Waiting on the Trade

By Patrick Fitzgerald-Fleck and Matt Ledger

Waiting on the Trade is a comics book club for people who can't keep up with monthly comics. Join Pat, Matt, and each month's guest host as they discuss some of their favorite trade paperbacks and gra... more

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June 18, 2023The Sandman: Overture
Welcome back to Waiting on the Trade: The Dream Journal, a miniseries in which we’re discussing Neil Gaiman and co.’s original run on The Sandman. Joining Pat and myself for this trip through the Dreaming is our friend and frequent guest host Mike Drew.
In this episode, we’ve each brought a discussion question prompted by our read of The Sandman: Overture.
This Month’s Discussion Questions:
Was Overture a worthwhile addition to the Sandman mythos?
What is the biggest reveal in this volume?
What do you think The Council of the First Circle is all about?
Did you enjoy our discussion? If so, let us know by leaving us a review on your podcasting app of choice.
New to the show? Waiting on the Trade is a monthly comics podcast, run by two gents who don’t have time for monthly comics. If you’d like to get in touch with us, you can email us at [email protected].
You can also find us on:
Apple Podcasts.
Spotify.
YouTube.
As always, thanks for listening!
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58min
June 04, 2023Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow
Welcome back to Waiting on the Trade, a comics book club for people who don’t have time for monthly comics!
In this episode, guest host Jonathan Gurney dips his toes into the DCU, as we discuss Tom King, Bilquis Evely, Matheus Lopes, and Clayton Cowles’s Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.
This Month’s Discussion Questions
How do Ruthye and Supergirl’s experiences with grief shape their characters and their actions throughout the story?
Did the reveal that Ruthye’s narration is unreliable affect your enjoyment of the story?
What is your opinion on established characters being portrayed differently in newer media?
Explanations, Observations, and Links of Note
Yes, this book is going to be a movie. Which is fine I guess? It’s probably not one of the first stories I’d put in a line-up, but it is definitely not a bad choice.
The citizens of Argo City covering their city in lead sheets to shield themselves from radiation certainly was canon prior to this story. (Though not dramatized as much.) Tom King is a big ol’ continuity nerd; if he references something, it likely “happened.”
Okay yes, you don’t strictly need to know anything else about Comet the Super-Horse to read and enjoy this story. But reader, I can’t help myself.
Here are a couple reviews that think Ruthye possibly killed Krem at the end of this story. Again, our take is that she didn’t.
If you just popped in for this episode, and you want to go deeper into our brief Batman digression, check out our previous episode.
Follow-Up Recommendations
If you liked Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, we think you might also like:
Mister Miracle.
Far Sector.
Citizen of the Galaxy.
Daytripper.
New to the show? Waiting on the Trade is a monthly comics podcast, run by two gents who don’t have time for monthly comics. If you’d like to get in touch with us, you can email us at [email protected].
You can also find us on:
Apple Podcasts.
Spotify.
YouTube.
As always, thanks for listening!
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1h 45min
May 21, 2023The Sandman: The Wake
Welcome back to Waiting on the Trade: The Dream Journal, a miniseries in which we’re discussing Neil Gaiman and co.’s original run on The Sandman. Joining Pat and myself for this trip through the Dreaming is our friend and frequent guest host Mike Drew.
In this episode, we’ve each brought a discussion question prompted by our read of Volume Ten: The Wake.
This Month’s Discussion Questions:
What are the things that make you want to keep living?
Are there any stories left in The Sandman that you’d like to see?
How do you think the Dreaming will change with Daniel in charge?
Did you enjoy our discussion? If so, let us know by leaving us a review on your podcasting app of choice.
New to the show? Waiting on the Trade is a monthly comics podcast, run by two gents who don’t have time for monthly comics. If you’d like to get in touch with us, you can email us at [email protected].
You can also find us on:
Apple Podcasts.
Spotify.
YouTube.
As always, thanks for listening!
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1h 6min
May 07, 2023Batman: A Death in the Family
Welcome back to Waiting on the Trade, a comics book club for people who don’t have time for monthly comics!
In this episode, guest host Trevor Doetsch swings in like a crowbar to the head, as we discuss Batman: A Death in the Family.
This Month’s Discussion Questions
Would you have voted for Jason Todd to live or die?
Is the Joker the most impactful and/or best Batman villain?
Why hasn’t Bruce Wayne purchased and maintained the security of Arkham Asylum?
Explanations, Observations, and Links of Note
First up, here’s The Beat’s oral history of the life and death of Jason Todd, which is certainly worth a read.
If that oral history is too long for you, at least take a look at the ad DC stuck in the back of Batman 427, prompting readers to cast their vote for Jason’s fate.
This is the kind of lighthearted Joker content we’re missing these days.
Yes, Orca the whale woman does exist. She even may have appeared in better stories recently.
#Blimpgate! It’s back!
This is the newsletter in which Tom Brevoort discusses walking back “Captain America uses guns.”
Here’s Joker crowbarring Jason, and here’s Jason crowbarring Joker. Symmetry!
And finally, stay tuned to the blog for a follow-up piece about the (fictional) fallout of Jason Todd’s death …
Follow-Up Recommendations
If you liked Batman: A Death in the Family, we think you might also like:
Batman: Under the Red Hood.
Batman: Ten Nights of the Beast.
New to the show? Waiting on the Trade is a monthly comics podcast, run by two gents who don’t have time for monthly comics. If you’d like to get in touch with us, you can email us at [email protected].
You can also find us on:
Apple Podcasts.
Spotify.
YouTube.
As always, thanks for listening!
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1h 3min
April 16, 2023The Sandman: The Kindly Ones
Welcome back to Waiting on the Trade: The Dream Journal, a miniseries in which we’re discussing Neil Gaiman and co.’s original run on The Sandman. Joining Pat and myself for this trip through the Dreaming is our friend and frequent guest host Mike Drew.
In this episode, we’ve each brought a discussion question prompted by our read of Volume Nine: The Kindly Ones.
This Month’s Discussion Questions:
Why is this volume such a chore to read?
What was the fucking point?
Other than Morpheus, whose death impacted you the most?
Did you enjoy our discussion? If so, let us know by leaving us a review on your podcasting app of choice.
New to the show? Waiting on the Trade is a monthly comics podcast, run by two gents who don’t have time for monthly comics. If you’d like to get in touch with us, you can email us at [email protected].
You can also find us on:
Apple Podcasts.
Spotify.
YouTube.
As always, thanks for listening!
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48min
April 02, 2023Once & Future: Vol. 1
Welcome back to Waiting on the Trade, a comics book club for people who don’t have time for monthly comics!
In this episode, guest host Simon Payne chooses wisely, as we discuss the first volume of Kieron Gillen, Dan Mora, Tamra Bonvillain, and Ed Dukeshire’s Once & Future.
This Month’s Discussion Questions
Which panel or page has your favorite art (and why)?
Does knowing how a story ends ruin your enjoyment of it?
In this volume, the mindless idealization of Arthurian legends threatens modern-day Britain. What American stories or myths are threatening to take over our country?
Explanations, Observations, and Links of Note
I did track down a list of songs about the music industry, which reminded me that Reel Big Fish’s “Sell Out” exists. Lots of good tracks on that list, actually.
This was an interesting site on which to find a picture of the Tales of King Arthur book I mentioned. Those illustrations by Rodney Matthews will forever be lodged in my brain.
I can’t resist an opportunity to steal someone’s free time by linking them to TV Tropes, so here’s a primer on Flanderization.
Here’s the best/most digestible treatise I could find on why Ronald Reagan really did suck, from TeenVogue of all places.
Paul Bunyan: Also dangerous!
Here’s a link to The History of English Podcast Simon mentioned.
Follow-Up Recommendations
If you liked Once & Future, we think you might also like:
Myths and Legends.
Mary Stewart’s Merlin Trilogy.
Klaus.
New to the show? Waiting on the Trade is a monthly comics podcast, run by two gents who don’t have time for monthly comics. If you’d like to get in touch with us, you can email us at [email protected].
You can also find us on:
Apple Podcasts.
Spotify.
YouTube.
As always, thanks for listening!
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1h 7min
February 05, 2023Rogue & Gambit: Ring of Fire
Welcome back to Waiting on the Trade, a comics book club for people who don’t have time for monthly comics!
In this episode, guest host Tyler Marifke goes on an awkward couple’s retreat with us, as we discuss Kelly Thompson, Pere Pérez, Frank D’Armata, and co.’s Rogue & Gambit: Ring of Fire.
This Month’s Discussion Questions
What the heck was that?
How do you feel about accents being written out in dialogue?
Who is your favorite X-couple?
Explanations, Observations, and Links of Note
The Trial of Gambit was 1997! Called it!
Kids, this is what VCRs are.
So here’s a little interview re: X-Men marriages at the time this book took place. I wouldn’t be surprised if the last page of Rogue & Gambit is as weird as it is because X-editorial hadn’t figured out X-Men: Gold 30 yet. (And here’s the other NY Times article about Batman and Catwoman not getting married. What a bizarre summer for superhero comics.)
Destiny and I feel the same way about Gambit.
An example of this book’s “too many word balloons” problem.
Follow-Up Recommendations
If you liked Rogue & Gambit, we think you might also like:
The “Double Date” issues of Tom King’s Batman run.
X-terminators.
Marvel’s Midnight Suns.
Stan Lee: The Man Behind Marvel.
New to the show? Waiting on the Trade is a monthly comics podcast, run by two gents who don’t have time for monthly comics. If you’d like to get in touch with us, you can email us at [email protected].
You can also find us on:
Apple Podcasts.
Spotify.
YouTube.
As always, thanks for listening!
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1h 11min
January 15, 2023The Sandman: Worlds’ End
Welcome back to Waiting on the Trade: The Dream Journal, a miniseries in which we’re discussing Neil Gaiman and co.’s original run on The Sandman. Joining Pat and myself for this trip through the Dreaming is our friend and frequent guest host Mike Drew.
In this episode, we’ve each brought a discussion question prompted by our read of Volume Eight: Worlds’ End.
This Month’s Discussion Questions:
Which story told at the inn is your favorite?
Did you find this volume frustrating?
Do you prefer this volume’s use of a framing device, versus the other volumes that featured short stories?
Did you enjoy our discussion? If so, let us know by leaving us a review on your podcasting app of choice.
New to the show? Waiting on the Trade is a monthly comics podcast, run by two gents who don’t have time for monthly comics. If you’d like to get in touch with us, you can email us at [email protected].
You can also find us on:
Apple Podcasts.
Spotify.
YouTube.
As always, thanks for listening!
...more
48min
January 02, 2023Zodiac Starforce: By the Power of Astra
Welcome back to Waiting on the Trade, a comics book club for people who don’t have time for monthly comics!
In this episode, guest host Suzanne Payne gets astrological with us, as we discuss Paulina Ganucheau, Kevin Panetta, and co.’s Zodiac Starforce: By the Power of Astra.
This Month’s Discussion Questions
What do you think happened in the “dramatic final battle” that occurred before this story?
Who is your favorite member of Zodiac Starforce?
If you were Savanna, would you be happy the girl you have a crush on is now a member of Zodiac Starforce?
Explanations, Observations, and Links of Note
Here’s what happens when you Google “girl power comics.”
Molly’s character model does change quite a bit for Zodiac Starforce Vol. 2. Though it looks like her hair’s still black in her civilian outfit.
According to StyleCraze.com (the definitive zodiac sign resource), Libra and Pisces are “the ultimate romantic partners.”
I tried to find the Zodiac Starforce webcomic and just ended up at the series’s Tumblr. Perhaps if you dig deep enough there …
Yes, it’s unlikely there’ll ever be more than two volumes of Zodiac Starforce. This is why.
Follow-Up Recommendations
If you liked Zodiac Starforce, we think you might also like:
Magical Boy
BOOM!’s Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers or Madoka Magica.
Cardcaptor Sakura.
New to the show? Waiting on the Trade is a monthly comics podcast, run by two gents who don’t have time for monthly comics. If you’d like to get in touch with us, you can email us at [email protected].
You can also find us on:
Apple Podcasts.
Spotify.
YouTube.
As always, thanks for listening!
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47min
December 04, 2022Saga Vol. 10
Welcome back to Waiting on the Trade, a comics book club for people who don’t have time for monthly comics!
In this episode, guest host Kathryn Prince sells out with us, as we discuss Fiona Staples, Fonografiks, and Brian K. Vaughan’s Saga Vol. 10.
This Month’s Discussion Questions
In what ways do you think the series has significantly changed since its start?
What is your version of Assassins of Sadness by Fartbox?
Of the characters who remain, who will survive to the end?
Explanations, Observations, and Links of Note
I was going to put some other links in here, but it seemed cleaner to just give y’all our versions of Assassins of Sadness by Fartbox:
Kat: In the End by Linkin Park
Matt: Everything Is Alright by Motion City Soundtrack
Pat: My Neighbor Totoro
New to the show? Waiting on the Trade is a monthly comics podcast, run by two gents who don’t have time for monthly comics. If you’d like to get in touch with us, you can email us at [email protected].
You can also find us on:
Apple Podcasts.
Spotify.
YouTube.
As always, thanks for listening!
...more
48min

FAQs about Waiting on the Trade:

How many episodes does Waiting on the Trade have?

The podcast currently has 86 episodes available.