Podcasts about graphic novels

Hello, and welcome to The Relatable Voice Podcast! Today, we are heading to sunny California to chat with Tim Disney. Tim is a writer, filmmaker, artist, and creative thinker whose journey has crossed many worlds—from storytelling and film to business, technology, investing, and the arts. He is also the co-creator of the fascinating new graphic novel, The A.R.C., a thought-provoking story inspired by today's world of misinformation, truth, and the complicated ways we connect with reality. Find out more at: www.arcthebook.net

Dive into literary adventures with Have U Read, the Monthly Book Club brought to you by your pals at UP UP & AWAY! Each month we're shining a spotlight on a fantastic Graphic Novel for the ultimate group read and lively discussion. For May we're discussing Godzilla's Monsterpiece Theatre by Tom Scioli (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠order it here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠).Find Us Online at the Following Outlets Website :: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠upupandawaycomics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube :: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@upupawaycomics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ::  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/upupawa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠y⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/uuablueash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram :: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/upupawaycomics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter :: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/upupawaycomics⁠

We are excited to welcome back Filip Sablik, Publisher of Ignition Press, to talk about all of the amazing comics being offered from their line-up of talented creators! We also welcome Clara Deemer, making a podcast debut on this Publisher Spotlight, as we discuss with Filip the origins and desire to build a better comics company, Clara's enthusiasm for Ignition Press, as well as our thoughts on a number of titles including No Place, Murder Podcast, Roots of Madness, the Beauty and others! (1:36:18)

David Armstrong interviewed Golden and Silver Age great, John Broome in 1998 on set at San Diego Comic Con about his entry into comic books and pulps in the 1930s, working at Quality Comics and DC Comics, knowing Otto Binder, his favorite comic book genre, his science fiction stories synergizing with the space race,  trying to gather support for creators to claim reprint rights from Jack Liebowitz, his stories of the 1950s, if comic books were a gateway to larger narrative projects, his enjoyment of films, writing a movie about Casanova, why he left comic books, and his dearest friend, Julius Schwartz. Armstrong also interviewed Pulp & Graphic Novel writer and Silver Age great, Arnold Drake in 2005 on set at San Diego Comic Con about his early forays into writing in the army during the Battle of the Bulge, submitting stories to the vintage paperback market, meeting Leslie Waller with whom he wrote what some consider the first graphic novel, It Rhymes With Lust, entering DC Comics through his friendship with Bob Kane, his opinion of Mort Weisinger, writing Showcase #1, revitalizing Bob Hope and Jerry Lewis licensed comics at DC,  discussing the threat of Stan Lee's Marvel Age with Irwin Donenfeld, creating Doom Patrol, interacting with Dick Giordano, Carmine Infantino and his favorite artist, Bruno Premiani. Interview conducted, recorded and copyrighted to David Armstrong. Remastered, edited, timestamped and postproduction by Alex Grand.Support the show

For this Kickstarter spotlight episode, we have an awesome time catching up with David Hedgecock, Publisher of Fun Time Go!, to learn all about Super Kaiju Rock-N-Roller Derby Fun Time Go! Book Three: Fuji-Tengu Flames! We talk about David's journey out of and back into comics, the art of Rolando Mallada, getting to create outside of corporate comics, his work with Heroic Signatures on Conan reprints, Ken Landgraf's New York City Outlaws and so much more! (1:17:17)

With both Brad and Dave nominated for awards this year, the guys spiral into a surprisingly deep conversation about awards, marketing, ego, and whether creators should plaster “award nominee” stickers all over their books. Later, they tackle a listener question about using 3D models, digital sets, and reference material in comics production — leading to a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how both creators actually build comics pages in tools like Clip Studio Paint and Photoshop. Along the way, they discuss why imperfections matter in cartooning, how typography affects visual storytelling, and why “cheating” is often just another word for “working smarter.” Today's Show Should you put an award nomination on a book cover? UPDATE: Hugo Award voter packet "WSFS Membership"  Using sets and other pre-made background materials  UPDATE: Patreon Quips is now available on desktop You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. He is available for personal consultations. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive. He is the co-director of the comics documentary, Stripped.

On the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, host Anna Featherstone speaks with indie author-illustrator Mike Barry about the production and distribution decisions behind his children's graphic novel trilogy Action Tank, from reverse-engineering Marvel's print specifications to building a loyal school and library audience. Barry reflects on Kickstarter, the realities of international distribution, and his publishing adventures. Whether you write for children or not, the conversation offers insight into finishing what you start, finding your market, and letting one opportunity lead to the next. Find more author advice, tips, and tools at our Self-Publishing Author Advice Center, with a huge archive of nearly 2,000 blog posts and a handy search box to find key info on the topic you need. And, if you haven't already, we invite you to join our organization and become a self-publishing ally. Sponsor This podcast is proudly sponsored by Gatekeeper Press — your partner in premium independent publishing. Empowering authors with expert guidance, 100% rights, 100% royalties, and global distribution. From editing to marketing, their all-inclusive services help you publish professionally and confidently. Gatekeeper Press — Where Authors Are Family. About the Host Anna Featherstone is ALLi's nonfiction adviser and an author advocate and mentor. A judge of The Australian Business Book Awards and Australian Society of Travel Writers awards, she's also the founder of Bold Authors and presents author marketing and self-publishing workshops for organizations, including Byron Writers Festival. Anna has authored books including how-to and memoirs and her book Look-It's Your Book! about writing, publishing, marketing, and leveraging nonfiction is on the Australian Society of Authors recommended reading list. When she's not being bookish, Anna's into bees, beings, and the big issues of our time. About the Guest Mike Barry is the writer, artist and singular creative force behind Action Tank, his graphic novel trilogy for kids about intergalactic adventure and spaghetti carbonara. He won a Comic Arts Award of Australia for Action Tank in 2021, when he was also nominated for the NSW Premier's Literary Awards, The Russell Prize for Humour Writing for Young People, and the Aurealis Awards. Action Tank was also included in the American Library Association's 2022 Best Graphic Novels for Children Reading List. He lives with his wife and sons near the beach in Sydney, Australia, which is even better than it sounds. You can find Mike Barry on Instagram.  

Comic Exposure kicks off another summer event. This summer the boys want to dive into fully stand alone graphic novels by indie writers and illustrators that have not appeared on the show. In this episode, the boys pull the curtain back and narrow down their picks.

The Watership Down Podcast is intended for listeners who are familiar with the plot. There will be spoilers. This episode is scripted, narrated, recorded and edited by Newell Fisher. Contributions to upcoming episode: thewatershipdownpodcast@outlook.com PUT FIVER ON THE FIVER PETITION: https://www.change.org/Put_Fiver_on_the_Fiver NEW RSS.COM FEED: https://media.rss.com/thewatershipdownpodcast/feed.xmlOTHER LINKS: With thanks to Andrew Stevens: 'Understanding Comics: The Hidden Art' by Scott McCloud: https://www.scottmccloud.com/2-print/1-uc/ Bob Cropman's website: https://watershipdownonline.co.uk/ Awards for the graphic novel:https://www.instagram.com/p/C97CumNRDA7/?igsh=dzJvZWtqN2oyOHdz https://www.instagram.com/p/DO5P__NjWTM/?igsh=MWdrb3o2bGs3emJ3cA== CONTACTS AND SOCIAL MEDIA: Email: thewatershipdownpodcast@outlook.com Social media: YouTube channel:https://youtube.com/@thewatershipdownpodcast?si=YW8NfnuwYuyOWhPV Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/thewatershipdownpodcast The Watership Down Podcast Honeycomb on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/468458781496287/?ref=share Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thewatershipdownpodcast?igsh=MWtlNjR5MDNrNGZzdw== Threads:https://www.threads.net/@thewatershipdownpodcast Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/watershipdpodcast.bsky.social Past charity appeals: Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund website:https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/

Sorg and Dave Podnar are back for AwesomeCast 780 with a packed tech talk covering retro cameras, AI announcements, accessibility breakthroughs, gaming news, and a little 1986 Transformers nostalgia. This week, Sorg dives into the new Dungeon Crawler Carl graphic novel release and how the series has become a multi-format obsession across audiobooks, print books, Webtoon, and comics. Dave shares Dazz Cam, a retro iPhone camera app that recreates vintage film, disposable camera, VHS, and analog looks for photos and video. They also spotlight Ajay Bhatt for AAPI Heritage Month, recognizing his role leading Intel's USB development team and how USB changed everyday computing. Stories and Gadgets Discussed Dungeon Crawler Carl graphic novel Sorg talks about the physical release of the Dungeon Crawler Carl comic/graphic novel and how it compares to the Webtoon, audiobooks, and print editions. Link: https://amzn.to/4dy0nfR Dazz Cam retro iPhone camera app Dave highlights Dazz Cam, an iPhone app that simulates vintage cameras, film looks, VHS-style video, borders, and analog-style photos. Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dazz-cam-vintage-camera/id1422471180 Ajay Bhatt and the invention of USB For AAPI Heritage Month, Dave discusses Ajay Bhatt, who helped lead the Intel team behind USB and made modern plug-and-play devices possible. Link: https://news.sparkfun.com/6774 Apple accessibility features for iOS 27 Dave covers Apple's upcoming accessibility features powered by Apple Intelligence, including visual intelligence-style phone assistance, live captions, better voice control, and accessibility hardware support. Link: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/05/apple-unveils-new-accessibility-features-and-updates-with-apple-intelligence/ Google I/O 2026 and agentic AI Sorg and Dave discuss Google I/O's heavy focus on AI agents, Gemini, AI-powered search, Workspace tools, shopping/cart assistance, Android XR, and smart glasses. Links: https://9to5google.com/2026/05/19/google-io-2026-news/ https://www.theverge.com/tech/933415/google-io-2026-biggest-announcements-ai-gemini Transformers: The Movie Apology Tour Sorg gets nostalgic about the 1986 Transformers movie, the Optimus Prime trauma, the 40th anniversary re-release, soundtrack editions, vinyl, and pink cassette release. Links: https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/product/transformers-movie-soundtrack-reformatted-edition-bbts-exclusive-hot-rod-red-vinyl-lp-189634 https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1506127744310466&set=pcb.1506127774310463 Fortnite returns to iOS Dave notes that Fortnite is back on the iOS App Store around much of the world after years of legal battles. Link: https://www.epicgames.com/site/news/fortnite-is-back-on-the-app-store-around-the-world-as-the-final-battle-approaches Chachi Says Video Game Minute Chachi covers GameStop's failed eBay offer, Amazon canceling its Lord of the Rings MMO, and Dodi Repacks stepping back from piracy.

Sorg and Dave Podnar are back for AwesomeCast 780 with a packed tech talk covering retro cameras, AI announcements, accessibility breakthroughs, gaming news, and a little 1986 Transformers nostalgia. This week, Sorg dives into the new Dungeon Crawler Carl graphic novel release and how the series has become a multi-format obsession across audiobooks, print books, Webtoon, and comics. Dave shares Dazz Cam, a retro iPhone camera app that recreates vintage film, disposable camera, VHS, and analog looks for photos and video. They also spotlight Ajay Bhatt for AAPI Heritage Month, recognizing his role leading Intel's USB development team and how USB changed everyday computing. Stories and Gadgets Discussed Dungeon Crawler Carl graphic novel Sorg talks about the physical release of the Dungeon Crawler Carl comic/graphic novel and how it compares to the Webtoon, audiobooks, and print editions. Link: https://amzn.to/4dy0nfR Dazz Cam retro iPhone camera app Dave highlights Dazz Cam, an iPhone app that simulates vintage cameras, film looks, VHS-style video, borders, and analog-style photos. Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dazz-cam-vintage-camera/id1422471180 Ajay Bhatt and the invention of USB For AAPI Heritage Month, Dave discusses Ajay Bhatt, who helped lead the Intel team behind USB and made modern plug-and-play devices possible. Link: https://news.sparkfun.com/6774 Apple accessibility features for iOS 27 Dave covers Apple's upcoming accessibility features powered by Apple Intelligence, including visual intelligence-style phone assistance, live captions, better voice control, and accessibility hardware support. Link: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/05/apple-unveils-new-accessibility-features-and-updates-with-apple-intelligence/ Google I/O 2026 and agentic AI Sorg and Dave discuss Google I/O's heavy focus on AI agents, Gemini, AI-powered search, Workspace tools, shopping/cart assistance, Android XR, and smart glasses. Links: https://9to5google.com/2026/05/19/google-io-2026-news/ https://www.theverge.com/tech/933415/google-io-2026-biggest-announcements-ai-gemini Transformers: The Movie Apology Tour Sorg gets nostalgic about the 1986 Transformers movie, the Optimus Prime trauma, the 40th anniversary re-release, soundtrack editions, vinyl, and pink cassette release. Links: https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/product/transformers-movie-soundtrack-reformatted-edition-bbts-exclusive-hot-rod-red-vinyl-lp-189634 https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1506127744310466&set=pcb.1506127774310463 Fortnite returns to iOS Dave notes that Fortnite is back on the iOS App Store around much of the world after years of legal battles. Link: https://www.epicgames.com/site/news/fortnite-is-back-on-the-app-store-around-the-world-as-the-final-battle-approaches Chachi Says Video Game Minute Chachi covers GameStop's failed eBay offer, Amazon canceling its Lord of the Rings MMO, and Dodi Repacks stepping back from piracy.

True North Country Comics Podcast chats with Dave Cornelius about his graphic novel 'Shadow Tales' and more.

DC Comics dominated the April 2026 graphic novel sales charts. The Eisner Awards are under fire for a nominated book that includes the usage of AI. Writer Torunn Grønbekk has launched a new comic book scriptwriting tool.SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON BLUESKY, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Wir erzählen Euch in dieser Folge von einer Frau, die als Kind in den Slums von St. Louis fast nichts besitzt außer Energie, Witz und den Willen, nicht unterzugehen. Von einer jungen schwarzen Tänzerin, die in Amerika nur bis zu einer unsichtbaren Decke aufsteigen darf – und deshalb den Kontinent wechselt. Und von einer Künstlerin, die sich in Paris nicht einfach nur durchsetzt, sondern sich neu erfindet: als Josephine Baker. Wie wurde aus einem armen Mädchen aus Missouri ein Weltstar? Aus einer „exotisierten Sensation“ eine Figur von Format? Und aus einer Amerikanerin schließlich eine Französin aus Überzeugung?Du hast Feedback oder einen Themenvorschlag für Joachim und Nils? Dann melde dich gerne bei Instagram: @wasbishergeschah.podcastQuellen:Mona Horncastle: Josephine Baker. Weltstar, Freiheitskämpferin, Ikone, Piper, 2025. Josephine Baker / Marcel Sauvage: Tanzen, Singen, Freiheit. Memoiren, übersetzt von Sabine Reinhardus und Elsbeth Ranke. Reclam, 2025. Patricia Hruby Powell / Christian Robinson: Josephine. Das schillernde Leben von Josephine Baker, E. A. Seemann, 2018. Catel Muller / José-Louis Bocquet: Joséphine Baker, Casterman, Neuausgabe 2021. Französisch, Graphic Novel. Phyllis Rose: Jazz Cleopatra. Josephine Baker in Her Time, Doubleday, 1989. Hanna Diamond: Josephine Baker's Secret War. The African American Star Who Fought for France and Freedom, Yale University Press, 2025. Ilana Navaro: Josephine Baker: The Story of an Awakening, Dokumentarfilm, Kepler, 22 Productions / Arte France, 2018, 52 Minuten.++ Du willst Teil der WBG-Community auf Steady werden? Hier gehts lang! ++++ WBG live 2026: https://wbgprods.com/livetermine ++++ Buchtipp des Monats: Penguin: Verborgene Welt der Wikinger ++ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're throwing things at you from a whole bunch of publishers this week with the Energon Universe Special 2026; Michael DeForge's All the Cameras in My Room; Batman and Barbara Gordon: Breakout; Savage Dragon by Erik Larsen; Daughters of Snow and Cinders by Núria Tamarit; The Spectacular Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Classic Newspaper Comics; They're All Terrible; Jeff Lemire and JSA and The Fury of Firestorm; Katia Vecchio's Memories of Giselle; and so much more!

Today's show is sponsored by Huion, makers of the Huion Kamvas 22 (Gen 3) — a 21.5" pen display with a gorgeous 2.5K screen and really smooth performance. Bottom line: it feels great to draw on — and it punches way above its price. • Check it out at https://comiclabshop.com • Use code COMICLAB5 for an exclusive 5% discount! (Valid through June 14th) Brad and Dave tackle a listener question that gets to the heart of creative careers: Can you make a living telling shorter stories, or does success demand long-form work? As always, the answer is equal parts practical advice and creative philosophy — grounded in real-world experience and delivered with ComicLab's signature mix of humor and honesty. TODAY'S SHOW • Can you build a career on individual short stories? • Market expectations around story length (comics, film, TV) and perceived value • Creative problem-solving as a business tool — making unconventional formats work • Strategies for packaging short stories (genre consistency, shared setting, through-lines) • Examples of experimental storytelling formats (anthologies, vignette structures) • PROMO: Huion Kamvas 22 (Gen 3) — features, workflow integration, and discount code ComicLab5 at https://comiclabshop.com • Estate planning for cartoonists — what happens to your IP after death? • Debate: Should creative work become public domain sooner? • Should kids continue your comic… or make their own work? • The reality of legacy comics vs. modern independent publishing You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. He is available for personal consultations. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive. He is the co-director of the comics documentary, Stripped.

Dive into a delightful chat about North America's only marsupial—the opossum—and why these wobbly, tick-munching backyard heroes deserve more love. Learn their wild facts: pouches full of tiny babies, playing dead like pros, snake venom resistance, and why they're secretly ecosystem superstars. Then shift gears to the rising world of young adult romance graphic novels, where dreamy stories, figure skating rivals, and heartfelt connections come alive in stunning illustrations. Perfect for fans of sweet tropes and beautiful artwork.

CGS Announcements, Convention Talk, Comic Talk and Previews! It's a hefty episode on all sorts of topics including a new CGS Spinoff, new comic Apps to explore, Pants' trip to the Phillipsburg Comic-Con, upcoming conventions, Nightwing, Marvel's new Midnight line, Lucas Wars and of course, our selections for comic coming attractions for July! (2:11:43)

In this week's episode, Kickstarter embraces censorship, John takes us inside the Teachers' Lounge, Bob rummages through the trash with the Racc Pack, Steve makes a Mixtape, and much, much more! Comics: Deathstroke #1-2, Spider-Man/Superman #1, Batman/Wonder Woman: Truth #1, Madman Archives #1, Royals #2, The Department of Truth #37, D'orc #3-4, Racc Pack Vol. 3, Captain Marvel: Dark Past #2, Poison Ivy #44, Fantastic Four #10 Other Stuff: Mortal Kombat II (movie), Mixtape (video game), Cleo Dang Would Rather Be Dead (novel) The Comic Book Podcast is brought to you by Talking Comics (talkingcomicbooks.wordpress.com). The podcast is hosted by Steve Seigh, Bob Reyer, Joey Braccino, Aaron Amos, John Burkle, and Bronwyn Kelly-Seigh, who weekly dissect everything comics-related, from breaking news to new releases. Our Instagram handle is @TalkingComicsPodcast, and you can email us at podcast@talkingcomicbooks.com.

It's about a teenage daughter of Armenian immigrants from Istanbul Turkey, who struggles with her identity and searches for the true stories of her family's history of surviving genocide.

True North Country Comics Podcast chats with Sweeney Boo about her new graphic novel

The CGS Gang gathered to celebrate Free Comic Book Day 2026 with a comic shop crawl to Showcase Comics in Bryn Mawr, Multiverse Philly in Chestnut Hill and Brave New Worlds in Willow Grove. Listen in to hear a few recordings of our experiences along the way as well as an in-studio wrap-up of the day's events. (57:26)

The Terrible Anvil Season 2 Episode 05 - Keep it to Yourself!In this episode, Tom and Jess talk about the things we should -and shouldn't- keep to ourselves. Is it ok to make work in private? Is it ok to say and draw weird things? Is it ok to need to have someone draw it out of us? Is it ok to make something unmarketable?Tom and Jess make a connection with Henry Darger, but also butts and swear words and socially inappropriate thoughts...Is it ok to bring “nothing of value to the table” except everything we have inside?And finally we read Nancy's story from the chat about a kid who only wanted to fix broken staplers and is now a happy doctor in Cleveland. Go kid!What do you keep inside?Thanks for being here!--------------------------------Recorded at SAW on ZoomThe Terrible AnvilHow do you make comics without all the frustration? Without feeling lousy and inadequate all the time?With the Terrible Anvil of daily deadlines! And a community, and mindset shift about what it means to make comics and art. Jess Ruliffson and Tom Hart are working through the whole process, one piece at a time, turning frustration into fun and glee.We hope you'll join us in the 2026 Graphic Novel Intensive (GNI)! See you there! Get full access to How to Make a Graphic Novel at sawcomics.substack.com/subscribe

A two-month Kingdom of Zod event will take over DC's Superman books. Mary Jane celebrates 60th anniversary. Jeffrey Epstein suicide note found in graphic novel.SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON BLUESKY, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

True North Country Comics Podcast chats with Jon Claytor about his graphic novel The post Jon Claytor reveals his new graphic novel ‘Nowhere’ appeared first on True North Country Comics.

A listener asks whether some words are inherently funnier than others—and it opens the door to a deep dive on word choice, dialogue, and how to make jokes land harder. Brad and Dave break down why shorter, punchier words tend to win, how sound and rhythm affect comedy, and why you should always end on the funniest word. They also walk through their real-world writing process—cutting aggressively, reading dialogue out loud, and constantly swapping in better word choices. From there, the conversation expands into how to write strong dialogue (hint: it's not about realism—it's about impact), plus a list of pitfalls to avoid, including gimmicky accents, overstuffed word balloons, and writing that slows the reader down. They also revisit a past take on political cartoons (turns out, they're thriving on Reddit), talk about the return of Web 1.0 strategies like guest comics, and reinforce a core principle: own your platform and your audience. TODAY'S SHOW • Writing funny words: Why word choice makes or breaks a joke • Psychologist vs. psychiatrist — choosing the funnier word (it's "shrink") • How to edit your way to stronger, tighter dialogue • Dialogue pitfalls: accents, gimmicks, and readability traps • Political cartoons are thriving on Reddit (and what that means) • The return of Web 1.0 tactics: Guest comics and cross-promotion • Reclaiming your platform: Why websites still matter You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. He is available for personal consultations. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive. He is the co-director of the comics documentary, Stripped.

Thursday Comics #258from the Library of Graphic LiteratureMay 7th, 2026Welcome to the Grand Return of Thursday Comics issue #258 and the sweet megapixies of comic book media, Wallace Ryan and Dennis Osbourne!!!In this episode, Dennis and I peruse the latest crop of NEW BOOKS in the JULY SOLICITATIONS from the big publishers!!! Did we miss anything you're getting?!!Anyone eyeing that "Vampire Tales" collection from Dark Horse they just announced?Thursday Comics theme by Bill BrennanNO AI  SLOP USED in the production of Thursday Comics where you get REAL writers, artists and creators.TOO GOOD for AI!!!#thursdaycomics #comicbooks #graphic novels #omnibus #confessions #bookreviews #graphicnovelreviews #catsTHURSDAY COMICS Mailbox (Send us your comments)

The Watership Down Podcast is intended for listeners who are familiar with the plot. There will be spoilers. This episode is scripted, narrated, recorded and edited by Newell Fisher.PUT FIVER ON THE FIVER PETITION:https://www.change.org/Put_Fiver_on_the_FiverNEW RSS.COM FEED:https://media.rss.com/thewatershipdownpodcast/feed.xmlOTHER LINKS: With thanks to Andrew Stevens:'Understanding Comics: The Hidden Art' by Scott McCloud: https://www.scottmccloud.com/2-print/1-uc/ Bob Cropman's website: https://watershipdownonline.co.uk/ Awards for the graphic novel:https://www.instagram.com/p/C97CumNRDA7/?igsh=dzJvZWtqN2oyOHdz https://www.instagram.com/p/DO5P__NjWTM/?igsh=MWdrb3o2bGs3emJ3cA== CONTACTS AND SOCIAL MEDIA: Email: thewatershipdownpodcast@outlook.com Social media: YouTube channel:https://youtube.com/@thewatershipdownpodcast?si=YW8NfnuwYuyOWhPVFacebook page:https://www.facebook.com/thewatershipdownpodcast The Watership Down Podcast Honeycomb on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/468458781496287/?ref=share Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thewatershipdownpodcast?igsh=MWtlNjR5MDNrNGZzdw== Threads:https://www.threads.net/@thewatershipdownpodcast Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/watershipdpodcast.bsky.social Past charity appeals: Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund website:https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/

There's a new convention happening this weekend in California called Comic Con Oakland and we're delighted to bring back Director, Writer and Event Organizer Jim Demonakos to learn all about it! We talk with Jim about developing the new convention for the Bay Area, building a guest list, Panel programming, fostering a good community around comics, collecting original art, and other Convention and Geek Chat! (1:10:25)

Send us Fan MailOn this month's episode, Sarah from the Midwest Writing Center returns to share some exciting opportunities coming this summer. Your hosts also get bookish with some cozy mysteries, and they share their tips and tricks for planning a bookish vacation!We want to hear from our listeners! Email us at checked.in@davenportlibrary.comTo find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In LibGuide!Upcoming programs:ALL AGES: Summer Reading Kick Off: Bubblepalooza! - Saturday, May 30th @ 10:00am | EasternAdults: The Real Cowboys that America Tried to Erase - Tuesday, May 26th @ 6:30pm | FairmountTweens/Teens: Teen Book + Club: The Blood Years by Elana K. Arnold - Saturday, May 9th @ 2:00pm | EasternKids: Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club - Tuesday, May 26th @ 5:30pm | EasternHelpful links from our discussion:Young Emerging Writers Internship (Midwest Writing Center)Artifacts & Archives PodcastQC Beats Interlibrary LoanLibrary Links:Calendar of Events - Learn more about the events discussed in this episode and about what is coming up at the Library!Library Catalog - Place holds on all of the books discussed today!Info Cafe: The Library's Reference BlogBeanstack - Sign up to participate in our reading challenges!2026 Online Reading Challenge: Know Your History

Hosts Huma and Toby talk with teachers John and Richard about why graphic novels matter in schools, how they encourage reading for pleasure, and how they support inference, vocabulary and cross-curricular learning from science to history. The episode includes practical classroom examples, age-appropriate suggestions (from wordless picture books to manga and teen titles), evidence on learning impact, and stories of students whose attitudes to reading  is transformed.

It's an oversized Comic Talk episode as we welcome back Adam Chapman of the Comic Shenanigans Podcast. We give updates on our Free Comic Book Day plans, celebrate the legacy of Gerry Conway and Len Strazewski, do a lot of Star Wars Movie & TV Talk, review a bunch of new comics including the Fury of Firestorm, Thundarr the Barbarian, Bizarro Year None, Groo the Prophecy, Usagi Yojimbo: Kaito '84, Daredevil and even more! (2:03:10)

In this episode, the team shares behind-the-scenes insights from the development of the first draft of the Icarus game—free to try on itch.io—and teases the debut comic and upcoming novel. We discuss the creative process behind complex characters, the art style inspired by manga, and the innovative ways this project bridges storytelling mediums. We also briefly discuss some of the inspirations for the comic, the results of our second battle of the genres, and...Higgins picks his nose! It was a short read with a lot of progress and potential, and some extra bits and pieces. Listen in, sit back, and grab a drink - we're going in! Book - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/icarus-michael-lopez/1147033536 Drink of the night - https://www.bacardi.com/us/en/ Remember, subscribers (and voters for any of the active battles) are auto-enrolled in our new monthly raffle, where you can win studio merch, books, comics, games, and more. As always, Cheers! Until next time. #podcast   #podcasts   #podcasting   #comics   #artist   #writing   #reviews   #comicreviews   #comicreview    #booklover   #bookreview   #booktok  #books   #artwork   #art   #podcastlife  #drunkreaction  #readingcommunity  #funny  #indieauthors  #bookrecommendations #actioon #adventure #drinks 

In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Mia Xiao interviews Daniel Ketchum, a Principal Narrative Designer at Wizards of the Coast. Mia speaks to Daniel about how Gallatin's interdisciplinary education helped him get a foot in the door at Marvel and continues to shape his approach to learning.Daniel Ketchum is a narrative and creative leader with more than two decades of experience shaping some of the most iconic stories in pop culture. A BA '06 graduate of NYU's Gallatin School, pursuing a concentration titled "Storytelling in the Graphic Novel." Daniel has built a career at the intersection of creativity, worldbuilding, and strategic IP development. He spent over a decade at Marvel Entertainment as an Editor, contributing to landmark titles including Uncanny X-Men, The Amazing Spider-Man, Punisher, and many more. In 2018, Daniel joined Wizards of the Coast, where he has held roles including Senior Franchise Art Director, Principal Designer for IP Development, and Principal Narrative Designer for Dungeons & Dragons. Across these positions, he has led cross-disciplinary creative teams, guiding the development of new worlds, for some of the most influential fantasy franchises in the world.For a full transcript of this episode, please email career.communications@nyu.edu. 

This episode examines a Bluesky thread where cartoonists self-reported their financial realities. While the original question was thoughtful — seeking insight into full-time and part-time comic careers — the resulting discussion revealed a common problem: an echo chamber of discouragement. Brad and Dave emphasize that these threads often skew negative due to self-selection bias. Many successful creators don't participate—either because they're busy, uncomfortable sharing income, or wary of backlash. The result? A distorted picture where it appears that no one is succeeding, even though many are. TODAY'S SHOW Nobody makes a living in comics ComicLab LIVE at the NCS Conference and Reuben Awards, Aug. 6-8, Columbus, Ohio — nationalcartoonists.com Tattoos Baby Blues and Zits announce retirement Death of syndication   You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. He is available for personal consultations. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive. He is the co-director of the comics documentary, Stripped.

The Terrible Anvil Season 2 Episode 05 - Keep it to Yourself!In this episode, Tom and Jess talk about the things we should -and shouldn't- keep to ourselves. Is it ok to make work in private? Is it ok to say and draw weird things? Is it ok to need to have someone draw it out of us? Is it ok to make something unmarketable?Tom and Jess make a connection with Henry Darger, but also butts and swear words and socially inappropriate thoughts...Is it ok to bring “nothing of value to the table” except everything we have inside?And finally we read Nancy's story from the chat about a kid who only wanted to fix broken staplers and is now a happy doctor in Cleveland. Go kid!What do you keep inside?Thanks for being here!--------------------------------Recorded at SAW on ZoomThe Terrible AnvilHow do you make comics without all the frustration? Without feeling lousy and inadequate all the time?With the Terrible Anvil of daily deadlines! And a community, and mindset shift about what it means to make comics and art. Jess Ruliffson and Tom Hart are working through the whole process, one piece at a time, turning frustration into fun and glee.We hope you'll join us in the 2026 Graphic Novel Intensive (GNI)! See you there! Get full access to How to Make a Graphic Novel at sawcomics.substack.com/subscribe

Au revoir, GERRY CONWAY!!! Thursday Comics #257from the Library of Graphic LiteratureApril 30th, 2026Welcome to the Grand Return of Thursday Comics issue #257 and the sweet megapixies of comic book media, Wallace Ryan and Dennis Osbourne!!!In this episode, Dennis and I pay tribute to the late great Gerry Conway who passed away recently. We show how deep our Conway Love of the master writer-producer goes with our tribute!!!Thursday Comics theme by Bill BrennanNO AI  SLOP USED in the production of Thursday Comics where you get REAL writers, artists and creators.TOO GOOD for AI!!!#thursdaycomics #comicbooks #graphic novels #omnibus #confessions #bookreviews #graphicnovelreviews #catsTHURSDAY COMICS Mailbox (Send us your comments)

Dive into literary adventures with Have U Read, the Monthly Book Club brought to you by your pals at UP UP & AWAY! Each month we're shining a spotlight on a fantastic Graphic Novel for the ultimate group read and lively discussion. For April we're discussing Batman: White Knight by Sean Murphy and Matt Hollingsworth and (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠order it here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠).Find Us Online at the Following Outlets Website :: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠upupandawaycomics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube :: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@upupawaycomics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ::  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/upupawa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠y⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/uuablueash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram :: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/upupawaycomics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter :: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/upupawaycomics⁠

We begin today's episode with a conversation about collecting vinyl records. After that, we discuss the graphic novel adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's novel "The Road" by Manu Larcenet.  We also talk about what books we would like to see adapted into graphic novels, and what books we think would be impossible to adapt. You can follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @dpwpodcast. You can check out Caleb's work at www.calebjamesk.com. 

The editing team of Jim Amash & Eric Nolen-Weathington return to CGS with their new hardcover: Jim Aparo: Brave & Bold Artist from TwoMorrows! Along with guest Mike Atchison, we get to celebrate the amazing work of an artist that defined Batman for many of us and along the way learn about Aparo's work before comics, his impact on Phantom Stranger, Aquaman, the Outsiders and others, and discuss our first Aparo issues, favorite stories and so much more. It's another comprehensive reference book of a Comics Master for your shelves! (1:48:14)

Send us Fan MailTara and EmKay are joined by Angelo Thomas, author of the brand new Oz graphic novel "Somewhere..."! Rabbit holes include inspiration behind the creation of the graphic novel, collaborating with illustrator Rebecca Butterworth, and more.Show Notes:125 Wonderful Years of Oz! at Books of Wonder May 17thSomewhere...Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

本期嘉宾嘉宾丨张之琪，「随机波动」主播嘉宾丨冷建国，「随机波动」主播主播丨魏倩，《三联生活周刊》主任记者本期内容你是不是也常常觉得，自己早已没有完整的时间读书？信息过载，节奏加速，阅读被一点一点挤到了生活的边缘——要么成了必须完成的任务，要么被架上“需要仪式感”的高台，反而离日常越来越远。我们一直在追求高效和结果，却忘了阅读最本真的意义：它不是负担，不是表演，而是帮你在一天奔波之后，重新找回身体与精神之间那个舒服的平衡。AI带来便捷，也带走专注；屏幕占据夜晚，睡前只剩碎片化的刺激。白天被工作与社交切割，夜晚被算法与弹窗占领——我们还如何为自己留一处精神角落？正是从这样的观察出发，三联与雅兰共同发起了“早躺一小时，多读十年书”的倡导，并将它落地成一个具体的生活方案——10㎡读书计划。本期节目，三联主播魏倩与《随机波动》的张之琪、冷建国，围绕这个计划展开了深度对谈。他们聊当代人的阅读困境，聊睡前阅读的价值与意义，也聊技术如何重塑我们的注意力与阅读习惯。而落脚点，是一件再简单不过的事：不用专门腾出书房，不用正襟危坐，就在你最熟悉的10㎡空间里，自然地读完几页书，再好好睡一觉。阅读不必神圣化，也不必功利化。它可以是松弛的、日常的、可以随时开始的事。这个计划的出发点，从来不是教大家“该怎么活”——只是希望，在你每天最后那10㎡的私人空间里，让健康与平衡多一个自然而然发生的机会。不用刻意，不用表演。一本书，一盏灯，一张让你愿意早点躺下的床，就够了。00:00:48 一个小实验：90秒的时间有多长？00:04:54 最近在读什么书？00:07:48 童年时代，那本让你真正走进阅读的书是什么？00:11:50 是否会有读不下书的时候？00:20:40 为什么一定会重回读书？00:24:54 如果不是职业原因，会选择读什么书？00:33:19 如何安排睡前仪式？00:34:55 AI会取代传统阅读吗？00:45:13 阅读之外，那些保持平衡之道的生活方式00:50:27 躺读环节：感受当下、感受阅读提到的书籍《薄暮时分》吴心越著。一部扎根现实的民族志力作，作者以近一年的田野调查为基础，以“小阿姨”的身份深入江苏某县级市两家养老院，参与扫地、喂饭、发放餐点等日常工作，用细腻的观察与深描，揭开机构养老的真实图景。 《我们的一切往昔》娜塔莉亚·金兹伯格（意大利）著。小说以“二战”前夕意大利北部的一个小镇为背景，围绕一个普通家庭展开：年迈的鳏夫、他的四个孩子和女佣玛利亚阿姨。作品深刻描绘了战争背景下个体的无力与坚韧，被誉为“女性凝视下的战争”。《格林童话》由德国语言学家雅各布·格林和威廉·格林兄弟收集、整理、加工完成的德国民间童话故事集。《真事隐》孙立天撰写。聚焦康熙朝储位之争，从一套在罗马尘封三百余年的传教士记录入手，综合运用清宫档案、官修实录等文献，钩沉还原被掩盖和篡改的历史细节，为康熙废储这一历史公案提供新的视角，揭示雍正如何系统清理与重构历史叙述。 《凯罗斯》燕妮·埃彭贝克（德）著。小说以1986年的东柏林为背景，讲述19岁女学生卡塔琳娜与53岁已婚作家汉斯之间一段跨越年龄、权力失衡的婚外恋情。书名“凯罗斯”源自古希腊神话中掌管“时机”的神，象征不可重复的命运转折点。《隐墙》玛尔伦·豪斯霍费尔（奥地利）著。小说以主人公在山间度假时遭遇无形墙壁隔绝为开端，描述其独自面对外界生物石化、生存资源受限的困境，展开对孤立状态下人类存在本质的探索。《自己的房子》德博拉·利维（英）著。利维以六十岁独身女性的视角，通过伦敦、纽约、孟买等地的租住经历展开跨地域生活观察。该书隶属“德博拉·利维女性成长三部曲”系列，该系列亦被称为“生活进行时自传”三部曲。 《鸟之云》安妮·普鲁（美）著。作品记述作者2003年68岁时在怀俄明州北普拉特河边购置640英亩湿地草原、建造住宅的经历，书名源自初见此地时黄昏天空形似飞鸟的云朵。 《尤利西斯》詹姆斯·乔伊斯(爱尔兰）著。因其大量运用细节描写和意识流手法构建了一个交错凌乱的时空，被视为“世界上最难读的小说之一”。小说以时间为顺序，描述了主人公，苦闷彷徨的都柏林小市民，广告推销员利奥波德·布卢姆于1904年6月16日一昼夜之内在都柏林的种种日常经历。本书是意识流小说的代表作，也被誉为20世纪一百部最佳英文小说之首。《北回归线》亨利·米勒（美）著，是作家自传性三部曲之首，描写了米勒同几位作家、艺术家朋友旅居巴黎的生活经历，同时通过对工作、交谈、宴饮、嫖妓等夸张、变形的生活细节的描写，展现了穷困潦倒的艺术家们的内在精神世界，诘问了在这个杂乱无序、肮脏的世界生存的意义。该书深刻影响了二战后的欧美文坛。提到的作家村上春树日本当代作家。以独特的叙事风格融合现实与虚幻，深刻描绘现代人的孤独与精神困境，成为全球最具影响力的日本作家之一。代表作《挪威的森林》《海边的卡夫卡》《且听风吟》《刺杀骑士团长》等。 马塞尔·埃梅20世纪法国最重要的短篇小说家之一，被誉为“短篇怪圣”。其作品以现实主义为基底，融合荒诞幻想与黑色幽默，深刻揭示社会规则与人性困境。代表作《穿墙人》《捉猫游戏故事》《绿色的母马》《生存卡》等。 提到的概念图像小说Graphic Novel是一种以书籍形式呈现、具有完整叙事结构的漫画类型，强调图文融合讲述严肃主题，常探讨历史、哲学、社会批判等深层内容，区别于传统连载漫画的娱乐属性。 过渡仪式过渡仪式理论由法国人类学家阿诺德·范·盖内普在《过渡仪式》中系统建构，其核心是将生命重大转变过程划分为分离（前阈限）、过渡（阈限）和聚合（后阈限）三阶段 。该理论通过维克多·特纳的“模棱两可性”阐释得到发展，揭示了仪式参与者在身份转换期间所处的结构间性状态。策划：李慧敏音频制作：光禾

Today's show is sponsored by Huion, makers of the Huion Kamvas 22 (Gen 3) — a 21.5" pen display with a gorgeous 2.5K screen and really smooth performance. Bottom line: it feels great to draw on — and it punches way above its price. *Check it out here: https://comiclabshop.com *Use code COMICLAB5 for an exclusive 5% discount! (Valid through June 14th) On Today's Show: Your comic is gaining traction — but now readers want answers faster than you can tell the story. Brad and Dave explain why that's actually a great sign — and how to turn audience curiosity into a powerful engine that keeps readers hooked instead of overwhelming your narrative. PLUS — CONGRATULATIONS TO DAVE KELLETT FOR HIS HUGO AWARD NOMINATION! TOPICS Dave Kellett has been nominated for a Hugo Award How much to share with an eager audience ComicLab Confab (609) DRY-ELB-0 Update: USPS fuel surcharge will *not* affect Media Mail prices New tariff worries NCS conference and Reuben Awards Aug. 6-8, Columbus, Ohio Different ways to present a scene A listener question leads into the episode's central topic: what to do when a new project suddenly starts attracting attention and readers begin asking lore questions faster than the story can answer them. Brad and Dave frame this as the best possible problem for a storyteller to have — not a crisis, but proof that the story is working. Their advice is to resist the urge to dump exposition too early, and instead use reader curiosity as fuel to keep them engaged and coming back for more. Another listener question asks how to make necessary exposition more entertaining in a history comic, and the hosts widen that into a general storytelling discussion. They explore how to handle “problem panels” — moments where important information must be conveyed, but the raw facts feel static or dull. Their answer is that exposition does not need to be delivered plainly: creators can change the point of view, alter the tone, insert found documents, frame facts through action, or even break into totally different storytelling modes if it makes the comic more engaging. The episode also includes a couple of business updates for cartoonists. Brad shares good news about USPS fuel surcharges not applying to Media Mail, which matters for creators shipping books, while Dave warns that new tariffs may affect imported book shipments and advises cartoonists to build more buffer into Kickstarter budgets for 2026. It's a practical reminder that making comics also means staying alert to the changing realities of fulfillment and production costs. You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. He is available for personal consultations. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive. He is the co-director of the comics documentary, Stripped.

Season 2 | Episode 4: Memories and Habit !In this episode, Tom and Jess take a look back on a book they both worked on, The Odyssey of Sergeant Jack Brennan, written by Brian Doerries, published by Pantheon in 2016.Jess offered some glimpses of the script, and her notes, doodles and then thumbnails and draft, and we talked about all sorts of things, including how to level up from 6 pages to 40, how to take direction, about taking reference pics (Jess, share some of those!) and how ultimately to just get the thing done! Then we looked at what we might talk about next week: What Kind of Creator are YOU?We hope you'll join us in the 2026 Graphic Novel Intensive (GNI)! See you there!Thanks for being here! Get full access to How to Make a Graphic Novel at sawcomics.substack.com/subscribe

We revive Let's Talk Shop, our comic retailer focused episode, to talk with Gralin Hughes, Jr., co-owner of Multiverse in Philadelphia, Pa. Along with his wife Sara, they have fostered an amazing space for curated nerd stuff and speculative fiction. Listen in to hear about Gralin's personal geekdom, building a small business of comics and books, responding to market trends, the power of the Absolute DC line and much more! (1:31:33)

The Watership Down Podcast is intended for listeners who are familiar with the plot. There will be spoilers. This episode is scripted, narrated, recorded and edited by Newell Fisher.PUT FIVER ON THE FIVER PETITION:https://www.change.org/Put_Fiver_on_the_FiverNEW RSS.COM FEED:https://media.rss.com/thewatershipdownpodcast/feed.xmlOTHER LINKS: With thanks to Andrew Stevens:'Understanding Comics: The Hidden Art' by Scott McCloud: https://www.scottmccloud.com/2-print/1-uc/ Bob Cropman's website: https://watershipdownonline.co.uk/ Awards for the graphic novel:https://www.instagram.com/p/C97CumNRDA7/?igsh=dzJvZWtqN2oyOHdz https://www.instagram.com/p/DO5P__NjWTM/?igsh=MWdrb3o2bGs3emJ3cA== CONTACTS AND SOCIAL MEDIA: Email: thewatershipdownpodcast@outlook.com Social media: YouTube channel:https://youtube.com/@thewatershipdownpodcast?si=YW8NfnuwYuyOWhPVFacebook page:https://www.facebook.com/thewatershipdownpodcast The Watership Down Podcast Honeycomb on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/468458781496287/?ref=share Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thewatershipdownpodcast?igsh=MWtlNjR5MDNrNGZzdw== Threads:https://www.threads.net/@thewatershipdownpodcast Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/watershipdpodcast.bsky.social Past charity appeals: Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund website:https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/

We start this episode by catching up with JK Woodward, comicbook illustrator and creator, as he fills us in on his new thought experiment: The Last Year of Life! And then we tackle all of the latest Previews catalogs to give our recommendations for June comic coming attractions! It's one of the better months for solicitations as we get excited over the Summer of Supergirl, M.A.S.K., new titles from Jae Lee, Jonathan Hickman and Ghost Machine, the DC Silver Age Artist's Edition, the Crisis Companion and so much more! (1:36:37)

Divinity Calls Shotgun by Joshua Ross is a new Kickstarter we're happy to feature in this episode for your consideration. Especially because Joshua is a former Golden Eagle Comics employee! We get to catch up with Joshua, throw in some Golden Eagle and Crusaders memories and chat about his inspirations, his personal geekdoms, creating autobio comics, tattoo art, working with color artist Colin Johnson and Source Point Press and more. It's a project worthy of your attention! (1:21:58)

Today's show is sponsored by Huion, makers of the Huion Kamvas 22 (Gen 3) — go to https://bit.ly/41pXyI7 or https://comiclabshop.com and use the code COMICLAB5 to unlock an exclusive 5% discount! (Valid 4/6/2026 - 6/14/2026) The Kamvas 22 (Gen 3) is the New 22" Benchmark. A powerful yet accessible 21.5'' pen display featuring a 2.5K QHD 90Hz screen, PenTech 4.0, and Canvas Glass 2.0. Designed for smooth, precise, and true-to-life creation, it redefines what an entry-level display can deliver — professional performance without the premium price. TODAY'S SHOW How to do a two-page splash page Get your discounted Huion Kamvas 22 (Gen 3) at comiclabshop.com - COMICLAB5 UPDATE: Got a comment for ComicLab? Dial the ComicLab Confab! ‪(609) 379-3520‬... that's (609) DRY ELB-0 NCS in Columbus, Ohio, Aug 6-8 USPS fuel surcharge goes into effect April 26th and ends (maybe?) Jan. 17, 2027 (NOTE: This will not affect Media Mail pricing) Editorial cartoonists on social media What's the deal with Susan MacTaggart? Introducing Dr. Reginald Wigglesby Splash Pages Brad and Dave take a deep dive into splash pages — what they are, how they've traditionally been used, and how they function differently in print versus webcomics. They discuss classic first-page splash images as attention-grabbing devices, as well as the practical reality that they can help creators hit deadlines. Dave shares how he uses splash pages sparingly in Drive to give big moments room to breathe, while Brad explains how he uses them consistently at the start of chapters in Evil Inc, both as storytelling tools and promotional assets. The conversation also explores why two-page splash spreads can struggle online — especially on mobile — and reinforces a key principle: a graphic novel page is not the same as a webcomic update, and each must be designed with its medium in mind. ComicLab Confab (Listener Calls) The guys remind listeners about the ComicLab Confab — their voicemail line where creators can call in with questions, comments, or hot takes. It's an easy, low-pressure way for the community to participate in the show and potentially have their thoughts featured on-air. If you've got something to say about comics, business, or creative life, you can dial ‪(609) 379-3520 — that's (609) DRY-ELB-0. National Cartoonists Society — Columbus, Ohio Brad and Dave highlight the upcoming National Cartoonists Society event in Columbus, Ohio (Aug. 6–8), encouraging cartoonists to attend. They emphasize the value of in-person networking, camaraderie, and professional development that comes from gathering with other working cartoonists — something that can be hard to replicate online. https://nationalcartoonists.com/registration-now-open-80th-reuben-awards-ncs-conference/ USPS Fuel Surcharge Update A practical business note: the USPS fuel surcharge goes into effect April 26 and is expected to run (possibly) through January 17, 2027. This will impact many shipping rates for creators who sell physical goods, though Media Mail remains unaffected. For cartoonists running Kickstarters, online stores, or Patreon rewards, this is a reminder to factor rising shipping costs into pricing and planning. https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2026/0325-usps-announces-transportation-related-time-limited-price-change.htm Editorial Cartoonists on Social Media The conversation touches on how editorial cartoonists are navigating social media — including the challenges of visibility, audience building, and platform changes. Brad and Dave reflect on how shifting algorithms and audience behavior can affect political and commentary-based comics, and what that means for creators trying to get their work seen. What's the Deal with Susan MacTaggart? In a classic ComicLab aside, Brad and Dave riff on the mysterious (and confusing) name “Susan MacTaggart,” using it as an example of how something presented without context can create intrigue — or just bewilderment. It ties back humorously to their broader discussions about clarity, audience expectations, and grabbing attention. Introducing Dr. Reginald Wigglesby The episode also features the introduction of Dr. Reginald Wigglesby — a comedic bit that adds to the show's ongoing tradition of playful world-building and running gags. It's a reminder that even in a craft-focused podcast, humor and character bits are part of what makes ComicLab feel like hanging out with friends. You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. He is available for personal consultations. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive. He is the co-director of the comics documentary, Stripped.

The CGS gang recount their trip to the Allentown Toy Show and a visit to Comic Masters in Whitehall, Pa. And then it's a variety of Comic Talk topics including thoughts on the new Daredevil first issue and Superman/Spiderman, new Crisis collections, what comics would you buy in April 1986, listener feedback and shout-outs, plenty of CGS related updates and the surprise return of one of our oldest segments! (1:46:07)