Podcast Title

Violence in Comics Part 1

CGS: Episode 67 (October 17, 2005)

Manga contest winner announced; comparing the Superman mythos of comics, TV and the movies; and we end with our most controversial discussion to date! (1:29:42)


(04:48) Contest
Manga Correspondent Contest winner is announced: 5 Minutes of Manga by "Mangaman" Charlie. Listen to the submission that caught our attention.

(11:03) Quarters in the Jar
Listener Emails from Shawn Kimble from Park Rapids, Minnesota; Jason from Seattle, Washington.; Derrick Lafferty.

(12:56) Top Five
Initiated by Daniel Cooney in Sacramento, Cali., we take a quick and way too short look at the best comic inkers.

(22:36) Comics Talk
Katheryne of Philly kicks us off on a discussion about the Superman mythos presented in the movies and TV vs. the comics as well as a debate on should comic characters age, should timelines constantly be updated and where are the new supporting characters?

(57:48) Speak Out
The Speakers of Geek move away from comics to talk about the "Women in Refrigerators" controversy, portrayal of women, should comics show less graphic images of violence, the overly-political correctness of comics and other media, the role parents need to play in what their children are exposed to and more. One of our most controversial discussions to date.

Websites Mentioned
Comics Nexus
Spider Fan
Women in Refrigerators