Panel Chewing #133: The Odyssey, Hyde Street, and Lone Wolf and Cub Vol 2

About this episode

Steve and Jarrod discuss various comics and graphic novels, highlighting their Picks of the Week and continuing their group read of Lone Wolf and Cub Volume 2.

This week on Panel Chewing Pick of the Week , Steve and Jarrod dive into another packed week of comics, graphic novels, and manga. They discuss the disappointing return of Capes #7 , the intriguing mystery behind The Fury of Firestorm #2 , and whether Honor and Curse Eternal #3 continues to build momentum. Jarrod shares his thoughts on Megalith: The Olympus Saga #1 and revisits Ender's Game through its graphic novel adaptation, while Steve explores the latest issues of The Peril of the Brutal Dark , King Spawn , Pretty Hate Machine , and Red Roots . For their Picks of the Week, Jarrod highlights Gareth Hinds' stunning deluxe adaptation of The Odyssey , while Steve champions the latest issue of Geiger/Hyde Street as one of the strongest books currently on shelves. The episode wraps up with the ongoing group read of Lone Wolf and Cub Volume 2: The Gateless Barrier , where they discuss the series' unique storytelling, philosophical themes, historical Japanese culture, and why this classic manga continues to impress decades after its original publication. Join the conversation, read along with the group, and let us know what your pick of the week was! Keep Page Chewing Ad Free Books…

People in this episode

Host: Steve

Guest: Jarrod

Topics covered

• comics
• graphic novels
• manga
• The Odyssey
• Lone Wolf and Cub
• storytelling
• Japanese culture

Keywords

• comics
• graphic novels
• manga
• The Odyssey
• Lone Wolf and Cub
• Capers
• Firestorm

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Odyssey, Capes #7, The Fury of Firestorm #2, Honor and Curse Eternal #3, Megalith: The Olympus Saga #1, Ender's Game, The Peril of the Brutal Dark, King Spawn, Pretty Hate Machine, Red Roots

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