@@StrangeBrainParts besides yours there are like two I can think of. The main one being the comictropes video. I can't remember the other channels name.
A topic suggestion for the coming decades: Herge and his stories of Tintin. Herge has bit of a character arc, going from stereotypical and problematic representations of culture, and eventually becoming somewhat jaded but more worldly towards the end. I think Herge gets good roughly around "Cigars of the Pharoah", but perhaps Strange Brain Parts has a different perspective on it all.
Cigars is where the good solo Tintin stories start, but I don't think Tintin really starts getting good until Crab with Golden Claws. Having Captain Haddock's alchaholism and temper to bounce off Tintin's straightforward goodness adds a much needed character dimension to the stories. A video charting Herge's relationship with other cultures would be interesting, because you do see the change from the early books to the last ones. I wouldn't say he ever became great at it, but he did defiantly improve as time went on.
Besides the comic tropes video you are the main reason why I got into cerebus and it's creator Dave sim. I have never read a series such as cerebus. From humble beginnings as a sword and sorcery parody to a phenomenal series that satirizes politics and religion to a sad reflective of Dave sims life and beliefs. It was one rollercoaster of a read. And honestly I don't regret it. I will always cherish my experience and your videos on this underappreciated series, heck of all your videos not just the cerebus ones. Thank you for everything. Keep doing what you're doing.
Just slightly to the side of the discussion in the video, but striking me again and again while watching it, is the fact that Dave Sim is a hell of an artist.
Your channel has always had some of the most insightful reviews and video essays on comic books and graphic novels in all of TH-cam. I hope Strange Brain Parts keeps growing it's audience and getting the views it deserves because you really are one of the best. Keep at it, my friend. 👍🏻
Yippee Skippy! I watched the old video on cerebus and the issues 1-25 but I just now noticed there are two more I get to watch back to back! I'm so excited. I'll remember to pay closer attention to the channel now that I know more are coming
"High Society" was also the name of a pornographic magazine on the shelves of newsstands about the same time as this comic's release, and I don't believe that was a coincidence.
Amazing video! This Cerebus deep-dive series had singlehandedly sparked a passion in me to read the series myself. This episode coincided with the start of the arc for me. Really excited for the future of the channel!
Excellent! That's good timing. Of course, heed my warnings that it does get problematic at a certain point. But you're a few volumes away from that time.
Such thoughtful, incisive, and well-realised breakdowns. Thanks for all your hard work to date, it's much appreciated. Please delve more into Cerebus, particularly episodes on Church & State (either/both parts), Jaka's Story, Mothers & Daughters ('Flight', 'Women' & 'Minds'), & Guys...mostly because I'm struggling to find physical copies, and it's taking a while to read them online!
Thank you for your kind words! Church and State is already written and will be done soon-ish. There’s at least one more video I want to do before I tackle that one. Jaka’s Story is in note form (I’ll probably add Melmoth to it because it’s not really worth its own video). Hopefully, I will cover it in-depth up to issue 200, which is where I always recommend people stop reading.
Great episode! Though I could do with a little more comment on the art, I like that you included the business side of things and other 'meta' information. Keep up the good work.
I love love LOVE all of your videos on Cerebus. I read the first 1/3 of Cerebus a few months ago and loved High Society the most out of everything. Are you planning to cover the Church and State arc and anything afterwards? Question for you also... have you seen Kid Leaves Stoop's recent "Spongeboy Mop" video where it actually does an abridged reading of Cerebus #104? I watched it last night and less than 24 hours later I see this video... very cool timing. Interesting seeing Cerebus being mentioned in the same breath as SpongeBob of all things. Great video as always. Keep up the good work.
Thank you, thank you. The Church And State video is already written and ready to be edited. But...I might do at least one other video in-between this one and Church And State. I've not seen the video. Now I have to go at search for it. :)
Thank you! Clearly, I am fascinated by the topic. From its humble, Canadian beginnings, to it reaching a level of prestige and then the self-indulgent, slow motion crash and burn.
As much flack as Cerebus gets throughout its whole run it is one of the best examinations of toxic masculinity in comics. Watching Cerebus slowly realize how ineffectual his gruff demninor and fighting skills are in this new high society and then having it all conclude with his petty tantrum with Aristoria at the end provides an interesting contrast to Cerebus as the petty Tyrant in the first half of church and state. This all comes to a head in Minds where the whole hero narrative of Mothers and Daughters is completly deconstructed. Though I'm in the minority who quite enjoys the latter half of Cerebus (with the exception of the dull and tonally jarring Latter Days Arc). Its here where we really start to see Dave's greatest (and worst) innovation which is using text forms outside of the standard comic form (line by line dialog, in universe texts, ect) which allowed for far more content and textual depth then most comics but would also devolve into the infamous Torah analysis.
ok but why do I kind of want to play The Regency Elf in a Cerebus live-action movie?😅also putting my name down hypothetically to audition for Serna/Cirin (probably would be a more challenging and interesting role but less easy and fun)
@@StrangeBrainParts hahah well thank you so much for the vote of confidence! Maybe with more acting classes and gym sessions I could manage it🚀btw do you think there'll ever possibly be a movie or series made in our lifetime? Or has the controversy made Cerebus a work that's impossible to adapt?
I know an animated feature that was done recently. I think. I've only seen a few clips, but it was supposedly released? It has a really long title that I just can't recall at this moment. But, no...I don't think there will be a series or movie done by any studio at any time. The ensuing backlash would be too great.
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I don't think anyone on youtube has given Cerebus this level of attention and scrutiny, keep up the good work.
Honestly? I think you're right.
@@StrangeBrainParts besides yours there are like two I can think of. The main one being the comictropes video. I can't remember the other channels name.
@@jamilfrost6217 the topic in question is the level of attention and scrutiny in the others, however
There is th-cam.com/video/YonfVTADFro/w-d-xo.html&feature=share9
A topic suggestion for the coming decades: Herge and his stories of Tintin. Herge has bit of a character arc, going from stereotypical and problematic representations of culture, and eventually becoming somewhat jaded but more worldly towards the end. I think Herge gets good roughly around "Cigars of the Pharoah", but perhaps Strange Brain Parts has a different perspective on it all.
Cigars is where the good solo Tintin stories start, but I don't think Tintin really starts getting good until Crab with Golden Claws. Having Captain Haddock's alchaholism and temper to bounce off Tintin's straightforward goodness adds a much needed character dimension to the stories.
A video charting Herge's relationship with other cultures would be interesting, because you do see the change from the early books to the last ones. I wouldn't say he ever became great at it, but he did defiantly improve as time went on.
Besides the comic tropes video you are the main reason why I got into cerebus and it's creator Dave sim. I have never read a series such as cerebus. From humble beginnings as a sword and sorcery parody to a phenomenal series that satirizes politics and religion to a sad reflective of Dave sims life and beliefs. It was one rollercoaster of a read. And honestly I don't regret it. I will always cherish my experience and your videos on this underappreciated series, heck of all your videos not just the cerebus ones. Thank you for everything. Keep doing what you're doing.
So good to see Cerebus get the critical attention it deserves.
Just slightly to the side of the discussion in the video, but striking me again and again while watching it, is the fact that Dave Sim is a hell of an artist.
I have met Dave Sim on a couple of different occasions, along with Gerhard. They're good people and hella great artists.
These were my favorite Cerebus issues. The part when he asks the guy to give the prime minister his hand had me rolling laughing when I first read it.
Your channel has always had some of the most insightful reviews and video essays on comic books and graphic novels in all of TH-cam. I hope Strange Brain Parts keeps growing it's audience and getting the views it deserves because you really are one of the best. Keep at it, my friend. 👍🏻
Yippee Skippy! I watched the old video on cerebus and the issues 1-25 but I just now noticed there are two more I get to watch back to back! I'm so excited. I'll remember to pay closer attention to the channel now that I know more are coming
This just made my week!
Oh this is an unexpected treat!
I find your work concise, informative and illuminating.
Thanks.
"High Society" was also the name of a pornographic magazine on the shelves of newsstands about the same time as this comic's release, and I don't believe that was a coincidence.
You're right! How did I miss that? Good one.
@@StrangeBrainParts 👍
Berty Dastards.
Yessss a new Cerebus vid, it's such an interesting topic to dissect, worts and all.
It is...it truly is.
Amazing video! This Cerebus deep-dive series had singlehandedly sparked a passion in me to read the series myself. This episode coincided with the start of the arc for me. Really excited for the future of the channel!
Also, do you have any comments on the Single Page Comics that were printed after the main story by indie artists?
Excellent! That's good timing. Of course, heed my warnings that it does get problematic at a certain point. But you're a few volumes away from that time.
@@urosvelickovic6311 No, it never occurred to me to do something on them. But that's a good idea.
This is probably the video on Cerebus I've been waiting to see!
Such thoughtful, incisive, and well-realised breakdowns. Thanks for all your hard work to date, it's much appreciated.
Please delve more into Cerebus, particularly episodes on Church & State (either/both parts), Jaka's Story, Mothers & Daughters ('Flight', 'Women' & 'Minds'), & Guys...mostly because I'm struggling to find physical copies, and it's taking a while to read them online!
Thank you for your kind words! Church and State is already written and will be done soon-ish. There’s at least one more video I want to do before I tackle that one. Jaka’s Story is in note form (I’ll probably add Melmoth to it because it’s not really worth its own video). Hopefully, I will cover it in-depth up to issue 200, which is where I always recommend people stop reading.
@@StrangeBrainParts Thank you, that is really awesome news. Can't wait to hear more of your thoughts when you're ready to share!
Good job 👍 I look forward to the next video.
Great episode! Though I could do with a little more comment on the art, I like that you included the business side of things and other 'meta' information. Keep up the good work.
Another great episode. Cerebus is fascinating, even tho I've no intention of reading it
period
Really, really nice breakdown of High Society.
I love love LOVE all of your videos on Cerebus.
I read the first 1/3 of Cerebus a few months ago and loved High Society the most out of everything. Are you planning to cover the Church and State arc and anything afterwards?
Question for you also... have you seen Kid Leaves Stoop's recent "Spongeboy Mop" video where it actually does an abridged reading of Cerebus #104? I watched it last night and less than 24 hours later I see this video... very cool timing. Interesting seeing Cerebus being mentioned in the same breath as SpongeBob of all things.
Great video as always. Keep up the good work.
Thank you, thank you. The Church And State video is already written and ready to be edited. But...I might do at least one other video in-between this one and Church And State.
I've not seen the video. Now I have to go at search for it. :)
@@StrangeBrainParts oh this is great news indeedy thanks Mr Parts 🥳🥳🥳🥳 🐟🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
Please...feel free to call me Strange. :)
Looking forward to it Strange!! You may just have motivated me to read more of the comic :)
@@StrangeBrainParts but that’s so informal 🤭🤭🤭
Aww hell yes!
I love your dissection and insight on this truly bizarre and problematic comic.
Thank you! Clearly, I am fascinated by the topic. From its humble, Canadian beginnings, to it reaching a level of prestige and then the self-indulgent, slow motion crash and burn.
Love your channel
Might I recommend an obscure Alan Moore comic?
Albion.
It is a crossover between various old British comic book characters owned by IPC.
thank you
You're welcome!
I miss your, “Untill, next time” endings.
Oh! I totally forgot to add that back in. Stay tuned...
Is there a chance the Marvel event series you were doing awhile back might come back? I wanted to know what was next in the order after Civil War!
great video as always man! did you ever consider to make one of these for kick ass?
I'm on record as saying I dislike Mark Millar's writing for a variety of reasons. So, covering Kick Ass doesn't really interest me. :)
@@StrangeBrainParts Ha ha! That's great.
I love the way you say saga ;)
Long time♡
Good stuff
“Something fell” out of bed, eventually
Please do your take on mothers and daughters ❤️🙏❤️🫣
Is your little intro fanfare the end of a Beatles or King Crimson song? It sounds familiar. And it sound like the Mellotron.
Cheers!
It is neither artist. It's by Twin Musicom and it's called Abbey Cadence (Sting).
As much flack as Cerebus gets throughout its whole run it is one of the best examinations of toxic masculinity in comics. Watching Cerebus slowly realize how ineffectual his gruff demninor and fighting skills are in this new high society and then having it all conclude with his petty tantrum with Aristoria at the end provides an interesting contrast to Cerebus as the petty Tyrant in the first half of church and state. This all comes to a head in Minds where the whole hero narrative of Mothers and Daughters is completly deconstructed. Though I'm in the minority who quite enjoys the latter half of Cerebus (with the exception of the dull and tonally jarring Latter Days Arc). Its here where we really start to see Dave's greatest (and worst) innovation which is using text forms outside of the standard comic form (line by line dialog, in universe texts, ect) which allowed for far more content and textual depth then most comics but would also devolve into the infamous Torah analysis.
ok but why do I kind of want to play The Regency Elf in a Cerebus live-action movie?😅also putting my name down hypothetically to audition for Serna/Cirin (probably would be a more challenging and interesting role but less easy and fun)
Why not do both?
@@StrangeBrainParts hahah well thank you so much for the vote of confidence! Maybe with more acting classes and gym sessions I could manage it🚀btw do you think there'll ever possibly be a movie or series made in our lifetime? Or has the controversy made Cerebus a work that's impossible to adapt?
I know an animated feature that was done recently. I think. I've only seen a few clips, but it was supposedly released? It has a really long title that I just can't recall at this moment.
But, no...I don't think there will be a series or movie done by any studio at any time. The ensuing backlash would be too great.
How close are we to the misogynistic breakdown. I know it's in here somewhere and I want to brace myself.
It's a ways away still. In real world, actual time, High Society is about a decade away from the controversial bits.
If Sims pulled that shit off today…he would have easily been able to make a living grifting off of incels for the rest of his life.
@@TheSkaOreo *shiver*
Why did you have to say that? Because I know you're not wrong.
@@TheSkaOreo He would have been lionized by "Comicsgate."
@@noneofyourbusiness4616 true to all of the above ⬆️ but he would most probably get more famous/infamous and reach an open minded audience to boot🥳🥳