Podcast appearances and mentions of Monica Gallagher

On this latest episode of the Bigfoot Club Podcast features an engaging conversation between hosts Bigfoot Bob and Sasquatch Steven and their guest, Monica Gallagher, a renowned comic illustrator and writer. Monica is known for her diverse work, including cataloging cryptids across different states, as well as her notable comic series such as Assassin Roommate, Bonnie N. Collide, and The Biggest Bigfoot. Monica Gallagher Website - http://eatyourlipstick.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/monicacomics/ Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/monicacomics.bsky.social Bigfoot Club https://www.bigfootclubpodcast.com Our social media, podcast platforms, YouTube, Pay Pal and Venmo links https://linktr.ee/BigfootClub Steven Dominguez https://linktr.ee/bigboyjones2029  

Tonight we're chatting with the co-creators of a new graphic novel project called THE MATRON, co-authors David Bowles and Drew Edwards and artist Monica Gallagher. They all have amazing resumes and I have spoken many times with David, who besides being an Eisner-nominated comic creator and author of some forty books, presently serves as the president of the Texas Institute of Letters and co-editor-in-chief of Chispa Comics. And I speak regularly with Drew, who is a Best of Austin award-winner, two-time Ringo nominee creator of the comic Halloween Man. But it is my great pleasure to for the first time speak to Monica Gallagher, a Ringo Award winner for Assassin Roommate and has co-created numerous series including The Black Ghost and Anti-Stepbrother, not to mention a number of indy series.For fans of PEARL, HACK/SLASH, and YELLOWJACKETS—The Matron, Volume 1: A Wind that Kills is a 52-page horror graphic novel from award-winning creators David Bowles and Drew Edwards. Check out THE MATRON at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ipicomic/the-matron-slasher-meets-slavic-myth-in-central-texas.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support.

The horror genre occupies an important moment in our romantic relationship. We started dating nearly eighteen years ago. Our earliest outings were at the theater, watching one mediocre to terrible horror film after the other. As you'll hear in this week's episode, those violent excursions caused us to sharpen our ideas of who we are. Gosh, we sure could have used The Matron back then. Comic creators David Bowles, Drew Edwards, and Monica Gallagher join us to discuss their new slasher comic, The Matron. It's a distinct, bloody trip across multiple generations. While it began as a thought experiment related to The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, it quickly transformed into a rich, thoughtful exercise in how the slasher story can contain and process profound human anxiety. Fifty years after her great-great-grandmother slaughtered her way into infamy, Roz desperately wants to find space on this planet away from her family's murderous past. Mostly in the arms of her girlfriend, Samantha. However, as winter sweeps across the Texas town of Ascuas, celebrations centered around the original Matron's killings begin. As do a new set of killings. The Matron allowed us to discover our history with the slasher and our love for it. While these musings tend to occur around the Halloween season, the first two months of 2025 have proved to be the perfect moment to seek solace in characters like The Matron, Michael Myers, Jason Voorhees, and other masked maniacs. The Matron is currently seeking funding via Kickstarter. As of this writing, they have sixteen days left on the campaign. CLICK HERE to explore this unique slasher further. You can follow David Bowles on Instagram. You can follow Drew Edwards on Instagram. You can follow Monica Gallagher on Instagram. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Support Your Local Comic Shop - Episode 2 - Now Or Never (San Diego, CA) Married to Singles: Michael Schwartz on Darkhold: Iron Man Support Your Local Comic Shop: Episode 1 - Four Color Fantasies in Winchester, Virginia Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. The Comic Book Couples Counseling TeePublic Merch Page. Join us at the Alamo Drafthouse in Winchester, Virginia, on 3/09 at 5:00 PM for Josie and the Pussycats, co-sponsored by Four Color Fantasies. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.

Jimmy went to SPX in Bethesda, MD. He got 14 interviews which you'll be able to hear over this month and into next. A truly great showcase of small press and independent creators. In this episode, Jimmy talks to old pal and con buddy Monica Gallagher. They chat about the return of Ass Room...uh...Assassin Roommate, Bonnie N. Collide, cryptids, spies, etc. Generally just catching up and making one another laugh as they usually do. Come back for interviews with M.S. Harkness, Mylo Choy, Ana Penyas, and Miss Lasko-Gross. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy went to SPX in Bethesda, MD. He got 14 interviews which you'll be able to hear over this month and into next. A truly great showcase of small press and independent creators. In this episode, Jimmy talks to German cartoonist Reinhard Kleist. They spoke about his latest work STARMAN: BOWIE'S STARDUST YEARS, why he decided to do a book on Bowie, some quirky and outrageous Bowie facts he discovered, what to expect in part 2, doing art with a live band and more. Come back for interviews Monica Gallagher, M.S. Harkness, Mylo Choy, Ana Penyas, and Miss Lasko-Gross. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy went to SPX in Bethesda, MD. He got 14 interviews which you'll be able to hear over this month and into next. A truly great showcase of small press and independent creators. In this episode, Jimmy talks to Colleen Madden. They talk about her super cute and funny first graphic novel SHELLEY FRANKENSTEIN!:COWPIGGY. It's the first in what Jimmy thinks will be a very successful series. They also chat about being actors, the improv scene in Chicago, Young Frankenstein, working with Mariah Carey on a children's Christmas book and more. Come back for interviews from Reinhard Kleist, Monica Gallagher, M.S. Harkness, Mylo Choy, Ana Penyas, and Miss Lasko-Gross. Stay tuned for more SPX interviews coming! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!  

Jimmy went to SPX over the weekend in Bethesda, MD. He got 14 interviews which you'll be able to hear over the next few weeks. A truly great showcase of small press and independent creators. In this episode, Jimmy talks to 2 amazing cartoonists. First, you'll hear his chat with Natalie Norris. They talk about her incredible graphic novel debut DEAR MINI: A GRAPHIC MEMOIR, PART ONE. They discuss why she decided to be so brutally honest about her trauma, the continued road to healing, a tease for Part Two and more. Jimmy also spoke to Daria Tessler (yes that's her in the gorilla mask) about her new graphic novel SALOME'S LAST DANCE. The absurdity of it, hilarity, inspiration for it, the famous dog playing poker painting(s) and more was mentioned. Both great interviews! Come back for interviews from Nicole Goux, Gabrielle Ng, Colleen Madden, Reinhard Kleist, Monica Gallagher, M.S. Harkness, Mylo Choy, Ana Penyas, and Miss Lasko-Gross. Stay tuned for more SPX interviews coming! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy went to SPX over the weekend in Bethesda, MD. He got 14 interviews which you'll be able to hear over the next few weeks. A truly great showcase of small press and independent creators. You get 2 interviews in this episode! First up is Nicole Goux. Jimmy and Nicole talk bout her graphic novel PET PEEVES, the aimlessness of youth and why the book is considered horror (no spoilers though). They also talk about her work on SHADOW OF THE BATGIRL, FUCK OFF SQUAD and her ukelele/singing hobby. Jimmy also chatted with Gabrielle Ng. They discuss her adorable webcomic EGGMAN COMICS, why she started doing it, the evolution of it, how funny and charming it is and more. Jimmy also asks about her life playing bass in a band! Come back for interviews from Colleen Madden, Reinhard Kleist, Monica Gallagher, M.S. Harkness, Mylo Choy, Ana Penyas, and Miss Lasko-Gross. Stay tuned for more SPX interviews coming! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy went to SPX over the weekend in Bethesda, MD. He got 14 interviews which you'll be able to hear over the next few weeks. A truly great showcase of small press and independent creators. In this episode, you'll hear the wonderful and brilliant MariNaomi. Jimmy and Mari talked about their recent work I THOUGHT YOU LOVED ME, the new edition of TURNING JAPANESE, other autobio work, working in a hostess bar, losing friends, ghosting, and more. Come back for interviews from Juniper Kim, Natalie Norris, Daria Tessler, Nicole Goux, Gabrielle Ng, Colleen Madden, Reinhard Kleist, Monica Gallagher, M.S. Harkness, Mylo Choy, Ana Penyas, and Miss Lasko-Gross. Stay tuned for more SPX interviews coming! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy went to SPX over the weekend in Bethesda, MD. He got 14 interviews which you'll be able to hear over the next few weeks. A truly great showcase of small press and independent creators. In this episode, you'll hear from the rising star Juniper Kim. Jimmy and Juniper talked about the social history of Halloween, a dream zine, bookbinding, an upcoming graphic novel called NEW KOREATOWN, what she'll be doing next year when she moves to Seoul, South Korea for almost a year and more. Come back for interviews Natalie Norris, Daria Tessler, Nicole Goux, Gabrielle Ng, Colleen Madden, Reinhard Kleist, Monica Gallagher, M.S. Harkness, Mylo Choy, Ana Penyas, and Miss Lasko-Gross. Stay tuned for more SPX interviews coming! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy went to SPX over the weekend in Bethesda, MD. He got 14 interviews which you'll be able to hear over the next few weeks. He gives his recap of the show and thoughts overall. A truly great showcase of small press and independent creators. In this episode, you'll hear the fantastically talented Shing Yin Khor. We talked about their amazing award winning graphic novel THE LEGEND OF AUNTIE PO, Route 66, marionettes, gaming, their strange beast tarot deck, cooking, food and more. Come back for interviews from MariNaomi, Juniper Kim, Natalie Norris, Daria Tessler, Nicole Goux, Gabrielle Ng, Colleen Madden, Reinhard Kleist, Monica Gallagher, M.S. Harkness, Mylo Choy, Ana Penyas, and Miss Lasko-Gross. Stay tuned for more SPX interviews coming! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy is heading to Small Press Expo (SPX) this weekend and gives a quick preview. He's already set up a load of interviews with the likes of MariNaomi, Colleen Madden, Monica Gallagher, Ana Penyas, Miss Lasko-Gross, M.S. Harkness, Natalie Norris, Mylo Choy, Reinhard Kleist, Daria Tessler, Nicole Goux, Shin Ying Khor, Juniper Kim and more. He also recommends a bunch of amazing graphic novels from some of those interviewees! Definitely check out their works. If you're at SPX, say hi to Jimmy. Look for the smartly dressed Filipino man with a mohawk. :) We'll be releasing all of the interviews over the next few weeks in interview specials.   Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy went to SPX (Small Press Expo) over the weekend and got 15 interviews with almost 5 hrs of coverage. You'll hear 3 in this episode w/ Danielle Corsetto, Monica Gallagher & Jamie Noguchi. Other ones Jimmy got over the weekend are with Aimee de Jongh, Barbara Stok, Rumi Hara, Ho Che Anderson, Robin Ha, Juniper Kim, Falynn Koch, Vera Greentea, Katriona Chapman, Kata Kane, Grace Desmarais and Ned Kane. The show itself was a big hit! Great variety of exhibitors and guests. Well organized and a great turnout. You can hear Jimmy's recap on this episode as well. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Comic Reviews: DC DC's Saved by the Belle-Reve by Peter Tomasi, Brandon Thomas, Becky Cloonan, Tim Seeley, Franco Aureliani, Brenden Fletcher, Dave Wielgosz, Dan Watters, Andrew Aydin, Art Baltazar, Scott Kolins, Nelson Daniel, Craig Cermak, Karl Kerschl, Mike Norton, Juan Ferreyra, Max Raynor, Hi-Fi, Adriano Lucas, Allan Passalaqua, Msassyk, Dee Cunniffe, Michelle Assarasakorn, John Kausz Flash Annual 2022 by Jeremy Adams, Serg Acuna, Matt Herms Harley Quinn Annual 2022 by Stephanie Phillips, Georges Duarte, David Baldeon, Simone Buonfantino, Antonio Fabela, Romulo Fajardo Jr Harley Quinn: Animated Series – The Real Sidekicks of New Gotham Special by Superman: Warworld Apocalypse by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Will Conrad, Brandon Peterson, Miguel Mendonca, Max Raynor, Lee Loughridge Wonder Girl Annual 2022 by Douglas Marques, Joelle Jones, Adriano Melo, Emi Lenox, Benjamin Dewey, Sweeney Boo, Jordie Bellaire Batman's Mystery Casebook by Sholly Fisch, Christopher Uminga Marvel Thunderbolts 1 by Jim Zub, Sean Izaakse, Javier Tartaglia Marvel Infinity Love Unlimited – Millie the Spy by Stephanie Phillips, Nick Roche ComiXology Black Ghost Vol 2 by Alex Segura, Monica Gallagher, George Kambadais, Ellie Wright Blood Oath 1 by Alex Segura, Rob Hart, Joe Eisma, Hilary Jenkins Boom Firefly 20th Anniversary Special by Jorge Corona, Josh Gordon, Jordi Perez, Fabiana Mascolo Power Rangers Unlimited: The Death Ranger 1 by Paul Allor, Katherine Lobo, Anna Kekovsky Chandra, Sara Antonellini, Fabi Marques, Sharon Marino IDW Star Trek Picard – Stargazer 1 by Mike Johnson, Kirsten Beyer, Angel Hernandez, JD Mettler Behemoth Until My Knuckles Bleed: One Deadly Shot by Victor Santos Scout Forever Forward 1 by Zack Kaplan, Arjuna Susini, Brad Simpson OGN Neverlanders by Tom Taylor, Jon Sommariva Wrassle Castle Vol 3 by Paul Tobin, Colleen Coover, Galaad, Rebecca Horner Astro City Metrobook Vol 2 by Kurt Busiek, Europe School for Little Monsters by Bob Beka Masks: The Mask Without a Face by Kid Toussaint, Joel Jurion Behind the Curtain by Sara Del Giudice Empty Eyes by Diego Agrimbau, Juan Manuel Tumburus Ray's OGN Corner: Over My Dead Body by Sweeney Boo Additional Reviews: Frankenstein by Junji Ito, Ed Gein OGN, Reckless: Friend of the Devil, Okay Witch 2, Conan by Jason Aaron, LotR: The Rings of Power, She-Hulk ep3, Shock Shop News: Trevor Slattery returning in Wonder Man, new vampire comic by Tim Seeley from Marvel, DC Kyle Rayner cover, Lemire and Substack, Paramount+ merging with Showtime, Harley renewed, Flash goes biweekly Trailers: Winnie the Pooh – Blood and Honey Comics Countdown: Over My Dead Body by Sweeney Boo Wrassle Castle Vol 3 by Colleen Coover, Paul Robin, Galaad, Rebecca Horner Superman: Warworld Apocalypse by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Will Conrad, Brandon Peterson, Miguel Mendonca, Max Raynor, Lee Loughridge Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country 5 by James Tynion IV, Lisandro Estherren, Aaron Campbell, Jordie Bellaire, Patricio Delpeche Barnstormers 2 by Scott Snyder, Tula Lotay, Dee Cunniffe Ant-Man 2 by Al Ewing, Tom Reilly, Jordie Bellaire Neverlanders by Tom Taylor, Jon Sommariva Flash Annual 2022 by Jeremy Adams, Serg Acuna, Matt Herms Variants 4 by Gail Simone, Phil Noto Power Rangers Unlimited: Death Ranger 1 by Paul Allor, Katherine Lobo, Anna Spider-Man 2099 Exodus Omega

Jimmy was in Toronto last weekend attending TCAF (Toronto Comic Arts Festival). In this episode, Jimmy catches up with cartoonist/good pal Monica Gallagher. They discuss her recent work including ASSASSIN ROOMMATE, BONNIE N. COLLIDE, THE BLACK GHOST and THE BIGGEST BIGFOOT. They also talk about her love of monsters (especially werewolves) and more. But they definitely didn't talk about that thing that happened the night before that everyone saw! Always great to hang with Monica especially after 3 years. One last TCAF interview special coming soon. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy was in Toronto over the weekend attending TCAF (Toronto Comic Arts Festival). He got 8 interviews from cartoonists Monica Gallagher, Sweeney Boo, Chris W. Kim, Catherine Castro, Anne Mette, Motzie Dapul, Allan Matudio and Melanie L. Yan. He also moderated his friend Aimee de Jongh's spotlight 1:1 panel. In this episode, Jimmy recaps the show both the good and bad. Interviews you'll hear in this episode are from Motzie, Allan and Melanie. The rest will air later this week and next week in TCAF specials. It was the first TCAF back since 2019. While there were some hiccups, overall it was a fun show and Jimmy got some great interviews. Check them all out this week and next! Oh, how was the show? Listen in to find out. :) Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Our guest today is Monica Gallahger, a decorated veteran when it comes to all things comics. Her impressive body of work spans over two decades and most recently includes Assassin Roommate, The Black Ghost, and her upcoming comic adaptation, Anti Stepbrother. Today, we talk about why she believes attending comic conventions are vital as a creator, her expansive portfolio and the behind the scenes stories behind them, and where she's headed next. Check out her work at http://www.eatyourlipstick.com/  

On this week's packed podcast, we're welcoming guests Alex Segura and Monica Gallagher ("The Black Ghost") + Brian E. Lau and Hallea Jones ("Staunch Ambition")! Plus, Hallea teases Eden's role on Locke & Key season 2. SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, ITUNES, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, STITCHER OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. For up to 15% off, please visit https://earthechofoods.com/minutemedia and use code MINUTE15. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookclub See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Liberty and Danika discuss Realm Breaker, Luck of the Titanic, Great Circle, and more great books. Pick up an All the Books! shirt, sticker, and more right here. Follow All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a beat book. Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. This post contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, Book Riot may earn a commission. BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW: Realm Breaker by Victoria Aveyard Meet Cute Diary by Emery Lee Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead Last Gate of the Emperor by Prince Joel Dawit Makonnen and Kwame Mbalia Sorrowland by Rivers Solomon Stranger Care: A Memoir of Loving What Isn’t Ours by Sarah Sentilles Find You First by Linwood Barclay Luck of the Titanic by Stacey Lee WHAT WE’RE READING: Counting Down with You by Tashie Bhuiya Fault Lines by Emily Itami Please Please Tell Me Now: The Duran Duran Story by Stephen Davis MORE BOOKS OUT THIS WEEK: Negative Space (SFWP Literary Awards) by Lilly Dancyger The Parted Earth by Anjali Enjeti An Ordinary Age: Finding Your Way in a World That Expects Exceptional by Rainesford Stauffer On Juneteenth by Annette Gordon-Reed  Sacrifice: A Gold Star Widow’s Fight for the Truth by Michelle Black  Billionaires by Darryl Cunningham Seven Demons by Aidan Truhen Hour of the Witch by Chris Bohjalian Prom House by Chelsea Mueller  Living in Data: A Citizen’s Guide to a Better Information Future by Jer Thorp  Nothing Personal: An Essay by James Baldwin The Girl Who Died by Ragnar Jonasson The Hummingbirds’ Gift : Wonder, Beauty, and Renewal on Wings by Sy Montgomery The Glorious Guinness Girls by Emily Hourican Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest by Suzanne Simard The Secret Talker by Geling Yan Albert and the Whale: Albrecht Dürer and How Art Imagines Our World by Philip Hoare Films of Endearment: A Mother, a Son and the 80s Films That Defined Us by Michael Koresky My Time Will Come: A Memoir of Crime, Punishment, Hope, and Redemption by Ian Manuel Monkey Boy by Francisco Goldman  Remake the World: Essays, Reflections, Rebellions by Astra Taylor The Premonition: A Pandemic Story by Michael Lewis  Let’s Talk About Hard Things by Anna Sale Living Nations, Living Words: An Anthology of First Peoples Poetry by The Library of Congress, Joy Harjo  Mergers and Acquisitions Or, Everything I Know About Love I Learned on the Wedding Pages by Cate Doty Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter The Dead Husband by Carter Wilson  Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry by Joya Goffney African Europeans: An Untold History by Olivette Otele The Mysteries by Marisa Silver The Siren by Katherine St. John Firebreak by Nicole Kornher-Stace Bad Lawyer: A Memoir of Law and Disorder by Anna Dorn Arsenic and Adobo (Tita Rosie’s Kitchen Mystery #1) by Mia P. Manansala Seeing Sideways: A Memoir of Music and Motherhood Part of: American Music by Kristin Hersh Sunshine Girl: An Unexpected Life by Julianna Margulies   The Ones We’re Meant to Find by Joan He Secrets of Happiness by Joan Silber  The Renunciations: Poems by Donika Kelly Leda and the Swan by Anna Caritj Second Place by Rachel Cusk A Lonely Man by Chris Power The Newcomer by Mary Kay Andrews  Take Me Home Tonight by Morgan Matson Summer on the Bluffs: A Novel (Oak Bluffs) by Sunny Hostin Ariadne by Jennifer Saint Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir When You Get the Chance by Tom Ryan and Robin Stevenson The Secret to Superhuman Strength by Alison Bechdel  Finding Junie Kim by Ellen Oh The Most Beautiful Girl in Cuba by Chanel Cleeton  Pop Song: Adventures in Art & Intimacy by Larissa Pham Family Law by Gin Phillips Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature, and Spirit by Lyanda Lynn Haupt The Bookshop of Second Chances by Jackie Fraser The Black Ghost by Monica Gallagher, Alex Segura, Marco Finnegan The Woman with the Blue Star by Pam Jenoff Things We Lost to the Water by Eric Nguyen  The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave Hurricane Summer by Asha Bromfield  Maybe Maybe Marisol Rainey by Erin Entrada Kelly  It Had to Be You by Georgia Clark Everybody: A Book about Freedom by Olivia Laing Just Last Night by Mhairi McFarlane Eartha & Kitt: A Daughter’s Love Story in Black and White by Kitt Shapiro with Patricia Levy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy and Producer Joe celebrate their 1100th episode! In the before times, anniversary episodes were recorded live at a bar w/ multiple guests, songs, comedy bits and more. Alas, since we can't gather, we Zoomed it! They are joined by friends Michael Emerson, Monica Gallagher and Greg Pak. They chat about what they've been up to during lockdown and projects they are working on. Jimmy and Joe chat about some of their favorite entertainment they've been checking out lately and the evolution of the podcast. They also invite some other friends and CNI contributors on to thank them for their support. Thanks again to Jon, Emily, David and Steph! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Alex Segura and I dive into the world of “The Black Ghost” comic which he wrote with Monica Gallagher. We talk about the Lara Dominguez and her path from crime journalist to hero in a city rife with corruption. The world of “The Black Ghost” is one that took some time to make, and Alex goes into the world building process that he and Monica took on, as well as the many characters in it. “The Black Ghost” is available exclusively on ComiXology. The service is $5.99 a month and gives access to over 25,000 digital comics, graphic novels, and manga from DC, Marvel, Image, Dark Horse, and more, along with exclusive discounts.

In this episode, we question almost every choice made in the absolutely cult BLOOD FOR DRACULA, directed by Paul Morrissey. Join us as we skeeve out over the grossest moment in cinema we've seen thus far, Andy makes Twilight jokez, and Stephanie discusses Vampire Lore and how Bram Stoker is turning in his grave. Plus, Sex Ed with Stephanie and how Andy absolutely never learned to prank people properly. THE VAMPIRE, by Volta Ornella (a scholarly look at Dracula and vampire tropes, including Bram Stoker's Dracula) BOO! IT'S SEX, a web comic by Danielle Corsetto, Monica Gallagher

Jimmy attended the Thought Bubble Festival in Harrogate, UK and got loads of interviews! He interviewed about 27 people and got around 7.5 hours worth of content. So over the next 2-3 weeks, you will get to hear them all! In this episode, he talked with several creators whom have comics out with ComiXology Originals. Monica Gallagher discusses her book The Black Ghost along with her creator owned new comic Death Is A Mean Girl, WebToon comic Assassin Roommate and much more. Margaux Saltel talks about her work on Superfreaks and the process behind it. Greg Lockard and Tim Fish chat about their moving comic Liebestrasse. And Mark Sable converses about his 2 very different books out Dracula: Son of the Dragon and The Dark. Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Comic News Insider: Episode 993 is now available fJimmy is heading to Thought Bubble Festival in the UK next week and boy does he have a ton of interviews lined up. In a span of 3 weeks, he read about 3,000 pages of comics and 300 pages of an actual NON-comic book to prep for those interviews. In this episode, he's going to talk, review and possibly gush over a bunch of the stuff he's read. Amazing work by creators like Monica Gallagher, Laura Trinder, Benjamin Read, Rachael Smith, Barry Nugent, Mark Sable, Mariko Tamaki, Rob Davis, John McCrea, Reimena Yee and more! Jimmy recorded this a few days ago and has since read a few other comics to plan some last minute interviews. Fret not, you'll be able to hear about those when he interviews the creators! Also, while in London before the convention, he's going to do a few interviews as well and you may hear some of those on next week's podcast. Stay tuned! And if you see Jimmy at the show, say "HI!" Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

This upcoming weekend marks the 15th installment of the STAPLE! Independent Media Expo. And what better way to celebrate than with not one, not two, but THREE awesome guests? We've got founder Chris "Uncle Staple" Nicholas, writer and illustrator Monica Gallagher, and writer, editor, and supermodel Paul Benjamin. Chris, Paul, and Monica chat about how STAPLE! has changed over the past 15 years – though the spirit of the convention has remained the same since being founded in 2005 – and what they like about the event, including a special guest that’s coming to this year’s event (fans of The Adventure Zone should GET EXCITED). It also sounds like the physical STAPLE! program is perhaps the coolest program in the existence of programs. Additionally, the trio chats about the importance of networking at events and tips for breaking into the comics industry, whether you’re more interested in art, writing, or a combination of the two. And Chris and Paul share their favorite playlists both for driving and working. It's a jam-packed episode full of goodies, so tune in! If you're a fan of this episode, I'd appreciate a hearty five-star review on Apple Podcasts. It helps lil' ol' podcasts like this one get heard by more people. See you at STAPLE!

Welcome back to Below Grade Level! On this episode we start reading a new book and cover chapters 1-8 of Goosebumps’ Stay out of the Basement by R.L. Stine! Guests on this episode include Chris Zaleski, Bekah Eaton, Katie Duerling, Dave Handshoe, Monica Gallagher, Jordan Lincoln, and Clare Brenan!

The terrible truth is out. The Lit Killer stands revealed.  This is how our story ends. EINHORN'S EPIC PRODUCTIONS & iHEARTRADIO PRESENT: LETHAL LIT: A TIG TORRES MYSTERY  Created & Executive Produced By: Heather Einhorn & Adam Staffaroni. Written, Created, & Executive Produced By: Alex Segura & Monica Gallagher, Directed By: JB Blanc, Produced By: Aroop Sanakkayala, Chris Peterson, & Sandy Smallens.  With performances by: Rebecca Soler, JB Blanc, Matt Gumley, Paul Guyet, Jennifer Jiles, Rachel Oremland, Alba Ponce de Leon, Shelly Shenoy, Luke Slattery, and Gayle Artino  Post Production Supervisor & Mixer: Michael Sinterniklaas, Recording Engineer & Dialogue Editor: Michael Schneider, Sound Designer: Justin Kohler, Composer: Jared Faber, Art: Rebecca Mock, Creative Direction & Design: Ryan McCann, Script Editor: Greg Lockard, Creative Consultant: Monique Chavez, Studio Manager: Clark Cheng, Production Coordination: Gayle Artino & Laura Martin, Production Assistants: Rachel Slotky & Francesca Calo. Recorded at NYAV Post in New York City  Featuring the songs "Jupiter" performed by Donna Missal - Courtesy of Harvest Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises, and “Guardian Alien” Performed By Dana Williams, Written By Dana Williams (SESAC) and Aaron Pfenning (SESAC) - Courtesy of The Royalty Network, Inc. on behalf of Smiggs Songs (ASCAP), Cactus Palace (SESAC) and Dana Williams  Lethal Lit: A Tig Torres Mystery is a production by Einhorn’s Epic Productions for iHeartRadio.  Head to TigTorres.com to share theories, discover new evidence, and follow case updates.   For more information visit EinhornsEpicProductions.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

I know who the Lit Killer is.   EINHORN'S EPIC PRODUCTIONS & iHEARTRADIO PRESENT: LETHAL LIT: A TIG TORRES MYSTERY Created & Executive Produced By: Heather Einhorn & Adam Staffaroni. Written, Created, & Executive Produced By: Alex Segura & Monica Gallagher, Directed By: JB Blanc, Produced By: Aroop Sanakkayala, Chris Peterson, & Sandy Smallens.  With performances by: Rebecca Soler, JB Blanc, Matt Gumley, Paul Guyet, Jennifer Jiles, Rachel Oremland, Alba Ponce de Leon, Shelly Shenoy, Luke Slattery, and Gayle Artino Post Production Supervisor & Mixer: Michael Sinterniklaas, Recording Engineer & Dialogue Editor: Michael Schneider, Sound Designer: Justin Kohler, Composer: Jared Faber, Art: Rebecca Mock, Creative Direction & Design: Ryan McCann, Script Editor: Greg Lockard, Creative Consultant: Monique Chavez, Studio Manager: Clark Cheng, Production Coordination: Gayle Artino & Laura Martin, Production Assistants: Rachel Slotky & Francesca Calo. Recorded at NYAV Post in New York City Featuring the songs "Jupiter" performed by Donna Missal - Courtesy of Harvest Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises, and “Guardian Alien” Performed By Dana Williams, Written By Dana Williams (SESAC) and Aaron Pfenning (SESAC) - Courtesy of The Royalty Network, Inc. on behalf of Smiggs Songs (ASCAP), Cactus Palace (SESAC) and Dana Williams Lethal Lit: A Tig Torres Mystery is a production by Einhorn’s Epic Productions for iHeartRadio.  Head to TigTorres.com to share theories, discover new evidence, and follow case updates.  For more information visit EinhornsEpicProductions.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

The Lit Killer murders gripped the small town of Hollow Falls a decade ago. My aunt, Beth Torres, was framed as the infamous serial killer who based their murders on scenes from classic literature. Now, I'm back at Hollow Falls High. The mission of this podcast is simple. To uncover the truth. To clear my aunt's name. To put the real killer behind bars. Or die trying. I'm Tig Torres and this is Lethal Lit. EINHORN'S EPIC PRODUCTIONS & iHEARTRADIO PRESENT: LETHAL LIT: A TIG TORRES MYSTERY  Created & Executive Produced By: Heather Einhorn & Adam Staffaroni.  Written, Created, & Executive Produced By: Alex Segura & Monica Gallagher, Directed By: JB Blanc, Produced By: Aroop Sanakkayala, Chris Peterson, & Sandy Smallens.   With performances by: Rebecca Soler, JB Blanc, Matt Gumley, Paul Guyet, Jennifer Jiles, Rachel Oremland, Alba Ponce de Leon, Shelly Shenoy, Luke Slattery, and Gayle Artino  Post Production Supervisor & Mixer: Michael Sinterniklaas,Recording Engineer & Dialogue Editor: Michael Schneider, Sound Designer: Justin Kohler, Composer: Jared Faber, Art: Rebecca Mock, Creative Direction & Design: Ryan McCann, Creative Consultant: Monique Chavez, Studio Manager: Clark Cheng, Production Coordination: Gayle Artino & Laura Martin, Production Assistants: Rachel Slotky & Francesca Calo. Recorded at NYAV Post in New York City  Featuring the songs "Jupiter" performed by Donna Missal - Courtesy of Harvest Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises, and “Guardian Alien” Performed By Dana Williams,Written By Dana Williams (SESAC) and Aaron Pfenning (SESAC) -Courtesy of The Royalty Network, Inc. on behalf of Smiggs Songs (ASCAP), Cactus Palace (SESAC) and Dana Williams  Lethal Lit: A Tig Torres Mystery is a production by Einhorn’s Epic Productions for iHeartRadio.   Head to TigTorres.com to share theories, discover new evidence, and follow case updates.   For more information visit EinhornsEpicProductions.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

The Lit Killer is back and it's all my fault. What's my connection to this monster? EINHORN'S EPIC PRODUCTIONS & iHEARTRADIO PRESENT: LETHAL LIT: A TIG TORRES MYSTERY  Created & Executive Produced By: Heather Einhorn & Adam Staffaroni. Written, Created, & Executive Produced By: Alex Segura & Monica Gallagher,  Directed By: JB Blanc, Produced By: Aroop Sanakkayala, Chris Peterson, & Sandy Smallens.   With performances by: Rebecca Soler, JB Blanc, Matt Gumley, Paul Guyet, Jennifer Jiles, Rachel Oremland, Alba Ponce de Leon, Shelly Shenoy, Luke Slattery, and Gayle Artino Post Production Supervisor & Mixer: Michael Sinterniklaas, Recording Engineer & Dialogue Editor: Michael Schneider, Sound Designer: Justin Kohler, Composer: Jared Faber, Art: Rebecca Mock, Creative Direction & Design: Ryan McCann, Creative Consultant: Monique Chavez, Studio Manager: Clark Cheng, Production Coordination: Gayle Artino & Laura Martin, Production Assistants: Rachel Slotky & Francesca Calo. Recorded at NYAV Post in New York City  Featuring the songs "Jupiter" performed by Donna Missal - Courtesy of Harvest Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises, and “Guardian Alien” Performed By Dana Williams, Written By Dana Williams (SESAC) and Aaron Pfenning (SESAC) - Courtesy of The Royalty Network, Inc. on behalf of Smiggs Songs (ASCAP), Cactus Palace (SESAC) and Dana Williams  Lethal Lit: A Tig Torres Mystery is a production by Einhorn’s Epic Productions for iHeartRadio.   Head to TigTorres.com to share theories, discover new evidence, and follow case updates.   For more information visit EinhornsEpicProductions.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Things have gone from bad to worse.  The Lit Killer is out for blood.  Where do we go from here? EINHORN'S EPIC PRODUCTIONS & iHEARTRADIO PRESENT: LETHAL LIT: A TIG TORRES MYSTERY Created & Executive Produced By: Heather Einhorn & Adam Staffaroni. Written, Created, & Executive Produced By: Alex Segura & Monica Gallagher, Directed By: JB Blanc, Produced By: Aroop Sanakkayala, Chris Peterson, & Sandy Smallens.  With performances by: Rebecca Soler, JB Blanc, Matt Gumley, Paul Guyet, Jennifer Jiles, Rachel Oremland, Alba Ponce de Leon, Shelly Shenoy, Luke Slattery, and Gayle Artino Post Production Supervisor & Mixer: Michael Sinterniklaas, Recording Engineer & Dialogue Editor: Michael Schneider, Sound Designer: Justin Kohler, Composer: Jared Faber, Art: Rebecca Mock, Creative Direction & Design: Ryan McCann, Creative Consultant: Monique Chavez, Studio Manager: Clark Cheng, Production Coordination: Gayle Artino & Laura Martin, Production Assistants: Rachel Slotky & Francesca Calo. Recorded at NYAV Post in New York City Featuring the songs "Jupiter" performed by Donna Missal - Courtesy of Harvest Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises, and “Guardian Alien” Performed By Dana Williams, Written By Dana Williams (SESAC) and Aaron Pfenning (SESAC) - Courtesy of The Royalty Network, Inc. on behalf of Smiggs Songs (ASCAP), Cactus Palace (SESAC) and Dana Williams Lethal Lit: A Tig Torres Mystery is a production by Einhorn’s Epic Productions for iHeartRadio.  Head to TigTorres.com to share theories, discover new evidence, and follow case updates.  For more information visit EinhornsEpicProductions.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Our list of friends keeps getting shorter and shorter. Who's going to help us if the cops can't? EINHORN'S EPIC PRODUCTIONS & iHEARTRADIO PRESENT: LETHAL LIT: A TIG TORRES MYSTERY Created & Executive Produced By: Heather Einhorn & Adam Staffaroni. Written, Created, & Executive Produced By: Alex Segura & Monica Gallagher, Directed By: JB Blanc, Produced By: Aroop Sanakkayala, Chris Peterson, & Sandy Smallens.  With performances by: Rebecca Soler, JB Blanc, Matt Gumley, Paul Guyet, Jennifer Jiles, Rachel Oremland, Alba Ponce de Leon, Shelly Shenoy, Luke Slattery, and Gayle Artino Post Production Supervisor & Mixer: Michael Sinterniklaas, Recording Engineer & Dialogue Editor: Michael Schneider, Sound Designer: Justin Kohler, Composer: Jared Faber, Art: Rebecca Mock, Creative Direction & Design: Ryan McCann, Script Editor: Greg Lockard, Creative Consultant: Monique Chavez, Studio Manager: Clark Cheng, Production Coordination: Gayle Artino & Laura Martin, Production Assistants: Rachel Slotky & Francesca Calo. Recorded at NYAV Post in New York City Featuring the songs "Jupiter" performed by Donna Missal - Courtesy of Harvest Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises, and “Guardian Alien” Performed By Dana Williams, Written By Dana Williams (SESAC) and Aaron Pfenning (SESAC) - Courtesy of The Royalty Network, Inc. on behalf of Smiggs Songs (ASCAP), Cactus Palace (SESAC) and Dana Williams Lethal Lit: A Tig Torres Mystery is a production by Einhorn’s Epic Productions for iHeartRadio.  Head to TigTorres.com to share theories, discover new evidence, and follow case updates.  For more information visit EinhornsEpicProductions.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Jimmy moderated a panel called Inspirations with Monica Gallagher (Assassin Roommate), Tini Howard (Assassinistas), Megan Levens (Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 10) and Katie Skelly (My Pretty Vampire). They talk about what inspires them to create and how it helps them along in their creative endeavors. They give their thoughts on art, music, literature, TV/film, pop culture and more. And Jimmy throws in his comic book version of that famous Bernard Pivot questionnaire just for fun! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Reviews: Magic Order #1, Plastic Man Vol. 5 #1, Thor Vol. 5 #1, Archer s9 finale, Legion s2 finale, Supergirl s3 finale Jimmy is back from Heroes Con and all you get is this dumb podcast! He got about 10 interviews and moderated 3 panels. You'll hear those interviews over the next 2 weeks as well as 2 of the panels. In this episode, you'll get interviews with Monica Gallagher (Assassin Roommate) and Babs Tarr (Motor Crush)! At Heroes, Jimmy sat down with friends Ashley Lanni and Sarah Delaine to review 3 comics this week. He also got friend Megan Fischer to send in an audio review. Thanks to all! News includes: new The Maxx comics are coming from IDW, the Lucifer TV show gets saved by Netflix, Dark Horse will publish a Stranger Things comic mini-series and more! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Its the penultimate episode of season 7! The entire crew comes together to discuss Fiona's business prospects, Monica Gallagher, and the temporary end of Gallavich.

Jimmy attended Heroes Con last weekend and moderated some great panels! Here, you'll hear the Introverts vs Extoverts panel he did with Bridgit Connell, Monica Gallagher, Erica Henderson and Kata Kane. They talked about how they learned to overcome being introverted, gave advice on how they promote their work, if there is such a thing as being too extroverted and much more! Check out this informative and fun panel! And later this week, CNI will release a Heroes Con interview special with Bobby Timony, Brockton McKinney, Kevin Mellon, Nic Terhorst, Genevieve FT, Buzz, Anna-Liisa Jones, Haigen Shelley, and Jim Shelley. And then in next week's podcast, the final Heroes Con interview with Brenden Fletcher will be available for your listening pleasure. Phew! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Comic News Insider: Episode 695 is now available for free download! Click on the link or get it through iTunes! Sponsored by Dynamic Forces. Jimmy attended Heroes Con over the weekend and boy howdy did he get a lot done! He moderated 2 panels and got 11 interviews. He flew solo and gave a nice Heroes Con recap for you to enjoy. Including info about the panels he moderated, interviews, people he met (including Jim Steranko!) and more. In this episode, you'll hear him chat with the Wonder Twins Gabriel Ba and Fabio Moon, Francesco Francavilla, Ben Templesmith and Bridgit Connell. Later this week, you can listen to the panel he moderated called Introverts vs Extroverts with Monica Gallagher, Bridgit Connell, Kata Kane and Erica Henderson. And even later this week, CNI will release a Heroes Con interview special with Bobby Timony, Brockton McKinney, Kevin Mellon, Nic Terhorst, Genevieve FT, Buzz, Anna-Liisa Jones, Haigen Shelley, and Jim Shelley. And then in next week's podcast, the final Heroes Con interview with Brenden Fletcher will be available for your listening pleasure. Phew! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Reviews: Archie vs Predator #1, The Fox Vol 2 #1, RunLoveKill #1, The Tithe #1, Orphan Black. Other Space More MoCCA interviews with Monica Gallagher and Jamie Tanner! Jimmy is joined in studio by artists Melissa Dowell and Yao Xiao. They chat about all the trailers that came out last week including Star Wars, Jurassic World, Fantastic Four and Batman vs Superman. News includes: Archie gets a Sharknado, Revolution comes back in comic form,  an X-Men is outed by telepathy, Silicon Valley Comic Con is coming, R2D2 will fly around the world, Jedis CAN marry, Patty Jenkins is new Wonder Woman movie director, a new Flash Gordon film is on the way, a live action Winnie the Pooh film is coming, a Galaxy Quest TV show is happening and more! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Thanks for listening!

Monica Gallagher started making comics on the web, but before that, anime and manga (and Elfquest) made her a fan who wanted to create in addition to consume. An excerpt of this interview was originally featured on Giant Size #33: Heart and Soul, our STAPLE 2015 Special.

Reviews: Convergence #1, Rebels #1, Savior #1, Daredevil, Game of Thrones It's the MoCCA recap and Jimmy is joined in studio by Producer Joe and pal Jon Hoche. Jimmy and Joe attended MoCCA Festival over the weekend and experienced some amazing small press comic book goodness! Jimmy interviewed Monica Gallagher, Dean Haspiel, Seth Kushner, Barbara Stok and Jamie Tanner. You'll hear Dean, Seth and Barbara in this episode and Monica and Jamie in next week's episode. Jimmy also cheated on CNI by appearing on 2 other podcasts last week. He was part of the annual Jay and Jack charity podcast for Autism Speaks and a guest on his friend Amber's Vodka O'Clock podcast (available next week). Jimmy and Joe gave their recap and thoughts on this year's MoCCA. Hint: It rocked! News includes: New Lego Dimensions game from Warner Bros., DC Comics leaves NYC for good, you can relive Superman 2 with Margot Kidder, Agents of SHIELD gets a spin-off, Olivia Munn is cast as Psylocke in upcoming X:Men film, new Spider-Man film will have teenage Spidey/no origin re-telling/new costume with "classic Spidey" feel, Brad Bird is working on The Incredibles 2, Lucy Griffiths joins AMC's Preacher cast and director Michelle McLaren leaves Wonder Woman film over "creative differences". Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Thanks for listening!

Marc Bolton and Tim Van Autreve are joined by Zombie Outlaw creator Brian Apodaca. We talk zombies and the outbreaks they cause. Also, Boobage by Monica Gallagher.  In this episode we talk:  Zombie Outlaw by Brian Apodaca and Benny Jordan Boobage by Monica Gallagher Billy Dee Williams dances a Star … Continue reading →

It's a special DINTERVIEW episode! That's Dinner + Interview = DINTERVIEW! (Thanks to Becky Cloonan for that.) You guessed it, it's another podcast dinner where Jimmy sits down with some cartoonists over dinner to talk comics. While in Toronto for TCAF, Jimmy was joined by Paul Pope, Becky Cloonan, Glyn Dillon, and Monica Gallagher. They discussed the ins and outs of comics from what they use to draw, the process of cartooning, their approach to the medium, digital vs. print, inspirations,  influences and so much more! They even all got a bit silly at times and there may even be some singing and about 5 attempts to end the podcast. It's a bit lengthy as they were having such a grand time. Jimmy turned on the recorder and let it go for 2 hours! Not only do you hear the cartoonists, you'll hear the background noise, the waiter taking our orders, our food arriving, clinking of our silverware, etc. So sit back and be a fly on the wall for an exciting, informative and fun 2 hours of comic goodness with some of the best in the business! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Thanks for listening!

It's a special recap episode of the Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF)! Jimmy recorded this while still in Toronto and got cartoonist pals Adam Cadwell (The Everyday) and Marc Ellerby (Ellerbisms) to join in the fun! They give their thoughts on the show, the guests, the parties, panels and the drinking. OH THE DRINKING! Jimmy chatted with many at the show and you'll hear great interviews withJess Fink (We Can Fix It!), Monica Gallagher (Glitter Kiss), Agnes Garbowska (You, Me and Zombie), Lucy Knisley (Relish) and Renee Nault (Witchling). No news or reviews just lots of TCAF goodness! As always, listener feedback, Top 3 and more! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Thanks for listening!

Reviews: Damaged #1, The Heap #1, Pariah #1 After last week's bamboozling with old co-host Joe, Jimmy flies solo this week to deliver you a snappy and fun show full of comic booky goodness! He's in the middle of apartment hunting/moving hell but manages to bring you some great news that includes: Harvey Awards winners, DC's New 52 midnight madness, first villain for new Justice League revealed, Atomic Comics in Arizona shuts down, Marvel releases Daredevil audio book, support ill publisher by buying Sparkplug comic books, Gutter Magazine reproduces Monica Gallagher's hit webcomic Bonnie N. Collide online,  and Chicago gets an independent comic convention. As always, Listener Feedback, the Top 3 and more! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love!

Reviews: None this week due to massive NYCC coverage! It's our insane NYCC coverage with interviews galore! Interviews with Javier Grillo-Marxuach, Brea Grant, Zane Grant, Kyle Strahm, Nikki Cook, Greg Pak, David Nakayama, and Monica Gallagher. Hear the boys give their recap of the show, the signings, the charity raffle, the parties, costumes, highs/lows and all sorts of nerdy goodness! No news or reviews this week since there is so much to chat about. 

Reviews: The Misadventures of Clark &Jefferson: Hairy Things #1, Shield #1, Star Wars Purge: The Hidden Blade One-Shot, Turf #1 The boys went to MoCCA and broke some Canucks! MoCCA Fest was this weekend and the guys attended meeting many an indie/small press creator. Jimmy interviewed Monica Gallagher, Simon Gardenfors, and Tory Woollcott and learned a bit about their MoCCA debuts. Jimmy took many of the cartoonists out for a grand ol' NYC time and got free drinks galore. (Don't tell them it was a fluke. They think I'm the King of NYC.). News includes: Marvel leaves Diamond, Joss Whedon to direct Avengers movie, Mattel reveals SDCC exclusives, Eisner nominations announced, Star Trek live show at Kennedy Space Center, never before seen Kirby characters to see the light, Ultimate Spider-Man animated series to debut, and more!

Reviews: H.P. Lovecraft's Haunt of Horror #1, Scream Queen #1, Trinity #1 It's Hell hot here in NYC, so we're a bit delirious with heat exhaustion. Lotsa MoCCA madness from the festival this weekend. Jimmy was there Saturday and got some great interviews with Monica Gallagher and Mike Dawson. Joe went on Sunday and save the day for fellow podcasters, Indie Spinner Rack. We also hold a memorial for Zombie Jimmy in Jenny Romanchuk's webcomic, The Zombie Hunters.

Hi all! The Crew is back and this time with our fist ever sequel episode! In celebration of his first appearance on the podcast about a year ago, Richard picked the second volume of Bitter Root for us to talk about. We had a really good time talking about this book and got into some interesting related topics since this book is such a poignant and necessary read these days more than ever. We hope you all enjoy!Other books discussed: Little Monarchs by Jonathan Case (Margaret Ferguson Books); Amalia by Aude Picault, with translation by Allison M. Charette and lettering by Cromatik Ltd. (Europe); Baby Makes Three by Tim Fish, colors and grays by Matt Beaugrand and Tim Fish, and additional art by Antoine Dodé, Chynna Clugston-Flores, Monica Gallagher, and Paige Braddock (Poison Press); Spectro by Juan Doe (AfterShock); Fox and Hare #1 by Jon Tsuei, Stacey Lee, Raul Angulo, and Jim Campbell (Vault); and The Last Black Astronaut by Toren Chenault with art by Josh Brunson, colors by Maksim Strelkov, and letters by Rob Joneshttps://twitter.com/PeaceLoveComics/status/1529484938071793665Comics Deserve Better is a weekly podcast hosted by Brian, Carrie, Darci and Richard which covers the world of Independent Comics. For a list of episodes, socials and emails, and to request a topic for a future episode please visit comicsdeservebetter.wordpress.com.(Episode Art by Sandford Greene and Sofie Dodgson and Intro Music provided by https://www.bensound.com/)