Episode 78: The McSpidey Chronicles
An introduction to The McSpidey Chronicles for the podcast listeners.
Dad v3: “On Edge”
Dad takes the kids camping, and it doesn’t go well. Santa shows up. But so does one of the moms. More wonderful fun from Nob!
Omni-Visibilis
When anyone closes their eyes, they see what this man is seeing. Follow that man to see how his life is turned to chaos in this fun Twilight Zone-esque story.
Mamma Mia! v1: “Just the Girls”
Four generations of women living together. What could possibly go wrong? Besides childcare, the truth, intergenerational warfare, and three different parenting styles?
Spirou and Fantasio v14: “The Clockmaker and the Comet”
A time traveling Champignac gathers Spirou, Spip, and Fantasio together for a trip with some urgency to Palombia, where they may get stuck if they’re not careful!
Blacksad v6: “They All Fall Down, Part 1”
Blacksad is back in New York City, and now he’s going to have to deal with magnates, the mafia, and unions. Evil lizards, hard working moles, and cute cats. Welcome back, Blacksad!
Gomer Goof v3: “Gone with the Goof”
It took me three books, but I’m in. Gomer Goof (a/k/a Gaston La Gaffe) is awesome. And Andre Franquin is a genius cartoonist.
How To Not Draw Feet
Comic book artists make their living not drawing feet. These are the most popular ways the biggest names in comics avoid it.
Spirou and Fantasio v18: “Attack of the Zordolts”
Spirou and Fantasio have to enter an overgrown fantasy world to save Champignac from Zorglub’s latest scheme. It’s the debut of Yoann and Vehlmann’s Spirou!
Blacksad v5: “Amarillo”
Blacksad hits the road and then the road hits him, leading to a frantic chase, a chaotic circus, and a novelist with the yips. It’s a bit of a change of pace, but still a great read.