Comics Syllabus

A comics and graphic novels appreciation podcast, where literacy educator Paul Lai (@twoplai) reads widely and digs deep in search of the socio-cultural, literary, and artistic significance of comic books, including superhero media, graphic novels, all-ages comics, and comic shop single issues. For comics fans, teachers, librarians and parents, and young readers alike. comicssyllabus.substack.com

Comics Syllabus is a arts podcast hosted by paul lai, with 206 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

paul lai hosts Comics Syllabus, a arts show with 206 episodes published.

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  Infinite Unlimited 12.07.2025. Aaron for the Win! Abso-Supes, Turtles, and Miles ahead...

  Dec 8, 202538 minS0

  <p>From DC Universe Infinite, Paul catches up with Gotham Academy: First Year, DCKO: Knightfight, Harley and Ivy, and Absolute Superman.</p><p>From Marvel Unlimited, Paul checks out some Imperial War minis, Jeff the Land Shark, Runaways, the Mortal Thor, and Miles Morales Spider-Man. </p><p>Who will win this week’s contest of DC and Marvel champions??</p><p>Also, Paul reacts to the IDW Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reboot’s first year, now on GlobalComix. </p><p>Subscribe and find video episodes at comicssyllabus.substack.com and find @TwoPlai on social media. Let’s keep reading!</p> <br/><b...

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  Infinite Unlimited 11.30.2025. What makes eXceptional X-Men? And DC KOs again...

  Nov 29, 202531 minS0

  <p>Summary</p><p>In this episode of Infinite Unlimited, Paul Lai (twoplai at BlueSky and Insta) returns to discuss the latest comic book releases from Marvel Unlimited and DC Universe Infinite Ultra. </p><p>From MU, we dive into notable titles such as Black Cat, Spider Gwen, and most of all, Exceptional X-Men #12 by Eve Ewing and Federica Mancin. </p><p>On DC Universe Infinite, we glance same-day DC KO #2 and the special 2025 anthology issue of Superman: Red and Blue. Super issues include Batman and Robin: Year One #12 and Absolute Batman Annual #1.</p><p>The episode wraps up with...

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  Comics Syllabus 4TKI: STRANGE ACADEMY!

  Oct 8, 202242 minS0

  <p>On this week’s Comics Syllabus for Kids, Teens, and In-Betweens, Teacher Dad and Cohost Kid matriculate in “Strange Academy,” the 18-issue (with more to come!) Marvel series written by Skottie Young and drawn by Humberto Ramos and Edgar Delgado. Listen to find out what makes this is great comic for young readers, who our favorite characters (or “Brorsons”) are, and why we loved the series!</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit comicssyllabus.substack.com

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  EVERYDAY HERO MACHINE BOY Creators Irma Kniivila and Tri Vuong interviewed!

  Sep 24, 202248 minS0

  <p>On this week’s Comics Syllabus, we’re proud to share this interview with Irma Kniivila and Tri Vuong, the creators of the new EVERYDAY HERO MACHINE BOY (Image Comics)!</p><p>We’re totally in love with this action-packed, hilarious, heart-warming comic about an alien robot, Machine Boy, who finds identity, love, and friendship among earthlings like Grandma Karate, Mr. Hound, and a charming (and nefarious?!?) boyband known as “Orphan Universe”! </p><p>It’s hands-down one of the best comics I’ve read this year. </p><p></p><p>The wildly fun graphic novel is the brainchild of collaborato...

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  Captain Marvel! by Kelly Thompson and Carmen Carnero and other artists

  Sep 11, 202231 minS0

  <p>This week on Comics Syllabus 4 Kids, Teens, and In-Betweens, Teacher Dad and Cohost Kid chat about the “Captain Marvel” current run written by Kelly Thompson with art by the likes of Carmen Carnero, Lee Garbett, Takeshi Miyakawa, and various others. </p><p>We also chat about “It’s Jeff!” the Landshark, Central Park on Apple TV, and some of the MCU announcements from D23. </p><p>Here we gooooooooo….</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit comicssyllabus.substack.com

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