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Heidi joins Alex to talk about the comic industry, but they fall for Sauron's clever trap and talk about JRR Tolkien's creations and many other wonderful creations that come from the rich world-building.Find Heidi  Twitter @Comixace  Website comicsbeat.com#comicbook #podcast #marvel #dccomics #imagecomics #idw #boom #dynamite #oni #darkhorse #valiant #thebeat

After two failed attempts Dustin joins Alex to talk about how the formation of Image Comics impacted his life, From early reader, to visiting the offices as a kid, to becomig an intern a decade later, and now releasing his passion project title, Paklis with the publisher. Dustin is an artist's artist, loved and loathed (a loving loathing) by his peers. @DustinWeaver12#comicbook #podcast #marvel #dccomics #imagecomics #idw #boom #dynamite #oni #darkhorse #valiant #patreon #paklis

SEBASTIÁN PÍRIZ joins Alex to talk about the challenges of breaking into the US comic book market. They also talk about the creative tightrope walk between the desire to experiment and delivering art that keeps the work coming in. @SebastianPiriz#comicbook #podcast #marvel #dccomics #imagecomics #idw #boom #dynamite #oni #darkhorse #valiant 

Deniz joins Alex for a lively conversation about the value of human connection, collaboration, character communication, multi-culturalism, and the significance of subject density. We also firmly establish the University of Michigan's superiority to Michigan State outside of the basketball court.@DenizCamp#comicbook #podcast #marvel #dccomics #imagecomics #idw #boom #dynamite #oni #darkhorse #valiant #bloodshot

Noah joins Alex to talk about his powerful and personal bioGraphic Novel, JOSEPH SMITH and the MORMONS. Noah discusses how life events inform our choices—socially and creatively—and how the stories within us manifest themselves if we're open to them. @noahvscomics#comicbook #podcast #marvel #dccomics #imagecomics #idw #boom #dynamite #oni #darkhorse #abramsbooks #josephsmith #mormons #graphicnovel

John joins Alex and openly talks about his journey from seeing the Batman movie on VHS as a toddler to an obsessive quest to write and draw his own comics. Even while working in an auto plant, John would craft scenes and stories in his mind that would ultimately become the issues of Frankenaut. With some exciting web comics planned, John's focus on his long-term goals is clear.@johnosborneartosbornecomics.com (just updated!)#comicbook #podcast #marvel #dccomics #imagecomics #idw #boom #dynamite #oni #darkhorse #aviore #frankenaut #batman

Wilfredo talks with Alex about the people who inspired and supported him, the daily struggle at the drawing table, how he gets lost in his work, and how he finds his way back. Wil's passion for comics is infectious when he talks about landing his dream gig on the Superman '78 mini-series. If you love comics, this is a long, but a great one.Find WilfredoInstagram @wtorres1972Twitter @mightyfinelinewilfredotorres.bigcartel.com#comicbook #podcast #marvel #dccomics #imagecomics #idw #boom #dynamite #oni #darkhorse #superman #batman #suicidesquad #moonknight #legion #blackpanther #jupitercircle #blackhammer

Andy and Alex talk about how his childhood love of comics expanded from mainstream masters like Perez and Byrne into artistic pioneers like McKean and Sienkiewicz, and how they all influenced his growth as an artist. Andy reveals how he spent years building a rock-solid illustration career on the side and only working on the projects he wants to.He also discusses the ever-growing task to outdo himself every Inktober. Find Andy@b3nn33t#comics #indiecomics #artist #comicbook #podcast #marvel #dccomics #imagecomics #idw #boom #dynamite #oni #darkhorse #muppets #movies #inktober 

Josh joins Alex and talks about his entry into comics and how life, fashion, and music drives his creative vision. An NYC native, Josh graduated from the School of Visual Arts early in the pandemic and maximized his digital platform to catch the attention of Marvel and DC with his phenomenal character illustration. @JSwayArt@sway_art#comics #indiecomics #artist #comicbook #podcast #marvel #dccomics #imagecomics #idw #boom #dynamite #oni #darkhorse #dcpride #blackcat #harleyquinn #falcon #wintersoldier #milesmorales

Adam shares his journey, how a family friend's private comic collection was his gateway into the mainstream world of comics and a pair of chance encounters with Ty Templeton changed his life. Adam walks us through his first gig to draw a 128 graphic novel and how he used that work to build his career. We also get into the process of writing comics for the first time and how important that process is for an artist.@AdamTGorham@adamtgorhamadamgorham.bigcartel.com#comics #indiecomics #artist #comicbook #podcast #marvel #dccomics #imagecomics #idw #boom #dynamite #oni #darkhorse #godzilla

Tom go deep into his journey as a designer and early work with comics. How working with Ashley Wood was the perfect foothold to showcase his talents and improve comics through design. Tom and Alex talk at length about process and the thought put into the trade and publication design for BLUE IN GREEN, BEST OF 2000 AD, DAYS OF HATE, DRIFTER, THE NEW WORLD, THE WEATHERMAN, VS, WOLF, and his industry shaking work on X-MEN. This one is full of amazing information, every comic creator and fan can appreciate.@hellomullerhttps://linktr.ee/hellomullerAlso, if you're making comics, check out Tom's course, Graphic Design for Fiction: Visual Identities with Stories on Domestika in the link above.#comics #indiecomics #artist #comicbook #podcast #marvel #dccomics #imagecomics #idw #boom #dynamite #oni #darkhorse #xmen 

Ron and Alex trace his journey from the Philippines, to Canada and ultimately the US. Ron talks openly how his childhood love of art, comics, and pulp novels fostered a desire to draw stories. And when he found acceptance and support on comic forums he worked up the courage to find his first professional work. Now Ron's illustrating phenomenal comics for IMAGE, BOOM!, DARK HORSE, MARVEL, BLACK MASK, and DYNAMITE. @ronsalasronsalas.com#comics #indiecomics #artist #comicbook #podcast #marvel #dccomics #imagecomics #idw #boom #dynamite #oni #darkhorse #princevaliant #sixmilliondollarman #popgun #28dayslater #dracula #spiderman 

Jim, Alex and Gary talk about the unquenchable flame of youth that forged lifelong creative friendships and Jim's passion for visual storytelling. How following his heart edged him across the country, until he landed in LA—where he found a bigger sandbox to play in and a broader group of peers. Now tucked up in the Pacific Northwest, Jim tells the stories he wants, like GRLL SCOUTS.@jimmahfood@JimMahfoodjimmahfood.com#comics #indiecomics #artist #comicbook #podcast #marvel #dccomics #imagecomics #idw

Rory McConville and Alex get right into the process of writing and how the career-changing lessons learned working with his first editor at 2000 AD (comic book) still inform his current work on Spawn. Rory also talks about his fruitful collaborations with Declan Shalvey and Joe Palmer on Time Before Time and Write it in Blood.@RoryMcConville2 #rorymcconville #comics #comicbook #marvel #imagecomics #darkhorse #timebeforetime #spawn

DAN SCHKADE talks about pursuing his passion to draw comics by moving to the creator-rich city of Portland from Austin, and how hard he tried out for his dream project to illustrate WILL EISNER'S, THE SPIRIT RETURNS. Now a resident of Indianapolis, clearly the next cool city, Dan continues to  write and draw LAVENDER JACK along with many other projects.@DanSchkadedanschkade.com

GABRIEL HARDMAN talks about following his dream to draw comics and moving to NYC at sixteen-years-old. How art college wasn't an ideal fit and the hustle ethic it took to get work at MARVEL and DC at such a young age. He also talks in-depth about his storytelling process as the storyboard artist for films like AUSTIN POWERS, INCEPTION, LOGAN, and others. Great wisdom in this one.

International man of mystery, or Texas, TERRY MOORE talks about a career in music, film, and eventually comics. How a series of false starts connected with random parts of his life to form for his award-winning work, STRANGERS IN PARADISE. Terry tells some amazing stories from his life and his work, giving us clues as to why his beautiful work is so rich and entertaining.

World traveling illustrator, previsualist, and art director, DANIEL HANSEN talks about working in film, games and his forthcoming graphic novel, ALVA IN THE DARK. A naitive of Sweden, Daniel lives in China with his wife and child, but travels around the globe working on intetnational entertainment projects. This is a thoughtful and candid talk about working with directors and producers in the Bollywood film industry and how a life-long love of comics influences his visual storytelling.

Andrew MacLean, is the creator, artist, and writer of HEAD LOPPER, the Diamond Gem Award-winning series published by Image Comics.ApocalyptiGirl: An Aria for the End Times (2015, 2020), his post-apocalyptic sci-fi graphic novel, was published by Dark Horse Comics and was nominated for a YALSA award. Published in 9 languages, Andrew has also worked for Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Warner Bros., Hasbro, etc. on a variety of projects in both comics and animation. In addition, Andrew is a co-founder and Creative Director of the lifestyle brand, Laser Wolf Attack, where art and apparel meet the street.Andrew likes coffee, whiskey, and heavy metal, and lives just outside of Boston with his wife, Erin, and their adorable pup, Lola.Andrew is represented by Jim Ehrich at RBEL.

Stephanie Phillips is an American writer known for comics and graphic novels such as HARLEY QUINN, WONDER WOMAN: EVOLUTION, BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT, SENSATIONAL WONDER WOMAN, WE ONLY KILL EACH OTHER, and THE BUTCHER OF PARIS. Her stories and comics have appeared with DC Comics, AfterShock Comics, Dark Horse, Oni Press, Top Cow/Image Comics, Heavy Metal, Black Mask Studios, A Wave Blue World, and more. Stephanie is currently the writer for the ongoing Harley Quinn series at DC Comics with artist Riley Rossmo. Stephanie also holds a PhD in rhetoric and composition and an MA in English from the University of South Florida. She has taught writing and communication courses at the University at Buffalo, the University of South Florida, and the University of Tampa. ​Outside of comics, Stephanie is a Muay Thai fighter and hockey player. She likes cats, old Westerns, and macaroni & cheese shaped like cartoons. For all media, Stephanie is represented by Heroes and Villains Entertainment. ​For convention appearances, contact Comic Sketch Art.

Marc Laming is comic book artist & illustrator living in the United Kingdom best known for his work on Marvel Comic's Star Wars comics. He is currently working for Valiant & Humanoids and also beginning work on a new creator owned book.His work has been published by Marvel, DC/Vertigo, Fleetway, Valiant, Ubisoft, IDW, Dark Horse, Image Comics, Dynamite & Boom!Among the titles that Marc has worked on are: STAR WARS, DOCTOR APHRA, TARGET VADER, STAR WARS: AGE OF REBELLION, JAMES BOND 007, PLANET HULK, UNCANNY X-MEN, DAREDEVIL, UNCANNY AVENGERS, THE FANTASTIC FOUR, ALL-NEW INVADERS, KINGS WATCH, EXILE ON THE PLANET OF THE APES, IN THE DARK, NINJAK, ARCHER & ARMSTRONG, SAVAGE SWORD, AMERICAN CENTURY, BATWOMAN, WONDER WOMAN, THE ACTIVITY, THE DREAMING, THE RINSE and the SPLINTER CELL: ECHOES GN.Marc is represented by Comic Sketchart for convention appearances and artwork commissions Marc's socials:TwitterFacebookInstagram

Kelly Sue DeConnick is best known for surprise hits like Carol Danvers' rebranding as Captain Marvel and the Eisner-nominated mythological western, PRETTY DEADLY; the latter was co-created with artist Emma Ríos. The sci-fi kidney-punch called BITCH PLANET, co-created with Valentine De Landro, launched to rave reviews in December 2014 and has since been nominated for an Eisner. She currently writes AQUAMAN for DC as well as develops television for Legendary TV with her husband and partner, Matt Fraction, as Milkfed Criminal Masterminds.

Hyena Hell has currently published her comics "Demons: to Earth and Back" and "No Romance in Hell" with Silver Sprocket. Hell lives in rural Kentucky (for some reason) with a pack of unruly dogs and a multitude of personal demons. Her comics have been published by Silver Sprocket, Tinto Press, Birdcage Bottom Books, and her own imprint Horror Vacui Press. 

Chris Sotomayor is a colorist in the American comic book industry. His work includes titles such as Captain Marvel (vol 4), Avengers (vol. 3), Incredible Hulk, Captain America, Ms. Marvel, Deadpool, Supreme Power and Marvel Adventures Fantastic Four.

Dan Price talks about combining his passion for comics and expertise in marketing into his latest title; BIGFOOT KNOWS KARATE. Dan shares his insights on how he ran a successful Kickstarter campaign and where he plans to take the series. Plus, we swear Dan said Bigfoot is real in the episode, and this comc is more or less a biographical work—at least, that's what we heard… 

Ryan Sook is an American comic book artist, known for his work on books such as Seven Soldiers: Zatanna, X-Factor and The Spectre. His style has been compared to that of Mike Mignola, Adam Hughes, and Kevin Nowlan.

The Saturn Effect is a growing connected sci-fi universe and web comic created by Chris Moses featuring multiple artists on different characters (find more at thesaturneffect.com). This sci-fi universe focuses on complex character motivations,  sublime visions of the future and a rich history filled universe waiting to be discovered!

Fellow #crashover comic collaborator (Evil Monkey Man) and all round amazing guy… MAURICIO LEONE joins us from Brazil to talk about drawing comics, breaking into the US market and his recent character design work with Marvel Studios. We also talk about the movies, TV shows, and comics that influence us. Find Mauricio @leonemauricio behance.net/mauricioleone @bigstorypod 

Scott Cherry is an american artist releasing designer toys under the "Barbarian Rage Toys" brand. Scott's latest issue of Barbarian Rage has just been released on Amazon, his artwork involves taking photos of his characters in amazingly crafted scenery.  The cover of the book is a painting but the inside of the book is photography panels done in comic style narration. Find the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Barbarian-Rage-2-Giant-Fight/dp/1737380153

In today's episode we talk with PHIL JIMENEZ about the rigors and struggles of finding and maintaining a healthy work life. And we talk about his latest work WONDER WOMAN HISTORIA: THE AMAZONS the learning curve from traditional to digital creation. We also squeeze in a little Transformers talk.Pick up WONDER WOMAN HISTORIA: THE AMAZONS  available 11/30 everywhere via DC Comics: Black LabelEpisode link in bio https://www.instagram.com/bigstorypod/#bigstory #comics #podcast #wonderwoman #historia #amazons #xmen #teentitans #teamtitans #marvel #dc

He may be the second Doc on the show, but he'll always be first in our hearts. Join us for a great conversation with comic book writer, screenwriter, and television evangelist… JEFF “DOC”JENSEN We talk about his journey as a journalist and creative writer. How he turned a life-long love for long-form television storytelling into a career and built a national name with his evangelical coverage of LOST, then applied everything into his ground-breaking work on THE WATCHMAN series for HBO.Pick up Jeff's latest graphic novel, BETTER ANGELS; A KATE WARNE ADVENTURE at you local comic book shop, book store, or here bit.ly/3jmHUaVFind Jeff @EWDocJensen@bigstorypod

Join the gang as we blow off some steam and  talk new comics, movies, and terrible costume choices with the spirit of our official mascot and comic book historian. No guests, just the meat. Come hang out with us!!

Declan Shalvey is an Irish comics artist and writer. He has worked for Marvel Comics, drawing titles like Moon Knight, Thunderbolts and Deadpool. For Image Comics, he has collaborated with writer Warren Ellis on science fiction series Injection, and written crime comics set in Ireland, including Savage Town, with artist Philip Barrett, and Bog Bodies, with artist Gavin Fullerton. Check out more on wikipedia.

Joe Palmer is a professional Comic Book Artist living and working in London, UK. Joe's latest work as an artist is TIME BEFORE TIME, a new ongoing series published by Image Comics. Past work includes the original graphic novel WRITE IT IN BLOOD (Image Comics), 2000AD (Future Shocks), The Judge Dredd Megazine (Tales From the Black Museum), Panel X Panel (Short Story) and The Outrunners (webcomic).

EVAN “DOC” SHANER a DC Comics exclusive cartoonist. His past works include Future Quest, The Terrifics, Man of Steel, Supergirl, and Doom Patrol. He's currently  working on Strange Adventures with Tom King and Mitch Gerads. 

We talk with Rebecca Mock about "Salt Magic", "Knife's Edge", & "Compass South".

Eric Canete is a concept artist, comic book illustrator and storyboard artist currently residing in the Pacific North West.His works and clients include Iron Man: Enter The Mandarin (Marvel Comics), Run Love Kill (Image Comics), Aeon Flux (MTV) Ben10: Alien Force (Cartoon Network), Justice League Unlimited and Beware the Batman (Warner Bros Animation), Killer Instinct (Microsoft) and League of Legends (Riot Games).He is renowned for his dynamic storytelling, his signature art style and unique approach to concept designs.He is currently working on "ARC ATHENA", his most current creator owned comic book miniseries which will be crowdfunded via IndieGogo in Q3 of 2021, and he streams his drawing process via YouTube. He's an avid fan of LEGO and all forms of pastry. 

Join us as we talk about our upcoming anthology comic, THE CRASHOVER w/ NICK CAGNETTI (Pink Lemonade), BRADLEY LITTLEJOHN (Wiltworthy), AMANDA SEMLER (Yeti or Not), & BLAKE SEALS (Evil Monkey Man)!Find Their Amazing Here:@fudgy1nick@theseahorsie@amandasemlerart@blake_makes_art@duuufner@philavelli@bigstorypod

Hope Larson is the author of All Summer Long, which was a Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2018 and an Eisner Award Nominee, as well as the recently published sequel, All Together Now. She also adapted and illustrated A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel, which spent forty-four weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and for which she won an Eisner Award. She is additionally the author and illustrator of Salamander Dream, Gray Horses, Chiggers, and Mercury, and the author of Compass South and Knife's Edge, both illustrated by Rebecca Mock. She lives in North Carolina.

Jim Rugg - a comic book artist, book maker, illustrator, and designer. Books include Street Angel, the PLAIN Janes, Afrodisiac, Notebook Drawings, Rambo 3.5, and Supermag. He loves comic books, zines, lettering, podcasts, running, pro-wrestling, pizza, and cats. He lives and draws in Pittsburgh, teaches visual storytelling at the School of Visual Arts and the Animation Workshop in Denmark. Accolades include Eisner and Ignatz Awards, AIGA 50/50, Society of Illustrators Annual, and Investing in Professional Artists: The Pittsburgh-Region Artists Grants Program, a partnership of The Heinz Endowments and The Pittsburgh Foundation.

We discuss not enough work, too much work, family obligations, personal problems, health matters, and more with Jeremy Holt a non-binary author whose most recent works include Made in Korea, Virtually Yours, Before Houdini, After Houdini, and Skip to the End. Jamie Jones creator of The Baboon.John Burgin creator of Frogboy.View the video here: https://youtu.be/mJ6KOtnLyL8

A former crime reporter turned storytelling professional, David Pepose is the comic book-writing equivalent of a motorcycle stunt jump. He has tackled comic strip homicide, wedding-crashing bank robbers, and faster-than-light space heists as the Ringo Award-nominated writer of Spencer & Locke, Going to the Chapel, Grand Theft Astro, The O.Z., and Scout's Honor.David's books have been featured in The Hollywood Reporter, ComicBook.com, and io9, and have ranked on Barnes & Noble's Best Comics and Graphic Novels list. His writing has been called “stunningly subversive” by IGN and “an absurdly good time” by Nerdist, while Syfy has described his work as “utterly insane or pure genius (or admittedly, maybe both).”In addition to developing properties for comics, TV, and film, he has also worked for CBS, Netflix, and Universal Studios. Raised in St. Louis, David currently resides in sunny Los Angeles, where he lives with his understanding partner, their rambunctious terrier, and at least six deadlines.

We hangout with Scott Cherry (Barbarian Rage) and Blake Seals (Evil Monkey Man) and talk about new comics and make fun of each other. Alex draws characters from his novel Blackfire. Gary draws a variant cover for United Forces's Crashover. Phil steers the ship this week giving Alex some down time. 

At Marvel Frank Tieri has written New Excalibur, Iron Man, Wolverine, Weapon X, Underworld, a post-"Avengers Disassembled" Hercules mini-series, Wolverine/Darkness, X-Men: Dracula vs. Apocalypse, Civil War: War Crimes, and World War Hulk: Gamma Corps for Marvel Comics.For DC, he has written a JSA Classified story, as well as Countdown tie-ins Lord Havok and the Extremists,[1] Gotham Underground,[2][3] and two upcoming issues of Batman and the Outsiders.[4][5]Tieri is the writer of the basic storyline the 2011 video game Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds, and has confirmed his involvement with the overall story for  Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite.[6][7] He has also written a 2012 episode of the Ultimate Spider-Man animated series.[8]He appeared at the MarvelFest NYC 2009 event along with other writers Dan Slott and Chris Claremont and comedic writer Scott Adsit.[9]

Currently JH Williams III is the artist and co-writer on the Batwoman ongoing series with his (writing) partner Haden. He is known for his work on titles such as Chase, Promethea, Desolation Jones, and The Sandman: Overture.

Sophie Campbell is a comic writer and artist known for her indie comics such as Wet Moon and Shadoweyes, and for her art on the Jem and the Holograms comics. She primarily writes and draws characters who are adolescent or young adult women, including various races, body types, sexual orientations, and abilities. Recently she has been drawing the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic books. 

BOB FRANTZ + KEVIN CUFFE are writers for Metal Shark Bro, Ninja Nuns, and now their newest creation The Dust Pirates! on Kickstarter now: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ninjanuns/the-dust-pirates

OMAR MORALES indie writer for Moon Girl, and The Lunar Ladies at Scout Comics

Erica Schultz is an American comic book writer, letterer, and editor. She is best known for writing the 2018 Daredevil Annual for comic book publisher Marvel,[1]her urban fantasy series Forgotten Home with ComiXology Originals,[2] participation in DC Comics' first Writers Workshop,[3] and her creator-owned crime series, M3.[4]

Dan Panosian is a veteran in the comic book field, Dan's been working for Marvel and DC comics for over 20 years. He's worked on just about everything major title book in comics. His more current titles include Conan and cover art for Boom Studios. 

Anderson Carman is a Comic book artist and Illustrator in Atlanta, GA, best known for his comic, FEAR HUNTERS. He likes drawing monsters, figurines, and going to Cons. When he is not drawing, he can be found climbing at the gym, sitting by a river, and reading books while sipping tea. He dislikes math, so he married his accountant wife of two years, Laura. She’s the best. For Daily Sketches follow Anderson on Instagram @andersoncarman