Comics Deserve Better

It’s our season finale! Party time! What’s a party without music and a little drama, so Richard suggested Getting it Together by Sina Grace, Omar Spahi, Jenny D Fine, Mx. Struble and Sean Konot (Image) for our reading pleasure. We have a good conversation about this plus many other things including normalizing mensuration and our misspent Twenties. Hope you all enjoy.

Other books discussed on the episode. The Bone Orchard Mythos: The Passageway by Jeff Lemire, Andrea Sorrentino, David Stewart, and Steve Wands (Image); Filth & Grammar: The Comic Book Editor’s (Secret) Handbook by Shelly Bond, Imogen Mangle, Laura Hole, and Sofia Dodgson (Off Register Press); Pipette and Dudley Charming Dog Adventures by Charlotte Mei (Shortbox); and One Piece Chapter 1053: New Emperors by Eiichiro Oda (Shonen Jump).

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 Jenny D Fine and Intro Music provided by https://www.bensound.com/)

You all thought it was a fun and fancy free BOYZ NITE (TM), but you will be wrong. Very. Wrong.

Hang out with Brian, Richard, and Carrie and listen to them discuss Carrie's choice: Bitter Root vol. 3 Legacy by David F. Walker, Chuck Brown, Sanford Greene, Sofie Dodgson and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou (Image) and can you tell us if you can hear the ghost voice? She makes an appearance and has completely petrified Carrie.

Other books discussed in the episode:

Friday #1-5 by Ed Brubaker, Marcos Martin, and Muntsa Vicente (Panel Syndicate); The Girl and the Glim by India Swift with Michael Doig and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou

and:

Eight Billion Genies #1 by Charles Soule & Ryan Browne (Image)

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

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 Sanford Greene and Intro Music provided by https://www.bensound.com/)

Have you missed us? We missed you! Come hang out with Brian, Richard, and Carrie and listen to them discuss Brian's choice: Murder Falcon by Daniel Warren Johnson, Mike Spicer and Rus Wooton (IMAGE) as well as what they consider bangers, Radiohead recs, and of course, indie comics.

Other books discussed in the episode:

The Closet #1 by James Tynion IV, Gavin Fullerton, Chris O’Halloran, and Tom Napolitano (Image); Neverender #1 by Devin Kraft, Vinh-Luan Luu, and James Hussel (Behemoth); Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera, Celia Moscote, James Fenner, and DC Hopkins (BOOM)

and

Little Monsters #4 by: Jeff Lemire, Dustin Nguyen and Steve Wands (IMAGE)

DIY Corner: Lustration

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/joelatham/lustration-and-othe-stories-an-anthology-of-short-comics

Carrie’s Recommendation Corner: The Gordita Chronicles (HBO Max)

https://youtu.be/O_U1mkwMLvU

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 Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer... Intro Music provided by https://www.bensound.com/)

Hi all! The Crew is back and this time with our fist ever sequel episode! In celebration of his first appearance on the podcast about a year ago, Richard picked the second volume of Bitter Root for us to talk about. We had a really good time talking about this book and got into some interesting related topics since this book is such a poignant and necessary read these days more than ever. We hope you all enjoy!

Other books discussed: Little Monarchs by Jonathan Case (Margaret Ferguson Books); Amalia by Aude Picault, with translation by Allison M. Charette and lettering by Cromatik Ltd. (Europe); Baby Makes Three by Tim Fish, colors and grays by Matt Beaugrand and Tim Fish, and additional art by Antoine Dodé, Chynna Clugston-Flores, Monica Gallagher, and Paige Braddock (Poison Press); Spectro by Juan Doe (AfterShock); Fox and Hare #1 by Jon Tsuei, Stacey Lee, Raul Angulo, and Jim Campbell (Vault); and The Last Black Astronaut by Toren Chenault with art by Josh Brunson, colors by Maksim Strelkov, and letters by Rob Jones

https://twitter.com/PeaceLoveComics/status/1529484938071793665

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 Sandford Greene and Sofie Dodgson and Intro Music provided by https://www.bensound.com/)

The CDB Crew is back! Yes it’s only been a week, but what a week it’s been. Darci chose Waves by Ingrid Chabbert, Carole Maurel, Edward Gauvin, and Deron Bennett (BOOM/Archaia) for our main subject, and yes there is a content warning for anything that has to do with pregnancy and childbirth. It’s a great conversation overall and we hope you enjoy. 

Other books talked about this week: Swim Team by Johnnie Christmas (Harper Alley); The Stone King by Kel McDonald and Tyler Crook (Comixology); Miss Quinces by Kat Fajardo (Scoolastic); Adora and the Distance by Marc Benardin, Ariela Kristantina Bryan Valenza and Bernardo Brice (Comixology); Grim #1 by Stephanie Phillips, Flaviano, Rico Renzi, Tom Napolitano (BOOM); Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao; and Good Luck #1 by Matthew Erman, Stefano Simeone, and Mike Florentino (Boom! Studios)

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 Carole Maurel and Intro Music provided by https://www.bensound.com/)

We're here again to talk about comics! This week, Carrie chose the first volume of Mouse Guard. Carrie was not feeling too well during the recording, but stuck in there like a trooper and completed the episode with the rest of us!

Other books talked about this episode:

Crossover #13 by Donny Cates, Geoff Shaw, Dee Cunniffe, John J Hill and Mark Waid (Image); My Brother Teddy by Jaromir Francois, Todor Hristov; and Sonya Anstasova (Source Point Press) Mouse Guard: Legends of the Guards Vol 3 (BOOM/Archaia) and Blood Stained Teeth #1 by Christian Ward, Patrick Reynolds, Heather Moore and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou (Image)

DIY Corner:

DIE RPG: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gshowitt/die-the-roleplaying-game?ref=discovery&term=DIE%20RPG

Carrie's shoutouts:

Frederick Joseph: https://www.instagram.com/fredtjoseph/?hl=en

Jasmine Garden: https://www.instagram.com/thejasminesgarden/?hl=en

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 David Petersen and Intro Music provided by https://www.bensound.com/)

The full CDB gang is back together again!

Hang out with Brian, Richard, Darci, and Carrie and listen to them discuss Brian's choice: Bone Vol. 1: Out from Boneville by Jeff Smith, with colors by: Steve Hamaker (Image) as well as the current state of politics, Instagram, Wikipedia, and of course, indie comics.

Other books discussed in the episode:

Twig #1 by Skottie Young, Kyle Strahm, Jean-Francis Beaulieu, and Nate Piekos of Blambot (Cartoon Books)

Land of the Living Gods #1 by Isaac Mogajane, Santtos, and Dave Sharpe (Aftershock)

DIY Corner: Headwounds: Sparrow

Developed by Oscar Isaac and Jason Spire, Written by: Brian Buccellato, Story by Robert Johnson and John Avey, Art by Christian Ward, and Created by Robert Johnson

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/legendarycomics/head-wounds-oscar-isaac?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=Head%20wound

Carrie’s Non-Profit for the week is: @raisingmenlawncareservice on IG

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 Jeff Smith and Intro Music provided by https://www.bensound.com/)

Ahoyhoy! It's time to get a little ghoulish with the CDB Crew as we cover Night of the Ghoul by Scott Snyder, Francesco Francavilla, and AndWorld Design (Comixology/Best Jacket Press) which was the intrepid Richard's choice. What makes Richard intrepid you may be asking? Well it's because he chooses books like Night of the Ghoul to cover on the pod. So yes, we have entered into a paradox. What better time is there to listen to a podcast than the dissolving of reality all around you?

Other books discussed during the episode: Season of the Bruja #1-2 by Aaron Durán, Sara Soler, Jaime Martinez, and Adriana Nodal-Tarafa (Oni) and Invisible Men: The Trailblazing Black Artists of Comic Books by Ken Quattro (Penguin/Random House). Darci also goes over a bunch of manga by the Year 24 Group of creators.

DIY Corner:

Damsel from D.I.S.T.R.E.S.S. #1-5: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/andrewclemson/damsel-from-distress-issues-1-5?ref=section-comics-illustration-view-more-recommendations-p1

Unico: Awakening: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1803389958/unico-awakening-manga-by-gurihiru-and-samuel-sattin?ref=backer_just_launched_unicoawakening_May0222&utm_medium=email-mgb&utm_source=bdev&utm_campaign=UnicoAwakening-05022022&utm_content=button&banner=publishing-newsletter01

A Cat’s Day by Genie Liang (Shortbox): https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shortbox/a-cats-day-by-genie-liang-from-shortbox?ref=ksr_email_user_new_project_from_creator_youve_backed

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 Francesco Francavilla and Intro Music provided by https://www.bensound.com/)

The CDB Crew is back and this time they are finally tackling some Tezuka! Darci chose The Book of Human Insects (Vertical) which was a trip to read especially for those in the group only familiar with his all ages works. So obviously, it's a good conversation to be had. You can definitely believe me on that, I would tell you otherwise despite me having skin in the game.. I promise.

Content Warning though for the main topic as there are discussions regarding suicide and sexual assault due to the subject matter. We're respectful of course, but just wanted to give you all a heads up.

We also talk about the sad news that Netflix has cancelled Bone and that it may have been the last chance of getting an adaptation of this work in other media.

Other books discussed this episode: Slumber #1-2 by Tyler Burton Smith, Vanessa Cardinali, Simon Robins, and Steve Wands (Image); Maiden vol 1 and 2 by Florence Dupré la Tour (Europe Comics); Until My Knuckles Bleed #1by Victor Santos (Behemoth)

DIY Corner:  

• We Can Funk. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1hitwonder/we-can-funk?ref=project_link
• Forest Folk vol. 1 and 2 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/forestfolk-vol2/ff2?ref=project_link
• Double Header: Monster by Mariel Ashlinn Kelly and Assorted Baggage by Matthew Daley https://fundrazr.com/doublefeature?ref=ab_4BAhKcFGDKp4BAhKcFGDKp

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 Osamu Tezuka and Intro Music provided by https://www.bensound.com/)

Welcome everyone to a new season of the CDB Podcast. We are starting the new season a little early and with a big bang as we welcome the great Kyle Starks to our show. We talk a while about his upcoming comic, I Hate This Place (you can also order a variant with the title of F**k This Place) which he wrote along with art by Artyom Topilin and colors by Lee Loughtridge. We also talk about his other works as well as cosplay, orange cupcakes, and why Commando is a perfect movie.

Final Order Cutoff for issue number 1 is March 25th so contact your favorite comic shop with the info from Diamond: https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/MAR220046

Other books we talk about are:

Cities of Magick #1 by Will Tempest, Jakob Free, Brad Simpson and AndWorld Design (Scout); Little Monsters #2 by Jeff Lenore, Dustin Nguyen, Steve Wands (Image); and the Ultimate Terry Moore Collection from Humble Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com/books/ultimate-terry-moore-collection-abstract-studios-tbc-books?hmb_source=&hmb_medium=product_tile&hmb_campaign=mosaic_section_1_layout_index_2_layout_type_threes_tile_index_3_c_ultimateterrymoorecollectionabstractstudiostbc_bookbundle

DIY Corner:

David F Walker’s: Imposter Syndrome

https://zoop.gg/c/impostersyndrome?utm_source=Zoop&utm_campaign=3d3a38488c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_04_05_gen&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_0471539782-3d3a38488c-1401006976

Comics For Ukraine: Sunflower Seeds

https://zoop.gg/c/comicsforukraine?utm_source=Zoop&utm_campaign=b8e68132e1-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_04_18_ukraine&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_0471539782-b8e68132e1-1401006976

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 Artyom Topilin and Lee Loughridge and Intro Music provided by https://www.bensound.com/)