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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

"It seems, in winning, that we have become afflicted with ze malady called responsibility." Manhattan Projects Vol. 3 | Join in the escalation in the absurdity & explore the anthology-esque story across an ongoing comic & pay attention to J Bellaire's utilization of color! linktr.ee/storiedarcs

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

From 07.16 "Wait... so we now have unlimited funding to try and discover how to do things we've already discovered how to do." Mike & Alex dig into ever-crazier The Manhattan Projects Vol 2: They Rule, Ryan Browne's guest art, & Hickman's cover design work. Vol 3 next week. linktr.ee/storiedarcs

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

From 07.09 "Most people cannot tell ze difference between a genius and just ze highly intelligent." Mike & Alex crack open The Manhattan Projects Vol 1: Science Bad. They talk tone, how it plays post-Oppenheimer, & where this anthology-style story could go. Vol 2 next week. linktr.ee/storiedarcs

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

From 07.02 New season, new madness. Mike & Alex kick off The Manhattan Projects by Jonathan Hickman and Nick Pitarra with a look at Pitarra's art and Jordie Bellaire's colors. Then a spoiler-free pitch: what if the minds behind the atomic bomb built something worse? Vol 1 next. linktr.ee/storiedarcs

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Latest Ep: Tune in as we sit down with @joehenderson.bsky.social to discuss Skyward, Shadecraft, and so much more. Joe is an insanely talented writer whose insights will give you a deeper appreciation for all comics, not just his books! Listen wherever podcasts are found: linktr.ee/storiedarcs

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Mike & Alex discuss ALL of Shadecraft... ok, five issues. But five perfect issues by @joehenderson.bsky.social & @leegarbett.bsky.social. Grab a copy, read along, tune in for the discussion, and be sure to come back next week for our interview with Joe Henderson! linktr.ee/storiedarcs

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Home Sick Pilots Vol. 2 with @danpgwatters.bsky.social and @casparw.bsky.social. Trauma, Gen X disillusionment, a critique of America, and genre shifts that somehow hold it all together. New episode. linktr.ee/storiedarcs

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

That would be amazing! We love doing creator interviews, you can reach out at mike@storiedarcs.com and we'll make it happen!

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Mike & Alex dive into Home Sick Pilots Vol. 1: Teenage Haunts by @danpgwatters.bsky.social & @casparw.bsky.social . Narration, nostalgia, genre questions, and a lot of 90s energy. linktr.ee/storiedarcs

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

New season of Storied Arcs! Mike & Alex head back to the 90s with Home Sick Pilots by @danpgwatters.bsky.social & @casparw.bsky.social. Power Rangers meets The Shining. For real. linktr.ee/storiedarcs

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Mike & Alex wrap up Skyward Vol. 3: Fix the World by @joehenderson.bsky.social & @leegarbett.bsky.social. What does it mean to fix a world that stays broken? And what are sports like now? linktr.ee/storiedarcs

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Mike & Alex dig into Skyward Vol. 2: Here There Be Dragonflies by @joehenderson.bsky.social & @leegarbett.bsky.social. Mixed feelings, strong pacing, and some well-earned twists. linktr.ee/storiedarcs

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Mike & Alex take to the skies with Skyward Vol. 1: My Low-G Life by @joehenderson.bsky.social & @leegarbett.bsky.social. World-building, societal themes, and the prescience of a story where life imitates art badly. linktr.ee/storiedarcs

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

New season of Storied Arcs! Mike & Alex kick off Skyward with a spoiler-free pitch and creator spotlight featuring @joehenderson.bsky.social, @leegarbett.bsky.social & @simonbowland.bsky.social. linktr.ee/storiedarcs

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

We sat down live at LexCon with Matthew Roberts, artist of Manifest Destiny from @imagecomics.com, to talk about the book, his process with Chris Dingess, & his new comic Corpse Knight with @michaelchaves.bsky.social & @whoisrico.bsky.social. Issue #1 out April 22! 👉 linktr.ee/storiedarcs

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Mike and Alex are back with a LexCon 26 recap! They cover what they saw, who they met, and the swag they came home with. Plus, LexCon is going twice this year. The fall show is September 4-6, 2026. Part 1 is live now: linktr.ee/storiedarcs #StoriedArcs #LexCon #ComicCon

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Finale is here: Manifest Destiny Vol. 7 & 8. We break down the ending, how it lines up w/ real history, what it all means, and our final thoughts on the series. Finish reading + listen before next week’s interview w/ artist Matthew Roberts: linktr.ee/storiedarcs

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Last week: our discussion of Manifest Destiny Vol. 5 & 6 (issues #26–35) from @imagecomics.com. We pick up after Vol. 3 & 4’s reveals, talk “monster of the week,” journal POV shifts, and what’s setting up the finale. Listen before we wrap w/ Vol. 7 & 8: linktr.ee/storiedarcs

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Lexington Comic & Toy Convention. Today we preview the 2026 con, share why it’s become a favorite for us, and highlight what we’re most looking forward to this weekend. If you’re going, let us know. If you’re within driving distance, it’s worth the trip. linktr.ee/storiedarcs #lexingtoncomiccon

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

From March 19th: Things get darker out west. Manifest Destiny Vol. 3&4 Big narrative swings, shift in tone, & why the story leans further into the unknown. We also share some early theories about what’s really going on beneath the surface. #comics #imagecomics #comicpodcast #indiecomics

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

From March 12th: We kick off our Manifest Destiny w/ Vol 1&2 by Chris Dingess & Matthew Roberts. First impressions, historical realism, and fantasy. Plus, we get into the artwork and some of the visual moments that really stood out. #comics #imagecomics #manifestdestiny #comicpodcast #indiecomics

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

We’re kicking off our next season with a spoiler-free intro to Manifest Destiny by Chris Dingess & Matthew Roberts. We also spotlight the creative team behind the series. Read along with us: Start with Vol. 1–2 (issues #1–12) Next week we dive into the 1st discussion episode. linktr.ee/storiedarcs

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Today’s ep: The Fade Out Vol. 3 by Ed Brubaker, @seanphillips.bsky.social & Elizabeth Breitweiser via @imagecomics.com Does solving the mystery matter? What is truth in a world built on myth and power? We also look at Phillips’ visual storytelling across the series. Listen: linktr.ee/storiedarcs

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

From Feb 19th... Act Two deepens the mystery Perspective widens. Expectations shift. Questions multiply. What is a noir mystery with no sleuth detective? The Fade Out Volume 2 by Ed Brubaker, @seanphillips.bsky.social, colors by Elisabeth Breitweiser. Read along and tune in: linktr.ee/storiedarcs

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

From Feb. 12th... We start The Fade Out Vol. 1 by Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips, and Elizabeth Breitweiser. Post-WWII Hollywood. Careful structure. Slow-burn mystery. According to Mike, this is a must-read in 2026. According to Alex, all Brubaker/Phillips is must-read. Listen: linktr.ee/storiedarcs

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

From Feb. 5th... New arc: The Fade Out by Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips, and Elizabeth Breitweiser. Spoiler-free intro: • Why this book • Their recent work • Why Hollywood noir fits them perfectly Find it and more here: linktr.ee/storiedarcs

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

From January 29th... Lonely Sci-Fi wraps with ApocalyptiGirl by @andrewmaclean.bsky.social from @darkhorse.com Isolation at the destination rather than on the journey. We talk inversion, perspective shifts, and MacLean’s art. Find this episode and more: linktr.ee/storiedarcs

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Catch-up day: Jan 22nd. Lonely Sci-Fi continues with Gone (issues #1–3) by @jockbsky.bsky.social from @dstlry.bsky.social. Some writing nitpicks. No art nitpicks. We talk isolation on physical, economic, and temporal levels and start threading themes across the month. linktr.ee/storiedarcs

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Yesss! It's not just us. Read this book, tune into our discussion!

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

“It could be that our collective fate will be… a letter to the universe no one will ever read.” Last week on Storied Arcs, we discussed Traveling to Mars by @manruss.bsky.social & Roberto Meli, focusing on loneliness, quiet satire, and a future that keeps moving. #LonelySciFi linktr.ee/storiedarcs

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Just don't ask @giantasianman.bsky.social his thoughts about bagging and boarding or storing that size haha

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

To make up for our lack of social media of late, here is a recap of our podcast in 2025! Too many great creators to tag. Stay tuned for 2026 because we've got more great books and creators coming your way! #Comics #podcast #comicpodcast #indiecomics #creatorowned

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

"After that, things started to change. We started to change. And so did Val. If only I knew then what I know now, maybe I could have saved her." This week is our discussion of Sentient by @jefflemire171.bsky.social & Gabriel Walta from TKO Studios. Grab a copy and tune in linktr.ee/storiedarcs

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Social media catch-up part 2: This month we're doing a "Lonely Sci-Fi" theme month which will include Sentient, Traveling to Mars, Gone, and ApocalyptiGirl. A whole bunch of great creators and a few publishers we've never discussed before! Find the show: linktr.ee/storiedarcs

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Time for a social media catch-up. We’ve been quiet here, but the podcast has been rolling weekly. We did a deep dive into Extremity with @danielwarrenart.bsky.social, @mikespicer-pd.bsky.social, and @ruswooton.bsky.social — spoiler-free intro plus vols. 1 & 2. Find the show: linktr.ee/storiedarcs

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

We wrapped the discussion yesterday, totally blew us away. Any chance we'll see a big beautiful compendium some day?

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

This week: We kick off November by spotlighting the incredible team behind it — writer @mattfraction.bsky.social, artist Elsa Charretier, colorist @matthollingsworth.com, & letterer @kurtankeny.bsky.social. Spoiler-free preview today & Vol 1 discussion next week! 🎧https://linktr.ee/storiedarcs

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

New creator interview! Mike & Alex chat with @joshfialkov.bsky.social about creating The Bunker, working with Joe Infurnari, pitching adaptations, and how the story’s themes hold up today. Listen now + subscribe! 🎧 linktr.ee/storiedarcs #Comics #Podcast #TheBunker #CreatorOwned

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

“Your job is to tell people why they matter. To tell them the truth.” Mike & Alex close out The Bunker by @joshfialkov.bsky.social Joe Infurnari w/ @gonzaloduarte.bsky.social — time travel, consequences, & the myth of “only I can fix this.” @oni-press.bsky.social #TheBunker #ComicsPodcast

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

“This is about trying to make things better. If we’re wrong, we just start over again.” Mike & Alex dig into Vol. 3 of The Bunker by @joshfialkov.bsky.social & Joe Infurnari, w/ @elrevel.bsky.social & Jason Fischer — time jumps, reordered issues & mid-recording twists. @oni-press.bsky.social

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Today = spoiler-free intro to our next series & a look at the creative team. Next week, we enter The Bunker from @onipressbot.bsky.social by Joshua Hale Fialkov & Joe Infurnari. Pick it up in single issue or trade and join us next week for our discussion of vol. 1 (iss. 1-4) linktr.ee/storiedarcs

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

ICYMI Last week we wrapped Letter 44 by @charlessoule.bsky.social, Alberto J. Alburquerque, Dan Jackson, & work from Langdon Foss and @alisegluskova.bsky.social Grab a copy of Deluxe Vol. 3 (issues 25-35), read along, and hear our thoughts on this world-altering ending. linktr.ee/storiedarcs

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

No one understands an overwhelming TBR pile more than the two of us. That is why we decided to make an evergreen podcast so that people could listen to our back catalog whenever they happen to read something rather than needing to read along at our pace!

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Today, we continue discussing Letter 44 by @charlessoule.bsky.social , Alberto J. Alburquerque, Dan Jackson, & work from @drewmoss.bsky.social & @ryankelly.bsky.social Grab a copy of Deluxe Vol. 2 (issues 13-24), read along, and tune in. linktr.ee/storiedarcs

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

If anyone is thinking of picking up the @imagecomics.com humble bundle deal, there are at least two books in there that out podcast has already covered. Pick them up and enjoy a book club style discussion from Storied Arcs www.humblebundle.com/books/image-...

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

In honor of the new compendium, we're discussing Letter 44 by @charlessoule.bsky.social, Alberto J. Alburquerque, Dan Jackson, & a beautiful issue from Joëlle Jones. It's West Wing meets Independence Day meets everything we've ever loved. Grab a copy, read a long, and tune in. linktr.ee/storiedarcs

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Today's episode is our discussion of Mindset by @zackkaps.bsky.social & @johnjpearson.bsky.social. ICYMI last week we provided an intro-free spoiler. This is a great book and a perfect end to our thematic summer discussing the rise and fall of social media. Listen here: linktr.ee/storiedarcs

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

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Storied Arcs Podcast @storiedarcs.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

"Technology is just a tool. Human beings still do the heavy lifting." This week is a big one! Thumbs by @seanlewis.bsky.social & @cleanlined.bsky.social Grab a copy and read along, then tune in for our discussion as our summer of social media books continues! linktr.ee/storiedarcs

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