Comic Related - Politics in Comics

The Comics Podcast Theme Event returns for the full month of October!

With US Presidential elections right around the corner, over 20 comic podcasts will be joining together to feature episodes dedicated to the topic of Politics in Comics! Each podcast will approach the topic from their own unique perspective touching on everything from Prez the Teenage President to a look at political manga to Fredric Wertham's crusade against comics. It's a collaboration around a single theme presented to inform, entertain, spotlight history and hopefully, stir up debate and discussion. So enjoy all that the Comics Podcast Theme Event has to offer and hopefully you'll find a new comic to read or maybe even a new podcast to listen to every week.

Politics in Comics runs October 1st - October 31st
Links will be added below as each event podcast goes live!

Around Comics
www.aroundcomics.com

Ep. 203 - Politics in Comics

http://www.aroundcomics.com/?p=832

Election Day is approaching and Around Comics is talking politics. Chris and Tom are joined by small press publisher Sarah Becan and comics creator Hilary Barta in a discussion about politics in comics and other entertainment media. Politics have been a part of comics since their inception. We talk about their influence in Captain America, Pogo, Hulk, Howard the Duck, small press comics, mainstream comics and more. Continue the conversation at www.aroundcomics.com on our forum, and don't forget to check out Chicago's finest comics convention The Windy City Comicon at www.windycitycomicon.com

Catch Da Craze

www.catchdacraze.com

Ep. 130 - Politics in Comics

http://catchdacraze.com/blog/?p=232

This week on Catch Da Craze Podcast, Co-Host James Rodriguez joins Sam Da Crazee Man on an interesting discussion on politics in comics. Please note that the views and opinions are individual based and are not for the purpose to persuade others.

Collected Comics Library

www.collectedcomicslibrary.com

CCL #190 - Politics In Comics - Superman: The Dark Knight
http://www.collectedcomicslibrary.com/2008/10/08/ccl-190-politics-in-comics-superman-the-dark-knight/

This October many Comic Book Podcasts are joining up and featuring the theme of Politics In Comics. The CCL is no exception and is happy to participate. But as a solo podcaster, it's hard to debate myself, so I had to dig into the Library and find a suitable book that covers both government and superheroes. I found it in the classic/must read Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller. But instead of focusing in on Batman, I reached for another angle and that is Superman and his role with the current United States administration. It's a perspective of the book that I think you'll find it very insightful and force you to look at it differently then you have in the past.

Comic Geek Speak

www.comicgeekspeak.com

Episode 526: Spotlight on DC's Prez, First Teen President

http://www.comicgeekspeak.com/episodes/comic_geek_speak-672.php

It's a spotlight on DC's swinging 70s New Flower Party candidate PREZ, First Teen President! From battling the great great great great grand nephew of George Washington, playing pingpong with Mao Tse Tung, to vampire's attacking the White House, it's a look at a character created as social and political commentary with all the brilliant craziness of the 70s.

GeekNights

www.frontrowcrew.com

Episode 081015 - Political Manga

http://www.frontrowcrew.com/2008/10/15/geeknights-081015-political-manga/

Tonight on GeekNights we make our contribution to politics in comics month with an episode about political manga. We mostly discuss First President of Japan, Sanctuary, and Eagle. In the news, we are probably finally going to rock Anime Boston ‘09, and Studio Ghibli’s DS game is off the hook.

Geeks Unite

www.freewebs.com/comicgeeksunite/

Episode 35 - Political Discussion

http://geeksunite.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=388997

In a two part discussion, Raph and Juan talk about the two candidates, discuss personal politics, a little bit of the current financial crisis and who we support. In the 2nd half, we get back into Raph's comfort zone and talk DC Decisions, Superman Annual #3, Superman: Red Son and the level of reality comics can attain, and what it can't do.

Major Spoilers

www.majorspoilers.com

Episode 44 - Politics in Comics

http://www.majorspoilers.com/archives/7272.htm/#more-7272

In the zone this week: Super-types hopped up on goofballs! Parker’s kid gets the axe! Contests contests contests! The ghost of Doctor Wertham rears it’s ugly head! Creatures from the sea! Peace officers from Neopolis! Treasures from the DC Vaults. Mitchell Hundred gets our vote! Plus: In the fields the bodies burning, as the war machine keeps turning… OH LORD YEAH! It’s Formula 44, so turn your head and cough, ‘cause the Major Spoilers podcast is on the air!

Two True Freaks

www.twotruefreaks.libsyn.com

Political Season Special Pt. 1: Hail To The Chief, Baby

http://www.twotruefreaks.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=388264

Chris and Scott discuss the Presidencies of two of comicdom's most iconic characters -- Captain America and Superman!! Marvel and DC Super-Heroes as Presidents of the United States!!