Episode 72: The Book of Human Insects by Osamu Tezuka

<p>The CDB Crew is back and this time they are finally tackling some Tezuka! Darci chose The Book of Human Insects (Vertical) which was a trip to read especially for those in the group only familiar with his all ages works. So obviously, it&#39;s a good conversation to be had. You can definitely believe me on that, I would tell you otherwise despite me having skin in the game.. I promise. </p><p>Content Warning though for the main topic as there are discussions regarding suicide and sexual assault due to the subject matter. We&#39;re respectful of course, but just wanted to give you all a heads up.</p><p>We also talk about the sad news that Netflix has cancelled Bone and that it may have been the last chance of getting an adaptation of this work in other media.</p><p>Other books discussed this episode: <span>Slumber #1-2 by Tyler Burton Smith, Vanessa Cardinali, Simon Robins, and Steve Wands (Image); Maiden vol 1 and 2 by Florence Dupré la Tour (Europe Comics); Until My Knuckles Bleed #1by Victor Santos (Behemoth)</span></p><p><span>DIY Corner: </span><strong> </strong></p><ul><li><span>We Can Funk. </span><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1hitwonder/we-can-funk?ref=project_link" rel="nofollow">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1hitwonder/we-can-funk?ref=project_link</a></li><li><span>Forest Folk vol. 1 and 2 </span><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/forestfolk-vol2/ff2?ref=project_link" rel="nofollow">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/forestfolk-vol2/ff2?ref=project_link</a></li><li><span>Double Header: Monster by Mariel Ashlinn Kelly and Assorted Baggage by Matthew Daley </span><a href="https://fundrazr.com/doublefeature?ref=ab_4BAhKcFGDKp4BAhKcFGDKp" rel="nofollow">https://fundrazr.com/doublefeature?ref=ab_4BAhKcFGDKp4BAhKcFGDKp</a><span> </span></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Comics Deserve Better is a weekly podcast hosted by Brian, Carrie, Darci and Richard which covers the world of Independent Comics. For a list of episodes, socials and emails, and to request a topic for a future episo