Graphic Policy Radio

It's Monday night which means it's a new episode of Graphic Policy Radio! Last week we chatted about New York Comic Con and there was so much to cover we had to split it into two episodes! This week we continue the conversation and chat about: Lets get mathematical with Adventure Time! We talk about the hot show and it's TimeTalk at NYCC DC made news by announcing the return of Stephanie Brown We'...

It's a new week and a new episode of Graphic Policy Radio on a special night, but same ole time! The past weekend was New York Comic Con, the last major comic book convention of the year and we'll go over the major announcements coming out of the show: Marvel announced the line-up for All-New Marvel NOW! including numerous series featuring women! We'll talk the announcements and the numerous solo-...

It's Monday and that means a brand new episode of Graphic Policy Radio, the show that mixes comic books and politics. This week sees a hodgepodge of discussions: New York Comic Con kicks off this week and we'll be discussing what we might expect Our two hosts are both planning their weddings, we'll discuss geek weddings We'll chatting some of our favorite comics of the past weeks and tip you off a...

This Monday listen in to the latest episode of Graphic Policy Radio. This show we show off our Transformers fandom with special guest Mairghread Scott. Mairghread is a writer for the television show Transformers Prime and the first ever female writer for an official Transformers comic book. We'll not just be discussing Transformers, but also what it's like being a female creator in the comic book...

We've taken a few weeks off, but Graphic Policy Radio is back for a brand new episode crammed with news, reviews and more. In this episode: We'll discuss DC Comics' war on marriage as they have denied the marriage of Batwoman and her love Maggie leading to two creators resigning. DC Comics also released a tone deaf open call having budding artists submit a comic stip featuring Harley Quinn attempt...

It's Monday and that means it's the latest episode of Graphic Policy Radio this time with guest Jeremy Dale. Announced as the first ongoing title from publisher Action Lab, Skyward is also the best selling book in history from them. Debuting to positive reviews it's sold out at the distributor level and Action Lab's reserves are nearly gone too. Impressive from a new series! But, all of that is du...

This Monday, it's Graphic Policy Radio and the return of Emma Houxbois! We've got a packed agenda discussing comics and more! On tap for this episode: The group discusses Adventure Time and Lazarus, two comics you should be reading! Gender, sexism and comics was back in the news. Including shitty parents who think superheroes are for boys. We'll be talking about how to not be a sexist asshole that...

This Monday night Graphic Policy Radio returns with a brand new episode. This past week, the internets has been abuzz with discussion on the role of writers and artists in the creation of comic books and fair payment for each. You can find one bit of that discussion here. Brett and Elana will take on the subject for the hour to discuss the controversy as well as business models in general in the c...

After last week's technical issues, Graphic Policy Radio is back and picking up where we left off. This week, Brett and Elana continue their discussion about San Diego Comic-Con 2013 and more. Being discussed: ComiXology's Blank Page Project was a hit, but wouldn't it be better if there was no need for the Hero Initiative? The San Diego Police attempted to do some public relations and did so by ha...

San Diego Comic-Con has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the fun isn't over. Join Brett and Elana this Tuesday as they discuss the convention. We're covering what the convention is like on the ground. The people met. The interviews had. The announcements made! What are we excited for? What stood out on the floor? Find out this Tuesday and check out graphicpolicy.com for ongoing coverage of the...

It's Monday night and that means a new episode of Graphic Policy Radio which mixes comic, geekdom and politics! This week we add a third to the show, guest Emma Houxbois. Emma is a queer blogger for hire out of Vancouver, BC most recently attached to Girls Read Comics. We'll be talking Matt Fraction's FF and his inclusion within its writing and his evolution as a writer. We'll also be chatting gen...

It's Monday and that means a brand new episode of Graphic Policy Radio which mixes comics and politics. On this episode we welcome guest Matt Miner who has two new releases Liberator #1 and an item in the upcoming Occupy Comics #2, both by Black Mask Studios. His creator owned series Liberator follows an animal rights superhero. Matt is a dog rescuer himself, taking an issue he cares about and giv...

It's Monday which means a brand new episode of Graphic Policy Radio, This week we have a guest, comic creator Tom Christopher. As an artist Tom has been involved in Fanzines, Underground Comics and the New Wave comics movement, but he is probably best known for his seven year run as inker on Marvel?'s Silver Surfer. Since then he has worked on a variety of titles from Marvel and DC including Spide...

It's Monday and that means the latest episode of Graphic Policy Radio, the show that mixes comics and politics. This week we discuss Brian Wood's X-Men #1 the all-female X-Men series. The comic was the top seller for the month of May showing women can kick-ass and sell comics. We finally get a chance to discuss it and what we thought about the buzzed about debut. This week also sees the release of...

It's Monday, which means it is the latest episode of Graphic Policy Radio. After a week off and a month of excellent guests we're taking a step back and chatting about the awesome comics of the past month and what's coming up this summer! That's right, now only will we be discussing the best of the best of the last month, we'll also look a bit ahead and chat about some of the best comics to come o...

There are few hotter writers than Charles Soule who seems to be popping out new projects like they're PEZ. You might know the writer from his cult indie comic Strongman by SLG, or his two volume series 27 by Shadowline/Image Comics. He was so good with that he's recently taken over writing duties for DC's Swamp Thing, will be writing Marvel's Thunderbolts and DC"s Red Lanterns and this week saw th...

We continue our month of guests! This week we welcome comic book creator Jamal Igle. Igle is an artist, editor, art director and animation storyboard artist. He's primarily known for his pencilling, inking and coloring work on books such as Supergirl and Firestorm. A talented creator, he recently successfully completed a Kickstarter fundraising effort for his upcoming series, Molly Danger, which d...

This week's episode of Graphic Policy Radio comes at a special time as we welcome special guest Kristy Guevara-Flanagan to talk about Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines. The documentary traces the fascinating evolution and legacy of Wonder Woman. From the birth of the comic book superheroine in the 1940s to the blockbusters of today, Wonder Women! looks at how popular represe...

We're back to our normal time on our normal day. Elana and Brett discuss some of the latest comic news like: Batgirl has introduced a transgender character, but not all are happy about it. We discuss Batgirl #19! Site favorite writer Gail Simone is taking on Red Sonja for Dynamite. We discuss the new series and women in comics. That's just the tip of the iceberg as we have fun, chat and want to he...

We took some time off, but Graphic Policy Radio is back this Monday for the latest episode of comics and politics geekiness. We've got a lot to catch up on but some of the topics we're discussing are: It's cool to kill kids again in comics. We discuss the death of the latest Robin and other kids being offed. Is Mutant a four (ok six) letter word? We talk about Uncanny Avengers and Havok's declarat...

After a week off, we're back with a new epsiode of Graphic Policy Radio. This week we have guest Jesse Moynihan. Jesse Moynihan grew up outside of Philadelphia where he spent most of his time drawing and playing music. In 1997 he dropped out of Pratt Institute, got a film degree at Temple University and decided to concentrate on comics. His work has been featured in The Believer, MOME, Vice, Arthu...

What time is it? Adventure Time! We've talked about it for weeks and it's happening. This entire episode of Graphic Policy Radio is dedicated to Adventure Time. We've got a special guest joining us, Ryan North, writer for the Adventure Time comic book published by BOOM! Studios. We'll be talking the various comic series as well as the animated show, so join in on the conversation, by calling, or c...

We've got a special guest joining us for this Monday's show. Writer Jeremy Whitley joins the show to talk Action Lab and his hit and praised comic Princeless. Still waiting for your prince to come? Tired of spending night after night locked in a secluded tower? Ready for your own adventure? So are we. Princeless is the story of Princess Adrienne, one princess who's tired of waiting to be rescued....

It's a new Monday so a new episode of Graphic Policy Radio covering the latest comic book news and reviews! This week is a WTF moment as we discuss DC's WTF Month. But, the bigger is the reliance on promotions on "gimmicks" instead of other things, like good writing, to sell comics. Death of characters, chromium covers, it's all on the table as we chat. Also, the latest Facebook comic fan demograp...

We're back this Monday to discuss the latest news in comicdom! Some interesting comics came out this past week and we're discussing highlights. What'd we think of Young Avengers #1? How about the latest issue of Wolverine & The X-Men? This episode is dedicated to us talking about the comics we love to read (and some we don't!). So tune in and call in and chat to let us know what you think of the s...