Make Mine Paperback Podcast

The gang wraps up the cringy month of September with All Star Batman and Robin: The Boy Wonder (2005) #1 & 2 by Frank Miller with art by Jim Lee. Although this series comes from two heavyweights in the world of comics, not all stories can be great. In a twist on the traditional Batman and Dick Grayson relationship, the reader gets to experience a what if… scenario where Batman is no longer an...

After a brief week hiatus, the podcast ups the ante on cringeworthy comics, or cringe-tastic if you prefer, with this week’s entry. Marville is truly a sight to behold. In a spectacularly poorly written comic, the president of Marvel, at the time Bill Jemas, attempts to take on the creative team at his own company. Jemas constructs an experiment to see if he can outsell Peter David and Ron Zimmerm...

The start of a new month means the start of a new theme for MMP. Departing from some of their favorite stories read during the summer, the hosts are going to talk about some truly cringeworthy comics! Up first is The Amazing Spider-Man - Sins Past by J. Michael Straczynski. In a story arc that can best be described as needlessly dramatic and shocking, these issues deserve their status as cringe-wo...

Join us this week as MMP finishes recapping some of the great comics the hosts have read during their summer vacation. Steven is up again this month with his selection, Mullet Cop: Rise of the Buffet Warrior (2021), written and illustrated by Tom Lintern. This offbeat comic about a mall security guard turned RoboCop with a mullet is indeed off the rails. Set in the apocalyptic future, where the on...

Welcome back to the world’s foremost Podcast on all things genie related! The fearless leaders of Make Mine Paperback continue to discuss the interesting comics they read over the summer. This week is Graham’s pick, Eight BIllion Genies #1-4 (2022), from the mind of Charles Soule. This fascinating comic illustrates a possible, although apocalyptic, scenario of what could happen to life on Earth if...

MMP continues to discuss the comics the hosts read while on summer vacation. This week, the discussion is on Alex’s pick, Captain America: Truth (2022). This incredible story by Robert Morales does not shy away from uncomfortable truths in American history. Although the story is fictional, the backdrop is real. The concept of the U.S army experimenting with eugenics on minority soldiers may be tou...

Welcome back listeners! After taking a few weeks to enjoy summer, MMP is back and ready to talk about what the hosts read during the hiatus! Starting off is Steven’s selection, Ice Cream Man! In this horror, oftentimes comedic, anthology series we get introduced to the mysterious, extraterrestrial ice cream man named Rick. In issue #11, MMP talks about Rick trapping the main character on reality T...

In the exciting conclusion to Pride Month, the gang talks about Cosmoknights by Hannah Templer. Set outside the Milky Way, in a galaxy where knights compete in battle to win the hand of princesses, the reader is taken on a high-fantasy space adventure through the experiences of Pan. Although the story appears to be simple, MMP reads between the lines to reveal the complex undertones that some may...

The fellas dive into The Prettiest Star and bring you a story about the strength to live as your true self and one alien princess disguised as a human boy is about to test her power. A vibrant story about gender identity, romance, and shining as bright as the stars. Taylor Barzelay has the perfect life... or do they? Find out as Taylor is faced with challenges, is introduced to a vibrant cast of c...

MMP discusses America Chavez: Made in the USA #1-5 to continue the theme of powerful pride. Kalinda Vazquez takes the reader on a journey of self discovery while introducing us to America Chavez, an intriguing and relatively new character from Marvel. Although America has a lot of baggage, that does not make her any less relatable! Even those who do not have a lot in common with America will surel...

The gang continues Pride month with Harley Quinn: The Animated Series: The Eat. Bang! Kill. Tour #1-6 (2021 - 2022) by Tee Franklin. Featuring one of the most iconic same-sex couple, Harley and Poison Ivy, this short series is full of representation! What kind of trouble does the dominant duo get into? How does their relationship change in this limited series? Why does it always seem like trouble...

The gang starts off June with Pride! The new theme is dedicated to the LGBTQ community during Pride Month. To introduce the theme, MMP discusses Superman: Son of Kal-El #1-5 (2021) by , you guessed it, Tom Taylor! When Superman is indefinitely summoned to a mission off Earth, it is up to his son, Jon, to serve in his place. Life is tough when society has high expectations for you, and even more so...

In the final chapter of the Vibrant Variants theme, the Podcast gets an upgrade! In Superior Iron Man #1-6, written by the eternally loved Tom Taylor, the reader gets to experience a variation of Tony Stark where he never developed a conscience. Instead of using his business empire to help solve Earth’s problems, Tony uses his money to develop an app that makes the user “perfect.” Although this is...

The gang continues to discuss Vibrant Variants by diving into the ongoing series Dark Knights of Steel #1-6. This alternate take on DC, from an MMP favorite and well known writer Tom Taylor, places several well-known characters in Medieval Times. The artwork by Yasmien Putri perfectly captures the spirit of the Middle Ages. In this spin on DC classic characters, we get to see Kal-El’s parents beco...

Collecting Spider-Man (2016) #12-14, Spider-Gwen (2015B) #16-18, the fellas continue the month of May and the Vibrant Variants. They dive into a little Spiderverse as our hero Miles Morale ventures through time and space to... save his dad? Stop his dad? Kiss Gwen Stacy from another earth? From cameos with Spider-Ham, Spider-Man Noir and more, this run takes the harshness of Spider-mans world and...

The month of May is all about vibrant variants now that Grant Morrison’s month has wrapped up. To initiate the new topic, MMP talk about Infinity Wars: Soldier Supreme #1&2 and Secret Warps: Soldier Supreme Annual (2018). Writer Gerry Duggan expertly tells two stories at once in this limited series. Duggan is able to combine the traditional stories of Steve Rogers with that of Dr. Strange, whi...

The gang wraps up Grant Morrison’s month by discussing The Invisibles #1-4 ( 1994). Supported by the creative artwork of Steve Yeowell, the reader of this series is drawn into a strange, psychedelic world that only Grant Morrison could conceive. Young hooligan, Dane McGowan, is recruited by a mysterious group of freedom fighters who call themselves The Invisibles. With oppressive systems of power...

The gang continues to Marvel over Morrison’s Masterpieces by discussing Klaus (2015) #1-7. Dan Mora’s artwork perfectly illustrates the trademarks of a classic Morrison comic, such as psychedelic cutaway panels. Set in medieval times, this comic series covers the origin story of Santa Claus. In a departure from prior episodes this month, MMP focuses on a  plot driven story. When the town of G...

The discussion of Grant Morrison’s Masterpieces continues with Nameless #1-6 (2016). Fresh off a discussion of Doom Patrol, the group dives into a horror comic sure to provide nightmare fuel to those who read it. The gruesome style of Chris Burnham’s artistry add to the surreal nature of this mind melting misadventure into the occult. After a well-rounded team of experts in their respective fields...

After an exciting conclusion to the Mid March Melee, the gang starts off April with a new theme. To honor the many contributions they have made to the comic book world, April will be all about Grant Morrison’s masterpieces. The first book to be discussed is one of Morrison’s initial great works. Doom Patrol #19 (1989) is an excellent example of what makes Grant Morrison’s so special, and so signif...

CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK!!!!! Steven takes on Graham in a battle for Supremacy and the title of Premier Paperback Prize Champion! Does Laila Starr capture the heart of our twice scorned judge, Alex? Or does Graham, fresh off a Funtastic Four victory maintain his momentum and take the crown with Saga 25? Find out in this week's CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT!

The boys get into the March Madness Spirit and create a little tournament bracket of their own! This weeks episode pits Alex defending Sex Criminals #1 ( The fan vote!) vs Graham defending Saga #25! Which book moves onto the championship round in the battle to become "The Premier Paperback Prize Champion" for 2022? Is there an upset in the making? Find out in this week's show!

The boys get into the March Madness Spirit and create a little tournament bracket of their own! This weeks episode pits Steven defending The Many Deaths of Laila Star vs Alex defending The Killing Joke! Which book moves onto the championship round in the battle to become "The Premier Paperback Prize Champion" for 2022? Is there an upset in the making? Find out in this weeks show!

The boys get into the March Madness Spirit and create a little tournament bracket of their own! This weeks episode pits Alex + Ada #2 against Saga #25. Following that, we see Spencer and Locke #1 duke it out with Sex Criminals #1 for a spot in the next round!! A battle for supremacy in the comicverse, who will advance to the next round of our Min-March Melee bracket, continuing their journey to be...

The boys get into the March Madness Spirit and create a little tournament bracket of their own! This weeks episode, we see the 1 seed, The Many Deaths of Laila Star #1 taking on the 8 seed, Beta Ray Bill #1. Following that, we see the ever so contentious match up between the 4 seed, The Killing Joke taking on the 5 seed, Batman: White Knight Presents: Harley Quinn #3! A battle for supremacy in the...