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Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSA new Marvel and DC explosive crossover is coming!Marvel sheds new light on ‘Death of Silver Surfer' #1New Ghost Machine titles announced by Brad Meltzer, Geoff Johns, and Gene HaImage Comics joins upcoming comics app 'Sweet Shop'New DC Universe Infinite monthly Ultra Tier subscription launchedNew 'H2SH' preview pages reveal Jim Lee's Batman and moreOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Absolute Wonder Woman #5 (Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman)Fantastic Four #29 (Ryan North, Cory Smith)CJ:Radiant Black #31 (Kyle Higgins, Joe Clark, Eduardo Ferigato, Rod Fernandes, Becca Carey)Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #7 (Jason Aaron and Juan Ferrerya)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:CJ - Hellhunters #3 (Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Adam Gorham - last page!)Dave - Ultimate Spider-Man 14 (Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checcheto)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKCJ: Secret Six #1 (https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/comic/3944663/secret-six-1)Dave: Spider-Gwen: Ghost Spider #11 (Stephanie Phillips, Paolo Villanelli)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: The Ultimates #10 (Mateus Manhanini) CJ: The Terminator #5 (Declan Shalvey)Interview: Tyler Boss You'll Do Bad Things #1 out March 26, with artist Adriano TurtuliciWhat inspired you to blend the true crime genre with the pulpy, neon-soaked aesthetic of Giallo films in You'll Do Bad Things?How did the concept of a true crime writer whose fictional murders start happening in real life come to life? Was it your own writers block?Can you describe the creative journey behind developing Seth Holms as a character struggling to write a happy ending?The comic is described as a "love letter to the Italian slasher genre"—how have films like those of Dario Argento influenced your storytelling and visuals?13How do you balance the elements of horror, gore, and B-horror camp with a critique of our cultural obsession with true crime?I really liked how, in a scene set in the narrative, you call back to the fact we're in the story within the story via lettering, was that in the script or Hassan's idea?With He Came in with a Smile as a backdrop, how does Seth's past impact the unfolding narrative in this new miniseries?What are some of the challenges you faced while infusing both literary and cinematic influences into a cohesive comic book experience?In what ways do you hope readers engage with the commentary on true crime fandom as they dive into this dark, twisted world?If you discovered that your own stories were coming to life, which character from 'You'll Do Bad Things' would you least want to encounter in a dark alley, and how would you try to escape their clutches?

THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTED PODCAST HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR APPROPRIATE AUDIENCES BY THE COMIC BOOK ADAPTATION ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. Rated R for sci-fi violence, bloody images, language and some sexuality/nudity. Crew Log: “Shag”……………Dell Dracula Colonist prospector Shagg, G. 00:02:00 “Border Lines” by Darko Macan & Tommy Lee Edwards 00:07:52 David Anthony Kraft's Comics Interview #68 (1989) 00:16:35 “Tourist Season” by Beau Smith & Gray Morrow 00:24:23 Irredeemable Universe 00:39:58 MU/TH/UR 4700 00:49:14 episode art gallery blog post 20th Century Fox, Aliens (1986), Aliens Podcast, Comic Books, Dark Horse Comics, Dark Horse Presents,

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSTMNT Tuesday is coming to AIPT!Marvel releases FCBD 2025 preview pagesOur Top Books of the WeekDave:The Ultimates #8 (Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri)Absolute Superman #3 (Jason Aaron, Rafa Sandoval)Nathan:The Ultimates #8 (Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri)The Avengers #22 (Jed MacKay, Farid Karami)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - Miles Morales: Spider-Man #28 (Cody Ziglar, Danielle Di Nicuolo)Dave - Absolute Superman #3 (Jason Aaron, Rafa Sandoval)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: New Champions #1 (Steve Foxe, Ivan Fiorelli)Nathan: Moon Man #6 (Scott Mescudi, Kyle Higgins, Joe Clark, Federico Bertoni)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Absolute Batman #4 (1:25 James Harren Card Stock Cover)Nathan: Daredevil: Unleash Hell - Red Band #1 (Stephanie Hans)Interview: Jeremy Adams talks Aquaman with John Timms on art:"Aquaman's powers are evolving in this new series — can you give us more insight into how these new abilities will redefine Arthur's role as a hero and his connection to the seas?""The solicitation teases mammoth water-construct Kaijus and the secrets of the 'blue.' What inspired this unique blend of mythology and high-stakes monster action?""Aquaman is dubbed a 'god killer' in the first issue. Can you unpack what that title means for his character arc and how it might affect his relationships and responsibilities?""It seems like Arthur is using monster-fighting as a way to escape his duties as king of Atlantis. How does this tension between responsibility and personal fulfillment shape the story?""Dagon is introduced as Arthur's guide on his journey. What can you tell us about this character, and how does he influence Aquaman's path in this series?""Aquaman's identity is often tied to his dual roles as a superhero and king. How does this series explore the balance — or imbalance — between those two worlds?""Will we ever see the series go full JL adventure, or is this strictly Aquaman solo missions?"You've worked on iconic characters like the Flash and Green Lantern. How has your experience with those heroes informed your approach to writing Aquaman?""Aquaman often wrestles with themes of legacy, power, and belonging. What are some of the core themes you're excited to explore in this new series?""What do you hope longtime fans of Aquaman, as well as new readers, take away from this fresh take on the King of Atlantis?"

THE FOLLOWING PODCAST HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR GENERAL AUDIENCES BY THE COMIC BOOK ADAPTATION ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.Rated PG-13 for sci-fi violence and mild language. TARGETS:              Billy Hynes  José Fixit  Illegal Machine David Anthony Kraft's Comics Interview #82 00:00:54 BillyCop 00:06:20 Standees/Video Game 00:09:50 Comics Scene #30 (1992) 00:14:49 RvT0 00:24:38 David Anthony Kraft's Comics Interview #111 00:29:58 Robocop Versus the Terminator #1 (1992) by Frank Miller & Walter Simonson 00:38:20 Robocop Versus the Terminator #2 (1992) 00:47:39 Robocop Versus the Terminator #3 (1992) 01:07:09 Robocop Versus the Terminator #4 (1992) 01:14:15 Robocop Versus the Terminator Trade Paperback (1993) 01:29:36 Terminal Cases 01:37:08 episode art gallery blog post

To start, tell us about yourself, what's the “once upon a time” of how you got into comics?Oni press has a long history of incredible indie projects, Rick and Morty comics, and a lot more, but I feel like things turned when Lion Forge and Oni merged in 2019, and then Hunter you became president in 2022. It was only 2 years ago you got the role, what of your day-one plan has been achieved an then what's left on the "list"?What would you say Oni Press' mission is in comics, how do you define yourself from the pack?You currently have The CULT OF THE LAMB Kickstarter running and it's a huge success, do you foresee using Kickstarter more going forward?It was amazing seeing the response to the news you'll be printing NEW EC Comic, how long has this launch been in the works?I think it's fair to say David Lynch is a hugely impactful character on our culture, especially in pop culture today, and with BARRY GIFFORD's Night People getting an adaptation, I was curious why you zero'd in on this project for 2024?Something I think comics fans forget is the curation of a line is a ton of work, and with Oni Class of 2024 in high gear, can you talk a little bit about putting together these new ongoing series?JILL AND THE KILLERS #1—a razor-sharp teenage thriller from Olivia Cuartero-Briggs (Mary Shelley Monster Hunter) and Roberta Ingranata (Witchblade) in JanuaryCEMETERY KIDS DON'T DIE #1—a near-future descent into a virtual world with killer consequences from Zac Thompson (Hunt for the Skinwalker) and Daniel Irizarri (XINO) in FebruaryNIGHT PEOPLE #1—an uneasy odyssey into the provocative and surreal periphery of the American underworld from award-winning novelist and screenwriter Barry Gifford (Lost Highway, Wild at Heart) and writer Chris Condon (That Texas Blood) with artists Brian Level (Poison Ivy), Alexandre Tefenkgi (The Good Asian), Artyom Topilin (I Hate This Place), and more in MarchAKỌGUN, BRUTALIZER OF GODS #1—a fearlessly unrelenting reinvention of the barbarian mythos from creative powerhouses Murewa Ayodele (I Am Iron Man) and Dotun Akande (Moon Knight: Black, White & Blood) in AprilHow do projects move into Oni, I'm thinking specifically of Hobtown Mysteries and your upcoming Webtoon projects.We've also got HOBTOWN MYSTERIES vol. 1 getting a reprint in May with a new Vol. 3 in 2025, how did this project come to be given it was originally set up at Conundrum Press?Another comic set at another publisher, COVENANT, is a WEBTOOn comic with a print run coming in April. How did this project come to be at Oni?Following that is SUBZERO out in September, are you dabbling in manga possibly in the near future?If Oni Press under your direction was a song, what would it be and why?

This is a can't-miss interview. We dig into so much, including his recent and upcoming Dark Horse Comics work, all of which expands on his Askewniverse. That universe grows with Quick Stops ll out in comic shops on December 13th. We also dig into his work at DC Comics and Marvel Comics, how his films have touched on comics and so much more.If you're a Kevin Smith superfan, you do not want to miss this chat as we also run through a questionnaire so that, by the end, he will be known. Interview: Kevin Smith - ‘Masquerade' and ‘Quick Stops' Secret Stash PressOn with us is the man who needs no introduction, Kevin Smith, thank you for being on the AIPT comics podcast! Secret Stash Press celebrated its first year at Dark Horse on November 2, congrats on that.If Secret Stash Press had a mission statement, what would it be?Tell us about the collaboration process with your creative teams. How do books like Maskerade and Quick Stops come together?What do you think it is about your characters that makes them so malleable for different mediums?You're insanely busy with your theater, your own podcasts, and more, are there any must-pull comics you keep up with monthly either from the big 2 or indies? Rapid Fire Question Round:Best sandwich?What's one thing you own that you really should throw out?Apples or oranges?What is the scariest animal?Have you ever asked someone for their autograph?What do you think happens when we die?Favorite action movie?Favorite smell?Least favorite smell?Flat or sparkling?Most used app on your phone?If you could have dinner with any three characters you've written before, who would they be and why?You get one song to listen to for the rest of your life: what is it?What number am I thinking of?Describe the rest of your life in 5 words?

Chip Zdarsky joins the show in a special interview-only episode to discuss his career. We dig into Batman, the ongoing crossover Gotham War, and talk about his creator-owned projects. We also get to know Chip like never before as we run through the Colbert Questionnaire! Plus, what is the greatest moment from his career? Find out here!Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!State of the Substack:You launched your Substack back in August 2021 with weekly insights into your process, humor of course, and also PDFs of your work, what is it about connecting with fans in this way that works so well for you?As part of the Substack you also produced some hilarious how-to videos posted to YouTube, how fun was it crafting those?Might we see more in the future?If Masterclass or a similar style online course approached you, would you take them up on it?Alan Moore certainly had a presence in his with candles, any ideas on how you'd set up the scene around you?You said in your latest Substack, which again I think folks should sign up for, you had a new idea. Considering your past creator-owned titles, do you find the process of idea to in-print comic has a certain length of time?Standout KAPOW moment of the career! Sex Criminals #1 Daredevil #25Segment: Interview: Comics!Having written multiple titles for some time, do you prefer working on multiple stories at once? Why or why not?About how long are you writing each week, or each day?Do you write differently depending on the artist?Pace of a story is so intriguing to me, how do you approach getting pacing right with something like Newburn vs Batman, or Kaptara?Do you think you'd be a good detective?Kaptara is so weird and out there, I love the soap opera aspects, the fact that it's so eclectic, be it character or setting. Having grown up watching General Hospital as a little kid I can't help but love it. How do you approach plotting an issue and get that effect?The conflict in Gotham War feels very natural given where you've taken Batman and where Catwoman has been in the last few years, was this a crossover a long time in the making?What you're doing with Batman of Zur-En-Arrh is truly exciting, what is the appeal of the character for you?Having written Daredevil for a number of years, has working on that book influenced your writing on Batman? Rory 1:01As a writer known for humor, do you struggle with not making Batman or DD smarmy? ColinIn the mount rushmore of superheroes to write, I feel like you've done them all, Chip! Is there any hero in particular you still have on your bucketlist?Rapid Fire Question Round (Stolen from Stephen Colbert so that a guest is “known”):Best sandwich?What's one thing you own that you really should throw out?Apples or oranges?What is the scariest animal?Have you ever asked someone for their autograph?What do you think happens when we die?Favorite action movie?Favorite smell?Least favorite smell?Flat or sparkling?Most used app on your phone?If you could have dinner with any three characters you've written before, who would they be and why?You get one song to listen to for the rest of your life: what is it?What number am I thinking of?Describe the rest of your life in 5 words?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSMeet new characters Aiko Maki, Dimitri, Cubisk Core, and Mia, who got character profiles and GODS teasers and how about that entity In-Betweener!Study up on 'G.O.D.S.' #1 with official encyclopediaTony Daniel's ‘Edenwood' #1 announcedDSTLRY sets November for Somna #1Joanne Starer's ‘Total Suplex of the Heart' coming March 2024 – ExclusiveNew comics studio Sandstorm Comics hosting ‘STORM THE BLOCK' eventGood Omens: the Official (and Ineffable) Graphic Novel Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman, adapted by Colleen Doran - By The Terry Pratchett Estate £25,000 goal made £2,419,973 pledgedOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Incredible Hulk (2023) #3 (Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Nic Klein)The Riddler: Year One (2022) #6 (Paul Dano, Stevan Subic)Nathan:The Devil's Cut #1 (Various)Action Comics Presents: Doomsday Special #1 (Dan Watters, Eddy Barrows, Eber Ferreira)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - Blade #2 (Bryan Edward Hill, Elena Casagrande)Dave - G'nort's Illustrated Swimsuit Edition #1 (Simon Bisley)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Birds of Prey #1 (Kelly Thompson, Leonardo Romero)Nathan: The Case of the Bleeding Wall #1 (Joe R. Lansdale, Kasey Lansdale, Daniele Sera)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Peacemaker Tries Hard! #5 (Kris Anka Movie Poster Cover)Nathan: Fire & Ice: Welcome to Smallville #1 (Amanda Conner)Segment - Interview: Ben Percy - Predator vs. Wolverine #1 (out Sept 20); The Sky Vault Sept 12; Sabretooth War JanuaryNot to brag, but we predicted this was coming as soon as Marvel snagged the Predator license! How long have you been actively working on this?Predator, Ghost Rider, Wolverine, do you see these characters as classic monsters on some scale? The horror vibe is strong with your comics work!With two of the most famous killers in media, has it been a challenge coming up with ways they take chunks out of each other?You have some of the longest runs going at Marvel right now with Wolverine and X-Force, do you feel like you understand Logan better now and if so, how so?Sabretooth War is co-written by Victor Lavalle. Obviously no spoilers, but what has your process been like collaborating on this future X-Men project?Moving onto your new novel The Sky Vault (out Sept 12), the third book in a trilogy, how does it feel unveiling the comets origin after two books?There's a lot of realism and depth in The Sky Vault, how much research goes into your works like this one, with weather and astronomy involved?You mention in the acknowledgements you use “slippery science”  Do you ever find yourself daydreaming about your novels being adapted into comics since you work in both formats?

“An individual revolution can spawn a collective revolution.”- Mark Borax Mark is a dynamic and provocative author, counselor, teacher, public speaker, musician and songwriter, who uses astrology to free the magical, soulful side of human beings. In 1984 he became a comic book writer and the managing editor of Comics Interview magazine. In 1998 Mark rode his Harley Davidson through the U.S. and Europe, stopping for a year in the Tuscan countryside of Northern Italy. Mark's first book, 2012: Crossing the Bridge to the Future, is a worldwide bestseller that describes the author's seven-year apprenticeship to visionary astrologer Ellias Lonsdale. Under the redwoods of northern California they created a mystery school which birthed a new form of astrology called Star Genesis, that helps people contact their core nature and life purpose. Mark's second book (co-authored with Lonsdale) is a Cosmic Weather Report that inspires readers to rethink the whole purpose of humankind and bring on a new future. His third book, The Ruby Heart of the Dragon, is a radical revision of the twelve Sun Signs, due out in May 2023. You Don't Want to Miss: How the Galactic Virus is impacting how we are with ourselves What is in store cosmically in the next few months A radical revision to Sun Signs as we know them AND SO MUCH MORE!! Links And Resources: Follow Mark Borax and get access to his new book at https://markborax.com/books/ Grab Your FREE Self-Love Activation Meditation and Self-Care List at: http://theabundancealchemist.com/ The Abundance Alchemist Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theabundancealchemisttribe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caitlyn.theabundancealchemist/ Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on any transformational thoughts, ideas, or inspiration! And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a rating and a review! Sending you so much love and gratitude!  

This week, Beehive Books publisher Josh O'Neil joins the podcast to talk new a new edition of Pinocchio arriving on Kickstarter this week. The book features over 50 full-page drawings by Mike Mignola with insert notes by Lemony Snicket. We discuss how the project came together, his experience working with artists throughout the years, and more! This is an extended and unedited version of the written interview with O'Neil from earlier this week.NEWSDC Comics Solicitations for June are here!DC details DC Pride 2023 plans, including a Grant Morrison story, 'The DC Book of Pride,' and moreDC expands WEBTOON partnership with fall 2023 Batman, Vixen, and Zatanna titlesMike Mignola and Lemony Snicket team up for Beehive Books' Pinocchio KickstarterDC Comics and Burbank city team up for 600-pound bronze Wonder Woman statueExtreme Venomverse #3 to feature Venom space knight, Madame Venom, and moreMarvel teases Spider-Killer villain appearing in Edge of Spider-Verse #1'Carnage Reigns' gets 2023 event checklist and new details revealedUncanny Avengers return with Fall of X spinning out of Hellfire Gala 2023New Star Wars Celebration comic 'Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories Annual—Jaxxon 2023' announcedAction, adventure-horror miniseries ‘Savage Squad 6' coming June 2023Horror OGN ‘Darla' coming May 31st from Invader ComicsGlobalComix adds BOOM! Studios to growing publisher partnershipsOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Hellcat #1 (Christopher Cantwell, Alex Lins)Star Trek #5 (Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Ramon Rosanas, and Erik Tamayo)Nathan:Hellcat #1 (Christopher Cantwell, Alex Lins)Superman Lost #1 (Priest, Carlo Pagulayan)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - Miles Morales: Spider-Man #4 (Cody Ziglar, Federico Vicentini)Dave - Wolverine #31 (Benjamin Percy, Juan Jose Ryp)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Batman: One Bad Day - Ra's Al Ghul #1 (Tom Taylor, Ivan Reis)Nathan: Doctor Strange #1 (Jed Mackay, Pasqual Ferry)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: DCeased: War Of The Undead Gods #7 (Ben Oliver Homage Card Stock Cover)Nathan: DC's Legion of Bloom #1 (Mike Perkins)Interview: Publisher Josh O'Neil about PINOCCHIO: The Illuminated Edition launches on Kickstarter. Back it here. What makes Pinocchio so timeless?What made Mignola the right fit for Pinocchio?How did Lemony Snicket get involved with the project?What are some of the Kickstarter rewards you're most excited about?You've worked with Paul Pope, Bill Sienkiewicz, Dave McKean, and now Mignola, what is something unexpected you learned about artists after working with them on these projects?Where do you see Beehive Books in 10 years?

 Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSDC launching 10-issue 'Superman: Lost' written by Christopher Priest'Shazamily Matters' anthology written by Zachary Levi and other film stars out in 2023Final chapter of 'Marvel's Wastelanders' launches today on SiriusXMVenom to fight Doctor Doom in new ‘Lethal Protector II' prequel seriesNew 'Doctor Strange' ongoing launching March 2023Epic MCU Phase 3 variant covers celebrate the 'Infinity Saga' eraComixology launching horror sci-fi ‘Retroverse' December 13‘A Radical Shift of Gravity' gets feature film deal at Hidden PicturesEmma Kubert's 'Stoneheart' coming March 2023Dark Horse returns to Hawkins with 'Stranger Things: Tales From Hawkins' #1 in 2023New Hellboy video game 'Hellboy Web of Wyrd' announced at The Game AwardsOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Teenage Wasteland #1 Curt Pires Jacoby SalcedoThanos: Death Notes #1 Various Nathan:Fantastic Four #2 (Ryan North, Iban Coello)Miles Morales: Spider-Man #1 (Cody Ziglar, Federico Vicentini)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - Do A Powerbomb! #7 (Daniel Warren Johnson, Mike Spicer)Dave - Batman #130 (Chip Zdarsky, Jorge Jimenez)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Danger Street #1 (Tom King, Jorge Fornes)Nathan: My Brother's Blood Machine #1 (Claudio Sanchez, Steve Niles, Andrew Ritchie)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Dark Ride #3 (Spawn cover by Andrei Bressan)Nathan: Batman/Spawn #1 (Gabrielle Dell'Otto variant)Interview: Claudio Sanchez My Brother's Blood Machine out Dec 14, 2022.Claudio Sanchez, thank you so much for joining us on the AIPT comics podcast! To start, what's the elevator pitch for My Brother's Blood Machine?You released an ashcan of the first issue at SDCC. What has the response been like thus far?So the original album was conceived as a side story to Amory Wars. Do any of those connections still exist in the adaptation?And what made now the time to bring MMBM to comics?We're getting vibes of classic horror flicks like Phantasm and Texas Chainsaw Massacre. What were some of your inspirations behind this story?What has the collaboration process been like Steve Niles, at this point he's a horror guru in comics!Andrew Ritchie's work is mesmerizing, I can't stop looking at the faces, what was the process like getting him on the project? Have you gotten a page that's blown you away so far?My Brother's Blood Machine is a six-issue series, how far along is the team with scripting and drawing the series?Next year is the 20th anniversary of In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3 (congrats)! What do you have planned to celebrate that milestone?Any current plans to continue with a No World For Tomorrow miniseries?Are there any other projects you'd like to hype today?Off-topic top shelf

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSJames Tynion IV launching Tiny Onion Studios at Dark Horse ComicsMarvel Comics Solicitations for February 2023Captain Marvel and the X-Men team up to fight the Brood starting February 2023'Cosmic Ghost Rider' returns in 2023 by Stephanie Phillips and Juann CabalMarvel releases Paco Medina and Alessandro Vitti's ‘Sins of Sinister' character designsMarvel launching new ‘I Am Iron Man' series March 2023Dark Horse announces ‘Where Monsters Lie' miniseries for February 2023‘Conan the Barbarian' gets Free Comic Book Day comic in 2023AfterShock Comics reveals Free Comic Book Day 2023 comicDC Comics solicitationsDC outlines Black History Month 2023 and Milestone 30th anniversary celebrationDawn of DC promises 20 new titles in 2023 in bold line-wide initiativeOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Batman: One Bad Day: Mr. Freeze #1 (Gerry Duggan, Matteo Scalera)Gold Goblin #1 (Christopher Cantwell, Lan Medina)Nathan:Batman: One Bad Day: Mr. Freeze #1 (Gerry Duggan, Matteo Scalera)Dark Crisis: World Without A Justice League: Batman #1 (Si Spurrier, Dan Jurgens, Meghan Fitzmarten, Ryan Sook)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - Demon Days: Shield of Justice #1 (Peach Momoko)Dave - Kroma #1 (LORENZO DE FELICI)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Doctor Strange: Fall Sunrise #1 (Tradd Moore)Nathan: Doctor Strange: Fall Sunrise #1 (Tradd Moore)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Detective Comics #1066 (J.H. Williams III)Nathan: Tim Drake: Robin #3 Riley RossmoInterview: Jason Aaron - and Alexandre Tefenkgi's ONCE UPON A TIME AT THE END OF THE WORLD #1Jason Aaron, thank you for being on the AIPT Comics podcast! Once upon a time at the end of the world #1 is out November 23rd in comic shops, how long has this series been in the making?How important to this story is the reason why there's a post-apocalyptic world?This is a love story, which isn't new for you certainly, but how does the post-apocalyptic setting change your approach to the main character's relationship?I really liked how you use captions in the first issue to establish the fact that small choices turn out to change entire lives, what inspired you to use this approach?The dynamic between Mezzy and Maceo is unique from the very start, can you tell us a bit about them both and how you fleshed them out with Alexandre Tefenkgi?You've said in press materials this is like Wes Anderson had directed ‘Road Warrior,' what is your favorite Wes Anderson film and which is your favorite Mad Max film?Are there any artists you've yet to work with you hope to work with in the future?I was a huge fan of your work on The Goddamned, have you said all you've needed to say for the series?As a longtime fan of your Thor run, and the incredible work you've done with Jane Foster, I must ask, with some time since its release how did you like Thor Love and Thunder?Last we spoke I believe you started getting into wrestling, still watching with your son?

Mark Borax has been a nomadic poet his whole life. In the late seventies he traveled the U.S. and Canada performing and selling his poetry. In the mid-eighties, Mark was befriended by his adolescent idol, writer Ray Bradbury, who became his literary godfather, believing in Mark's writing even though it was taking forever. In 1984 he became a comic book writer and the managing editor of Comics Interview magazine. In 1998 Mark rode his Harley Davidson Low Rider, through the U.S. and Europe, stopping for a year in the Tuscan countryside of Northern Italy. Mark's first book, 2012: Crossing the Bridge to the Future, is a bestseller that describes the author's seven-year apprenticeship to visionary astrologer Ellias Lonsdale. Under the redwoods in northern California they created a mystery school which birthed a new form of astrology called Star Genesis, that helps people contact their core nature and life purpose. Mark's new book (co-authored with Ellias) is a Cosmic Weather Report that inspires readers to rethink the whole purpose of humankind and bring on a new future. Mark isn't like other astrologers—in fact, he's not like many other people on this earth. Since the late 1970's, he's been collecting adventures and spiritual wisdom as a poet, writer, world traveler, and finally, as an astrologer. His journey into astrology began with his apprenticeship under Ellias Lonsdale, an experience which inspired Mark's first best-selling book, 2012: Crossing the Bridge to the Future, which told the story of his life with Ellias. He continued writing, encouraged by his childhood-idol-turned-friend, Ray Bradbury, and used his growing astrological knowledge to co-author his second book, Cosmic Weather Report, with Ellias, a book that inspires readers to rethink the whole purpose of humankind and bring on a new future. While writing remains a vocation for him, he spends a large chunk of time offering his astrological services to clients and students. Starting in the 80's, he and Ellias created a new form of astrology called Star Genesis, which helps people contact their core nature and life purpose. Then in 1987, Mark and his wife founded the College of Visionaries and Wizards, an online school that teaches students to read astrology charts in the deepest, most soulful way. In that same year, 1987, he created Soul Level Astrology to free the core nature of human beings and he's since done thousands of private sessions for people around the world. Mark is a dynamic and provocative author, counselor, teacher, public speaker, musician and songwriter, whose humorous, compassionate and startling insights inspire others to awaken their soul force. You can learn more about Mark at https://markborax.com/, and you can learn more about his books and services here: https://markborax.com/books/. His third book, The Ruby Heart of the Dragon, which contains a radical revision of the 12 sun signs, is set to be released this year. ------------------------------- Watch Path 11 TV wherever you want, on the iPhone, AppleTV, Android, Amazon Fire, and Roku Apps.

www.markborax.comJill's guest is Mark Borax, astrologer, author, teacher, mystic and nomadic poet.  Mark Borax created Soul Level Astrology in 1987, a method of using your birth chart to identify your core nature, or soul, which is the deepest part of you. Your soul force permeates every cell of your body. It was there before you were born and continues after you die. It came from eternity for some purpose only you can achieve. I investigate this purpose when we work together.In, today's world filled with chaos and confusion,  Mark's transformational astrological sessions have helped thousands of people around the world get down to their core force and life purpose, which provides a rudder through the changing tides.Mark's  sessions investigate the reason you were born, your key strengths and weaknesses, relationship needs, and cycles of timing that shape your growth. Mark Borax has been a nomadic poet his whole life. In the late seventies he traveled the U.S. and Canada performing and selling his poetry. In the mid-eighties, Mark was befriended by his adolescent idol, Ray Bradbury, who became his literary godfather, believing in Mark's writing even though it was taking forever.n 1984 he became a comic book writer and the managing editor of Comics Interview magazine. In 1998 Mark rode his Harley Davidson through the U.S. and Europe, stopping for a year in the Tuscan countryside of Northern Italy. Mark's first book, 2012: Crossing the Bridge to the Future, is a worldwide bestseller that describes the author's seven-year apprenticeship to visionary astrologer Ellias Lonsdale. Under the redwoods of northern California they created a mystery school which birthed a new form of astrology called Star Genesis, that helps people contact their core nature and life purpose. Mark's second book (co-authored with Lonsdale) is a Cosmic Weather Report that inspires readers to rethink the whole purpose of humankind and bring on a new future. His third book, The Ruby Heart of the Dragon, is a radical revision of the twelve Sun Signs, due out in 2023.Sign up for Jill's newsletter:  https://jilljardineastrology.com/contact-jill/CHECK OUT my new courses: https://jilljardineastrology.com/online-courses/

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This week, Gerry Duggan joins the AIPT Comics podcast to discuss his new Kickstarter Timing/Luck! We dig into his passion for photography, the inspirations of the book, and how it differs from writing. You can back Timing/Luck here (just 11 days left to back it!). We also discuss his highly anticipated series The Invincible Iron Man, and what to expect from his upcoming comedy one-shot Halloween Party with Brian Posehn and Scott Koblish. We also run through the Colbert Questionnaire (revealing the full spectrum of his human experience)! Here's a rundown of the questions Gerry answers:As of the air time of this interview, Timing/Luck has 11 days left to back on Kickstarter, featuring scenes in Hollywood, from behind the scenes in comics, and street photography, how many years of work does this book span?Is there different itch photography scratches for you outside of writing comics?There's something solitary about writing, and maybe even as a photographer as you're behind the lens so to speak, what motivates you to put yourself out there in your photography and your comics writing?You also got Halloween Party coming out October 12, 2022, with Brian Posehn and Scott Koblish, why must Scotch McTiernan's story continue in this adventure after your 4:20 special?!I'd be remiss not to ask about you kicking off Invincible Iron Man with Juan Frigeri in December, how long has this project been in the works?Are there any story arcs fans should pick up to prepare for your run?When writing comedy, big team books like X-Men, or solo heroes like Iron Man, do you have any methods to getting into the right mindset, be it a mood board of imager, or music?[caption id="attachment_451509" align="aligncenter" width="680"] The cover to Timing/Luck.[/caption]It's tantalizing to know Timing/Luck peers behind the curtain showing comics creators, actors, and regular people behind the curtain, so to speak, so I was wondering if we could run through the Colbert Quesionairre so that you can be known, to the listeners, would that be okay? Best sandwich?What's one thing you own that you really should throw out?Apples or oranges?What is the scariest animalHave you ever asked someone for their autograph?What do you think happens when we die?Favorite action movie?Favorite smell?Least favorite smell?Exercise: worth it?Flat or sparkling?Most used app on your phone?You get one song to listen to for the rest of your life: what is it?What number am I thinking of?Why is jean grey such an important character in comics?Describe the rest of your life in 5 words?

Comics artist David Marquez joins the show to discuss his new Zestworld launch and the new series he's writing and drawing The Unchosen. You can check out the first chapter right now, which we discuss at length, and Marquez gives us insight into the larger story too. We also discuss his collaboration with Tom King on Batman: Killing Time and more!Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSDark Horse adds Eric Powell's Albatross Funnybooks imprint to lineupDark Horse Comics and Penguin Random House ink exclusive global multi-year dealDark Horse and CD Projekt Red launch new ‘The Witcher' comics miniseriesDC announces new Harley Quinn creative team Tini Howard and Sweeney Boo (plus details NYCC plans for the character)MAD Magazine celebrates 70th Anniversary with content by Jordan Peele, Weird Al, and moreDC shows off ‘90s Rewind Month foil, multi-level emboss variant coversTitan Comics announces ‘Blade Runner 2039' for December 2022NYCC 2022: IDW reveals NYCC 2022 panel, signing and swag detailsDon Cheadle's This Radicle Act To Adapt Comic Book ‘Rogues' Gallery' Into TV SeriesCoheed & Cambria frontman Claudio Sanchez to debut new horror comic “My Brother's Blood Machine”Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Edge of Spider-Verse #4 (Various)Stuff of Nightmares (2022) #1 (R.L. Stine, A.L. Kaplan)Nathan:Strange #6 (Jed Mackay, Lee Garbett)Rogues' Gallery #3 (Hannah Rose May, Justin Mason, Declan Shalvey)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - Carnage #6 (Ram V, Rogê Antônio)Dave - Nightwing #96 (Tom Taylor, Bruno Redondo)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Flawed #1 (Chuck Brown and Prenzy)Nathan: Briar #1 (Christopher Cantwell, Germán García)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Detective Comics #1064 (Evan Cagle)Nathan: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #100 (Mike Del Mundo)Interview David Marquez - New Zestworld creator-owned project The UnChosenThanks for being on the AIPT Comics podcast, you're launching a new comics project on Zestworld, can you tell us a little about how you got involved with Zestworld?What is The UnChosen about, what's the elevator pitch?I saw that you've had this concept in mind for about a decade - how did inspiration strike here?We've seen vertical comics make a surge thanks to things like Marvel's Infinity Comic format, what have you enjoyed most exploring this layout style?What has the transition been like going from Batman Killing Time to The UnChosen?For the artists out there, what are your chosen tools of the trade, do you work digitally 100%?What has the collaboration process been like Marissa Louise and D.C. Hopkins? You've worked with Brian Michael Bendis on the excellent Defenders, now Tom King with Batman and many more, what is it like working withy a variety of writers, are their processes very different? And how does your process change when you're doing both? Are you doing UnChosen full time, or do you have other projects in the works?Where can fans find you, website, twitter, Zestworld?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSDr. Strange…our THOUGHTS!DC Comics releases 'Dark Crisis' checklist and first 7 pages of FCBD Dark Crisis specialMarvel unveils Predator vs. Marvel variant covers‘Gwen Stacy' series to wrap up with ‘Giant-Size Gwen Stacy' #1‘Stranger Things Summer Special One-Shot' drops into comics shops on July 6thValiant announces ‘Ninjak: Superkillers' for February 2023Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Spider-Man 2099: Exodus (2022): Alpha (Steve Orlando, Paul Fry)Nubia & The Amazons: Coronation Special #1 (Various)Nathan:One Star Squadron #6 (Mark Russell, Steve Lieber)Spider-Man 2099: Exodus Alpha (Steve Orlando, Paul Fry)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - Batman Beyond: Neo-Year #2 (Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Max Dunbar)Dave - Batman #123 (Josh Williamson, Howard Porter)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Grim #1 (Stephanie Phillips, Flaviano)Nathan: Moon Knight: Black, White & Blood #1 (various)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Batman: Urban Legends #15 (Riley Rossmo Cover)Nathan: Batgirls #6 (Audrey Mok cover)Segment: Interview - Greg Pak, Khoi Pham, and Scott Hanna for Duo #1 May 17I understand Reggie Hudlin pitched you the idea, Greg, when you first heard it where did your mind wander surrounding the idea of having your romantic partner forever inside your head?What's it like working with Denys Cowan and Reginald Hudlin on this?What was your first entry into Milestone comics?Duo is set in a new location called Earth-M, what was the starting material for this world before you kicked things off?Greg and Khoi, you worked on Hercules together, what's it like getting the band back together for this project?Representation matters so much, especially in comics, with Kelly and David being Vietnamese-American and a Korean-American stuck inside one body, will we see an exploration of how they navigate their own family ties?Speaking of those creepy creatures, is that skin like a whale's skin? It looks squishy!The series seems well timed seeing as just a few days ago research came out about why humans tend to die around 80, how much research went into this project surrounding nanotech and health?Duo is about a superhero who gets their powers from an accident which got me wondering...which superhero is your favorite who got their powers from an accident?Koi and Scott you get to draw some creepy looking creatures and a super-suit, what has been the most fun to draw so far?

NEWSA school board in Tennessee banned Maus - Spiegelman respondsNew details emerge for ‘Free Comic Book Day 2022: Marvel's Voices' #1Humanoids sets sites on all-new ‘The Incal Universe' graphic novelsIbrahim Moustafa's next Humanoids title announcedVault Comics First Look: Quests Aside – Out April 2022Titan announces The Man Who Fell To Earth comic adaptationMarvel teases X-Men, Avengers, and Eternals summer event ‘Judgment Day'‘Daredevil' #1 launching June 2022 by Chip Zdarsky & artist Marco ChecchettoMarvel's ‘Hulk' #6 to feature ‘Deadliest Hulk' Titan in AprilIron Man to propose marriage in ‘Iron Man' #20TKO Studios to distribute through Simon & Schuster, Inc. starting February 1Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Mary Jane & Black Cat: Beyond #1 (Jed McKay, C.F. Villa)Night of the Ghoul #4 (Scott Snyder, Francesco Francavilla)Nathan:The Human Target #4 (Tom King, Greg Smallwood)Mary Jane & Black Cat: Beyond #1 (Jed McKay, C.F. Villa)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - The Human Target #4 (Tom King, Greg Smallwood)Dave - X-Men #10 (Gerry Duggan, Pepe Larraz, Marte Gracia)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Sabretooth #1 (Victor LaValle teams, Leonard Kirk)Nathan: Monkey Prince #1 (Gene Luen Yang, Bernard Chang)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Sabretooth #1 (Ryan Brown)Nathan: Batman #120 (Kyle Hipp)Interview - Buckaroo Banzai Against the World Crime League - Earl Rauch & W.D. Richter Tell our listeners about yourselves and how you came to collaborate on the original Buckaroo Banzai. As I recall, the original script went through a number of forms.One of the elements I love about the movie and the novel are the constant callbacks - like an editor's note in a Marvel comic - was this a conscious decision to adopt a comic book convention?Were there any comics you were reading at the time?Against the World Crime League was originally teased at the end of the film. How has this story evolved from its original conception? And why was a novel the right medium?I have to ask about my favorite film, Big Trouble in Little China - Much like Buckaroo, Jack Burton has endured. What is it about these characters that connect with audiences all these years later?Without spoiling anything - things are looking pretty bleak for Buckaroo and the Hong Kong Cavaliers at the start of this book. Were these big changes always in the cards?The multiverse is hotter than ever right now, if you could have a Buckaroo crossover with any movie or comic book character, what would it be and why?Has Mike Richardson pitched you to open up a Buckaroo Banzai comic series?Are you reading or watching anything right now that you'd like to put on our listeners' radars?

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us in our Discord soon!NEWSImage Comics workers form a union, Comic Book Workers United - Image won't voluntarily recognize unionJeff Lemire announces ‘The Bone Orchard' for 2022 (more details here)Marvel releases future ‘Devil's Reign' February 2022 detailsMarvel Comics releases all ‘Timeless' teasers – see the future here!Valiant's ‘Eternal Warrior: Scorched Earth' OGN fully fundedTaika Waititi moving on from ‘Thor' to direct ‘The Incal' movie‘Fox and Hare' shifts release date due to COVID-related delaysSwamp Thing season 2 officially on!Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - The Me You Love in the Dark #4 (Skottie Young, Jorge Corona)Dave - Batman/Superman Authority Special #1 (Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Trevor Hairsine, Ben Templesmith)Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Silver Coin #6 (Josh Williamson, Michael Walsh)Dark Knights Of Steel #1 (Tom Taylor, Yasmine Putri)Nathan:The Human Target #1 (Tom King, Greg Smallwood)The Swamp Thing #9 (Ram V, Mike Perkins)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK Dave: Venom #1 (Ewing, Ram V, Bryan Hitch)Nathan: Regarding the Matter of Oswald's Body #1 (Christopher Cantwell, Luca Casalanguida)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Alien #8 (Silva Cover)Nathan: Harley Quinn: The Eat, Bang, Kill Tour #3 (Hetrick cover)Segment: Interview with Ram V!First of all, congrats: The Swamp Thing is officially getting a second season! (Pause) Now, this was initially announced as a 10-issue series. Did you always have more stories in the tank if it were to get renewed, or did you expand your original plans when you got confirmation of more issues?You recently mentioned on Twitter that you're drawn to writing characters who give us "a unique window unto humanity, people — why we are the way that we are." What is it about the Swamp Thing - and Levi Kamei, in particular - that lends itself to telling those kinds of stories?Themes of familial duty and colonialism have been an especially strong component of the last few issues. Was that part of your original conception of the series, or is that something that has evolved as the book has continued?Mike Perkins and Mike Spicer have been creating some really incredible imagery, particularly when it comes to the delineation of the flashbacks in recent issues. Meanwhile, Aditya Bidikar has made Swampy's voice feel like it's rumbling right off the page. What has that collaboration process been like with all three?Levi's brother Jacob has been teased from the start and makes an appearance in the latest issue, what makes their brotherhood so important to the narrative itself?While it was unclear what generated this plant-fueled apocalypse in Future State, Levi's reunion with Jacob suggests that Hedera's corrosive influence on the Green may be leading to this potential outcome. Is this an off base theory?!We're obviously thrilled to hear that this story will be continuing. Anything you want to tease/any foreboding words of warning for the reader about what's ahead?  (Maybe: Might we see a return to the world of Future State: Swamp Thing?)

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us in our Discord soon!NEWSMarvel reveals art and new details for ‘Amazing Spider-Man' Beyond eraImage launches sci-fi/Cold War comic ‘Primordial' to comic shops September 15The Literary Tarot Kickstarter adds Scott Snyder, Holly Black, Terry Brooks, Stephen Fry, and moreMarvel announces ‘Phoenix Song: Echo' #1 for October 2021X-Men has life and deathComics sales report from ComichronNew Segment: Heroes Don't Do That - Do they though?Second Week: Do heroes put ketchup on their hot dogs?Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Teen Titans Academy (2021): 2021 Yearbook #1 (Tim Sheridan, various artists)Beta Ray Bill #4 (Daniel Warren Johnson, Mike Spicer)Nathan:Specter Inspectors #5 (Bowen McCurdy, Kaitlyn Musto)Barbaric #1 (Michael Moreci, Nathan Gooden)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - Specter Inspectors #5 (Bowen McCurdy, Kaitlyn Musto)Dave - Beta Ray Bill #4TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: X-Men #1 (Gerry Duggan, Pepe Larraz)Nathan: Justice League Infinity #1 (J.M. DeMatteis, Jim Tucker, Ethen Beavers)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Batman #110 Jock coverNathan: The Conjuring: The Lover #2 (Ryan Brown)Segment: Interview: Jeff Parker - Ninjak #1 out July 14Hi Jeff, thanks for joining us on the AIPT Comics podcast! Ninjak has been in the works for some time, announced way back in July 2020, is it odd talking about a book that's so long in development, or par for the course in comics?Ninjak has been rebooted and retooled various times over the years, how are you approaching the character?With the pandemic's delay, did you end up tweaking this story more than past tales you've written, or did it stay pretty close to your original pitch.?Can you talk a bit about Javier Pulido's work, was there a specific page in the first issue that he exceeded your expectations?What separates Ninjak from other rich and tactful superheroes?In your opinion, how does Valiant differ from other publishers?The super spy angle of Ninjak has always been a big draw. Do you have any spy movies or books you look to for inspiration or to get you in the headspace to write Ninjak?We're big James Bond fans here, loved your James Bond Origin and recently talked to Ibrahim Moustafa about Bond as well, we must ask, who do you think is the definitive Bond?Future Quest and Batman 66 were books of yours that we reviewed and greatly enjoyed, do you have a desire to return to either of those projects in the future, or are there other series you'd like to return to some day? What other projects do you have in the works?What comics are you reading right now?Off Topic Top Shelf: Jeff Parker - Beer!

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us in our Discord soon!NEWSAT&T and Discovery MergeThe April numbers are in!Pullbox, the online comic pull list service, to launch June 7 from DiamondMarvel and SiriusXM’s to premiere first scripted podcast ‘Marvel’s Wastelanders: Old Man Star-Lord’ on June 1'The Heroes Union' #1 coming August 2021 from Roger Stern, Ron Frenz, and Sal BuscemaImage Comics August 2021 solicitationsMark Millar confirms ‘Promising Young Woman’ screenwriter to pen ‘Nemesis’ movie adaptationMarvel releases August 2021 solicitationsJohn Ridley taking over Black PantherMarvel announces ‘Warhammer 40,000: Sisters of Battle’ #1DC Comics announces horror event ‘Fear State’ for August 2021Vault announces comics series ‘Deadbox’ a cursed DVD machine horror titleIDW publishing King Grimlock series by Steve OrlandoArchie Comics will publish THE SHIELD #1 with Rob Liefeld art and a new scripterStandout KAPOW moment of the week: Immortal Hulk and Ultramega!Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Shang-Chi #1 (W: Gene Luen Yang, A: Dike Ruan)The Many Deaths of Laila Starr #2 (W: Ram V, A: Filipe Andrade)Nathan:Immortal Hulk: Time of Monsters #1 (W: Al Ewing, Alex Paknadel, David Vaughn, A: Juan Ferreyra, Kevin Nowlan)We Only Find Them When They’re Dead #6 (W: Al Ewing, A: Simone Di Meo)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: The Blue Flame #1 (W: Christopher Cantwell, A: Adam Gorham)Nathan: TMNT: The Last Ronin #3 (W: Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, Tom Waltz, A: Ben Bishop, Isaac Escorza, Esau Escorza)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: The Department of Truth #9 (Zoe Thorogood)Nathan: Harley Quinn #3 (Riley Rossmo)Segment: Interview: Tim Sheridan and Robbie Thompson talk about their crossover in their DC Comics books Suicide Squad and Teen Titans Academy!

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us in our Discord soon!NEWSArtist/writer Jesse Hamm has passed awayImage Comics signals ‘The Department of Truth’ is on the hunt for BigfootRegina King to direct adaptation of Image Comics’ ‘Bitter Root’Rob Liefeld Leaves Mighty Crusaders Due to Variant Cover SpoilerThe Nice House on the Lake #1 sells more issues than TDoT (100k)Marvel unveils five-part series ‘X-Men: The Trial of Magneto’Marvel reveals new superhero and mutant Somnus to be revealed in ‘Marvel’s Voices: Pride’ #1John Romita Jr. and Dan Slott teaming up for ‘Fantastic Four’ 60th-anniversary issueMarvel celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with ‘Marvel’s Voices: Identity’Marvel teases the conclusion to ‘Infinite Destinies’ out August 2021CABLE: RELOADED #1 coming this August!Our Top Books of the WeekDave:DC Festival of Heroes: The Asian Superhero Celebration #1 (Various)Seven Secrets #7 (W: Tom Taylor, A: Daniele Di Nicuolo)Nathan:Time Before Time #1 (W: Declan Shalvey, Rory McConville, A: Joe Palmer)Batman: The Detective #2 (W: Tom Taylor, A: Andy Kubert)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: The Immortal Hulk: Time Of Monsters #1 (W: Alex Paknadel, A: Juan Ferreyra)Nathan: Fantastic Four: Life Story #1 (W: Mark Russell, A: Sean Izaakse)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Way of X #2 (Christian Ward variant)Nathan: Batman/Fortnite: Zero Point #3 (Donald Mustard variant)Segment: Interview: Jeff Smith - Bone, RASL, new book TUKI: Fight for Fire Makes Debut on Kickstarter!Congrats on the Kickstarter! How has the response been so far?The original TUKI webcomic was in color, yet the new books are in black and white. What led to the decision to go back to basics here?You mentioned in the Kickstarter press release that you really dove back into TUKI when COVID hit. Tell us a bit about that process and why it felt like it was finally time.How has the story and world of TUKI evolved from the original webcomic to how it’s presented now?What is it about ancient human history that interests you the most? - he’s kind of answering this!It seems like the core of every myth is humanity’s attempt at understanding the world, what are you trying to “understand” at the core of Tuki?Do you have any rituals when you approach the page each day, or the story as a whole? Something that gets you in the zone?You’ve noted in previous interviews you’re a big reader. Do you have any favorite reads right now, novels or comics?Were there any novels that lead to your discovery of the Tuki story?The comics industry has changed a lot of the years, how has setting up Tuki on Kickstarter differed from self-publishing for you in the past? - i think we kinda covered this too OKAY!Comics in general have changed over time, are there any developments you’ve embraced like digital technology, or digital comics for that matter?We’d be remiss if we didn’t mention Bone today, which came back a few years ago in the form of Bone: Coda. How was it revisiting these old friends, and do you think there’s another Bone story in you somewhere? Bone adaptations have been attempted a few times over the years, but mostly in film format. Why do you feel that Netflix is the ideal home for this story?Any chance we’ll finally see what Boneville looks like?Are there any other projects you’d like to discuss or plug in today?Off-Topic Top Shelf - Jeff Smith is into Marx Brothers movies, biographies on them, Sam Cook, Tune In Beatles

NEWSBefore we dig into those interviews, we recap the week in news. Marvel made waves mid-week as they revealed a new deal with Penguin Random House for distribution of all their comics. Marvel also revealed Alien #1 is getting a second printing after selling over 300,000 copies. BOOM! Studio also revealed big news as their series BRZRKR is headed to Netflix.In other news, Image Comics sets October 20 for The Essential Guide to Comic Book Lettering andannounces WonderCon@Home schedule. Also in schedule news, DC Comics sets Milestone comics for same-day print/digital release while an Amazon Listing teases a new book with Superman leading The Authority this winter. In teaser news, Simon Spurrier teased new art and details for X-Men series Way of X all week, Vault Comics announced Barbaricfor June, Jimmy Eat World and Z2 Comics are teaming up for Jimmy Eat World: 555, and finally AfterShock and Renegade Entertainment announce ‘Lycan’ for 2022.Segment: X-Men Monday 100 mini interview with Chris Hassan!On February 25, 2019, your Reign of X..Men Monday started. If I told you then on March 29, 2021, you’ve reached 100 columns, what would you say and think?What X-Men solo book do you think Reign of X deserves?You’re doing a lot to promote X-Men Monday 100, appearing on podcasts and live streams, hyping with teasers, adding new elements to the column...what is the meatiest tastiest thing to look forward to on Monday?What X-Men Monday anniversary do we celebrate next, 150? X-Men Monday Bicentenial?!Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Batman/Superman #16 (W: Gene Yang, A: Ivan Reis)Amazing Spider-Man #62 (W: Nick Spencer, A: Patrick Gleason)Nathan:Batman/Superman #16 (W: Gene Yang, A: Ivan Reis)Harley Quinn #1 (W: Stephanie Phillips, A: Riley Rossmo)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Beta Ray Bill #1 (W/A: Daniel Warren Johnson)Nathan: Beta Ray Bill #1 (W/A: Daniel Warren Johnson)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Silk #1 (Stonehouse)Nathan: Department of Truth #7 (Beeda’s Thingamajigits variant)Segment: Ibrahim Moustafa Interview - Count at Humanoids - Out March 16 - Letters by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou - Colors by Brad Simpson Congratulations on Count, how has the reception been since its release on March 16?The Count of Monte Cristo is a classic - how did you arrive on the idea to retell this story with science fiction? Did the concept of a Monte Cristo adaptation come to you first, or the high-flying action scenes.There are many different characters in this work, do you do anything special to get into character, like speak out loud in voices, or write evil characters left-handed (joking!)?The relationship between mentor and student is heartfelt and real. What did you seek to accomplish first and foremost with these characters?I was curious about the format and length allowed to you via the graphic novel format. Would this story work as 6 20-page single issues, or was this the only way to tell this story?The use of color and lettering is exceptional in this work too. What was the process like working with Hassan Otsmmane-Elhaou and Brad Simpson?Without giving anything away, there are some fascinating untold stories hidden in the margins here, with Redxan and Amai’s relationship being one of them. Do you feel like there are more tales to tell in this world?There have been many adaptations of The Count of Monte Cristo, who would you want as your Edmond Dantes (Redxan Samud) in the adaptation of Count?Ibrahim, this is your first of three Humanoids projects lined up. Can you tell us anything about the second collection, might it be an adaptation, something original, and/or sci-fi?Are there any other books you’d like to discuss today?Last question, and this is totally for my (Nathan) benefit as a James Bond nerd: favorite on-screen Bond and why?Off-Topic Top Shelf: Moustafa likes making custom action figures

NEWSFormer DC comic book artist fetches $1.85M auctioning Wonder Woman NFTsAlso https://twitter.com/slitheryss/status/1370476985001119750?s=21DC launches ‘Batman Black & White’ NFT statues — Marsha Cooke, Gary Frank respond: https://www.gamesradar.com/darwyn-cookes-widow-asks-dc-not-to-use-her-husbands-work-in-batman-nft-crypto-art/BOOM! reveals ‘BRZRKR’ #1 sells out and goes back to printMarvel reveals Spider-Man story arc ‘The Chameleon Conspiracy’ for June 2021Marvel announces ‘Planet-Size X-Men’ #1 for June 16thMarvel Comics to wrap up ‘Heroes Reborn’ with ‘Heroes Return’ #1 in JuneMarvel Comics reveals Pride Month special 'Marvel's Voices: Pride' #1DC news:DC Comics announces ‘DC Pride’ anthology comic for June 8DC Comics announces ‘Crush & Lobo’ comic miniseries launching June 1DC Comics announces ‘Batman: The Adventures Continue - Season 2’ launching in MayDC Comics sets June 22nd for ‘Wonder Woman Black & Gold’ #1DC Comics reveals more ‘Batman/Fortnite: Zero Point’ coversDC Black Label to release creator owned horror comic ‘The Nice House on the Lake’DC Black Label series Batman: ReptilianGreen Arrow’s 80th anniversary spectacularOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Non-Stop Spider-Man (2021) #1 (W: Joe Kelly, A: Chris Bachalo)Home Sick Pilots #4 (W: Dan Watters, A: Caspar Wijngaard)Nathan:Batman: Urban Legends #1 (various)Home Sick Pilots #4 (W: Dan Watters, A: Caspar Wijngaard)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Orphan And The Five Beasts #1 (W/A: James Stokoe)Nathan: Ultramega #1 (W/A: James Harren)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: King in Black: Spider-Man #1 (Carlos E. Gomez)Nathan: Ultramega #1 (1:10 incentive variant cover)Segment: Pornsak Pichetshote Interview - The Good Asian #1 - May 5th artist Alexandre TefenkgiThanks for coming on the AIPT Comics podcast! The Good Asian is out this May and Nathan and I can’t be any more excited, in part because we adore Film Noir. Can you talk about your relationship to noir and why the genre speaks to you?What was the onus on kicking off this project, was it the genre, the Chinese Exclusion Act and how it fit into the story, something else?Was there anything you were surprised by or that Alexandre Tefenkgi went above and beyond with?How do you approach staying creative while quarantined? Do you have a set routine?The Good Asian is rooted deep in American history, but it also reads like a classic noir. What led you to combining the two? - i think we covered this.From hard-boiled dialogue to shadowy street corners, what do you think is the key to creating the right atmosphere for noir? Color artist lee loughridgeIt’s clear that a lot of research went into telling this story. Did you discover anything in your research that genuinely surprised you?Something that made reading the first issue of The Good Asian so strong for me, was how it captures a lo tof the hidden American history we don’t talk about. If readers wanted to explore more about this kind of history, do you have any resources fans might pick up?There are so many great indie publishers today, more than ever, what made Image Comics the right fit for this project?Are there any other books you’d like to discuss today?Off-Topic Top Shelf - Pichetshote - Rewatching first two seasons of Fargo, Inside Chinatown

NEWSHeroes Reborn revealed as Jason Aaron & Ed McGuinness  projectMarvel Comics opens up fan-voting for their next X-Men team lineupMarvel to launch new line of graphic novels called ‘Mighty Marvel Masterworks’Marvel and Scholastic have announced Spider-Ham: Great Power, No Responsibility, an original graphic novel by Steve Foxe and Shadia Amin.Saga Writer Brian K. Vaughan Confirms Series Will Return SoonBrian Bendis No Longer Exclusive At DC ComicsComic con on a cruise ship? Image and Skybound planning one for next yearDark Horse to publish entire YouNeek Studios line of graphic novelsSegment: WHO IS NATHAN SIMMONS - 3 truths and a lie (we reveal the answer after judging?)Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Wolverine #9 (W: Ben Percy, A: Adam Kubert)Strange Adventures #8: (W:  Tom King, Artist: Mitch Gerads, Evan Shaner)Nathan:The Department of Truth #5 (W: James Tynion IV, A: Martin Simmonds)We Only Find Them When They’re Dead #5 (W: Al Ewing, A: Simone Di Meo)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: The Dreaming: Waking Hours #7 (W: G. Willow Wilson, A: Javier Rodriguez)Nathan: Future State: Swamp Thing #2 (W: Ram V, A: Mike Perkins)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: King In Black: Gwenom Vs. Carnage #2 (Flaviano Design Cover)Nathan: Hellblazer: Rise and Fall #3 (Cover B: Sean Phillips)Segment: Interview - Josh Williamson - Infinite Frontier, Robin, Future State: Justice League, Nailbiter ReturnsJosh, you’re very busy, with Robin coming as well as Infinite Frontier, and Nailbiter Returns, and Future State Justice League... is this the busiest year for you in comics, or are you just getting started?Earlier this week you spoke to CBR and you talk a bit about Wonder Woman and Spectre playing a big part in teasing the future DC Comics stories. What makes these two characters the right choice to push forward?There have been many cases where a big event or cliffhanger teases the “future events” at the big-two, but in many cases, some of those events don’t happen or fall off. Can you say with certainty what we see in Infinite Frontier will be used and explored down the line?What goes into writing an overarching structure for a comic like Infinite Frontier? Is it an outline, a rough script, a treatment, an abstract painting they riff off of?As a writer for the big-two, soon to be publishing a book you’re spearheading in Infinite Frontier, how do you navigate ambition, approaching the size and scope, but also what you want to achieve personally? - i think he’s kinda covered this ok!It’s not evident if you’ve written or will write Dr. Manhattan, but I must know, is there any extra stress or anxiety around writing a character or exploring the consequences of a character that is so iconically part of one of the most famous comics in existence?It might be because folks are still figuring out Future State and aren’t quite ready for Infinite Frontier, but I swear there’s even more hype around Robin. What do you think makes Robin aka Damian Wayne such an alluring character for fans?Can you talk a little bit about Gleb Melnikov’s work on Robin, was there any specific page in the first issue that went above and beyond what you could have anticipated?The pandemic has affected the entire industry, I was curious if it helped or hindered the development of Infinite Frontier and Robin? SUPERFIGHT: Spectre vs. Wonder Woman -  Infinite Frontier #0 - RELEASES MAR 2ND, 2021 FOC - February 7thROBIN #1 arrives in April Gleb Melnikov

NEWSThe Old Guard gets a star-studded anthology sequel in Tales Through Time - Kelly Sue DeConnick, Brian Michael Bendis, and more lend their services to a new 6-issue seriesMichael Walsh, Kelly Thompson, Chip Zdarsky, Ed Brisson working on...SOMETHING and IGN had the scoopImage/Top Cow coming out with Helm Greycastle, Lighthouse, and Home.BOOM! Studios First Look: The Many Deaths of Laila Starr #1DC Comics replaces DC Universe with DC Universe Infinite comics reading appMarvel Solicits April 2021 are hereTa-Nehisi Coates’ ‘Black Panther’ run comes to an end with ‘Black Panther’ #25‘Venom’ #200 is ‘final’ chapter for Donny Cates and Ryan StegmanSpider’s Shadow coming soon‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ #13 kicks off Marvel’s new space age“Worlds Least Sober hero” coming from Dark Horse in AprilMarvel Comics launching ‘Heroes Reborn’ in 20211.25 Million copies of Dog Man Grime and Punishment sold in 4 monthsOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Future State: Superman - Worlds Of War #1 (Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Mikel Janin, Brandon Easton, Valentine de Landro, Becky Cloonan Michael Conrad, Gleb Melnikov)Future State: Catwoman #1 (W: Ram V. A: Otto Schmidt)Forrest:I Breathed A Body #1 (W: Zac Thompson, A: Andy Macdonald)King in Black #3 (W: Donny Cates, A: Ryan Stegman)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: The Department Of Truth #5 (W: James Tynion IV, A: Martin Simmonds)Forrest: Spawn #314 (W: Todd McFarlane, A: Carlo Barberi)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Daredevil #26 variant RahzzaForrest: Department of Truth #5 (Dani, Bonvillain)Segment - One thing Forrest is looking forward to in 2021Segment: Interview - Chip Zdarsky and Jason Loo on Afterlift Eisner Winner February 2ndCongratulations on your Eisner win! Afterlift is going to have a reincarnation of sorts in February when Dark Horse teams up with Comixology to send this to print, but the journey started before the first issue came out in October 2019. Was the series originally being set for digital-only a pro or a con in your mind?Aferlift takes readers to many...realms of the afterlife. Can you speak to any inspirations for these realms like Hell and Heaven that influenced this work?Comixology head of content Chip Mosher was on this show last May and he’s a super guy, I was curious how Afterlift ended up at Comixology or if it was always a project set up there?I love the naming in Afterlift, “Gornaux the grievous, slayer of all of grenroveria” or the demon Zeniakra, how do you come up with these so they sound right but then are also completely original?Have either of you played Rocket League? You should get a deal to write a comic about that game, the ability to flip cars is taken to the max in Afterlift!It’s funny, but it almost seems like the Fast and the Furious series has owned car chase and car stunt movies for too long. That said, would you ever be open to a Fast and the Furious crossover?Janice Chen talks about her father joining a “weird christian church” as someone who grew up with a born again christian father, I was curious if that detail was from your personal lives something you added for a specific reason?The book ends on an interesting cliffhanger of sorts, is a sequel in the cards for Afterlift?After there any other projects in 2021 you’d like to discuss?Off topic Top Shelf: Jason Loo: Building furniture for Star Wars diaromas Chip Zdarsky: Novels and comics for work, post Afterlift learning to drive

It was a big week for AIPT, as we’ve started a Patreon to help support and our writers! We have grown quite a bit over the years, but we are still privately owned with no financial investors. Patreon allows us to not only let you, the AIPT fan get in on the action, but also help us generate bigger and better articles. Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us in our Discord soon!NEWSDC Comics lays off more off staff (short)DC Comics announces Marie Javins promoted to Editor in ChiefIDW looking for new managing editorTruth & Justice launching digital-first anthology series in JanuarySavage Dragon #253 getting congratulations Joe Biden/Harris coverGeiger coming in April 2021X-Men Legends coming this FebruaryWelcome back Wolverine!New sonic and visual graphic novel experience called SuperstateHollow Heart on the way from Vault in Feb 2021Kickstarters have pulled in 22 million in 2020Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Detective Comics #1030, (W: Peter J. Tomasi, A: Bilquis Evely)Excalibur #14 (W: Tini Howard, A: Phil Noto)Forrest:Warhammer 40k: Marneus Calgar #2 (W: Kieron Gillen, A: Jacen Burrows)Power Rangers #1 (W: Ryan Parrott, A: Francesco Mortarino)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Barbalien: Red Planet #1 (W: Jeff Lemire, A: Gabriel Hernández Walta)Forrest: Bang Volume 1 (W: Matt Kindt, A: Wilfredo Torres)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: X-Force #14 (Variant by Juan Ferreyra)Forrest: Marvel’s Voices 1 (Reprint) (Khary Randolph)Segment: Interview - Frank Gogol talks  Dead End Kids: Suburban Job #1 which is out January 27, 2021 with artist Nenad Cvitcanin.Off Topic Top Shelf: Gogol picks the new Miles Morales video game which he plays on PS4.

NEWSTwo Black former DC Comics editors describe the career obstacles they faced. AIPT had a feature on this subject‘Magic Tree House’ series to be adapted into graphic novels starting May 2021Marvel unveils new Chris Claremont bundleMarvel drops King in Black trailerMercy getting a graphic novel spin-offSnow Angels for 2021Wynd returning in May 2021Shadowman for April 2021Image Comics reveals ‘The Strange Talent of Luther Strode’ getting feature filmNew Sales Data Reveals How COVID-19 Impacted The Comics IndustryOur Top Books of the WeekDave: Colonel Weird: Cosmagog #1 (W: Jeff Lemire, A: Tyler Crook)The Department of Truth #2 (W: James Tynion IV, A: Martin Simmonds)Forrest:The Department of Truth #2 (W: James Tynion IV, A: Martin Simmonds)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Origins (W: Clay McLeod Chapman, A: Jakub Rebelka)Forrest: Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken Vol 1 (Sumito Oowara)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Crossover #1 (Dave Stewart & Geoff Shaw)Forrest: Wolverine: Black, White, Blood #1 (Adam Kubert)Segment: Interview - Tim Seeley on Bloodshot, the Nov 18th release of BLOODSHOT BOOK THREE TPB, Hack/Slash, and more.Off Topic Top Shelf: Sergio Leon Westerns

NEWSThe Department of Truth #1 sells out past 100KJames Tynion IV writing Batman into 2021 with 22-page story bible approvedMarvel Comics launches Marvel’s Stormbreakers artist programCNN anchor Jake Tapper urges followers to vote via comic book artHarvey Award winners announced earlyNeverlanders with Tom Taylor and Jon Sommariva coming from Random HouseOttley departs Amazing Spider-Man for “other projects”, Bagley joinsEternals postponed to 2021Hulu will create commercials for Marvel Comics to air with MODOKHBO Max is giving us Green Lantern!Our Top Books of the WeekDave:American Vampire 1976 #1 (W: Scott Snyder, A: Rafael Albuquerque)Marauders #13 (W: Vita Ayala, A: Matteo Lolli)Forrest:Cyberpunk 2077: Trauma Team #2 (W: Bunn, A: Miguel Valderrama)The Rise of Ultraman  #2 (W: Kyle Higgins, Matt Groom, A: Francesco Manna)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Commanders in Crisis #1 (W: Steve Orlando, A: David Tinto)Forrest: Warhammer 40k: Marneus Calgar #1 (W: Gillen, A: Jacen Burrows)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Captain America #24 (Alex Ross)Forrest: Hellions #5 (Pichelli)Segment: X-O Manowar interview: Dennis Hopeless - issue #2 drops X arrives on November 25, 2020. Issue #1 was out on March 25th.First and foremost, how are you holding up during the pandemic?Can you tell us a little bit about your history with X-O Manowar? What previous arc or creator’s run is your favorite? Have you had a pitch in mind for the property for a while or did it all fall together when you got in touch with Valiant?Manowar has a storied history with various origins, backgrounds, reboots, etc. but it’s also been going long that it seems like reverence for the book and character’s history is important. How do you approach reconciling the two?How does working with Valiant differ from working with other publishers like Marvel? Do you notice your creative process change much?We’re going to leave this one a little open to interpretation, but what do you think is the one thing every X-O Manowar run must do? The pandemic was unprecedented for a variety of reasons we won’t get into, but it also delayed your book. Did the delay affect X-O Manowar in any way or the process of development? Is it a little weird to have such a large gap between issue releases?You’ve done a great job with the banter between Aric and the suit, can you talk a little bit about how you make it so natural and alive?Having a look at issue #2, it appears we’re going a bit off the normal path for superheroes and how they resolve issues. Can you talk a little bit about how your approach to X-0 Manowar is different than the usual solo-superhero?Going off the X-O Manowar Wikipedia page, can we go through checklist style to see what powers we might see in your first arc?Assuming Bloodshot, one of the only movies this year eligible for an Academy Award, spins into a cinematic universe, who would you cast to play Manowar?Since you’re appearing on the @NY_Comic_Con's Metaverse Valiant Voice panel on Sunday, and this show goes up Sunday...is there anything you want to talk about that may be revealed as this show goes live?Off Topic Top Shelf - British Bakeoff, Breaking Bad rewatch

Alex Grand and Jim Thompson interview David Anthony Kraft discussing his Defenders run, then dive into his character defining run on She-Hulk in her first series, his Music references like Blue Oyster Cult, his Beatles Marvel Super Specials, his Children Books with Marvel Special Projects under Sol Brodsky, why he left Marvel and DC Comics in 1983, publishing his Comics Interview Magazine from 1983-1995, publishing sci fi books by authors like Don McGregor, his work in animation for shows like GI Joe Extreme, his recent work Yi Soon Shin, and his 3 mentors, Leigh Brackett, Stan Lee and E. Hoffman Price in this second of a 2 parter. Images used in artwork ©Their Respective Copyright holders, CBH Podcast ©Comic Book Historians. Thumbnail Artwork ©Comic Book Historians. Support us at https://www.patreon.com/comicbookhistoriansSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/comicbookhistorians)

NEWSChadwick Boseman has passed awaySome DC FanDome news came outDark Horse teaming up with ComiXology to print Comixology titlesMike Mignola Quarantine Sketchbook coming March 2021LightboxExpo Online announcedRingo Awards 2020 nominees announcedMarvel and Fortnite team upMarvel turns 81 this week - celebrates with the hashtagX-Men Monday is Cyclops Day - TomorrowOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Wynd (2020) #3 (W: James Tynion, A:  Michael Dialynas)Suicide Squad (2019) #8 (W: Tom Taylor, A: Daniel Sampere)Forrest:That Texas Blood #3 (Chris Condon, Jacob Phillips)Hellions #3 (W: Zeb Wells, A: Stephen Segovia)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: We Only Find Them When They're Dead #1 (W: Al Ewing, A: Simone Di Meo)Forrest: King of Nowhere #5 (W: Maxwell Prince, A: Tyler Jenkins)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Wolverine #5 (Adam Kubert)Forrest: Lost Soldiers #2 (Luca Casalanguida, Heather Moore)Segment - Interview - Zac Thompson about Lonely Receiver (out September 2nd)

Fanzine Flashback returns in a mega-edition as we cover three issues -- 31, 43, and 119 -- of David Anthony Kraft's long-running and much-beloved Comics Interview, plus we play three rounds of a new game called Guess That Comic, and have some time left over to speak on Josh Bayer's RM from Tinto Press, Union Station and Bog Bodies from Image, plus a whole mess more!

Merry Christmas! Comics Review #397/398 and The Phantom, Comics Interview, John Byrne and Bill Mantlo, TMNT #93-100 (and more): City at War, COPRA, Void Walker from Alterna Comics, Joker, Action Comics #1017, plus a whole mess more!

We’re back! Alex and Ryan cover all the latest in TMNT news and opinion. There was so much to cover that we split up the episode, so this is the first half of this 2-part recording. After the intro, Alex & Ryan cover gaming, television, and collecting updates, plus a few extra topics thrown in for some fun discussion! Part 2 will be released in 2 weeks and will cover the latest TMNT comics and Movie news.-------------------------Quick News Bites:-------------------------Rochester Americans and Cleveland Monsters don Rise of the TMNT themed jerseys for 'Nickelodeon Nights'Game Report: https://www.amerks.com/recap/20181226Game Recap Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-UOONbX7U0The Star Signs of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtleshttps://www.syfy.com/syfywire/the-star-signs-of-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtlesKevin Eastman Updates:"Raphael: The Interview" - The Telegraph Wire – 1985https://fan.kevineastmanstudios.com/interview-with-raphael/Comics Interview #27 - 1985https://fan.kevineastmanstudios.com/comics-interview/Team Eastman 2019 Convention Schedulehttps://fan.kevineastmanstudios.com/schedule/-------------------------Video Game News-------------------------Nicalis' Idea For a 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Game Is Fantastichttps://comicbook.com/gaming/2018/11/27/nicalis-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-video-game-idea-beat-em-up/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Change is Constant & Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: City Fallhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/idwgames/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-adventures-city-fall/descriptionCreate EXTREME Pizzas In TMNT: NINJA PIZZA PARTY Gamehttps://www.newsarama.com/42628-create-extreme-pizzas-in-tmnt-ninja-pizza-party-game.html-------------------------TV News -------------------------Classic 87 TMNT Featured in Honda Commercialhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3I9Su9Sy6AoMatt Mahaffey: the Nashville music genius behind the new 'Ninja Turtles'https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2018/10/11/matt-mahaffey-ninja-turtles-theme-song-rise-tmnt-shrek-soundtrack/1357399002/'Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Debuts On DVD March 12, 2019!http://nickalive.blogspot.com/2018/12/rise-of-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles.htmlRise of the TMNT nominated for 3 Annie Awards, including Best Animated Television/Broadcast Production for Childrenhttps://variety.com/2018/film/news/incredibles-2-ralph-annie-awards-nominations-1203077216/'Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles': Paul Scheer and Jason Mantzoukas Make Their Debut in Exclusive New Cliphttps://comicbook.com/tv-shows/2019/01/17/rise-of-the-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-paul-scheer-jason-mantzoukas/-------------------------Collecting News-------------------------J. Crew launches TMNT capsule collectionhttps://www.jcrew.com/r/search?Nloc=en&Ntrm=teenage%20mutant&Nsrt=6&Npge=1&Nrpp=60&N=18Exclusive: The Incredible Step By Step Artistry Of Making NECA's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Toyshttps://www.syfy.com/syfywire/making-NECA-Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-toysNECA 1990 Foot Soldier Coming Soonhttp://necaonline.com/2018/07/tmnt-1990-14-scale-action-figure-foot-clan-soldier/NECA Shredder coming soon:https://twitter.com/NECA_TOYS/status/1085202735237160960New Playmates Toys TMNT Club: Sewer Squadhttps://pizzapointsrewards.com/-------------------------Song of the Show-------------------------The Mad Gear - TMNT IV: Turtles in Time // Technodrome - Let's Kick Shell! // Live at Mad Gear HQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzjP-4aCs6kCheck us out on our official website: http://www.turtlepowerpodcast.comFollow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/TMNTpodcastFollow Ryan: http://www.twitter.com/figdonpatFollow Alex: http://www.twitter.com/arodriguez2005Follow Darby: http://www.twitter.com/DarbyTPattonLike us on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TurtlePowerPodcastSubscribe on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/TurtlePowerPodcastShare your feedback with us via email: turtlepowerpodcast@gmail.comSubscribe and Rate us on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/turtle-power-podcast/id533316960Listen on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=55235&refid=stprListen on Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Igqm4yvgvhnf2wpzktd2f566fj4?t=Turtle_Power_PodcastListen on Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/podcast/1xX5qMjy9mriLqC3DnFBFSCLICK HERE TO WATCH ON YouTube CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE MP3

On a very special Christmas Episode of 3rd Degree Byrne, Tim and Brian welcome guest podcaster Frank Canapa as the three of them go over a little known treat from the past of John Byrne. Back in 1973, before he had even started working professionally, John Byrne had drawn a full 30 page Fantastic Four story as Fan fiction. It has seen print only once as a special in an issue of Comics Interview. And it only has seen inks on to Mr. Byrnes penciled work back in 2006 as part of a contest on Byrnes website, www.byrnerobotics.com. So follow the links and follow along as the three of us dissect the early, early work of John Byrne. It is truly a treat. Here are the penciled pages: http://www.artofjohnbyrne.com/gallery/earlydays/fanfic/ff1973_large/JBFF1973pg01.jpg.php And here are the finished pages:http://www.byrnerobotics.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3694Feedback for this show can be sent to: gottagetbyrned@gmail.com3rd Degree Byrne is proud to be part of the TwoTrueFreaks Internet Radio Network http://twotruefreaks.com/main.php Two True Freaks! is a proud member of BOTH the Comics Podcast Network(http://www.comicspodcasts.com/) and the League of Comic Book Podcasts(http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league/)!! Visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/3rdDegreeByrne/ Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/byrnepodcast THANK YOU for listening to 3rd Degree Byrne!

On a very special Christmas Episode of 3rd Degree Byrne, Tim and Brian welcome guest podcaster Frank Canapa as the three of them go over a little known treat from the past of John Byrne. Back in 1973, before he had even started working professionally, John Byrne had drawn a full 30 page Fantastic Four story as Fan fiction. It has seen print only once as a special in an issue of Comics Interview. And it only has seen inks on to Mr. Byrnes penciled work back in 2006 as part of a contest on Byrnes website, www.byrnerobotics.com. So follow the links and follow along as the three of us dissect the early, early work of John Byrne. It is truly a treat. Here are the penciled pages: http://www.artofjohnbyrne.com/gallery/earlydays/fanfic/ff1973_large/JBFF1973pg01.jpg.php And here are the finished pages:http://www.byrnerobotics.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3694Feedback for this show can be sent to: gottagetbyrned@gmail.com3rd Degree Byrne is proud to be part of the TwoTrueFreaks Internet Radio Network http://twotruefreaks.com/main.php Two True Freaks! is a proud member of BOTH the Comics Podcast Network(http://www.comicspodcasts.com/) and the League of Comic Book Podcasts(http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league/)!! Visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/3rdDegreeByrne/ Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/byrnepodcast THANK YOU for listening to 3rd Degree Byrne!

This week's episode of The GAR! Podcast includes discussion of the following: intro / Camden Comic Con / Jamie Foxx on Sirius XM / kids with cards / Comics Interview and Amazing Heroes / press conferences / CO2 Comics / the elusive Bob McLeod / DIS Meet / spring cleaning comics / Alan Moore / returning vidcasts / no Avengers spoilers / Wanna Cook? / Crossed / Tampa / The Vril Agenda / ComiXology and Amazon / and Diamond / New 52 Teen Titans / Janelle Asselin / women who read comics / Glenn's sister's influence and her comics / sexy vs. sexism / Starfire / Power Girl / turnabout is Tempest / Phil Jimenez / Angela and crossovers / closing / Links: Camden Comic Con on Facebook Camden Comic Con on Tumblr Camden Comic Con on Twitter The Make Mine Magic Podcast Buffy to Batgirl Free Comic Book Day Amazing Spider-Man 2 trailer The Foxxhole Ventriloquist Ernie Khari Productions CO2 Comics Comics Interview Amazing Heroes Steve Lafler The World of Ginger Fox Bob McLeod Locust Moon Comics Rob Kelly The NJ DIS Meet Weekend DIS Unplugged DIS at French Fry Diary Give Kids The World All Things Fun! The All Things Fun! Vidcast 2.0 The Biff Bam Popcast Glenn's Wanna Cook? review at Biff Bam Pop! Wanna Cook? Tampa by Alissa Nutting The Vril Agenda by Derrick Ferguson and Josh Reynolds Forbes on ComiXology Bleeding Cool on ComiXology Janelle Asselin on the cover of Teen Titans #1 Rape threats over cover at The Daily Beast Asselin on the rape threats at XOJane Comic Book Resources Women in Refrigerators Phil Jimenez Phil Jimenez' cover for Tempest #2 Biff Bam Pop! Glenn's Twitter Ray's Twitter The GAR! Podcast on Facebook  

Trubble Club, Untold Tales of Spider-Man by Kurt Busiek and Pat Oliffe, Kiss Me, Satan by Victor Gischler and Juan Ferreyra from Dark Horse, more on the Best of Punk Magazine (Robert Crumb’s Weirdo, Amazing Heroes, Comics Scene, Comics Interview, Comics Reader, and more), Wally Wood, Peanuts, Avengers #24.NOW by Jonathan Hickman and company, Shadow Man from Valiant, Motorcycle Samurai by Chris Sheridan from Top Shelf, more on The Bunker from Joshua Hale Fialkov and Joe Infurnari, David Lapham’s Juice Squeezers #1 with Lee Loughridge from Dark Horse, Invincible, Sandman: Overture, Infinity, lots and lots and lots of Game of Thrones, Extinction Parade #4 from Max Brooks and Raulo Cacres from the fine folks at Avatar, Jamal Igle’s Molly Danger, New Teen Titans from Marv Wolfman and George Perez, Jeff Lemire and Andrea Sorrentino’s Green Arrow, and a whole mess more!

Nick Spencer, Rob Liefeld, Scott Snyder, Kamandi Omnibus Volume 2, Carmine Infantino, Jason Pearson, RASL and Tesla, Bowie, Crystar the Crystal Warrior in The Origin of Crystar by David Anthony Kraft, Alan Kupperberg, and Marie Severin (Marvel Age #1, Comics Interview, toy prices, Eaglemoss, FOOM, WAM: Wild Agents of Marvel, Famous Monsters and Blue Oyster Cult, Wizard 1/2 and 0 issues, Masters of the Universe and Tim Seeley, J. J. Abrams' Star Trek, and more), BBC's Misfits (Alphas, Summer Glau, Falling Skies, Fringe, Doctor Who, and more), Dan Slott, Marie Severin: Mirthful Mistress of Comics by Dewey Cassell with Aaron Sultanfrom TwoMorrows (Back Issue, Alter Ego), Dan Nadel and the Born Again Artist's Edition, Ryan Browne's Blast Furnace Kickstarter, MorrisonCon, Dark Horse's Grendel Omnibus V1, Amazing Spider-Man #692, Godzilla: Legends from IDW (Dean Haspiel, Hedorah, Gary Panter, Simon Gane, and more), Batwoman: Hydrology, and a whole mess more!

Infused with the red-hot energy of the Rulk laying a cosmic smackdown on the Watcher, we snap, crackle, and burn through topics like God Complex #1, Powers, Vertigo's Daytripper #1 by Gabriel Bá and Fábio Moon, a trio of books from Buenaventura Press (Injury #3 from Ted May, Lisa Hanawalt's I Want You #1, and Eric Haven's The Aviatrix #1), The Looking Glass Wars and Hatter M, X-Factor #200, Deadpool: Merc with a Mouth and Man-Thing, John Byrne and Alpha Flight, FANZINE FLASHBACK: Amazing Heroes and Comics Interview, the greatness of Bill Mantlo, Questprobe, Godland, classic versus contemporary comics storytelling and dialogue, Eaglemoss, Sectaurs and Inhumanoids (Yes, you read that correctly...), and much, much more!