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302 – Thor: Who Holds the Hammer?

302 - Thor: Who Holds the Hammer?

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It’s the second episode in our ‘Podcaster’s Choice, vol. 2’ series as we read “Thor: Who Holds the Hammer?” by Jason Aaron. We’ve eclipsed 300 episodes, so we’re going back to read the second volume of some of our favorites. This week, Andy chose the followup to episode 227’s “Thor: Goddess of Thunder.” We talk about the juicy Odin family drama and how it immediately adds depth to storytelling, mull over who else may have been worthy to hold Mjolnir, and discuss the problems with comic book numbering and renumbering.

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Next time: “The Wicked + The Divine: Fandemonium” by Kieron Gillen.

301 – Monstress: The Blood

Monstress: The Blood

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“Podcaster’s Choice, Vol. 2” starts off with Jen! To celebrate 300 episodes of WTC, we’ve each scoured the catalog of past episodes to find a series and read volume 2, starting with “Monstress: The Blood.” First trade of Monstress blew us away with its flawless art and rich world but left lingering worries about prolonged mysteries causing frustration. Volume 2 of the run eased our fears and delivered on the promise of Maika’s journey to find answers. We talk about how the narrative is skewed from following Maika, discuss how Hajin’s quest for answers mirrors Maika’s, and have a hearty talk about when anthropomorphized animal characters get creepy. Plus, have you seen that new Hellboy?

To hear past episodes, go to www.WelcometoComics.com. Support the show today and check out bonus content over at www.patreon.com/WelcometoComics.

Next time: “Thor: Who Holds the Hammer?” by Jason Aaron.

300 – 300

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We celebrate our 300th episode in cheeky fashion by reading “300” by Frank Miller. This classic GN, adapted into an action movie, tales the tale of 300 Spartan warriors who held back the might of the Persian army. We talk about the spot-on mood setting, the lack of opportunities for character development, and the pacing. There are countless unavoidable comparisons with the movie, but we answer the big question of which was better up top. Plus, Andy and David talk about their experience at San Francisco Comic Con.

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Next episode: “Monstress: The Blood” by Marjorie Liu