The Faqs Project

What do you when your superior officer seems as if they pressuring you into your own demise? Do you continue to follow orders? When is your moment to Rebel? Today's Guests Chris Condon and Jeffrey Alan Love created one of the most gritty Sci-Fi Horrors I've read this year. Issue 1 introduces us to General Sheridan McCoy whose discovery of a Dark porous rock in which he becomes obsessed with as if its talking to him. Leading his battalion to be guinea pigs through Atomic Bomb Testing in Southern Nevada, this isn't no ordinary drill. We follow Private Otis Fallows who seems to be the only soldier with conscience and common sense that upon detonation has changed the lives of himself and his crew. News from the Fallout releases June 25th through Image Comics.Written by Chris Condon (Ultimate Wolverine)Art by Jeffrey Alan Love (The Last Battle at the End of the World)Letters by Hassan Otsmane-ElhaouSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Today we bring back the return of Anthony Stokes to speak on his work with Space Between and his newest work Demon Time #1. Stokes stay busy as he has currently released 5 titles already this year. Demon Time is actually a continuation of stories built into the universe of Dark Veil, Death Goddess of Cthulhu, and Vampire Queen of Miami. It tells the story of a group of Demons known as the Unclean who after selecting their Human hosts in the forms of a Fitness Influencer, A Junkie, Art Teacher, Porn Star, and Politician who are now moving their way into power until a Goddess named Demena wants to recruit the crew in the Ultimate Battle for supremacy.Written by Anthony Stokes and Pat ShandArt by Chris Halton and Reed Hinckley-BarnesSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Joseph Illidge is a multi-hyphenated Writer/Editor/CEO/Thought Leader someone many in the industry proclaim as a champion in the Medium of Comics. Today's Episode is special as I get the opportunity to speak about his new series in the Spawn Universe- Bloodletter. We meet Tasha Thornwall, a former CIA Operative who was outed by Al Simmons better now know as Spawn. So even under the new terms in finding that Al Simmons is no longer who she once, she still and must find a way to pit her revenge. You see, Tasha has been preparing in the shadows. Joseph formulated a mix between Espionage from her CIA former life and the Supernatural, something that has helped shape her greatest foe. Joseph also speaks that culturally being of Haitian and South American descent she has learned Street Magic and in the physical sense her pain was transformed into a protection spell drawn by the Tattoos riddled throughout her body. 2025 has been the year where many Spawn spinoffs have taken shape whether it was Rat City, Sam & Twitch, Misery, Book of Nyx, and now Bloodletter in stores June 18th.Joseph also brings us into his newest venture as the CEO of Illuminous bringing together innovative creators and distinctive intellectual properties to produce high-concept multimedia stories. Illuminous is developing projects for film, TV, animation and print.Bloodletter in Stores June 18thWritten by Joseph Illidge and Tim Seeley (Hack/Slash)Art by Christian RosadoColors by DC AlonsoSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

For those that watch the Faqs Project Youtube Channel, I've had a chance to cover the first 3 issues of Dark Pyramid for Mad Cave Studios. The Story centers around the disappearance of a Exploring Social Media Influencer named Hooky Hidalgo whom as he was livestreaming lost connection in the Denali mountain ranges of Alaska until his girlfriend Becca arrives only to find this town in the Foothorn territory where he went missing is tight lipped and want nothing to do with outsiders. Today I get to sit down with both Paul Tobin and PJ Holden about that process in creating this act of conspiracy based on some true events in this section of the world. Paul gives us the means on why he chose to center this story into its particular setting in Alaska. PJ illustrates the setting as another character as the landscape he creates become larger than life. The Construction of the creature they created in Eve, they both didn't think she'd stay long enough but they made this being Multidimensional as a tool to the military operation led by General Cho, whom doesn't seem like a villain but more as someone under strict orders to contain this area. I've had more questions outside of issue 3 than issue 1 where this ride leads from influencer parties to Goats with Human faces. This series is a must read.Written by Paul TobinArtwork by PJ Holden and Sara ColellaLetters by Taylor EspositoSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Today we sit down with Parker Newman for Wise Acre Comics and the new Crime Noir- City of Demons soon to be live on Zoop mid-June. It tells the story of Lucas Short a WW1 Veteran starting his career as a cop in 1924 Los Angeles in a time where there weren't many African-Americans on the Police. A situation takes place as mysterious killer is loose on the city targeting a Crime Boss Family who want to play politics in the current climate of violence on the city. Parker also talks about how the indie scene that was impacted by Diamond Distributions bankruptcy affected him personally and why he chose Wise Acre Comics to publish this book.Written by Parker NewmanIllustrated by Kingsley EzehLettering by Nikki PowersSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Welcome back to another episode of the FAQs Project, today I had a chance to talk about the Supernatural Tale Bytchcraft by the late Aaron Reese who passed earlier this year after his lifelong battle with Sickle Cell Anemia. I speak with his good friend and Nubia Author Stephanie Williams as well as Senior Editor for Mad Cave Studios James Emmett.The Story focuses on a queer coven of Wytches who each powerful in their own way discover they are bound by an ancient prophecy. They are synced in cosmic guidance by an entity known to them as MTHR. There is a distinction in the tale that focuses an internal battle between Religion and the power of miracles against Spirituality and the power of the coven. Through their togetherness and friendship can they rectify a disruption in the cosmic equilibrium.Written by the Late Aaron ReeseArtwork by Lema Carrill and Bex Glendining Letters by Morgan MartinezSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Today I Sit with Zander Cannon on the release of the Horror Mystery tale for Image Comics- Sleep #1. It tells the story of Jonathan, a very mild mannered introvert living in a small town who happens to wake up one day to his cat missing and front door wide open to nothing but dead cattle parts all over his front yard. Jonathan lives alone in a small town and the community is centered around his church where he and his good friend Tabby have just had an old friend reenter their lives named Hipp, who has seemed to make a name for himself since leaving town.Jonathan can't explain whats happening with him. Zander who writes and illustrates stays very cryptic from each page as the entire comic is in greyscales except one other distinct color- Blood Red. This color is depicted in very subtle ways that leaves the mystery in leading you to conspiracy theories in this as you fail to see the monster causing the destruction, but you know he is there.Written and Illustrated by Zander CannonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Welcome back to the Faqs Project as we talk with Emeka Nkwo about the 1st issue of the latest offering for Wise Acre Comics- Vibrant. The Story centers around Chris Okofor, a child living in a family of superhumans, but it seems Chris is a late bloomer as everyone in his family now has powers especially his sister. They all look up to the Patriarch of the family Nchuk as he stands as the most popular and polarizing superhero in the world, until he wasn't. Corruption and failure fuel their father's motivations after a jarring defeat and an offer he couldn't refuse.Unfortunately, they aren't the only siblings burdened by their Family dynamic. Mark and Rae Polaris live a very privileged life growing up with their butler and barely any lack of a personal family relationship. They've started on their own. All Parties are left to defend the planet from The Don. A take charge "never judge a book by his cover" as he doesn't seem menacing but uses the underestimations to his advantageSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Today we have the pleasure of having Tiffany Babb on the pod to discuss a topic that I hold high interest in and that is Comic Book Journalism and Critics and outlets that speak through their love of Comics as a medium. Tiffany created The Comics Courier, a newspaper formatted living, breathing document filled with reviews and essays curated by not only established Comic Journalist, but literary scholars who hold the art form in high regard.Tiffany emphasizes as well on her love of baseball and I do my best to point out the similarities of Baseball and Newspapers with and how this Project is developed in editorials about specific characters in comics. In the same fashion as the sports section does about particular Baseball players.Tiffany takes the reigns as Editor of this project, the same way she did for PanelxPanel. As we discuss, comic review sites and how they managed to stay afloat in an ever changing internet age.The Comics Courier Issue 2 is live on KickstarterSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Today I speak with Christopher Curtis as we check into the third of Hex, Mute, Nova, Beatz, and Killswitch and the city of Neo Haven as portals have been releasing Kaiju type Monsters into the city. The Mayor is instructed to relay any info he has through a heavily influenced Cabal who shadow run the metropolis. Killswitch in Issue 2 is surprisingly attacked by the Mayor's Chief of staff who has a secret familiarity to her and the team has slightly disbanded. Christopher and I also have a discussion about the Indie Manga space as popular youtubers may feel the exposure online allows them to skip a step into anime. We continue by discussing the difference between Traditional Japanese Manga and American styled Manga.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Todays episode is a special one as have David F. Walker Co-Creator of Bitter Root and Author of The Black Panther Party: A Graphic Novel History as he brings his latest project to life on Kickstarter. An Homage to the Great Donald Goines with the Death of Bobby Hart. Donald Goines was a literary movement in a genre aptly known as Street Literature and unfortunately was killed in 1974. A cautionary tale of a writer who was completely unfiltered in his tellings of black life in the early 70's. David brings this to life with the help of Dietrich Smith, Chris Johnson, and Chris Sotomayor. We speak on a time when Blaxploitation grew in popularity in cinema but it wasn't always as reserved and served in Literature as well. David tells in this book in the portrayal as Bobby although widely popular and creating close 6-7 books in one year was also addicted to heroin and how this may have caught up with him. As with Bobby Hart, Donald Goines company who published his books was called the Holloway House and brought not only Goines, but Iceberg Slim, and a consistent open door to black writers.Later in the Pod, we talk about the continuation of his most popular work Bitter Root that after 15 issues or 16 if you count Red Summer Special brings the Gang back together in Chuck Brown and Sanford Greene to produce Bitter Root the Next Movement for Image Comics. To which then David speaks on Ownership and something that is constantly lacking at Marvel and DC and the realization to continue to publish creator owned franchise IP's that he chooses to do and how to move.The Death of Bobby Hart is now Live on KickstarterSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Today I am back with Wells Thompson to speak on his latest project, the Urban Fantasy By Appointment Only. Which tells the tale of Alice, a neighborhood witch whose wearing herself too thin she wants to help everyone and her heart is too big. From potions to heal the sick or conjuring a a recently deceased pet so the owner can see them one more time. This mental drain is being observed by her friend and business partner Scarlet who wants to see her take a break. That is Until, an unexpected mysterious visitor named Jaime need assistance in the disappearance of her boyfriend Lucas. Clearly by something of the supernatural. This Issue is live on KickstarterSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Today I welcome 2 favorites back to the pod as Dan Price of Bigfoot knows Karate and Chris Sahloff of CRIT speak on their newest collaboration with HomeBrewed Comics. As Veterans in the comic industry sometimes you can be so consumed in the indie space of writing, drawing, marketing and distributing books. In this new space also joining them is Drew Lenhart with his new tale Celestial Knight Vs Caspian Porter. Chris brings us a new episodic tale in CRIT 8 in the splendor of D&D we see a team whom upon secrets haven't shown their full strength. Dan brings us Bigfoot knows Karate 3 as Benny is on the run from mysterious Cabal looking to aide in his capture. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Today I welcome back Frederick Littles of Wise Acre Comics to discuss not one but 2 of of his latest titles on Kickstarter. His Flagship, Magnus Jakuta #5 as Magnus and his sister are subject to trials to prove they are worthy of their honor. We talk about the change in title providing lineage to the last name. As well, Frederick introduces a new title as we dive into Modern day New Orleans and the French Quarter in a tale of the supernatural and religiously around the culture of Voodoo.Magnus Jakuta Creative TeamCreator/Writer - Frederick LittlesWriter - Devin Arscott Artist (Issue #5) - Luis InzunzaColorist (Issue #5) - Matheus HuveLetterer - LetterSquidsEditor - Sean MeighenVeve Creative TeamCreator/Writer/Editor - Frederick LittlesArtist - Pabliku ManColorist - Daniel JuniorCo-Editor - Obasi Jaheem AmareLetterer - LetterSquidsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Today we welcome back Rich Davis, whom we spoke about his projects Cult of Dracula and Reign of Dracula as he now takes a shift from Classic Horror into Dark Fantasy with the Anime Inspired Angel Hunter. Rich introduces a world of Fallen Angels reminiscent of Angelic Mythology and Nephilim also known as Ancient Giants. Humanity in this world Rich and artist Les Garner created are expelled from Eden only to find themselves in a world of uncertainty and peril. The Book will be released in a full volume binded Manga style 96-120 pages and we also speak on his collaboration with the Geek Collective to independently publish this graphic novel.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Today is a special episode, as I sit with Jimmy Gaspero of Cryptid Creator Corner and Comic Book Yeti whom with his partner Byron O'Neal have a well established podcast and website highlighting Indie Creators and he steps on the other side of the Microphone to discuss his Anthology-Made in Delco. A highlighted view of Comic Shorts and Vignettes all written by Jimmy Gaspero that range from Fantasy to Sci-Fi to Romance. We also talk about the meaningful side of our love for Indie Comics as well writers whom we always are on the lookout for in this episode. Live on Kickstarter in April...Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Today I speak Once again with Dave Schwartz and his take on Classic Horror in the Confederate South that begs the question: What if the South was losing so bad that they resorted to drastic measures in taking Igor the famous assistant of Dr. Frankenstein hostage to rebuild their ranks with corpses of the Undead. In Issue 5, the gang is all back together Victor Frankenstein, Igor, The Bride and Frankenstein's Monster are now trying to escape to alert President Lincoln of what is approaching to take on the Union Army and that its the Undead.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Today we speak with Adam Downing of Resolve Comics to talk about his latest project on Kickstarter SUPER DANGEROUS which poses the question: Exactly what are the repercussions to saving the world? Jah Sanders comes to grips with his powers at the naive age of 19 and has done pretty everything you could do if you had the right mind to be a hero on earth. Until you aren't, Fear is always on the back on others minds and this is what Jah has to deal with not only from the government, but his own family. Listen as we speak on the cursed blade that constructed his powers as well as who is hunting him in issues 1-2. Live on KickstarterSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Today I sit with Lonzo Starr CEO of Konkret Comics to speak of his newest venture on Kickstarter as his company Konkret Comics has put up 4 Trade Volumes of their Titles such as Akolyte, Odina, Absolver, and Deja-Vu as an exclusive Comic Con package never to be released again. Lonzo brings us back to Konkret's inception in 2018 and what its meant to see his company expand. Also, we ask about Konkret Comics current relationship with Diamond Distribution and what it means to smaller indie comic publishers putting out their books in the future on the direct market.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Happy Black History Month, and to kick off February I sit with Andre Burkley to speak about the coming of age superhero tale Pantheon under his imprint Omni Comics. Its the story of Ashton Adams, a child with his morals in check and a heart of gold, who amongst bullies and an unforgiving tragedy gets chosen by an entity by the name of Veil who has waited for hundreds of years to finally find the Protector of the Omniverse. The Universe used to be under the care of 12 Deities until one choses to overthrow his other brothers and sisters in his quest for power. This leads to 6 escaping and creating Veil who is given a mission to find the next protector.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Today I finally get to speak about a book from Mad Cave Comics that I've obsessed over for the past 2 months as I sit with Rick Quinn & Dave Chisholm and their Cosmic Musical Supernatural (wait, that's too many adjectives) tale of 2 characters one in each issue: Melody Parker and Ada Latimer. Melody is conflicted by loss living on the streets of Seattle during the WTO Protests with nothing but her Sony Walkman when her reality starts to bend and a world between her world starts to appear. Clueless by what she is seeing, we then get transported to a time of Jazz and early Rock n Roll. We come to find the Melody was at one point a prodigy in music, but the loss of her mother made her lose her way. A mysterious character named Echo seems to know that Melody holds the solution to a secret war within the world.Issue 2 brings us Ada Latimer, a record store owner who similarly is also dealt with the disappearance of her Father. A former Musician, who after his first album vanished when she was a child. She describe her fathers music as eclectic and maybe before its time. Ada inherited his record collection and with every chord played she is taken to a place where she is closer to him. Her Boyfriend Theo, a strange character persona himself makes her life seem normal. Until Echo presents herself to take Ada in the same manner as she did Melody.A thriller nonetheless, but embolden in those who love music. (watch for the easter eggs)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Today I sit down with Nigel Lynch of Beyond Caribbean Publishing/Wise Acre Comics to discuss the origin story of Tala a young Mercenary whom I read as a part of his first book we covered Critical Ops Task Force. We come to find her story as a child growing homeless with her sister until she was caught in the web of Human Trafficking. As I've come to know her through the previous project the innocence and adolescence of this child is pried away and rips her sister from her. Live on Kickstarter in FebruarySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

In this satire based Anthology we asked the question, How would your life change if you were bitten by a Radioactive Lawyer. Jeff Schiller, Creator of Magic Powder the Fantasy based tale of Elves dealing in organized crime and Elf with no Name creates 16 stories with a slew of artists that begs just because I look like a Superhero doesn't mean that I am one. All while parading through a bong filled life with either his good friend Godman who resembles Aaron Judge and has the power of you guessed it GOD or his ex-girlfriend the aptly named BUZZKILL. Each story makes for a comic strip of tales that you'll enjoy. Now live on Kickstarter.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Happy 2025 and The Faqs Project hits our 150th episode with a return to the pod with Frederick Littles of Wise Acre Comics to speak on his newly funded book on Kickstarter by Ayodele Elegba based on the Bini Kingdom known in the Southern portion of Nigeria. In this genre bending tale of Historical Fantasy we meet a Warrior named Jubah, half human and half spirit on a quest to reclaim his rightful throne and uncover the dark secrets threatening his Kingdom. Since our last discussion which introduced to Wise Acre Comics flagship book Magnus that is now in its 6th issue of production. Frederick Littles has become the President of Godhood Comics known for their smash comic The Antagonists and now with Blood Wars he reaches across the Atlantic to Nigeria to collaborate with Spoof Animation which created a full trailer to accompany the book. Wise Acre Comics are available on the GlobalComix app and http://WiseAcre.usSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Today I sit with Plague Doctor Press Co-Founder Mark Bell to speak about his latest project Strange Ranger issues 1-2. A young rookie Park Ranger Agatha, seems to be taking to her new job well until a child goes missing. This introduces her not only to the camps ground she currently works, but a place beyond the woods that opens up new friendships with creatures like a Were-Moose and the Enchanted Esme. In Issue 2 the trio have now found the forest overrun but a massive group of Troll BadgersSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Today I sit once again with Jack Harris Jr. to talk about the continuing saga in his Combat Thriller Terminus Veil Issues 5&6. The first time we talked about the Volume 1 trade of issues 1-4 we witnessed a group of defense contractors called Guardians International whose sole purpose was the confiscation of high profile military weapons. This dangerous job comes with a cost as theirs always a competitor looking to swing the upper hand. By issue 4 the team comes under attack by an unrelenting foe, which continues this story as in issue 5 a mysterious killer is now hunting the team. The story has evolved from the Catch and Profit of their missions to the actual shadow corporations that fund them. Also, as a bonus Jack has made a one shot of one of the members of Guardians International in Badia's Gambit.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Today I sit once again with Lesly Julian to speak about adolescent crime thriller Headcases #1-2. Ramon and Hila are best friends, Hila being the extremely smart rambunctious one and Ramon almost the voice of reason, but also timid at the same time. They one day while riding the subway, Hila takes it upon herself to play a prank out of boredom in taking a man's bag and running off with it. Only to find that this one rash decision leads to confrontations with a known psychopath, the FBI, and a widespread Cult as they come to find that there is a Human Head in the bag they just stole. Now Live on KickstarterSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Today I sit with Ashley Hurwitz and Ra'Chaun Rogers of Lawful Evil Comics to speak about their newest offering Pyre: Burial at Sea. A continuance into the Lawful Evil Universe as the character Lily or Succubabe as she is known and her origin as a Demigod born into a lineage that tends to continue old traditions and more accustomed to power, but Lily is more unconventional and sees the world as her playground. In fact, in this series her first contact with humanity after escaping her realm takes us to a period in the High seas when the world was surrounded by Pirates. Amidst all the debauchery, violence, and death, Lily chooses to adapt and play along concealing her true power. That is if her Father an Eldritch God seeks her out first. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Today I speak with Anthony Stokes about his 6th project of 2024, the Sci-fi Comedy IDGAF about Aliens. It Starts with Guy, on the way to be a groomsman at his friend Derrick's wedding. Until he is Abducted by Aliens and seems to be more concerned with his rental car. The Aliens want to study humans so they found the most mediocre of his kind and the hilarity ensues. From the very condescending Jeff and Ryan, 2 Aliens that are judgmental towards Guy and his means to go home. Also, the Alien Queen that wants to fornicate but Guy would rather smokes some weed. A mix between the Hangover and the Sci-fi Comedy Paul this comic is quick-witted from top to bottom.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Today I speak with BAFTA award winner Mark Maia about his Dark Comedy where the world of Vampires and werewolves living among us is completely normal in the tale So-Called Living live on Kickstarter. We introduce you to Jack, who seems to be an average guy living in this world until the day he has to adapt to being bitten and yes some of the Vampires move like Gangsters from the Sopranos. We discuss his work in the video game industry writing for 24: The Game and Foregone as well as his youtube channel Boardgame Coffee.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Today I talk with Australian Creator Phillip Tarl Denson about his cyberpunk take on classic Fairy Tales and Fables in the Graphic Novel- Future Tales. Phillip having a history in screenwriting and inspired by the likes of Ridley Scott comes into a fantasy of turning your storybook heroes into a Modernized Sci-fi Retelling. Such as Red, the hooded messenger or the 3 underground cities referencing the 3 pigs domains. We also discuss the move of crowdfunding your book and moving to the direct market like Amazon.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Today, I been anticipating talking about the Titan Comics Sci-Fi Graphic Novel inspired by the life of Jimi Hendrix-Purple Haze. My Guest DJ Ben Ha Meen, show writer for American Gods as well as Co-Host of one of my favorite podcast For All Nerds with Tatiana King. Ben partners in writing this project with Mellow Brown another masterful writer authoring the Blade runner series for Titan Comics. Ben and Mellow detail moments in Jimi's life that you know and some you want to grow to learn typically why the book is depicted as a space opera due to Jimi's love of Pulp Space Novels. With the assist and approval of Jimi's sister Janie Hendrix, Ben weaves us through the story of Jimi's forming of the Band of Gypsies, his opposition of the war, the bridges he created not only in hip hop but all music. We speak on the writers use of Gimmicks in popular artists especially when their music has a message. Overall, you see an exploration of a Black musician who changed the boundaries of Music in all genres.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Today I sit with good friend Corey "Task" Pruitt about his latest dive into "High" Fantasy Afro Punks. A contrast of Final Fantasy 7 and Battle Chasers, we see Task put together a Horde of different personalities all while utilizing a sense of comedy throughout the book. I ask about his affection in creating teams as with his past book Leaders of the Free world and the melding of having multiple character temperaments to write for as opposed to a singular Protagonist. We speak on each Character in detail- Auxillary, Danny Deadass, MDSA, Genevieve, and Think Tank. We also discuss his repeated trait in sonically using music in his stories and subjects. Live on KickstarterSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Today I sit with the Future of Konkret Comics, JiReh Cecil and Lyle Ringold to speak on the first ever crossover in their publishing history-Crucial Conflict which lends it name of the Hip hop Group from their hometown of Chicago. The Characters of Watchman and Deja Vu stand in two separate ends of the spectrum as Tevin Fields has always been somewhat of a loner and very street but Malcolm Crown stands from a very influential family that has made him a powerful businessman. WE find out what happens when Southside meets Midtown in a story with implications in both their arcs. We also discuss the differences in indie comics between Kickstarter and the direct market space.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Today I once again speak with Damien Becton about his latest project live on Kickstarter. An Epic Fantasy tale-The Few of Farbetween follows the trails of Jedayah and 18 year old young woman stricken with war and grief as combination of Magic, AI, and Tech have driven her continent into madness through all regions until Terroframe enters their world. For fans of Final Fantasy and Avatar you will see a landscape of worldbuilding for stories to come. As an added bonus we get a sneak peak into Damien next project, an homage into Southern Hip Hop and Car Culture in Choppin Blades.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Today I sit with Jerry Chatelain to speak with him about the continuing saga of 4 orphaned boys who find an unspeakable power within themselves that draws a target on their backs throughout the galaxy. The only person sent to protect them named Clenith is a mysterious extraterrestrial being who knows of the singular power source an elemental object that has now seemed to have merged them all.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Today I sit with Ra'Chaun Rogers to talk about his Vigilante tale Dark Spider live on Kickstarter. The first thing you will realize although branded as a street level hero is that the expansion of antagonists Jamal Jones has to deal with thread a vast level of difficulty even for him to bear. In issue 1 Jamal comes face to face with a Villain who seems to understand Dark Spider, but yet he cant understand why he goes from the hunter to the hunted. The book lends a mixture of Violence, Drama, and the thorough realness of an NSFW book for mature readers especially as a superhero tale but a must read nonetheless.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Once again Today we bring back Anthony Stokes to speak about his latest project Prescription Paradise and you've had a chance to watch our previous interviews you will find something familiar with one of his past works and its that this story expands on the work he did with Decay his very first comic that explored the essence of Voodoo and revenge revolving around a murder whereas in this storyline it deals into the aftermath of an overdose gone wrong and who ultimately was behind it. This leads us down the conversation of some of the main characters in his books how they resemble different traumas in our society.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Today I sit with Chris Sahloff whom in 2020 was one of the first interviews I had in the indie comic scene on a platform I had on Instagram called FAQs Confidential, both of us new to the world. Chris was unique as not only did he write the comic but also illustrated it with a mixture of friends and family. The members that make up CRIT are all his family and through each issue beyond the missions are banter and mayhem only a team that cared for each other would have. The Cliffhanger at the end of issue 6 dealt with the first loss they've inflicted and a nemesis of the Goblin King is starting to make their lives difficult. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Today I sit with David Swartz to speak about the fourth issue to his mixture of Historical Fiction and Classical Creature tale in Confederate Monster. We find Dr. Daniel Schmidt in the deep south recruited since his identity has become known as a well known assistant to Victor Frankenstein. The Confederate armies numbers have dwindled and any hope in resurfacing those ranks have fell on basically raising the undead. Unfortunately Dr. Schmidt's cover is blown and he is forced to aid the Confederacy even now when an old friend resurfaces.....Live on KickstarterSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Today I speak once again with Christopher Curtis who brings us the second issue of JAZZ (Juggernauts against Zealous Zealots) where a team of extraordinary radicals fight the establish in the city of Neo Haven. Portals have occasionally opened releasing Kaiju's into the city and JAZZ becomes determined in finding what the government is hiding from them or if they know at all about how the portals started to open. We also talk about Christopher's recent story in the anthology Cthulu invades Neverland with Devin Arscott and more....Live on KickstarterSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Today I chat once again with Caleb Palmquist about the newest project in a property he started in 2019 as an Anthology called Modern Mythology. The Project started as an series of short stories pertaining to everyones love of mythology all over the world featuring such indie writers as Travis Gibb and Greg Anderson Elysee'. His newest addition, Medusa combines a familiar property like Tomb Raider and meshing with the Gorgon Character of Medusa who most confuse her generally seen as a monster when the true purpose of her story is weaved into the fact that she is a victim to the Gods and in this story there is retribution.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Today I sit once again with Anthony Stokes to discuss the third Installment to his Pro wrestling Epic-Tap or Die #3. By the beginning of Issue 2 Domino has been humbled and feels cheated realizing that his shot a world championship will be a harder hill to climb. You come to find out that his passion for wrestling has to overshadowing the powerful corporation he works for to finally get his rematch with Reel Deal Randy for the World Title. We also discuss Domino being an allegory for Anthony Stokes career in Indie Comics as well as why he feel anthologies may now be a bad idea for fledgling writers.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Today I sit with Charlie McElvy the creator of Spider Squirrel and Godquest to get into his first non Superhero based drama pairing with 2 friends of the Podcast Chris Moses and Anthony Stokes to bring you the tale of Xavier, a former MMA champion who comes to find out his friend and business partner has just been killed in Japan. In the midst of his arrival, he is amassed in culture in the ways of how his business may have translated to criminal activity in the underworld of Japan. I also ask from a Indie comic creator standpoint how can crowdfunding sites like Zoop and Kickstarter now hope to gain in their audience.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Today I sit with a great friend of the podcast Vector Comics Founder and Traversing the Stars Podcast Creator/Host Jeff Haas as we talk about Issue 2 of his Interspecies Sci-Fi-The End of it All: Terminus. With 33 species from many different worlds and about 50,000 individuals, The Terminus captained by President Ada Lamarr comes to terms that ultimately the costly decisions that need to be made in order to sustain the inhabitants of her ship may prove fatal. The need to survive from not only the people on the ship but their biggest threat in the universe chasing them leads to a saga they might not be prepared for.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

First time on the pod I speak with Lesly Julien to talk about the Action/Fantasy Savage Wizard. When the Leader of a powerful Barbarian Clan loses his hand to a former friend, R'Nar has to choose a new path as fragility leads to banishment. Until a least likely ally has to use his help and the only way to do it is with Magic. Read this race against the clock, Can R'Nar warn his old clan of a new threat being imposed on his people.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Today I have Wells Thompson back in the studio to speak on his new NSFW comedy SMUT. If you've ever found yourself extremely comfortable to speak freely with your own friends at risk of revealing explicit details of your exploits in your relationships and those of a sexual nature meet Dakota. A woman who cant seem to get past her impulses at risk that sex overshadows her quest for a normal relationship, but in the advice she gets from her 2 best friends Jess and Rita makes it seem like they have more in common than they previously thought. Wells takes the time to juggle not only the common relationships the 3 have, but sexualities and how they tie in.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Today I sit with the great Tony Kittrell, Founder and CEO of Advent Comics as we speak about the ultimate call to arms with the collaboration of 40 creators and 33 publishers with Epiphany Engine. The collection of writers and artists who are participating in the project has been held secret in some ways, but we finally see how some of the most revered characters join forces against a cosmic threat. As someone who himself has been in the Black Indie Comic community for over 15 years we dig into the Talent pool of what it was in 2009 as opposed to 2024. Take a look at our episode a couple weeks back with Artist Bobby Lexx and Writer Keef Cross as they collab on this particular book.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Today I'm back with Anthony Stokes to talk about his dive into the likes of a Calvin and Hobbes in his latest twist into Dark Comedy with Its Fun to Kill People. The story centers around a young boy named Tommy who's around 8 years old and a prodigy already in High School. His everyday life is overwhelming appetite, bullies, and outrageous childhood curiosity, but the catch is his Mother Jessica who is on her 3rd husband and is a Serial Killer. This leads to a Hilarious Outrageous tale and more like it to come.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Today I sit down with Caleb Palmquist to talk his latest tale in mixing the Wild West with Creatures of High Fantasy in Dragon Grit. An Ex Outlaw with a complex past on a dangerous escort mission pursued by an old rival. Interestingly enough this was also co-written by his wife whom's specialty is High Fantasy. We get into the ability to bend genres to make a more fulfilled story and also the continuing pattern from his books that each character has certain guided belief that all seems to connect each other.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Today we reveal a 2 part podcast into the massive collaboration of Black Indie Comics thru Tony Kittrell and Advent Comics as 33 Black Comic Publications join forces to unite against a cosmic threat in Epiphany Engine. My Guests today are Keef Cross Creator of Critically Reviewed Graphic Novel-Day Black and Bobby Lexx-Artist for Marvel/Crucial Crisis Comics/Upper Deck about what intrigued them to join the project. We also speak on the current state of Black Indie Comics since they both arrived on the scene in the 2010's and how particular comic cons have recently turned into a family reunion of sorts. Epiphany Engine will be live on Kickstarter on Juneteenth.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations