Truth, Beauty, Comics

Felix and Levi tackle the mysterious and celebrated Krazy Kat by George Herriman, particularly the Sunday strips from 1916-1918. We're reading from the George Herriman Library 1916-1918, available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/George-Herriman-Library-Ignatz-1916-1918/dp/1683962559/

Finally we get to Herge's first masterpiece: Tintin and the Blue Lotus. On this episode Felix and Levi break down Tintin's classic adventure in China as the story that began in Cigars of the Pharaoh comes to a conclusion.   Tintin and the Blue Lotus is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Lotus-Adventures-Tintin/dp/0316358568   Patreon notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/tintin-and-bl...

Finally we get to one of the good Tintin Adventures by Herge: Cigars of the Pharaoh. Felix and Levi discuss this first classic Tintin adventure. You can find Cigars of the Pharaoh on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Tintin-Cigars-Pharaoh-Herge/dp/1405206152   Patreon notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/tintin-and-of-125372646?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postsh...

Felix and Levi tackle some of the more controversial Tintin adventures, Tintin in the Congo and Tintin in America. Are the stories nothing but racism or are their redeeming qualities. You can find these stories on Amazon: - Tintin in the Congo: https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Tintin-vol-Soviets-Congo/dp/1405228946/ - Tintin in America: https://www.amazon.com/Tintin-America-Adventures-Herge/dp/14...

Felix and Levi discuss Herge's very first Tintin adventure: Tintin in the Land of the Soviets.   We are reading the English translation, available on Amazon.   Patreon notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/tintin-in-land-125371373?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link  

In this episode, Felix and Levi discuss the classic Uncle Scrooge Stories, Back to the Klondike and Tralla La. These stories can be found in the Complete Works of Carl Barks, available on Amazon:  Only a Poor Old Man   Patreon notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/uncle-scrooge-3-125371139?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

In this episode, Felix and Levi delve into two iconic Carl Barks stories: The Old Castle's Secret and Only a Poor Old Man.  These stories can be found in the Complete Works of Carl Barks, available on Amazon:  Only a Poor Old Man The Old Castle's Secret Patreon notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/uncle-scrooge-2-125370155?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshar...

On this episode we discuss the first two Uncle Scrooge stories by Carl Barks: Christmas on Bear Mountain. These stories can be found in the Complete Works of Carl Barks , available on Amazon.   Patreon notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/uncle-scrooge-1-125370005?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link  

On this episode we discuss the Astro Boy stories: Plant People and The Greatest Robot on Earth.   We're reading out of the Astro Boy Omnibus by Dark Horse Press, which you can find on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Astro-Boy-Omnibus-Osamu-Tezuka/dp/1616558601/

On this episode Felix and Levi discuss the Astro Boy manga by Osamu Tezuka. We specifically cover the origin story and The Hot Dog Corps. We're reading out of the Astro Boy Omnibus by Dark Horse Press, which you can find on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Astro-Boy-Omnibus-Osamu-Tezuka/dp/1616558601/    

Felix and Levi cover the second half of Scott McCloud's Understanding Comics.    Patreon show notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/understanding-2-116456505   For those interested in reading this book, we recommend the following edition: Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud Many public libraries also have access to this book through Hoopla or on the shelves.

In this episode, Felix and Levi discuss the classic work of comic analysis by Scott McCloud: Understanding Comics. This episode covers the introduction and the first three chapters. Patreon show notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-4-comics-116008188 For those interested in reading this book, we recommend the following edition: Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud 
 Many public libraries...

Felix and Levi discuss the second half of All Star Superman by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely.   For those interested in reading the comics, we recommend the following two editions: Full size:  https://www.amazon.com/All-Star-Superman-Grant-Morrison/dp/1779513445 Budget edition ($10):  All-Star Superman: 9781779527257 Many public libraries also have access to these comics through Hoopla, which w...

Felix and Levi discuss the first half of All Star Superman by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely.   Patreon show notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-2-all-1-115108887?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link   For those interested in reading the comics, we recommend the following two editions: Full size:  https://www...

In the first episode of Truth, Beauty, Comics Felix & Levi look at one of comic's greatest characters: Superman, created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster and look at his first appearance in Action Comics #1 and a few other early adventures.   Full show notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-1-notes-114560835