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Extra Issues – Osamu Tezuka pt. 4: Ayoko & Buddha

Zackoko (lives in crate) and One-Eyed Charlo (locked Zack in crate) continue our six part series on the works of Osamu Tezuka. Comics covered in this episode: – Ayako & Buddha Topics discussed: – Is Buddha the most representational of both of Tezuka’s styles in its balance of maturity and silliness? – Do we really understand the allegory behind Ayoko? – How does Buddha work as a historical text? Next up, we’re continuing our six month series covering the work of Osumu Tezuka: 5. Black Jack 6. Message To Adolf & Phoenix You can our other Marvel Comics podcast on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline. You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear The post Extra Issues – Osamu Tezuka pt. 4: Ayoko & Buddha appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Extra Issues – Osamu Tezuka pt. 3: Swallowing the Earth, Apollo’s Song, Ode to Kirihito, The Book of Human Insects, MW

A sentient sperm, a human dog, and the sexiest podcaster alive (Dave, Charlotte, and Zack, not necessarily in that order) continue our six part series on the works of Osamu Tezuka. CW: These comics contain very graphic depictions of sexual violence. Comics covered in this episode: – Swallowing the Earth, Apollo’s Song, Ode to Kirihito, The Book of Human Insects & MW Topics discussed: – Zack makes the most insane comparison to a modern comic writer (but is correct). – Do we prefer Tezuka’s very adult works to his more children-focused earlier works? – How on earth did he create so much? Next up, we’re continuing our six month series covering the work of Osuma Tezuka: 4. Ayako & Buddha 5. Black Jack 6. Message To Adolf & Phoenix You can our other Marvel Comics podcast on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline. You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear The post Extra Issues – Osamu Tezuka pt. 3: Swallowing the Earth, Apollo’s Song, Ode to Kirihito, The Book of Human Insects, MW appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Extra Issues – Osamu Tezuka pt. 2: Kimba the White Lion, Dororo, and Princess Knight

HyZackimaru , who only has one real body part (wink), and his feisty sidekick DorCharlotte continue our six part series on the works of Osamu Tezuka. Comics covered in this episode: – Kimba the White Lion, Princess Knight, & Dororo Topics discussed: – What new techniques do we see Tezuka employ as his career progressed? – Is Princess Knight feminist? Sexist? Both? Neither?! – Does Tezuka work well in a serialized style or would self-contained works suit him better? Next up, we’re continuing our six month series covering the work of Osuma Tezuka: 3. Swallowing the Earth, Apollo’s Song, Ode to Kirihito, The Book of Human Insects & MW 4. Ayako & Buddha 5. Black Jack 6. Message To Adolf & Phoenix You can our other Marvel Comics podcast on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline. You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear The post Extra Issues – Osamu Tezuka pt. 2: Kimba the White Lion, Dororo, and Princess Knight appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Extra Issues – Osamu Tezuka pt. 1: Metropolis & Astro Boy

TeZacka, the godfather of comic book podcasts, and Astro Charlotte begin six two part series on the works of Osamu Tezuka. Comics covered in this episode: – Metropolis & Astro Boy Topics discussed: – What formal aspects of Astro Boy do we see trickle into manga today, 60 years later? – Is Astro the least interesting part of his own comic? – Will Astro ever make a friend who won’t die a horrific death? Next up, we’re doing a six month series covering the work of Osuma Tezuka: 2. Kimba the White Lion, Princess Knight, & Dororo 3. Swallowing the Earth, Apollo’s Song, Ode to Kirihito, The Book of Human Insects & MW 4. Ayako & Buddha 5. Black Jack 6. Message To Adolf & Phoenix You can our other Marvel Comics podcast on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline. You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear The post Extra Issues – Osamu Tezuka pt. 1: Metropolis & Astro Boy appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Extra Issues – Juni Ba pt. 2: Robin: Boy Wonder, The Unlikely Story of Felix and Macabber, & Mobilis

Zack, the monster above all monsters, and underwater grouch Charlotte wrap up our two part series on the works of Juni Ba. On this episode we cover the latest works by Ba. Comics covered in this episode: -Robin: Boy Wonder, The Unlikely Story of Felix and Macabber, & Mobilis Topics discussed: – What themes emerge as artistic preoccupations of Ba’s after having read all his work? – Does focusing on similar themes with each comic strengthen each or produce diminishing returns? – Where does Ba’s career go from here? Next up, we’re doing a six month series covering the work of Osuma Tezuka: 1. Metropolis & Astro Boy 2. Kimba the White Lion, Princess Knight, & Dororo 3. Swallowing the Earth, Apollo’s Song, Ode to Kirihito, The Book of Human Insects & MW 4. Ayako & Buddha 5. Black Jack 6. Message To Adolf & Phoenix You can our other Marvel Comics podcast on Comic Book Herald at mymarvelousyear.com Music for Extra Issues is credited to FM Skyline. You can support Extra Issues via Patreon for as little as $1 a month at patreon.com/mymarvelousyear The post Extra Issues – Juni Ba pt. 2: Robin: Boy Wonder, The Unlikely Story of Felix and Macabber, & Mobilis appeared first on Comic Book Herald.