Podcast appearances and mentions of Dave Sim

Content warning: Sexual assault It's finally happened! After 10 years and more than 250 episodes, we finally get around to discussing the elephant (or, rather, the aardvark) in the room: Dave Sim's 300-issue magnum opus, Cerebus! And to help us grapple with the weight of one of the longest-running, most creative and most controversial comics in the history of the medium, we're joined by longtime friend of the show Bryan Stratton of Marvel by the Month! Self-published by Sim's Aardvark-Vanaheim, Cerebus paved the way for many other independent comics creators to self-publish their work. And its ambitious, experimental approach to comics storytelling expanded the artistic possibilities of the medium, as it grew from a parody of swords-and-sorcery comics into a complex, sprawling saga that would take on politics, religion, and other weighty issues.  But while there's a lot to recommend Cerebus, there's also a lot to give potential new readers pause—namely, Sim's contentious, divisive views on women, which ultimately begin to exert greater and greater influence over the series itself. As the Will Eisner Comic Awards prepare to induct Sim (among other creators, including Gerry Conway and Rick Veitch) into its Hall of Fame at this year's San Diego Comic-Con, we take the opportunity to dive into this massive work, touching on topics including: What exactly IS Cerebus? Our personal histories with Cerebus The detailed background artwork of Gerhard The "Walking on the Moon" arc and the Cerebus creation myth Would we recommend that you read Cerebus? We also share suggestions for other long-running, impactful series (in comics and otherwise) you might enjoy. For further reading on the subject of Cerebus, we recommend: Tom Ewing's great and insightful blog Aard Labour Curt's 2004 Slate article on the endings of Cerebus and Bone The Onion A.V. Club's notorious 2004 interview with Dave Sim  Join us in two weeks as we return to our regular format with a look at Sex Criminals Vol. 1: One Weird Trick, by Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky! Until then:Please consider donating to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Impress your friends with our Comics Canon merchandise! Rate us on Apple Podcasts! Send us an email! Hit us up on Facebook or Bluesky! And as always, thanks for listening!

Jesus' interaction with the Samaritan Women at the Well. More than physical thirst, Jesus offers the woman Spiritual water to quench her soul. Spirit and Truth comes in the desert.

On this Easter morning, we are invited to consider two very different ways of approaching the Resurrection. One is a race for control — a grasping for certainty, authority, and external proofs. The other is a journey of love — a movement toward relationship, presence, and intimacy with the living Christ.

In this episode, we conclude our two-part look at Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons with a discussion of Books 2 and 3, by Kelly Sue DeConnick, Gene Ha and Nicola Scott, published by DC Black Label! The Amazons accept Hippolyta and other disenfranchised women into their ranks as they continue their mission to hunt down those who abuse and oppress women. But it isn't long before their activities catch the attention of a wrathful Zeus, sparking an all-out war between the Amazons and the gods of Olympus!   What is Hera's long game? Why is there a baby made of sand? And will the Amazons prevail and take their rightful place in that League of Their Own known as … The Comics Canon? Also in This Episode: Curt makes a shocking announcement about A.I. Widow's Bay and Margo's Got Money Troubles on Apple TV Age of Bronze Volume 1: A Thousand Ships Join us in two weeks as we take a hard left turn to discuss … Dave Sim's Cerebus! This is not a drill! Until then:Please consider donating to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Impress your friends with our Comics Canon merchandise! Rate us on Apple Podcasts! Send us an email! Hit us up on Facebook or Bluesky! And as always, thanks for listening!

Psalm 133 uplifts he goodness, beauty, and blessing of godly unity among believers. What does this mean for our church community today?

"Out of the Wilderness" | Dave Sim | Luke 4:1-13 | 02.22.2026 by RC2 Lynnwood

Psalm 98 is one of six Enthronement Psalms (Psalms 93, 95-99) that celebrate Yahweh's universal sovereignty and eternal kingship. These Psalms depict God as a just and powerful ruler over creation, calling people to worship and highlighting themes of salvation, later reinterpreted in Christianity as Christ's ultimate reign. Scholars have also linked the Enthronement Psalms to ancient New Year festivals, during which the community would ritually acclaim divine kingship and renew hopes for cosmic order and blessing in the coming year. In the New Year let's sing out a new song orienting our lives around the kingship of God!

The Psalms of Ascent (Psalms 120-134) are a collection of 15 psalms used by Jewish pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem for annual feasts, symbolizing a spiritual journey from hardship to God's presence in Zion, characterized by themes of God's protection, grace, and presence. We begin the pilgrimage with a look at Psalm 121

Psalm 126 explores the movement from past deliverance to present struggle and future hope.

Dave Sim returns and leaves the Please Hold behind. By POPULAR demand (hey, people paid to hear this...) Dave discusses his thoughts on the 1982 Tour Book.Also, Dave got birthday presents for his 70th.And Dave discusses the latest Kickstarter.NEXT Month, if you people pay for Please Hold, we'll hold. Otherwise it's '82 for you!

For the April 2026 installment, Please Hold finally lives up to it's name!Dave has decided that with the Cerebus #1 (and Spawn #10) in Spanish Kickstarter launched, and the CAN13/CiH? Kickstarter "on deck", he's either going to do Please Hold in May, or he'll work on going through the 1982 Tour Book for its Kickstarter. How he's going to decide is up to YOU!If you wanna hear Please Hold, donate here.If you want Dave to work on the '82 Tour Book, donate here.So while Dave holds for you to donate and see who wins, we Please Hold For Dave Sim!We we hold:Dave gives us a forty-ish minute beginning to what his work on the '82 tour book will be like.Dave goes through the Mail:including the box I sent him.how Sean Robinson got 21 pages of The Strange Death of Alex Raymond for his Consigned KickstarterChris Woerner's latest books came inAnd makes an offer to Dustin Adrian (who works for Heroes Comics) who's apartment burned downAnd maybe some other stuff I don't remember...So: 82 Tour. Please Hold 4/2026. YOU (or your pocketbook...) DECIDE!(No clue what Dave's gonna do if there is a tie...)(I'ma have to work on whatever it is anyways...)

The people of Malta warmly welcomed Paul and his companions, offering fire, food, and shelter. Paul's healing of Publius affirmed their kindness and opened doors for ministry, showing how hospitality reveals God's character. Hospitality is a reciprocal and relational reality. We need to learn not only to give it, but to receive it. In receiving hospitality we contribute to vulnerable and safe space making.

God prepares a feast for all people, breaking barriers and inviting everyone to His table. This sets the foundation for our call to extend hospitality. Application: Reflect on how we can create spaces of abundance and inclusion in our homes, churches, and communities.

Jesus shifts the crowd's focus from physical bread to Himself as the true, life-giving sustenance. God is not just a provider of temporary needs, but the giver of eternal life through Christ—the “bread from heaven” who satisfies the soul's deepest hunger.

In Matthew 8:14-16, Jesus heals Peter's mother-in-law by touching her hand, which causes her fever to leave her and she begins to serve them. This miracle demonstrates Jesus' power and compassion.

We continue in our Sermon on the Mount Series with a sermon on the Golden Rule.

The Roman centurion demonstrates extraordinary faith by believing Jesus can heal his servant from a distance, without needing to physically visit. His humility is exemplary: “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof.” He recognizes Jesus' divine authority, likening it to his own command over soldiers: when he gives orders, they are obeyed.

Jesus heals a leper.

Matthew 7:24-29 New International Version 24 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. 26 But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. 27 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.” 28 When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, 29 because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law.

Jesus presents a stark choice between two ways: the wide path and the narrow path. One leads to destruction and the other to life. The narrow path reflects the way of discipleship, marked by inward transformation and obedience.

Dave Sim and Manly Matt Dow return for the third Please Hold For Dave Sim of 2026.This time out:Matt discusses Dave objections to the 1982 Tour Book prototypeDave explains his objectionsDave updates everybody on all the projects in the pipelineMatt (and David Birdsong) came up with Cerebus Eisner Hall of Fame MerchDante Alighieri and his habit of hiding his work in walls?The Clint Eastwood film The Beguiled and Dave's Cerebus parody of it The Beguiling Cerebus in Absolute Wonder Woman?The worst best copy of Cerebus #1 you'll ever seeMrs. Tynsdale-Coyde's teaDave answers a letter Al Nickerson sentDave's favorite illustratorsWriting the humor in Cerebus in Hell?Dave praises David Birdsong's work on CiH?How Dave pitched Cerebus #1 in 1977Dave's plans for getting help if he needs it now that he doesn't have a phone or fax anymoreTwo handed brush inkingThe really complex reason Dave wears the ring he doesDave's first drafting tableCheaper Cerebus in Hell? Kickstarter booksWoo doggie, it's a blast!And now to get ready for next month's Please Hold For Dave Sim.(If you've enjoyed this, or other episodes of Please Hold, please consider making a donation to the "Dave Sim Fund" to help support Dave since Diamond Comic Distributors have gone out of business, cutting of a key source of Aardvark Vanaheim's revenue.)((Matt doesn't get paid either since Sp*t*fy took over. But he's living comfortably, so you don't gotta sweat about him.))

Dave Sim returns for the second Please Hold For Dave Sim of 2026This time:Friend to the Blog Steve Swenson sent Dave something Margaret had and Dave didn't (not the obvious)Dave is getting inducted into the Will Eisner Hall of FameMore discussion of Ernie Hemingway and his boxingDave answers if the Varkdalorian will ever be in comic shopsDave discusses Tom Palmer Jr.'s idea of reprinting the Silverspoon stripsLee Thacker did a mock-up of Panther X, and Dave respondsDave answers to James Banderas-Smith's questionDave answers Anonymous' question about the unauthorized Citadel miniaturesDave answers April C.'s latestDave got a fan letterDave answer's MJ Sewall's question about the photo covers of Cerebus

Steve Lafler is a veteran indie and underground comics with a fantastic catalogue of books, and with another two books releasing in 2026 we had a good fortune to chat to him about those, his work process, influences and career from student comic strips to original graphic novels. Its a wonderful look into the world of a cartooning greats. Along with that there's great comic books to check out in the weeks ahead and add to your growing wishlists! Great stuff to check out: Steve Lafler, Crazy for You, Nikki and Ramona, Paul Theroux, Fantagraphics Books, Aluminum Foil, Dogboy, Mean Cat, Death Plays a Mean Harmonica, Roger Crumb, Weirdo Magazine, Dave Sim, Cerebus, J R Williams, Mary Fleener, 1956,  Bughouse, Ice Cream Expo, Mission Comics, Permanent Damage, Earth 2 Podcast, Adam Falp, Smoking Bedroom, Mary Boys, Blam and Glam, Britformers, Yo! Comics Con, Legacy: Idols and Bones, Lawless Comic Con 2026, Jay Horner, Republic, Broken Lenses, Richard Starzecki, Catrinas Caravan, Chispa Comics, Junji Ito, Deserter, The Hunger and the Dusk, IDW, Absolute Wonder Woman, Beetlemoses

We're back for 2026.This time:Manly Matt Dow "cuts 'em off at the pass", and answers the question "How was your Christmas Matt?" before anybody can ask him...And Dave Sim gets indelicate...Dave Sim discusses the latest Tales From the Wedding Present Annual he received from Lee ThackerDave Sim talks about a historical photo of Ernest Hemingway from 1953Dave Sim got a Christmas card from David L. Russell.Dave Sim discusses Christoph McNeill's 2010 Bill Sienkiewicz commission of Cerebusauthor MJ Sewall has a question for Dave about...rulers?Larry Wooten has a question about a con sketch he acquiredauthor MJ Sewall has a question about Denis Kitchen and his role in the publication of "Dave Sim's Last Girlfriend", Susan Alston's (so far as I can tell) unpublished book on her relationship with Dave Sim.And Manly Matt Dow reminds Everybody about his "relationship" with Denis Kitchen  @creative_fey  has comments on last month's Please Hold, and new questions. Dave Sim has answers.All this and more or something. Honestly, just listen to the thing. You ain't busy...

Cerebus creator Dave Sim returns for the last Please Hold For Dave Sim of 2025, and it's the Christmas episode!In this Please Hold:I have no idea.Back when we recorded these things live over the phone, I'd take notes.But now that Dave doesn't have a phone, I send the questions and he records the answers.Usually I do the Audio after I edit all the videos, but this month I'm pressed for time and wanted to see how long the whole shebang was.An hour and thirty five-ish minutes.So I haven't listened to anything.I dunno if I was supposed to insert audio anywhere.It's a surprise for everybody!

It's the November Please Hold For Dave Sim, wherein Dave:Dave gets the missing bits from the October FauxDave answers MJ Sewall's question about MusicDave discusses Tristan and Iseult and the Research I found on itDave discusses why there's no print glamourpuss collectionDave wanted me to record my bit from the Faux, but that involves more work than it's worth. Here's what I said:"Well, the comic art stuff is basically The Strange Death of Alex Raymond, and the fashion parody material is essentially the humor in Cerebus in Hell?, so glamourpuss is (ya know, if you squint a little) continuing in the pages of those two books. In my opinion, your results may vary…"and"Ian! The sad answer is that the hardcovers don't bring in enough money to justify the cost (I think there are things that could be done to lower said costs, but since Dave isn't a "hardcover guy", it's a moot point...) Softcovers are losers too since Diamond is out of business, and them buying a significant chunk of the print run is the only way to finance the 17 to 20 grand printing bill.Dave has said that he's open to printing expensive "one offs" of any of the out of print phonebooks through Studio Comix Press. But, I'll ask, things might have changed...Manly So, there's that to chew over while you munch your…wait, I already did that joke, didn't I?"Dave discusses a technique he picked up from Little Annie FannieDave discusses a Fake Cerebus pageDave discusses new printings of the phonebooksIt's a hoot.See you next month...

Hey, look Dave Sim's back answering peoples questions and comments and reminiscing about..."the good times".Like:MJ Sewall wrote Dave a letter. He's also working on a biography of Dave. Jeff Seiler would NOT be pleased...Matt (that's me) asked Dave for status updates on The Strange Death of Alex Raymond and the Ninja High School crossover.Then Steve Bissette got into the Eisner Hall of Fame. I let Dave know.James Banderas-Smith tagged me in a thing about Jim Raymond, Alex's brother and the artist on Blondie dying. And I thought it was weird that both Jim Raymond and Stan Drake worked on Blondie. AND Dave drops some knowledge!Then Dave discusses an old WAP article James Bananarama-Smith found...and the Marvel "Cease & Desist" letter Dave got about the Wolveroach...and the Poster for The Towering Inferno...Mario said some nice things about me, Dave says some nice things too.And then things in the Faux went missing so Dave talks about his Mom throwing away his comics. (Which led Matt to track down an article from Playboy from December 1970. "I was googling Playboy for the ARTICLES, Ma!".)Good times, good times...

This week the brilliant Kieran Squires joins the gang to play games, discuss topics such as classic characters, AI comics and get into plenty of Frank Miller chat. All that and everyone puts their heads together to pitch their ultimate comics they want to see in the world. Get your wish lists and comic ears ready for another 2 hours of comic chat, pontification and also, as always, not safe for work small press banter! Great stuff to check out: Kieran Squires, The Drycleaner, Frank Miller, Mike Deadato Jr, Worry Wart, Dave Sim, Nick Bryan, Shin Zero,  Mahoneys #8, Rich Carrington, Conan, Lizzie Parsec #5, Scratch Comics, Peter Hogan, Black Forests, How to Survive an Affair, Henry Widdicombe, Radiant Black, Absolute Batman, The Mice

Dave Sim (acoustically) and Matt Dow (spiritually/editorially/technically/not-actually) return for the...uh...eight, nine, SEPTEMBER Please Hold For Dave Sim. In this one: Dave and Matt need to change how they do these things.And then Dave discusses the Late Jim Shooter's remembrance of the Wolveroach affair.MJ Sewall (who's writing a biography of Dave Sim, I know, Jeff Seiler is spinning in his grave...) has a question that Dave has a sorta answer to. Dave remembers the late Jim Shooter and their relationship, including how Dave's portfolio of Marvel characters "Original Sim" appeared in Marvel Fanfare #25. And how the planned Cerebus/X-Men crossover came to be.Dave gets follow-ups to the July/August Please Hold from our resident transcriptionist  @SanctuaryofReality ​Dave answers questions and comments from  @creative_fey  .Dave answers Rodney Schroeter's question.David Birdsong has some questions, and Dave has some Cerebus in Hell? ideas...Dave answers a number of questions from MJ Sewall relating to MJ's upcoming biography about Dave.Dave's dramatic reading of a short story sent in by Byron Dunbar, which ties in to the last two pages of The Strange Death of Alex Raymond Dave has completed.

Filmmaker Ken Viola joins us to discuss his rare 1987 documentary The Masters of Comic Book Art—a raw, unfiltered snapshot of comics history featuring candid interviews with legends like Jack Kirby, Harvey Kurtzman, Neal Adams, Will Eisner, Art Spiegelman, Dave Sim, Frank Miller, and Bernie Wrightson. Narrated by Harlan Ellison, this film captures the voices of visionary creators at a turning point in the industry. Ken shares behind-the-scenes stories, what it was like filming these giants, and how the project came together. You can now watch the documentary online—don't miss this essential piece of comics history.

Jesus delivers a strong warning against judgment and hypocrisy. He commands, "Do not judge, or you too will be judged," urging us to approach others with humility rather than condemnation, challenging us to engage in honest self-reflection before correcting others.

Jesus continues to press into the “heart” of matters–that faith begins from the inside out. Jesus warns against performing righteous acts for public recognition and instead encourages sincere, private generosity that seeks God's approval rather than human praise.

“Who are the Dogs and Pigs?” || Dave Sim || Matthew 7:6 || 06.29.2025 by RC2 Lynnwood

Jesus teaches about trusting God instead of worrying. He urges His followers not to be anxious about their basic needs—food, drink, and clothing—because God, who cares for the birds and flowers, will surely provide for His people as well.

Jesus' teachings in Matthew 5:38-48 are a powerful example of subversive non-violence. In this passage, Jesus challenges the traditional "eye for an eye" principle and instead calls for radical love, non-retaliation, and enemy love. He instructs his followers to turn the other cheek, give more than what is demanded, and go the extra mile—all actions that disrupt cycles of violence without resorting to aggression

Renew's founding verses are embedded in this passage. What does it mean to live into the Good News of these words pointing forward to Jesus' ministry? We are growing deeper roots as ambassadors of reconciliation and participants in God's renewing of all things.

Christ is Risen. And Jesus is real! Jesus reveals himself to his disciples, showing them his hands and feet. Though they continue to doubt, Jesus asks for something to eat and shares a meal with them. He then charges them to be his witnesses. What has Jesus done in your life? When do you doubt this? Continue to share the Good News of What Jesus is doing!

"All Out Love" by Dave Sim || John 12:1-8 || 04.06.2025 by RC2 Lynnwood

Geez, you thought it was over just because it was the first Saturday of the month?Fool!"Having no working phone or fax, the idea of recording these as a live conversation between Dave Sim and Manly Matt Dow on the first Thursday of the month has pretty much gone out the window. Now, Matt sends whatever questions he's gotten up to Dave once a week, and Dave records answers and sends those files back. And then Matt edits them into these things forever and ever and ever and ever and ever and..."Dave talks alot about the things I sent him. I dunno, writing these synopsizes is a pain...

Having no working phone or fax, the idea of recording these as a live conversation between Dave Sim and Manly Matt Dow on the first Thursday of the month has pretty much gone out the window. Now, Matt sends whatever questions he's gotten up to Dave once a week, and Dave records answers and sends those files back. Which means it's easier to produce the video version on the YouTube then it it to make the audio version on the Spotify...This month, Dave talks for around three and a half hours. And this isn't even all the questions, so there will probably be a part two...

"Anger" by Dave Sim || Matthew 5:21-26 || 02.16.2025 by RC2 Lynnwood

33 “Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made.' 34 But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for it is God's throne; 35 or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King. 36 And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair white or black. 37 All you need to say is simply ‘Yes' or ‘No'; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.

34 “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were not willing. 35 Look, your house is left to you desolate. I tell you, you will not see me again until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.'”

So... Dave Sim currently has no working phone, or fax machine."That means no more Please Hold right?"Sorry Imaginary Spotify listener, who I didn't even realize lives rent free in my head, as they say "Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds". Which means, Dave and I found a workaround. I email the Qs to the printshop, and they print them out, Dave's assistant picks them up, and then Dave records his As on his professional recorder (so the sound is REAL good!), has it sent to me, and I cobble it all together. "Wait, no Matt-meandering-gobbledeygook? That's gotta make this pretty short..."You'd think that, but the Audio runs two hours and thirty-five minutes...This time: (I haven't listened to these fully, so I can only go by what I sent Dave)Dave discusses a box of stuff Matt SentThen a PRE-Hold For Dave Sim, of things I would have just faxed up as they came across my desk, but I sent to be printed the same day as this month's questionsThen the official questions:Matt remembers Jeff SeilerDave remembers Jackson "Butch" Guice and Peter DavidA message from ZolastrayaFernando Ramirez's next Cerebus short story@creative_fey AKA April C.'s next batch of questionsJesse Herndon's Please Hold transcript for July 2024Zombie Cerebus covers"CEREBUS ARCHIVE - FIRST RELEASE" gold sealsthe indicia on issue #6the day Elvis and his mom died and Madonna was bornStrange Death of Alex Raymond original art portfolios?This month's Please Hold stripThat's what I asked, but, again, I haven't listened to the whole thing, so no idea what Dave may have skipped/cut out.Let's find out together!

Cerebus creator Dave Sim and A Moment of Cerebus Interim Editor Manly Matt Dow return for the May 2025 Please Hold For Dave Sim.In this four HOUR+ conversation, Dave and Matt discuss:Is it TOO SOON for the next Cerebus Archive Portfolio Kickstarter?Last month's Please Hold strip.THIS month's Please Hold strip.The wonderous dangers of Internet access.The insane legal precedent of the word "Medieval"Dave remembers Cerebus Fan Jeff Seiler.Dave's answers to the latest questions from April C. AKA @creative_feyDave answer's Robin McConnell's questions about Canadian comics work published from the late 60's to about 1982.The Fish Slingin' Auteur of Lompoc, California: MJ Sewall's question about Dave's comic collection.Dave's idea for MJ's next book.Matt's childhood.The radio voice of the Yankees...Dave SimS?The Guys Prizes from the LAST Kickstarter.Owen Kline's film Funny Pages and the Cerebus cameo that wasn't.Dave's favorite Jam pieces and creators rightsDave's studiosMatt's fundraising efforts for his daughter's dance team.AV in 3DHow Dave did the colour for early Cerebus coversThe price of original art on HeritageDave's exclusion from Eclipse comics 1992 Famous Comics Creators trading card setsSPOGZ!The origin of the Fleagle brothersDave discusses letteringMatt reminds Dave of the time Dave impressed Will Eisner.Page 5 of issue #173Dave's answer to four "celebrity questions"All this and more (it's four hours long!) await you in this month's Please Hold For Dave Sim!

On this very special episode, Make-A-Wish kid Dan Nadel makes his fondest dream come true: a podcast with Joe McCulloch, Chris Mautner, Tucker Stone and a very special surprise guest! The topic: Dave Sim! Unfortunately, professional obligations ultimately demand that all individuals also discuss young Daniel's newly published biography of Robert Crumb, the famed cartoonist. No punches are pulled, but really, are any punches thrown? It's comic book time!

“We choose to Please Hold and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard…and because we ain't too bright…” -Manly Ferry-tits KennedyThis month:Cerebus Fan Jeff Seiler: REMEMBERED!Please Hold For Dave Sim comments: ACKNOWLEDGED!Canadian Underground Comix: BEGRUGINGLY RECOGONIZED!Beavers (and How Yours Is): REVEALED!Questions: ANSWERED!Prizes: WON!This bit: ANNOYING!Dave Sim and Manly Matt Dow discuss all the things they're asked about. Was your question/comment/marriage proposal dealt with? Listen pal, I just RECORD the damn thing, I don't LISTEN to it...but sure, they dealt with you and your problems. How's about you just listen and see if any of it is familiar to you? Capisce? Great! See ya next month...

Cerebus, glamourpuss, and The Strange Death of Alex Raymond creator: Dave Sim and A Moment of Cerebus Interim Editor: Manly Matt Dow are back with another one of these things...This time:Dave isn't entertaining visitors Rob...Matt remembers Cerebus fan Jeff SeilerDave remembers Cerebus fan Jeff SeilerDave does another episode for April C. AKA: creative_fey of the Off The Spinner Rack podcastThen, straight from Alfie's Fish & Chips (610 N H St, Lompoc, CA 93436, (805) 736-0154), mention A Moment of Cerebus AND Please Hold For Dave Sim ANNNDDD “swordfish” for NINETY, I say NINETY percent off strange looks from thewaitstaff…MJ Sewall asks about the Origin of Cerebus Phone Book CollectionsJames [insert funny pseudonyms here] Smith's colours for the Spawn #10 Script book, and Dave's notesFrom the Home Office in Easton. PA, Michael (#26) R. asks about the future of Aardvark-Vanaheim's collaborations with The Waverly PressChriston asks about Cerebus circulation numbers and Cerebus #1 and the 1000ish crappily printed coversAnd how to draw CerebusOh what joyous fun for all!Tune in next month when we find out what was in the box..?Join the fun by sending questions/comments/promises of large piles or currency to momentofcerebus@gmail.com before April 3rd when we do this again...

Cerebus creator and Aardvark-Vanaheim President Dave Sim, and A Moment of Cerebus Interim Editor Manly Matt Dow are back with the SECOND P.H.F.D.S. (that's Please Hold For Dave Sim for the acronym deficient amongst you...) of 2025! How's everybody holding up? Great. I don't care. Anywho, this month Dave and Manly have a lively and fun discussion of: Manly remembers Cerebus fan Jeff Seiler in a story that touches on Dave's latest Kickstarter, and paying royalties to eight guys when the profits aren't that big to begin with. Dave's thoughts/feelings about what is happening in Gaza. Dave's thoughts on how current creators can overcome the problem of distribution as the industry contracts, and how Diamond's Bankruptcy will effect AV. Then we got our first Podcaster, since Dave instituted his Podcaster Policy, April C. AKA: @creative_fey, host of the Off the Spinner Rack Podcast, who got an exclusive (which means I didn't slot the audio in, you can see it on her channel) from Dave, which can be viewed here. MJ Sewall, proprietor of Alfie's Fish & Chips (stop in and tell your server you heard of Alfie's on Please Hold For Dave Sim for COMPLEMENTARY water, and a hug...), asks Dave "Where did your love of black and white art begin? " Does Dave just randomly reread Cerebus? The backstory on Cerebus being on the cover of Mile High Comics catalog in 1982. Dave answers: "How would Dave rank each phonebook in terms of his personal enjoyment/satisfaction?" And "How would Dave rank each phonebook in terms with sales". Will there ever be a remastered Cerebus issue 3? Dave's ideas for the Cerebus Archive Portfolios after the first sixteen are done. (We're on number 11 for those playing along at home...) How Dave and Gerhard split their original art between themselves when Ger left AV. How Cerebus Fan Jeff Seiler's untimely death led to a page of original art from the end of Church & State being lost to the wild. Dave's thoughts on Josh Even's custom 3D printed Cerebus action figure. And is Dave doing commissions? Fernando H. Ramirez did a twelve page Cerebus story. Dave remembers the SPIRITS OF INDEPENDENCE tour stop in Austin, TX, and how he would try and help young upcomers like he was helped by a 1978 signing with John Byrne. All this and Bernie Wrightson too!

Matthew Allison creeps in to talk about Doomsday Clock, Batman: Year One Artist's Edition, Josh Bayer, Frank Miller, Dave Cooper's Dog Head, Robert Crumb, Barry Blair, Dave Sim, Jess Franco, Evil Dead, Venom War, Get Fury, Nemesis: The Warlock the Definitive Edition, Heavy Metal, plus a whole mess more!