We chat with DWJ about one of his favorite single-issue comics, a semi-forgotten Marvel Comics gem. For this week's podcast, we're digging out a treasure from the CBCC Patreon Feed: our deep-dive conversation with Daniel Warren Johnson about The Nam 9. This thorough discussion launched our "Married to Singles" Patreon exclusive series, where we examine the favorite single issues of various comic book creators and critics. It's one thing to dissect an artist's work alongside or in front of them, as we often do, but it's an entirely different thing to scrutinize an artist ..read more

We review the new cosmically gothic horror comic from James Tynion IV and Christian Ward. The scariest element in Spectregraph # 1, the new DSTLRY comic from writer James Tynion IV and artist Christian Ward, has been hidden from you, and I do not dare ruin the dreadful surprise. You've been told that it involves a California mansion on a hill, an angry examination of our decaying capitalism, and a whole heap of ghost guts (see the splashy red image above). All those elements are present in Spectregraph's first issue, but the gnarliest horror and the most stressful ticking clock propelling t ..read more

We chat with the writers about their new graphic novel and how it embraces its beautiful medium. Welcome to our Creator Corner, our reoccurring interview series, where we chat with the coolest and most thought-provoking creators in the industry. In this entry, we're conversing with Luke Arnold and Doc Wyatt about Essentials. Listen to the unedited audio HERE. Let's not name names, but we've all read those comics that ooze with delusions of La La Land. The ideas are strong but plot-heavy and sequentially dull. No thanks. We want the comics that always desired to be comics. Luke Arnold ..read more

We chat with the cartoonist about mechs and why every artist should exorcise their retail worker demons. Welcome to our Creator Corner, our reoccurring interview series, where we chat with the coolest and most thought-provoking creators in the industry. In this entry, we're conversing with Josh Hicks about Hotelitor. Where are our retail warriors? Who here has slung books in Borders? Who has flung fries for McDonald's? You have horror stories, and we want to hear them. More importantly, we want you to transform them into comic books for our pleasure. Welsh cartoonist, Josh Hicks has done j ..read more

We chat with Zoop's co-founder and CEO about his mission and the creation of comics for introverts like us. Welcome to our Creator Corner, our reoccurring interview series, where we chat with the coolest and most thought-provoking creators in the industry. In this entry, we're conversing with Jordan Plosky about Zoop. Listen to the unedited audio HERE. It's not good enough to make a comic. You have to get the comic read. Accomplishing the second part is the most challenging and requires different skills than those necessary for completing step one. If you're an introvert like one half of Co ..read more

We chat with Paul Cornell and Rachael Smith about their cryptozoological mystery and the power of silliness. Welcome to our Creator Corner, our reoccurring interview series, where we chat with the coolest and most thought-provoking creators in the industry. In this entry, we're conversing with Paul Cornell and Rachael Smith about Who Killed Nessie? Listen to the unedited audio HERE. Bigfoot. The Jersey Devil. The Mongolian Death Worm. Should we add the Tooth Fairy and the Easter Bunny to that roster? What about Santa? Do we dare? We recently trapped former CBCC guest Paul Cornell and carto ..read more

We break down the final issue of the iconic Spider-Woman run with the Angouleme award-winning writer. Welcome to Married to Singles, a new Patreon Exclusive podcast series where we ask comic creators, professionals, podcasters, and fans to choose their favorite single issue comic and discuss it with us. In this entry, John Harris Dunning selects Spider-Woman #50, originally published by Marvel Comics. Listen to the whole conversation HERE. Our Married to Singles series returns with John Harris Dunning, the Angouleme award-winning writer behind Wiper, Salem Brownston ..read more

We chat with Chris Weston about resurrecting Time Breakers and the brilliance of Rachel Pollack. Welcome to our Creator Corner, our reoccurring interview series, where we chat with the coolest and most thought-provoking creators in the industry. In this entry, we're conversing with Chris Weston about Time Breakers. Listen to the unedited audio HERE. Comics seldom get second chances. Usually, a book hits the stands; some read it, and many don't, and it fades away. Even bestsellers rarely retain attention, enjoying their temporary spotlight only to have it switched off at a moment's notice. W ..read more

We discuss comic book math and the value of harrowing animal adventure with two unbeatable storytellers. How many words belong on a page? How many panels? In this week's podcast, we uncover the answers by chatting with Jesse Lonergan and Pornsak Pichetshote about their new Boom Studios series, Man's Best. It's a radically personal work about three emotional support animals lost in space, and it forced its creators to rethink their collaborative impulses to achieve the best comic possible. And we're excited to report they pulled it off. Man's Best is, without doubt, one of the year's best co ..read more

We chat with Publisher Hunter Gorinson and Editor-in-Chief Sierra Hahn about everything else happening at Oni Press. Welcome to our Creator Corner, our reoccurring interview series, where we chat with the coolest and most thought-provoking creators in the industry. In this entry, we're conversing with Hunter Gorinson and Sierra Hahn about Oni Press, EC Comics, and everything else they have going on. Listen to the unedited audio HERE. Few comics hold as much influence on the industry as those published by EC Comics. And it's not just the industry, either; it's our entire culture. Books like ..read more