305 – Valerian & Laureline: The City of Shifting Waters

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We pick up a classic sci-fi series by reading “The City of Shifting Waters” by Pierre Christin and Jean-Claude Mezieres, the first volume of Valerian and Laureline. In this time-travel comic, spacio-temporal agents Valerian and Laureline use one gangster from the past to stop a gangster from the future in a destroyed US landscape. We talk about the unexpected lack of sexist, discuss the Luc Besson movie, and try to sort out what about this comic feels “European,” if anything. Plus, we talk about Thor: Ragnarok a bit!

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Next time: “Judge Dredd: America” by John Wagner

304 – Star Wars: Tag & Bink Were Here

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We’re back with a random sci-fi series that we’re kicking off with “Star Wars: Tag & Bink Were Here” by Kevin Rubio. This parody takes the “background character” schtick to the extreme by inserting two bumbling buddies into the shadows of almost every major event of the movie franchise. We talk about how these kinds of characters add depth to an already rich universe, share our favorite gags, and gush over the over-the-top face work. Plus, David says he likes Destiny 2.

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Next time: “The City of Shifting Waters” by Jean-Claude Mézières and? Pierre Christin

303 – The Wicked + The Divine: Fandemonium

The Wicked + The Divine: Fandemonium

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This week we revisit the world of rock gods by reading “The Wicked + The Divine: Fandemonium.” This second volume in the run follows up the big ending of “The Faust Act” with an even bigger, crazier cliffhanger! David and Andy discuss the subtle ways in which all of these gods are not what they first appear. We also talk about where the story might be going and our trust that whatever we come up with probably won’t be half as cool as where it really goes. Plus, Pacific Rim 2 news and some Star Trek talk up top.

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Next time: “Star Wars: Tag & Bink Were Here” by Kevin Rubio