In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the first issues of DC's Absolute Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman, to look at how this alternate universe is starting out. They also go on tangents about comparing this to the current Marvel Ultimate universe, Superman's new class warfare themes, and what people name their WiFi routers. Timecodes00:00 - Intro01:39 - DC's Absolute Universe 04:56 - Overall Thoughts Of These First Issues18:53 - Absolute Batman39:21 - Absolute Wonder Woman53:13 - Absolute Superman56:52 - Big Tangent About Class Systems in UK & US1:05:12 - Back to Superman1:15:25 - WiFi Router Names and PasswordsYouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2024 ongoing series, Ultimate Black Panther. Written by Bryan Hill, art by Stefano Casselli, and colour by David Curiel. They also go on tangents about Black Panther's history as a marvel character, if world leaders had to fist fight for their positions, how African hair styles influenced ancient history, and a surprising fan of the podcast. Timecodes00:00 - Intro03:31 - Comic Talk Starts06:55 - A Brief History of Black Panther20:09 - Comic Credits21:42 - Overall Thoughts on the Comic (Non spoiler)27:22 - Starting with the Arting32:24 - Comic Story (Still non spoiler)34:24 - Beatles/Elvis Tangent36:28 - Back to the Comic41:25 - Spoilers From Here Onward52:14 - The King/Top Gear Tangent55:05 - Back to the Comic59:38 - African Hair Styles and Ancient History Tangent1:02:14 - Back to the Comic1:22:09 - Surprising Fan of the Podcast1:24:44 - Content CornerYouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2023 limited series, Ultimate Invasion. Written by Jonathan Hickman, drawn by Bryan Hitch, inked by Andrew Currie, and colored by Alex Sinclair. They also go on tangents about how this title could be considered fictional administration, physique creep in comic book movie actors, and Alan Moore's recent comments on toxic fandoms. Timecodes00:00 - Intro03:26 -  Broad Thoughts of the Comic10:59 - Jamie compares Ultimate Invasion to J. R. R. Tolkien's The Silmarillion11:56 - Back to the Comic16:07 - Starting with the Arting25:05 - Jamie Explains the Plot29:39 - Overall Story with Spoilers1:02:55 - Physique Creep Tangent1:05:17- More Moore (Toxic Fandoms)1:18:31- Comments CornerYouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2024 limited series, Universal Monsters: Creature From The Black Lagoon Lives! Written by Dan Watters & Ram V, art by Matthew Roberts, and colour by Dave Stewart. They also go on tangents about the history of the Creature, why they haven't had as much of a cultural impact as the other Universal Monsters, film making in the black and white era, and reflecting on the podcast so far and where it's going. Timecodes00:00 - Intro03:44 - Comic Credits05:50 - Starting with the Arting11:48 - Story Section False Start12:11 - History of Gillman22:58 - Comic Story with Spoilers50:10 - Jamie explains the origin of "Blowing Smoke"51:36 - Back to the Comic55:50 - Content Consumption Corner58:03 - Reflecting on the Podcast's so far and going forward1:09:51 - DC's Absolute Comics LaunchYouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the Image limited series, Universal Monsters: Dracula. Written by James Tynion IV, art by Martin Simmonds and lettering by Rus Wooton. They also go on tangents about comparing it to the original Bram Stoker novel, Dracula as a metaphor for old euroscepticism, why vampires are considered so sexy (again, not by us), and the complete failure of Universal's Dark Universe. Timecodes00:00 - Intro02:45 - Comic Credits07:04 - Brief History of Dracula11:02 - Starting with the Arting15:10 - Old Memory Storage and Game Consoles17:15 - Back to the Art18:20 - Differences Between the Book and the Film/Comic (Spoilers)24:36 - Facial Hair Histories26:06 - Back to the Comic28:26 - Dracula as a Metaphor For Old Euroscepticism32:49 - Back to the Story of the Comic44:19 - 46:40 -Sexy Vampires (according to other people)1:08:43 - Ryan Badly Explains the Dark Universe1:21:29 - Favorite Vampire Based Media1:26:13 - OutroYouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie continue spooky season with the 1998 horror manga series, Uzumaki. Written and drawn by Junji Ito. They also go on tangents about the Fibonacci sequence, Ito's Lovecraftian influences, why his protagonists faces are less detailed, and, of course, Joker 2 bombing at the box office. Timecodes00:00 - Intro07:53 - Finally talking about the Manga12:38 - Jamie explains the Fibonacci sequence14:59 - Talking Art and Story for most of the episode54:35 - Anime Adaptations1:01:30 - Content Consumption Corner (basically favorite films)1:16:29 - Joker 2 BombingYouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

In this weeks episode, Spooky Season kicks of with Ryan making Jamie read Batman: The Killing Joke (because homicidal clowns are kinda Halloween-ish). Written by Alan Moore, art by Brian Bolland and colours by John Higgins (or not, depending on the version). They also go over the different colourings of the different versions of the comic, Alan Moore's original, unhinged script, and how this influenced modern superhero stories. Timecodes00:00 - Intro04:18 - Moore's Original, Unhinged Script11:27 - Comic Credits & Starting with the Arting17:58 - Jamie Hasn't Seen Breaking Bad20:40 - Back to the Arting36:21 - Full Story with Spoilers58:00 - Tangent on Joaquin Phoenix and Music Biopics1:00:07 - Back to the Comic1:10:04 - The Modern Retcon1:11:45 - Content Consumption CornerYouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2008 limited series,  Hellboy: The Crooked Man. Written by Mike Mignola and art by Richard Corben. They also go on a few witch based tangents like how they are depicted in media, the role they played in the world war 2, why they are associated with cats, and just how Hellboy is such a chill dude. Timecodes00:00 - Intro09:34 - Comic Credits and Hellboy History11:05 - Starting with the Arting18:15 - Hellboy's Origins25:20 - Overall Story (No Spoilers)40:17 - Jamie's story of witches during WW242:52 - Back to the Comic55:57 - Full Spoilers58:36 - Jamie explains why cats are witch related1:00:14 - Back to the Comic1:06:14 - Jamie's live reaction to The Crooked Man trailer1:07:44 - Book Time Corner Land (Mainly Jamie talking about Pokemon games)YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2024 limited series, James Bond: 007. Written by Garth Ennis, art by Rapha Lobosco and colours by Jorge Sutil. They also go on tangents about how this comic and the films compare to the original Bond novels, Operation Paperclip, and Jamie teaches us about the Cambridge 5 spy ring and Russian maps of the UK. Timecodes00:00 - Intro12:05 - Comic Credits and overall impressions27:18 - Starting with the Arting33:34 - Jamie's Overall Plot Breakdown and the First Issue37:51 - Jamie Teaches Us About the Cambridge 5 Spy Ring40:15 - Back to the Comic42:24 - Full Story with Spoilers58:17 - Jamie Teaches Us About Russian maps of the UK1:00:41 - Back to the Comic1:21:23 - Gen Z Culture1:24:23 - Reading Room Book CornerYouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read issues 1-6 of the currently ongoing series, Ultimate X-Men. Written and art by Peach Momoko. They also discuss the wider Marvel Ultimate Universe as well as why some comic readers do not like the work of Tom King (not Ryan, he's a big fan)TW: Some discussion of suicideTimecodes00:00 - Intro05:20 - Comic Credits06:01 - Starting with the Arting16:52 - Ryan Badly explains the Ultimate Universe again23:14 - Jamie's Overall Plot (Non-Spoiler)27:23 - Trigger Warnings30:53 - Main Story with Spoilers54:39 - Next Couple of Episodes & Tom King59:22 - Ryan and Jamie's Current BooksYouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read DC's 2023 limited series, The Penguin. Written by Tom King, art by Rafael de Latorre and colours by Marcelo Maiolo. They also have a surprisingly measured discussion on the use of censored swearing in comic books. Timecodes00:00 - Intro02:57 - Comic Credits04:24 - Overall Thoughts- Non spoiler15:20 - Starting with the Arting17:20 - Censored Swearing in Comics33:28 - The Unique Narration Style36:35 - Story with Spoilers YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie continue reading issues 7-12 of the 1986, critically acclaimed limited series, Watchmen. Written by Alan Moore, art by Dave Gibbons, and colour by John Higgins. They also talk about the 2009 live action film, the recently released animated adaptation, the HBO TV show and it's comic book sequels. Timecodes00:00 - Intro06:25 - Starting with the Arting14:55 - Story with spoilers kind of starts from here01:07:00 - That amazing ending 01:22:35 - The Adaptations and sequels01:36:16 - Moore comic news01:37:46 - Damon Lindelof tried to write to Alan Moore & OutroYouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie re-read the 1986, critically acclaimed limited series, Watchmen. Written by Alan Moore, art by Dave  Gibbons, and colour by John Higgins. They also go on tangents about why Alan Moore stopped writing comics, The Charlton Comics characters that inspired the story, the potential plot hole of the story, and if Rorschach was a neckbeard?Timecodes00:00 - Intro01:33 - Credits and the creation of Watchmen11:07 - Charlton Comics23:00 - Moore's original transcript29:46 - Comic talk starts with the Arting48:12 - Story of issues 1-6YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2024 limited comic book series, Alien. Written by Declan Shalvey, with art by Andrea Broccardo & Declan Shalvey, and colour by Ruth Redmond & Declan Shalvey. They also go on tangents like Ryan badly explaining the Alien franchise, when The Simpsons was good, how good Hamilton is, debating the best Star Wars films, and Jamie's love of 80's technology like Betamax and electric typewriters. Timecodes00:00 - Intro02:28 - Ryan badly explaining the Alien franchise12:08 - Comic credits15:16 - Starting with the Arting19:53 - 25:32 - Fox, The Simpsons and Hamilton25:32 - Back to the comic31:32 - Story with spoilers1:00:20 - Debating the best Star Wars films1:03:56 - Jamie's love of 80's technology1:07:40 - OutroYouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2007 limited series, The Umbrella Academy: Apocalypse Suite. Written by Gerard Way, art by Gabriel Bá, and colours by Dave Stewart. They also go on tangents about comparing it to it's television adaptation, Jamie attempts to explain Jungian Psychology, and their brief experiences with My Chemical Romance. Timecodes00:00 - Intro02:02 - Comic Credits05:59 - Starting with the Arting with spoilers10:19 - Jamie explains the plot with more spoilers42:11 - Comparing the comic to the TV show56:56 - Jamie attempts to explain Jungian Psychology1:01:55 - Back to the comic/TV show1:07:02 - MCR Talk1:12:05 - OutroYouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read 2024's John Constantine: Hellblazer: Dead In America. Written by Si Spurrier, art by Aaron Campbell and colour by Jordie Bellaire. They also go over some of the Eisner Award 2024 winners from SDCC as well as an in depth discussion on the Robert Downey Jr. casting and future of the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe. Timecodes00:00 - Intro03:33 - Comic talk starts with credits05:01 - Ryan badly explains John Constantine06:23 - 08:09 - Jamie's real time reaction to the Neil Gaiman accusations08:09 - Constantine continued11:45 - Starting with the Arting13:52 - Jamie talks about the accents in the comic16:23 - Story with spoilers33:02 - John Constantine might really exist....37:18 - Eisner Awards 202449:24 - Robert Downey Jr. casting YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

In this week's episode, Ryan and Jamie cap off Merc with a Mouth Month with both a comic and film review. The comic is this year's Deadpool series, written by Cody Ziglar, art by Roge Antonio, and colours by Guru-eFX. They also go on tangents on the meme rise of fame for Deadpool, how meta humour is like MSG, a game of "Name the Marvel Character",and of course a full spoiler review of Deadpool and Wolverine. Timecodes00:00 - Intro04:49 - Credits06:29 - Starting with the Arting12:47 - Comic story with spoilers45:03 - Jamie's little bits51:23 - Name the Marvel Character game1:13:28 - Deadpool & Wolverine full spoilers reviewYouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read issues 15-19 of his favourite Deadpool comic run from 2012. Written by Gerry Duggan & Brian Posehn, art by Declan Shalvey, and colour by Jordie Bellaire. They also go on brief tangents about Deadpool's sexual orientation, Jamie attempting to recall Wolverine and Captain America's origins, how Hugh Jackman could fit into the future MCU, why superhero comics usually create fictional countries, comic accurate costumes in movies, and several tangents about North Korea which are definitely relevant. 00:00 - Intro07:32 - Credits10:27: Pool's sexual orientation13:48 - Starting with the Arting 24:50 - Jamie attempts to recall Wolverine and Captain America's origins28:55 - Story with Spoilers33:53 - Jamie attempts to explain the plot1:11:54 - Ryan's little bitsYouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2004 comic series, Cable and Deadpool. Written by Fabian Nicieza and art by Mark Brooks and Patrick Zircher. They also go on tangents like Jamie briefly explains Deadpool's origin, Ryan badly explains the history and origin of Cable, why Arrested Development was so good, and which heroes have the more traumatic origins?Timecodes00:00 - Intro05:04 - Ryan makes Jamie explain Deadpool's origin12:40 - Ryan badly explains Cable18:14 - Comic credits20:17 - Starting with the Arting30:49 - Story with spoilers01:00:30 - Ryan's little bits01:02:42 - Reading fan comments 01:04:26 - Jamie plugs new contentYouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read Deadpool's first ongoing series from 1997. Written by Joe Kelly, pencils by Ed McGuinness and inks by Nathan Massengill. They also go on tangents about MCU fantasy booking, Jamie's comparison of Deadpool to Shakespeare, Jamie's disdain for this specific portrayal of the Irish accent, and an attempt at a nuanced discussion about political correctness in the 90's and today. Timecodes00:00 - Intro05:46 - Ryan badly explains the publication history of Deadpool13:30 - Starting with the Arting27:08 - Story with spoilers42:51 - 44:58 - Deadpool 3 minor spoilers and MCU fantasy booking52:23 - Jamie's rant on the Irish accent portrayal59:55 - Deadpool and Political Correctness 1:10:24 - Ryan's little bits before the endYouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2023 ongoing series, Shazam!. By storytellers Mark Waid and Dan Mora with colours by Alejandro Sánchez. They also go on tangents about why heatwaves feel worse in England, why they still claim to not be Star Wars fans, how all gods are real...sort of, and their favorite kids TV shows. Timecodes 00:00 - Intro05:30 - Answering a fan question 08:33 - Comic talk starts12:08 - Starting with the Arting16:47 - Ryan badly explains the history of Shazam23:46 - Story (Non spoilers)39:54 - Jamie's plot overview (Spoilers)42:01 - Jamie tries to remember Shazam's powers and who gave themYouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2023 comic book series, Phantom Road. Written by Jeff Lemire, art by Gabriel H. Walta and colour by Jordie Bellaire. They also go on tangents about Mystery Box style fiction, how the original mystery box series was The Twilight Zone, Jamie explains MKUltra and also goes on a rant about Harry PotterTimecodes00:00 - Intro07:00 - Tribute to Comicstorian10:22 - Correspondence from the Historical Consultant14:04 - Comic talk starts17:48 - Starting with the Arting22:59 - Story (No Spoilers)29:03 - Spoilers start here01:10:19 - Jamie's Harry Potter rant starts hereYouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2023 ongoing, Eisner Award nominated series, Birds of Prey. Written by Kelly Thompson, art by Leonardo Romero and Arist Deyn, and colours by Jordie Bellaire. They also go on tangents about how great Margot Robbie is, how great The Big Short is, debating the semantics of a plot hole, and Ryan badly explains John Constantine. 00:00 - Intro06:27 - Comic talk starts07:37 - Starting with the Arting26:08 - Story (No Spoilers)44:10 - Spoilers startYouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the currently on going series, Ultimate Spider-Man. Written by Jonathan Hickman and art by Marco Checchetto and David Messina. Ryan also badly explains the history of the Marvel Ultimate Universe, decides who would win between Captain America and Batman, and Jamie gets exposed for never reading prologues or epilogues. Timecodes0:00 - Intro8:00 - Ryan badly explains the Ultimate Marvel Universe26:47 - Ultimate Spider-Man talk startsYouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the currently ongoing and currently Eisner Award nominated comic book series, Transformers. Written and drawn by Daniel Warren Johnson with colour by Mike Spicer. You'll also hear about Ryan's dumb idea for a comic book, Ryan explaining some of the wrestling moves that the Transformers do to each other, and Jamie explains, in painstaking detail, the music reference that a Transformer makes. 00:00 - Intro starts (duh)06:41 - Comic talk starts1:12:00 - Comic talk ends

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read issues 105-110 of the currently ongoing, Eisner Award nominated series Nightwing. Written by Tom Taylor and art by Bruno Redono, Stephen Byrne and Sami Basri. They also talk about how the unique perspective of issue 105 has earned it's own award nomination, some quick back stories for Dick Grayson and Damien Wayne, how price gouging pharmaceutical companies are the real bad guys and, of course, Dick Grayson's pirate booty.

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 limited series, Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees, with story and art by Patrick Horvath  and letters by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. They also discuss it's similarities to Dexter, it's themes of natural vs unnatural violence, whether it's pretentious to be called Jesus, and swear words are magic. YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 limited series, The Cull, which is written by Kelly Thompson, art by Mattia De Iulis and lettering by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. They also go on tangents about their love of American diners, the similarities between TMNT and Sex in the City, the underrated TV show Misfits and the ChatGPT robot that will inevitably take over the world. YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie celebrate May the 4th by going through some of the current, ongoing Star Wars comic titles from Marvel. Specifically, Mace Windu, Jango Fett, and Darth Maul - Black, White & Red. They also go on tangents about the difference between American trucks and British lorries, Jamie's child trauma from Disneyland, and how the sequel films screwed John Boyega. Comics talk starts at 20.56

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023, ongoing series from Image Comics, Void Rivals, written by Robert Kirkman, drawn by Lorenzo De Felici and colored by Matheus Lopes.They also go on some long tangents about the British version of G.I. Joe, the upcoming Community movie, and how Marlon Brando was a difficult actor. So there's some time codes below if needed. 16.23- Back to talking about Transformers20.30- Finally talking about the comicYouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 ongoing series, Sensational She-Hulk, written by Rainbow Rowell and art by Andrés Genolet and Dee Cunniffe. Not so many tangents this week as Jamie was recovering from illness and Ryan was just tired. YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the only Fallout related comic book that Bethesda have ever allowed to be produced for some reason. Fallout: New Vegas- All Roads is a prequel to the video game and was written by Chris Avellone, pencils by Jean Diaz and Wellinton Alves, and inks by Belardino Brabo and Nelson PereiraThey also fill time with tangents about the Fallout series' moral based story choices, the changes in the post-apocalyptic fiction genre, the New Vegas Lore of the Bitter Springs Massacre, Jamie's live reaction to the TV show trailer, and why Fallout 4 sucked. YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2021 ongoing series, Newburn, written by Chip Zdarsky and art by Jacob Phillips. They also go on tangents about cromulent T-shirts, the best John Wick films,  and the superior modern adaptation of Sherlock Holmes. From 54.30, they also give their recommendations for The Bad Batch season 3, X-Men 97 and trees.YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the currently releasing, limited series, Justice League Vs Godzilla Vs Kong. Written by Brian Buccellato, art by Christian Duce, and colour by Luis Guerrero. They also go on tangents about how Mike Tyson fixed Steve-o's nose, why Johnny Depp is weird, the insurance premiums of DC comics cities, and the mysterious, lost episode of the podcast.

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 1981 released story line, Days of Future Past, from issues #141–142 of The Uncanny X-Men. Created by the writer/artist team of Chris Claremont, John Byrne and Terry Austin.They also go on tangents about the friendship between Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds, the highlights of Daniel Radcliffe's career, the problems with the Now You See Me films, and the connection between Wolverine's sense of smell and a weird film about perfume. YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 ongoing series, Wonder Woman, written by Tom King and art by Danial Sampere. They also talk a bit about the passing of Akira Toriyama, the modern representation of female superheroes, and Jamie attempts to explain what the 80/20 principle is. YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

In this week's episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2005 anthology series, Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Lost Adventures, produced by the animation's original creators, Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko. They also go on tangents about why Ryan assumed Jamie had already seen the original animation, how different parts of the world progressed faster than others, and what elements they would bend if they could.YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the graphic novel adaptation of the 1965 epic science fiction novel, Dune, by American author Frank Herbert. Adapted by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson with illustration by Raúl Allén and Patricia Martín. They also go on tangents about Norfolk's love of Alan Partridge, would you trust yourself with a lightsaber, who's related to Gene Wilder, and an unnecessarily long tangent about incest. There's also a section towards the end of the episode in which they discuss the current state of the MCU- 01.05.31

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023, currently ongoing series, W0rldtr33, written by Eisner Award-winning writer James Tynion IV and art by Fernando Blanco. They also go on tangents about the differences between sex and violence in modern culture, the acting ranges of Colin Farrell and Colin Firth, and what would happen if the internet suddenly turned off?YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the "The Room" of superhero comics, Spider-Man: Reign. Not as many tangents this episode but plenty of plot holes, weird character motivations and very baffling art choices. Comic talk starts 07.18YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 ongoing series, Immortal Thor, written by Al Ewing, pencil by Martin Coccolo and colors by Matthew Wilson. They also go on tangents about Alex Ross' cover art, how Thatcher ruined the British 80's, and Jamie's reading of a NSFW poem by Robert Burns.Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 1990 Japanese sports manga series, Slam Dunk, written and illustrated by Takehiko Inoue.They also go on tangents about the Shaq Fu video game, racism in Japan and how a mountain would wear a mustache.  

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 limited series comic book, Predator Vs. Wolverine, written by Ben Percy and drawn by Greg Land (issue 1), Andrea Di Vito (issue 2), and Ken Lashley (issues 3–4). They also go on tangents about how Ryan Gosling was a scary kid, the unintentional genius of The Room, and why Topher Grace is back in favor now.

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2023 graphic novel, Where The Body Was, by the critically acclaimed, award winning, writer and artist team of Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips. They also go on tangents about the dystopian future of supermarket cheese, why Catcher in the Rye sucks and the similarities between trade paperback comics and single player video games.YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2022 ongoing comic book series, Poison Ivy, written by G. Willow Wilson and art by Marcio Takara. They also discuss antihero characters, the Bat family, and the historical correspondent for the podcast. TW: There is also a 5 minute section towards the end of the episode in which they talk about themes of sexual assault in fiction which goes from 01.08.43-01.13.31

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the 2003, limited series comic book, Marvel 1602, written by Neil Gaiman, penciled by Andy Kubert, and digitally painted by Richard Isanove. They also go over some of the surprising historical accuracy of the title, as well as a tangent about actors being posthumously added in to movies which starts at 01.06.54.

In the last episode of the year (technically the first of the new year), Ryan and Jamie go over all of the comics they read over 2023, pick their best and worst over a range of categories and assign rankings (with the help of some gen-z parlance). If you're looking for comics to check out from the past year, then this episode will certainly give you some great suggestions.

In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie discuss the the first Marvel Holiday Special from 1991. This is an anthology of Christmas themed stories about some of Marvel's most festive characters including Ghost Rider, The Punisher, Captain Ultra (you don't know Captain Ultra?) and an Omega level powered mutant named Kris Kringle. YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7