Comics Deserve Better

Hey all! 

(Carrie's back, baby!)

This ep features Brian, Darci and Carrie discussing all-ages awesomeness in Wrassle Castle- Round One: Learning the Ropes by Colleen Coover, Paul Tobin, Galaad, Jeff Powell and Bones Leopard (Vault/Wonderbound)- a book about family (blood and chosen), sibling rivalry and some good ol' fashioned scrapping. Carrie's choice, so you at least know she has a LOT to say about it;)

Also featured are: Saga #55 by Brian K. Vaughan, Fiona Staples, and Fonografiks (Image), The Night of the Ghoul #1-4 by Scott Snyder, Francesco Francavilla and Andworld Design (Best Jacket Press/Comixology) and Queerwebcomic.com https://digicomix.gumroad.com. 

DIY Corner:

New Crowdfunding Platform from well established comics industry person/distributing company: Topatogo

https://www.comicsbeat.com/topatogo-crowdfunding-platform-launches-with-a-potato/?amp

Comics Deserve Better is a weekly podcast hosted by Brian, Carrie and Darci 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 Galaad)

Hi all! We’re back from our season break! Did you miss us? We definitely missed you. For this episode, Darci and Brian, (Carrie unfortunately couldn’t join us to record)p, discuss Darci’s choice: The Sprite and the Gardener by Rii Abrego, Joe Whitt, and Crank! From Oni Press. There’s talk about the coloring, panel placement and, of course, friendship among other things.

The CDB Crew also talk about a new Heavy Metal themed comic coming soon to Kickstarter as well as their spotlighted books: Bolero #1 by Wyatt Ashley-Costello Kennedy, Luana Vecchio and Brandon Graham (Image) and This Was Our Pact by Ryan Andrews (First Second).

Also, decide at the end if Brian has gone insane during the break and is expressing this by being “artsy” on his personal Instagram page. Don’t worry, despite what he said, “Ennui” is not going to be next week’s guest star.

DIY Corner:

Drumsticks of Doom by Jon Westhoff and Dan Dougherty. First cover by K. Lynn Smith

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/parttimecomix/drumsticks-of-doom-issue-1

Comics Deserve Better is a weekly podcast hosted by Brian, Carrie and Darci 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 Rii Abrego)

Good Googly Moogly, WE ARE HERE! 

Get your Kleenex, pull out a drink and pour one out for all the real ones that died in these issues! 

Seriously, so. much. sadness. 

Brian and Richard take you on an unexpected journey as we reach the conclusion of the issues that are available. Be ready for death, mayhem, and sexual escapades in the last Bonus Episode for Saga!

Comics Deserve Better is a weekly podcast hosted by Brian, Carrie and Darci 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 Fiona Staples)

The Boys are back with the second episode of their Saga deep-dive. Brian and Richard discuss heinous murders, why Kindergartners are the best, relationships, and prison tattoos in this whopper of an episode. AS ALWAYS, MASSIVE SPOILERS :) Enjoy!

Comics Deserve Better is a weekly podcast hosted by Brian, Carrie and Darci 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 Fiona Staples)

Wowie! This is an extra-special episode featuring Brian and Richard, who meet to discuss the epic BKV/Fiona Staples' book, Saga. They tackle who shows up, who that baby is, who fights with who, and who's ex is back in town, all from issues #1-18. Be prepared to have your mind inundated with wicked imagery and discussions about why robots are still scary. Enjoy!

Comics Deserve Better is a weekly podcast hosted by Brian, Carrie and Darci 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 Fiona Staples)

It's a fairy tale ending to this season of the CDB Pod as well to the year when Brian, Darci, and Richard talk about Brian's choice this week: The Daughters of Ys by M.T. Anderson and Jo Rioux (First Second). The Crew get lost in talks about sea monsters, lousy Kings, and magic curses. They also discuss the recent breaking news of Dark Horse Comics being purchased by The Embracer Group. For DIY Corner, more love is given to Shing Yin Khor as Darci talks about their new game available via their Patreon and Brian talks about a Brit Pop influenced comic on Kickstarter. Last: Everyone, including Carrie who unfortunately could not record this week, chose their favorite book of the season and/or their favorite book they read in the last 10 weeks. Who chose what? Listen to find out!

Other books talked about this episode: She Could Fly vol. 3: Fight or Flight by Christopher Cantwell, Martin Morazzo, Clem Robins, and Miroslav Mrva; Crow Time by Isa (Webtoon); and Chicken Devil #2 by Brian Buccelato, Hayden Sherman and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou (AfterShock)

Crow Time: https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/crow-time/list?title_no=693372

DIY Corner: 

Shing Yin Khor's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shing

Geezer: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/offregisterpress/geezer?ref=section-comics-illustration-view-more-discovery-p1

Comics Deserve Better is a weekly podcast hosted by Brian, Carrie and Darci 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 Jo Rioux)

Hi All! We have reached our penultimate episode of the current season of the CDB Pod. Unfortunately, Darci was unable to join us for this recording, but Carrie and Brian pressed on and talked about Carrie's choice: Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done? by Harold Schechter and Eric Powell (Albatross Funnybooks). Carrie and Brian get into the nitty gritty of this True-Crime account of one of the most infamous murderers in history. It get's a little gross, here and there, but just like the book, Brian and Carrie try to keep it classy and not too disgusting while talking about this disgusting topic.

Other books discussed this episode: Barn Owl by Sas Milledge (ShortBox) and Immortals Fenyx Rising: From Great Beginnings by Ben Khan, Georgeo Brooks, and Wes Dzioba (Dark Horse).

Comics Deserve Better is a weekly podcast hosted by Brian, Carrie and Darci 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 Eric Powell)

The CDB Crew is back this week to talk about a story that a dead bunny once told to a butterfly. Yes, Darci's choice this week is Pretty Deadly vol. 1 from Image Comics. Listen and get lost in the dream like story telling with our hosts. Also stick around for conspiracy theories, gumroad finds and "taco commercial" decisions. 

The crew also address the sad news regarding George Perez and Kickstarter's move to a Block-Chain.

Other books discussed this issue: Impossible Jones #1 by Karl Kesel, David Hahn, Tony Aviña, and Comicraft (Scout); Regarding the Matter of Oswald’s Body #1 by Christopher Cantwell, Luca Casalanguida, Giada Marchisio, and AndWorld Design (BOOM); Girls Don't Like Dinosaurs by Natasha Alterici (Gumroad). https://alterici.gumroad.com/l/qprqw?recommended_by=library

DIY Corner:

Of Thunder and Lightning by Kimberly Wang: https://kmbrlei.gumroad.com/l/SEuMe

A Frog in the Fall (and later on) by Linnea Sterte: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/peow/a-frog-in-the-fall-by-linnea-sterte-from-peow

Comics Deserve Better is a weekly podcast hosted by Brian, Carrie and Darci 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 Emma Rios and Jordie Bellaire)

After a very quick hiatus, the CDB Crew is back with a new episode! Brian has chosen for us this week, Rock Candy Mountain by Kyle Starks and Chris Schweizer and published by Image Comics. We also get into conversations about other related topics like riding the rails, strong opinions of John Steinbeck, and how to summon the devil. It is a fun time to be had by all!

Other books talked about this episode: We Don’t Kill Spiders #1-2 by Joseph Schmalke and DC Hopkins (Scout/Black Caravan); Maniac of New York vol 1 and 2 by Elliott Kalan, Andrea Mutti, and Taylor Esposito (Aftershock); and How to Make Tostones by Vanessa Flores (https://twitter.com/vanieflores/status/1460695388290179080?t=pjkbia5hoqufpI-3J_iZ0w&s=19)

Here's a link to Harry McClintock singing Big Rock Candy Mountain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhVCH0UO9cg

DIY Corner:

Kyle Starks' Monthly Sticker Club: https://www.kylestarks.com/merch/p/sticker-club

Comics Deserve Better is a weekly podcast hosted by Brian, Carrie and Darci 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 Kyle Starks and Chris Schweizer)

Greetings from the CDB Crew (on The Satellite of Love)! This week, Carrie chose for all of us to read Mystery Science Theater 3000 The Comic by (deep breath) Joel Hodgson, Harold Buchholz, Matt McGinnis, Seth Robinson, Sharyl Volpe, Mary Robinson, Todd Nuack, Wes Dzioba, Mike Manley, Jack Pollock, Mimi Simon, and Michael Heisler, published by Dark Horse comics. Though everyone on the panel might not have fully enjoyed this adaptation, they all definitely agreed on how awesome the Crow-Keeper was and how he needs to be in more things very soon. This was a very interesting episode audibly, as well. Brian and Carrie's dog was in a very needy mood and you can here him whining in the background, here and there, throughout the recording. Also, stick around after the credits for old timey phone and fire alarm shenanigans!

DIY Corner this week is a new comic by Jeremy Holt on Tapas and tribute to British Girls comics from the 1960s.

Other comics discussed on this issue: What’s the Furthest Place from Here? by Matthew Rosenberg, Tyler Boss, and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou (Image); Chicken Devil #1 by Brian Buccellato, Hayden Sherman and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou (Aftershock); Hooky by Miriam Bonastre Tur (WebToon); and Puu (பூ ) by Nabi (Tapas).

Puu: https://m.tapas.io/series/puu/info

DIY Corner:

House of Slay: https://m.tapas.io/HouseofSlay

A Trick of the Light: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alyfell/a-trick-of-the-light?ref=discovery_category

Comics Deserve Better is a weekly podcast hosted by Brian, Carrie and Darci 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 Steve Vance)