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- Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters - Ep. 47
We've hit a bullseye with this episode as we talk about the modern day Robin Hood "Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters." This gritty 1987 reboot by Mike Grell is considered a turning point for the vigilante as he becomes more of an urban hunter facing social issues of the time. Politically charged and beautifully drawn, forty years later does it still hit the mark?
For the first half of the show it is a bookclub discussion of our Long Comic, and in the second half of the show we are doing a blind rank of famous fictional archers to find out who ends up on top.
Of course we end the show by introducing the manga that will be the next long comic we will talk about in two weeks time!
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6:28 Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters bookclub discussion
45:50 Blind ranking fictional archers
55:45 Introducing the next read: Gyo
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Intro and Exit "Yours Today!" by Lexx Strange is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
1 hr 2 min - Qualia the Purple - Ep. 46
What happens when you combine Yuri (Girl Love) with quantum physics? Today we are talking about "Qualia the Purple" a sci-fi manga that ask the age old question 'what happens if your left hand was also a cellphone'? Pitched as the weirdest thing Spence has ever read, you know we are in for a journey.
For the first half of the show it is a bookclub discussion of our Long Comic, and in the second half of the show we are talking about other Sci-Fi recommendations.
Of course we end the show by introducing the graphic novel that will be the next long comic we will talk about in two weeks time!
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6:20 Qualia the Purple bookclub discussion
49:45 Sci-Fi Recommendations
1:00:20 Introducing the next read: Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters
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Intro and Exit "Yours Today!" by Lexx Strange is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
1 hr 5 min - Absolute Martian Manhunter - Ep. 45
The first series of the popular "Absolute" DC Universe has concluded, and so now is the perfect time to talk about it! "Absolute Martian Manhunter" is a reimagining of the green gumshoe from top to bottom. This shapeshifting, mind reading, super powered superhero is reimagined as a cerebral entity inside the mind of trouble FBI agent John Jones. But all of that doesn't matter when the art (by Javier Rodriguez) is some of the craziest I've ever seen, not just with comics.
For the first half of the show it is a bookclub discussion of our Long Comic, and in the second half of the show we are going to give the Martian Manhunter his well overdue time in the limelight by writing a 15 beat plot summary in 15 minutes of a movie that doesn't exist yet. Impossible? You'll have to listen to find out!
Of course we end the show by introducing the manga that will be the next long comic we will talk about in two weeks time!
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4:52 Absolute Martian Manhunter bookclub discussion
38:49 Explaining the Blake Snyder Beat Sheet
44:01 Writing the Martian Manhunter movie in less than 15 minutes (57:06 finish)
58:40 Introducing the next read: Qualia the Purple
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Intro and Exit "Yours Today!" by Lexx Strange is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
1 hr 3 min - Dragon Ball (Vol. 4 + 5 + 6) - Ep. 44
Dragon Ball is one of the most iconic titles in Manga and Anime, so what better series to come back to as part of our bookclub? After reading the first three volumes (Episode 14) we talked about maybe coming back to the series in the future and here we are! At this point in Dragon Ball we are jumping into the media defining tournament arc of the Tenkaichi Budōkai, and it's quite the spectacle to discuss.
For the first half of the show it is a bookclub discussion of our Long Comic, and in the second half of the show Spence does a blind rank of our childhood anime as we take a trip down memory lane and reflect on the shows that defined us.
Of course we end the show by introducing the graphic novel that will be the next long comic we will talk about in two weeks time!
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5:16 Dragon Ball (Vol. 4 + 5 + 6) bookclub discussion
39:50 Anime nostalgia blindrank
1:01:53 Introducing the next read: Absolute Martian Manhunter
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Intro and Exit "Yours Today!" by Lexx Strange is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
1 hr 6 min - Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees - Ep. 43
It is anthropomorphic August here at the Long Comics Bookclub and we are celebrating the occasion with a bookclub discussion of the critically acclaimed "Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees" by Patrick Horvath. This new series has been taking the comic world by storm, and we want to see what all the hullaballoo is about.
*Content warning* Gore and Violence
For the first half of the show it is a bookclub discussion of our Long Comic, and in the second half of the show we are talking all about adult anthropomorphic animal content from comics to anime, to manga, and movies. It is a hoot and we have lots of opinions to share.
Of course we end the show by introducing the manga that will be the next long comic we will talk about in two weeks time!
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5:30 Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees bookclub discussion
43:21 Anthropomorphic animal extravaganza blind rank
1:02:47 Introducing the next read: Dragon Ball Vol. 4 - 6
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Intro and Exit "Yours Today!" by Lexx Strange is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
1 hr 7 min - Ichi the Witch - Ep. 42
This week on the Long Comics Bookclub we are talking about "Ichi the Witch"! From the author of the hit series "Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-Kun" this manga follows Ichi, a wild child boy hunter who gains magical powers after defeating the King of the Majicks. As the only magical boy in a world of magical girls, what kind of mischief is he going to run into?
For the first half of the show it is a bookclub discussion of our Long Comic, and in the second half of the show we are talking about anime! Witch Hat Atelier, Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-Kun, and more. We have some recommendations and reflections to share.
Of course we end the show by introducing the graphic novel that will be the next long comic we will talk about in two weeks time!
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5:31 Ichi the Witch bookclub discussion
33:16 Anime anime anime!
45:05 Introducing the next read: Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees
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Intro and Exit "Yours Today!" by Lexx Strange is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
50 min - The Amazing Spider-Man: Kraven's Last Hunt - Ep. 41
Spyder Spyder, burning bright,
In the forests of the night;
What immortal hand or eye,
Could frame thy fearful symmetry?
With "Spider-Man Brand New Day" swinging into theatres in the next few weeks we wanted to take a look at the famous web-slinger in comics. Today we are talking about "The Amazing Spider-Man: Kraven's Last Hunt". This 40 year old classic is considered by many to be among the greatest Spider-Man stories ever told. Spider-Man must face Kraven the Hunter gone mad in his search for honour. But has this story stood the test of time?
For the first half of the show it is a bookclub discussion of our Long Comic, and in the second half of the show we are talking about Kraven in film ("Kraven the Hunter") and in cardboard (Magic the Gathering: Marvel).
Of course we end the show by introducing the manga that will be the next long comic we will talk about in two weeks time!
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5:52 Amazing Spider-Man: Kraven's Last Hunt bookclub discussion
47:10 Kraven in film and in cardboard
55:40 Introducing the next read: Ichi the Witch
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Intro and Exit "Yours Today!" by Lexx Strange is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
59 min - Kowloon Generic Romance + Supergirl Prediction Follow-up - Ep. 40
"He kissed her thinking she was someone else
She kissed him back not knowing they were once engaged"
This episode we are all about VIBES with the first volume of the manga "Kowloon Generic Romance" by Jun Mayuzuki. This story introduces us to a pair of flirty real estate agents in a future-set Kowloon, the once most densely populated place on Earth. Part mystery, part romance, part slice-of-life, but all vibes.
For the first half of the show we are talking about the "Kowloon Generic Romance" manga, and in the second half of the show we are talking about the first episode of the anime adaptation! We also have a recommendation on which one is better, and which one you should check-out.
For the final part of the show we are circling back to our "Supergirl" film predictions! The movie is out now, but did we anticipate what was going to happen? And what did Spence think of this hotly talked about part of the new DCU?
Of course we end the show by introducing the graphic novel that will be the next long comic we will talk about in two weeks time!
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5:58 Kowloon Generic Romance bookclub discussion
34:55 Kowloon Generic Romance anime comparison
41:40 Supergirl Film Prediction Results
51:20 Introducing the next read: Spider-man: Kraven's Last Hunt
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Intro and Exit "Yours Today!" by Lexx Strange is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
57 min - Supergirl Woman of Tomorrow + Supergirl Film Predictions - Ep.39
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's Supergirl Woman of Tomorrow for our bookclub Long Comic today!
With the upcoming Supergirl move coming out next week we wanted to look at the inspiration of the film, and talk about this new modern class "Supergirl Woman of Tomorrow". This sci-fi fantasy adventure sees the heroine flying through the stars in pursuit of a villain who leaves death and tragedy in his wake. A grand story, but does it live up to the hype?
For the second part of the show we are talking about prediction for the Supergirl movie! Using only trailers and our intuition we are making some of our best guesses when it comes to the upcoming film. We will follow up in a future episode, to see how we did!
Of course we end the show by introducing the manga that will be the next long comic we will talk about in two weeks time!
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4:18 Supergirl Woman of Tomorrow bookclub discussion
40:18 Supergirl movie predictions
58:44 Introducing the next read: Kowloon Generic Romance
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Intro and Exit "Yours Today!" by Lexx Strange is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
1 hr 1 min - Takopi’s Original Sin - Ep. 38
A magical space octopus comes to earth from the planet happy with the goal of bringing happiness to everyone! What could possibly go wrong?
*CONTENT WARNING*
This episode includes discussions around the following topics that are part of the discussed manga including: suicide, child abuse, and bullying
For the first half of the show we are talking about "Takopi's Original Sin". We cover the themes of the book, how they're handled, interpretations of some of the manga, and a recommendation on who this manga is for. In the second half of the show we are chatting about the anime adaptation, and the similarities/differences to the manga.
Of course we end the show by introducing the graphic novel that will be the next long comic we will talk about in two weeks time!
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3:14 Takopi’s Original Sin bookclub discussion
50:08 The anime adaptation
58:18 Introducing the next read: Supergirl Woman of Tomorrow
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Join the Discord to be part of the conversation!
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Check out Vesperia Manga and Comics for all your Long Comic needs.
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Intro and Exit "Yours Today!" by Lexx Strange is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
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About Long Comics Bookclub
From the publisher's feed
A bi-weekly podcast talking about Long Comics aka. Graphic Novels and Manga! Each episode we talk about a new Long Comic by giving our reactions and reflections, book-club style!
Each episode ends by introducing the Long Comic for the next podcast so that you can read along!
Hosted by older brother, Shane, in conversation with owner of Vesperia Manga and Comics, younger brother, Spence.
Follow our instagram/bluesky for the bi-weekly Long Comics we'll be talking about, and for any updates!