Podcast: Bitches on Comics

Welcome to our limited-edition podcast for Decoded Pride Issue #2. We talk to small roundtables of creators from this year’s issue about their stories and creative process and why queer speculative fiction matters so much. Today’s episode features a conversation between J.D. Harlock, author of “Love, Satan” (June 4), S.B. Edwards, author of “More Efficient Than A Guillotine” (June 18), and Akil Wingate, author of “A Murder of Crows” (June 30), moderated by S.E. Fleenor, Decoded Pride editor and Bitches on Comics host.

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Welcome to our limited-edition podcast for Decoded Pride Issue #2. We talk to small roundtables of creators from this year’s issue about their stories and creative process and why queer speculative fiction matters so much. Today’s episode features a conversation between Jeffrey Brown + Ink author of “Agents of CLAW” (June 16 ), Emmalia Harrington, author of “Deepest Chinatown” (June 25), and Peter Vulfranc, author of “Two Strong Arms to Defend Myself” (June 26), moderated by Monika Estrella Negra, Decoded Pride editor and Bitches on Comics special host.

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We answer a listener question about Blue Is The Warmest Color, discussing queer representation, the film adaptation, and why Jul’ Maroh rules. Our Comic of the Week is: Josie and the Pussycats (Mock, Bennett, DeOrdio).

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Welcome to our limited-edition podcast for Decoded Pride Issue #2. We talk to small roundtables of creators from this year’s issue about their stories and creative process and why queer speculative fiction matters so much. Today’s episode features a conversation between Maurice Moore, author of “Suga and CC” (June 2), AriadneTzn, author of “The Iliad Improved” (June 29), and Dora Dee Rogers, author of “Delan at the Shrine” (June 8), moderated by Sara Century, Decoded Pride editor and Bitches on Comics host.

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Welcome to our limited-edition podcast for Decoded Pride Issue #2. We talk to small roundtables of creators from this year’s issue about their stories and creative process and why queer speculative fiction matters so much. Today’s episode features a conversation between Robin Quinn, author of “In A Place Like This” (June 27), Kayleigh Hearn, author of “Sisters of the Whispering Inferno” (June 7), and Shaya French, author of “Vivicus” (June 15), moderated by Monika Estrella Negra, Decoded Pride editor and Bitches on Comics special guest.

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Welcome to our limited-edition podcast for Decoded Pride Issue #2. We talk to small roundtables of creators from this year’s issue about their stories and creative process and why queer speculative fiction matters so much. Today’s episode features a conversation between dave ring, author of “An Offering to the Sun” (June 11), and Ciko Sidzumo, author of “Determined” (June 24), moderated by Sara Century, Decoded Pride editor and Bitches on Comics host. Pick up Issue #2 at DecodedPride.com!

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We talk to Olivia Cuartero-Briggs about her new comic Silver City, why she wrote a purgatory story, how she incorporated her dog into the book, and the fun of writing Mary Shelley: Monster Hunter.

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We talk with Erica Shultz about her new comic about sisters who are assassins called The Deadliest Bouquet and the Kickstarter, the upside of lettering her own comics, and much more!

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This episode is about Glory: The Complete Saga (Joe Keatinge, Sophie Campbell) and why it rules as a very metal and very emotional comic. Our Comic of the Week is: Euthanauts (Tini Howard, Nick Robles).

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Tuyet Nguyen of Bunk237: A Horror Podcast has come here today to talk about a couple of prominent queer villains, including those of I Care…

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We answer a listener question about Ghost Rider, sharing our favorite comics and what mades Ghost Rider so cool. The Comic of the Week is Firebug. Story and art by Johnnie Christmas, Colors by Tamra Bonvillain, Letters by Ariana Maher.

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We answer a question about Black Magick, getting into the beautiful art, from the sexy clothes to the amazing lettering and touching on the more problematic aspects as well. Our Comic of the Week is: Bug! The Adventures of Forager. Trigger warning: discussions of police violence

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This week we talk to comic book lover and host of Cerebro podcast Connor Goldsmith about two of our favorite mutants: Madelyne Pryor and Emma Frost. Join us for big laughs, gender feels, and more!

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We answer a listener question about X-Factor, written by Leah Williams, art by David Baldeón, colors by Israel Silva, letters by Joe Caramagna. The Comic of the Week is: When I Arrived at the Castle by Emily Carroll.

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We talk to comic creator Mannie Murphy about their brand-new graphic memoir I Never Promised You a Rose Garden and their beautiful anthology Gay Genius.

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We answer a listener question about comics created by LGBTQ+ folks and women, both those currently coming out and older titles. Our Comic of the Week is: Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

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We answer a listener question about thirst panels from comics. From CarolJess to She-Hulk’s arms (wtf) to Aneka and Ayo, we discuss what makes us thirsty af. The Comic of the Week is Trans Girls Hit the Town by Emma Jayne.

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We answer a listener question about the similarities and differences between alien sci=fi films Venom (2018) and Life (2017). The Comic of the Week is: Livewire.

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This week we have critic and filmmaker Monika Estrella Negra back to discuss Strangers in Paradise. We get into the good and rough of the queer representation and discuss how the impact of a comic shifts over time.

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Stephanie Williams joins us to discuss one of our favorite superheroes Monica Rambeau, how she’s been represented in the comics, and her appearance in WandaVision. Trigger warning: mentions of sexual assault, trauma, mental illness, and grief throughout

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This week we talk to critic and filmmaker Monika Estrella Negra about our favorite clown Harley Quinn and her relationship to her Jewish identity.

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In this special crossover episode, we discuss Wonder Woman 1984 with the good folks of The Good. The Bad. The Basic. podcast. We get into queerbaiting, racist representations, and WTF is up with Steve Trevor. Alex and Em are, as always, hilarious and insightful.

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We answer a listener question about Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy in Injustice, getting into what rules and what drools about the rep. Our Comic of the Week is Living Heroes (Stephanie Williams, Oneill Jones, Christina Poag).

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We interview the incomparable NYT Best-Selling author Aiden Thomas about their novel Cemetery Boys, the importance of trans and queer representation, and creating space for more trans people to be ourselves. Find Aiden on Twitter and Instagram at @aidenschmaiden

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In this week’s episode, we answer a listener question about the fridging of mentally ill characters and discuss Aurora, Scarlet Witch, Harley Quinn, Deadpool, Buffy, and more. Our Comic of the Week is 13: The Astonishing Lives of the Neuromantics by Yves Navant. Trigger warnings: mental illness and mentions of violence. See show notes for more information.

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This week we answer a listener question about the comic Monstress and how guilt and revenge play out in it. The Comic of the Week is: The Book of Sarah by Sarah Lightman. [Trigger warning: Throughout this episode disturbing subject matter from the comic Monstress is discussed. See episode notes for details.]

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In this week’s episode, we answer a listener question about the casting of Emma Frost and Jean Grey in the new X-Men movie. Our Comic of the Week is: The Hard Tomorrow by Eleanor Davis.

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In this holiday episode, we revisit the animated Batman holiday episodes for some big laughs and surprisingly hot banter.

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In our first holiday episode of 2020, we discuss the Static Shock holiday special with Stephanie Williams.

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