Ten Cent Takes
Mike Thompson & Jessika Frazer
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A podcast looking at comics, pop culture, and how the two connect. Come for the history, stay for the swearing.
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MAR 4, 2026
Dollar Bin Discoveries: "Heroception" Edition
This week’s Dollar Bin Discovery is "Heroception." Mike chose Fantastic Four vol. 3 #60 for one of the best stories he ever read about Marvel’s First Family. Meanwhile, Jessika read Radioactive Man #679 for a multiverse story about Springfield’s superhero.
20 MIN
FEB 25, 2026
Issue 127: G.I. Joe - Sigma 6
Remember G.I. Joe: Sigma 6? You’re not alone if you don’t! Today we’re looking at the tie-in miniseries for the toys that attempted to reboot the G.I. Joe franchise for a new generation. Even though the toys and cartoon weren’t hits, the comic is surprisingly fun!
53 MIN
FEB 18, 2026
Dollar Bin Discoveries: Lovesick Edition
This week’s Dollar Bin Discovery theme is Lovesick, and we’re looking at some VERY different comics. Mike checked out JLA #90 for superhero heartbreak, while Jessika explored Beta Sexus #2 for a super steamy sci-fi story.
18 MIN
FEB 11, 2026
Issue 126: Earthworm Jim
Today we're checking out Marvel’s Earthworm Jim, which has no right being as good as it is. Considering how wild the source material is, it's a miracle that Marvel in 1995 managed to capture the crazy humor of the video game.
58 MIN
FEB 4, 2026
Dollar Bin Discoveries: Feeling Green Edition
This week’s Dollar Bin Discovery theme is “feeling green,” so we dredged up cash and cackling villains. Jessika read 1st Issue Special #2 to meet the Green Team (a squad of kid millionaires), while Mike took on Green Goblin #1 for a dose of cackling chaos.
22 MIN
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