Bitches on Comics

Today's episode is all about Wynonna Earp: the series, the comic, the woman, the fandom. We talk about the power of the queer representation on the series, why somebody should make bank by bringing it back, and the exceptional exploration of trauma, healing, relapse, recovery, and hope. We love Wynonna Earp. Our Comic of the Week is: The Paradox of Getting Better by Raven Lyn

In this week's episode, we answer a listener question about The Nevers, how we grapple with works by problematic creators especially when we love them, and what witchy and supernatural TV, film, comics, and books we would recommend instead. Our Comic of the Week is Grip: The Strange World of Men (Hernandez).Trigger Warnings: discussions of allegations against Joss Whedon, Warren Ellis, and others,...

In this week's episode, we answer a listener question about WandaVision, what the adaptation gets right and where it fails, and what comics we'd love to see adapted or not. We get into the erasure of Wanda's Jewish and Romani identities and so much more. Our Comic of the Week is LaGuardia (Okorafor, Ford).

In today's episode, we have a double dose of Deadpool! First, we talk about what we love about the Merc with the Mouth with Monika Estrella Negra. We get into the highs and lows of our favorite tragic clown, from his pansexuality to his chaotic energy. Next, we take a look at Deadpool (Way, Medina) as a tie-in with Shelfdust's Secret Invasion extravaganza!

In today's episode, we talk to Riley Silverman, actor, writer, uber nerd, and self-described "chaotic femme," about her deep love of Doctor Who, Star Wars, and RPGs. We also discuss trans, nonbinary, and queer representation in nerdom and why Darth Vader comics rule.

In our 100th freaking episode, we talk Jane Foster Thor (Aaron, Dauterman) and what makes her so worthy. Our Comic of the Week is Dazzler (1981). What a way to celebrate 100 episodes of your favorite bitches talking comics! We love you!

In our pride month extravaganza grand finale, we interview Vita Ayala about their body of comics work from The Wilds to The New Mutants, why imperfect queer and Brown characters matter to them, and why superheroes still matter. We even get the lovely Stephanie Williams to join us for this awesome conversation!

In our eighth Pride Month Extravaganza interview, we talk to Trung Le Nguyen about his graphic novel The Magic Fish, the importance of clothing and fashion to graphic narratives, and the connection between fairy tales and queerness.

In our sixth Pride month extravaganza interview, we interview Sophie Campbell about her incredible body of comics work, the pressure on queer and trans creators, and having a good time with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

For our sixth pride month extravaganza interview, we interview cartoonist Stan Stanley regarding her comic The Hazards of Love, her creative process, and the importance of queer and trans Latinx representation.

In our fifth pride month extravaganza interview, we talk to artist Yoshi Yoshitani about tarot, comics, and queer and mixed race representation in art and pop culture. We also get into Yoshi's creative projects from Tarot of the Divine to Zatanna and the House of Secrets and I am Not Starfire.

We talk to comic, tv, and film critic Craig about Far Sector, Abbott, Lovecraft Country, and Watchmen. We get into the power of seeing a range of time periods in Black stories, the highs and lows of the queer representation, and the power of Blacktober.

For our third pride month extravaganza interview, we talk to Bishakh Som about her award-winning short story comic collection Apsara Engine, as well as her beautiful graphic memoir Spellbound. We discuss how creating comics helped her discover her trans identity, the power of exploring gender in community, and more!

Welcome to our limited-edition podcast for Decoded Pride Issue #2. We talk to small roundtables of creators from this year's issue about their stories and creative process and why queer speculative fiction matters so much. In our final episode for this season, our editors talk about their stories. Join us for a conversation between Sara Century, author of "Slipping, but Not Falling" (June 21), Mon...

We talk to Ben Kahn and Rachel Silverstein, writers of Renegade Rule, about their queer girl gamer comic, why this is the comic that created space for them as queer people and more! Renegade Rule is out today, so pick it up!

For our pride month extravaganza, we interview author R.B. Lemberg about their novella The Four Profound Weaves, their deep love of Ursula LeGuin, coming out later in life, their multiverse Birdverse, and what lies ahead!

Welcome to our limited-edition podcast for Decoded Pride Issue #2. We talk to small roundtables of creators from this year's issue about their stories and creative process and why queer speculative fiction matters so much. Today's episode features a conversation between J.D. Harlock, author of "Love, Satan" (June 4), S.B. Edwards, author of "More Efficient Than A Guillotine" (June 18), and Akil Wi...

Welcome to our limited-edition podcast for Decoded Pride Issue #2. We talk to small roundtables of creators from this year's issue about their stories and creative process and why queer speculative fiction matters so much. Today's episode features a conversation between Jeffrey Brown + Ink author of “Agents of CLAW” (June 16 ), Emmalia Harrington, author of "Deepest Chinatown" (June 25), and Peter...

We answer a listener question about Blue Is The Warmest Color, discussing queer representation, the film adaptation, and why Jul' Maroh rules. Our Comic of the Week is: Josie and the Pussycats (Mock, Bennett, DeOrdio).

Welcome to our limited-edition podcast for Decoded Pride Issue #2. We talk to small roundtables of creators from this year's issue about their stories and creative process and why queer speculative fiction matters so much. Today's episode features a conversation between Maurice Moore, author of "Suga and CC" (June 2), AriadneTzn, author of "The Iliad Improved" (June 29), and Dora Dee Rogers, autho...

Welcome to our limited-edition podcast for Decoded Pride Issue #2. We talk to small roundtables of creators from this year's issue about their stories and creative process and why queer speculative fiction matters so much. Today's episode features a conversation between Robin Quinn, author of "In A Place Like This" (June 27), Kayleigh Hearn, author of "Sisters of the Whispering Inferno" (June 7),...

Welcome to our limited-edition podcast for Decoded Pride Issue #2. We talk to small roundtables of creators from this year's issue about their stories and creative process and why queer speculative fiction matters so much. Today's episode features a conversation between dave ring, author of "An Offering to the Sun" (June 11), and Ciko Sidzumo, author of "Determined" (June 24), moderated by Sara Ce...

We talk to Olivia Cuartero-Briggs about her new comic Silver City, why she wrote a purgatory story, how she incorporated her dog into the book, and the fun of writing Mary Shelley: Monster Hunter.

We talk with Erica Shultz about her new comic about sisters who are assassins called The Deadliest Bouquet and the Kickstarter, the upside of lettering her own comics, and much more!

This episode is about Glory: The Complete Saga (Joe Keatinge, Sophie Campbell) and why it rules as a very metal and very emotional comic. Our Comic of the Week is: Euthanauts (Tini Howard, Nick Robles).