Manga Mavericks EP. 159: Speed Racer & Dragon Racer

On this episode of Manga Mavericks, Colton & Lum invite on Eisner Award winning comics artist and author of Mermin & Ghost Hog, Joey Weiser, to talk about Tatsunoko Productions founder Tatsuo Yoshida's original Mach GoGoGo (Speed Racer) manga and some of the influence it had on Joey's newest upcoming comic, Dragon Racer! That's right! We cover two whole racing comics and discuss everything we love about them both, as well as reflect on Speed Racer's legacy and ponder over the state of its current relevancy in American pop culture even compared to two decades ago. So join us as we rev up our engines and jam down on the pedal like we're never comin' back, cause adventure's waitin' just ahead!!

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For a complete list of links and Community Shout-Outs included in this episode, please visit this podcast's webpage at: http://all-comic.com/2021/manga-mavericks-ep-159-speed-racer-dragon-racer/

PODCAST BREAKDOWN: 

00:00 - Intro

03:25 - Speed Racer

1:09:14 - Dragon Racer

1:53:41 - Community Shout-Outs!

2:03:03 - Wrap-Up

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Music Featured:

Mach GoGoGo Opening Theme