Episode 112: Reckless by Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips and Jacob Phillips

Please join us for Richard's choice: Home vol. 1 by Julio Anta, Anna Wieszczyk, Bryan Valenza, and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou (Image).** BIG ANNOUNCEMENT AT END OF EPISODE! **DIY Corner: Out of Style: a gorgeous, all-new winchestermegg artbook! http://kck.st/3NZSPa9SpotlightsBrian: Cat Fight #1 by Andrew Wheeler, Ilias Kyriazis, Aguste, Dennis Yatras, and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou (IDW)Richard: The Return of Chilling Adventures in Sorcery by Eliot Rahal, Vincenzo Federici, Sina Grace, Corin Howel, Casey Gilly, Liana Kangas, Craig Boldman, Pat & Tim Kennedy, Bob Smith and Jack Morelli (Archie)(Episode Art by: Lisa Sterle and Stelladia)

Ready for some wonderful storytelling and all-around cuteness? Join us for Carrie's choice: The Tea Dragon Society by K. O’Neill with lettering by Saida Temofonte (Oni Press). Also in this episode, excellent discussions about other comics and delicious food! DIY Corner: Drumsticks of Doom #1-4 by Dan Dougherty and John Westhoffhttp://kck.st/3CFnSltSpotlights Mentioned: Family Style: Memories of an American from Vietnam by Thien Pham (First Second) Cat’s Cradle: The Mole King’s Lair by Jo Rioux (First Second) w0rldtr33 #1 by James Tynion IV, Fernando Blanco, Jordie Bellaire and Aditya Bidikar (Image)Comics Deserve Better is a weekly podcast where three friends discuss things that make them happy (comics and food and animals) and things they do not like (violence and mean people). Give them a listen!(Episode art by K.O'Neill)

We have discovered that it is a Brubaker/Phillips/Phillips world, and we are just lucky enough to live in it. Join us for this episode as we discuss Brian's choice:  Friend of the Devil: A Reckless Book by Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips and Jacob Phillips. Other books discussed: Klik Klik Boom #1 by Doug Wagner, Doug Dabbs, Matt Wilson, Ed Dukeshire, and Erika Schnatz (Image)The Faint of Heart by Kerilynn Wilson (GreenWillow Books) Lovesick #1 by Luana Vecchio (Image)DIY Corner: Mr. Lovenstein Presents: Feelings by J.L. Westover http://kck.st/3NkRqtkThanks for listening! We heart you!(Episode Art by Sean Phillips)

Take a bite out of this week's episode (and Richard's choice!): Bone vol. 2: The Great Cow Race by Jeff Smith. It's a cute romp through a fun land where all sorts of beings can race, work, and fall in love!(PS...Carrie is very sorry that she was sleepy this episode!)Check out this week's DIY Corner: Stardust the Super Wizard, Hardcover Anthologyhttps://zoop.gg/c/stardustAnd this week's Spotlight Picks!:Elle(s) vol. 3: Elle Together by Kid Toussaint and Aveline Stockart, Translation by Montana Kane (Europe) The Color of Always: an LGBTQIA+ Love Anthology edited by Brent Fisher and Michele Abounader (A Wave Blue World)Kroma #1 by Lorenzo De Felici and Rus Wooton (Image)(Episode Art by Jeff Smith)

Another episode, another tangent by Carrie. Enjoy all the goofy goodness that we bring you this episode, while we discuss MY CHOICE:  ¡Ay Mija!: My Bilingual Summer in Mexico by Christine Suggs, a beautifully written autobiographical piece about identity and belonging. DIY Corner: Mary Shelley's School for Monsters Horror Graphic Novel by Anna Wieszczyk, Joel Rodriguez, and Jessica Maisonhttp://kck.st/3WHpkN3Our Spotlight Recs: Daughters of Snow and Cinders by Nuria Tamarit, translated by Jenna Allen (Fantagraphics); Glister and the Haunted Teapot by Andi Watson (Catnap Press); Local Man #1 by Tim Seely, Tony Fleecs, Brad Simpson and Felipe Sobreiro (Image)(Art by Christine Suggs)

What an episode! Please join in our delight, as we discuss Brian's choice: Reckless by Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips and Jacob Phillips (Image). Other wonderful books talked about: Hungry Ghost by Victoria Ying and Lynette Wong (First Second); Devil on her Shoulder: Complete Edition by Sandra Cardona, and Cédric Mayen (Europe); Bowser + Luigi are in Love by Ariel Ries (Shortbox); Torrent #1 by Marc Guggenheim, Justin Greenwood, Rico Renzi and Keith Wood (Image).The project featured in DIY Corner: Just Another Swamp Song by Danny Djeljosevic & CJ Cambahttps://zoop.gg/c/justanotherswampsong(Art by Sean Phillips and Jacob Phillips)

Hi all!This week's episode is HUGE. We are delighted to share our interview with Ringo Award nominee Jason Douglas (Parallel) about his new book, Jane American. We talk inclusivity, family, and what makes our comic worlds go 'round, as well as Jason's projects. Also in this episode, we tackle Richard's choice: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, Tom Waltz, Esau Escorza, Isaac Escorza, Ben Bishop, Luis Antonio Delgado, Shawn Lee, Samuel Plata, and Ronda Pattison. Carrie (me) cries a bunch during the ep! It's quality podcasting!Jane American Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/724960070/jane-american(Art Credits: Esau Escorza, Isaac Escorza, and Luis Antonio Delgado)

What an episode!Laughter! Dismay! Tears from Carrie!Join the CDB podsters for their last episode of the season, where they talk about DSTLRY, lots of fun comics (and an appearance by a book!), and the wonderful book that was Carrie's choice: Count Crowley: Reluctant Midnight Monster Hunter by David Dastmalchian, Lukas Ketner, Lauren Affe and Frank Cvetkovic.Other great comics mentioned: Danger and Other Unknown Risks by Ryan North and Erica Henderson (Penguin Workshop); The Great British Bump Off #1 by John Allison, Max Sarin, Sammy Borras, and Jim Campbell (Dark Horse); Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Usagi Yojimbo: Wherewhen #1 by Stan Sakai and Hi-Fi Design (IDW); No/One #1 & 2 by Kyle Higgins, Brian Buccellato, Geraldo Borges, Mark Englert and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou (Image)And one book (thanks for the rec, Carrie!): Paperbacks from Hell by Grady Hendrix (Quirk Books)Comics Deserve Better is a weekly podcast where Brian, Richard and Carrie discuss comics, their lives, and if you listen closely, you can hear Carrie talk to her dog.(episode art by Lukas Ketner)

Join us for a wonderful episode about a book that should be mandatory reading. That's it. That's the tweet.DIY Corner: Cristabel vol 1 by Erica Schultz, Amagoia Agirre, and Cardinal Raehttp://kck.st/40M0FbjOur Faceless Fears #1-3: A Victorian-Era Ghost Story by CM Andersonhttp://kck.st/3zN0l0kSpotlights:Indigo Children #1 by Curt Pires, Rockwell White, Alex Diotto, Dee Cunniffe, and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou (Image)Art Brut #1 by W. Maxwell Prince, Martin Marazzo and Mat Lopes (Image)Comics Deserve Better is a weekly comic book podcast. We read good sh*t. And have fun.(Episode Art by Maia Kobabe and Phoebe Kobabe)

We hope you enjoyed last week's foray into the BIG 2, but now we are back where we belong...Join us this week while we discuss Richard's choice: Deadly Class vol 1: Regan Youth by Rick Remender, Wes Craig, Lee Loughridge and Rus Wooton . Get ready for this thrill-ride through things that make Carrie very uncomfortable!And don't forget Brian's epic 3 minute run through DIY Corner:A Flag to Fly #1 - Fantasy Adventure https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aflag2fly/a-flag-to-fly-1?ref=cszi3dWon’t Back Down Anthology by Trina Robbins and 30+ other storytellers https://zoop.gg/c/wontbackdownBunkbed Mishaps by Mark Russell https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1503204291/bunkbed-mishapsIn addition to these gems of books we also discussed:Bea Wolf by Zach Weinersmith and Boulet (First Second)Flawed #1 by Chuck Brown, Prenzy and Becca Carey (Image)Comics Deserve Better is a weekly podcast where we talk about comics, ex-president's indictments, and why Carrie is bothered by stuff. Sometimes you can ever here Jonny growl at his mom in the background of a show.(Episode Art by Wes Craig)