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.
Welcome back to Collecting Issues, the comic book book club where this month we're pulling a rabbit out of a hat and diving into Zatanna: Bring Down the House! Join us as we review issues #1-5 of the 2025 DC Black Label series by the incredible team of Mariko Tamaki, Javier Rodriguez, and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.
Is this spooky, Halloween-adjacent tale a true horror comic or more "spider decoration spooky"? We break down this visually stunning "Year One" style origin story for DC's premier magician. From its unique narrative approach to its mastery of the female gaze, we explore how this comic redefines Zatanna for a new generation. Plus, we have to talk about that impossibly clean, muscular, and croissant-eating John Constantine.
Tune in for a breezy, fun, and pop-art-infused discussion that's part comic review, part art appreciation, and part therapy session for our hosts' confused sexualities.
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Get ready for Spooktober! We're reading "Come Find Me," an all-female descent into folk horror curated by Becky Cloonan, from the new publisher DSTLLRY.
00:00 Introduction to Collecting Issues
00:51 Halloween Vibes and Spooky Stories
02:46 Zatanna's Origin and Elevator Pitch
06:51 The Creative Team Behind Zatanna
08:38 Art and Visuals of Zatanna
17:38 Narrative Tropes and Themes
32:27 Zatara's Journey and Characterisation
33:08 Millennial Themes and Imposter Syndrome
33:42 Favourite Sequences and Dialogue
35:20 Zatanna's Struggles and Power Fantasy
37:49 The Phantom Stranger and Magic Councils
42:31 Art Style and Visual Storytelling
51:04 Magic Battles and Demon Designs
58:38 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
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