Politics in Comics
By allaboutduncan on Oct 13, 2008 in Blog
The Comics Podcast Theme Event returns for the full month of October!
With U.S. Presidential elections right around the corner, over 20 comic podcasts will be joining together to feature episodes dedicated to the topic of Politics in Comics! Each podcast will approach the topic from their own unique perspective touching on everything from Prez the Teenage President, to a look at political manga and a look at Fredric Wertham’s crusade against comics. It’s a collaboration around a single theme presented to inform, entertain, spotlight history and hopefully, stir up debate and discussion. So enjoy all that the Comics Podcast Theme Event has to offer and hopefully you’ll find a new comic to read or maybe even a new podcast to listen to every week. Thanks for listening and for more information please visit the following podcasts:
Amazing Spider-Cast
http://theamazingspidercast.libsyn.com/
Around Comics
Ep. 203 - Politics in Comics
http://www.aroundcomics.com/?p=832
Election Day is approaching and Around Comics is talking politics. Chris and Tom are joined by small press publisher Sarah Becan and comics creator Hilary Barta in a discussion about politics in comics and other entertainment media. Politics have been a part of comics since their inception. We talk about their influence in Captain America, Pogo, Hulk, Howard the Duck, small press comics, mainstream comics and more. Continue the conversation at www.aroundcomics.com on our forum, and don’t forget to check out Chicago’s finest comics convention The Windy City Comicon at www.windycitycomicon.com
Catch the Craze
Ep. 130 - Politics in Comics
http://catchdacraze.com/blog/?p=232
This week on Catch Da Craze Podcast, Co-Host James Rodriguez joins Sam Da Crazee Man on an interesting discussion on politics in comics. Please note that the views and opinions are individual based and are not for the purpose to persuade others.
Cammy’s Comic Corner
Politics in MY Comics?!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1aqjfSQXKU
In this special episode, Cammy discusses politics. That’s right; Elephants and Donkeys. Comics discussed include Presidential Material: Barack Obama (IDW) andPresidential Material: John McCain (IDW). Other comics discussed consist of Stephen Colbert in the Marvel Universe (Amazing Spider-Man #573), DC Universe: Decisions #1-4, and Ex Machina from WildStorm.
Collected Comics Library
CCL #190 - Politics In Comics - Superman: The Dark Knight
ttp://www.collectedcomicslibrary.com/2008/10/08/ccl-190-politics-in-comics-superman-the-dark-knight/
This October many Comic Book Podcasts are joining up and featuring the theme of Politics In Comics. The CCL is no exception and is happy to participate. But as a solo podcaster, it’s hard to debate myself, so I had to dig into the Library and find a suitable book that covers both government and superheroes. I found it in the classic/must read Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller. But instead of focusing in on Batman, I reached for another angle and that is Superman and his role with the current United States administration. It’s a perspective of the book that I think you’ll find it very insightful and force you to look at it differently then you have in the past.
Comic Book Roadshow
http://www.comicbooknoise.com/?cat=497
Comic Geek Speak
Episode 526: Spotlight on DC’s Prez, First Teen President
http://www.comicgeekspeak.com
It’s a spotlight on DC’s swinging 70s New Flower Party candidate PREZ, First Teen President! From battling the great, great, great, great grand nephew of George Washington, playing pingpong with Mao Tse Tung, to vampire’s attacking the White House, it’s a look at a character created as social and political commentary with all the brilliant craziness of the 70s.
Comic News Insider
http://www.comicnewsinsider.com/
Comic Related
Episode #49
http://comicrelated.com/audio/relatedrecap049.html
In Episode #49 we partner with over 20 comic podcasts joining together to feature episodes dedicated to the topic ofPolitics in Comics! With US Presidential elections right around the corner, we sit down with Zach Roberts and learn more about the new Steal Back Your Vote! comic book from Greg Palast and Bobby F. Kennedy Jr. (with art by Ted Rall, Lloyd Dangle and Lukas Kenter and help from Top Shelf Productions).
Comic Timing
http://www.speakgeekspeak.com/comictiming/
Dafixer’s Hideout
74 - The Politics of Super Powers
DC Noise
http://www.comicbooknoise.com/?cat=174
Fbombcast
http://fbombcast.blogspot.com/
GeekNights
081015 - Political Manga
Tonight on GeekNights we make our contribution to politics in comics month with an episode about political manga. We mostly discuss First President of Japan, Sanctuary, and Eagle. In the news, we are probably finally going to rockAnime Boston ‘09, and Studio Ghibli’s DS game is off the hook.
Geek Syndicate
http://geeksyndicate.libsyn.com/
Geeks Unite Episode 35
http://geeksunite.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=388997 In a two part discussion, Raph and Juan talk about the two candidates, discuss personal politics, a little bit of the current financial crisis and who we support. In the 2nd half, we get back into Raph’s comfort zone and talk DC Decisions, Superman Annual #3, Superman: Red Son and the level of reality comics can attain, and what it can’t do.
Indie Spinner Rack
Issue #142
http://indiespinnerrack.blogspot.com/2008/10/indie-spinner-rack-issue-142.html
ISR’s contribution to the comics podcast theme event - Politics in Comics! We talk with Fred Van Lente, writer of Comic Book Comics, who kicks his knowledge of politics in comics throughout history! Then Tom Humberstone discusses My Fellow Americans, which chronicles his 8-week roadtrip following the Presidential primaries!
Just Bill’s Comic Book Drawerbox
Episode 86: Politics in Comics - The Writings of Steve Englehart
http://www.justbill.comicbookpage.com/
This episode I’m participating in Comics Theme Month on the topic of Politics in Comics. I talk about the early writings of Steve Englehart on titles like Captain America and The Avengers and how the political scandals of the seventies effected his writing and in turn his writing effected me.
Kwok Talk
Episode #102
http://kwoktalk.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=393711
In a special episode in conjunction with many other comic podcasts, we’re participating in the Comics Podcast Theme Event: Politics in Comics! And in true Kwok Talk nature, it’s a completely useless list of the Top 5 Super Villains I would want as president in a time of crisis. And if you’re still around after that, we quickly hit up Bloc Party’s latest album, Intimacy, and Feeding Frenzy 2 (Xbox 360)
Major Spoilers
Episode 44
http://www.majorspoilers.com/archives/category/major-spoilers-podcast/
This week on the show, the Major Spoilers crew examines politics in comics. Dr. Peter Coogan stops by to talk about the Wertham campaign of the 1950’s, while Matthew, Rodrigo, and Stephen take a look at the first amendment in ExMachina Vol. 1.
Podcasting After Dark
http://www.dafixer.com/PAD.html
QPAW
Radio Wayne
http://geekpastor.blogspot.com/
ReAnimators Podcast
Episode 12 - Politically In-Correct
http://drasticgraphics.com/reanimators/
An international look at how games have been banned by governments, weakened and pussified ours and upcoming generations, and how games can fight back. Brought to you by some animators who have worked on a slew of comic book video games.
Two True Freaks!
Political Season Special Pt.1: Hail To The Chiefs, Baby!!
http://www.twotruefreaks.libsyn.com/
Chris and Scott discuss the Presidencies of two of comicdom’s most iconic characters — Captain America and Superman!! Marvel and DC Super-Heroes as Presidents of the United States!
Wednesday’s Haul
Politics in Manga– a look at EAGLE THE MAKING OF AN ASIAN AMERICAN PRESIDENT
Scott’s back finally with a new episode and, as part of this month’s Comics Podcast Theme of Politics in Comics, Scott is talking about Kaiji Kawaguchi’s excellent manga series EAGLE: THE MAKING OF AN ASIAN-AMERICAN PRESIDENT, a fictitious account of the 2000 Presidential race. But while it’s looking at a past race, it shares much in common with next week’s Presidential elections.
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