We're back with another episode of Trade School! This time, we're talking about Reckless! Our host this week is Lee Greger!

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Edited by Case Aiken

Scored by Bret Eagleston

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Outline

Introduction & Context (00:00 - 01:24)

Lee Greger introduces Certain Point of View's Trade School podcast episode focused on comic book trade paperbacks.

Personal background context: Lee born in 1973, describes cultural and media influences growing up as an '80s kid.

Review of "Reckless" by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips (01:24 - 04:19)

Summary and analysis of Reckless by Brubaker and Phillips (started in 2020).

Main character Ethan Reckless as a private investigator with CIA past, set in Southern California near a beach.

Recommendation & Availability (04:19 - 05:43)

Lee recommends Reckless for fans of 80s noir, pulp detective novels, and similar TV shows. Notes that Image Comics produces these in 144-page hardcover trade editions, available on Amazon and retailers.

Additional Podcast Promotions & Wrap-Up (05:43 - 07:16)

Introduction of Case Aiken and Sam Alicea from "Another Pass" podcast focused on movie reviews—balancing fascination with flaws and constructive criticism. Brief announcement about the new show "We Have Issues" with hosts Keith and Josue, reviewing a wide range of new comics weekly.