0018 - Iron Widow (2021) Pt 1

This time our episode is on part one of Iron Widow, a book that reminds us: when you set out on a journey of revenge, dig a shitload of graves, because you’re killing way more than two people.

Mechs discussed:

• Nine-Tailed Fox (Click through for all Mecha)


• Headless Warrior


• White Tiger


• Vermillion Bird]


• Moon Rabbit]


• Black Tortoise]

Other images: on our website.

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Content warnings for this episode, from the book’s preface: this book contains scenes of violence and abuse, suicide ideation, discussion and references to sexual assault (though no on-page depictions), alcohol addiction, and torture. Additional content warnings: gendered violence specifically, domestic abuse, and body horror.

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