Welcome to Collecting Issues, the monthly comic book club podcast! Each month, we choose a single graphic novel and invite you, our community, to read along with us. We want you to share your thoughts, theories, and favourite moments on our Discord, and join the conversation.
At the end of each month, we record an episode full of comic-loving fun, discussing the story, art, and everything in between.
Whether you're a seasoned collector or new to comics, Collecting Issues is the perfect place to explore great reads and connect with fellow fans. Let's celebrate the world of comics together
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Welcome to Collecting Issues, the monthly comic book club podcast! Each month, we choose a single graphic novel and invite you, our community, to read along with us. We want you to share your thoughts, theories, and favourite moments on our Discord, and join the conversation.
At the end of each month, we record an episode full of comic-loving fun, discussing the story, art, and everything in between.
Whether you're a seasoned collector or new to comics, Collecting Issues is the perfect place to explore great reads and connect with fellow fans. Let's celebrate the world of comics together
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Friday by Ed Brubaker, Marcos Martín, and Muntsa Vicente - Collecting Issues Book Club
In this episode of Collecting Issues, we read all of 'Friday,' books 1, 2, and 3 which comprise issues 1 to 9 of the 2020 Image Comics series by Ed Brubaker, Marcos Martín, and Múnze Vicente. Our hosts dissect the comic's intricate plot, characterized by its mix of grounded young adult themes, eldritch horrors, and unexpected time travel twists. They discuss the development of characters, especially Friday and Lancelot Jones, the evolving comic's mythology, and how the thematic elements blend together. Accompanied by Guy’s thoughtful review from the Collecting Issues Discord, this deep dive blends humor, analysis, and a shared enthusiasm for the comic medium.
00:00 Introduction to Collecting Issues: Friday Series Overview
00:51 The Origins and Delays of the Friday Series
04:21 Community Engagement and Discord Promotion
05:31 Elevator Pitch and Concept of Friday
07:29 Exploring Edward Gorey's Influence
09:58 Defining Young Adult Fiction
11:48 Main Characters: Lancelot Jones and Friday Fitzhugh
15:11 Setting and Time Period of the Story
17:57 Volume One: Grounded Beginnings
29:00 Gravity Falls Vibes and Influences
30:27 Book Two: On a Cold Winter's Night
31:16 Friday Fitzhugh's Investigation
33:27 The Cult and Supernatural Elements
38:46 Time Travel Twist
52:03 Final Showdown and Conclusion
54:46 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up
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