59 episodes
The Very Fine Comic Book Podcast Justin Decloux and Mike Wood
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4.9 • 30 Ratings
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A Podcast About Comic Books, that some would say, rates VF (Very Fine)
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#59 - Sandman Mystery Theatre
One of the very first DC Comics characters of the Golden Age, THE SANDMAN - aka Wesley Dodds - fought crime and injustice in 1930s New York City armed with nothing but his wits, a gasmask, and a gun that fired nonlethal sleeping gas. Decades later, the first issue of Neil Gaiman's legendary "Sandman" series would reintroduce the world to Wesley Dodds, now explaining that his motivations and equipment were inspired by Dream himself. The Sandman spinoff series SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE from DC's Vertigo Comics imprint would run for an impressive 70 issues from 1993-1999, spearheaded by writer Matt Wagner and a revolving door of superstar guest-artists.
The first half of this incredible run is currently in print as "Sandman Mystery Theatre Compendium One" - please buy it and let DC know you'd like them to finish off the series with Compendium Two!
Closing song: "Enter Mr. Sandman" by Moes Haven, from the album "Explorations in Madness" - https://open.spotify.com/album/6MADKPFSNBWShSCp5ZktzH?si=o4vf1ax5S2WgmIq9TQ3Bqw
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Thanks for listening! Keep reading comics!
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#58 - Grant Morrison and The Mystery Play
They may be the most-mentioned yet never-spotlighted writer on The Very Fine Comic Book Podcast to date: Grant Morrison! Their graphic novel THE MYSTERY PLAY -- featuring painted art by Jon J Muth -- was published by Vertigo Comics in 1994, and featured a chilling theological twist on the classic UK smalltown murder-mystery trope.
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Thanks for listening! Keep reading comics!
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#57 - written by Alan Moore, drawn by Rob Liefeld
Two comic creator legends of their respective eras collide in 1997's JUDGMENT DAY, written by Alan Moore, drawn by Rob Liefeld!
Seemingly inspired by the then-recent trial of O. J. Simpson, "Judgment Day" tells the tale of a superhero-run investigation and trial for one of their own who's been accused of murdering a teammate -- featuring characters from Rob Liefeld's Awesome Comics and Image Comics imprints, as well as weaving in a genre-rich historical tapestry referencing all of comic book history.
Rob Liefeld LOVES COMICS, and we love him for it! 3 -- check out his excellent "Robservations" podcast wherever you get your 'casts!
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Thanks for listening! Keep reading comics!
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#56 - The Very Fine Comic Snack Podcast!
On this April 1 episode of THE VERY FINE COMIC SNACK PODCAST! --
- a look at the Hostess fruit pies advertisements that appeared EVERYWHERE in Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Archie Comics, and other publishers throughout the 1970s & 1980s!
- Dollarama brand Spider-man head lollipops! Open his head, and eat his brain!
- Eternals PEZ! (it's lemon!)
- Loblaws brand raspberry strudel! (it's overpriced!)
Thanks for listening, and KEEP ON SNACKING!
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If you're enjoying The Very Fine Comic Book Podcast, please take the time to Rate it [on Spotify], Rate+Review it [on Apple Podcasts], Follow/Subscribe, and tell a friend! New episodes forthcoming weekly!
Mail us things c/o Justin Decloux, Unit 1010, 3230 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4N 3P6, Canada
Thanks for listening! Keep reading comics!
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#55 - The Mask
sssssSOMEbody STOP me!!! Before being adapted into the hit 1994 Jim Carrey film, THE MASK was a comic series from Dark Horse Comics in which creators Doug Mahnke & John Arcudi masterfully blended hyperexaggerated cartoon zaniness with brutal ultraviolence. Covered in this episode are the first 13 issues / 3 miniseries by the original creative team, as collected in THE MASK OMNIBUS VOLUME 1!
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If you're enjoying The Very Fine Comic Book Podcast, please take the time to Rate it [on Spotify], Rate+Review it [on Apple Podcasts], Follow/Subscribe, and tell a friend! New episodes forthcoming weekly!
Mail us things c/o Justin Decloux, Unit 1010, 3230 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4N 3P6, Canada
Thanks for listening! Keep reading comics!
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#54 - Dragon Ball
Legendary manga artist Akira Toriyama passed away in March 2024, leaving behind an enduring legacy of work -- most notably his 42-volume magnum opus DRAGON BALL. Dragon Ball began in 1984 and spawned a still-ongoing saga and media empire, and is often regarded as the most influential manga and anime series of all time. In this episode, we'll rekindle our 1990s Dragon Ball / Dragon Ball Z memories, and discuss volumes 1 & 2 of the manga!
Rest in peace, Akira Toriyama! "Thank you! — and good bye!!"
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Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/theveryfinecomicbookpodcast/ and send us questions to potentially read on-air via IG DM or via email at theveryfinecomicbookpodcast@gmail.com
If you're enjoying The Very Fine Comic Book Podcast, please take the time to Rate it [on Spotify], Rate+Review it [on Apple Podcasts], Follow/Subscribe, and tell a friend! New episodes forthcoming weekly!
Mail us things c/o Justin Decloux, Unit 1010, 3230 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4N 3P6, Canada
Thanks for listening! Keep reading comics!
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Customer Reviews
Gives me great recommendations
A very fine podcast which has given me a lot of comic book recs that I would never have picked up otherwise. The hosts also do great banter about industry news and random stuff
Super Fun!
Mike Wood has the best podcast voice ever and this is an excellent intro to comics for people like me who are just getting into them
the BEST comic book podcast!
this podcast is VERY FINE and I learn so much in every episode! As a casual comic fan this show has made me appreciate childhood favorites even more and discover some I've never heard of with fun and snappy hosts. Varied subject matter keeps the show fresh and never boring.
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