7/6/09 Naruto, Full Metal Alchemist, and Trying Human
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Why choose sides? Japanese comics and American comics both have their good points. Tim and Jarrett talk about two, “Naruto” by Masashi Kishimoto, and “Full Metal Alchemist” by Hiromu Arakawa. |
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Tim gets a taste of his own medicine when Emy Bitner’s alien-abduction Web comic “Trying Human” reminds him of his own comic — and not in a good way. Tim and Mulele discuss the importance of keeping the size of your cast manageable. |
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Our friend Jarrett Williams returns to talk about his experiences at the 
So many comics on the Web. What’s worth reading and what isn’t? Tim and Mulele critique four Web comics, pointing out what’s good and bad about each — from a reader’s perspective, as well as a creator’s.
Not at all in time for Earth Day, Tim talks to three creators of environmentally-themed comics: Alex Hallatt of “
Masamune Shirow’s future tale “Ghost in the Shell” reads like someone’s private comic that wasn’t meant for public consumption. Tim, Mulele, and Kumar find that they can’t so much consume the story as gag on it uncomprehendingly… although the pictures are nice.
Tokyo writer John Paul Catton talks about his experience with Marvel UK in the ‘80s, his 
Longtime listener Jorge Muñoz sent us some comments on our Meta Episode, and also 
Chicago artist Jenny Frison talks about her Web comic (with Len Kody) “
Continuing our discussion of making Web comics: Fitting your comic within the viewer’s screen, some Web comics recommendations, and more!
Web cartoonists review a book by Web cartoonists on Web cartooning! Tim and Mulele are joined by Patrick G in reviewing the book by Brad Guigar, Kris Straub, Dave Kellett, and Scott Kurtz.