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Behind the Yellow Boxes

A comic book history podcast examining the context and content of both storylines and trends within the industry.

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Gender Queer and the Fear of the Image

Gender Queer and the Fear of the Image

For the last two years, one graphic novel has been the source of controversy and censorship in the United States of Amer... Read more

12 Jul 2023

56mins

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Turtles All the Way Up: A TMNT Retrospective Celebration!

Turtles All the Way Up: A TMNT Retrospective Celebration!

Since 1984, one franchise has been a solid part of nearly every generation of children the world over, and it all starte... Read more

16 Jun 2023

1hr 38mins

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The Man Without Fear: The History of Daredevil

The Man Without Fear: The History of Daredevil

In preparation for a special upcoming event, Steph and Brook talk about the Man Without Fear, better known as Daredevil!... Read more

31 May 2023

1hr 11mins

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Reaching Readers Everywhere: The Importance of Dav Pilkey

Reaching Readers Everywhere: The Importance of Dav Pilkey

If one, like the cohosts of this podcast, ever wonders what the most popular comics of the day are, and happens to take ... Read more

5 May 2023

47mins

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Success is a Family Matter: Spy x Family

Success is a Family Matter: Spy x Family

Brook and Steph return to manga in order to dissect the latest international phenomenon Spy x Family. In doing so, they ... Read more

17 Apr 2023

1hr 8mins

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The Shazam Conundrum: How Did Captain Marvel Lose His Name?

The Shazam Conundrum: How Did Captain Marvel Lose His Name?

Brook and Steph travel through the storied legal history of a fallen comics publishing giant, Fawcett Comics, during the... Read more

29 Mar 2023

1hr 12mins

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Storm: The Queen of Marvel Comics

Storm: The Queen of Marvel Comics

Brook invites Steph to learn about the Marvelous World of Mutants through the lens of Storm, one of the most famous Blac... Read more

15 Mar 2023

43mins

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Modern Mysteries & Their Detectives: A Stumptown Review

Modern Mysteries & Their Detectives: A Stumptown Review

Our comic reviewing duo take time to visit one of their favorite creators in this episode visiting the world of Stumptow... Read more

1 Feb 2023

57mins

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The Ultimate DC Antihero? The History of Black Adam

The Ultimate DC Antihero? The History of Black Adam

Starting off the New Year just right, Brook and Steph return! This time our comic duo tackles the long, complicated, and... Read more

11 Jan 2023

1hr 34mins

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Something is Killing the Children: The Return of Horror Comics

Something is Killing the Children: The Return of Horror Comics

Modern horror returns to a standing ovation as the Comic Code Authority fades from memory and new Indie studios like BOO... Read more

20 Oct 2022

39mins

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