Posts tagged Fantasy
Episode 64 - On Starlit Shores
The Art of Comics Episode 64 - On Starlit Shores
Jaws Stone & Paul Duffield

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In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss the magical drama, On Starlit Shores by Bex Glendining.

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 Fool, The Absolute Madwoman by Vivian Nguyen, 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
The Art of Comics Episode 58 - Lore Olympus Conclusion
Jaws Stone & Paul Duffield

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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 56 - Lore Olympus
The Art of Comics Episode 56 - Lore Olympus
Jaws Stone & Paul Duffield

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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!

To support the podcast, you can join Jaws' Patreon

Episode 50 - The Second Safest Mountain
The Art of Comics Episode 50 - The Second Safest Mountain
Jaws Stone & Paul Duffield

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
The Art of Comics Episode 49 - Flavor Girls
Jaws Stone & Paul Duffield

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 43 - Kochab
The Art of Comics Episode 43 - Kochab
Jaws Stone & Paul Duffield

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!

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

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Episode 42 - The Moth Keeper
The Art of Comics Episode 42 - The Moth Keeper
Jaws Stone & Paul Duffield

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

Episode 37 - Dorohedoro Volumes 2 & 3
The Art of Comics Episode 37 - Dorohedoro Volumes 2 & 3
Jaws Stone & Paul Duffield

In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss volumes 2 & 3 of Dorohedoro, an ultra-violent (and weirdly ultra-charming) magical post-apocalyptic manga by Q Hayashida.

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 talking about Roaming by Jillian and Mariko Tamaki, so if you want to read along with us, pick up a copy and read it over the next month!

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

Episode 36 - Dorohedoro Volume 1
The Art of Comics Episode 36 - Dorohedoro Volume 1
Jaws Stone & Paul Duffield

In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss volume 1 of Dorohedoro, an ultra-violent (and weirdly ultra-charming) magical post-apocalyptic manga by Q Hayashida.

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 following up and talking about volumes 2 and 3 of Dorohedoro, so if you want to read along with us, pick up a copy and read it over the next month!

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

Episode 31 - Tropic of the Sea
The Art of Comics Episode 31 - Tropic of the Sea
Jaws Stone & Paul Duffield

In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone continue Mermay with a discussion of the environmental mermaid drama, Tropic of the Sea, by Satoshi Kon.

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 starting off pride month with a discussion of Our Dreams at Dusk by Yuhki Kamatani, 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 30 - Thirsty Mermaids
The Art of Comics Episode 30 - Thirsty Mermaids
Jaws Stone & Paul Duffield

In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss the fantastical merfolk romp, Thirsty Mermaids, by Kat Leyh.

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 up Mermay and discussing Tropic of the Sea by Satoshi Kon, 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 25 - Barbarous
The Art of Comics Episode 25 - Barbarous
Jaws Stone & Paul Duffield

In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss Barbarous, a webcomic that mixes magical drama and slice of life sitcom, by Yuko Ota, Ananth Hirsh and J.N. Wiedle.

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 omnibus of Yokohama Kaidashi Kiko by Hitoshi Ashinano, 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 24 - Delicious in Dungeon
The Art of Comics Episode 24 - Delicious in Dungeon
Jaws Stone & Paul Duffield

In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss the dungeoncrawling and cooking manga, Delicious in Dungeon (or Dungeon Meshi), by Ryōko Kui.

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 chapters 1-5 of Barbarous by Yuko Ota and Ananth Hirsh, so if you want to read along with us, pick up a copy and read it over the next two weeks, or hop on over to Johnnywander.com to read the webcomic version for free!

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

Episode 23 - Birdking
The Art of Comics Episode 23 - Birdking
Jaws Stone & Paul Duffield

In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss the fantasy epic, Birdking, by Daniel Freedman and CROM.

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 Delicious in Dungeon by Ryōko Kui, 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 14 - Rodesha and the Mountain Troll
The Art of Comics Episode 14 - Rodesha and the Mountain Troll
Jaws Stone & Paul Duffield

In the this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws discuss the lyrical short story, Rodesha and the Mountain Troll, Illustrated by Bailie Rosenlund and written by Kari Lynch.

It's a deep discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the story and themes 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 Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang, 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

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Episode 7 - Witch Hat Atelier
The Art of Comics Episode 7 - Witch Hat Atelier
Jaws Stone & Paul Duffield

In the this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws discuss the first volume of Kamome Shirahama's magical fantasy manga series, Witch Hat Atelier.

It's a deep discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the story and themes 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 Walking Man by Jiro Taniguchi, 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 6 - On a Sunbeam
The Art of Comics Episode 6 - On a Sunbeam
Jaws Stone & Paul Duffield

In the this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws discuss Tillie Walden's slice-of-life-meets-science-fantasy comic, On a Sunbeam.

It's a deep discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the story and themes 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 Witch Hat Atelier by Kamome Shirahama, 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 5 - Step By Bloody Step
The Art of Comics Episode 5 - Step by Bloody Step
Jaws Stone & Paul Duffield

In the fifth episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws discuss Si Spurrier, Matias Bergara and Matheus Lopes' wordless fantasy comic, Step by Bloody Step.

It's a deep discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the story and themes 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 On a Sunbeam by Tillie Walden, 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