Long Comics Bookclub
Long Comics Bookclub
Podcast Description
A bi-weekly bookclub between brothers, talking about Graphic Novels and Manga! Read along and join us as we give reactions, reflections, and discussion, followed by thoughts on the other assorted media we've consumed over the previous two weeks.
Hosted by older brother, Shane, in conversation with owner of Vesperia Manga and Comics, younger brother, Spence.
Follow our instagram/bluesky for the bi-weekly Long Comics we'll be talking about, and join our Discord to share your own reactions!
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
Explores themes around graphic novels and manga with specific episodes dedicated to titles like 'Hawkeye, My Life as a Weapon' and 'Goodbye, Eri,' while also reflecting on assorted media such as films and series, showcasing insights on superhero dynamics and cultural significances in storytelling.

A bi-weekly podcast talking about Long Comics aka. Graphic Novels and Manga! Each episode we talk about a new Long Comic by giving our reactions and reflections, book-club style!
Each episode ends by introducing the Long Comic for the next podcast so that you can read along!
Hosted by older brother, Shane, in conversation with owner of Vesperia Manga and Comics, younger brother, Spence.
Follow our instagram/bluesky for the bi-weekly Long Comics we’ll be talking about, and for any updates!
A magical space octopus comes to earth from the planet happy with the goal of bringing happiness to everyone! What could possibly go wrong?
*CONTENT WARNING*
This episode includes discussions around the following topics that are part of the discussed manga including: suicide, child abuse, and bullying
For the first half of the show we are talking about “Takopi’s Original Sin”. We cover the themes of the book, how they’re handled, interpretations of some of the manga, and a recommendation on who this manga is for. In the second half of the show we are chatting about the anime adaptation, and the similarities/differences to the manga.
Of course we end the show by introducing the graphic novel that will be the next long comic we will talk about in two weeks time!
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3:14 Takopi’s Original Sin bookclub discussion
50:08 The anime adaptation
58:18 Introducing the next read: Supergirl Woman of Tomorrow
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Intro and Exit “Yours Today!” by Lexx Strange is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

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