Welcome back to Collecting Issues, your monthly comic book club! To close out 2025, we are wading deep into the bog of Irish Myth to discuss Tuatha, the stunning one-shot from Irish creator Gavin Fullerton, published by IDW Comics.
If Samurai Jack and Hellboy had a baby and sent it on a grim quest across a war-torn ancient Ireland, it would look like this.
In this episode, Michael and Benjamin break down this largely silent visual masterpiece. We explore how Fullerton strips away the \"Leprechaun Museum\" version of folklore to reveal the gritty, bloody roots of Celtic legend.
Join us as we decode the hidden mythological references scattered throughout the book; from the Brown Bull of Cooley to the Dagda, and discuss why this might be the best visual storytelling of the year.
In this episode, we cover:
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction to Irish Mythology
00:37 Comic Book Club Overview
02:24 Engage with Us: Join the Discussion
05:22 Deep Dive into Tuatha Comic
07:49 Exploring Irish Mythological References
12:35 The Protagonist's Grim Mission
16:04 Mythical Encounters and Symbolism
29:34 The River Bandits and the Giant Deer
35:04 Irish Mythology and the Gay Bullock
36:09 Action-Packed Battle Scene
37:11 Encounter with WWE Superstar Finn Balor
38:04 The Forgotten God DDA
39:36 A Journey Through Irish Mythology
41:56 The Tragic Death of the Loyal Hound
44:37 A Vigil and a Journey Continues
50:15 Blood Magic and Mythical Struggles
55:48 The Island and the Final Resting Place
57:28 Reflections on Grief and Myth
01:00:25 Upcoming Comic Book Club Reads
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