Comic Dissection

Reno and Cecilia cover J. Michael Straczynski's The Twelve on this episode of Comic Dissection. What happens when twelve heroes from World War Two get unfrozen in 2008? What happens when a reporter won't take no for an answer from a demon possesed femme fatale? What happens when heroes stop being polite... and start being real? Find out the answers to all this and more! And come back in two weeks...

The prequel to Psycho Pass has everything you could ask for in a manga, a thrilling mystery, a cast of too cool for school protagonists, and an exploding arm or two. Join Reno and Cecilia as they explore a dystopian world where the keys to a long life are diet, staying emotional balanced, and knowing where your organs come from. And come back in two weeks for Marvel's The Twelve. This episodes com...

GI JOE!!!! Reno and Cecilia are trying on the uniform of A Real Americal Hero and finding it lacking. The tandem delve into IDW's 2009 Cobra starring Chuckles, Tomax, Xamot, and Jinx. Join the pair as they discuss such questions as "Why does Cobra and the US millitary seem to have so much in common?" and "How do we tell Chuckle's women apart?". And there is even a Gi Joe name game at the end. It i...

This episode of Comic Dissection brings us back to Gotham City for Catwoman: Lonely City. Catwoman is let out of prison years after being arrested for killing Batman and has to survive in the millitary state that has arisen while she was gone. Reno and Cecilia answer the burning questions about this epic such as "Who let Harvey Dent be a politician?" and "Why is Poison Ivy so damn cool?". And join...

Comic Dissection returns with Maus part 2. Considered to be the greatest graphic novel to ever be written and winning a Pulitzer prize does not mean this is an easy read. Reno and Cecilia take you page by page through Auschwitz and out the other side through a work more relevant today then when it was published. And in two weeks, Catwoman; Lonely City 1-4 from DC Dark Label. This episode's comic-h...

Class is in session! This episode of the pod, Reno V and Cecilia Rose serve as your professors and Scott McCloud's Understanding Comics serves as the text! Learn all about the history of comics, how evey art and word choice in a work matters, and how the battle for comics to be accepted as a true art form continues to this day. And come back in two weeks for the conclusion of Maus. this weeks comi...

Trigger warning- violence, slurs, antisemetisim, suicide This episode of the podcast deals with one of the most acclaimed works of comicdom in Maus Volume 1. Art Spiegelman chronicles his father's life as a jew during World War 2's Europe as well as the difficulties that come with trying to relate to his father in present day. With steps being taken to remove Maus from schools, there is no better...

Happy Pride Month! This episode the podcast is covering Until I Met My Husband, the memoir of gay activist Ryousuke Nanasaki and the first religiously recognized same-sex marriage in Japan. Delve into the manga as host Reno and Cecilia discuss gay culture in Japan, how hard life is when you can't be your authentic self, and whether gaydar should be canceled! And com back in two weeks for Maus volu...

By the power of Greyskull, It is time to travel to Eternia and delve into one of the most beloved franchises of the 80"s! This episode of the podcast finds Reno and Cecilia taking a peek into the DC Comics Heman run from 2012. They discuss everything from why Skeletor can't find good help to why we would have no He Man without Ronald Reagan (that hurt to type out). And join the podcast in two week...

What happens when every member of a boy band is really bad at love? Well you could look at any band to get that answer but Reno and Cecilia are focusing on the guys in Given. A Japanese manga where a mysterious guitar and a group in need of a singer mash up in a delighful fashion. Join the hosts as they discuss teenage hormones, how we honor the dead, and what is the best anime theme of all time....

You are invited to the vacation of a lifetime at a lovely lakefront house! Hope you packed for an extended stay! Join Reno and Cecilia as they explore The Nice House on the Lake TPB volume 1 in all its apocalyptic horrorific glory. They discuss such fun as "What apocalypse would you prefer?" and "What is the worst state to get a bagel in?" 12 people stuck in a house as the world dies outside and o...

Chu Sang Woo and Jang Jae Young are back for Semantic Error part 2! Reno and Cecilia discuss everything from the sorry state of sex ed to the finer rules of stalking. Will these two crazy kids finally get together? Tune in to find out. And in two weeks, The Nice House On The Lake. this weeks comic- https://koonbooks.com/collections/semantic-error/products/semantic-error-korean-comic And in two wee...

Reno and Cecilia finally devle into the world of Spiderman in Superior Spiderman TPB Volume 1 and boy is it a weird outing. Doc Ock has taken control of Parker's body and tries to do Spiderman the Octopus way while Peter's soul watches on from inside Otto's mind. This leads the podcast to discuss everything from why doc hates women to why Spiderman is such a iconic hero. And what happens to Peter...

Reno and Cecilia dive into their first digital comic with Semantic Error, your typical story of two young Korean kids who fall into love. Complete with stalking, skipping class, and the horror of group projects this one tackles all the perils of college life! Join Reno in this crash course on Manhwa and man love comics and join the dymanic duo again in two weeks for the trade paperback Superior Sp...

Autobots roll out! This episode of Comic Dissection deals with the second of Reno's 80's memories trifecta. Join him as he drags Cecilia Rose kicking and screaming through Transformers Generation 1 Volume 1 TPB. Togehter they answer question about the nature of humanity, the war machine profit margins, and how Megatron actually has some good points. As well as some very very bad ones. And come bac...

Sailor V volume 2! It is all about love (or at least teenage infatuation) on this episode of Comic Dissection. Join our podcast hosts Reno and Cecilia as they wrap up the tales of Sailor Venus and make way for Sailor Moon. They discuss all the lore that is fit to print and what the big deal about claw machines is in Japan. And in two weeks time, its more than meets the eye with the Transformers Ge...

Reno finally gets to do an episode with his favorite comic book character, the Riddler. What happens when one of Batman's oldest villians get's a demon inside him and a plot to end Batman once and for all? You get Dark Knight Dark City, a 3 part arc from Batman comics (issues 452-454). Cecilia and Reno break down the whole plot and come to the conclusion that Alfred is the real hero here. Discover...

Ever wonder about the origins of Sailor Moon? Then this is the episode of Comic Dissection the episode for you! Join Reno and Cecilia as they read Volume 1 of Sailor V and talk about how the adventures of Venus spawned an entire franchise. It is a wild ride of magic cats, ineffective cops, and a secret arcade base! And fear not loyal listeners! A volume two breakdown is already in the works. Comic...

Happy Holidays! Here is a special present for you all, the big question from the Identity Crisis episode of Comic Dissection. We present this to you as a gift to keep you warm for the winter and not because Reno forgot to put it in the actual episode. You're welcome! Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/Comic_Dissection    Reddit page-  https://www.reddit.com/r/ComicDissection/    Comic dissection Fac...

It is time for Identity Crisis! This episode we focus on Brad Meltzer's DC storyline of secret identities and why super heroes have them. We discuss why you never mindwipe Batman and the autonomy of women in comics (mainly this one).2 weeks after this episode drops we have part 2 of our Sandman Netflix deep dive and 2 weeks after that we are starting down the Sailor Moon rabbit hole with Sailor V....

This week Reno and Cecilia join the down on his luck god Loki as he tricks his way across the USA in Loki: The God Who Fell to Earth. Learn lots of god lore, that Cecilia cannot maintain her objectivity where Loki is concerned and that maybe Loki and Tony Stark might just be 2 sides of the same coin. In two weeks we have a very special episode where we are joined by Goreship (from the Judgmental H...

In the first episode Reno and Cecilia break down every story in Dc's Pride only 8 months after Pride month! Talk about timely! Join them as they discuss everything from Harley's love life to how to keep all the Robin's separated. Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/Comic_Dissection    Reddit page-  https://www.reddit.com/r/ComicDissection/    Comic dissection Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/p...