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Comics Syllabus

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A comics and graphic novels appreciation podcast, where literacy educator Paul Lai (@twoplai) reads widely and digs deep in search of the socio-cultural, literary, and artistic significance of comic books, including superhero media, graphic novels, all-ages comics, and comic shop single issues. For comics fans, teachers, librarians and parents, and young readers alike. comicssyllabus.substack.com

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03 Mister Miracle's Paranoid Pill and other Kirby Brilliance! 21.08.2018 1:13:53

"Forever People" #3! "New Gods" #3! "Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen" #137! "Mister Miracle" #3! Join Matt @MattLune and Paul @TwoPlai ‏as they dive deep into Jack Kirby's New Gods, walking through some masterpieces of Fourth World lore and adventure. Full show notes at our home at Multiversity: http://www.multiversitycomics.com/tag/mother-box/ To subscribe, add this URL to your favorite podcatcher app...

02 The Fourth World Expands and So Do Darkseid's Tendrils! 30.07.2018 1:11:28

Mattron (Matt Lune) and Lai-ray (Paul Lai) march on through the second issues of Jack Kirby's Fourth World series,"Forever People" #2, "New Gods" #2, "Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen" #136, and "Mister Miracle" #2. Join Matt @MattLune and Paul @TwoPlai ‏as they dive deep into Kirby's creative masterwork. Full show notes at our home at Multiversity: http://www.multiversitycomics.com/tag/mother-box/ Issu...

01 First Issues of New Gods, Mister Miracle, and Forever People! 17.07.2018 1:57:59

The first issues of Jack Kirby's Fourth World series, "New Gods" #1, "Mister Miracle" #1, and "Forever People" #1, along with "Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen" #136. Join Matt @MattLune and Paul @TwoPlai ‏as they dive deep into Kirby's creative masterwork. Full show notes at our home at Multiversity: http://www.multiversitycomics.com/podcasts/mother-box-episode-1/ Issues info: (all Vince Colletta inks...

Mother Box Pilot Episode 14.07.2018 1:43:56

If you're wondering, "what happened to Paul and the Comics Syllabus?" We've taken an extended break to start the Mother Box podcast. You can follow the podcast with this RSS feed: (just pop it into your podcast app of choice) https://paulflai.com/feed/podcast/motherbox This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit comicssy...

HILDA AND THE HIDDEN PEOPLE 09.07.2018 23:46

On this episode of the Reading Jubilee podcast, we discuss Hilda and the Hidden People , created by Luke Pearson, written by Stephen Davies, and illustrated by Seaerra Miller (Flying Eye Books), a novel based on TV show on Netflix based on the graphic novel series by Luke Pearson. Readin' Jubilee gives her take on the fun novel and the world of Hilda! Check it out! This is a public episode. If you...

00 Pilot: Jack Kirby's Fourth World Begins w/ Jimmy Olsen 133-135 09.07.2018 1:43:56

Get ready to expand your mind as Matt @MattLune and Paul @TwoPlai ‏start their dive into Jack Kirby’s Fourth World! Matt and Paul launch “Mother Box: A New Gods by Jack Kirby Podcast” project, a read-through of the “Fourth World Omnibus” by Jack Kirby. Together, Matt and Paul aim to learn about the New Gods universe, characters, and stories in anticipation of the planned “New Gods” movie directed...

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