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For all of our manga fans, we are hear to bring you this conversation from the Youtini Canon Book Club, featuring Caleb. We highly encourage you to subscribe to their show, if you haven't already.Welcome to the Youtini Canon Book Club! In this episode, Emmi, Hannah, and special guest, Caleb, break down their thoughts on The Edge of Balance Vol 4 and The Edge of Balance: Premonition by Daniel Jose Older and Shima Shinya. We get into what we thought of the series overall, the continuation of Azlin's story, and the impressive growth of Lily's power as a Jedi. Pour yourself a hot cup of caf and enjoy!
Welcome to the Youtini Canon Book Club! In this episode, Emmi, Hannah, and special guest, Caleb, break down their thoughts on The Edge of Balance Vol 4 and The Edge of Balance: Premonition by Daniel Jose Older and Shima Shinya. We get into what we thought of the series overall, the continuation of Azlin's story, and the impressive growth of Lily's power as a Jedi. Pour yourself a hot cup of caf and enjoy!
July 2025 Solicits (Remaining) Comic Reviews Marvel Predator vs. Spider-Man 1 by Benjamin Percy, Marcelo Ferreira, Jay Leisten, Frank D'Armata Marvel Unlimited It's Jeff 48 by Kelly Thompson, Gurihiru Dark Horse Arcana Royale 1 by Cullen Bunn, A.C. Zamudio, Bill Crabtree From the World of Minor Threats: Welcome to Twilight 2 by Brian Michael Bendis, Patton Oswalt, Jordan Blum, Soo Lee Witcher: The Bear and the Butterfly 1 by Simon Spurrier, Stephen Green, Jose Villarrubia Image G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero – Roadblock 1 by Andrew Krahnke, Francesco Segala Medieval Spawn 1 by Rory McConville, Marco Itri Mad Cave Gatchaman: Ryu - Scavengers 1 by Steve Orlando, Riccardo Robaldo, Rebecca Nalty OGN Countdown Star Wars: The High Republic - Edge of Balance vol 4 by Daniel Jose Older, Shima Shinya, Kamima, Mizuki Sakakibara Brielle and Bear by Salomey Doku Don't Cause Trouble by Arree Chung Band Nerd by Sarah Clawson Willis, Emma Cormarie Batcat Vol 3: Cooking Contest by Meggie Ramm Flipside by Jason Walz Additional Reviews: Doctor Who Andor s2 e1-3 Simpsons: Yellow Planet Sinners News: Fantastic Four/Gargoyles crossover, Fraction back at Marvel for an FF project, Helluva Boss picked up by Amazon, Diamond loses buyer, Stillwater adaptation, DC Pride news, Hazbin Hotel seasons 3 and 4 Trailers: Wednesday s2, I Know What You Did Last Summer, Predator Badlands, Heads of State, Aliens: Earth, Smashing Machine, Fear Street: Prom Queen, Weapons Comics Countdown (23 April 2025): Absolute Wonder Woman 7 by Kelly Thompson, Mattie de Iulis Absolute Martian Manhunter 2 by Deniz Camp, Javier Rodriguez Black Hammer: Spiral City 5 by Jeff Lemire, Teddy Kristiansen Bug Wars 3 by Jason Aaron, Mahmud Asrar, Matt Wilson Superman 25 by Joshua Williamson, Dan Mora, Jamal Campbell, Eddy Barrows, Eber Ferreira, Alejandro Sanchez Hornsy and Halo 6 by Peter Tomasi, Peter Snejbjerg, John Kalisz Minor Arcana 6 by Jeff Lemire, Patricio Delpeche Metamorpho: The Element Man 5 by Al Ewing, Steve Lieber, Lee Loughridge Universal Monsters: The Mummy 2 by Faith Erin Hicks, Lee Loughridge Arcana Royale 1 by Cullen Bunn, A.C. Zamudio, Bill Crabtree
Top 50 March Sales Comic Reviews: DC Fire and Ice: When Hell Freezes Over 1 by Joanne Starer, Stephen Byrne Marvel Amazing Spider-Man 1 by Joe Kelly, Pepe Larraz, Marte Gracia; Joe Kelly, John Romita Jr., Scott Hanna, Marcio Menyz Marvel Unlimited It's Jeff 46 by Kelly Thompson, Gurihiru Dark Horse Great British Bump-Off: Kill or Be Quilt 1 by John Allison, Max Sarin, Sammy Borras Vatican City 1 by Mark Millar, Per Berg Image G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero – Jinx 1 by Dan Watters, Dani Golden Rage: Mother Knows Best 1 by Chrissy Williams, Lauren Knight, Sofie Dodgson Oni Adventure Time 1 by Nick Winn, Derek Ballard Comixology Alienated 1 by Taki Soma OGN Countdown Star Wars: High Republic: Edge of Balance: Premonition by Daniel Jose Older, Haining Major Tomas by Omar Morales, Serg Acuna, Mau Mora Fart Boy and Reeky Dog by Joan Holub, Rafael Rosado Scoop Vol 3: Sci-Fi Witness by Richard Ashley Hamilton, Pablo Andres Warriors: The Prophecies Begin Vol 2 by Erin Hunter, Natalie Riess, Sara Goetter Station Grand by Craig Hurd-McKenney, Noah Bailey Well by Jon Allen Ghost Town by Eric Colossal Carousel Summer by Kathleen Gros Additional Reviews: Nicole Maines autobiography Doctor Who American Horror Story s12 Jurassic World Chaos Theory Wolf King Daredevil ep8 News: Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe by Duggan, Archie vs. Minor Threats, Kyle Higgins Japanese-inspired Bat-Elseworlds, ATLA ruins Toph Trailers: Predator Killer of Killers, Life of Chuck Comics Countdown Countdown (most appearances at #1) Jeff Lemire (80) Tom King (58) James Tynion IV (42) Ed Brubaker (29) Scott Snyder (28) Jason Aaron (22) Jonathan Hickman (18) Rick Remender (16) Kyle Higgins (15) Chip Zdarsky (14) Comics Countdown (09 April 2025): Absolute Batman 7 by Scott Snyder, Marcos Martin, Muntsa Vicente Phantom Road 11 by Jeff Lemire, Gabriel Walta, Jordie Bellaire Batman and Robin 20 by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Miguel Mendonca, Hugo Petrus, Juni Ba, Marcelo Maiolo Great British Bump-Off: Kill or Be Quilt 1 by John Allison, Max Sarin, Sammy Borras Geiger 13 by Geoff Johns, Gary Frank, Brad Anderson Ultimates 11 by Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri, Federico Blee Batman: Dark Patterns 5 by Dan Watters, Hayden Sherman, Triona Farrell Moon is Following Us 8 by Daniel Warren Johnson, Riley Rossmo, Mike Spicer Jumpscare 2 by Cullen Bunn, Danny Luckert Green Lantern Corps 3 by Jeremy Adams, Morgan Hampton, Fernando Pasarin, Oclair Albert, Rain Beredo, Arif Prianto
March 2025 Solicits Comic Reviews: DC Challengers of the Unknown 1 by Christopher Cantwell, Sean Izaakse, Romulo Fajardo Jr. Green Lantern/Green Arrow: World's Finest Special by Jeremy Adams, Lucas Meyer, Marcelo Maiolo New Gods 1 by Ram V, Evan Cagle, Jorge Fornes, Francesco Segala Marvel Alligator Loki Holiday Special by Alyssa Wong, Rob Quinn, Pete Pantazis Hellverine 1 by Benjamin Percy, Raffaele Ienco, Bryan Valenza TVA 1 by Katharyn Blair, Pere Perez, Guru eFX Marvel Unlimited It's Jeff 40 by Kelly Thompson, GuriHiru Marvel Rivals 1 by Paul Allor, Luca Claretti, Dee Cunniffe Dark Horse Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures – Wedding Spectacular by Daniel Jose Older, Harvey Tolibao, Caio Filipe, Andy Duggan, Jo Migyeong, Toni Bruno, Megan Huang, Nick Brokenshire, Elisa Romboli, Michael Atiyeh, Vladimir Popov, Dan Jackson, Nicola Righi Dynamite Gargoyles Winter Special by Greg Weisman, Nate Cosby, George Kambadais, JP Jordan Image Horizon Experiment: Motherfuckin' Monsters 1 by J. Holtham, Michael Lee Harris Deadly Tales of Gunslinger Spawn 1 by Jimmy Palmiotti, Patric Reynolds, Luis Nct Freddie the Fix 1 by Garth Ennis, Mike Perkins, Mike Spicer, Andy Troy Mad Cave Missing on the Moon 1 by Cory Crater, Damian Couceiro, Patricio Delpeche OGN Countdown Planeta by Ana Oncina Visitations by Corey Egbert Yellow by Jay Martin Mendel the Mess-Up by Terry LaBan Additional Reviews: Lonesome Hunters by Tyler Crook Bandette by Paul Tobin, Colleen Coover Sonic 3 Mufasa Skeleton Crew ep4 Creature Commandos ep4 Digital Circus ep4 Simpsons Disney+ Special: O C'Mon All Ye Faithful News: new Deadpool vs. Marvel mini from Bunn, Spider-Verse vs. Venom-Verse showrun by Massiverse crew, Hush 2 release update, new Amazing Spider-Man team, King's Wonder Woman may end with #19?, Omninews, Odyssey from Christopher Nolan Trailers: Superman Comics Countdown (18 December 2024): Spectregraph 4 by James Tynion IV, Christian Ward Wonder Woman 16 by Tom King, Bruno Redondo, Caio Filipe, Adriano Lucas Absolute Batman 3 by Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta, Frank Martin Ultimate Spider-Man 12 by Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto, Matt Wilson New Gods 1 by Ram V, Evan Cagle, Jorge Fornes, Francesco Segala Godzilla's Monsterpiece Theatre 2 by Tom Scioli, Black Hammer: Spiral City 2 by Jeff Lemire, Teddy Kristiansen Fantastic Four 27 by Ryan North, Steven Cummings, Jesus Aburtov Groo: Minstrel Melodies 4 by Mark Evanier, Sergio Aragones, Carrie Strachan Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 5 by Jason Aaron, Darick Robertson, Norm Rapmund, Tony Avina
Comic Reviews: DC o Plastic Man No More! 1 by Christopher Cantwell, Alex Lins, Jacob Edgar, Marcelo Maiolo o Trinity Special: World's Finest 1 by Tom King, Belen Ortega, Alejandro Sanchez, Tamra Bonvillain o Poison Ivy 25 by G. Willow Wilson, Marcio Takara, Arif Prianto; Joanna Starer, Haining, Ivan Plascencia; Grace Ellis, Brian Level, Arif Prianto; Gretchen Felker-Martin, Atagun Ilhan, Deborah Villahoz; Dan Watter, Dani, Brad Simpson Marvel o Deadpool Team-Up 1 by Rob Liefeld, Chance Wolf o Exceptional X-Men 1 by Eve Ewing, Carmen Carnero, Nolan Woodard o Marvel Zombies: Dawn of Decay 1 by Thomas Krajewski, Jason Muhr, Rachelle Rosenberg o Moon Knight Annual by Dan Watters, Marco Renna, Rachelle Rosenberg o Star Wars: The Acolyte – Kelnacca 1 by Cavan Scott, Marika Cresta, Jim Campbell o What If…? Donald Duck Became Thor 1 by Steve Behling, Riccardo Secchi, Giada Perissinotto, Lucio Ruvidotti o Marvel Unlimited § Alligator Loki 37 by Alyssa Wong, Bob Quinn, Pete Pantazis § Lovable Lockheed 1 by Nathan Stockman § X-Men: From the Ashes Boom o Farscape 25th Anniversary Special by Sina Grace, Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Zac Thompson, Sarah Gailey, Keith DeCandido, Stefano Simeone, Francesco Mortarino, French Carlomagno o Firefly: Malcolm Reynolds Year One 1 by Sam Humphries, Giovanni Fabiano, Gloria Martinelli o Minor Arcana 1 by Jeff Lemire Dark Horse o Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures – Echoes of Fear 1 by George Mann, Vincenzo Riccardo, Vincenzo Federici, Michael Atiyeh o Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Phase III – Crash and Burn 1 by Daniel Jose Older, Nick Brokenshire, Michael Atiyeh IDW o Star Trek 500 by Jordan Blum, Patton Oswalt, Leonard Kirk, Lee Loughridge; Jody Houser, Vernon Smith, Charlie Kirchoff; Stephanie Williams, Tench, JP Jordan; Mike Chen, Angel Hernandez, Nick Filardi; Magdalene Visaggio, Megan Huang, Charlie Kirchoff; Morgan Hampton, Megan Levens, Charlie Kirchoff; Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Christopher Cantwell, Davide Tinto, Lee Loughridge Image o Lady Mechanika: The Devil in the Lake 1 by Joe Benitez, M.M. Chen, Siya Oum, Beth Sotelo Archie o Sabrina the Teenage Witch Annual Spectacular by Ian Flynn, Steven Butler, Lily Butler, Glenn Whitmore Mad Cave o Flash Gordon Quarterly 1 by Dennis Culver, Pasquale Qualano, Mark Englert o Prairie Gods 1 by Shane Connery Volk Oni o Autumn Kingdom 1 by Cullen Bunn, Christopher Mitten, Francesco Segala ComiXology o Princess Paradox by Taran Baker, Nadine Scholtes Titan o Conan the Barbarian: The Battle of the Black Stone 1 by Ian Flynn, Steven Butler, Lily Butler, Glenn Whitmore OGN Countdown o Olaf's Complete Comic Collection o Evelyn and Avery: The Art of Friendship by Elle Pierre o Goosebumps: The Haunted Mask by R.L. Stine, Maddi Gonzalez o Double Booking: The Tail of the Mummy Cat by Chas! Pangburn, Kim Shearer o Neptune by Michael Conrad, Nathan Goten, Kyle Arends o Undergrowth by Ricky Lima, Daniele Aquilani o Yahgz vol 2: the Gwash War by Art Baltazar o Breaking the Chain: The Guard Dog Story by Patrick McDonnell o Knots by Colleen Frakes o Pathways: The Chronicles of Tuvana by Elaine Tipping o Sea Serpents Heir Vol 3: Queen of Mercy by Mairghread Scott, Pablo Tunica o Mismatched by Anne Camlin, Isadora Zeferino o Luminous Beings by David Arnold, Jose Pimienta o Life Really Socks: Into the Sock-Verse by Shidan Youssefian, Roshan Youssefian, Mahui Duque o Doña Quixote: Flight of the Witch by Rey Terciero, Monica Magaña o Taxi Ghost by Sophie Escabasse Additional Reviews: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Redwall, Catching Up pilot, Secret of NIMH News: new Star Trek event, more screwy comic release schedules, Ice Cream Man TV series in development, WB games being sold, James Earl Jones, Spider-Man 4 director Trailers: Minecraft, Uzumaki, Wolf Man Comics Countdown (04 September 2024): 1. Animal Pound 5 by Tom King, Peter Gross, Tamra Bonvillain 2. Minor Arcana 1 by Jeff Lemire 3. Ultimates 4 by Deniz Camp, Phil Noto 4. Blood Brothers Mother 2 by Brian Azzarello, Eduardo Risso 5. Penguin 12 by Tom King, Rafael de Latorre 6. Birds of Prey 13 by Kelly Thompson, Gavin Guidry, Jordie Bellaire 7. Public Domain 8 by Chip Zdarsky 8. Boy Wonder 5 by Juni Ba, Chris O'Halloran 9. Spider-Boy 11 by Dan Slott, Paco Medina, Erick Arciniega 10. Rook: Exodus 5 by Geoff Johns, Jason Fabok, Brad Anderson
Welcome to the Youtini Canon Book Club! In this episode, Emmi, JG, and Hannah break down their thoughts on The Edge of Balance Vol. 3 by Shima Shinya & Daniel Jose Older, the fourth installment of The High Republic: Edge of Balance series. We get into the incredible horror themes of this manga, the ongoing internal struggle that Azlin Rell faces, and the continued threat of the Nihil and Marchion Ro's mysterious Blight. Pour yourself a cup of caf and enjoy!
November 2024 Solicits (DC, Image, Oni, Mad Cave) Comic Reviews: DC o Absolute Power: Task Force VII 4 by Pornsak Pichetshote, Claire Roe, Lee Loughridge o DC vs. Vampires: World War V 1 by Matthew Rosenberg, Otto Schmidt, Pierluigi Casolino Marvel o Amazing Spider-Man 55 by Zeb Wells, Emilio Laiso, Bryan Valenza o Iron Fist 50th Anniversary Special by Chris Claremont, Lan Medina, Israel Silva; Alyssa Wong, Von Randal, Arif Prianto; Justina Ireland, Elena Casagrande, Espen Grundetjern; Frank Tieri, Ty Templeton, Dee Cunniffe; Jason Loo, While Portacio, Alex Sinclair o Spider-Society 1 by Alex Segura, Scott Godlewski o Ultraman x The Avengers 1 by Kyle Higgins, Mat Groom, Francesco Manna, Matt Milla o Venom War: Spider-Man 1 by Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing, Greg Land, Jay Leisten, Frank D'Armata o Werewolf by Night Red Band 1 by Jason Loo, Sergio Davila, Jay Leisten, JP Mayer, Craig Yeung, Alex Sinclair o Wolverine Annual by Ezra Claytan Daniels, Yildiray Cinar, Frank D'Armata o X-Factor 1 by Mark Russell, Bob Quinn, Jesus Aburtov Boom o S.I.R. 1 by Fell Hound, Eleonora Bruni, Freddie Tanto Dark Horse o Gilt Frame 1 by Matt Kindt, Margie Kraft Kindt o Midst: Address Unknown 1 by Colin Lorimer, Alejandro Aragon, Chris O'Halloran o Tiny Tina's Wonderlands: Land of the Giants 1 by Paul Tobin, Luisa Russo, Michele Pellegrini, Heather Breckel IDW o Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Nightwatcher 1 by Juni Ba, Fero Peniche, Luis Antonio Delgado Archie o Kardak the Mystic by Joe Corallo, Butch Mapa, Ellie Wright Ahoy o Babs 1 by Garth Ennis, Jacen Burrows, Andy Troy Mad Cave o Defenders of the Earth 1 by Dan Didio, Jim Calafiore, Juancho! Magma o Greaser Gemini Blues 1 by Darick Robertson, Stephen B. Jones Alien o Damaged People 1 by Damian Connelly Dynamite o Jonny Quest 1 by Joe Casey, Sebastian Piriz, Lorenzo Scaramella OGN Countdown o Star Wars: The High Republic - Edge of Balance Vol 3 by Daniel Jose Older, Shima Shinya, Mizuki Sakakibara, Satsuki Yamashita o Concierge at Hokkyoku Department Store by Tsuchika Nishimura o Jimmy's Elbow by James Kochalka o Let's Go, Coco by Coco Fox o Lion Dancers by Cai Tse o Makers Club by Reimena Yee, Tintin Pantoja, Melanie Ujimori o Nina Peanut: Creative Genius by Sarah Bowie o Tiffany's Griffon by Maddi Gonzalez, Magnolia Porter Siddell o Ash's Cabin by Jen Wang o Navigating With You by Jeremy Whitley, Cassio Ribeiro, Nikki Foxrobot o Houses of the Unholy by Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips, Jacob Philips Additional Reviews: Gen V s1, Alien Romulus, Daredevil by Chip Z Vol 1 News: Tom King launching Trinity ongoing series, new Terminator film from Cameron, Vault pulls a Goncharov, Archie superhero comic from Seeley and Norton: Mr. Justice, Kahhori comic debut, Kickstarter “Tell Them Of Us”, Acolyte s2 Trailers: Saturday Night, Kraven, Wildwood, Nosferatu, Heretic Comics Countdown (14 August 2024): 1. Gilt Frame 1 by Matt Kindt, Margie Kraft Kindt 2. Absolute Power: Task Force VII 4 by Pornsak Pichetshote, Claire Roe, Lee Loughridge 3. Green Lantern 14 by Jeremy Adams, Fernando Pasarin, Oclair Albert, Romulo Fajardo Jr. 4. Spider-Boy 10 by Dan Slott, Nathan Stockman, Erick Arciniega; Dan Slott, Paco Medina, Erick Arciniega 5. Immortal Thor 14 by Al Ewing, Jan Bazaldua 6. From the World of Minor Threats: Barfly 2 by Patton Oswalt, Jordan Blum, Kyle Starks, Ryan Browne, Kevin Knipstein 7. S.I.R. 1 by Fell Hound, Eleonora Bruni, Freddie Tanto 8. From the DC Vault: Death in the Family – Robin Lives 2 by J.M. DeMatteis, Rick Leonardi, Rico Renzi 9. Amazing Spider-Man 55 by Zeb Wells, Emilio Laiso, Bryan Valenza 10. Geiger 5 by Geoff Johns, Gary Frank, Brad Anderson
The Jedi attempt a daring rescue as Zeen and Lula come to a fateful decision. Join Albert and Lauren as they breakdown issues 4-6 of Daniel Jose Older's The High Republic Adventures! Feedback and Promotion Subscribe on YouTube: Cantina Cast Send feedback and comments to hellothere@cantinacast.com Follow us on Twitter @TheCantinaCast Like us on Facebook: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Instagram: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Tumblr: Cantina Cast Discord: Cantina Cast Channel Cantina Cast: Web Site Pandora Link: Pandora Support the Cantina Cast Cantina Cast Patreon page TeePublic Store
Comic Reviews: DC Boy Wonder 1 by Juni Ba, Chris O'Halloran Marvel Blood Hunters 1 by Mark Russell, Bob Quinn, Matt Milla; Christos Gage, Javier Garon, Morry Hollowell; Erica Schultz, Bernard Chang, Marcelo Maiolo Dracula: Blood Hunt 1 by Danny Lore, Vincenzo Carratu, David Curiel Giant-Size X-Men by Ann Nocenti, Lee Ferguson, KJ Diaz Strange Academy: Blood Hunt 1 by Daniel Jose Older, Luidi Zagaria, Edgar Delgado, Eric Gapstur, Scott Hanna, Erick Arciniega Marvel Unlimited Infinity Paws 6 by Jason Loo, Nao Fuji Dark Horse Witcher: Corvo Bianco 1 by Bartosz Sztybor, Corrado Mastantuono, Matteo Vattani Image Ain't No Grave 1 by Skottie Young, Jorge Corona, Jean-Francois Beaulieu Energon Universe 2024 Special by Daniel Warren Johnson, Ryan Ottley, Annalisa Leoni; Robert Kirkman, Lorenzo De Felici, Matheus Lopes; Joshua Williamson, Jason Howard, Mike Spicer Boom Amory Wars: Good Apollo, I'm Burning - No World For Tomorrow 1 by Crocodile Black 1 by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Som, Patricio Delpeche IDW TMNT: Black, White, and Green 1 by Declan Shalvey; Dave Baker, Jesse Lonergan; Gigi Dutreix, Lorenzo Hall; Paulina Ganucheau Mad Cave Mugshots 1 by Jordan Thomas, Chris Matthews Valiant Faith Returns 1 by Jody Houser, Aleta Vidal, Ludwig Olimba Valiants 1 by Ryan Cady, Al Barrionuevo, Nobi OGN Countdown Punk Mambo: Punk Witch Project by Peter Milligan, Andres Ponce Tryouts by Sarah Sax Nomads: The Sky Kingdom Vol 1 by Captain Juuter Devour by Jazmine Joyner, Anthony Pugh Sunhead by Alex Assan Hotelitor by Josh Hicks Curve Ball by Pablo Cartaya, Miguel Diaz Rivas Mulan and the Palace of Secrets Anzu and the Realm of Darkness by Mai K. Nguyen Karate Prom by Kyle Starks Singularity by Mat Groom, Bear McCreary, Rod Reis, Eleonora Carlini, Ramon Perez, Matias Bergara, Danilo Beyruth, John Pearson Plain Jane and the Mermaid by Vera Brosgol FCBD 2024 Ablaze: Gannibal by Masaaki Ninomiya, Alex Kon Dark Horse: Star Wars Young Jedi Adventures/Plants vs. Zombies by Daniel Jose Older, Andy Duggan, Dan Jackson, Paul Tobin, Luisa Russo, Heather Breckel Dark Horse: Hellboy/Stranger Things by Mike Mignola, Mark Laszlo, Dave Stewart; Derek Fridolfs, Jonathan Case DC: Absolute Power by Mark Waid, Mikel Janin, Trish Mulvihill DC: Barda by Ngozi Ukazu DC: Barkham Asylum by Yehudi Mercado IDW: Monster High by Jacque Aye, Siobhan Keenan IDW: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles by Juni Ba, Fero Pe, Luis Antonio Delgado; Paul Allor, Andy Kuhn, Ronda Pattison Mad Cave: Flash Gordon by Jeremy Adams, Will Conrad, Lee Loughridge Mad Cave: Gatchaman 1 by Cullen Bunn, Chris Batista, Carlos Lopez; Tommy Lee Edwards, Daniel Hansen; Steve Orlando, Katherine Lobo Marvel: Spider-Man/Ultimate Universe by Zeb Wells, Ryan Stegman, JP Mayer, Sonia Oback; Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri, Federico Blee; Al Ewing, Iban Coello, Frank D'Armata Marvel: Marvel's Voices by Nikesh Shukla, Tadam Gyadu, Neeraj Menon Titan: Conan – Battle of the Black Stone by Jim Zub, Jonas Scharf, Joao Canola Valiant: The Valiants by Ryan Cady, Al Barrionuevo, Nobi; AJ Ampadu, Emiliano Correa Additional Reviews: Monsters at Work s2, Doctor Who ep 1 & 2, May the 12th Be With You, Black Panther by Priest vol 1, X-Men '97 ep 8 & 9 Glenn found an animated series (House on the Outlands) News: Gollum movie, Batman Caped Crusader release date, Gotham City Sirens miniseries, Esposito and Malkovich joining the MCU, Revival adaptation, Galactus cast, Heir of Apocalypse roster, Dazzler ongoing series Comics Countdown (08 May 2024): 1. Ain't No Grave 1 by Skottie Young, Jorge Corona, Jean-Francois Beaulieu 2. Deviant 5 by James Tynion IV, Josh Hixson 3. Birds of Prey 9 by Kelly Thompson, Jonathan Case, Gavin Guidry, Jordie Bellaire 4. Crocodile Black 1 by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Som, Patricio Delpeche 5. Batman 147 by Chip Zdarsky, Jorge Jimenez, Tomeo Morey 6. Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees 6 by Patrick Horvath 7. Devil That Wears My Face 6 by David Pepose, Alex Cormack 8. Geiger 2 by Geoff Johns, Gary Frank, Brad Anderson 9. Fantastic Four 20 by Ryan North, Carlos Gomez, Fernando Sifuentes, Jesus Aburtov 10. Spider-Man: Shadow of the Green Goblin 2 by J.M. DeMatteis, Michael Sta. Maria, Chris Sotomayor
The four-issue Mace Windu mini-series comes to a solid conclusion, with what we hope might be the chance for another outing, given the final page of the issue.Comics Discussed This Week:Mace Windu #4 (of 4) (12:55)Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:Mace Windu #1 (of 4)Obi-Wan Kenobi Adaptation #5 (of 6)News: Dark Horse is set to publish the four-issue The High Republic Adventures -- Dispatches From the Occlusion Zone starting in October. It'll feature stories written by Daniel Jose Older, Alyssa Wong and Cavan Scott. No artists have been announced to date, but Jake Bartok is doing the main cover.Head over to the Facebook page to see four interior pages of art from Star Wars: Inquisitors #1 and 2 by Ramon Rosanas. The first issue's page are colored, but not lettered, while the second issue's pages are neither colored or lettered.The first cover for the Dark Horse-published Echoes of Fear four-issue mini-series, due in August, is out and viewable on the Facebook page and Twitter feed.Just a friendly reminder that Marvel's The Phantom Menace 25th Anniversary variant covers will total 25. Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels and omnibuses:May 21 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic, Vol. 1 NEW PRINTING (Collects Knights of the Old Republic 1-18 and material from Kings of the Old Republic/Rebellion 0) May 22 _ Star Wars #46May 29 _ Darth Maul: Black, White & Red #2 (of 4), Jango Fett #3 (of 4), The High Republic Adventures Phase III #6, Saber for Hire #2 (of 4)June 5 _ Star Wars #47, The High Republic Phase III #8, Darth Maul: Black, White & Red #1 (2nd Printing) June 12 _ Darth Vader #47June 19 _ Saber for Hire #3 (of 4), Jango Fett #4 (of 4)June 26 _ Darth Maul: Black, White & Red #3 (of 4), The High Republic Adventures Phase III #7 July 2 _ Star Wars Legends: The New Republic Omnibus, Vol. 2 (Collects Star Wars: The Jabba Tape; Heir to the Empire 1-6, Dark Force Rising 1-6, The Last Command 1-6. Dark Empire 1-6, Dark Empire II 1-6), Empire's End 1-2, Boba Fett -- Twin Engines of Destruction, Bounty on Bar-Kooda, When the Fat Lady Swings, Murder Most Foul and Agent of Doom, Star Wars Handbook 3 and material from Star Wars Tales 1, 3-5, 10, 14, 20 and 22); Obi-Wan Kenobi Adaptation TPB (Collects 1-6); Hyperspace Stories Vol. 3 TPB "Light and Shadow" (Collects 9-12); The High Republic Phase III TPB, Vol. 1 (Collects 1-4, Star Wars: Revelations One-Shot The High Republic Story); Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion, Vol. 2 Omnibus (Collects Star Wars: River of Chaos (1995) 1-4; Star Wars: Empire (2002) 28-40; Star Wars: Rebellion (2006) 1-16; Star Wars: Boba Fett – Overkill (2006) 1; Star Wars: Boba Fett (1997) 1/2; Star Wars: Splinter of the Mind's Eye (1995) 1-4; material from Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic/Rebellion (2006) 0; Star Wars Tales (1999) 3, 15, 17, 21)July 3 _ Inquisitors #1 (of 4)July 10 _ Ahsoka #1 (of 8)July 16 _ Star Wars Legends: The Thrawn Trilogy TPBJuly 17 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III #8, Star Wars #48July 23 _ Star Wars Legends: Tales of the Jedi omnibus. (Collects Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi - Force Storm 1-5, Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi - Prisoner of Bogan 1-5, Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi - Force War 1-5, Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi 0, Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi - The Golden Age of the Sith 0-5, Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi - The Fall of the Sith Empire 1-5, Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi 1-5, Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi - The Freedon Nadd Uprising 1-2, Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi - Dark Lords of the Sith 1-6, Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi - The Sith War 1-6, Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi - Redemption 1-5, material from Star Wars Tales 23 and Dark Horse Comics 7-9)July 24 _ Saber for Hire #4 (of 4), Darth Vader #48July 30 _ Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: Skywalker Strikes (Collects Star Wars (2015) 1-14, 1 Director's Cut, Vader Down 1, Darth Vader 13-15) July 31 _ Darth Maul: Black, White and Red #4 (of 4) Aug. 14 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III #9 Aug. 20 _ Mace Windu TPB (Collects 1-4, Story from Revelations (2023) Aug. 21 _ The High Republic Adventures — Echoes of Fear #1 (of 4) Aug. 27 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III Vol. 1 TPB (Collects 1-5) Aug. 28 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III — Crash and Burn One-Shot Sept. 3 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Rebellion Vol. 6, Star Wars, Vol. 8 “The Sith and the Skywalker” TPB (Collects 42-45, material from Revelations (2023) #1 and Free Comic Book Day 2024: Star Wars)Sept. 10 _ Darth Vader, Vol. 9 “Rise of the Schism Imperial” TPB (Collects 42-45, The Phantom Menace 25th Anniversary Special and material from Revelations (2023) #1)Sept. 17 _ Star Wars: Thrawn Alliances TPB (Collects 1-4)Oct. 1 _ Star Wars: Vader's Castle The Deluxe Library Collection (Collects Tales From Vader's Castle, Return to Vader's Castle, Shadow of Vader's Castle, Ghosts of Vader's Castle and 2019 FCBD Issue story "Droid Hunters")Oct. 29 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The New Republic, Vol. 8Nov. 12 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Original Marvel Years — Droids & Ewoks; Star Wars: The High Republic Phase II — Quest of the Jedi OmnibusNov. 19 _ The High Republic Phase III Vol. 2, “The Hunted” TPB (Collects 5-8, Star Wars: The Acolyte #1)Nov. 26 _ Star Wars: Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection: Shadows and Secrets (Collects 1-12, Director's Cut 1, Darth Vader Annual 1); Saber for Hire TPB (Collects 1-4)Dec. 3 _ Darth Vader: Black, White Red TPB (Collects 1-4), Star Wars Vol. 9 TPB (Collects 46-50)Dec. 10 _ Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 3 (Collects Jabba the Hutt - The Gaar Suppoon Hit 1, Jabba the Hutt - The Hunger of Princess Nampi 1,Jabba the Hutt - The Dynasty Trap 1, Jabba the Hutt - Betrayal1, Free Comic Book Day 2012: Star Wars, Boba Fett - Enemy of the Empire 1-4, Agent of the Empire - Iron Eclipse 1-5, Agent of the Empire - Hard Targets 1-5, The Force Unleashed, The Force Unleashed II, Star Wars: Blood Ties 1-4, Star Wars: Blood Ties - Boba Fett Is Dead 1-4, Star Wars: Empire 1-4; material from Star Wars Tales 7, 11, 15-16, 18-20; A Decade of Dark Horse 2)Dec. 17 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Empire, Vol. 2 New Printing (Collects Dark Times 6-17, Dark Times - Blue Harvest 0 and Out of the Wilderness 1-5)Dec. 31 _ Darth Vader (Vol. 3) TPB (Collects 46-50, Free Comic Book Day 2024: Star Wars #1 Darth Vader Story) Jan. 21 _ The High Republic Adventures Phase III TPB Vol. 2 (Collects 6-10); Jango Fett TPB (Collects 1-4, Revelations (2023) story)Jan. 29 _ Hyperspace Stories: Qui-Gon original graphic novel
Albert & Lauren are back to breakdown the Dark Horse side of the comics house with Daniel Jose Older's The High Republic Adventures! Join them as they catchup with, Zeen, Qort, CHAM CHAM, and friends presumed lost... This episode includes full discussion and spoilders for issues 1-3 of Phase 3! Feedback and Promotion Subscribe on YouTube: Cantina Cast Send feedback and comments to hellothere@cantinacast.com Follow us on Twitter @TheCantinaCast Like us on Facebook: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Instagram: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Tumblr: Cantina Cast Discord: Cantina Cast Channel Cantina Cast: Web Site Pandora Link: Pandora Support the Cantina Cast Cantina Cast Patreon page TeePublic Store
Comic Reviews: DC Batman: The Dark Age 1 by Mark Russell, Michael Allred, Laura Allred Marvel Edge of Spider-Verse 2 by Kaare Andrews, Bob Quinn, Brian Reber; Rich Douek, Edgar Salazar, Victor Olazaba, Alex Sinclair Jackpot and Black Cat 1 by Celeste Bronfman, Emilio Laiso, Brian Reber X-Men '97 1 by Steve Foxe, Salva Espin, Matt Milla Marvel Unlimited It's Jeff 36 by Kelly Thompson, GuriHiru Dark Horse Ghostbusters: Back in Town 1 by David M. Booher, Blue Delliquanti, Mildred Louis Goon: Them That Don't Stay Dead 1 by Eric Powell Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures: Crash Landing by Daniel Jose Older, Rachele Aragno, Michael Atiyeh Image Feral 1 by Tony Fleecs, Trish Forstner, Tone Rodriguez, Brad Simpson Local Man: Bad Girls 1 by Tim Seeley, Tony Fleecs, Brad Simpson, Felipe Sobreiro, Brian Reber Under York 1 by Sylvain Runberg, Mirka Andolfo, Carmelo Zagaria, Piky Hamilton Mad Cave Morning Star 1 by David Andry, Tim Daniel, Marco Finnegan, Jason Wordie ComiXology Never Too Late by Fox Fisher OGNs Effects of Pickled Herring by Alex Schumacher Ant Story by Jay Hosler Spirited: Go Ghoul Go by Liv Livingston, Glass House Graphics Out of Left Field by Jonah Newman Shepardess Warriors by Jonathan Garnier, Amelie Flechais Usagi Yojimbo Saga: Legends by Stan Sakai Additional Reviews: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Spider Within, X-Men '97 Ep3, Jacob's Ladder Invincible rant News: Conrad and Cloonan Valiant makeover, ComicsGate/EVS at C2E2, Three Jokers epilogue (in Joker: The World graphic novel), Omninews, Black Widow: Venomous Trailers: Good Times, Unfrosted, Jurassic World: Chaos Theory Comics Countdown (27 Mar 2024): 1. Black Hammer: The End 6 by Jeff Lemire, Malachi Ward 2. Batman: Dark Age 1 by Mark Russell, Mike Allred, Laura Allred 3. Ultimate Spider-Man 3 by Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto, Matt Wilson 4. Effects of Pickled Herring GN by Alex Schumacher 5. Alan Scott: Green Lantern 5 by Tim Sheridan, Cian Tormey, Hi-Fi 6. Feral 1 by Tony Fleecs, Trish Forstner, Tone Rodriguez, Brad Simpson 7. Penguin 8 by Tom King, Rafael de Latorre, Marcelo Maiolo 8. Batman: Brave and the Bold 11 by Karl Kerschl, Norm Rapmund, Michele Assarasakorn; Christos Gage, Danny Kim, Diego Rodriguez; Delilah Dawson, Serg Acuna, Matt Herms; Michael Conrad, PJ Holden, Mike Spicer; Zac Thompson, Ashley Wood 9. Newburn 16 by Chip Zdarsky, Jacob Phillips, Pip Martin 10. Green Arrow 10 by Joshua Williamson, Tom Derenick, Sean Izaakse, Romulo Fajardo Jr.
In a galaxy far, far away, the saga of the High Republic continues with Escape From Valo, an inspiring middle-grade novel set in the Star Wars universe. Authors Daniel José Older and Alyssa Wong guide listeners on a literary journey, exploring the themes of courage, leadership, and resilience embedded within their gripping tale. From the intricacies of character creation to the importance of representation in storytelling, join these master storytellers as they offer a unique glimpse into the heart of the galaxy. Gain insight into their personal journeys as writers and uncover the secrets behind the electrifying pages of their latest creation. Get ready for an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience.
Authors of The High Republic: ESCAPE FROM VALO, Daniel José Older and Alyssa Wong, joined the show for a spoiler-filled discussion on the book!Join us as we discuss the characters, the theme of attachment, representation, and what being a part of The High Republic means to them!Follow Daniel @djolder on Twitter, danieljosé1 on Instagram, and his website danieljoseolder.net! Pick up the newest run of The High Republic Adventures comic to keep up with some of the characters from Escape from Valo!Follow Alyssa @crashwong on Twitter and their website crashwong.net! Keep an eye out in the future to see what else they are working on for Phase III of The High Republic!Follow the show at ForceTimePod on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok! Leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if you enjoy the show!
Welcome back! Join Eric as he sits down and shares his spoiler free thoughts about Escape From Valo by Daniel Jose Older and Alyssa Wong!
Comic Reviews: DC Batman/Santa Claus: Silent Knight 1 by Jeff Parker, Michele Bandini, Alex Sinclair Titans: Beast World Tour – Metropolis by Nicole Maines, Steve Orlando, Fico Ossio; Dan Jurgens, Anthony Marques, Joe Prado, Wade Von Grawbadger, Pete Pantazis Titans: Beast World – Waller Rising by Chuck Brown, Keron Grant Marvel Marvel's Voices: Avengers by Utkarsh Amdubkar, Tadam Gyadu, Michael Bartolo, Justina Ireland, Karen Darboe, Ceci de la Cruz, Jason Concepcion, Moises Hidalgo, Bryan Valenza, Robbie Thompson, Sid Kotian, Adriano Di Benedetto, Juancho Velez Sentry 1 by Jason Loo, Luigi Zagaria, Arthur Hesli Thunderbolts 1 by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Geraldo Borges, Arthur Hesli Rocket and Groot: The Hunt for Star-Lord by Amanda Deibert, Cam Kendell Marvel Unlimited Marvel Mutts 2 by Mackenzie Cadenhead, Takeshi Miyazawa Alligator Loki s3 1 & 2 by Alyssa Wong, Bob Quinn Image Bloodrik 1 by Andrew Krahnke Creepshow Holiday Special 2023 by Daniel Kraus, Jonathan Wayshak, Adriano Lucas, James Asmus, Letizia Cadonici, Francesco Segala Our Bones Dust 1 by Ben Stenbeck, Dave Stewart Dark Horse Hellboy Winter Special: The Yule Cat 1 by Mike Mignola, Matthew Smith, Chris O'Halloran Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Phase III 1 by Daniel Jose Older, Harvey Tolibao, Michael Atiyeh Time Traveler Tales 1 by Dave Scheidt, Karl Jacobs, Kicking Shoes Boom Orcs: The Gift 1 by Christine Larsen Stuff of Nightmares: Slay Ride by R.L. Stine, Pius Bak Titan Gumaa: The Beginning of Her 1 by Jee-Hyung Lee, Nabetse Zitro Mad Cave Skeeters 1 by Kelly Williams, Bob Frantz, Kevin Cuffe OGNs Birdking Vol 2 by Daniel Freedman, Cristian Ortiz Cain by Mike Benson, Walter Hill, Beni Lobel, Jordi Escuin Llorach Matriarchs by LouAnne Brickhouse, Jennifer Rea, Renae De Liz Mayor Good Boy Goes Bad by Dave Scheidt, Miranda Harmon Additional Reviews: Squid Game: The Challenge, The Bear s1, Flash by Mark Waid Omni vol 1, Doctor Who: The Giggle, Merry Little Batman News: one more Spider-Man OGN from Mike Maihack, Tidalwave's Taylor Swift comic, Feral by Tony Fleecs, casting rumors/news for Supergirl and Maxwell Lord, Josie Campbell series coming from Boom, Chris Condon series from Oni, Peter Snejbjerg joins Ghost Machine, Mark Millar and CG Comics Countdown (05 Dec 2023): 1. Batman 140 by Chip Zdarsky, Jorge Jimenez, Tomeu Morey, Mike Hawthorne, Ivan Plascencia 2. Birds of Prey 4 by Kelly Thompson, Leonardo Romero, Jordie Bellaire 3. Nice Jewish Boys 2 by Neil Kleid, John Broglia, Ellie Wright 4. Usagi Yojimbo: Ice and Snow 3 by Stan Sakai, Hi-Fi 5. Fantastic Four 14 by Ryan North, Ivan Fiorelli, Brian Reber 6. Midlife 3 by Brian Buccellato, Stefano Simeone 7. Transformers 3 by Daniel Warren Johnson, Mike Spicer 8. Batman/Santa Claus: Silent Knight 1 by Jeff Parker, Michele Bandini, Alex Sinclair 9. Skeeters 1 by Kelly Williams, Bob Frantz, Kevin Cuffe 10. Sacrificers 5 by Rick Remender, Max Fiumara, Dave McCaig
This week on First Steps, we read Race to Crashpoint Tower by Daniel Jose Older, as well as The High Republic Adventures Free Comic Book Day 2021 issue
The Road To Phase III continues with a look back at The High Republic Adventures Phase I by Daniel Jose Older and Harvey Tolibao! Join Eric for all of the fun!
First Steps is BACK with our very special STRIKE EDITION!!! This week we READ (yes, read) some COMIC BOOKS!! We delve into the High Republic and read Daniel Jose Older's THE HIGH REPUBLIC ADVENTURES! Comic Issues read: Tales of Villainy: The Gaze Electric, found in Star Wars Adventures (2020) #6 The High Republic Adventures (2021) #1: Collision Course The High Republic Adventures (2021) #2: Bralanak City Smackdown
Author Alyssa Wong returns to the show to discuss their many Star Wars projects including The High Republic: Tales of Light and Life, From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi, and Doctor Aphra (2020)!*SPOILER WARNING FOR EACH PROJECT LISTED* - Time stamps listed below!Join us as we discuss Alyssa's history with short fiction from the beginning of their writing career to hopping back into it with two major Star Wars anthology short stories!00:00 Intro/Short Fiction08:00 From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi - Wolf Trap19:30 Short Fiction23:00 Tales of Light and Life - Rogue Element50:45 Doctor Aphra (2020)Follow Alyssa @CrashWong on Twitter and lookout for their new High Republic book written with Daniel Jose Older, Escape from Valo, coming on January 26, 2024!Follow the show @ForceTimePod on Twitter and forcetimepod on Instagram! Leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if you enjoy the show!
Daniel Jose Older and Brittany N Williams, a creative power couple with Star Wars credits to their name join us to talk about Disney classics, writing from a new parent's point of view, the influence of Star Wars and their new podcast, The Ink Bottle.The SSW Network brings content to #StarWars Fans of all ages and generations. With Around the Galaxy, we bring you that magic moment when Star Wars fans meet for the first time. On Podcast of the Whills, we take a deep dive into the canon or a particular aspect of the saga. And our LIVE Friday night call-in talk show, Force Connect, looks at the latest in news and conversation in the Star Wars universe. From #disneyplus content, to comics to news and rumors, Chris, Pete and Nick have you covered!TheSSWNetwork.comTikTok: @TheSSWNetworkInstagram: @TheSSWNetworkFacebook.com/TheSSWNetworkTwitter: @TheSSWNetwork @ATGcastPatreon.com/TheSSWNetworkThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4892554/advertisement
Comic Reviews: DC Knight Terrors 3 by Joshua Williamson, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Stafano Nesi, Caspar Wijngaard, Frank Martin Knight Terrors: Green Lantern 2 by Jeremy Adams, Jordi Tarragona, Eduardo Pansica, Julio Ferreira, Luis Guerrero Knight Terrors: Robin 2 by Kenny Porter, Miguel Mendonca, Adriano Lucas Knight Terrors: Shazam 2 by Mark Waid, Roger Cruz, Wellington Dias, Arif Prianto Knight Terrors: The Flash 2 by Alex Paknadel, Tom Derenick, Daniel Bayliss, Pete Pantazis, Igor Monti Knight Terrors: Zatanna 2 by Dennis Culver, David Baldeon, Rain Beredo Superman 2023 Annual by Joshua Williamson, Mahmud Asrar, Jackson Herbert, Caitlin Yarsky, Max Raynor, Edwin Galmon, Dave McCaig, Alex Guimaraes Marvel Amazing Spider-Man 31 by Zeb Wells, John Romita Jr., Scott Hanna, Emilio Laiso, Ze Carlos, Marcio Menyz, Bryan Valenza, David Lopez, KJ Diaz, Dan Slott, Mark Bagley, John Dell, Edgar Delgado, Celeste Bronfman, Alba Glez, Elisabetta D'Amico, Craig Yeung, Jim Campbell, Steve Foxe, Carola Borelli, Paco Medina, Erick Arciniega, Albert Monteys, Cale Atkinson, Patrick Gleason, Kaare Andrews Children of the Vault 1 by Deniz Camp, Luca Maresca, Carlos Lopez Ghost Rider/Wolverine: Weapons of Vengeance – Alpha by Benjamin Percy, Geoff Shaw, Rain Beredo Spider-Man 2023 Annual by Stephanie Phillips, Alberto Foche, Raul Angulo Star Wars: Return of the Jedi – Max Rebo by Daniel Jose Older, Paul Fry, Carlos Lopez Marvel Unlimited Marvel Meow by Nao Fuji Image Enfield Gang Massacre 1 by Chris Condon, Jacob Phillips Dynamite Vampirella: Dracula Rage 1 by Christopher Priest, Christian Rosado Dark Horse Killer Queens 2: Kings Not Wings 1 by David Booher, Bradley Clayton, Harry Saxon Boom Mech Cadets 1 by Greg Pak, Takeshi Miyazawa Oni Dwellings 1 by Jay Stephens Scout Death Comes For the Toymaker by Dakota Brown, Ryan Cody Mashbone and Grifty 1 by Oscar Garza, Rolando Esquivel Titan Scarlett Couture: The Munich File 1 by Des Taylor AWA Madness 1 by J. Michael Straczynski, ACO, David Lorenzo OGNs Us by Sara Soler Mother Nature by Jamie Lee Curtis, Russell Goldman, Karl Stevens Fair Winds and Open Skies by Alberto Mier But You Have Friends by Emilia McKenzie Skeleanor the Decomposer by Emily Ettinger Hellaween by Moss Lawton The Pirate and the Porcelain Girl by Emily Riesbeck, NJ Barna Additional Reviews: Patient, Last Voyage of the Demeter, Raised by Wolves, Quantum Leap 2.0 pilot, Poker Face s1, My Adventures With Superman, Mech Cadets on Netflix, Strange Planet News: Spider-Man Reign sequel, new Spider-Woman series, new Sentry comic, new Blue Beetle ongoing, release date for Fall of the House of Usher, new Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur graphic novel announced, IDW woes, Jeffrey Brown Mandalorian graphic novel, new Thanos comic, Red Hood webcomic ending, Omninews, new Jason Aaron series at DC Trailers: You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah Comics Countdown (08 Aug 2023): 1. The Pirate and the Porcelain Girl GN by Emily Riesbeck, NJ Barna 2. Superman Annual 2023 by Joshua Williamson, Mahmud Asrar, Jackson Herbert, Caitlin Yarsky, Max Raynor, Edwin Galmon, Dave McCaig, Alex Guimaraes 3. Endfield Gang Massacre 1 by Chris Condon, Jacob Phillips 4. Knight Terrors: The Flash 2 by Alex Paknadel, Tom Derenick, Daniel Bayliss, Pete Pantazis, Igor Monti 5. Kaya 10 by Wes Craig, Jason Wordie 6. Mech Cadets 1 by Greg Pak, Takeshi Miyazawa 7. House of Slaughter 16 by Sam Johns, Letizia Cadonici 8. Danger Street 8 by Tom King, Jorge Fornes, Dave Stewart 9. Swan Songs 2 by W. Maxwell Prince, Caspar Wijngaard 10. Knight Terrors: Green Lantern 2 by Jeremy Adams, Jordi Tarragona, Eduardo Pansica, Julio Ferreira, Luis Guerrero
To the mortal world—at least, to most people in Brooklyn—Mateo Matisse and Chela Hidalgo are simply two teenagers in love. Mateo is a brilliant pianist, but he's also a typical, chaotic guy. And Chela, the short, fierce girl he met while playing piano at her bat mitzvah, is a terrific dancer and a terrible singer, who doesn't get shook by bullies. As teenagers, the way they fell in love was dramatic. But their love for each other goes back centuries—and not only poetically speaking. Mateo and Chela were once spirits, just spirits. At some point, Galanika the Healer became one with the boy Mateo. Chela's goddess roots are even more complicated—she's part Okanla the Destroyer and part Madrigal the Creator. Imagine experiencing the thrill and angst of first love while grappling with confounding divine powers and serious godly responsibilities. And oh, battling demons. In LAST CANTO OF THE DEAD, award-winning author Daniel José Older continues the story of Mateo and Chela that began in BALLAD & DAGGER. In Book One of the Outlaw Saints duology, our young couple of very old souls pulled off the incredible feat of raising their once-sunken native island of San Madrigal—a vibrant, multicultural homeland to both Cuban Santeros and Sephardic Jews—from the sea and saving their Brooklyn diaspora community from the wrath of an ancient enemy. In Book Two, the culmination to their epic story, Mateo and Chela are faced with saving San Madrigal from an army of demons in the thrall of a 200-year-old maniac named Archibaldo, who happens to be Mateo's ancestor. Meanwhile back in Brooklyn, their beloved neighborhood is being threatened by hideous creatures best described as bambarúto, or bogeyman in Ladino, and the fear is dividing the once tight-knit community, with the two sides at each other's throats.
Comic Reviews: DC City Boy 1 by Greg Pak, Minkyu Jung, Sunny Gho Marvel Daredevil and Echo 1 by Taboo, B. Earl, Phil Noto Extreme Venomverse 2 by Al Ewing, Clay McLeod Chapman, David Pepose, Ken Lashley, Paul Davidson, Vincenzo Carratu, Ceci de la Crus, Federico Blee, Alex Guimaraes Fury 1 by Al Ewing, Scot Eaton, Ramon Rosanas, Tom Reilly, Adam Kubert, Cam Smith, Jordie Bellaire Star Wars – Darth Vader: Black, White, and Red 2 by Jason Aaron, Victoria Ying, David Pepose, Leonard Kirk, Alessandro Vitti, Marika Cresta, Romulo Fajardo Jr. Storm 1 by Ann Nocenti, Sid Kotian, Andrew Dalhouse Infinity Comics Li'l Rocket 2 by Stephanie Williams, Jay Fosgitt Image Supermassive 2023 by Kyle Higgins, Ryan Parrott, Mat Groom, Melissa Flores, Daniele Di Nicuolo, Walter Baiamonte Dynamite Vampirella vs. Superpowers 1 by Dan Abnett, Pasquale Qualano Red 5 We are Scarlet Twilight 1 by Benjamin Morse OGNs Star Wars: High Republic - The Edge of Balance: Precedent by Daniel Jose Older, Tomio Ogata Grand Slam Romance by Ollie Hicks, Emma Oosterhous Peculiar Woods: Ancient Underwater City by Andres Colemnares The Do-Over by Rodrigo Vargas, Coni Yovaniniz Lost in Taiwan by Mark Crilley Swamp: A Summer in the Bayou by Johann G. Louis Additional Reviews: Little Mermaid, Muppets Mayhem pilot, Misfitz Clubhouse, Wein/Wrightson Swamp Thing, Talisman, Ice Cream Man News: Image leaves Diamond, Colleen Doran Good Omens Kickstarter, more details on G.O.D.S., Omnistats, Omninews, Kate Bishop YA novel, Alligator Loki one-shot, details on Gotham War, Runaways pulled from Disney+, Spider-Man Manga, How to Train Your Dragon live-action casting Trailers: Barbie, Haunted Mansion Comics Countdown (23 May 2023): Supermassive 2023 by Kyle Higgins, Ryan Parrott, Mat Groom, Melissa Flores, Daniele Di Nicuolo, Walter Baiamonte Action Comics 1055 by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Rafa Sandoval, Matt Herms, Dan Jurgens, Dorado Quick, Lee Weeks, Yasmin Flores Montanez, Brad Anderson, Elizabeth Breitweiser Radiant Pink 5 by Melissa Flores, Meghan Camarena, Emma Kubert, Rebecca Nalty Dudley Datson and the Forever Machine 5 by Scott Snyder, Jamal Igle, Juan Castro, Chris Sotomayor TMNT/Usagi Yojimbo: Wherewhen 3 by Stan Sakai, Hi-Fi Harrower 4 by Justin Jordan, Brahm Revel Green Arrow 2 by Joshua Williamson, Sean Izaakse, Romulo Fajardo Jr Fury 1 by Al Ewing, Scot Eaton, Ramon Rosanas, Tom Reilly, Adam Kubert, Cam Smith, Jordie Bellaire Time Before Time 23 by Declan Shalvey, Rory McConville, Jorge Coelho, Chris O'Halloran All Eight Eyes 2 by Steve Foxe, Piotr Kowalski, Brad Simpson
To the mortal world—at least, to most people in Brooklyn—Mateo Matisse and Chela Hidalgo are simply two teenagers in love. Mateo is a brilliant pianist, but he's also a typical, chaotic guy. And Chela, the short, fierce girl he met while playing piano at her bat mitzvah, is a terrific dancer and a terrible singer, who doesn't get shook by bullies. As teenagers, the way they fell in love was dramatic. But their love for each other goes back centuries—and not only poetically speaking. Mateo and Chela were once spirits, just spirits. At some point, Galanika the Healer became one with the boy Mateo. Chela's goddess roots are even more complicated—she's part Okanla the Destroyer and part Madrigal the Creator. Imagine experiencing the thrill and angst of first love while grappling with confounding divine powers and serious godly responsibilities. And oh, battling demons. In LAST CANTO OF THE DEAD, award-winning author Daniel José Older continues the story of Mateo and Chela that began in BALLAD & DAGGER. In Book One of the Outlaw Saints duology, our young couple of very old souls pulled off the incredible feat of raising their once-sunken native island of San Madrigal—a vibrant, multicultural homeland to both Cuban Santeros and Sephardic Jews—from the sea and saving their Brooklyn diaspora community from the wrath of an ancient enemy. In Book Two, the culmination to their epic story, Mateo and Chela are faced with saving San Madrigal from an army of demons in the thrall of a 200-year-old maniac named Archibaldo, who happens to be Mateo's ancestor. Meanwhile back in Brooklyn, their beloved neighborhood is being threatened by hideous creatures best described as bambarúto, or bogeyman in Ladino, and the fear is dividing the once tight-knit community, with the two sides at each other's throats.
Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, James is back to discuss not one, but TWO issues of The High Republic Adventures and we talk about everything from Dex's comfy cozy clothes to why home and security means different things to marginalized groups. Come for the comic delay tea, stay for the Alak and Saya lore! Follow us: Twitter: @SithtyMinutes @AAA_Photog @BimboKatan @aDillonDev Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup Websites: James' Website 1138 Articles Show Notes: Rye House GoFundMe Quest of the Jedi Issue 1 Review "Inspiration Porn" Could You Pass a Citizenship Test? Midnight Horizon Mon Mothma's Parties Organizing for Home
Comic Reviews: DC Action Comics 1051 by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Rafa Sandoval, Matt Herms, Dan Jurgens, Lee Weeks, Elizabeth Breitweiser, Leah Williams, Marguerite Sauvage Batman: One Bad Day - Catwoman by G. Willow Wilson, Jamie McKelvie Lazarus Planet: We Once Were Gods by Francis Manapul, Dan Watters, Max Dunbar, Romulo Fajardo Jr., Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Jack Herbert, Alex Guimaraes, Josie Campbell, Caitlin Yarsky, Jordie Bellaire Marvel Murderworld: Wolverine by Jim Zub, Ray Fawkes, Carlos Nieto, Victor Nava, Matt Milla Sins of Sinister 1 by Kieron Gillen, Lucas Werneck, Geoffrey Shaw, Marco Checchetto, Juan Jose Ryp, David Baldeon, Travel Foreman, Carlos Gomez, Federico Vicentini, David Lopez, Joshua Cassara, Stefano Caselli, Bryan Valenza Infinity Comics Marvel's Voices 37: Reptil by Daniel Jose Older, Michael Shelfer, Ceci De La Cruz Devil Dinosaur 1 by Stephen Byrne, Arianna Florean, Pete Pantazis Image Inferno Girl Red: Book One 1 by Erica D'Urso, Mat Froom, Igor Monti Magic Order 4 1 by Mark Millar, Dike Ruan, Giovanna Niro Dark Horse Dragon Age: The Missing 1 by George Mann, Kieran McKeown, Michael Atiyeh Dynamite Darkwing Duck 1 by Amanda Deibert, Carlo Lauro Green Hornet: One Night in Bangkok by IDW TMNT: Last Ronin - The Lost Years 1 by Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz, SL Gallant, Maria Keane, Ben Bishop, Luis Antonio Delgado AfterShock Bulls of Beacon Hill 1 by Steve Orlando, Andy MacDonald, Lorenzo Scaramella Archie Archie vs. the World by Aubrey Sitterson, Jed Dougherty, Matt Herms, Doug Garbark ComiXology Youth Vol 3 1 by Curt Pires, Alex Diotto, Dee Cunniffe Ray's OGN Corner of the Week: Measuring Up by Lily LaMotte, Ann Xu Additional Reviews: Staircase, Hulk by PAD Omni Vol 4, Men, Invisible Woman by Mark Waid News: Harley Valentine's Day Special, Oscar nom weirdness, Violent Night sequel, Rick and Morty, Taylor and Scott on Titans, Green Lantern reshuffle and other DC things, Source Point announces new Jewish comic imprint, Titans and Doom Patrol ending Trailers: Shazam 2 Comics Countdown (24-Jan-2023): Inferno Girl Red Book One 1 by Erica D'Urso, Mat Froom, Igor Monti Human Target 11 by Tom King, Greg Smallwood Junkyard Joe 4 by Geoff Johns, Gary Frank, Brad Anderson Action Comics 1051 by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Rafa Sandoval, Matt Herms, Dan Jurgens, Lee Weeks, Elizabeth Breitweiser, Leah Williams, Marguerite Sauvage Once Upon A Time At The End of The World 3 by Jason Aaron, Nick Dragotta, Alexandre Tefenkgi, Rico Renzi, Lee Loughridge TMNT: Last Ronin - The Lost Years 1 by Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz, SL Gallant, Maria Keane, Ben Bishop, Luis Antonio Delgado Justice Society of America 2 by Geoff Johns, Scott Kolins, Jerry Ordway, Mikel Janin, John Kalisz, Jordie Bellaire Traveling to Mars 3 by Mark Russell, Roberto Meli Dudley Datson and the Forever Machine 4 by Scott Snyder, Jamal Igle, Juan Castro, Chris Sotomayor Sandman Universe Presents: Dead Boy Detectives 2 by Pornsak Pichetshote, Jeff Stokely, Craig Taillefer, Miquel Muerto
Paternal closes out the year with a collection of the best conversations from 2022, curating five of the best segments from the past year into one collection. On this episode, Paternal guests discuss a variety of topics including the personal, psychological effects of waging war in Afghanistan, why there are no father figures in the world of Star Wars, the legacy of Richard Pryor on comedy and male vulnerability, why your kids are smarter and more capable than you think, and why sons are tasked to acquit the souls of their fathers through their own experience as parents. Guests on this episode of Paternal include politician Jason Kander, comedian Michael Ian Black, author Daniel Jose Older, theater actor Mickey Rowe, and Senior Rabbi Steve Leder. Stay tuned for all new episodes of Paternal in 2023. Learn more about Paternal and sign up for our newsletter at www.paternalpodcast.com. You can also email host Nick Firchau at nick@paternalpodcast.com with any comments or suggestions for men he should profile on the show. Make sure you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts or wherever you're listening, then keep an eye on your feed for new episodes.
On this episode of the Penny Bloom Podcast, hosted by Colton Robertson, I talk about the latest additions into Star Wars on the comics side of things. Reviews of Hidden Empire #1 and #2 by Charles Soule, and The High Republic Adventures #1 by Daniel Jose Older.
I spoke with Daniel Jose Older again about his latest comic series, The High Republic Adventures, as well as what's to come in the future of The High Republic Phase Two! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sav Malagán of The High Republic returns as a 15-year-old padawan in the pages of Daniel Jose Older and Toni Bruno's eight-issue The High Republic Adventures in a cheeky and rollicking first issue that sports many new characters, some familiar film faces and a bit more.In Darth Vader #29, Luke Ross handles art duties as Dormé, with Ochi in tow, seeks to find and, if possible, rescue Sabé.Comics out today and broken down on this week's episode:_ The High Republic Adventures #1 (of 8) (8:02)_ Darth Vader (Vol. 3) #29 (23:50)Star Wars Comics on Marvel Unlimited This Week:_ Obi-Wan #4 (of 5)News_ Star Wars: Revelations #1 and Yoda #1 (of 10) are getting 2nd printings due out Jan. 18._ Bounty Hunters #29 moves to Dec. 14 from Dec. 7._ The High Republic #3 (of 10) moves to Dec. 28 from Dec. 21._ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Rebellion, Vol. 5 is now due out Dec. 13, not Dec. 6._ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Menace Revealed, Vol. 3 is due out Feb. 7 instead of Jan. 17._ The second Doctor Aphra omnibus will now be released June 20 and not May 2._ Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 2 is now set for release on July 4 and not May 16. Upcoming Star Wars comics, trade paperbacks and omnibuses:Dec. 7 _ Hidden Empire #2 (of 5)Dec. 13 _ Obi-Wan: A Jedi's Purpose TPB (Collects #1-5); War of the Bounty Hunters Omnibus (Collects War of the Bounty Hunters Alpha, War of the Bounty Hunters #1-5, WotBH -- Jabba, WotBH -- 4-LOM & Zuckuss, WotBH -- Boushh, WotBH -- IG-88, Doctor Aphra #10-15, Darth Vader #12-17, Bounty Hunters #12-17 and Star Wars #13-18); Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Rebellion, Vol. 5 (Collects Star Wars: Splinter of the Mind's Eye #1-4, Star Wars: Shadow Stalker #1, Star Wars: Rebel Heist #1-4, Star Wars: A Valentine Story #1, Classic Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back #1-2, Star Wars: Tag and Bink Are Dead #2; material from Star Wars Tales #4-6, 15-17, 20)Dec. 14 _ Bounty Hunters #29, The Mandalorian #6 (of 8)Dec. 27 _ Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2), Vol. 5 The Spark Eternal TPB (Collects #21-25)Dec. 28 _ Doctor Aphra #27, Han Solo & Chewbacca #8 (of 10), Yoda #2 (of 10), The Blade #1 (of 4), The High Republic #32023Jan. 4 _ Star Wars #30, The High Republic #4, The High Republic #2 (2nd Printing), The Mandalorian #5 (2nd Printing)Jan. 10 _ Darth Vader (Vol. 3), Vol. 5: The Shadow's Shadow TPB (Collects #23-27Jan. 11 _ Darth Vader #30, The Mandalorian #7 (of 8), Hyperspace Stories #5 (of 12), Hidden Empire #1 (2nd Printing), The High Republic Adventures #2 (of 8)Jan. 18 _ Bounty Hunters #30, Han Solo & Chewbacca #9 (of 10), Revelations #1 (2nd Printing), Yoda #1 (2nd Printing)Jan. 24 _ Star Wars Legends: The New Republic Vol. 1 Omnibus (Collects Star Wars: Mara Jade - By the Emperor's Hand #0-6, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire - Evolution #1-5, Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Leader #1-3, Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron #1-35, Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron Special #1, Star Wars Handbook #1 and material from Star Wars Tales #10, 12, 15, 23)Jan. 25 _ The Blade #2 (of 4), Doctor Aphra #28, Yoda #3 (of 10), The High Republic Adventures #3 (of 8)Jan. 31 _ Doctor Aphra Omnibus, Vol. 1 (2nd Printing) (Collects Doctor Aphra (Vol. 1), #1-40; Annuals #1-3; Darth Vader (2015) #3-4, 8, 21, 25; Star Wars (2015) #13, 19, #31-32; The Screaming Citadel #1; and material from Empire Ascendant #1); Bounty Hunters, Vol. 5 "The Raid on the Vermillion" TPB (Collects #23-28)Feb. 1 _ Sana Starros #1 (of 5)Feb. 7 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Menace Revealed, Vol. 3 (Collects Star Wars #36-45, Star Wars: Jedi Quest #1-4, Star Wars: Jango Fett #1, Star Wars: Zam Wesell #1)Feb. 8 _ The High Republic #5, Hidden Empire #3, Darth Vader #31Feb. 15 _ Star Wars #31, Bounty Hunters #31, The Mandalorian #8 (of 8)Feb. 22 _ The Blade #3 (of 4), Doctor Aphra #29, Yoda #4 (of 10), The High Republic Adventures #4 (of 8), The Nameless Terror #1 (of 4)March 1 _ The High Republic Adventures -- Quest of the Jedi #1 One-Shot, Star Wars #32, Hidden Empire #4 (of 5), Han Solo & Chewbacca #10 (of 10)March 7 _ Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic, Vol. 5, TPB (Collects Star Wars: Knight Errant 1-5, Knight Errant -- Deluge 1-5, Knight Errant -- Escape 1-5, Star Wars: Jedi vs. Sith 1-6 and material from Star Wars Tales #16)March 14 _ Star Wars Legends: The Rebellion Omnibus Vol. 1. (Collects Star Wars: Empire 7, 14, 16; Vader's Quest 1-4, Star Wars (2013) 1-20, Star Wars Kids 1-11, 12 (A Story) and 13-20 and Star Wars 3-D 1-3)March 15 _ Hyperspace Stories #6 (of 12)March 22 _ The Nameless Terror #2 (of 4)March 29 _ The Blade #4 (of 4), Jabba's Palace #1April 4 _ The Mandalorian, Season One, Part II TPB (Collecting #5-8)April 18 _ Star Wars -- Hyperspace Stories TPB (Collects 1-4)May 6 _ The High Republic Adventures Free Comic Book Day IssueJune 20 _ May 2 _ Doctor Aphra Omnibus, Vol. 2 (Collects Doctor Aphra, Vol. 2, #1-25)June 27 _ The High Republic Adventures (Vol. 2) Vol. 1 TPB (Collects #1-4)July 4 _ Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus, Vol. 2 (Collects Dark Times -- Fire Carrier 1-5, Dark Times -- A Spark Remains 1-5, Darth Vader and the Ninth Assassin 1-5, Darth Vader and the Cry of Shadows 1-5, Droids Special #1, Droids (1994) 1-6, Droids (1995) 1-8, Star Wars: The Protocol Offensive, plus material from Star Wars Visionaries, Star Wars Tales 11-12, 15 and 20, Dark Horse Presents Annual '99 and Star Wars Galaxy Magazine #1); Hyperspace Stories Vol. 1 (Collects #1-4)Aug. 1 _ The Nameless Terror TPB (Collects #1-4)
Comic Reviews: DC Batgirls 2022 Annual by Becky Cloonan, Michael Conrad, Robbi Rodriguez, Rico Renzi Blue Beetle: Graduation Day 1 by Josh Trujillo, Adrian Gutierrez, Wil Quintana DC's Grifter Got Run Over By A Reindeer Detective Comics 2022 Annual by Ram V, Rafael Albuquerque, Christopher Mitten, Hayden Sherman, Lee Loughridge Justice Society of America 1 by Geoff Johns, Mikel Janin, Scott Kolins, Brandon Peterson, Jerry Ordway, Steve Lieber, Jordie Bellaire, Jordan Boyd, John Kalisz Nightwing 2022 Annual by Tom Taylor, CS Pacat, Jay Kristoff, Inaki Miranda, Eduardo Pansica, Julio Ferreira, Adriano Lucas Nubia and the Justice League Special by Becky Cloonan, Michael Conrad, Stephanie Williams, Alitha Martinez, Amancay Nahuelpan, Mark Morales, Tamra Bonvillain, Alex Guimaraes Superman: Kal-El Returns Special by Mark Waid, Marv Wolfman, Sina Grace, Alex Segura, Clayton Henry, Dean Haspiel, Jackson Herbert, Fico Ossio, Marcelo Maiolo, Trish Mulvihill WildStorm 30th Anniversary Special Marvel Avengers Assemble Alpha by Jason Aaron, Andrew Currie, Bryan Hitch, Alex Sinclair Peter Parker and Miles Morales: Spider-Man Double Trouble 1 by Mariko Tamaki, Vita Ayala, Gurihiru Planet Hulk: Worldbreaker 1 by Greg Pak, Manuel Garcia, Ramon Bachs, Cam Smith, Chris Sotomayor Infinity Comics: Strange Tales: Rocket Raccoon by Al Ewing, Ramon Bachs, Javier Tartaglia Spider-Verse Unlimited 26 by Stephanie Williams, Nathan Stockman, Pete Pantazis Marvels Voices 27 by Stephanie Williams, Alan Robinson, KJ Diaz It's Jeff 21 by Kelly Thompson, Gurihiru Boom Magic: Nahiri the Lithomancer 1 by Seanan McGuire, Fabiana Mascolo Dark Horse Koschei in Hell 1 by Mike Mignola, Ben Stenbeck, Dave Stewart Star Wars High Republic Adventures 1 by Daniel Jose Older, Toni Bruno, Michael Atiyeh Dynamite Cat-Man and Kitten 1 by Jeff Parker, Joe Cooper, Arcana Studio IDW Godzilla Rivals vs Gigan by Keith Davidsen, Yasmin Flores Montanez Image Plush 1 by Doug Wagner, Daniel Hillyard, Rico Renzi Archie Bob Phantom 1 by James III, Richard Ortiz, Matt Herms Ahoy My Bad Vol 2 1 by Mark Russell, Bryce Ingman, Peter Krause OGN Dungeon Club: Roll Call by Molly Knox Ostertag Sunburn GN by Andi Watson, Simon Gane A Taste For Blood by Debuhme Super Trash Clash GN by Edgar Camacho Ray's OGN Corner: Red Scare by Liam Francis Walsh Additional Reviews: Teen Titans by Geoff Johns, HaHa, Darth Vader by Charles Soule, Violent Night, Dime-Store Detective, Autumnal, Scrooge: A Christmas Carol, My Father's Dragon, Cuphead Show s3, American Crime Story s3 News: DC FCBD books, Mandalorian return date, Midnight Club canceled, Flanagan reportedly switching streaming services, Secrets of Midnight Club revealed, Lazarus Planet spin-off starring Wonder Woman and Shazam by GWW, Who Killed Santa? - a Murderville Mystery Trailers: Night at the Museum animated, Mario, Indiana Jones 5, Cocaine Bear, Guardians of the Galaxy III trailer Comics Countdown: Dungeon Club: Roll Call by Molly Knox Ostertag Stillwater 16 by Chip Zdarksy, Mike Spicer, Ramon Perez Nightwing 2022 Annual by Tom Taylor, CS Pacat, Jay Kristoff, Inaki Miranda, Eduardo Pansica, Julio Ferreira, Adriano Lucas Rogue Sun 8 by Ryan Parrott, Abel, Natalia Marques Batgirls 2022 Annual by Becky Cloonan, Michael Conrad, Robbi Rodriguez, Rico Renzi Justice Society of America 1 by Geoff Johns, Mikel Janin, Scott Kolins, Brandon Peterson, Jerry Ordway, Steve Lieber, Jordie Bellaire, Jordan Boyd, John Kalisz Planet Hulk: Worldbreaker 1 by Greg Pak, Manuel Garcia, Ramon Bachs, Cam Smith, Chris Sotomayor Dead Lucky 4 by Melissa Flores, French Carlomagno, Mattia Iacono Super Trash Clash by Edgar Camacho Strange Academy: Finals 2 by Skottie Young, Humberto Ramos, Edgar Delgado
Join us in November for book reviews of Star Wars' books I have read in the last year. The fourth week of November we look at Fallen Star Claudia Gray and Midnight Horizon by Daniel Jose Older. Join me as we review these Star Wars' adventures. Follow on Instagram and Twitter @ikesflame. Light the Fire!
10 Things I Learned from Junot Diaz: 1. “Unless it's breaking you, why would anyone else care?” 2. Give readers a chance to interact with the work - don't chew it up and put it in their mouths. Let them come to different conclusions. Give them choices to let them decide what to think. 3. Writers cannot be "in cahoots" with the story - safeguard a space for the reader in the story. The story shouldn't be dictated by the author. 4. Memory is contained and not dangerous. Memory work disrupts the immersion of the story because the character is not immersed in remembering 5. 1st POV should not try to discharge the function of 3rd POV 6. Withholding information is not developing character or plot. Non-information creates disinterest. 7. With characters, take away the one thing you think is important and see what you have left. Allow them to interact with others to let the reader see who they really are. Scaling with at least 2 others allows you to triangulate. 8. We look away to spare ourselves from feeling the pain and hope the reader will do the work for us. By taking the reader into our pain, we can be seen. 9. Always Be Building Character 10. Tend to your wound. Integrate it and write from there. Balance the person and the artist. Tend to your personhood so that if you never write again, you'll still love yourself. Mentions: - A Midsummer Night's Dream - https://www.instagram.com/p/ChxVmTbpG_V/ - Mysterious Galaxy - https://www.mystgalaxy.com/ - DJ Reads Books IG live - https://www.instagram.com/p/ChlNnAiFEyq/ - Scrivener - https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview - Storyist - https://www.storyist.com/ - Patricia C. Wrede Fantasy Worldbuilding Questions - https://pcwrede.com/pcw-wp/fantasy-worldbuilding-questions/ - Holly Black on Magic Systems - https://www.penandstory.com/2011/04/17/holly-black-on-creating-working-magic/ - VONA/Voices writers workshop - https://www.vonavoices.org/ - Junot Diaz - http://www.junotdiaz.com/ - Hurston Wright Foundation - https://www.hurstonwright.org/ - Dolen Perkins-Valdez - https://dolenperkinsvaldez.com/ - Writers mentioned: Kacen Callender, Ines Johnson, Shanae Johnson, Nicole Dennis-Benn, Daniel Jose Older, Lesley Nneka Arimah The My Imaginary Friends podcast is a weekly, behind the scenes look at the journey of a working author navigating traditional and self-publishing. Join fantasy and paranormal romance author L. Penelope as she shares insights on the writing life, creativity, inspiration, and this week's best thing. Subscribe and view show notes at: https://lpenelope.com/podcast | Get the Footnotes newsletter - http://lpen.co/footnotes Support the show - http://frolic.media/podcasts! Stay in touch with me! Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Music credit: Say Good Night by Joakim Karud https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/SZkVShypKgM Affiliate Disclosure: I may receive compensation for links to products on this site either directly or indirectly via affiliate links. Heartspell Media, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Nilah Magruder is an absolute joy and an uber-talented author and artist. She was the first Black woman to write for Marvel, illustrated all of the Heroes of Olympus covers for Rick Riordan's books, and worked extensively in animation. Not to mention the books that she is the sole creator of, which have proven to be legendary in my home.Jarrett: Nilah Magruder. How are you? [00:00:03] Nilah: I'm doing pretty good. How are you? [00:00:06] Jarrett: Hangin', it in there Nilah, you will forever and ever be iconic in my home because your picture book, "How to Find a Fox" has been read so many times. So many times. In our home that it is held together by like scotch tape and like bubble gum.[00:00:29] Our son, we must have read that so many times. [00:00:32] Nilah: Oh my God.[00:00:32] Jarrett: Huge home run pal and I remember we met at Comics Crossroads in Ohio and we were tabling next to each other and, like we just were chatting the whole day and I'm always looking for something to bring home to the kids to make up for being gone.[00:00:45] And wow that book, man, I'm telling you like, iconic like that, that we will read that. I will read that to my grandkids, my wife and I will be reading that to our grandkids someday. So thank you for stop and a chat with us. But of course I what the show is all about of [00:01:01] course is about getting to know how creative people in comics got to be doing what they're doing.[00:01:09] And so I like to start at the very beginning cuz I, I love the idea and I also love the idea of imagine. A young author, an artist and getting to, to hear those stories directly from some of your favorite creators. My first question for you and it might really be the only question I ask and then we're gonna get into a conversation, but what was life like for you as a kid?[00:01:29] What was your home like? What was your family set up? What kind of art and stories were you consuming? What sort of laid the groundwork to create Nilah Magruder? [00:01:39] Nilah: My home life as a child, I grew up in a house in the woods in a small community back in a time where it was largely forest and largely rural.[00:01:53] And I think that had a lasting impact on how. I think visually in how I view story, the sort of stories that I'm interested in. A lot of the things I was interested at interested in as a kid were very pastoral and natural. I loved anything featuring animals and, honestly, I was isolated for a lot of my childhood.[00:02:20] This is something that you and I have in common. I had an alcoholic parent and as a kid, I didn't like to bring friends home because then they would see my dad and, whatever state that my dad was in, it was really unpredictable. I never quite knew what I was bringing friends into. So I didn't, bring friends here very much.[00:02:44] And I didn't go to friends' houses very much. And so a lot of my time was spent at home, but we were surrounded by this woodland, all of these trees and animals and so much nature. And that's really where I spent my time as a kid. Now, what I was interested in, like what I was ingesting, we had a small video rental store in the community, and this was long before Netflix.[00:03:18] This was even before Blockbuster. We didn't have a Blockbuster within driving distance. I'm not even sure if Blockbuster existed back then. And so we had this local mom and pop rental store and they would bring in videos from all over the world. A lot of imported... movies and television series.[00:03:43] And as a kid, I was interested in anything animated. If it was a cartoon, if it was drawn, I was there. And so like any cartoon that they had, I'd be like, mom, can we get this please? And I remember once I showed her one video that I hadn't watched yet, and I was like, mom, can we get this? And she looked at it, she looked at the cover and was like, no.[00:04:05] And she put it back and we never spoke of it again. and years later, like I was an adult on the internet and I saw this title called when the wind blows and I was like, oh, that's familiar. And I looked at the summary. I looked at the art from the movie and I was like, oh my God, that's it. That's that one movie that my mom wouldn't let me watch.[00:04:27] And so when the wind blows is a British animated film about nuclear fallout, And it's about it's about this couple. I think it's like a rural couple and there's this big catastrophe in England. And the government sends pamphlets out to everyone and is every, they're just like, don't panic everyone. It's fine.[00:04:54] Just stay at home. And so basically this couple they're older, they're very trusting. They're like the government knows what's best. So we'll just stay home. And eventually radiation reach reaches them and they get sick and die. [00:05:11] So... [00:05:11] Jarrett: what a prude! What a prude! What a...[00:05:14] Nilah: I know wouldn't let me. And then another time she was also a teacher and one day she brought home the animated Animal Farm.[00:05:22] Jarrett: Wow. Yeah.[00:05:23] Nilah: And, my thing is animals, of course. And she looks at me and she's do not watch this. And then she leaves it out. [00:05:32] Jarrett: Oh... [00:05:33] Nilah: And so one day when she wasn't there, I popped it in the VCR and watched it. And I think I was like nine or 10 at the time. And I loved it. So all that to say when I was a kid, I would just watch anything.[00:05:49] And so I was, and we had this rental store that would bring over anything. And so I was getting to watch animated movies from Japan and England and Russia and Canada, like Canada had a really great experimental animation program that was supported by the government. [00:06:07] Jarrett: Yeah.[00:06:07] Nilah: And so they were producing just like wild animated shorts and half the time, I didn't understand what I was watching, but because it was moving pictures, moving drawings, I was fascinated.[00:06:21] And a lot of the stuff that I look back on that I loved as a small child, it's very experimental and dark. And then I lived in this woodland that was also creepy, a lot of animals lived here and also a lot of people in the community were like fascinated cuz our home was situated secluded.[00:06:45] And so people would come drive through late at night just to, see the house or they'd, walk through, like it was a public park here. [00:06:55] Jarrett: Oh. [00:06:55] Nilah: So I had this experience as a child of just like constantly our space just constantly being invaded by strangers. And it was like scary, you're in bed at night....[00:07:11] And headlights reflected on your wall. Yeah. And you're a little kid and you're just like, oh my gosh. [00:07:19] Jarrett: Yeah. [00:07:19] Nilah: I have this, like I have this just this little, knot from my childhood, that's very, just creepy and wild and mysterious. And then I write children's books. [00:07:34] Jarrett: Yeah. It's not easy to be a creative kid who then you when you have worries, because then your creativity, which I've only realized now as an adult, like your imagination really creates scenarios in your head.[00:07:50] Nilah: Yeah![00:07:50] Jarrett: And I wanna point out to the listeners that it's remarkable. That you had access to VHS tapes of cartoons from other countries in that time period. Sometimes when I'm book touring and I talk to readers and they said; "did you love anime when you were a teenager?" And I didn't really have access to it.[00:08:10] I grew up in a suburban, urban area and my rental shop, which was another mom and pop rental shop. They didn't have that creative, curated collection. So how remarkable that, whoever it was that was down the street from you who had this, you know, who had an appetite for this flavor of creative cartoons, because otherwise you would've just been seeing like just Disney and nothing else.[00:08:35] That's, this kinda was the only game in town back then. [00:08:38] Nilah: Yeah. [00:08:39] Yeah. It is like looking back on it. I think that too, it's very odd. [00:08:44] Jarrett: Yeah. [00:08:45] Nilah: Like, how we had so many dubs at the time, but also that this little, this little spot in rural, Maryland was getting all of these videos and yeah, it was pretty, and this was before cable too.[00:09:01] Like we didn't have cable at the time, a lot of my access to animation was through this little rental shop. [00:09:11] Jarrett: Wow. Wow. And so did you love to draw before or after? Can you, or was it simultaneous love of animation and drawing for you? [00:09:21] Nilah: I think the animation came before and I always tell people that I was.[00:09:27] Bad at art at that age. And I'm talking about when I was in kindergarten, so five or six , who's good at art at that age? But it was this I was really bad at coloring in the lines. [00:09:39] Jarrett: Oh, that showed, that did show - sorry to cut you off - but all that did was show promise.[00:09:44] Nilah: Yeah.[00:09:45] Jarrett: All that did was show promise in your work. So it sounds like you had someone somewhere to say, no, you're supposed to color in the lines. And then you're like, oh, what?[00:09:53] Nilah: It was my peers, I remember sitting at a table in kindergarten and I'm coloring. And one of the little girls next to me was like, "Nilah, do you want me to do that for you?"[00:10:04] And that, that devastated me. [00:10:07] Jarrett: Yeah. [00:10:08] Nilah: And so from a very young age, I was like, wow, I have to get better at this cuz that's embarrassing. And so from five or six years old, I was just making this conscious effort to study and practice and be better at art. And my first subjects were animals cuz that's what I was interested in.[00:10:30] We had this magazine series called ZooBooks. And it was full of photos and illustrations of animals. And I would copy these, copy this art and learn animal anatomy from that. Later we got cable and I would watch discovery channel. And then I could see like animals in motion, and I love the Peanuts.[00:10:53] I love Charlie brown and Snoopy taught me how to draw animal toes. As a kid, I was, I would draw them wrong. And I knew they looked wrong, but I didn't know why. And so I would look at Snoopy's feet and how Charles Schultz drew Snoopy's feet. And I started drawing my feet more like that.[00:11:15] And... eventually, I came to understand why the way I was drawing feet before was wrong, anatomically and like that really, that really helped me take my drawings to the next level.[00:11:30] Jarrett: Yeah. [00:11:30] Nilah: And so it wasn't until much later that I really made the connection between animation and my own drawing, I just like watching cartoons and, I also love to draw.[00:11:42] And so as I got older, I, I did process drawing as a storytelling tool and would start drawing, drawing my own stories. And much, much later I got into anime, and... Also Disney started putting out those, like "Making-Of" specials [00:12:07] Jarrett: Yes! [00:12:07] Nilah: Where they talked about how they made animated films.[00:12:11] And that's when I started to learn; " Oh, people are drawing these movies." And that made, that kind of bridged things for me that you can, like that people make comics, people make animated cartoons, like people make children's books. And, I didn't understand where those illustrations came from or anything, but like seeing the process helped me connect the dots like; "Oh, I, as a person can also do this. I can, create stories with art."[00:12:44] Jarrett: And so growing, coming up then. You had art supplies you were drawing and what were your parents' reaction to that? Do they, they thought it was cute and then you'll outgrow it? Or what was that? What was that dynamic like for you? [00:13:05] Nilah: Oh, they thought it was real cute. My dad actually was known as an artist for a while.[00:13:10] He was in the military and I think... I'll have to ask my mom this. I think the story is that he actually considered going to college for art and he went into the military instead. And...[00:13:27] Jarrett: Those are two vastly opposite things![00:13:29] Nilah: Yeah. [00:13:30] Jarrett: Right?[00:13:30] Nilah: Yeah. And so he could draw as a kid, I found some of his some of his old sketches.[00:13:36] And he had a life drawing book, and he did a mural down in the basement that terrifies my nieces, now! It's this pirate face on this cinder block wall in the basement. And I guess when my nieces were growing up, this terrified them and they still don't like it. But so my dad drew and that's something I learned a little later.[00:13:59] It's not really people saw me drawing and they were like; "Oh, your father drew too." And so I learned about it that way. [00:14:07] Jarrett: Wow. [00:14:07] Nilah: My mom was a teacher, and so she would bring home reams of paper for me, and pencils, and drawing was a way to keep me quiet. So when we're at church or when we're out in public, she would just hand me and my brother like drawing supplies and we would go to town and, we would...[00:14:30] Be behaved. And so she, she liked that aspect of it. And then I got a little older and I would keep drawing and that fascinated small children. So it also kept other children quiet.[00:14:49] Everybody, everybody was like; "Yeah, Nilah! Keeping the peace, keeping everyone disciplined!" And that's all, it was for a long time until I was in high school. And I said; "Hey, I think I wanna go to art school." And then things took a turn [00:15:02] Jarrett: And they were like; "Wait a minute."[00:15:03] No, exactly. That's always the interesting thing, where it's supported. And then and it, what I've come to, to learn since years have passed since I was that age, that it comes from love. It comes from fear. Which is love for the kid of how is this kid gonna grow up to support themselves?[00:15:24] Nilah: Yeah. [00:15:24] Jarrett: Especially if it's a world that the parent or caretaker doesn't fully understand or know. Where and maybe and could be read between the lines, but, I don't never knew your dad never didn't know his childhood, but he chose what you know, was more, would be a more practical path.[00:15:39] So while that, that, like history was echoing in you then getting to that age and you went to art school, did you went to college to study art? [00:15:47] Nilah: I did. Yeah. [00:15:48] Jarrett: What, and what was your study? What did you study when you were there? [00:15:51] Nilah: Computer animation. [00:15:53] Jarrett: Oh yeah. And so animation was your... animation was like, that was your goal then?[00:15:58] Nilah: Yeah. [00:15:58] Jarrett: Yeah. [00:15:59] Nilah: Yeah. That was ever since I was 13. That was the end game for me. [00:16:04] Jarrett: And then, so you went to, you went to college and then you graduate from college and I'm sure your parents were like; "And now do you go to work at an office? Do you get a pension? Do you get a, do you get a 401k?" [00:16:16] Nilah: Yeah they didn't understand it for a long time.[00:16:19] And it didn't really materialize for a long time. And my mother was always very honest that she could offer me no advice. Cause vice cause when she was growing up, a black woman in the forties and fifties and sixties, she would say there were three options for us. Be a nurse, be a house cleaner or be a teacher.[00:16:41] And she picked teaching. Nowadays women and black women in particular have so many more options. And I would call home about my internal struggle about what I should be doing. And she'd be like; "Yeah, that sounds hard." [00:16:57] Jarrett: But she's, " I have nothing for you because I haven't walked that path,[00:17:00] other than, being a black woman who's dealt with society." And so... Right. Exactly. And so there, so yeah, there must have been so much fear. Obviously eventually... Oh yeah. You assuage those fears because you became very successful.[00:17:13] You became the first... [00:17:14] Nilah: So... [00:17:15] Jarrett: Yeah. Oh, go ahead. Go ahead. [00:17:16] Nilah: Yeah. Yeah. [00:17:16] The thing, so basically, my, my parents could never stop me. From doing what I was gonna do. And they both knew that. So they put the pressure on, but ultimately, the reason I ended up going to art school is... So we, we tried an animation, like an art trade school, art institutes, and that didn't work out.[00:17:42] And so I went with my mom's plan and did the whole four year college thing. I actually studied journalism and public relations. And when I finally went to Ringling College and studied animation, like I was an adult, I, at that point had a job. I had my own money. I had my own credit. And at this point my parents couldn't stop me.[00:18:06] So I went to art school under my own power and they just had to sit back and wait and see how things turned out. And yeah, there was a lot of fear and totally legitimate fear because we live in this culture that really doesn't support the arts as a career. [00:18:26] Jarrett: Yeah. [00:18:26] Nilah: Even now it's really hard to be an artist because, it's hard to get paid what we're worth. We're, we're still fighting this like societal image of artists as poor and free loaders and just an unnecessary expense. We're in a society where the arts in schools and arts foundations are constantly being defunded, and people don't really understand how much art and design impacts their everyday lives.[00:18:58] And and then, on top of that I think when you're a marginalized person, like your parents are always looking at where, what are the jobs? Where are the careers that people that look like us are thriving. And. That was not entertainment for black people. You don't see, you didn't see black people in those Disney specials. You... And nevermind that I was growing up on the east coast and we really didn't have an entertainment culture here, at least not in TV and film. Yeah. It's different in if you're growing up in California and you're surrounded by studios, who's working in those studios, but here, like there was no window to see where somebody with an animation degree could get a job.[00:19:43] Jarrett: And it's all, it is also, different when you're white, like growing up, I never had a search for characters that looked like me. I never had a search for seeing those specials. And so even though I was on the east coast, I was like; "Oh that's something I can do."[00:19:57] Nilah: Yeah. [00:19:58] Jarrett: But when growing up obviously that's ingrained if you don't see it. And because of your parents lived experience, there were, so there was, so the odds were so stacked against their daughter's favor and they want you to be happy and they want you to be healthy and they want you to succeed.[00:20:13] But you were UN you were unstoppable, you were just kept at it. And you had this love of art and story and you said, you, you said you studied journalism as well. So was like, what was your first paid gig as someone who put words on a paper? Was it journalism? Was it for a newspaper.[00:20:31] Nilah: It was journalism. It was, I think it was a food review. I think it was a restaurant review. Yeah. I worked toward the arts and entertainment department of a Western Maryland newspaper chain, which no longer exists sadly. But I got this job while I was in college. They were looking for interns and I got the internship.[00:20:52] And while I was interning the, the editor who hired me was like; "By the way, do you wanna do some writing?" And, looking back I'm like, what was the other part of this internship? Cuz all I remember is the writing. Like they, they definitely asked me to write in addition to interning, but I don't remember what the interning part was.[00:21:15] I do remember. The early writing gigs. And she was just like; "Hey, why don't you try doing a couple of food reviews?" And that was really cool. I got to go to restaurants and review, write a review. [00:21:27] Jarrett: Yeah. [00:21:27] Nilah: And then that summer there was there, was like a regime change at the paper and my editor rage quit.[00:21:37] And I was like; " I guess that's it for that job!" And so I was like that was fun. I worked for the newspaper for a few months. And then the editor who took our place called me and was like; "Hey, so I found your name on this list of freelance writers. Do you wanna keep writing for us?" And I was like; "Yeah, sure!"[00:21:59] and so he kept feeding me jobs and I didn't review restaurants again, but he would send me out to review gallery openings and to talk to local musicians and I speak to like local, owners of dance companies and theater companies and just this wide array of things. And I, my mom bought me a car cuz it was freaking her out.[00:22:24] I was basically walking around town at night to get to these jobs. And so she bought me a car. So I wouldn't do that. And so I was driving all around, Maryland, reviewing, like writing for this paper. And I did that for two years, through my junior and senior year of college. And then after I graduated and I did it up until the point that I got a full time job and just didn't have time anymore.[00:22:49] And yeah.[00:22:51] Jarrett: Moms are gonna mom forever. Never not gonna be your mom. Never not gonna be your mom looking out for you. And so you know that - granted you were pursuing degrees, but... it sounds like that was also like a whole other master's degree in, in learning about the arts. So you were studying... [00:23:08] Nilah: Yeah.[00:23:08] Jarrett: You were studying the stories of so many people who were you self-employed or making a go at, making a living via a non-traditional means. It's true. You must have met so many interesting people. I can't even, I'm sure that just yeah. Soaked into the fabric of who you became.[00:23:24] So what was your fulltime job? You said you had a full-time you said you had a full-time job. So you left that. What was your full-time case? [00:23:30] Nilah: I was a marketing writer for a health nonprofit. [00:23:34] Yeah. Sounds exciting. Was that super exciting? [00:23:38] Yes... [00:23:39] Jarrett: No? [00:23:39] Nilah: It was amazing. No, it was. So it was in like the DC Metro area and the commute was very long.[00:23:47] It was 70 minutes, one way. Ooh. On the DC beltway. And I'd have to leave home at, what, 4:30, 5 in the morning to get there before rush hour. And it was, it was a fine gig. This nonprofit runs a trade show. I think they do it every other year in Chicago. So while I was there, I got to go to Chicago and help coordinate this giant trade show which was actually that part was really cool.[00:24:17] It was, it was a fine job. It taught me, about the corporate space. It was pretty close to what I went to school to do. And they paid me well for a nonprofit. Like I had a competitive salary. It was, it was my first taste of money. [00:24:36] Jarrett: Yeah. Which is important to pay for things.[00:24:39] Nilah: Yeah.[00:24:40] Jarrett: like your basic needs and enjoyment for sure. [00:24:44] Nilah: And, at the time I was outlining this future and marketing and PR and that was gonna be it. But wow. I still, I still had this bug where I wanted to draw and write and working in marketing wasn't fully fulfilling it. And so I decided I wanted to give it another go.[00:25:06] I wanted to, I started just like poking at, looking at art programs, just, experimentally and ended up applying a lot faster than I thought I would and ended up going a lot faster than I thought I would. [00:25:25] Jarrett: And is that for a master's degree? Is that...[00:25:28] Nilah: No, a bachelor's. [00:25:29] Jarrett: For oh, for a bachelor's![00:25:31] Nilah: I have two bachelors and it feels so pointless.[00:25:35] Jarrett: Oh, here I am thinking like... Oh, I, my, like I'm always concerned. I'm not being a good listener... No, you went and got a second bachelors. [00:25:43] Nilah: I went and got a second. No one needs two bachelors. [00:25:45] Jarrett: Nilah Magruder. How are you? [00:25:49] Nilah: I'm doing pretty good. How are you? [00:25:52] Jarrett: Hangin', it in there Nilah, you will forever and ever be iconic in my home because your picture book, "How to Find a Fox" has been read so many times. So many times. In our home that it is held together by like scotch tape and like bubble gum.[00:26:14] Our son, we must have read that so many times. [00:26:18] Nilah: Oh my God.[00:26:18] Jarrett: Huge home run pal and I remember we met at Comics Crossroads in Ohio and we were tabling next to each other and, like we just were chatting the whole day and I'm always looking for something to bring home to the kids to make up for being gone.[00:26:31] And wow that book, man, I'm telling you like, iconic like that, that we will read that. I will read that to my grandkids, my wife and I will be reading that to our grandkids someday. So thank you for stop and a chat with us. But of course I what the show is all about of [00:26:47] course is about getting to know how creative people in comics got to be doing what they're doing.[00:26:54] And so I like to start at the very beginning cuz I, I love the idea and I also love the idea of imagine. A young author, an artist and getting to, to hear those stories directly from some of your favorite creators. My first question for you and it might really be the only question I ask and then we're gonna get into a conversation, but what was life like for you as a kid?[00:27:15] What was your home like? What was your family set up? What kind of art and stories were you consuming? What sort of laid the groundwork to create Nilah Magruder? [00:27:25] Nilah: My home life as a child, I grew up in a house in the woods in a small community back in a time where it was largely forest and largely rural.[00:27:38] And I think that had a lasting impact on how. I think visually in how I view story, the sort of stories that I'm interested in. A lot of the things I was interested at interested in as a kid were very pastoral and natural. I loved anything featuring animals and, honestly, I was isolated for a lot of my childhood.[00:28:05] This is something that you and I have in common. I had an alcoholic parent and as a kid, I didn't like to bring friends home because then they would see my dad and, whatever state that my dad was in, it was really unpredictable. I never quite knew what I was bringing friends into. So I didn't, bring friends here very much.[00:28:30] And I didn't go to friends' houses very much. And so a lot of my time was spent at home, but we were surrounded by this woodland, all of these trees and animals and so much nature. And that's really where I spent my time as a kid. Now, what I was interested in, like what I was ingesting, we had a small video rental store in the community, and this was long before Netflix.[00:29:04] This was even before Blockbuster. We didn't have a Blockbuster within driving distance. I'm not even sure if Blockbuster existed back then. And so we had this local mom and pop rental store and they would bring in videos from all over the world. A lot of imported... movies and television series.[00:29:29] And as a kid, I was interested in anything animated. If it was a cartoon, if it was drawn, I was there. And so like any cartoon that they had, I'd be like, mom, can we get this please? And I remember once I showed her one video that I hadn't watched yet, and I was like, mom, can we get this? And she looked at it, she looked at the cover and was like, no.[00:29:50] And she put it back and we never spoke of it again. and years later, like I was an adult on the internet and I saw this title called when the wind blows and I was like, oh, that's familiar. And I looked at the summary. I looked at the art from the movie and I was like, oh my God, that's it. That's that one movie that my mom wouldn't let me watch.[00:30:13] And so when the wind blows is a British animated film about nuclear fallout, And it's about it's about this couple. I think it's like a rural couple and there's this big catastrophe in England. And the government sends pamphlets out to everyone and is every, they're just like, don't panic everyone. It's fine.[00:30:40] Just stay at home. And so basically this couple they're older, they're very trusting. They're like the government knows what's best. So we'll just stay home. And eventually radiation reach reaches them and they get sick and die. [00:30:56] So... [00:30:57] Jarrett: what a prude! What a prude! What a...[00:31:00] Nilah: I know wouldn't let me. And then another time she was also a teacher and one day she brought home the animated Animal Farm.[00:31:08] Jarrett: Wow. Yeah.[00:31:09] Nilah: And, my thing is animals, of course. And she looks at me and she's do not watch this. And then she leaves it out. [00:31:17] Jarrett: Oh... [00:31:19] Nilah: And so one day when she wasn't there, I popped it in the VCR and watched it. And I think I was like nine or 10 at the time. And I loved it. So all that to say when I was a kid, I would just watch anything.[00:31:34] And so I was, and we had this rental store that would bring over anything. And so I was getting to watch animated movies from Japan and England and Russia and Canada, like Canada had a really great experimental animation program that was supported by the government. [00:31:52] Jarrett: Yeah.[00:31:52] Nilah: And so they were producing just like wild animated shorts and half the time, I didn't understand what I was watching, but because it was moving pictures, moving drawings, I was fascinated.[00:32:07] And a lot of the stuff that I look back on that I loved as a small child, it's very experimental and dark. And then I lived in this woodland that was also creepy, a lot of animals lived here and also a lot of people in the community were like fascinated cuz our home was situated secluded.[00:32:30] And so people would come drive through late at night just to, see the house or they'd, walk through, like it was a public park here. [00:32:41] Jarrett: Oh. [00:32:41] Nilah: So I had this experience as a child of just like constantly our space just constantly being invaded by strangers. And it was like scary, you're in bed at night....[00:32:57] And headlights reflected on your wall. Yeah. And you're a little kid and you're just like, oh my gosh. [00:33:04] Jarrett: Yeah. [00:33:05] Nilah: I have this, like I have this just this little, knot from my childhood, that's very, just creepy and wild and mysterious. And then I write children's books. [00:33:19] Jarrett: Yeah. It's not easy to be a creative kid who then you when you have worries, because then your creativity, which I've only realized now as an adult, like your imagination really creates scenarios in your head.[00:33:36] Nilah: Yeah![00:33:36] Jarrett: And I wanna point out to the listeners that it's remarkable. That you had access to VHS tapes of cartoons from other countries in that time period. Sometimes when I'm book touring and I talk to readers and they said; "did you love anime when you were a teenager?" And I didn't really have access to it.[00:33:55] I grew up in a suburban, urban area and my rental shop, which was another mom and pop rental shop. They didn't have that creative, curated collection. So how remarkable that, whoever it was that was down the street from you who had this, you know, who had an appetite for this flavor of creative cartoons, because otherwise you would've just been seeing like just Disney and nothing else.[00:34:21] That's, this kinda was the only game in town back then. [00:34:24] Nilah: Yeah. [00:34:24] Yeah. It is like looking back on it. I think that too, it's very odd. [00:34:29] Jarrett: Yeah. [00:34:30] Nilah: Like, how we had so many dubs at the time, but also that this little, this little spot in rural, Maryland was getting all of these videos and yeah, it was pretty, and this was before cable too.[00:34:47] Like we didn't have cable at the time, a lot of my access to animation was through this little rental shop. [00:34:56] Jarrett: Wow. Wow. And so did you love to draw before or after? Can you, or was it simultaneous love of animation and drawing for you? [00:35:06] Nilah: I think the animation came before and I always tell people that I was.[00:35:13] Bad at art at that age. And I'm talking about when I was in kindergarten, so five or six , who's good at art at that age? But it was this I was really bad at coloring in the lines. [00:35:25] Jarrett: Oh, that showed, that did show - sorry to cut you off - but all that did was show promise.[00:35:30] Nilah: Yeah.[00:35:31] Jarrett: All that did was show promise in your work. So it sounds like you had someone somewhere to say, no, you're supposed to color in the lines. And then you're like, oh, what?[00:35:38] Nilah: It was my peers, I remember sitting at a table in kindergarten and I'm coloring. And one of the little girls next to me was like, "Nilah, do you want me to do that for you?"[00:35:50] And that, that devastated me. [00:35:53] Jarrett: Yeah. [00:35:53] Nilah: And so from a very young age, I was like, wow, I have to get better at this cuz that's embarrassing. And so from five or six years old, I was just making this conscious effort to study and practice and be better at art. And my first subjects were animals cuz that's what I was interested in.[00:36:16] We had this magazine series called ZooBooks. And it was full of photos and illustrations of animals. And I would copy these, copy this art and learn animal anatomy from that. Later we got cable and I would watch discovery channel. And then I could see like animals in motion, and I love the Peanuts.[00:36:39] I love Charlie brown and Snoopy taught me how to draw animal toes. As a kid, I was, I would draw them wrong. And I knew they looked wrong, but I didn't know why. And so I would look at Snoopy's feet and how Charles Schultz drew Snoopy's feet. And I started drawing my feet more like that.[00:37:01] And... eventually, I came to understand why the way I was drawing feet before was wrong, anatomically and like that really, that really helped me take my drawings to the next level.[00:37:15] Jarrett: Yeah. [00:37:15] Nilah: And so it wasn't until much later that I really made the connection between animation and my own drawing, I just like watching cartoons and, I also love to draw.[00:37:27] And so as I got older, I, I did process drawing as a storytelling tool and would start drawing, drawing my own stories. And much, much later I got into anime, and... Also Disney started putting out those, like "Making-Of" specials [00:37:52] Jarrett: Yes! [00:37:53] Nilah: Where they talked about how they made animated films.[00:37:57] And that's when I started to learn; " Oh, people are drawing these movies." And that made, that kind of bridged things for me that you can, like that people make comics, people make animated cartoons, like people make children's books. And, I didn't understand where those illustrations came from or anything, but like seeing the process helped me connect the dots like; "Oh, I, as a person can also do this. I can, create stories with art."[00:38:30] Jarrett: And so growing, coming up then. You had art supplies you were drawing and what were your parents' reaction to that? Do they, they thought it was cute and then you'll outgrow it? Or what was that? What was that dynamic like for you? [00:38:51] Nilah: Oh, they thought it was real cute. My dad actually was known as an artist for a while.[00:38:56] He was in the military and I think... I'll have to ask my mom this. I think the story is that he actually considered going to college for art and he went into the military instead. And...[00:39:12] Jarrett: Those are two vastly opposite things![00:39:15] Nilah: Yeah. [00:39:16] Jarrett: Right?[00:39:16] Nilah: Yeah. And so he could draw as a kid, I found some of his some of his old sketches.[00:39:21] And he had a life drawing book, and he did a mural down in the basement that terrifies my nieces, now! It's this pirate face on this cinder block wall in the basement. And I guess when my nieces were growing up, this terrified them and they still don't like it. But so my dad drew and that's something I learned a little later.[00:39:45] It's not really people saw me drawing and they were like; "Oh, your father drew too." And so I learned about it that way. [00:39:52] Jarrett: Wow. [00:39:53] Nilah: My mom was a teacher, and so she would bring home reams of paper for me, and pencils, and drawing was a way to keep me quiet. So when we're at church or when we're out in public, she would just hand me and my brother like drawing supplies and we would go to town and, we would...[00:40:16] Be behaved. And so she, she liked that aspect of it. And then I got a little older and I would keep drawing and that fascinated small children. So it also kept other children quiet.[00:40:35] Everybody, everybody was like; "Yeah, Nilah! Keeping the peace, keeping everyone disciplined!" And that's all, it was for a long time until I was in high school. And I said; "Hey, I think I wanna go to art school." And then things took a turn [00:40:47] Jarrett: And they were like; "Wait a minute."[00:40:49] No, exactly. That's always the interesting thing, where it's supported. And then and it, what I've come to, to learn since years have passed since I was that age, that it comes from love. It comes from fear. Which is love for the kid of how is this kid gonna grow up to support themselves?[00:41:09] Nilah: Yeah. [00:41:10] Jarrett: Especially if it's a world that the parent or caretaker doesn't fully understand or know. Where and maybe and could be read between the lines, but, I don't never knew your dad never didn't know his childhood, but he chose what you know, was more, would be a more practical path.[00:41:25] So while that, that, like history was echoing in you then getting to that age and you went to art school, did you went to college to study art? [00:41:33] Nilah: I did. Yeah. [00:41:34] Jarrett: What, and what was your study? What did you study when you were there? [00:41:36] Nilah: Computer animation. [00:41:39] Jarrett: Oh yeah. And so animation was your... animation was like, that was your goal then?[00:41:43] Nilah: Yeah. [00:41:44] Jarrett: Yeah. [00:41:44] Nilah: Yeah. That was ever since I was 13. That was the end game for me. [00:41:50] Jarrett: And then, so you went to, you went to college and then you graduate from college and I'm sure your parents were like; "And now do you go to work at an office? Do you get a pension? Do you get a, do you get a 401k?" [00:42:02] Nilah: Yeah they didn't understand it for a long time.[00:42:04] And it didn't really materialize for a long time. And my mother was always very honest that she could offer me no advice. Cause vice cause when she was growing up, a black woman in the forties and fifties and sixties, she would say there were three options for us. Be a nurse, be a house cleaner or be a teacher.[00:42:27] And she picked teaching. Nowadays women and black women in particular have so many more options. And I would call home about my internal struggle about what I should be doing. And she'd be like; "Yeah, that sounds hard." [00:42:43] Jarrett: But she's, " I have nothing for you because I haven't walked that path,[00:42:46] other than, being a black woman who's dealt with society." And so... Right. Exactly. And so there, so yeah, there must have been so much fear. Obviously eventually... Oh yeah. You assuage those fears because you became very successful.[00:42:59] You became the first... [00:43:00] Nilah: So... [00:43:00] Jarrett: Yeah. Oh, go ahead. Go ahead. [00:43:01] Nilah: Yeah. Yeah. [00:43:02] The thing, so basically, my, my parents could never stop me. From doing what I was gonna do. And they both knew that. So they put the pressure on, but ultimately, the reason I ended up going to art school is... So we, we tried an animation, like an art trade school, art institutes, and that didn't work out.[00:43:27] And so I went with my mom's plan and did the whole four year college thing. I actually studied journalism and public relations. And when I finally went to Ringling College and studied animation, like I was an adult, I, at that point had a job. I had my own money. I had my own credit. And at this point my parents couldn't stop me.[00:43:52] So I went to art school under my own power and they just had to sit back and wait and see how things turned out. And yeah, there was a lot of fear and totally legitimate fear because we live in this culture that really doesn't support the arts as a career. [00:44:12] Jarrett: Yeah. [00:44:12] Nilah: Even now it's really hard to be an artist because, it's hard to get paid what we're worth. We're, we're still fighting this like societal image of artists as poor and free loaders and just an unnecessary expense. We're in a society where the arts in schools and arts foundations are constantly being defunded, and people don't really understand how much art and design impacts their everyday lives.[00:44:44] And and then, on top of that I think when you're a marginalized person, like your parents are always looking at where, what are the jobs? Where are the careers that people that look like us are thriving. And. That was not entertainment for black people. You don't see, you didn't see black people in those Disney specials. You... And nevermind that I was growing up on the east coast and we really didn't have an entertainment culture here, at least not in TV and film. Yeah. It's different in if you're growing up in California and you're surrounded by studios, who's working in those studios, but here, like there was no window to see where somebody with an animation degree could get a job.[00:45:29] Jarrett: And it's all, it is also, different when you're white, like growing up, I never had a search for characters that looked like me. I never had a search for seeing those specials. And so even though I was on the east coast, I was like; "Oh that's something I can do."[00:45:43] Nilah: Yeah. [00:45:44] Jarrett: But when growing up obviously that's ingrained if you don't see it. And because of your parents lived experience, there were, so there was, so the odds were so stacked against their daughter's favor and they want you to be happy and they want you to be healthy and they want you to succeed.[00:45:59] But you were UN you were unstoppable, you were just kept at it. And you had this love of art and story and you said, you, you said you studied journalism as well. So was like, what was your first paid gig as someone who put words on a paper? Was it journalism? Was it for a newspaper.[00:46:16] Nilah: It was journalism. It was, I think it was a food review. I think it was a restaurant review. Yeah. I worked toward the arts and entertainment department of a Western Maryland newspaper chain, which no longer exists sadly. But I got this job while I was in college. They were looking for interns and I got the internship.[00:46:38] And while I was interning the, the editor who hired me was like; "By the way, do you wanna do some writing?" And, looking back I'm like, what was the other part of this internship? Cuz all I remember is the writing. Like they, they definitely asked me to write in addition to interning, but I don't remember what the interning part was.[00:47:01] I do remember. The early writing gigs. And she was just like; "Hey, why don't you try doing a couple of food reviews?" And that was really cool. I got to go to restaurants and review, write a review. [00:47:12] Jarrett: Yeah. [00:47:13] Nilah: And then that summer there was there, was like a regime change at the paper and my editor rage quit.[00:47:22] And I was like; " I guess that's it for that job!" And so I was like that was fun. I worked for the newspaper for a few months. And then the editor who took our place called me and was like; "Hey, so I found your name on this list of freelance writers. Do you wanna keep writing for us?" And I was like; "Yeah, sure!"[00:47:45] and so he kept feeding me jobs and I didn't review restaurants again, but he would send me out to review gallery openings and to talk to local musicians and I speak to like local, owners of dance companies and theater companies and just this wide array of things. And I, my mom bought me a car cuz it was freaking her out.[00:48:10] I was basically walking around town at night to get to these jobs. And so she bought me a car. So I wouldn't do that. And so I was driving all around, Maryland, reviewing, like writing for this paper. And I did that for two years, through my junior and senior year of college. And then after I graduated and I did it up until the point that I got a full time job and just didn't have time anymore.[00:48:35] And yeah.[00:48:37] Jarrett: Moms are gonna mom forever. Never not gonna be your mom. Never not gonna be your mom looking out for you. And so you know that - granted you were pursuing degrees, but... it sounds like that was also like a whole other master's degree in, in learning about the arts. So you were studying... [00:48:54] Nilah: Yeah.[00:48:54] Jarrett: You were studying the stories of so many people who were you self-employed or making a go at, making a living via a non-traditional means. It's true. You must have met so many interesting people. I can't even, I'm sure that just yeah. Soaked into the fabric of who you became.[00:49:10] So what was your fulltime job? You said you had a full-time you said you had a full-time job. So you left that. What was your full-time case? [00:49:15] Nilah: I was a marketing writer for a health nonprofit. [00:49:20] Yeah. Sounds exciting. Was that super exciting? [00:49:24] Yes... [00:49:24] Jarrett: No? [00:49:25] Nilah: It was amazing. No, it was. So it was in like the DC Metro area and the commute was very long.[00:49:33] It was 70 minutes, one way. Ooh. On the DC beltway. And I'd have to leave home at, what, 4:30, 5 in the morning to get there before rush hour. And it was, it was a fine gig. This nonprofit runs a trade show. I think they do it every other year in Chicago. So while I was there, I got to go to Chicago and help coordinate this giant trade show which was actually that part was really cool.[00:50:03] It was, it was a fine job. It taught me, about the corporate space. It was pretty close to what I went to school to do. And they paid me well for a nonprofit. Like I had a competitive salary. It was, it was my first taste of money. [00:50:22] Jarrett: Yeah. Which is important to pay for things.[00:50:25] Nilah: Yeah.[00:50:25] Jarrett: like your basic needs and enjoyment for sure. [00:50:30] Nilah: And, at the time I was outlining this future and marketing and PR and that was gonna be it. But wow. I still, I still had this bug where I wanted to draw and write and working in marketing wasn't fully fulfilling it. And so I decided I wanted to give it another go.[00:50:52] I wanted to, I started just like poking at, looking at art programs, just, experimentally and ended up applying a lot faster than I thought I would and ended up going a lot faster than I thought I would. [00:51:11] Jarrett: And is that for a master's degree? Is that...[00:51:13] Nilah: No, a bachelor's. [00:51:15] Jarrett: For oh, for a bachelor's![00:51:16] Nilah: I have two bachelors and it feels so pointless.[00:51:21] Jarrett: Oh, here I am thinking like... Oh, I, my, like I'm always concerned. I'm not being a good listener... No, you went and got a second bachelors. [00:51:28] Nilah: I went and got a second. No one needs two bachelors. [00:00:00] Jarrett: So hold up, you went and got a second bachelor's degree. Like...[00:00:05] Nilah: I went and got a second bachelor's.[00:00:07] Jarrett: And in what? So your first bachelor, your first bachelor's was in computer animation. [00:00:12] Nilah: My first bachelor's was in... Communications. [00:00:17] Oh...[00:00:18] Yeah.[00:00:19] Jarrett: I see. Then yeah. Two bachelors, but they're completely different.[00:00:22] Nilah: Completely different. [00:00:23] Jarrett: And what a different experience too, of being, an older student you're not fresh out of high school, you I'm sure you, your approach to the academics and what you were learning were so different, right? [00:00:35] Nilah: Yeah. Honestly, I was an older student both times.[00:00:39] I, I skipped a year when I when I graduated high school, me and my mom fought over the art school thing. And then I ended up not going to college that first year. And so I was older when I went to that first four year college, hood college. It was actually a women's college at the time.[00:00:56] So I was entering, I think at 19 instead of 18. And then when I went to Ringling, I was 25. So I was... Much, not the oldest adult student there, but I was older than all the 18 year olds coming in. Yeah. And it, it definitely, it's a different perspec- perspective for sure. This was not my first career attempt, it wasn't, at 18, like there's so much pressure to choose a career, choose it now and go to college for that career and stay in that career.[00:01:28] So you can pay back those student loans. And I didn't have that. I, animation was like I had my plan B already. I had my fallback career. Like I had my degree in marketing that I could always fall back on if the animation thing didn't work out. So animation was just like a fully like personal choice that I was making.[00:01:52] Jarrett: Yeah. [00:01:53] Nilah: Everything I did at that point, I, I did it as, a fully consenting adult. [00:01:58] Jarrett: And you, so then you had your second graduation and your family; "Didn't we do this seven years ago?" And... [00:02:05] Nilah: Yeah. [00:02:05] Jarrett: So you're like launching into the world a whole second time. That's like a caterpillar becoming a butterfly twice.[00:02:12] Yeah. [00:02:13] Nilah: Yeah. It was very it was very interesting. [00:02:16] Jarrett: Yeah! [00:02:16] Nilah: But... [00:02:17] Jarrett: Yeah so you, but you wow, but amazing that you had the foresight to say; "Okay, let me reset. Let me really follow the passion." Like you...[00:02:27] Nilah: Yeah. [00:02:27] Jarrett: And you learned a lot in that corporate space too, because we're artists.[00:02:31] But we still have to deal with the corporations who publish the work or help promote the work. So what was your, so then what was your first paid gig after getting a degree in animation? [00:02:42] Nilah: My first paid gig was in publishing because I couldn't get an animation job. I entered Ringling at the start of the recession.[00:02:50] Leading up to 2006, 2007, all of the feedback coming out of Ringling was come to this school and you'll get a high paid job in animation and... [00:03:06] Jarrett: Speaking of marketing. [00:03:10] Nilah: Right. And then I entered Ringling that, that year, 2007, And like we're in school, we're just watching on the news, all the jobs dry up.[00:03:24] Jarrett: Oh. [00:03:24] Nilah: And so it was basically for all of us, it was like this three or four year, wait to see, will there be jobs when we get out. And for me there wasn't. So my first job out of Ringling, I graduated in 2010, was a publisher in Maryland. And I was falling back on my previous career for that, I had, because of my earlier experiences, I had the credentials for this job.[00:03:56] I stayed for seven months. It was, it was a position that ended up being, not as advertised. And... [00:04:06] Jarrett: Yeah, yeah. [00:04:07] Nilah: And during this year that I was home was, it was difficult. My aunt died that year. And so my family needed me at home, but also so it reignited that fear my mom had of me leaving.[00:04:24] And so I was really trying to stay in Maryland. And at the same time, like there was just this thought in my head that I hadn't given animation, like a full try. Like I was trying to find work while being at home. Cuz I, I had nowhere else to go knowing that all of the work was in California. And no one would hire me here in Maryland, because most places they wanted someone right away.[00:04:59] And like, why hire someone in Maryland and wait for them to move out when you can just hire one of these thousands of people hanging around LA looking for work. So I ended up just packing all my things into my car and moving to LA that summer 2000 that fall 2011. And so at this point I'd been out of school for over a year and still did not have a job in animation.[00:05:31] And I was writing completely on my savings and the savings. Once I got to LA the savings dried up very quickly, I was completely broke and I was applying everywhere. And getting, getting nowhere. I got so desperate that I was applying for retail and that wasn't working out either. I couldn't, it was so dry.[00:05:55] I couldn't even get a retail job. I applied for a, an unpaid internship and I didn't get that either. I couldn't even get a job where I worked for free. And I was ready to throw in the towel, but I didn't have enough money to afford to move back home.[00:06:20] Jarrett: You couldn't afford to even buy the towel to throw it at that point.[00:06:23] Nilah: Yeah. [00:06:24] Yeah. Like my mom start, my mom was paying my rent. [00:06:27] Jarrett: Yeah. [00:06:28] Nilah: And she could have barely afford that. Like my parents were both retired and in January, 2012, I... I happened to see a listing on Ringling's job website for a little company in Burbank. And I got an interview there. They were, they did mostly live action work, but they were hiring their first in-house artist.[00:06:58] And the company was run by Florida state alums. I think it's Florida state. I can't remember now wow it's been a while, but oh, that's embarrassing if they watch this. But they had this Florida connection. So they, when they were hiring for this position, they decided to put a listing on the Ringling job site because Ringling is also in Florida, and I got the job.[00:07:26] Jarrett: Yes![00:07:26] Nilah: And that was my first LA job. It was the company is called Soapbox Films. and at the time they were doing a lot of like marketing and live action production, mainly for Disney. So if you ever heard of like Movie Surfers in like the early two thousands, I think they, the Disney channel had this program called Movie Surfers and Soapbox, like back in that day, Soapbox was the one developing that.[00:08:01] Jarrett: Yeah. [00:08:02] Nilah: They do a lot of production with the Muppets. They're one of a handful of studios in LA that are equipped to work with the Muppets. [00:08:10] Jarrett: Whoa. That's not an easy thing to get.[00:08:13] Nilah: Yeah, and they do what is called toolkit for animated films. Toolkit is like just it's a package of assets that the studios will use to advertise their animated films and to develop toolkit.[00:08:32] You need a storyboard artist and that's what they hired me for. [00:08:39] Jarrett: That's fantastic. So now you're getting paid to draw pictures that tell stories. [00:08:44] Nilah: Yeah. [00:08:44] Finally getting paid, just draw pictures. [00:08:47] Jarrett: You're on your way moving right along Fozzie and Kermit saying as they're driving across country. [00:08:52] Nilah: Yeah. [00:08:53] Jarrett: Oh man. And so that must have, that must have led to other things, right? [00:08:57] Nilah: It allowed me to stay in LA. [00:08:59] Jarrett: Yeah. [00:08:59] Nilah: They were, this was this was the conflict My time at Soapbox was great. I stayed there for three years, but it wasn't, it allowed me to tread water in Los Angeles, but it wasn't a stepping stone really to the next thing, because everything that I did there was so specific to what Soapbox did.[00:09:24] It didn't translate well to other jobs at other studios. So I couldn't use anything I was doing there in my portfolio. So if I wanted to, if I wanted to work in TV and film, which was still the goal, I had to develop my portfolio pieces outside of work. At this time I was, I had my day job at [00:09:50] Soapbox, but I was also still figuring out what is my career though.[00:09:55] Yeah. And there were times like I'd go through this cycle at Soapbox where I would try really hard to get out. So I'd be submitting my storyboarding portfolio to other studios and nothing would materialize. And I'd give up after six months and I'd say, you know what, let me just hunker down and focus on my time here at Soapbox.[00:10:17] And maybe this can become a long term career. And so I would really like put all of my energy into being like the best Soapbox employee I could be. And then after six months, I'd be like; "I can't take this. I can't do this anymore. I have to get out." And so I'd re-up and put all of my energy into storyboard portfolio stuff and try again.[00:10:43] And I did this for three years and meanwhile I fell into comics in children's books a little bit. Cause at this point, I was so desperate for money I was so desperate. Like I was just like clinging on by my fingernails. And I just needed something to work. And so I was, utilizing the skills I had, which were basically writing and drawing.[00:11:11] And I started a web comic and I started, I joined society of children's book, writers and illustrators, so I could learn how to make children's books. And I was doing picture book dumies and trying to write novels and looking for an agent and drawing this web comic in my spare time outside of Soapbox.[00:11:34] And, also, putting storyboard portfolios together. And so I did this for three years and then finally in 2015, everything changed. I submitted my web comic to the Dwayne McDuffy award for diversity and won that. I... [00:11:55] Jarrett: And hold on. You were the inaugural winner too! [00:11:58] Nilah: I was the inaugural winner.[00:12:00] Jarrett: You were the first person ever to win that award. [00:12:02] Nilah: It was bonkers. Yeah. I, and I was so used to losing at that point that and the competition was so stiff. I was like, I got nominated. And I was like that was a fun experience, but I'm never gonna win a little web comic with a very small following is not gonna win against all these like actual comics.[00:12:28] I was up against Ms. Marvel, and I believe Shaft by David Walker, and Hex 11. And I was just like, that's the end of the road. And, but it won MFK one. [00:12:41] Jarrett: Yeah. [00:12:41] Nilah: And it, it was the start of a very different... It was the start of things for me. [00:12:47] Jarrett: Yeah. Yeah. And and I do think film, and graphic novels, they do have a lot in common.[00:12:53] I look to film to inspire how I, I write my graphic novels and yeah. I have to say so a couple months ago, I was just, just binge watching some shows on Disney plus and they have this show that's about the history of Marvel. And then there was one episode about the women of Marvel and the women who've written for Marvel and how certainly they were there in the beginning, but they weren't necessarily writing the stories.[00:13:18] They were, they, it was everything back then in the world of comics, like most of the world too, and most of the country was, chauvinistic. And so I'm just watching and I'm so fascinated hearing these stories of these pioneers. And then you pop up on the show. I was like, wait a minute.[00:13:36] I don't need to see the, I didn't need to see the little name at the bottom. Like I know that's Nilah. And you became the first black woman to write for Marvel comics. [00:13:47] Nilah: Isn't that bonkers, like... [00:13:50] Jarrett: It is bonkers! Tell me about that. Tell me about your mom's reaction because there is something you said in something you'd said in the show was something about your back in the day.[00:14:05] Was it like your mom's was your mom's friends giving her flack or something? [00:14:09] Nilah: Oh yeah. [00:14:10] Yeah. I don't even know if I've told my mom that I'm the first black writer for Marvel, because some things I say about my career just mean nothing to her. [00:14:18] So... But... [00:14:21] Jarrett: Like I said: moms are gonna, mom.[00:14:23] Nilah: Moms are gonna mom.[00:14:24] Jarrett: No matter what.[00:14:26] Nilah: But, I didn't realize the extent of this coming up, but when I decided to go down this path like my mom's older black lady, friends in, Maryland middle class, Maryland were really judgey about it. And like one of them once asked me because I, the art school thing had not yet materialized.[00:14:46] And she was like; "Oh, so are you finally over that art hobby yet?"[00:14:51] Jarrett: Oof. [00:14:53] Nilah: And I, I didn't realize this either, but there's this other family friend that we don't speak to anymore. And I thought that we just drifted apart, but turns out like going to art school was like a point of contention for her.[00:15:08] Jarrett: Wow. [00:15:08] Nilah: And. And it's such a weird thing to think about that she would distance herself from our entire family over, over a personal choice that I made. [00:15:17] Jarrett: It's not witchcraft! It's not witch... I mean like sacrificing rabbits on the full moon or something. I don't...[00:15:24] Nilah: Right.. It's, yeah, but... [00:15:27] Jarrett: Wow. Wow. [00:15:29] Nilah: So like my mother, wasn't telling me about this.[00:15:33] She wasn't telling me that like her friends were coming down hard on her and she had to defend me [00:15:41] Jarrett: Wow![00:15:41] Nilah: And defend my choices. But when I started working for Dreamworks and Disney, she finally got her vindication, cuz she would say; "Hey, my kid works at Disney now." And they understood that. [00:15:55] Jarrett: Yes they, they certainly did.[00:15:57] Nilah: Yeah. [00:15:57] Jarrett: And run us through some of your credits of, cause I know you from the book world and I know that you've done stuff for Dreamworks and Disney, but what kind of jobs have you done over these years? [00:16:07] Nilah: So I was a storyboard revisionist on Dino Trucks at Dreamworks, and Dino Trucks is a Netflix show.[00:16:17] You can watch it on Netflix. It's just what it sounds like. It's dinosaur trucks. And it's based on a children's book.[00:16:23] Jarrett: And it's based on a children's book. You can't escape now. We're bringing you over just the same. You're in this publishing game too! [00:16:32] Nilah: At Disney, I hopped onto Tangled, the series. [00:16:36] Jarrett: Oh.[00:16:37] Nilah: Which is based on the movie. [00:16:38] Jarrett: Yeah. We love that show in my house. What did you do then? [00:16:41] Nilah: Yeah. [00:16:41] Jarrett: What did you do on the show? [00:16:43] Nilah: I was also a storyboard revisionist there. And so storyboard revisionists... They're basically the support team for storyboard artists. So they, the storyboard artists do their thing and storyboard revisionists help make sure that the storyboards are ready for the next process in the pipeline.[00:17:04] Jarrett: Okay. [00:17:05] Nilah: So we it's a lot of drawing. It's a lot of support drawing just to, to tighten things up for the animators. God what happened next? I was a writer for Cannon Busters produced by LaSean Thomas. [00:17:21] Jarrett: Wow.[00:17:22] Nilah: I was a writer for Polly Pocket.[00:17:27] Jarrett: Nice. [00:17:27] Nilah: Which is based on... [00:17:29] Iconic!. [00:17:30] Yeah. Yeah. Poly pocket is still around [00:17:33] Jarrett: Iconic. That's wild. Yeah. And you illustrated the Rick Riordan and Heroes of Olympus books too. [00:17:42] Nilah: Yeah![00:17:43] Jarrett: Goodness like that is huge. For you, you don't get bigger in publishing than Rick Riordan. [00:17:50] Nilah: It's true. Yeah.[00:17:52] Jarrett: And, And animals and fantasy. And you illustrated the covers for our friend Daniel Jose Older, the Dactyl Hill Squad books.[00:18:01] Nilah: That was my first time drawing dinosaurs in my life. [00:18:05] Jarrett: Really? I, would've never known that. I had never known that. [00:18:08] Nilah: Aside from Dino Trucks, but that was a very different thing. [00:18:11] Jarrett: Yeah. Those are more trucks than dinosaurs, right? Yeah. [00:18:13] Nilah: Yeah. It was wild. Like I had to learn dinosaur anatomy. [00:18:18] Jarrett: And so where in, where did all of that did Marvel come calling? [00:18:21] Nilah: So back in 2016, I think it all happened very fast. This was after the Dwayne McDuffy award and I never got a clear answer on how they found me. It might have been Twitter, but an editor from Marvel reached out one day and said; "Hey, would you like to write a short story for us on this new series called the Year of Marvels?" And they pitched a Rocket Raccoon -Tippy-Toe Squirrel team up and of course animals.[00:18:59] Jarrett: Yeah. [00:19:00] Nilah: So...[00:19:00] Jarrett: It's your wheelhouse! [00:19:01] Nilah: Yeah. Yeah. So I took it of course. And that kind of got things rolling. Once you're, once you write for a Marvel you're in the Marvel family. So...[00:19:09] Jarrett: Yeah. [00:19:10] Nilah: I didn't, I did that and didn't, work with them for a long while after that. And so it just so happened. I didn't know this at the time I was completely unprepared. But that ended up being their first writing credit by a black woman. And so 70 years into Marvel's history and it was just this little short di
Kat & Claribel say goodbye to Write or Die by listening to snippets from past episodes and discussing the advice they've received along the way from amazing past guests including Daniel Jose Older, Leigh Bardugo, Holly Black, Ayana Gray, Mark Oshiro, and More! Topics discussed include: Messy first draft. How to get into drafting mode. Being wary of generalized advice. Finding community. Being a BIPOC author. Parasocial relationships in publishing. • FOLLOW CLARIBEL: Twitter | Instagram | Youtube | TikTok • www.claribelortega.com • Check out all of Claribel's books • ORDER Witchlings Buy Claribel a coffee on Claribel's Ko-fi • FOLLOW KAT: Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok • www.katchowrites.com • ORDER Once Upon a K-Prom • Check out Kat's Books Buy Kat a coffee on Kat's Ko-fi • FOLLOW WRITE OR DIE: Twitter | Instagram • Write or Die Episodes • Join our WorDie community! • Learn more about Write or Die --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writeordiepodcast/support
It's the pirate episode with special guest Daniel Jose Older. He's here to talk about his latest novel Ballad and Dagger. Then hosts Shannon and Jigisha talk about some of their favorite pirate books and movies. RecommendationsShadow Shaper by Daniel Jose OlderWitchling by Claribel A. OrtegaThese Violent Delights by Chloe Gong A Song Below Water by Bethany C. MorrowA Clash of Steel: A Treasure Island Remix by CB LeePirate Latitudes by Michael CrichtonMuppet Treasure IslandPirates of the Caribbean
Oh boy oh boy is this a good one. First, we have a special guest. Don't miss our exclusive interview with Star Wars: Crimson Reign artist Steven Cummings! What's it like to work on a Star Wars comic? Yeah, we wanted to know, too. Then, stay tuned for our discussion of Daniel Jose Older's Midnight Horizon, the final chapter of the High Republic's first phase, and we break down our thoughts on this new era's entire first act. The Skywalker saga may be over, but there are enough books to keep Star Wars fans satisfied for years to come. Chad, Ryan, and Beth have started a series to keep you up to date on all the action. Join our book club as we run down the best that canon, legends, and comics have to offer. Music by Lester Dragstredt of http://www.themysterymenofsurf.com/ (The Mystery Men?) Be sure to join the https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlessThingsPodcast/ (Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group) and get in on the conversation for this week's episode! Let us know what you think! You can follow Needless Things on https://www.facebook.com/PHANT0MTR0UBLEMAKER (Facebook), https://twitter.com/PhantomTrblmkr (Twitter), and http://instagram.com/phantomtroublemaker (Instagram) for all the latest on pop culture! Hungry for more movies, music, and pop culture? Visit the https://www.oldneedlessthings.com/ (Needless Things Archives) for a decade of dorkery!
The time has finally come for Albert & Jonesy's full review and thoughts on Daniel Jose Older's latest novel, Midnight Horizon. Spoiler: it's kriffing awesome. The guys meet new friends and catch up with Cantina Cast favorites Ram, Reath, Zeen, Cohmac, Kantam Sy...oh, and a mysterious little green Jedi who finally decided to make an appearance... Feedback and Promotion: Send feedback and comments to hellothere@cantinacast.com Follow us on Twitter @TheCantinaCast Like us on Facebook: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Instagram: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Tumblr: Cantina Cast Subscribe on YouTube: Cantina Cast Discord Channel: Cantina Cast Channel Ear Glue Media: Web Site Pandora Link: Pandora Call or Text the Cantina Cast: 803-717-CAST Ear Glue Media YouTube: EGM Support the show: Cantina Cast Patreon page TeePublic Store
The star has fallen. Now the midnight of the Jedi is on the horizon. Or is it? Lindsey and Brandon discuss this and much more on this episode focused on Midnight Horizon by Daniel Jose Older. Plus a look back on Phase One of The High Republic and a special audio clip of Queen's Hope. Join our Patreon to support our literacy non-profit that gets Star Wars books into classrooms. One-hundred percent of your donations go directly toward buying and sending books! ClashingSabers.net Clashing Sabers on Twitter Star Wars Clashing Sabers Facebook group Clashing Sabers on YouTube Follow Adriana, Drew, Lindsey, Mark, and Zach on Twitter! And don't forget to leave us a rating and review on your podcatcher of choice!
Join the crew as we travel back to the High Republic Era and talk about Daniel Jose Older's latest entry into this new exciting era. Hold on to your butts everyone spoilers abound in this episode so be prepared!
On this Spinner Sunday we're conducting a full spoiler review of Trail of Shadows, the Jedi noir by Daniel Jose Older that's set at the end of Phase 1 of The High Republic. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***
That's right you read that title correctly, the Poe Boys are coming back for the popular critically acclaimed High Repo Boys to talk about the latest (and greatest?) installment of the Star Wars High Republic book series. This week Pete and Josh dive into Star Wars High Republic: Fallen Star. SPOILERS POEHEADS SPOILERS AHEAD. Josh and Pete also cover the side material for Fallen Star; Midnight Horizon by Daniel Jose Older and the comic series. Well enjoy this episode while you can Damily, ole Pete and Josh will be taking a break from the pod until the Obi-Wan Kenobi show comes on in May and/or our Star Wars Celebration coverage (whichever comes first). In the meantime, shoot us an email for a mental health check in at poeboyspodcast@gmail.com OR See what we are up to on Twitter/Instagram: @poeboyspodcast
Bonus Episode!Silver and friend of the Podcast Rik Villanueva discuss Daniel Jose Older's latest “ Midnight Horizon”It's a spoilers discussion so if you're caught slide down the garbage chute!
Authors Ryan La Sala and Claribel A. Ortega dive into chapter 19 of Modelland by Tyra Banks, supermodel and YA fantasy author! This chapter/episode has everything. Cramps, sharks, statues, and of course a two headed vulture plucking out the eyes of a child. Make sure to keep an apple nearby, cuz it's finally time to learn what the classes at Modelland are all about! Daniel Jose Older explains why we don't italicize Spanish words - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24gCI3Ur7FM Come join the discussion on the official BABC discord: https://discord.gg/Mhw92TUdMG Buy our books: Witchlings Ghost Squad Reverie Be Dazzled The Honeys Find us online! Follow Us on Social Media: Ryan: Twitter | Instagram | TikTok Claribel: Twitter | Instagram | TikTok --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/badauthorbookclub/support
We're back and so is the Republic Fair! The Drengir are still a threat to galaxy and the battle with the Nihil rages on, but hey let's throw a party, what could go wrong??!!! Join us as we discuss Cavan Scott's THE RISING STORM and Daniel Jose Older's RACE TO CRASHPOINT TOWER, the first two books in Wave 2 oh Phase 1 of the High Republic Visit our merch store to support: https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/21920356-starlight-beacon-podcast-t-shirt Follow the podcast @starlightbeaconpodcast Follow Brian @rudielibrarian Follow Gary @garymastriano
We are excited to review our first book together as both father and son as well as fans of Star Wars. It's titled, Race to Crashpoint Tower by Daniel Jose Older.This is a rollercoaster ride that doesn't stop until the very end. Padawans Ram and Lula, and Zeen (the force-sensitive friend of Lula), have only themselves to rely on to save Lonisa City from the Nihil. This book is an introduction to new characters featured in the Star Wars: The High Republic Series.A special acknowledgment goes to author Justine Ireland and illustrator Petur Antonsson.
We named Alexis Daria's You Had Me At Hola one of the best romances of 2020, and for good reason. This week, we're talking about how great romances can be handbooks for great relationships, about why taking risks in romance writing can pay off big time, about what it's like to be bilingual in America, about why intimacy coordinators are amazing, and about normalizing lube. Enjoy!Next week, we're back with an interstitial, and in two weeks, we're reading…honestly, we don't know. Stay tuned! Thank you, as always, for listening! Please follow us on your favorite podcasting app, and if you are up for leaving a rating or review there, we would be very grateful!Show NotesIf you need to manifest, Sarah's surprise crystal kit came from Crystal Rising. We had a Best of 2020 box available from Old Town Books in Alexandria, and it looks like you can still order it. You can listen to the whole Best of 2020 episode here.The Applying to College Reddit is probably not a real healthy place for high school seniors to hang out, so I guess if you must, you can be the person who just says reassuring nice things. But if nothing else, portal astrology shows just how desperate people are to make meaning out of the tiniest of clues.Telenovelas vs. soap operas. The bilingual spectrum--from receptive to equilingual--and the ways that this is a particularly American issue. Jasmine in YHMAH is a dominant bilingual (so is Sarah). The ways in which writers put languages on the page has changed a lot in the past decade. Watch this video of author Daniel Jose Older explaining why he doesn't put Spanish in italics. In the movie Selena, there's a scene where her father worries about her Spanish skills as she is about to meet Mexican reporters. Although this scene may not be accurate, Selena learned the phonetic Spanish for all her songs since she wasn't fluent. A more recent series about Selena's life is on Netflix, check for reviews because neither of us have watched it. Being an Intimacy coordinator is a real job!Breaking the 4th Wall is a phrase from TV when the actors directly address the audience. In You Had me at Hola, we see Jasmine or Ashton fall out of character and become themselves during the filming of a scene. The Penn & Teller cup and ball trick, which we also talked about in the Bet Me Episode. Little Red Corvette and Sugar Walls are songs about sex, so don't worry about the pop music your kids are listening to these days. It's all gonna be fine.
We discuss the announcements of two new books, one from Rick Riordan himself, and then make predictions on the upcoming Paola Santiago sequel. Make sure to order Paola Santiago and the Forest of Nightmares: https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368049344 Reference Links: Rick's New Book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/blog/announcing-the-newest-release-from-rick-riordan-daughter-of-the-deep/ / https://rickriordan.com/2021/02/daughter-of-the-deep/ Daniel Jose Older's RRP will be YA: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/85608-rick-riordan-imprint-moves-into-ya-fiction-with-daniel-jos-older.html Read Riordan Posted an Interview w/ Kwame Mbalia: https://www.readriordan.com/2021/02/24/5-questions-for-kwame-mbalia/ Rick's Update about TV & RRP: https://rickriordan.com/2021/02/a-quick-february-update/ Interview w/ Tehlor Kay Mejia: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/07/21/rick-tehlor-and-paola-santiago-exclusive-interview/ Our website is https://www.thehalfbloodreport.com/ and our patreon is https://www.patreon.com/join/thehalfbloodreport
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