242 – Justice Society, Vol. 1

Justice Society, Vol. 1

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We start our long-awaited Justice Society series with some of the old school Silver Age crew by reading Paul Levits & Gerry Conway’s “Justice Society, Vol. 1.” We talk over the ultrafeminism of Power Girl, the JSA mens’ ball & chains, superhero abandonment, and the gloriously terrible 70’s. Plus, we talk about television finales, especially M*A*S*H. No game show this week, though, folks! For previous episodes, visit www.WelcometoComics.com. Support the show by becoming a patron today over at www.Patreon.com/WelcometoComics! Next week: “JSA: The Golden Age” by James Robinson.

241 – Alex + Ada, Part Two

Alex + Ada, Part Two

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In the second half of our discussion on “Alex + Ada” by Jonathan Luna and Sarah Vaughn, we follow the titular duo as they evade police and enter a brave new world. We talk about the morality of unlocking AI, the satisfying ending, and some magnificently drawn emotional scenes. If we gave the first half of this comic a perfect score, you can bet we’ll be gushing hard in this episode. This week’s Fight Night was “Best Superhero with Whom to Go ‘on the Lam.'” For past shows, visit www.WelcometoComics.com, then go to patreon.com/WelcometoComics to become a patron today. Next week: “Justice Society, Vol. 1” by Paul Levitz and Gerry Conway.

240 – Alex + Ada, Part One

Alex + Ada

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It’s an AI robotics spectacular as we read the first seven issues of “Alex + Ada” by Jonathan Luna and Sarah Vaughn. In this comic a lonely protagonist gets an android as birthday gift but illegally unlocks its latent sentience. We talk about artificial intelligence, sex robots, and great panel work. Plus, we chatter about video games and Jen’s upcoming YouTube channel. This week’s Fight Night topic: Best DC Waifu. For past shows, visit www.WelcometoComcis.com. To support the show, go to www.patreon.com/WelcometoComics. Next week: Alex + Ada, issues 8-15!