Episode 42: Asterix and Coronavirus
Yes, Coronavirus appeared as a villain in an Asterix book in 2017. But correlation is not prediction. Ignore the crazy headlines you’ve seen elsewhere, and let me tell you what’s going on, for real.
The Coronavirus and — Asterix?!?
You may have heard that Asterix “predicted” the Coronavirus. No, it didn’t. This is the true story.
Episode 41: Young Mozart
Young Mozart is a precocious lad who sees the world through music. Everything is based in music, making this a funny and creative book.
Episode 40: Dan DiDio Departs DC
Dan DiDio is no longer the co-publisher of DC Comics. I have a theory as to what he’ll do next, and a possible timeline.
Episode 39: The Minister Proposes
The Racine Report made 23 recommendations, and now the French Minister of Culture makes his proposals. Comics creators aren’t thrilled….
The Minister of Culture Makes His Recommendations
The Racine Report made many recommendations. Now, the Ministry of Culture makes their proposals based on that report. Let’s take a look!
Episode 38: The Racine Report
What is the Racine Report? What are the 23 suggestions it makes to aid French comic book creators? And will it prove to be a model for American creators interested in unionizing?
What is The Racine Report? What Does It Recommend? Will This Unionize French Comics?
What is the Racine Report and what are its recommendations? Will this unionize the French creative community? Can American comic creators learn anything from it?
Asterix: The Pilote Publication Guide
Here’s a complete index of Pilote issues that have Asterix pages in them. Might be helpful if you’re every shopping on eBay…
The Surprising Way They Collected “Pilote” Magazine Issues
You won’t believe how they collected “Pilote” into hardcover editions. Hint: It’s a batch of issues, and a tube of glue.