The Smurfs (Episode Intro)
Throughout high school and college English classes, we would spend countless hours reading works of classic literature and meticulously picking through them to find their hidden meaning [...]
Collected Edition: Episode 113: Afterlife with Archie
“Happy Halloween!” On this episode we talk about we talk about a horror crossover that launched and entire sub-genre: Afterlife with Archie by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Francesco Francavilla. The Archie gang meets zombies. It is an unlikely horror comic that [...]
Collected Edition: Episode 112: Suicide Squad
“Heroes? Villians? Or something more complex?” On this episode we discuss The Suicide Squad: Trial By Fire by John Ostrander and Luke McDonnell - the seminal run that pretty much defined the Suicide Squad right up till this very day. [...]
Collected Edition: Episode 111: The Smurfs
“...a much richer texture than the typical comic aimed at children.” On this episode we talk about The Smurfs. Yes, the Smurfs. The original comics from the 196s written and drawn by the Belgian author Peyo. Specifically we will be [...]
Collected Edition: Episode 110: Alpha Flight
“Oh Canada!” On this episode we talk about the one and only Canadian super team Alpha Flight written and drawn by John Byrne. This is a very 1980s comic - that can be a good thing and a bad thing. In this [...]
The Crow (Episode Intro)
The Goth movement of the 1980s was defined by black clothing, eyeliner, and pain. So much pain. It is a subculture that opens itself up to parody, but to be fair it did produce a lot of creative and unique works...[]
Howard the Duck (Episode Intro)
Howard was created by Steve Gerber a one-off gag in a Man-Thing comic. But the character became so popular with fans it was decided – for some strange reason - to give Howard his own book...[]
Collected Edition: Episode 109: The Crow
“Pain...so much pain.” On this episode we talk about The Crow written and drawn by James O'Barr. First off...content warning. This comic deals with extreme violence, self harm, and sexual assault. This might not be for everyone. The Crow is [...]
Collected Edition: Episode 108: Howard the Duck
“And We're Back...for Real!” After a long hiatus we are in fact back baby! And to kick it off its a good one, Howard the Duck by the legendary Steve Gerber and the equally legendary Gene Colan. And not just [...]
Collected Edition – New Episodes Coming Soon
And we're back...almost. After a long, unplanned hiatus The Collected Edition will be back with brand new episodes starting in July 2024. This is just a brief announcement episode to explain where we've been and what will be coming. Thanks, [...]
