The TradeWaiters

eps. 129: "Hello Sunshine" by Keezy Young

22 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back with the weighty graphic novel "Hello Sunshine" by Keezy Young, a book that weaves together one person’s mental health crisis with supe...

eps. 128: "Everything Is Fine" by Mike Birchall

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The TradeWaiters return with an old friend, Jess Pollard, as she gets us to read the first two seasons of the Webtoon "Everything Is Fine" by Mike Bir...

eps. 127: The Tradewaiters VS Panel Pals Crossover Part 1

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a (winter) summer crossover spectacular! For this episode Jeff and JD were joined by Jack and Diane of the Panel Pals podcast to read "Minus" b...

eps. 126: "Kingdom Come" by Mark Waid and Alex Ross

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Come with us to the future of the past as we read "Kingdom Come," written by superhero powerhouse Mark Waid and painstakingly painted by Alex Ross. Th...

eps. 125: Gutter-Takes: On Making Friends in Comics

09 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s Gutter-Take, Jam, Jeff, and JD talk about how to make friends in comics. Maybe the real comics were the friends we made along the way. M...

eps. 124: "Home by the Rotting Sea" by Otava Heikkilä

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we read "Home by the Rotting Sea" by Finnish cartoonist Otava Heikkilä, a short but emotional journey to another world where the Arctic is ...

eps. 123: "The Rose of Versailles" Vol. 1 by Riyoko Ikeda

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jam, Jeff, and JD went back in time to read "The Rose of Versailles" Vol. 1 by Riyoko Ikeda, one of the foundational works of all shoujo com...

eps. 122: Gutter-Takes: On the Arrival of Manga

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s Gutter-Take, Jam, Jeff, and JD talk about manga. What’s it like to read manga for the first time? What was it like for manga to be wide...

eps. 121: "Feeding Ghosts: A Graphic Memoir" by Tessa Hulls

02 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s book is weighty. We read "Feeding Ghosts: A Graphic Memoir" by Tessa Hulls. This book follows the lives of Tessa’s grandmother, mother, an...

eps. 120: "Blurry" by Dash Shaw

13 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we discuss "Blurry" by Dash Shaw, a nesting onion of vignettes of the lives of people facing indecision. Follow along as we fight...

eps. 119: The Cartoonist Co-Op Minicomic Awards 2025

22 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Minicomic Awards are back, and we’re here to celebrate them! For this episode, Jam, Jeff, and JD read as many of the winning comics as we could ...

eps. 118: Gutter-Takes: On Comics-Work-Life Balance

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s Gutter-Take, Jam, Jeff, and JD talk in-depth about our experiences seeking balance between making comics, having a day job, and getting a...

eps. 117: "Banned Book Club" by Kim Hyun Sook, Ko Hyung-Ju, & Ryan Estrada

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode our panel read "Banned Book Club" by Kim Hyun Sook, Ko Hyung-Ju, and Ryan Estrada. This book follows Hyun Sook's adventures as a youn...

eps. 116: "The Amazing Spider-Man: Kraven's Last Hunt" by J.M. DeMatteis and Mike Zeck

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re going back to 1987 to read "Kraven’s Last Hunt" by J.M. DeMatteis and Mike Zeck, which collects issues from The Amazing Spider-Man, Web of S...

eps. 115: Gutter-Takes: On Finding Webcomics

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for another Gutter-Take. Webcomics are harder to find than ever. Or is it the opposite? Where do you find your webcomics, and how do you g...

eps. 114: "Our Dreams at Dusk" Vol. 3&4 by Yuhki Kamatani

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our panellists are back with volumes 3 and 4 of "Our Dreams at Dusk" by Yuhki Kamatani. This time we get to talk about all the characters in depth, in...

eps. 113: "Our Dreams at Dusk" Vol. 1&2 by Yuhki Kamatani

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jam, Jeff, and JD read the first two volumes of "Our Dreams at Dusk" by Yuhki Kamatani. As Jeff says in the episode, this is a deep dive int...

eps. 112: Gutter-Takes: On Distribution

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re doing something different for this episode. In between our regular panels on great graphic novels lies the gutter (get it?). And in the gutter...

eps. 111: "O Human Star" Vol. 2&3 by Blue Delliquanti

25 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back to read volumes 2 and 3 of "O Human Star" by Blue Delliquanti. This time we get into the trans text and subtext of the series, how metaph...

eps. 110: "O Human Star" Vol. 1 by Blue Delliquanti

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is on the first volume of "O Human Star" by Blue Delliquanti. Read the webcomic and then listen to our thoughts on planning a webcomic, t...

eps. 109: "As the Crow Flies" by Mel Gillman

07 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode on "As the Crow Flies," by Mel Gillman, Jam, Jeff, and JD are joined by Ryan Estrada. We talk about one of Ryan’s favourite banned ...

eps. 108: "Thunderbolts" Vol. 1 by Kurt Busiek and Mark Bagley, Part 2

10 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we return to "Thunderbolts Volume 1: Justice, Like Lightning," by Kurt Busiek, Mark Bagley, Sal Buscema, Peter David, Mike Deodato Jr., Stev...

eps. 107: "Thunderbolts Vol. 1: Justice, Like Lightning: by Kurt Busiek & Mark Bagley

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is the first part of a two-parter on "Thunderbolts Volume 1: Justice, Like Lightning," by such people as Kurt Busiek, Mark Bagley, Sal Buscema, P...

eps. 106: "The Jellyfish: by Boum

01 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jam, Jeff, and JD read "The Jellyfish" by Boum. This BD fresh out of Montreal publisher Pow Pow follows Odette, a character whose vision is ...

eps. 105: "My Aunt Is a Monster" by Reimena Yee

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s episode we read "My Aunt Is a Monster" by Reimena Yee, whose unique and thoughtful approach to cartooning gave us lots to talk about...

eps. 104: "Roaming" by Jillian Tamaki and Mariko Tamaki

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jam, Jeff, and JD for another episode of the TradeWaiters. This time we read "Roaming" by Canadian paragons of cartooning Jillian Tamaki and Mari...

eps. 103: The Cartoonist Co-op 2024 Mini-Comic Awards

26 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For today’s episode we look at the winners of the Cartoonist Co-op 2024 Mini-Comic Awards: "Fancies" by Alex Cara, "Marrow A.K.A. Rodney’s Law" by...

eps. 102: "Nancy" by Olivia Jaimes

05 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The TradeWaiters are back and ready to join the Nancy Renaissance! We read the first print collection of "Nancy" by Olivia Jaimes, and weigh in on the...

eps. 101: Comics Reinvented: The Next 100 Years

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After much delay, we can finally bring you episode 101 of the TradeWaiters. This time we’re putting ourselves on the spot, and talking about our hop...

eps. 100: "Reinventing Comics" by Scott McCloud

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s episode 100! Special guest Kathleen Gros rejoins the TradeWaiters to help us celebrate our anniversary, and we read Scott McCloud’s "Reinvent...

eps. 99: "Dragman" by Steven Appleby

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode our intrepid TradeWaiters read "Dragman" by Steven Appleby. This hefty graphic novel cloaks a story about gender identity, predatory ...

eps. 98: "Witch Hat Atelier" Vol. 1&2 by Kamome Shirahama

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today the Tradewaiters got lost in a fantasy manga with the first two volumes of "Witch Hat Atelier" by Kamome Shirahama. We’ll break down what’s ...

eps. 97: "Barefoot Gen" vol. 1&2 by Keiji Nakazawa

11 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode we read the first two volumes of "Barefoot Gen," Keiji Nakazawa's semi-autobiographical account of surviving the bombing of Hiroshima...

eps. 96: "All-Star Superman" by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The TradeWaiters return like the rising sun to bring you "All-Star Superman" by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely. This limited series turned trade pap...

eps. 95: "Mad Love" by Paul Dini & Bruce Timm

01 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Sparks" artist Nina Matsumoto joins our panelists to talk about "The Batman Adventures: Mad Love" by Paul Dini and Bruce Timm. This was the first app...

eps. 94: "Descending Stories" Vol. 1&2 by Haruko Kumota

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready for a tale of tragedy and unrequited love (probably)? Come, sit down, and gather round as we read "Descending Stories" by Haruko Kumota....

eps. 93: "Space Boy" Vol. 1&2 by Stephen McCranie

05 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we read "Space Boy" by Stephen McCranie. Discussion (and spoilers) for the episode will cover either volumes 1 and 2 of the tankobon-sized g...

eps. 92: "The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Cartoonist" by Adrian Tomine

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we read "The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Cartoonist" by Adrian Tomine, diving deep into the most negative parts of one cartoonist’s ps...

eps. 91: "Ducks" Part 2 by Kate Beaton

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jam, Jeff, and JD return to Alberta for the rest of Kate Beaton's "Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands." We still have lots to talk about as Kate surviv...

eps. 90: "Ducks" by Kate Beaton

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode takes Jam, Jeff, and JD to northern Alberta with Kate Beaton’s "Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands." Kate is better known for her c...

eps. 89: "Mare Internum" by Der-Shing Helmer

08 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jam, Jeff, and JD read and talk about "Mare Internum" by Der-Shing Helmer. This is a character-driven sci-fi webcomic turned graphic novel t...

eps. 88: Return to Planet Con

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This year our panelists returned to their first convention in a very long time, VanCAF 2022, and walked away with some books worth sharing. We discuss...

eps. 87: "Youtsuba&!" Vol. 1&2 by Kiyohiko Azuma

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jam, Jeff, and JD read "Yotsuba&!" by Kiyohiko Azuma, for a breath of fresh air and a story with the lowest stakes imaginable. We get into r...

eps. 86: "The Golden Age" Vol. 2 by Roxanne Moreil & Cyril Pedrosa

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The TradeWaiters return with part two of "The Golden Age" by Roxanne Moreil and Cyril Pedrosa. Hannah Myers rejoins us after our long absence, and we ...

eps. 85: "Hawkeye" Part 2 by Matt Fraction, David Aja, & Annie Wu

23 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is part two of "Hawkeye" by Matt Fraction, David Aja, and Annie Wu, which is included in the trade paperbacks "Hawkeye: LA Woman" and "Hawkeye: R...

eps. 84: "Hawkeye" Part 1 by Matt Fraction and David Aja

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode covers "Hawkeye" by Matt Fraction and David Aja. It’s part one of two, and is equivalent to either the trade paperbacks "Hawkeye: My Li...

eps. 83: "Stargazing" by Jen Wang

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For today’s episode Jeff, Jam, and JD are joined by cartoonist Miriam Libicki and her daughter Mered for a discussion about "Stargazing" by Jen Wang...

eps. 82: "Death Note" vol. 3&4 by Tsugumi Ohba & Takeshi Obata

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s finally time for the third and fourth volumes of "Death Note" by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata! We finally get to see Light and L become the b...

eps. 81: "Paying the Land" by Joe Sacco

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For today’s episode we read "Paying the Land," comics journalist Joe Sacco’s book about the Dene people, resource extraction in the Northwest Terr...

eps. 80: "The Golden Age" Vol. 1 by Roxanne Moreil & Cyril Pedrosa

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The TradeWaiters are joined by Hannah Myers to read volume one of "The Golden Age" by Roxanne Moreil and Cyril Pedrosa. This medieval adventure from F...

eps. 79: "The Magic Fish" by Trung Le Nguyen

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For today’s episode Jam, Jeff, and JD read "The Magic Fish" by Trung Le Nguyen, a story about love, growing up, immigration, and identity framed by ...

eps. 78: "Death Note" Vol. 1 & 2 by Tsugumi Ohba & Takeshi Obata

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time to jump back to the early 2000s. We read the first two volumes of Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata’s "Death Note" and can let you in on th...

Eps. 77: "Sex Criminals" Vol. 1&2 by Matt Fraction & Chip Zdarsky

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wizz! Bang! Pow! This comic is definitely not for kids. No seriously, skip this episode if you do not want “adult” content. This is "Sex Criminals...

eps. 76: "Through the Woods" by Emily Carroll

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Special guest Kathleen Jacques joins Jeff, Jam, and JD for a spooky read-through of Emily Carroll’s breakout short story collection "Through the Woo...

eps. 75: "Meal" by Blue Delliquanti with Soleil Ho

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The TradeWaiters are back from another (probably pandemic-related) hiatus. For this episode, Jam, Jeff, and JD read "Meal" by Blue Delliquanti with So...

eps. 74: "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut, Ryan North, & Albert Monteys

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, or maybe six weeks ago, we read the "Slaughterhouse-Five" graphic novel adaptation by Kurt Vonnegut, Ryan North, and Albert Monteys. This m...

eps. 73: "Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me" by Mariko Tamaki & Rosemary Valero-O'Connell

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been too long since we last read a book by Mariko Tamaki, so join Jeff, Jam, and JD for "Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me" by Mariko Tamaki...

eps. 72: "Saga" Volumes 2 & 3 by Brian K. Vaughan & Fiona Staples

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Jeff, Jam, and Jon jump back into the epic world of Landfall and Reef with "Saga" volumes 2 & 3 by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Sta...

eps. 71: "Saga" Vol. 1 by Brian K. Vaughan & Fiona Staples

17 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The wait is over! TradeWaiters Jon, Jeff, and Jam are back with a two-parter on "Saga" by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Stapes. This episode will cover V...

eps. 70: "Drifting Dragons" Vol. 1&2 by Taku Kuwabara

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We recorded this episode only a few months ago, and yet anything before quarantine began feels like a lifetime ago. Anyways, this is "Drifting Dragons...

eps. 69: Reading Deeply

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

VanCAF 2020 was held online, due to the world being in its current state, and so the TradeWaiters panel we pitched them became an online event as well...

eps. 68: "Delicious in Dungeon" Vol. 1&2 by Ryoko Kui

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered how to eat a suit of armour? Special guest Faith Erin Hicks joins Jam, Jeff, and Jon to find out as we read the first two volum...

eps. 67: "Monster" Vol. 2 by Naoki Urasawa

07 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Some might call him a murderer. Some might call him Germany’s greatest doctor. Some might call him a manga “Littlest Hobo.” Doctor Temna returns...

Eps. 66: "Monster" vol. 1 by Naoki Urasawa

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What’s in a name? Does a name really matter? The book we read this episode is named “Monster” by Naoki Urasawa. Nina Matsumoto (if that’s her ...

eps. 65: "Junji Ito's Cat Diary: Yon & Mu"

12 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Renowned horror cartoonist Junji Ito has a cat life now. His auto-bio graphic novel "Junji Ito’s Cat Diary: Yon & Mu" is this episode’s book, and ...

eps. 64: "Uzumaki (Spiral into Horror)" by Junji Ito

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Spirals: they make ya think! Nina Matsumoto joins Jam, Jeff, and Jon for a spiral into the mind of Junji Ito, reknowned horror cartoonist. His "Uzumak...

eps. 63: "Berlin" Books 2 & 3 by Jason Lutes

01 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our journey through Jason Lutes’ "Berlin: City of Smoke" and "Berlin: City of Light." Now that the series is complete, our panelists hav...

eps. 62: "Berlin: City of Stones" by Jason Lutes

27 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for advice on how to survive 2019? "Berlin: City of Stones" by Jason Lutes may or may not be of any help, but it is a standout work of comics-...

eps. 61: TCAF/VanCAF 2019

09 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's Twenty-Nine-Zine! The TradeWaiters went to a bunch of Canadian conventions this year and brought back their favourite indie gems to share. In thi...

eps. 60: "Laid Waste" by Julia Gfrorer

17 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There’s soil and gloom in the black death. Jess, Jon, Jeff, and Jam read "Laid Waste" by Julia Gfrorer, a tragedy set during the plague. We talk abo...

eps. 59: "Come Prima" by Alfred

01 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on a road trip (through masculinity). "Come Prima" by Alfred is a story about two estranged brothers dealing with death, war, shame, and their...

eps. 58: "The Calvin & Hobbes 10th Anniversary Book" by Bill Watterson

12 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Is Calvin a reflection on the inner child? This is one of many questions raised as we read "The Calvin and Hobbes Tenth Anniversary Book" by Bill Watt...

eps. 57: "Batwoman: Elegy" by Greg Rucka & J.H. Williams III

18 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There are two mysteries in this book, and we solve them both. Jam, Jon, and Jeff read "Batwoman: Elegy" by Greg Rucka and J.H. Williams III, and it sp...

eps. 56: "A Bintel Brief" by Liana Finck

21 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It’s real-talk, 1906-style. For today’s episode, Jam, Jon, Jeff, Jess, and Kaye read "A Bintel Brief: Love and Longing in Old New York" by Liana F...

eps. 55: "Archie" Vol. 1&2 by Waid, Staples, Wu, and Fish

22 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Archie has continuity now?? For today’s episode, local Archie expert Kathleen Jacques joins us as we read "Archie" Volumes 1 and 2, the reboot writt...

eps. 54: "Why Art?" by Eleanor Davis

04 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

"Why Art?" by Eleanor Davis is a meditation on what art means for the artist and for society. This surreal story isn’t one that can be easily pinned...

eps. 53: "The Complete Persepolis" by Marjane Satrapi

29 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Comics are the closest thing to the experience of remembering. "The Complete Persepolis" is Marjane Satrapi’s memoir of growing up in Iran, living t...

eps. 52: "I Kill Giants" by Joe Kelly & JM Ken Niimura

03 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is about unreliable narrators. Also it’s about "I Kill Giants" by Joe Kelly and JM Ken Niimura. Barbara is a troubled middle schoo...

eps. 51: "Fante Bukowski" by Noah Van Sciver

07 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s like Goofus without Gallant. For this episode we read "Fante Bukowski" by Noah Van Sciver, a short, indie graphic novel about a failed writer w...

eps.50: Live at VanCAF 2018: How to Hook Your Friends on Comics

16 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Anyone can be a comics reader. That’s an oft-repeated theme on the TradeWaiters. And it became the guiding mantra of our first-ever LIVE episode, re...

eps. 48: "The Prince and the Dressmaker" by Jen Wang

18 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in as Jon, Jess, Jeff, Jam, and Kaye read "The Prince and the Dressmaker" by Jen Wang. This book is a stunning piece of cartooning and an insta...

eps. 47: "Battle Angel Alita" vol. 1&2 by Yukito Kishiro

16 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Jam, Jeff, Jon, and Kaye read the first two volumes of "Battle Angel Alita" by Yukito Kishiro. Join us in the bleak, dystopian fu...

eps. 46: "Louis Riel" by Chester Brown

18 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The TradeWaiters read "Louis Riel" by Chester Brown, which gave us a chance not only to meet our Cancon quota, but to dive deep into Canadian history,...

eps. 45: "Castle Waiting" Vol. 2 by Linda Medley

17 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode our panelists finish out the extant volumes of Linda Medley’s "Castle Waiting" with volume two. This volume answers questions a...

eps. 44: "Castle Waiting" Vol. 1 by Linda Medley

24 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After much delay, we can finally bring you the first of our two episode series on Linda Medley’s "Castle Waiting." The whole team reunites to do a c...

eps. 43: "I Killed Adolf Hitler" by Jason

02 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Happy 2018, time travelers. In this episode of the TradeWaiters, Jess, Jam, Jeff, and Jon read "I Killed Adolf Hitler" by the Norwegian cartoonist Jas...

eps. 42: Holiday Giftisode 2017

04 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Our TradeWaiters haven’t read a NEW comic this week, but we do have a bunch of OLD comics we’d like to talk about that might be new to you. If you...

eps. 41: "Princess Jellyfish" Vol. 2 by Akiko Higashimura

15 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back for part two of our look at Akiko Higashimura’s "Princess Jellyfish." Jam, Jeff, and Jon have a lot to talk about for Volume 2 of this ...

eps. 40: "Princess Jellyfish" Vol. 1 by Akiko Higashimura

30 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode Jeff, Jam, and Jon dive into the first volume of "Princess Jellyfish" by Akiko Higashimura. This is the first half of a two-part ...

eps. 39: "Scott Pilgrim" vol 5&6 by Bryan Lee O'Malley

04 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

At last we’ve reached the end of our Scott Pilgrimage. Join Jess, Jam, Jeff, Jon, and Kgros as we finish off Bryan Lee O’Malley’s "Scott Pilgrim...

eps. 38: "Scott Pilgrim" vol 3&4 by Bryan Lee O'Malley

08 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

And now, we continue our “Scott Pilgrimage” through volumes three and four of Bryan Lee O’Malley’s "Scott Pilgrim." In this episode we go even...

eps. 37: "Scott Pilgrim" vol. 1 & 2 by Bryan Lee O'Malley

20 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

GET READY! Today we start our three episode “Scott Pilgrimage” as Jon, Jeff, kgros and Jam read the first two volumes of Bryan Lee O’Malley’s ...

eps. 36: "Shadoweyes" by Sophie Campbell

27 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s TradeWaiters covers "Shadoweyes" by Sophie Campbell. With Jess mysteriously absent (someone start putting up missing person posters!) it’s...

eps. 35: "Last Man" vol. 3&4 by Balak, Salnlaville, & Vivès

06 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join us once again as Jess, Jam, Jon, and Jeff finally decide who the Last Cartoonist will be while we read volumes three and four of "Last Man" by th...

eps. 34: "Last Man" vol 1&2 by Balak, Sanlaville, & Vivès

15 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s Tradewaiters episode Jess, Jam, Jon, and Jeff read the first two volumes of "Last Man" by the French team Balak, Sanlaville, and Vivès. ...

eps. 33: "Wendy" & "Wendy's Revenge" by Walter Scott

24 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jess, Jam, Jon, Jeff, and kgros for another episode of the TradeWaiters. We read "Wendy" and "Wendy’s Revenge" by Walter Scott, a gritty tale o...

eps. 32: "Your Lie in April" vol. 1&2 by Naoshi Arakawa

04 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the TradeWaiters, we jumped head-first into some shoujo manga with the first two volumes of "Your Lie in April" by Naoshi Arakawa. Join us as...

eps. 31: "Vattu" vol. 1 by Evan Dahm

12 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Tradewaiters, The Fifth Tradewaiter (a.k.a. Jess Pollard) joins us to talk about "Vattu: The Name and the Mark" by Evan Dahm. This is...

Eps. 30: "Paper Girls" Vol. 1&2 by Brian K. Vaughan & Cliff Chiang

23 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Tradewaiters are back! Jess Pollard joins Jon, Jeff, Jam, and kgros for a discussion on "Paper Girls" volumes 1 & 2 by Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff ...

Eps. 29: "Today Is the Last Day of the Rest of Your Life" by Ulli Lust

01 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we read "Today Is the Last Day of the Rest of Your Life" by Austrian cartoonist Ulli Lust. This comic follows the artist’s real life...