The Law Of Equivalent Exchange Ch 88: “The Understanding Between Father And Son” With Irene Strychalski
Pride has consumed Gluttony and is now bigger and more powerful. How can he be contained? Ed doesn’t like the
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Deconstructing Comics #689 (Flashback): Priest’s ‘Black Panther’
FLASHBACK! In 1998, under the “Marvel Knights” banner, Christopher Priest began the first ongoing Black Panther title in nearly two decades.
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‘Hobo Code’ Podcast With Bill Pullman Launching March 4
Looking for a new dramatic podcast? Hobo Code is arriving at the station. The four-part limited audio series was co-created
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Deconstructing Comics #798: ‘Delicious in Dungeon’ Yields A Feast
Ryoko Kui’s Delicious in Dungeon pokes fun at fantasy games and cooking manga tropes, exploring what it would really be
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The Law Of Equivalent Exchange Ch 87: “An Oath Made In The Underground”
As our heroes battle Pride in Fullmetal Alchemist chapter 87, a character who’s been around almost since the beginning leaves
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Critiquing Comics #234: ‘Murky Water’ And ‘Barking’
Kel McDonald‘s Murky Water is about a paranormal investigation police unit looking into the death of a man from drowning
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The Law Of Equivalent Exchange Ch 86: “Servant Of Darkness”
Al’s armor has been taken over by Pride! Can Ed, Lin, and the chimeras defeat him? And how was Pride
Read moreDeconstructing Comics #796: Stan Mack And ‘Real Life Funnies’
If you read New York’s Village Voice newspaper between 1974 and 1995, you are probably familiar with Stan Mack‘s Real Life
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GlobalComix To Kick Off Podcast And Livestream Program With ‘Creating Black Characters’
This month, GlobalComix is kicking off its inaugural podcast and livestream program. Fans can check out the GlobalComix Workshop Creating
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Brand New Episode Of ‘Time To Relax With The Offspring’ Featuring James Lilja Drops
SoCal punk rock band The Offspring has released the seventh episode of their podcast Time to Relax with The Offspring
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Deconstructing Comics #479 (Flashback): Some Of The Greatest Superman Stories (Or Not)
FLASHBACK! There’s no doubt that Superman is one of the most significant characters in the history of American comics. He ended
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The Law Of Equivalent Exchange Ch 85: “The Empty Box”
The Briggs troops make a surprise move against a dangerous enemy. Will it be successful? Meanwhile, Ed finally meets up
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Deconstructing Comics #219 (Flashback): ‘Asterios Polyp’
FLASHBACK! Reviews of Asterios Polyp blanket the Internet; why need we pile on? Well, for starters, to counteract all the reviewers
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Adult Animation Revolution: Disney Renaissance Artist Dominick R. Domingo Teaches The Art of Storytelling
As part of the 2021 Creative Talent Network, Dominick R. Domingo offered an online lecture series titled Story and Image the
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Deconstructing Comics #795: Jack Kirby’s ‘Capt. America And The Falcon’ #198-200 — Bicentennial Madness
Cap and the Falcon have found the underground bunker of the aristocratic forces hoping to take over America on the
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The Law Of Equivalent Exchange Ch 84: “Shadow Of The Pursuer”
In Fullmetal Alchemist chapter 84, Arakawa gives us a taste of Hokkaido (again), a comedic kerfuffle at Winry’s house, the
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Deconstructing Comics #794: ‘The Ballad Of Halo Jones’ — In Color!
To mark the recent passing of artist Ian Gibson, Kumar and Dana dive into a long-overdue discussion of his masterpiece with
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Deconstructing Comics #793: ‘Berserk’ Vol. 7-8: The Battle for Doldrey
While Kentaro Miura’s Berserk is meant to feature the swordsman character Guts, in volumes 7 and 8 the focus is on
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The Law Of Equivalent Exchange Ch 83: “The Promised Day”
In Fullmetal Alchemist chapter 83, Ed makes a surprising ally, the Armstrongs battle each other, and other characters play a
Read moreDeconstructing Comics Special: ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ (2018)
Tim continues to catch up with the MCU! This film is awkward to review nearly two years after it came out,
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Deconstructing Comics #792: Jack Kirby’s ‘Capt. America And The Falcon’ #195-197 — “Kill-Derby”
Cap and Falcon are trapped in an underground bunker where elites plot to destroy the Bicentennial celebrations and take away
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The Law Of Equivalent Exchange Ch 82: “Family By Spirit”
Fullmetal Alchemist chapter 82 is one of the funniest in a while! But it has serious moments, as well, as
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Deconstructing Comics #790: ‘Social Fiction’ By Chantal Montellier
Chantal Montellier‘s Social Fiction, published by New York Review Comics with a translation by Geoffrey Brock, is a collection of
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The Offspring Shares New Episode Of ‘Time To Relax With The Offspring’
The Offspring has shared the sixth episode of their podcast Time to Relax with The Offspring featuring longtime friend Jason
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Deconstructing Comics #789: Jack Kirby’s ‘Captain America And The Falcon’ #193-194 — “Madbomb”
When Jack Kirby returned to Marvel in 1975, the first series he worked on starred the character that was one of
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Happy Hour: Good Grief Edition # 1 — Peppermint Patty Is The Worst!
Anton Kromoff, Comicon Editor-In-Chief Erik Amaya, and I discuss our memories of A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and Race For Your
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Deconstructing Comics #291 (Flashback): ‘Monster’ — Justifiable Homicide? Pt 2
FLASHBACK! Planning a murder that you think will prevent future murders? That’s the premise — or, at least, one of
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Deconstructing Comics #290 (Flashback): ‘Nexus’ — Justifiable Homicide? Pt 1
FLASHBACK! We begin a two-review series on comics that ask hard questions about whether murder can ever be justified. This
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Deconstructing Comics #788: Alan Moore’s ‘1963’
In 1993, the Image revolution was underway, itself a result of the 1986 earthquake brought about by Alan Moore‘s Watchmen and
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The Law of Equivalent Exchange Ch 79: “Bug Bite”
Chapter 79 of Fullmetal Alchemist belongs to Dr. Marcoh, as he faces off against a more powerful foe! Tim and
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Deconstructing Comics #462 (Flashback): ‘Usagi Yojimbo’
FLASHBACK! Originating out of the same ’80s black-and-white/anthropomorphic boom that brought us the Ninja Turtles, Usagi Yojimbo is one of the
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