In which we discuss one of the biggest surprise success stories of the 20th century and beyond! We talk about the creators of the franchise, how it got to where it did, and where those creators are today. Join us for a story that doesn't actually end up with the creators getting horribly ripped off for once!

What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!
 
 Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com
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Twitter: @pencilusin
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email: [email protected]

So, what sources did we use?  Check em!

https://www.tcj.com/the-kevin-eastman-interview-part-i/

https://www.tcj.com/the-kevin-eastman-interview-part-2/

https://www.tcj.com/you-guys-have-given-me-the-greatest-life-ever-a-new-interview-with-kevin-eastman/

https://www.youtube.com/@CartoonistKayfabe 
Cartoonist Kayfabe had several videos with Eastman, Laird, or both breaking down their comics along with the hosts. Quite informative if you're interested.

We also read some cool magazines with articles and stuff!  Wanna know which ones?

Back Issue (TWO MORROWS PUBLISHING): 22

What comics did we cover for our topic?  Take a look!

 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Mirage Studios): 1 - 11

Raphael: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle (Mirage Studios): 1 of 1

Michaelangelo: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle (Mirage Studios):  1 of 1
(Yes, I know how to spell the name. I'm not sure Eastman and Laird did back then)

Donatello: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle (Mirage Studios):  1 of 1

Leonardo: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle (Mirage Studios):  1 of 1

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In which we discuss one of the more important indie comics of the 2000s! We talk about the writer/artist Bryan Lee O'Malley, we talk about the times the book came out in, and we even discuss the publisher a bit, Oni Press! Join us for some very important discourse! Or maybe just some rambling. Probably both!

What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!
 
 Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast
Twitter: @pencilusin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin
email: [email protected]

So, what sources did we use?  Check em!

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What comics did we cover for our topic?  Take a look!

Scott Pilgrim (ONI PRESS): Vol 1-6

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In which we discuss the other great long Kirby comic of the 60s, Thor! We begin with a Journey into Mystery and find ourselves transported across time and space to the very departure of the King of Comics! A whole other king is in the book too, but he's a cosmic jerk!  Anyway, join us!

What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!
 
 Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com
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Twitter: @pencilusin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/
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email: [email protected]

So, what sources did we use?  Check em!

https://twomorrows.com/comicbookartist/articles/02stanroy.html

We also read some cool magazines with articles and stuff!  Wanna know which ones?

The Jack Kirby Collector (TwoMorrows Publishing): 14, 36, 53, 54, 63

The Thin Black Line by Robert L Bryant, Jr (TwoMorrows Publishing)
This is a book subtitled "Perspectives on Vince Colletta Comics' Most Controverisal Inker. You figure out what it's about.

What comics did we cover for our topic?  Take a look!

I had Su read from a further in starting point, but you should do yourself a favor and read all of Jack Kirby's Thor. Issues posted below:
Journey into Mystery (Marvel): 83-125

Thor (Marvel): 126-177, 179
For whatever reason issue 178 is a fill-in by future regular artist John Buscema.

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In which we discuss the very best of the Kirby/Lee collaboration on Fantastic Four! We'll follow our protagonists as they: Stave off world's end! Fight evil in Africa and Europe! Simp over characters with questionable hair! Join us for some of the best comics of the silver age and Marvel Comics in general!

What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!
 
 Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast
Twitter: @pencilusin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/
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email: [email protected]

We also read some cool magazines with articles and stuff!  Wanna know which ones?

Back Issue (TwoMorrows Publishing): 7

Alter Ego (TwoMorrows Publishing): 104, 179

The Jack Kirby Collector (TwoMorrows Publishing): 9, 22, 33, 53, 54, 58, 60, 63 

What comics did we cover for our topic?  Take a look!

Fantastic Four (MARVEL) Vol 1: 44-67

Fantastic Four Annual (MARVEL) Vol 1: 4, 5

 Once again, I'll remind you that the entire Kirby/Lee run on Fantastic Four (including the Annuals) is REQUIRED READING. Just do it!

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In which...uh...something is killing the children! That something is monsters. Also people are monsters too or something? I don't know. Anyway, join us as we discuss a horror tale in the woods! Plus there's action!

What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!
 
 Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast
Twitter: @pencilusin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin
email: [email protected]

So, what sources did we use?  Check em!

 WE HAVE SOURCE I PROMISE. WE'LL HAVE THEM UP SOON.

What comics did we cover for our topic?  Take a look!

Something is Killing the Children (BOOM!): 1-20

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In which we discuss one of the largest platforms for comics in existence today. Plus we discuss one of the more popular comics to launch on the platform! Join us as we talk about the origins of the mighty Webtoons and then talk about the Remarried Empress!

What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!
 
 Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com
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Twitter: @pencilusin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin
email: [email protected]

So, what sources did we use?  Check em!

 https://www.vam.ac.uk/articles/a-brief-history-of-webtoons

https://www.businessinsider.com/what-is-webtoons-2016-2

https://www.fastcompany.com/90850499/south-korean-comics-webtoon-content

https://time.com/6243447/rise-of-webtoons-k-dramas/

https://medium.com/mrcomics/what-is-webtoon-4926929b20d8

https://ccci.am/all-you-need-to-know-about-korean-style-digital-comics/

https://www.tcj.com/the-webtoon-a-new-form-for-graphic-narrative/

https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/riding-the-wave-the-steady-rise-of-korean-manhwa/

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/81073-webtoon-builds-an-audience-for-webcomics.html

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/05/05/business/tech/south-koreas-booming-webtoons-put-japans-print-manga-notice/

https://web.archive.org/web/20211122103605/http://www.arirang.co.kr/news/News_View.asp?nseq=166701

https://www.kocis.go.kr/eng/webzine/202011/sub01.html

 https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/12/05/business/south-korea-webtoons-fund-bet/

What comics did we cover for our topic?  Take a look!

 The Remarried Empress (IZE PRESS): Vol 1

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In which we discuss one of the great comic runs of all time! Well, part of the run! We're saving the best for next episode! Wanna know the circumstances under which the FF were born? LISTEN IN!!

What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!
 
 Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast
Twitter: @pencilusin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin
email: [email protected]

We read some cool magazines with articles and stuff!  Wanna know which ones?

Back Issue (TwoMorrows Publishing): 7

Alter Ego (TwoMorrows Publishing): 104, 179

The Jack Kirby Collector (TwoMorrows Publishing): 9, 22, 33, 53, 54, 58, 60, 63 

What comics did we cover for our topic?  Take a look!

Fantastic Four vol 1 (Marvel): 1-43
Fantastic Four Annual vol 1 (Marvel): 1-3

Seriously, though. Read the first 100+ issues of the Fantastic Four. It's a requirement. Just do it.

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In which we discuss a popular manga about Japanese nerds! Join our discussion as we talk about the background of the book. Marvel as we talk about something that isn't about Marvel!

What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!
 
 Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com
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Twitter: @pencilusin
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email: [email protected]

More info on sources coming soon!

What comics we read:

Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku (KODANSHA COMICS): 1-5

In which we wrap up our discussion of the Man of Tomorrow for his 85th birthday! Here we cover important contributions to the mythos (and popular culture in general) that were outside the comic pages. I know this is a comic podcast but dammit, there's some important stuff that's not in the comics!

 What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!
 
 Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast
Twitter: @pencilusin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin
email: [email protected] 

So, what sources did we use?  Check em!

https://lithub.com/how-two-jewish-kids-in-1930s-cleveland-altered-the-course-of-american-pop-culture/?utm_source=pocket-newtab

https://www.supermanhomepage.com/radio/radio.php?topic=r-radio

https://historycollection.com/how-superman-became-the-most-recognizable-superhero/

https://www.supermansupersite.com/radio.html

https://www.kandorarchives.com/p/radio.html

https://xroads.virginia.edu/~ug02/superman/comicradio.html

In which apparently the X is silent? Anyway, we discuss one of the more popular manga to hit the stands recently! We talk about the creator, his influences, and maybe what went in to the creation of this popular book!

What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!
 
 Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast
Twitter: @pencilusin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin
email: [email protected]

So, what sources did we use?  Check em!

https://mangaplus.shueisha.co.jp/web_pages/263/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITi6n3z-gdk

https://www.reddit.com/r/SpyxFamily/comments/wdkmwb/tatsuya_endo_long_interview_from_the_fanbook_part/

https://spy-x-family.fandom.com/wiki/Tatsuya_Endo/Interviews

https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/people/32310/tatsuya-endo

https://gamerant.com/spy-x-family-the-real-historical-inspirations/

https://www.cbr.com/spy-x-family-setting-cold-war-1960-germany-inspired/

https://www.epicdope.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-spy-x-familys-plot/

https://screenrant.com/spy-x-family-cold-war-present-day-explained/

https://epicstream.com/article/how-cold-war-germany-inspired-spy-x-family

What comics did we cover for our topic?  Take a look!

SPY X FAMILY (VIZ MEDIA): Vol 1-9

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