On this episode, host Mark Ohrenberger and his friend Gary Marts discuss The Department of Truth, vol. 1: The End of the World. This sci-fi/alternate history/cloak-and-dagger secret government agency story examines the history, impacts, and possible impacts of popular conspiracy theories on American culture and politics as well as the very nature of reality.

The Department of Truth, vol. 1: The End of the World
Writer: James Tynion, IV
Artist: Martin Simmonds
Letterer: Aditya Bidikar
Publisher: Image Comics

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On this week's mini episode, Mark features two recent books:

Stand Still, Issue 1
Story & Color: Lee Loughridge
Art: Andrew Robinson
Design & Lettering: Rob Tweedie
Publisher: Image Comics

and

Jane Jet, Book 1: Nuclear Shadows
Writer/Letterer/Co-Creator: Amal Desai
Artist/Co-Creator: Paul Essenson
Colorist: Giuliana La Malfa
Publisher: Markosia

Amal Desai (IG: @comicsbyamaldesai) also joined the show to discuss his collaboration with Paul Essenson in the creation and development of Jane Jet.
Jane Jet is available for purchase at Amazon at the link provided.

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On this episode, Mark's artist/art teacher friend, Hannah, joins the show to discuss styles in fine art, stories from art history, and how W. Maxwell Prince and Martin Morazzo brilliantly incorporated both into their surrealistic detective procedural based in (and behind!) the world of fine art, Art Brut. If you have any interest in understanding distinct art styles, influences on artistic movements, how the art is made, or the masterful but unsettling storytelling of the creative team behind the hit comic series Ice Cream Man, this one's for you!

After you've listened, be sure to check out some of Hannah's own artistic creations and pottery process videos at:
IG: @arkansaspotter
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arkansaspotter7250

Graphic Novel Credits for Art Brut
Writer: W. Maxwell Prince
Art: Martin Morazzo
Colors (Main Stories): Mat Lopes
Colors (Back-up Stories): Chris O'Halloran
Letters: Good Old Neon
Publisher: Image Comics

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