David Pepose is a former crime reporter turned Ringo Award-winning comic book creator. He’s written on hit titles such as Punisher, Moon Knight, and Darth Vader: Black, White & Red. He's on the show this week to talk about his new Space Ghost comic series from Dynamite Entertainment ( which comes out May 1st, with superstar artist Jonathan Lau), the history of Space Ghost, carrying the torch after Alex Toth,  Space Ghost Coast to Coast 30th Anniversary , life as a crime reporter, creating the new Punisher (Joe Garrison), Marvel Infinity Comics, and his dream casting for a live action ..read more

Here's a short preview of a bonus episode that was recorded earlier this month, with Badr, Chris, and Ed. The guys discuss the accusations against DC for the use of AI, and the growing and complicated presence of artificial intelligence in comics. We also discussed Daniel Warren Johnson's recent Extremity campaign, and the value of the Artist Edition, in the full episode. Check it out here Enjoy early-access to weekly episodes before anyone else, and tons of bonus episodes, and exclusive content over on our Patreon channel! SUPPORT THE SHOW:  MERCH SALE! Get 20% off your next purchase ..read more

Maria Wolf Lopez (aka Maria the Wolf) is an up-and-coming and highly sought after cover artist for DC, Marvel, Image, BOOM Studios and more. She’s on the podcast for Ep. 423 to talk about the business of comics, how to sell yourself as an artist, working for Marvel, her five-year plan, the convention circuit, her favorite covers of all time, and Native American representation in comics. Watch the unedited/ extended video version of this podcast on YouTube Enjoy early-access to weekly episodes before anyone else, and bonus shows over on our Patreon channel (here)! SUPPORT THE SHOW:  ME ..read more

Maria Wolf Lopez (aka Maria the Wolf) is an up-and-coming and highly sought after cover artist, whose worked with almost every comic publisher in the industry. She's on the podcast for Ep. 423 to talk about the business of comics, how to sell yourself as an artist, working for Marvel, her five-year plan, the convention circuit, her favorite covers of all time, and Native American representation in comics. Watch the unedited/ extended video version of this podcast on YouTube Enjoy early-access to weekly episodes before anyone else, and bonus shows over on our Patreon channel (here)! SUPPORT ..read more

Maria Wolf Lopez (aka Maria the Wolf) is an up-and-coming and highly sought after cover artist, whose worked with almost every comic publisher in the industry. She's on the podcast for Ep. 423 to talk about the business of comics, how to sell yourself as an artist, working for Marvel, her five-year plan, the convention circuit, her favorite covers of all time, and Native American representation in comics. Watch the unedited/ extended video version of this podcast on YouTube Enjoy early-access to weekly episodes before anyone else, and bonus shows over on our Patreon channel (here)! SUPPORT ..read more

Ed is back! And so are The Comic Gents (Chris Hacker & Greg Licktieg), for Ep. 422, to talk about the best comics from the month of March, Steve Ditko's induction into the 2024 class of Disney Legends, X-Men '97, and the comics coming out in May that you don't want to miss! And, if you'll be at C2E2 this month, join our live podcast show on Friday, April 26th Watch the unedited video version of this week's show on YouTube Listen to this week's special bonus episode, and enjoy exclusive early-access to weekly episodes before anyone else, over on our Patreon channel (here)! PREVIEW THE CO ..read more

We time travel back to March 2018, for this month's Short Box Classic (originally released as Ep. 196). This episode marked the third installment of our Artist Spotlight series, and is all about the creator of the Dragon Ball franchise, Akira Toriyama! Press play and learn a couple of new and interesting tidbits about the manga icon and his legacy. Enjoy early-access to weekly episodes before anyone else, and bonus shows over on our Patreon channel (here)! SUPPORT THE SHOW:  MERCH SALE! Get 20% off your next purchase from our merch store by using the discount code: “YOO“ Take your comi ..read more

This week's podcast was recorded live at Collective Con 2024! Comic pros: Mike Spicer (Wonder Woman: Dead Earth, Extremity, Transformers), Karl Moline (Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Route 666), and John Tyler Christopher (Avengers, Star Wars, Spider-Man) joined Badr for an honest conversation about what it's like working in the comic book industry as artists, the sacrifices, and rewards, and share their best advice for aspiring comic creators. Photo courtesy of KTorjussen Photography Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube Listen to this a special bonus episode over on Patreon (here ..read more

Highly acclaimed comic writer, Tom King, is on the podcast this week for Ep. 420 to talk about his new comic series, Helen of Wyndhorn, a new Gothic sword and sorcery epic from Darkhorse which reunites him with  Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow artist, Bilquis Evely! (Issue #1 is in stores today!) Tom spares no detail talking about the new series, pulp comics and Jack Kirby, advice for new writers, and also takes some rapid fire questions from our Patrons about his writing process, Top 5 favorite writers and artists, and tells one of the best Jim Lee stories we've ever heard! Watch the uncut ..read more

Multi-award winning comic letterer, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, is on the podcast for Ep. 419 to talk about his busy comics career at DC, Dark Horse, Image, and Dynamite, the importance of comics journalism, and gives a comprehensive break down of the comic lettering process and what it takes to be great at the craft Hassan is also the 2x Eisner-winning editor of the digital comic magazine PanelxPanel, the voice behind the seminal YouTube channel: Strip Panel Naked, and as of last year, a published comic writer with the release of The Unlikely Story of Felix and Macabber. All worth checking out ..read more