Podcast appearances and mentions of athena voltaire

From 2012 This was supposed to be a friendly conversation with Mark Schultz, todiscuss his work on DC books like The Spirit with Moritat, Mark's scripting of the Sunday Prince valiant newspaper comic strip with Gary Gianni, and past and future Schultz projects.Then we learned of the death of artist Al Williamson Mark was good friends with Al and his wife Cori. The good news is Mark and I spent part of conversation talking about Al's seminal work on Flash Gordon. In addition I wanted another guest to talk about more of Willamson'sincredible art, so I roped Athena Voltaire creator Steve Bryant into a short interview about Al.The result ? A history lesson of Williamson, Comic Strips, and 2 great conversations

On this new Comic Book Bears Podcast audio episode, we welcome back to the show the incredible Steve Bryant! Steve has been on our podcast many times in the past to talk about his work like Athena Voltaire and The Clean and this time around he is here to discuss his Kickstarter campaign for the first issue of Evie and the Helsings! For centuries, the Van Helsing family has protected humanity from things that go bump in the night. The mantle has been passed onto the last of the family line. But Evie Van Helsing just wants to rock! Written by Steve, drawn by Don Cardenas with colors by Jason Millet, Evie and the Helsings is the first issue of a 4-issue miniseries that follows Evie as she navigates life between the music industry and the supernatural world. (Think Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets This is Spinal Tap by way of Ash Versus Evil Dead.) Hit play to hear Steve tell us all about it! After the interview, Caleb, Billy Z and Steve discuss some recent comic related news (such as the cancellation of two HBOMAX comic books based shows and a new Titans #1 with a phenomenal creative team behind it!) New books on the spinner rack that we discuss include Nightwing #100, the kickoff of the X-Men storyline Sins of Sinister and Inferno Girl Red #1 from Image Comics! All this and ... sorta kinda ... Cher! Please also note this is our first episode with our brand new theme song ... which we really really dig ... composed just for us by the electronic artist Walkathon! And lastly we talk about a Meal Train campaign to assist our very close friend and fellow podcaster Wendi Freeman who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. The links for the Evie Kickstarter and Wendi's campaign are below. Please consider contributing to both!!! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/stevebryant/evie-and-the-helsings-1 https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/9v4vy6  

Dave Stevens created The Rocketeer in 1982 as a backup story for another comic. From that point on, the character has captured imaginations for four decades. John sits down with Steve Bryant, the creator of comic book character, Athena Voltaire. Steve and his work have been heavily influenced by Dave Stevens and he was more than happy to geek out with us!

The Comic Book Bears are thrilled to welcome back to the show writer/artist Steve Bryant! Steve rejoins us to discuss his latest book Athena Voltaire and the Terror on the Orient Express (which has an active Kickstarter campaign behind it) in addition to our normal weekly round-up of our favorite funny books. Steve is an Eisner, Manning and Harvey Award-nominated creators. His other work includes Ghoul Scouts, The Catch and the new webcomic Maximus Wrecks. He has also completed projects for Dark Horse Comics, IDW, Boom! Studios, Ape Entertainment and others, as well as extensive work in the roleplaying and boardgame industry. There is still some time to get in on the Kickstarter which can be found at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/stevebryant/athena-voltaire-and-the-terror-on-the-orient-express?fbclid=IwAR2It3DevvuWYH8pPLzqam-XvuI1exzjHmuJtudUg6QqPchh3Eq1LhAKhi0

Show Notes: I talk toons, kickstarting art projects, conventions, (not) traveling, going back to school, and local weather conditions with the "Athena Voltaire" creator - Steve Bryant. We discuss his early work at gaming companies and with Action Lab Comics, and his current Kickstarter for his graphic novel- "Athena Voltaire and the Terror on the Orient Express". There were some technical difficulties getting this episode together, and there's slight occasional buzzing here and there- but lots of great info and advice from Steve on self-publishing comics and running successful Kickstarter campaigns. Thanks for listening- hope you enjoy! From Steve's Kickstarter campaign page: An all-new 120 page graphic novel starring globetrotting aviatrix Athena Voltaire! "Athena Voltaire and the Terror on the Orient Express" finds the heroine reconnecting with an old friend during a personal trip on the famed train line. When an old foe sets a plan in motion, the voyage turns deadly, as Athena must find the source of horrific slayings that are terrorizing the passengers! Obviously, someone has to do something... Planned for issues 9–12 of the Action Lab Athena Voltaire ongoing series. "Athena Voltaire and the Terror on the Orient Express" is already written, drawn, and lettered, and the colors will be completed by the time that funding is completed- which is February, 25 2021! Lots of rewards available to choose from. Steve Bryant Comics (website) - www.stevebryantcomics.com/ Athena Voltaire and the Terror on the Orient Express (Kickstarter campain) - www.kickstarter.com/ Action Lab Comics (shop) - www.actionlabcomics.com/shop-comics/ Steve Bryant on Facebook - www.facebook.com/steve.bryant.315 Steve Bryant on Twitter - @SteveBryantArt Steve Bryant on Instagram - @stevebryantart Patreon - www.patreon.com/SteveBryant Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” by Steve Oxen. Additional music "Mastermind" by Steve Oxen. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission. Run time: 1hr 12min 35sec

Jace chats with comic creator Steve Bryant about his new Athena Voltaire Kickstarter campaign. They talk about the early days of Athena and how Steve has remastered her over time. We touch on the inspirations Steve pulled from in bringing Athena to life and how visually he wanted her to look feminine but not over the top. We follow Athena's journey to various publisher's and talk about the current logistics of the campaign and distributing with Action Labs. There's tons of great Athena information in this one so take a listen!

Steve Bryant is an artist and writer who has been working in comics for almost thirty years. In the early 2000’s he launched a webcomic called Athena Voltaire which became an indie success almost immediately after its launch. Mr. Bryant recently launched a Kickstarter campaign for the latest volume of Athena Voltaire’s adventures: Athena Voltaire […]

Back at it again with that Comic Talk! This time, the gang are joined by Steve Bryant, who is returning to Kickstarter for the launch of his next story in the Athena Voltaire franchise, Athena Voltaire and the Terror on the Orient Express! Steve then sticks around afterward to talk about some of the things he's been reading of late such as Thief of Thieves, we go into Marvel's rebirth of Heroes Reborn, Bendis possibly no longer being DC exclusive, and we honor the untimely passing legendary artist Steve Lightle. Then, Murd dives deep into The Other History of the DC Universe, Ian reviews Scout's Honor from Aftershock, Tales From the Dark Multiverse: Infinite Crisis and Dark Knights: Death Metal #1 and #2, Chris and Ian discuss the joy that is Christopher Cantwell's Iron Man, Chris checks out Terry Moore's Ever: The Way Out, Shane gives us a quick World of Toys deviation, and we are provided with a crash course on Disney's The Black Hole before we conclude with an in-depth spoiler-filled discussion on WandaVision episode 1-3 (spoiler discussion begins at 1:55:05). And yes, as is tradition, a Muddle the Murd. (2:26:36)

The Fellowship is pleased to present our conversation with comics creator Steve Bryant. He's got a new Kickstarter campaign for The Catch, his story about a bounty hunter for super-powered skips, which you should definitely back. He's also the creator of the Athena Voltaire series and the Ghoul Scouts series, both from Action Lab Comics. We talk about the KS campaign, his previous work, his webcomic, what he does when he's not writing and drawing comics, and a bunch of other stuff. Plus our usual tangents galore and our comics picks of the week.   Announcements: Come hang out with us! We usually have monthly meetups on 2nd Saturdays in Garland, TX; details on Facebook & Twitter & the Events tab on our website We're super excited to announce our partnership with ComicBooks For Kids. Details on the website (and you should be listening to hear more, too

The Comic Book Bears are thrilled to welcome back to the show Steve Bryant! Steve, best known for Athena Voltaire and Ghoul Scouts (both of which who currently have a home at Action Lab Comics) is here to discuss his Kickstarter campaign for The Catch, a crime-superhero-caper-romance comic! Think Elmore Leonard meets Gotham Central and Powers! Written by Steve, with art by Ismael Canales and coloring by Roger Surroca, The Catch should appeal to fans of super-hero crime comics, like Gotham Central, Alias, or Powers, viewers who like heist or caper movies, or TV shows like Justified, Better Call Saul, or Sneaky Pete as well as indie comic collectors looking to get in on the ground floor of a new book, filled with action, clever dialogue, and great visuals. So, hit play and listen in as Bill Zanowitz and the other Steve (Mowry) talk to Steve about this new project, Athena Voltaire and much more!

Host Wendi Freeman welcomes back writer/artist Steve Bryant, of "Athena Voltaire" and "Ghoul Scouts" fame! He has a kickstarter for his new comic, "The Catch", with the team of Ismael Canales, Roger Surroca and Chris Murrin, a crime/supervillain/adventure/romance best described as "Elmore Leonard meets Gotham Central". They discuss the greatest Leonard adaptations, selecting the right car for your protagonist, the boyish charms of Nathan Fillion and Timothy Olyphant, listening to your audience's concerns and the delicate balance of golden age silliness and realistic law enforcement. kick in to get it funded at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/389994459/the-catch-1-a-crime-superhero-caper-romance-comic Don't forget you can buy some super cool "Double Page Spread" merch with the Lil Cappy or Lil Dreddy logos at www.doublepagespread.threadless.com Brought to you by www.blackphoenixalchemylab.com where you can dabble in their new scents of hair gloss and bar soaps! As well as www.dcbservice.com, where you can find many of the Marvel and DC books as well as support indie creators all at deep discounts.   

Welcome to Geek Syndicate with Monts and Nuge, who after 299 episodes, are still on their never ending quest bring the sass back to geekdom.   First up big love to Conor Boyle who provided us with this cracking  episode 299 poster       You can see more of Conor's work at conorboylecomicart.blogspot.co.uk   This week Monts is not happy about some of the revelations about the DC new subscription service DC Universe. These concerns lead into a deeper conversation about the 'streaming wars' and a chat about the upcoming Teen Titans TV show.   In our new feature Kids Geek out with Dad (please help Monts come up with a better title) The lads share their love of kids cartoon The Hollows on Netflix.   As well as all that the lads take another trip to El Ministerio Del Tiempo and Nuge gives his verdict on Luke Cage season 2    On the reading front we have Athena Voltaire and the Volcano Goddess and Children of Blood and Bone.   As our next episode is the big 300 please, please get in touch. We your questions and memories of the past 300 episodes. It doesn't matter if you're old or new listeners. Feel free to do your feedback as a short audio clip we can use on ep 300!   Share your thoughts with the Geeks! Email: thegeeks@geeksyndicate.co.uk Subscribe to GS on iTunes: http://geeksyndicate.co.uk/subscribe/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/geeksyndicate/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/geeksyndicate Twitter: https://twitter.com/geeksyndicate Pinterest: https://uk.pinterest.com/geeksyndicate/

Monts and Nuge are back in the geek house and they are bringing as much sass and fun as they can carry. Before we get to the fun Monts has a message about trolling...it is not for the faint of hear or well internet trolls I guess. On the comics front there are reviews of Athena Voltaire and the Sorcerer Pope and Black Panther and the crew. Monts sings the praises of Netflix as the lads check out some international genre shows such as El Ministerio del Tiempo (The Department of Time),Dark, Orbita 9 and mystery thriller The Chalet. They also get a little giddy over the new Sky one action show Bulletproof. The lads round off with non spoiler review of Solo: A Star Wars Story. Share your thoughts with the Geeks! Email: thegeeks@geeksyndicate.co.uk Subscribe to GS on iTunes: http://geeksyndicate.co.uk/subscribe/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/geeksyndicate/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/geeksyndicate Twitter: https://twitter.com/geeksyndicate Pinterest: https://uk.pinterest.com/geeksyndicate/

Time to go through the May 2018 Previews catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in July. Plus a chat with Athena Voltaire creator Steve Bryant. (1:25:37)

Time to go through the May 2018 Previews catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in July. Plus a chat with Athena Voltaire creator Steve Bryant. (1:25:37)

This week on the Major Spoilers Podcast: With Tomb Raider arriving in theaters, we take a look at Tomb Raider: Season of the Witch. Plus, Athena Voltaire and the Sorcerer Pope #2, Bonehead #3, Nailed It on Netflix, and Mage: The Hero Denied #7. Support this show! http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers NEWS DC Comics Launches DC Black Label http://majorspoilers.com/2018/03/09/business-dc-comics-launches-dc-black-label-imprinta/ REVIEWS STEPHEN ATHENA VOLTAIRE AND THE SORCERER POPE #2 Write: Steve Bryant Artists: Ismael Canales (art), Emily Elmer (colors) Publisher: Action Lab Entertainment Cover Price: $3.99 The hunt for the mysterious bronze head continues! Clues lead Athena and company to a deep-sea dive off the coast of Italy—but the Nazi occultists are hot on their trail! [rating:3/5] MATTHEW MAGE: THE HERO DENIED #7 Writer: Matt Wagner Artist: Matt Wagner Publisher: Image Comics Cover Price: $3.99 MATT WAGNER's classic saga of comics fantasy continues in the third and final part of his epic MAGE trilogy. After encountering a rare and ominous mystical creature, Kevin Matchstick has enlisted black-market magic to obtain an enchanted potion that he hopes will help lead him to the Fisher King. Will his mystical quest lead to the fulfillment he so desperately seeks...or leave his family more vulnerable than ever? Can even the Pendragon stave off a siege from the Faerie Realms and the schemes of the malevolent Umbra Sprite? [rating: 3.5/5] RODRIGO BONEHEAD #3 Writer: Bryan Hill Artist: Rhoald Marcellius Publisher: Top Cow Cover Price: Faced with the growing trouble over the new and deadly neuro-narcotic plaguing the working-class sections of the city, Aleph, Hideki, and Subject 56 may have to work together to stop the crisis. The first step: Uniting the gangs. [rating: 4.5/5] ASHLEY NAILED IT season 1 Byer hosts the six 30-minute episodes with professional chef Jacques Torres and a special guest host. The goal for the contestants is to recreate high-quality treats as best they can. The one who gets closest will be awarded $10,000. [rating: 3/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK http://majorspoilers.com/2018/03/11/major-spoilers-poll-week-nearly-edition/ DISCUSSION Tomb Raider: Season of the Witch Writer: Gail Simone Artist: Nicolas Daniel Selma Publisher; Dark Horse Comics Lara and the other survivors of the Endurance are experiencing horrific visions after their ordeal in the Lost Kingdom of Yamatai. But the visions lead to a darker fate . . . can Lara survive the calamities that await her as she struggles to piece this new mystery, and her life, back together? CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends! Closing music comes from Ookla the Mok.

This week on the Major Spoilers Podcast: With Tomb Raider arriving in theaters, we take a look at Tomb Raider: Season of the Witch. Plus, Athena Voltaire and the Sorcerer Pope #2, Bonehead #3, Nailed It on Netflix, and Mage: The Hero Denied #7. Support this show! http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers NEWS DC Comics Launches DC Black Label http://majorspoilers.com/2018/03/09/business-dc-comics-launches-dc-black-label-imprinta/ REVIEWS STEPHEN ATHENA VOLTAIRE AND THE SORCERER POPE #2 Write: Steve Bryant Artists: Ismael Canales (art), Emily Elmer (colors) Publisher: Action Lab Entertainment Cover Price: $3.99 The hunt for the mysterious bronze head continues! Clues lead Athena and company to a deep-sea dive off the coast of Italy—but the Nazi occultists are hot on their trail! [rating:3/5] MATTHEW MAGE: THE HERO DENIED #7 Writer: Matt Wagner Artist: Matt Wagner Publisher: Image Comics Cover Price: $3.99 MATT WAGNER's classic saga of comics fantasy continues in the third and final part of his epic MAGE trilogy. After encountering a rare and ominous mystical creature, Kevin Matchstick has enlisted black-market magic to obtain an enchanted potion that he hopes will help lead him to the Fisher King. Will his mystical quest lead to the fulfillment he so desperately seeks...or leave his family more vulnerable than ever? Can even the Pendragon stave off a siege from the Faerie Realms and the schemes of the malevolent Umbra Sprite? [rating: 3.5/5] RODRIGO BONEHEAD #3 Writer: Bryan Hill Artist: Rhoald Marcellius Publisher: Top Cow Cover Price: Faced with the growing trouble over the new and deadly neuro-narcotic plaguing the working-class sections of the city, Aleph, Hideki, and Subject 56 may have to work together to stop the crisis. The first step: Uniting the gangs. [rating: 4.5/5] ASHLEY NAILED IT season 1 Byer hosts the six 30-minute episodes with professional chef Jacques Torres and a special guest host. The goal for the contestants is to recreate high-quality treats as best they can. The one who gets closest will be awarded $10,000. [rating: 3/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK http://majorspoilers.com/2018/03/11/major-spoilers-poll-week-nearly-edition/ DISCUSSION Tomb Raider: Season of the Witch Writer: Gail Simone Artist: Nicolas Daniel Selma Publisher; Dark Horse Comics Lara and the other survivors of the Endurance are experiencing horrific visions after their ordeal in the Lost Kingdom of Yamatai. But the visions lead to a darker fate . . . can Lara survive the calamities that await her as she struggles to piece this new mystery, and her life, back together? CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends! Closing music comes from Ookla the Mok.

This week on the Major Spoilers Podcast: Black Panther vs. The Klan! Plus, Shazam! Athena Voltaire and the Sorcerer Pope #1, Swamp Thing Winter Special #1, and Sonitus #1. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! NEWS Production is underway on SHAZAM! https://batman-news.com/2018/02/05/shazam-plot-synopsis-official/ REVIEWS STEPHEN ATHENA VOLTAIRE AND THE SORCERER POPE #1 Writer: Steve Bryant Artist: Ismael Canales Publisher: Action Lab Entertainment Cover Price: $3.99 SOLICITATION: Kicking off the ongoing adventures of comics' favorite pulp heroine! Athena races against the Nazis to find an artifact once possessed by Pope Sylvester II, but the allies helping her have their own agendas. Loyalties will be tested. With absolute power up for grabs, who can you trust? [rating:4/5] MATTHEW SWAMP THING WINTER SPECIAL #1 Writer: Tom King Artist: Jason Fabok Publisher: DC Comics Cover Price:$7.99 Swamp Thing is out of his element as he shepherds a lost boy through a blinding blizzard and other hazards of a strange, frozen tundra. In this touching and harrowing tale of survival, the pair must navigate countless threats throughout a bewildering terrain—with a bloodthirsty snow monster hot on their heels. But how long can they rely on each other? Separated from the Green and stripped of his powers in this dead world, Swamp Thing struggles to fight for their lives and deliver the boy to safety. Disoriented and decaying, Swamp Thing's fading understanding of his surroundings forces the duo to confront their desperation and uncover the true identity of the snow monster that hunts them. [rating: 3/5] RODRIGO Sonitus #1 Writer: Cody Sousa, Dan Sheppard Artist: Cecilia Lo Valvo, Dee Cunniffe Publisher: Alterna Cover Price: $1.50 Mysterious voices lure a man back to his hometown to visit an abandoned house that he used to frequent as a child. But as he journeys through his old hangout, he encounters a supernatural presence that forces him to face his past and his darkest fears. [rating: 2/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK http://majorspoilers.com/2018/02/13/major-spoilers-poll-week-favorite-cover-madness-editions-week-two/ DISCUSSION ESSENTIAL BLACK PANTHER VOLUME 1 Writer: Don McGregor, Jack Kirby Artist: Rich Bukler Embark on an expedition into the heart of Marvel's dark continent! Join T'Challa, King of Wakanda - AKA the Black Panther - as he fights to uphold peace and justice in both his own African kingdom and the urban jungle of New York City. Experience the thrills as one of the Marvel Universe's noblest knights-errant takes on everything from hate mongering heels to futuristic frog time machines, as brought to you by the inimitable imaginations of some of comicdom's most sensational scribes. CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends! Closing music comes from Ookla the Mok.

This week on the Major Spoilers Podcast: Black Panther vs. The Klan! Plus, Shazam! Athena Voltaire and the Sorcerer Pope #1, Swamp Thing Winter Special #1, and Sonitus #1. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! NEWS Production is underway on SHAZAM! https://batman-news.com/2018/02/05/shazam-plot-synopsis-official/ REVIEWS STEPHEN ATHENA VOLTAIRE AND THE SORCERER POPE #1 Writer: Steve Bryant Artist: Ismael Canales Publisher: Action Lab Entertainment Cover Price: $3.99 SOLICITATION: Kicking off the ongoing adventures of comics’ favorite pulp heroine! Athena races against the Nazis to find an artifact once possessed by Pope Sylvester II, but the allies helping her have their own agendas. Loyalties will be tested. With absolute power up for grabs, who can you trust? [rating:4/5] MATTHEW SWAMP THING WINTER SPECIAL #1 Writer: Tom King Artist: Jason Fabok Publisher: DC Comics Cover Price:$7.99 Swamp Thing is out of his element as he shepherds a lost boy through a blinding blizzard and other hazards of a strange, frozen tundra. In this touching and harrowing tale of survival, the pair must navigate countless threats throughout a bewildering terrain—with a bloodthirsty snow monster hot on their heels. But how long can they rely on each other? Separated from the Green and stripped of his powers in this dead world, Swamp Thing struggles to fight for their lives and deliver the boy to safety. Disoriented and decaying, Swamp Thing’s fading understanding of his surroundings forces the duo to confront their desperation and uncover the true identity of the snow monster that hunts them. [rating: 3/5] RODRIGO Sonitus #1 Writer: Cody Sousa, Dan Sheppard Artist: Cecilia Lo Valvo, Dee Cunniffe Publisher: Alterna Cover Price: $1.50 Mysterious voices lure a man back to his hometown to visit an abandoned house that he used to frequent as a child. But as he journeys through his old hangout, he encounters a supernatural presence that forces him to face his past and his darkest fears. [rating: 2/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK http://majorspoilers.com/2018/02/13/major-spoilers-poll-week-favorite-cover-madness-editions-week-two/ DISCUSSION ESSENTIAL BLACK PANTHER VOLUME 1 Writer: Don McGregor, Jack Kirby Artist: Rich Bukler Embark on an expedition into the heart of Marvel's dark continent! Join T'Challa, King of Wakanda - AKA the Black Panther - as he fights to uphold peace and justice in both his own African kingdom and the urban jungle of New York City. Experience the thrills as one of the Marvel Universe's noblest knights-errant takes on everything from hate mongering heels to futuristic frog time machines, as brought to you by the inimitable imaginations of some of comicdom's most sensational scribes. CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends! Closing music comes from Ookla the Mok.

A double feature for today's Word Balloon Christmas edition . First Steve is back to tout the new Athena Voltaire arc starting in February from Action Lab Comics. Then Time Seeley and I talk about his adventures working at DC guiding Dick Grayson and the new young Green Lanterns destinies, while making his creator owned books like Hack Slash and Revival .We also discuss his new Vertigo book Imaginary Fiends as Vertigo re-positions itself for the current comics era.  

A double feature for today's Word Balloon Christmas edition . First Steve is back to tout the new Athena Voltaire arc starting in February from Action Lab Comics. Then Time Seeley and I talk about his adventures working at DC guiding Dick Grayson and the new young Green Lanterns destinies, while making his creator owned books like Hack Slash and Revival .We also discuss his new Vertigo book Imaginary Fiends as Vertigo re-positions itself for the current comics era.  

This week on the Major Spoilers Podcast: Cash and Carrie are here to solve all crimes! Plus we review Athena Voltaire & The Volcano Goddess #1, Doctor Who: Supremacy of the Cybermen #5, and Future Quest #7. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron. It will help ensure The Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! REVIEWS STEPHEN ATHENA VOLTAIRE & THE VOLCANO GODDESS #1 Writer: Steve Bryant Artist: Steve Bryant Publisher: Action Lab Entertainment The fan-favorite pulp heroine returns in an all-new miniseries written and drawn by Eisner and Manning Award-nominated creator Steve Bryant. When her father gains possession of a legendary necklace, Athena Voltaire must save him from both strange assassins and the Nazis, who want the power the artifact could unlock! Variant cover by comics legend Michael (MADMAN) Allred! [rating:3.5/5] MATTHEW DOCTOR WHO: SUPREMACY OF THE CYBERMEN #5 Writers: George Mann & Cavan Scott Artist: Ivan Rodriguez Publisher: Titan Comics The storming conclusion to the 2016 Event! Universes will live and die, and timelines will be changed for ever. You MUST NOT MISS this staggering finale! [rating: 3.5/5] ASHLEY FUTURE QUEST #7 writter: Jeff Parker artists: Doc Shaner, Steve Lieber, Ron Randall Mysterious vortexes are appearing around the world, each unleashing a horrible threat! With Dr. Quest still missing and the leaders of the world beginning to doubt Inter-Nation, a new team of heroes must rise to defend California…The Impossibles! Meanwhile, fledgling hero Mightor begins his training with Birdman. [rating: 4.5/5] DISCUSSION CASH+CARRIE: BOOK ONE Writer(s): Shawn Pryor, Giulie Speziani Artist Name(s): Various Artists Cover Artist(s): Nilah Magruder Two junior high detectives, Dallas Cash and Inez Carrie, are on the case! Cash's tech savviness paired with Carrie's sensible approach makes them the perfect mystery-solving duo. Together, they investigate a missing mascot, make a few ghost friends and expose an undercover Voodoo cult. Baddies beware, these gumshoes won't easily scare! Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends! Closing music comes from Ookla the Mok.

This week on the Major Spoilers Podcast: Cash and Carrie are here to solve all crimes! Plus we review Athena Voltaire & The Volcano Goddess #1, Doctor Who: Supremacy of the Cybermen #5, and Future Quest #7. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron. It will help ensure The Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! REVIEWS STEPHEN ATHENA VOLTAIRE & THE VOLCANO GODDESS #1 Writer: Steve Bryant Artist: Steve Bryant Publisher: Action Lab Entertainment The fan-favorite pulp heroine returns in an all-new miniseries written and drawn by Eisner and Manning Award-nominated creator Steve Bryant. When her father gains possession of a legendary necklace, Athena Voltaire must save him from both strange assassins and the Nazis, who want the power the artifact could unlock! Variant cover by comics legend Michael (MADMAN) Allred! [rating:3.5/5] MATTHEW DOCTOR WHO: SUPREMACY OF THE CYBERMEN #5 Writers: George Mann & Cavan Scott Artist: Ivan Rodriguez Publisher: Titan Comics The storming conclusion to the 2016 Event! Universes will live and die, and timelines will be changed for ever. You MUST NOT MISS this staggering finale! [rating: 3.5/5] ASHLEY FUTURE QUEST #7 writter: Jeff Parker artists: Doc Shaner, Steve Lieber, Ron Randall Mysterious vortexes are appearing around the world, each unleashing a horrible threat! With Dr. Quest still missing and the leaders of the world beginning to doubt Inter-Nation, a new team of heroes must rise to defend California…The Impossibles! Meanwhile, fledgling hero Mightor begins his training with Birdman. [rating: 4.5/5] DISCUSSION CASH+CARRIE: BOOK ONE Writer(s): Shawn Pryor, Giulie Speziani Artist Name(s): Various Artists Cover Artist(s): Nilah Magruder Two junior high detectives, Dallas Cash and Inez Carrie, are on the case! Cash’s tech savviness paired with Carrie’s sensible approach makes them the perfect mystery-solving duo. Together, they investigate a missing mascot, make a few ghost friends and expose an undercover Voodoo cult. Baddies beware, these gumshoes won’t easily scare! Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends! Closing music comes from Ookla the Mok.

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On this latest episode of The Comics Alternative Interviews, Derek talks with Steve Bryant, the creator of Athena Voltaire. His latest collection, Athena Voltaire Compendium, was just released from Dark Horse Books and Sequential Pulp Comics. They begin their conversation by discussing the evolution of Athena Voltaire, how it began as a collaborative webcomic, eventually finding its way into a brief print run (via Speakeasy Comics and Ape Entertainment), turning into a successful Kickstarter campaign, ultimately resulting in a nice hardbound collection of five stories. Derek asks Steve about the ideas behind the character of Athena Voltaire, and he learns that not only did Spielberg's Raiders of the Lost Ark serve as part of the titles's inspiration, but so did Dave Steven's Rocketeer as well as a broader, deep love for 1930s/1940s era pulp fiction. Steve shares the process behind the creation of the new Compendium, his passion for world building, work on the promised followup Athena Voltaire and the Volcano Goddess, and his desires to turn Athena Voltaire into more extensive ongoing series. If you love adventure and if you love pulp, this is a collection — and an interview — you don't want to miss!

On this episode of Word balloon, it's back to school as we tour the Chicago campus of The International School Of Comics. Instructors Emma Rand Annalisa Vicari and Robin Mckay sat down to discuss the school's philosophy of how to teach commercial art to prospecrtive students.Then Steve Bryant drops in to discuss the upcoming Dark Horse Comics Athena Voltaire Compendium, collecting and remastering the entire series to date,  including many new pages of story content.Finally a new Scene Missing Segment recorded live at Challengers Comics in Chicago. We play movie trivia game show style with artists Jim Terry and Hilary Barta 

On this episode of Word balloon, it's back to school as we tour the Chicago campus of The International School Of Comics. Instructors Emma Rand Annalisa Vicari and Robin Mckay sat down to discuss the school's philosophy of how to teach commercial art to prospecrtive students.Then Steve Bryant drops in to discuss the upcoming Dark Horse Comics Athena Voltaire Compendium, collecting and remastering the entire series to date,  including many new pages of story content.Finally a new Scene Missing Segment recorded live at Challengers Comics in Chicago. We play movie trivia game show style with artists Jim Terry and Hilary Barta 

STEVE BRYANT joins me today to talk about everything possible from pets to comics. His series ATHENA VOLTAIRE went through a big kickstarter campaign and ended up being close to 300 pages of content.

The bear boys welcome Steve Bryant, the writer and artist of the adventures of that angelic and adventurous aviatrix Athena Voltaire.  Dark Horse/Sequential Pulp will be releasing the Athena Voltaire Compendium later in the year, collecting Athena's complete adventures and Steve drops in to talk about her publishing history, what to expect next with Athena, his influences and much more.  Plus Billy Z and Steve talk a little football! Then the bears get down to recent comic talk discussing Original Sin, Mike Deodato, John Byrne's Wonder Woman, the influence of comic book movies, Superman in the late 70's, Sensation Comics #1, Future's End, God is Dead: The Book of Acts, Uncanny Avengers, Axis, Attack on Titan, X-Men #18, Star Wars #20 not to mention Bill and Bryan's Washington DC adventure. Intro: Matthew Sweet - "Where You Get Love" 00:40- The Comic Book Bears welcome Steve Bryant for an interview about the Athena Voltaire Compendium 36:00 - Steve and Billy Z talk football. (Deal with it.) 41:18 - Justin and Bryan manage to get a few questions in for Steve despite interview hog Billy Z 51:00 - Bill and Bryan's Washington DC Adventure 58:20 - Original Sin/Mike Deodato/Wonder Woman 1:05:00 - The influence of movies upon comics/Superman/Guardians of the Galaxy 1:07:29 - Sensation Comics #1 1:11:26 - Future's End 1:14:59 - God is Dead: The Book of Acts 1:18:22 - Uncanny Avengers/Axis/Onslaught 1:27:54 - Attack on Titan 1:32:52 - X-Men #18/Marc Guggenheim 1:39:04 - Star Wars #20/Marvel's Star Wars plans 1:44:20 - The Woofs of the Week Outro - The James Gang - "Funk 49" http://stevebryant.weebly.com/ http://stevebryant.deviantart.com/ http://atomictiki.blogspot.com/      

Sean talks with Steve Bryant about his work on Athena Voltaire, the upcoming Athena Voltaire Compendium, the allure of pulp storytelling, and the reason why we love making comics.

Chris, along with Andy Tom, sits down with Steve Bryant to discuss the Athena Voltaire Compendium from Sequential Pulp Comics and Dark Horse Comics. Collected Comics Library, hosted by Chris Marshall, THE Trade Paperback Podcast. The only podcast solely dedicated to news, information and reviews on all sorts of comic book collected editions.

FABIAN RANGEL, JR. sent me his miniseries DOC UNKNOWN. Time for the typical comparison: if you like2026. Indiana Jones, Athena Voltaire, Batman, Green Hornet, Kim Possible and pulp detective stories, then yes, you will love DOC UNKNOWN.

Justin and BillyZ welcome their first guest bear with Bryan Pittard of the Flame On podcast joining in on the fun! Topics include BillyZ's trip to C2E2!  Disney Gay Days!  Ramon Perez!  Jim Henson!  Athena Voltaire!  b-one by Bobgar Ornelas!  The Stuff of Legend!  Flex Mentallo!  Grant Morrison's JLA!  Kevin Keller and Archie Comics!  Mark Waid and digital comics!  The second incarnation of the Secret Six from the 80's!  All this and Northstar's impending nuptials - he's gay, you know.

This was supposed to be a friendly conversation with Mark Schultz, to discuss his work on DC books like The Spirit with Moritat, Mark's scripting of the Sunday Prince valiant newspaper comic strip with Gary Gianni, and past and future Schultz projects.Then we learned of the death of artist Al Williamson Sunday.  Mark was good friends with Al and his wife Cori. The good news is Mark and I spent part of conversation talking about Al's seminal work on Flash Gordon. Last Year Mark wrote the Flesk publication collection of Al's version of Flash.In addition I wanted another guest to talk about more of Willamson's incredible art, so I roped Athena Voltaire creator Steve Bryant into a short interview about Al.The result ? A history lesson of Williamson, Comic Strips, and great comic works from the 50's through the 90's , and a very special WB episode.

This week Shawn has a great interview with creator/artist Steve Bryant as they discuss his “Kickstarter” Athena Voltaire project, comics, scripting, Alex Toth, Wally Wood, and much more. Then, Donny Salvo stops by to discuss some old-school Teen Titans from the 1970's!

Steve Bryant returns to talk about his Athena Voltaire/Kickstarter campaign. And then we keep him on the line to list our Top 5 Indie Titles We Want Resurrected! (1:34:36)

Carefully-laid plans go awry and reams of notes are thrown out the window as we change course to discuss Cable #25, S.H.I.E.L.D. #1 by Jonathan Hickman and Dustin Weaver, Hickman vs. Johns, the Apple iPad, art and audience, plus, in the second half, we're joined by sizzlin' Steve Bryant, who drops by to lay down some science on Athena Voltaire and the Kickstart program, William Stout, Dave Stevens, and the aborted Godzilla 3D film, Mark Schultz, C2E2, Guy Davis, and, as usual, a whole mess more!

Walker, Texas Ranger; The Justice League; TMNT; Rhett and Link; Brandon Earnhart; Athena Voltaire; your grandpa; Kratos; and Mega Man...all in one episode?! Can it get any more awesome?! Perhaps if w

Free Comic Book DayIron ManIndiana Jonesand an interview with Steve Bryant of Athena VoltaireSponsored by HeroesCorner.comemail: RadioWayne@gmail.comforum: TheComicForums.comA Proud Member of the Comics Podcast Network!Athena Voltaire, Flight of the Falcon is our Indy Pick!

In this episode we are joined by our listener of the month Heath who gives us a run for money with his hosting skills and his mini Smallville Rant. We also chat about Smallville's Justice episode and Indiana Jones 4 before reviewing Eragon (here's a clue... five dry slaps!), the Athena Voltaire web comic and discussing some the books of Steven King and the late great David Gemmell. Oh and make sure you listen right to the end...enjoy!

Ape Entertainment's Pulp Adventure series is wrapping up it's first arc, "Flight Of The Pheonix" in January, but this month, you can see the genesis of the Sexy Female Adventurer with the Trade Collection of Her first Onlione Adventures. We discuss her origins and pulp influences with her Creator, Artist Steve Bryant.Check it out, and find out why comci creators like Warren Ellis Mark Schultz, and Tim Bradstreet love this book too!

Welcome weary traveller my name is Bucky. Here take this flagon of ale and warm yourself by the fire.Ah, I see you are intrigued by the picture over the fireplace. Who are they? They were Geek Syndicate, brave geeks and true who travelled the world in search of rare Comics, Books, TV, Shows, Movies for the pleasure of other geeks...oh and to fight evil.A story you say? Here take this Podcast, but be warned, there are tales (and singing) within this Podcast that will freeze your blood and singing that could shatter your Ipod (sorry Tony aka MobileHome).In this, our special all hallows eve, episode we review Athena Voltaire issue 1 so in honour of that review the rest of this will be done in a pulp adventure style.Will the Syndicate be able to escape the electronic clutches of the listener questions and comments?What are the Geeks scariest Comics, Movies, TV shows and books?Cower in fear as Barry and Dave relate the true tales of their battle with a werewolf in a North London council estate and face down Vampires in Highgate cemetery.Learn why was there not enough time to review Torchwood?Gasp as the Geeks discover there may be a great evil within the Syndicate and his name is Peter.

Catching up on plenty of news and reviews including: Astonishing X-Men 16, Battlestar Galactica 1, Shazam, and Athena Voltaire.

This summer Athena Voltaire returns! To talk about her ups and downs in comics we brought back artist Steve Bryant to give us the scoop. We also announce our new contest. Writers, get your pencils ready!

Adventure! Zepplins! Nazis! Machu Picchu! It's Athena Voltaire. We spoke with writer Paul Daly and artist Steve Bryant, the creative team responsible for the best thing to happen to adventure comics since hidden treasure and swinging from vines. (1:24:53)