Podcasts about graphic novels

A listener asks: "Should you judge a book by its cover?" Cartoonists Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar say... YES! Next, a cartoonist who is too embarrassed to promote his own work gets some encouragement and words of advice from the veteran comic creators.TODAY'S SHOWShould you judge a book by its cover?Too embarrassed to promoteTakeawaysA book's cover plays a significant role in its marketability.It's important to design a cover that reflects the content of the comic.Promoting comics can be challenging, especially in unexpected social situations.Introverts can find it difficult to promote their work in person.Having a decoy website can help ease the promotion process.It's okay to feel uncomfortable discussing your work with strangers.Using humor can help deflect awkward conversations about your work.Online promotion can be more effective than in-person promotion.  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.

CGS Chats! A new interview episode here at CGS to put the spotlight on several projects this month for your consideration. In this episode, we talk to Steve Bryant for the Evie and the Hellsings volume 1 tpb Kickstarter, Martheus Wade and Maria Amelia Park for the Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa Episode 1 motion comic, and Ben Lichius and Dean Kotz to talk about the Black Coat: To Die But Once issue 2 Kickstarter! (1:51:56)

It's the 4th Annual Yeti Awards and special guests David "DB" Andry and James B. Emmett join Jimmy on the podcast to talk about Comic Book Yeti's favorite comics of 2025. Special shoutout to Megan Matelonek who also weighed in with her favorite comics of the year. Follow David on Bluesky⁠ ⁠Follow James on Bluesky⁠ ⁠Follow Megan on Bluesky⁠ Writing  David Pepose Declan Shalvey John Lees Dave Justus & Lilah Sturges Rick Quinn Anthony Cleveland Kelly Sue DeConnick Chris Cantwell Jeff Lemire Gerry Duggan Tim Daniel and David “DB” Andry Amy Chase Artistry/Illustration Ludo Lullabi - Ghost Pepper  Jonathan Lau - Space Ghost  Sally Cantirino - Orla! Adam Szym - Little Visitor & Other Abductions Mahmud Asrar - Bug Wars Eric Powell - Dr Werthless  Lomig - John Muir: To The Heart of Solitude David Chisholm - Spectrum  Letizia Cadonici - It Killed Everyone But Me  Tristan Jones - Event Horizon: Dark Descent  Coloring  Jean-François Beaulieu Mike Spicer Dearbhla Kelly Boo Cook - Void Runners Jason Wordie - Kaya, Morning Star David Chisholm - Spectrum  Moreno Dinisio - Grommets #7 Francesco Segala - Dark Empty Void  Caitlin Yarsky - Living Hell  Editors Theo Downes LeGuin - A Wizard of Earthsea James B. Emmett - Mad Cave Heather Antos - Bug Wars  Sierra Hahn - Epitaphs From the Abyss Will Dennis - Come Find Me Lettering Becca Carey Clayton Cowles Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou  Aditiya Bidikar  Damien Duffy Lucas Gattoni  Buddy Beaudoin Jim Campbell Taylor Esposito  Series Ghost Pepper  Buried Long, Long Ago Orla!  Dreadnoughts - Mike Carroll & John Higgins FML We're Taking Everyone Down With Us Spectrum Space Ghost Tin Can Society Something is Killing the Children Red Vector  Anthology  Faster Than Light, Vol. 2 - Sarah Cooke Godzilla: 70th Anniversary Shook: A Black Horror Anthology Hello Darkness  Aces and Aros: An Asexual and Aromantic Comic Book Anthology  Original Graphic Novel  Love Languages  Lake Yellowwood Slaughter Golden Rage: Mother Knows Best  More Weight: A Salem Story - Ben Wickey Drome - Jesse Lonergan  The Mushroom Knight - Oliver Bly  Hello Sunshine - Keezy Young  Manga or other non Western comic  The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn't a Guy at All The Color of the End: Mission in the Apocalypse Gran Familia Webcomic Jake Spooky And The Wolves Within Him - Michael Grover Lore Olympus  Crowdfunding Comics Project Danger Boi & The Antagonists   Who Killed Sarah Shaw? Jem and the Holograms Truly Outrageous Comics Collection Skullkickers: The Digest Edition by Jim Zub (Zoop) Loogie The Fables Erlking Wood - Juni Ba Second Shift - Kit Anderson Bi Visibility - Lifeline Comics  By Appointment Only - Wells Thompson  Futility Shapes - Edward Kane  Comic or Graphic Novel for Kids Ten-Ton Titan Terrier (Papercutz) - David Pepose and Ornella Greco  Free Piano (Not Haunted) By Whitney Gardner SPOOPS: The Little Spirits of Halloween (Top Shelf) - A.J Locascio & Laurie A. Conley  Lu and REN's Guide to Geozoology Yelp! Yeti!: Chaos in Kathmandu  Double Booking  The October Girl - Matthew Dow Smith  Space Case the Graphic Novel - Stuart Gibbs and Ward Jenkins  Game Wyrmspan - Stonemaier Games Harrow County: The Game of Gothic Conflict - Off the Page Games PATREON We have a new Patreon, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CryptidCreatorCornerpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you like what we do, please consider supporting us. We got two simple tiers, $1 and $3. Want to know more, you know what to do. ARKENFORGE Play TTRPG games? Make sure to check out our partner ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Arkenforge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Use the discount code YETI5 to get $5 off your order. Make sure to check out our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠2000AD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does it feel like you're constantly defending your child's reading choices to a well-meaning teacher who insists graphic novels "don't count"? Are you worried that letting them "just look at the pictures" is actually holding them back? Today, we're busting the biggest myth in the dyslexia community and looking at why the graphic novel revolution is the breakthrough your struggling reader has been waiting for. In this episode, I'm sharing the research that proves these books actually pack more sophisticated vocabulary than traditional children's stories - without the "wall of text" that leads to burnout. We'll talk about why visuals are a total game-changer for comprehension and how they allow your child's brain to actually process the story instead of just exhausted decoding, plus I'm also giving you the exact scripts to use when you get pushback at school and my personal "no-fail" book list to get your child reading voluntarily. By the end of this one, you'll stop stressing over "real books" and start seeing your child finally fall in love with a story! Would you like to understand reports, ask the right questions, and get schools to take you seriously? Together Through Dyslexia 6-month program provides expert mentorship for parents of dyslexics and struggling readers, and you can claim your spot now at https://www.literacyuntangled.com/together-through-dyslexia! My mini-course, From Lost to Empowered: How to Get Your Struggling Reader: The 3-Step Evaluation Request Blueprint for Parents of Struggling Readers, is available now! This 3-step evaluation request blueprint walks you through everything you need to know, from documenting concerns with the right details to writing the evaluation request letter with language that triggers legal timelines, to handling what to do when schools try to push you off, and so much more. You can break through the barriers NOW and get instant access at https://www.literacyuntangled.com/from-lost-to-empowered. Topics Covered: What happens cognitively when your child swaps a traditional book for a graphic novel [2:28] Why visual context and high-level vocabulary in graphic novels actually reduce cognitive load for struggling readers [3:40] The key reasons reading graphic novels builds sophisticated literacy skills that transfer to every other type of text [5:28] How to find the perfect high-interest graphic novel to hook your specific reader [6:16] Simple, fun strategies to incorporate graphic novels into your home routine without it feeling like "schoolwork" [7:41] What to say when teachers claim graphic novels "don't count" as real reading - plus the research to prove them wrong [8:32] Key Takeaways: The ways in which graphic novels are “vocabulary powerhouses.” For dyslexic readers, illustrations aren't "cheating" but rather visuals that bridge the comprehension gap. Manageable "text chunks" build stamina and engagement is the gateway to fluency. Links & Resources Mentioned: Center of Teaching and Learning (University of Oregon) Hilo Series by Judd Winick The Bad Guys by Aaron Blabey Bone: The Complete Cartoon Epic in One Volume by Jeff Smith When you're ready to work with me, here are 3 ways I can help you: Claim your spot now to Together Through Dyslexia, my 6-month program providing expert mentorship for parents of dyslexics and struggling readers! Subscribe to my Podcast Literacy Untangled Podcast for bimonthly episodes on navigating the dyslexia journey with your kid. Want 1:1 help from an Orton-Gillingham expert? Book a call to see how I help kids who are struggling to learn how to read. Have a question or want a certain topic covered? Send an email to jennie@literacyuntangled.com or a DM on Instagram. I want to support parents with dyslexic children and get this content in the hands of those who need it most. Click the share button and send away! Thank you. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or on your favorite podcast platform. Connect: - Visit my website - Sign up for my newsletter - Follow me on Instagram - Join me on Facebook

Previews and Comic Talk for a new year! Reading Peach Momoko's Ultimate X-Men. Action Comics 1 sets a new record for a private sale. What is Absolute Batman's first appearance? And other topics including our recommendations for comic coming attractions for the month of March 2026. (1:39:43)

Send us a textOn this episode we are joined by musician, writer, journalist and artist, Del James, who has also been known for his involvement with the band Guns 'N Roses as well as his story that inspired the classic music video for their song "November Rain". We discuss his latest project, Consensual Violence, an action-revenge graphic novel which takes place in the world of lucha libre, the Mexican-style wrestling. Get your copy of the graphic novel Consensual Violence now on Amazon at:  https://a.co/d/emtgaFXFollow us on Social Media: @pvdhorror Instagram, X, TikTok, FacebookWatch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@pvdhorrorSpecial thanks to John Brennan for the intro and outro music. Be sure to find his music on social media at @badtechno or the following:https://johnbrennan.bandcamp.com

In this episode of the Panel Chewing, hosts Steve and Jarrod discuss their recent comic book readings, including the Grant Morrison run on Daredevil and various other titles. They share their thoughts on the evolution of superhero narratives, the impact of Frank Miller's work, and their personal reading plans for the year. The conversation flows through their picks of the week, exploring themes and character developments in the comics they love, while also inviting listeners to join in on the reading journey.Send us a message (I'm not able to reply)Support the showPage Chewing Blog Page Chewing Forum Film Chewing PodcastSpeculative Speculations Podcast Support the podcast via PayPal Support the show by using our Amazon Affiliate linkJoin Riverside.fm Co-Hosts: Jarrod Varsha Chris Jose Carl D. Albert (author) Thomas J. Devens (author) Alex French (author) Intro and Outro Music by Michael R. Fletcher (2024-Current)

Fortify the walls, ready your defenses and for heaven's sake, be careful where you swing that hammer—this week we're talking about Season 4's action-packed sixth episode! With Yennefer leading the charge at Montecalvo, we're paying tribute to Anya Chalotra with a bottle of Nirvana Indian Single Malt Whisky and a discussion that asks all the hard questions: Why doesn't Philippa just use magic? How did we wind up with druids? Was Vilgefortz's magical facelift worth it? (We may think so, but we doubt the mages who sacrificed themselves for it agree.) And what the heck is that gunk that's in everyone's hair anyhow? We also discuss the episode's many deaths, question what some sorceresses wear into battle and explain why a little child neglect goes a long way when it comes to Leo Bonhart.

Send us a textIn this interview, Merryl Tengesdal, Lt Col USAF (ret.) returns to talk about Shatter the Sky: Tales of Dragon Lady 788— a comic designed to bring confidence, critical thinking, and leadership lessons to younger readers.We discuss why comic books and graphic novels matter, how real-world aviation experiences shaped this story, and why kids (and adults) need to listen to their inner voices and speak up when something doesn't feel right.This conversation moves from the cockpit to the classroom to the living room — touching on parenting, peer pressure, mental health, and the responsibility of preparing the next generation to lead with integrity.Buy the Book: https://literaryaviatrix.com/book/shatter-the-sky-tales-of-dragon-lady-788/If you haven't listened to my full interview with Merryl about her memoir, Shatter the Sky, you can find it here: https://literaryaviatrix.com/shatter-the-sky/Did you know you can support your local independent bookshop and me by shopping through my Bookshop.org affiliate links on my website? If a book is available on Bookshop.org, you'll find a link to it on the book page. By shopping through the Literary Aviatrix website a small portion of the sale goes to support the content you love, at no additional cost to you. https://literaryaviatrix.com/shop-all-books/Thanks so much for listening! Stay up to date on book releases, author events, and Aviatrix Book Club discussion dates with the Literary Aviatrix Newsletter. Visit the Literary Aviatrix website to find over 600 books featuring women in aviation in all genres for all ages. Become a Literary Aviatrix Patron and help amplify the voices of women in aviation. Follow me on social media, join the book club, and find all of the things on the Literary Aviatrix linkt.ree. Blue skies, happy reading, and happy listening!-Liz Booker

The Watership Down Podcast is intended for listeners who are familiar with the plot. There definitely will be spoilers. This episode is scripted Newell Fisher, narrated, recorded and edited by Newell Fisher. LINKS: With thanks to Rob Lylyk:'Bravery, Tragedy and Watership Down in Oosterbeek Airborne Cemetery - Operation Market Garden':https://youtu.be/uzxNYm-9H34?si=M3rMyKiSYyB3nFwKScene from 'A Bridge Too Far' featuring Michael Graham Cox:https://youtu.be/EIPZRBCuW-4?si=6vwEvQ3ScA30bNkbCaptain Desmond 'Paddy' Kavanagh's grave at Oosterbeek War Cemetery, Netherlandshttps://monument.marketgarden.com/person/299/desmond-t-kavanaghOTHER RELEVANT 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: 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 YouTube channel:https://youtube.com/@thewatershipdownpodcast1300?si=NWMmo3D2mVdLn-25 Past charity appeals: Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund website:https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/

What movements do you do every day? What shapes and motions do you NEVER make? What about when you're drawing?This practice is a gentle space to observe your movement habits in drawing, to not judge them, and to play with other possibilities of motion and feeling.This practice aims to teach your brain that moving, and drawing, can be safe from tension and pain.Let me know how it feels by leaving a review - I read them all, and I'd love to hear your experience!=Our theme music is Magic Hours by Aaron Comeau made for the Main St. Music Library. The Main St. Music Library hosts instrumental music created with simple parameters, with scores and instructions for listeners to recreate the music themselves . Musicians, artists, & listeners are encouraged to borrow freely from the library and return the materials in a different form than they found them. Find out more at mainstmusiclibrary.com.DisclaimerThis podcast is for information and exploration purposes only and is never intended as medical advice. Every viewer and listener is encouraged to seek medical attention at their own discretion. This podcast and the guided practices are tools for listeners to support their whole health, and should be used with care. Get full access to How to Make a Graphic Novel at sawcomics.substack.com/subscribe

A copy of Action Comics #1 has sold for a record $15 million. Daredevil #1 blind bags will be shipped more safely than Ultimate Endgame. Graphic novel sales bounced back in 2025.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

TOP 30 COUNTDOWN BEST OF SERIES 2025 Dani Vee and Gavin Aung Than chat about his new graphic novel Creature Clinic. They also chat about the differences between Australian and US publishers, the secrets of the industry, parenting, finding creative space and whether meditation really works.

DC KO: Boss Battle has revealed its multiversal matchups. Ryan Stegman leaves X-Men. Ram V, Evan Cagle and more have signed up for a French graphic novel series.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

What does it really mean when someone looks at your career and says, “You should be doing more”?In this episode of ComicLab, Brad and Dave respond to a pointed listener question that cuts straight to the bone: If they have the skills, the experience, and the ideas — why haven't they launched even more projects? The answer isn't defensive or dismissive. Instead, it becomes a clear-eyed breakdown of creative bandwidth, sustainability, work-life balance, and the invisible labor that propels up a long-term comics career. From Patreon and newsletters to storefronts, commissions, podcasts, and family responsibilities, they unpack why “doing enough” is often misunderstood from the outside — and why restraint can be a strategic choice, not a lack of ambition.The conversation then pivots to one of the trickiest problems any humor writer faces: How to judge your own work when readers don't get the joke. How many confused comments are just statistical noise—and when do they signal a real problem in execution? Brad and Dave dig into the uncomfortable middle ground between ego and humility, exploring how to listen to feedback without letting it derail your voice, and how to improve clarity without sanding off what makes your work distinctive. It's a nuanced, experience-earned discussion about ramps, chasms, audience expectations, and why “it happens to everyone” is not an excuse — but also not a death sentence.If you've ever felt pressure to produce more, or struggled to decide whether reader confusion is a warning sign or just the cost of taking creative risks, this episode offers hard-earned perspective from two cartoonists who've been navigating those exact questions for decades.TakeawaysCreative projects often take a backseat due to time constraints.Cartoonists manage a heavy workload that includes multiple projects.Balancing creativity with administrative tasks is crucial for success.Feedback from readers can help improve comic writing.Self-editing is a continuous process for comic creators.Reader confusion can indicate a need for better communication in comics.Communication is key in the artistic process.     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.

Send us a textOn this month's episode, Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie look back on 2025 with their top titles of the year and what books they're looking forward to coming out in 2026. But first, they discuss their 2026 reading resolutions!We want to hear from our listeners! What are your reading goals for 2026? 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: Winter Reading Challenge 2026Adults: Formal Wear Dropoff and Giveaway - Friday, January 30th & 31st | FairmountTeens/Tweens: Teen Book + Club: Accountable by Dashka Slater - Wednesday, January 28th @ 6:30 | Fairmount Kids: Cat Kid Comic Club - Tuesday, January 27th @ 4pm | Eastern Helpful links from our discussion:2026 Online Reading Challenge: Know Your History2026 Rock Island Arsenal Series - American Revolution on the 250th Anniversary of Our NationAdult Book ClubsLibrary of ThingsLibrary 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!

Happy New Year! 2026 is here and we're starting the year off with an impromptu chat about Stranger Things, discussing our Best Of 2025 list, podcast plans and more including topics on the John Byrne era of Superman, Mister Terrific Year One, the Energon Universe, I Kill Giants, PLUR1BUS and other Geek Chat! (1:50:22)

We hope you brought your appetite…for drunken discussion! We're back with our first episode of 2026, where we're diving into Season 4's celebration of camping out (both literally and figuratively) and baring your soul over a bowl of fish soup. Accompanied by a bottle of True Story Finished Bourbon, we share some surprisingly strong opinions about the episode's infamous musical interlude, declare our undying love for random nonsense, and explain how while he may no longer drink blood, Regis clearly has no problem drinking Marvel's milkshake. We also debate whether sick = sexy when it comes to Jaskier, formally declare that Milva's the smartest person in the room and actually agree on a Kaer Moron for once. It's a tasty, tantalizing talk about the most mouthwatering episode of the season that's guaranteed to leave you hungry for everything to come. (Note to self: In the future, don't write these episode descriptions before you've had dinner.)

Absolute Universe dominated December 2025's graphic novel sales. Marvel will offer refunds to comic book stores for damaged copies of Ultimate Endgame #1. An Absolute collection of Jack Kirby's The Demon is coming.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

When you are interested in mental health and your own well-being, if you keep following that theme, sooner or later you're going to get radicalized.This episode's guest is YUMI SAKUGAWA!Yumi is a comics artist, meditator, creativity leader, and lovely human being. On my first ever podcast interview, she kept asking ME questions! Such is her curiosity and supportive nature.Our conversation roams between our (villain) origin stories, meditation, activism, personal and collective healing, and the many forms of creativity that happen in every day life.In each episode, I ask our guest if they have an offering for the listener, something to try themselves to explore and experience. Listen to the end to hear Yumi's offering!Youtube link:=Episode Links & Resources:Yumi's Website: https://www.yumisakugawa.comYumi's Instagram: https://instagram.com/yumisakugawaYumi's new COSMIC AFFIRMATIONS deck! https://www.yumisakugawa.com/cosmic-comfort=About the podcastDrawing Health is a podcast about the intersection of comics and health, also called Graphic Medicine. Through community interviews and guided audio practices, we explore the worlds within ourselves and without, nurturing your creative practice, inspiration, and personal health journey. Health and creativity are not at odds, they are two expressions of you.About the Sequential Artists Workshop (SAW)The Sequential Artists Workshop is a grassroots, non-profit comics school and creative community. At SAW, we teach people how to tell stories and make comics in Gainesville, Florida, USA, and around the world via our online courses and resources. Go to www.sequentialartistsworkshop.org or www.drawinghealth.com to join our community of learners and artists today!DisclaimerThis podcast is for information and exploration purposes only and is never intended as medical advice. Every viewer and listener is encouraged to seek medical attention at their own discretion. This podcast and the guided practices are tools for listeners to support their whole health, and should be used with care. Get full access to How to Make a Graphic Novel at sawcomics.substack.com/subscribe

Goodbye, 2025! The Speakers of Geek wrap up 2025 with several end of the year topics as well as answering Questions from the Listeners! Topics include tallying up our Reading Logs, CGS stats for the year, major comicbook anniversaries in 2026, thoughts on the Batman/Deadpool DC/Marvel oneshots, DC K.O. All Fight Month, Mortal Thor and other titles, and even more! (1:30:49)

The movies, TV shows, graphic novels and books that were the highlights of our 2025 entertainment

The Watership Down Podcast is intended for listeners who are familiar with the plot. There definitely will be spoilers. This episode is scripted Newell Fisher, narrated, recorded and edited by Newell Fisher. LINKS: With thanks to Rob Lylyk: 'Bravery, Tragedy and Watership Down in Oosterbeek Airborne Cemetery - Operation Market Garden': https://youtu.be/uzxNYm-9H34?si=M3rMyKiSYyB3nFwKScene from 'A Bridge Too Far' featuring Michael Graham Cox: https://youtu.be/EIPZRBCuW-4?si=6vwEvQ3ScA30bNkbCaptain Desmond 'Paddy' Kavanagh's grave at Oosterbeek War Cemetery, Netherlands https://monument.marketgarden.com/person/299/desmond-t-kavanaghOTHER RELEVANT 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: 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 YouTube channel:https://youtube.com/@thewatershipdownpodcast1300?si=NWMmo3D2mVdLn-25 Past charity appeals: Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund website:https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/

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 November we're discussing Klaus by Grant Morrison and Dan Mora (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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

In this episode, Steve and Jarrod discuss their favorite comic book series of the year, including their top five picks and honorable mentions. They delve into the Frank Miller run on Daredevil, exploring its impact and storytelling techniques. The conversation also covers current comic book reviews, highlighting various titles and their themes, while wrapping up with reflections on the year in comics and what to look forward to in the next.Send us a message (I'm not able to reply)Support the showPage Chewing Blog Page Chewing Forum Film Chewing PodcastSpeculative Speculations Podcast Support the podcast via PayPal Support the show by using our Amazon Affiliate linkJoin Riverside.fm Co-Hosts: Jarrod Varsha Chris Jose Carl D. Albert (author) Thomas J. Devens (author) Alex French (author) Intro and Outro Music by Michael R. Fletcher (2024-Current)

DHPOD Episode 2: Listening Now (body awareness practice and guided meditation)If you're just starting to listen to your body, it's gonna hurt. Why? Because your body has been trying to get your attention, crying out in pain or numbing out in helplessness. The first thing you'll hear, when you start listening, might be aaaaaaaallll that pain at once. It takes strength and patience to face that pain, and hear it, and feel it, and keep coming back. So this is a practice to build your strength, to start with acknowledging the pain, and to not shame yourself for how hard it all is.Join me for a gentle, guided meditation to connect with your body, tune in to what it needs, and tend to those needs as best you can. This practice is all about expanding your awareness and beginning to cultivate a kinder relationship with your body.As with any Drawing Health practice, get comfortable, take what feels good and supportive for you, and leave what doesn't. Reflection questions:- What is one small action you can take, in this moment, to tend to your physical needs?- How does it feel to tune in to your body's signals? - Did you notice any changes—physical, mental, emotional—while listening to this meditation, or after?Get comfortable. Really, really cozy. Don't hold back on comfort now — it's your first resource of strength to face the discomfort of feeling.=If you loved listening to this episode, or if it stirred something new in you, I'd love you to leave us a review. Sharing your experiences is a gift to yourself and others, and definitely me. I love learning how my offerings land in other people, and it really helps the show to find those who need it. If you want to connect with myself and others who are practicing Drawing Health in community every Saturday, just go to drawinghealth.com and sign up for the weekly live class.This is the Drawing Health podcast, a resource for your well-being and inspiration. I'm offering you ways to connect your creativity and your body, so that your health is never at odds with your art. Every Sunday, a new episode, alternating between graphic medicine interviews and guided audio practices. Listen, subscribe, and most of all: give feedback. Tell your stories, and experiences, by leaving a review or comment or sending an email. What I say doesn't matter nearly as much as what you hear, feel, and learn about yourself. Your story matters, and sharing is a gift! =Music acknowledgementOur theme music is Magic Hours by Aaron Comeau made for the Main St. Music Library. The Main St. Music Library hosts instrumental music created with simple parameters, with scores and instructions for listeners to recreate the music themselves . Musicians, artists, & listeners are encouraged to borrow freely from the library and return the materials in a different form than they found them. Find out more at mainstmusiclibrary.com.DisclaimerThis podcast is for information and exploration purposes only and is never intended as medical advice. Every viewer and listener is encouraged to seek medical attention at their own discretion. This podcast and the guided practices are tools for listeners to support their whole health, and should be used with care. Get full access to How to Make a Graphic Novel at sawcomics.substack.com/subscribe

A variety of topics fill this holiday season Comic Talk episode including diving into the world of Vertical Scrolling comics, thoughts on Challengers of the Unknown, the Atom Project and Question All Along the Watchtower, a “Limited Perspective” review of Roofman, more Fantastic Four movie talk, TV Talk on Ozark, Strange New Worlds and others, retro gaming talk, and a Best of 2025 announcement! (1:24:44)

This week on Fantastic Forum, we are taking aim at Butterfly, both the new Prime Video series and the graphic novel that inspired it. On screen, Butterfly brings spycraft, family secrets, and explosive action to life. Starring Daniel Dae Kim and Reina Hardesty, and created by Ken Woodruff and Steph Cha, the six-episode series follows a retired assassin whose past comes crashing back when his estranged daughter steps into the same dangerous world. Set across South Korea it is a story of espionage wrapped around the bonds of family. Then we turn to the source material, the Boom! Studios graphic novel by Arash Amel and Marguerite Bennett, with art by Antonio Fuso. Here the cold war of secrets plays out on the page with a grounded take on betrayal, trust, and survival. Whether you are streaming the series or flipping the pages, Fantastic Forum is your place to talk Butterfly. Fantastic Forum, assemble! Watch tonight at 6:30 pm PT and call in live at www.fantasticforum.live to share your take. Subscribe – www.youtube.com/fantasticforum   Call In – www.fantasticforum.live #Butterfly #PrimeVideo #BoomStudios #NewComicBookDay

At the beginning of the year, cartoonists Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar made their predictions for the coming year — and set goals for themselves. Now, as the year comes to a close, it's the brutally honest follow-up episode where they grade themselves — and sometimes discover that Past-Brad and Past-Dave were wildly optimistic. Or deluded. Or both.2025 PREDICTIONSDAVE: Business planning for cartoonists is gonna be filled with a lot of anxiety. Trump will be a chaos agent.BRAD: the “winners” of 2025 will be the cartoonists and businesses that help people *deal* with anxiety.DAVE: Bluesky will be at 50M users by the end of the year (we were at 23M when he made that prediction)BRAD: Substack: will gain in prominence. They're going to have a user base in the same league as Patreon, Kickstarter, or Twitter.DAVE: “We will all be playing reactionary, whack-a-mole with our life decisions in the first two years of the Trump administration.”BRAD: AI will start to gain a foothold among writers and artists, as an assistant to their writing or their process or their brainstorming. Dave concurred.

In this episode of Pick of the Week, hosts Steve and Jarrod discuss their favorite comic book picks of the week, delve into the holiday season's impact on comic book gifting, and review various titles including '30 Days of Night', 'Detective Comics', and 'Frank Miller's Daredevil'. They explore themes of violence, storytelling, and social commentary in comics, while also sharing insights on the importance of understanding the audience when gifting comics. The episode concludes with a discussion on their top picks and a preview of the next episode's focus on their favorite comics of the year.Send us a message (I'm not able to reply)Support the showPage Chewing Blog Page Chewing Forum Film Chewing PodcastSpeculative Speculations Podcast Support the podcast via PayPal Support the show by using our Amazon Affiliate linkJoin Riverside.fm Co-Hosts: Jarrod Varsha Chris Jose Carl D. Albert (author) Thomas J. Devens (author) Alex French (author) Intro and Outro Music by Michael R. Fletcher (2024-Current)

Thursday Comics12 Books of Christmas 2025 #2from the Library of Graphic LiteratureDecember 23rd, 2025Welcome to the Thursday Comics 2025 12 Books of Christmas with the sweet Lords of comic book media, Wallace Ryan and Dennis Osbourne!!!Over the past two weeks, we have revealed 11 out of 12 of our favourite books from 2025 and we're all the way down to #1 which we'll announce tomorrow, Christmas Eve!!! Thursday Comics theme by Bill Brennan#thursdaycomics #comicbooks #graphic novels #omnibus #solicitations #bookreviews #graphicnovelreviews #12booksofchristmasTHURSDAY COMICS Mailbox (Send us your comments)

Thursday Comics12 Books of Christmas 2025 #1from the Library of Graphic LiteratureDecember 24th, 2025Welcome to the Thursday Comics 2025 12 Books of Christmas with the sweet Lords of comic book media, Wallace Ryan and Dennis Osbourne!!!Thursday Comics theme by Bill Brennan#thursdaycomics #comicbooks #graphic novels #omnibus #solicitations #bookreviews #graphicnovelreviews #12booksofchristmasTHURSDAY COMICS Mailbox (Send us your comments)

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In this special episode of Novel Spirits, the boys celebrate the holiday season with another great, humorous session of camaraderie:The votes were in for the Battle of the Genres, revealing our first, unanimous victor. And we reviewed 'The Last Christmas' by Gerry Duggan, a very Deadpool-ish take on a Zombie-filled Christmas - highlighting themes, characters, and artistic style, as always. The drinks were flowing, the boys were rolling, and all-in-all it was just a good time. We even scheduled our next few episodes for you!We also may have mentioned One Piece and AI at some point, but dive into those at your own discretion. Cheers! Book of the Month: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Christmas-Brian-Posehn/dp/1582406766Topics of the Month: One Piece - https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GRMG8ZQZR/one-piece?srsltid=AfmBOor1DiP7YLr6r5YGNozS_Fka6ek28I_TtDnpKFt3kRKYVgqrBmiaDispatch (episode coming soon!) - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2592160/Dispatch/Spirits of the Month: Nothing specific. Anything that makes you jolly lol 

Thursday Comics12 Books of Christmas 2025 #3from the Library of Graphic LiteratureDecember 22nd, 2025Welcome to the Thursday Comics 2025 12 Books of Christmas with the sweet Lords of comic book media, Wallace Ryan and Dennis Osbourne!!!Over the next two weeks, we will reveal our 12 favourite books from 2025 starting with #12 and counting all the way down to #1 on Christmas Eve!!! Stay tuned every day for another selection and maybe you'll find a book that you'd love for Christmas!!!Thursday Comics theme by Bill Brennan#thursdaycomics #comicbooks #graphic novels #omnibus #solicitations #bookreviews #graphicnovelreviews #12booksofchristmasTHURSDAY COMICS Mailbox (Send us your comments)

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy gather around the Christmas Tree and hand out presents to good children. To the girl who is secretly a human-devouring monster: a powerful cleaning agent to help get troublesome bloodstains out of fabrics! To the boy who has been kidnaped by Reverse Santa and taken to their arctic circle base: some warm knitted gloves, the kind which work with touchscreens! And to you, our lovely listeners, we have another episode of our podcast. No, you can't return it to Argos for cash, you cheeky sod.Series Discussed: Common-Sense Monster, Black Night ParadeAssignments for next Episode: Love Bullet, Cat's EyeTIMECODES:0:02:15 - Andy's Pick: Black Night Parade0:04:45 - “THATS A CRIME”0:10:00 - A main character who loves getting hoisted0:15:15 - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Vibes0:20:15 - “Gender has slid off of him”0:28:00 - Will we keep reading it?0:30:30 - A note about availability of Arakawa under the Bridge (as we keep referencing it)0:32:30 - Elliot's Pick: Common-sense Monster0:33:00 - Recommendation: Read it without looking anything up! Turn off the podcast!0:37:00 - Ways of Depicting Social Awkwardness0:41:30 - “x Meets x Meets x” nonsense0:45:30 - Is The Thing a Christmas Movie?0:50:00 - “The Teenage Experience”0:54:45 - Eager to Read More0:56:00 - Our Picks for Next Episode!0:57:45 - NOTE: Elliot is wrong here! He was thinking about City Hunter, which is by the same author.0:59:00 - Closedown1:00:15 - A Plug for mangasear.ch, a Digital Manga Availability Tool! If you enjoy this episode, please consider backing us on Patreon - from only US$3 a month you get bonus episodes and other perks as well, including the ability to vote on topics for us to cover!We have a Discord! Join us!We are affiliates on BookWalker - using this link when shopping there will give us a small kickback, helping cover the cost of manga for the podcast!The intro music is Track 8 on Resting State by HOME, used here under the CC-BY 3.0 license.

The big finale of One World Under Doom is here! The Speakers of Geek are joined by listener Craig Moore to discuss issues 7 thru 9 by Ryan North, R.B. Silva, David Curiel, Travis Lanham and company. What is Doctor Doom's downfall? Where does the Marvel Universe go from here? Which tie-ins are worth reading? Find out in this episode! (1:02:52)

Episode 368.  James B and Eddie learn about corporations and the three stooges while covering four books featuring a special door that Spider-Man is drawn towards, a secret restaurant that only Jill Stacy knows about and a very powerful ear, nose and throat doctor. Sponsored by The Animal Shirt & Cracker Jack Annoucements Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston.  This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed.  Summaries written by James B and Eddie and Dolled Up Aunt Anna.  Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/  Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out our live meetup and Discord Channel here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_mW6htjJUHOzlViEvPQqR-k68tClMGAi85Bi_xrlV7w/edit

Tom Hart and I have been working together for years, and as Founder and Director at SAW, Tom is the reason this podcast exists at all. What better way to start than to hear us in conversation, as we often are, but with microphones this time, discussing what Drawing Health, and our passion in graphic medicine, is all about.Topics include: Can comics heal? Do I hate making comics? What if I don't understand what's happening in my body? What if I draw the feeling? Drawing, sudden death, disability, capitalism's grind, the importance of noticing our health when it's GOOD, and more.Reflection questions:* What is YOUR definition of health?* What would it be like for you to draw with some simple constraints?* Are you interested in learning more about graphic medicine, with support?Episode links!SAW's website: www.sequentialartistsworkshop.org Tom's favourite book: https://bookshop.org/p/books/blossoms-and-bones-drawing-a-life-back-together-kim-krans Georgia's book, Dumb: Living without a Voice: https://www.fantagraphics.com/products/dumb Graphic Medicine Summit 2025 Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6nZBKexfhvvSR2esA0uDSgCPCPRXSFXnMaureen Burdock's Graphic Medicine Deep Dive course: https://www.sequentialartistsworkshop.org/graphic-medicine-deep-dive-with-maureen-burdock Graphic Memoir & Medicine Working Group: https://www.sequentialartistsworkshop.org/memoir-medicine-groupMusic acknowledgementOur theme music is Magic Hours by Aaron Comeau made for the Main St. Music Library. The Main St. Music Library hosts instrumental music created with simple parameters, with scores and instructions for listeners to recreate the music themselves . Musicians, artists, & listeners are encouraged to borrow freely from the library and return the materials in a different form than they found them. Find out more at mainstmusiclibrary.com.DisclaimerThis podcast is for information and exploration purposes only and is never intended as medical advice. Every viewer and listener is encouraged to seek medical attention at their own discretion. This podcast and the guided practices are tools for listeners to support their whole health, and should be used with care.#creativity #health #personalgrowth #graphicmedicine #comics #drawing Get full access to How to Make a Graphic Novel at sawcomics.substack.com/subscribe

Hammo rides solo to share his favourite books, graphic novels, music, concerts, and plays for 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comic Talk and Previews! And this month, we're joined by Prestige Sponsor Adam Chapman of the Comic Shenanigans podcast. After learning about Adam's geek story, his podcast, and sharing his geekdom with his family, we delve into a number of topics including the return of Star Wars to theaters for its 50th Anniversary, the Netflix/WB/Paramount bidding war and what that means for the movie and tv industry, and a bevy of comic coming attractions and recommendations for titles shipping mostly in February 2026! (1:33:12)

Cartoonists Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett discuss the nuances of print-on-demand services. As Brad says, "It's a good place to start, but a bad place to stay." They delve into the importance of advanced planning for holiday sales. Finally, they share strategies for engaging audiences at comic conventions, covering pricing strategies and the psychology of sales, and emphasizing the importance of understanding costs and audience engagement.Today's ShowPrint on DemandHow to "Let Time Be Your Editor"Convention PricingHuionHuion is sponsoring today's show, and they're offering additional discounts on the following products when you use the discount code: ComicLabKamvas 22 Plus — A luxurious large-screen, high-resolution digital pen display with an etched glass surface that simulates the texture of paper while it protects your eyes from harmful glare.Kamvas 13 (Gen 3) — With a large 13.3-inch screen and an FHD (1920X1080) resolution, this model ensuring seamless collaboration with your laptop. The durable back cover also offers superior protection while ensuring interface stability.Huion Note — You found your new on-the-go brainstorming tool. With writing synchronizing, offline storage, document management, one-click PDF sharing, and portable A5 size, Huion Note will redefine what a new generation of notebooks can do.TakeawaysPatience is key in daily struggles.Print on demand can be a good starting point but not a long-term solution.Planning for holiday sales should start well in advance.Engaging with audiences at conventions is crucial for building a network.Clear pricing and signage can significantly boost sales at conventions.Using loss leaders can attract customers but should be carefully calculated.Understanding your costs is essential for pricing strategies.Round numbers simplify transactions and reduce friction in sales.Time away from your work can provide valuable perspective for editing.Building a strong online presence is important for comic creators. 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.

In this episode of the Pick of the Week podcast, hosts Steve and Jarrod discuss their latest comic book reads, including a variety of new releases and classic runs. They explore themes of refining tastes in comics, the impact of independent creators, and the evolution of beloved characters like Batman and Daredevil. The conversation also touches on the significance of artwork in storytelling and the importance of supporting creators in the comic book industry.Send us a message (I'm not able to reply)Support the showPage Chewing Blog Page Chewing Forum Film Chewing PodcastSpeculative Speculations Podcast Support the podcast via PayPal Support the show by using our Amazon Affiliate linkJoin Riverside.fm Co-Hosts: Jarrod Varsha Chris Jose Carl D. Albert (author) Thomas J. Devens (author) Alex French (author) Intro and Outro Music by Michael R. Fletcher (2024-Current)

The Blood of the Baptist Michigan-based indie creator Brian Lau joins the Nerdatorium to talk about his work in the Comic Book and Graphic Novel world. His works include the popular "Staunch Ambition" and "Inferno City" comics, and he shares the origins of those books and what those stories mean to him. But we also discuss his latest work, The Blood of the Baptist. It's a graphic novel based on the life of the biblical character John the Baptist. Brian explains why he chose this storyline, why this comic is still of interest to people who aren't religious, and why you don't have to be Christian to enjoy the story. For more on Brian Lau, please visit the following - Website - https://www.brianearts.com Instagram - ⁨@brianearts⁩ and @bloodofthebaptist Theme song "Racing in Darkness" by Nautilus '54 - https://nautilus54.bandcamp.com/album/the-fell-star-2 For more on our show partners -Level Up Sabers https://bit.ly/FSFLevelUpSabers Win free loot - sign up here - www.fsfpopcast.com/contact For more on our Show - Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/fsfpopcast Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/cpry4fCDTq Visit our website: https://www.fsfpopcast.com FSF PopCast on BlueSky, Instagram, and Threads - @fsfpopcast This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

If you're looking for spoilers, we're serving them straight up! Our discussion of “Crossroads of Ravens” continues as we discuss Geralt's shocking quest to…well, that would be telling. But be warned that the entire novel is fair game this week as we unpack the details of the book's pivotal final act. But first, we share some history about Early Times Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon (did you know it was once the most popular bourbon in the United States?) before we refill our glasses and drink deeply of this surprisingly good value-priced whiskey and of Geralt's youthful exploits, both of which left us dizzy and wanting more. Plus, we answer a few listener questions about the book, pick our Kaer Morons and offer up a pair of toasts…all while managing to stay mostly clear and coherent, despite having to say the names “Vrai Natteravn” and “Estevan Trillo da Cunha” a few too many times.

The cosmic tournament to be King Omega continues in DC K.O. issue 2 by Snyder, Williamson, Fernandez, Xermanico and company! DC's champions (and villains!) compete in their first challenge and the Speakers of Geek discuss their favorite moments, the surprises, tie-in issues of Titans, Superman, Knightfight and more! Listen in to prepare yourself for Round Two! (53:51)

Syndicated cartoonists Jerry Scott and Rick Kirkman share their journey of collaboration that spans over 35 years, focusing on their iconic comic strip, "Baby Blues." They discuss their initial meeting, the challenges of working together, the creative process behind their gags, and the evolution of their work. The dialogue highlights the joys and conflicts of collaboration, the importance of humor in parenting, and the unique dynamics of their partnership. They discuss their early encounters with legendary cartoonists, the challenges and joys of taking over legacy strips, the impact of awards on their careers, and the importance of authenticity in parenting comics.You can read "Baby Blues" at Gocomics.com/babybluesHuionHuion is sponsoring today's show, and they're offering additional discounts on the following products when you use the discount code: ComicLabKamvas 22 Plus — A luxurious large-screen, high-resolution digital pen display with an etched glass surface that simulates the texture of paper while it protects your eyes from harmful glare.Kamvas 13 (Gen 3) — With a large 13.3-inch screen and an FHD (1920X1080) resolution, this model ensuring seamless collaboration with your laptop. The durable back cover also offers superior protection while ensuring interface stability.Huion Note — You found your new on-the-go brainstorming tool. With writing synchronizing, offline storage, document management, one-click PDF sharing, and portable A5 size, Huion Note will redefine what a new generation of notebooks can do.TakeawaysJerry and Rick's collaboration spans over 35 years.Their wives introduced them, both aspiring cartoonists.They bonded over a shared love for comics and cartooning.Baby Blues was inspired by their experiences as parents.They learned the importance of hitting deadlines.Collaboration requires open communication and compromise.Writing gags often starts with the punchline first.The creative process is a blend of writing and drawing.Their friendship enhances their creative output. Meeting legendary cartoonists was a pivotal moment.Legacy strips come with both pressure and opportunity.Awards can create a sense of responsibility.Parenting comics resonate deeply with readers.Book titles can encapsulate the essence of the work.Professional jealousy is detrimental in the creative field.Authenticity in storytelling is crucial.The weight of awards can be both a blessing and a burden.Creating relatable content helps connect with audiences.Collaboration and community are vital in the cartooning world. 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.

Issue #731: Juggling Lots of BallsDownload Directly From iTunesNOW on SPOTIFY!It's the WINTER OF JOHN as John returns to the show this week with thoughts on Matt Fraction's Batman and Hoya Oku's Gantz!!! Bob and Joey come along for the ride with even more comics talk. But before all that, did you hear a bunch of billionaires were swapping billions to try to buy Warner Brothers? Crazy times for media, y'all.Comics talked this week: Cheetah & Cheshire Rob the Justice League #5, Poison Ivy #39, Fantastic Four #6,  Birds of Prey #28, Giant-Sized Criminal #1, The Voice Said Kill #4, Wiccan: Witches' Road #1, Redcoat #12-15, Batman #162, Batman #3-4, and Gantz Vol. 1-12.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.

Gabriel Hardman, Writer/Artist, Creator and Storyboard Artist, returns to the podcast to help us discuss the first issue of his new DC title, Batman/Green Arrow/The Question: Arcadia. We learn about how these characters come together for a new era, how the Black Label format can enhance storytelling, and praise the stunning artwork. We also discuss the early days of Live TV, Bruno Premiani on Doom Patrol, listen to stories from Spider-Man 3, Logan and other movies and so much more. (1:44:23)