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S3 Ep 335Phillip Kennedy Johnson
Had a blast talking with Phillip about Incredible Hulk and the upcoming Infernal Hulk which takes place after issue 30.We spoke about Batman and Robin and the end of the first arc with issue 24 and what comes next in arc 2.AWe also speak about Phillip's return to Superman in the Adventures of Superman: The Book of ElEnjoy!

S3 Ep 334Sheldon Allen talks making comics that entertain
Tommy welcomes Sheldon Allen to discuss his indie comics work, including "They Choose Violence" and "Concrete Jungle". They chat about the release of issue two and what to expect in issue three. Don't miss hearing about the creative process from the comic books creator himself! Laneka, Deidre and Karen, three HBCU besties turned professional career women, enraged by the systemic injustice plaguing their community, band together to form a vigilante squad that targets White Supremacists deemed to have circumvented the justice system and gotten away with protected criminal. Serving up grisly justice in increasingly creative ways, the vigilante posse becomes front-page news while always staying one step ahead of the law. It’s liberating, it’s addictive and it’s kinda fun – until a copycat emerges whose signature contains a special message to them. They Choose Violence asks what happens when you go down the dark, unforgiving road of revenge? What happens when the only path forward is escalation? There’s no turning back now – for anyone. Get you copies of They Choose Violence at your local comic book shops! Use these Lunar codes when ordering. Retail: $3.99 Initial Due Date: 6/26/2025 FOC Date: 7/21/2025 In-Store Date: 8/20/2025 UPC: 85001385475200311 Page Count: 32 Product Code: 0625AW463 Follow Sheldon on Instagram @sheldonwroteit

S3 Ep 333The art of veteran Richard Pace
Richard joins the podcast to talk about his latest title, Idle Hands which is collected works over his 30 plus year career. Idle Hands will be a vast collection of artwork spanning Richard Pace’s career, including work from Marvel, DC, Image, Dark Horse and other publishers as well as his more recent work with Second Coming (co-created with writer Mark Russell), his infamous witches from Coven, and his upcoming series of Viking Horror one-shots. This is in addition to a large array of personal work including celebrity portraits, various daily drawings, as well as glimpses into past comics projects that fell by the wayside over the last thirty-five years.

S3 Ep 332Edgar Rice Burroughs - The Mars Chronicles with Xavier Newman
Join Tommy as he chats with Xavier Newman about his new comic, the Mars Chronicles! They discuss the story telling and creation of the book, while also exploring some of the pages. Don't miss this discussion about this indie comic review! The Mars Chronicles brings to life Edgar Rice Burrough's john Carter of Mars like you have never seen! A true reflection of the original novels which began in 1917. You can get your hands on this title by visiting Crowdfundr today! Use this link, https://crowdfundr.com/32YcDd?ref=sh_6EAXua_ab_18dUc7IBKdv18dUc7IBKdv Get your copy today!

S3 Ep 331Scott Snyder Drops Big Hints About DC's Next Event!
Tommy shares some exciting updates about the DC Universe, including the Absolute Universe! He highlights some posts from Scott Snyder and shares details about the upcoming DC KO event and all the cool Absolute Universe news! Don't miss these dc comics updates! DC KO News https://bleedingcool.com/comics/the-next-big-dc-comics-event-from-dc-comics-is-called-dc-k-o/ DC Absolute News https://www.dc.com/blog/2025/07/15/dc-comics-goes-all-in-with-absolute-evil-this-october

S3 Ep 330Ghost Machine's Sisterhood Just Dropped and Fans Are Freaking Out!
My next guest is Maytal Zchut, co-owner & co-founder as well as creator and writer for @GhostMachinePro who stopped by to talk about her latest title Sisterhood. Maytal Zchut is a queer, first generation Israeli-American writer, best known for her character driven drama and genre television work, including the DC show Stargirl on the CW. Endlessly fascinated by the study of human behavior and the complexities of human nature, she incorporates elements of LGBTQ+ struggles with isolation and identity into her work – often informed by her experiences spending formative years split between America and Israel. After earning a degree in Television from Emerson College, Maytal honed her craft by working in as many areas of the television and film industry as possible. As a fresh voice in comics, Maytal is channeling her screenwriting knowledge and personal experiences to tell stories from her unique perspective. IT HAPPENED ON HYDE STREET: DEVOUR marks Maytal’s gripping comic book writing debut. Sisterhood hit stores this week and is creating a lot of buzz! A story that is part of the Hyde Street story, which follows lifelong friends Sophie and Violet who are practically sisters. Now at college, they’ve been slowly drifting apart. But when Violet accidentally drowns at a sorority hazing, a devastated Sophie pleads with the psychic SISTER HOOD to contact her dead friend. Sometimes you get what you wish for…but on Hyde Street, there’s always a cost…and it’s a killer. Get your copy today! You can learn more about Maytal at https://imagecomics.com/creators/maytal-zchut You can also follow Maytal on social media at mzchut Learn more about Sisterhood using this link! https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/sisterhood-a-hyde-street-story-1 Don't forget to subscribe to this channel for more updates. Subscribe now: https://www.youtube.com/@Worldatwarcomics?sub_confirmation=1

S3 Ep 329Meet the Artist Behind Awesome Spawn Covers!
Join the conversation as comic creators discuss Spawn covers by super star Jonathan Uribe's career. Don't miss this discussion about Spawn art and the comic book world. Jonathan Uribe has launched onto the scene with covers for Deadly Tales of Gunslinger and Medieval Spawn with several more coming in 2025. Jonathan goes into the story of meeting Editor in Chief Thomas Healy with Todd McFarlane Productions and getting to share his portfolio with Todd McFarlane. My co-host Courtney Joes is the owner of Arkaik Comics and he is the creator of The Atonement Saga. You can follow Jonathan Uribe on social media at jonathan_uribe_id You can follow Courtney Joens on social media at arkaik_comics

S3 Ep 328Jeffrey (Chi-Kit) Kwong Shares what Secrets Hide in The Architect's Epiphany?
Jeffrey, a talented artist and storyteller, joins the podcast to discuss his latest title, 'The Architect's Epiphany'! We dive into the story and Jeffrey shares insights on his storytelling process. Be sure to check out this incredible title at Nakama Press using this link! https://madcavestudios.com/product/architects-epiphany-vol-1/?v=0b3b97fa6688 Architect's Epiphany Story, With pride and driven by vocation, the Shaman Ling Tiber and City Builder Ocean Hacklin valiantly answer their calling and undertake a dire mission to seek hope and redemption, amid the rise and fall of an entire civilization, Aye-Shan City. Join them on their sweeping adventure, set in a world full of fantastical creatures and magical powers! Visit nakamapress.com to find this title plus more! Visit madcavestudios.com to see all the titles under the Mad Cave banner! Follow Jeffrey on social media at townbuilding_man on Instagram and Facebook.

S3 Ep 324Mark Millar’s First Kickstarter Adventure!
Mark Millar stops buy to talk about his latest creator owned title with john Romita Jr, Psychic Sam which is live right now on Kickstarter. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sidehustlecomics/psychic-sam-vol-1-of-3/description SAM NICOLETTI hears a voice in his head the day before something bad happens. The voice tells him the name and address of a murderer and if he ignores this voice an innocent person dies. At first he thought he was crazy, but as the bodies start building up, he realises he needs to do something and, after a while, he hears about a murder that’s SO HORRIFIC he needs to intervene. What would YOU do in this situation? You call the cops and they think you’re crazy because nothing bad has happened yet. But unless you take matters into your own hands, innocent people are going to SUFFER. Soon to be a major movie from the producer of The Gentlemen and Wrath of Man. Mark Millar is a New York Times best-selling comic-book writer, movie producer and Hollywood executive. He has written, among many other things, Marvel’s Civil War, Old Man Logan, The Ultimates, Superman: Red Son, Wanted, Kingsman, Kick-Ass, The Magic Order, Jupiter’s Legacy and Nemesis, several of which have been adapted into movies and television shows. For four years was a story consultant on 20th Century Fox’s slate of Marvel movies, and in 2017 he sold his Millarworld company to Netflix. Mark also has an amazing Youtube channel you can subscribe @millartime5717 where he speaks to the biggest names in the comic book industry. Mark's daughter is also a successful writer and artist! You can visit www.emilybrooksmillar.com to check out her titles AS TOLD BY RATS & BE MORE GUS. You can follow Mark on all socials at @mrmarkmillar

S3 Ep 327Mad Cave is back with Wild Animals by award winning Ed Brisson
Ed Brisson is a comic book writer who first started to garner attention with his self-published crime series MURDER BOOK. He broke into the public spotlight in 2012 with the crime/time-travel thriller series COMEBACK (Shadowline/Image Comics). In the short time since then, he's written and co-created four other series published by Image: SHELTERED, THE FIELD, THE MANTLE and THE VIOLENT. His self-published series MURDER BOOK was collected and released by Dark Horse in early 2015. He’s written for Marvel (Old Man Logan, Predator, Ghost Rider, Uncanny X-Men, etc), DC (Batman Incorporated, Deathstroke Incorporated, The Brave & The Bold, etc), Boom (Sons of Anarachy, Cluster, The Displaced), IDW (24), Aftershock (Beyond the Breach), AWA (Sins of the Salton Sea) and many others. He's been nominated for the Joe Shuster Award for Best Canadian Writer several times. His latest title Wild Animals hits stores July 9th! Use this link to learn more. https://madcavestudios.com/product/wild-animals-issue-1/?attribute_variants=Physical+-+Issue+1+-+Cover+A+-+Andy+Kuhn&v=0b3b97fa6688&mc_cid=63bf410eb4&mc_eid=ae8700ecae Wild Animals Neil’s life has been falling apart ever since his father was killed by crooked cops. Fifteen years later, Neil’s mother lays on her deathbed and he’s stuck in a dead-end job, has nowhere to live, and no hope to speak of. Life keeps kicking Neil and he keeps taking it, too frightened to fight back. Until now. With his world crumbling around him, Neil finds himself backed into a corner, with no choice but to make a stand and right the wrongs that have haunted him for years. Revenge is a dangerous path to walk and the deeper Neil goes, the more he realizes that violence is all consuming. Perfect for fans of gritty crime thrillers like Criminal and Parker, Brisson and Kuhn deliver a hard-hitting, high-stakes story that pulls no punches. Follow Ed on Socials at Edbrisson Visit Ed's website here https://www.edbrisson.com/about

S3 Ep 326How Terra Squad Comic is Changing Everything!
Etienne Kubwabo discusses his comic book 'Terra Squad' and the process of bringing it to life through a comic book kickstarter. He shares insights into crowdfunding comics and making comics in Scotland. Learn more about Etienne's work and the kickstarter crowdfunding campaign in this interview. Here is the link to back! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/etienne1/terra-squad-the-chosen-trio?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExWDJOTm93TXZpYTczaGs5RgEeEDFGx0X0TaMv5ctj_PThZxanuAa3cSaD-0bRbyZ2_lM4-ZyWQ_lRPPpVN7o_aem_1CgWvpNzQ0_K72Vdh5ZOpw You can follow Eitienne on social media at dir.etienneK You can also visit his website www.etianverse.com

S3 Ep 325Tokyo Blade Detectives Secrets You Never Knew!
Todd Black joins us to talk about his 10th issue that continues the "Killing Without Honor" storyline that started last campaign, and there are a few surprises to be had within this new story! To recap, issue #9 featured the arrival of a serial killer in Tokyo, with Miko and Michio being contracted by the Emperor of Japan to catch him. Meanwhile, in the past, the threat of a new faction weighs heavily on the two, and action must be taken! Currently on Kickstarter you can back this title now! Missing the first 9? No problem. There is the ability to catch up both in physical and digital! Use this link to back now! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/blackmagicwolf/tokyo-blade-detectives-1-10?ref=discovery&term=tokyo%20detectives&total_hits=11&category_id=3 You can follow Todd on all socials toddblack.bsky.social on Blue Sky or Guardians_comic on X

S3 Ep 323Big Changes Coming to Transformers Comics!
Writer Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead, Void Rivals) and artist Dan Mora (Justice League Unlimited, Superman) will kick off a bold new era for or the two-time Eisner Award winning series Transformers that will be …MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE with issue #25, in comic book shops October 8. It will be published by Image Comics and Skybound Entertainment, in collaboration with leading games, IP and toy company Hasbro. Joining current series colorist Mike Spicer (Stillwater, Murder Falcon) and letterer Rus Wooton (G.I. JOE, Void Rivals), Robert Kirkman and Dan Mora begin a new age of Transformers with an oversized issue, celebrating the blockbuster series’ second anniversary. A perfect jumping on point for new readers, issue #25 will also feature a stunning story from Kirkman and current series artist Jorge Corona (Ain’t No Grave). Visit https://news.tfw2005.com/2025/06/26/skybounds-transformers-kirkman-and-mora-lead-new-creative-team-540827 for more information on the new creative team on the Transformers title.

S3 Ep 322Are comic books dying?
We talk about the latest discussion on the @millartime5717 podcast where Legendary Comic Book creator Mark Millar brings back 2 comic book shop owners, John Robertson who owns 13 stores in Illinois and California called Graham Cracker Comics www.grahamcrackers.com and Phil Boyle who owns 10 stores in Florida called Coliseum of Comics https://coliseumofcomics.com/our-history/ over 1 year ago Mark originally had these gentleman on and they discussed the comic book industry and the issues that were dragging the industry down. This discussion was triggered by a short clip that went viral of Glenn O'Leary, owner of Comic Book Palace when he shared that writers who "self insert themselves" into comic books. He mentioned nobody wants to read that and those stories are hurting comics. Many attacked Glenn due to his comment was led into Mark bringing comic book owners on his podcast to talk about it. One year later Mark speaks again to these owners and they speak about positive changes that have taken place in the industry and opportunities that still exist for mainly DC and Marvel to correct. Enjoy!

S3 Ep 321What’s Hiding in the Oz Universe You Never Saw?
World at War Comics interviews Cullen Bunn about the new Kickstarter for the Ultimate Oz Universe with AWA. This project explores more of the world than just the first movie. What does the other 99% of Oz have in store? Check out this campaign right now on Kickstarter using this link! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/awastudios/ultimate-oz-universe?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=ultimate%20oz&total_hits=3 For over a century, the world has only seen a fraction of OZ. You know the yellow brick road, the Emerald City, and Dorothy’s journey — but that’s a small sliver of what truly lies beyond. Welcome to The Ultimate OZ Universe: The Lost Lands— a bold, breathtaking expansion of L. Frank Baum’s timeless world, reimagined by some of today’s greatest storytellers. Acclaimed writer Cullen Bunn (Harrow County, The Sixth Gun) alongside OZ enthusiast and producer Larry King, legendary artist Mike Deodato, Jr. (Expecting the Unexpected, Avengers), and the visionary teams at AWA Studios, Shaggyman Productions, and Alchemation, have come together to craft a gripping, vast, and unexpected OZ adventure. Overseen by a team of top OZ historians, this saga stays true to Baum’s vision while exploring uncharted regions, new characters, and thrilling lore. This limited 144+ page hardcover collectible’s edition is your gateway to a rarely-explored side of OZ — one oozing with whimsical magic, much like the story we all know and love, but bringing about the more mysterious secrets long buried in the sands of time. Follow Cullen on socials at cullenbunn Subscribe to Cullen's new podcast at @TheCullenoscopy right here on YouTube! Subscribe to Cullen's Substack at https://substack.com/@cullenbunn/note/c-127659328?r=14wuli&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action To learn more about the amazing comics from AWA visit the link below. https://awastudios.com/

S3 Ep 317Comic Book Fans Need To See This!
World at War Comics interviews Joshua Plack about his comic Eudaimonia, now on Indiegogo. Check out the Indiegogo campaign for issue 3 and see the amazing art. Link https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/eudaimonia-book-three#/ Eudaimonia (You-Day-Mo-Nee-Uh): From Greek philosophy. That which would make us happy if we knew its existence, but quite independently of whether we do know about it. EUDAIMONIA: GOOD-BYE is a 50+ page collection of all new stories featuring an array of amazing artists, each exploring the concept of Eudaimonia. You can follow Joshua @joshuaplack on Socials

S3 Ep 3203 Comics You Need to Read Right Now!
World at War Comics interviews Omari Malik from Black Tooth Publishing about his exciting slate of indy comics. Hear about Black Tooth Publishing and Omari's journey as a creator in the world of indie comic books. BlackTooth Publishing, LLC is a Brooklyn, NY based publishing company founded by Omari Malik. BlackTooth Publishing is focused on giving creators a platform to express themselves unapologetically through literature. Omari Malik was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. Like any great superhero story, Malik’s story is one of both tragedy and triumph. After losing his father at 7 years old, Malik turned comic books and music as an outlet. At 17 years old, Malik moved to New York City to attend college with less than $200 to his name. Through prayer and perseverance, Malik graduated with both a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree. Shortly after graduating, Malik entered corporate America and worked as an insurance broker, but was unsatisfied. This lack of fulfillment led to Malik founding BlackTooth Publishing and pursuing a career as a writer. TO LEARN MORE HEAD OVER TO https://www.blacktoothpublishing.com/about Purchase Snackbite, Dogpile and Adastra with the link below! https://www.blacktoothpublishing.com/store You can follow on all socials at @BlackToothPublishing as well as YouTube!

S3 Ep 318How Did Demon Bltch Become a award winning Comic?
World at War Comics sits down with Christie Shinn to discuss her graphic novel Demon Bltch, and the upcoming omnibus. They also talk about her new Kickstarter campaign, and the Asian Invasions event. Christie is a Ringo Award Winning creator, writer and artist of the title Demon Bltch which is about to head back to Kickstarter for her 6th volume! You can use the link below to be notified when the campaign goes live. Christie will also be gathering these volumes into an Omnibus so fans can have all volumes in one place! Christie also has Personal Monsters and Sepulchre titles. https://www.kickstarter.com/?ref=nav and search Christie Shinn Christie is also the creator and organizer of the upcoming Asian Invasion Comic Con which takes place July 12th at the Martial Arts History Museum in Glendale CA from 12pm to 5pm pacific. Visit https://horatorastudios.square.site/#sjrdFQ to learn more about Christie and her work! You can follow Christie at @HoraToraStudios all all socials including YouTube Don't forget to subscribe to this channel for more updates. Subscribe now: https://www.youtube.com/@Worldatwarcomics?sub_confirmation=1 Thank you for watching this video, click the SUBSCRIBE button to stay connected with this channel. Subscription Link: https://www.youtube.com/@Worldatwarcomics?sub_confirmation=1

S3 Ep 319Meet the Writers Behind the New Stitch Comic!
World at War Comics chats with James III and Connor Ratcliffe about their new Stitch comic book from Dynamite Comics. They discuss their writing process and the upcoming release of the comic books in August. THE GALAXY'S MOST DANGEROUS (AND ADORABLE) WEAPON RETURNS! Dr. Jumba Jookiba, the scientist responsible for releasing the blue-furred phenomenon known as Stitch onto an unsuspecting galaxy, is in danger of losing his membership in E.G.G.S. - the Evil Genius Group-slash-Syndicate. With all the time that he's been spending on Earth, Dr. Jumba hasn't earned enough Villain Points to re-up next year. And while he no longer considers himself fully "evil," he really wants to stay in E.G.G.S. - mainly for their great dental plan, and complimentary intergalactic travel lounges. Acclaimed writers/comedians/podcasters CONNOR RATLIFF and JAMES III (Tiny Dinos, Dead Eyes, Young Dylan, All That) join forces with otherworldly artist GRETA XELLA to bring Earthlings everywhere the all-new adventures of Lilo's irrepressible pet - featuring singularly celebratory covers from EDWIN GALMON, JAE LEE & JUNE CHUNG, CIRO CANGIALOSI, and JENNIFER L. MEYER! You can follow Connor Ratclif on social media at connorratliff You should subscribe to @TheGeorgeLucasTalkShow You can follow James III @ruleof3comics You could also visit Rule of III at https://www.ruleof3inc.com/ to learn more of James III work. James III will be signing at Collectors Paradise in California. To get your copies use the link below! https://www.comicsandcards.net/store-front/signature-series-stitch-lilo-stitch-1-4-signed-by-james-iii/

S3 Ep 314How Christopher Priest Changed Comics Forever!
World at War Comics is excited to chat with Christopher Priest about his work in the world of comic books! From Milestone Media to his current Vampirella run with Dynamite Comics, this conversation is a must-see.His latest title with Dynamite is Sonja Reborn which hits stores this August. In a contest to decide the fate of the world, the ancient (and codependent) gods The Light and The Dark transport Maggie Sutherland, a young British clerk, from the year 2025 into the wilds of Hyboria, where she awakens transformed into the renowned Hyrkanian Bellatrix Red Sonja.Thrown headlong into a realm of gods and monsters, Maggie must quickly learn how to survive both the harsh environment and the constant threats posed by friends and foes alike as she struggles to find her way home.Legendary comics writer CHRISTOPHER PRIEST (Vampirella, Black Panther, Conan) and artist ALESSANDRO MIRACOLO rebuild the crimson-maned warrior from the inside out in Sonja Reborn - a riveting reinterpretation of her hero's journey that reveals what it might actually take for a single woman to survive in a brutal world of sorcery and barbarism!Christopher also has Marvel Knights Black Panther with Joe Quesada in stores now.Check out this interview with Christopher Priest.Follow Christopher on socials @christopherpriest0Visit his website to learn more below. https://digitalpriest.com/about/

S3 Ep 315Will Psychic Sam Become the Next Big Thing? John Romita Jr reveals more!
World at War Comics sits down for a chat with the legendary John Romita Jr about his new comic, Psychic Sam with his Kick Ass partner Mark Millar. Check out the campaign on Kickstarter, and hear about the upcoming project. Link below, https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sidehustlecomics/psychic-sam-vol-1-of-3?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=psychic%20sam&total_hits=1 John Romita Jr. - also referred to as JRJR - is an American comic book artist, who has worked for Marvel Comics since the 1970s. Just like his cartoonist father John Romita Sr., he has been mostly associated with the 'Spider-Man' series. However, over the years, he has worked with nearly every other Marvel character as well, including drawing 'The Uncanny X-Men', 'Daredevil' and the creator-owned 'Kick-Ass' (2008-2018) with writer Mark Millar. One of Marvel's most productive artists, John Romita Jr. averagely produces artwork for two comic books per month. Since 2013, Romita has branched out with working for DC Comics as well, doing runs on 'Batman' and 'Superman' titles. Visit John's website here https://www.johnromitajrjr.com/ You can follow John on all social media at johnromitajr

S3 Ep 316The Disavowed Comic Is Blowing Up Right Now!
World at War Comics chats with Josh Blaylock, founder of Devil's Due Comics, about his Kickstarter campaign for The Disavowed. Josh is well known for his work on GI Joe comics, and this new project looks amazing! Check out the Kickstarter link below to support The Disavowed! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/massivepublishing/the-disavowed-1-pilot-edition?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=the%20disavow&total_hits=2 You can follow Josh on Social media at devilsduecomics Learn more on the Devils Due website below. https://www.devilsdue.net/disavowed.html Devils Due partners with Massive Publishing on The Disavowed! https://massivepublishing.com/ You can follow Massive at massivepublishing on all socials

S3 Ep 313Vampirella’s New Adventure Is Here!
THOMAS E. SNIEGOSKI is the author of more than two dozen novels for adults, teens, and children. As a comic book writer, Sniegoski's work includes Stupid, Stupid Rat Tails, a prequel miniseries to international hit Bone. Sniegoski has also written the Bone: Quest for the Spark novels. Sniegoski collaborated with Bone creator Jeff Smith on the prequel, making him the only writer Smith has ever asked to work on those characters. Sniegoski and Golden also wrote the graphic novel BPRD: Hollow Earth, a spinoff from Hellboy. His latest title with Dynamite Comics is Vampirella: Armegeddon with artist Kewber Baal! https://www.dynamite.com/htmlfiles/viewProduct.html?PRO=C72513035713701011 TOM SNIEGOSKI and artist KEWBER BAAL! Picking up where Sniegoski's most recent Vampirella Strikes! series left off, Armageddon opens with the Daughter of Drakulon beset on all sides by the forces of Chaos, even as a new threat arrives to add to her troubles - a threat that is not of this mortal plane! Bolstered by hot-blooded covers from FRANCESCO MATTINA, LESLEY "LEIRIX" LI, JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER, and the amazing cosplay of RACHEL HOLLON, this premiere issue also includes an exclusive crossover cover by famed artist MARK SPEARS showcasing his iconic cast from Mark Spears Monsters - with a companion piece featuring Vampirella set to run in the same month on issue #6 of Mark Spears Monsters! Visit Tom's website at https://www.sniegoski.com/bio.html Follow Tom on Social at tsniegoski Don't forget to subscribe to this channel for more updates.

S3 Ep 312Secrets Behind Mr. Terrific Year One!
Join World at War Comics and Shine Comics for a chat with Al Letson, the writer behind "Mr Terrific Year One"! Al shares his journey from journalism to writing for DC. Hear untold stories about the making of the new comic books series and his involvement with the DC multiverse. You can get issue 1 in comic shops everywhere now! This 6 part series is hopefully extended! Al Letson (born August 8, 1972) is an American writer, journalist, and radio and podcast host. Since 2013, he has served as the host of the radio show and podcast Reveal from the Center for Investigative Reporting and PRX. Before that, he created and hosted the show State of the Re:Union, distributed by National Public Radio and PRX. Al Letson credits comic books with teaching him how to read and helping him conquer dyslexia. He worked on two independent comic books, Imperfect and Planetfall. In 2016, he was chosen by DC Comics to participate in the 2nd DC Comic writer's workshop. Letson and his cohorts learned DC's production methods and were given the opportunity to write for the company. You can follow Al on social media at al_letson

S3 Ep 311Meet the Writer Behind Red Sonja Noir!
David Avallone is a freelancer from a long line of freelancers, born to a pulp fiction writer (Michael Avallone) and women’s rights activist (Frances Avallone). Since graduating from Bard College in 1987, David has been involved mostly in independent film production (as a writer, editor, director, producer, actor, etc.), but in 2014 he branched out into comic book writing, mostly with Dynamite Comics. With them, he’s written LEGENDERRY: VAMPIRELLA, TWILIGHT ZONE: THE SHADOW, DOC SAVAGE: RING OF FIRE, BETTIE PAGE and ELVIRA: MISTRESS OF THE DARK. For American Mythology, he’s written ZORRO: SWORDS OF BLOOD, and for Kevin Eastman Studios he’s writing DRAWING BLOOD and THE RADICALLY REARRANGED RONIN RAGDOLLS. David's latest title for Dynamite Entertainment is Red Sonja: Noir which will be released June 18th at all your LCS's! Rating: Teen+ Cover A: Lesley Leirix Li UPC: 72513035646801011 Cover B: Joseph Michael Linsner UPC: 72513035646801021 Cover C: Cosplay/Molly Stewart UPC: 72513035646801031 Cover D: BLANK AUTHENTIX UPC: 72513035646801041 Writer: David Avallone Artist: Edu Menna Genre: Sword & Sorcery Publication Date: June, 2025 Format: Comic Book Page Count: 40 On Sale Date: 6/18/2025 PULP ADVENTURE MEETS HYRKANIAN STEEL! You can follow David on Social Media @DavidAvalloneFreelance including right here on YouTube!!

S3 Ep 309Meet the Legends Behind Blood Letter!
My next guest are Joseph Illidge and Tim Seeley. Joe Illidge's thought leadership in high-profile IP, publishing and media includes groundbreaking work for DC Comics, Image Comics, Simon & Schuster, and Todd McFarlane Productions to name a few. His work in the Milestone Universe is legendary working with greats like the late Dwayne McDuffy, Derek Dingle, Michael Davis and Denys Cowen as the editor. Later Joe would be the editor for Batman. He has written a number of comics and held editorial posts at Lion Forge, Valiant, A Wave New World, and Heavy Metal. Tim's work is also incredible having created and written titles like Hack/Slash, Revival which has been optioned for a new live action series, and Money Shot to name a few. He has also written Grayson for DC Comics, Rogue: The Savage Land for Marvel, and several titles for He-Man to name a few. Tim is also an established artist having worked on GI Joe and he creator owned Local Man to name a few. Joe and Tim's latest title is an expansion on the Spawn Universe called Bloodletter. Arriving: June 18, 2025 Lunar Code: 0425IM285 Tasha Thornwall is THE BLOODLETTER, mystical mercenary of the world's secret underground. A former CIA operative forced to live in the shadows after being outed by Al Simmons 10 years ago, Tasha is now out for revenge when she learns Al Simmons is alive as Spawn. The mission to hunt down and kill Spawn begins in this debut miniseries by JOSEPH P. ILLIDGE (DC Comics' The Shadow Cabinet) and TIM SEELEY (HACK/SLASH, LOCAL MAN, Nightwing), along with the incredible art talents of CHRISTIAN ROSADO. To learn more visit Image Comics https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/bloodletter-1-of-5 Follow @imagecomics on all social media including right here on YouTube for all the news regarding the Spawn Universe. You can follow Joe on social at illmasterone You can follow Tim on all social at timseeley

S3 Ep 310Spawn Universe Art Like You’ve Never Seen!
Thaddeus Robeck is an American cover illustrator from California's central valley. His cover work can be seen on Image (Spawn, King Spawn, Gunslinger, Scorched, Sam & Twitch, and Rat City), Titan (Gun Honey Series), and Dynamite (Vampirella) comics. When the world went on lockdown in 2020, Thaddeus, like many other creative individuals, decided to take the time to hone his craft. A year of daily focused practice later and people started to notice. Thaddeus has a lot of amazing covers for Spawn coming in 2025!! You are going to enjoy this interview! You can follow Thaddeus on socials nihiloart on socials! You can get your hands on his original art at Modern Comic Art! The link is below! https://www.moderncomicart.com/thaddeus-robeck

S3 Ep 307Discover The First Americans Comic Series and more!
Chris Reda is back again to talk about the new releases from Critical Entertainment. Chris is the founder of Critical Entertainment and writer and creator of several titles. Below find the latest titles coming this year so far! Visit their website to learn more. https://www.criticalentertainmentla.com/ You can follow at criticalentertainment on all social media LOS ANGELES - APRIL 8, 2025 – Critical Entertainment's next One-Shot Warrior Spirit is in Solicitations through Lunar Distribution and Diamond Distribution this April. Retailers and Customers will be able to order Warrior Spirit and Planetary Expansion Issue 4 through their local comic book store using the following order codes. The highly anticipated The First Americans Issue 3 is right around the corner with a Cover B Variant by Kraig Rasmussen. Expect that in Solicitations in June. Later in 2025 we are debuting our newest comic book series, Minion, about the henchmen of a super villain as they fight for control over futuristic New Manhattan. Thank you all for bringing us a successful year in independent comics and we hope you enjoy what we have in store for Critical Entertainment! Warrior Spirit One-Shot Preorder Now! Written by: Christopher Reda Illustrated by: Alonso Molina Gonzales Lettered by: Travis Lanham 16 Pages Full Color - $2.99 UPC 855794008141: 00111 Diamond Code: APR251333 Lunar Code: 0425CX501 Cover B Variant Diamond Code: APR251334 Lunar Code: 0425CX502 Consumed by fear and worry, a caveman warrior and his tribe embark on a journey to fight an ancient demon where he must learn to let go of his fears before he loses his fighting spirit and the lives of his people. Planetary Expansion Issue 4 Reorder Now! Chapter 4: Individuals Full Color - $4.99 UPC #855794008011: 00411 Diamond Code: APR251335 Abandoning their lives on earth, 1,000 hand selected passengers aboard a Starship head to repopulate a new habitable planet. In another Solar System exists a planet just like Earth with fresh air, clean water, and sustainable life. They will brave the dangers of space and push past the limit to get there The First Americans Issue 3 Chapter 3: Lost Part 1 Coming to June Solicitations Written by: Christopher Reda Illustrated by: Tadd Galusha Lettered by: Travis Lanham 40 Pages Full Color - $4.99 UPC #855794008028: 00311 Cover A by Tadd Galusha Cover B by Kraig Rasmussen At the end of the Ice Age 14,000 years ago and on the verge of starvation, a Tribe of Paleo-Indians travel across from Siberia into North America to hunt an elusive pack of Mammoths; but when they fail to hunt down the beasts, the tribe members must adapt to their new surroundings before becoming extinct. Fans can also follow the latest Critical Entertainment updates on Instagram, X, Facebook, Tiktok, and YouTube.

S3 Ep 308Brand New Comic Hellstones Is Here and It Looks Awesome!
Hellstones: Book #0 – Echoes Across Eternity A supernatural action prologue launching a 12-book indie comic series about power, corruption, and the cost of survival. Scarred, stubborn, and alone—Sam never wanted to be a hero. But with a Hellstone around her neck and monsters on every side, she’s forced into a fight she can’t walk away from. Frank Walk provides insights into what fans can expect on this title and whats next!! Head over to Kickstarter now to learn more! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pigmacast/hellstones-echoes-across-eternity-book-0?ref=discovery&term=hellstones&total_hits=11&category_id=250 Also, follow Frank on YouTube to learn more about HellStones as well as amazing tutorials on the art of coloring comics!! Follow Frank on Social media @w_frank_w Subscribe to his YouTube Channel at @Pigmacast

S3 Ep 306Voltage and Imperium Comic Secrets Revealed!
Welcome to Paul's 11th Kickstarter campaign featured in the world of Project Naosis. Bringing you a 28-page full-color comic book, Voltage & Imperium 1-Shot! Check out the cover from our interior artist Joe Cretrilli. This story follows Clay Hughes a retired veteran who was given a second chance at life with the deed to a foster home. The first child dropped at his door isn't just any ordinary child but an ENHANCED. Visit Kickstarter now to get your copy! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/projectnaosis/voltage-and-imperium-1-one-shot?ref=discovery&term=paul%20thayer&total_hits=18557&category_id=250 You can follow Paul on all social media @projectnaosis including here on YouTube! Visit the Project Naosis website to learn more. https://www.projectnaosis.com/

S3 Ep 305God Tier Manga Is Coming This June! Are You Ready?
Mario B Long joins the show to talk about his latest title, God Tier, a story about the mysterious anarchist Typhon, the god of monsters, who has sparked a fire that has spread across the world. Pablo Costello, and his sister Anna, are trapped in between the raging battle between gangs, police, gods and monsters. God Tier Vol 1. is available now at nakamapress.com for pre-order. Official date of release is June 17th! Use this link to pre-order now! https://madcavestudios.com/product/god-tier-vol-1/?v=0b3b97fa6688 Nakama Press is an imprint of Mad Cave Studios. You can follow Mad Cave on social media @madcavestudios including right here on YouTube!

S3 Ep 304What Makes Tomas Giorello’s Art So Special?
Tomás Giorello is an artist from Buenos Aires who has been in the industry for 30 years. He has done cover and interior art on XO ManOWar for Valiant, Dark Horse 'Star Wars' titles 'Empire', 'Republic' and 'X-Wing'. With Timothy Truman he has worked on 'Conan' and its follow-up title 'Conan the Cimmerian', also for Dark Horse. His latest title is Planet Death from Bad Idea created by Derek Kolstad, creator and writer of John Wick and award winning writer Robert Venditti. Planet Death launched issue 0 on Free Comic Book Day and sold close to 1 million copies! Issue 1 will be in stores this July. To learn more visit https://www.badideacorp.com/news/ You can follow Bad Idea on social media @badideahello You can follow Tomas on social media @tomas_giorello

S3 Ep 303Shane Connery Volk talks Prairie Gods
My next guest is Shane Connery Volk. Shane hit the comic book scene with Nottingham, an award winning title co-created with David Hazan. Nottingham has become a huge hit for publisher Mad Cave Studios. News has been released that a spin off is in the works for Nottingham.Today we speak with Shane about his new title, Prairie Gods in which Shane created, writes draws and colors. Prairie Gods is The Twilight Zone meets Sin City, with a B-Movie/Tarantino look and feel. Each self-contained issue centers on supernatural events and characters in and around the small prairie town of Broadacres. The series will resonate with fans of Hellboy, while the shifting genres and themes will appeal to fans of westerns, crime, race car movies, lost treasure serials and war stories, with a good dose of action throughout. Enjoy!

S3 Ep 302This New Comic Is Blowing Up On Kickstarter!
Frederick Littles joins me again to talk about the latest title under the House of Wise label at Wise Acre Comics. This time we talk about Vibrant! This title created and written by Emeka Nkwo is currently on Kickstarter! This is a title you do not want to miss! Use this link to back today! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/akoma/vibrant-1-awakening-26-pg-story-of-power-and-family?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=wise%20acre%20comics&total_hits=31 You can follow Emeka on socials at vibrant_comic You can follow Frederick and stay up to date on all the amazing titles coming from Wise Acre @wiseacrecomics on all social media including here on YouTube!

S3 Ep 301ASAP Imagination’s Big Movie Surprise Revealed!
Ben Mainard is Known for his creativity, and artistic flair, Ben has always been adept at using his creative skills in everything he does. Co-founder of Bad Mosquito Films. Ben is a Writer, Producer, Director, Cameraman, Actor, and Effects Artist. Visit his IMDB at https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8319406/bio/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm Support on Kickstarter today using this linkhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/asapcomicsuk/the-conversation-2?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=bad%20mosquito&total_hits=1ASAP Imagination Productions and Bad Mosquito Films Production are joining forces... For the first time ever, the characters you've only seen in comic books are coming to film. The superhuman known as Foe meets the vicious anti-hero The Dead Knight. The Conversation Film A year after a paranormal and catastrophic event that changed London forever... Heroes have fallen... People are missing... A corrupt organization is pulling strings behind the scenes and pulling a curtain in front of the public's eyes... Follow Ben at @badmosquitofilms on Social Media Follow ASAP Imagination @ASAPImagination on social media Visit ASAP Imagination with this link - https://asapimagination.com/

S3 Ep 300Ryan Parrott Reveals Secrets Behind Massiverse Comics!
Ryan Parrott is a New York Times best-selling comic book writer and screenwriter known for his work on “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers,” "Star Trek," and his creator-owned series “Rogue Sun," "The Infernals," and "Dead Day.” His latest title with Academy Award winner John Ridley, The Atom Project is part of DC Comics All In and plays an important role in the DC All In Universe. You can follow Ryan on X and Blue Sky @thatryanparrott Learn more here! https://imagecomics.com/creators/ryan-parrott https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/rogue-sun

S3 Ep 299Bent Box Comics is back with Refuge Chapter 1! Find out why there is so much excitement!
REFUGE: Chapter 1 is the beginning of Pavel's epic adventure. After a cruel war has taken everything from him, Pavel escapes the battlefield to find refuge in a mountain cave. But his safety is short lived after discovering he is not alone. Use this link to back the campaign today! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bentboxcomics/refuge-chapter-1-an-all-ages-action-adventure-series?ref=discovery&term=refuge%20chapter%201&total_hits=1&category_id=250 Chris O'Hara, owner of Bent Box Comics talks about the creation process and the heart that has gone into this title. You can see more of what Bent Box has done, make purchases, and more using this link. https://www.bentboxcomics.com/ You can follow Chris and the team at @BentBoxComics including right here on YouTube! Lucas Jensenn is the artist on this title. You can follow him at jensennart on Instagram.

S3 Ep 298Greg Weisman Shares Amazing Insights On Creating Gargoyles
ALL-NEW STORIES FROM SERIES CREATOR GREG WEISMAN! After kicking off with a special prologue story in Dynamite Entertainment's Free Comic Book Day issue #0, the long-awaited tale of Goliath's former love and sworn enemy of the Manhattan Clan gets underway in earnest with a return to the Dark Ages and the aftermath of the destruction of Castle Wyvern! Gargoyles Demona 0 will be available free on free comic book day in May! Issue 1 Diamond code is MAR250010 so you can have your comic shops order it for you!Gargoyles: Demona features cover art for the ages from PAUR, MEGHAN HETRICK, JAE LEE & JUNE CHUNG, and MARK SPEARS! Learn more visiting Dynamite.com https://www.dynamite.com/disney/viewProduct.html?PRO=C72513035567601011 Follow Greg on social media at Greg Weisman. Visit the official Gargoyles site to get all your answers to your Gargoyles questions directly from Greg using this link! https://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/

S3 Ep 297What Makes Iron Age Comics New Horror Title So Appealing To Fans?
A.C. Medina (Elasticator, Hellicious, The Haunted Box) and Mina Elwell (Infernoct, Hellicious, The Haunted Box) team up again with veteran comics illustrator Anna Wieszczyk (Hell Nebraska, Godkiller) to create this surreal look into a future where Vampires reign and humans are livestock. Eighty-eight years have passed since an unknown plague wiped out most human life on earth. This is the greatest famine vampires have ever known. The surviving humans are bred, raised and protected from the horrors of the apocalypse outside of the abattoir gates only to continue the human species and feed their undead keepers. When one unhinged, shockingly old human is caught in the wild ruins of Manhattan and brought back to Abattoir 6 (the largest in North America) four captive-bred humans are inspired to plot their escape. Get your hands on Abattoir today on Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hb2/abattoir-6-a-44-page-action-horror-graphic-novel?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=abattoir&total_hits=47 Social Media You can follow Jon at Iron Age @ironagecomics on social media. You can follow Mina at minaelwell You can follow Alan at a_c_medina You can follow Anna at awww_comics You can follow Micah at micah_myers

S3 Ep 296Thomas Healy Editor in Chief of TMP and writer of Black Ritual The Book of NYX
Nyx has been many things to Al Simmons: enemy, friend, savior, and more. She was the first to take the mantle of She-Spawn and helped save Wanda and Cyan alongside Al. Then, one day, she just disappeared. She now reigns as the Queen of Hell, but where has she been, and what has she done to set her on this path? SPAWN artist NAT JONES returns alongside writer and SPAWN Editor-in-Chief THOMAS HEALY to fill in the gaps of those lost years. Dealing with the repercussions of the decisions that the fan-favorite witch has made, THOMAS and NAT will delve into her past, present, and future as she seeks to help The Lost Coven. Learn more by visiting Image Comics https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/black-ritual-the-book-of-nyx-1-of-7 You can follow Thomas on socials @thomashealy Stay up to date by following @imagecomics on all socials! Follow @toddmcfarlane on all socials to stay up to date with all things Spawn

S3 Ep 295The return of the Spook Show with Writer David Lucarelli with Dr. Zomba's Ghostly Tales
Creator and writer of Tinsel Town David Lucarelli is back with a new title, Doctor Zomba's Ghostley Tales! Doctor Zomba's Ghostly Tales is a classic horror anthology by Tinseltown creator David Lucarelli in the vein of E.C. Comics & The Twilight Zone with a modern edge! Three terrifying tales, from the past, the present, and an uncertain future hosted by Doctor Zomba and the characters from David Lucarelli's award-winning spook show revival Doctor Zomba's Ghost Show with art by Kyle Roberts, Anna Wieszczyk, Tinseltown's Henry Ponciano, and Brandon Perlow. Ghostly Tales is a 42-page full-color double-sized floppy comic book with a FREE GHOST inside every issue, but be warned: Everyone who buys this comic will die! You can find this title right now on Kickstarter using this link! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/childrensvampire/doctor-zombas-ghostly-tales?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=david%20lucarelli&total_hits=12 Lot's of ways to support and some very cool add ons!! You can follow David on Social Media at Davidlucarelli5532 You can purchase Tinsel Town on Amazon using this link. https://a.co/d/huZgzP2

S3 Ep 294Godhood Comics is back, and in a big way, and The Antagonists are leading the way!
Tyler is thrilled to announce that "The Antagonists" is making its triumphant return to print! After years of high demand and limited supply and hiccups and derailments such as the Diamond bankruptcy, rising paper and print costs, and industry setbacks like the Hollywood strike, we're excited to say that we've survived and are stronger than ever! Immerse yourself in 225 pages of what could be the greatest comic you've never heard of. Originally launched by Godhood Comics in 2020, "The Antagonists" quickly won the hearts of fans and collectors around the globe. Its success paved the way for a major live-action TV adaptation, and with over $80,000 raised on Kickstarter, the ultimate edition is back and better than ever! Don't miss your chance to be part of this incredible journey! Tyler is the founder of Godhood Comics and the creator/writer of one of the most popular indie comic book, The Antagonists. Right now you can pick up the trade which collects the first 7 issues on Kickstarter. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/godhoodpresents/the-antagonists-volume-1-trade-paperback-reprint?ref=discovery&term=godhood&total_hits=182&category_id=252 You can follow godhood on all social media @godhoodcomics on all social media including right here on YouTube!

S3 Ep 293Discover The World Of Grey Comics On Kickstarter Now
The Jones are the founders of Midnight Comics LLC. The two are married, passionate parents and creators who wanted to create stories that aren't afraid to take risks and characters that their children could see themselves in. They also wanted to create more characters that not only look like them, but to create scenarios that show that we are not a monolith. Today Llord Jones joins to share more on Grey, co-created with his wife Tosha. Toshi J is the writer and creator of Admani and the writer of The Grey. Toshi is a wife, mother of three, actress, writer, and business owner, as well as a Glyph award winning editor with Konkret Comics. The story of Shameka is an important. It gives us more Black women in the STEM field, while also being a fun sci-fi esc story that balances tone between serious and a bit more comical at times. We often see men in the comic space, not just as characters, but also as the creators. Not often is there a black woman in the room when these characters are created or even written. Not only is it important for these characters to exist, but it is also important that, like with Black characters in general we need Black people in the room, but that there are Black women in the room, or in charge of the room when telling stories about Black women. Head over to Kickstarter now to get your copy of Grey today. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/midnightcomics/the-grey-issues-1-3?ref=discovery&term=midnight%20comics&total_hits=31&category_id=250 Shameka Day: Born and raised in Dallas, Texas Shameka has always had a strong love for science and space. She strives to understand the cosmos and all that it holds. At the age of 26, she is an accomplished experimental physicist, having figured out how to create and sustain a mini black hole. Following her biggest scientific breakthrough she is forced to harness her new technology to save the world becoming the hero known as "The Grey" You can follow Midnight Comics on social media @MidnightComics including right here on YouTube!

S3 Ep 292Emmy Nominated Writer Daniel Kibblesmith Discusses Darkwing Duck Comics
Daniel Kibblesmith is an Emmy-nominated TV writer and author from Oak Park, Illinois. He was most recently a Co-Executive Producer for [coming soon] on [redacted], and Netflix Animation’s Inside Job (2021) — as well as writing for shows like Clone High (Max, 2023), The Nevers (HBO, 2021) and The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (CBS, 2015 - 2020). He was also the writer of the televised live event Celebrating Marvel’s Stan Lee (ABC, 2019) and a writer for the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards (2017). With illustrator, Ashley Quach, he is the author of the picture books Princess Dinosaur (LBYR, 2021) and Santa’s Husband (Harper Design, 2017). He is also the author of We Wish You a Harley Christmas: DC Holiday Carols (Chronicle Books, 2020) and the co-author of the humor book, How to Win at Everything (Chronicle Books, 2013). In comics, he’s written for characters like Spider-Man, Loki, Black Panther, Deadpool, Harley Quinn, Darkwing Duck and others for Marvel, D.C. Comics, Dynamite, Oni, Valiant Comics, Vault, Archie, Boom! Studios and possibly others. With co-writer Eliot Rahal, and artist Kendall Goode, he is co-creator of the creator-owned comic, The Doorman. Hi latest title from Dynamite Entertainment is Darkwing Duck which issue 2 just dropped this week! Get your copy today! You can also grab your copies of issue 1 and 2 on the Dynamite site using this link. https://www.dynamite.com/htmlfiles/search2.html?0=19&next0=&KMPZ=darkwing+duck+daniel+kibblesmith You can follow Daniel on Instagram at daniel.kibblesmith

S3 Ep 291Fantastic Freaks and the NSFW comic book explosion on Kickstarter
My next guest are creator/writer Mike Bardo and creator/artist Michelle Lodge who stopped by to talk about their latest title Fantastic Freaks, a NSFW comic book that recently successfully funded on Kickstarter. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/michellelodge/fantastic-freaks-issue-1-race-against-the-cock?ref=discovery&term=fantastic%20freaks&total_hits=10&category_id=250 Fantastic Freaks In a world where monsters of all sizes thrive, Frankenstein's monster (Frank), faces an unexpected catastrophe when he wakes up after a bender and finds that his most treasured possession - his private - is gone. Distraught and determined to recover what is lost, Frank enlists the help of his closest friend, Jackie, a well read and protective gal with a troublesome split-personality that she works desperately to keep under wraps. Together, Frank and Jackie embark on a frenzied adventure through the swarming streets of their city, St. Fiend. As they retrace Frank's last remembered steps, they discover that the journey to reunite Frank with his lost member may not be as simple as they once thought. They uncover information that if they do not succeed in a timely manner, the whole city could be in grave danger. Will Frank and Jackie succeed in their quest to reclaim what was lost? 'Fantastic Freaks' is a tale of mystery, friendship, and a raunchy thrill ride full of slapstick fun. You can follow Mike @michaeljr.bardo on social media You can follow Michelle @michellelodgecomics You can purchase your copy of Fantastic Freaks at NE1 World Comics using this link https://asapimagination.com/collections/all-digital-comics

S3 Ep 290Ram V's Creative Journey From Catwoman To New Gods Is Revealed
Ram V is an Eisner-nominated, award-winning author and creator of comics & graphic novels such as GRAFITY’S WALL, THESE SAVAGE SHORES, THE MANY DEATHS OF LAILA STARR & the Eisner-winning BLUE IN GREEN. Since publishing his first book in 2016, Ram’s work has gone on to garner critical and popular success, winning multiple awards. Apart from creating original work, Ram has also written for iconic characters & titles such as Detective Comics, Swamp Thing, Justice League Dark, Catwoman, Venom and Carnage at DC Comics and Marvel. The New Gods issue 4 is in stores now including Ram's latest title Resurrection Man. You can visit Ram's website here, https://www.ram-v.com/ You can follow Ram on social media at ramvwrites

S3 Ep 289Doug Knight Shares His Inspiring Comic Creation Story
Doug Knight is a comic book creator, writer, and artist who as a child was diagnosed with having a tumor. Spending years off and on in hospitals Doug gained a love for comic book leading to a passion for writing and drawing. Today Doug is doing well although still living with that same tumor which has resulting in him being legally blind. This has created a passion of telling his story in the pages of comic books. Doug stopped by to talk about his current Kickstarter that provides an opportunity for fans to grab his 3 titles. Apocskalypse Now, Chiasm and Super Wicked White Cell Squadron. In addition there is an opportunity for fans to help fund his passion for sharing comics to children in hospitals. ApocSKAlypse NOW! A ska, zombie apocalypse project. It's violent, funny and celebrates everything that made us 90's skater-kids the creme de la creme! CHIASM: the sci-fi retelling of my life as a childhood cancer survivor. In this story we replace chemotherapy with experimental alien molecules! Dark humour, body horror, sci-fi super hero origin story! Wicked White Cell Squadron: As a tough year at their University comes to an end. An explosion rocks the medical science building. When the evil Maligrox apears from the rubble holding an experimental piece of tech. The team of friends must channel the power of the Super Wicked WhiteCell to form an epic fighting force! Head over to Kickstarter now using this link and back today! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/crosseyecomics/crosseye25?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=cross%20eye%20comics&total_hits=4 Doug has worked closely with hip hop artist Danny-e-o doing the cover art for his hip hop album. Danny-e-o's song Vigilante is being used in the trailer on the Kickstarter. You can listen to Danny-e-o on Spotify using this link. https://open.spotify.com/album/2CYMERxnF5b94KZ8SqVsGd?si=7MzZrI5_SEC6llBtjUa6Jg&nd=1&dlsi=cc62ddec8ca4458b You can follow Doug on social media at @CrossEyeComics

S3 Ep 288It Remains - the comic book industry changing graphic novel with Vasil Tuchkov
Vasil Tuchkov joins the podcast to talk about @itremainstheimmersivenovel an industry changing way to consume story telling. Published by Yellow Mouth Studio, the first entertainment media franchise for decentralised audiences. It Remains takes place in a world destroyed by war, pollution, and overconsumption, all that remains is bone, dust, plastic, and the distant memory of what once was. At the heart of this of this desolate wasteland is a mysterious yellow lake known simply as the Yellow Mouth, which devours everything in its vicinity. Two servivors, known only as It and Its Father, are Resisters of the Yellow Mouth, fighting to preserve what little is left of human knowledge, culture, and drive. You can purchase It Remains now using this link https://itremains.io/product/graphic-novel-book/ Follow It Remains at itremains.theimmersivenovel on social media. You can follow Vasil on social media at toochkoff

S3 Ep 287Blame Canada Publishing owner Spencer Voykin's latest title The 51st State coming soon!
My next guest is the owner and founder of Comic Kingdom Creative and the all new publishing company Blame Canada Publishing who stopped by to talk about his latest title Aftermath and the upcoming title The 51st State. Aftermath Issue 1 What would you do with ultimate power? In Aftermath, ordinary individuals find themselves bestowed with extraordinary abilities, igniting both hope and chaos. With powers like flight, mind reading, and super strength, it’s a dream come true—until it isn’t. As they come to terms with their newfound powers, a darker truth unfolds—each gift brings with it devastating consequences that threaten to unravel society. Join us on this rollercoaster journey where heroism and destruction collide, revealing the fine line between power and peril. Will humanity harness these gifts for good, or will it lead to its own downfall? Take this journey with us as we grapple with the consequences of our desires and the price of power. Get your copy of Aftermath from Blame Canada Publishing on Comic Kingdom Creative using this link! https://comickingdomcreative.com/collections/bcp More will be revealed in April for the new title The 51st State! Follow Comic Kingdom Creative on social media at comic_kingdom_creative You can also participate in live auctions by the Comic Kingdom Creative using this link! https://comickingdomcreative.com/pages/facebook-live-auctions

S3 Ep 286Comic Book Creators Lorry Jamison and Danny Baram talk the creative process in comics
My next guest are coic book creator Danny Baram and Lorry Jamison who both have current graphic novels through Comicker Press. Danny Baram is the creator and writer and Matt Schultz is the artist of Halloween Team. HALLOWEEN TEAM tells a compelling story that blends horror, adventure, mystery, and romance: Years ago, five misfit kids banded together to form Halloween Team - a group dedicated to solving mysteries and hunting monsters in the small town of Greenwood, MA. Now, twenty years later, the kids are grown and lead separate lives - until a new mystery brings them together for one more adventure. Get your copy of Hallowwen Team at https://comickerpress.com/shop#!/Halloween-Team-Graphic-Novel-Print/p/709531772 Lorry Jamison is the Creator, Writer, and Artist of Night Shade, an anthology title with 2 current issues, Party Animals and Blush. PARTY ANIMALS is a ferocious story full of fun and frights, perfect for fans of both Heartstopper and Buffy the Vampire Slayer: What would you do if rabid teenage werewolves crashed the biggest house party you’ve ever been to? And the only person who can save your life is your worst enemy. Did I say worst enemy? I actually meant the secret love of your life. This is only the start to the wildest night of Onyx’s and Reggie’s teenage lives. But how can these two stop a surprise werewolf attack when they can’t even figure out their feelings for each other? BLUSH is a blossoming love story with a whole lot of bite, perfect for fans of Twilight and Love, Simon: Uh oh, is my new crush the cause of all those missing townsfolk? Sure, he seems really sweet, but he and his dad are hiding something, I know it! When the sun goes down, that's when people start to disappear. And there are reports of someone lurking in the shadows, always near the scene of the crimes... Purchase these titles at https://comickerpress.com/shop#!/Print/c/171765884 Comickerpress.com has several other titles as well. Comix.one is the premier digital comic platform allowing readers to buy comics from Indie creators from across the globe through their marketplace, read them anywhere on our reader. You can follow Lorry Jamison on social media at lorryjamison You can follow Danny Baram on sicial media at DannyBaram