Ten Cent Takes

This week we're diving into Jezebel Jade; Comico’s 1988 miniseries that asks, “What if Race Bannon’s ex got her own spy-noir spotlight (and out-cooled everyone)?” It’s slick, stylish, and way too good to be lost to time. Come for the ‘80s comic vibes, stay for the femme fatale flair.

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On this week's Dollar Bin Discoveries, we're heading into the Great Outdoors! Jessika braves the South American wilderness with Donald Duck Adventures #3, while Mike takes a darker path with Bloodshot #7. From classic cartoon capers to gritty action, it's a wild ride you won't want to miss!

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This week on Dollar Bin Discoveries, it’s all about familiar faces! Mike dives into 1963 #5, a sharp satire of Thor, while Jessika takes on Questprobe #1 featuring everyone's favorite green rage machine, the Hulk. Tune in for retro weirdness, superhero send-ups, and pure comic book joy!

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Today, we’re chatting with local creator Mary Shyne about her adorable, time-hopping rom-com graphic novel You and Me on Repeat! Tune in for love, laughs, and time travel hijinks!

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This week on Dollar Bin Discoveries, we’re diving into future imperfect visions of the world! Jessika uncovers the psychic intrigue of ESPers #1 from Eclipse, while Mike blasts into Marvel’s dystopian timeline with Fantastic Four 2099 #1. Tune in for retro sci-fi weirdness and wild comic book futures! 

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This week on the pod, we're diving into Star Wars: Visionaries — the wild, imaginative anthology crafted by the concept artists behind Episode III! From alternate Sith origins to Wookiee warlords, this collection redefines what Star Wars could be. Tune in for deep cuts and bold takes from a galaxy far, far away!

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For this week's Dollar Bin Discoveries, we're celebrating May the Fourth by diving into some classic Star Wars gems from Dark Horse Comics! Jessika checks out the mechanical mayhem of Droids #1, while Mike gets into the hilarious chaos of Tag & Bink Are Dead #1! 

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This week, we're diving headfirst into the frozen chaos of Marvel's 1980s Iceman miniseries — where familiar faces meet absolutely unhinged storylines. Time travel? Demonic dimensions? Daddy issues?? Bobby Drake’s got it all. 

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This week on Dollar Bin Discoveries, it’s All That Glitters—Mike dives into the chrome-covered chaos of Fantastic Four #375, while Jessika uncovers the shimmering secrets of The Books of Faerie #1. Prismatic foil, glam, and questionable fashion choices await!

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We're diving into the New Teen Titans anti-drug PSAs from the height of Nancy Reagan's "Just Say No" crusade. These comics are just like the campaign: well-meaning, wildly over-the-top, and completely out of touch with the actual issue.

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