Long Comics Bookclub

We are back with the Bat but this time he's a little bit bigger, or maybe A LOT bigger! "Absolute Batman" is a new title that re-creates the Batman Universe in a new bombastic form. There's a lot to talk about with the re-imagining of a classic character that we are excited to talk about and boy do we!

Also Spence got a microphone so our audio is better than ever!

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4:57 Absolute Batman discussion

45:03 Mutiny on the Boundary, K Pop Demon Hunters, Dan D Dan, and more!

01:01:22 Introducing the next read: Uzumaki

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This episode we dive into the blood frenzy manga that is "Killer Shark in Another World." While this manga hasn't made a splash in North America, we are excited to dip our toes and see what all the fuss is about. So come for a swim along with us into uncharted waters this episode! It's a pun-tastic time.

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6:10 Killer Shark in Another World discussion

38:40 Dimension 20, Metaphor: ReFantazio, etc.

46:56 Introducing the next read: Absolute Batman

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This episode we dive into the infamous Sandman universe with "Death" by Neil Gaiman. *Trigger Warning* discussions around death and loss. Though the title should be a giveaway! Despite the heavy subject matter we still find time to have some laughs and share our thoughts and reflections on this part of the infamous series.

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5:07 Death by Neil Gaiman discussion

39:40 Trash Humpers, Squid Game 2, Majora's Mask, etc.

52:52 Introducing the next read: Killer Shark in Another World

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Dragon Dragon Ball... Dragon Ball no Z! Join us as we discuss the first three volumes of the legendary "Dragon Ball" series. As one of the most important manga and anime series of all time Spence of course has read the entire series, while Shane hasn't even watched a full episode of the anime!

Full of reflections, commentary, and some of the best fun facts of the podcast so far, this is the exact kind of episode we dreamed of when we started the Long Comics Bookclub.

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4:05 Dragon Ball discussion

42:47 Kaiju No. 8, New Mario Kart, Bluelock Season 2, etc.

52:06 Introducing the next read: Death by Neil Gaiman

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It's the month of Superman! Not only is the beloved do-gooder gracing the silver screen but he's also on your speakers as we discuss "All-Start Superman". Eat it up algorithm.

While we're at it, we also get into some of the history of Superman stories and the death of mono-culture. You might even learn some thing along the way, in addition to the usual laughs and insight!

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6:07 All-Star Superman discussion

32:30 James Gunn's Superman, death of monoculture, Roblox?

45:25 Introducing the next read: Dragon Ball

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Maybe you’ve heard of this manga? This episode we take on one of the biggest manga/anime’s in the world. But it’s been more than 20 years since Death Note came out in Shonen Jump. Does it still hold up?

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6:00 Discussion of Death Note

42:20 Other media from the past two weeks

52:39 Next Bookclub read: All-Star Superman classic

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Na-na-na-na-na-na-na eleventh episode! Join us as we dive into Frank Miller's "Batman: Year One". While we all know Batman as a dark gritty vengeance seeker, a lot of that tone was created here. Listen along as we give our reactions, cover some discussion topics, and share fun facts abound!

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4:57 Batman: Year One discussion

28:55 Frank Miller tangent, Andor, Welcome to Wrexham

41:05 Introducing the next read: Death Note

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We are back for our TENTH episode! Join us as we enter double digits and give our take on “Destroy All Humans They Can’t Be Regenerated”. This manga series follows middle schoolers learning about Magic the Gathering (MtG) during the 90s. As big MtG fans ourselves, this one is full of anecdotes, sidebars, and lots of laughs. This is an episode you don’t want to miss.

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6:40 Destroy All Humans They Can't Be Regenerated discussion

37:53 Mission Impossible 8, Blue Lock, Doom

46:50 Introducing the next read: Batman Year One

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Our ninth episode and our first foray into the world of the legendary author Alan Moore! Join us as we talk about "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen"; getting into the complex social criticism of the work and some of the other takeaways from the book. We also talk about the new Marvel blockbuster "Thunderbolts", the golden age of local multiplayer gaming, and we DON'T talk about Tatsuki Fujimoto's "Firepunch".

*Trigger Warnings for the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen*

Violence, Racism, Sexism, Sexual Assault

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4:48 League of Extraordinary Gentlemen discussion

38:20 Thunderbolts*, multiplayer gaming, Firepunch

51:15 Introducing the next read: Destroy All Humans. They Can't Be Regenerated

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Our eighth episode and in a LCB first, Spence has chosen a Long Comic not having read it himself! "Kagurabachi" is supposed to be the new hit shonen jump manga so it must be good right? RIGHT?

Join us as we talk about "Kagurabachi", reflect on what makes a good story, and chat about some of the other media we've enjoyed this week.

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4:00 Kagurabachi discussion

32:43 Sinners, Mob Psycho 100, Astro Bot, The Residence

45:13 Introducing the next read: League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

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