We take a look at “Bunker Line” and July 1968 in issue #30 of The ‘Nam, a story that introduces Lt. Biggs and shows Ice and Pig’s return to action. It’s brought to us by Murray, Vansant and Isherwood. As always, in addition to the summary and review of the issue Ill be taking a look at the letters, ‘Nam Notes, and ads.
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It’s National Banned Books Week and this time out I take a quick look at censorship, challenged and banned books, challenged and banned comics, the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, and why and how censorship of this sort still exists.
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Here are some links and resources that I mentioned in the episode:
Banned Books Week’s Official Website
The American Library Association’s Banned Books Weeks Website
“War and Peace” is the title of issue #29 of The ‘Nam and what we’ve got here is a look at the rest of the world while the guys from the 23rd take a little R&R. This episode is full of historical context including events that are important and notable from June 1968. As always, in addition to the summary and review of the issue Ill be taking a look at the letters, ‘Nam Notes, and ads.
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Pop Culture Affidavit, the podcast that covers everything random in the world of popular culture has finally arrived at Two True Freaks! To celebrate our big move and the podcast’s third anniversary, it’s time for the third annual Baltimore Comic-Con episode! I take a look at the 2014 convention and talk about creators I met, comics I had signed, and what a whirlwind day it was. AND be sure to check out the show notes for all sorts of exclusive pictures!
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And now, here are the exclusive convention extras, which means pictures! Pictures! Pictures!!!
And a quick warning. These pictures are pretty large and very self-indulgent. Enjoy!
Now, unlike this line, you won’t have to wait. There’s plenty after the jump …
The 23rd is officially deployed near the Cambodian border in “The Border Line” and we’re introduced to several new characters who we’ll see quite a bit of in the next year’s worth of comics. It’s The ‘Nam #28, brought to you by Doug Murray, Wayne Vansant, and Geof Isherwood. As always, in addition to the summary and review of the issue Ill be taking a look at the letters, ‘Nam Notes, and ads.
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“Like A Candle in the Wind” is the title of issue #27 of The ‘Nam and is a “fill-in” story where Clark hears the story of a wounded soldier he is helping. It’s a harrowing, sad tale brought to us by Doug Murray and guest artist Sam Glanzman. As always, in addition to the summary and review of the issue Ill be taking a look at the letters, ‘Nam Notes, and ads.
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We are back in The ‘Nam with a look at “Auld Acquaintance” from The ‘Nam #26, a story that takes a look at the current lives of characters from the original year of the issue: Ed, Sarge, Top, Rob, Thomas, and Frank. Meanwhile, the 23rd moves from its current base of operations to Tay Ninh. Brought to you by Doug Murray, Wayne Vansant, and Geof Isherwood. As always, in addition to the summary and review of the issue I’ll be talking about the story’s historical context as well as taking a look at the letters, ‘Nam Notes, and ads.
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Sit back, relax, drink some of Jimmy’s coffee, give your girl a foot massage and make sure the gimp has a $5 milkshake, it’s time to take a look at the movie of 1994: Pulp Fiction. I take a look at each section of the movie, talk a little bit about the film’s soundtrack and discuss its lasting influence as well as why it should have been Best Picture.
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One hundred years ago, the world went to war. After living through the war, a German soldier and writer named Erich Maria Remarque took his experiences and wrote them into a novel, All Quiet on the Western Front. In this episode, I take a break from the Vietnam War and look back at Remarque’s World War I novel, giving it a full synopsis and review, then taking a look at two movie versions, and spending time on the poetry and songs of the First World War Era.
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In Country Episode 29 direct link
Here’s some of the media (videos, songs, poetry, etc.) that I use or mention in the episode. (more…)
The Tet Offensive continues with “Hue: City of Death,” a story about Marines told via the 23rd’s own Andy Clark in The ‘Nam #25, brought to us by Doug Murray, Wayne Vansant, and Geof Isherwood. As always, in addition to the summary and review of the issue I’ll be talking about the story’s historical context as well as taking a look at the letters, ‘Nam Notes, and ads.
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In Country Episode 28 direct link
Below is a picture of the church depicted in the issue, located in the city of Hue, courtesy of the art museums at Harvard.
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