Steve Talks Books | Comics & Manga: Weekly Pulls - Pick of the Week | Episode 58 @SteveTalksBooks | Uploaded October 2024 | Updated October 2024, 2 hours ago.
In this episode of Weekly Polls Pick of the Week, hosts Mike and Steve, along with guest Jared, dive into a variety of new comic book releases. They discuss the excitement surrounding the DC All In Special, the humor of Gru, the gruesome tales in Hello Darkness, and the surreal experiences in Paranoid Gardens. The conversation also touches on the disappointing writing in Fire and Ice and the mixed reception of Babs, while Steve reflects on his ongoing relationship with Spawn despite its lack of story progression. The episode showcases a blend of humor, critique, and nostalgia as the hosts explore the current comic book landscape. In this engaging conversation, the hosts delve into various comic book titles, exploring adaptations, character development, and artistic styles. The conversation also highlights the significance of artwork in comics, the impact of nostalgia, and personal recommendations for readers. Each segment offers insights into the themes and narratives that resonate with both the hosts and their audience.






Chapters




00:00
Introduction to the Podcast and Guests


01:30
Exploring the DC All In Special


07:00
The Return of Gru: A Humorous Adventure


10:17
Diving into Hello Darkness: A Gruesome Tale


13:12
High Street: A Purgatorial Journey


15:56
Convert: Alien Encounters and Exposition


18:33
Paranoid Gardens: A Surreal Experience


23:01
Fire and Ice: A Disappointing Fantasy


25:52
Babs: A Mixed Bag of Humor and Fantasy


29:04
Spawn: Nostalgia vs. Story Progression


31:22
Nostalgia in Comics: A Look Back at the 90s


32:32
Exploring Neil Gaiman's Anansi Boys: Adaptation Insights


35:00
Magic Order 5: A New Twist on Magic


37:36
The Creeping Below: Art and Storytelling


39:35
Saga 69: Parenting in a Sci-Fi Universe


43:02
Minor Arcana: Dream Worlds and Character Depth


46:35
Life Number One: Dual Stories in a Sci-Fi Setting


50:07
Ice Cream Man 41: Gruesome Tales and Unexpected Twists


53:40
Picks of the Week: Highlights and Recommendations


01:04:33
Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Us


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