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In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss by Waka Hirako's intense social drama, My Broken Mariko. 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 Satoshi Kon's Opus, so if you want to read along with us, pick up a copy and read
In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss Kat Leyh's witchy middlegrade drama, Snapdragon. 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 My Broken Mariko by Waka Hirako, so if you want to read along with us, pick up a copy and
In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss Jordi Lafebre's quirky murder mystery, I Am Their Silence. 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 Snapdragon by Kat Leyh, so if you want to read along with us, pick up a copy an
In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss Ai Yazawa’s classic shoujo romance manga, Nana. 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 I Am Their Silence by Jordi Lafebre, so if you want to read along with us, pick up a c
In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss the queer cosy cabaret drama, A Boy Named Rose by Gaëlle Geniller. 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 omnibus (or the first two volumes) of Nana by Ai Yazawa, so i
In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss Keito Gaku's queer fashion drama, Boys Run the Riot. 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 A Boy Named Rose by Gaëlle Geniller, so if you want to read along with us, pick up a
In this 69th episode (nice) of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss a triple-smutstravaganza of NSFW comics: Thirteen by C. Bedford, Red Waters by lilhappycloud and The Butler Did It by Mikael Lindeburg. Fair warning: these comics are straight-up smut, including explicit and uncensored nudity and sex scenes, so if that's not your thing, this isn't the episode for you. As usual, this is an in-depth discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the story and content of the comics, so you might want to pause now, read them and listen once you've had yo
In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss Hayao Miyazaki's folktale fantasy, Shuna's Journey. 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, for episode 69 (nice), we'll be discussing three short smutty comics (warning full-on NSFW): Thirteen by C
In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss the psychological mystery-horror, Hello Sunshine by Keezy Young. 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 Shuna's Journey by Hayao Miyazaki, so if you want to read along with us,
In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss the Lynchian horror comic, The Fool, The Absolute Madwoman by Vivian Nguyen. 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 Hello Sunshine by Keezy Young, so if you want to read along w
In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss the modern fairy tale, Angelica and the Bear Prince by Trung Le Nguyen. 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 Fool, The Absolute Madwoman by Vivian Nguyen, so if you want t
In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss the magical drama, On Starlit Shores by Bex Glendining. 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!
In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss the queer mafia drama, Smoke Gets in Your Eyes by Anaïs Flogny. 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!
In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss the meditative art comic, Slices of Life: A Comic Montage, by Qu. As usual, this is an in-depth discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the 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!
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 of amazing comics! We're returning from our hiatus for a new season in 2026, but you can join us right now at the Art of Comics discord server and chat comics with us and other listeners!
In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss the witchy science-fantasy comic, The Midnight Order by Mathieu Bablet. 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!
In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss the demon-haunted drama, St Catherine, by Anna Meyer. 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 Midnight Order by Mathieu Bablet, so if you want to read along with us, pick up
In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss the conclusion to the mythological coming-of-age drama, Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe. 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 Saint Catherine by Anna Meyer, so if you want to re
In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss the last four volumes of the wild yaoi police drama, Fake, by Sanami Matoh. NOTE: This is a re-upload to correct some hilaribad un-synced sound effects that got knocked out of line during editing. If your podcatcher automatically downloads new episodes, please delete the previous file and re-download. 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 re
In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss the mythological coming-of-age drama, Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe. 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 last 4 volumes of Fake by Sanami Matoh, so if you want to read al
In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss the darkly comedic and intensely tragic coming-of-age drama, Goodnight Punpun, by Inio Asano. 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 Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe, so if you wan
In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone will be looking back at books they've read so far this year. As usual, this is an in-depth discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the stories and content of the comics we talk about, so you might want to pause now, read the books and listen once you've had your own reaction. The episode is designed to work regardless of whether you've read them or not, so if you don't mind spoilers, dive right in! Next episode, we'll be discussing the first omnibus of Goodnight Punpun by Inio Asano, so if you wa
In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss the haunting collection of short comics, By Chance or Providence by Becky Cloonan. 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 looking back at books we've read so far this year, including later
In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss the 90s grunge teen drama, The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All by Sumiko Arai. 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 By Chance or Providence by Becky Cloonan, so
In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss the punk horror comic, Homesick Pilots, by Dan Watters and Caspar Wijngaard. 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 The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Gu
