A comics theory and criticism podcast hosted by comic creators and MFA grads Eric Wong and Phillip Fleming.
In this first part of a four episode series, Phillip and Eric discuss the first eleven issues of the Image series The Wicked + The Divine by Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie! They talk about its uniq…
In this episode, Phillip and Eric discuss the Yen Press manga memoir My Lesbian Experience With Loneliness by Kai Nagata. They discuss its unique visual style compared to other manga, its candid disc…
In this episode, Eric and Phillip kick off 2024 by going back to their roots and revisit the very first comics they ever read: Venom on Trial by Marvel for Eric and The Death of Superman for Phil. Li…
Phillip and Eric close out 2023 by finishing their watch and commentary on The Flash movie. Hear Eric's moans of pain as the mediocrity deadens his brain, their suggestions on a variety of different …
In this episode, Phillip and Eric are talking two award-nominated manga series: the slice of life comedy Cat + Gamer by Wataru Nadatani, and the demented shonen action series Chainsaw Man by Tatsuki …
In this episode, Phillip and Eric are talking the French graphic novel series, The Killer written by Matz and illustrated by Luc Jacamon and being adapted into a Netflix film directed David Fincher. …
In this episode, Phillip and Eric didn't have time this week to finish reading the comic they wanted to discuss, so here's a prerecorded episode back in August, a commentary for The Flash movie. They…
In this episode, Phillip and Eric discuss the manga, Goodbye, Eri by Chainsaw Man creator Tatsuki Fujimoto. They discuss Fujimoto's unique blend of the coming-of-age story with his characteristic das…
In this episode, Phillip and Eric are talking about the Harvey Award nominated horror Webtoon series, Everything is Fine by Mike Birchall. They discuss its superb use of tonal dissonance between the …
In this episode, Phillip and Eric go over the manga series MW by the legendary Osamu Tezuka, "the Father of Manga." They discuss his adapting his cartoonish style to the then-emerging industry trend …
In this episode, Phillip and Eric discuss It's Lonely at the Centre of the Earth, an Image Comics graphic novel memoir by Zoe Thorogood. They talk about its unique visual style that can only work in …
Phillip and Eric conclude their watch of Shin Ultraman! Eric pontificates on the resonant themes of this film's statement about humanity, while Phillip just asks for more Ultraman fanservice.
In this episode, Phillip and Eric continue their series on the Hideaki Anno's Shin Heroes reboot with Shin Ultraman, directed by Shinji Higuchi and written by Ano himself. Phillip schools Eric on the…
In this episode, Phillip and Eric are conclude their watch and commentary of 2023's Shin Kamen Rider, written and directed by Hideki Ano. Eric continues to press Phil for his Kamen Rider knowledge, o…
In this episode, Phillip and Eric are mixing it up and taking a slight break from talking comics to talk Shin Kamen Rider, the 2023 film written and directed by Hideaki Anno. They talk Phillip's long…
In this episode, Phillip and Eric are talking a break from talking comics to talk about possibly the best movie based on a comic property, as well as the best superhero movie and best movie of 2023, …
In this episode, Phillip and Eric are discussing Abrams Comicarts's Flung Out of Space by Grace Ellis and Hannah Templar, the graphic novel about author Patricia Highsmith and Eisner nominee for Best…
In this episode, Phillip and Eric are talking the IDW Star Trek series by Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing, and Ramon Rosanas, nominated for Best New Series, and Marvel's She-Hulk, by Rainbow Rowell, Ro…
In this episode, Phillip and Eric discuss the Eisner-nominated manga Look Back by Tatsuki Fujimoto, the creator of Chainsaw Man. They also give a sobering discussion of the #comicsbrokeme hashtag and…
In this episode, Phillip and Eric discuss Image/Skybound's Clementine by Tille Walden, a Walking Dead graphic novel based on the character from the Telltale games. They discuss the blending of Tille …