Pencil Us In – Details, episodes & analysis

In which we discuss one of the biggest surprise success stories of the 20th century and beyond! We talk about the creators of the franchise, how it got to where it did, and where those creators are today. Join us for a story that doesn't actually end up with the creators getting horribly ripped off for once!

What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!
 
 Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast
Twitter: @pencilusin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin
email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com

So, what sources did we use?  Check em!

https://www.tcj.com/the-kevin-eastman-interview-part-i/

https://www.tcj.com/the-kevin-eastman-interview-part-2/

https://www.tcj.com/you-guys-have-given-me-the-greatest-life-ever-a-new-interview-with-kevin-eastman/

https://www.youtube.com/@CartoonistKayfabe 
Cartoonist Kayfabe had several videos with Eastman, Laird, or both breaking down their comics along with the hosts. Quite informative if you're interested.

We also read some cool magazines with articles and stuff!  Wanna know which ones?

Back Issue (TWO MORROWS PUBLISHING): 22

What comics did we cover for our topic?  Take a look!

 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Mirage Studios): 1 - 11

Raphael: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle (Mirage Studios): 1 of 1

Michaelangelo: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle (Mirage Studios):  1 of 1
(Yes, I know how to spell the name. I'm not sure Eastman and Laird did back then)

Donatello: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle (Mirage Studios):  1 of 1

Leonardo: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle (Mirage Studios):  1 of 1

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In which we discuss one of the more important indie comics of the 2000s! We talk about the writer/artist Bryan Lee O'Malley, we talk about the times the book came out in, and we even discuss the publisher a bit, Oni Press! Join us for some very important discourse! Or maybe just some rambling. Probably both!

What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!
 
 Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast
Twitter: @pencilusin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin
email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com

So, what sources did we use?  Check em!

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What comics did we cover for our topic?  Take a look!

Scott Pilgrim (ONI PRESS): Vol 1-6

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In which we discuss an interesting manga about gender, identity, and the roles inherent with them!  Join us as we talk about creator Poppy Pesuyama's memoir about life so far!   It's short, but pretty good!

Warning: If you're sensitive about topics concerning sexual harassment, suicidal thoughts, body dysmorphia or otherwise, perhaps this isn't the episode for you!

What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!

Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast
Twitter: @pencilusin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin
email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com

Ordinarily, we'd have a bunch of sources for biographical or background info here. Su didn't find much so we just mostly talked about the book and the discussions it raised. It was also slated originally for Pride Month, but we suck at our timing!

What comics did we cover for our topic?  Take a look!

Until I Love Myself (VIZ Media): 1

 

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In which we discuss the origins and debut of the Man of Steel himself, Superman! Last time, we talked about how DC/National got to the verge of publishing Action Comics #1. Now we discuss how the creators of Superman (Siegel and Shuster) got there and how things went down afterwards! THERE WILL BE MORE ON THIS TOPIC!

What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!
 
 Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast
Twitter: @pencilusin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin
email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com

So, what sources did we use?  Check em!

 Men of Tomorrow: Geeks, Gangsters, and the Birth of the Comic Book (Basic Books)
NOTE: This book provided a lot of the background information I used. I know some stuff in there is disputed. I supplemented with info in other sources, particularly in regards to Major Wheeler-Nicholson.
FURTHER NOTE: The author of this book, Gerard Jones, has been convicted of possession of child pornography. My copy of the book came from a library sale done some years before his arrest and subsequent conviction. 

We also read some cool magazines with articles and stuff!  Wanna know which ones?

 Alter Ego (TwoMorrows Publishing): 27, 56, 79, 88, 98 

What comics did we cover for our topic?  Take a look!

Action Comics (DC): 1-40
Superman (DC): 1-11
New York World's Fair Comics (DC): 1939, 1940 (There was a 1939 and 1940 edition of this book.
World's Best Comics (DC): 1
World's Finest Comics (DC): 2-3

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In which we discuss popular manga, One Punch Man, by a guy called One and another guy called Yusuke Murata! We talk about the comic's origins and how it got to where it is today! We explore a bit of background on the creators (such as they are), and we share whatever insight we may add (such as they are)!

What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!
 
 Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast
Twitter: @pencilusin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin
email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com

So, what sources did we use?  Check em!
https://dic.nicovideo.jp/t/a/村田雄介

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2009-08-20/interview-riichiro-inagaki-and-yusuke-murata-creators-of-eyeshield-21

https://tokyo-reimei-note.com/2012/01/14/webcomic_2b/

https://archive.ph/20151117031927/http://sugoi-japan.jp/sugoi/03.html

https://animechicago.com/articles/brief-history-one-punch-man/

https://medium.com/@social_28780/the-ridiculous-origins-of-one-punch-man-977d27538ea3

https://screenrant.com/one-punch-man-three-manga-comic-differences-explained/

https://kotaku.com/one-punch-man-is-about-the-plight-of-being-too-powerful-1840421788

https://www.cbr.com/one-punch-man-revealed-secret-saitama-power-monster/

https://culturedvultures.com/one-punch-man-beginners-guide/

https://comicbook.com/anime/amp/news/one-punch-man-how-saitama-was-made/

https://comicbook.com/anime/news/one-punch-man-season-3-creator-comment/

What comics did we cover for our topic?  Take a look!

One-Punch Man (VIZ MEDIA): Vol 1-5

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In which we set the stage for the first, the best, and a personal favorite super-hero, Superman!  In order to properly place him within his context, we backtrack to the creation of the very first comic books. We weave in a few super-important figures in our tale and we leave it at a cliffhanger! Wanna know what happens next? Tune in next episode!

What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!
 
 Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast
Twitter: @pencilusin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin
email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com

So, what sources did we use?  Check em!

Men of Tomorrow: Geeks, Gangsters, and the Birth of the Comic Book (Basic Books)
NOTE: This book provided a lot of the background information I used. I know some stuff in there is disputed. I supplemented with info in other sources, particularly in regards to Major Wheeler-Nicholson.
FURTHER NOTE: The author of this book, Gerard Jones, has been convicted of possession of child pornography. My copy of the book came from a library sale done some years before his arrest and subsequent conviction.

We also read some cool magazines with articles and stuff!  Wanna know which ones?
Alter Ego (TwoMorrows Publishing): 27, 56, 79, 88, 98

What comics did we cover for our topic?  Take a look!
No comics read this episode! Look for some Super stuff next episode!

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In which we stall for time and Phil gets real curmudgeonly about them newfangled characters!  Anyway, we're working on stuff! You hear about some of the stuff in the episode!  Go ahead and take a listen!

What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!
 
 Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast
Twitter: @pencilusin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin
email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com 


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In which we tackle one of the big boys of recent popular comics, Demon Slayer!  Su talks about the origins of the story, the background (such as it is) of the author, and even some history on the period of the piece!  We're on the cutting edge this time (get it?  Swords? Please get it)!

What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!
 
 Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast
Twitter: @pencilusin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin
email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com

So, what sources did we use?  Check em!

https://mangaplus.shueisha.co.jp/web_pages/234/

https://otakuusamagazine.com/koyoharu-gotoge-reveals-manga-inspired-demon-slayer/

https://mangainsider.com/demon-slayer-history-and-overview/

https://www.cbr.com/demon-slayer-unknown-trivia-facts-historical-connections-to-japanese-history/

https://ageshiojapan.com/blog/a-story-for-all-demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba

https://www.asianstudies.org/publications/eaa/archives/teaching-cultural-historical-and-religious-landscapes-with-the-anime-demon-slayer/

https://time.com/5941594/what-is-demon-slayer-about/

https://www.japannakama.co.uk/demon-slayers-cultural-impact/

https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2022/05/12/feature-the-real-life-history-behind-the-entertainment-district-in-demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba

https://www.polygon.com/22933948/demon-slayer-entertainment-district-arc-history
 
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2021-04-23/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-movie-mugen-train-anime-success-story

https://thenerdstash.com/demon-slayer-makes-history-with-its-manga/

https://www.nippon.com/en/in-depth/d00667/

There are probably a couple people (2 or 3 of you at least) wondering what happened.  I'll tell you: Work.

Su has a new job. I have the same job. I just have even less time than before because this job demands all my attention. Simply put, we've been busy with other things besides comics and research. I didn't say this was an amazing excuse, it's just the way things have been.

Fortunately, I think we're approaching a time when I'm not spending like 60 hours a week doing work stuff (I exaggerate, but only slightly). What does this mean? I think it means we're back!

Well, back with more this month. We're still keeping the biweekly schedule we went with some time back. Good news is that more than this paltry offering is in the works!  Keep your eyes on the feed!  It'll have newer stuff soon!  Promise!

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In which we discuss a foundational shojo manga, the Poe Clan!  We also discuss the life and times of its creator, Moto Hagio!  Get ready!  This episode will suck (blood or energy or whatever it is they were draining)!

What do you think?  Do you have something to say?  Wanna tell us what you think of our current topic?  Have other things to say about other topics?  Wanna tell us some sweet recipes for cookies (please)?  Let us know!  We have social medias!  If you see the deranged pencil, you're in the right place!  I also check my email now!  I promise!  You could also give us a rating and comment on your favorite podcast aggregator!  Talk to us!
 
 Website:  https://pencilusinpodcast.buzzsprout.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PencilUsInPodcast
Twitter: @pencilusin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilusinpodcast/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pencilusin
email: PencilUsInPodcast@gmail.com

 
So, what sources did we use?  Check em!

https://cbldf.org/2015/03/women-who-changed-free-expression-special-24-nengumi/

https://www.popmatters.com/moto-hagio-the-poe-clan-2645609468.html

https://precur.wordpress.com/2010/12/02/guest-review-a-drunken-dream-and-other-stories/

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2021-05-18/moto-hagio-publishes-memoir-addressing-her-feud-with-keiko-takemiya/.172887


We also read some cool magazines with articles and stuff!  Wanna know which ones?

The Comics Journal (FANTAGRAPHICS): 269 (July 2005)


What comics did we cover for our topic?  Take a look!

The Poe Clan vol 1 (FANTAGRAPHICS)

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