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Classic Comics Cavalcade episodes
- Jason and Amir talk New Gods #7
New Gods #7, "The Pact", is generally considered to be one of the greatest comics Jack Kirby ever created. in this 28-minute podcast, Jason and Amr talk about Kirby's technological sublime, the terrors of World War II, and the religious transformation of Izaya into Highfather. It's a great listen and we hope you enjoy.
29 min - Jason and Amir talk New Gods #6
New Gods #6 is one of Jason's all time favorite comic books, and he and Amir spend an hour talking about "The Glory Boat", its approach to transcendence and heroism, the nature of violence, and the meaning of true transcendence. Please join us as we discuss why this comic is so brilliant.
1 hr 4 min - Jason and Amir talk New Gods #5
Jason and Amir are back to continue their breakdown of perhaps Jack Kirby's greatest comic book, New Gods. This week they discuss New Gods #5, "Spawn", the first issue inked by Mike Royer, the last issue with Orion's human sidekicks, and another issue with brilliant Kirby stage settings. It's a fun 45 minute chat this week that any Kirby fan will enjoy
45 min - Steve Gerber Classics: Hard Time, Howard the Duck v2 and Superman: Last Son of Earth
Eric Hoffman and Jason Sacks, 2 of the editors of Steve Gerber: Conversations (published by University Press of Mississippi) are joined by writer and critic Nick Hanover to discuss three of Steve Gerber's late '90s and early 2000s comics: Hard Time, the revival of Howard the Duck and a two-part Superman Elseworlds story by Gerber. The team delves deep into Gerber's work, exploring the ideas and motivations behind those often brilliant comics. This is the third part of a multipart series about Gerber, because Jason loves talking about Gerber!
Steve Gerber: Conversations is available in ebook and print form via Amazon and other outlets.
1 hr 2 min - Brett Dakin and 'American Daredevil: Comics, Communism, and the Battles of Lev Gleason'Lev Gleason was one of the most important American comics publishers of the 1940s and 1950s, releasing key comics such as Kid Comics, the original Daredevil and the legendary Crime Does Not Pay. But comics were only a small part of Gleason's life. As his nephew Brett Dakin discusses in his new book American Daredevil: Comics, Communism, and the Battles of Lev Gleason (and on the podcast), Gleason was a man of many twists and turns - a maverick rich publisher who was an avowed socialist, among many things. I think the chat about Gleason makes for a fascinating listen, and a great read as well.The book is published by Chapterhouse Press and is available at Amazon and anywhere else you can find books.1 hr
- Jason and Amir talk New Gods #4
"O'Ryan Gang and the Deep Six" is yet another amazing issue of Jack Kirby's New Gods. Jason and Amir discuss Kirby's amazing cosmology, the weird coloring choices between different versions of these comics, Kirby's passion for youth, the redemption of Claudia Shane and Victor Lanza, and much more.
53 min - Jason and Amir talk New Gods #3
"Death is the Black Racer!" But as Jason and Amir discuss Jack Kirby's New Gods #3, they ponder if a flying skiier is as cool and interesting as a certain silver skinned guy on a surfboard. Also, they talk much more about Jack Kirby's astonishing storytelling, the mysterious purpose of the Black Racer, and Darkseid's latest infernal plans.
50 min - Jason and Amir talk New Gods #2
The Fourth World is Jack Kirby's cosmic sublime. Amir and Jason continue their reading of Jack Kirby's New Gods with a discussion of New Gods #2, "O Deadly Darkseid!" It's a fun and lively conversation we think you'll enjoy!
50 min - Jason and Amir talk New Gods #1
Jack Kirby's New Gods is one of the greatest comic series of all time. Jason has read these comics many times but Amir is completely new to them. Together they decided to work their way through Kirby's sublime cosmic series together. Join them for part one of what we think is a very interesting discussion about this great comic.
54 min - Steve Gerber Classics: Foolkiller, Sludge and Nevada
Eric Hoffman and Jason Sacks, 2 of the editors of Steve Gerber: Conversations (published by University Press of Mississippi) are joined by writer and critic Nick Hanover to discuss three of Steve Gerber's 1990s comics: Foolkiller, Sludge and Nevada. The team delves deep into Gerber's work, exploring the ideas and motivations behind those often brilliant comics. This is the second part of a multipart series about Gerber, because Jason loves talking about Gerber!
Steve Gerber: Conversations is available in ebook and print form via Amazon and other outlets.
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We explore all areas of comic book history in our own unique way. You'll have fun, get insights and learn a lot at the same time.