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Ladies of Valhalla l Making Friends with Kristen Gudsnuk Jun 14, 2019

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An American, a Canadian and a Brit walk into a bar. But this isn’t a bad joke, this is the Ladies of
Valhalla.

In their thirteenth episode the Ladies take an in depth look at the 2018 original graphic novel
Making Friends, and chat to creator Kristen Gudsnuk ( @henchgirl_comic or
https://www.kristengudsnuk.com/)

Next month they will be taking a look at The Unstoppable Wasp, and will be joined by series writer Jeremy Whitley

Ladies of Valhalla is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com). The podcast is
hosted by Sarah Miles, Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh and Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and is a monthly look at
media from female or female-identifying creators, or featuring female or female-identifying
characters. You can find the hosts on Twitter (@ValhallaLadies) or Facebook
(www.facebook.com/ValhallaLadies) or email them on ladiesofvalhalla@gmail.com

The Ladies of Valhalla logo was created by Jessica Garris-Schaeffer.

‘The Valhallan’, the theme music for Ladies of Valhalla, was created by SuperbadLarry

If you like Making Friends, you may also like:

Making Friends – Back to the Drawing Board by Kristen Gudsnuk
Henchgirl by Kristen Gudsnuk
Modern Fantasy by Kristen Gudsnuk
Aquicorn Cove by Katie O’Neill
Nimona by Noelle Stevenson
Snotgirl by Bryan Lee O’Malley & Leslie Hung
Genderqueer by Maia Kobabe
Awkward by Svetlana Chmakova
The Prince and The Dressmaker by Jen Wang
Scott Pilgrim by Bryan Lee O’Malley
Super Mutant Magic Academy by Jillian Tamaki
Jet Black by Stephanie Myded

Starring Special Guest Host WHITLEYYYY!!! | Comic Book Podcast Issue #394 Jun 12, 2019

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Breakthrough writer JEREMY WHITLEY (The Unstoppable Wasp, Princeless) signs on as this week's special guest host and joins Bob, Steve, and Joey to talk about his upcoming Future Foundation and Princeless. Check out the Kickstarter for the latest hardcover volume here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/actionlab/princeless-the-pirate-princess/description!

Also, there was a little movie called DARK PHOENIX that dropped this past week, so obviously Bob and Joey got all the thoughts. Dark Phoenix is directed by Simon Kinberg and may very well be the "end of an era" over at Fox.

Also also, the gang joins the fray and talks about the controversial Man-Eaters #9 by Chelsea Cain...

Books talked about this podcast: Captain Marvel #6, Marvel Team-Up #3, Domino: Hot Shots #4, Giant Days #51, Paper Girls #29, Bettie Page: Unbound #1, Criminal #5, Thumbs #1, WoR: New Agents of Atlas #3, Batman #72, Uncanny X-Men #19, Meet the Skrulls #5, Fatale HC Deluxe Vol. 1, War of the Realms #5, and Man-Eaters #9.

The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (www.talkingcomicbooks.com) The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh (JoBlo.com assistant EIC & news editor), Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Jessica Garris-Schaeffer, and Sarah Miles who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Twitter handle is @TalkingComics and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

Heroes Crisis of Dog Days, KING OF THE MONSTERS | Comic Book Podcast Issue #393 Jun 05, 2019

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It's all hands on deck this week for a TON of comics talk (including the finale to Tom King's Heroes in Crisis and the adorable DC Dog Days of Summer) as well as some more listener questions!!!

Also, the gang gets into it with GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS!!!

Also also, THERE WAS A DOOMSDAY CLOCK LAST WEEK WHATTTT??!???!

Books talked about this podcast: Catwoman Annual #1, Ms. Marvel #3, Marvel Rising #3, Fantastic Four #10, Doomsday Clock #10, DC Dog Days of Summer, Angel #1, Luke Cage: Everyman, Iron Fist: Phantom Limb, Cloak & Dagger: Shades of Gray, Superman: Leviathan Rising Special, Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me, Coda #1-12, Cadavers: World Gone To Hell, The Stone King Vol. 1, Heroes in Crisis #1-9, and Batman: Last Knight on Earth #1.

Issue #392: Talking Comics Go to the Movies!!! | Comic Book Podcast Issue #392 May 29, 2019

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The boys dive in to a ton of comics AND a series of stellar listener questions, a lot of which deal with favorite and hypothetical movies! Steve and Joey also talk about Olivia Wilde's Booksmart and Joey waxes philosophical on David Yarovesky's Brightburn.

Oh yeah, and TOM KING IS LEAVING BATMAN EARLY!?!?! TO WRITE BATMAN??!?!?!

Books talked about this podcast: Assassin Nation #3, Wonder Woman #71, Asgardians of the Galaxy #9, True Believers: What If? #105, Highwayman, WoR: Agents of Atlas #2, Welcome to Wanderland #4, Death of Captain Marvel, Faithless #2, Jessica Jones: Purple Daughter, and Unstoppable Wasp #8.

Mother Shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo| Comic Book Podcast Issue #391 May 22, 2019

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While the Joey is away, the mice will play on this week's edition of the Talking Comics podcast. Unintentionally, this episode has a hard aquatic theme going for it, as the crew dives deep into the depths of Kelly Sue DeConnick's Aquaman #48, swim in the magical waters of Katie O'Neill's Aquicorn Cove, and ride the emotional waves of ... well, Ingrid Chabbert and Carole Manuel's Waves. We've also talk up the potential casting of Robert Pattinson as Batman for Matt Reeves' The Batman, the unbridled majesty that is Keanu Reeves' John Wick series, and how John Cleese thinks the world is going to Hell in a hand basket.

Books talked about this podcast: Bettie Page: Princess & The Pin-up #5, Aquaman #48, Power Pack #1-8, Babyteeth, Aquicorn Cove, Waves, Murder Falcon #1-8, Pearl Vol. 1, War of the Realms #4, and Black Widow #5, among others.

The Division 2 is Very Good Actually | Monthly Reset Episode 3 May 21, 2019

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Justin and Bobby talk Division 2, Days Gone and much more of this month's TMR!

Ups & Downs with Marvel Comics | Comic Book Podcast Issue #390 May 15, 2019

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It was a busy week over at the House of Ideas as Marvel canceled some of our favorite books, announced some new and exciting things, and also made news with a series of mysterious promos featuring some crazy creator combos! Also, the boys talk a ton of books from the Marvel rack on the episode, including Unstoppable Wasp #7 and Invaders #7.

Also, some mini-reviews of Detective Pikachu and Agents of SHIELD!!!

Comics talked this week:

Bettie Page: Princess & the Pin-Up #4, Wonder Woman #70, Captain Marvel #5, Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #44, Eternals (Vol. 3), War of the Realms: Agents of Atlas, Waves OGN, The Breakaways OGN, Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #6, Unstoppable Wasp #7, and Invaders #5.

Eisners, Multiverses, and Graphic Novels Galore | Comic Book Podcast Issue #389 May 08, 2019

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We are back to basics this week in the aftermath of the ENDGAME as the gang dives deep into a GAGGLE OF COMICS, including epic new releases like War of the Realms #3 and Fantastic Four #9. Also, milestone issues like Giant Days #50 and Five Years #1 and a ton of graphic novels!!!

Also, the crew checks out this year's Eisner Award nominees and the latest Spider-Man: Far from Home trailer!

Comics talked this week: Wonder Woman #69, Fantastic Four #9, Paper Girls #26, Giant Days #50, Marvel Team-Up #2, Marvel Rising #2, Domino: Hotshots #3, Black Widow #4, Wicked + Divine #43, Gogor #1, Little Girls OGN, Batman #70, Uncanny X-Men #17, Woman World OGN, Smile OGN, Sisters OGN, About Betty’s Boob OGN, Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me OGN, Five Years #1, DCeased #1, and War of the Realms #3.

Avengers: Endgame Review | Comic Book Podcast Issue #388 May 01, 2019

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'Nuff said.

[Spoilers start at 00:33:36]

ENDGAME HYPE & Proposing a DCU Phase 1 | Comic Book Podcast Issue #387 Apr 24, 2019

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OMG Y'ALL WE ARE MERE HOURS AWAY FROM THE #ENDGAME!!! It's just the boys tonight, and Bob, Steve, and Joey share their hype for Avengers: Endgame and reflect on the MCU. The gang also gets into it with War of the Realms #2 and the final (!!??!?!) issue of Kelly Thompson's West Coast Avengers!!!

Also, in response to a listener question, the boys propose a new slate of movies to kickstart the DC Cinematic Universe!!!

Comics talked this week: Assassin Nation #2, Aquaman #47, Ms. Marvel #2, Avengers #83, Defenders #4, Naomi #4, Batman #69, Buffy #4, War of the Realms #2, Thor #12, and West Coast Avengers #10

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