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Hey Kids, Comics! #12 - Comics, Commerce, and the All-Mighty Buck: Pandering For Paychecks

Truly when is it simply too much to pander to controversy and the provocative solely to punch up sales for a comic book title for a month or two?  From the days when a controversial issue of a comic was something special to the modern media-interest-generating approach to making a hero gay or otherwise eyebrow-raising, the unusual history of this aspect of comics is explored. Join Andrew and Cole as they question the editorial decisions that are too often driven more by marketing than creativity.  Is pandering really good storytelling or just potentially good for business, albeit temporarilly. "Comics, Commerce, and the All-Mighty Buck" comes to its inevitable conclusion in this very special issue of Hey Kids, Comics!

Hey Kids, Comics! #11 - Comics, Commerce, and the All-Mighty Buck: The Never Ending Eulogy

How often over the last 20 years or so have we heard that the days of the print comic are numbered.  The digital age has emerged and a paperless world undreamed of even by the Jetsons has been ushered in at last.  Farewell paper, we knew the well.  Or is it that simple?Despite long years of certainty, the imminent demise of comics remains ever illusive.  While to some degree the digital delivery of the medium has begun, it has not supplanted the print comic in the way that the electric light devastated the whale oil industry.  Are comics simply teetering on the brink or will they always have a place in this world of ones and zeros?Join Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston as they discuss the future and the seeming death-defying nature of print media comics in the penultimate episode of "Comics, Commerce, and the All-Mighty Buck"!

TV v JT Episode 2: Product Placement

Hey Kids, Comics! #10 - Comics, Commerce, and the All-Mighty Buck: The Long, Strong Arm of Marvel

Welcome to the big tenth episode of Hey Kids, Comics! in which the third of five parts of "Comics, Commerce, and the All-Mighty Buck" is explored.  Andrew "marvels" at Cole's recounting of Marvel Comics' history of strong-arming, litigation, dirty pool, and poor management that led not only to their own collapse but an implosion of the industry at large.Make mine Marvel!

The Rantcor Pit #1

Welcome to the newest monthly podcast feature of The JediCole Universe!  On the second Saturday of every month Cole "JediCole" Houston will talk up some kind of Star Wars topic that has got his goat.  You never know what he will come up with next, but it always comes back to Star Wars! Now, if you dare, enter the RANTCOR PIT!

Convention Awareness Project - TX Presents: Galaxy Ranger Fandays

As the first part of an ongoing campaign to build awareness of the convention scene in Texas, The JediCole Universe is proud to present a brief interview with LaDonna of Galaxy Ranger Fandays in Abilene, TX to be held September 29 and 30, 2012.

Hey Kids, Comics! #9 - Comics, Commerce, and the All-Mighty Buck: Collection Equals Tuition

Welcome to the ninth issue of Hey Kids, Comics!, the weekly discussion of all things comic books, comic publishers, comics industry, collecting, reading, and enjoyment.  Your host Andrew Farmer is back and is joined as always by Cole "JediCole" Houston. The latest story arc, "Comics, Commerce, and the All-Mighty Buck" continues with a talk on the rise and ultimate demise of the comic book collector/speculator bubble.  How did it happen, what transpired, and where do we go from here?Hey Kids, Comics! is an exclusive podcast of the JediCole Universe Podcasting Network.  This program is a Cole Houston production and is created by Andrew Farmer.

Hey Kids, Comics! Issue #8 - Comics, Commerce, and the All-Mighty Buck: Die-Cut Embossed Foil Bagged With Exclusive Trading Cards

Welcome to the eighth issue of "Hey Kids, Comics!" and the first installment of the latest story arc!  In this issue, "Comics, Commerce, and the All-Mighty Buck!" kicks off in a big way with an exploration of the madness that was the era of foil covers, holograms, embossing, linticular images, and laser cut covers!You are in for a few surprises and some amazing insights as JediCole and his oldest friend Steve chat up their own personal histories when it came to publisher gimmicks.  And don't be alarmed if you can't seem to hear your heroic host Andrew Farmer on this episode, he was unavailable and graciously turned the reigns over to his faithful sidekick and co-host/producer for one special issue.

Hey Kids, Comics! #7 - Star Wars Colebration I

Welcome to a very special issue of Hey Kids, Comics!  This time we mix things up just a bit as Andrew goes solo to interview his co-host, "JediCole" Houston.Fresh off of his first trip to a Star Wars Celebration, Cole shares some of his history as a collector, a fan, and an entepenuer.  So sit back and enjoy a little conversation with JediCole.

Hey Kids, Comics! #6.2 - Fails to Astonish Part 2

What happens when you sit three geeks down to talk about the worst toys in the comic book universe?  A two part show, that's what!  Join us as we resolve the cliff hanger that we left you with in issue 6.1!  Thrill at the discussion of Ice Cream Solider!  Reel at the thought of The Racist Mutant Ninja Turtles!In this very special second part of issue 6, join Andrew, Cole, and Rick  as we wrap up our diatribe on the toys that never should have made it to the shelves, and the ways that we love them