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, we're reading “Smooth Operator” comics. Jessika dives into James Bond: Varger #1, bringing all the espionage and elegance you’d expect. Mike, however, takes on Taskmaster #1 (2002)... after all, who doesn't like a mercenary with photographic reflexes and questionable charm?

Issue 113: Valeria the She-Bat

Wednesday Jul 30, 2025

Wednesday Jul 30, 2025

This week on Ten Cent Takes, we’re gliding into the glossy, gravity-optional world of Continuity Comics with Valeria the She-Bat! The art is gorgeous, the plot… well, it’s doing its own thing. Join us as we try to make sense of a comic that’s all style, some wings, and a questionable amounts of substance.

Wednesday Jul 23, 2025

This week we’re unleashing the stylish side of evil with our theme: Villains in Vogue. Jessika picked up Dandy Presents Penny Dreadfuls, while Mike explored high fashion and low morals in Disney Villains: Cruella De Vil #1. Join us as we strut through some seriously sinister storytelling!

Wednesday Jul 16, 2025

This week on Ten Cent Takes, we're re-releasing one of our favorite deep dives: the Superman comics that doubled as ads for RadioShack's TRS-80 computers! The Man of Steel meets early tech marketing in a delightfully weird crossover of capes and circuits.

Wednesday Jul 09, 2025

With the new Superman movie soaring into theaters this week, we're diving into some classic Supes comics. Jessika unpacks Super Powers Vol. 4 #3, while Mike explores the momentous Action Comics #662 — yep, the one where Clark reveals his secret to Lois!

Issue 112: The Backstreet Project

Wednesday Jul 02, 2025

Wednesday Jul 02, 2025

This week we're we diving into The Backstreet Project. Yes, THAT Backstreet. And yes, it’s as wild as you’re imagining. Come for the boy band superheroes, stay for the comic book chaos.
 

Wednesday Jun 25, 2025

This week we’re celebrating She-roes: The fierce (and the occasionally forgotten) super heroines of comics past!
Mike read Avengelyne #1, the angelic warrior from the ‘90s with big swords and short shorts. Jessika unearths Ms. Mystic #1,  part sorceress, part environmental crusader, all kinds of wild.
 
 

Issue 111: Jezebel Jade

Wednesday Jun 18, 2025

Wednesday Jun 18, 2025

This week we're diving into Jezebel Jade; Comico’s 1988 miniseries that asks, “What if Race Bannon’s ex got her own spy-noir spotlight (and out-cooled everyone)?” It’s slick, stylish, and way too good to be lost to time. Come for the ‘80s comic vibes, stay for the femme fatale flair.

Wednesday Jun 11, 2025

On this week's Dollar Bin Discoveries, we're heading into the Great Outdoors! Jessika braves the South American wilderness with Donald Duck Adventures #3, while Mike takes a darker path with Bloodshot #7. From classic cartoon capers to gritty action, it's a wild ride you won't want to miss!
 

Wednesday Jun 04, 2025

This week on Dollar Bin Discoveries, it’s all about familiar faces! Mike dives into 1963 #5, a sharp satire of Thor, while Jessika takes on Questprobe #1 featuring everyone's favorite green rage machine, the Hulk. Tune in for retro weirdness, superhero send-ups, and pure comic book joy!

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