Ten Cent Takes
A podcast looking at comics, pop culture, and how the two connect. Come for the history, stay for the swearing.
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This week on the pod, we're diving into Star Wars: Visionaries — the wild, imaginative anthology crafted by the concept artists behind Episode III! From alternate Sith origins to Wookiee warlords, this collection redefines what Star Wars could be. Tune in for deep cuts and bold takes from a galaxy far, far away!
Wednesday May 07, 2025
Wednesday May 07, 2025
For this week's Dollar Bin Discoveries, we're celebrating May the Fourth by diving into some classic Star Wars gems from Dark Horse Comics! Jessika checks out the mechanical mayhem of Droids #1, while Mike gets into the hilarious chaos of Tag & Bink Are Dead #1!
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
This week, we're diving headfirst into the frozen chaos of Marvel's 1980s Iceman miniseries — where familiar faces meet absolutely unhinged storylines. Time travel? Demonic dimensions? Daddy issues?? Bobby Drake’s got it all.
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
This week on Dollar Bin Discoveries, it’s All That Glitters—Mike dives into the chrome-covered chaos of Fantastic Four #375, while Jessika uncovers the shimmering secrets of The Books of Faerie #1. Prismatic foil, glam, and questionable fashion choices await!
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
We're diving into the New Teen Titans anti-drug PSAs from the height of Nancy Reagan's "Just Say No" crusade. These comics are just like the campaign: well-meaning, wildly over-the-top, and completely out of touch with the actual issue.
Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
This week on Dollar Bin Discoveries, we’re exploring the oddly religious side of comics! Mike checks out Divine Right: Preview Issue, a high-tech supernatural thriller that blends mysticism with modern tech, while Jessika dives into the satirical Giant Sized Santos Sisters #1. Tune in for our thoughts on these unique finds and why they’re worth adding to your comic collection!
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
This week, we dive into Absolution by Peter Milligan & Mike Deodato Jr. — a dark satire set in a dystopian future where a former assassin plays the ultimate game of survival by streaming her kills.
Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
This week on Dollar Bin Discoveries, we’re going wild with Awesome Animals! Jessika tackles the surreal fantasy Wicked Chicken Queen, while Mike claws through Wolverine: Global Jeopardy. Tune in for fowl play, furry friends, and the unexpected power of a chicken queen!
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
This week, we're diving into Dragon Chiang, a gritty comic about a Chinese communist trucker navigating the Iron Road from China to America in a dystopian near-future. With intense action and an intriguing world in the background, this book surprised us at how much more we were left wanting.
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
This week on Dollar Bin Discoveries, we’re celebrating "Girl Power" with two amazing comic picks! Mike explores the wild 1970s antics of Supergirl Vol. 1 #3, while Jessika dives into the modern adventures of Betsy Braddock: Captain Britain #1.