In Sequence

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Today the panelists discuss Scott McCloud's classic, Understanding Comics, a book that purports to be a lecture but in many cases comes off as a manifesto. We discuss Scott's messy definition of comics, his genuinely good insights, and also his strong biases.

In Sequence - Comics & Manga for Everyone | "Understanding Comics" by Scott McCloud

Today the panelists discuss Scott McCloud's classic, Understanding Comics, a book that purports to be a lecture but in many cases comes off as a manifesto. We discuss Scott's messy definition of th...

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Battan's "Run Away With Me, Girl" is our latest yuri manga on the show. Today, the Panelists discuss the highs and lows of Momo and Midori as a couple, the tropes of yuri vs those of yaoi, and the wild swings this manga takes with its antagonists.

In Sequence - Comics & Manga for Everyone | “Run Away With Me, Girl” by Battan

Today, the panelists discuss "Run Away With Me, Girl" by Battan. We're back with another yuri manga! Robin, Scout, Jillian, and Matt talk about the unique aspects of Midori's and Moko's relationshi...

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What does it take to tell a wordless story? Today, we explore The Arrival by Shaun Tan. Together, we muse on the power of sharing our stories to bring us closer together, even when we feel worlds apart. Also, the immutable staying power of a weird little guy. insequence.pictures/episodes/the...

In Sequence - Comics & Manga for Everyone | “The Arrival” by Shaun Tan

What does it take to tell a wordless story? Today, the panelists explore that question as Jillian guides Matt and Scout through the fantastical immigrant story of The Arrival by Shaun Tan. Together...

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A light read just hits different when it immediately follows a long one, don't you think? Today, Matt introduces his fellow panelists to Hirayasumi, a manga by Keigo Shinzo that highlights the mundane, everyday problems that adulthood forces us to overcome.

In Sequence - Comics & Manga for Everyone | "Hirayasumi" by Keigo Shinzo

Today, it's just vibes. Your Panelists discuss Hirayasumi, the sliciest slice-of-life manga to ever exist. This vacation of a read hits on burnout and what it means to be an artist, both favorite t...

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We read Persepolis by French-Iranian cartoonist Marjane Satrapi, a work very relevant to our current moment - even more so now than when we recorded. Join us for a discussion of the familiar shapes oppression takes and the humanity that suffers beneath its mantle

In Sequence - Comics & Manga for Everyone | "Persepolis" by Marjane Satrapi

Persepolis is a graphic novel memoir following Marjane Satrapi’s childhood in Iran during the Islamic Revolution -how her life and beliefs were affected by the political upheavel, and her eventual ...

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We know that many people want to listen to In Sequence but are afraid of spoilers on things they haven't read. Starting with Thursday's Absolute Wonder Woman episode, we'll begin each episode with a spoiler free segment before moving into spoilers later in the episode!