206 – Ms. Marvel: No Normal

Ms. Marvel: No Normal

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We do our Best of 2014 Listener’s Special, “Ms. Marvel: No Normal” by G. Willow Wilson. To become a patron, go to www.Patreon.com/WelcometoComics and you can tell us what comic to do next. We talk about the incredible fidelity to minority portrayals in this comic, the amazing artwork, and Burno’s unrequited love. Plus, David guest hosted on another podcast. This week’s Fight Night was “Best Alien Race to Wake Up in a Cloud of Mist and Discover You’re Now a Part of.” Yeah, long-winded for sure. For more shows, visit www.WelcometoComics.com! Next Week: “How to be Happy” by Eleanor Davis.

205 – Sex Criminals: One Weird Trick

Sex Criminals, Vol. 1

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Our Best of 2014 TPBs series wraps up with Matt Fraction’s “Sex Criminals: One Weird Trick.” When two people discover that they can stop time with the power of their orgasms, they set out to save a library until their plans are interrupted by Kegelface. Yeah, this comic really is about as ridiculous as it sounds, but it can also be insanely touching and very sweet. We talk about the book’s themes of sexual awakening, breaking the fourth wall, and pooping in planters. Plus, we talk about Netflix’s Daredevil trailer and answer a listener question about rebooted continuity. This week’s fight night was “Most Sexily Dressed Villain.” For more shows, visit www.WelcometoComics.com! Next Week: “Ms. Marvel: No Normal!” by G. Willow Wilson.

204 – The Wicked + The Divine: The Faust Act

The Wicked + The Divine: The Faust Act

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We pick up the much-acclaimed “The Wicked + The Divine: The Faust Act” by Kieron Gillen for our third episode in the Best of 2014 TPB’s series. A totally unique blend of mythology and pop culture, this comic takes teen worship to the extreme and crafts a tale of gods, recursion, and one apathetic teen. We talk about the book’s amazing art (that Baal fresco!), the gods’ desire for adoration, and Gillen’s ability to make these ancient characters feel new and fresh. Plus, we launch into the difficulty behind taking the plunge on a new comic. This week’s Fight Night was “Best Deity Comic.” For more shows, visit www.WelcometoComics.com! Next Week: “Sex Criminals” by Matt Fraction!