Oneshi Press joins us to talk about Mr. Guy Zombie Hunter Act 2: The Hecking Heck Of It. We enjoyed having them on in the past, but found them even more interesting since then.
Mr. Guy Zombie Hunter Act 2: The Hecking Heck Of It.
Continue readingWe went down the rabbit hole as Batman and Superman in Japan were discussed, which led into Yoshida Tatsuo and the creation of Tatsunoko Studio. Issue 1 of Path of the Pale Rider is covered, and we talk about several Kickstarter campaigns that we’ve had on the show. Free Comic Book Day, The Incal and mimes finish it out. Enjoy!
MUSICAL SPOTLIGHT: Graymarket
Bat-Manga: The Secret History Of Batman In Japan By Jiro Kuwata.
Continue readingDon read a couple of books that are normally out of his wheelhouse, and he gives his thoughts on it. Rook read a book that is SO in his wheelhouse, you can’t help but wonder why he hasn’t talked about it before. Then somehow they start talking about Jeff Smith.
MUSICAL SPOTLIGHT: TBD
Preacher Book One By Garth Ennis And Steve Dillon.
Continue readingDennis Robinson joins us to discuss his book Lycan: Solomon’s Odyssey. He tells us about his creative process, future plans for the series, connecting with creative teams and role playing games.
Lycan: Solomon’s Odyssey By Dennis Robinson,
Sal Donaire, Ezequiel Dominguez And Joel Saavedra.
He only asked us to review his work, but there were so many questions we asked Drew Gold to join us and discuss Motivational Housecat!, old comic strips, underground comix, animation, tools, art direction and getting his work seen.
Motivational Housecat! By Drew Gold.
Continue readingHeadless is a comic working on a second season and Alex Banchitta comes on to talk about storytelling, publishing, printing, script writing, Salem Witch Trials and Knights Templar. Just try and keep up with him.
Headless By Alex Banchitta And Robert Ahmad.
Continue readingSam Willis comes on and leads us through the creative process of the ongoing comic series Raze.
Raze 1 Cover By Ivan Lugomer.
Continue readingA history of Germans in Texas an almost divided state, Teutonic Knights and other things we did not know are talked about when Kevin Knox joins us to discuss Embers 1.
Embers By Kevin Knox, Camron Johnson And Jeremiah Lambert.
Continue readingYou may not be familiar with Bill Finger, but you certainly know his work, as it has permeated cultures around the world. Athena Finger joins us to talk about the man who’s identity has remained a secret for decades, but that is all beginning to change.
Batman Started By Bob Kane And Created By Bill Finger.
Continue readingWe are joined with Bruce Olav Solheim and Julia Kazanowska to discuss Dr. Jekyll Alien Hunter, working with a collaborator, study, work, life experiences, new trains of thought and not being taken in by appearances.
Dr. Jekyll Alien Hunter By Bruce Olav Solheim And Julia Kazanowska.
Continue readingProfessional skate border, comic shop owner, musician and now comic book writer Ruben Najera joins us to talk about The Best Archie Comic Ever! Of course, a lot of other things are discussed as well.
The Best Archie Comic Ever! Cover By Tim Seeley.
Continue readingPhillip Maira joins us to talk about the upcoming collaborative project Purple Eyes along with the past anthologies Crackle Vol. 1, 2 and 3. Writing, coordinating, collaborating and working with no ego are discussed while Don is still waiting for that apology.
Purple Eyes Overseen By Phillip Maira.
Continue readingJaimie Engle comes on to discuss her current project The 9 Circles: Marshall Law along with many other projects past and present. We told her it was okay to go off topic, and she did!
The 9 Circles: Marshall Law By Jaimie Engle, Kool As Heck And Kristal Sayers.
Continue readingRook received his copy of A Hunter’s Tale and discusses the experience. Four Eras In Comic Book History comes after that along with Ghost Rider 1 (which in real time is 247). Burglar Bill takes up the end.
MUSICAL SPOTLIGHT: Dallas Busha
A Hunter’s Tale By Charles Kermit Claytor And Ryan Claytor.
Continue readingMarbles: Mania, Depression, Michelangelo & Me starts it off along with The Next Big Thing and the upcoming Heretics of the Fathomless Realms. Dollar box finds, Nexus, They Called Us Enemy, Saga and Marvel’s Grand Design books finish it out.
MUSICAL SPOTLIGHT: Joyeater
Marbles: Mania, Depression, Michelangelo & Me By Ellen Forney.
Continue readingLaurie Calcaterra joins us to talk about the upcoming Path of the Pale Rider. Laurie describes it as a zombie apocalypse/spaghetti western, but it turns out to be much more. Enjoy!
Path of the Pale Rider By Laurie Calcaterra and Marco Defillo.
Continue readingChristopher Michael from HomeBrewed Heroes joins us to discuss the origins, process, execution and plans for the series C.R.I.T., along with gaming, relationships and music.
C.R.I.T 1 Cover By Bea Navarro.
Continue readingPhoebe Xavier from 123 GO Publications comes on to talk about writing, lettering editing and publishing a line of comics by creators all over the globe. Enjoy!
Esc Pod By Phoebe Xavier And Renan Balmonte.
From 13th Moon.
Mel Cartagena joins us to talk about his webcomic The Plot along with storytelling techniques, influences and films.
Talk about The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings: Rings Of Power as well as The Silmarillion begins the episode. Bigfoot Knows Karate, a review of Origamiac, Hieroglyph, Moebius’ massive influence and Rook’s impatience waiting for Attack On Titan finish it out.
MUSICAL SPOTLIGHT: Paul Drollinger
Everything begins with talk about Marvel television shows and films with a discussion of Book Of Boba Fett. Reading older trades, new releases and dollar box finds for Sandman, Nod Away, Cerebus:, Ocean, American Gods, Rain and Black Science cover the rest of the episode.
MUSICAL SPOTLIGHT: Ed Woltil
Well, Boba Fett starts the conversation off this time, then eventually goes into shipping issues, a paper shortage affecting the comic industry and other tales of the human condition. We do get to a couple of comics, and airships as well. Enjoy!
The Kong Crew 2 By Éric Hérenguel.
Continue readingCartoonist, professor, designer and pinball enthusiast Ryan Claytor comes on to talk about creating comics, reciprocated empathy and the upcoming A Hunter’s Tale.
A Hunter’s Tale By Charles Kermit Claytor And Ryan Claytor.
Continue readingStu Taylor joins us to talk about Octobriana With Love from Dead Good Comics. We discuss the history of the character and the many people involved from her inception to fifty years later. Learn about the fictional heroine of the Russian underground who belongs to the world and cannot be defined. She’s bigger than life and open source. Enjoy!
Octobriana With Love Cover By Marguerite Sauvage.
Continue readingDallas has been rereading The Sandman in anticipation of the upcoming Netflix series. Impossible Jones! , Chris Claremont, Alan Davis, The Strange Death Of Alex Raymond and Groo The Wanderer are discussed in the midsection, while Rook’s miniature painting and Fantastic Four 35 takes up the end.
MUSICAL SPOTLIGHT: Joyeater
The Sandman: Preludes And Nocturns By Neil Gaiman,
Sam Kieth, .Mike Dringenberg And Malcolm Jones III.
Everything starts off with Star Wars Visions which leads into Kurosawa.films, Solo: A Star Wars Story and The Sandman, both the Netflix show and comics. Dredd, Pathfinder and a couple of recent comics that were based off work Don read in the seventies. It all ends with Cliff Chiang, as everything always should.
MUSICAL SPOTLIGHT: Dallas Busha
This was recorded on Christopher Reeve’s birthday, so of course we talk about him, his work and Superman. Norse Mythology, stories in the oral tradition, and many other off topic subjects are discussed.
MUSICAL SPOTLIGHT: Rush Morgan
Christopher Reeve As Superman.
Continue readingDan Price joins the show to talk about the upcoming series Bigfoot Knows Karate along with the Kickstarter champain and his past work.
Bigfoot Knows Karate By Dan Price And Casey Allen.
Continue readingWe talk to R. Alan Brooks and discuss his current work Grieving Mall along with past projects in writing, drawing, teaching and speaking about social activism in comics.
Grieving Mall By R. Alan Brooks And Sarah Menzel Trapl.
Continue readingWe start off with a shout out to the Deep Cuts Podcast and Al questions the 1974 album Relayer, then brings up the 1977 Star Wars comic that Don did not like. Bronze Age Burroughs comics, The Maxx, The Mighty Magnor, Valhalla, Captain America And 6 Sidekicks Of Trigger Keaton are discussed as well.
MUSICAL SPOTLIGHT: Craig Anthony Fountain
Star Wars From Marvel Comics.
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