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Tim Young

@deconcomics.bsky.social

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A podcast about the craft of comics. Notable comics of the past, comics-related movies, & new indy work. Submit your work for critique. Our family of shows includes "To the Batpoles!" (Batman '66) & "The Law of Equivalent Exchange" (Fullmetal Alchemist)

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Tim Young @deconcomics.bsky.social · 4h

BAT BITS: Join our Patreon to hear more of Lorenzo Semple's advice to prospective Bat-writers! This time, some surprising takes on the villains and the GCPD! www.patreon.com/c/deconcomics #batman66

Tim Young @deconcomics.bsky.social · 10h

MIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIING!

Tim Young @deconcomics.bsky.social · 1d

DECONSTRUCTING COMICS: This week, a look at the strange history of "Robotech"! Robotech was a combination of three different anime -- why?? And why, after all these years, doesn't the #Robotech story doesn't really progress? I'm joined by Erik Amaya from Comicon.com! deconstructingcomics.com?p=8904

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Tim Young @deconcomics.bsky.social · 5d

SILVER AGE BATMAN: Was there a Batman before Batman? How could Bruce have not aged for 10 years? We discuss "The First Batman" (Detective Comics 235). Support our Patreon for $4/month to hear out discussions of '50s Batman comics, as well as #Batman66 show "Bat Bits"! www.patreon.com/deconcomics

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Tim Young @deconcomics.bsky.social · 8d

DECONSTRUCTING #COMICS: The Comics Journal judged #KrazyKat as the best comic of the 20th century. Tim & Kumar discuss Krazy's gender ambiguity, creator George Harriman's mysterious racial background, and just how much he did with a mouse throwing a brick at a cat. deconstructingcomics.com?p=8900

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Tim Young @deconcomics.bsky.social · 9d

I listened to a podcast about the Benghazi "scandal". Somehow, it felt like the good old days.

Tim Young @deconcomics.bsky.social · 10d

FULL MANGA ALCHEMISTS: While Shinichi’s name comes up in low places, he continues to deal with the fallout from Migi saving his life. Will Satomi dump him? And who is this parasite at Shinichi’s school? Does he pose a danger? Tim & Patrick discuss chapter 18 of Hitoshi Iwaaki’s PARASYTE! #manga

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Tim Young @deconcomics.bsky.social · 14d

BAT BITS begins a look at the guidelines given to Bat-writers as #Batman66 was getting underway! traffic.libsyn.com/tothebatpole...

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Tim Young @deconcomics.bsky.social · 14d

Ooh, I was thinking a Twitter/style tag would work, but no. Thanks.

Tim Young @deconcomics.bsky.social · 14d

Thanks

Tim Young @deconcomics.bsky.social · 15d

DECONSTRUCTING COMICS: @danschkade is the current writer/artist on the Flash Gordon comic strip. I talk with him about keeping readers up to speed while moving the story forward, how to recap strips you haven't drawn yet, and more. deconstructingcomics.com?p=8896

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Tim Young @deconcomics.bsky.social · 15d

Did this development happen to crop up in 1966? Lol

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Tim Young @deconcomics.bsky.social · 15d

Say what?!

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Tim Young @deconcomics.bsky.social · 22d

DECONSTRUCTING COMICS: Were #CarlBarks' #DonaldDuck comics satire? social commentary? Or just entertainment? Tim and Kumar discuss with Tom Spurgeon in this flashback episode from 2013! deconstructingcomics.com?p=8891

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Tim Young @deconcomics.bsky.social · 24d

FULL MANGA ALCHEMISTS: Guest philosopher Richard joins Tim and Patrick to discuss how #FullmetalAlchemist's Dwarf in the Flask could be seen as analogous to A.I. www.buzzsprout.com/1580839/epis... #manga

Tim Young @deconcomics.bsky.social · 29d

DECONSTRUCTING COMICS: In CAP 212 and 213, the Zola/Red Skull story ends, and #JackKirby introduces another fascinating character with another underwhelming name! deconstructingcomics.com?p=8886

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Tim Young @deconcomics.bsky.social · Sep 13

SILVER AGE #BATMAN podcast #11 now live on Patreon! DETECTIVE 233 sees the introduction of the original #Batwoman, complete with super-feminized weapons and constant belittling of women's crime-fighting ability abound. Tim and Paul take a look. www.patreon.com/c/deconcomics

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Tim Young @deconcomics.bsky.social · Sep 10

CRITIQUING #COMICS: We get a look at the latest issues of @AsanteAmani's JOE MALLARD, and at Ky Lawrence's trippy graphic novel DREAM MACHINE! deconstructingcomics.com?p=8879

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Tim Young @deconcomics.bsky.social · Sep 8

FULL MANGA ALCHEMISTS: How much has Shinichi changed since Migi spread throughout his body? In PARASYTE chapter 17, his fellow high school students are noticing the difference. Tim and Patrick discuss. www.buzzsprout.com/1580839/epis...

Tim Young @deconcomics.bsky.social · Sep 3

DECONSTRUCTING COMICS: After we built up to it for months, FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS is finally here. Did it live up to the hype? How does it compare to the other FF films? Tim, Kumar, and Jordan discuss deconstructingcomics.com?p=8876 #FantasticFour

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Tim Young @deconcomics.bsky.social · Aug 27

DECONSTRUCTING COMICS: A talk with Wahæb Algarmi, author of “Almost Sunset”, a graphic novel about a Muslim American boy’s search for balance between family traditions and school demands. Also, Koom and Wahab discuss the merits or demerits of 1990s Image comics!
deconstructingcomics.com?p=8872

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Tim Young @deconcomics.bsky.social · Aug 25

NEW EPISODE of "Full MANGA Alchemists"! #PARASYTE 16 "Journey's End": Tim and Patrick discuss the final showdown with the Momacyte! Can Shinichi survive? What about Uda-san? www.buzzsprout.com/1580839/epis... #manga

Tim Young @deconcomics.bsky.social · Aug 23

SILVER AGE BATMAN: Tim and Patrick discuss the debut of ACE, the BAT-HOUND! Join us on Patreon for $4 a month, or buy the episode! www.patreon.com/deconcomics #Batman

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Tim Young @deconcomics.bsky.social · Aug 21

On the latest BAT BITS, we conclude our look at Sheldon Stark’s script for "Fine Finny Fiends"! What scene setting was changed due to the lack of a certain set? What was Finella originally to be wearing in the final scene? Join us on PATREON to hear our bat-discussion! www.patreon.com/deconcomics

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Tim Young @deconcomics.bsky.social · Aug 20

DECONSTRUCTING #COMICS: Ben Wickey's new graphic novel, More Weight: A Salem Story, gives us a very deep dive into the Salem witch trials: why they happened, who was to blame, and how the city has dealt with their legacy. He talks with Koom on this week's show. deconstructingcomics.com?p=8868

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