Thick Lines

A comics podcast by cartoonists Katie Skelly and Sally Madden. Support the show and get bonus episodes at patreon.com/thicklinespod.

130 - Sally's Friend Tony 04/25/2024

130 - Sally's Friend Tony Katie and Sally discuss The House at Maakies Corner by Tony Millionaire (Fantagraphics, 2002), the second Fantagraphics collection of Maakies strips created from 2000 to 2002. Topics discussed include Johnny Gruelle, Sock Monkey: The Glass Doorknob, alt weeklies, Fred Basset, and lots more. Get bonus episodes and video content at Follow us on Instagram . /episode/index/show/thicklines/id/30989053

*TEASER* 129 - When to Fold 'Em with Caroline Cash 04/19/2024

*TEASER* 129 - When to Fold 'Em with Caroline Cash Full episode at . It's our annual 4/20 special and this time cartoonist Caroline Cash (Girl in the World, Peepee Poopoo) joins the sesh to talk Gambling Apocalypse: Kaiji by Nobuyuki Fukumoto (Kodansha, 1996). Catch Caroline at C2E2 with Silver Sprocket in Chicago, IL on Sunday, April 28: Follow Caroline on Instagram at. Catch Katie at The L.A. Times Festival of Books on Saturday, April 20: Follow Thick Lines on Instagram at . Thank you to our Patreon subscribers for making this episode possible! /episode/index/show/thicklines/id/30906748

128 - The Hole Monitor 04/12/2024

128 - The Hole Monitor Katie and Sally discuss Abandon the Old in Tokyo by Yoshihiro Tatsumi (Drawn & Quarterly, 2006). Topics discussed include smoking, check fraud, Adrian Tomine, and lots more. Support the show and get bonus episodes and video content at . Follow us on Instagram . Catch Katie at The L.A. Times Festival of Books on Saturday, April 20: /episode/index/show/thicklines/id/30793123

*TEASER* 127 - VISCERE #1 Roundtable with Corinne Halbert, Tia Roxae, and Chloe Brailsford 03/29/2024

*TEASER* 127 - VISCERE #1 Roundtable with Corinne Halbert, Tia Roxae, and Chloe Brailsford Full episode at . Sally talks to cartoonists Corinne Halbert, Tia Roxae, and Chloe Brailsford about the inspirations behind their comics in the anthology. Recorded live at Partners and Son in Philadelphia, PA on November 20, 2023. Topics discussed include Suspiria, Clamp, Jean Rollin, Robert Altman, Hans Bellmer, Silent Hill, Centralia, David Cronenberg, Resident Evil, Chantal Goya, Guido Crepax, and lots more. Follow the artists on Instagram: , , Thank you to our patrons and Partners and Son for making this episode possible! /episode/index/show/thicklines/id/30600178

126 - Curses for Dummies 03/26/2024

126 - Curses for Dummies Katie and Sally discuss Curses by Kevin Huizenga (Drawn and Quarterly, 2024). Topics discussed include John Mejias, K. Czap, Maybelline Skvortzoff, Desmond Reed, Maurice Vellekoop, Chip Kidd, The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, primates, hell, golf, projecting assumptions onto books, and lots more. Support the show and get bonus episodes and video content at . Follow us on Instagram . /episode/index/show/thicklines/id/30543473

*TEASER* 125 - Live at Partners & Son with Kevin Huizenga 03/22/2024

*TEASER* 125 - Live at Partners & Son with Kevin Huizenga Full episode at . Sally talks to indie comics stalwart Kevin Huizenga about his new book Curses (Drawn and Quarterly, 2024), recorded live at Partners & Son in Philadelphia, PA on March 14, 2024. Thanks to our Patreon subscribers for making this episode possible! Follow us on Instagram . /episode/index/show/thicklines/id/30491623

124 - Lost and Found with Tina Horn 03/07/2024

124 - Lost and Found with Tina Horn Katie and Sally are joined by comics writer Tina Horn (Sfsx, Deprog) to discuss Lost Girls (Top Shelf, 2006) written by Alan Moore and illustrated by Melinda Gebbie. Topics discussed include Arthur Magazine, video stores in LA, Hellblazer, Batman: The Killing Joke, pornography vs. erotica, and lots more. Find Tina at and on Instagram . Pre-order Deprog #1: Pre-order Why Are People Into That?: Catch Sally moderating the "Gender Trips" panel with Corinne Halbert, Beth Hetland, and Maybelline Skvortzoff at MoCCA Festival in NYC on Saturday, March 16: Support the show and get bonus episodes at . Follow us on Instagram . /episode/index/show/thicklines/id/30276328

*TEASER* 123 - Secret Secrets 02/29/2024

*TEASER* 123 - Secret Secrets Full episode at . Katie and Sally reconvene to discuss recent reads, the live Philly show, and visual preferences in cartooning. Topics include: Chester Brown, secrets, Harley and Ivy, Slave Labor Graphics, Mad Digest, Guido Crepax, Alejandro Jodorowsky, Lewis Trondheim, Emma Jon-Michael Frank, Junko Mizuno, Tony Millionaire, and lots more. Thank you to our Patreon subscribers for making this episode possible! Support the show and get bonus episodes and video content at . Follow Thick Lines on Instagram . /episode/index/show/thicklines/id/30179013

*TEASER* 122 - Live at Partners and Son 02/23/2024

*TEASER* 122 - Live at Partners and Son Full episode at . Katie and Sally discuss romance comics live at Partners and Son on February 16 in Philadelphia, PA, with a look at Young Romance, Heart Throbs, Young Love, My Love, Archie's Joke Book, Hollywood Superstars, and lots more. Plus a chat with artist Cait McCormack, whose work is featured in Partners and Son's Love Will Tear Us Apart exhibition up now. Enormous thanks to for having us, and to for the interview! Thank you to our Patreon subscribers for making this episode possible. Follow us on Instagram at . /episode/index/show/thicklines/id/30073988

121 - Thanks a Bunch 02/14/2024

121 - Thanks a Bunch Katie and Sally discuss Love that Bunch by Aline Kominsky-Crumb (Fantagraphics, 1990 / Drawn & Quarterly, 2018). Topics discussed include Amy and Jordan, Heather McAdams, B. Kliban, George Harrison, Lynda Barry, Diane Noomin, Raina Telgemeier, Samantha Irby, Debbie Drechsler, and lots more. Join Katie and Sally for a live show at Partners and Son in Philadelphia, PA on Friday, February 16: Support the show and get bonus episodes at . Follow us on Instagram . /episode/index/show/thicklines/id/29945353

120 - Rather Ripped with Jenna Cha and Lonnie Nadler 01/29/2024

120 - Rather Ripped with Jenna Cha and Lonnie Nadler Katie and Sally are joined by artist Jenna Cha and writer Lonnie Nadler (The Sickness, Black Stars Above) to discuss From Hell (Alan Moore, writer; Eddie Campbell, artist; Top Shelf Productions 1989-1998). Topics discussed include Night of the Hunter, Hitchcock, Cat Eyed Boy, and much more. Follow Jenna on Instagram: Follow Lonnie on Instagram: Pick up The Sickness from Uncivilized Books: Support the show and get bonus episodes and video content at . Follow us on Instagram . /episode/index/show/thicklines/id/29688993

*TEASER* 119 - Very Dairy 01/24/2024

*TEASER* 119 - Very Dairy Full episode at . Katie and Sally discuss Milky Way by Miguel Vila (Fantagraphics, 2023). Thank you to our Patreon subscribers for making this episode possible! Follow us on Instagram . /episode/index/show/thicklines/id/29635833

118 - Boxing Ayako 01/17/2024

118 - Boxing Ayako Katie and Sally discuss Ayako by Osamu Tezuka (Vertical, 1972-73/2010). Topics discussed include The Curious Case Of Natalia Grace, The Book of Human Insects, eel pits, and how 2024 became the Year of the Tunnel. Support the show and get bonus episodes at . Follow us on Instagram . /episode/index/show/thicklines/id/29536933

*TEASER* 117 - Boots on the Ground: The Squeakquel (Philly Edition) 01/10/2024

*TEASER* 117 - Boots on the Ground: The Squeakquel (Philly Edition) Full episode at . Sally accosts comics makers and readers all over Philadelphia to ask: what's the best and worst book you've read this year? Guests include Molly Dwyer, Nicole Rodriguez, Charles Burns, Tia Roxae, Nate Garcia, Jacq Cohen, Partners & Son and a hundred million others. Follow Thick Lines on Instagram . /episode/index/show/thicklines/id/29420068

116 - Best of 2023 01/05/2024

116 - Best of 2023 Katie and Sally run down their top comics of 2023. Books discussed include: The Shriekers by Molly Colleen O'Connell River's Edge by Kyoko Okazaki I Never Found You by Emma Jon-Michael Frank Social Fiction by Chantal Montellier Pirate Band by Juliette Collet Beauty by Hubert and Kerascoët Blood of the Virgin by Sammy Harkham W.W.R.E.C. by Max Burlingame & Angela Fanche The Comics Journal #309 edited by Austin English and Kristy Valenti The Sickness by Jenna Cha and Lonnie Nadler Proof That the Devil Loves You by Gilbert Hernandez Baby by Patrick Kyle I Wish I Was Stupid by Ebisu Yoshikazu Cagelessness #2 by Daria Tessler You're the Center of Attention by Gina Wynbrandt Work-Life Balance by Aisha Franz Last Night at the Lusty by Janelle Hessig Sunday 5-6-7-X by Olivier Schrauwen Babsy and Maude by Molly Dwyer Escape from the Great American Novel by Drew Lerman Support the show and get bonus episodes at . Follow Thick Lines on Instagram . /episode/index/show/thicklines/id/29349748

115 - Three Goofs and a Baby with the Gutter Boys (Cam del Rosario and JB Roe) 12/21/2023

115 - Three Goofs and a Baby with the Gutter Boys (Cam del Rosario and JB Roe) Sally is out sick with COVID but Gutter Boys Cam del Rosario and JB Roe have her covered with a look at "One Operation Joker," (DC Comics, 2023) written by Satoshi Miyagawa and with art by Keisuke Gotou, plus a general chat about comics podcasting. Follow Gutter Boys podcast on Insta at , and find Cam and JB at and . Listen to wherever you get your podcasts. Support Thick Lines and get bonus episodes at . /episode/index/show/thicklines/id/29189398

*TEASER* 114 - Somethin' Stupid 12/18/2023

*TEASER* 114 - Somethin' Stupid Full episode at . Katie and Sally discuss "I Wish I Was Stupid" by Ebisu Yoshikazu (Breakdown Press, 2023), translated by Ryan Holmberg. Topics discussed include Johnny Ryan, Discovery Zone, things we would put in a glass cannon, Takeshi Kitano, Chip Kidd, natto, and lots more. Thanks to our Patreon subscribers for making this episode possible! Follow us on Instagram . /episode/index/show/thicklines/id/29136863

113 - Zoo Babies 12/08/2023

113 - Zoo Babies Katie and Sally discuss "Stories From Zoo" by Anand (Bubbles Zine Production, 2023), a collection of short stories by one of India's best young cartoonists. But first Katie discusses "The Zone of Interest" and the benefits of working very, very slowly. Support the show and get bonus episodes at . Patrons at the Cathies tier can now watch our Patreon-exclusive videos podcasts! Purchase the Thick Lines Gift Guide (or free to Patreon subscribers at any tier): Catch Katie at Permanent Damage on Sunday, December 10 in Los Angeles, CA: Follow us on Instagram . /episode/index/show/thicklines/id/28993268

*TEASER* 112 - The Most Beautiful Girl in the World 11/30/2023

*TEASER* 112 - The Most Beautiful Girl in the World Full episode at . Katie and Sally discuss Beauty by Kerascoët and Hubert (NBM, 2014/2023), but first take a glance at the . Sally also runs down her trip to the Scholastic Book Fair. Thank you to our Patreon subscribers for making this episode possible! Catch Katie at Permanent Damage on Sunday, December 10 in Los Angeles, CA: Follow us on Instagram . /episode/index/show/thicklines/id/28870498

*TEASER* 111 - 1-800-BUTTERBALL 11/25/2023

*TEASER* 111 - 1-800-BUTTERBALL Full episode at . Katie and Sally catch up on readings, comics etiquette questions, and recent films. Topics discussed include Chantal Montellier, Chris Ware, Priscilla, May/December, being a Wikipedia outlaw, and lots more. Thank you to our Patreon subscribers for making this episode possible! Catch Sally live in Philly at Partners & Son with a VISCERE event tonight at 6:00pm ET: /episode/index/show/thicklines/id/28788388

110 - Welcome to the Small House 11/16/2023

110 - Welcome to the Small House Katie and Sally discuss Minami's Lover by Shungiku Uchida (Fantagraphics, 2023). Topics discussed include Uchida's career, Insufficient Direction, Takashi Miike, and being the busiest woman live, plus Sally recaps her RICE event and discusses the upcoming VISCERE signing on 11/25 at Partners and Son. Catch Sally Madden and VISCERE #1 artists Corinne Halbert, Tia Roxae, and Chloe Brailsford on Saturday, 11/25 for a signing and talk at Partners and Son in Philadelphia, PA: https://partnersandson.com/ Support the show and get bonus episodes at . Follow us on Instagram . /episode/index/show/thicklines/id/28676383

109 - Spa Day 11/06/2023

109 - Spa Day Katie and Sally discuss Spa by Erik Svetoft (Fantagraphics, 2023), translated by Melissa Bowers. Topics discussed include Olivier Schrauwen, Nick Drnaso, David Hockney, The Menu, Triangle of Sadness, Dongery, Russian spa etiquette and lots more. Catch Katie at Heavy Manners Library in Los Angeles, CA on Wednesday, November 8: Catch Sally at RICE in Richmond, VA on Sunday, November 12: Support the show and get bonus episodes at . Follow us on Instagram . /episode/index/show/thicklines/id/28535999

*TEASER* 108 - The Monster Mash with Gilbert Hernandez 10/30/2023

*TEASER* 108 - The Monster Mash with Gilbert Hernandez Full episode at . Katie is joined by Gilbert Hernandez (Love and Rockets, Blubber, Psychodrama Illustrated) for a rundown of his must-watch Halloween horror (aka monster) movies. Topics discussed include Georges Franju, Stan Brakhage, Jonathan Glazer, Yorgos Lanthimos, “prestige” horror, Mario Bava, Andrzej Zulawski, Twilight, The Twilight Zone, The Naked Cosmos, and lots more! Thanks to our Patreon subscribers for making this episode possible. Happy Halloween! /episode/index/show/thicklines/id/28468706

*TEASER* 107 - Monica's Candles 10/20/2023

*TEASER* 107 - Monica's Candles Full episode at . Katie and Sally discuss Monica by Daniel Clowes (Fantagraphics, 2023). Topics discussed include Tarzan, magical thinking, noblesse oblige, The Westing Game, Heinz Edelmann, The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch, Blood of the Virgin, Alex Katz, Last House on the Left, The Yellow Deli, and lots more. Thank you to our Patreon subscribers for making this episode possible! Follow us on Instagram . /episode/index/show/thicklines/id/28378625

106 - Wendy vs. Wendy 10/09/2023

106 - Wendy vs. Wendy Katie and Sally discuss Wendy and Wendy's Revenge by Walter Scott (Drawn & Quarterly, 2021), plus introduce a theory about Wendy's origins. Topics discussed include Dog Biscuits, The Sculptor, being an artiste, the emotional trials of reading Harvey Comics, and lots more. Plus some chat about Katie's Viscere #1 project. Catch Sally at on Saturday, October 14. Support the show and get bonus episodes at . Follow us on Instagram at . /episode/index/show/thicklines/id/28241363

*TEASER* 105 - Boots on the Ground: SPX 09/29/2023

*TEASER* 105 - Boots on the Ground: SPX Full episode at patreon.com/thicklinespod. Sally diligently campaigns the carpet of SPX to ask: what's the best and worst book you've read this year? Guests include L. Nichols, Caroline Cash, Whit Taylor, Dennis Kitchen, Nicole Georges, and many more! Thank you to our Patreon subscribers for making this episode possible. Catch Sally at the Philly Comics Expo on Saturday, October 14: Follow us on Instagram @thicklinespod. /episode/index/show/thicklines/id/28183634

104 - We Studied the Blade with Claire Napier and Tegan O'Neil 09/25/2023

104 - We Studied the Blade with Claire Napier and Tegan O'Neil Katie and Sally are joined by Top Cow aficionados Claire Napier and Tegan O'Neil from the podcast for a wide-ranging discussion on Witchblade, namely Witchblade #7 (written by David Wohl and Christina Z., art by Michael Turner). Topics discussed include Zenescope, Savage Dragon, King Conan, Jane Austen, Spawn, The Darkness, and the importance of sustaining the vibe. Check out the Udder Madness podcast on Patreon: And YouTube: More Claire: More Tegan: Find Sally at the Philly Comix Expo on Saturday, October 14: Support the show and get bonus episode at . Follow us on Instagram . /episode/index/show/thicklines/id/28118612

103 - To Thirst with Joe McCulloch 09/18/2023

103 - To Thirst with Joe McCulloch Katie and Sally are joined by Joe McCulloch (The Comics Journal, Comic Books are Burning in Hell) to discuss Cat-Eyed Boy: The Perfect Edition by Kazuo Umezz (Viz, 2023). Plus a quick SPX rundown by Sally, and an appreciation of our newest favorite Umezz character: the little thirsty guy. Read Joe on and listen to . Catch Sally at the Philly Comix Expo on Saturday, October 14: Support the show and get bonus episodes at . Follow us on Instagram . /episode/index/show/thicklines/id/28069092

*TEASER* 102 - California Gurls 09/08/2023

*TEASER* 102 - California Gurls Full episode at . Katie and Sally catch up on Permanent Damage: Portland, Sally's west coast zine crawl, and the pitfalls of "indie corporate" shows. Topics discussed include Maria Sputnik, Lale Westvind, T. Edward Bak, Pat Auslisio, Pat Rooks, Greg & Fake, MoCCA, SPX and corpse flowers, and lots more. Thank you to our Patreon subscribers for making this episode possible! Follow us on Instagram . Thick Lines dad hat: https://katieskelly.bigcartel.com/product/thick-lines-x-greg-petre-dad-hat /episode/index/show/thicklines/id/27974835

*TEASER* 101 - Live at Partners & Son with Eric Kostiuk Williams 09/05/2023

*TEASER* 101 - Live at Partners & Son with Eric Kostiuk Williams Full episode at patreon.com/thicklinespod. Sally talks to Eric Kostiuk Williams about his new book 2AM Eternal: A Decade of Nightlife Posters + Comics (Secret Acres, 2023), live at Partners and Son in Philadelphia, PA on August 10, 2023. Thanks to our Patreon subscribers for making this episode possible! /episode/index/show/thicklines/id/27947340

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