Shutter Volume 03: Quo Vadis

Send us Fan Mail"He's too busy preserving the world that was. He can't handle the world that's coming."This week on Storied Arcs, Mike and Alex reach the penultimate arc of Shutter by Joe Keatinge and Leila del Duca with Volume 4: All Roads (issues #18-22). They guys discuss the pacing of the story and the intentionality of the creators to effectively tell the story retroactively, always starting with the what before going back and giving the reader the who, why, and how. They also get a check on where they are with both the plot and the characters, and share what they're each looking for as the story comes to a close next week. Finally, the guys can't help by continue to praise the incredible work of Leila del Duca and Owen Gieni, as they once again show a level of artistic diversity that elevates the storytelling in a why that only sequential art can.We wrap things up next week with the final arc, Volume 5: So Far Beyond (issues #23-30), so find it wherever you get you comics and join us for the finale discussion of Shutter!Thanks for listening to Storied ArcsFind us on your favorite podcast platform and leave a 5-star review!Find all links here: https://linktr.ee/storiedarcsOr specifically, find us on BlueSky, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Twitter/X.Learn more about our hosts, the show, or where to find us at www.storiedarcs.comSubscribe on Spotify, iTunes, Pocket Casts, Overcast, Google Podcast, or anywhere else fine podcasts are found!

Send us Fan Mail"Save? This world? Oh, no. We're going to end it."Welcome to another week of Storied Arcs, where Mike and Alex continue their trek through Shutter by Joe Keatinge and Leila del Duca with Volume 3: Quo Vadis (issues #13-17). The guys start by diving deep into the narrative shift they sense has happened in this volume, as the book turns hard towards plot, and discuss how the storytelling choices made by the creative team are affecting how the read the comic. Then they chat about some of the intentionally jumbled story beats presented throughout this arc, and read up on Joe Keatinge's view's on this type of storytelling. Finally, they call-out some of their favorite pieces of art from these issues, and ponder the hard-hitting questions, such as "what is the deeper meaning behind Aimee Mann fandom?" and "Is Alarm Cat/Cassius fuzzy?"We've hit the home stretch of the story with the penultimate story arc, so go find Shutter Volume 4: All Roads (issues #18-22) wherever you get your comics and join us back here again next week to break it all down!Thanks for listening to Storied ArcsFind us on your favorite podcast platform and leave a 5-star review!Find all links here: https://linktr.ee/storiedarcsOr specifically, find us on BlueSky, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Twitter/X.Learn more about our hosts, the show, or where to find us at www.storiedarcs.comSubscribe on Spotify, iTunes, Pocket Casts, Overcast, Google Podcast, or anywhere else fine podcasts are found!

Send us Fan Mail"Maybe I'm better broken. Left in disrepair. Who I was didn't work out well for anybody after all."This week on Storied Arcs, Mike and Alex continue their deep dive into Shutter by Joe Keatinge and Leila del Duca with Volume 2: Way of the World (issues #6-12). The guys pick up their conversation from last week, focusing on the various art-style references/homages used throughout the book, including what they are and what they might be signaling (if anything) to the reader. Then they discuss some of the narrative points of the story and chat a bit on how those story beats are being presented amidst all of the visual choices being made. They wrap by once again praising the incredible art team of Leila del Duca and Owen Gieni and wax nostalgic about newspaper comics strips.The discussion continues next week with Shutter Volume 3: Quo Vadis (issues #13-17) as we cross the halfway point of the book, so find it wherever you get you comics and join us back here again!Thanks for listening to Storied ArcsFind us on your favorite podcast platform and leave a 5-star review!Find all links here: https://linktr.ee/storiedarcsOr specifically, find us on BlueSky, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Twitter/X.Learn more about our hosts, the show, or where to find us at www.storiedarcs.comSubscribe on Spotify, iTunes, Pocket Casts, Overcast, Google Podcast, or anywhere else fine podcasts are found!

Send us Fan Mail"The future is yours to decide, and I can't wait to see it."Welcome to a new season of Storied Arcs! This go-round, Mike and Alex are diving into Shutter by Joe Keatinge and Leila del Duca from Image Comics, starting with Volume 1: Wanderlost (issues #1-6). They guys start by breaking down some of the well-worn narrative beats this story presents and examine how some of those tropes may have read differently in 2014 when this comic was first published. Then they go deep into their thoughts on what visual changes in the storytelling may (or may not) mean and what they do (or do not) signal to the reader. Finally, the guys praise the work of colorist Owen Gieni and letterer Ed Brisson and highlight some of their favorite bits from this first volume. And Mike learns about Surf Dracula.The story continues with Shutter Volume 2: Way of the World (issues #7-12), so find it wherever you get your comics and join us here again next week to be a part of the discussion!Thanks for listening to Storied ArcsFind us on your favorite podcast platform and leave a 5-star review!Find all links here: https://linktr.ee/storiedarcsOr specifically, find us on BlueSky, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Twitter/X.Learn more about our hosts, the show, or where to find us at www.storiedarcs.comSubscribe on Spotify, iTunes, Pocket Casts, Overcast, Google Podcast, or anywhere else fine podcasts are found!

Send us Fan MailThis week on Storied Arcs, Mike and Alex get you prepped for their next deep dive comic, Shutter by writer Joe Keatinge and artist Leila del Duca from Image Comics. First, the guys run down the creative team behind the book, including colorist Owen Gieni (who they previously covered in Manifest Destiny) and letterers Ed Brisson and John Workman. Then they give a spoiler-free intro and synopsis for Shutter and discuss what they're looking forward to with this book.We're jumping right in with Shutter Volume 1: Wanderlost (issues #1-6) next week, so find it wherever you get your comics and join back here then!Thanks for listening to Storied ArcsFind us on your favorite podcast platform and leave a 5-star review!Find all links here: https://linktr.ee/storiedarcsOr specifically, find us on BlueSky, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Twitter/X.Learn more about our hosts, the show, or where to find us at www.storiedarcs.comSubscribe on Spotify, iTunes, Pocket Casts, Overcast, Google Podcast, or anywhere else fine podcasts are found!

Send us Fan MailThis week, Mike and Alex are honored to be joined by writer Zack Kaplan for an exclusive sit-down to talk all things comics! They start by diving deep into Zack's writing process and what goes into planning his comics work given that his books tend to be contained mini-series. Then, the guys jump into Mindset and Masterminds, the two books of Zack's they've covered on the show, examining some of the parallel idea explored in each comic and looking at how project is a reflection of the time it was written. Finally, they discuss some over-arching themes that feel present across all of Zack's work and why those themes, intentional or not, are so important to him. We can't thank Zack enough for spending some time with us, and we can't wait to see what he has coming next (aside from, you know, the THREE books he has currently ongoing as of the time of this release: Only the Savage are Left, The Smart Division, and Kill All Immortals III- you should pick them up!).You can follow Zack at his website as well as on Instagram, Bluesky, and the site formerly known as Twitter.Thanks for listening to Storied ArcsFind us on your favorite podcast platform and leave a 5-star review!Find all links here: https://linktr.ee/storiedarcsOr specifically, find us on BlueSky, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Twitter/X.Learn more about our hosts, the show, or where to find us at www.storiedarcs.comSubscribe on Spotify, iTunes, Pocket Casts, Overcast, Google Podcast, or anywhere else fine podcasts are found!

Send us Fan Mail"You were so excited to get ahead... you didn't even look where we were going."On this week's one-shot episode of Storied Arcs, Mike and Alex try and level up as they dive into the world of Masterminds (issues #1-5) by Zack Kaplan and Stephen Thompson from Dark Horse Comics. The guys break down the various themes and ideas they picked up throughout the book, from the ego-driven "chosen one" protagonist to the mix of old-school thriller with new-school tech. They also discuss how games and gaming culture have permeated real life and how that gamification has effected our society. Finally, the praise the art team of Stephen Thompson and Thiago Rocha for how their choices in layout, paneling, and color shading help elevate the tension of the story.Next week, we're beyond excited to share an exclusive interview with writer Zack Kaplan, where we discuss Mindset, Masterminds, and whole slew of other topics. It was a great conversation, be sure to check it out!Thanks for listening to Storied ArcsFind us on your favorite podcast platform and leave a 5-star review!Find all links here: https://linktr.ee/storiedarcsOr specifically, find us on BlueSky, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Twitter/X.Learn more about our hosts, the show, or where to find us at www.storiedarcs.comSubscribe on Spotify, iTunes, Pocket Casts, Overcast, Google Podcast, or anywhere else fine podcasts are found!

Send us Fan MailIn this one-shot season of Stories Arcs, Mike and Alex are jumping briefly back into the world of tech and gaming to discuss Masterminds by Zack Kaplan and Stephen Thompson from Dark Horse Comics. The guys covered writer Zack Kaplan as part of Social Media Summer in 2025 with Mindset, the book he did with John Pearson, and letterer Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou with just about every book they've covered in the past year and change, so this week, they'll focus on artist Stephen Thompson and colorist Thiago Rocha. Then they'll give a spoiler-free pitch and synopis for this book and chat a little bit about why the chose it (hint- it might have a little bit to do with a potential interview).We dive into Masterminds (issues #1-5) next week, so find it wherever you get your comics and join us then!Thanks for listening to Storied ArcsFind us on your favorite podcast platform and leave a 5-star review!Find all links here: https://linktr.ee/storiedarcsOr specifically, find us on BlueSky, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Twitter/X.Learn more about our hosts, the show, or where to find us at www.storiedarcs.comSubscribe on Spotify, iTunes, Pocket Casts, Overcast, Google Podcast, or anywhere else fine podcasts are found!

Send us Fan Mail"The Red Rogue was never real... but I am."Mike and Alex wrap up Fandom Culture Month with the most extreme of the titles they've chosen, Rogues' Gallery by Hannah Rose May, Declan Shalvey, and Justin Mason. The guys talk about the bold swing it takes for a first time comic writer to tackle this specific topic right out the gate, and how the expediency of the four-issue run really helps the narrative focus of the book. They discuss what they think this book is saying not only about fans and their relationship to IP, but also celebrities and their relationship to it, and dive into the idea that Rogues' Gallery is a sort of hybrid combo of the previous comics they've covered this month.That concludes another season of Storied Arcs. We'll be back next week to kick off our discussion of another great comic. See you then!Thanks for listening to Storied ArcsFind us on your favorite podcast platform and leave a 5-star review!Find all links here: https://linktr.ee/storiedarcsOr specifically, find us on BlueSky, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Twitter/X.Learn more about our hosts, the show, or where to find us at www.storiedarcs.comSubscribe on Spotify, iTunes, Pocket Casts, Overcast, Google Podcast, or anywhere else fine podcasts are found!

Send us Fan Mail"I pretend to be your friend... just like I pretend to be a robot assassin or any other role. And in return, you pretend I'm a better person then I am."For this week's entry in Fandom Month, Mike and Alex are digging into Parasocial by Alex de Campi and Erica Henderson from Image Comics. The guys start with the Misery of it all, acknowledging what the book acknowledges, and discussing how that expectation is actually beneficial for the pace at which the story moves. They chat about the fringe percentage of fandom portrayed in the comic and touch on how the post-COVID lockdown setting specifically fuels the narrative. The guys also hit on the pairing of music with comics, the shifting art style throughout the book, and some of their own experiences meeting celebrities at conventions.We close out Fandom Month next week with Rogues' Gallery (issues #1-4) from Image Comics, so find it wherever you get your comics and join back here again to break it all down!Thanks for listening to Storied ArcsFind us on your favorite podcast platform and leave a 5-star review!Find all links here: https://linktr.ee/storiedarcsOr specifically, find us on BlueSky, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Twitter/X.Learn more about our hosts, the show, or where to find us at www.storiedarcs.comSubscribe on Spotify, iTunes, Pocket Casts, Overcast, Google Podcast, or anywhere else fine podcasts are found!