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S3 Ep 255Bruno Catarino talks his latest title Bereavement!

Bruno has been writing screenplays and directing low-budget short films for eleven years, including the award winning Uncle Ted, but after rediscovering his passion for comics, Bruno shifted creative focus. When he's not writing, he works as a software engineer, reads, goes to the cinema, plays DnD, and enjoys over-priced hot chocolate at one of his local coffee shops... Follow Bruno on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/brunocatarino.bsky.social Visit his https://www.brunocatarino.com/ Zara, a therapist working for the Space Exploration Agency, is called to the Jupiter base to consult on Amelia, an explorer and a former patient. Upon arrival, she finds out Amelia died, and her partner Leo is the only one who knows what happened. And he seems to think Amelia was murdered. However, Leo is not what Zara expected, so can she trust him, as the two investigate Amelia's fate? Use this link to back Bereavement today! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/redwulfcomics/bereavement-a-36-page-murder-mystery-sci-fi-one-shot?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=bereavement&total_hits=48

Jan 28, 202530 min

S3 Ep 254Jimmy Palmiotti talks Deadly Tales of the Gunslinger

Jimmy stops by to talk about his all new title, Deadly Tales of the Gunslinger. One of several new titles within the Spawn universe. Deadly Tales of the Gunslinger takes us back in time to the beginning of Gunslinger. A true western story set in the Spawn universe. Ty the Spawnhunter and Mark the TinySpawny join me in hosting Jimmy to discuss issue one. You can follow Spawnhunter @spawnhunter289 on Youtube and Spawnhunter on all social media. You can follow Tiny Spawny @Tinyspawny on Youtube and all social media. You can follow Jimmy @jimmypalmiotti on YouTube and all social media. You can also see his vast creator owned work at paperfilms.com

Jan 21, 20251h 46m

S3 Ep 253David Pepose - Space Ghost, Cable and more!!!

David Pepose stops by the podcast to talk the amazing Space Ghost series that has been absolutely amazing. David shared his passion for story telling, working in comics, succeeding as a writer, and his latest title coming in January Cable! You can follow David on social media @DavidPepose peposed

Jan 20, 20251h 0m

S3 Ep 252Daniel Warren Johnson & Reilly Rossmo talk The moon is Following Us!

Join us live as we speak to comic book artist, writer, creator Daniel Warren Johnson and Creator and artist Riley Rossmo on their latest title The moon is Following Us as well as up and coming projects!! Don’t miss this!! There will be a lot of fun and a giveaway!!! Award winning Daniel Warren Johnson is leading the Energon Universe for Transformers and has produced some of the most popular indie comics like Do a Powerbomb, Murder Falcon, Extremity and more. Riley Rossmo is a creator artist known for his work with DC Comics on several titles like Batman, Justice League, Wonder Women and more!

Jan 20, 20251h 3m

S3 Ep 251Jim Zub talks being a Barbarian Writer! Conan!!

What an honor having Jim Zub back on the podcast to talk the success of Conan the Barbarian! With the launch of Conan with Titan Comics, the success has open doors for the re-launch of The Savage Sword of Conan, Conan and the Black Stone, and the new title Solomon Kane: The Serpent Ring coming in early 2025. You can follow Jim on all social media @jim_zub as well as subscribe to his substack at Jim Zub.

Jan 20, 20251h 9m

S3 Ep 250Veteran artist Kevin Conrad shares how he broke into comics!

I had the pleasure of having the legend and veteran artist/inker Kevin Conrad as a guest. I had an absolute blast talking to kevin about his love for music, specially KISS where he plays in a Kiss tribute band called Kisstory. You can follow Kisstory here on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063470800147 Kevin has worked for several high profile publishers getting his start with Marvel on X-Factor with his good friend Greg Capullo. This led to several opportunities with Todd McFarlane Productions on Spawn, Top Cow for Witchblade and The Darkness, and one of his favorite titles, Kiss Psycho Circus Spawn. He has also worked on several titles for DC Comics like Superman, The Flash, Teen Titans, Justice League and more. At Marvel he also worked on X-Men, X-Factor and X-Force. You can follow Kevin on Social media at kevinconradart on instagram and Kevin Conrad on facebook. Kevin will be attending several comic cons this year. Here is a list of Cons you can find Kevin at! Jan 26th Northern Kentucky Con Feb 22nd/23rd Goliathcon, Syracuse NY March 1st/2nd Happy Valley Comics Con March 15th Clarksvillecon TN Follow Kevin on Facebook for the full list of cons.

Jan 14, 20251h 9m

S3 Ep 249California no longer part of the US? Whats next?

Arther Ebuen and Dave Law stop by to talk about issue 4 of California Inc which goes live Tuesday January 14th on Kickstarter! Head over now to get notified once it goes live. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/artebuen/california-inc-1-4-the-complete-series?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=california%20inc&total_hits=8 Follow @californiainccomic on social media as well as @studio12_7 You can follow Arther @artebuen and Dave @itsdavelaw Dave's art can be found https://www.davelawart.com/ In the issue #4 series finale, we'll see which alliances prevail and what the future holds for the corporate country of ©alifornia, Inc. Is it a dystopian dream with a rude awakening, or does it pave an unprecedented path for other countries? If you're new to ©alifornia, Inc., you can collect the full series and experience the complete 96-page story through four issues. ©alifornia, Inc. is for fans of Showtime’s Homeland and HBO’s Succession. It combines the geopolitical chess moves of each power-player and influencer with the pulse-pounding action of tactical military missions, featuring the soldiers and statesmen of ©alifornia, Inc. Ensure you're notified on the day it launches to take advantage of the very limited Early-Bird rewards.

Jan 9, 20251h 7m

S3 Ep 248Sondisa Obie - Creator and writer of Blessed coming end of January 2025!

Sondisa Obie is the creator and writer of the all new title Blessed that will make its debut at the end of January 2025. You can visit https://www.ebonflowmedia.com/ to secure your issue today!! Ebon Flow Media is a creative brand dedicated to amplifying the artistic visions and narratives of underrepresented storytellers across media platforms. We believe in breaking down barriers to make space for bold, authentic voices that reflect the diversity of our world. The debut project, Blessed, is an urban sci-fi/fantasy comic that explores the search for purpose amidst forces that seek to control and divide. The series follows an ordinary street hustler in a super-powered world, caught in an international manhunt for a secret he never knew he possessed. Drawn into a hidden conflict between powerful factions, he must navigate his inner turmoil and decide whether to rise above the struggles that threaten to fracture his world—or be consumed by them. You can follow Ebon Flow Media @ebonflowmedia6186 on YouTube and all social media!

Jan 4, 202534 min

S2 Ep 247Writer/creator Michael Moreci talks about The Awakened!

Michael Moreci stops by to share his latest title with Alex Segura called The Awakened. THE AWAKENED is a dark, noir-ish superhero murder mystery that explores what the true definition of power is, and who should wield it. Welcome to a world very much like our own, populated by a small handful of super-beings. The series focuses on a government-sanctioned team of super-heroes, The Freedom Alliance, and their beloved leader Paragon. Though everything seems to be just fine from the outside, the man behind Paragon's mask realizes there are dark forces moving against him, his team, and the world itself. What does it have to do with the disappearance of the insanely-powerful being known as Avatar? When a hero falls, the world is left shaken - and one regular person must make the riskiest decision of their lives to protect the people they care about.A character-driven superhero epic in the vein of The Golden Age, Supreme Power, Black Hammer, and Astro City, it is collected here in TPB format for the first time!Head over to Zoop to get your copy today! https://zoop.gg/c/theawakenedYou can follow Michael on Socials at @michaelmoreciMichael is the current writer on Dick Tracy with Alex Segura, on Star Wars Bad Batch coming February 2025 with Dark Horse Comics, and more Barbaric coming in 2025!His podcast is called The Filmographers Podcast found on YouTube. Subscribe today! https://www.youtube.com/@thefilmographerspodcastHis latest screen play adapted into a movie called Holiday Hold-Up is available now on Amazon Prime https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Holiday-Hold-Up/0G7GA6DWFYVO9VFKBO8AZ2FCTCTubi at https://tubitv.com/movies/100027727/holiday-hold-upYou can also watch it on Peacock if you are a subscriber! Perfect movie for the holidays!

Dec 19, 202443 min

S2 Ep 246Comic Book Artist Reilly Brown talks Thunder Guardian

Reilly Brown is a comic book artist and illustrator who started self publishing comics in 2002. Since then he has done work for Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, Archie, and Tantor Media on such titles as Deadpool, Amazing Spider-Man, Incredible Hercules and Lobo. His latest title with his son Will is Thundar Guardian found only on Zoop!You can get your copy of Thunder Guardian at https://zoop.gg/c/thunderguardianYou can follow Reilly on Social media @reilly_brown on Instagram or @reillybrown on FacebookYou can also visit his web site at www.reillybrownart.com

Dec 19, 202443 min

S2 Ep 245Jerome Fell and The Unit X.

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Dec 15, 202425 min

S2 Ep 244Brian Rousso - Film, TV, and graphic novel writer talks The Grid Wars, his latest title!

Brian is a genre-obsessed writer who has done time in the trenches in film, television, and digital media. You can see his work realized in movies like Warner Bros.' supernatural thriller The Reaping starring Hilary Swank. You might have to dig a little deeper to find his episode of Antoine Fuqua's crime drama series Ice. He wouldn't actively encourage you to check out his horror-comedy digital series Tales From the Toilet on YouTube, but he sure as hell isn't going to stop you. He's beyond thrilled to launch Revenant Studios and can't wait for you to check out The Grid Wars. Brian has offered us a discount using this link so you can try out The Grid Wars. https://revenant-studios.com/discount/WELCOME20 You do not want to miss this! Also, this link can be used to to join the VIP team of Grid Wars for $1 which will allow you to get awesome add ons for the next Kickstarter. https://get.revenant-studios.com/?v=B You can follow Brian and Revenant Studios on Instagram @revenantrousso on Facebook @Revenant Studios and X @RevenantRousso

Dec 12, 202443 min

S2 Ep 243Jim Zub shares what Conan fans can expect next! Big News!

Jim Zub is a writer, artist and art instructor based in Toronto, Canada. Over the past twenty years he’s worked for a diverse array of publishing, movie and video game clients including Marvel, DC Comics, Disney, Capcom, Hasbro, Cartoon Network, and Bandai-Namco.He juggles his time between being a freelance comic writer and a professor teaching drawing and storytelling courses in Seneca Polytechnic’s award-winning Animation program.His current comic projects include acting as the flagship writer for Conan the Barbarian, the monthly adventures of Robert E. Howard’s legendary sword & sorcery hero.

Dec 12, 20241h 3m

S2 Ep 242David Pepose stops by to talk Space Ghost, Speed Racer, and Cable!

A former crime reporter turned Ringo Award-winning comic book creator, David Pepose has written on hit titles such as Space Ghost, Punisher, Savage Avengers, Moon Knight: City of the Dead, Fantastic Four, Hulk, Avengers Unlimited, and Darth Vader: Black, White & Red, as well as acclaimed original series Spencer & Locke, Going to the Chapel, Grand Theft Astro, The O.Z., Scout’s Honor, The Devil That Wears My Face, and more.David’s books have appeared in The Hollywood Reporter, Forbes, and io9, and have ranked on Barnes & Noble’s Best Comics and Graphic Novels list. His writing has been called “stunningly subversive” by IGN and “an absurdly good time” by Nerdist, while Syfy has described his work as as “utterly insane or pure genius (or admittedly, maybe both).”In addition to developing properties for comics, TV, and film, he has also worked for CBS, Netflix, and Universal Studios. Raised in St. Louis, David currently resides in sunny Los Angeles, where he lives with his understanding wife, their rambunctious terrier, and at least six deadlines.

Dec 12, 20241h 0m

S2 Ep 241Comic book Legend Joe St. Pierre talks comics, art, and his latest sketchbook available on Zoop!

These are some of Joe's favorite commissions from the last year, as well as a few gems from the vault, assembled into a 52-page Sketchbook! Joe has been a comics writer and artist for Marvel, DC, Image, Valiant, Boom, IDW, and many others. I have pencilled more #1 issues featuring SPIDER-MAN and/or his cast than any other artist! Comics fans like yourself have asked Joe to draw some of your favorite super-characters. The JOE ST.PIERRE SKETCHBOOK 2025 is a collection of DOZENS of sketches featuring some of your favorites done over the last year or so, assembled into one volume! Black and white interior with a full color cover. Add a remarque or sketch cover Add-On to make your JOE ST.PIERRE SKETCHBOOK 2025 truly One of A Kind! And definitely check out some of my creator-owned comics as well, like NEW ZODIAX AQUARIUS #1, NEW ZODIAX PISCES #1, BOLD BLOOD and MEGAHURTZ! You’ll love ‘em! Here is the link to get your Sketchbook! https://zoop.gg/c/joestpierresketchbook#details Follow Joe on Social Media @joe.st.pierre Visit www.joestpierre.com to see Joe's other works!

Dec 10, 202457 min

S2 Ep 240Paul Thayer - Creator & writer of Project Naosis! Episode 5 is almost here!

Paul Thaywer is the writer and creator of Project Naosis, Crimson Payne, and Omega 2090, all publiished by his publishing company Visual Vibration. Episode 5 is now live on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/projectnaosis/project-naosis-episode-5?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=project%20naosis&total_hits=9 Project Naosis gives you everything you have been looking for in a comic book series. A new world full of a diverse set of characters when the consequences are real. Each book holds value to the story's plot going to the true meaning behind Project Naosis. You will get multiple angles on different characters, not just the Heros stories but the Villians as well, and when they collide, there will be a winner. No quick escapes. This is an actual war not seen in comic books before. When you die in this world, you die forever. Visual Vibration LLC is the publisher of Project Naosis, Omega 2090, and all stories in the world of Project Naosis This publishing company is for the people. The people that are looking for a new super hero on-going story with no multiverse or do-overs where the stakes get raised in every issue. Visit projectnaosis.com to learn more. You can follow Paul on all socials @projectnaosis including right here on YouTube!! If you are interested in backing Kingsville here is the link! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/worldatwarcomics1/kingsville-issue-3?ref=project_build

Dec 10, 20241h 11m

S2 Ep 239Mark Millar - The Millar World, Dark Horse, and comics talk!

Mark Millar is the New York Times best-selling comic-book writer of JUPITER’S LEGACY, KICK-ASS, KINGSMAN, THE MAGIC ORDER, WANTED, OLD MAN LOGAN, MARVEL CIVIL WAR and SUPERMAN: RED SON. He is also President of Netflix’s Millarworld Division in Los Angeles since he and his wife sold their company to Netflix in 2017. The eight-part superhero blockbuster series Jupiter’s Legacy is currently on Netflix! Mark stops by to talk the current state of Comics, Millar World, Dark Horse, Netflix and more!! What an honor having Mark on!! Head over to Dark Horse today to get your copies of the Millar World! https://www.darkhorse.com/Search/mark+millarYou can follow Mark on all social media @mrmarkmillar

Dec 9, 202440 min

S2 Ep 238Socko Press - Is this the next big thing? Max Hoven - Author of Liquid Kill shares his plans!

Max Hoven, author of It Eats What Feeds It with Boom Studios and his latest Liquid Kill with Massive Publishing. Max stopped by to share his latest venture, Socko Press, a new kind of publisher looking to help indie comic creators reach a broader audience while being profitable. What is Socko Press? (“Socko” is slang for “extremely effective or impressive”) A small-press independent (creator-owned) comic, manga, & graphic novel publisher. What niche? Small (manga sized) books and creator-focused contracts. We’re focused on serving the creator rather than IP ownership. We act as a “first-step” publisher, dedicated to leveling up the career of each author/creator and establishing a core audience for their IP. All physical units will be printed as English-language Japanese tankobon-sized (5 x 7.5) black & white comics and graphic novels (aka manga). If a comic series or book is created in color, these will only be available as exclusive digital comics, including digital collectibles via Web3 with apps such as dReaderapp. To learn more visit sockopress.com You can also learn more about Max and his work in film and comics at hovencrow.com You can follow Max @lordmaxhoven on all socials Follow Max on YouTube @indiecomicempire Don't forget to subscribe to this channel for more updates.

Dec 5, 202448 min

S2 Ep 237Gungnir is a Publisher you better be following! See why!

My next guest are veterans of the comic book industry, Matt Medney, co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Iconic Arts LTD, former CEO of Heavy Metal Magazine, and the current publisher at Gungnir, Jim Krueger, Eisner Award winning writer, NY Times Best Selling Author and Editor in Chief of Gungnir, and Steve Orlando, GLAAD, Ringo & Eisner nominated writer and Executive Editor at Gungnir. Matt, Steve and Jim shared a couple of their new releases exclusively on the World at War Comics podcast! These titles have a 2026 release so get ready to learn more mid 2025. Jim Krueger shared about Never & Never Boy, a Peter Pan story that takes place after the James Barrie Peter Pan story. Peter Pan is getting older, still fighting Hook, and much more! This Pros title will come in 3 parts and it sounds amazing! Steve Orlando spoke about his new Pros title called The Diplomat written with Matt Medney with a release in 2026. Steve defines this title as a cross country, political revenge with lots of action and heart! Learn more by visiting www.gungnirbooks.com where you can pick up several titles and gear! Follow Gungnir on all socials @GungnirBooks including right here on YouTube You can follow Matt Medney @matthewmedney on all socials, Jim Krueger @imjimkrueger Steve @the.steve.orlando Don't forget to subscribe to this channel for more updates.

Dec 3, 202450 min

S2 Ep 236Florence & Normandie is seeing Aliens! Rodney Barnes and Jon Wayshak join me to explain!

From Zombie Love Studios comes a new tale of monsters and mayhem! Down on his luck, Malik, an intelligent, young black man with an engineering degree―delivers fast food just to make ends meet. His girlfriend left him, his grandmother thinks he’s a disappointment, and his ambitions and hope are slipping away. He doesn’t think his life could get any worse…until an APB of a suspected criminal that matches Malik’s description puts him in direct odds with Officer Brown, a cop with a chip on his shoulder who is looking for any excuse to escalate the situation. Now, Florence and Normandie–the cross-street infamous as the flashpoint of the 1992 LA Riots–may just be the last thing Malik sees if he makes one wrong move…but little does he know that this landmark corner is about to find itself at the center of another seminal moment of American history: The world’s first alien invasion. Can these two men from polar opposite backgrounds put aside their differences and stop fighting each other long enough to find a way to save Los Angeles…or will they kill each other first? Story comes from rapper/actor @xzibit , Rodney Barnes with art from Jon Wayshak! We also spoke about Jon Wayshak's upcoming title Cul-De-Sak by Bad Idea Comics! We also spoke about Rodney's current Batman run Batman Full Moon! Visit https://zombielovestudios.com/portfolio/florence-and-normandie/ to learn more. Also, get your copy on Amazon now!! Don't forget to subscribe to this channel for more updates.

Nov 19, 202437 min

S2 Ep 235Thomas Healy - Editor in Chief of Spawn talks his new titles coming in 2025!

Come hang out with us live as Thomas Healy joins the podcast with the one and only Ty the Spawnhunter as we discuss all the new titles coming from McFarlane Productions and the Spawn Universe! Spawn 77 and NXT written by Thomas as well!! Don't miss this

Nov 8, 20241h 39m

S2 Ep 234Phillip Kennedy Johnson Interview - DC All In and Green Lantern War Journal

Join us live as we talk about his 12 issue run War Journal John Stewart, his incredible Hulk run, and the new Batman and Robin run as part of the DC All In!! We will have a giveaway of uest in the chat of a McFarlane John Stewart Green lantern! I will also have my good friend Shine join me as we talk with Phillip about comics!

Nov 7, 20241h 20m

S2 Ep 233Lawful Evil Comics is at it again, this time with Pyre, their latest title!

Ra'Chaun Rogers and Ashley Hurwitz join me to talk Lawful Evil Comics. After developing the first 4 titles of Lawful Evil and Dark Spider, Pyre: Burial at Sea arrives and can be found on Kickstarter right now! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lawfulevil/pyre-burial-at-sea-1?ref=discovery&term=lawful%20evil&total_hits=6&category_id=250 Pyre: A Burial At Sea is a haunting tale for mature audiences. For centuries, Lily Brooks enjoyed her quiet, but decadent solitude, valuing her freedom above all else. But when the threads of destiny begin to tug and an elder god comes calling, will her three hundred years of knowledge be enough to escape a fate millennia in the making? Or will she unleash hell itself to take back her life and her future? Join Lily on an odyssey of self-discovery and a past drenched in sin that can’t wait to catch up with her. Follow Lawful Evil Comics on Instagram @lawfulevilcomics on X @lawfulevilcomic and facebook @lawfulevilcomics Blue Sky @lawfulevilcomics TikTok @lawfulevilcomics You can also visit their site @ https://lawfulevil.gumroad.com/ Don't forget to subscribe to this channel for more updates.

Nov 4, 202431 min

S2 Ep 232Founder of Devil's Due Comics Josh Blaylock talks The Disavowed published by Massive Publishing

Josh Blaylock and Massive Publishing is thrilled to announce The Disavowed, a new “mature reader” series from the creative mind of Josh Blaylock that deconstructs the ‘80s retro phenomena with a brutal twist. The series, described by early reviewers as G.I.Joe meets The Boys, features interior artwork from former Marvel and DC Comics artist Pop Mhan. This new five-issue comic series follows the rise and fall of a 1980s military super team formed to stop an esoteric terrorist cult and its re-emergence in the present day. The series will include an impressive list of guest cover artists, including Michael Golden, Tim Seeley, Dave Johnson, Steve Kurth, and Adam Riches- some of whom will be familiar to longtime fans of Devil’s Due Studios and their licensed retro titles from the early aughts (G.I.Joe, G.I.Joe vs. Transformers, Voltron, Micronauts). “Devil’s Due has a long history in comic books, including being one of the publishers that blazed the trail of licensing 80s retro cartoons and turning them into comic series for adults. Visit Devil's Due at www.devilsdue.net Visit Massive Publishing at www.massivepublishing.com You can follow Devil's Due at devilsduecomics on all social media You can also join the Disavowed Facebook page using this link https://www.facebook.com/groups/1025096509105120 Follow Massive Publishing on all socials at massivepublishing

Nov 2, 202444 min

S2 Ep 231Camilla D'Errico continues to stun with her unique Manga - Pop Surreal artwork in her latest title!

Camilla d’Errico is an Italo-Canadian artist who has been making waves in the art world with her manga-influenced style. Ever the prolific artist, Camilla is a Pop Surrealist painter, Artist and author of several How To Books, Pop Manga coloring books as well as a comic artist/creator. While also contributing to the vinyl art toy movement, and expanding her style into fashion, accessories, toys and other merchandise. Camilla resides on Vancouver Island, BC. She has distinguished herself through her ability to seamlessly weave comic art and manga with surrealist elements, wrapping it all together with an extensive emotional palette. Her latest project is Paro-bee Artbook that launches only on Zoop! You can head over to Zoop now and not only get Paro-bee but many other options as well like art, stickers, and more. https://zoop.gg/c/paro-bee Her art has been seen all over the world and her art books have been translated into several languages. You can purchase her art plus many other items on her site https://www.camilladerrico.com/ You can also follow Camilla on all social media @camilladerrico including right here on YouTube, X, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok You can also find an amazing collection of her art on Etsy using this link. https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheCamillaStore

Oct 28, 202449 min

S2 Ep 229Our Monsters are here!! Chris O'Hara with Bentbox Comics is back with another banger!!

Dive into 40 pages of pure nightmare fuel as we share with you our deepest, darkest demons. Each short is a self-contained horror story drawn straight from the twisted mind of Luna Ay. Who knows... maybe you'll see your own monster starring back at you. What makes Our Monsters Different? This is a truly unique series that's inspired by Brazilian comics. Other than small titles, this book has no lettering. No one speaks... No narration... Luna Ay leads you through each story with the magic of her pen. This allows your imagination to flow through the page. You feel what the character feels. You are face to face with that terrifying monster. It's eyes piercing your soul. Live right now on Kickstarter right now, you can get yours now!! Use this link to order your copy. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bentboxcomics/our-monsters-vol-1-unsettling-single-page-horror-stories?ref=discovery&term=our%20monsters&total_hits=120&category_id=250 Visit www.bentboxcomics.com to see all of Benbox's titles! Follow Bentbox @BentBoxComics on all social media including YouTube!!

Oct 23, 202424 min

S2 Ep 230Dick Tracy is back with Alex Segura!!!

Alex Segura is the bestselling and award-winning author of Secret Identity, which The New York Times called “wittily original” and named an Editor’s Choice. NPR described the novel as “masterful,” and it received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, and Booklist. Secret Identity was also listed as one of the Best Mysteries of the Year by NPR, Kirkus, Booklist, the South Florida Sun Sentinel and more, and was nominated for the Anthony Award for Best Hardcover, the Lefty and Barry Awards for Best Novel, the Macavity Award for Best Mystery Novel, and won the LA Times Book Prize in the Mystery/Thriller category. His next novel, the YA Spider-Verse adventure Araña/Spider-Man 2099: Dark Tomorrow is out now from Disney Books/Marvel Press. A new era for the iconic detective starts here, from bestselling and acclaimed authors Alex Segura and Michael Moreci, as an all-new, noir-infused chapter in the Dick Tracy legacy kicks off with superstar artist Geraldo Borges. In the aftermath of World War II, the country stands frozen–waiting for the next shoe to drop. In The City, a brutal murder draws the attention of rising star detective Dick Tracy, who soon discovers the bloodshed is just the beginning of a complicated web that threatens to ensnare everything he cares about. Blending the classic elements of the Dick Tracy world (including his iconic villains, supporting cast, and unforgettable watch radio) with a hardboiled and realistic take, DICK TRACY #1 kicks off a fresh and modern take on the iconic detective that remains true to his rich history. Learn more at https://madcavestudios.com/series/dick-tracy/ Alex also has some amazing titles coming later this year with DC Comics with The Question: All Along the Watchtower, a 6 part series with Cian Torney on art. His sequel to Secret Identity called Alter Ego will also be released later this year. Marvel's Spider Society 4 part series is also in comic shops now written by Alex with art by Scott Godlewski Learn more of Alex's work at https://www.alexsegura.com/about/ and follow alex on socials at alexsegurajr on Instagram

Oct 23, 202431 min

S2 Ep 228Dan Watters Spills the Tea on Nightwing's Future

Dan Watters is the new writer on Nightwing with issue #119. And Dexter Soy is the new artist, both taking over from the Eisner Award-winning series by Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo. Dan Watters is best known as one of the White Noise studio formed in London, writer on Destro, Doctor Who, Lucifer, House Of Whispers, Detective Comics, Assassins Creed, Arkham City, Sword Of Azrael, The Shadow, Cowboy Bebop, Loki as well as co-creator of Deep Roots, The Six Fingers, The Seasons Have Teeth, Limbo, Coffin Bound and Home Sick Pilots. Dexter Soy is artist on Red Hood And The Outlaws, Mortal Kombat X, Deathstroke Inc, Blood Syndicate, Spawn: Gunslinger, Uncanny X-Force, Batman And The Outsiders, Suicide Squad, Captain Marvel, and Army Of Two. Nightwing is in stores October 23rd! Learn more at https://www.dcuniverseinfinite.com/comics/book/nightwing-119-all-in-access-preview-edition/cc4d8332-e75a-4622-b3aa-1641f660785b/c?_gl=1%2a1124gcw%2a_gcl_au%2aMjEwMDU3MjMwNy4xNzI5NTQ0MDc3 Follow Dan on Social Media at danpgwatters on Instagram and X

Oct 22, 202434 min

S2 Ep 227Kevin Grevioux - Actor, Director, Comic Creator/Writer talks about diversifying for success.

Kevin Grevioux is a screenwriter, producer, actor and a graphic novel creator who has 20 years experience in the film industry. Kevin talks about the importance of having a diversifyied plan to be successful in movies and writing. After graduating Howard University with a degree in microbiology, Grevioux came to Hollywood where he acted in several films including, Alien Nation, The Mask, Congo, Batman Forever, Tim Burton's Planet of the Apes, The Hulk and Men In Black II. Kevin also co-created and wrote the original screenplay to the successful Underworld franchise, which was his first produced writing credit. He was also a co-producer on the film series and played the character RAZE. Grevioux has just completed production on his latest film from a screenplay he wrote I, Frankenstein produced by Lakeshore Entertainment. It was based on his original graphic novel. In addition, Grevioux is a prolific writer in the comic book/graphic novel world. He has worked for both Marvel and DC Comics having written such characters as Spider-Man, Blade, Iron Man, Batman, Superman, the Phantom and the critically acclaimed Adam: Legend of the Blue Marvel for Marvel which he created. He has established an independent creator-owned comic book/graphic novel company called Darkstorm Studios. Under this imprint Kevin has created ZMD: Zombies of Mass Destruction, I, Frankenstein, Monstroids, Shurika, Skull & Guns, The Gray Men, Alius Rex and Battlesphere. As well as Astounding Comics, which produces all-ages titles such as Valkyries, Njuma, Cryptokids, Guardian Heroes, The Atoms Family, The Toy Box, Mighty Girls, The Vindicators and The Hammer Kid. Grevioux animation credits include The Atoms Family, an unproduced pilot for Starz and episodes of both Ben 10: Ultimate Alien and Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes. Follow Kevin at kevingrevioux on Instagram, Threads, X and Facebook! Visit https://darkstormcomics.com/ to get your copies of all of Kevin's work in comics. Stay tuned for his next Kickstarter coming soon! Don't forget to subscribe to this channel for more updates.

Oct 22, 202425 min

S2 Ep 226You Won't Believe the Story Behind Portrait of a Soul on Kickstarter

A writer of screenplays and directing low-budget short films for 11 years, including the award winning Uncle Ted, Bruno rediscovered his passion for comic books. His second title to go to print is currently on Kickstarter right now! A complete 24-page story following famous photographer Saul looking for that perfect person for his next project. You will never see the twist in this story! Head over to Kickstarter now and hit that notify button today! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/redwulfcomics/portrait-of-a-soul-an-urban-fantasy-about-immortality-and-art?ref=discovery&term=portrait%20of%20a%20soul&total_hits=7&category_id=250 You can also follow Bruno at https://www.brunocatarino.com/ On Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bcatarino83/ On X - https://x.com/catarino_bruno On Facebook at - https://www.facebook.com/scinematicfigmentscomic/ Don't forget to subscribe to this channel for more updates.

Oct 19, 202418 min

S2 Ep 223Nandor Fox Shaffer - Comic creator/writer of the Man-Child with issue 3 arriving now!

Foxhole Comics is the hub of award-winning indie comic book creator and writer Nandor Fox Shaffer and publisher of Man-Child, SEASONS, Lifeline, and more TBA. The Kickstarter campaign for MAN-CHILD #3 just went live and we need your help to make this the strongest crowdfunding for Foxhole Comics yet! You can pick up a copy of Man-Child right now on Kickstarter at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/manchild2/man-child-1-3-60-pages-of-superhero-action-and-suspense?ref=checkout Here you can also add on all of the other titles Nandor has created and written including Seasons, Man-Child, and more! Visit https://foxholecomics.gumroad.com/ to learn more about Fox Hole Comics, Nandor's publishing company for these mazing titles. You can follow Nandor on all social media @FoxholeComics on YouTube On Instagram @nandorfoxshaffer , on X nandorfox, and nandorfoxshaffer on TikTok. Don't forget to subscribe to this channel for more updates.

Oct 18, 202449 min

S2 Ep 225Shane Connery Volk - A creators path from Nottingham to Prairie Gods!

Created by the artist of Nottingham, Shane Connery Volk brings us Prairie Gods, The Twilight Zone meets Sin City. 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, racecar movies, lost treasure serials, and war stories—with a dose of action throughout. The first exhilarating story features Freddy Davis, a champion race car driver, who has returned home to Broadacres. He buys the abandoned speedway intending to race its only undefeated driver: the Devil himself. Issue two follows Sheriff Ned Reade receiving a call from the office about a fugitive spotted in the area. Donald Cyrus was spotted passing through Cash City. Sheriff Reade knows he needs to find Cyrus before he gets into the hills. It is in the hills that things go wrong! Get your hands on Prairie Gods providing the preview code below to your local comic shop and have them add it to your pull list! Issue #3 OCT241748 In Shops: Dec 04, 2024 PRAIRIE GODS #3 (OF 5) (MR) $4.99 To stay up to date follow Shane on Social media @artofscv on Instagram, @shaneCvolK on X, and shaneconneryvolk on TikTok You can also follow Shane on Spotify and enjoy his band One Bad Son who are celebrating their 20th anniversary!! https://open.spotify.com/artist/4PUydGsjzthTJqqQfBRco4?si=_gOBkqd0QfmhjaqwHocYCQ&nd=1&dlsi=c7b1221d224b4217 Make sure you follow Madcavde Studios to stay up to date on Prairie Gods and all other amazing titles!! www.madcavestudios.com Don't forget to subscribe to this channel for more updates.

Oct 18, 202455 min

S2 Ep 224Metal Band Ana and Comics! Cynation Comics reveals Ana and Gods Amoung Men!

Josh and Aaron, the Mak Bros join to talk about their two titles, Ana and Gods Amoung Men. The Ana and Gods Amoung Men titles can be purchased on their website https://cynation-comics.square.site While Gods Among Men continues to spread far and wide, the team is currently hard at work on the production of ANA #1. Ana Enter the brave new world of ANA - manga-inspired storytelling fuse with Western art style to bring you a team of antiheroes out to fight the hidden battles whilst disguised as rockstars. Gods Amoung Men BREAKING BAD x TRAINSPOTTING x TRUE CRIME coalesce into a socially disruptive sum more unfathomable than its parts. Use these sites to keep up to date on the comic titles and Ana's European Tour coming soon! WEBSITE CYNCOM WEBSITE: https://cynation-comics.square.site ANA WEBSITE: https://anaband.com.au ANA EURO TOUR TIX LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/ana-a-winters-tour-3605509 SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook CYNATION COMICS: https://www.facebook.com/share/p6rW7yGiif68THPA/?mibextid=LQQJ4d ANA: https://facebook.com/anabandofficial Instagram CYNATION COMICS: https://instagram.com/cynationcomics ANA: https://instagram.com/anabandofficial Youtube ANA: https://youtube.com/@ana.bandofficial?si=jkUdbJgeydTmG89b Spotify ANA: https://open.spotify.com/artist/74MIO8rMcxohqH5IWUw3XJ?si=foCluux1Q3um4mkKzaudhQ

Oct 11, 202434 min

S2 Ep 222Hellion and Bash by T.S. Luther is coming!!

T.S. Luther is a writer at large from the middle-of-nowhere Michigan whose previous works include comics like “TOKYO FIRE” and “GROWING UP”. He grew up on 90s cartoons, indie comics, and B-movies. He loves reading comics and playing TTRPGs with his two amazing kids and awesome partner in the aforementioned middle-of-nowhere. You can find him wondering in the woods or online on Tik Tok and his website. TikTok is @t.s.luther and his website is https://www.cantbekilledcreations.com/ Head over to Kickstarter today to back his current title Hellion and Bash! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cbk/hellion-and-bash-issue-1?ref=discovery&term=tokyo%20fire&total_hits=1&category_id=250

Oct 5, 202430 min

S2 Ep 221Top Cow President and COO Matt Hawkins loves D&D!!

A veteran of the initial Image Comics launch, Matt started his career in comic book publishing in 1993 and has been working with Image as a creator, writer and executive for over 20 years. President/COO of Top Cow since 1998, Matt has created and written over 30 new franchises for Top Cow and Image including Think Tank, The Tithe, Necromancer, VICE, Lady Pendragon, Aphrodite IX, Tales of Honor, and the all new Swords of Wintersea coming next year!! All this as well as handling the company’s business affairs. To learn more about Matt https://imagecomics.com/creators/matt-hawkins and to purchase titles from Matt and others at Top Cow visit https://topcow.com/ You can follow Matt @topcowmatt on X or @mhawk5222 on Instagram

Sep 26, 202456 min

S2 Ep 220Chanan Beizer’s The Golem of Venice Beach returns with issue 2!

Chanan Beizer’s graphic novel The Golem of Venice Beach is being crowdfunded now on Kickstarter for the second story. For the project, he teamed up with several artists, including Frank Quitely, David Mack, Jae Lee, Howard Chaykin, Stan Sakai, Dean Haspiel, Juan José Ryp, Nick Dragotta, & Das Pastoras, and Vanesa Cardinali. The book tells the story of the golem who was created in 16th Century Europe living a lonely existence in contemporary California. Book 2 will again be an oversized deluxe hardcover and is a whopping 184 pages (32 more than Book 1, also available for purchase in this campaign!). It picks up directly where the first volume left off in Venice Beach, California. There’s also a whimsical backup story, bonus artwork, and a stunningly evocative wraparound cover by comics titan Frank Quitely. Returning main artist Vanessa Cardinali's (Destiny, NY)vibrant style continues to expand the world of The Golem of Venice Beach. From start to finish, across Book 1 and Book 2, Vanessa has completed over 260 total pages of evocative art—a herculean feat! You can grab this title at Kickstarter now using this link, https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cloverpress/the-golem-of-venice-beach-books-1-and-2?ref=discovery&term=the%20golem%20of%20venice%20beach&total_hits=2&category_id=252 You can follow Chanan on Instagram @thegolemofvenicebeach Don't forget to subscribe to this channel for more updates.

Sep 26, 202459 min

S2 Ep 219Joe Sieracki - The Brave Captain Suave is back! Cleveland's very own Super Hero...Kind of?

Joe Sieracki joins the podcast to talk about his title, The Life and Death of the Brave Captain Suave! Written by Joe with art by the amazing Kelly Williams, this story is a modern take on Don Quixote! Captain Suave is actually a homeless man in Cleveland Ohio that believes he is actually a super hero.

Sep 24, 202427 min

S2 Ep 218Absolute Wonder Women writer Kelly Thompson

Kelly Thompson stops by to talk about one of the most exciting years for a comic book creator/writer! Eisner nominated and winning writer Kelly has had several popular indie titles like Black Cloak and The Cull in addition to her popular runs on Hawkeye, Birds of Prey, Scarlett and the newly announced writer for the Absolute Wonder Women, part of DC All In. FOC for the Absolute Wonder Women ends Sept. 30th so make sure you get your orders in now! You can visit https://www.1979semifinalistcom.store/ to learn more about Kelly and even order signed titles she has worked on! You can also follow Kelly on all socials at 1979semifinalist

Sep 20, 20241h 1m

S2 Ep 217Rook Exodus, Ghost Machine, and Jason Fabok!!!

JASON FABOK is an Eisner Award winning artist, known for his work on Justice League and the blockbuster Batman: Three Jokers. His first title for GHOST MACHINE, the sci-fi epic ROOK: EXODUS is here and Jason and I sit down to talk about it and its impact on the industry! If you have not read Rook Exodus yet, fix yourself!! This title will be on every ones short list for title of the year! ROOK Hundreds of years from now, the man known as Rook was once a simple farmer who fled the crumbling Earth for a new life on the planet Exodus; a terraformed planet where all of nature, including its imported animal population, was completely controlled by humans called Wardens. But when Exodus’s world engine failed, the Wardens’ power fell into the wrong hands, creating chaos and mass evacuation…for those who could afford it. The rest, like Rook, must scavenge for an escape vessel as the war for control of what’s left of Exodus begins. Ghost Machine, a first-of-its-kind creator-owned and operated media company officially launched at NYCC 2023. Creators co-own all the characters and universes developed for Ghost Machine, sharing in all publishing, media, merchandise, and beyond. The pioneering creator collective is a global best-of-class roster of artists and writers whose award-winning and iconic works include a who’s who of comic book legends such as Batman, Superman, Spider-Man, The Flash, The Ultimates, Black Lightning and Green Arrow: Jason Fabok, Gary Frank, Bryan Hitch, Geoff Johns, Lamont Magee, Francis Manapul, Brad Meltzer, Peter J. Tomasi, and Maytal Zchut. The company plans to announce additional talent in the months ahead, including one major superstar creator. All creators will be exclusive to Ghost Machine for their comics work after completing their already committed to projects. Visit ghostmachinepro.com today to get all your news, gear, and comics!!Follow on all socials @GhostMachinePro Follow Jason on Socials @jfabok

Sep 20, 202448 min

S2 Ep 216TERRITORY Issues 1-5 - Complete Post Apocalyptic Kaiju Epic is here!

TERRITORY Issues 1-5 - Complete Post Apocalyptic Kaiju Epic is here starting September 24th only on Kickstarter. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bmccomics/territory-issues-1-5-complete-post-apocalyptic-kaiju-epic?ref=discovery&term=blake%20mccarthy&total_hits=5&category_id=250 Creator/Writer Blake McCarthy stops by to share about his upcoming Kickstarter which includes issue 5 of Territory, the last in this 5 part series. We speak about the journey of an indie creator and the feeling of completing a complete story arc. Over 2 years in the making reaching the final episode in a story is a huge accomplishment. Use the link above to get your issues and follow Blake @bmccomics on Instagram, Threads, and X!

Sep 19, 202424 min

S2 Ep 214Jon Dexter - Dime Store Detective is BACK!!!!

Jon Dexter joins the podcast to talk his Kickstarter for Dime Store Detective and we also talk about the other popular titles like Alpha Dogs and Space Cruizin. Head over to kickstarter now to get your copies of Dime Store Detective today! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dimestoredetective1/dime-store-detective-issue-4-with-1-3-catch-up-tiers?ref=discovery&term=dime%20store%20detective&total_hits=4&category_id=250 Follow on Social Media @alpha_dogs_comic on Instagram, Alpha Dogs Comics on Facebook, and @realALPHADOGS on X

Sep 18, 202434 min

S2 Ep 215The making of Zen:Intergalactic Ninja Documentary

My next guests are Creator/Writer Steve Stern, the co-creator of Zen: Intergalactic Ninja and Creator/Writer Josiah Golojuh who produced and directed the first documentary that goes into great detail of how Zen was created, the journey of Zen over the past 37 years, and what the future holds with Zen: Intergalactic Ninja. Watch using this link! https://youtu.be/tyc-lXSIj_I?si=clo5AlWFve1yCZAJ How was Zen: Intergalactic Ninja? Who created him? Was it all just a scam created by Steve Stern and Dan Cote? What did Bill Maus and Don Chin contribute to Zen? What was it like to be a fan of Zen in the 90s? And what was it like to meet your heroes as an adult? Find the answers to all these questions and more as we explore the complete history of Zen: Intergalactic Ninja, with exclusive interviews with the original creators. Learn the complete Independent history. Josiah is a writer and creator of the Young Zombie: Tales from the RIP and has a young adult novel launching later this month called Paperboy! Follow Josiah on social media @JosiahIsWrite including his YouTube page which houses the Zen documentary. You can also follow Steve Stern on social media @steve8506 on Instagram and Threads

Sep 18, 202455 min

S2 Ep 213Critical Entertainment is on Kickstater! Chris Reda shares why this strategy is working for them!!

My next guests are Chris Reda, owner of Critical Entertainment and the Creator/Writer of several titles like Zombie Zero, Minion, Planetary Expansion, Space Dragon, The First Americans, and The Cowboy with Many Hats. Chris stops by to talk about the current Critical Entertainment Kickstarter, the first one!! Visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/criticalentla/critical-entertainment-signature-series?ref=discovery&term=critical%20entertainment&total_hits=2&category_id=250 to back the current campaign! Also, here are all of the Diamond and Lunar codes to request these titles from your local comic book store! In Solicitations Now: Space Dragon TPB - Lunar Code: 0824CX493 - Diamond Code: AUG241612 In Solicitations Now: Space Dragon TPB Cover B - Lunar Code: 0824CX494 - Diamond Code: AUG241613 In Solicitations Now: Planetary Expansion #1 - Lunar Code: 0824CX488 - Diamond Code: JUL241524 In Solicitations Now: Planetary Expansion #1 Cover B - Lunar Code: 0824CX489 - Diamond Code: JUL241525 In Solicitations Now: Planetary Expansion #2 - Lunar Code: 0924CX449 - Diamond Code: SEP214623 Planetary Expansion #3 - Coming to Lunar in October Solicitations - Diamond Code: MAR241513 (Just released in August from Diamond) Planetary Expansion #4 - Coming to Lunar in November Solicitations - Diamond Code: JUL241523 (Comes out Early November from Diamond) The First Americans #1 - Coming to Lunar in November Solicitations - Diamond Code: JAN241545 The First Americans #1 Cover B - Coming in November Solicitations to both Lunar and Diamond. The First Americans #2 - Coming to Lunar in January Solicitations - Diamond Code: APR241402 (Just released in September from Diamond) The First Americans #2 Cover B - Coming in January Solicitations to both Lunar and Diamond. Zombie Zero TPB - Diamond Code: SEP231609 In Solicitations Now: Lifeboat - Lunar Code: 0924CX448 - Diamond Code: JUN241556 The Quarrel - Coming to Lunar in October Solicitations - Diamond Code: JUN241555 (Comes out Early November from Diamond) The Cowboy with Many Hats - Coming to Lunar in December Solicitations - Diamond Code: JUN241557 Life is an Open Door - Coming to Lunar in February Solicitations - Diamond Code: DEC231387 You can also visit www.criticalentertainment.com to learn more You can also follow Critical Entertainment on social media at criticalentertainment Don't forget to subscribe to this channel for more updates.

Sep 16, 202450 min

S2 Ep 212Creator Evan Golden's Journey to Lani's 4th Issue Success

Evan Golden creator/writer stops by the podcast to share his title Lani about a 21 year old who is the protector of her city, San Diego, CA. Trained by her grandfather Lolo G. after her parents died in a car crash, she works as part of “The Light” protectors from “The Dark”. Evan just released the 4th issue in this popular title with more to come!! A San Diego native, Evan's passion for story telling is evident as you read the first for issues of Lani. At 21 years old, Lani has experienced a lot of loss at a young age which has helped to prepare her for her largest battle yet. If you like action/drama you will love Lani! The current issues of Lani can be purchased at https://www.indyplanet.com/lani-1 You can follow Evan on Social media @lanicomics on Instagram and Threads

Sep 11, 202424 min

S2 Ep 211BREAKNECK Creator Mark Bertolini Spills the Tea on What's Coming Next!

Creator/Writer Mark Bertolini joins the podcast to talk about his incredible career in Indie Comics from Long Gone, Bastard's Waltz, The Argus and of course his first published title BreakNeck! In a world where all supervillains have been wiped out, one final villain is on the run from the world’s collected heroes - but Ethan Shade is the crappiest villain left alive! BREAKNECK is back! The return of the critically acclaimed indie series is here, reprinting the first 4 issues along with the never-before-seen 5th issue, in an exclusive deluxe hardcover collection! Found only on Zoop, get the collected works of Breakneck today! 128 pages of "super" villain Ethan Shade seeing his opportunity to make himself really super! Get your copy today! Beautiful hard bound addition collecting all 5 issues, part 5 being seen for the first time using the link below!! https://zoop.gg/c/breakneck You can follow Mark on social media Instagram @markbertolini on X @mark_bertolini or on Facebook @mark bertolini To learn more visit his site at https://markbertolini.wordpress.com/mark-bertolinis-work/ Don't forget to subscribe to this channel for more updates.

Sep 8, 202435 min

S2 Ep 210Eli 5 Stone talks his latest title Brick Mannigan, The Tick, & The Tick Big Blue Birthday Bash!

Eli 5 Stone is a renowned illustrator, writer and creative talent whose freelance career gained global attention when he took over duties as the sole writer, penciler, and inker for The Tick comic book, in succession from The Tick’s creator. He has composed images for the autobiographies of both Tommy Lee and Eminem, and worked extensively for film company Artisan Entertainment. He’s written for the screen, collateral advertising pamphlets and radio spots, and has led/supported numerous advertising campaigns. His latest title Brick Mannigan: Public Dick comes to market very soon!! Who is Brick Mannigan? Better to ask what is Brick Mannigan. Brick thinks he’s a detective on the A Major City Police Force, when in actuality he’s a hyper-aggressive lout with amnesia, and a lot of cop uniforms and guns - unnecessarily large guns. But he’s been so damn effective at cleaning up the streets since the day he showed up at the Third and a Halfth Precinct that Captain Mannourz has never bothered to tell him he doesn’t work there. You can learn more by visiting the Brick Mannagin website below! It is a fun and unique way to get to know Brick Mannigan! Available soon!! Sign up for the newletter and get the first 2 chapters free! https://www.brickmannigan.com/ Eli is also working closely with a team of huge Tick fans that will be putting on a Birthday Bash for The Tick celebrating the 30th anniversary of the animated TV debut!! Special guest like artist/writer of the Tick Eli 5 Stone, creator Ben Edlund, the Voice of The Tick Townsend Coleman and more!! This bash takes place Tuesday September 10th in LA California! Use this link to get your tickets!! https://dola.com/events/2024/9/10/the-tick-s-big-blue-birthday-bash-tickets

Aug 31, 202458 min

S2 Ep 209Mad Cave Studios Mark London joins us to share about the new imprint for Manga called Nakama

Mark London stops by the podcast to talk Mad Cave Studios! The founder, CEO and CCO of Mad Cave talks with us about Mad Cave's latest venture under the name Nakama which will house their upcoming manga, manhwa, manfra, and manhua titles!!! https://madcavestudios.com/introducing-nakama-press/ We also spoke about Mark who is thrilled to announce their groundbreaking partnership with premier European publishing house, Dupuis, to fully realize the worldwide publishing aspirations of Amazing Comics, a thrilling new venture from legendary American comic book artist, writer, and editor Joe Quesada! https://madcavestudios.com/?s=amazing Mark has created and written several top selling comics like Battlecats, Mad Task Force, Knights of the Golden Sun, Wolven Heart, and many more! Today, Mad Cave is the publisher not only all of Mark's amazing titles, but also several other titles like You've Been Cancelled, Nottingham, Deer Editor, and the upcoming Dick Tracy! There are more than 50 titles to choose from Mad Cave. To learn more visit www.madcavestudios.com Mad Cave also owns Papercutz, a dedicated to publishing great graphic novels for all ages. Popular with reluctant readers and gifted readers alike, Papercutz graphic novels for kids, tweens, and teens include a wide range of genres, including humor, action adventure, mystery, horror, and favorite characters. We work every day to introduce young readers to the imaginative wonders waiting to be discovered in comics. https://papercutz.com/ Mad Cave also owns Maverick, a new young adult imprint, offers engaging and authentic stories for those who think differently, are not afraid to be independent, and fight for who they truly are. With titles that range from slice-of-life stories to urban fantasy and horror, each Maverick graphic novel will be an authentic and inspiring universal story of personal struggle where anyone can find themselves within the pages. https://madcavestudios.com/maverick/ Visit Mad Cave today to learn more at https://madcavestudios.com/ You can follow Mark on social media at marklondonmcs on Instagram and X. Don't forget to subscribe to this channel for more updates.

Aug 31, 202425 min

S2 Ep 207Don't Miss Out: The Great Pacific with Joe Harris is Live on Zoop.gg!

Joe Harris is the writer of original comics and graphic novels such as the demonic rock ‘n’ roll thrill ride, Rockstars, and the sci-fi adventure series, Great Pacific and Snowfall (Image Comics); along with the supernatural thrillers, Ghost Projekt and Spontaneous, and the children’s fantasy, Wars In Toyland(Oni Press); and the ghostly journey into the Fukushima nuclear exclusion zone, Disaster Inc. (AfterShock). As a young creator at Marvel Comics, Joe launched the cult-classic Spider-Man spinoff, Slingers and the Bishop: The Last X-Man series. A horror screenwriter and filmmaker, Harris conceived and co-wrote Darkness Falls for Sony Pictures, along with the farcical political slasher movie, The Tripper for FOX. In 2018, he co-wrote the live-action web series, Ninjak vs. the Valiant Universe for Valiant Entertainment. Joe has a crowdfunding campaign with Zoop right now for his creator owned series Great Pacific! Get the collected works of this very popular titles right now. So many options, awards, and add-ons including a new story for the Great Pacific as one of the rewards for hitting certain goals in the campaign! Visit Zoop today using this link to back!! https://zoop.gg/c/greatpacific You can follow Joe on socials @joeharrisnyc, on X @JoeHarrisGhost You can also visit his website to see all the work Joe has accomplished in his career in both comics and film! Visit joeharris.net

Aug 26, 202427 min

Conan The Barbarian - We talk with Shawn Curley of Heroic Signatures and discuss whats next!

Shawn Curley is the Director of YouTube for Conan the Barbarian In 3 months his videos peking on the lore of Conan, interviews with the likes of the amazing writer Jim Zub, Artist Doug Braithwaite, Robert E. Howard Scholar Jeff Shanks, Conan City of the Dead writer John C. Hocking and so much more! We also spoke about Howard Days that took place June 11th at the Robert E. Howard residence in Cross Plains Texas where several of the Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics. If you are a Conan fan and you are not following @conanthebarbarianofficial right here on YouTube. You can also follow on social media @conanthebarbarian_official You can also get all your Conan gear and stay up to date everything Conan by visiting www.conan.com Missing Conan Comic issues? Visit www.titan-comics.com today!

Aug 24, 20241h 7m

S2 Ep 206Witchblade is back! Marc Silvestri & Marguerite Bennett share their plans for Sara Pezzini & Top Cow

Award winning legend Marc Silvestri and NY Times best selling author Marguerite Bennett join the podcast to talk about the revival of the Witchblade series. Creatred by Marc Silvestri, the late great Mike Turner, David Wohl, and Brian Haberlin in the mid 90's, Witchblade has been one of Image Comics and Top Cow's best selling comics having a first run of 185 issues not including separate series where Witchblade was included. Today, Marguerite Bennett has been tasked with helping to revive Sara Pezzini launching issue one in July to much fan fare. One of the best selling issues the week the relaunch took place, much anticipation from fans around this next run is high. Marguerite grew up reading Witchblade and has a passion in telling stories about Sara that stay true to who Sara Pezzini is. Exciting news was broke on the podcast about an amazing homage cover for Issue 3 of Witchblade that will be familiar to fans of Marc's cover on Uncanny X-Men 251 and Witchblade 170. We also spoke about the re-launch of The Darkness that will take place at the beginning of 2025 with Marc taking the writing duties! To learn more visit www.topcow.com You can follow on all socials @topcow including right here on YouTube. Don't forget to subscribe to this channel for more updates.

Aug 23, 20241h 0m