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Ep 121: 'Avengers: Endgame' was a cultural phenomenon tying together 11-years worth of movies. To tackle that behemoth, RFK assembles a panel of Avengers featuring friends of the show Christine Chua, Sebastian Yūe and Nathaniel Crouch.

THERE ARE MAJOR SPOILERS IN THIS SHOW.

On the docket:

How can we judge 'Endgame' as a movie? What was the best storyline the film resolved? What was the standout moment? Was 'Endgame' a good ending? How would you change it? Where does the MCU go next?

RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.

Ep 120: At Toronto Comic Con last month, hosts Justin, Mitchell and Jacob had a chat with iconic Batman and Green Arrow/Green Lantern writer Dennis O'Neil. This week, the hosts discuss O'Neil's impact on Batman stories, his activism work, and what it takes to be considered a radical in the comic book world.

Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Mitchell Thompson and Jacob Dubé.

In Episode 119, Justin interviews Rotem Diamant, the president and librarian of the Canada Comics Library—a newly opened space collecting and cataloguing comics in downtown Toronto. Rotem describes how the project got off the ground and how the library works to spotlight marginalized creators.

RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé.

For Episode 118, Justin, Jacob and Mitchell reunite for Toronto ComiCon. After three years of covering this convention, they debate how best to keep cons fresh, catch up with creators they've interviewed before, and meet some new ones to watch out for.

Featuring interviews with Danny Zabbal, Casey Parsons, Shawn Daley, Megan Huang, Paris Alleyne, Jason Loo and Te'Shawn Dwyer.

RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was recorded at Toronto ComiCon on March 15, 2019. It was produced by Justin Chandler.

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In Episode 117, host Jacob Dubé speaks with comic creator Jason Lutes about Berlin, a huge 800-page epic telling the stories of the citizens of the German capital between the two World Wars. They talk about the 22-year creation of the book and the everyday stories of those experiencing the rise of fascism in their neighbourhoods. Also, RPGs.

RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Mitchell Thompson.

Ep 116 - We know your first crush was a cartoon. Don't lie. We've all been there. The shows one watches growing up can have a big effect on them and so can those crushes. Host Justin Chandler is joined by friends of the show Sid Drmay and Maddie Lychek to talk about the drawings they loved and what those early yearnings meant.

RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was edited by Jacob Dubé.

Here are the links to the article by Sid and art by Maddie that inspired this show.

Ep 115 - "The Walking Med" is a volume of essays examining what zombie comics and media say about modern attitudes toward death, aging, medicine and healthcare. Co-editor Lorenzo Servitje joins host Justin Chandler to discuss the book and some of the essays within it.

RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.

Ep 114 - "Bakuman" is the wonderfully earnest tale of two boys who dream of becoming professional manga artists while still in high school. Written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata (of "Death Note" fame), it's also a fascinating look inside the shonen manga business. Friend of the show and Otaku Megami Christine Chua joins hosts Justin Chandler and Jacob Dubé to talk about the series and the world it portrays.

RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Jacob Dubé.

Ep 113 - Comics writer Sam Miserendino joins the Creator Series book club, where people who make comics talk about the books that inspired them. Sam's pick, "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by humourist David Sedaris, is a series of essays based on the author's life. Justin Chandler, Jacob Dubé and Sam discuss Sam's comedy inspirations and why this book is so relatable.

Sam Miserendino is the author of the zombie Jesus comic, "Prince of Pieces," and the children's book parody series, Addicted Animals.

RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Mitchell Thompson.

Ep 112 - Here's to another year! Justin and Jacob talk about trends in comics from 2018 and discuss their goals for RFK in 2019.

We say "thank u, next" to:

• our favourite books this year
• single issues
• small-minded a-holes
• Marvel movies as we know them
• barriers to publishing indie comics

Radio Free Krypton wishes you and your loved ones health and wellness in 2019 and beyond!

RFK airs first on CJRU1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was edited by Mitchell Thompson.

PS: The clip at the end is from here.