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Comics Closet is a book discussion podcast focused solely on graphic lit! Betty Bayer and Alex Arata of the STL-based shop Betty's Books bring you discussions, reviews, and more--all about comics, graphic novels, and manga.
Betty's Books hosts Comics Closet, a arts show with 18 episodes published.
This episode, Betty and Alex chat about zines, from their history to making them, with a few recs along the way. Next time: Absolutes #2! Media Mentioned: Listener Feedback The Machine is Broken by Jared Sarnie (avail. M
This episode, Betty and Alex discuss their most anticipated releases dropping in the Spring and early Summer. Next time: Zines! Media Mentioned: Listener Submissions Someday Perfect by Kat Schneider (available April 21)
This month, Betty and Alex discuss the first three installments in DC's smash-hit Absolute series: Wonder Woman, Batman, and Superman! Our dynamic duo will be covering the subsequent three releases in a later episode. Ne
Betty and Alex dig into their faves of 2025, and their reading resolutions for 2026! Media Mentioned: Tracking StorygraphReading List Non-Comics The Lord of the Rings series by J. R. R. Tolkein Mistborn by Brandon Sander
Betty and Alex dig into their anticipated releases coming out this Fall! Some have dropped already, and some are yet to come, but either way, our girls can't wait to read them. Intro & outro music by Cullen Curth. Media
Betty and Alex sit down to chat about SPORTS MANGA!! From their own history with sports, to what really defines the genre of "sports manga," to their faves, B&A get into it all. Intro & outro music by Cullen Curth. Media
Betty and Alex talk BOOK CLUBS! From the store's iconic Graphic Novel Book Club, to celebrity book clubs, to past personal book clubs, our ladies cover it all. Intro & outro music by Cullen Curth. Media Mentioned: THE MY
Betty and Alex take a spin through some of their favorite children's picture books that are great for grownups and kids alike! HEADS UP: After the main topic, Betty and Alex discuss a book during the "currently reading"
Betty and Alex dig into their first batch of listener emails! Hit us up with any comments, questions, or recommendations at comicscloset24@gmail.com to be featured in our next mailbag episode! Intro & outro music by Cull
This time, Alex and Betty dig into works by one specific creator: legendary mangaka Rumiko Takahashi! Her works span decades and genres, and she's become somewhat of a cult classic at Betty's Books. So get ready to dig i
Was this episode recorded in February--two months ago? Well, yes. But, better late than never, Alex and Betty chat about their most anticipated Spring releases, their current reads, and--of course--the Rocketship Grawlix
Heads up! This episode contains some explicit content not suitable for younger listeners. Happy Valentine's Day, listeners!! What better way to celebrate than with a bloody lineup of vampire comics? Alex & Betty dig into
Alex and Betty chat about their most anticipated Spring releases, their current reads, and--of course--the Rocketship Grawlix Sandwich. Media Mentioned: GILT FRAME by Matt Kindt AND Margie Kraft Kindt SHORT GAME: MITSURU
Betty and Alex go over their favorites of the year, lessons learned (comics-wise, that is), and reading resolutions for 2025! Inspired to pick up one of the titles mentioned in the pod? Head over http://bettysbooksstl.co
Alex and Betty chow down on the wild and wonderful world of food comics! With a special focus on only books with recipes, our duo dig into some of the yummiest graphic books out there. Want a copy of one of these delicio
Betty and Alex chat about the upcoming St. Louis Indie Comics Expo (SLICE), reflect on three years of bookselling, and discuss a few comics along the way. Check out http://bettysbooksstl.com to get yourself some comics a
Alex and Betty chat about their most anticipated Fall releases, their current reads, and--of course--the Rocketship Grawlix Sandwich. Click here to get yourself some comics and support local while doing so. :) Media Me
Alex and Betty kick off Comics Closet with a rundown of three incredible manga that all have one thing in common: locations as motifs, or dare we say, even characters! They also shout out some honorable mention manga the
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