Extra Issues

By By Charlotte Fierro & Zack Deane

Extra Issues is a comic book show & reading club dedicated to covering a wide variety of comic book styles, themes, and creators! Hosts Zack and Charlotte choose a topic and then choose and discus... more

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The podcast currently has 61 episodes available.

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October 07, 2025 Extra Issues – Juni Ba pt. 2: Robin: Boy Wonder, The Unlikely Story of Felix and Macabber, & Mobilis
Zack, the monster above all monsters, and underwater grouch Charlotte wrap up our two part series on the works of Juni Ba. On this episode we cover the latest works by Ba.
Comics covered in this episode:
-Robin: Boy Wonder, The Unlikely Story of Felix and Macabber, & Mobilis

Topics discussed:
– What themes emerge as artistic preoccupations of Ba’s after having read all his work?
– Does focusing on similar themes with each comic strengthen each or produce diminishing returns?
– Where does Ba’s career go from here?
Next up, we’re doing a six month series covering the work of Osuma Tezuka:
1. Metropolis & Astro Boy
2. Kimba the White Lion, Princess Knight, & Dororo
3. Swallowing the Earth, Apollo’s Song, Ode to Kirihito, The Book of Human Insects & MW
4. Ayako & Buddha
5. Black Jack
6. Message To Adolf & Phoenix
You can our other Marvel Comics podcast on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com
Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline.
You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear

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1h 9min
August 17, 2025 Extra Issues – Juni Ba pt. 1: Djeliya & Monkey Meat
Charlotte, the royal podcaster, and the last prince of podcasting, Manzack begin our two part series on the works of Juni Ba. On this episode we cover the first two major works by Ba.
Comics covered in this episode:
– Djeliya
– Monkey Meat

Topics discussed:
– Do all the influences Ba brings together in these comics equal more than the sum of their parts?
– Is Ba successful as an “ambassador” bringing West African folklore to non-African readers?
– Why even ask these questions when the answer is obviously “yes”? (Because I have to write something and I had no good jokes today!)

We’ll wrap up our series covering the work of Juni Ba next month with:
-Robin: Boy Wonder, The Unlikely Story of Felix and Macabber, & Mobilis
After that, we’re doing a six month series covering the work of Osuma Tezuka:
1. Metropolis & Astro Boy
2. Kimba the White Lion, Princess Knight, & Dororo
3. Swallowing the Earth, Apollo’s Song, Ode to Kirihito, The Book of Human Insects & MW
4. Ayako & Buddha
5. Black Jack
6. Message To Adolf & Phoenix
You can our other Marvel Comics podcast on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com
Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline.
You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear

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1h 18min
July 14, 2025 Extra Issues – 3 Alison Bechdel Memoirs
Charlotte Funhomo and The Secret to Superhuman Zack conclude our two part series on the works of Alison Bechdel. On this episode we cover Bechdel’s three major memoirs.
Comics covered in this episode:
– Fun Home
-Are You My Mother
-The Secret to Superhuman Strength

Topics discussed:
– How can we talk about a work that is so closely tied with its author without casting judgement on the human being?
– Would you smoke a blunt with Alison?
– How do these books examine (without explicitly doing so) the nature of truth in non-fiction?

Our next miniseries will be two episodes covering the work of Juni Ba:
-Djeliya: A West African Fantasy Epic & Monkey Meat
-Robin: Boy Wonder, The Unlikely Story of Felix and Macabber, & Mobilis
You can find Charlotte at twitter.com/mymarvelousyear
You can our other Marvel Comics podcast on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com
Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline.
You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear

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1h 29min
June 09, 2025 Extra Issues – Dykes to Watch Out For (1983)
Charlotte (WATCH OUT!) and Zack (WATCH OUT! (but for different reasons)) begin our two part series on the works of Alison Bechdel. On this episode we cover her long-running comic strip, Dykes to Watch Out For.
Comics covered in this episode:
– The Essential Dykes to Watch Out For

Topics discussed:
– How does intersectionality come into play, and how does each character’s privilege play a role in it?
– Would you smoke a blunt with Mo?
– How does Bechdel evoke the changing attitudes towards trans people over the 90s and 00s?

Our miniseries on Alison Bechdel will one more episode covering:
-Fun Home,
-Are You My Mother, &
-The Secret to Superhuman Strength
You can find Charlotte at twitter.com/mymarvelousyear
You can our other Marvel Comics podcast on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com
Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline.
You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear

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1h 34min
May 08, 2025 Extra Issues – Lucifer Pt. 2 (2000)
Charlotte (sinner) and Zack (sinner) are joined by Stephen Adkison aka Spike Stonehand (pure) as we wrap up our six part series on Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman and a selection of its spin-off titles. On this episode we cover the second half of Mike Carey’s 75 issue run of Lucifer.
Comics covered in this episode (all available on DC Universe Infinite Ultra):
– Lucifer Omnibus Vol. 2: Lucifer #36-75 & House of Mystery Halloween Annual #2: Infernal Bargains: Just Say No!

Topics discussed:
– What is the larger themes of Lucifer and is it successful at translating them to a human level?
– How integrated are the Biblical references? Is the comic just Ready Player One for Christians?
– Is this Zack’s laziest intro yet? (yes, by a mile)
Our next miniseries on Alison Bechdel will be two episodes covering:
– Dykes to Watch Out For
– Fun Home, Are You My Mother, and The Secret to Superhuman Strength

You can find Stephen at https://x.com/stadkison & https://spikestonehand.com/ & https://diviningcomics.substack.com/
You can find Charlotte at twitter.com/mymarvelousyear
You can our other Marvel Comics podcast on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com
Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline.
You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear

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1h 25min
April 08, 2025 Extra Issues – Lucifer Pt. 1 (2000)
Charlotte (devil) and Zack (angel) are joined by Dave Buesing (centrist) as we continue our six part series on Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman and a selection of its spin-off titles. On this episode we cover the first half of Mike Carey’s much-lauded 75 issue run of Lucifer. Oh you mean the show about a police consultant who has demon face? No! Well… kind of. Not really.
Comics covered in this episode:
– Lucifer Omnibus Vol. 1: Sandman Presents: Lucifer #1–3 & Lucifer #1-35 & Lucifer: Nirvana #1

Topics discussed:
– Does Lucifer adhere to closely to the format of Sandman or does it become its own unique work?
– Is this comic an example of why we need to give new series a chance?
– Will Lucifer and Christopher bone?
Our miniseries on Sandman will be broken into six episodes (all available on DC Universe Infinite Ultra):
– Lucifer Omnibus Vol. 2: Lucifer #36-75 & House of Mystery Halloween Annual #2: Infernal Bargains: Just Say No!
Our next miniseries on Alison Bechdel will be two episodes:
– Dykes to Watch Out For
– Fun Home, Are You My Mother, The Secret to Superhuman Strength
You can find Charlotte at twitter.com/mymarvelousyear
You can our other Marvel Comics podcast on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com
Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline.
You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear

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1h 41min
December 15, 2024 Extra Issues – The Sandman Pt. 2 (1989)
Zack (CARDBOARD BOX FORM) and the Charlotte (Terrifying little girl form) continue our six part series on Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman and a selection of its spin-off titles. The Sandman is one of the most respected and enduring comics of the 90s, if not of all time, but does it live up to its lofty reputation? Join us as we delve into the land of dreams!
Comics covered in this episode:
– Seasons of Mist, A Game of You, and Fables and Reflections: Sandman # 21-40, 50 & The Sandman Special #1

Topics discussed:
– Do we even notice the lack of DC in these issues?
– How does Gaiman tie the concept of storytelling and truth to our everyday, lived experiences?
– Is Seasons of Mist the best arc of comics ever?
Our miniseries on Sandman will be broken into six episodes (all available on DC Universe Infinite Ultra):
– Brief Lives, Worlds’ End, The Kindly Ones, The Wake: Sandman #41-49, 51-75
– Sandman: Overture, The Sandman: Endless Nights, Death: The High Cost of Living, Death: The Time of Your Life, Sandman: The Dream Hunters (comic edition, not prose)
– Lucifer Omnibus Vol. 1: Sandman Presents: Lucifer #1–3 & Lucifer #1-35 & Lucifer: Nirvana #1
– Lucifer Omnibus Vol. 2: Lucifer #36-75 & House of Mystery Halloween Annual #2: Infernal Bargains: Just Say No!
You can find Charlotte at twitter.com/mymarvelousyear
You can our other Marvel Comics podcast on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com
Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline.
You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear

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2h 1min
November 24, 2024 Extra Issues – The Sandman Pt. 1 (1989)
The Zackinthian and The Charless begin our six part series on Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman and a selection of its spin-off titles. The Sandman is one of the most respected and enduring comics of the 90s, if not of all time, but does it live up to its lofty reputation? Join us as we delve into the land of dreams!
Comics covered in this episode:
– Preludes & Nocturnes, The Doll’s House, and Dream Country: Sandman #1-20

Topics discussed:
– Is Neil Gaiman creating a modern mythology in The Sandman?
– How does this comic defy categorization and expectation?
– How does the connection to the DC Universe impact the series? It is for the better or the worse?
Our miniseries on Sandman will be broken into six episodes (all available on DC Universe Infinite Ultra):
– Seasons of Mist, A Game of You, and Fables and Reflections: Sandman # 21-50 & The Sandman Special #1
– Brief Lives, Worlds’ End, The Kindly Ones, The Wake: Sandman #51-75
– Sandman: Overture, The Sandman: Endless Nights, Death: The High Cost of Living, Death: The Time of Your Life, Sandman: The Dream Hunters (comic edition, not prose)
– Lucifer Omnibus Vol. 1: Sandman Presents: Lucifer #1–3 & Lucifer #1-35 & Lucifer: Nirvana #1
– Lucifer Omnibus Vol. 2: Lucifer #36-75 & House of Mystery Halloween Annual #2: Infernal Bargains: Just Say No!
You can find Charlotte at twitter.com/mymarvelousyear
You can our other Marvel Comics podcast on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com
Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline.
You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear

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1h 39min
October 17, 2024 Extra Issues – Jeff Smith’s RASL (2013)
Zack Brad Larry and Charasl end our two part series on Jeff Smith, one of the most famous and important figures in independent comics publishing. This week, we cover the work that comes after one of the biggest successes in comics, an interesting but flawed experience.
Comics covered in this episode:
– RASL

Topics discussed:
– How much of Bone can you see in RASL?
– What happens when you remove the comedy from Bone?
– If you’re a Teslacel, is this comic a better experience?
Our next miniseries on Sandman will be broken into six episodes (all available on DC Universe Infinite Ultra):
– Preludes & Nocturnes, The Doll’s House, and Dream Country: Sandman #1-20
– Seasons of Mist, A Game of You, and Fables and Reflections: Sandman # 21-50 & The Sandman Special #1
– Brief Lives, Worlds’ End, The Kindly Ones, The Wake: Sandman #51-75
– Sandman: Overture, The Sandman: Endless Nights, Death: The High Cost of Living, Death: The Time of Your Life, Sandman: The Dream Hunters (comic edition, not prose)
– Lucifer Omnibus Vol. 1: Sandman Presents: Lucifer #1–3 & Lucifer #1-35 & Lucifer: Nirvana #1
– Lucifer Omnibus Vol. 2: Lucifer #36-75 & House of Mystery Halloween Annual #2: Infernal Bargains: Just Say No!
You can find Charlotte at twitter.com/mymarvelousyear
You can our other Marvel Comics podcast on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com
Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline.
You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear

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1h 5min
September 15, 2024 Extra Issues – Jeff Smith’s Bone (1991)
Zack Creature and Charbone start our two part series on Jeff Smith, one of the most famous and important figures in independent comics publishing. This week, we cover perhaps the most checked out comic book from the kid’s section of the library ever: Bone.
Comics covered in this episode:
– Bone (issues 1-55)

Topics discussed:
– Is Bone truly the best all-ages hand-to-anyone universal comic recommendation?
– Does Bone balance its comedy and drama all the way through?
– Does Bone fulfill the promise of “Scrooge McDuck’s Odyssey”?
Our next episode on Jeff Smith will be:
Ep 2: RASL
Our next miniseries on Sandman will be broken into six episodes (all available on DC Universe Infinite Ultra):
– Preludes & Nocturnes, The Doll’s House, and Dream Country: Sandman #1-20
– Seasons of Mist, A Game of You, and Fables and Reflections: Sandman # 21-50 & The Sandman Special #1
– Brief Lives, Worlds’ End, The Kindly Ones, The Wake: Sandman #51-75
– Sandman: Overture, The Sandman: Endless Nights, Death: The High Cost of Living, Death: The Time of Your Life, Sandman: The Dream Hunters (comic edition, not prose)
– Lucifer Omnibus Vol. 1: Sandman Presents: Lucifer #1–3 & Lucifer #1-35 & Lucifer: Nirvana #1
– Lucifer Omnibus Vol. 2: Lucifer #36-75 & House of Mystery Halloween Annual #2: Infernal Bargains: Just Say No!
You can find Charlotte at twitter.com/mymarvelousyear
You can our other Marvel Comics podcast on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com
Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline.
You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear

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1h 38min

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