World at War Comics

Our next guest is Austin Hough, owner of Power Comics, creator and writer of The Masters and Super Joe Unlimited! If you love bronze age comics then you are going to love Power Comics! Austin has worked with some of the best comic book artist, letterers, colorist in the business to bring to life a comic series that will have you lost in nostalgia, excited for what is next, and appreciate just how good comic books where in the 1970's and 1980's! If you would like to get your copies of The Masters you can support Power Comics right now on Kickstarter using this link! Issue 4 is coming and you can add on the first 3 issues to complete the current run! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/themasters/the-masters-4-a-classic-hero-vs-villain-comic-continues?ref=discovery&term=the%20mastersYou can also purchase Super Joe Unlimited on Indiegogo! https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/super-joe-unlimited-issue-1-super-joe-returns#/

Charlie McElvy joins the podcast to talk Xion Studios and so much more! Charlie is the creator/writer of Spider Squirrel, He is the creator of Milestone God Quest and more! Today he is building a super srtar team of writers and creators under the Xion Studios label. He is also building a diverse portfolio of titles that include mature audience titles, manga, horror and more. The current title American Yakuza, a 100 page murder mystery set in Japan. There is a current Kickstarter that you can participate in right now for American Yakuza. Use this link! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/watchguard/american-yakuza?ref=discovery

Christie Shinn joins the podcast to talk about her current Kickstarter for her fifth installment of Demon Bitch: I Hate you All! Christie has been drawing and writing for as long as she can remember. Demon Bitch is a way for her to express the darker humor she enjoys. With five successful Kickstarters in a row, her fan base continues to enjoy it as well! Some of the titles of Demon Bitch are, The FreeDumb Tour, You All Suck, I told you So, Off the Wagon Panhandling Tour, and her current Kickstarter I Hate you All! You can back her current Kickstarter using this link. There you can purchase the entire line of Demon Bitch! We had a lot of fun and we hope you enjoy as well. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/horatorastudios/demon-bitch-i-hate-you-all?ref=discovery&term=de%2Con%20bitch

Robert Venditti joins the podcast and I could not be more excited. One of the most respected writer/creators in all comics, Robert has written for some amazing titles! Starting with the Surrogates from Top Shelf productions which eventually was made into a motion picture. Robert then went to work with Valiant Comics where he took the title X-O Manowar and turned it into one of the most successful runs of a comic for a title from an independent publisher. Robert has had a huge impact with the development of the Valiant Universe to this day. Robert then went on to writer for Green Lantern taking over the title from Geoff Johns. He has since written for several major titles for DC Comics that include the award winning run of 29 issues of Hawkman, has written Superman, The Flash, Justice League and many more! Robert continues to make his mark on comics with the newly released Savage Squad 6 and The Sandman, both you get get in your local comic book store now!

Our next guest is Saurabh, the creator of a new platform called comix.one. This new platform allows indie comic book creators to have their titles made available to a global comic book audience. A digital store front that allows small format indie comic creators the opportunity to sell their digital comics to anyone in the world. To learn more visit comix.one today!

Charlie Stickney joins the podcast. Charlie is a comic book veteran who has worked as the Editor and Publisher for Scout Comics. It was there that White Ash, his very popular comic was first published. Today White Ash along with Charlie's other titles like The Game, and Glarien are found on his website and on Kickstarter. Glarien, an assassin from the White Ash series will see issue 3 launch on Kickstarter in the next 2 weeks. You can use this link to reach the Kickstarter page where you can be notified upon launch. You will not want to miss this!! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thegamecomic/glarien-of-white-ash-1-3-a-fantasy-series-for-mature-readers? In addition to his success with comics, Charlie spent 20 years in animation, film and TV. Although he enjoyed his time, his passion for story telling through comics was always there. We hope you enjoy this conversation! I had a blast!

Three of Kwento Comics team of Waverley Lim, Kaitlyn Fajilan, and Minerva Fox join the podcast to talk about their successful comic series The Mask of Haliya. We had a blast talking about comic creating, character development, story telling, and Kwento being the only known all female Asian comic book publisher. In addition we received exciting news that the Kickstarter for issue 6 is officially live! Use this link to support!

Phillip Kennedy Johnson joins the podcast to talk his history in comics, his self published titles through Boom Studios, his history in writing for DC, his love for Superman, and his current run on DC John Stewart War Journal and Marvel's Incredible Hulk. Phillip Kennedy Johnson has written for the top comics in both DC and Marvel. We talk about his entrance into comics, his upbringing in Kentucky, his father being the door into comics, his life in the Army, and what experiences he can bring into the John Stewart title having served in the military like John Stewart. What an amazing time. Hope you enjoy!

KJ Kaminski joins the podcast to talk everything The Resistants! With their latest Kickstarter on the new story arc called Bounty Hunter Blitz, we talk the creative process of creating a long term comic book company with a title that has over 20 issues! World building, character development, and a love for GI Joe are totpics we cover! With KJ being a former comic book shop owner, we even talk about the current comic book industry and where we think it is going. Use this link to support the Kickstarter www.bountyhunterblitz.com

Tom Leveen is our next guest. Tom is an award winning writer having 9 novels. He has won the AIA/YAISA award for Zero and the Westchester Fiction Award and the Grand Canyon Reader Award for Sick. His writings have been translated in several languages. In addition to writing Tom is also a successful writer and director with 20 plus years in theater. Tom got his start in comics partnering with Todd McFarlane writing 5 issues with Todd, issues 267 to 271. It is here Tom fell in love with the comics and the different approach comics provides in story telling. He has gone on to self -publish his own comics. Starting Oct. 3rd his Kickstarter for Exorcist 1# A Horror Story. You can go to his Kickstarter now and click the notify button so you can know when the Kickstarter officially begins. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tomleveen/exorcists?ref=discovery

Justin Greenwood joins the podcast! Award winning artist for several publishers including Image Comics, Oni - Press, Dark Horse Comics and more. Justin is the Co-Creator of Torrent with Marc Guggenheim, an amazing action drama comic! The trade was released this week! You can purchase it at https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/torrent-vol-1-tp You can also follow Justin at justingreenwoodart on Instagram Visit his website at www.justingreenwoodart.com

Lonzo Starr is back for a second time and we dive into all the news surrounding Konkret and each of their titles. We got to spend a lot of time on Akolyte, the title created and written by Lonzo. With issue 5 coming soon and issue 6 close to being done, we are in for a treat as the first arc of this title come to an end. KonKret Comics has been very busy with several titles being published. Akolyte, Absolver, Odina, Luna, Decimation Earth, Watchman, Dejavu, Tenoch, Andy Starboy and more!We hope you enjoy as one of our favorites on the show talks the business side and fan side of owning a comic book publishing company and being a writer of an award winning title like Akolyte. Enjoy!

Our next guest is Drew Craig! He is the creator, writer, and artist of the new comic published by Image Comics called "The Savage Strength of Star Storm". I absolutely love this title! If you miss the 90's and early 2000's style of a comic book, this is for you! It is an awesome Sci-Fi - action comic book! We had a blast talking about the comic book creating process when you do all three, create, write, and art! Enjoy!

We welcome Kenric Regan, creator/Writer of Supernatural Baby Detective that is a 24-page noir based Lovecraftian comedy-horror. Its twists and turns will have you recoiling, laughing, and wondering what’s happening next. We had some great conversations about comic book writing, world building and the stress of a Kickstarter! Speaking of Kickstarter, you can go to www.sbdcomic.com to back the Kickstarter. This is a conversation you do not want to miss!

Brandon Ingram joins the podcast this week to talk comics! Owner of Dismay Comics and writer/creator of Tales from Town's City, the newest comics from Dismay that has a current Kickstarter! Use this link! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dismaycomics/tales-from-towns-city-1-golden-age-superhero-dark-comedy?ref=discovery&term=tales%20from%20town%20city Dismay Comics also produce Dismay Avenue and The Gallows Man. Follow them on all social media at Dismay Comics!

David Crownson joins the podcast to talk Harriet Tubman Demon Slayer, one of the most successful independent comic books in the last year! It was just picked up by Massive Publishing and is in the works to be a Disney produced live action series. David and I also talk Batman and Spiderman! Our love for Batman and Spiderman took over the show and I loved it!!!! Enjoy this amazing conversation!

Robert Geronimo stops by the podcast to talk Blood Realm! The current longest running single creator comic with Alterna Comics, Geronimo has created an amazing world with some of the most unique characters in Blood Realm. We talk world building, character development, and what it is like to be the creator, writer, artist, and letterer for your own comic. We had a blast and we hope you do also!!

Jeremy Adams joins the podcast this week. Jeremy Adams is a screenwriter and producer for movies and shows like Supernatural, Mortal Kombat Legends, Teen Titans, Batman & Superman Battle of Supersons, Justice Society World War 2 and more! Jeremy is also a writer at DC. His run of the Flash is considered one of the best Flash in a long time. Today Jeremy is on the Green Lantern title looking to create new adventures. Enjoy!

Aaron Sparrow joins the podcast to talk comics! Aaron is a veteran in the comic industry starting with Tokyopop working as an editor and eventually writing for for Tokyopop. Aaron was eventually hired as an editor for Boom Studios where he was the editor for Darkwing Duck and eventually become the writer when the rights for Darkwing Duck moved to Joe Books. Today Aaron is the editor and writer for Merc Publishing writing for the titles Miss Meow and Deathrage. Aaron also has a couple projects he is working on including a self published title called Kneel Before Doom Face coming in 2024!

Christopher O'Hara joins the podcast to talk about his comic book Artificial! We had an amazing time talking about the comic creating process as this is Christophers first experience of the process. With World at War Comics also jumping into the indie comic book creation process, we had a lot of experiences we could share. If you are getting into comic books for the first time as a creator then you will love this podcast. Artificial is a fantastic comic book with an amazing story and art that will blow you away! There will be a second chance Indiegogo coming for Artificial so be on the look out!

Brian Hawkins joins the podcast! Brian is a creator/writer of several published comic books including Invisible Child with Mad Cave Comics, Black Cotton with Scout Comics, The Vineyard with Aftershock Comics. He is an editor for Mad Cave Comics as well as a freelance writer for Black Box Comics. He currently has three titles with Black Box Comics including Dr. Wilder, Devil's Dominion, and coming in October Empath. We had a wonderful conversation of how Brian got into comics and his process when it comes to writing. i hope you enjoy this conversation with Brian! Look out for upcoming Kickstarters from Brian and team over the next couple months. You can follow Brian on X @ brianlhawkins or Instagram @ brianhawkinswrites. You can also pick up his Black Box Comics titles at www.blackboxcomics.net

Nigel Lynch joins the podcast this week to talk about his latest creations, Diary of Stray Dogs and Critical Opts Task Force. Nigel is a writer/creator/owner of Beyond Publishing Caribbean. We had a wonderful conversation about Nigel's experience in writing comics! Nigel has amazing advice in story telling and character development that is useful to anyone looking into creating their own comic book. We also spoke about the opportunity to work with Wiseacre Comics Publishing for Critical Opts Task Force! Don't miss this awesome interview! Also, make sure you follow Nigel piratemonkeys76 on Instagram!

Our next guest is the one and only Moon the Storyteller. She is the creator and writer of Luna for KonKret Comics. We had an amazing conversation about Moon the Storyteller's passion for writing, character development, story telling, and creating characters that inspire. You can pick up Luna at konkretcomics.com. Stay tuned as issue 2 of Luna is scheduled later this year! Enjoy

Regie Collects Comics joins the podcast as we discuss his passion for Silver Age Comics as well as the team that makes up Swoldier comics, the publisher of Isolation that is going into their 4th issue! To purchase Isolation visit swoldierpublishing.com!

Edward Davis joins the podcast to talk about his current Kickstarter for issue 8 of Immortal Era. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/immortalera1/immortal-era-1-8?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=immortal%20Era We talk about the comic book writing process, the cost and steps in writing a comic book, and what the future holds for Finish Line Comics. Don't miss this great conversation with Edward Davis!

Jay Francois joins the podcast to discuss his upcoming Kickstarter. Use this link to be notified at the start. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/59729099/napoleon-from-the-machine-2?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=napoleon%20from%20the%20machine Jay has written The Alien Heroes, My Brother Teddy, and Napoleon from the Machine. We had a blast discussing the writing process, his passion for comics, and the future for his titles. To learn more or to purchase his comics go to Gumroad.com or use this link. https://skysurfer117.gumroad.com/

Mr. Fish of Mr. Fish Comics joins the podcast to share his history and passion for comics. Over the past five years he has illustrated 68 different comic books including the creation of three titles of his own! The Mighty KAAW the Crow Magnon, T-Man & Hyper Strike, and Green Zone! All of these can be purchased on his TikTok shop in his bio, Mr. Fish Comics. Sit back and enjoy as Mr. Fish shares his story! You don't want to miss this!

Our next guest is Aaron Jordan, creator and writer of Wulfsbane, a horror-thriller comic you can purchase at wulfsbanecomics.com. Aaron and I had a great conversation on the writing process, character development and what is next for Wulfsbane. Aaron currently has a crowd funding campaign that you can support by going to fundmycomic.com and search Wulfsbane to get your copy of issue 2 today!Enjoy!

Eric Peterson and Joe Aubrey, co creators and writers of Space Bastards join the show to share with us the the history of how Space Bastards become the iconic indie comic series it is today. We dive into character development with fan favorite David Proton, Manny Corns, Leroy Palestine and Roy Sharpton to name a few. We speak about link between writer and artist and the importance of a great relationship and understanding of the story. Right now at Spacebastards.com you can pick up a beautiful hardbound addition of the complete series, four in total. These hardbound also contain director cuts and are delivered in an oversized format for the best possible experience. Enjoy!

Chris Reda joins the podcast today to discuss Critical Entertainment, a comic book publishing company that Chris and friend Mason started to house their creations. Some of the comics Chris has created and written are Zombie Zero, Minion, Planetary Expansion, The First Americans, The Cowboy with Many Hats to name a few. We have a great conversation about Chris's passion for film and how graphic novels are the perfect presentation of a script to film directors. We spoke about the ins and outs of the film industry and advice for comic creators wanting to present their comic to directors for film considerations. Enjoy! Go to www.criticalentertainmentla.com

Bryan Baugh joins the show this week. Bryan and I had an amazing time talking his time in animation as a storyboard artist for companies like Disney, Sony, and Hasbro. Bryan has worked on Tiger and Pooh, Transformers and many more popular animated series. We of course talk about Wulf and Batsy, a classic horror comic that follows a werewolf named Cevin and Batsy the Vampiress. You can purchase Wulf & Batsy at Alternacomics.com. You can also get the latest issues, 8 & 9 in the Alterna August 2023 Indiegogo campaign using this link https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/alterna-comics-august-2023-pre-orders#/

Our next guest is Marcus Jardim, the creator and writer of Toussaint L'Overture, an amazing new comic book that currently has an active Kickstarter! You can go to the Kickstarter using this link. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mvjcomics/toussaint-louverture-the-battle-for-new-orleans-1 We had an amazing time talking about Haitian history and comics being a great platform for amazing stories that allow that history to be told. The Battle for New Orleans is that comic! Go and support Marcus and the team and check out our conversation! Enjoy!

Jack Harris joins the show to discuss his current Kickstarter on the Terminus Veil trade. This trade includes issues 1 to 4. Support today at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/terminusveil/terminus-veil-the-debut-collection?ref=user_menu Jack and I discuss his passion for comics, how the story for Terminus Veil was developed and the ins and outs of comic book creating. Don't miss this discussion!

This week we have Myron and Phil from the Podcast of Oa, a podcast dedicated to the Green Lanterns. If you want to know anything about the lanterns this is the podcast for you! We have received a lot of news on Green Lanterns with Jeremy Adams new run of Green Lantern, Phillip Kennedy Johnson's Jon Stewart War Journal, James Gunn announcement of an HBO series focusing on Hal Jordan and Jon Stewart, and the recently released news of Nathan Fillion playing Guy Gardner in the upcoming Superman: Legacy film. Join us as we tackle all these subjects and more! Also, make sure to subscribe to Podcast of Oa on YouTube and visit www.blogofoa.com!

Our next guess is CEO and Editor-in-Chief of WTF Comics. We speak about how WFT Comics came to being, the full line up of Comics including the Manga lineup that is scheduled to represent 50% of the WTF books. We also spoke about the two new comics, Replacing Alice and Hachi & Ocho that Jack has written. Later this year you will see a couple Kickstarters from WTF Comics. Follow WTF Comics on social Media and visit wtfcomicbooks.com to learn more! Now enjoy!

Devin Arscott joins the show today. He is the Co-Writer of the popular series by Wise Acre Comics, published by Godhood Comics called Magnus. Devin also owns Epic Fantasy, a new comic book publisher of self titles. You can follow Epic Fantasy on twitter @epicfantasy2023. Epic Fantasy has a Kickstarter campaign coming in August. Search Epic Fantasy today and click the link to be notified when the Kickstater begins.

Join us as we welcome Fabrizio Aiello, the creator of Horace H. Hoover published by Alterna Comics. If you love a mystery-horror-comedy than Horace H. Hoover is the comic for you. You can purchase it at www.alternacomics.com. You can also follow him on YouTube @unhallowedart , on Instagram at fabrizio.aiello.art, or on Twitter at frabrizioartist You can also visit www.horacehoover.com

Courtney Jones and Bryan Vreeland join the show to talk about The Atonement Saga, a 13 part comic book series that will be launching early 2024. We talk about the process of writing and illustrating a comic book. If you are wanting to create a comic book this is a great podcast for you!

Today we have Ty the Spawnhunter on the show. We talk about our passion for Spawn and our appreciation for Todd McFarlane and how he changed the game in action figures and the collectability of action figures. Ty has one of the largest most complete Spawn collections in the world which includes rare pieces like props from the 1997 Spawn movie! Hope you enjoy!

Join us as we welcome Daniel Kraus, NY Times best selling author to the show. We discuss he passion for writing, his entrance into comics, his love for horror, AWA Studios Year Zero, his latest comic Trojan which you can purchase June 28th as a trade, and his upcoming novel Whale Fall due this August! Don't miss this episode!

Our next guest is Steve Stern, Co-Creator of Zen Intergalactic Ninja, a 4 decade comic book that has had action figures, video games, and is optioned currently for film! Steve also owns Story Board Graphic novels, a company that adapts screenplays and other source materials, such as treatments, into comics and graphic novels for screenwriters, producers, directors and others. You can support Steve's current Kickstarter at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1firstcomics/lamour-supremes-zen

Frankie B Washington joins the show! Frankie B is a veteran artist in the comic book industry. He is the Co-Creator of the Kaijus & Cowboys by Second Sight Publishing, and current artist for Alterna Comics working on the upcoming 20th issue of "It came out on a Werdnesday" as well as King Cryptid. Frankie B has also worked with Marvel Comics and Upper Deck. Join us as Frankie talks about his history in the industry and the passion that still drives him!

This week Kenny Aitken joins the show to talk about his successful comic book APEX - Cybernetic Samurai Owl, his passion for comic books, oil painting, gaming, and the comic community. Kenny will have a Kickstarter later this year for issue 6 of APEX so follow Kenny @kennyaitkenart5888 on YouTube, @kennyaitkenart on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. DM him for your copies of APEX issue 1 thru 5 today!

Today we welcome Peter Simeti to the show! Pete is the owner and founder of Alterna Comics and the creator/writer of the all New King Cryptid by Alterna Comics. Join us as we walk through the history of Alterna, how it started and what the future brings! Don't miss this!

Our next guest is Don Nguyen, the creator/writer/and artist of Pablo the Gorilla. Don also has collaborated with writer/filmmaker Aaron Lindenthaler on Retro as the lead for the storyboard. Retro was debuted at the Dances with Films Festival in 2019. Retro is currently being made into a live action feature with actor Reno Wilson. Retro is also being made into a 12 part comic series. You can meet Don at most Comic Cons across the US. He is currently working on Pablo the Gorilla issue 2 and Battle Grapple Rebel, a new series Don is doing the pencilling on. You can follow Don @nguyeningit on all social media. His website is www.nguyeningit.com

Omar Francia joins the show today to discuss being a comic book artist in Argentina, working for Dark Horse comics on Star Wars: Legacy, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, and DC Comics, Arrow, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight, Doom Patrol, and several independent publishers. You can purchase his work at www.comicartfans.com/gallarydetail.asp?gcat=183073

Today Tyler Wentland joins the show to discuss Red Koi and the world building around Red Koi and King Swan for Alterna comics. Tyler is the creator, writer, and artist for Red Koi. We had an amazing time talking about world building and the balance between writing and art. Hope you enjoy!

This week Cullen Bunn joins the show as we discuss his new action-thriller by AWA, Red Zone. In addition we speak about the incredible career of Cullen, writing for Marvel, DC, AWA, IDW, Source Point Press, Boom, Image Comics, Dark Horse, Nightfall, and much more! Known as the king of horror, Cullen has had an amazing career spanning more then a decade. Hope you enjoy getting to know Cullen as much as I did.

This week we will Morgan Iverson and Danny Quick, owners of 4th Wall Productions and creator/writers of Aceblade, Lumber Jax, King Supreme, Harlem, & The Black Rose to name a few. We cover a number of topics from the Indie Comic scene, Kickstarter Stress, Marketing your indie comics, Comic Cons and so much more! As creators and writers of some of the most critically acclaimed indie comics in the industry, Danny and Morgan have a lot to share. Enjoy!

This week David Lacarelli joins the show to talk Tinsel Town by Alterna Comics and The Children's Vampire Hunting Brigade by Creators Edge including Rock Music and his band Dame Fortune! We also spoke about the current Writers Guild of America Strike and what it means for streaming content moving forward. Enjoy!