Kelly Thompson, writer of IDW's Jem and the Holograms comic, joins the hosts for a nearly two-hour conversation about her path to comics, her work on the series with artist Sophie Campbell, and how she's approaching the beloved 80s property for a new generation. They discuss character design choices, representation in comics, the upcoming live-action film, and her other work including The Girl Who Would Be King. Spoiler warnings begin around the 1:51 mark for upcoming story details.