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Episode 119 - Robert Crumb!

This week Tony is re-joined by Alan Henderson and Eamonn Clarke to discuss the thorny subject of underground comics creator Robert Crumb.

Whilst focusing on Crumb's collection 'The Book of Mr. Natural' the boys also discuss the creators other works, impact, styles and subject matter. Is it satire? How can these comics be read? A balanced and fair discussion takes place but with very adult themes. 

Warning - This episode covers themes of sexual violence.

For more about Alan and his Penned Guin comics you can follow him here on Twitter and find his books at his store here.

You can also listen to Eamonn every other week at the Mega City Book Club right here and follow him on Twitter here.

Many thanks for listening. 

 

Episode 118 - Barefoot Gen - Volume 1. A conversation with Dave Robertson.

'I decided to use Manga to confront the bomb.'

This week Dave Robertson joins Tony to discuss Volume #1 of Keiji Nakazawa's series Barefoot Gen.

This episode includes a Content Warning regarding open and frank discussions about the use and tragic effects of using nuclear weapons on a civilian population. The hosts talk about this issue and it's themes, art and history.

Genuinely a book that should be read by everyone.

You can find more about Dave and his own comics by visiting his site Fred Egg Comics here and find him on Twitter here. You can also buy a copy of That Comics Smell issue #2 right here.

Many thanks for listening. 

Episode 117 - Reviews Galore with Tom Stewart.

This week it's the turn of comics podcaster, reviewer and creator Tom Stewart to return to the co-host chair. He and Tony walk through five recent releases and not only talk about their content and quality but also how easy it is to buy new comics in the UK. There were some complications!

Follow along with reviews of Marvel, DC, Image and a cheeky Manga title. Honest reviews regarding content and pricing (with a few moments of terrible language).

You can head over to the That Comic Smell Site and get their new anthology. You can also follow the guys on their bi-weekly podcast. Highly recommended.

This episode is full of comics opinions and history. Not to be missed. 

Many thanks for listening. 

Episode 116 - ’Domu - The Dreams of Children’ by Katsuhiro Otomo.

'You're nothing but a bully!'

This week Al Henderson returns to the co-host seat with his book choice of Domu - The Dreams of Children.

Often talked about as Otomo's 'other book' this is a classic of horror manga. Al and Tony dive into the history of this comic and also investigate how and why it works so well. Well over forty years old - and still cool AF!

You can catch up on Mr Henderson's comics by visiting his store here or follow him on Twitter right here. Also look out for the second issue of the That Comic Smell Comic which has him as a special guest star. Here's that link!

Many thanks for listening.

 

Episode 115 - Shigeru Mizuki ’Onwards Towards Our Noble Deaths.’

This week Tony is joined by co-host Eamonn Clarke to explore the Gekiga Manga 'Onwards Towards Our Noble Deaths' by the master of the form Shigeru Mizuki.

A book that describes the mangaka's experiences as a Japanese soldier during World War 2. The hosts also discuss his other works as well as the impact manga has and is having on the UK and US markets. 

Genuinely not to be missed!

You can also catch recent episodes of Eamonn's brilliant British Comics podcast the Mega City Book Club here and follow him on Twitter right here.

Many thanks for listening.

Episode 114 - ’Crying Freeman’ - in discussion with Richard Sheaf.

This week we begin the themed 'Old Blokes Read Manga' month on the podcast.

First up in the co-host chair is comics historian Richard Sheaf who has chosen Volume #1 of Crying Freeman. Part of the big wave of Manga that hit the UK and US in the nineties and a series that even with a bit of awkward sex still stands up today.

Tony and Rich discuss the creators and the legacy of this cracking series from Kazuo Koike and Ryiochi Ikegami. 

You can catch up on Richard's brilliant Blog Boys Adventure Comics by clicking the link. You can also find and follow him here on Twitter.

Many thanks for listening. 

Episode 113 - Batman Adventure with Alan Henderson.

'It was a magic death potion, right?'

This week Alan Henderson is back in the co-host chair to lay the knowledge down about the comics that followed the Batman Animated series and especially those that had three certain career criminals based on DC Editors.

Can you guess who?

We also chat about the upcoming theme in February and the legacy of the comics editor.

You can find more about Al's comics here by following him on Twitter and buy his comics right here.

Many thanks for listening. 

 

Episode 112 - The Merits of Marvels with Dave & Mike.

This week Tony is joined by two co-hosts from the That Comic Smell comics podcast. Dave Robertson and Mike Sedakat pop over the border to talk about Marvels by Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross.

This is an old book for Tony and Dave but a new experience for Mike and they discuss the history, story, art and merits of this landmark series.

Have a listen and see if you agree.

You can find Dave on Twitter here and buy his comics right here. 

You can find Mike over at the That Comic Smell podcast here on Twitter and on SoundCloud right here.

Many thanks for listening. 

Episode 111 - ‘Silver Darlings‘ and a chat with Al Henderson.

'You remember the song?'

This week, comics creator and comics fan Al Henderson returns and chats to Tony about 'The Silver Darlings' by Will Morris.

A comic that teaches you about the lives of fishermen off the West Coast of Scotland and how one of their sons comes to understand and appreciate that way of life before heading off to University.

The guys also look back on their 2021 in comics and think about the year ahead.

You can follow Al on Twitter right here and buy his great humour books and more here.

Many thanks for listening. 

Episode 110 - ‘Mort Cinder‘ a discussion with Eamonn Clarke.

In this episode Tony is re-joined by co-host Eamonn Clarke to discuss the stone cold classic Mort Cinder.

Written by Hector German Oesterheld with art by Alberto Breccia this is a book of haunting and brilliantly imagined art and writing.

Who is Mort Cinder? What do we learn from this ground-breaking comic? Tony and Eamonn try their best to help out. 

You can find Eamonn on Twitter right here and listen to his podcast the Mega City Book Club right here!

Many thanks for listening.