What does a pulp hero from the 1930s have in common with a bunch of meddling teenagers? They're Mike and Jessika's choices for this episode's theme of "classic characters!" Mike checked out The Shadow 1, while Jessika picked up Scooby Doo, Where Are You 83!

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Do you love freedom? Do you love it almost as much as the sweet, sweet taste of Bubble Drink? Well, good news! This week, we're talking about the dystopian sci-fi police story Justice Warriors with the comic's creators Matt Bors and Ben Clarkson!

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Special thanks to Will Robson for coming on this episode! He's an absolute delight and you should follow him everywhere:

• Matt's Instagram @mattbors
• Ben's Instagram @benclarkson1000000
• Matt's Twitter @mattbors
• Ben's Twitter @benclarkson
• Matt's website: https://www.mattbors.com/
• Ben's website: https://thebenclarkson.com/

You can also purchase Justice Warriors here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Justice-Warriors/Matt-Bors/JUSTICE-WARRIORS/9781952090226

Grab your lightsabers! Find some spice to smuggle! Maybe smooch your sibling! In honor of May the Fourth: It's a very special Star Wars edition of Dollar Bin Discoveries!

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This week we're talking about Amalgam Comics, the publisher that mashed up DC and Marvel comic characters! So it only makes sense to honor our show format and create a very special Dollar Bin Discovery episode with the help of a special guest expert!

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If you'd like to follow Ethan online, head over to Twitter and check out his Fodderverse goodness: MakeMineAmalgam

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Let's do some graverobbing! This week we're digging up Mort the Dead Teenager, one of the strangest comics Marvel ever put out in the 1990s. Joining us to talk about the book is zombie expert and comic creator Will Robson!

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Special thanks to Will Robson for coming on this episode! He's an absolute delight and you should follow him everywhere:

• Instagram @robsonink
• Twitter @robsonink
• Facebook @robsonink
• Patreon @willrobson

You should also check out his comics imprint, Speech Comics!

It's time to throw on some comfy sweats, grab your favorite beverage, and burrow under your favorite blanket because we're talking about cozycore comics! Mike picked up Superman Meets the Quick Bunny, while Jessika snuggled up to Star Wars: Ewoks!

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Howdy, partner! This week's Dollar Bin Discoveries has us checking out some Wild West-themed comics. Mike came across an issue of the Justice League tangling with DC's Weird West heroes and Jessika rode into town with Billy the Kid's Old Timey Oddies!

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Our new site is live! For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts.

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What happens when you really want to put Godzilla in your comic but don't have the rights anymore? Well, if you're Marvel, you have Iron Man fight a knockoff kaiju. Buckle up, folks! We brought in Godzilla expert Nick Marino to talk about this arc, and it's an absolute blast.

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Special thanks to Nick Marino for coming on this episode! He's an absolute delight and you should follow him everywhere:

• Instagram @nickmarinoart
• Tumblr @nickmarino
• LinkedIn @nickmarino
• Twitter @nickmarino
• Bluesky @nickmarino
• Threads @nickmarinoart
• Comic Vine - Goodreads
• Amazon Author Profile