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  • Episode 97: Squire by Sara Alfageeh and Nadia Shammas

    Hey Everyone!

    Merry Whatever-You-Celebrate!


    Join Brian, Richard, and Carrie as they discuss Brian's choice: Squire by Sara Alfageeh and Nadia Shammas (Quill Tree Books). This is an extra giddy episode, so enjoy the triumphant trio as they discuss holiday movies, being true to oneself, and of course, indie comics.

    Other books discussed in the episode:

    Friday #6 by Ed Brubaker, Marcos Martin and Muntsa Vicente (Panel Syndicate) and Dark Ride #1 by Joshua Williamson, Andrei Bressan, Adriano Lucas and Pat Brosseau (Image/Skybound)

    DIY Corner: Darkest Rout Book One https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/antwonebarnes/darkest-rout-graphic-novel?ref=ksrtwitter_read

    Comics Deserve Better is a weekly podcast hosted by Brian, Carrie, and Richard which covers the world of Independent Comics. For a list of episodes, socials and emails, and to request a topic for a future episode please visit comicsdeservebetter.wordpress.com.

    (Episode art by Sara Alfageeh and Intro Music provided by https://www.bensound.com/)

    1 hr 55 min
  • Episode 96: The Private Eye vol 1 by Brian K Vaughan, Marcos Martin, and Muntsa Vicente

    Hang out with Brian, Richard and Carrie and listen to them discuss Richard's choice: The Private Eye vol 1 by Brian K Vaughan, Marcos Martin, and Muntsa Vicente (Image/Panel Syndicate) as well as The Hobbit, dogs, and of course, indie comics!

    Other books discussed in the episode:

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Ultimate B&W Collection vol. 1-6 by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, and Various (IDW)

    Voyagis #1 by Sumeyye Kesgin (Image)


    ** For more information on other amazing books, check out www.panelsyndicate.com **


    Carrie’s Non-Profit for the week is: www.dogswithoutborders.org

    Comics Deserve Better is a weekly podcast hosted by Brian, Carrie, and Richard which covers the world of Independent Comics. For a list of episodes, socials and emails, and to request a topic for a future episode please visit comicsdeservebetter.wordpress.com.

    (Episode Art by Marcos Martin and Intro Music provided by https://www.bensound.com/)

    1 hr 23 min
  • Episode 95: Orcs! by Christine Larsen

    Hang out with Brian, Richard, and Carrie and listen to them discuss Carrie's choice: Orcs! By Christine Larsen (BOOM) as well as other comic news and of course, indie comics.

    Other books discussed in the episode:

    Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by John Reppion and Mark Penman (Peman & Reppion) https://www.moorereppion.com/greenknight/

    Hell to Pay #1 by Charles Soule, Will Sliney, Rachelle Rosenberg and Chris Crank (Image)

    DIY Corner:

    The Whistling Skull https://zoop.gg/c/whistlingskull

    Carrie’s Non-Profit for the week is: Transanta https://instagram.com/transanta?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

    Comics Deserve Better is a weekly podcast hosted by Brian, Carrie, and Richard which covers the world of Independent Comics. For a list of episodes, socials and emails, and to request a topic for a future episode please visit comicsdeservebetter.wordpress.com.

    (Episode Art by Christine Larsen and Intro Music provided by https://www.bensound.com/)


    52 min
  • Episode 94: Newburn vol. 1 by Chip Zdarsky and Jacob Phillips

    Hang out with Brian, Richard and Carrie and listen to them discuss Brian's choice: Newburn by Chip Zdarsky and Jacob Phillips (IMAGE) as well as the World Cup, food, and of course, indie comics.

    Other books discussed in the episode:

    Kroma #1 by Lorenzo De Felici, Rus Wooton, Andres Juarez, Sean Mackiewicz, and Jillian Crab (Image)

    Hitomi #1-2 by HS Tak, Isabella Mazzanti, Nicoletta Bea, Valentina Napolitano and Rob Jones (Image)

    DIY Corner: Objects in the Mirror https://zoop.gg/c/objectsinthemirror

    News: https://www.cbr.com/peter-david-hulk-young-justice-writer-gofundme-launch-medical-bills/

    Comics Deserve Better is a weekly podcast hosted by Brian, Carrie, and Richard which covers the world of Independent Comics. For a list of episodes, socials and emails, and to request a topic for a future episode please visit comicsdeservebetter.wordpress.com.

    (Episode Art by Jacob Phillips and Intro Music provided by https://www.bensound.com/)

    1 hr 7 min
  • Episode 93: God Country by Donny Cates, Geoff Shaw, Jason Wordie, John J Hill, and Gerardo Zaffino

    Hang out with Brian, Richard, and Carrie and listen to them discuss Richard's choice: God Country by Donny Cates, Geoff Shaw, Jason Wordie, John J Hill and Gerardo Zaffino (Image) as well as book fairs, billionaires, and of course, indie comics.

    Other books discussed in the episode:

    It’s Lonely at the Centre of the Earth by Zoe Thorogood (Image)

    Chilling Adventures of Salem #1 by Cullen Bunn, Dan Schoening, Ben Galvan, Matt Herms and Jack Morelli (Archie)

    Comics Deserve Better is a weekly podcast hosted by Brian, Richard, and Carrie which covers the world of Independent Comics. For a list of episodes, socials and emails, and to request a topic for a future episode please visit comicsdeservebetter.wordpress.com.

    (Episode Art by Geoff Shaw and Intro Music provided by https://www.bensound.com/)

    1 hr 17 min
  • Episode 92: Capote in Kansas by Ande Parks and Chris Samnee

    Hang out with Brian, Richard and Carrie, and listen to them discuss Carrie's choice: Capote in Kansas by Ande Parks and Chris Samnee (Oni Press) as well as the holiday season, classic literature, and of course, indie comics.

    Other books discussed in the episode:

    Banned Book Club by Kim Hyun Sook, Ryan Estrada, and Ko-Hyung-Ju (Iron Circus)

    Chicken Devils 1 by Brian Buccellato, Mattie Monaco and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou (Aftershock)


    DIY Corner:

    Room Service a short film and comic by James Tynion IV, Elsa Charretier and PK Colinet https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/elsacharretier/room-service-a-live-action-horror-film-by-3-comic-creators?ref=discovery_category


    Comics Deserve Better is a weekly podcast hosted by Brian, Carrie, and Richard which covers the world of Independent Comics. For a list of episodes, socials and emails, and to request a topic for a future episode please visit comicsdeservebetter.wordpress.com.

    (Episode Art by Chris Samnee and Intro Music provided by https://www.bensound.com/)

    1 hr 30 min
  • Episode 91: Something is Killing the Children vol. 1 by James Tynion IV, Werther Dell’edera, Miquel Muerto, and AndWorld Design

    The Boys (and a Girl) are back in town! Halloween may be over, but it is still spooky szn with The CDB crew!

    Hang out with Brian, Richard, and Carrie and listen to them discuss Brian's choice: Something is Killing the Children vol. 1 by James Tynion IV, Werther Dell’edera, Miquel Muerto, and AndWorld Design  (BOOM) as well as bathroom etiquette, childhood trauma, and of course, indie comics.

    Other books discussed in the episode:

    Night at the Belfry by Xavier Saxon, Edited by Alison O’Toole, Designed by Cindy Leong (Comixology);

    Damn Them All #1 by Simon Spurrier, Charlie Adlard, Sofie Dodgson, Shayne Hannah Cui, and Jim Campbell (BOOM) 

    Garlic and The Witch by Bree Paulsen (Quill Tree Books)

    Halloween Party by Gerry Duggan, Brian Posehn and Scott Koblish (Image)


    DIY Corner:

    Death Fight Forever by Andrew MacLean and Alexis Ziritt https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1345098154/death-fight-forever?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=Death%20fight%20forever

    Timing/Luck by Gerry Duggan https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gerryduggan/timing-luck-by-gerry-duggan


    Comics Deserve Better is a weekly podcast hosted by Brian, Carrie, and Richard which covers the world of Independent Comics. For a list of episodes, socials and emails, and to request a topic for a future episode please visit comicsdeservebetter.wordpress.com.

    (Episode Art by Werther Dell’edera and Giovanna Niro, with Intro Music provided by https://www.bensound.com/)

    1 hr 36 min
  • Episode 90: Ice Cream Man vol 1 Rainbow Sprinkles by W. Maxwell Prince, Martin Morazzo, Chris O’Halloran, Good Old Neon, and Shanna Matuszak

    Spooky Season is already here at the CDB Pod with Richard's pick: Ice Cream Man vol 1 Rainbow Sprinkles by W. Maxwell Prince, Martin Morazzo, Chris O’Halloran, Good Old Neon, and Shanna Matuszak (Image). The crew talks about Neapolitan, spiders, drugs, and whether or not they want ice cream after reading this book,. They also choose their favorite book of the season and Carrie surprises us all with her pick.

    Other books discussed:

    Hellboy vol. 1-12 and Hellboy in Hell vol. 1-2 by Mike Mignola and Dave Stewart with John Byrne, Richard Corben, P. Craig Russell, Duncan Fegredo, Joshua Dysart, Jason Shawn Alexander, Kevin Nowlan, and Scott Hampton (Dark Horse)

    Briar #1 by Christopher Cantwell, Germán Garcia and Matheus Lopes (BOOM)

    Comics Deserve Better is a weekly podcast hosted by Brian, Carrie, Darci and Richard which covers the world of Independent Comics. For a list of episodes, socials and emails, and to request a topic for a future episode please visit comicsdeservebetter.wordpress.com.

    (Episode Art by Martin Morazzo and Chris O'Halloran and Intro Music provided by https://www.bensound.com/)

    1 hr 20 min
  • Episode 89: Garlic & the Vampire by Bree Paulsen

    Long week? Need a respite from the 24 hour news cycle? Listen to 50 minutes of pure podcast entertainment! We may be sleepy, but we deliver!

    Hang out with Brian, Richard, and Carrie and listen to them discuss Carrie's choice: Garlic and the Vampire (Harper Collins/Quill Tree Books) as well as how cute veggies can be in indie comics!

    Other books discussed in the episode:


    DIY Corner:

    Wasted Space The Cosmic Collection by Michael Moreci, Hayden Sherman, Jason Wordie, Jim Campbell, and Tim Daniel (Vault) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/vault-comics/wasted-space- deluxe-omnibus?ref=discovery


    Spotlights 

    Above Snakes #3 by Sean Lewis, Hayden Sherman, and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou (Image);

    The Bone Orchard Mythos: Ten Thousand Black Feathers #1 by Jeff Lemire, Andrea Sorrentino, and Dave Stewart (Image);

    Star Trek: Lower Decks #1 by Ryan North, Chris Fenoglio, and Johanna Nattalie (IDW);

    Verse Book 2: The Second Gate by Sam Beck (Vault/Wonderbound)

    Stuff of Nightmares #1 by R.L. Stine, A.L. Kaplan and Roman Titov (Boom)


    Comics Deserve Better is a weekly podcast hosted by Brian, Richard, and Carrie which covers the world of Independent Comics. For a list of episodes, socials and emails, and to request a topic for a future episode please visit comicsdeservebetter.wordpress.com.

    (Episode Art by Bree Paulsen and Intro Music provided by https://www.bensound.com/)

    49 min
  • Episode 88: Maggie the Mechanic: The Love & Rockets Library - Locas Book 1 by Jaime Hernandez (with Andrew Levins)

    Hang out with Brian, Richard, Carrie and SPECIAL GUEST ANDREW LEVINS (Hey Fam/All the Small Games/Tik Toker Extraordinaire) and listen to them discuss Brian's choice: Maggie the Mechanic: The Love & Rockets Library - Locas Book 1 by Jaime Hernandez (Fantographics) as well as the new Nintendo Direct, and of course, indie comics.

    DIY Corner: 

    • Oh the Things You Won’t Know and The Phantom of Eternia https://crowdfundr.com/924Jg9?ref=tw_4Bhgwc_ab_A1Ajk1fmwDTA1Ajk1fmwDT

    Ad Break by Jon Valenzuela https://twitter.com/16Tacos

    Other books discussed in the episode:

    Dandadan by Yukinobu Tatsu (Shonen Jump)

    The Boogyman #1 by Mathieu Salvia, Djet, and Nathan Kempf (Ablaze)

    Tentacle Kitty: Tales Around the Teacup by John Merritt, Raena Merritt and Jean-Claudio Vinci (Dark Horse)

    The Least We Can Do #1 by Elisa Romboli and Iolanda Zanfardino (Image)

    Carrie’s Non-Profit for the week is: http://heapsdecent.com/

    Comics Deserve Better is a weekly podcast hosted by Brian, Carrie, and Richard which covers the world of Independent Comics. For a list of episodes, socials and emails, and to request a topic for a future episode please visit comicsdeservebetter.wordpress.com.

    (Episode Art by Jaime Hernandez and Intro Music provided by https://www.bensound.com/)

    1 hr 44 min

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