Pencil Us In

In which we discuss some work by Neil Gaiman!  Sandman recently hit Netflix and we decided to get a little topical!  A few weeks later, but better late than never, eh?  We discuss how the book came together, we talk about themes, we talk about another book that Neil Gaiman did as well called Books of Magic!  This isn't a super-deep dive, but it should be fun nonetheless!

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So, what sources did we use?  Check em!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWFDQRnSNOk

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

Back Issue Magazine (TwoMorrows Publishing): 57

The Comics Journal (Fantagraphics): 155, 163, 169

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

Sandman (DC/Vertigo): 1-32

Books of Magic (DC/Vertigo): 1-4

NOTE:  I could have gone waaay more in depth with this thing had I desired it, but I didn't desire it.  Gaiman is a prolific guy in several mediums with a million words written about him and his works.  I felt like just going over what I thought was interesting about his work without getting overly analytical.  Anyway...

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In which we discuss a recently deceased legendary artist!  Neal changed the industry in several ways and we discuss a few here via reading his Batman work!  Hear about how he helped change panel layouts!  Hear how he expanded the color palette in comics!  Marvel (tee hee) at a dude who just plain got his way!

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Credit is due to many!

Here's some interviews I found online with Neal:

https://www.tcj.com/the-1978-neal-adams-interview/

https://www.tcj.com/the-1982-neal-adams-interview/

https://www.nerdteam30.com/creator-conversations-retro/an-interview-with-neal-adams-legendary-artist-and-creator-rights-advocate

https://twomorrows.com/comicbookartist/articles/03adams.html

https://twomorrows.com/kirby/articles/17adams.html

I also dug in to a few magazines to get some more info:

Back Issue Magazine (TwoMorrows Publishing): 50
Alter Ego (TwoMorrows Publishing): 56, 59

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In which we discuss the granddaddy (grandma?) of them all, Sailor Moon!  Listen to our bio on Naoko Takeuchi and how she got to where she is!  Understand that she's apparently capable of doing anything!

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Here's where we usually put down sources we reference and what we read comic-wise.  Where is it?  NOT HERE YET.  STAYED TUNED.  SORRY FOR THE CAPS.

Our exploration of the Magical Girl genre continues!  We talk about girls that are magical in our own hemisphere!  Wanna know if She-Ra counts?  QUESTION ANSWERED!

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!
 
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So, what sources did we use?  Check em!

 https://blog.funimation.com/2020/02/04/magical-girl-anime-guide-cute-grim-puella-madoka-asuka-cardcaptor-sakura/

https://reelrundown.com/animation/Magical-Girls-and-their-Historical-Origins

https://bookriot.com/evolution-of-the-magical-girl/

https://www.nippon.com/en/in-depth/a03904/

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/watch/2021-06-04/the-enduring-history-of-magical-girls/.173513

https://www.ranker.com/list/why-does-magic-girl-anime-exist/hannah-collins

https://ifanboy.com/articles/pretty-transform-the-definitive-history-to-magical-girl-manga/

https://thedailyfandom.org/the-evolution-of-western-magical-girls/

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That's right!  We're celebrating the birthday of the ol USA with a reading of one of the best Captain America runs in existence!  Join us as we talk about our incredulity over the resurrection of one of the sacred dead ones (RIP Gwen and Uncle Ben)!  We'll talk about the context in which the idea was fostered and the continued resonance of the stories even today!

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!
 
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Twitter: @pencilusin
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So, what sources did we use?  Check em!

https://web.archive.org/web/20160507115755/https://www.vulture.com/2016/05/bucky-winter-soldier-history.html

https://comicsalliance.com/tribute-ed-brubaker/

https://comicsalliance.com/the-ed-brubaker-captain-america-exit-interview-marvel-fatale-image/

https://comicbookhistorians.com/tom-brevoort-vp-of-marvel-interview-by-alex-grand-jim-thompson/

I also listened to episode #35 (an interview with Tom Brevoort) of the Captain America Comic Book Fans podcast.  Here's their website:
https://captainamericacomicbookfans.wordpress.com/
 

What comics did we cover for our topic?  Take a look!
Captain America Vol 5 (Marvel): 1-25
Captain America 65th Anniversary Special
Winter Soldier: Winter Kills

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In which we discuss more history of Magical Girls including the big one: Sailor Moon!  Interested in a more in-depth look at Sailor Moon?  You're in luck!  Stick with us and you'll get at least one episode on it!  WE PROMISE!

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!
 
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So, what sources did we use?  Check em!

 https://blog.funimation.com/2020/02/04/magical-girl-anime-guide-cute-grim-puella-madoka-asuka-cardcaptor-sakura/

https://reelrundown.com/animation/Magical-Girls-and-their-Historical-Origins

https://bookriot.com/evolution-of-the-magical-girl/

https://www.nippon.com/en/in-depth/a03904/

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/watch/2021-06-04/the-enduring-history-of-magical-girls/.173513

https://www.ranker.com/list/why-does-magic-girl-anime-exist/hannah-collins

https://ifanboy.com/articles/pretty-transform-the-definitive-history-to-magical-girl-manga/

https://thedailyfandom.org/the-evolution-of-western-magical-girls/

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In which we discuss a favorite genre from Japan, the magical girl!  There's a big anniversary this year and it's the 30th for Sailor Moon!  What better way to celebrate than to have an overview of the genre itself??  YOU TELL US!

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So, what sources did we use?  Check em!

 https://blog.funimation.com/2020/02/04/magical-girl-anime-guide-cute-grim-puella-madoka-asuka-cardcaptor-sakura/

https://reelrundown.com/animation/Magical-Girls-and-their-Historical-Origins

https://bookriot.com/evolution-of-the-magical-girl/

https://www.nippon.com/en/in-depth/a03904/

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/watch/2021-06-04/the-enduring-history-of-magical-girls/.173513

https://www.ranker.com/list/why-does-magic-girl-anime-exist/hannah-collins

https://ifanboy.com/articles/pretty-transform-the-definitive-history-to-magical-girl-manga/

https://thedailyfandom.org/the-evolution-of-western-magical-girls/

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In which we discuss our two diametrically opposed protagonists, the Human Torch and the Sub-Mariner!  We talk about their creators, their packaging company Funnies Incorporated, and even a bit of other stuff!  Join us as we discuss our hottest, wettest topic yet!

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

 Alter Ego (TwoMorrows Publishing): 3, 11, 22, 46, 49, 114, 165
(Note: This week's research material is largely the same as last week's)

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

Human Torch Comics (Timely/Marvel): 2-10

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In which we discuss the origins and story behind Marvel Comics and its founder, Martin Goodman!  Join us as we talk about some shady stuff!  We also talk about some near disasters that somehow work out anyway!

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!
 
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We read some cool magazines with articles and stuff for reference!  Wanna know which ones?
I read several issues of TwoMorrows Publishing's Alter Ego for this.  It's a neat magazine!  Next week's episode will essentially have the same list since it's basically the same topic split in two.

Alter Ego (TwoMorrows Publishing): 3, 11, 22, 46, 49, 114, 165

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

Marvel Comics (Marvel/Timely): 1
Marvel Mystery Comics (Marvel/Timely): 2-12

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In which we discuss one of the big boys of comics.  That's right, that metal kid with the machine gun butt, Astro Boy!  Listen in as we talk about his renowned creator, Osamu Tezuka!  We discuss his upbringing, his experience with war, and finally how he broke out in a huge way in that war's aftermath!

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!
 
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So, what sources did we use?  Check em!

https://manga.tokyo/otaku-articles/atom-the-beginning-on-air-what-was-so-good-about-astro-boy-in-the-first-place/

https://www.newuniversity.org/2021/01/18/astro-boy-the-turning-point-of-manga-and-anime/

http://www.robothalloffame.org/inductees/04inductees/astro_boy.html

https://theelectricagora.com/2016/06/23/astro-boy-and-the-mark-of-the-human/

https://comicsalliance.com/the-real-astro-boy-story-depressing-as-hell/

https://www.astroboy-online.com/history.php

https://honeysanime.com/happy-fathers-day-tezuka-sensei-paying-homage-to-one-of-the-fathers-of-anime-and-manga/

https://www.tofugu.com/japan/osamu-tezuka-history/

https://blog.britishmuseum.org/tezuka-osamu-god-of-manga/

https://www.vox.com/2016/8/2/12244368/osamu-tezuka-story-explained

https://www.popmatters.com/the-osamu-tezuka-story-by-toshio-ban-2495420642.html

 Also read was a particular manga-format biography of our subject's creator.  It's:

The Osamu Tezuka Story: A Life in Manga and Anime - By Toshio Ban and Tezuka Productions.  Published in the US by Stone Bridge Press.

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

Astro Boy Books 1 and 2 (Dark Horse)