Thick Lines

Happy Valentine's Day! Katie and Sally discuss "Ripple: A Predilection For Tina" (2017) by Dave Cooper. Topics discussed include "Like a Velvet Glove Cast in Iron," Gabby Schulz, David Cronenberg, Roland Barthes, Julia Kristeva, and more. Submit your questions for our episode 30 Q&A to [email protected] and follow us on instagram @thicklinespod.

Katie and Sally discuss a trio of collections by Steven Weissman: "Champs," "Don't Call Me Stupid!," and "White Flower Day" (2000-2002). Topics discussed include Nancy, Achewood, and Calvin & Hobbes. Next time: "Ripple" by Dave Cooper. Come see us at NOICE in Norfolk, VA on Saturday, February 5! Follow us on Instagram @thicklinespod.

Katie and Sally list their favorite comics and zines from 2021, but first a fashion round-up discussing Clowes for Hermès, the NARS Barbarella lipstick, and the Tom of Finland cologne by Etat Libre d'Orange. Plus, come see us at NOICE in Norfolk, VA on February 5! Sally's picks: Cover Not Final: Crime Funnies by Max Huffman MR BIRTHDAY CAKE by Leomi Sadler Hello Friend by Kori Michele Handwerker Katie's picks: Corpse Star Cycle by Coco Paluck Fungirl by Elizabeth Pich Mutual picks: Santos Sisters by Greg and Fake Acid Nun by Corinne Halbert Sally's honorable mentions from outside 2021: Dinner Plates by Stefan Sadler, Libby's Dad by Eleanor Davis, Human Shaped Void by Pat Auslisio, My Big Life by Bailey Sharp. Next time: Champs, Don't Call me Stupid, and White Flower Day by Steven Weissman. Follow us on Instagram @thicklinespod.

Katie and Sally discuss "Barbarella" by Jean-Claude Forest (Grove Press edition, 1968), a comic whose hornie reputation precedes it, but is it earned? Topics discussed include: outsider cartoonists, Guido Crepax, romance comics, telling and not showing, Barbarella (the film), Space Witch by Don Freeman, and more. Next time: Katie and Sally's 2021 zine round-up. Follow us on Instagram @thicklinespod and email us at [email protected] to join our Discord.

Katie and Sally discuss "Nocturne" by Tara Booth (2018) and "Someone Please Have Sex with Me" by Gina Wynbrandt (2016). Topics discussed include: Gumby, John Waters, Vanessa Davis, Dries Van Noten, Virginie Despentes, Calvin & Hobbes, Hate, bandage dresses, fumetti, Kim Kardashian: Hollywood, Baise-moi, and lots more. Next time: "Barbarella" by Jean-Claude Forest. Follow us on instagram @thicklinespod.

Katie and Sally discuss "Magician A" by Natsuko Ishitsuyo (2020). Topics discussed include: Kiriko Nananan, Mary Gaitskill, Jan Švankmajer, and more. Next time: "Nocturne" by Tara Booth and "Someone Please Have Sex with Me" by Gina Wynbrandt. Follow us on Instagram @thicklinespod. Comics Lounge interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIOYnmf8PIc Katie on "Magician A" for The Comics Journal: www.tcj.com/reviews/magician-a/

Katie and Sally discuss Edward Gorey's "Amphigorey: Fifteen Books" (1980). Topics discussed include Max Ernst, Edward Lear, Agatha Christie, Charles Addams, Tomie dePaola, Roald Dahl, holding newborns, ballet, New England, and more. Next time: "Magician A" by Natsuko Ishitsuyo. Follow us on Instagram @thicklinespod and email us to join our Discord at [email protected]

Katie and Sally discuss "BTTM FDRS" (2019), written by Ezra Claytan Daniels, with art by Ben Passmore; a book about race, class, and toilets. But first Sally gives us the rundown on the Philly Comix Expo! Also discussed: Titane, Only God Forgives, angelmamii7, High Rise, Ghost World, and more. Follow our instagram @thicklinespod and buy our new shirt from thicklinespodcast.com!

Katie and Sally discuss "The Drifting Classroom vol. 3" by Kazuo Umezu (1973-74). Topics discussed include Lewis Trondheim, Go Nagai, surfing, mandrakes, bad grades, and more. Next time: "BTTM FDRS" by Ezra Claytan Daniels. Remembering Russ Kick: sevenstories.com/blogs/231-rememb…s-kick-1969-2021 Philly Comix Expo: www.partnersandson.com/pcx Follow us on Instagram @thicklinespod.

Katie and Sally discuss listener questions, how to use Twitter, Sally's zine round-up, Lewis Trondheim, Maus, Gasoline Alley, corporate memphis style, Anna and Froga, The Kid Firechief, Queen of the Ring, saving juvenilia, and more. Next time: "The Drifting Classroom Vol. 3" by Kazuo Umezu. Follow us on Instagram @thicklinespod.

Presented with our friends at Autoptic 2021 Digital Festival. In the first half of this episode, Katie and Sally discuss "Tummy Bugs" (2020) by Leomi Sadler, and in the second half interview Leomi about her process, inspirations, and more. Topics discussed include Gary Lund, Kramer's Ergot, Flaming Carrot, clip art, art brut, The Point, Tove Jansson, bootlegs, and more. Special thanks to Autoptic Festival for making this episode possible. Find more by Leomi Sadler by visiting leomisadler.com and on Instagram @leomi_sadler. Follow Thick Lines on Instagram @thicklinespod.

By listener request! Katie and Sally discuss "Glitz-2-Go" (2011) by Diane Noomin. Topics discussed include Wimmen's Comix, Basil Wolverton, Aline Kominsky-Crumb, Bill Griffith, romance comics, press-on nails, onion dip, Chess the musical, and more. Send us your questions and requests for our 20th episode to [email protected], and follow us on Instagram @thicklinespod.

Summer reading continues! Katie and Sally discuss "Judge Dredd: The Cursed Earth" (1978), written by Pat Mills, John Wagner, and Jack Adrian, and art by Mike McMahon, and Brian Bolland. Note: We had a little audio trouble with this one but will get it in shape for next ep! Topics discussed include J. G. Ballard, Jurassic Park, Tank Girl, Monkey Punch, Calvin & Hobbes, McDonalds cone conspiracies, and more. Next time: "Glitz-2-Go" by Diane Noomin. Send in your questions and requests for our 20th episode to [email protected], and follow us on instagram @thicklinespod.

By listener request! Katie and Sally discuss Yeong-shin Ma's "Moms" (2020). Topics discussed include scamming at karaoke bars, Jeanne Dielman, aging, Smashed: Story of a Drunken Girlhood, cyberbullies, memoir comics, and more. Next time: "The Cursed Earth" by Pat Mills et al. Write in your questions and requests for our 20th episode and join our discord server: [email protected]. Follow us on instagram @thicklinespod.

Summer reading continues! Katie and Sally discuss "The Drifting Classroom Vol. 2" by Kazuo Umezu. Topics discussed include mummification, Golgo 13, Junji Ito, Come and See, a little extra Maxx chat, and more. Next time: "Moms" by Yeong-shin Ma. Send your requests, comments, and questions for our 20th episode to [email protected], and follow us on Instagram @thicklinespod.

Summer reading kicks off! Katie and Sally discuss Sam Kieth's "The Maxx" (1993–1998). CW: sexual violence. Topics discussed include the comics code, Carol Clover, Green Lantern #54, Camille Paglia, Vaughn Bodē, Mannerism, the time KoRn visited the Mütter Museum, Zero Girl, Elektra: Assassin, and more. Next time: "The Drifting Classroom Vol. 2." Follow us on Instagram @thicklinespod.

Katie and Sally discuss "Bezimena" (2019) by Nina Bunjevac. CW: sexual violence. Topics discussed include memoir, Greek mythology, chiaroscuro, Balthus, Sophie Crumb, Debbie Drechsler, Usamaru Furuya, the Cremaster Cycle, and more. Up next: "The Maxx" by Sam Kieth. Follow us on instagram @thicklinespod.

Katie and Sally discuss "Eddie's Week" by Patrick Dean. Topics discussed include Jack Davis, The Cryptkeeper, The Anarchist Cookbook, Heroes Convention, Fluke, eye gaze technology, and more. Next time: "Bezimena" by Nina Bunjevac. For more info about Patrick Dean, see his blog; work in Flagpole; and pick up a copy of Eddie's Week. Follow Thick Lines on Instagram @thicklinespod.

Happy Mother's Day! Katie and Sally discuss "The Drifting Classroom Vol. 1" by Kazuo Umezu. Topics discussed include Tales from the Crypt, the Comics Code, Yoshimi P-We, Battle Royale, and more. Help Sally find her mystery movie! Next time: "Eddie's Week" by Patrick Dean. Follow Thick Lines on Instagram @thicklinespod.

Katie and Sally discuss "Dreams of the Rarebit Fiend" by Winsor McCay. Topics discussed include the golden age of illustration, Tony Millionaire, the Lindbergh baby, Rudyard Kipling, Amtrak drama, and more. This one is late because Katie is moving! Next time: "The Drifting Classroom vol 1." by Kazuo Umezu. Find us on instagram @thicklinespod.

Katie and Sally answer listener questions, respond to requests, make some corrections, and talk about their backgrounds in art. Next time: "Dream of the Rarebit Fiend" by Winsor McCay. Follow us on our new Instagram @thicklinespod.

Katie and Sally discuss "Vampirella: The Essential Warren Years Vol. 1," collecting Vampirella comics from 1969–1974. Topics discussed include the Comics Code, Creepy, Eerie, José González, Jose Ortiz, James Warren, Mike Royer, Tom Sutton, Barbarella, Jean Rollin, Jesús Franco, and more. Send your questions/requests for our tenth episode to [email protected], and follow our new Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/thicklinespod. Find Thick Lines on Soundcloud, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

Katie and Sally discuss the "Archie Americana Series: Best of the Sixties" collection. Topics discussed include Dan DeCarlo, John Willie, hippie Jughead, the Archie MAC collection, and more. Next week: Vampirella. Email us your questions for our episode 10 special at [email protected]. If you'd like to donate to the show to help us offset hosting costs, visit our tip jar here: https://cutt.ly/5zjkxIP

Katie and Sally discuss Kyoko Okazaki's 1996 comic "Helter Skelter." Topics discussed include The Cyborg Manifesto, Mary Gaitskill, decadence, and more. CW: this episode contains frank discussions of disordered eating and death. Next week: ARCHIE.

Katie and Sally discuss Julie Doucet's 1993 comic "My New York Diary." Next time: Kyoko Okazaki's "Helter Skelter."

Katie and Sally discuss Osamu Tezuka's 1970 comic "The Book of Human Insects," and Katie buys a record. Topics discussed include the fallacy of originality, paranoia, Mishima, and cult music. Next episode: Julie Doucet's "My New York Diary."

Katie and Sally discuss Richard Sala's 1997 comic "The Chuckling Whatsit." Topics include Georges Franju, Lynd Ward, Leg Avenue, Factsheet Five, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, and the specific nomenclature of telephones. Rest in peace Richard Sala (1954–2020).

Katie and Sally talk "Ghost World" by Daniel Clowes. Sally gets an everything bagel manicure. Katie has a theory about films on suburbia. Also discussed: Ghost World (the film), Capricorns, Ozu, Spaniel Rage. P.S. We're now available on Spotify!

In our inaugural episode, we're talking "Buddy Does Seattle: The Complete Buddy Bradley Stories from 'Hate' Comics 1990–1994" by Peter Bagge and introducing the critical theory that everyone who thinks they're Enid Coleslaw is actually Lisa Leavenworth. Also discussed: Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, The Maxx, Watchmen, Ghost World.