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

In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone answer listener questions and look back at a year full of incredible comics!

Join us for a new season in 2024, when we'll be kicking off the year discussing Birdking by Daniel Freedman and CROM, so if you want to read along with us, pick up a copy!

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In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss Zoe Thorogood's very very relateable autobiographical comic, IT'S LONELY AT THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH.

Some content warnings up front, the comic and the podcast go deep into discussions about mental health, depression and suicidal ideation - there's a full description at the beginning of the podcast.

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 will be out on the 24th December, and we'll be answering listener questions and looking back at a year of amazing comics!

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

In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss Bryan Lee O'Malley's cautionary comedy comic, Seconds.

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 IT'S LONELY AT THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH by Zoe Thorogood, 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

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.

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

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 haunting short horror comic, The Man Who Came Down the Attic Stairs, by Celine Loup.

Content Warning: discussion of postpartum depression and miscarriage.

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 continuing spooky season and discussing A Guest in the House by Emily Carroll, 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 inventively creepy horror manga, PTSD Radio, by Masaaki Nakayama.

Content Warning: discussion of disturbing images in general, especially ones involving hair.

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 continuing spooky season and discussing The Man Who Came Down the Attic Stairs by Celine Loup, 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.

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 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, we go freeform, as creators Paul Duffield and Jaws take a deep dive into the media that made them, from comics to film and beyond.

It's a deep discussion, covering all sorts of different titles and creators, but it's relatively spoiler-free in comparison to a typical episode!

We only got half way through our lists, so next episode we'll be doing part two and covering even more media!

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, we go freeform, as creators Paul Duffield and Jaws take a deep dive into the media that made them, from comics to film and beyond.

It's a deep discussion, covering all sorts of different titles and creators, but it's relatively spoiler-free in comparison to a typical episode!

We only got half way through our lists, so next episode we'll be doing part two and covering even more media!

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 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!

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 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.

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, 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 Jiro Taniguchi's meditative manga, The Walking Man.

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 taking a deep dive into the world of Yaoi to prep you for our upcoming episodes!

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 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

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

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

In the fourth episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws discuss Junji Ito's seminal horror comic. Content warning: discussion of disturbing images and extreme body horror.

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 Step by Bloody Step by Si Spurrier, Matias Bergara and Matheus Lopes, 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