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Today on The Badaboom Podcast, we're joined by Amir from PanelFly.io—a new platform changing the game for indie comic distribution. We dive into how PanelFly is helping creators reach retailers directly, and why that shift matters now more than ever in the wake of Diamond's collapse. Plus, we talk about how DC's Absolute line is breathing new life into classic characters—and how that same spirit of originality and risk is what keeps indie comics alive and thriving. Listen in and Badaboom!

Jeremy Adams returns!Back to talk his hit series, Aquaman. Adams talks about his recently signed exclusive deal with DC Comics and Aquaman.Adams also talks about the expansion of Green Lantern and his growth as a creator.Listen in and Badaboom!

Welcome to Badaboom, im chrisOn this episode of the podcast we have on Mike Carey, write of Comixology Originals The Lycan and Ghost BoxThe Lycan, which was helmed by punisher actor Thomas Jane— a period piece that finds a group of men hunting the berserkers beasts and Ghost Box, which follows two women as they inherit a box that changes their lives.Carey talks about what it was like working with Jane and Comixology.Listen in and badaboom!

On this episode, we have on PCB Entertainment CEO Keith Arem and Director of Special Projects Chris Yates to talk their new graphic novel, Frost Road.Arem, a games industry veteran who has worked on games like Call of Duty and Street Fighter as a Performance Capture Director, chats about his career and the thrill of building his own worlds through the medium of comics.Yates, chats about what it's like connecting with the community and Kickstarter.

Troy and Chris are back together to talk with superstar creator Jason Aaron to talk about their new creator owned series at Image, BUG WARS.Co-created alongside artist Mahmud Asrar, Bug Wars is story years in the making that blends the worlds of high fantasy and insects.Aaron talks the inception of the series and how 20 years in the game, he is still breaking new ground.Listen in and Badaboom!

On this episode of the podcast we have on the team behind Gungnir, Matthew Meyden, Jim Krueger and Steve Orlando. We talk to them about creating a publishing line that echoes some of the great eras of sci-fi and pulp while not being afraid to try different things. Krueger and Orlando speak on how working on Gungnir has given them a freedom that pushes their creativity to new heights. Meyden talks about his history at Heavy Metal and bringing the world new stories with Gungnir. Listen in and Badaboom!

On this episode, we have on Josh Blaylock, founder of devil's due studios and writer of the disavowed. Described as the boys meets GI Joe, the disavowed is a deconstruction of nostalgia and GI Joe a franchise, Blaylock helped revive in the early 2000s with the GI comic published through image comics. We talk to Blaylock about his approach to the material, the delicate balance of paying homage while appealing to new readers and nostalgia's grip on pop culture. The Disavowed is launching on Kickstarter soon and will be published through massive publishing. Listen in and Badaboom! 

On this episode, we have on Peter J. Tomasi and Francis Manapul— two of Ghost Machine founding creators and the team behind The Rocketfellers. Part of Ghost Machine's Family Odysseys line, The Rocketfellers follows a family from the future who escape to the past as a part of a witness protection program. Tomasi and Manapul talk about year one of Ghost Machine, the creative freedom of not only being collaborators but owners and how Family Oddyseys looks to redefine what all ages books means to the comic industry. We also chat about the upcoming Hornsby and Halo, which sees Tomasi working with Peter Peter Snejbjerg and how their work on characters Rocketfellers hits comic stores on 11/20 and Hornsby and Halo drops on 11/27.

Welcome to Badaboom on today's episode we welcome Adam Lawson. Adam talks to us about his new book Kids and Monsters illustrated by Jake Smith. In a story that is Stranger things meets Pokemon, Kid and Monsters tells the story of three troubled teenagers who get sucked into an ancient war after discovering monsters in their backpack. The trio must navigate the war at home with their parents divorce and the ancient war they find themselves in with the help of the monsters from their backpacks. Listen in and Badaboom!

Welcome to Badaboom, I'm Chris. On this Episode, we have Chanan Beizer, writer of The Golem of Venice Beach. Beizer chats with us about how they, along with their editor Chris Stevens, were able to assemble a superstar lineup of artist that includes Frank Quitely, Bill Sienkiewicz, Nick Dragotta, Jae Lee and others to contribute to their story, which is rooted in jewish folklore. Now on Kickstarter, The Golem of Venice of Beach 2 is a culmination of a life long love of comics from Beizer who has had the story circling their mind for 15 years. Listen in and Badaboom!

On this episode, we have on Michael Kingston writer of Massive and Masked Republic's Vampiro: Rockabilly Apocalypse—a new miniseries starring legendary luchador Vampiro. Kingston talks about what it is like was like crafting a story around Vampiro, their own history in the wrestling business and what readers can expect when Rockabilly Apocalypse hits shops on 10/16. Listen in and Badaboom!

On this episode, we have on writer/ artist of Blood of the Taken Sian Mandrake. Mandrake talks about the journey of Blood of the Taken from illustrated storybook to graphic novel, their horror influences and how growing up in a home of creators made them the artist they are today. Listen in and Badaboom!

Jason Douglas returns! The Ringo Award Nominated writer is back with another Kickstarter for Jane American, this time expanding the story into a Graphic Novel. Douglas talks to us about their journey with Jane American. Listen in and BADABOOM!

On Today's episode, Troy talks with Max Hoven--co-creator of Liquid Kill. Coming off of the success of his first cowritten book, It Eats What Feeds It, Max and cowriter Aaron Crow team up again with illustrator Gabriel Lumazark for new story. Liquid Kill follows sadist-slaughtering vigilantes as they encounter pure evil in a blood-soaked cyberpunk future. Listen as we talk about the creation and inspiration behind Liquid Kill Vol 1 which is available for Pre-order. Listen in and Badaboom!

We interview the creators of Winds of Numa Sera, Morgan Rosenblum and Jonathan Handler about their new board game. Now on Kickstarter, Morgan and Jonathan talk about how play testing the game and being open to feedback is what led to the Kickstarter being fully funded in 5 mins. Listen in and BADABOOM! Back the project here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1691151759/winds-of-numa-sera-the-board-game?ref=dvs456

On this episode, we have on Eye Lie Popeye writer and artist Marcus Williams. Williams, an artist with a passion for character designs talks to us about how a fun piece featuring Popeye and Goku led to him bringing Popeye into a new age. We talk about influences and how he hopes he's able to capture the imagination of Popeye fans old and new. Listen in and BADABOOM!

Troy and Chris review the latest DC animated project, Suicide Squad Isekai. Listen in and Badaboom!

On this episode of the podcast, we have on Local Man co-writer/artist Tim Seeley. Seeley, a industry veteran who has worked on titles like Nightwing in addition to his creator-owned work like Hack/Slash and Revival, talks to Troy about his creative process. Listen in and Badaboom!

On this episode, we have on Diego Valenzuela and Kevin Kleinrock from Masked Republic to discuss Luchaverse: Catalyst. Starring Lucha Libre iconos Rey Mysterio and Tinieblas jr, Kevin and Diego talk how culture and history brought this new comic book universe to life. Luchaverse: Catalyst releases July 17 Listen in and badaboom!

The Boys are back! Listen to our review of the season 4 premiere Badaboom!

On this episode of the podcast we have on Morgan and Owen Rosenblumm—creators of Ram god. Brothers, Owen and Morgan talk about how their childhood influences led to the creation of a story that melds Death Race and Point Break.  They discuss their approach and how they balance their brotherhood and being creative partners. Published through Massive, Ramgod hits comic shops July 24 Listen in and badaboom!

The Ultimates are back! Deniz Camp and Juan Frigeri come together on the Ultimate line's flagship title. Troy and Chris review number one to see if it is able to fill the big shoes of Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch's classic reimagining of Earth's Mightiest Heroes. Listen in and Badaboom!

On this episode of the podcast we have on writer of Dynamite's Space Ghost, David Pepose. Pepose, who recently came off introducing a new Punisher at Marvel, talks about the excitement and responsibility of carrying on Space Ghost's legacy. We also discuss different iterations of space ghost including the popular Space Ghost Coast to Coast and how Pepose's run seeks to differentiate itself from previous takes while preserving what makes Space Ghost, Space Ghost. Listen in and Badaboom!

On this episode, we have on tennis and fashion icon, Stan Smith along with director Danny Lee. Smith, the subject of Uninterrupted's Who is Stan Smith? Documentary--talks about his legacy and what he hopes audiences take from the film, which highlights his career, activism and being the face of one of the most iconic pieces of footwear in history. Lee discusses the responsibility of telling Smith's story and the journey of discovering the man behind the sneaker. Who is Stan Smith? He's more than a shoe. Listen in and badaboom!

Spy x Family: Code White is here! The Forgers are on the big screen as they race to find the ingredients to a dish for Anya's school cooking competition, which ends up embroiling them in a scheme that has potential for starting a war! Chris and Troy got an early look at the movie and share their thoughts on the movie based on the popular anime.

On this episode we have on Thomas Huls, founder of War at War Comics. Hul who has created a comics focused podcast, has inteviewed everyone from Tod McFarlane to Goeff Johns. Using this knowledge to launch his own comic, Kingsville. Now on issue 2, Tom talks about the challenges of launching his own comic and how much that has informed his own podcast.

On this episode, we review Room: Exodus. Written by Geoff Johns, art by Jason Fabok with colors by Brad Anderson and Letters by Rob Leigh. The team that brought you Batman:Three Jokers returns with a sci-fi epic that is Beast Master meets Elysium—following the main character, Rook, a former farmer on earth who must fight for survival on his new planet exodus where like earth, humans have plundered to the brink of extinction with it being overrun by Wardens who can control animals with helmets.  Releasing on 4/3, ghost machine day, Rook: Exodus is shaping up to be the Green Lantern of the Ghost Machine world. Listen in and Badaboom! 

On this episode, we review Redcoat number 1. Written by Geoff Johns, art by Bryan Hitch with colors by Brad Anderson and letters by Rob Leigh. First teased in the Geiger 80-page giant, Redcoat follows an immortal, Simon pure as he stumbles through US history and his eternal life. Releasing 4/3, listen as we talk about the secret history of the founding fathers and Simon's uncanny ability to be the worst person every one he encounters has ever met. Badaboom!

On this episode, we review Geiger number 1. Written by Geoff Johns, art by Gary Frank with colors by Brad Anderson and letters by Rob Leigh. Picking up the glowing man's story from Ghost Machine 1. The new ongoing series is set to release on 4/3, ghost machine day. Listen as we discuss how issue 1 expands the world of Geiger and the unnamed. Badaboom!

Mark Russell Returns! Russell is back to talk his spiritual successor to Superman: Space Age, Batman: Dark Age. Russell talks about what it is like to re-team with Mike and Laura Allred and how their Batman story differs from their Superman. Listen in and Badaboom!

On this episode we have on Geoff Johns, Gary Frank, Bryan Hitch and Jason Fabok—Founders and Creators of Ghost Machine. The legendary creators talk to us about the upcoming April 3rd release of Geiger, Rook and Red Coat. After the successful launch of Ghost Machine 1 they discuss the response from fans and retailers, what to expect and how Ghost Machine has allowed them take their creativity to new heights. Final Order Cutoff for Geiger, Rook and Red Coat is March 11th, be sure to let your shop know to pull all three. Listen in and badaboom!

On this episode we have on Blue Beetle writer Josh Trujillo. Trujillo returns to the show to talk about the conclusion of Blue Beetle's Scarab War arc and honoring the memory of Jaime Reyes co-creator, Keith Giffen in issue 7. They also talk about what it's like to have the opportunity to work on a character like Jaime for as long as they have and how artist Adrian Gutierrez continues to level up as the series continues. Listen in and Badaboom!

On this episode Chris and I review ultimate Spider-Man 2. After taking the comic world by storm with issue one—Jonathan Hickman and Marco Chechetto continue the story of this Peter Parker embracing the life that was stolen from him. We get into spoilers, our thoughts and what's to come in the Ultimate universe. Listen in and Badaboom!

On this episode of the podcast, we have on Pornsak Pichetshote and Jesse Lonergan—the writer/artist duo behind Boom Studios' Man's Best. A Homeward Bound type story featuring emotional support animals in space. Pichetchote talks about how the story is a change of pace from the worlds of The Good Asian and Infidel. Eisner nominated Lonergan also reflects on the journey of Man's Best and their collaboration with Pichetchote and Boom. Listen in and Badaboom! 

On this episode of the podcast, we have on Hallow's Eve and Daredevil: Gang War writer Erica Schultz on the show. Schultz talks to us about their career in comics that include writing for Marvel, spectacular indie titles like Bylines in Blood and breaking ground in the Spawn Universe with Rat City Listen in and Badaboom!

On this episode of the podcast, we have on Tony Fleecs. Fleecs the co-creator of one if comics biggest creator owned hits of the last few years, stray dogs, talks to us about the success of Stray Dogs, collaboration and how it has led to its spiritual successor, Feral.  Fleecs also talks about the fan-favorite local man and the recently announced Uncanny Valley with Boom studios. Listen in and Badaboom!

The end of the Tomorrowverse is here! Troy and Chris review WB Animation's latest DC animated project, Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part One, which adapts one of comics' greatest crossovers ever. Does it live up to the legacy of its name? Listen in and find out! Badaboom!

On this episode of the podcast, we have on Patrick Kindlon and Marco Ferrari—the talented duo behind Frontiersman and Antioch. Ferrari and Kindlon talk about the struggles of bringing Antioch to life, which is going straight to trade after two issues—the creative team shares how their commitment to themselves, fans and retailers got them to the finish line delivering what Patrick describes as Ferrari's best work.  We also discuss their process and how this isn't the end of The Frontiersman universe. Listen in and BADABOOM! 

On this episode of the podcast, Kyle Starks returns. The creator behind Peacemaker: Tries Hard! I hate This Place and Where Monster's Lie, talks his new mystery series—Pine and Merrimack. Starks talks about the new series, which follows a couple that owns their own detective agency where they take on cozy divorce cases and insurance scams but is challenged when a missing girl case comes across their desk. He also dives into his career and even gives some advice to new creators. Listen in and BADABOOM! 

On this episode of the Podcast we have on Jeremy Adams. Adams raced his way to the hearts of comic fans with his run on The Flash, now he looks to bring light to the DC universe with Green Lantern. Adams talks fans' positive response to his flash and how grounding Hal Jordan opens a whole universe of story possibilities.  Listen in and BADABOOM! 

On today's episode we have on Michael Schwartz. Mike has written the Netflix animated film Gnome Alone and Zombie Town, which starred comedy Dan Akroyd and Chevy Chase based on a book by RL Stine. Mike discusses the story behind his comic series Armored—a fantastical story that follows a kid who finds an suit of armor possessed by a ghost—he talks about how the team and kickstarter came together including getting RL Stine himself to give a quote for the series.

On this episode episode we have on Torpedo Comics' Steve Houston. Houston, an Overstreet Advisor, Pawn Stars' resident comic book expert and the host of his own podcast Steve and Cimino say BOOM shares his thoughts on the current climate of the comic book industry and market. Houston also chats with us about what sparked his passion for comics, being a seller and the future of the industry. Listen in and BADABOOM!

Hello and welcome to badaboom  On this episode we have on Ghost Machine Founding Creator Geoff Johns. Johns, known for this iconic runs on The Flash, Green Lantern and  much more at DC talks to about starting Ghost Machine—-a people centric creator owned company focused on storytelling founded and run by creators. We discuss Geiger, Junkyard Joe and Ghost Machine's first title under their new imprint, Geiger: Ground Zero. Listen in and Badaboom!

On this episode of the podcast, we have on writer Tim Sheridan. Writer of Alan Scott: Green Lantern, a brand new series that highlights the original Green Lantern—Sheridan talks about tackling such an iconic character and what readers can expect after the big reveal at the end of issue one. Sheridan also talks about his career, which includes Netflix's Masters of the Universe: Revelation, Batman: The Long Halloween and Transformers: War for Cybertron. Listen in and Badaboom!

On this episode of the podcast, we have Bryan Edward Hill, writer of Marvel's Blade. Hill, a writer, director, producer, and an overall cool dude, discusses with us how he captures the essence of what makes Blade a badass in the Marvel comic book series. Hill also shares on how he balances his career in TV/film and writing comic books. He also discusses whats to come in the series and why he continues to come back to comic books…the readers. Listen and Badaboom!

On this episode of the podcast, our guest is Jason Douglas, a Ringo-nominated writer. Douglas, who is a full-time teacher and parent, discusses how his passion for comics led him to write Parallel, his first book that gradually gained a following. It is this passion that allows him to effectively juggle his responsibilities. His latest book, Jane American, is a deeply personal story inspired by his late grandmother. The book was fully backed on Kickstarter.

On this episode of the podcast, we have on Sandman writer Robert Venditti. Known for his work on Hawkman and at Bad Idea, Venditti shares how a lifelong dream of writing the JSA led to tackling Wesley Dodds aka Sandman. Venditti also talks about what fans can expect for the rest of the series.

On this episode of the podcast, we have on Brian Buccellato, writer of Midlife (or How To Hero At Fifty) to talk about the upcoming project. Bucellato also talks Justice League vs Godzilla vs Kong, which is shaping up to be one of the year's biggest crossovers. As a fan's Buccellato's iconic Flash run, we dive into what he thought about the film and what its like working on iconic characters.

On this episode of the podcast, Mark Russell returns. This time to talk Rumpus Room, a story that follows an eccentric tech billionaire who traps people into his Rumpus Room where he turns his victims into skin cream—the victims only solace is they get to pick who's next. Russell discusses the real-world inspiration and his other upcoming book, cereal, which follows breakfast cereal monsters in what is described as what we do in the shadows meets monster squad.

On this episode of the podcast, we have on Gotham City: Year One artist Phil Hester. Hester talks about what it was like working with Tom King and how his work on the book is the best of his career. Hester is known for his work on Green Arrow and The Irredeemable Ant-Man.

On this episode, we have horror icon Lin Shaye as our special guest. Shaye is known for her role as Elise Rainier in the Insidious franchise, which has grossed $700 million globally, as well as her roles in There's Something about Mary and Dumb and Dumber. Today, she joins us to talk about her one-woman show, "Tripping on Life." After selling out its run in Los Angeles, Shaye is bringing the show to New York City, where it will run for five weeks. In our discussion today, Shaye shares what it's like to bet on herself at this stage of her career and how creatively fulfilling the project has been. Tickets are on-sale now at https://trippingonlifetheplay.com/ Tune in to listen to our conversation with Lin Shaye.