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Frankenstein's Podcast presents: KAIJUBILEE! - a celebration of cinema's favorite giant monster, Godzilla, Just in time for the King of Monsters' 70th birthday! This episode, Kalid and Joe are joined by the awesome comic writers and fellow monster geeks, Rosie Knight and Nick Marino to jump into Godzilla's Heisei era with Kazuki Ōmori's 1989 take on the franchise, Godzilla vs. Biollante! ​​*Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more of his music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and if you like what you hear, please consider donating to support his work⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! *Thank you to Jim Tandberg/Grant Leitbrouck for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork! *Shoutout to our Patreon Producer(s), Luke Johnson! ⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon!⁠ Featured Guest: Nick Marino has been been writing comics for over 15 years, going from webcomics and self-published minicomics to creator-owned miniseries for the direct market to licensed comics like Transformers and Godzilla. His work has been featured on CBR, WWAC, ComicBook.com, Comics Alliance, Multiversity, Graphic Policy, G-FAN, and many more. Rosie Knight is an award-winning journalist and podcast host with a focus on the topics that fuel our obsession with pop culture. She co-hosts X-Ray Vision at IHeartPodcasts. You can find her 2500+ bylines at sites like Esquire, The Hollywood Reporter, Nerdist, IGN, Polygon, Women Write About Comics, Den of Geek, DC Comics, /Film, BuzzFeed, and Refinery29. Her published work as an author ranges from acclaimed indie comics to traditional publishing and licensed work. Some of her notable titles include  Godzilla Rivals: Vs. Battra and the upcoming original graphic novel Godzilla: Monster Island Summer Camp at IDW, The Haunted High-Tops, from Capstone, and The Screen Travelers Guide for DK Eyewitness. References: Biollante wikizilla Godzilla Rivals (comic series) Monster Island Summer Camp The Man in the Suit (creepypasta) Smiling friends Heart and souls Inuyasha Dorohedoro Mermaid Saga Drawn & Quarterly Witch Hat Atelier Baby Cat The Lost Boys (1987) Murder, She Wrote House of the Dragon

Here we are: the heroes are all dead, and god-king Doom stands triumphant over all. But there's one more oversized issue left, so once more special guests Kirsten Howard and Steve Morris join Al in order to talk about the epic conclusion to Secret Wars! They talk about Dr Doom's man-cave complete with snazzy beanbag chair, Enchantress's magic talking bath, and then they threaten Al with having to do the Bendis-written Secret War miniseries next. That'll teach him!   The War Effort is produced by the immensely talented Dave Bulmer, who you can follow on Twitter here. Our logo comes from the tremendously gifted mind of James Wendelborn, who is on Twitter here. Thank you to them both for their incredible work - give them a follow!   Al Kennedy is the host of podcasts House to Astonish and Desert Island Discworld, in which he sits down with special guests to talk about their work, their career, and the Terry Pratchett novel they would take with them if they were cast away to a desert island. He's also been a featured writer for Shelfdust, and you can find his byline here! For more from Al, you can follow him on Twitter here and follow Desert Island Discworld on Twitter here. Kirsten Howard is the News & Features editor for Den of Geek. You can find their byline on the website here, or follow them on Twitter right here! Steve Morris runs this site! Having previously written for sites including The Beat, ComicsAlliance, CBR and The MNT, he can be found on Twitter here. He's a bunny.

Behold! The Mighty Enchantress! *hic* ohboy. Yes, it's time for episode 8 of the podcast, and Amora has had a little too much to drink. This week our cosmic host Al Kennedy is joined once more by special guests Kirsten Howard and Steve Morris to talk about Jim Shooter's thought process, as they take on issue #8 of Secret Wars. They chat about the smell of brain vapours, Shamrock's side-business as a hairdresser, and this strange new black suit Spider-Man has found...   The War Effort is produced by the immensely talented Dave Bulmer, who you can follow on Twitter here. Our logo comes from the tremendously gifted mind of James Wendelborn, who is on Twitter here. Thank you to them both for their incredible work - give them a follow!   Al Kennedy is the host of podcasts House to Astonish and Desert Island Discworld, in which he sits down with special guests to talk about their work, their career, and the Terry Pratchett novel they would take with them if they were cast away to a desert island. He's also been a featured writer for Shelfdust, and you can find his byline here! For more from Al, you can follow him on Twitter here and follow Desert Island Discworld on Twitter here. Kirsten Howard is the News & Features editor for Den of Geek. You can find their byline on the website here, or follow them on Twitter right here! Steve Morris runs this site! Having previously written for sites including The Beat, ComicsAlliance, CBR and The MNT, he can be found on Twitter here. He's a bunny.

For our fourth episode of the show Al is joined by special guests Kirsten Howard and Steve Morris to talk about Secret Wars #4, and you better believe they're talking about Hawkeye's singing ability! They also cover Muppet Treasure Island, Volcana and Molecule Man's blossoming romance, and Al's personal origin as a Marvel reader!   The War Effort is produced by the immensely talented Dave Bulmer, who you can follow on Twitter here. Our logo comes from the tremendously gifted mind of James Wendelborn, who is on Twitter here. Thank you to them both for their incredible work - give them a follow!   Al Kennedy is the host of podcasts House to Astonish and Desert Island Discworld, in which he sits down with special guests to talk about their work, their career, and the Terry Pratchett novel they would take with them if they were cast away to a desert island. He's also been a featured writer for Shelfdust, and you can find his byline here! For more from Al, you can follow him on Twitter here and follow Desert Island Discworld on Twitter here. Kirsten Howard is the News & Features editor for Den of Geek. You can find their byline on the website here, or follow them on Twitter right here! Steve Morris runs Shelfdust! Having previously written for sites including The Beat, ComicsAlliance, CBR and The MNT, he can be found on Twitter here. He's a bunny.

For our third episode Al is joined by special guests Kelly Kanayama and Claire Napier to talk about Secret Wars #3. They talk about Mr Fantastic and Cyclops being the ultimate wife guys, Magneto's fabulous chairs, and, of course, Claire's myriad thoughts about Jim Shooter. And more besides!   The War Effort is produced by the immensely talented Dave Bulmer, who you can follow on Twitter here. Our logo comes from the tremendously gifted mind of James Wendelborn, who is on Twitter here. Thank you to them both for their incredible work - give them a follow!   Al Kennedy is the host of podcasts House to Astonish and Desert Island Discworld, in which he sits down with special guests to talk about their work, their career, and the Terry Pratchett novel they would take with them if they were cast away to a desert island. He's also been a featured writer for Shelfdust, and you can find his byline here! For more from Al, you can follow him on Twitter here and follow Desert Island Discworld on Twitter here. Kelly Kanayama is a writer and comics scholar who is literally writing the book on Garth Ennis. Don't believe me? Have a look at her Patreon page here! You can also find Kelly on Twitter here! Claire Napier is a writer and editor, and has been published by The Guardian, ComicsAlliance, and of course at WomenWriteAboutComics, for which she served as Editor in Chief for several years. You can find her on Twitter here, you can find her website here, and you can buy her comic Dash Dearborne here!

Comic writers Mark Pellegrini and Aaron Sparrow join Wes to talk about putting your creative team together. You can have the best script in the world but if you don't have the right artist to execute it, it won't work. Today we talk about the team members a writer needs to bring their script to fruition. Pencillers, inkers, color artist, flatters, letterers and editors are all integral to executing a great comic book. How do you find creators to join your team? How much should you expect to pay? What are keys to remember when assembling your creative team? Aaron Sparrow, Mark Pellegrini and Wes break it all down in this exciting edition of Comic Book Writing 101!   Mark Pellegrini Bio Mark Pellegrini is a creative consultant and writer for NINJAINK, LLC and his collaborations with Timothy Lim have been published by IDW and UDON studios. As a freelance featured writer, his articles and creative works have been published by such websites as Adventures in Poor Taste, Comics Alliance, Ain't it Cool News, and io9. You can find more of his writing at TMNT Entity.   YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCl-CXprfvSb6wMblmXH-pZg Website: deviantart.com/ninjaink Twitter: @PelleCreepy   Aaron Sparrow Bio Aaron Sparrow is a comic book writer and editor who got his start as a copy editor at Tokyopop. In 2009, he became the Lead Editor for Boom! Studios' new line of Disney comic books. In addition to his editorial work on these titles, Sparrow also heavily lobbied to do a Darkwing Duck comic, having been a huge fan of the cartoon.    YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMFLB8b2908bhhChZhgU6A Twitter: @Aaron_Sparrow    Support Thinking Critical at Ko-fi. Monthly subscriptions receive bonus content and early access to some channel content. Ko-fi.com/thinkingcritical   Thank you for supporting the channel!

Comic writers Mark Pellegrini and Nandor Fox Shaffer join Wes to talk about writing action and transitions in comics books. Comic books are an action storytelling medium. Stories are told in static images of single actions (generally speaking), incorporating dialogue, thoughts and narration  Action doesn't only mean fighting, it's everything your characters do during your story. If your story is not based in action it won't fully utilize the comic medium to its fullest. Action is what comic book writers use to demonstrate what is happening at any given moment in the story. While dialogue is what brings a story and its characters to life, narrative gives the story its depth and substance, action keeps the story moving.   Nandor Fox Shaffer Twitter: @nandorfox Man-Child Kickstarter  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/306932693/man-child-1?ref=clipboard-prelaunch   Mark Pellegrini Bio   Mark Pellegrini is a creative consultant and writer for NINJAINK, LLC and his collaborations with Timothy Lim have been published by IDW and UDON studios. As a freelance featured writer, his articles and creative works have been published by such websites as Adventures in Poor Taste, Comics Alliance, Ain't it Cool News, and io9. You can find more of his writing at TMNT Entity.   YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCl-CXprfvSb6wMblmXH-pZg Website: deviantart.com/ninjaink Twitter: @PelleCreepy   Aaron Sparrow Bio Aaron Sparrow is a comic book writer and editor who got his start as a copy editor at Tokyopop. In 2009, he became the Lead Editor for Boom! Studios' new line of Disney comic books. In addition to his editorial work on these titles, Sparrow also heavily lobbied to do a Darkwing Duck comic, having been a huge fan of the cartoon.    YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMFLB8b2908bhhChZhgU6A Twitter: @Aaron_Sparrow    Support Thinking Critical at Ko-fi. Monthly subscriptions receive bonus content and early access to some channel content. Ko-fi.com/thinkingcritical   Thank you for supporting the channel!

We know what you've all been thinking: while the skrulls have been out causing trouble, what's Beta Ray Bill been up to? Think no longer, because for this week's episode "Matt" speaks to special guest Alex Spencer about Beta Ray Bill: The Green of Eden! He loves you.   Alex Spencer is the Features Editor for Edge, and a writer and critic who has written for publications including Polygon, CBR and ComicsAlliance. You can find him on Twitter here! Matt Lune is a critic and podcaster and... you can find him on Twitter here? For more from Shelfdust, visit our site and follow us on Twitter! We are funded through fan support - you can support Shelfdust here!

Comic writers Aaron Sparrow and Mark Pellegrini join Wes to discuss the importance of mentorship for comic creators. Many see mentoring as a one-way street. The more experienced person takes the rookie under their wing, with the only reward perhaps being the satisfaction of watching their growth. In actuality, mentoring offers many growth benefits outside of simply feeling good about helping others. A mentor is someone who you can develop a long-term relationship that is centered around your professional or personal growth and development. Mentors do not work on a day-to-day basis to help make decisions,  they are there to offer support, wisdom, and teaching over time. Mentors provides writers, artists, editors, etc. with opportunities to develop and become more competent in their craft and prepare for growth opportunities in the future. Mark, Aaron and Wes speak about the importance and benefits of finding the right comic book mentor.   Mark Pellegrini Bio   Mark Pellegrini is a creative consultant and writer for NINJAINK, LLC and his collaborations with Timothy Lim have been published by IDW and UDON studios. As a freelance featured writer, his articles and creative works have been published by such websites as Adventures in Poor Taste, Comics Alliance, Ain't it Cool News, and io9. You can find more of his writing at TMNT Entity.   YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCl-CXprfvSb6wMblmXH-pZg Website: deviantart.com/ninjaink Twitter: @PelleCreepy   Aaron Sparrow Bio Aaron Sparrow is a comic book writer and editor who got his start as a copy editor at Tokyopop. In 2009, he became the Lead Editor for Boom! Studios' new line of Disney comic books. In addition to his editorial work on these titles, Sparrow also heavily lobbied to do a Darkwing Duck comic, having been a huge fan of the cartoon.    YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMFLB8b2908bhhChZhgU6A Twitter: @Aaron_Sparrow    Support Thinking Critical at Ko-fi. Monthly subscriptions receive bonus content and early access to some channel content. Ko-fi.com/thinkingcritical

Comic writers Aaron Sparrow and Mark Pellegrini join Wes for a special July 4th Q&A. Mark, Aaron and Wes answers questions from live viewers from a range of topics including: comic book writing, indie comic recommendations, foodie talk, comic industry issues and more.   Mark Pellegrini Bio   Mark Pellegrini is a creative consultant and writer for NINJAINK, LLC and his collaborations with Timothy Lim have been published by IDW and UDON studios. As a freelance featured writer, his articles and creative works have been published by such websites as Adventures in Poor Taste, Comics Alliance, Ain't it Cool News, and io9. You can find more of his writing at TMNT Entity.   YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCl-CXprfvSb6wMblmXH-pZg Website: deviantart.com/ninjaink Twitter: @PelleCreepy   Aaron Sparrow Bio Aaron Sparrow is a comic book writer and editor who got his start as a copy editor at Tokyopop. In 2009, he became the Lead Editor for Boom! Studios' new line of Disney comic books. In addition to his editorial work on these titles, Sparrow also heavily lobbied to do a Darkwing Duck comic, having been a huge fan of the cartoon.    YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMFLB8b2908bhhChZhgU6A Twitter: @Aaron_Sparrow    Support Thinking Critical at Ko-fi. Monthly subscriptions receive bonus content and early access to some channel content. Ko-fi.com/thinkingcritical   Thank you for supporting the channel!

Comic writers Aaron Sparrow and Mark Pellegrini join Wes to help new comic creators understand the importance of industry networking and growing you audience. The comic book industry is notoriously insular, it's nearly impossible to break in without knowing decision makers within the industry. Creators need to make sure they're getting their name and work out in order to get hired. If they are going the crowd funding route, production and distribution lies squarely on your shoulders. You need to make industry contacts before you're ready to launch you campaign. And before you do that you need to find an audience willing to buy your products. Far too often comic creators neglect or take their paying customers for granted. Aaron Sparrow and Mark Pellegrini go in-depth on comic industry networking and finding your audience.   Mark Pellegrini Bio   Mark Pellegrini is a creative consultant and writer for NINJAINK, LLC and his collaborations with Timothy Lim have been published by IDW and UDON studios. As a freelance featured writer, his articles and creative works have been published by such websites as Adventures in Poor Taste, Comics Alliance, Ain't it Cool News, and io9. You can find more of his writing at TMNT Entity.   YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCl-CXprfvSb6wMblmXH-pZg Website: deviantart.com/ninjaink Twitter: @PelleCreepy   Aaron Sparrow Bio Aaron Sparrow is a comic book writer and editor who got his start as a copy editor at Tokyopop. In 2009, he became the Lead Editor for Boom! Studios' new line of Disney comic books. In addition to his editorial work on these titles, Sparrow also heavily lobbied to do a Darkwing Duck comic, having been a huge fan of the cartoon.    YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMFLB8b2908bhhChZhgU6A Twitter: @Aaron_Sparrow    Support Thinking Critical at Ko-fi. Monthly subscriptions receive bonus content and early access to some channel content. Ko-fi.com/thinkingcritical   Thank you for supporting the channel!

Comic writer/editors Aaron Sparrow and Joe Corallo join Wes to discuss creating fantastic comic book endings and cliffhangers. In many ways a story ending is the most important element of your entire work. An unfulfilling ending leaves readers with a sour taste in your mouth. Aaron and Joe explain how to set up your comic book for success by creating great endings that fit your story and leave readers satisfied. Cliffhangers are one of the most important literary devices in any comic book writers toolbox. Most comic books are told sequentially. Leaving your reader on a high note will have them eager for your next chapter. Aaron Sparrow and Joe Corallo give an array of tips on how to set your comic book up for success with sensational endings and cliffhangers   Mark Pellegrini Bio   Mark Pellegrini is a creative consultant and writer for NINJAINK, LLC and his collaborations with Timothy Lim have been published by IDW and UDON studios. As a freelance featured writer, his articles and creative works have been published by such websites as Adventures in Poor Taste, Comics Alliance, Ain't it Cool News, and io9. You can find more of his writing at TMNT Entity.   YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCl-CXprfvSb6wMblmXH-pZg Website: deviantart.com/ninjaink Twitter: @PelleCreepy   Aaron Sparrow Bio Aaron Sparrow is a comic book writer and editor who got his start as a copy editor at Tokyopop. In 2009, he became the Lead Editor for Boom! Studios' new line of Disney comic books. In addition to his editorial work on these titles, Sparrow also heavily lobbied to do a Darkwing Duck comic, having been a huge fan of the cartoon.    YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMFLB8b2908bhhChZhgU6A Twitter: @Aaron_Sparrow    Support Thinking Critical at Ko-fi. Monthly subscriptions receive bonus content and early access to some channel content. Ko-fi.com/thinkingcritical   Thank you for supporting the channel!

Aaron Sparrow, Mark Pellegini and Wes take a deep dive into creating tension and suspense in comic books. Tension keeps readers turning the pages of your story. As writers raise the stakes in the story and reveal information the readers becomes more and more invested. There are several types of tension and ways to create suspense in comic books. Comic writers need to know how to use these tools effectively to manipulate their readers emotions and leave them hanging on their every word. Comic book writers Mark Pellegrini and Aaron Sparrow talk about their thoughts and experience creating tension and suspense. .    Mark Pellegrini Bio   Mark Pellegrini is a creative consultant and writer for NINJAINK, LLC and his collaborations with Timothy Lim have been published by IDW and UDON studios. As a freelance featured writer, his articles and creative works have been published by such websites as Adventures in Poor Taste, Comics Alliance, Ain't it Cool News, and io9. You can find more of his writing at TMNT Entity.   YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCl-CXprfvSb6wMblmXH-pZg Website: deviantart.com/ninjaink Twitter: @PelleCreepy   Aaron Sparrow Bio Aaron Sparrow is a comic book writer and editor who got his start as a copy editor at Tokyopop. In 2009, he became the Lead Editor for Boom! Studios' new line of Disney comic books. In addition to his editorial work on these titles, Sparrow also heavily lobbied to do a Darkwing Duck comic, having been a huge fan of the cartoon.    YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMFLB8b2908bhhChZhgU6A Twitter: @Aaron_Sparrow    Thinking Critical Comic Book Podcast is live on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, Spotify, Amazon Music/Audible, TuneIn + Alexa, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM and Listen Notes. Link: thinkingcriticalcomicbooks.podbean.com   Support Thinking Critical at Ko-fi. Monthly subscriptions receive bonus content and early access to some channel content. Ko-fi.com/thinkingcritical Thank you for supporting the channel!

Comic book writers Aaron Sparrow and Mark Pellegini talk about their experiences breaking into the comic book industry. The comic book industry is notorious for nepotism and good ole boy networks. Breaking in can be nearly impossible without the right connections. With the rise of crowd funding platforms Kickstarter and Indiegogo, today's comic creators can essentially bypass the industry altogether and take their comics directly to consumers. Mark Pellegrini and Tim Lim are experiencing great success with their Kamen America and Black Hops: USA GI. But it wasn't easy finding and growing their audience. Aaron Sparrow chose a more traditional route. Networking at conventions until he broke in as a comic book editor adapting manga for Tokyo Pop. Eventually he was the managing editor for BOOM! Kids Disney line of comics. No matter what path you choose, breaking into comics is all about hard work and perseverance. Comic book writers Mark Pellegrini and Aaron Sparrow talk about the grind that is breaking into the comic book industry.    Mark Pellegrini Bio   Mark Pellegrini is a creative consultant and writer for NINJAINK, LLC and his collaborations with Timothy Lim have been published by IDW and UDON studios. As a freelance featured writer, his articles and creative works have been published by such websites as Adventures in Poor Taste, Comics Alliance, Ain't it Cool News, and io9. You can find more of his writing at TMNT Entity.   YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCl-CXprfvSb6wMblmXH-pZg Website: deviantart.com/ninjaink Twitter: @PelleCreepy   Aaron Sparrow Bio Aaron Sparrow is a comic book writer and editor who got his start as a copy editor at Tokyopop. In 2009, he became the Lead Editor for Boom! Studios' new line of Disney comic books. In addition to his editorial work on these titles, Sparrow also heavily lobbied to do a Darkwing Duck comic, having been a huge fan of the cartoon.    YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMFLB8b2908bhhChZhgU6A Twitter: @Aaron_Sparrow    Thinking Critical Comic Book Podcast is live on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, Spotify, Amazon Music/Audible, TuneIn + Alexa, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM and Listen Notes. Link: thinkingcriticalcomicbooks.podbean.com   Support Thinking Critical at Ko-fi. Monthly subscriptions receive bonus content and early access to some channel content. Ko-fi.com/thinkingcritical Thank you for supporting the channel!

Aaron Sparrow, Mark Pellegini and Wes take a deep dive into writing comic book dialogue. Dialogue fills a host of roles in comic book storytelling but it should always building your characters and moving your story forward. Giving characters distinct voices and personalities makes them stand out in the crowd and allows readers to invest in their role in your story. Mark and Aaron give tips and advice to comic writers looking to improve their dialogue. They also layout some of the pitfalls of bad dialogue including; Whedon Speak and Bendis Speak. Two tropes killing comic book story craft today. Finally, Wes and the crew identify comic book, movie and traditional writers who are generate amazing dialogue. Comic book writers Mark Pellegrini and Aaron Sparrow demonstrate how they write dialogue to develop characters and move their story forward.      Mark Pellegrini Bio   Mark Pellegrini is a creative consultant and writer for NINJAINK, LLC and his collaborations with Timothy Lim have been published by IDW and UDON studios. As a freelance featured writer, his articles and creative works have been published by such websites as Adventures in Poor Taste, Comics Alliance, Ain't it Cool News, and io9. You can find more of his writing at TMNT Entity.   YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCl-CXprfvSb6wMblmXH-pZg Website: deviantart.com/ninjaink Twitter: @PelleCreepy   Aaron Sparrow Bio Aaron Sparrow is a comic book writer and editor who got his start as a copy editor at Tokyopop. In 2009, he became the Lead Editor for Boom! Studios' new line of Disney comic books. In addition to his editorial work on these titles, Sparrow also heavily lobbied to do a Darkwing Duck comic, having been a huge fan of the cartoon.    YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMFLB8b2908bhhChZhgU6A Twitter: @Aaron_Sparrow    Thinking Critical Comic Book Podcast is live on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, Spotify, Amazon Music/Audible, TuneIn + Alexa, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM and Listen Notes. Link: thinkingcriticalcomicbooks.podbean.com   Support Thinking Critical at Ko-fi. Monthly subscriptions receive bonus content and early access to some channel content. Ko-fi.com/thinkingcritical Thank you for supporting the channel!

Mark Pellegini and Wes take a deep dive into exploiting the comic book medium. No antagonist or protagonist can carry everything on their own. They need to be surrounded by friends, family, mentors, teachers and rivals to carry a story to a satisfying conclusion. In many ways developing engaging supporting characters is just as important creating your heroes and villains. Supporting characters are vital to fleshing out your main characters and setting, carrying subplots, creating conflict and providing crucial information. To create a captivating comic book story writers need to develop multiple supporting characters to support and challenge their antagonist. Comic book writer Mark Pellegrini demonstrates how to develop supporting characters who challenge and enhance their main characters and settings.    Mark Pellegrini Bio   Mark Pellegrini is a creative consultant and writer for NINJAINK, LLC and his collaborations with Timothy Lim have been published by IDW and UDON studios. As a freelance featured writer, his articles and creative works have been published by such websites as Adventures in Poor Taste, Comics Alliance, Ain't it Cool News, and io9. You can find more of his writing at TMNT Entity.   YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCl-CXprfvSb6wMblmXH-pZg Website: deviantart.com/ninjaink Twitter: @PelleCreepy   Aaron Sparrow Bio Aaron Sparrow is a comic book writer and editor who got his start as a copy editor at Tokyopop. In 2009, he became the Lead Editor for Boom! Studios' new line of Disney comic books. In addition to his editorial work on these titles, Sparrow also heavily lobbied to do a Darkwing Duck comic, having been a huge fan of the cartoon.    YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMFLB8b2908bhhChZhgU6A Twitter: @Aaron_Sparrow    Support Thinking Critical at Ko-fi. Monthly subscriptions receive bonus content and early access to some channel content. Ko-fi.com/thinkingcritical   Thank you for supporting the channel!

Aaron Sparrow, Mark Pellegini and Wes take a deep dive into exploiting the comic book medium. Movies, television and prose have several storytelling limitations that aren't present in comic books. Live-action entertainment is great for presenting external action and conflict but have inherent weakness in presenting complex emotions and thoughts. Prose are great for presenting internal states but can fold under the pressure of explaining complex action scenes. Comic books allow creators the freedom to visually display elements of action and external expression and explain the internal thoughts and feelings of characters. Comic book creators are only limited by their own imaginations. Comic book readers expect creators to take full advantage of the medium when telling their stories. Mark and Aaron give their tips and advice for exploiting the comic book medium to its fullest.   Mark Pellegrini Bio   Mark Pellegrini is a creative consultant and writer for NINJAINK, LLC and his collaborations with Timothy Lim have been published by IDW and UDON studios. As a freelance featured writer, his articles and creative works have been published by such websites as Adventures in Poor Taste, Comics Alliance, Ain't it Cool News, and io9. You can find more of his writing at TMNT Entity.   YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCl-CXprfvSb6wMblmXH-pZg Website: deviantart.com/ninjaink Twitter: @PelleCreepy   Aaron Sparrow Bio Aaron Sparrow is a comic book writer and editor who got his start as a copy editor at Tokyopop. In 2009, he became the Lead Editor for Boom! Studios' new line of Disney comic books. In addition to his editorial work on these titles, Sparrow also heavily lobbied to do a Darkwing Duck comic, having been a huge fan of the cartoon.    YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMFLB8b2908bhhChZhgU6A Twitter: @Aaron_Sparrow    Support Thinking Critical at Ko-fi. Monthly subscriptions receive bonus content and early access to some channel content. Ko-fi.com/thinkingcritical Thank you for supporting the channel!

Comic writers Aaron Sparrow (Darkwing Duck) and Mark Pellegrini (Kamen America) join Wes to discuss the worst writing tropes in comics. Writing tropes exist for a reason, they work! Tropes are very useful tools but overused they detract from the story and often times excuse poor writing or planning. McGuffin/Deus Ex Machina, Written in the Stars, Superhero Family and Tragic Villain are some of the most played out tropes in all of comics. Aaron and Mark explain the pitfalls of tropes and how to keep your comic book writing fresh, exciting and trope free.   Mark Pellegrini Bio   Mark Pellegrini is a creative consultant and writer for NINJAINK, LLC and his collaborations with Timothy Lim have been published by IDW and UDON studios. As a freelance featured writer, his articles and creative works have been published by such websites as Adventures in Poor Taste, Comics Alliance, Ain't it Cool News, and io9. You can find more of his writing at TMNT Entity.   YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCl-CXprfvSb6wMblmXH-pZg Website: deviantart.com/ninjaink Twitter: @PelleCreepy   Aaron Sparrow Bio Aaron Sparrow is a comic book writer and editor who got his start as a copy editor at Tokyopop. In 2009, he became the Lead Editor for Boom! Studios' new line of Disney comic books. In addition to his editorial work on these titles, Sparrow also heavily lobbied to do a Darkwing Duck comic, having been a huge fan of the cartoon.    YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMFLB8b2908bhhChZhgU6A Twitter: @Aaron_Sparrow    YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/ThinkingCritical   Support Thinking Critical at Ko-fi. Monthly subscriptions receive bonus content and early access to some channel content. Ko-fi.com/thinkingcritical   Thank you for supporting the channel!

Mark Pellegini and Wes break down Worldbuilding in comics. Worldbuilding is key no matter what genre or world you're creating in. It establishes the rules and setting your characters and story operate in. In many ways it can be the longest and most part of comic book writing. In fact, a vast majority of the rules, history and culture you create may never show up in your comic book. But it drives your story and allows readers to become immersed in the setting and story your telling.    Mark Pellegrini Bio   Mark Pellegrini is a creative consultant and writer for NINJAINK, LLC and his collaborations with Timothy Lim have been published by IDW and UDON studios. As a freelance featured writer, his articles and creative works have been published by such websites as Adventures in Poor Taste, Comics Alliance, Ain't it Cool News, and io9. You can find more of his writing at TMNT Entity.   YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCl-CXprfvSb6wMblmXH-pZg Website: deviantart.com/ninjaink Twitter: @PelleCreepy   Aaron Sparrow Bio Aaron Sparrow is a comic book writer and editor who got his start as a copy editor at Tokyopop. In 2009, he became the Lead Editor for Boom! Studios' new line of Disney comic books. In addition to his editorial work on these titles, Sparrow also heavily lobbied to do a Darkwing Duck comic, having been a huge fan of the cartoon.    YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMFLB8b2908bhhChZhgU6A Twitter: @Aaron_Sparrow    YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/ThinkingCritical   Support Thinking Critical at Ko-fi. Monthly subscriptions receive bonus content and early access to some channel content. Ko-fi.com/thinkingcritical   Thank you for supporting the channel!

Aaron Sparrow, Mark Pellegini and Wes dive into writing humor in comic books. Humor serves several purposes in comic books; it adds levity, satire, character development, identify relationships and entertain readers. Unless you're writing a comedic story a little bit of comedy can go along way. There are many pitfalls writers need to avoid in general and types of jokes that won't work in comic books. This lesson is a must for writers looking to incorporate jokes and humor into the writing.    Mark Pellegrini Bio   Mark Pellegrini is a creative consultant and writer for NINJAINK, LLC and his collaborations with Timothy Lim have been published by IDW and UDON studios. As a freelance featured writer, his articles and creative works have been published by such websites as Adventures in Poor Taste, Comics Alliance, Ain't it Cool News, and io9. You can find more of his writing at TMNT Entity.   YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCl-CXprfvSb6wMblmXH-pZg Website: deviantart.com/ninjaink Twitter: @PelleCreepy   Aaron Sparrow Bio Aaron Sparrow is a comic book writer and editor who got his start as a copy editor at Tokyopop. In 2009, he became the Lead Editor for Boom! Studios' new line of Disney comic books. In addition to his editorial work on these titles, Sparrow also heavily lobbied to do a Darkwing Duck comic, having been a huge fan of the cartoon.    YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMFLB8b2908bhhChZhgU6A Twitter: @Aaron_Sparrow    YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/ThinkingCritical   Support Thinking Critical at Ko-fi. Monthly subscriptions receive bonus content and early access to some channel content. Ko-fi.com/thinkingcritical   Thank you for supporting the channel!

Aaron Sparrow, Mark Pellegini and Wes dive into creating memorable villains. Every great hero needs a formidable villain to oppose them. Comic writers have long known a standout villain is equally important to having a fantastic hero. Aaron and Markexplain their processes and theories behind developing monstrous villains using traditional character development and story-telling methods. This lesson is must-see for any writer wanting to learn the ins-and-outs of creating memorable comic book villains.    Mark Pellegrini Bio   Mark Pellegrini is a creative consultant and writer for NINJAINK, LLC and his collaborations with Timothy Lim have been published by IDW and UDON studios. As a freelance featured writer, his articles and creative works have been published by such websites as Adventures in Poor Taste, Comics Alliance, Ain't it Cool News, and io9. You can find more of his writing at TMNT Entity.   YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCl-CXprfvSb6wMblmXH-pZg Website: deviantart.com/ninjaink Twitter: @PelleCreepy   Aaron Sparrow Bio Aaron Sparrow is a comic book writer and editor who got his start as a copy editor at Tokyopop. In 2009, he became the Lead Editor for Boom! Studios' new line of Disney comic books. In addition to his editorial work on these titles, Sparrow also heavily lobbied to do a Darkwing Duck comic, having been a huge fan of the cartoon.    YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCFMFLB8b2908bhhChZhgU6A Twitter: @Aaron_Sparrow    YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/ThinkingCritical   Support Thinking Critical at Ko-fi. Monthly subscriptions receive bonus content and early access to some channel content. Ko-fi.com/thinkingcritical   Thank you for supporting the channel!

The writer and artist of the new Patreon-exclusive comic Settle joins us this week to talk about quitting comics, what brought him back, making art for yourself, working out grief through comics, the best sci-fi westerns and a whole lot more! Plus, Matt and Chris take it back to the ComicsAlliance days with a listener question!

Alan Moore's Thunderbirds Hello, and welcome to episode 270 of The Fantasticast. Each week, Steve Lacey and Andy Leyland guide you through every issue, guest-appearance and cameo of The Fantastic Four. This is it. The grand climax to the first grand, cosmic story depicting the threat to the universe posed by Thanos, his armies, and the reunited Infinity Gems. The Avengers stand between Thanos and Earth, whilst Adam Warlock must sacrifice everything to stop his foe. And, caught in the middle, are the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing, and your friendly, neighbourhood Spider-Man. Jim Starlin and Joe Rubinstein present Marvel Two-in-One Annual #2, the grand climax to Starlin's first cycle of Thanos stories. Featuring Ed Piskor's X-Men thing, spoilers for Salem's Lot, the most obscure reference ever made on the podcast, and Jim Bowen as... Thanos. Joining us for this momentous, magnificent magazine is writer and critic Steve W. Morris. Steve has written for sites such as Comics Beat, Comics Alliance (where he snuck us onto the site), and CBR, as well as running his own single-issue review site at shelfdust.com, and the monthly comics newsletter The MNT, which can be found on patreon at https://www.patreon.com/comicsmnt. Follow him on twitter, where he is @stevewmorris Send in your feedback to fantastic4podcast@gmail.com, leave your comments at the libsyn site, or at www.TheFantasticast.com. Follow us on twitter, where we are @fantasticast The Fantasticast is Patreon supported. Visit www.patreon.com/fantasticast to donate and support us. The Fantasticast is part of the Flickering Myth Podcast network. Original artwork by Michael Georgiou. Check out his work at mikedraws.co.uk Episode cover design by Samuel Savage.

Our hosts are joined by ComicsAlliance contributor and noted Jemologist Chris Sims as they recap the first season of JEM and prepare you for Season 2. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lambda lambda lambda NERDS! Hoje Jovem Nerd, Carlos Voltor, Tucano, Android, Rex e Azaghal se soltam dos cordames para falar dos filmes da Marvel e da DC que saem até 2020! Neste podcast: Ouça as previsões dos nerds sobre o futuro cinematográfico dos heróis, descubra qual atriz pode fazer o Thor Cabeça de Cavalo, onde Eddie Murphy se encaixaria nesse universo e que diabos o Cigano Igor tá fazendo na vitrine desse programa! Duração:  117 minutos ARTE DA VITRINE: Ciro Sollero Conheça a loja de games da Nerdstore Veja todos os jogos disponíveis na Nerdstore clique aqui! Lançamento de camisetas Nerdstore Camiseta Better Call Saul Camiseta Batman Comic Cover Camiseta Ba Nz Ga! Camiseta I'm a T-shirt Camiseta Barril Camiseta Ozob Bitoca A LENDA DE RUFF GHANOR - VOLUME 1 - O Garoto-cabra Garanta o seu na Nerdstore AGORA! http://bit.ly/1oXb37h Visite o Hotsite http://jovemnerd.com.br/a-lenda-de-ruff-ghanor Ouça os áudio dramas: http://bit.ly/1sk66KO Concurso Montegrappa Bluehand Mais informações: http://bit.ly/1vuWbVa HQ - O Bom, o Mau e o Nerd  Confira: http://sathlercomics.lojaintegrada.com.br Citado no Programa Infográfico da Comics Alliance: http://bit.ly/1smmo2b Nerds na Caceta da Agulha Allan Oliveira Andrine M. Varela Berthier Júnior Bruno Hiroshi Caio Maião Cláudio Fiorito Daniel Santana Daniel Tristão Erika Perina Motoyama Felipe Faucz Grupo de Animação Missionária (GAM) Ivo Bruno Araújo Jeaneth Azevedo Jhonata Visela Abreu Joab Fernandes João Pedro Seregheti Joice Bruna Kaluan Rodrigues Guerra Lucas Alves Paiva Luiz Caik Santos De Souza Maurício Nolasco Pedro Amorim Rafael Martins Tiago Bertuol Gasperin Victor Pitoni Vitor Rocha Dannemann Nerds no Escalpe do Bem Thatyla L. B. Farago Michele Verçosa Guilherme Maeda Alessandra Nakata Bobato Mila Bueno Fonseca E-MAILS Mande suas críticas, elogios, sugestões e caneladas para nerdcast@jovemnerd.com.br EDIÇÃO COMPLETA POR RADIOFOBIA PODCAST E MULTIMÍDIA http://radiofobia.com.br

Lambda lambda lambda NERDS! Hoje Jovem Nerd, Carlos Voltor, Tucano, Android, Rex e Azaghal se soltam dos cordames para falar dos filmes da Marvel e da DC que saem até 2020! Neste podcast: Ouça as previsões dos nerds sobre o futuro cinematográfico dos heróis, descubra qual atriz pode fazer o Thor Cabeça de Cavalo, onde Eddie Murphy se encaixaria nesse universo e que diabos o Cigano Igor tá fazendo na vitrine desse programa! Duração:  117 minutos ARTE DA VITRINE: Ciro Sollero Conheça a loja de games da Nerdstore Veja todos os jogos disponíveis na Nerdstore clique aqui! Lançamento de camisetas Nerdstore Camiseta Better Call Saul Camiseta Batman Comic Cover Camiseta Ba Nz Ga! Camiseta I'm a T-shirt Camiseta Barril Camiseta Ozob Bitoca A LENDA DE RUFF GHANOR - VOLUME 1 - O Garoto-cabra Garanta o seu na Nerdstore AGORA! http://bit.ly/1oXb37h Visite o Hotsite http://jovemnerd.com.br/a-lenda-de-ruff-ghanor Ouça os áudio dramas: http://bit.ly/1sk66KO Concurso Montegrappa Bluehand Mais informações: http://bit.ly/1vuWbVa HQ - O Bom, o Mau e o Nerd  Confira: http://sathlercomics.lojaintegrada.com.br Citado no Programa Infográfico da Comics Alliance: http://bit.ly/1smmo2b Nerds na Caceta da Agulha Allan Oliveira Andrine M. Varela Berthier Júnior Bruno Hiroshi Caio Maião Cláudio Fiorito Daniel Santana Daniel Tristão Erika Perina Motoyama Felipe Faucz Grupo de Animação Missionária (GAM) Ivo Bruno Araújo Jeaneth Azevedo Jhonata Visela Abreu Joab Fernandes João Pedro Seregheti Joice Bruna Kaluan Rodrigues Guerra Lucas Alves Paiva Luiz Caik Santos De Souza Maurício Nolasco Pedro Amorim Rafael Martins Tiago Bertuol Gasperin Victor Pitoni Vitor Rocha Dannemann Nerds no Escalpe do Bem Thatyla L. B. Farago Michele Verçosa Guilherme Maeda Alessandra Nakata Bobato Mila Bueno Fonseca E-MAILS Mande suas críticas, elogios, sugestões e caneladas para nerdcast@jovemnerd.com.br EDIÇÃO COMPLETA POR RADIOFOBIA PODCAST E MULTIMÍDIA http://radiofobia.com.br

Jermaine, Stephen and Jay take a trip to the west coast and a galaxy far, far away to analyze the first full Guardians of the Galaxy trailer, educate Lord Retail on the cast of the new Fantastic Four movie reboot, and power through two weeks of Comics at the Table! Show Notes: "World Premiere of First Guardians of the Galaxy Trailer" at You Tube.com. "Fox's Fantastic Four Reboot: What The FF" at Comics Alliance.com. The outro song is Blue Swede's "Hooked on a Feeling". Comics at the Table - Undertow #1, A+X #17, Nova #13.NOW, New Warriors #1, Avengers World #3, Daredevil #36, She-Hulk #1, Winter Soldier Bitter March #1, Fuse #1, Mercenary Sea #1, Bunker #1 and the Joyners in 3D OGN.

[Digital Drift 2014] This is the tenth of the Marvel Cinematic Universe podcasts. We talk at length about the transition from obscure Marvel comic to breakout success, how the characters differ across the mediums taking many detours into the depiction of female and black characters in comic book movies, the inspired soundtrack, the hilarious, often touching performances, the detail-filled worlds and of course the vibrant, fun-filled rollicking space adventure now finally earning recognition.  This is also the first of a trilogy of unrelated movie reviews all celebrating some of the best aspects of the human spirit. Next week it's The Lego Movie, followed by The Iron Giant, which also makes this a Chris Pratt and Vin Diesel appreciation trio. This is because episode 30 is my 400th podcast (give or take a few dozen, Digital Cowboys ran for 209 episodes and Digital Gonzo for 161).  Each has an epic running time. The discussion for all three went super-in depth for what might be perceived as kids movies by anyone who doesn't listen to this show, and while we kept things clean for the other two it does get dark for Guardians at times so be aware of that going in. We brought in multiple voices across the board for a broader range of perspectives and experience and I've gone all out on the music and clips.  Listen out for my suggestions for Awesome Mix Vol. 2. A Marvel No-Prize to anyone who can give us the complete track listing for these hypothetical, thematically consistent tracks on the forum.  James Batchelor also makes a special guest appearance as The Henchman Agent, returning from his stint on the James Bond and Batman podcasts.  There are various readings from ‘We Are Groot: ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy' Celebrates Heroes With Authentic Psychological Deficits' written for Comics Alliance by by Dr. Andrea Letamendi http://comicsalliance.com/guardians-galaxy-psychology-analyisis-trauma/ Guests: Jerome McIntosh of GameBurst Mike Hearn from Walter the Wicked Rose Lynn from the Digital Drift community Doctor Lorin Grieve from Year of Steam  

Stephen, Jody and Jay put creator-owned things aside to discuss the latest announcements and April 2014 solicitations from Marvel and DC before taking a wild aside into Stephen's greatest fear and internet curiousities! Show Notes: "Michael Douglas To Star In Marvel's 'Ant-Man' Film" at Comics Alliance.com. "Wally West To Return To DC Comics In April" at USA Today.com. "Kyle Higgins to leave Nightwing" at Comic Vine.com. "DC Comics Confirms Dan Jurgens On Aquaman And The Others" at Bleeding Cool.com. "Marvel Releases Details, Covers for Ultimate Marvel NOW! Line" at Comic Book Resources.com. "Peter Parker Returns April 2014 in Amazing Spider-man #1" at Comic Vine.com. "Kaare Andrew Trains For 'Iron Fist: The Living Weapon'" at Comic Book Resources.com. "Marvel Comics' FULL April 2014 Solicitations" at News-a-rama.com. "Texas Sky Screamer Rider Cam POV Six Flags Over Texas" at YouTube.com. The world's tallest swing ride. Disneyland's exclusive Club 33, featuring a $10,000 buy-in and $6,100 - 3,500 in annual dues for an individual! "Kingda Ka Front Row Video" at YouTube.com. The world's tallest roller coaster at 456' and second fastest, reaching 128 mph! "The Unpublished Grant Morrison" at UK Titles, ellaborating on Morrison's plans to fill in for Alan Moore on Kid Marvelman. Comics at the Table! - Black Dynamite #1, Curse #1, Disney Kingdoms Seekers of the Weird #1, Egos #1, Fantastic Four #16 and Miracleman #1!

Jermaine and Stephen pop in to catch you up on their favorite books of the week and let you know what they really thought of Thor the Dark World before turning it over to a pre-recorded session with Jermaine and Ryan Rubio in which they discuss how Wolverine is one of the few Big Two characters to truly transcend the old adage that what comic readers truly want is merely the illusion of change! Show Notes: Comics at the Table! - Harley Quinn #0, Superior Spider-man Annual #1 and Fairest in all the Land OGN! "Bill Willingham Explains Why Fables is Ending with #150" at Newsarama.com. Acmecast #166 - the Weapon X-Files pt. 1 - for the completists out there! X-Men: Fatal Attractions - in which Wolverine's Adamantium skeleton is torn out. Civil War: Wolverine - in which Wolverine is burned down to his bare bones. Wolverine: Origin - in which the Secret Garden is recreated with superpowers. Wolverine: The End - in which Romulous first appears. Wolverine: Evolution - in which Wolverine "kills" Sabretooth. Wolverine #119 - the first of four issues comprising the "Not Dead Yet" storyline by Warren Ellis & Leinil Yu. Wolverine: Old Man Logan - in which future Wolverine guides a blind Hawkeye across an America populated by Venom-symbiote-T-Rexes and redneck Hulks. Wolverine: Enemy of the State - in which Wolverine is controlled by the Hand and turned against his allies. "Sean Murphy Knows His Wolverine ABC's" at Comics Alliance.com.

Jermaine, Stephen and Jody try and remember how to do this whole podcasting thing by getting a jump on Free Comic Book Day 2014, discussing new (and some not-so-new) characters hitting the shelves in February, flip-floping on Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and picking up where they left off with Comics at the Table! Show Notes: "Guardians Of The Galaxy Headlines Marvel's Free Comic Book Day Offering" at Bleeding Cool.com. "Marvel & Icon Comic Book Releases for February 2014" at Comics Alliance.com. "Dynamite To Launch A New Turok #1" at Bleeding Cool.com. The Deal: Batman: The Deal - Mature Readers! "Netflix's Marvel Shows Tap Drew Goddard, Melissa Rosenberg" at Huffington Post.com. How Did This Get Made #75 "Daredevil" - with guest Ed Brubaker. Mature Listeners! Doctor Who: Prisoners of Time #12 Release Party - with artist Kelly Yates, Wednesday, November 20th 4-7 PM! A taste of the ACP Studio set-dressings. Comics at the Table! - Wraith: Welcome to Christmasland #1, Manifest Destiny #1, Umbral #1, Marvel Knights X-Men #1, Shaolin Cowboy #2, Cataclysm Spider-man #1, Unity #1, X-Men Gold #1 and Old City Blues OGN #2!

On this week's episode of Fan Bros we welcome Joe Hughes of ComicsAlliance.Com to discuss the finale of Game Of Thrones, the launch of the new Mighty Avengers series, plus Tatiana explains how Microsoft's Xbox One is taking a beating from Sony's PS4 at E3. Of course we also have all the usual news, Comics [...]

Jermaine, Stephen and Jody return to the studio after a few weeks off to explore why J.H. Williams III and W. Haden Blackman walked off of Batwoman after more than two years, welcome Mark Waid as the newest member of the comics retail community, question why an All-New Marvel NOW! is necessary, give a halftime report on DC's Villains Month and talk to writer of this week's Mighty Avengers #1, Al Ewing, from his home in the U.K.! Show Notes: "J.H. Williams III & W.Haden Blacman Leave 'Batwoman' Over Editorial Edicts" at Comics Alliance.com. "J.H. Willaims III Walks Off Batwoman Over DC Not Allowing Her Marriage To Maggie Sawyer [UPDATE]" at Bleeding Cool.com. "Scott Allie Tweets His Thoughts On Editorial Interference In The Wake of J.H. Williams III Leaving Batwoman" at Bleeding Cool.com. "Mark Waid, Comics Retailer" at Thrillbent.com. "Recharge with All-New Marvel NOW!" at Marvel.com. "DC Wants You To Draw Harley Quinn Naked!" at Bleeding Cool.com. Follow Al Ewing on Twitter! Follow Al Ewing on Tumblr!

Jermaine, Stephen & Jody give themselves a much-needed pat on the back for a Wednesday-well-done, sift their way through a surprisingly busy week of comic news and pick apart Marvel's Infinity #1 from the nuts & bolts to the staples and coverstock! Show Notes: The Bald Man with Herobear & the Kid Inheritance #1! "Fraction Leaves 'FF' and 'Fantastic Four'; Karl Kesel Returns" at Comics Alliance.com. "'Collider' Changes Titles To 'FBP: Federal Bureau of Physics'" at Comics Alliance.com. "All Ultimate Titles Cancelled In November And Replaced With Cataclsym...And Miles Morales Is Headed to the Marvel Universe (UPDATE)" at Bleeding Cool.com. Comics at the Table! - Infinity #1!

Jermaine and Jody catch up with Stephen on all of the goings-on at 2013's San Diego Comic Con International before diving into the last full week of new comics in July! Show Notes:  Acmecast #86 - Live from SDCC 2012!!! Acmecast #37 - SDCC Debriefing Stephen in his soiled Lying Cat t-shirt! Charticon Transformers Convention - taking place August 9th - 11th at Crowne Plaza in Charlotte, NC! "'Building Stories,' 'Saga' Dominate 2013 Eisner Awards" at Comics Alliance.com. "Nemo Returns to Slumberland With Brand-New Dreams With Shanower and Rodriguez" at Comics Alliance.com. "Jason Aaron on 'Amazing X-Men' and the Return of Nightcrawler" at Comics Alliance.com. "Brian Wood and Terry Dodson on the Return of Lady Deathstrike in 'X-Men'" at Comics Alliance.com. "IDW to Remaster 2000 AD's 'Rogue Trooper', Adapt Thompson's 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas'" at Comics Alliance.com. "Walt Simonson Brings All-New 'Ragnarok' Series Plus 'Star Jammers' Artist's Edition to IDW" at Comics Alliance.com. "Wolverine's Year Two: Kieron Gillen Discusses the 'Origin' Sequel" at Comics Alliance.com. "IDW Announces 'Hellboy' Artist's Edition" at Comics Alliance.com. "DC Comics Offers Superman to John Romita Jr. - and He Might Well Take It" at Bleeding Cool.com. "Joss Whedon Says 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' Not Connected to the Miniseries, Hank Pym Won't Be in the Film" at Comics Alliance.com. "Zack Snyder to Direct, Co-Write Superman/ Batman Film Starring Henry Cavill" at Comics Alliance.com. "Star-Lord's Suit, Drax's Daggers and Nove Corps Troopers: Marvel's 'Guardians of the Galaxy' Movie Props" at Comics Alliance.com. Comics at the Table! - Rocketeer/ Spirit Pulp Friction #1, Hunger #1, Superior Spider-man Team-Up #1, Gamma one-shot, Hawkeye Annual #1, Batman Dark Knight #22 and Justice League Dark #22!

Better late than never again! Jermaine, Stephen and Riley are back with a vengeance to answer the Indoor Kids' call, go over all of the new books announced at the ImageExpo, provide advance reviews of Batman '66 and Collider, and lead us all in a lively session of Comics at the Table! Show Notes: Elm St. Center photos on Jermaine's Instagram! Get an idea of what the framework of Comic Book City Con will look like! The Indoor Kids podcast on Nerdist.com, specializing in video games! The movie Joe said Stephen should lose his nerd card for having not seen was Unbreakable! "Image 2013: New Comics From Brubaker, Epting, Remender, Straczynski, Sienkiewicz, Aaron And More" at Comics Alliance.com. "Image Comics Now Selling DRM-Free Digital Comics From Its Website" at Comics Alliance.com. Batman '66 and Guardians of the Galaxy Tomorrow's Avengers' "Infinite" Comics on Comixology! "Like" Acme Comics Presents on Facebook to keep up with all of the latest reading events! Comics at the Table! - Satellite Sam #1, Superior Foes of Spider-man #1, Catalyst Comics #1, Avengers A.I. #1, What If? AvX #1, Batman Incorporated #12 and Legends of the Dark Knight #10!

Jermaine, Stephen and Jody will make you salivate over this year's San Diego Comic Con International exclusives, will make you buy Herobear & the Kid, Astro City and Daredevil Dark Nights and WILL make you tune in next time! Show Notes: "HeroesCon 2013 Francesco Francavilla Mondo Limited Edition Screen Print" at Heroes Online.com. "Hasbro Unveils 'Thunderbolts', 'G.I. Joe Vs. Transformers', And More SDCC 2013 Exclusives" at Comics Alliance.com. "Venture Bros. Death's Head Monarch & Dr. Mrs. the Monarch 8" Figurines in Tin Tote Gift Set" at Entertainment Earth.com. "First Look at IDW Limited's Locke & Key Head Games Signature Plates" at Fire Wire Blog.com. Watch Arrested Development Season 4 on Netflix! Annie Wu's Tobias Funke as the Thing! Man of Steel Midnight Release Party - Thursday, June 13th at 11 PM! Comics at the Table! - Heroebear & the Kid Special #1, Astro City #1, Daredevil Dark Nights #1, Kick-Ass 3 #1 and Supermag!

Jermaine, Stephen and Jody take a breather from the Free Comic Book Day prep to give you an late-breaking, spoiler-free review of Iron Man 3, give you the 411 on all the latest Shellhead releases, and mourn the loss of the most fun comic journalism site around, Comics Alliance! Show Notes: "The First In Line For Free Comic Book Day" at Bleeding Cool.com. "Burlington man camps out for free comics" at Greensboro News & Record.com. CLOSED!!! - Free Comic Book Day Cool-Down! at Acme Comics.com. Comics at the Table! - Iron Man: the Coming of the Melter #1, Iron Man #258.1, Iron Man #9, Suicide Risk #1, the Movement #1, Ten Grand #1, Superior Spider-man #9, Journey into Mystery #651, Adventures of Superman #1 and Aw Yeah Comics #1!

Jermaine finally gets a chance, now halfway through the series, to talk about Age of Ultron until he's blue (or gold [AU]) in the face, but not before Stephen and Jody lay out the controversy between Apple, Comixology and Saga #12, spotlight some exciting collection offerings from Marvel in July, and debate the diversification of the Superior Spider-man line! Show Notes: Details for the time & location and a map to the Greensboro City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 16th! "Apple Didn't Ban Saga #12, It Was ComiXology - And It's Back On iOS Now (UPDATE AGAIN - BKV Responds)" at Bleeding Cool.com. "Huge 'Fantastic Four' Omnibuses by Kirby, Lee and Hickman in Marvel Collected Editions for July 2013" at Comics Alliance.com. Chris Giarrusso's Doctor Strange/ Doctor Doom Triumph & Torment cover tribute! Announcement of the adaptation of the original Star Wars script at Dark Horse.com. "Marvel and Icon Comics on Sale in July 2013", including the new Superior Spider-man titles, at Comics Alliance.com. Comics at the Table! - Avenging Spider-man #19, Batman Li'l Gotham #1, Batman & Red Robin #19, Relish My Life in the Kitchen OGN, Age of Ultron #5, Avengers Assemble #14AU and Ultron #1AU!

Jermaine is bothered about being expected to appraise comics that their owners have no intention of selling to the store and Stephen is annoyed about Marvel's goals for their new graphic novel initiative. Jody and Griffin, they're along for the ride. And say "hey" to Liz! Show Notes:  FablesCon Welcome Video starring SNL's Taran Killam and Avengers' Cobie Smulders! "New Project from Bill Willingham and Frank Cho" at FablesCon.com. "Vertigo And Telltale Announce 'Fables' Prequel Video Game" at Comics Alliance.com. "Warren Ellis & Mike McKone's 'Avengers' Graphic Novel Signals Sea Change for Marvel's Book Trade Biz" at Comics Alliance.com. Acmecast #140...in Widescreen! Comics at the Table! - Time Warp #1, East of West #1, Age of Ultron #3, Fantastic Four #5AU, Superior Spider-man #6AU, A Plus X #6, Batman Incorporated #9, Bad Machinery TPB and Uncanny Avengers #5!

Jermaine, Griffin, Jody and a quarentined Stephen are joined in the studio by 2009 Acme Customer of the Year and Batman expert Charles Ivey, Esquire, to discuss the worse-kept-spoiler in the world from this week's Batman Incorporated #8, a plethora of announcements out of Seatle's Emerald City Comic Con, and international news coverage for the grand opening of Acme Comics Presents! Show Notes: "Retail Therapy - A New Acme Comics" at Bleeding Cool.com! "It's About Being First! Acme Comics Die Hards" at Dig Triad.com! "Acme Comics expands in Greensboro" at the Business Journal.com! "The Big Issue: Comic Book Retailers on Orson Scott Card and Superman, Part 2" at Comics Alliance.com! "Oni Announces Soule And Alburquerque's Sci-Fi Comic 'Letter 44'" at Comics Alliance.com. "DC Comics Announces 'Trinity of Sin: Pandora' Ongoing Series By Ray Fawkes & Daniel Sampere" at Comics Alliance.com. "Dark Horse Announces Ongoing 'Mass Effect: Foundation' Comic Series" at Comics Alliance.com. "Dark Horse Superheroes: New Ongoings, Pulp Revivals and DC Refugees" at Comics Alliance.com. "Azzarello And Risso Return To '100 Bullets' With 'Brother Lono' Miniseries in June" at Comics Alliance.com. "'Sex & Swords': Dynamite Relaunches 'Red Sonja' With Gail Simone And Female Cover Artists" at Comics Alliance.com. Comics at the Table! - Batman Incorporated #8, Before Watchmen Dr. Manhattan #4, Young Avengers #2, Rocketeer Hollywood Horror #1, Avenging Spider-man #17, FF #4, Guardians of the Galaxy #0.1 and Hawkeye #8!

Jermaine, Stephen, Riley and Jody look back on their time spent with Batgirl writer Gail Simone during the past weekend's signing, analyze the influence of speculation and Hollywood on creator-owned comic readership, and serve up a heaping helping of Comics at the Table! Show Notes: "Gail Simone Exit Interview @ Acme Comics 2.9.13" on YouTube.com! "DC Cancels Six Titles, Announces Super-Occupy Wall Street Comics" including Gail Simone & Freddie Williams II's the Movement, at Comics Alliance.com! "Ridley Scott To Produce Movie Of Matt Kindt's Ming MGMT" at Bleeding Cool.com! "New Digital-First Superman Series to Feature Timm, Hitch, Samnee, Sprouse and More with Out-of-Continuity Adventures" at Comics Alliance.com! The bit at the end is from Patton Oswalt's 2004 album Feelin' Kinda Patton and the track is called "The Winning Team"! Jermaine has been looking for way to segue into a new sign-off for a couple of months, and we finally found it! Comics at the Table! - Strange Attractors OGN, Hellboy in Hell #3, Animal Man #17, Swamp Thing #17, Fairy Quest #1, Snapshot #1, Avengers Assemble Annual #1, Green Arrow #17, Winter Soldier #15, Legends of the Dark Knight #5 and New Avengers #3!

Special guest and Instant Depths host Adam OrdyJohn gets to flex his Acmecast muscules again and school everyone on the origins of Doctor Who via Prisoners of Time #1 from IDW! Then Jermaine and Jody join the Timelord-wonder to go over casting rumors from the Amazing Spider-man sequel and all the other Comics at the Table! Show Notes: Editor's Note: Thanks to everyone for being so pacient this week! I was out sick with a migraine on Thursday and it was killing me to even try and look at a computer screen. Hope you enjoy what the guys put together in my stead! "Parting Shot: Paul Giamatti In Talks to Play The Rhino In 'The Amazing Spider-man' Sequel" at Comics Alliance.com. Other works written by Eric Stephenson include Long Hot Summer (great for Jamie McKelvie fans that have enjoyed him on Phonogram for years or have just found his work via Defenders or Young Avengers) and Put the Book Back on the Shelf (like Tori Amos's Comic Book Tattoo, but based off the band Belle & Sebastian)! The Kermit the Barbarian and Star Wars/Scooby Doo mash-up sketches that Jody mentioned in the outro! Our very own Samsquatch signting! Comics at the Table! - Doctor Who Prisoners of Time #1, Batman & Robin Annual #1, Batman Incorporated #7, Green Lantern Corps Annual #1, Avengers #4, Hawkeye #7 and Nowhere Men #3!

Jermaine, Stephen and Griffin check in from the road on the way back from the Charlotte Mini Con on Sunday to bring you a cramped and energetic serving of Comics at the Dashboard, complete with vehicular malfunction, censured commentary and MORE! Show Notes: "Jason Aaron & Simone Bianchi Expand the Mad Titan's Origin in 'Thanos Rising'" at Comics Alliance.com. "Starfox's Swingin' Spring Break Super-Special" pitch by Gregg Schigiel, complete with cover designs and pencilled pages, at Hatter Entertainment.com! "Marvel Launches Women-Only 'X-Men' in April" at Comics Alliance.com. Comics at the Table! - Todd the Ugliest Kid on Earth #1, Batman #16, Batman & Robin #16, Batgirl #16, New Avengers #2, Savage Wolverine #1 and Threshold #1!

Jermaine, Griffin and Jody follow Stephen on a Facebook induced trip down memory lane to look at just how much Acme, and comics in general, have changed since "MayerMayNot" was hired back in early 2007! Show Notes:  The photos that kicked this all off, Jermaine, Reid, Stephen and Chris and unpacking boxes by the old New Release Wall! "An Update On Peter David's Health And How To Help With His Medical Costs" at Comics Alliance.com. Jermaine giving you the eye, Griffin lolling and Stephen plugging more coporations!

Jermaine, Stephen, Griffin and Riley use the last new release day on the Mayan calendar to sell a lot of books, eat a lot of sushi, and then review the nominees for the 2nd Annual Acme Awards, follow up on some of the comic news stories they've mulled over on the last few episodes, dive into one of the biggest stacks of Comics at the Table you've ever seen, and congratulate Lord Retail on getting Mark Waid on board for Comic Book City Con! Show Notes: "Shelly Bond Promoted To Executive Editor of Vertigo" at Comics Alliance.com. "Image Comics Responds To Retailers...And Announces A Second Print Of Saga #7. And Maybe #8." at Bleeding Cool.com. Pulp Sunday, the internet home of Francesco Francavilla's Black Beetle! No one should drink that much chocolate milk! Comics at the Table! - Black Beetle #0, Dark Horse Presents #19, Wonder Woman #15, FF #2, Hawkeye #6, JSA Liberty Files Whistling Skull #1, Saga #8, and Daredevil #21!

What If Greensboro had it's own comic convention, put on by Acme Comics? What If Brian Michael Bendis and Chris Bachalo were working on Uncanny X-Men together? What If Jermaine, Stephen and Griffin saw Wreck It Ralph and told you all what they thought of it? What If Disney bought the Star Wars franchise? What If Marvel's What If comics are portents for the future? Find out on Acmecast #104! Show Notes: Once again, Comic Book City Con 2013 will be held Saturday, October 26th and Sunday, October 27th of 2013 at the Empire Room in Downtown Greensboro! Follow @ComicBookCityUS on Twitter! The AcmeCon 2 1/2 program from 1985: Page 1, Page 2, Page 3 and Page 4! "Greensboro may get a comic convention" from Greensboro News & Record.com! "Brian Bendis and Chris Bachalo Bring Us Uncanny X-Men?" at Bleeding Cool.com. The Internet Movie Database Trivia page for Wreck It Ralph! King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters on Netflix - available on disc! Indie Game: the Movie on Netflix - available for instant streaming! "Disney Acquires Lucasfilm For $4B, 'Star Wars' Comics To Remain With Dark Horse For 'The Near Future'" at Comics Alliance.com. Check out what What If issues are available in our Comixology store!

Recorded LIVE at the soon-to-be Geeksboro Coffeehouse Cinema in the Lawndale Shopping Center, Jermaine and Stephen are joined by an all-star guest list of Acmecasters both old (Frank, Adam, Adrian) and new (Griffin, Riley, Michael, Jody and Cody) to bring you all of the biggest news from New York Comic Con, discuss the opening salvos for Marvel Now and Death of the Family, take part in our own version of Inside the Actor's Studio, and answer your audience/listener questions! Show Notes: Come out to the grand opening of the Geeksboro Coffeehouse Cinema on November 16th! "Parting Shot: Young Avengers by 'Scott Pilgrim' Creator Bryan Lee O'Malley" at Comics Alliance.com. "Scott Snyder And Sean Murphy Announce New Vertigo Title 'The Wake'" at Comics Alliance.com. "Vertigo Set to Publish New Jeff Lemire Miniseries 'Trillium' In 2013" at Comics Alliance.com. "Scott Snyder and Jim Lee Teaming Up For New Superman Title In 2013" at Comics Alliance.com. "Image Comics Roll Out Stars, Announcements For Comic Con" at Comic Book Resources.com. "Slott, Stegman Launch 'Superior Spider-man' in 2013" at Comic Book Resources.com. Photos from Geeksboro part 1! Photos from Geeksboro part 2! Comics at the Table! - Marvel NOW! Point One #1, Hawkeye #3, Batman #13, Red She-Hulk #58 and AvX Consequences #1!

Show Notes: "Color UNCANNY AVENGERS #1 Pages, New Variants, More" at News-a-rama.com. UNCANNY AVENGERS #1 Launch Party - FREE Posters, Coasters & Flyers, EXCLUSIVE Variants, SALE & MORE! "'Multiversity': Grant Morrison Interview and Frank Quitely Art from MorrisonCon" at Comics Alliance.com. The Bill Sienkiewicz graphic novel that Jermaine was referring to during the Daredevil: End of Days discussion was Daredevil: Love & War. Comics at the Table! - Animal Man #13, Swamp Thing #13, Green Lantern #13, Action Comics #13, Daredevil End of Days #1, Avengers vs. X-Men #12 and AvX Versus #6!

[Digital Drift 2014] This is the tenth of the Marvel Cinematic Universe podcasts. We talk at length about the transition from obscure Marvel comic to breakout success, how the characters differ across the mediums taking many detours into the depiction of female and black characters in comic book movies, the inspired soundtrack, the hilarious, often touching performances, the detail-filled worlds and of course the vibrant, fun-filled rollicking space adventure now finally earning recognition.  This is also the first of a trilogy of unrelated movie reviews all celebrating some of the best aspects of the human spirit. Next week it's The Lego Movie, followed by The Iron Giant, which also makes this a Chris Pratt and Vin Diesel appreciation trio. This is because episode 30 is my 400th podcast (give or take a few dozen, Digital Cowboys ran for 209 episodes and Digital Gonzo for 161).  Each has an epic running time. The discussion for all three went super-in depth for what might be perceived as kids movies by anyone who doesn't listen to this show, and while we kept things clean for the other two it does get dark for Guardians at times so be aware of that going in. We brought in multiple voices across the board for a broader range of perspectives and experience and I've gone all out on the music and clips.  Listen out for my suggestions for Awesome Mix Vol. 2. A Marvel No-Prize to anyone who can give us the complete track listing for these hypothetical, thematically consistent tracks on the forum.  James Batchelor also makes a special guest appearance as The Henchman Agent, returning from his stint on the James Bond and Batman podcasts.  There are various readings from ‘We Are Groot: ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy' Celebrates Heroes With Authentic Psychological Deficits' written for Comics Alliance by by Dr. Andrea Letamendi http://comicsalliance.com/guardians-galaxy-psychology-analyisis-trauma/ Guests: Jerome McIntosh of GameBurst Mike Hearn from Walter the Wicked Rose Lynn from the Digital Drift community Doctor Victoria Luna B. Grieve from Year of Steam