An Announcement

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Due to a heavy year, Jaws and Paul are putting The Art of Comics on hiatus for the rest of 2025. We'll be back in 2026 with more cozy comics chat. More details in the episode!

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Episode 60 - The Midnight Order

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In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss the witchy science-fantasy comic, The Midnight Order by Mathieu Bablet.

As usual, this is an in-depth discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the story and content of the comic, so you might want to pause now, read the book and listen once you've had your own reaction. The episode is designed to work regardless of whether you've read it or not, so if you don't mind spoilers, dive right in!

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Episode 59 - St Catherine

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In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss the demon-haunted drama, St Catherine, by Anna Meyer.

As usual, this is an in-depth discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the story and content of the comic, so you might want to pause now, read the book and listen once you've had your own reaction. The episode is designed to work regardless of whether you've read it or not, so if you don't mind spoilers, dive right in!

Next episode, we'll be discussing The Midnight Order by Mathieu Bablet, so if you want to read along with us, pick up a copy and read it over the next two weeks.

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Episode 58 - Lore Olympus Conclusion

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In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss the conclusion to the mythological coming-of-age drama, Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe.

As usual, this is an in-depth discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the story and content of the comic, so you might want to pause now, read the book and listen once you've had your own reaction. The episode is designed to work regardless of whether you've read it or not, so if you don't mind spoilers, dive right in!

Next episode, we'll be discussing Saint Catherine by Anna Meyer, so if you want to read along with us, pick up a copy and read it over the next two weeks.

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Episode 57 - Fake Volumes 4-7

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In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss the last four volumes of the wild yaoi police drama, Fake, by Sanami Matoh.

NOTE: This is a re-upload to correct some hilaribad un-synced sound effects that got knocked out of line during editing. If your podcatcher automatically downloads new episodes, please delete the previous file and re-download.

As usual, this is an in-depth discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the story and content of the comic, so you might want to pause now, read the book and listen once you've had your own reaction. The episode is designed to work regardless of whether you've read it or not, so if you don't mind spoilers, dive right in!

Next episode, we'll be returning to the conclusion of Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe, so if you want to read along with us, pick up a copy and read it over the next two weeks, or read it online! And to hear us talk about the first half of the story, check out episode 56 of AoC!

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Episode 56 - Lore Olympus

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In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss the mythological coming-of-age drama, Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe.

As usual, this is an in-depth discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the story and content of the comic, so you might want to pause now, read the book and listen once you've had your own reaction. The episode is designed to work regardless of whether you've read it or not, so if you don't mind spoilers, dive right in!

Next episode, we'll be discussing the last 4 volumes of Fake by Sanami Matoh, so if you want to read along with us, pick up a copy and read it over the next two weeks. And to hear us talk about the first three volumes, check out episode 11 of AoC!

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Episode 55 - Goodnight Punpun

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In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss the darkly comedic and intensely tragic coming-of-age drama, Goodnight Punpun, by Inio Asano.

As usual, this is an in-depth discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the story and content of the comic, so you might want to pause now, read the book and listen once you've had your own reaction. The episode is designed to work regardless of whether you've read it or not, so if you don't mind spoilers, dive right in!

Next episode, we'll be discussing Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe, so if you want to read along with us, pick up a copy and read it over the next two weeks, or read it online!

To support the podcast, you can join Jaws' Patreon

Episode 54 - 2025 Retrospective Q1

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In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone will be looking back at books they've read so far this year.

As usual, this is an in-depth discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the stories and content of the comics we talk about, so you might want to pause now, read the books and listen once you've had your own reaction. The episode is designed to work regardless of whether you've read them or not, so if you don't mind spoilers, dive right in!

Next episode, we'll be discussing the first omnibus of Goodnight Punpun by Inio Asano, so if you want to read along with us, pick up a copy and read it over the next two weeks!

You can pick up a copy of Jawes' reccommeded short comic, The Seat Next to Him on itch.io

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Episode 53 - By Chance or Providence

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In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss the haunting collection of short comics, By Chance or Providence by Becky Cloonan.

As usual, this is an in-depth discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the story and content of the comic, so you might want to pause now, read the book and listen once you've had your own reaction. The episode is designed to work regardless of whether you've read it or not, so if you don't mind spoilers, dive right in!

Next episode, we'll be looking back at books we've read so far this year, including later volumes of series that we started reading in previous episodes!

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Episode 52 - The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All

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In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss the 90s grunge teen drama, The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All by Sumiko Arai.

As usual, this is an in-depth discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the story and content of the comic, so you might want to pause now, read the book and listen once you've had your own reaction. The episode is designed to work regardless of whether you've read it or not, so if you don't mind spoilers, dive right in!

Next episode, we'll be discussing By Chance or Providence by Becky Cloonan, so if you want to read along with us, pick up a copy and read it over the next two weeks!

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Episode 51 - Homesick Pilots

In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss the punk horror comic, Homesick Pilots, by Dan Watters and Caspar Wijngaard.

As usual, this is an in-depth discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the story and content of the comic, so you might want to pause now, read the book and listen once you've had your own reaction. The episode is designed to work regardless of whether you've read it or not, so if you don't mind spoilers, dive right in!

Next episode, we'll be discussing the first volume of The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All by Sumiko Arai, so if you want to read along with us, pick up a copy and read it over the next two weeks!

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Episode 50 - The Second Safest Mountain

In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss the beautifully surreal comic, The Second Safest Mountain by Otava Heikkilä.

As usual, this is an in-depth discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the story and content of the comic, so you might want to pause now, read the book and listen once you've had your own reaction. The episode is designed to work regardless of whether you've read it or not, so if you don't mind spoilers, dive right in!

Next episode, we'll be discussing Homesick Pilots by Dan Watters and Caspar Wijngaard, so if you want to read along with us, pick up a copy and read it over the next two weeks!

To support the podcast and access the AoC Podcast Discord, you can join Jaws' Patreon

Episode 49 - Flavor Girls

In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss the mega magical girl mashup, Flavor Girls by Loïc Locatelli-Kournwsky and Angel De Santiago.

As usual, this is an in-depth discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the story and content of the comic, so you might want to pause now, read the book and listen once you've had your own reaction. The episode is designed to work regardless of whether you've read it or not, so if you don't mind spoilers, dive right in!

Next episode, we'll be discussing The Second Safest Mountain by Otava Heikkilä, so if you want to read along with us, pick up a copy and read it over the next two weeks!

To support the podcast and access the AoC Podcast Discord, you can join Jaws' Patreon

Episode 48 - Vinland Saga Omnibus 1

In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss the epic viking manga, Vinland Saga, by Makoto Yukimura.

As usual, this is an in-depth discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the story and content of the comic, so you might want to pause now, read the book and listen once you've had your own reaction. The episode is designed to work regardless of whether you've read it or not, so if you don't mind spoilers, dive right in!

Next episode, we'll be discussing Flavor Girls by Loïc Locatelli-Kournwsky and Angel De Santiago, so if you want to read along with us, pick up a copy and read it over the next two weeks!

To support the podcast and access the AoC Podcast Discord, you can join Jaws' Patreon

Episode 47 - Belzebubs

In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss the heavy metal gag comic, Belzebubs, by JP Ahonen.

As usual, this is an in-depth discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the story and content of the comic, so you might want to pause now, read the book and listen once you've had your own reaction. The episode is designed to work regardless of whether you've read it or not, so if you don't mind spoilers, dive right in!

Next episode, we'll be discussing Vinland Saga by Makoto Yukimura, so if you want to read along with us, pick up a copy and read it over the next two weeks!

To support the podcast and access the AoC Podcast Discord, you can join Jaws' Patreon

Episode 46 - Yotsuba&!

In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss the heartwarming slice of life comedy, Yotsuba&!, by Kiyohiko Azuma.

As usual, this is an in-depth discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the story and content of the comic, so you might want to pause now, read the book and listen once you've had your own reaction. The episode is designed to work regardless of whether you've read it or not, so if you don't mind spoilers, dive right in!

Next episode, we'll be discussing volume 1 of Belzebubs by JP Ahonen, so if you want to read along with us, pick up a copy and read it over the next two weeks!

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Episode 45 - Akira Volume 1

In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss the groundbreaking cyberpunk epic, Akira, by Katsuhiro Otomo.

As usual, this is an in-depth discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the story and content of the comic, so you might want to pause now, read the book and listen once you've had your own reaction. The episode is designed to work regardless of whether you've read it or not, so if you don't mind spoilers, dive right in!

Next episode, we'll be discussing volume 1 of Yotsuba&! by Kiyohiko Azuma, so if you want to read along with us, pick up a copy and read it over the next two weeks!

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Episode 44 - Q&A 2024

In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone answer listener questions and look back at a year full of incredible comics...

Join us for a new season in 2025!

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Episode 43 - Kochab

In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss the wintery fantasy comic, Kochab, by Sarah Webb.

As usual, this is an in-depth discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the story and content of the comic, so you might want to pause now, read the book and listen once you've had your own reaction. The episode is designed to work regardless of whether you've read it or not, so if you don't mind spoilers, dive right in!

Next episode, we'll be finishing off the year with a Q&A in which we answer your questions!

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Episode 42 - The Moth Keeper

In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss the gorgeous nocturnal fantasy, The Moth Keeper by K O'Neill.

As usual, this is an in-depth discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the story and content of the comic, so you might want to pause now, read the book and listen once you've had your own reaction. The episode is designed to work regardless of whether you've read it or not, so if you don't mind spoilers, dive right in!

Next episode, we'll be discussing Kochab by Sarah Webb, so if you want to read along with us, pick up a copy and read it over the next two weeks!

To support the podcast and access the AoC Podcast Discord, you can join Jaws' Patreon