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Do you have a comic book you just can't stop thinking about?One that stuck with you—years later?On Trade School, guests get the mic to tell us about a graphic novel that changed the way they see the world—or just made them fall in love with comics all over again.In just 5 to…

Podcast · By Case Aiken · English · Official site

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  1. Episode · Sep 9, 2026

    Karmen - with Keith Lehtinen (opens the original)

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    This week on Trade School, Keith Lehtinen spotlights Karmen, the hauntingly beautiful Image Comics series by Guillem March. It's a story about a young woman named Catalina, the reaper assigned to guide her after death, and the emotional weight of looking back on a life too soon interrupted. If you want a comic that is gorgeous, heartbreaking, romantic, and weird in exactly the right way, Keith is here to tell you why Karmen belongs on your shelf. Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/Certai

  2. Episode · Sep 3, 2026

    The Tick: The Naked City - with Case Aiken (opens the original)

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    This week on Trade School, Case Aiken dives into The Tick: The Naked City , the collection that first showed him just how weird, smart, and funny The Tick could be on the comics page. Ben Edlund's original series is not just a superhero parody; it is a gleeful dismantling of capes, secret identities, ninjas, publicity-hungry heroes, and the entire idea of what a superhero world is supposed to look like. Listen to the episode, then go read the book. Spoon! Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.c

  3. Episode · Aug 26, 2026

    Marvels - with Alan Kistler, Keith Lehtinen, and Case Aiken (opens the original)

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    For Trade School's 50th episode, Case Aiken , Alan Kistler , and Keith Lehtinen revisit Marvels , the Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross masterpiece that asks what the Marvel Universe looks like to the people on the ground. By filtering iconic moments through photojournalist Phil Sheldon, Marvels turns continuity into lived history and spectacle into something emotional, terrifying, and beautiful. It's one of the best arguments ever made for why superhero comics matter. Support us on Patreon! https://pat

  4. Episode · Aug 19, 2026

    Hulk: Gray - with Logan Crowley (opens the original)

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    We're back with another episode of Trade School ! This time, we're talking about Hulk: Gray! Our host this week is Logan Crowley ! Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/CertainPOVMedia Edited by Case Aiken Scored by Bret Eagleston Certain Point Of View is a podcast network brining you all sorts of nerdy goodness! From Star Wars role playing, to Disney day dreaming, to video game love, we've got the show for you! Learn more on our website: https://www.certainpov.com Join us on Discord: https

  5. Episode · Aug 12, 2026

    Batman: Strange Apparitions - with John Patrick Bray (opens the original)

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    We're back with another episode of Trade School ! This time, we're talking about Batman: Strange Apparitions! Our host this week is John Patrick Bray ! Find John Patrick Bray: www.johnpatrickbray.com Find his work at New Play Exchange: https://newplayexchange.org/users/4173/john-patrick-bray Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/CertainPOVMedia Edited by Case Aiken Scored by Bret Eagleston Certain Point Of View is a podcast network brining you all sorts of nerdy goodness! From Star Wars rol

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