The Comic Wonk

Episode 5 - You Are Not The Sandwich - Interview with Jim Benton

Join Phil, Justin and Penelope as they interview Jim Benton, creator of Catwad, It's Happy Bunny, Dear Dumb Diary, Franny K. Stein, Jop and Blip Wanna Know, and so much more! We discuss his history reading and drawing comics, how Jim's comics speak to children AND adults, and what it's like creating a story with a whole classroom of kids. We also touch on Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Hokusai and ham juice. Fun stuff! Jop and Blip Wanna Know #1 [https://www.amazon.com/Jop-Blip-Wanna-Know-Excellent/dp/0062972936/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=jop+and+blip&qid=1628709266&sr=8-1] Also this episode - Phil and Penelope introduce their new podcast discussing all-ages comics: Splash Comics! Find us on your favorite podcatcher and dive into all-ages comics with us! Feedback? Email us at: thecomicwonk@gmail.com Follow our rarely-active Twitter account: @thecomicwonk

Episode 4 - The Landscape of All Ages Comics; an Interview with Penelope

After a brief hiatus, the pod is back! This episode is just the first of many installments discussing all-ages comics with Justin's daughter and comics' youngest aficionado, Penelope! Like our talk with her old man, we discuss some of her favorite stories across mediums and her history with comics before discussing suggestions. We also discuss Penelope's interest in drawing and how the audience for comics has changed. Comics are for everybody!  Missed us? Let us know! Feedback - thecomicwonk@gmail.com Follow our Twitter - @thecomicwonk Support us with your greenbacks - patreon.com/thecomicwonk

Episode 3 - So, You Want to Order Comic Books? A Guide to the American Comic Market

This week, Phil and Justin sit down to discuss how ordering from a comic shop differs from other means, and how to navigate the limited information before a comic is released to gauge if it's something you'll like. They also discuss the benefits of having a subscription list with your local comic shop, as well as briefly discussing other methods for purchasing and reading comics. (Editor's correction: The recent Batman/Fortnite comic mentioned during this episode was originally priced at $4.99 rather than $8, and the trending price on eBay was at $45 rather than $120, although there is at least one instance of a consumer paying $117 for a copy of a first printing. Regardless, the large shift in price made it a timely example to discuss.) Ordering resources:  Comic Shop Locator - https://www.comicshoplocator.com/ Diamond Distributors product guide - https://www.previewsworld.com/catalog WebToon - https://www.webtoons.com/en/ Comixology - https://www.comixology.com/ Support the show: Rate and review the show in your favorite podcatcher! Email us! thecomicwonk@gmail.com! Follow us on Twitter! @thecomicwonk Join our Discord server! https://discord.gg/QYmVsaj9cj Give us your monies for extra content! https://www.patreon.com/thecomicwonk

Episode 2 - A Brief History of American Comic Books

Not all of us have an encyclopedic knowledge of the ins and outs of comics in America. Well, our hosts don't either. Listen along as they attempt to give a birds-eye view of not only the "ages" of comics, but the evolution of comic book publishing and distribution in the states. Complicated origin stories, amiright? Leave us feedback - thecomicwonk@gmail.com Give us a follow on Twitter - @thecomicwonk Support the show with your monies - patreon.com/thecomicwonk

Episode 1 - Intros and Recommendations for Justin

Phil and Justin introduce themselves and go over their objectives for the podcast. Then we discuss Justin's media proclivities before giving him some comic recommendations. We want your feedback! Tell us what you think or how we can improve at thecomicwonk@gmail.com Support our show at patreon.com/thecomicwonk And of course, leave a rating or review and tell your friends about the show. This will help us more than anything. Thanks for listening!