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.

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In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss Mare Internum by Der-Shing Helmer, a psychological science fiction drama set on Mars.

Some content warnings here: our discussion includes conversations about suicide, mental health and sexual abuse. Full content warnings at the beginning of the show. 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 Always Never by Jordi Lafebre, so if you want to read along with us, pick up a copy and read it over the next two weeks.

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In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss the first volume of Cosmoknights, a neon-medieval revolutionary space opera by Hannah Templer.

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 Mare Internum by Der-Shing Helmer, so if you want to read along with us, pick up a copy and read it over the next two weeks, or head on over to the Mare Internum Website to read the webcomic version

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Due to some unexpected life things, this episode is a brief intermission, in which Jaws recommends a range of great comics for you to try, many of which we intend to talk about in full in future episodes!

Full List:

• Thirsty Mermaids by Kat Leyh
• Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe
• My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness by Nagata Kabi
• Hungry Ghost by Victoria Ying
• She Loves to Cook and She Loves to Eat by Sakaomi Yuzaki
• My Love Story written by Kazune Kawahara and drawn by Aruko
• I am a Hero by Kengo Hanazawa
• The Girl from the Other side by Siúil a Rún

Next episode, we'll be returning to our planned schedule and discussing Seconds by Bryan Lee O'Malley, so if you want to read along with us, pick up a copy and read it over the next two weeks.

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In this Halloween special episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss Emily Carroll's new horror opus, A Guest in the House.

Content Warning: discussion of horrific themes and issues of identity - full list at the beginning of the episode.

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 Seconds by Bryan Lee O'Malley, 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

In the this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws discuss the Parisian period fairytale, The Prince and the Dressmaker, by Jen Wang.

Even for us, this one's an extra-deep and personal discussion that covers themes of identity and queerness, and as usual there'll be spoilers for the story of the comic too, 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 PTSD Radio Volume 1 by Masaaki Nakayama, so if you want to read along with us, pick up a copy and read it over the next two weeks.

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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

In the this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws discuss Fake by Sanami Matoh, a classic manga from the Yaoi genre.

Note: we discuss the first three volumes of this seven-volume manga, and the english edition (originaly published in 2003 by Tokyopop) is out of print, so may be hard to come by.

In a lesser way than New York New York last episode, the book touches on a range of problematic themes. There is a more detail at the beginning of the show.

We'll be taking a summer break, so the next episode will be in four weeks instead of two, and we'll be discussing our biggest personal influences across media, so the chat could include comics, video games, animation, live action and possibly more!

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In the this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws discuss New York New York by Marimo Ragawa, a classic manga from the Yaoi genre.

Note: we discuss the complete omnibus edition of this story in which volumes 1 and 2 are collected in book 1 and volumes 3 and 4 are collected in book 2.

It's a heavy discussion, and the book touches on a large range of deeply problematic themes. There is a full list at the beginning of the show.

Next episode we'll be discussing another manga from the Yaoi genre, Fake, by Sanami Matoh, so if you want to read along with us, pick up a copy and read it over the next two weeks.

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In the this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, we go back to school, as creators Paul Duffield and Jaws take a deep dive into the world and history of the Yaoi genre.

Titles we cover in the podcast include: Takabatake Kashõ - Taishõ chich vision Mari Mori - A Lovers’ Forest Hideko Mizuno - Fire! Keiko Takemiya, Ryoko Yamagishi and Moto Hagio - From the Year 24 Group Maki Murakami - Gravitation Reibun Ike - Dick Fight Island Akimi Yoshida - Banana Fish Ranmaru Zariya - Coyote

It's a deep discussion, and the genre can be problematic, touching on potentially triggering issues including sexual abuse, skewed positions of power, age difference and other difficult themes. Whilst discussions on these themes mostly remain general, please be advised before you take a listen.

Next episode we'll be discussing a seminal manga from the Yaoi genre, New York New York, by Marimo Ragawa, 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

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.

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In the third episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws discuss Trung Le Nguyen's comic about a second generation American Vietnamese teenager, who helps his mother learn English through fairy tales while struggling to tell her about his sexuality.

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 Junji Ito's Uzumaki, so if you want to read along with us, pick up a copy and read it over the next two weeks.

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In the second episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws discuss Mariko Tamaki and Rosemary Rosemary Valero O'connell's teen romance comic, Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me.

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 Trung Le Nguyen's The Magic Fish, 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