In this month's roundup Iurgi and James take us through the latest news and new titles.

02:10 September news in brief

04:08 Recent reads: Luke (Slam Dunk Vols 1,2,3 by Takehiko Inoue, The Library of Memories by Barbara Perez Marques and Lissy Marlin, Batman and Robin: Year One by Mark Waid and Chris Samnee), Iurgi (Starship Godzilla: First Wars by Chris Gooch, Oliver Ono, Neverlanders: Get Lost by Tom Taylor and Jon Sommariva, Fullmetal Alchemist Volumes 10, 11, 12 by Hiramu Arakawa)

13:01 News:

• The Many Deaths of Laila Starr is adapted into an opera
• Reimena Yee blog post discussing the Australian comic book community and making the case for more institutional support
• Things they are a changin' and the print edition of Weekly Shōnen Jump has declined dramatically
• Marvel's Mignight Universe is coming
• Hometown a new graphic novel by Shaun Tan is out now!
• The American Manga Awards

36:16 New Titles:

• The Long-Lived King: An Original The Owl House Graphic Novel by by: Dana Terrace, Daun Han
• W0RLDTR33 Deluxe Hardcover Volume 1 by James Tynion IV, Fernando Blanco, Jordie Bellaire
• Earth to Chris Cleevy by Christof Bogacs, Hannah Krieger, Sammy Savos
• Journey to the West: The Beginning by Cheng’en Wu, CharA, Jim Zub, Julien Choy
• Hometown by Shaun Tan (Levine Querido)
• The Dissidents: Autocrats! Vigilantes! Communists! … And Cartoonists! by Derf Backderf

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In this special podcast Iurgi sits down for a chat with Aaron Billings and Bruce Mutard two of the organisers of MAKE, the Melbourne Alternative Comics Expo, a new independent comics festival coming to Melbourne from October 9 to 11.

The festival is free for the Community Day and Market Day and a very affordable $15 for the opening gala Speaking to Pictures event.

01:29 Aaron Billings and Bruce Mutard join the podcast

03:52 What’s MAKE and what prompted the creation of MAKE

06:49 Who's in the MAKE organising committee

08:44 What’s the vision for MAKE this year and into the future

12:53 Opening Gala: Speaking to Pictures

15:54 Community Day: A wide range of panel talks

22:27 Market Day: workshops and an exhibition

27:25 Shout out to allies and sponsors

For more information visit the festival's website: https://makecomics.com.au/

To stay up to date, for the full roundup of news, resources and new titles and our social media links visit our website: https://graphic.alia.org.au/

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In this month's roundup Iurgi and Gabby discuss the latest.

02:06 Some of the news in brief including the CBCA winners including a graphic novel as the Best Book of the Year for Younger Readers, John Carpenter's horror graphic novel Cathedral and more.

05:22 Recent Reads:

• Ivy and Bearlock Holmes by Kristyna Litten
• Heartstopper by Alice Oseman
• Absolute Batman Vol 1 & 2 Scott Snyder (a bunch of artists)
• Anders and the Mountain by Gregory Mackay (Allen & Unwin)

09:59 News:

• Publisher’s Weekly highlights upcoming early reader and elementary graphic novels, showcasing diverse stories and creators for young comics fans and emerging readers.
• Creators Tasia M.S. and Barbara Perez Marquez discuss their romantasy graphic novel To Dance the Moon and Stars, exploring collaboration, fairy-tale influences, and world-building
• A The Conversation essay examines whether Australia has a defining graphic novel, highlighting Lee Lai’s Cannon and the growing literary recognition of comics.
• Australian cartoonists warn AI-generated newspaper illustrations threaten creative jobs, highlighting transparency, ethics, and the future of editorial art.
• Melbourne Alternative Comics Expo (MAKE) is a new festival celebrating comics, graphic novels and storytelling through workshops, panels, performances and creator markets
• Comic street is Brisbane’s annual indie comics festival, connecting creators and readers through markets, workshops and events celebrating independent comics and graphic storytelling.
• A graphic biography reexamines Eileen Blair Orwell’s life, highlighting her intellectual influence on George Orwell while exploring history, creativity and political upheaval.
• In a wide-ranging interview, Maus creator Art Spiegelman reflects on his career, American politics, censorship, and concerns about rising authoritarianism

24:19 New Releases:

Pickle on Wheels by Sylvie Kantorovitz

Ember and the Grand Metamorphosis by Jason Pamment

Middle School Monsters by Robin Easter

Home Time: Twelve Days (Collecting Books 1 and 2) by Campbell Whyte

The Nightingales by Emil Wilson

Look out for our next podcast episode coming soon with two of the committee members of MAKE, the Melbourne Alternative Comics Expo coming up in October. More info here: https://makecomics.com.au/

To stay up to date, for the full roundup of news, resources and new titles and our social media links visit our website: https://graphic.alia.org.au/

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