Podcasts about Making Comics

Comics creator Steve Urena is here to talk ​just that, MAKING COMICS, and break down the creative process​ -- starting with how ideas find you, not the other way around. Episode Links: Steve's Kickstarter Steve's IG Steve's X Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

It's been a few weeks since we've talked heavy comics, so I'm excited to jump back into the spinner rack! What have I been reading? What's the latest news? And what can we recommend? Marvel reveals some cool stuff at D23! 'The Penguin' wraps his season! And more! Joining me to talk about their new indie work are creators Jayel Draco of Oneshi Press and Joey Galvez of Geek Collective! Jayel has a new 'Sidequests Anthology' to discuss, and Joey wants to bring back the golden age of geek culture magazines with his new project 'Archetypes'! And I'm just excited to be here! You can also subscribe to the Geekscape podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3H27uMH Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3BVrnkW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're BACK! Apollo City Comics Podcast is ALIVE! Here for our 6th Anniversary! We have Brandon Bloxdorf, Eric Allred, Ben Collins, and Javi Martinez running the show this week! We talk about NEW Apollo City Comics Books and our WEBSITE! Vertigo is Back! Greg Capullo is Rude! Making Comics is hard! Halloween Favorites and so much more! www.apollocitycomics.com https://linktr.ee/apollocitycomics Apollo City Comics Podcast Is: https://www.instagram.com/apollocitycomics/ https://www.instagram.com/teenage_babylon/ https://www.instagram.com/thealexbatts/ https://www.instagram.com/ericnallred/ https://www.instagram.com/benjaminl.collins/ https://www.instagram.com/javi_blink/

Lynda Barry is a legend of alternative comics. These days, she teaches at the University of Wisconsin. Her book What It Is, was recently re-issued on paperback. When we talked to Lynda in 2020, she'd just released Making Comics. It's sort of an illustrated guide on how to create comics. At the heart of the book is a belief Lynda has: Anybody can draw. Anyone can make comics. Yes, even you!Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Here we go with another exciting episode of "Tell The Damn Story"!  Today, Alex and Chris return to the fascinating world of comic book creation with special guests Juan Espinosa and his daughter, Grace.  Juan is the writer/creator of the comic book series "Adventures of A System Admin." Juan shares how he utilized Alex's book, "The Art of Making Comics," to develop his own comics. We also get a sneak peek into Grace's upcoming first-edition comic, perfectly timed for late August's comic book convention season.  The episode also highlights Grace's first comic book story. Scheduled to debut this fall. We also discuss her voiceover debut in a new environmental project, "Coki Wiki," inspired by the coqui frog of Puerto Rico.  Grace had the opportunity to take part in the intricate process of working with a talented team of artists worldwide. This included voice actors like Leslie Carrera-Rudolph, known for her character Lolly Lardpott.  Dad (Juan) shares insight into the intriguing folklore and mythology-inspired story "El Gallipote" and discusses the social commentaries embedded in his work.  As we explore these dynamic stories and creative processes, we also touch on the family dynamics and collaborative spirit that fuel Juan and Grace's projects. Perfect topics for a Father's Day episode. Links: Bearded Man Comics Art Of Making Comics Have any questions or comments? Then please leave them in the Comments Section. Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com And follow us on ... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube.com/ Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you're enjoying these episodes, take a moment to help wet our whistle and just... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Adam finds a tonic for spider bite, makes Uber conversation, Ted reads the Hobbit, Adam witnesses a short story, Ted passes a collision center. We also talk about the fun and potential of drawing little comics in our notebooks as more of a daily practice.Original Sin Black Widow CiderVox review of Making Comics by Lynda BarryPapier Tigre From 2019: Sidenote: Chasing Paper in ParisWork of Art by Adam Moss

Jonathan welcomes comic co-creators Lyndon Radchenka and Zach Schuster to talk about their upcoming Hero-Man, and their recent trip to France to promote the book at an international comics festival. You can pre-order Hero-Man now: https://a.co/d/geG2Bs0 For more of Jonathan's work: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/jonathanballcom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jonathanballcom/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.strangerfiction.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strangerfiction/message

This week The Reel Debaters record live from C4 Comic Con at The Cabato Center in Winnipeg, MB. Our first Collections include big purchases, why we collect toys and models, interviews with Silent T Comics and G.M. Chomichuck, and more from the convention floor.Starring MIcheal PetrowEmily ClarkCharles Fernandes Jimmy SkinnerSUPER PULP SCIENCE is a weekly podcast in which creative professionals G.M.B Chomichuk and Justin Currie (Chasing Artwork) explore the ingredients that go into a life working in their studio making art, writing stories, and making graphic novels. Interviews with other industry newcomers and professionals compare and contrast different approaches and philosophies of living a creative life. In this curated list you will find a set of MAKING COMICS-focused conversations with those new to comics and experienced professionals. We encourage you to JOIN THE FIGHT and MAKE COMICS! Freelance Artist in Manitoba contact@silenttcomics.com Join the debate now and leave your idea on our voicemail or ask a question on our QuoraAsk a QuestionRD voicemail Events:April 23rd7 pm Reel Debaters Trivia night at The Handsom Daughter (Click the Link)116 Sherbrooke Ave Winnipeg, MBRounds:#1 General Movie Trivia #2 Steven Spielberg #3 90's #4 Harry Potter Prizes: Landmark Gift Certificate to the winning team Rules: Teams of 4 MAX.Team Names Manditory.Hots dogs, cocktails, and trivia. TwitterFacebookInstagramYoutubeDonate to the causeAbout UsEach week a cast of film-obsessed nerds with selected colleagues and friends sit down and use one of our many patented formats to compare, contrast, and insult each other for your cinematic amusements with situational debates created from their favorite films and shows Example: Could James Bond be a Chef? Should The Ghostbusters have their own restaurant?What would Indiana Jones and Lara Croft's wedding look like?Maybe you wanna find out if Conan The Barbarian could teach Sex Ed?You get the picture.At The Reel Debaters, we have all your film needs covered, arguing the best releases big and small, and reassessing great films in between debates you can also listen to The Reel Talk Sessions where we trade stories, behind-the-scenes knowledge, and thoughts on the world of motion pictures and television and bonus content with Special Features, which are interviews from behind the scenes in the film industry.Welcome to Where The "Art" Of Cinema Meets The Power Of Debate.New episode every SaturdayMeet your cast:Micheal Petrow Film And Entertainment Sales/Executive Producer/HostMartin Navarro Comedian/HostJimmy Skinner Comedian/HostRob Strachan Home Theatre Expert/HostIan Bawa...

If you love comic book history, behind the scenes secrets and the process of making comic books then this one is for you! Featuring The Star Wars/Battlestar Galactica/Tarzan/John Carter Warlord Of Mars mash up you never dreamed possible! 

Episode 4 - Building the Dream Castle Today on Episode Four of The Terrible Anvil, we tried to tackle the topic of making a sustainable creative physical space and habits to make work. And as usual we veered off topic and expanded and waxed philosophical on all the different types of "castles" creatives build: the physical workspace, the vision for the work itself, the audience you hope to reach. I (Jess) also am editing a book (The Bootlegger's Guide to Comics!) and we took a topic from the early draft wondering: What's the purpose of an audience or editor, and when to open the door of your castle to share work? Lots more on the show page here: https://members.sawcomics.org/posts/the-terrible-anvil-episode-4-building-the-dream-castle-50384315 THE ZOOM AI made this summary and it's not bad:Meeting summary for The terrible Anvil Episode 4 (02/08/2024)Quick recapTom and Jess discussed their podcast format and an upcoming episode focusing on the concept of 'building a dreamcastle' in relation to creating an optimal workspace. They also touched upon the value of editors and audience in the creative process. The discussion also included feedback and maintaining conversation flow. They considered the importance of having a space that inspires them and makes them feel proud and safe. They discussed the tension between creating for oneself and considering the audience and potential editors. They also explored the impact of social media on the creative process.SummaryPodcasting and Comics: Building Dreamcastles and Balancing FeedbackTom and Jess discussed their podcast format and an upcoming episode where they plan to discuss the concept of 'building a dreamcastle' in relation to creating an optimal workspace. They also mentioned a future project, The Bootleggers Guide to Making Comics, which involves testing material for a book. The discussion also touched upon the value of editors and audience in the creative process. They were open to feedback and planned to strike a balance between answering questions and maintaining the flow of the conversation.Dreamcastles: Ideal Workspace ConceptTom Hart @ SAW and Jess discussed the concept of "dreamcastles," a metaphorical term they use to describe the ideal workspace for creating and managing their projects. They talked about the importance of having a space that inspires them and makes them feel proud and safe. Jess shared her experience of showcasing her workspace to others and how it can lead to discussions about tools and techniques. Tom mentioned visiting artists who use color-coded systems on their walls to manage their stories. The conversation ended with the idea of using the "dreamcastle" metaphor to represent the process of creating a project, not just the physical space.Creative Process and Social Media InfluenceJess and Tom discussed the creative process, focusing on the creation of a 'dream castle' as a metaphor for their artistic vision. They explored the tension between creating for oneself and considering the audience and potential editors. Jess emphasized the importance of creating a first draft without the pressure of audience expectations before making edits. They also discussed the impact of social media on the creative process, with Jess highlighting the pressure to share polished work on platforms such as Instagram. On the other hand, platforms like Patreon and the Mighty Network provide a space for sharing works-in-progress. The conversation concluded without a definitive answer on how to balance these influences.Graphic Novel and Memoir Project DiscussionTom and Jess discussed their ongoing project involving lettering and storytelling. Jess shared her experience of completing her graphic novel and feeling a need for a new project, which led her to collaborate with her partner on a memoir that she felt would be better suited as a comic. She also mentioned her interest in a larger project that could encapsulate stories from healthcare workers. Tom suggested focusing on the creative process first before considering its relevance to the broader world. They both agreed that the importance of their work should come before its cultural relevance.Breaking Into Animation: Challenges and AdviceTom Hart @ SAW shared his experiences with trying to break into the animation industry and the advice he received from a woman who ran Cartoon Network at the time. He highlighted the challenge of finding a unique angle for a project that commercial institutions like Cartoon Network would be interested in. Jess agreed with Tom's perspective and discussed the difficulty of creating stories that stand out in a crowded market. They also touched upon the importance of focusing on the creative process and not overthinking the audience or potential editors. Towards the end, Jess suggested the idea of a three-month nonfiction class featuring Tom, but noted that it was likely too late to implement the change.Questions, Narratives, and Behind-the-Scenes in Creative WorksJess and Tom Hart @ SAW engaged in a discussion about the utility of questions in organizing and synthesizing information, especially in large bodies of work. They emphasized the importance of personal narratives in creative works, noting that they will naturally seep into the work if deeply ingrained. They also discussed the balance between stats and facts in storytelling, particularly in the context of comics and graphic novels. They concluded by noting the trend of including behind-the-scenes content in books.Art, Community, and Digital ToolsTom Hart @ SAW and Jess had a discussion about the value of personal, ritualistic art and its role in community building. They emphasized the importance of transparency in the creative process and the communal aspect of art. They also touched upon their preferences in creating comics and their observations about the different ways people work. They both agreed on the potential of portability in tools and workspaces, and the convenience of working on digital platforms. Towards the end, they discussed the importance of lettering in comics and agreed to reconvene next week to discuss it. They also considered starting a thread on the Mighty Network about workspaces and potential book projects.Next steps• Jess will create a recap of the discussion and consider starting a thread on the Mighty Network about workspaces.-------------------------------- The Terrible Anvil!How 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.

Tom Garcia (ComicTom) & Ryan Sargeant (Fire Guy Ryan), from the popular ComicTom101 YouTube Channel, join the show to talk about their first original comic series: Crashdown, which is out now! Tom and Ryan talk about what it was like working with Ben Templesmith, and WhatNot Publishing, to bring their horror sci-fi story to life, the lessons they learned along the way, life as a full-time comic YouTuber, and the sleeper comic books everyone should be reading Watch the uncut/ extended video version of this episode on YouTube LINKS: Join our Patreon Community and get VIP treatment, bonus episodes, and other perks and rewards! Try out a free 7-day trial, here. No pressureGet 20% off your next purchase from our merch store by using the discount code: “YOO“Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Buy your single and three-day weekend passes for Collective Con 2024, here! Proudly sponsored by Collective Con! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showGET IN TOUCH WITH US!

This week, we recap our Making Comics creative retreat and discuss working your way through a comic script (12:45), working on art using a new style (24:30), denouements (36:00), post-workshops edits (44:45), and much more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingcomics/support

How can we use comics to present ethnographic research in new and unique ways? In this episode, we talk with Dr V Chitra about the fieldwork and comics in her soon-to-be-released book Drawing Coastlines. She talks about the ethnographic insights on contamination and climate change that came from sorting fish, and her process of developing comics that portray the everyday experiences and environmental degradation of coastal communities in Mumbai. She also discusses future problems on human-insect and human-dog relations, questioning our own capacity to accept the feral.  Finally, she ends with a few recommendations of ethnographies for our listeners: Earth Beings: Ecologies of Practice Across Andean Worlds, Marisol de la Cadena; Animal Intimacies: Interspecies Relatedness in India's Central Himalayas, Radhika Govindrajan; On Line and On Paper: Visual Representations, Visual Culture, and Computer Graphics in Design Engineering, Kathryn Henderson; and When Species Meet, Donna Haraway. And related to comics: Making Comics, Lynda Barry; Understanding Comics, Scott McCloud; and Forecasts: A Story of Weather and Finance at the Edge of Disaster, by Caroline E. Schuster and illustrated by Enrique Bernardou and David Bueno. Sneha Annavarapu is Assistant Professor of Urban Studies at Yale-NUS College. Alex Diamond is Assistant Professor of sociology at Oklahoma State University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

How can we use comics to present ethnographic research in new and unique ways? In this episode, we talk with Dr V Chitra about the fieldwork and comics in her soon-to-be-released book Drawing Coastlines. She talks about the ethnographic insights on contamination and climate change that came from sorting fish, and her process of developing comics that portray the everyday experiences and environmental degradation of coastal communities in Mumbai. She also discusses future problems on human-insect and human-dog relations, questioning our own capacity to accept the feral.  Finally, she ends with a few recommendations of ethnographies for our listeners: Earth Beings: Ecologies of Practice Across Andean Worlds, Marisol de la Cadena; Animal Intimacies: Interspecies Relatedness in India's Central Himalayas, Radhika Govindrajan; On Line and On Paper: Visual Representations, Visual Culture, and Computer Graphics in Design Engineering, Kathryn Henderson; and When Species Meet, Donna Haraway. And related to comics: Making Comics, Lynda Barry; Understanding Comics, Scott McCloud; and Forecasts: A Story of Weather and Finance at the Edge of Disaster, by Caroline E. Schuster and illustrated by Enrique Bernardou and David Bueno. Sneha Annavarapu is Assistant Professor of Urban Studies at Yale-NUS College. Alex Diamond is Assistant Professor of sociology at Oklahoma State University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

How can we use comics to present ethnographic research in new and unique ways? In this episode, we talk with Dr V Chitra about the fieldwork and comics in her soon-to-be-released book Drawing Coastlines. She talks about the ethnographic insights on contamination and climate change that came from sorting fish, and her process of developing comics that portray the everyday experiences and environmental degradation of coastal communities in Mumbai. She also discusses future problems on human-insect and human-dog relations, questioning our own capacity to accept the feral.  Finally, she ends with a few recommendations of ethnographies for our listeners: Earth Beings: Ecologies of Practice Across Andean Worlds, Marisol de la Cadena; Animal Intimacies: Interspecies Relatedness in India's Central Himalayas, Radhika Govindrajan; On Line and On Paper: Visual Representations, Visual Culture, and Computer Graphics in Design Engineering, Kathryn Henderson; and When Species Meet, Donna Haraway. And related to comics: Making Comics, Lynda Barry; Understanding Comics, Scott McCloud; and Forecasts: A Story of Weather and Finance at the Edge of Disaster, by Caroline E. Schuster and illustrated by Enrique Bernardou and David Bueno. Sneha Annavarapu is Assistant Professor of Urban Studies at Yale-NUS College. Alex Diamond is Assistant Professor of sociology at Oklahoma State University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

One of the best comic creators working in the industry today, Daniel Warren Johnson (How To Do A Powerbomb, Murder Falcon, Wonder Woman: Dead Earth) joins us for episode #402 to talk about his artistic influences, favorite manga, behind-the-scenes stories, and gives us a preview into his new Skybound / Hasbro Transformers comic series, hitting shops next month! (get a first look here). Watch the video version of this episode over on YouTube (here)TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS:Introducing Daniel Warren Johnson, a crash course! - 03:06Early comic memories and Bill Watterson's influence - 11:53Working with Zack Snyder on Rebel Moon - 17:35The making of Murder Falcon & Wonder Woman: Dead Earth - 23:27Dan ranks his favorite comic artists of all time - 35:19What to expect from Transformers #1 - 43:30Working with comic colorist, Mike Spicer, for the last seven-years - 53:00Dan's advice to aspiring comic artist - 01:07:15ANNOUNCEMENTS: Check out Mecca Tha Marvelous' new album "DAVID" anywhere you stream musicJoin our Patreon Community and get VIP treatment, access to exclusive episodes, and other rewards! Get 10% off anything in The Short Box Store by using the discount code: "YOO"Take your comic shopping experience to the LIMIT, with Gotham City Limit! Shop hereProudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showGET IN TOUCH WITH US!

*Recorded December 2021* Gregory and Justin welcome back comic artist Steven Kaul to talk about how he tackles making comings as an artist with a writing collaborator. Check out Steven's work: https://www.infinitestudio.ca/steven Transition clips are from Super Mario Bros. (1993) - https://youtu.be/GuXwMHF9y1Y?si=8RKwJf_pjFg1WXC5 Follow the gang on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gmbchomichuk/ https://www.instagram.com/chasingartwork/ GMB Chomichuk's online store https://www.gmbchomichuk.ca Chasing Artwork's online store: https://www.chasingartwork.com/ Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gmb-chomichuk/message

John and James discuss how comics could be better. This discussion was in response to a listener question from Bralinator. Email us at TheGuys@ComicBookPage.com Join the discussion on our forum at: http://forum.comicbookpage.com Join the Comic Book Page Slack channel: http://comicbookpage.com/cbp_slack_request.php This podcast episode originated on the Comic Book Page website: http://www.ComicBookPage.com

We delve into comics, mostly my own comics and the approaches I have going for myself and plans for the immediate future with some meditations on the future of comics in general. Listen anywhere you listen to podcast! Find all my stuff here: Www.fwacata.com Hit the

An episode focusing on the process of finishing and embellishing comic book art! Breakdowns! Layouts! The  construction of pages we love and the craft with which they are made is our focus in this edition of Making Comics! 

With Jennifer Jensen and Jakob Collins! Where we talk about: Lynda Barry; One! Hundred! Demons! Making Comics; What It Is; Picture This; Syllabus; The Greatest of Marlys And more!

This week we have a recording from the MAKING COMICS panel LIVE at BEYOND COMIC CON with guest KENNY CALDERON aka WILD INX! I worn with Kenny on project here and there and we both share the love and hustle of this whole making comics thing, and in this panel we show it off with you! He drops some knowledge while I make crude jokes so you know it's FUN! You can Kenny and his work at https://linktr.ee/wild_inx_ken and get art commissions and even make a comic with him! Whoo! Her is a link to BEYOND COMIC-CON https://beyondcomicon.com/ Listen anywhere you listen to podcast! Find all my stuff here: Www.fwacata.com Hit the

Episode #466! This week we have new cool stuff! First up DL has a new collected edition from After Shock Comics. Bad Reception has Juan Doe not only on art chores but he also wrote, colored and lettered his book. Scott brings us more of The Korvac Saga from Marvel Comics. Lastly we take a look at The Amazing World Of Superman hardcover. Originally presented as a treasury sized comic book, this  edition collects the comics plus features on Superman on Broadway and TV, making comics and Superman's team-up with JFK. Check it out!

Caitlin and Ira have frank and honest discussion about the creative process behind making comics. For anyone who has ever wanted to make a comic but wasn't sure where to start; maybe start here?~Hosted by Caitlin Cadieux and Ira MarcksBonus episodes at: patreon.com/cartoon_feelingsShare you feelings at: cartoonfeelingspodcast@gmail.com

Hi everybody, we're joined today by Madamka, the massively talented Hungarian creator behind the webtoon canvas series Diamond Dive. We had a great time unpacking Madamka's story, learning about how working on Diamond Dive has led to her learning more about herself, how fragments of her personality as it developed over the years are sprinkled in throughout her characters, a special tier that she has on Patreon and the hilarious backstory behind it, and about what she's up to after Diamond Dive. Check out Madamka's work: https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/diamond-dive-gl/list?title_no=268118

Continuing the year-end Making Comics tradition, it's part two of our year-end suite with guest Gary Hodges, this time with favorites of the year! Roll out the year with us as we share our favorite comic book (8:30), artist (15:45), writer (43:00), TV show (53:45), movie (1:05:00), and band (1:13:00), among other favorites.

Episode 47: In this episode, Cathy shares her newly published book chapter, Comic Art Ed! Making Comics is for Everyone! She discusses the art education approach to K-12 comic book lesson development through five different pedagogical values: teamwork, ideation, literacy, self-actualization, and fun. Cartooning combines drawing and writing into its own unique learning and creating form. This chapter synthesizes the past decade of Cathy's work helping develop the pedagogical field of making comics in the art classroom!For episode citation: https://comicarted.com/blog/2022/12/2/drawing-a-dialogue-episode-47

We are over the moon to welcome back cartoonist, professor and Jeopardy champion AJUAN MANCE to the podcast.  Ajuan is here to celebrate the release of two books- 1001 Black Men (Stacked Deck Press) and Living While Black (Chronicle). Both of her books are out now!    Also on this episode: Nicole talks about the Club Q tragedy & how to support the LGBTQIA+ community when something like this happens.    Ajuan Mance is a Professor of English at Mills College in Oakland, California, a professor of comics at California college of the arts,  and a lifelong artist and writer. In both her scholarly writing and her visual art, Ajuan explores the complexities of race, gender, and identity, Ajuan's illustrations and comics have appeared in several anthologies, including, Drawing Power, edited by Diane Noomin.  Ajuan has TWO books out that I urge you to get right now! 1001 black men from stacked deck press, and Living While Black with Chronicle books.    You can find Ajuan, her books and more at ajuanmance.com   Now please enjoy my talk with Ajuan Mance. 

EVO tournament organizer Andrés Velasco y Coll and PC Gamer editor Fūnk-é Joseph join Frank and Jaffe for the new Sonic game, predatory publisher tactics, and Nickelodeon's Fortnite. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Andrés Velasco y Coll, and Fūnk-é Joseph. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Questions this week: Are 3D Sonic games a failed experiment? (04:17) How do games best emulate being able to fly? (10:03) What precautions should developers take to avoid being taken advantage of by publishers? (14:11) How do you curate a video game zine? (18:37) The Adaptation Game: Turn a video game into a daytime game show (24:00) Bearcabin asks: What kinds of developers would video game magazines end up being? (29:44) Are there any good video game ads? (35:45) What is more difficult to do in video games than in real life? (42:32) What is the Avatar: The Way of Water of video games? (46:56) LIGHTNING ROUND: Major Arcana (54:52) Recommendations and Outro (59:48) A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker Donkey Kong Country The King of Fighters '98: The Slugfest Portal series Sonic the Hedgehog universe SEGA Bass Fishing Super Mario World Batman: Arkham series Pilotwings Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn Minecraft Defender Dank Zine the photo Andres drops in question 4 Fortnite series Candy Crush Fruit Ninja Carmen Sandiego series Among Us Electronic Gaming Monthly Hsu and Chan Bubsy series Disney's Aladdin Sneak King Nintendo Power Clay Fighter 63 1/3 Famitsu The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time SoulCalibur Vagrant Story JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle Final Fantasy XII Super Smash Bros. Brawl L.A. Noire Clash Royale Evony: The King's Return Mafia City: War of Underworld Mega Man 3 Twisted Metal series John Romero's Daikatana Sweet Tooth (the comic) the Video Jukebox VJ ad Frank links in question 7 Surgeon Simulator Valorant Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) Avatar (2009) The King of Fighters XV EarthBound series Duke Nukem Forever Cyberpunk 2077 Recommendations: Frank: Check out the SimCopter 64 article on GameHistory.org Andrés: Tampa Never Sleeps for some the best North American KOF fighters Fūnk-é: Making Comics, Fūnk-é Joseph Jaffe: Alan Moore's Writing for Comics Support on Patreon Subscribe: RSS, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more!

EVO tournament organizer Andrés Velasco y Coll and PC Gamer editor Fūnk-é Joseph join Frank and Jaffe for the new Sonic game, predatory publisher tactics, and Nickelodeon's Fortnite. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Andrés Velasco y Coll, and Fūnk-é Joseph. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Questions this week: Are 3D Sonic games a failed experiment? (04:17) How do games best emulate being able to fly? (10:03) What precautions should developers take to avoid being taken advantage of by publishers? (14:11) How do you curate a video game zine? (18:37) The Adaptation Game: Turn a video game into a daytime game show (24:00) Bearcabin asks: What kinds of developers would video game magazines end up being? (29:44) Are there any good video game ads? (35:45) What is more difficult to do in video games than in real life? (42:32) What is the Avatar: The Way of Water of video games? (46:56) LIGHTNING ROUND: Major Arcana (54:52) Recommendations and Outro (59:48) A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker Donkey Kong Country The King of Fighters '98: The Slugfest Portal series Sonic the Hedgehog universe SEGA Bass Fishing Super Mario World Batman: Arkham series Pilotwings Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn Minecraft Defender Dank Zine the photo Andres drops in question 4 Fortnite series Candy Crush Fruit Ninja Carmen Sandiego series Among Us Electronic Gaming Monthly Hsu and Chan Bubsy series Disney's Aladdin Sneak King Nintendo Power Clay Fighter 63 1/3 Famitsu The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time SoulCalibur Vagrant Story JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle Final Fantasy XII Super Smash Bros. Brawl L.A. Noire Clash Royale Evony: The King's Return Mafia City: War of Underworld Mega Man 3 Twisted Metal series John Romero's Daikatana Sweet Tooth (the comic) the Video Jukebox VJ ad Frank links in question 7 Surgeon Simulator Valorant Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) Avatar (2009) The King of Fighters XV EarthBound series Duke Nukem Forever Cyberpunk 2077 Recommendations: Frank: Check out the SimCopter 64 article on GameHistory.org Andrés: Tampa Never Sleeps for some the best North American KOF fighters Fūnk-é: Making Comics, Fūnk-é Joseph Jaffe: Alan Moore's Writing for Comics Support on Patreon Subscribe: RSS, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more!

Why are people so hard to draw? Is it our wonky shoulders? She shape of our eyes? The funky curves of our ear? Or our weirdly formed hands and feet?! Answer: YES. Today on the pod, we try cartoonist's Lynda Barry and Ivan Brunetti's exercises from Lynda's book Making Comics and create some simple, squiggly wiggly human bodies, then transform them into characters. Grab some paper, pens, colors and young people, and let's DrawTogether. Get full access to DrawTogether with WendyMac at club.drawtogether.studio/subscribe

Boy oh boy do we have an astounding episode for you this week, because in this episode we are joined by comics legend Jim Shooter!!! Best known as the former Editor in Chief of Marvel Comics and the founder of Valiant, Jim is also responsible for writing the Secret Wars storyline, the first time Superman and Flash raced, the second Spider-Man/Superman crossover and countless other iconic events. Listen to us talk with Jim about co-creating the Transformers, breaking into the comics industry as a teenager, the impact he made on Marvel history and more!

Malone and Rainforest make their first in-person appearance together at Fan Expo Denver as they host a panel telling their story of starting Wayword Press and publishing Warp Ranger #1. They discuss the challenges they faced creating comics in prison and what inspired them along the way. Plus, the audience asks some great questions! Find out more about The Shakedown at: http://shakedown.showCheck out our other products and Shakedown merch at: http://wayword.press

If all these conspiracy theories were real, what are the statistical odds they'd be kept secret? Why did Pluto get demoted from planethood? And can animals make art? Images we talk about: - Pierre's Brassau's Art - Erased Dekooning Drawing - Sean Thomas' “Case Study” - Monkey Selfie Support us on Patreon! Join our Discord! We also learn about: planes fly over Ella's house? coincidence??, the conspiracy leak formula, gish gallop, the Tom & Caroline Show conspiracy, moon landing photos, the real conspiracy of climate change is with Exxon and Shell, pluto didn't change - the definition of a planet changed, pluto is half the width of the US, what is a planet???, planets need a cleared orbit, the IAU assembly, it's neptune's fault! Ella quietly having an existential crisis, Mike Brown - the man who killed Pluto, why aren't we talking about Eris?, what if we had 12 planets?, Ceres was also demoted like Pluto 200 years ago, the 8 planets are what aliens would want to visit, the kuiper belt isn't packed with objects like you might imagine, Mike Brown's humbleness of giving up Eris' planethood, dwarf planet pokerap, what is animal art? what is art? Ella and Caroline write this topic apparently, Pierre Brassau, Erased DeKooning Drawing, enrichment, Naruto vs. Slater vs. Wikipedia, Lynda Barry and Howard Ikemoto on children's art, everything is art! Sources: --- On the Viability of conspiratorial beliefs Conspiracy Theories: Causes and Cures The PRISM Conspiracy The Tuskegee Syphilis Study The FBI Foresnic Scandal Study on Disbelief of Moon Landing Photos Climate Change Shell and Exxon Climate Change Conspiracy HBomberGuy's Vaccine Video --- Library of Congress: Why is Pluto No Longer a Planet? BBC: Why is Pluto No Longer a Planet? Washington Post: Ever wondered why Pluto is no longer a planet?- NASA: Pluto Overview IAU 2006 General Assembly Mike Brown, Pluto Killer Metzger's Thoughts on Pluto and what makes a Planet --- Pierre Brassau's Art Jackson Pollock Erased de Kooning Drawing Animal Enrichment Do Elephants Enjoy Painting? Ars Technica on the Monkey Selfie NYT On Monkey Selfie US Copyright Office Compendium of Practices Lynda Barry's Making Comics

In this episode, we do a Monster Test: Bigfoot edition! We discuss conspiracy theories we actually believe, and get a little deep into personal perspective and who we are to others and ourselves. We do discuss the memorial in this one, and we are thankful for your patience as we work through these things together, but I promise we will be moving on from that topic on the show to give everyone something more entertaining to chew on each week!

Let's dork out about comics! Lexi & Ben share their essential comic reads from monthlies, graphic novels, comic strips, and webcomics: Lynda Barry, Osamu Tezuka, Hergé, Trudy Cooper, Gary Larson, Bill Waterson, Randall Munroe, Scott McCloud, Matthew Inman, Junji Ito, Meredith Gran and just, like, so, so many more! FURTHER DORKSCUSSION:Here are the comics we recommended:Louis Riel by Chester Brown (Lexi & Ben)Judge Dredd from 2000 AD (Jon)Astro Boy by Osamu Tezuka (Ben)Tintin by HergéCalvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson (Lexi & Ben)xkcd by Randall Munroe (Jon)Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud (Ben)Making Comics by Scott McCloud(Ben)Gyo by Junji Ito (Fiona)Uzumaki by Junji Ito (Fiona)Krazy Kat by George Harriman (Who's That Pokemon)Syllabus: Notes From an Accidental Professor by Lynda Barry (Lexi)The Death of Superman from DC Comics by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding (Jon)Scott Pilgrim by Bryan Lee O'Malley (Ben)Tales from the Crypt from EC Comics (Fiona)Sharaz-de: Tales from the Arabian Nights by Sergio Toppi (Lexi)The Oatmeal by Matthew Inman (Lexi & Jon)Y: The Last Man by Pia Guerra and Brian K. Vaughan (Ben)Oglaf by Trudy Cooper and Doug Bayne (Fiona & Ben)Tank Girl by Alan Martin and Jamie Hewlett (Lexi)The Far Side by Gary Larson (Jon & Lexi)Saga by Fiona Staples and Brian K. Vaughan (Ben, obviously)Love and Rockets created by Mario, Gilbert, and Jaime Hernandez (Fiona)Johhny the Homicidal Maniac by Jhonen Vasquez (Lexi)Monstress by Sana Takeda and Marjorie Liu (Lexi)From Hell by Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell (Lexi)Stardust by Neil Gaiman and illustrated by Charles Vess.The Sandman series created by Neil Gaiman, Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg (Lexi)It's a Good Life, If You Don't Weaken by Seth (Lexi)Smile by Raina Telgemeier (Ben)Octopus Pie by Meredith Gran (Ben)Bobbins/Scary Go Round/Bad Machinery by John Allison (Ben)Killing and Dying by Adrian Tomine (Ben)Holy shit! That was a lot of comics!BONUS CONTENT:HoodoosIgnatzThe Secret Life of CanadaJess' comics offering: Cathy by Cathy Guisewite and Jamie Loftus' AackCastSOCIALS:Here's where you can find us!Lexi's website and twitter and instagramBen's website and instagram and where to buy his book: Amazon.ca / Comixology / Ind!go / Renegade ArtsDork Matter's website(WIP) and twitter and instagram and redditEnjoying dorking out with Dork Matters? Give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your pods and help us spread the word.“To kill a man between panels is to condemn him to a thousand deaths.”  -Scott McCloud 

BUZZ BUZZ, Baybees! We're doin it: This week I'm chatting up Eisner-winning artist, Gideon Kendall! He's got an epic original graphic novel with Heavy Metal called Whatzit, and we talk all about process, its weirdness, and what's to come from this mind-melting narrative! We also talk about life, football and a ton of other stuff. You've got to check this out, folks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Keith discuss script notes and how they led to revision (7:35), going from inception to completion on a cover in the same day (12:45), novel edits and grammar corrections (19:55), securing an alternate cover artist (29:00), and alternate covers for upcoming Kickstarters for both of us (35:10) before this week's topic: the hardest part of making comics, part five (41:40). We discuss proofreading, fighting the current of corporate comics, and more!

This week we discuss an update on the panels per day goals for Wanderers and how working ahead can pave the way for enjoying life, both in art and lettering (2:45), stocking up product for upcoming conventions (19:00), the value of having writer friends to bounce things off with a bonus conversation about time travel (27:00) before we get to part four of the hardest part of making comics (38:05). We discuss carpal tunnel syndrome, pushing through the fear and other topics.

Scott and Keith recap Free Comic Book Day at SoCal Comics (1:30), getting lettering technique down (24:00), making progress toward completing art for an issue (34:05), an upcoming project we're collaborating on (36:00), and etiquette on talking to creators at shows or through Kickstarters (39:00) before the hardest part of making comics, part three (42:25). We tackle production time versus consumption time and staying on deadline, as well as other topics.

This week we discuss San Diego Comic Fest (6:35), reviewing an upcoming script (17:30), releasing single issues versus waiting for a trade (22:35), status on the 'productivity competition' (29:30) and author brain versus lead character brain (32:10) before we continue with part two of the hardest part of making comics (37:45).

This week we discuss strategizing prints for 2022 shows (4:40), going back to a former hometown and how a relaxing moment can generate story ideas (8:10), how putting time in over the years creates a faster process (14:20) and getting work done in an uncomfortable environment (24:10) before this week's topic: what creators think is the hardest part of making comics (30:35), including building a fan base and distribution.

In this episode of Beyond the Page, Natalie and Tosca are joined by cartoonist, author, teacher and former NPR host Lynda Barry during her visit to the Oregon State campus. The three discuss what makes one consider themselves a "bad artist", how we can learn to draw from four-year-olds, monkeys, and the sudden desire to draw cats during the pandemic. In 2021, Lynda Barry was awarded by Oregon State the Stone Award for Literary Achievement for her array of critically acclaimed literary work and for being a mentor to young writers. She is the author and illustrator of the comic series Ernie Pook's Comeek, along with illustrated novels like Cruddy and The Good Times are Killing Me. Many of her creative nonfiction publications, like Making Comics, What It Is, and Syllabus: Notes From an Accidental Professor inspire readers to discover their own artistic and creative passions. She has received a MacArthur Fellowship, an Inkpot Award, and has been inducted into the Eisner Hall of Fame. She now teaches at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Watch Lynda Barry's "Draw Along With Lynda B" YouTube series here! Huge thanks to Lynda Barry for joining us on this episode, and to the School of Literature, Writing and Film for arranging this fantastic event. 

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Kris and Dave sit down with Lanier Burton of From Scratch Comics to talk about making it on the independent scene. Plus, DC reveals Jon Kent is bisexual and Kris invites a special guest to the Byword to discuss this development. Nerd News Nintendo Online Expansion to Cost $50 for Individual $80 for Family Plan Jon Kent Comes Out Byword Big Talk Lanier Burton of From Scratch Comics Nerd Nightmare Friday the 13th (1980)

This time, on 1-800-Pen-Pals… -Michael deleted his personal social media accounts, and Benji is posting ski mask selfies. -Benji and Michael read popular mainstream comics like Buffy and The Walking Dead. It does not go well! -Finally the Pen Pals go in on a really big question. “How do I get started making comics?!” Have your own question you want answered on a future show? Ask here! https://forms.gle/j7Hgf7QNmzJGzA8RA Follow Michael! Mailing list Instagram Patreon Follow Benji! Instagram Twitter Patreon

In this episode, Ed Greer and Ron Swallow talk to Kyle Clark about what he learned and the journey he went on when creating and publishing his own comic book. We get deep into the technical weeds talking about panel flow and the importance of having a flexible vision when the writer and artist work together.  You can follow Kyle Clark @kyleclarkisrad and @thisisrad on Twitter and listen to his podcast as well!   Follow us! Here's everybody's Twitter: @nerdgoatpodcast (our Twitter account) @EdGreerDestroys @dorkyswallow Please leave a 5-star review, if you can, it really helps! Please share our stuff if you like it.  Support our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/TheGreatestPod to get exclusive pods on subjects we can't tackle here and also physical art prints. Watch REBOOT IT, our YouTube Show where we update your favorite franchises alongside Fandom Producer Billy Business here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8o6NuUQLlA10GDyxkM5xZw

Here is our second comic book panel I mentioned on the last podcast, this time we had some technical difficulties but had more fun answering questions and making people laugh! OTAKUFEST 2021 was a blast! Great show! Great crowd! Safe and awesome the show gave me real hope for a new season of conventions! Tune in and start making comics! With me was the awesome Kenny Calderon, artist /designer/ hustler of all things sequential you can find him and get a commission or lesson or just look at some art right on there! This was after I saw a Fat Reaper from Overwatch walking around...Power Rangers Skethc Cover I did.Penny Wise versus Michael Myers sketchcover commissionDCEASED sketchcover featuring BLACK CANARY GREEN LANTERN as a Zombie. DOne at the con, too. The set up as GOBLINS HEIST at the Convention An awesome Reaper Cosplay! Awesome COsplay all around! Thanks to everyone involved, it was great fun, I hope you guys can enjoy on here! 

Lynda Barry's Making Comics is a how-to graphic novel guide for people who gave up on drawing.

Lynda Barry and Chris Ware discuss the culture of comics, and their new books, Making Comics and Rusty Brown.