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| 5/14/26 | 132 Creator Chat with Lee Lai | In this creator chat, Iurgi sits down for a chat with Lee Lai who has just won the Stella Prize for Cannon. It was long overdue with Cannon being one of the most outstanding graphic novels of 2025. The chat was recorded before the Stella Prize winner was announced.00:20 Introduction05:39 Lee talks about the recent book tour in Australia07:43 Lee looks back at the publication of Stone Fruit10:53 Conversation turns to Cannon and where the ideas for it originated17:55 Discussion moves to Cannon and Trish and their struggles and dilemmas28:57 Lee reflects on taking inspiration from real life events and people and harnessing them for fiction stories33:49 Conversation turns to the horror genre and horror comics with Lee declaring herself a new horror fan40:49 What’s next for Lee Lai (that she can talk about)44:01 Lee discusses what she’s reading and what she recommends, including a shout out to Fionn McCabe and Eloise GrillsThis the second chat with Lee Lai on the ALIA Graphic Podcast, if you missed out the first time or you want to rediscover the chat when we talked about Stone Fruit, it’s Episode 29 on our feed or you can find it here: https://shows.acast.com/alia-graphic-podcast/episodes/29-creator-chat-with-lee-laiFor more info on Lee Lai check out their website here: https://www.instagram.com/_leelai/To stay up to date, for the full roundup of news, resources and new titles and our social media links visit our website: https://graphic.alia.org.au/ The ALIA Graphic Groove Theme 2025 courtesy of Clint Owen Ellis https://www.clintowenellis.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/11/26 | 131 Creator Chat with Andrea Innocent | In this creator chat, ALIA Graphic convenor Sabina Wills sits down for a chat with Andrea Innocent to discuss her recently published debut graphic novel Lamington Left Behind, published by Figment Books.00:20 Acknowledgement of country and introduction to Andrea Innocent03:43 Andre talks about her relation to libraries04:56 Andrea discusses the comics she read as a kid06:40 The chat moves to the inspiration behind Lamington Left Behind and the development of the project16:38 The discussion turns to the themes and ideas behind Lamington Left Behind30:09 Andrea Innocent talks about her visit to the Takayna rainforest in Tasmania and what’s next for her33:36 Andrea’s advice to an aspiring comic book creator34:50 Andrea recommends Georgina Chadderton’s Oh Brother and Tove Jansson’s comicsFor more from Andrea Innocent check out her website here: https://www.andreainnocent.comTo stay up to date, for the full roundup of news, resources and new titles and our social media links visit our website: https://graphic.alia.org.au/ The ALIA Graphic Groove Theme 2025 courtesy of Clint Owen Ellis https://www.clintowenellis.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 4/29/26 | 130 April Roundup✨ | graphic novelscomics+3 | — | The Readings PodcastThe Thick Lines podcast+20 | — | graphic novelscomics+3 | — | 42m 16s | |
| 3/30/26 | 129 March Roundup | In another packed episode, and we're only scratching the surface of what's in this month's blog post, Iurgi and Gabby discuss some of the latest news and new titles, which include more graphic novels by Australian creators.01:40 Gabby and Iurgi discuss their recent reads and then go on a tangent about One Piece.We could be magic by Marissa Meyer and Joelle MurrayFrieren Beyond Journey’s End by Kanehito Yamada, Tsukasa AbeThe Pass by Katriona ChapmanCriminal 3 The Dead and the Dying and 4 Bad Night by Ed Brubaker, Sean PhilipsOne Piece tangent11:17 News:Perentie Press is a new Australian publisher of graphic novelsPublishers are expanding their publications of manga for adultsNew Hello Kitty comics on the horizon published by IDW in partnership with SanrioThe Rise of Image Comics, a book written by South AusThe CBCA Notables list has included three graphic novels in the listThe British Book Awards have a new category for comics30:12 Gabby and Iurgi’s favourite picks from the new titles out this month:PAWS The Trouble With Leo By: Nathan Fairbairn, Michele AssarasakornRun Home by Alyssa Bermudez (St Martin’s Press)The Greenies by Emma Mills, Sarah Nicole KennedyDark Knights of Steel: Allwinter by Jay Kristoff, Tirso Cons, Tom Taylor, Riccardo Federici (DC Comics)Skating Wilder by: Brandon Dumais, AJ DungoLocas: The Maggie and Hopey Stories by Jaime Hernandez (Fantagraphics)To stay up to date, for the full roundup of news, resources and new titles and our social media links visit our website: https://graphic.alia.org.au/ The ALIA Graphic Groove Theme 2025 courtesy of Clint Owen Ellis https://www.clintowenellis.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 3/11/26 | 128 Creator Chat with Georgina Chadderton | In this episode Mia sits down for a chat with Georgina Chadderton. Georgina is a freelance cartoonist, lover of dogs, and plant enthusiast living on Kaurna Country (Adelaide), South Australia. Georgina has recently published Oh Brother, a memoir about growing up with their younger brother Robert, who is autistic and has an intellectual disability. The book is being published by Penguin Random House in Australia, the UK, Canada and the US. Oh Brother has been selected as part of the Junior Library Guild Gold Selection and as the American Booksellers Association’s Indie Introduces pick.02:14 Georgina talks about the publication of Oh Brother03:54 Georgina talks about how she discovered comics at the school library and how she got into making comics06:30 Georgina talks about libraries and their librarian story10:46 Vegemite, crumpets and pretzels12:13 The chat turns to Oh Brother, disability, autism and representation24:20 Ten years in the making, the story evolved and changed in the process33:12 Georgina talks about the process of making the graphic novel39:35 Discussion turns to the Papercuts comics festival in Adelaide45:35 A sneak peak on what Georgina is working on next51:09 Georgina recommends a bunch of graphic novelsFor more info from Georgina check out their website here: https://www.georgerexcomics.com/To stay up to date, for the full roundup of news, resources and new titles and our social media links visit our website: https://graphic.alia.org.au/ The ALIA Graphic Groove Theme 2025 courtesy of Clint Owen Ellis https://www.clintowenellis.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 2/22/26 | 127 February Roundup | In another packed episode, Iurgi and Mia discuss some of the latest news and new titles, which include two new graphic novels by Australian creators. Campbell Whyte returning with the highly anticipated Luna Express and Georgina Chadderton making her debut with Oh Brother. Also, the first twelve issues of Melbournian C.S. Pacat’s Fence have been collected into a new paperback.02:00 Recent ReadsMia: Oh brother by Georgina ChaddertonFrieren: Beyond journey’s end, vol 1 by Kanehito Yamada, Tsukasa AbeIurgi:Frieren vols 1 to 3 Paul Auster’s The New York Trilogy by David Mazzuchelli, Lorenzo Mattotti, Paul Kurasik. Luna Express by Campbell Whyte10:42 NewsEdutopia highlights 12 middle-grade graphic novels that use visual storytelling to destigmatize mental health issues like anxiety and depression. Comics Bulletin ranks the top 10 standalone Batman graphic novelsThe 2025 Aurealis Awards finalists and the winner for Best Graphic Novel/Illustrated Work. The Comic Arts Awards of Australia were announced at the end of January. These awards were celebrating the best Australian comics published in 2024. Bronze, Silver and Gold, they're all winners and Iurgi couldn't be happier with Chris Gooch's In Utero receiving gold.The American Library Association (ALA) has officially launched its Outstanding Comics Awards, marking a significant milestone in library-backed literary recognition. French publisher Morgen, backed by industry veterans, enters the global market with high-profile deals including writer Ram V.29:31 Our favourite picks of the new titles:Oh Brother by Georgina Chadderton (Penguin Australia) [Australian creator]Luna Express by Campbell Whyte (Top Shelf Productions) [Australian Creator]Damsel in D.I.S.T.R.E.S.S. by Andrew Clemson, Mau Mora, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou (Maverick)Batman and Robin Year One by Chris Samnee, Mark Waid (DC Comics)Lovely Recipe by Myra Rose Nino (Random House)Frieren Beyond Journey’s End, Vol. 14 by Kanehito Yamada, Tsukasa Abe (VIZ media)37:51 ClosingWe have a creator chat with Georgina Chadderton coming up. Mia give us a preview. Thank you to everyone who reached out volunteering to join the judging panel of the ALIA Graphic Notable Australian Graphic Novels of 2025. We’ve received lots of expressions of interest and we couldn’t get everyone in but we’ve got three great panels, for Junior, YA and Adult and they’ll start reading the comics, so we’re hoping to announce the notables in May or June. There’s lots of reading to do.To stay up to date, for the full roundup of news, resources and new titles and our social media links visit our website: https://graphic.alia.org.au/ The ALIA Graphic Groove Theme 2025 courtesy of Clint Owen Ellis https://www.clintowenellis.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 2/15/26 | 126 Folio: Stories of Australian Comics and the Australian Comics Community | The Australian comics folio website has just been launched and it’s a treasure trove of stories, information, interviews, essays, and so much more on Australian comics, Australian comics creators and the Australian comics community at large.In this episode we have a chat with two of the key researchers involved in the project. The Lead Investigator for the project was Elizabeth MacFarlane, who is a writer and Associate Professor in Creative Writing at the University of Melbourne where she teaches Graphic Narratives and Critical-Creative Writing Practices. Gabriel Clark is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Design at the University of Technology Sydney and a creative producer. He was one of the chief investigators in the project.This conversation is not directly about libraries and comics librarianship, but I think it’s a very valuable conversation about the Australian comics community. We’ve got enormous talent in Australia and I feel like comics by Australian creators often go under the radar. I encourage everyone to visit the Folio website and explore its vast contents.02:48 The Folio comics project is launched!08:00 Elizabeth and Gabe’s relationship with comics18:01 What Elizabeth and Gabe learned about the Australian comics community27:11 How the Folio: Stories of Australian Comics project came about33:40 Gabe and Elizabeth discuss the Folio project, how it developed and what it looks like40:51 The future of the Folio project44:17 Elizabeth and Gabe talk about their highlights in the making of the Folio50:49 The relationship of universities and academia with comics57:09 Elizabeth and Gabe recommend some Australian comicsFolio: Stories of Australian Comics project website here: https://foliocomics.com/The Librarians Roundtable Interview is here: https://foliocomics.com/interviews/librarians-roundtable-interviewTo stay up to date, for the full roundup of news, resources and new titles and our social media links visit our website: https://graphic.alia.org.au/ The ALIA Graphic Groove Theme 2025 courtesy of Clint Owen Ellis https://www.clintowenellis.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 2/1/26 | 125 We catch up with everything after the holidays | We start the year with Jurgi and James trying to catch up with everything that's happened during the summer holidays.01:42 Jurgi and James breeze through some of the latest news from the world of comics06:29 James and Jurgi discuss the news that have piqued their interest:the recently announced animated series of Lore Olympusgraphic novel sales were up in 2025 (in the U.S. book market)the UK's National Literacy Trust's excellent article about comics and literacythe 10 most valuable comics ever soldlots of best of 2025 comics lists17:12 The Comics Arts Awards of Australia shorlist and some of our personal favourites24:43 James and Jurgi discuss their picks from the new titles out in December and January:Labyrinth: Beyond the Goblin City by Delilah S. Dawson, Sas Milledge, Gustavo, Duarte (Boom! Studios)Free Planet by Aubrey Sitterson, Jed Dougherty (Image Comics)Queen Kodiak by Christopher Greenslate, Riccardo Faccini (Maverick)Total THB Vol 1 (of 3) by Paul Pope (Roaring Books Press)A Quick and Easy Guide to Healthy Relationships by Mariah-Rose Marie (Oni Press)I Am Their Silence by Jordi Lafebre, Montana Kane (Random House) 39:36 James and Jurgi go through some of their recent reads42:50 Freedom to read, the ALIA Graphic Committee and an expression of interest is out to join the judging panel for the Notable Australian Graphic Novels of 2025 - join us!47:57 ...and ALIA Graphic was formed six years agoTo stay up to date, for the full roundup of news, resources and new titles and our social media links visit our website: https://graphic.alia.org.au/ The ALIA Graphic Groove Theme 2025 courtesy of Clint Owen Ellis https://www.clintowenellis.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 12/17/25 | 124 Our Favourite Reads of the Year | For the final episode of 2025 the ALIA Graphic committee gathers to discuss our favourite comics of the year. Luke talks about Ginseng Roots by Craig Thompson, Gachiakuta by Kei Urana and The Strange Tales of Oscar Zahn by Tri Vuong.Sabina talks about Hairy Holes Book 2 by Brenton E McKenna, BS #1 Short Stuff 2020-2025 by Bruce Mutard and Kusama Polka Dot Queen, by Simon ElliotJames talks about I Ate the Whole World to Find You by Rachel Ang, “Dr. Werthless” by Harold Schechter and Eric Powell and The Library Mule of Cordoba by Wilfrid Lupano and Leonard ChemineauIurgi talks about Making Nonfiction Comics: A Guide to Graphic Narratives by Eleri Harris and Shay Mirk, The Once and Future Riot by Joe Sacco with special mentions for Chickenpox by Remy Lai and Cannon by Lee Lai (regrettably he forgot to mention Creature Clinic by Gavin Aung Than but he insists he should have mentioned it and was definitely a highlight of his reading for the year)Mia talks about My Brother's Husband by Gengoroh Tagame and Kickflip by L.D. LapinskiGabby talks about Inked by Karen Wasson, Jake A. MintonThere will not be a roundup episode for December. This is it, we're done for the year, but we will be back at the end of January. In the meantime, read comics!If you like what we’re doing, or if there’s something we could do better, or something we missed, please let us know. We always love feedback. Also, please subscribe and give us a review or five star rating so other people can find us.To stay up to date and for the full roundup of news, resources and new titles visit our website: https://graphic.alia.org.au/The ALIA Graphic Groove Theme 2025 courtesy of Clint Owen Ellis https://www.clintowenellis.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 12/1/25 | 123 Making Nonfiction Comics with Eleri Harris and Shay Mirk | Shay Mirk and Eleri Harris are award-winning graphic journalists and longtime editors of the critically acclaimed graphic journalism website and publication The Nib. They have recently published Making Nonfiction Comics, an excellent book that combines comics, prose, interviews, infographics and so much more. The book is the perfect field guide to graphic journalism while showcasing valuable skills and practices for creating nonfiction comics.This is a highly recommended book and the conversation with Eleri and Shay was a delight. We hope you enjoy it.02:53 Book tour and comics festivals05:04 The genesis of Making Nonfiction Comics: A Guide to Graphic Narratives08:40 Eleri and Shay talk about their love of comics14:39 Eleri and Shay talk about their love of libraries19:20 Making Nonfiction Comics is not just a book about making comics, it’s also about journalism, ethics and so much more. They also discuss the appeal of non-fiction comics.25:07 The ethics of non-fiction comics and graphic journalism31:14 The process and beauty of collaboration in the making of the book37:39 On interviews and contributions from other creators for the book39:00 Sound advice for young creators and new creators41:57 Eleri and Shay gives us some recommended titles:Shay’s recommendations:Alex Norris Webcomic Name: https://webcomicname.com100 Demons by Linda BarryCannon by Lee LaiEleri’s recommendations:Our Members Be Unlimited by Sam WallmanUnderground by Mirranda BurtonStill Alive by Safdar AhmedBig Beautiful Female Theory by Eloise GrillsOur next podcast episode (and final one for the year) will be a short episode with members of the ALIA Graphic committee talking about their favourite comics, graphic novels and manga of the year. If you like what we’re doing, or if there’s something we could do better, or something we missed, please let us know. We always love feedback. Also, please subscribe and give us a review or five star rating so other people can find us.To stay up to date and for the full roundup of news, resources and new titles visit our website: https://graphic.alia.org.au/The ALIA Graphic Groove Theme 2025 courtesy of Clint Owen Ellis https://www.clintowenellis.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
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| 11/29/25 | 122 November Roundup | In this mont's roundup Iurgi and Gabby go through some of their recent reads, news and new exciting titles. 02:04 Recent reads:Gabby:The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza by Mac Barnett and Shawn HarrisKindred Dragons by Sarah Mansinga Sword of the Champion by Eric LideIurgi:One Punch Man by One, Yusuke MurataSuperman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor by Mark Waid, Bryan HitchSherlock Holmes: A Study in Scarlet by Crystal S. Chan, Julie Choy10:28 News: Alison Bechdel and Tillie Walden in conversation about art, place, and Vermont’s influence on their acclaimed, award-winning graphic memoirs and comics in a rare public conversation.Writer Ram V and Mariko Tamaki extended interviews SLJ’s Best Books 2025 graphic novels span fantasy, sci-fi, horror, memoir, historical fiction, adventure, and contemporary drama with diverse, standout titles curated by librarians.The Comic Book Burnings Project maps and explores post-WWII censorship of comics, documenting dozens of US public book-burnings between 1945-55 and their implications for libraries 24:47 New titles:Iurgi: Making Nonfiction Comics: A Guide to Graphic Narratives by Eleri Harris, Shay Mirk (Abrams ComicArts) The Once and Future Riot by Joe Sacco (Vintage Publishing – Jonathan Cape)Reel Politik by Nathan Gelgud (Drawn & Quarterly) Winging It by Megan,Wagner Lloyd, Michelle Nutter (Scholastic)Diary Of A Nature Nerd by Tiffany Everett (Scholastic)Not that they need any promotion but the new Dog Man and Wings of Fire Our next podcast episode should be out soon and it will be a creator chat with Eleri Harris and Shay Mirk talking about their new book Making Nonfiction Comics: A Guide to Graphic Narratives.To stay up to date and for the full roundup of news, resources and new titles visit our website: https://graphic.alia.org.au/The ALIA Graphic Groove Theme 2025 courtesy of Clint Owen Ellis https://www.clintowenellis.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 10/29/25 | 121 October Roundup | In the October Roundup, Iurgi and Luke start by talking about the treaty going ahead in Victoria and their love o f horror. 4:40 Luke gives a rundown of what’s happened this month06:24 Iurgi and Luke discuss their recent reads:Iurgi: The Knives by Ed Brubaker and Sean PhilipsGodzilla: Skate or Die by Louie Joyce The Veracity Trap by Chip Kidd, Michael ChoThe Hunger and the Dusk by G Willow Wilson, Chris WildgooseLuke: Fragments of Horror by Junji ItoGinseng Roots by Craig ThompsonRe reading Harrow Country by Cullen Bunn and artist Tyler Crook18:16 Iurgi talks about the recent Graphic Narratives Symposium at Melbourne University22:43 Conversation moves to news:The Oatmeal’s comic: A Cartoonist’s Review of AI ArtBoth Marvel and DC speak up against AI and Jim Lee delivers some beautiful words at NYCCHumanoids files for bankruptcy in the U.S.75th Anniversary of PeanutsShortBox Comics Fair41:08 New titles out this month:Two new titles by Australian creators: Making Nonfiction Comics: A Guide for Graphic Narrative by Eleri Harris, Sarah Shay Mirk (Abrams ComicArts)The Past Is a Grotesque Animal by Tommi Parrish (Fantagraphics)Iurgi:Asterix in Lusitania by Jean-Yves Ferri, René Goscinny, Albert Uderzo, and Didier Conrad (Papercutz)Angelica and the Bear Prince by Trung Le Nguyen (Random House)Luke:The Essential Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz (Abrams ComicArts)Adorable Empire By: Laura Terry (Scholastic)Kamudo, Vol. 1 by Akira Himekawa (VIZ Media) Astral Panic by Katie Hicks (Flying Eye Books)My Life in 24 Frames per Second by Rintaro (Abrams ComicArts)The Space Between The Trees by Norm Konyu (Titan Books) To stay up to date and for the full roundup of news, resources and new titles visit our website: https://graphic.alia.org.au/The ALIA Graphic Groove Theme 2025 courtesy of Clint Owen Ellis https://www.clintowenellis.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 10/5/25 | 120 September Roundup | In the September Roundup podcast (yes, we do realise we're in October already) Mia and Gabby discuss their recent reads, then discuss some of the latest news and their favourite picks from this month's crop of new titles.02:00 Recent reads: The umbrella academy vol. 1, Hulk teach, Neopets, Inked 07:12 News12:50 New titles: Monster Blood (Goosebumps: The Graphic Novel) by R.L. Stine, Maddi Gonzalez (Scholastic Inc)Max A Little Axolotl By Joey Spiotto (Scholastic Inc)This Place Kills Me by Mariko Tamaki, Nicole Goux (Abrams Fanfare)Assorted Crisis Events by Deniz Camp, Eric Zawadzki (Image Comics)To stay up to date and for the full roundup of news, resources and new titles visit our website: https://graphic.alia.org.au/The ALIA Graphic Groove Theme 2025 courtesy of Clint Owen Ellis https://www.clintowenellis.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 9/15/25 | 119 Comics Librarianship in academia and graphic medicine with Jane Burns | In the third episode of the Comics Librarianship series Iurgi sits down with Jane Burns, an experienced lecturer, researcher, published author and public speaker. Jane is a member of the Executive Council of the Library Association of Ireland and has been awarded Fellowship status by the LAI for contributions to the development of the profession and commitment to Continuous Professional Development and Research.Jane is currently pursuing a PhD in Education at Dublin City University exploring the field of Graphic Medicine and she was involved in the 15th annual Graphic Medicine Conference through the Technological University of the Shannon where she works.In this conversation Jane discusses her relationship with comics, how academia and universities are embracing comics and why graphic medicine is growing in importance.02:36 Jane discusses her relationship with comics throughout the years06:52 How the relationship of academia with comics has changed and why11:14 Jane and Iurgi discuss some of the strengths of comics as texts, their power and their allure21:20 Jane discusses universities and how they are increasingly engaging more with comics 24:05 Jane discusses her focus on comics, medicine and teaching environments. She also discusses the International Graphic Medicine Conference in Ireland and upcoming creation of the Irish chapter of the Graphic Medicine Collective.31:05 Jane discusses some of the main takeaways from the graphic medicine conference and what she would like to see into the future38:48 What school and public libraries can do in the field of graphic medicine40:29 Jane recommends some graphic medicine titles to read: The Graphic Medicine Manifesto, MK Czerwiec’s Taking Turn and Menopause, Ian William’s The Bad Doctor and Pascal Jousselin’s Mister Invincible. The Graphic Medicine International Collective: https://www.graphicmedicine.org The article Jane mentions about libraries and graphic medicine is Graphic Medicine in Academic Health and Science Library Collections you can find it here: https://jmla.pitt.edu/ojs/jmla/article/view/1962 To stay up to date and for the full roundup of news, resources and new titles visit our website: https://graphic.alia.org.au/ The ALIA Graphic Groove Theme 2025 courtesy of Clint Owen Ellis https://www.clintowenellis.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 8/10/25 | 118 Comics Librarianship and Graphic Medicine with Matt Noe | In this second episode of the Comics Librarianship series Iurgi sits down with Matthew Noe, who is the Lead Collection and Knowledge Management Librarian at Harvard Medical School, an instructor for the University of Kentucky and Library Juice Academy, and a Trustee for the Worcester Public Library. He is a former President for the American Library Association’s Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table and the Treasurer for the Graphic Medicine International Collective. Matt published an excellent article on graphic medicine in the recent Booklist’s Guide to Graphic Novels 2025. In this conversation Matt discuses the growth of graphic medicine, why it’s such an important field of study, genre and community and his thoughts on graphic medicine now.00:20 Introduction02:11 What Matt's been up to since we last talked to him in 202106:03 The origins of graphic medicine08:17 Graphic medicine before the term was coined11:33 Key developments in graphic medicine since 200719:32 Will Eisner and graphic medicine: A cautionary tale22:36 Graphic medicine as a field and a genre25:08 Graphic medicine as a field of study29:22 Graphic medicine as practice31:51 Graphic medicine as a community/collective38:52 Graphic medicine as a genre46:26 Art heals: Comics that made a huge personal impact53:30 What Matt would like to see in the future for graphic medicine in libraries56:15 Graphic medicine in different markers: America, Europe, Asia01:01:48 Iurgi and Matt give recommendations to each other:Brittle Joints by Maria SweeneySleepless Planet: A Graphic Guide to Healing From Insomnia by Maureen BurdockYokohama Kaidashi Kikou by Hitoshi AshinanoThe Art of Flying by Antonio Altarriba, KimMafalda by Quino Check out the Graphic Medicine International Collective website and subscribe to their newsletter: https://www.graphicmedicine.org/Drawing Blood: A comics and medicine exhibit at the Ohio State University's Billy Ireland Library: https://www.graphicmedicine.org/drawing-blood-comics-medicine-exhibit/ To stay up to date and for the full roundup of news, resources and new titles visit our website: https://graphic.alia.org.au/The ALIA Graphic Groove Theme 2025 courtesy of Clint Owen Ellis https://www.clintowenellis.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 7/28/25 | 117 July Roundup | In this month's roundup Marissa and Mia go through their latest read, recent news and new graphic novels.01:26 Recent reads:Marissa: Nimona / N D StevensonJulienne Nothing SpecialI Killed the Main Character vs Extra’s Academy Survival GuideMia: Gender QueerMy brother’s husband volume 113:56 News:Image ComicsJim Shooter, the force behind Marvel’s rise and Secret Wars, has passed away at 73 Dominic Davies and Candida Rifkind have published a really interesting article on The Conversation exploring how comics and graphic novels can empower refugees to tell their stories on their own termsMovie adaptations: Fantastic 4, Superman, Supergirl (set for release in the US on 26 June 2026) staring Aussie actress Milly Alcock21:27 New graphic novels:Miss Camper by Kat Fajardo (Scholastic)Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor by Mark Waid, Bryan Hitch (DC Comics)Will Eisner: A Comics Biography by Stephen Weiner, Dan Mazur (NBM)Free Piano (Not Haunted) by Whitney Gardner (Simon & Schuster)Float by Kate Marchant, CJ Joaquin (Graphix)Simplicity by Mattie Lubchansky (Random House)To stay up to date and for the full roundup of news, resources and new titles visit our website: https://graphic.alia.org.au/The ALIA Graphic Groove Theme 2025 courtesy of Clint Owen Ellis https://www.clintowenellis.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/30/25 | 116 June Roundup | In this month's roundup Iurgi and Marissa go through the latest news, PD and new graphic novels.01:30 Recent reads:Marissa: Stars in Their Eyes by Jessica Walton, AśkaWebtoons, so many webtoonsThe Curie Society by Heather Einhorn, Adam Staffaroni, Janet Harvey, Sonia LiaoNevermoor has a French graphic novel adaptation! But no English edition yetIurgi: The Cartoonists’ Club by Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud.A Wizard of Earthsea: The graphic novel by Fred FordhamThe Girl Who Flew Away by Lee DeanMafalda by Quino11:02 News:The American Manga AwardsALIA Graphic creator chatsOff Panel Podcast with Tillie WaldenThe Toronto Comic Arts Festival's (TCAF) Libraries & Education DayManga and female readershipAn excellent upcoming webinar by BooklistThe 2025 Graphic Novels Guide for Libraries from Booklist is out now!25:52 New graphic novels:Hairy Holes by Brenton McKenna (Magabala Books)The Brownout Murders by Luke C. Jackson, Kelly Jackson, Maya Graham (Scribe)A Witch’s Life in Mongol, Vol. 1 by Tomato Soup (Yen Press)Not So Shoujo Love Story, Volume 1 by Curryuku (VIZ Originals)Senpai is an Otokonoko: My Crossdressing Classmate, Volume 1 by Pom (Kodansha)Speechless by Aron Nels Steinke (Scholastic Inc)Metal Hurlant: Old Dreams Young Visions by Various Authors (Humanoids)Wolverine: Revenge by Jonathan Hickman, Greg Capullo (Marvel)To stay up to date and for the full roundup of news, resources and new titles visit our website: https://graphic.alia.org.au/The ALIA Graphic Groove Theme 2025 courtesy of Clint Owen Ellis https://www.clintowenellis.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/23/25 | 115 Creator Chat with Gavin Aung Than of Creature Clinic | In this creator chat, Iurgi catches up with Gavin Aung Than, the creator of Zen Pencils, Super Sidekicks, Baa Baa Black Belt and now Creature Clinic which out through Figment in Australia and First Second for the rest of the world.Creature Clinic is the world’s finest and only hospital for mythical beings where everyone from trolls and unicorns, to fairies and giants can expect to get the very best care. But humans are, absolutely, 100% not welcome. What happens when a human kid is injured and doctor in training Kara Orc and Kara Orc feels her duty to treat him?You’ll have to read the story to find out but Creature Clinic is funny, filled with wonderful characters, full of hearts and a wonderful mix of medical drama, comedy and fantasy.03:24 Gavin talks about a crazy decision he made when he sold his house and quit his job to fully dedicate himself to comics.09:44 Gavin talks about Zen Pencils, a series of short comics inspired by famous quotes that is still fully available online. Perfect for teachers!12:52 Gavin talks about the power of comics and why he loves the medium16:30 Conversation moves to the developing Australian comics scene, Figment as a new imprint and the growing market and recognition of comics21:33 Gavin talks about his experiences with libraries24:22 Conversation moves to Super Sidekicks a book that is loved by all the kids who find it28:33 Gavin talks about the Baa Baa Black Belt picture books31:54 Conversation moves to Creature Clinic, Gavin's new graphic novel40:59 Some advice for young comics makers and Gavin's work process47:47 Gavin talks about Scribble, which will be his next graphic novel. A semi biographical story that will also offer some tips for comics makers - probably out 202752:03 Gavin recommends three books. Exploring Calvin and Hobbes: An Exhibition Catalogue by Bill Watterson. All Star Superman by Grant Morrison, Frank Quitely. Hilda and the Mountain King by Luke Pearson.To stay up to date and for the full roundup of news, resources and new titles visit our website: https://graphic.alia.org.au/The ALIA Graphic Groove Theme 2025 courtesy of Clint Owen Ellis https://www.clintowenellis.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/17/25 | 114 Creator Chat with Rachel Ang | In this creator chat, Rachel Ang discusses her new graphic novel I Ate the Whole World to Find You. The discussion covers how Rachel got interested in comics, their time working in libraries, inspiration for the stories on I Ate the Whole World to Find You, and Rachel recommends three graphic novels. To stay up to date and for the full roundup of news, resources and new titles visit our website: https://graphic.alia.org.au/The ALIA Graphic Groove Theme 2025 courtesy of Clint Owen Ellis https://www.clintowenellis.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/31/25 | 113 May Roundup | In this month's roundup, James and Luke discuss the comics, graphic novels and manga they've read recently:Luke: Ghost in the Shell Volume 1, Banned Book Club.James: My Favorite Thing is Monsters Volume 2, I Ate the Whole World to Find You.18:08 James and Luke discuss some of the news:Boom! Studios' comics will no longer be available on Comics PlusThe return of Heavy Metal MagazineRecent adaptations of book into graphic novelsThe Eisner Awards nominees have been announced 33:40 Discussion moves to favourite picks from this month's new releases. Australian titles:Luke's picks:Mickey Mouse and the Amazing Lost Ocean - Denis-Pierre Filippi, Silvio Camboni (Fantagraphics)Everyone Sux But You by K. Wroten (St Martin’s Press)The Dissident Club by Taha Siddiqui, Hubert Maury (Arsenal Pulp Press) Alice in Cryptoland: Bitcoin, NFT and Other Curiosities by Daniel Villa Monteiro, Nicolas Balas (NBM)James' picks:Spent by Alison Bechdel (HarperCollins)Trans History: A Graphic Novel: From Ancient Times to the Present Day by Alex L. Combs and Andrew Eakett (Candlewick Press)You can find all these news and new titles, and so much more on our website: https://graphic.alia.org.au/The ALIA Graphic Groove Theme 2025 courtesy of Clint Owen Ellis https://www.clintowenellis.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 4/27/25 | 112 April Roundup | In this month's roundup, Iurgi and Mia discuss the comics, graphic novels and manga they've read recently:Mia: The strange case of Harleen and Harley and Check, Please volume 1.Iurgi: Haikyu, Demon Slayer, Apothecary Diaries, Blade Runner 2039.09:13 Iurgi and Mia discuss some of the news: Awards (CBCA and Aurealis Awards)The final (we hope) decision on Maia Kobabe's Gender Queer by the Australian Classification Review Board.Shakespeare adaptations by Joe Quesada's new imprint Amazing Comics, a Mad Cave imprint.An interview with Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud on USA TodayAn article about teaching with comics on the National Education Association websiteAnd a great article reporting on a large study in the UK about the plummeting reading rates on young readers, except for comic book readers28:16 Discussion moves to favourite picks from this month's new releases. Australian titles:Thylacine and the Time Machine by Renee Treml (Allen & Unwin)Godzilla: Skate or Die by Louie Joyce (IDW)One Path by Greg Broadmore, Nick Boshier, Andy Lanning (Mad Cave) [9781545816301] [Australian creator]Mia's Picks:The Cartoonists Club by Raina Telgemeier, Scott McCloud (Scholastic)Outsider Kids by Betty C. Tang (Scholastic)Ginseng Roots by Craig Thompson (Pantheon)Iurgi's picks: A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin, Fred Fordham (Harper Collins)The New York Trilogy by Paul Auster, Paul Karasik, Lorenzo Mattotti, David Mazzucchelli (Faber & Faber)Finally, we’ve also put a call out for new general members and a convenor as we’re hoping to expand the committee in 2025. You don't need to be an expert in comics, graphic novels and manga! If you love comics and you're keen to support them in libraries please let us know through the jotform on our Roundup blog post.You can find all these news and new titles, and so much more on our website: https://graphic.alia.org.au/The ALIA Graphic Groove Theme 2025 courtesy of Clint Owen Ellis https://www.clintowenellis.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 4/21/25 | 111 Creator Chat with Greg and Nick of One Path | In this creator chat sit down with Greg Broadmore and Nick Boshier, who have created One Path, together with Andy Lanning, a brutal and epic comic book series. The first of four volumes is out through Mad Cave.Greg Broadmore is an artist, writer and game director from New Zealand with lots of film credits in his career including: Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy and King Kong, and Neil Blomkamp’s District 9. Among others. Nick Boshier is an Australian actor, comedian and writer famous for being the actor behind Trent from Punchbowl and one of the creators of Bondi Hipsters.04:55 Nick and Greg talk about their relationship with comics and their influences.19:09 Greg talks about finding work at Weta Workshop after 7 years unemployed.22:23 Nick talks about meeting Greg and how they started to collaborate. Greg talks about a failed project to create mixed reality video games, which led to the creation of One Path.30:27 Greg and Nick discuss the process of making One Path and the world they built together with Andy Lanning.50:39 Greg and Nick recommend some titles that have been very influential for them as creators.To stay up to date and for the full roundup of news, resources and new titles visit our website: https://graphic.alia.org.au/The ALIA Graphic Groove Theme 2025 courtesy of Clint Owen Ellis https://www.clintowenellis.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 4/15/25 | 110 Creator Chat with Karen and Jake of Inked | Karen Wasson is a children’s author based in Melbourne. Jake Minton is an illustrator based in Byron Bay. Together they have created Inked, a middle grade graphic novel adventure of a fish, or maybe we should say octopus, out of water. It’s also a story about friendship and finding your own path. Inked is the first graphic novel from Hardie Grant’s new imprint dedicated to graphic novels called Figment and it’s out now.In this chat we discuss: Karen and Jake's relationship with comicstheir relationship with librarieswhat it was like working on their first graphic novel and how it all came about are they making another graphic novel?they also recommend some comics and graphic novels they loveTo stay up to date and for the full roundup of news, resources and new titles visit our website: https://graphic.alia.org.au/The ALIA Graphic Groove Theme 2025 courtesy of Clint Owen Ellis https://www.clintowenellis.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 3/31/25 | 109 March Roundup | In this month's roundup podcast Luke and Iurgi start with a discussion of their recent reads.Then:15:34 A discussion of some news including: ALIA Graphic Notables coming up, new graphic novels by Australian creators, cartoonist R.E. Burke's arrest in the U.S. and consequences of the situation in the U.S. for comic cons and book tours, a new comics app coming up called Sweet.36:52 A discussion of their favourite picks from this month's new titles including:Luke's picks:Very Bad at Math by Hope LarsonThe Littlest Fighter by Joey WeiserYoung Adult - Student Government by Dave Justus, Lilah Sturges, Joe EismaAdult - Gilt Frame by Matt Kindt, Margie Kraft KindtManhole Vol. 3 (of 3) by Tetsuya TsutsuiIurgi's picks:Inked by Karen Wasson, Jake A. MintonI Ate the Whole World to Find You by Rachel AngHelen of Wyndhorn by Tom King, Bilquis Evely, Matheus Lopes, Clayton CowlesEl Fuego by David RubinTo stay up to date and for the full roundup of news, resources and new titles visit our website: https://graphic.alia.org.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 3/19/25 | 108 Reflecting on Comics Librarianship with Amie Wright | The field of comics librarianship is growing and evolving and that’s what we want to explore in a few special episodes, talking in-depth with comics librarians. ALIA Graphic was created as a group five years ago. And right from the start we established contact with the American Library Association’s Graphic Novels and Comics Roundtable. A group that’s been around for longer than us and a group that has achieved a lot since its creation. So we're absolutely delighted to have Amie Wright with us, who was the first president, or first Prime Minister, of the graphic novels and comics roundtable. 04:57 Amie talks about her PhD, researching comics history and censorship, the stigma around comics and her work teaching of comics and history. 12:47 Comics librarianship before the Graphic Novels and Comics Roundtable.25:38 Every library needs a graphic novels champion because comics are important and comics librarianship is gets at the core of a good library service, serving the whole community and their needs. 28:18 Amie talks about how the library education days at Toronto, San Diego and New York helped make the case to the American Library Association for the creations of the Graphic Novels and Comics Roundtable. 34:33 Amie talks about what the original goals for the Graphic Novels and Comics Roundtable were when the group was created.38:00 Iurgi talks about what the goals were when ALIA Graphic was created. To create resources for librarians, the monthly roundups, blog, podcast, creator chats and webinars. The Perth Comic Arts Festival is discussed as a vibrant festival dedicated to comics that has a partnership with the State Library of WA.41:55 Amie talks about how and why the Toronto Comic Arts Festival is bringing back library education day this year in partnership with Graphic Medicine International Collective, the Graphic Novels and Comics and Roundtable and the Ontario Library Service.44:43 How comics librarianship has developed since the creation of the GNCRT. 53:58 Amie talks about the greatest achievements and challenges in comics librarianship. 01:01:33 What can we do to continue to advocate for and promote comics in libraries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
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