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Our Wonder Woman 75 series gets weird as we discuss "Wonder Woman: Earth One" by Grant Morrison. DC's Earth One series gives writers and artists a chance to re-imagine the DCU from scratch, and Morrison takes advantage by penning a techno-future Amazonian world where all the pieces seem familiar, but everything's a little different. We talk about how Wonder Woman's core themes are made extreme, the weirdness for weirdness' sake, and the sexy deer & Battle Kangaroos. Plus, a smattering of spoiler-free Wonder Woman movie talk.

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Next week: "Wonder Woman: The Lies" by Greg Rucka

We continue our tribute to the 75th Anniversary of Wonder Woman by reading "The Legend of Wonder Woman: Origins" by Renae de Liz. We get an interesting take on Themyscria before meeting the charming and charismatic Etta Candy, sorority girl and singer, on our way to defeating a Manhunter. We talk about how we don't talk about race, Hippolyta's motivations, and that subtly gorgeous art. Plus, action figure talk up top.

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Next week: "Wonder Woman: Earth One" by Grant Morrison.

Just in time for the Wonder Woman movie, we're starting our Wonder Woman 75 series with "Wonder Woman: The True Amazon" by Jill Thompson. In this graphic novel, artist/author Thompson gives us a reinvention of Diana's origin story, covering her youth and the actions that led her to leave Paradise Island. We talk about morality, consequences, friendship, and that achingly gorgeous art. Not just a fantastic Wondy story, this may be one of the best cape comics we've ever read for the show. Plus, Jen finally saw Guardians of the Galaxy 2!

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Next week: "The Legend of Wonder Woman" by Renae De Liz.

The last title in our 'Turns Out It Was Good' series is "Bitch Planet: Extraordinary Machine" by Kelly Sue DeConnick. In this sexploitation-style dystopian satire, non-conforming women are sent away for "rehabilitation" on Bitch Planet. We discuss the constructs of gender, sexism, feminism, and intersectionality through this unique sci-fi lens. We get deep and we get a little ranty. Plus, there's a little Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 discussion up top.

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Next week: "Wonder Woman: The True Amazon" by Jill Thompson

This week, we tackle "ODY-C: Off to Far Ithicaa" by Matt Fraction. In this psychedelic, gender-broke re-envisioning of Homer's Odyssey, Odyssia tries to get her crew home in face of dangers mortal and Olympian. We talk about all the unavoidables: the insane art, the imagery, and the gender complexities. This book begs to be talked about the second you put it down.

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Next week: "Bitch Planet: Extraordinary Machine" by Kelly Sue DeConnick.

We start off our awkward "Turns Out It Was Good" arc with "Unbeatable Squirrel Girl: Squirrel Power" by Ryan North. Doreen Green is moving to a new city to pursue a college degree in computer science while keeping up her superhero antics as Squirrel Girl, taking on everybody from Kraven to Galactus. We talk about the comic's quirky tone, the stylistic art choice, and the book's approachability. Plus, you know we can't avoid talking about that unfortunate numbering.

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Next time: "ODY-C: Off to Far Ithaca" by Matt Fraction.

David and Andy take a breather to talk about David's experience at Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017. Not only was it a major convention, but it was David's first time trooping for the Mandalorian Mercs at a big convention! We talk about the show, the experience of being with a costuming group, and the backstory of building armor. We'll be back next week with our regular programming!

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Next week: "Unbeatable Squirrel Girl: Squirrel Power!" by Ryan North.

Our Best of 2016 megaseries concludes with "Monstress: Awakening" by Marjorie Liu. In this genre-shifting fantasy comic, Maika Halfwolf's journey for meaning brings her face to face with ancients, gods, and atrocities. We talk about this comic's take on the fantasy genre, the gorgeously detailed art, and the relationship between Maika and the god inside her. Also, there's a lot of cleavage. Up top, we talk about the Power Rangers movie! The comic book talk starts around 6:10.

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Next time: "Unbeatable Squirrel Girl: Squirrel Power!" by Ryan North.

We sneak one more superhero comic into our Best of 2016 megaseries as we read "Faith: Hollywood and Vine" by Jody Houser. In her first solo book, Zephyr has left her team, moved to LA, and is looking for some crime to fight only to stumble into a big plot. David and Andy talk about the experience of being introduced to a whole new universe of continuity we didn't even know existed, the role of body types in cape comics, and positive representation. Plus, Andy's stoked about the half-scale BB-8 and there's some spoiler-free discussion of Netflix's new Iron Fist show. This week's comic starts at about 15:00 in.

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Next week: "Monstress: Awakening" by Marjorie Liu.

Out Best of 2016 megaseries gets a boost of energy as we read "Joyride: Ignition" by Jackson Lanzing. In this incredibly slick, fast-paced comic, a group of humans escapes their dystopian home in search of adventure! And oh boy do they find it. We talk about the flow of the art, the concise bits of character, and the mashing of sci-fi tropes that keep this book powered up. But seriously, there's a surprisingly solid amount of character for such an action-heavy and short trade paperback. Plus, we talk about gunpla and Gundam a bit. This week's comic discussion starts around minute 10.

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Next week: "Faith: Hollywood & Vine" by Jody Houser.