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The Runners are kicking it old school, going back to the days of space exploration, Cold War, and looming nuclear apocalypse with Cooke's signature work, DC: The New Frontier! Cooke reimagines DC's classic Silver Age debuting in the historical moments that aligned with their first appearances on the page and rallying together to oppose a sinister threat to all human life. Topics of discussion include test pilots as hero figures, the book's surprising lack of superheroes, and whether Ted Grant could beat Muhammed Ali. Plus, special guest appearances by Quentin Tarantino and JFK! Covering DC: The New Frontier #1-6 and JLA: The New Frontier Special #1 by Darwyn Cooke (W/A), Dave Stewart (C), Jared K. Fletcher (L), and J. Bone (AA). We talk at you - talk back at us! Tweet at us @gottherunspod or email us at [email protected]!

The Runners launch a brand new miniseries this week as they roll up their sleeves to check off another Canadian icon the list: Darwyn Cooke! First on the docket are two of Cooke's early graphic novels in the Batman and Batman-adjacent world with a moody character study and a sleek heist thriller. Topics of discussion include Cooke's unorthodox path into comics, impressive handle on some of the most well-worn themes in Batman, and legacy and legend in the industry. Covering Batman: Ego (2000) and Catwoman: Selina's Big Score (2003) by Darwyn Cooke (W/A), Jonathan Babcock (L), Matt Hollingsworth (C), and more. We talk at you - talk back at us! Tweet at us @gottherunspod or email us at [email protected]!

No need to search for the podcast that loves you like Lottie loves Caroline - you're already reading the description of one of its episodes! And what better way to prove our love than by closing down our Bryan Lee O'Malley miniseries with his first ongoing title, Snotgirl with Leslie Hung. Fashion blogger and influencer Lottie Person's seemingly perfect life threatens to fold like the house of cards it really is when she becomes entangled with her charismatic, capricious, and mysterious fellow blogger, Caroline. Topics of discussion include stories about charming, despicable people, the many targets of Snotgirl's satire, and David's Black Swan viewing experience. Plus, the Runners give their definitive and inarguable Bryan Lee O'Malley and announce the next miniseries! Covering Snotgirl (2016) #1-15 by Bryan Lee O'Malley (W), Leslie Hung (A), Mickey Quinn (C), Rachel Cohen (C), Maré Odomo (L), and many more. We talk at you - talk back at us! Tweet at us @gottherunspod or email us at [email protected]!

The Runners are on to O'Malley's post-Pilgrim follow-up, the original graphic novel Seconds! Chef/nervous wreck Katie thinks she's found the solution to all of her problems and existential crises when a spirit gifts her a magic mushroom that allows her undo past mistakes. Topics of discussion include O'Malley's use of the nega-self motif, the freedom of doing the book after "The Book", and an inventory of forthcoming Marc Platt projects. Plus, Chris debuts a new impression! Covering Seconds (2016) by Bryan Lee O'Malley (W/A), Jason Fischer (AA), Nathan Fairbairn (C), and Dustin Harbin (L). We talk at you - talk back at us! Tweet at us @gottherunspod or email us at [email protected]!

The Runners close the book on Scott Pilgrim with... a movie?! We tackle the cult classic film adaptation of the cult classic comic book series following Scott's quest to defeat Ramona's seven evil exes. Topics of discussion the film's potential alternate endings, actors who seem Canadian, and Bryan Lee O'Malley's role in the adaptation. Plus: how Top Gun: Maverick couldn't possibly be bad! Covering Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (2010) by Edgar Wright (W/D), Michael Bacall (W), and many, many more. We talk at you - talk back at us! Tweet at us @gottherunspod or email us at [email protected]!

The Runners polish off O'Malley's forever-iconic opus with the last two volumes of Scott Pilgrim! Our Hero(tm) confronts his greatest enemies: Self-Absorption! Self-Loathing! A pretty popular music-producer-cum-club-promoter! Topics of discussion include the series' coalescing themes, underwritten exes, and the Runners sharing memories of their first cell phones. Covering Scott Pilgrim vs. the Universe (2009) and Scott Pilgrim's Finest Hour (2010) by Bryan Lee O'Malley (W/A), Nathan Fairbairn (C), John Kantz (AA), and Aaron Ancheta (AA). We talk at you - talk back at us! Tweet at us @gottherunspod or email us at [email protected]

The Runners continue their Pilgrimage with the middle two volumes of O'Malley's signature work, Scott Pilgrim! Scott and Ramona's relationship continues to prevail against the odds. Live shows, excruciating recordings, old friends, new jobs, hot summers, chilly dispositions, and of course, evil exes - these books have it all! Topics of discussion include inspirations for the Clash at Demonhead, whether or not the exes are actually killed when defeated, and which Toronto university is most likely to be Scott's alma mater. Covering Scott Pilgrim and the Infinite Sadness (2006) and Scott Pilgrim Gets It Together (2007) by Bryan Lee O'Malley (W/A) and Nathan Fairbairn (C). We talk at you - talk back at us! Tweet at us @gottherunspod or email us at [email protected]!

The Runners are on to perhaps the best-known comic covered to date, the cultural phenomenon Scott Pilgrim! 20-something Scott Pilgrim's life has peaked when he starts dating beautiful American Ramona Flowers - provided he can defeat her 7 Evil Exes who have sworn to destroy him. Topics of discussion include Scott Pilgrim's subversive critique of masculinity, the mixed-race experience, and the Southern Ontario strip club scene. Covering Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life (2004) and Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (2005) by Bryan Lee O'Malley (W/A) and Nathan Fairbairn (C). We talk at you - talk back at us! Tweet at us @gottherunspod or email us at [email protected]!

The Runners dive into hometown hero Bryan Lee O'Malley with his debut graphic novel, Lost At Sea! 18-year-old Raleigh believes she has no soul. Will a road trip with three kids she barely knows and a freshly broken heart convince her differently? Topics of discussion include O'Malley's road into comics, the oft-cited influence of manga on his style, and an inventory of high schools in London, ON. Covering Lost At Sea (2003) by Bryan Lee O'Malley (W/A). We talk at you - talk back at us! Tweet at us @gottherunspod or email us at [email protected]!

Ring the Bonus Bell, it's time for a bonus ep! With David on the sidelines, Chris goes movie mode with returning guest Emilio Diaz and his cohost Cullen Atchley from the Cannes I Kick It podcast! The Honorary Runners close out the discussion of Marjane Satrapi with a discussion on her 2019 film Radioactive, adapted from Lauren Redniss's graphic novel of the same name. Topics of discussion include the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival, National Hockey League mascots (okay, just one mascot), and what to make of Satrapi's directorial oeuvre. Covering Radioactive (2019) by Marjane Satrapi (D), Jack Thorne (W), and many more.

The Runners are capping off their Marjane Satrapi miniseries with a combination discussion of her final comics work and sophomore film, Chicken With Plums! This is consistent! It makes sense! When Nasser Ali's prized tar/violin is broken and he is unable to find its equal, he resolves to die and spends the next 8 days reflecting on his family, loves, and art as he waits for death. Topics of discussion include Satrapi's transition from comics to film, the comparative strengths and weaknesses of the two mediums, and the story of the first time David saw Steve McQueen's Hunger. Plus, the Runners give their definitive Satrapi rankings and announce the next miniseries! Covering Chicken With Plums (2004) by Marjane Satrapi (W/A) and Anjali Singh (T) and Chicken With Plums (2011) by Marjane Satrapi (D/W), Vincent Paronnaud (D/W) and many more. We talk at you - talk back at us! Tweet at us @gottherunspod or email us at [email protected]!

Got The Runs? More like Got The Reels! The Runners take their first ever leap to the silver screen to discuss Marjane Satrapi's directorial debut and adaptation of her graphic novel, Persepolis. Topics of discussion include the merits of Tubi, the artistic and narrative difficulties of adapting Persepolis as a film, and a troubling amount of Family Guy talk. Covering Persepolis (2007), directed by Marjane Satrapi and Vincent Paronnaud.