The Art of Comics Episode 10 - New York New York

Jaws Stone & Paul Duffield

In the this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws discuss New York New York by Marimo Ragawa, a classic manga from the Yaoi genre.

Note: we discuss the complete omnibus edition of this story in which volumes 1 and 2 are collected in book 1 and volumes 3 and 4 are collected in book 2.

It's a heavy discussion, and the book touches on a large range of deeply problematic themes. There is a full list at the beginning of the show.

Next episode we'll be discussing another manga from the Yaoi genre, 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.

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

The Art of Comics Episode 9 - An Introduction to Yaoi

Jaws Stone & Paul Duffield

In the this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, we go back to school, as creators Paul Duffield and Jaws take a deep dive into the world and history of the Yaoi genre.

Titles we cover in the podcast include: Takabatake Kashõ - Taishõ chich vision Mari Mori - A Lovers’ Forest Hideko Mizuno - Fire! Keiko Takemiya, Ryoko Yamagishi and Moto Hagio - From the Year 24 Group Maki Murakami - Gravitation Reibun Ike - Dick Fight Island Akimi Yoshida - Banana Fish Ranmaru Zariya - Coyote

It's a deep discussion, and the genre can be problematic, touching on potentially triggering issues including sexual abuse, skewed positions of power, age difference and other difficult themes. Whilst discussions on these themes mostly remain general, please be advised before you take a listen.

Next episode we'll be discussing a seminal manga from the Yaoi genre, New York New York, by Marimo Ragawa, 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

The Art of Comics Episode 8 - The Walking Man

Jaws Stone & Paul Duffield

In the this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws discuss Jiro Taniguchi's meditative manga, The Walking Man.

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 taking a deep dive into the world of Yaoi to prep you for our upcoming episodes!

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

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

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

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

The Art of Comics Episode 4 - Uzumaki

Jaws Stone & Paul Duffield

In the fourth episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws discuss Junji Ito's seminal horror comic. Content warning: discussion of disturbing images and extreme body horror.

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 Step by Bloody Step by Si Spurrier, Matias Bergara and Matheus Lopes, 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

The Art of Comics Episode 3 - The Magic Fish

Jaws Stone & Paul Duffield

In the third episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws discuss Trung Le Nguyen's comic about a second generation American Vietnamese teenager, who helps his mother learn English through fairy tales while struggling to tell her about his sexuality.

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 Junji Ito's Uzumaki, 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

The Art of Comics Episode 2 - Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me

Jaws Stone & Paul Duffield

In the second episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws discuss Mariko Tamaki and Rosemary Rosemary Valero O'connell's teen romance comic, Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me.

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 Trung Le Nguyen's The Magic Fish, 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

The Art of Comics Episode 1 - This One Summer

Jaws Stone & Paul Duffield

In this first episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws discuss Jillian and Mariko Tamaki's coming-of-age comic, This One Summer.

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 Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me, 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