Comics

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio

The power and potential of comic books is being realised with a new project at Auckland University.  Audio

Tony Starks's Iron Man suit enables him to fly, it has weapons and it's basically indestructible. What on earth (or space) is it made of? Audio

Listen in to hear New Zealand's brightest scientific minds discuss the merits of pop culture plot-drivers. From Wolverine's adamantium-fused skeleton to Star Trek's dilithium crystals. Audio

Tauranga-based artist Kelcy Taratoa is one of a handful of contemporary Kiwi artists whose work's embedded in the school curriculum. It's not surprising. His comic book-inspired painting style and… Audio

Giselle is best known for her non-fiction comics on conservation and environmental issues. Her latest work is included in Joy Cowley's book The Tiny Woman's Coat. Audio

Award-winning Kiwi cartoonist Toby Morris tells Kim Hill working on his latest book Dad Man Walking was "a bit of a reprieve" from his regular gig illustrating Covid-19 explainers for the World Health… Audio, Gallery

Gamers, anime fans and cosplayers are out in full force this long weekend as the Auckland Armageddon Expo marks its 25th anniversary. Audio

Today's Bookmarks guest, Michel Mulipola, is living out his childhood dreams as a cartoonist, comic book shop owner, professional wrestler and gamer.  Audio

The Rugby World Cup kicked off in Tokyo on Friday night, so it is apt that Calling Home is heading there for the first time this weekend. We're joined by ground-breaking Kiwi lawyer Catherine… Audio

For the RNZ Music mixtapte illustrator and cartoonist Toby Morris shares his favourite songs and tips for drawing good. He speaks with Yadana Saw. Audio

Editor of Overland magazine Giovanni Tiso thinks a lot of critics have missed the point of the recent Avengers: Endgame. He's in to fill us in on this astonishingly brave adaptation of Samuel… Audio

Drawing for comics that included Judge Dredd, Marvel Monsters and The Muppet Show are some of the highlights on the CV of expat Roger Langridge. He's coming home from London to take part in ComicFest… Audio, Gallery

The white nationalist movement that calls itself the "alt right" is moving into comic books as a way of pushing its political agenda. It's a story told by Reveal, an investigative podcast aiming to… Audio

Cartoon strips seem to have vanished from newspapers, but that doesn't mean they don't exist any more. So where have they gone and how much have they changed? Sarah LaiungWe have three great New… Audio, Gallery

Dylan Horrocks joins us to talk about the comic, My Ten Guitars by Barry Linton. Dylan actually did his own cartoon dedication to Barry - check it out here. Audio

We think of great comics and graphic novels as the perfect combination of illustrations and text. But Silent or Wordless comics are becoming increasingly popular. Audio

Cartoonist and illustrator Sarah Glidden uses images to tackle weighty subjects. Glidden is part of a generation using non-fiction comics to give a fresh perspective on important stories. Audio, Gallery

Star Trek and Dr. Seuss - a laughable pairing surely? Well maybe not. In the US a judge is allowing Dr. Seuss Enterprises to proceed with a lawsuit against the tiny ComicMix company. They're behind a… Audio

Richard Sikoryak has made a comic book using Apple's terms and conditions. Audio