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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May 03, 2020The One Hundred Nights of Hero
Welcome back to Waiting on the Trade, a monthly comics book club for people who don’t have time for monthly comics!
In this episode, guest host Callum Smith helps us explore ambiguous endings and the power of stories, as we discuss Isabel Greenberg’s The One Hundred Nights of Hero.
This episode’s explanations, observations, and links of note include:
Because I feel compelled to promote every comic shop we mention on the podcast, here’s a link to Gosh! Comics’ website. And here’s a picture of the Isabel Greenberg print that Cal has hanging in his living room.
I’d highly recommend you spend an hour learning about the many different versions of One Thousand and One Nights when you have a chance. The stories’ evolution is quite fascinating.
Double-page spreads: The bane of digital comics.
If you enjoyed this book and our conversation about it, definitely check out Isabel Greenberg’s website and her other work!
Follow-Up Recommendations
If you liked The One Hundred Nights of Hero, we think you might also like:
Mirrormask.
This One Summer.
On a Sunbeam.
If you enjoyed Cal’s time on the podcast and want to let him know, you can find him on Twitter. And be sure to join us here next month, when we discuss The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl Beats Up the Marvel Universe with guest host Simon Payne.
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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April 05, 2020The Green Lantern Vol. 1
Welcome back to Waiting on the Trade, a monthly comics book club for people who don’t have time for monthly comics!
In this episode, we set ourselves afloat in an emerald sea of sci-fi nonsense, as we discuss Grant Morrison, Liam Sharp, and co.’s The Green Lantern Vol. 1.
This episode’s explanations, observations, and links of note include:
Which television police procedural do you feel best matches The Green Lantern? We still can’t decide, so weigh in via the comments!
Some spoilers for Seasons One and Two here, but in this interview, Grant Morrison talks about mirroring television pacing and structure within The Green Lantern, which is super interesting to me.
DC, give me a poster of this New Oa page!
This is the music that should play as you turn from page 66 to page 67.
In case, like me, you did not know about the Pillars of Creation, here’s some info on them. So many references and easter eggs in this book!
What is the difference between a duchess, a countess, and a baroness? Honestly, it doesn’t matter.
Because I said I would, here’s a link to some Neal Adams Green Lantern art. Compare and contrast with Sharp’s Hal Jordan.
Follow-Up Recommendations
If you liked The Green Lantern Vol. 1, we think you might also like:
Green Lantern Corps: Recharge.
Wonder Woman: The Lies.
Be sure to join us here next month, when maybe we’ll actually discuss House of X/Powers of X? Who knows; everything’s crazy right now!
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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March 01, 2020Barrier
Welcome back to Waiting on the Trade, a monthly comics book club for people who don’t have time for monthly comics!
In this episode, guest host Kathryn Prince talks about the one and only time she got hyped for weekly comics, as we discuss Brian K. Vaughan, Marcos Martin, and Muntsa Vicente’s Barrier.
This episode’s explanations, observations, and links of note include:
Does discussing Barrier, a story with no physical trade paperback collection, break the central conceit of the podcast? Yes. Does it matter to anyone but me? No. Regardless, it’s our podcast, and we do what we want.
Panel Syndicate hasn’t put out any new books lately, but I choose to believe the site’s not done yet. I love the concept of pay-what-you-want comics, and I still need to pick up some other series (I’ll be paying, btw).
I’m not about to try to track down Barrier‘s sales numbers from 2018, but I will link to this Brian Hibbs piece on why weekly comics “suck” for retailers. In my experience, good weekly comics actually rock quite hard (nothing gets me in a comic store more often than a good weekly), but then, I’m not a retailer.
Yeah, alright – let’s link to a couple BKV interviews discussing Barrier. Here’s one from The Hollywood Reporter, and here’s another from Entertainment Weekly.
Yes, I took the time to track down the café at which Kat forced me to engage my elementary Spanish on the fly. This was much more important than finding those 2018 sales numbers! (It’s a very fond memory, actually.)
This story from Mark Waid’s Thrillbent site is in the ballpark of what I meant by motion comics, and what I thought the digital version of Barrier could do very easily (since the art is so smooth).
Apparently Kat was right, and the leads are not a thing by the end of Pacific Rim? I guess I have to re-watch it; oh no, what a terrible fate.
And finally, I still am not entirely sure what “que leche” actually means.
Follow-Up Recommendations
If you liked Barrier, we think you might also like:
The Private Eye.
Paper Girls.
WE3.
If you enjoyed Kat’s time on the podcast, be sure to to check out her recent guest post on creating a comics page. And be sure to join us here next month, when we discuss House of X/Powers of X with a whole gaggle of guest hosts. (It’s going to be quite a treat!)
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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February 02, 2020Ghost Rider: The Last Stand
Welcome back to Waiting on the Trade, a monthly comics book club for people who don’t have time for monthly comics!
In this episode, guest host Tyler Marifke pours one out for Johnny Blaze, as we discuss Jason Aaron, Tan Eng Huat, Roland Boschi, José Villarrubia, and Dan Brown’s Ghost Rider: The Last Stand.
This episode’s explanations, observations, and links of note include:
Always love to plug Kryptonite Kollectibles, one of my original comic and game shops.
I did not need to know that Nic Cage’s Ghost Rider pees fire. Thanks, Tyler.
In case you haven’t kept up with the #Blimpgate conspiracy, refer to our Batman/Superman: Supergirl episode.
If you (like me and Pat) know nothing about Vengeance, I’ve got a primer.
Enjoy this Jason Aaron interview about his Ghost Rider run, in which he echoes our sentiments about Ghost Rider continuity: “Ghost Rider continuity was already a very complicated mess. Unless you’re a real student of the series, there’s no way you can keep up with everything.”
Follow-Up Recommendations
If you liked Ghost Rider: The Last Stand, we think you might also like:
Original Sin.
Preacher.
If you enjoyed Tyler’s time on the podcast, be sure to to check him out on Twitch as MBRacer777, where he streams Overwatch, Rocket League, and other nonsense. And be sure to join us here next month, when we discuss Barrier with guest host Kathryn Prince.
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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January 05, 2020X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills
Welcome back to Waiting on the Trade, a monthly comics book club for people who don’t have time for monthly comics!
In this episode, guest host Bryce Manning gets real with us, as we discuss Chris Claremont and Brent Anderson’s X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills.
This episode’s explanations, observations, and links of note include:
There are many essays discussing the Xavier = Martin Luther King Jr. and Magneto = Malcolm X comparison. These two focus on how those comparisons don’t quite match up.
We are most definitely going to be reading the House of X/Powers of X collection for the podcast super soon (though not next month, because reasons). I’d highly recommend that you read it, too.
Magneto: How does he work?
No matter what Gail Simone tells you, Cyclops’s optic blasts come from the punch dimension. Or at least, that’s what we believe on this here podcast.
Here’s a quick read on The 25% Revolution, which states that only 25 percent of people have to believe a thing to start bringing the rest of society around.
Follow-Up Recommendations
If you liked X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills, we think you might also like:
New X-Men: E Is for Extinction.
X-Men: Days of Future Past.
The aforementioned House of X/Powers of X.
If you enjoyed Bryce’s time on the podcast, be sure to get matched up against him on League of Legends (where his screen name is DuoMaxwelll). And be sure to join us here next month, when we discuss Ghost Rider: The Last Stand with guest host Tyler Marifke.
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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December 01, 2019Blackbird Vol. 1
Welcome back to Waiting on the Trade, a monthly comics book club for people who don’t have time for monthly comics!
In this episode, guest host Suzanne Payne judges a book by its cover, as we talk about Sam Humphries, Jen Bartel, and co.’s Blackbird Vol. 1.
This episode’s explanations, observations, and links of note include:
Not gonna lie, I had not heard of Poppy until Suzanne brought it up in her intro. I definitely thought she was referring to the weird YouTube star of the same name.
Pretty sure this is the Jen Bartel interview that Suzanne references in the episode. It has insight into why the series takes place in L.A., Nina’s development, and other key choices.
I could not find an official hiatus announcement for Blackbird anywhere, but the fact that it’s not listed on this list of soon-to-return Image series means it’s likely not coming back anytime soon?
Still highly recommend following Jen Bartel on Twitter, and getting her awesome prints and covers dropped in your Twitter feed.
Suzanne’s discussion of “strong female characters” gives me an excuse to link to Hark! A Vagrant‘s “Strong Female Characters” strip, and I am sure as hell gonna take it.
Riverdale Archie’s got abs, bro. He’s got abs.
“It’s weird as heck.” – Patrick FitzGerald-Fleck, on the apparently-somewhat-similar-to-Blackbird anime Madoka Magica.
Follow-Up Recommendations
If you liked Blackbird, we think you might also like:
The Wicked + The Divine.
Fables.
Cardcaptor Sakura.
If you enjoyed Suzanne’s time on the podcast, be sure to follow her on Instagram (where you’ll soon see some fantastic Christmas cookies) . And be sure to join us here next month, when we discuss X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills with guest host Bryce Manning.
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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November 03, 2019Superman/Batman: Supergirl
Welcome back to Waiting on the Trade, a monthly comics book club for people who don’t have time for monthly comics!
In this episode, guest host Mike Drew returns to crack Gotham City’s #Blimpgate conspiracy wide open, as we talk about Jeph Loeb, Michael Turner, and Peter Steigerwald’s Superman/Batman: Supergirl.
This episode’s explanations, observations, and links of note include:
So, the New Gods. They’re a whole thing. But there IS a big difference between being punched into or being punched through the Source Wall, I promise.
Batman: Punking Darkseid since 2004. (Also, here’s live footage of Batman traveling via Astro-Harness.)
How many times can three people say the word “Crisis” in one podcast? I didn’t count, and I hope you don’t either.
We are not the first ones to begin unraveling #Blimpgate. When will the GCPD stop pulling the wool over its eyes?
Superman/Batman: Apocalypse (the animated version of this story) apparently started the tradition of Jeph Loeb animated adaptations getting reworked endings.
Follow-Up Recommendations
If you liked Superman/Batman: Supergirl, we think you might also like:
All-Star Superman (and our podcast on that story).
Superman: For Tomorrow.
Justice League International Annual 2.
If you enjoyed Mike’s time on the podcast, be sure to listen to the entirety of the Battlestar Bros. back catalog and read his one fantastic blog post from two years ago (then, leave him alone). And be sure to join us here next month, when we discuss Blackbird with guest host Suzanne Payne.
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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October 06, 2019Batman: Hush
Welcome back to Waiting on the Trade, a monthly comics book club for people who don’t have time for monthly comics!
In this episode, guest host Mike Drew helps us figure out whether it’s more important for a comic to be cool or good, as we talk about Jeph Loeb, Jim Lee, and Scott Williams’s Batman: Hush.
This episode’s explanations, observations, and links of note include:
Let’s start things off right: Here’s the Wikipedia entry for Harold (the Mechanic) Allnut. Who was actually a joint Denny O’Neil/Alan Grant creation!
Apparently, the recently released Batman: Hush animated movie changes the story’s ending for the better (< don’t click that link if you don’t want spoilers, obviously). For our purposes, that and the new comic edition help this podcast episode somehow be timely (despite our best efforts).
Whenever Mike mentions Styx, I’m legally obligated to link a Styx song in the show notes.
Hush really isn’t as gratuitous as All-Star Batman and Robin. But then again, not many DC Comics are.
Yeah, Clark Kent has won a Pulitzer. Even in his day job, Superman’s better than you.
Whenever Pat mentions the episode of Batman Beyond in which Ra’s al Ghul kisses Batman, I’m legally obligated to link “Superstitious Cowardly Lot” in the show notes.
Still couldn’t find anything official about Hush actually being Jason Todd originally … but it makes so much sense, right? Right?
Here’s a link just in case you want that definitive rundown of who is Holiday (and when) in Batman: The Long Halloween.
Follow-Up Recommendations
If you liked Batman: Hush, we think you might also like:
To never, ever, under any circumstances read Hush Returns. (< Note that there is no outbound link here.)
Heart of Hush.
Batman: The Long Halloween and Batman: Dark Victory.
Batman/Superman: Public Enemies.
Batman: Under the Red Hood (which is the real return of Jason Todd).
Batman: Zero Year (which is much better than Hush and a great Riddler story).
If you enjoyed Mike’s time on the podcast, be sure to listen to the entirety of the Battlestar Bros. back catalog (it’s fun, I promise) and read his one fantastic blog post from two years ago (then, pester him for more). And be sure to join us here next month, when we ACTUALLY discuss Batman/Superman: Supergirl with first-to-repeat guest host Mike Drew.
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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September 01, 2019Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku Vol. 1
Welcome back to Waiting on the Trade, a monthly comics book club for people who don’t have time for monthly comics!
In this episode, guest host Bryce Manning joins us for a discussion of the print-based entertainment culture, as we talk about Fujita’s Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku Vol. 1.
This episode’s explanations, observations, and links of note include:
I almost missed linking y’all to a quick definition of otaku, which seems pretty relevant.
Here are a couple links in case you want to follow up on yaoi (boys’ love comics) and bara (men’s love comics).
The Golden Age of Hangout Comics might be coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find and catch up on these series now.
This is the Batman poster I have above my computer; it is great.
Please don’t kick our asses, Sailor Moon fans. We know what Sailor Moon R is (or at least, Bryce does).
Here are some of those publication and awards stats that Bryce mentioned for Wotakoi.
I found the opening song for the Wotakoi anime, and it IS super cute.
If you want to hit up the manga shop Bryce found in Fukuoka, I tracked it down.
Here’s a link to the opening of the Haikyuu stage play, which is actually pretty impressive.
And finally, Bryce sent us this “Batman Vs. Spider-Man” YouTube video immediately after we stopped recording, which I think shows our otaku bonafides.
Follow-Up Recommendations
If you liked Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku Vol. 1 , we think you might also like:
Nana
The World’s Greatest First Love
My Love Story!! (and then listen to our episode about Vol. 1)
Giant Days
Shirobako
If you enjoyed Bryce’s time on the podcast, be sure to get matched up against him on League of Legends (where his screen name is DuoMaxwelll). And be sure to join us here next month, when we discuss Batman/Superman: Supergirl with guest host Mike Drew (who, of course, pulled an audible on us – it’s what he does).
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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August 04, 2019DIE Vol. 1
Welcome back to Waiting on the Trade, a monthly comics book club for people who don’t have time for monthly comics!
In this episode, guest host Jonathan Gurney gets sucked into the emo roleplaying adventure that is our podcast, as we discuss Kieron Gillen, Stephanie Hans, and Clayton Cowles’s DIE Vol. 1.
This episode’s explanations, observations, and links of note include:
If you want to nose through the DIE RPG rules, you can do so by clicking here. We all loved how the game mechanics influenced DIE‘s narrative (and vice versa).
If you enjoyed the essays at the back of DIE, you should sign up for Kieron Gillen’s newsletter. There’s at least one good joke each week, in addition to quite-interesting-ramblings.
I wanted to back up our claim that Dungeons & Dragons is currently having its best years ever.
Come on, you knew we were going to link you to Plutchik’s Wheel of Emotions, so you didn’t have to look it up yourself. Still want to see a Trust Knight, despite Pat’s gentle derision.
Behold, Jono’s favorite D&D deity in all his glam glory.
We drop so many references to video games, RPG systems, TV shows, and books in this episode that it’s impossible to re-reference them all here. But I do want to give a special shout-out to Jono’s Guardians of the Flame comparison, since it’s his episode and all.
Want to learn more about Albany, Western Australia’s connection to World War I? I did.
You likely noticed that I was unclear on exactly how to refer to Dominic/Ash, pronoun-wise, throughout this episode. Gillen says “He” is appropriate for Dominic and “She” for Ash.
OK, sorry, I couldn’t resist. We talked about mecha dragons too much to not include this link.
Follow-Up Recommendations
If you liked DIE Vol. 1, we think you might also like:
Rat Queens.
Erfworld.
Of Dice and Men.
And, of course, DIE 6 – which releases this week!
If you enjoyed Jono’s time on the podcast, be sure to check out his pet pictures on Instagram. And be sure to join us here next month, when we discuss Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku Vol. 1 with guest host Bryce Manning.
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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FAQs about Waiting on the Trade:

How many episodes does Waiting on the Trade have?

The podcast currently has 86 episodes available.