AfterShock's Kill A Man, and LGBTQ representation

    NEWS

    SEGMENT: Anniversary Issues: While Nancy Drew celebrates the legendary character by killing her -- What is our ideal anniversary/milestone issue?

    TOP BOOKS OF LAST WEEK

    Dave

    1. Hellions: (W: Zeb Wells, A: Stephen Segovia)
    2. Justice League Dark #21 (W: Ram V, James Tynion IV, A: Alvaro Martinez)

    Forrest

    1. No One’s Rose #1 (W: Zac Thompson, Emily Horn A: Alberto Jimenez-Alburquerque)
    2. Hellions #1 (W: Zeb Wells, A: Stephen Segovia)

    ComicBookRoundUp

    1. Critic: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (IDW, 9.5)
    2. Fan: Immortal Hulk #33 (Marvel, 9.7)

    INTERVIEW: STEVE ORLANDO (Wonder Woman, Darkhold, Martian Manhunter, Kill a Man from AfterShock)

    • Can you give us a brief introduction to Kill a Man (on sale June 3) and why AfterShock felt like the right publisher for this specific story?
    • How does your writing process differ working for the big 2 versus indie publishers? Do you prefer one over the other?
    • You were the main writer on Wonder Woman when her big #750 anniversary issue hit, can you tell us a bit about spearheading that project and what you hoped to accomplish for the character?
    • When you introduce the “Invisible Starfighter” in Wonder Woman #754 as you called it in a recent tweet, do you need to dig into the long boxes to see if it has been done before?
    • Kill A Man focuses on the careers and relationships of two boxers, but according to your Twitter you’re also a pretty big professional wrestling fan. Which wrestler would you most want to write a comic for?
    • There seems to be a reoccurring theme in your work, recently you mentioned in an interview with screenrant, “villains also work when they are dark reflections of a hero” and Darkhold’s solicit reads, “To save them all, the Scarlet Witch must gather the world’s greatest heroes...and unleash their inner darkness.” What is it about inner darkness that appeals to you?
    • Darkhold is your first book at Marvel, what are some of your favorite Dr. Doom stories?
    • Your Martian Manhunter series with Riley Rossmo was a deep dive on one of the most overlooked quote unquote main characters at DC. What Marvel character would you like to do the same for?
    • When you were little, what did you think you’d be when you grew up?
    • Coming off Wonder Woman #754 this week and only a week ago announced you'll be writing at Marvel Comics series I can only imagine your point of view on comics right at this moment is unique. There's a lot to capture all at once! How are you coping and what is your thoughts on the current state of affairs?

    Segment: Off Topic Top Shelf: Ni No Kuni, Castlevania, Carb Smart Tortillas

    Love in Focus (with Asher Sofman)

    Love in Focus (with Asher Sofman)

    Covers all 3 volumes of Love in Focus by Yoko Nogiri

    Love in Focus is a very cute and subtly subversive series about a high school love triangle between Mako, Kei, and Mitsuru and their experiences with a photography club. Shojo & Tell host Ashley and her boytoy Asher heap tons of praise on this highly aware manga. Ashley rants about why Kei is too relatable and therefore is aggravating, there's debate about the state of photography in the modern day, and there are revelations about what makes Mako a refreshing shojo manga protagonist. In the end, this episode turns into a relationship advice podcast.

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    Lonnie Nadler talks writing at Marvel, hit series Black Stars Above and more, plus our best of 2019

    Lonnie Nadler talks writing at Marvel, hit series Black Stars Above and more, plus our best of 2019

    News:

    1. Wraith getting his own book in April, one-shot
    2. IDW and Smithsonian launch a joint publication program
    3. GLAAD announces comics awards
    4. Comics sales and orders were up 2.0% in 2019, approaching $500 million

    Interview: Lonnie Nadler talks Black Stars Above, Yondu at Marvel Comics, and more!

    Segment: Our Best Comics of 2019!

    • ‘Gone too soon’ Best canceled series
      • David: Loki
      • Forrest: Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man
    • Best Writer
      • David: Jason Aaron
      • Forrest: Si Spurrier
    • Best Artist
      • David: Bilquis Evely
      • Forrest: Tradd Moore
    • Best Cover Artist
      • David: Alex Ross
      • Forrest: Julian Tedesco
    • Best Colorist
      • David: Matthew Wilson
      • Forrest: Ian Herring (Ghost-Spider)
    • Best Letterer
      • David: Joe Sabino
      • Forrest: Hassan Ostmane-Elahou
    • Best Newcomer
      • David: NK Jemisin
      • Forrest: Darcy Van Poelgeest
    • Best Single Issue (structured as a one-shot)
      • David: Doctor Strange #18
      • Forrest: Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #6
    • Best Non-2019 comic we read for the first time this year
      • David: Hit-Monkey by Daniel Way
      • Forrest: Dorohedoro
    • Best Graphic Novel
      • David: Swimming in Darkness
      • Forrest: Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me
    • Comic we wish we spent more time with/were caught up on
      • David: Action Comics
      • Forrest: Conan (+ tie ins)
    • Best Single Panel
      • David: Avengers: No Road Home double-page splash of all the heroes by Sean Izaakse
      • Forrest: Absolute Carnage #1 page 2: history of Venom spread
    • Best Comic for Younger Readers
      • David: Dear Justice League
      • Forrest: Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass
    • Best Manga
      • David: Vinland Saga Vol 11
      • Forrest: Gou Tanabe’s At the Mountains of Madness
    • Best Genre Comic
      • David: Powers of X
      • Forrest: Gideon Falls
    • Best Miniseries (1-6 issues)
      • David: Spider-Man: Life Story
      • Forrest: Batman: Universe
    • Best Maxiseries (6-12 issues)
      • David: Peter Cannon Thunderbolt
      • Forrest: Coda

    Top 3 Favorite comics

    David:

    1. The Dreaming
    2. Justice League
    3. House of X

    Forrest:

    1. Martian Manhunter
    2. Coda
    3. Silver Surfer: Black

     

    Wake Up, Sleeping Beauty (with Asher Sofman)

    Wake Up, Sleeping Beauty (with Asher Sofman)

    Covers Wake Up, Sleeping Beauty by Megumi Morino (all six volumes of the series)

    “I can't believe Wake Up, Sleeping Beauty single-handedly convinced me that manga was not a mistake.”

    “This is up there with Erased and Princess Jellyfish for me as far as human relations go.”

    “I don't know if I'm going to be able to go back to manga after reading this manga, it was everything I ever wanted in a romance manga.”

    “This manga is much better than you would expect since nobody’s hyped it up — and we want to be the hype.”

    Quite simply, if you’re not reading Megumi Morino’s debut series, Wake Up, Sleeping Beauty, you are missing out. It’s easily the most underrated shojo manga of the year. It’s short and sweet and you should read it. If you want to find out a bit more before committing to the six volumes, give the beginning of this a listen. The story follows a girl who gets possessed by ghosts, and a boy who is afraid of ghosts but ends up falling in love with her. Except it’s so much more than that. The Ashes delve into who their favorite spirit is, and then explain why actually, everything about this ends up being your favorite. SHIZU AND TETSU AND HARU AND AKIRA AND LITERALLY EVERYONE ARE JUST TOO GOOD Y’ALL.

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