Good morning, friends, and welcome back to Comics Odyssey—I’m thrilled you’re joining me today, even if it’s a Saturday release instead of our usual Wednesday slot. We’ve reached the final chapter of our Understanding Comics journey with Chapter 9: Putting It All Together, where Scott McCloud ties his thesis together with a review of key ideas—expect some of my favourite moments highlighted. I’ll also wrap up with an update on the Substack’s future, including progress on Spirit Girl 3, so stick around for what’s next!
Welcome and Schedule Change (00:00:01 - 00:00:21):
Chapter 9 Overview (00:00:26 - 00:00:59):
McCloud’s Thesis on Comics (00:00:59 - 00:02:10):
Humility in the Narrative (00:02:21 - 00:03:25):
Specificity to Universality (00:03:32 - 00:04:26):
Closure and Participation (00:04:39 - 00:05:08):
The Great Triangle (00:05:11 - 00:05:37):
Panel Transitions (00:05:53 - 00:07:22):
Motion Lines (00:07:31 - 00:08:01):
Series Wrap-Up (00:08:04 - 00:08:19):
Substack Break Announcement (00:08:29 - 00:09:44):
Gratitude and Revenue Insight (00:09:55 - 00:11:07):
Spirit Girl 3 Progress (00:11:14 - 00:12:08):
Content Suggestions (00:12:15 - 00:12:48):
Closing Remarks (00:12:53 - 00:12:57):
