The Culture of Comics
Longer, meta discussions about the themes and art in current runs from Marvel, DC and the independents.
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Swords and Space
Swords and Space XXIV/Culture of Comics #27: Guardians of the Galaxy
After the July network break, Swords and Space is back with a cross-over episode with the (sadly discontinued) Culture of Comics to discuss the most recent summer Marvel blockbuster Guardians of the Galaxy. Due to the…
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Culture of Comics Issue #26 NOW!: The Wake, Dynamite Comics, Iron Metropolitan
Well folks, all good things must come to an end. With the lack of response from listeners via our listener survey and facebook page, we’ve decided to scale back our efforts to a single monthly show. This is the first…
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Culture of Comics Issue #25: DC’s New 52: an evaluation
On today’s show we’ll be discussing DC’s New 52 and it’s current state, please join us for what should be an interesting discussion into what’s working for DC and what isn’t. As always these are our opinions, and we”d…
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Culture of Comics Issue #24: To Avenge or Not to Avenge
Today we’ll be discussing the endless Avengers books, and hopefully, have a little fun along the way. Topics:, Infinity Wrap Up Avengers/New Avengers-Marvel’s “flagship” Avenger Titles Uncanny Avengers/Avengers AI- A…
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Culture of Comics Issue #23: Worst Superhero movies ever
In this episode of The Culture of Comics, we will discuss the worst Superhero movies of all time. Or at least, what’s speculated to be the worst. We’ll provide some commentary on: Supergirl, Catwoman, Daredevil…
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Culture of Comics Issue #22: Aquaman, Flash, Wonder Woman, Superman (DC)
Welcome back to Season 2 of the Culture of Comics! We will talk about last season’s survey and about our facebook page’s progress. In this episode of The Culture of Comics, we will discuss:, Aquaman, Flash, Wonder…
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Culture of Comics Issue #21: Daredevil, Hawkeye, Superior Spider-Man (MARVEL)
Welcome back to Season 2 of the Culture of Comics! We will talk about last season’s survey and about our facebook page’s progress. In this episode of The Culture of Comics, we will discuss:, Daredevil and Daredevil…
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Culture of Comics Issue 20: End of Year DC Roundup
Welcome to the final show of our first season. It’s been an amazing ride! Please take a moment to fill out our survey. There will be a prize drawing from among those who fill out the survey! We will be presenting our…
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Culture of Comics Issue #19: Independents End of Year Roundup
Welcome to one of our final shows of our first season and of 2013. Please take a moment to fill out our survey. There will be a prize drawing from among those who fill out the survey! We will be presenting our top 10…
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The Culture of Comics 18: Marvel end of season roundup
Our season ends this month. Please take a moment to fill out our survey. There will be a prize drawing from among those who fill out the survey! Comic Fans Assemble! Join your Hosts Stephen Heiner and Jason Frazier for…
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The Culture of Comics 17: DC Comics and Villains Month
In this episode of The Culture of Comics, we will discuss: DC’s Villains Month, Arcane, Bane, Bizarro, Black Adam, Black Hand, Black Manta, Braniac, Cheetah, Clayface, Count Vertigo, Court of Owls, The Creeper, Cyborg…
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The Culture of Comics 16: Fantastic Four, FF, Ultimate Spider-Man, Infinity, Battle of the Atom
In this episode of The Culture of Comics, we will discuss: Fantastic Four, FF, Ultimate Spider-Man, Infinity, Battle of the Atom The Culture of Comics has longer, meta discussions about themes and art in current runs of…
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The Culture of Comics 15: All the Batman movies, ever!
In this episode of The Culture of Comics, we will discuss: Batman (1966), Batman, Batman Returns, Batman Forever, Batman and Robin, Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises The Culture of Comics has longer…
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The Culture of Comics 14: He-Man, Batgirl, Batwoman, Trinity War, Talon, Suicide Squad, Villains Month
In this episode of The Culture of Comics, we will discuss: He-Man, Batgirl, Batwoman, Trinity War, Talon, Suicide Squad, Villains Month The Culture of Comics has longer, meta discussions about themes and art in current…
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The Culture of Comics 13: Interview with a Comic Creator, Marshall Edwards
This week we will be meeting with Marshall Edwards, a local Kansas City comic creator, and writer for Prairie City Response, we will be talking with Marshall about the challenges, and rewards of being a comic creator in…
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The Culture of Comics 12: Avengers AI, Avengers Arena, Avengers Assemble, Young Avengers, X-Men Legacy, A+X, Infinity, Battle of the Atom
In this episode of The Culture of Comics, we will discuss: Avengers AI, Avengers Arena, Avengers Assemble, Young Avengers, X-Men Legacy, A + X, Infinity, Battle of the Atom The Culture of Comics has longer, meta…
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The Culture of Comics 11: All About Green Lantern
In this episode of The Culture of Comics, we will discuss: Green Lantern, Green Lantern Corps, Green Lantern: New Guardians, Red Lanterns, Larfleeze The most recent Green Lantern cinematic and animated universe releases…
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The Culture of Comics 10: Avengers, Secret Avengers, Uncanny Avengers, Uncanny X-Men, X-Men, All-New X-Men, Ultimate Comics: X-Men
In this episode of The Culture of Comics, we will discuss: Avengers, Secret Avengers, Uncanny Avengers, Uncanny X-Men, X-Men, All-New X-Men, Ultimate Comics: X-Men, Postgame on the Wolverine Movie The Culture of Comics…
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The Culture of Comics 9: Justice League, Justice League of America, Justice League Dark, Trinity War, Aquaman, the Flash
In this episode of The Culture of Comics, we will discuss: Justice League, Justice League of America, Justice League Dark, Aquaman, The Flash, Trinity War Event The Culture of Comics has longer, meta discussions about…
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The Culture of Comics 8: Shadowman, Harbinger, Harbinger Wars, Bloodshot, Archer & Armstrong, Ninjak, Eternal Warrior
In this episode of The Culture of Comics, we will discuss: Shadowman, Harbinger, Harbinger Wars, Bloodshot, Archer & Armstrong, Ninjak, Eternal Warrior The Culture of Comics has longer, meta discussions about themes and…
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The Culture of Comics 7: Thor, Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Gambit, Winter Soldier, Ultimate Comics: The Ultimates, Wolverine (movie)
In this episode of The Culture of Comics, we will discuss: Thor, God of Thunder, Iron Man, Captain America, Indestructible Hulk, Gambit, Winter Soldier, Ultimate Comics: The Ultimates, The Wolverine movie The Culture of…
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The Culture of Comics 6: Superman, Action Comics, Superboy, Supergirl, Smallville, Injustice, Aquaman, Flash, Man of Steel
In this episode of The Culture of Comics, we will discuss: Superman, Action Comics, Superboy, Supergirl, Superman Unchained, Smallville Season 11, Injustice, Man of Steel movie The Culture of Comics has longer, meta…
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The Culture of Comics 5: Saga, Fatale, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Faith, Chew, X-O Manowar, Star Trek Into Darkness
In this episode of The Culture of Comics we will discuss: Saga, Fatale, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Faith, Chew, X-O Manowar, Star Trek: Into Darkness The Culture of Comics is not a “previews” show, but engages in…
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Culture of Comics 4: Guardians of the Galaxy, Nova, Wolverine, Savage Wolverine, Wolverine and the X-Men, Age of Ultron
In this episode of The Culture of Comics, we will discuss: Guardians of the Galaxy Marvel’s free digital giveaways of GoG “pre” comics, Nova, Wolverine, Savage Wolverine, Wolverine & the X-Men, Age of Ultron The Culture…
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The Culture of Comics 3: Before Watchmen, Wonder Woman, Batman, Detective Comics, Batman Incorporated, Legends of the Dark Knight, Man of Steel
In this episode of The Culture of Comics we will discuss: Before Watchmen, Wonder Woman, Batman, Detective Comics, Batman Incorporated, Legends of the Dark Knight, Batman the Dark Knight, Man of Steel The Culture of…
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The Culture of Comics 2: Star Wars, The Massive, Transformers, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Spawn, Planet of the Apes
In this episode of The Culture of Comics we will discuss: Star Wars, The Massive, Transformers, Judge Dredd, Star Trek, Spawn, Planet of the Apes, Star Trek: Into Darkness The Culture of Comics is not a “previews” show…
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Swords and Space IX: Nightfall
This week on Swords and Space radio, we’ll discuss a classic of science fiction, Isaac Asimov and Robert Silverberg’s Nightfall. Join host Nicholas Wansbutter and guest Marc Ratusz for this week’s discussion on an…
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The Culture of Comics 1: Age of Ultron, Thanos Rising, Daredevil, Hawkeye, Superior Spider-Man, Iron Man 3
In our inaugural episode of The Culture of Comics, we will discuss: Age of Ultron, Thanos Rising, Daredevil, Daredevil: End of Days, Hawkeye, Superior Spider-Man, Iron Man 3 The Culture of Comics will have longer, meta…