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Deconstructing Comics

Deconstructing Comics

Written by: Tim
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 A podcast about the craft of comics2006-2023 Art
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  • #627 Walt Simonson’s “Thor”

    #627 Walt Simonson’s “Thor”
    Jan 21 2026
    FLASHBACK! One of the most acclaimed Marvel runs of the 1980s was by Walt Simonson on The Mighty Thor. He began writing and drawing it with #337, continued through to #367 (with a quick break in the middle), then gave up art duties but continued writing through #382. This run set aside Dr. Don Blake, … Continue reading #627 Walt Simonson’s “Thor”
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    59 mins
  • Critiquing Comics #247: “Lovers Quarrel” and “Digital Bardos” #2

    Critiquing Comics #247: “Lovers Quarrel” and “Digital Bardos” #2
    Jan 14 2026
    A love triangle. One member feels jilted and goes off the deep end. A gun is involved. Tim and Adam talk about the thriller Lovers Quarrel by Rob Capili, Ikos Karimlan, and Joy Mateo. Lovers Quarrel Kickstarter Buy the book on Amazon.com Meanwhile, Digital Bardos has returned! Hippie “digital god” Darren is selling the people … Continue reading Critiquing Comics #247: “Lovers Quarrel” and “Digital Bardos” #2
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    42 mins
  • #862 “Poor Helpless Comics”

    #862 “Poor Helpless Comics”
    Jan 7 2026
    Ed Subitzky did a lot of cartooning for National Lampoon back in the ‘70s and ‘80s. Much of his work revolves around comics done under certain conditions or showing a certain situation (“Fortune-Telling Comics” “Dull Comics” “Poor Reception Comics”). Neither Kumar nor Tim were familiar with his work until picking up the collection Poor Helpless … Continue reading #862 “Poor Helpless Comics”
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    51 mins
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