Make Mine Paperback Podcast

Welcome back! And thanks for choosing to listen to Make Mine Paperback, where the discussion on fictional science continues. You’ll have to forgive the lack of cocktails as our mixologist is down with the sickness. This week the focus is on Universal War One, which is a French comic written and drawn by Dennis Bajra, but adapted for an English-speaking audience. In a riveting story, a mysterious black wall appears at the edge of our solar system. It is up to a team of court-martialed scientists and pilots to figure out the mystery! Listen in as the guys talk about where they think the story is headed and what some of the symbolism could mean. As a bonus, there is a comparison to the DC comic series The Suicdidce Squad. Listen in to this exciting episode!

Thanks for tuning in to Make Mine Paperback! The podcast that is always about comics, and sometimes cocktails. Although this time we don’t have a cocktail, we do have a great book and a new theme! This month we will focus on Science-Fiction. To start the month off we have East of West Volume 1: The Promise, written by Jonathan Hickman with art by Nick Dragotta. The Promise collects the first five issues of this intriguing Image Comic series. Although the world seems to be on the edge of the apocalypse, things do not go according to plan when death is noticeably absent as a horseman. Listen in as the gang theorizes where the story is headed. Although it can be a lot to take in, this comic delivers an interesting story that leaves you wanting for more! John Hickman carefully lays out a complex narrative of political mystery that leaves the reader guessing everyone’s motives. Find out what makes sci-fi such an enduring and popular genre! 

Welcome back to Make Mine Paperback! The podcast that helps you get a great buzz while listening to the world’s #1 authority on nothing! Seeing as how April ends this week, it seems fitting that this episode would wrap up the April shower theme. The final comic for this month is Murder Falcon! Written and drawn by none other than podcast favorite Daniel Warren Johnson. Although not as scary as the name may suggest, this book still delivers a powerful message. Murder Falcon reminds us to enjoy every moment we have. Music as therapy can be a powerful tool for helping us to enjoy those moments. This book definitely fits the theme, but it does contain notes of hope! Listen in and grab a drink as you enjoy the most recent edition of MMP!

Our month of sadness continues with The Sculptor. The boys follow the life of David Smith, in a deal with the devil, who is granted the supernatural ability to sculpt anything he can imagine...but he soon realizes that time is running out and his personal relationships are put to the test. This week's book focuses on themes of love, ambition, mortality, and the pursuit of artistic greatness.

Welcome back to the newest issue of Make Mine Paperback! Pour yourself a cocktail as the gang discusses Game of Thrones Book One: A Song of Ice and Fire Issues 1-3 (2011), based on the groundbreaking novel by George RR Martin. Author Daniel Abraham and illustrator Tommy Patterson expertly adapt the masterpiece for comic book panels. This week’s featured cocktail is the Black Manhattan. A simple drink that pairs well with a complex story! What makes Game of Thrones a sad tale? Does the story follow too closely to the tv show and novel? Hopefully the hosts can answer these important questions while you enjoy a cocktail and a comic!

This week the fellas discuss the Noodles Arc! Diving into our month of sad comics,

Find out that much and more on this week's episode!

Let's get Hulky!!! (Or Steve Rogers...y?) The boys sit down this week and discuss Planet Hulk, the green man of the Avengers, and Marvel Comics! What do we learn from this planet of hulks in this Secret Wars universe? How does Doctor Doom factor into all of this? Is this really "our" Hulk?

All this and more in this weeks episode of Make Mine Paperback!

Welcome back to Make Mine Paperback, where the discussion on all things green continues in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. This week, the discussion is on Infinite Frontier Swamp Thing (2021) #1-4, written by Ram V with art by Mike Perkins. This story follows Levi, an Avatar of the Green, as he struggles to understand his own destiny. Follow along and see how Ram V’s contribution to Swamp Thing compares to his work on Layla Starr. How does Ram V change his style to fit DC? Find out how Ram V is able to fit his own unique storytelling within the confines of a Swamp Thing story! 

Welcome back fellow comic book and St Patrick’s Day fans! Listen in, as the discussion on all things green continues during the month of March. This week, the focus is The Green Lantern Vol. 1: Intergalactic Lawman (2019), written by Grant Morrison and drawn by Liam Sharp. The story follows well-known Green Lantern, Hal Jordan, as he attempts to save Earth from being sold to the highest bidder. Hal soon finds out that the Lantern Corps may not be altruistic as it seems, as he finds himself unable to help Earth! The three incredible hosts lead a thought-provoking dialogue on the potential role of intergalactic lawman. Being another Morrison masterpiece, you know there is more than meets the eye in this psychedelic art-infused comic book. Don’t miss it!

Welcome back to Make Mine Paperback! This week starts a new month and a return to classic comic books. To celebrate St Patrick’s Day, coinciding with Spring approaching, the gang is talking about all things green! Kicking off the new theme is Green Goblin  #1-4, written by Tom DeFalco with art by Scott McDaniel. This comic is best described as an amalgamation of all things the 90s. From the super slammin’ slang to the chaotic panels, this will give listeners a dose of 90s nostalgia. Although this comic may be lacking a compelling backstory for its title character, it does still provide entertainment in the form of explosions and the feeling that one is listening to a guitar riff the entire time due to the rock and roll nature of the time. Listen in as the podcast explores one of the lesser-known Green Goblins, Phil Ulrich!