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In which we discuss more history of Magical Girls including the big one: Sailor Moon!  Interested in a more in-depth look at Sailor Moon?  You're in luck!  Stick with us and you'll get at least one episode on it!  WE PROMISE! What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us s...

In which we discuss a favorite genre from Japan, the magical girl!  There's a big anniversary this year and it's the 30th for Sailor Moon!  What better way to celebrate than to have an overview of the genre itself??  YOU TELL US! What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell...

In which we discuss our two diametrically opposed protagonists, the Human Torch and the Sub-Mariner!  We talk about their creators, their packaging company Funnies Incorporated, and even a bit of other stuff!  Join us as we discuss our hottest, wettest topic yet! What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about ot...

In which we discuss the origins and story behind Marvel Comics and its founder, Martin Goodman!  Join us as we talk about some shady stuff!  We also talk about some near disasters that somehow work out anyway! What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cook...

In which we discuss one of the big boys of comics.  That's right, that metal kid with the machine gun butt, Astro Boy!  Listen in as we talk about his renowned creator, Osamu Tezuka!  We discuss his upbringing, his experience with war, and finally how he broke out in a huge way in that war's aftermath! What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our...

Here's the final episode of Kung Fu Month with Shang Chi!  We break down his origins and influences!  We talk about some creators!  We even discuss...uh...some not so great stuff! What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us kno...

In which we discuss a pretty darn obscure character!  The supporting cast (maybe minus poor Ben Jr) is more famous than the main character!  It's a heck of a book, though!  Join us as we journey way back in to the 70s (again!) to see everyone kung fu fighting! What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about...

It's the start of Kung Fu Month! To celebrate, we're bringing you the story of a boy who turns into a girl when he gets wet. It's Ranma 1/2!  There's also like a Panda and and a cat and a pig and some other stuff.  Get excited! What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wan...

Hey, it's the end of Bad Girls Month and we're ending with the Black Cat!  Ripoff of our somewhat more famous female feline felon??  Maybe not!  Maybe somewhat?  Anyway, listen and find out! What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (plea...

And Bad Girl month continues!  Happy uh...bad girling?  Anyway, we continue with a lady not quite as deadly as the last topic but she is somewhat less naked!  I'm not sure why this is something I had to talk about!  Let's talk about Catwoman!  Specifically her turn-of-the-century run given to us by Darwyn Cooke and Ed Brubaker! What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tel...

In which we discuss everyone's favorite often-naked assassin, Lady Snowblood!  We talk about the history of the creators and then maybe a little about the book itself!  Interested??  FIND OUT BY LISTENING!! What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for co...

In which we discuss the upcoming month... and some other things. We don't ask for certain things, and yet we still get them.  Why is that?? What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see t...

In which we discuss a cult favorite!  Join us as we discuss the life and times one Terry Moore and his most well-known creation: Strangers in Paradise! What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If yo...

Welcome to yet another Inventory Episode of Pencil Us In!  We do these once a month to give ourselves a little breathing space!  Wanna know what we're currently up to?  We talk about it here!  Stick around for the concluding episode of Love Month next week when we discuss some Strangers to you and me! P.S.  Sorry we're late!  The upcoming episode will be made with extra love just for you...

It's still Love Month!  Get the chocolate!  Get in to a stable, loving, supportive relationship!  That's right, the Elongated Man and the love of his life, Sue Dibny get the feature in this week's Love Month episode! What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some...

It's Love Month!  We're gonna cover stuff about love!  Well, mostly just couples or romances that we think are noteworthy.  We begin the month with Ore Monogatari!! (My Love Story!!)  I'm pretty sure all those exclamation points are totally necessary. What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about...

In which we discuss, I think, the most important book(s) of George Pérez's lengthy career.  You're not getting just one book, either!  You're getting two!  Which ones?  Well, that's actually kinda obvious.  We're talking about the 1998 Avengers relaunch.  You know, that one that said "HEROES RETURN"?  We're also talking about the logical followup in terms of...

In which we discuss our big topic of George Pérez!  It's Wonder Woman! It's still George Pérez month!  We're gonna take the next logical step and cover the next long project of the illustrious artist's career.  We of course speak of Wonder Woman (spoiler??).  So, join us as we discuss one of the most important chapters of the Amazonian's decades-long career! What do you th...

It's George Pérez Month!  We're gonna talk about the biggest and longest-lasting hit of George's career, the New Teen Titans! That's right, we're here to talk about a big one that's still affecting pop culture to this day.  Multiple cartoons, tv shows, and even movies have spawned from this enterprise.  Here we'll talk about this famous work alongside long-time c...

In which we uh...introduce our topic for the month and talk about why we're doing it.  We also get sidetracked like usual. What do you think of George Pérez?  We state our adoration for him in the episode of course.  I can't think of anybody that doesn't like him.  Are you one of them?  I guess let us know what you think?  We has the social medias.  We has the emails.  Give us a rat...

In which we uh..talk about 2021...or something.  We look a little ahead to 2022 as well since...uh...well what else can we do?  Wanna hear my opinion about MCU Hawkeye?  Tune in!  Wanna hear about other, unrelated things?  Tune in!  Wanna listen to something else?  TUNE IN ANYWAY! Wanna tell us something?  Got a burning question?  Maybe douse it with water then submit it to us!  We wanna hear!  Ch...

In which we discuss some holiday-oriented stories in comics!  We also go off on a longer than expected rant on Superman.  Also: When a Space Cat loves a useless man!  Happy Holidays everyone! Website:   https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast Twitter: @pencilusin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/ T ikTok: https://www...

Well, the episode was on time, but not the episode description!  SHOCKING.  Sorry about that! Anyway, we're discussing everyone's favorite Japanese merch juggernaut, Pokemon!  Well, it's probably everyone's favorite.  Most of the time.  It's mine, anyway! So what do you think of Merch Month?  Having fun?  Awash in nostalgia?  Do you have some toy or something you'd li...

In which we discuss one of the other enormous phenomenons of the 80s, the Masters of the Universe line from Mattel!  We're specifically talking about the mini comics that came with each action figure.  Are you old enough to remember these bad boys?  I owned 'em, but I don't remember most of 'em! What do you think?  Did you have a favorite Masters figure?  Did you enjoy this epi...

In which we talk about one of the biggest comics of the 80s, GI Joe!  We landed on the idea for doing a merch month so this one immediately came to mind.  We couldn't pass it up!  And it's actually good! What do you think?  Did you have a favorite GI Joe?  Do you have any comments on the show in general?  You should tell us!  We has the medias of social!  We has an email or something!  T...