A podcast at the intersection of Comics and Blackness. Join us as we chat with comic creators and promote diverse comix! Hosted by Anthony Otero, Marcus Kwame, Leonardo Faierman, Grace Gipson, and Thelonious Legend.
Dr Baron Bell is BACK to discuss the Kickstarter campaign for his amazing comic DOMINION. Listen and go support the campaign to get your copy! 7 Days Left! Let's get it over the top. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dominioncomic/dominion-volume-2-chapters-4-5-exclusive-print-run/description
Ronald Wimberly returns to discuss the Kickstarter campaign for his genre expanding comic GRATUITOUS NINJA! Support it now on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/beehivebooks/gratnin?ref=user_menu
Stephanie Williams returns to the show! Listen and read all of her amazing work. Like, subscribe, and review if you can. Check us out on Patreon too.
We spoke to Alex Segura about his amazing work on Secret Identity and much more!
Listen to our discussion with Newton Lilavois and TJ Ster.ing and check out Villainus on Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tjsterling/villainus-a-cyberpunk-noir-graphic-novel
We had a great conversation with Christopher Marlon and Deborah E. Whaley about Friday Foster and much more!
Friend of the show is back and he needs YOU to make the Kickstarter campaign for Ignition 1-3 a success! Check it out at www.theignitioncomic.com
Anthony Ruttgaizer returns to the show to promote his exciting new post-apocalyptic comic, Chance for Survival. Support it on Kickstarter! 13 days left! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aristocratscomics/chance-for-survival?ref=checkout_rewards_page
We had a lot of fun speaking to Joseph P. Illidge, Hannibal Tabu, and Meredith Laxton about their incredible work on MPLS Sound and much more! MPLS Sound is the ultimate love letter to the funky pop-rock sound that made the artist formerly known as Prince a legend.
Check out our conversation with TJ Sterling about Joystick Angels and much more! And go support the campaign if you haven't already: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tjsterling/joystick-angels-a-new-ya-space-opera-comic-series/community
We recorded this episode with one of our favorite guests, Joamette Gil back in February. It was a good conversation as always! Learn more about Jo and her amazing comic book work at https://powerandmagicpress.com/
David F. Walker and Marcus Kwame Anderson discuss their work on The Black Panther Party: A Graphic Novel History from Ten Speed Press. You can find the book at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/621144/the-black-panther-party-by-david-f-walker-illustrated-by-marcus-kwame-anderson/
Shawn Pryor returns to discuss the Kickstarter campaign for Ignition #2. Listen to hear about this awesome book and then go to www.theignitioncomic.com to support it! Only 2 days left! Let's get it funded!
This episode we welcome back our friend and BCC fave, Joamette Gil to discuss the exciting new anthology, Mañana: Latinx Comics From the 25th Century. The kickstarter campaign is live! Support it now at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/powerandmagic/manana-latinx-comics-from-the-25th-century
We had a great discussion in this Latinx roundtable with Kate Sanchez of But Why Though podcast and Alexis of Latinxgeeks. The chat mostly revolved around the back and forth over the Miles Morales PS5 game, but also went to many other interesting places. Find them on twitter and follow their work: @OhMyMithrandir @ButWhyThoPC @LatinxGeeks @Rexus92 Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/blackcomicschat
Regine joins Tony and Leo to discuss WWE Backlash!
On this inaugural episode of BCC's Graphic Novel Book Club we're discussing Valiant Comics' Life & Death of Toyo Harada. We thoroughly enjoyed this book and had a great time discussing it.
BCC fave, Regine Sawyer joins Tony to discuss Money in the Bank and all things wrestling! Remember to rate us on Apple and/or Stitcher if you like the show and consider supporting us on Patreon. BlackComicsChat intro/outro beatbox theme by Afua Richardson.
On this recent episode we were joined by Dr. Barron Bell to discuss his exciting upcoming series Dominion! Listen and go to terminusmedia.com/dominion to learn more.
BlackComicsChat goes off the top rope as Regine Sawyer joins Tony and Leo to discuss Wrestlemania! You can support BCC on Patreon at http://patreon.com/blackcomicschat
We had another great conversation with the insightful Shawn Pryor. PLEASE support his Kickstarter campaign for Ignition. 2 Days Left! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shawnrpryor/ignition-1-a-racing-thrilling-comic-with-a-twist
We had a great conversation with Tony Weaver Jr., the creator of The Uncommons and founder of Weird Enough Productions. Read the Uncommons at https://weirdenoughcomics.com/issues/issue-1/ and follow Tony on twitter at @TonyWeaverJr Please consider supporting us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/blackcomicschat. Your support can help us expand our ability to bring you quality content!
Listen to this episode and please go support The Crossing on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/133art/the-crossing-issue-1/description This episode Marcus spoke to Robert Jeffrey about this awesome sci fi project. Don't wait to support. 6 days left! Let's make it happen!
Listen to this episode and go back the Galtow Kickstarter at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lockettdownprod/xmoor-reborn-galtow-vol-1-trade-paperback Better yet, go back it first and then listen!
We had an amazing discussion with Joel Christian Gill about his memoir Fights and much more. This is a must listen. Joel dropped a lot of jems and you NEED to pick up a copy of fights asap. If you like the show, please leave us a 5 star review on apple podcasts or stitcher, and consider supporting us on Patreon. These things will help us to bring you even more quality content.
We had a great time kicking off the new year with friend of the show, Stephanie Williams! We discussed Steph's new webcomics, Parenthood Activate and But What If Though, as well as Watchmen, Dinosaurs, X-men, writing, and much more. Tune in and consider supporting us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/blackcomicschat
Robert K. Jeffrey returns to the show to discuss the Kickstarter campaign for Mine To Avenge Book 3. There are less than 3 days left to put this campaign over the top. Support this awesome piece of speculative fiction at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/658145086/mine-to-avenge-book-of-layla-1-3 Support BlackComicsChat on Patreon: http://patreon.com/blackcomicschat
We had a great conversation with our friends who create the super dope sci fi series, Kamikaze. Listen and go check out their Kickstarter campaign for a Kamikaze animated short and comic anthology. Support them at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/teamkamikaze/kamikaze-sci-fi-animated-short-and-comics-anthology Support BlackComicsChat on Patreon: http://patreon.com/blackcomicschat
Here's our chat about Joker, the movie everyone is talking about. Tony, Grace, Marcus, and Leo sat down and shared our thoughts. It was a good discussion. What did we think? Listen to find out! Support us on Patreon to help us bring you bigger and better content! http://patreon.com/blackcomicschat BlackComicsChat Intro/Outro Beatbox by Afua Richardson.
Check out Tony's awesome interviews from NYCC! 1. Andy Diggle, Jock, and Will Dennis. Creators of Comixology Original, Promethee. 2. Alex Segura of Comixology Original, Black Ghost. 3. Vita Ayala and Danny Lore of Comixology Original, Quarter Killer. Please consider supporting us on Patreon so we can bring you even bigger and better things. https://patreon.com/blackcomicschat Remember to rate and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher. Your 5 star ratings help us to expand the reach of the show and our goal to support diverse creators and comics. BCC Intro/outro beatbox by Afua Richardson
BCC fave, Joamette Gil is back with a brand new kickstarter campaign for Power and Magic vol 2! We had a great discussion on the new book and much more. Support the kickstarter at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/powerandmagic/power-and-magic-the-queer-witch-comics-anthology-volume-2 You can support BlackComicsChat on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/blackcomicschat BCC intro/outro beatbox by Afua Richardson
In this episode we give our NYCC wrap up and the crew nerds out about what we're feeling in the world of comics, movies, and TV. Grace and Tony briefly discuss the Joker, but you can also look out for a Joker focused episode that we recorded after most of us had a chance to see the film. It will be up soon on patreon and then soon after on the podcast feed. You can support us on Patreon at http://patreon.com/blackcomicschat and please remember to rate us on Apple Podcasts and/or Stitcher. You're five star rating can help us expand our reach and bring you even more goodness. BCC Intro/Outro beatbox by Afua Richardson
On this very special episode Grace, Marcus, Leo, and Tony nerd out about a wide range of things. The conversation wasn't only about 90's stuff, but it was definitely a recurring theme. This episode was just the crew, but we'll be back with guests very soon! Remember to rate us on Apple podcasts and/or stitcher and support us on Patreon!
This episode we had a great discussion with the editors of the Eisner Award winning anthology, Puerto Rico Strong: Desiree Rodriguez, Marco Lopez, Derek Ruiz, and Neil Schwartz. We spoke about PR Strong, Anime, and much more!
We had a great time speaking to BCC fave, Stephanie Williams. Many subjects were covered, including her influences, podcasting, X-men, and her work along with Valarie Complex on Mayke's Braxton: Regenesis. You can support the Braxton Kickstarter at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/edwardwilliams/braxton-regenesisa-graphic-novel-by-mayke No amount is too small. Let's help get this book made! Stephanie Williams: @Steph_I_Will Mayke: @wearemayke Valarie Complex: @ValerieComplex Remember to subscribe to BlackComicsChat on Stitcher and/or Apple Podcasts. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/blackcomicschat #BlackComicsChat intro/outro beatbox by Afua Richardson
This episode we're joined by Jordan Clark. We discuss his work and much more. Most importantly, check out and support his kickstarter campaign for Elk Mountain Part One: The story of an immigrant Superhero in the age of Trump. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1597163608/elk-mountain-part-one?ref=project_build#
This episode was recorded with Jeremy Whitley in 2018. We had a great conversation about his work, his approach to writing, and much more. And we went down a rabbit hole of nostalgia as we discussed the greatest 80's action figure of all time. (Google "Clamp Champ") Remember to subscribe!
We recorded this episode with BCC fave Joamette Gil last year during the successful kickstarter campaign for her Heartwood Anthology. The campaign is done, but you can still purchase Heartwood or any of Jo's other great work if you haven't already. Check out https://powerandmagicpress.com/ for more info. We had a great discussion on a wide range of topics. Enjoy!
We had a great conversation with Dorphise Jean, Julie M. Anderson, and Lashawn Colvin, the team behind Spirit's Destiny. Listen as we discuss the current kickstarter campaign, art, inspiration, and much more. Check out the kickstarter campaign here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shortfusemedia/spirits-destiny-ongoing-comic-series?ref=project_link Remember to rate us on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher. BlackComicsChat intro/outro by Afua Richardson.
Jamila Rowser returns to the show to discuss her awesome comic Wash Day, the Wash Day Candles Kickstarter, and much more! Support the campaign at http://washdaycandles.com Times running out! Let's make it happen!
N. Steven Harris and Robert Garrett are back to discuss the ongoing kickstarter campaign for the latest chapter in their excellent series, Ajala. Go to https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1715366249/a-change-of-perspective-special-edition to support the campaign. There are less than two weeks left to help them reach their goal. Don't wait to support. Make it rain!
BCC Super Guest and fave, Robert Jeffrey II returns to the show to discuss the Kickstarter campaign for his exciting new book, Mine To Avenge: Book of Layla #1. There's about a week left to support the campaign! Check it out at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/658145086/mine-to-avenge-book-of-layla-1
BlackComicsChat fave, Shawn Pryor is back to discuss the Kickstarter campaign for Cash and Carrie, Book 2: Summer Sleuths. Cash and Carrie is an inclusive all ages graphic novel starring middle school detectives, Dallas Cash and Inez Carrie. You don't want to miss it! Go to www.cash-and-carrie.com to support the book while you listen to this fun-filled episode! Please remember to rate and subscribe to the show. BlackComicsChat beatbox intro/outro by Afua Richardson.
IV Wall is back to discuss the Kickstarter campaign for his new comic, Scorpio! Check it out and support it at http://scorpiocomic.com Please remember to rate and subscribe! BlackComicsChat intro/outro beatbox theme by Afua Richardson
We're back with part 2 of Tony's NYCC coverage! Check out his dope interviews with Havanah Nguyen and Alan Tupper of the amazing Kamikaze, and Marco Lopez and Ivan Plaza of the exciting Luchaverse. Alan Tupper: @ThatTupperKid Havanah Nguyen: @havanatweets Marco Lopez: @atomicrexent Ivan Plaza: @ChidoComics Please remember to rate and subscribe to the show. BlackComicsChat intro/outro beatbox by Afua Richardson
The Chat is Back! Tony Snark, the red lion of the crew held it down at New York Comic Con. Check out his interviews with David Walker and Sanford Greene of the exciting Image Comic, Bitter Root, Desiree Rodriguez of Lion Forge Comics, and Jay Rosario of Unstoppable Comics! https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/bitter-root-1 http://www.lionforge.com http://www.unstoppablecomics.com David Walker: https://twitter.com/DavidWalker1201?lang=en Sanford Greene: https://twitter.com/sanfordgreene?lang=en Desiree Rodriguez: https://twitter.com/BoricuaDesiree?lang=en Unstoppable Comics: https://twitter.com/unstoppablecom?lang=en Remember to subscribe, and rate us on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher! BlackComicsChat intro/outro beatbox by Afua Richardson
Newton Lilavois is in the house to discuss the Kickstarter campaign for issue 1 of his super dope series, Crescent City Monsters. Support the campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dreamfury/crescent-city-monsters-a-neo-noir-supernatural-act Follow Newton at @DreamFuryComics Please remember to rate the show and to subscribe. BlackComicsChat intro/outro beatbox theme by Afua Richardson
We had a lot of fun talking to Whit Taylor about her important work on her comic Ghost Stories, small press, editing, and much more. Learn more at https://www.whittaylorcomics.com/ Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the show. #BlackComicsChat Intro/Outro beatbox theme by Afua Richardson
*SPOILER WARNING* Did I mention there are spoilers in this episode? Still here? Cool. If you've watched Luke Cage S2 Episodes 2-4, then come listen to us chat about it. If you haven't seen them yet, come back after you watch! Please remember to subscribe and rate the show! #BlackComicsChat intro/outro beatbox by Afua Richardson
*SPOILER WARNING* Did I mention there are spoilers in this episode? Still here? Cool. If you've watched Luke Cage S2 Episode 1, then come listen to us chat about it. If you haven't seen it yet, come back after you watch!
In this wide ranging discussion with BlackComicsChat fave, Joamette Gil, we spoke about her comics, her inspiration, the complexities of race and identity, Power and Magic Press, and much more. Twitter: @JoametteGil www.powerandmagicpress.com Please remember to rate and subscribe to the show on iTunes and Stitcher. #BlackComicsChat intro/outro beatbox by Afua Richardson.