We're back with another episode of Trade School! This time, we're talking about We Stand on Guard! Our host this week is Jay McKiernan!

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Scored by Bret Eagleston

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️ Introduction to Certain Point of View's Trade School Podcast and Host (00:00 - 00:30)

• Overview of podcast's theme: spotlight on comic book trade paperbacks.
• Host introduction: Jay McKiernan, also host of Long Live the Legion podcast.
• Choice of We Stand On Guard (00:30 - 01:20)
• Jay's intention to cover a non-DC, more contemporary comic.
• Book is 10 years old; appreciated as a shift from his usual subjects.
• Story and Premise Overview of We Stand On Guard (01:20 - 04:07)
• Setting: year 2124, future war between Canada and the United States.
• Catalyst incident: Drone attack on White House killing President and cabinet.

Creative Team and Artistic Merit (04:07 - 06:56)

• Writer: Brian K. Vaughan, acclaimed for series like Y: The Last Man, Runaways, Saga.
• Artist: Steve Skroci, Canadian, known for work on Matrix and V for Vendetta, compared to Jeff Darrow and Moebius.
• 🇨🇦 Cultural Significance & Canadian Perspective (06:56 - 10:06)
• Book features Canadian characters and setting, addressing the rarity of Canadian representation in comics.
• Explores Canadian-American relationship – likened to a 'little brother' relationship with the U.S.

️ Themes and Final Recommendation (10:06 - 12:47)

• Exploration of resistance against a more powerful foe.
• Ethical and existential questions around sacrifice and truth.