Posts tagged Fantasy
Episode 30 - Thirsty Mermaids

In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss the fantastical merfolk romp, Thirsty Mermaids, by Kat Leyh.

As usual, this is an in-depth discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the story and content of the comic, so you might want to pause now, read the book and listen once you've had your own reaction. The episode is designed to work regardless of whether you've read it or not, so if you don't mind spoilers, dive right in!

Next episode we'll be finishing up Mermay and discussing Tropic of the Sea by Satoshi Kon, so if you want to read along with us, pick up a copy and read it over the next two weeks.

To support the podcast and access the AoC Podcast Discord, you can join Jaws' Patreon

Episode 25 - Barbarous

In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss Barbarous, a webcomic that mixes magical drama and slice of life sitcom, by Yuko Ota, Ananth Hirsh and J.N. Wiedle.

As usual, this is an in-depth discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the story and content of the comic, so you might want to pause now, read the book and listen once you've had your own reaction. The episode is designed to work regardless of whether you've read it or not, so if you don't mind spoilers, dive right in!

Next episode we'll be discussing the first omnibus of Yokohama Kaidashi Kiko by Hitoshi Ashinano, so if you want to read along with us, pick up a copy and read it over the next two weeks!

To support the podcast and access the AoC Podcast Discord, you can join Jaws' Patreon

Episode 24 - Delicious in Dungeon

In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss the dungeoncrawling and cooking manga, Delicious in Dungeon (or Dungeon Meshi), by Ryōko Kui.

As usual, this is an in-depth discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the story and content of the comic, so you might want to pause now, read the book and listen once you've had your own reaction. The episode is designed to work regardless of whether you've read it or not, so if you don't mind spoilers, dive right in!

Next episode we'll be discussing chapters 1-5 of Barbarous by Yuko Ota and Ananth Hirsh, so if you want to read along with us, pick up a copy and read it over the next two weeks, or hop on over to Johnnywander.com to read the webcomic version for free!

To support the podcast and access the AoC Podcast Discord, you can join Jaws' Patreon

Episode 23 - Birdking

In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss the fantasy epic, Birdking, by Daniel Freedman and CROM.

As usual, this is an in-depth discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the story and content of the comic, so you might want to pause now, read the book and listen once you've had your own reaction. The episode is designed to work regardless of whether you've read it or not, so if you don't mind spoilers, dive right in!

Next episode we'll be discussing the first volume of Delicious in Dungeon by Ryōko Kui, so if you want to read along with us, pick up a copy and read it over the next two weeks.

To support the podcast and access the AoC Podcast Discord, you can join Jaws' Patreon

Episode 14 - Rodesha and the Mountain Troll

In the this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws discuss the lyrical short story, Rodesha and the Mountain Troll, Illustrated by Bailie Rosenlund and written by Kari Lynch.

It's a deep discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the story and themes of the comic, so you might want to pause now, read the book and listen once you've had your own reaction. The episode is designed to work regardless of whether you've read it or not, so if you don't mind spoilers, dive right in!

Next episode we'll be discussing The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang, so if you want to read along with us, pick up a copy and read it over the next two weeks.

To support the podcast and access the AoC Podcast Discord, you can join Jaws' Patreon

Show Notes: Norwegian Artist, Theodor Kittelsen Under Ice, Kate Bush Herr Mannelig

Episode 7 - Witch Hat Atelier

In the this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws discuss the first volume of Kamome Shirahama's magical fantasy manga series, Witch Hat Atelier.

It's a deep discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the story and themes of the comic, so you might want to pause now, read the book and listen once you've had your own reaction. The episode is designed to work regardless of whether you've read it or not, so if you don't mind spoilers, dive right in!

Next episode we'll be discussing The Walking Man by Jiro Taniguchi, so if you want to read along with us, pick up a copy and read it over the next two weeks.

To support the podcast and access the AoC Podcast Discord, you can join Jaws' Patreon

Episode 6 - On a Sunbeam

In the this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws discuss Tillie Walden's slice-of-life-meets-science-fantasy comic, On a Sunbeam.

It's a deep discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the story and themes of the comic, so you might want to pause now, read the book and listen once you've had your own reaction. The episode is designed to work regardless of whether you've read it or not, so if you don't mind spoilers, dive right in!

Next episode we'll be discussing Witch Hat Atelier by Kamome Shirahama, so if you want to read along with us, pick up a copy and read it over the next two weeks.

To support the podcast and access the AoC Podcast Discord, you can join Jaws' Patreon

Episode 5 - Step By Bloody Step

In the fifth episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws discuss Si Spurrier, Matias Bergara and Matheus Lopes' wordless fantasy comic, Step by Bloody Step.

It's a deep discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the story and themes of the comic, so you might want to pause now, read the book and listen once you've had your own reaction. The episode is designed to work regardless of whether you've read it or not, so if you don't mind spoilers, dive right in!

Next episode we'll be discussing On a Sunbeam by Tillie Walden, so if you want to read along with us, pick up a copy and read it over the next two weeks.

To support the podcast and access the AoC Podcast Discord, you can join Jaws' Patreon