Long Comics Bookclub

This episode we dive into the infamous Sandman universe with "Death" by Neil Gaiman. *Trigger Warning* discussions around death and loss. Though the title should be a giveaway! Despite the heavy subject matter we still find time to have some laughs and share our thoughts and reflections on this part of the infamous series. -------------------------------- 5:07 Death by Neil Gaiman discus...

Dragon Dragon Ball... Dragon Ball no Z! Join us as we discuss the first three volumes of the legendary "Dragon Ball" series. As one of the most important manga and anime series of all time Spence of course has read the entire series, while Shane hasn't even watched a full episode of the anime! Full of reflections, commentary, and some of the best fun facts of the podcast so far, this...

It's the month of Superman! Not only is the beloved do-gooder gracing the silver screen but he's also on your speakers as we discuss "All-Start Superman". Eat it up algorithm. While we're at it, we also get into some of the history of Superman stories and the death of mono-culture. You might even learn some thing along the way, in addition to the usual laughs and insight! ---...

Maybe you’ve heard of this manga? This episode we take on one of the biggest manga/anime’s in the world. But it’s been more than 20 years since Death Note came out in Shonen Jump. Does it still hold up? -------------------------------- 6:00 Discussion of Death Note 42:20 Other media from the past two weeks 52:39 Next Bookclub read: All-Star Superman classic -------------------------------- Explore...

Na-na-na-na-na-na-na eleventh episode! Join us as we dive into Frank Miller's "Batman: Year One". While we all know Batman as a dark gritty vengeance seeker, a lot of that tone was created here. Listen along as we give our reactions, cover some discussion topics, and share fun facts abound! -------------------------------- 4:57 Batman: Year One discussion 28:55 Frank Miller tangent,...

We are back for our TENTH episode! Join us as we enter double digits and give our take on “Destroy All Humans They Can’t Be Regenerated”. This manga series follows middle schoolers learning about Magic the Gathering (MtG) during the 90s. As big MtG fans ourselves, this one is full of anecdotes, sidebars, and lots of laughs. This is an episode you don’t want to miss. -------------------------------...

Our ninth episode and our first foray into the world of the legendary author Alan Moore! Join us as we talk about "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen"; getting into the complex social criticism of the work and some of the other takeaways from the book. We also talk about the new Marvel blockbuster "Thunderbolts", the golden age of local multiplayer gaming, and we DON'T talk about Tatsuki Fujimo...

Our eighth episode and in a LCB first, Spence has chosen a Long Comic not having read it himself! "Kagurabachi" is supposed to be the new hit shonen jump manga so it must be good right? RIGHT? Join us as we talk about "Kagurabachi", reflect on what makes a good story, and chat about some of the other media we've enjoyed this week. -------------------------------- 4:00 Kagur...

Greetings comrade! On our seventh episode we deep dive into Mark Millar's "Superman: Red Son". This alternative reality story finds the iconic DC Superhero landing in 1930s Soviet Ukraine. Nothing changes the tide of a cold war like the ultimate weapon. But what if that weapon had a moral compass? There's a reason this is our longest episode yet! -------------------------------- 7:30 Hawkeye, My L...

Our sixth episode and it's a double header! Join us as we talk about the combined volumes of the manga adaptation of the legendary video games series "Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons" and "Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages." These games were a staple of our childhood, but how do they hold up as stories in an entirely visual format? -------------------------------- 3:45 The Legend of Zelda Oracle...

Our fifth episode and things are getting HEAVY. Join us as we talk about the graphic novel that redefined a marvel icon, The Punisher, Welcome Back Frank . *Trigger Warning for those interested in reading* Violence, gore, suicide, and racial stereotyping -------------------------------- 3:20 The Punisher, Welcome Back Frank 35:40 Zenshu, Frieren (AGAIN), Reacher, Invincible 49:10 Next bookclub: Th...

Our fourth episode and longest one yet! Join us as we talk about the hit manga “Witch Hat Atelier”, the different kinds of manga categories, our most tear-jerking media, and more. -------------------------------- 3:00 Witch Hat Atelier 35:45 White Lotus, Boxing, and our most emotional shows 52:00 Next read: The Punisher, Welcome Back Frank-------------------------------- A bi-weekly bookclub betwe...

Our third episode and first graphic novel! Join us as we talk about "Hawkeye, My Life as a Weapon", reflect on the superhero genre, Hawkeye's role in the Avengers, and some of the other media we've enjoyed this week. -------------------------------- 3:00 Hawkeye, My Life as a Weapon discussion 35:00 Dimension 20, Metaphor: ReFantazio, etc. 45:05 Introducing the next read: Witch Hat Atelier -------...

Our second episode! We try to wrap our heads around this month's manga, "Goodbye, Eri" by Tatsuki Fujimoto. Spence argues the historical significance of "Fritz the Cat" and Shane gives a blunt summary of "Queer Eye"'s distribution of labor. Content Warning: Suicide and Loss-------------------------------- 3:30 Goodbye, Eri discussion 33:50 Fritz the Cat, Mob Psycho, Queer Eye 45:00 Introducing the...

A bi-weekly bookclub between brothers, talking about Graphic Novels and Manga! Read along and join us as we give reactions, reflections, and discussion, followed by thoughts on the other assorted media we've consumed over the previous two weeks.  Hosted by older brother, Shane, in conversation with owner of Vesperia Manga and Comics, younger brother, Spence. -------------------------------- Ou...