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
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Welcome back to Collecting Issues, the monthly comic book book club! This week, Michael and Benjamin are heading to the Midwest to tackle a modern critical darling: Local Man (Issues #1-13 & #25).
Published by Image Comics, Local Man is the 2023 creation of Tim Seeley (Hack/Slash, Grayson) and Tony Fleecs (Stray Dogs). It’s a genre-bending mix of rural noir and 90s superhero pastiche that asks the question: What happens when an "Extreme" era hero gets cancelled and has to move back into his parents' basement? (Spoiler: His parents are very disappointed).
Join us as we determine if this book is a deconstruction of the industry or just a chaotic ride. Ben realises "Local Man" is actually a derogatory term for someone who parks on a curb, while Michael tries to figure out if Crossjack is the Hawkeye of the Midwest or just an absolute arsehole.
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction to Collecting Issues
00:28 Comic Book Confusion and Local Legends
03:16 Elevator Pitch and Creative Team
05:16 Tim Seeley and Tony Fleecs' Background
16:28 Image Comics and the 90s Influence
20:43 Cross Jack's Return and Character Dynamics
28:44 Villains and Plot Twists
37:26 Inga's Character and Comic's Weaknesses
38:01 Corporate Superheroes and Inga's Role
38:26 Tim Sealey's Influence and Comic Tropes
38:58 Second Arc: Horror and Cult Elements
39:22 Cross Jack's Powers and Fourth Wall Breaking
40:28 Inga's Villainy and Characterisation Issues
43:01 Third Arc: Fetishes and Dream Narratives
43:46 Neon's Confrontation with Inga
45:36 Seascape's Mythical Origins
47:44 Faceless Hoard and Comic Book Tropes
52:33 Comic's Rushed Conclusion and Missed Opportunities
54:08 Tim Sealey's Style and Comic's Inconsistencies
01:02:46 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
Next Comic: Tuatha, a new digital release from IDW involving Irish myth and horror by Gavin Fullerton.
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