Pipeline Comics

Pipeline Comics

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Pipeline Comics episodes

  • Spirou for Beginners

    If you've never read a Spirou comic before, I have a suggestion for where to start. And it's not a book from 60 years ago. It's not even a book from the Andre Franquin glory years, nor the long run from Tome and Janry in the 80s and 90s.

    "Spirou in Berlin" is a one-off book set at the end of the Cold War. And despite that little bit of political connection to a specific time frame, Flix's story and art make a timeless and isolated tale that can be enjoyed on its own while introducing you to all the main characters of the series: Spirou, Fantasio, and the Count, first and foremost.

    Links of Interest:

    Episode 5: The death of Tome

    The Color Palettes of "Spirou In Berlin"

    My full review of "Spirou in Berlin"

    Full Show Notes: PipelineComics.com/8

    Pipeline Patreon: Patreon.com/pipelinecomics

    Follow me on Twitter: Twitter.com/pipelinecomics

    Become a Pipeline Patron: Patreon.com/pipelinecomics

    11 min
  • Fall Plans for Asterix's 60th Anniversary

    This year is the 60th anniversary of Asterix's first appearance in the pages of Pilote Magazine. Many celebrations and activities are happening, and I'm going to break them down inside this podcast:

    09 October: Redressing the Paris Metro rail stations.

    14 October: The cover to the new "The Daughter's Chieftain: revealed.

    24 October: New book released! "Asterix and the Chieftain's Daugher.

    Extra Links:

    "Par Toutatis", the Rap Video

    La Fille de Vercingetorix Artbook Edition

    Full Show Notes: PipelineComics.com/8

    Pipeline Patreon: Patreon.com/pipelinecomics

    Follow me on Twitter: Twitter.com/pipelinecomics

    Become a Pipeline Patron: Patreon.com/pipelinecomics

    15 min
  • Where to Start with BD
    It's asking an awful lot of you to say, "Pick a book and go." There are literally thousands of books out there. Not all are great. Not all are going to be to your liking.
    But I have read a lot of them, and I find certain books I’ve recommended to people in the past that they’ve enjoyed.
    Today, I have five series I’d like to recommend to you. They may not ALL be to your liking, but so long as at least one sparks your interest, I’ve done my job.
    16 min
  • "Hedge Fund": A Macro-Economic Thriller
    Hedge Fund is a series set in the world of high finance. Frank Carvale is a young punk who thinks he's better than he is and winds up in over his head. His boss, Ergyu Bilaek, is using him as a pawn, but to what end? Can Frank manage his own ego long enough to see what's going on around him? Will the world's economy collapse in his wake?
    This podcast reviews the first three books in the series from Tristan Roulot, Philippe Sabbah, and Patrick Henaff.
    13 min
  • NYCC 2019: Harveys, Magnetic Press, Tome, Black Label
    The New York Comic Con is over for 2019, and I'm here to pick up the pieces. The revived Harvey Awards had a Best European Book. DC continues to expand its Black Label line and looks more and more like a European publisher every day. Magnetic Press re-organizes and I think it's a great thing, though I'm not completely sure why.
    In sad news, Spirou writer/artist Tome passed away over the weekend, too.
    12 min
  • 5 Reasons to Re-Read Your Comics
    This is a topic that should go without saying, really. But as we all race to what's new this week and discussions of a comic will last for barely five days after their release, it's easy to forget about that ever-growing pile of comics behind you.
    Take a look around. Take a second look. Pick up a book. Give it another life.
    Full Show Notes: https://PipelineComics.com/4
    10 min
  • The Fundamental Flaw of the Direct Market
    There's one foundational aspect to the Direct Market that just doesn't apply to comics distribution in 2019. It could be the straw that breaks the camel's back of the Direct Market. The system is fundamentally broken. Can comics overcome it?
    10 min
  • You Have Excuses, I Have Answers
    There are ten common reasons I’ve heard for why you don’t read European Comics. You can't read French. The books are too big or too expensive. You just don't know what's good.
    I have answers to all of those objections. When I'm done, you'll realize that your objections are more more like excuses. You'll be jumping to read something new afterwards!
    12 min
  • Why Franco-Belgian Comics?
    Augie De Blieck Jr. begins the new era of the Pipeline Comics Podcast (10 years later) with an explanation of how he got introduced to European comics, why he loves them, and why he wants the rest of North America to read them, too.
    What started as a novelty in San Diego 15 years ago is now big enough to carry an entire hobby on its own. Seriously, you should try this stuff. They're great comics.
    12 min
  • Franco-Belgian Comics in the Spotlight
    Welcome to the new Pipeline Comics Podcast! Back after a ten year hiatus, this podcast will now introduce you to the world of Franco-Belgian comics, along with the usual commentary and review of the North American comics scene. Check it out at the home page, ThePipelinePodcast.com, or read the show notes for this trailer at PipelineComics.com/1 .
    New episodes premiere every Tuesday and Friday!
    (Pardon the rougher audio quality on this trailer. It gets better with the first episode, debuting October 1, 2019.)
    2 min

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Tired of crossovers and continuity and endless reboots? It's time for something new to come to comics in North America. The original comic book podcaster, Augie De Blieck Jr., introduces you to the…