Matt and Cale Read Comics

Matt and Cale Read Comics

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Matt and Cale Read Comics episodes

  • 9: Matt and Cale read "30 Days of Night"

    In this episode, our two comic aficionados read "30 Days of Night" by Steve Niles with art by Ben Templesmith. To get some insight into what it is really like to live that far north, they are joined by Dan Summers; a resident of Ulukhaktok in Northern Canada. Ulukhaktok is as close to the North Pole as the real Barrow (Utqiagvik), Alaska from the story. 

    In the original three issue mini series published in 2002, Eben Oleman and his wife Stella make up the entire police force of Barrow. An evil group of vampires descend upon the town after hearing that the town suffers from 30 days of nightfall; allowing them to feed without the burden of sleep. As the townspeople are slaughtered, an ancient vampire named Vicente arrives to keep the knowledge of vampires a secret. He ultimately settles to kill the entire town, resulting in Eben injecting himself with vampire blood to become a creature of the night himself. 

    If you'd like to contribute a voice note, please reach out by following us @mattandcalereadcomics on Instagram and Facebook or @mattandcaleread on Twitter.

    1 hr 8 min
  • 8: Matt and Cale Read "Daredevil: Born Again" with Josh Raub

    In this episode, our two comic aficionados are joined by Matt's friend, Josh Raub, to read "Daredevil: Born Again" by Frank Miller with art by David Mazzucchelli. This story was originally published in 1986 by Marvel Comics in Daredevil Issues 227 - 231. When his ex-lover reveals Matt Murdoch's secret identity to the Kingpin of Crime, Daredevil loses everything that is near and dear to him. The hero must claw back his life and take down the villainous Kingpin and regain his identity as the Man Without Fear. 

    As we prepare for our upcoming tenth episode on Frank Miller's "The Dark Knight Returns," we are asking listeners to send in voice notes sharing their opinions and personal connections to one of the greatest graphic novels of all time. If you'd like to contribute a voice note, please reach out by email ([email protected]) or follow us @mattandcalereadcomics on Instagram and Facebook or @mattandcaleread on Twitter.

    1 hr 47 min
  • 7: Matt and Cale Read "We3"
    In this episode, our comic aficionados read the tear jerker that is "We3." A big thanks goes out to our friend Jake Loney for suggesting the book. "We3" is a three-issue American comic book mini-series by writer Grant Morrison and artist Frank Quitely. The story follows 3 animal super weapons as they yearn to undo the cruel experiments done to them and try to regain their normal lives. 
    If you have a graphic novel that you want us to cover on the show, please reach out by email ([email protected]) or follow us @mattandcalereadcomics on Instagram and Facebook or @mattandcaleread on Twitter.
    59 min
  • 6: Matt and Cale Read "Sin City: A Dame to Kill For"

    In this episode, our two comic aficionados read "Sin City: A Dame to Kill For" by Frank Miller. Published by Dark Horse Comics. Prepare to go full noir as we follow a photographer named Dwight McCarthy as he falls for the charms of Ava Lord; a mysterious femme fatale on the run. 

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    1 hr 11 min
  • 5: Matt and Cale Read "Superman Smashes the Klan" with Chris Manson

    In this episode, Scottish-Chinese comics writer and artist Chris Manson joins our two comic aficionados to read "Superman Smashes the Klan." Written by Gene Luen Yang with art by Gurihiru, this graphic novel is based on the 1940s "Adventures of Superman" radio show where Superman befriends a Chinese immigrant family and confronts a stand-in for the Ku Klux Klan. 

    Our very special guest, Chis Manson, is the cartoonist behind "Horror Buffet" and the upcoming "Bad Gal Bodega." Chris shares his personal connections to the story and relates the experiences of the Lees to his own experiences growing up as a mixed raced Scottish-Chinese child in Glasgow. Cale likewise reflects on his experiences growing up as a Sri Lankan-American in what is our most heartfelt and powerful episode yet! 

    You can see more of Chris' work online at ChrisLauManson.co.uk or follow him @chrislaumanson on Instagram and Twitter. 

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    1 hr 39 min
  • 4: Matt and Cale Read "V for Vendetta" with Mark Allard-Will

    In this episode, our two comic aficionados are joined by comics writer Mark Allard-Will and read Alan Moore's controversial graphic novel, "V for Vendetta". Following a world war, London is a police state occupied by a fascist government, and a vigilante known only as V uses terrorist tactics to fight the oppressors of the world in which he now lives. When V saves a young woman named Evey from the secret police, he discovers an ally in his fight against England's oppressors. 

    This episodes features our first guest, Mark Allard-Will. Mark is the author of graphic novels like "Årkade" and "The Burning Black: The Legend of Black Shuck." You can find more of Mark's work online at CuckoosNestPress.com or @cuckoosnestpress on Instagram and Facebook. You can buy your own copy of The Burning Black online from Renegade Press. 

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    1 hr 31 min
  • 3: Matt and Cale Read "Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth"
    In this episode, our two comic aficionados read the perplexing, outlandish but beautiful book that is Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth. The book delves deeper into the psychological state of Batman as he battles his way through an Arkham Asylum that has been taken over by The Joker and a host of other villains. Buckle up for a confusing and somewhat enjoyable ride written by Grant Morrison with art by Dave McKean.
    1 hr 1 min
  • 2: Matt and Cale Read "Dracula"
    In this episode our two intrepid comic aficionados read the comic adaptation of the 1992 Francis Ford Coppola film, Dracula. This unique comic was written by Roy Thomas and drawn by Mike Mignola before he shot to fame with his Hellboy series. This book is a straight adaptation of a visually exquisite film and is a must read for anyone who is a fan of Mignola's art style.
    52 min
  • 1: Matt and Cale Read "Watchmen"
    In this episode, our two comic aficionados explore the deep and groundbreaking book that is Watchmen. Written by Alan Moore and drawn by Dave Gibbons, the book imagines an alternate 1985,  where superheroes are real. The murder of the vigilante, Comedian, sets off a mystery that may engulf the world in the midst of a cold war.  Join us as we break down the story and even explore how it relates to the HBO television show and feature length film.
    1 hr 3 min
  • 0: Intro

    In this episode, we learn why these two guys started on this endeavor. Learn Matt's unwavering love for the comic art form, and Cale's almost fanatical mainstream fanboy appeal. Two comic geeks unite to chat up comics and their mutual love for the genre. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, and follow us and share on Instagram (@mattandcalereadcomics), Facebook (@mattandcalereadcomics) or Twitter (@mattandcaleread)!

    5 min

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A biweekly analytical comics podcast. Every episode join cartoonist & comics educator Matt Smith and cosplayer & mainstream comics fan Cale Werake as they dive deep into a different graphic…