Lois Lane: Enemy of the People by Greg Rucka and Mike Perkins is, in the grand scheme of eternity, a relatively recent 12-issue maxiseries that we wanted to read and discuss. It's also a chance for us to talk about the impact of the creators' works.

Also, because this is a Lois Lane-centric episode, we took the time to talk about the 1986 Lois Lane two-issue miniseries by Mindy Newell and Gray Morrow, "When It's Raining, God Is Crying." These are two different Lois stories from different eras, but there are some fascinating commonalities in their characterization and portrayal of Lois.

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Episode 211: Lois Lane: Enemy of the People by Greg Rucka and Mike Perkins

In this month's installment of our readthrough of DC's Solo, we're finally covering the Darwyn Cooke issue! Everybody should know how great Cooke was. He contributed to a lot of the early DC Animated Universe, and he left a big impact on comics. While works like DC: The New Frontier and his Parker adaptations are probably his most famous, you should definitely keep an eye out for Solo #5 in the back issue bins. It is a treasure, and a veritable showcase of his talents. Join us in this episode as we discuss why his work in general continues to resonate with us, and as we do a story-by-story analysis of his issue of Solo!

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Episode 214: Solo #5: Darwyn Cooke

After we went through the ordeal of revisiting X-Men #1-3 by Claremont and Lee a couple weeks ago, we decided to reward ourselves by talking about a great X-Men story: House of X/Powers of X. It's two stories that are one! As the Krakoan era winds down in 2024, it's also a nice time to revisit this smash hit.

While you slept, the world changed... So stay awake and listen to our voices!

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Episode 215: House of X/Powers of X by Jonathan Hickman, Pepe Larraz, and R.B. Silva

For the second straight episode, we're taking a close look at another underrated Image miniseries! This time around, we're examining Ghost Cage by Nick Dragotta and Caleb Goellner! This three-issue science fiction comic has a ton of the things we love, including dope character designs, immersive worldbuilding, slick action, Mega Man-esque aesthetics, and substantial subtext. It's a book we really dig, and we really enjoyed discussing it.
 
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Episode 217: Ghost Cage by Nick Dragotta and Caleb Goellner

Jordi Bernet is an artist neither one of us was particularly familiar with, but he received his own spotlight issue of Solo, which we'll be discussing in this episode! As usual, we'll be discussing each story in the comic. Don't worry, there's a Batman story in this one...

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Episode 218: Solo #6 by Jordi Bernet

In this episode, we're discussing an indie comic we both backed on Kickstarter back in 2020. The Dodo Knows by Helen Greetham is an anthology of stories centered around themes of loss and discovery. It's a lovely collection for readers of any age, and we warmly recommend it.

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Episode 220: The Dodo Knows by Helen Greetham

Mike Allred is one of the most unique voices in creator-owned and mainstream comics! Perhaps best known for his Madman series, he has also left a big mark on some of DC's and Marvel's biggest characters and franchises, including Superman, Batman, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Silver Surfer, and so much more! Join us as we cover his issue of Solo!

Apologies for the late episode! We recorded this well before San Diego Comic Con, but due to the busyness of life and work, didn't get a chance to edit and post it until now. But we still function.

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Episode 221: Solo #7 by Mike Allred

We're back! It is time to continue our readthrough of DC Comics' Solo. This month, we're discussing the eighth issue, which features the incredible work of Teddy Kristiansen. Join us as we delve into his spotlight issue and discuss all five of his stories in the comic!
 
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Episode 222: Solo #8 by Teddy Kristiansen

It's been almost twenty years, and Damion Scott's issue of Solo still has some of the freshest art you're likely to see in a Big Two comic. His graffiti-inspired wildstyle artwork might be challenging to read, but take the time to look at it and it'll open up your imagination. He even dabbles in his older, more traditional style of drawing for fans of his Batgirl run. Solo #10 is another fantastic issue, so go out there and find a copy for yourself, read it, and then listen along as we go into our usual breakdowns and tangents as we discuss the comic!

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Episode 224: Solo #10 by Damion Scott

One of the great masters of visual comedy, Sergio Aragonés, finally gets his spotlight issue in Solo! From Mad Magazine to Groo, he's long established himself as one of the finest cartoonists in the Western Hemisphere. Join us as we discuss our level of familiarity with his work, and then dive into each of the stories in this comic. 


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Episode 225 - Solo 11 - Sergio Aragonés

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