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
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Collecting Issues, join us, Mick and Ben, as we dive into the 2021 DC Black Label series 'The Nice House on the Lake' by James Tynion IV and Alvaro Martínez Bueno. We take a look at the series' uniqueness and genre bending premise. The episode delves into themes like friend groups, nostalgia, and the complex character dynamics among former college friends. We unpack the enigmatic character of Walter, who may be an alien or may be a higher-dimensional being; either way, he's an emotionally damaged meddling manipulator.
We also explore the comic's meta-narrative techniques, post-apocalyptic setting, and pandemic-era reflections. The artistic strengths and narrative risks, such as resets and time jumps, are meticulously examined too.
00:00 Introduction to Collecting Issues
02:18 Discussion on The Lake House Movie
03:17 Introduction to The Nice House on the Lake
04:11 Publication and Awards
05:14 DC Black Label and Vertigo
07:10 Genre and Influences
09:39 Character Dynamics and Friend Groups
14:19 Art Style and Character Design
17:51 Meta-Narrative and Plot Twists
31:31 Character Overload and Walter's Struggles
33:01 Walter's Console and Its Implications
39:59 Coping Mechanisms in the Apocalypse
42:18 Walter's Manipulative Nature
50:07 The Uncertain Reality of the Apocalypse
59:56 Final Thoughts and Reflections
Our November read is: Friday Books 1&2 by Ed Brubaker, Marcus Martín and Munisa Vicente
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