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More TCAF interviews! In this episode, Jimmy talks to legendary cartoonist Peter Kuper. They chat about his graphic novel RUINS, SPY VS SPY, living in Oaxaca, loving bugs, and so much more. Thanks to TCAF for a great time and to all of my interviewees for taking the time to hang and talk. More TCAF interview specials will be released over the next few weeks! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

The final TCAF interview special! In this episode, you'll hear the 1:1 panel that Jimmy moderated with Mylo Choy. They talked about Mylo's debut graphic novel MIDDLE DISTANCE, running, music, humor in the book, balancing the mind and just what is Pansori? Thanks to TCAF for a great time and to all of my interviewees for taking the time to hang and talk. One last TCAF interview special is on the way next! 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 Mylo Choy. They talk about Mylo's graphic novel MIDDLE DISTANCE: A GRAPHIC MEMOIR. They chat about the importance of running in their life, what it was like to create their first graphic novel, finding humor in serious moments, their work as a musician and more. Come back for interviews with Ana Penyas, and Miss Lasko-Gross. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

In episode 116, Gen and Jette sit down with a cup of tea for a casual chat about what they've been up to and what they have planned for the spring, and of course what they've been reading. Show Notes Gen is co-hosting two yoga and writing retreats in the summer — one in Fort Erie and one in Prince Edward County — find out more about them at Wild Wandering Creations. Next time you're in Boston, make sure to visit the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum — or at least read up about one of the most infamous unsolved art heists. Jette stumbled across a new cafe last time she was in NYC. It's called The Lost Draft and it sounds amazing. Check out Self Made Hero, a graphic novel company that publishes a lot of biography and non-fiction titles. If you haven't already hopped on the astronomy nerd train with us, check out Episode 107 about How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming by Michael E. Brown In our next episode we'll be talking about a new Coach House release — Sing, Nightingale by Marie Hélène Poitras, translated by Rhonda Mullins. Our current book club pick is The Writing Life by Annie Dillard. Books & Media Mentioned The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis Fatale by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips The Summer Tree by Guy Gavriel Kay Cinema Speculation by Quentin Tarantino Minor Feelings by Cathy Park Hong The Witches Don't Burn by Isabel Sterling Spellbook of the Lost and Found by Moïra Fowley Doyle Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman Steering the Craft by Ursual K. LeGuin The Writing of Fiction by Edith Wharton Survive the Night by Riley Sager The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager The Only One Left by Riley Sager (coming June 20) Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney The Book of Magic by Alice Hoffman On Photography by Susan Sontag At Work by Annie Leibovitz Thoreau and Me by Cédric Taling Basquiat by Julian Voloj & Søren Mosdal The Neverending Stoy by Michael Ende Don't forget to follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter or email us at hello@anotherbookontheshelf.com. We'd love to hear from you! Sign up for our newsletter and add us to Pinterest!

Blowing Minds by Jake Kelly from Stone Church Press, Everything Sucks: All Cats Go to Hell by Michael Sweater from Silver Sprocket, The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Ominous Omnibus Volume 1 from Abrams, Action Comics #1050, Black Cloak #1, Gotham City: Year One, Days of Sand by Aimée De Jongh from Self-Made Hero, plus a whole mess more!

Jimmy went to SPX (Small Press Expo) over the weekend and got 15 interviews with almost 5 hrs of coverage. You'll hear 2 in this episode. Aimee de Jongh and Barbara Stok both have recent work out through one of Jimmy's favorite publishers, SelfMadeHero. The UK publisher always finds such great talent. Jimmy did a spotlight panel with Aimee in June at TCAF and follows up with her at SPX. They chat about DAYS OF SAND and another recent work 60 YEARS IN WINTER. Jimmy sat down with Barbara to discuss her philosophical new graphic novel called THE PHILOSOPHER, THE DOG AND THE WEDDING. They also get into her days of drumming and swing dancing! Always a delight to catch up with these amazing cartoonists. A big thanks to publisher Emma Hayley for making this all possible. Fun dinners with the whole crew over the weekend. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy was in Toronto over the weekend attending TCAF (Toronto Comic Arts Festival). In this episode, Jimmy moderated the 1:1 spotlight panel with friend Aimee de Jongh. They talked about her incredible award nominated graphic novel DAYS OF SAND. It's about America's Dust Bowl era in the 1930's. A moving tale based on real life events. They also chat about DESTINATION: CANADA. A collaboration with the Dutch Consulate in Toronto. It's 10 tales of Dutch emigrants starting a new life in Canada by 10 Dutch cartoonists. They also discuss the rise of Dutch cartoonists in general and future work. A fun, educational and laid back panel that you'll enjoy! More interviews will air next week in TCAF specials.  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy was in Toronto over the weekend attending TCAF (Toronto Comic Arts Festival). In this episode, Jimmy talks with 3 creators whom have books out with SelfMadeHero. He chats with Catherine Castro about the book she wrote CALL ME NATHAN. Based on a true story, it follows a young girl realizing she is not the gender she was assigned at birth. Beautiful, powerful and positive. Chris W. Kim STRAYS talks about the new book he wrote & drew called STRAYS. It's about moving on, starting over, missing friends, and a sense of belonging. Truly identifiable and magnificent storytelling. Anne Mette Kaerulf Lorentzen wrote and drew her own story in WHEN I CAME OUT. Loosely based on her own life, it follows her marriage and children to coming out as gay in her 40's. Powerful and thought provoking. More interviews will air later this week and next week in TCAF specials.  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Cohost Kid joins Paul again to talk about “Laid-Back Camp” by Afro (Yen Press) volumes 1-2. This charmingly low-key manga was an enjoyable read. But first, dad and kid talk about other recent comics reads for each of them, including the “Wings of Fire” series by Tui T. Sutherland and Mike Holmes (Graphix), the “Frazzled” series by Booki Vivant (HarperCollins), “¡¡Manu!!” by Kelly Fernandez (Graphix), “Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles” by Fermín Solís (Self-Made Hero), and “Welcome to the New World” by Jake Halpern and Michael Sloan (Metropolitan). And of course, we HAVE to check in with “It's Jeff!” the Jeff the Landshark Infinity Comic by Kelly Thompson and Gurihiru on Marvel Unlimited. Because JEFF! Check out the Comics Syllabus SubStack, and find out how you can support Paul's work on this podcast, at comicssyllabus.substack.com Find the Comics Syllabus at its home at Multiversitycomics.com: http://www.multiversitycomics.com/tag/comics-syllabus/ Find the weekly audio podcast version of the Comics Syllabus on Sundays at its home at Multiversitycomics.com: http://www.multiversitycomics.com/tag/comics-syllabus/ For video segments, subscribe/follow the Comics Syllabus on Apple Podcasts or video-friendly podcast apps like Pocket Casts. You can try this RSS feed including video or watch the segments here at our podcast host Castos. For audio-only episodes, you can find us on Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, your favorite podcast app, or use this weekly audio-only RSS feed.

Jack "Flashgun" Casey, was a crime photographer for the newspaper The Morning Express, and was the creation of novelist George Harmon Coxe. The radio program ran from the 1930s to the 1960s and was known by a variety of different names: Crime Photographer, Flashgun Casey, Casey, Press Photographer. With the help of reporter Ann Williams, Casey solved crimes and recounted his stories to Ethelbert the bartender and other friends at the Blue Note jazz club. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio. Let Golden State Media Concepts take you on a ride through the classic age of radio, with this compiled collection of episodes from a wide variety of old programs. ***PLEASE NOTE*** GSMC Podcast Network presents these shows as historical content and have brought them to you unedited. Remember that times have changed and some shows might not reflect the standards of today's politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Golden State Media Concepts or the GSMC Podcast Network. Our goal is to entertain, educate give you a glimpse into the past.

In this episode of the HP Lovecast, Michele Brittany and Nicholas Diak discuss the graphic novel adaptation of Robert W. Chambers' The King in Yellow done by I. N. J. Culbard and published by SelfMadeHero.Episode edited by: Michele BrittanyIntro/Outro Music: "Azathoth" by Philippe Gerber / John 3:16 (Bandcamp page)Links to Buy The King in YellowAmazonSelfMadeHero Product PageLinks to buy the Horror Writers Association version of The King in YellowAmazonBookshopBumperThis episode's bumper is courtesy of Ian Welke. He can be found on Amazon, Twitter, and his website. Misc. and Referenced LinksInterview with Ian WelkeHP Lovecast Episode on Welke's End Times at Ridgemont HighInterview with Lee MurrayHP Lovecast Episode on Vinegar TeethBurial Plot interview with Michele and NicholasSupport HP Lovecast PodcastIf you liked this episode and want to support HP Lovecast, consider purchasing one of our books:Horror Literature from Gothic to Post-Modern: Critical EssaysHorror in Space : Critical Essays on a Film SubgenreJames Bond and Popular Culture: Essays on the Influence of the Fictional SuperspyThe New Peplum: Essays on Sword and Sandal Films and Television Programs Since the 1990sOr consider donating to our Ko-Fi account. 

Like a basket of fish and chips, Gutter Boys is hot and in demand. And so, the saga continues as we deliver your bi-weekly fix of comics hooha and shop talk. Today's guest is Birmingham-based cartoonist and illustrator Michael Kennedy. His illustration work has been featured in The New Yorker, Wired, Medium, Adult Swim and NBC News and has comics published in McSweeney's, Freak Comix 10, Tiny Splendour, Self Made Hero, Editions Presque Lune, Vault Comics, and The Smudge. We discuss the newest issue of his ongoing self-published series MINT, how he got into comics, his development as a creator, and what he hopes to accomplish in the near future. Don't let the brief intro fool you, this one is a banger. You can check out more of Michael's work at michaeldkennedy.com or follow him on Instagram @michaelkennedyillo. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it on the next episode. In the meantime, give Gutter Boys a follow on Instagram and Twitter @gutterboyspod. And of course, please like, share, review, and subscribe on your preferred podcast platform and help grow the Gutter Gang Nation! If you're feeling generous, subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/gutterboys (or gutterboys.top) and browse our different donation tiers to receive exclusive merch, digital content, bonus episodes, plus much more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gutterboys/support

UK publisher SelfMadeHero always puts out great work and they have an engaging new anthology called I FEEL LOVE that is currently out. It's a weird, funky and freaky look at love. 6 great stories by 6 great cartoonists! Jimmy chats solo with contributor Kelsey Wroten about her story in the anthology, the concept behind it, her art style, what she's reading and more! Jimmy recruits the Features Editor of The Beat, Avery Kaplan, to join in the conversation with contributor Benjamin Marra. Benjamin discusses inspirations for his story, how he adapts his art for each tale, his YouTube channel, terrible movies and more! A fun, entertaining and great chat with everyone. Thanks to Benjamin and Kelsey for taking the time! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

UK publisher SelfMadeHero always puts out great work and they have an engaging new anthology called I FEEL LOVE that is currently out. It's a weird, funky and freaky look at love. 6 great stories by 6 great cartoonists! Jimmy chats solo with SMH founder/managing director Emma Hayley about the book as well as what else is coming from the publisher this year. Looks like a lot of amazing graphic novels are on the way! Jimmy then recruits the Features Editor for The Beat, Avery Kaplan, to join him in talking with I FEEL LOVE editors/contributors Krent Able and Julian Hanshaw. They discuss their stories in the book, what it was like gathering the talent, the editing process and more. A fun, entertaining and great chat with everyone. Thanks to Emma, Krent and Julian for taking the time! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Reviews: Blue Flame #1, Heroes Reborn: Magneto and the Mutant Force One-Shot, Made In Korea #1, Milestone Returns: Infinite Edition #0, Black Lightning series finale Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, Ashley, and Ricky. Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! Thanks to Emily for the news which includes: new animated Batman and Superman series are coming, Evil Dead Rise is an upcoming sequel in the ED universe, British Japanese singer-songwriter Rina Sawayama joins John Wick 4 and more. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

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Not all heroes can do it on their own but these guys can! These men are heroes villians and all in the middle. They move their own metal to do the impossble. Forgers must do what must to climb to the top.Start heating your forges and grab your metals so we can Rock and Roll.Follow us on the socials to be informed of any new episodes or news.Instagram: gmetalburnsTwitter: gmetalburnsFacebook group: Burning MetalBurn on

  The Beast Hunting Battle Badgers join the ACP this week, courtesy of their creator Steve Sims. Together the gang talk about what led to the awesome comic series, influences, plans for the future and then get into a great in depth discussion about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Usagi Yojimbo (amongst tons of others)! Theres also great process chat, lots of book recommendations and a heated topic that almost leads to a premature show ending! Great stuff to check out this week: Steve Sims, Battle Badgers, Usagi Yojimbo, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Blacksad, Mulp, Sara Dunkerton, Head Lopper, The Oswald Chronicle, Murder Hobo, Scout Comics, Tom Ward, Merrick: Puppets, Self Made Hero, Altitude CLICK HERE TO GET COPIES OF OUR ANTHOLOGY - AWESOME COMICS Join the discussion today at our facebook group Awesome Comics Talk Check out the folks who sponsor this lil show - the mighty folks at Comichaus! If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badassery at www.chadfifer.bandcamp.com  Let us know what you think! Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com 

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 2 creators whom have comics out with great UK publisher SelfMadeHero. Glyn Dillon talks about the re-release (with extras!) of his award winning graphic novel The Nao of Brown. They also talk about his work on the recent slew of Star Wars films and teases his involvement with the next Batman movie. Rob Davis and Jimmy have a lengthy chat about his amazing trilogy of graphic novels (The Motherless Oven, The Can Opener's Daughter and The Book of Forks). The world building, characterization, themes and more are explored in this fascinating and fun discussion. Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Armed with a camera and an insatiable appetite for the truth, Casey, Crime Photographer will get to the bottom of the baffling mysteries he covers for his big city paper. Staats Cotsworth stars as Casey, with Jan Miner as reporter Ann Williams and John Gibson as bantering bartender Ethelbert, in "Self-Made Hero" (originally aired on CBS on July 17, 1947) and "Fog" (originally aired on CBS on March 11, 1948).

We chat to Rob Davis this episode who is the creator of the Motherless Oven trilogy published by SelfMadeHero. The final book in this amazing trilogy is called The Book Of Forks and will be launched at the 2019 Lakes Comic Art Festival. Rob looks at his career and explains why he took a break from comics before coming back to create graphic novels. We give a preview of The Book of Forks and also reviewEssex County by Jeff Lemire. We spend a huge portion of the show going through the Lakes brand new festival 2019 guide which can be viewed here. We only have Tom this episode contributing and hes on reviewing Stutter by Joe Stone. Joe also runs the Hackney Comics and Zine Fair which is coming up very soon.Thank you for listening.http://www.comicartpodcast.ukTwitter: @comicartfestpodFacebook: Comic Art PodcastInstagram: ComicArtPodcastAlso on YouTubeFind all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.comLogo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.comContributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete) and Tom Stewart (@uramyx).Title Music used with permission: Don’t Fool Yourself by Pop Noir

We chat to Rob Davis this episode who is the creator of the Motherless Oven trilogy published by SelfMadeHero. The final book in this amazing trilogy is called The Book Of Forks and will be launched at the 2019 Lakes Comic Art Festival. Rob looks at his career and explains why he took a break from comics before coming back to create graphic novels. We give a preview of The Book of Forks and also reviewEssex County by Jeff Lemire. We spend a huge portion of the show going through the Lakes brand new festival 2019 guide which can be viewed here. We only have Tom this episode contributing and hes on reviewing Stutter by Joe Stone. Joe also runs the Hackney Comics and Zine Fair which is coming up very soon.Thank you for listening.http://www.comicartpodcast.ukTwitter: @comicartfestpodFacebook: Comic Art PodcastInstagram: ComicArtPodcastAlso on YouTubeFind all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.comLogo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.comContributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete) and Tom Stewart (@uramyx).Title Music used with permission: Don’t Fool Yourself by Pop Noir

That's right folks it's PREVIEWS TIME AGAIN! A little bit of Christmas in the heat of summer. This month Iann kicks off the show by discussing the sudden end of The Walking Dead and he reviews Shazam, which Iann finally got to watch. From there it's the deep dive into what's coming up from the Previews catalog. Titles from Boom, Dynamite, DC, Image, IDW, Gallery 13, Ablaze Publishing, Aftershock Comics, Amulet Books, Birdcage Bottom Books, Archie Comics, Book Palace, Caliber Entertainment, Conundrum Press, Henry Holt Books, Selfmadehero, Storm King Productions, Titan Comics. Apple Users please leave a five star rating and a commentFollow us on InstagramThe Show: @creampodcast513Iann: @iannrobinsonJaimie: jaimie_filer

Jimmy attended the Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF)! He moderated panels including this one with Soren Mosdal! Jimmy talks with him about his new book BASQUIAT with SelfMadeHero. They also discussed some of his other work including some other biographies and sci-fi work. How did Basquiat's demons affect his art? Was Mosdal already a fan? Listen in to find out! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us!   Thanks for listening!  

Jimmy attended the Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF)! He did 10 interviews including these with Bill Griffith (NOBODY'S FOOL: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF SCHLITZIE THE PINHEAD) and Typex (ANDY: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF ANDY WARHOL). Did Schlitzie ultimately lead a happy life? Why did Andy Warhol always seek the spotlight? Listen in to find out! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us!   Thanks for listening!

Jimmy attended the Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF)! He moderated 3 panels including this one with friend Aimee de Jongh. They discuss her 2 new books out! BLOSSOMS IN AUTUMN (SelfMadeHero) and TAXI!: STORIES FROM THE BACK SEAT (Conundrum Press). They also touch about some of her other work and the film that was adapted from her first graphic novel. Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us!   Thanks for listening!

In 2018... Host Stuart Wright talks to filmmaker Matt Harlock about his exciting new partnership with comic artist Krent Able (aka Steve Martin) and the Kickstarter campaign they launched to fund the short film DEEP CLEAN Update Thursday 6 June 2019 Halflife Films & DUST are excited to announce that their hit sci-fi short film DEEP CLEAN is now available on: DUST’s Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KYqA7a_uZo FB channels https://www.facebook.com/watchdust/?__tn__=kC-R&eid=ARDxzCVR87-6M3qrUgl4em4cDYR5xVPgM-Asz0rCD7_yTFle0C18CvhlVgvsUtvHFvEmP2dhFmtNZewe&hc_ref=ARSwGO2z-RIr_Kb-DdtR4rQLmJs6rfXp0vcdiQTn5B3Ic1FcEpBpXGvtdMEYYxAO55Y&fref=nf What’s next for the team? Deep Clean – the feature/TV series The team is expanding the Deep Clean world, with feature and series versions, and currently discussing with potential partners. Bloody Kids - horror feature Horror feature Bloody Kids, in development with exec producer Mike Chapman of Bluefinch Films. Based on Krent’s recent comic as part of the I Feel Machine anthology published by Self Made Hero. Original 2018 show notes: Halflife Films are working with Ben Wheatley collaborator Dan Martin at 13FingerFX, (Sightseers, Highrise, Free Fire,) on the SFX, and Territory Studio, the team behind Ghost in the Shell, Ex Machina & Bladerunner 2049 on the VFX. Mike Chapman, Kaleidoscope (Prevenge, A Dark Song) is exec producing. The Kickstarter campaign was launched with the release of Ink, Cocks and Rock'n'roll. You can view it here: http://www.halflifefilms.com/krent/ Podcast from www.britflicks.com "Carefree" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) 
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Jimmy is heading to Toronto for one of his favorite comic shows, the Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF).  He'll be moderating panels with Lucy Knisley, Aimee de Jongh & Soren Mosdal. He'll also have interviews with some amazing creators from publishers like First Second, SelfMadeHero, Abrams ComicArts and others. You'll be able to hear them all over the next few weeks. And thanks again to Producer Joe for stepping into the host chair. Jimmy sent in some audio so you will hear him talk about what he'll be covering at TCAF. Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Another month, another “Previews” catalog to dissect! As always, Mike & Greg start things off with the diverse Green and Purple sections, covering the majority of publishers in one fell swoop. What's coming to comic shops in May (or later) that catches the lads' fancies? Definitely something for everyone in the top half of this two-part “Previews” walkthrough! Robots From Tomorrow is a weekly comics podcast recorded deep beneath the Earth's surface. You can subscribe to it via iTunes or through the RSS feed at RobotsFromTomorrow.com. You can also follow Mike and Greg on Twitter. Enjoy your funny books.

Rachael Ball – Wolf Tales: In an interview recorded at Cartoon County, Alex Fitch talks to Rachael Ball about her new book Wolf, published by Self Made Hero. In this graphic novel set in the 1970s, the cartoonist mixes a story from her past with time travel, fantastical beasts and mysterious neighbours rendered in detailed […]

Jimmy attended Thought Bubble Festival back in September and moderated 2 panels for SelfMadeHero. Here, you'll hear the panel he did for their graphic novel anthology I Feel Machine. On the panel were editors/cartoonists Krent Able and Julian Hanshaw! A laid back and illuminating panel! You'll hear all about the other contributors to the anthology (Tillie Walden, Box Brown, Shaun Tan, Erik Svetoft) as well as their thoughts on where technology is heading. Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy attended Thought Bubble Festival back in September and moderated 2 panels for SelfMadeHero. Here, you'll hear the panel he did for their graphic novel Apollo. On the panel were writers Chris Baker and Matt Fitch along with artist Mike Collins! A fun and informative panel! Hear all about how the comic came together and the collaborative process between the 3 creators. Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

In this episode we chat to the creators of the SelfMadeHero published book Tumult, John Harris Dunning and Michael Kennedy. These two fine gentleman talk about the creative process of the book and their history within the industry and how it came to be. The book itself is a superb thriller which we reviewed in a previous episode. Mike gives us a run down on the comics he's recently been reading and we review Unseen by Emma Donnelly and The Times I Knew I was Gay by Eleanor Crewes. Pete takes a well deserved holiday this episode however we are interrupted by a brief news report from The Clockwork Watch....Check out our friends too at the That Comic Smell podcast if you want more comic goodness to listen too.Thank you for listening.http://www.comicartpodcast.ukTwitter: @comicartfestpodFacebook: ComicArtPodcastInstagram: ComicArtPodcastAlso on YouTubeFind all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.comLogo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.comContributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) and Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete).Title Music: Don’t Fool Yourself by Pop Noir

In this episode we chat to the creators of the SelfMadeHero published book Tumult, John Harris Dunning and Michael Kennedy. These two fine gentleman talk about the creative process of the book and their history within the industry and how it came to be. The book itself is a superb thriller which we reviewed in a previous episode. Mike gives us a run down on the comics he's recently been reading and we review Unseen by Emma Donnelly and The Times I Knew I was Gay by Eleanor Crewes. Pete takes a well deserved holiday this episode however we are interrupted by a brief news report from The Clockwork Watch....Check out our friends too at the That Comic Smell podcast if you want more comic goodness to listen too.Thank you for listening.http://www.comicartpodcast.ukTwitter: @comicartfestpodFacebook: ComicArtPodcastInstagram: ComicArtPodcastAlso on YouTubeFind all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.comLogo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.comContributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) and Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete).Title Music: Don’t Fool Yourself by Pop Noir

Bonus episode interview with talented British writer David Hine David has been working in comics since the early 1980s and has a significant body of work for both major publishers like Marvel DC etc and and also creator owned comics and graphic novels David has been working with artist Mark Stafford on the graphic novel Lip Hook which will be published by SelfMadeHero and has been partly funded by the Arts Council Part of the inspiration for the story is the Magdalena Solis religious cult reported in Mexico in the 1960s and this story will be set in an isolated English village The Graphic novel will be launched at the Comic Art Festival in Kendal in October 2018.We also get to talk to David about some of his previous work for creator owned titles and also working with the major publishers on well established properties characters If youd like to pick up some of Davids work digital or physical you can get it on our Amazon link.UK listener? You could try out a free 30 day Audible trial and and try out their audiobooks.Email the show at ComicsInMotionPodcast@gmail.com or on Twitter or on our Facebook page. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On episode 33 we have the creator of Nikolai Dante Robbie Morrison on the show. He discusses his work at 2000AD starting with the Megazine and the creation of Dante and then onto his own projects including White Death and Drowntown. He also looks at the work he's doing on the Traces of a Great War anthology with Charlie Adlard which is out in October. We review Tumult by John Harris Dunning and Michael Kennedy. This book published by SelfMadeHero is a psychological thriller and will grip you page by page. We also talk about the comedy writing course Ian took part in which was part funded by the Lakes Comic Art Festival. The course was ran by Jayne Postlethwaite and has made Ian funny... its official!Mike reviews the zombie comic book Empire of the Dead by George A Romero and Pete looks at the life of Steve Dikto who sadly passed away recently. Finally we finish with the latest song by Sean Moore called Kiss Me Twice which Ian and Nikki started in the video of. Buy the track at https://seanmoore1.bandcamp.comThank you for listening.http://www.comicartpodcast.ukTwitter: @comicartfestpodFacebook: ComicArtPodcastInstagram: ComicArtPodcastAlso on YouTubeFind all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.comLogo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.comContributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) and Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete).Title Music: Don’t Fool Yourself by Pop Noir

On episode 33 we have the creator of Nikolai Dante Robbie Morrison on the show. He discusses his work at 2000AD starting with the Megazine and the creation of Dante and then onto his own projects including White Death and Drowntown. He also looks at the work he's doing on the Traces of a Great War anthology with Charlie Adlard which is out in October. We review Tumult by John Harris Dunning and Michael Kennedy. This book published by SelfMadeHero is a psychological thriller and will grip you page by page. We also talk about the comedy writing course Ian took part in which was part funded by the Lakes Comic Art Festival. The course was ran by Jayne Postlethwaite and has made Ian funny... its official!Mike reviews the zombie comic book Empire of the Dead by George A Romero and Pete looks at the life of Steve Dikto who sadly passed away recently. Finally we finish with the latest song by Sean Moore called Kiss Me Twice which Ian and Nikki started in the video of. Buy the track at https://seanmoore1.bandcamp.comThank you for listening.http://www.comicartpodcast.ukTwitter: @comicartfestpodFacebook: ComicArtPodcastInstagram: ComicArtPodcastAlso on YouTubeFind all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.comLogo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.comContributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) and Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete).Title Music: Don’t Fool Yourself by Pop Noir

  It's one small step for a podcaster. One giant leap for podcast-kind. Okay, so the quote doesn't quite work here, but who cares? This week, Scott's talking with Chris Baker and Matt Fitch, the creators of a brand new graphic novel about three men who went to the moon. As you do. They go over the fantastic artwork by Mike Collins, the research required for telling the story on a technical and personal basis, and what exactly made Richard Nixon so adorably insane. I just want to hug him while he grumbles under his breath! Check out Apollo at SelfMadeHero! Listen & Subscribe: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | PodBean | Podchaser | Podparadise | Listen Notes |  Player.FM | RSS Follow us on: Twitter: @AP2HYC Instagram: @AP2HYC Facebook.com/AP2HYC YouTube.com/AP2HYCape Support us on Patreon.com/ap2hyc and get bonus content, merchandise, and more. Timecode: Intro to Chris and Matt, Mike Collins, and Research - 01:05 The Spirit of America, Conspiracies, and Buzz Aldrin - 24:05 Scary Moon, One Small Step, and Final Thoughts - 43:01

Time Codes: 00:00:24 - Introduction 00:02:18 - Setup of interview 00:03:49 - Interview with Julian Hanshaw 01:04:39 - Wrap up 01:05:08 - Contact us Many U.S. readers were introduced to Julian Hanshaw through his book Tim Ginger, released in 2015 from Top Shelf Productions, an imprint of IDW Publishing. It's the story of man in his later years coming to terms with the decisions he's made, including his choice to remain childless. As Julian discusses in this interview, the text was largely autobiographical in nature. And the same can said of his new book, Cloud Hotel. The story was inspired by a UFO encounter he had as a young boy and the psychological affect such an experience had on him afterwards. As Julian discloses during his conversation with Derek, Cloud Hotelis the second of what will be a trilogy of autobiographical works, beginning with Tim Ginger. But they also discuss some of his earlier works that may not be familiar to American readers, such as The Art of Phoand I'm Never Coming Back. Julian also talks about his upcoming book from SelfMadeHero, I Feel Machine, a collection of six comics stories that he edited with Kent Able, all by different creators and all focusing on how technology has transformed the way we communicate and frame our culture.

Time Codes: 00:00:29 - Introduction 00:03:36 - Edward's big life changes! 00:08:09 - Billie Holiday 00:26:53 - Josephine Baker 00:59:14 - The Green Hand and Other Stories 01:20:36 - Wrap up 01:22:17 - Contact us After having to readjust for a few major life changes -- including a new baby for first-time parents! -- Edward and Derek are back with the monthly Euro Comics series. For November they discuss two graphic biographies devoted to early twentieth-century artists as well as a collection of surreal and experimental fiction. They start with Carlos Sampayo and Jose Muñoz's Billie Holiday (NBM Publishing), a text that fully utilizes the somber, even noir uses of black-and-white (Muñoz's art was an inspiration for Frank Miller's Sin City, after all). Originally published by Fantagraphics in 1993, this work provides a skeletal overview of Holiday's life and career, both its artistic highs and its drug-filled lows. A much more detailed graphic biography is Jose-Luis Bocquet and Catel Muller's Josephine Baker. Published by SelfMadeHero, this is an extensive look at Baker's life and includes encyclopedic back matter that supplements the narrative. This is a more conventional biography than the one on Billie Holiday, a chronological accounting from a more objective, detached point of view. Perhaps most notable is the fact that Edward, himself, did the translation of this text (although not the back matter). As such, he provides insightful behind-the-scenes information about the preparation of this album, its editorial handling of sensitive racial issues, and the dynamics involved in the art of translation. Finally, Derek and Edward wrap up with very different kind of work, Nicole Claveloux's The Green Hand and Other Stories (New York Review Comics). In addition to its longer titular story, the collection includes seven other Claveloux short comics that vary in style and narrative conventionality. All of the pieces are dreamlike, even psychedelic in nature, originally appearing in Métal Hurlant or through Les Humanoïdes Associés between 1979 and 1980. With an introduction by Daniel Clowes and an interview with "Green Hand" co-creator Edith Zha, this is collection that serves as a great introduction to the often-overlooked Claveloux.

Indie comics are what people want and indie comics are what they'll get. This week Julia and Drew discuss pro choice, some odd magic, visions of death, alien waystations and more! Listen in to discover: Spiders & Stardust Even the Giants Coyotes Comics for Choice Port of Earth The Nao of Brown We Can Never Go Home Adrift Bolivar Flayed Finding Molly Notes: www.fortheloveofindie.com Email: ftlindie@gmail.com Twitter/Instagram: @ftlindie/@ftloveofindie Drew's Instagram: @justdrewvg Julia's Instagram/Twitter: @indiebyrd

Time Codes: 00:01:26 - Introduction 00:03:38 - Thank you to Red Pegasus Comics! 00:08:36 - Outburst 00:32:32 - Steam Clean 00:44:57 - Resist! Vol. 2 01:24:37 - Wrap up 01:25:36 - Contact us "Smell my book. Feel bad." On this week's episode, the Two Guys with PhDs Talking about Comics look at there new releases...and even smell them. They begin with Pieter Coudyzer's Outburst (SelfMadeHero), a surreal meditation on creative expression and not fitting in. The narrative can even be called an example of magical realism (and the guys don't apply that term indiscriminately), where the natural world not only becomes a refuge from human interaction, but also literally infiltrates and consumes the marginalized. Next they discuss a recent release from one of their favorite publishers, Retrofit Comics/Big Planet Comics. Laura Ķeniņš's Steam Clean is a short yet poignant look at the challenges women and gender non-binary individuals face in their day-to-day lives. The story takes place at a women's sauna party in some Scandinavian country, and its varied attendees use this gathering to explore their relationships and "sweat out" their frustrations. Finally, Andy and Derek wrap up with an in-depth look at the second volume of the freebie newspaper Resist! Edited by Françoise Mouly and Nadja Spiegelman, this latest release is similar to the first -- which the guys reviewed earlier this year -- and includes contributions from well-established as well as younger and first-time artists. Familiar names that the guys discuss include Roz Chast, Cathy Malkasian, Miss Lasko-Gross, Carol Lay, Kristen Radtke, Pénélope Bagieu, and Glynnis Fawkes, but they are equally impressed with artists and cartoonists new to them. These include Palmer Frankel's "Dickface" series of paintings, Ana Christine's "Persistence," and a unique call-to-action from an anonymous contributor working for a Catholic hospital. A special thanks to Red Pegasus Comics in Dallas, TX, for providing the Two Guys with their copies of Resist! Vol. 2!

Jimmy was at TCAF (Toronto Comic Arts Festival) over the weekend and got a ton of great interviews! The amazing UK publisher SelfMadeHero brought some of their talented cartoonists along for the ride. Jimmy chatted with Aimee de Jongh (The Return of the Honey Buzzard), Paolo Bacilieri (Fun) and Chris W. Kim (Herman By Trade). Give a listen and go buy their books! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Time Codes: 00:00:31 - Introduction 00:02:39 - Announcement of the 2017 Eisner Award nominees 00:08:13 - Last weekend's Free Comic Book Day 00:18:45 - Herman by Trade 00:41:43 - Rise of the Dungeon Master 01:09:03 - Eternal Empire #1 01:27:04 - Wrap up 01:27:56 - Contact us   This week Andy and Derek look at three new titles, each one visiting the fantastic in one form or another. Before they jump into the reviews, however, they discuss some of the big comics news from the past week: the announcement of the 2017 Eisner Award nominations and Free Comic Book Day. The guys don't go into too much detail about the Eisner nominees because they plan on devoting an upcoming episode to that topic. However, they do briefly mention the curious situation surrounding the nomination of the Love Is Love collection in the Best Anthology category. They have much more to say about last Saturday's Free Comic Book Day. Both guys share some of their experiences at their local shops and the free comics they got there. Listen to the podcast's FCBD episode for more details. But then the Two Guys get into the heart of this week's show. They begin with Chris W. Kim's Herman by Trade, coming out this week from SelfMadeHero. Although on the surface this appears to be a more realistic narrative, its fantastic elements become apparent in the transformation of the title character who has the ability to change his appearance and mimic others' abilities at will. As both Derek and Andy point out, this is an unusual story that sticks with you long after reading. Next, they turn to a new graphic biography that is all about fantasy, Rise of the Dungeon Master: Gary Gygax and the Creation of D&D (Nation Books). The art is by Koren Shadmi, but the book is written by David Kushner, based on a profile he wrote for Wired magazine in 2008. What's most notable about this brief biography is the narrative point of view, almost entirely presented in the second person. This is fully in keeping with the spirit of role-playing games, where in this case the the narrating presence is, in essence, your "dungeon master" guiding your awareness as you enter the creators' biographical realm. Finally, Andy and Derek conclude with the latest collaboration from Jonathan Luna and Sarah Vaughn. Eternal Empire #1 (Image Comics) is a fantasy set in a distant world that, as Andy points out, is reminiscent of Game of Thrones. In fact, the guys spend a good bit of time speculating on the originality of this series, wondering if the unique elements will become more apparent in the issues to come. And while Andy isn't sure if he'll stick around to find out, Derek is going to give Eternal Empire a chance, especially given his appreciation of the Luna brothers' previous comics, and especially Luna and Vaughn's previous series Alex + Ada.

Another “Previews” in the pullbox means another look into our comics future! This first half of our expanded “Previews” coverage focuses on the catalog's Green section, the back half that just so happens to cover about 75% of comics publishers. What impending April 2017 releases catch Mike & Greg's fancy? (Or Samuel and Greg, since this episode was recorded prior to Mike's return) Slasher! The Last American! The Coldest City! Black Mask! Street Tiger! Sacred Heart! SelfMadeHero! All that, plus the irony of Spongeboob (nope, not a typo), how giving credit where its due can be different depending on what side of the ocean you're on, which famous African American turned down an offer from Coretta Scott King during the Civil Rights era, and more. Definitively something for everyone in this top half of our two-part “Previews” walkthrough! Robots From Tomorrow is a weekly comics podcast recorded deep beneath the Earth's surface. You can subscribe to it via iTunes or through the RSS feed at RobotsFromTomorrow.com. You can also follow Mike and Greg on Twitter. This episode is brought to you by Third Eye Comics. Enjoy your funny books.    

How do the Two Guys with PhDs celebrate America's Independence Day? Why, by using the July 4th holiday to launch their brand new monthly series devoted to European comics. That's right, similar to what the podcast already does with its monthly manga, webcomics, and young readers programs, The Comics Alternative now has a new series devoted to the discussion and appreciation of European works in translation. Cohosting this monthly effort with Derek will be Edward Gauvin (a prolific translator of bandes dessinées). The guys begin by describing their plans for the new Euro comics series and laying out a rough mission statement. At the same time, they acknowledge that the format of this endeavor can take shape as it grows, and they spend a good deal of time defining their terms. They decided to call the show "Euro Comics" since it best describes what they are attempting with the series. Other potential titles, such as "Global Comics," "Bandes Dessinées," and even "BD" are limiting in one way or another, and they're not as targeted nor as accommodating as the continental designation. What's more, Edward and Derek point out that their understanding "European" is a bit flexible, as it will allow for the inclusion of translated comics produced out of other regions, such as South America, that owe an immense debt to the various European traditions. That being said, the guys jump into the core of their inaugural episode. They begin with a discussion of Barbara Yelin's Irmina (SelfMadeHero), originally published in German in 2014 and translated by Michael Waaler. As Edward describes it, Yelin's is a "Grandma, what did you do during the war?" kind of fictional narrative where she uses as a springboard her own grandmother's diaries. It's the story of a young German woman, Irmina, during the 1930s and 1940s who feels distant from, or ambivalent about, the rise of Nazism in the days leading up to the Second World War. Despite her initial resistance to the propaganda, she ends up growing accustomed to, and indirectly sanctioning, the atrocities propagated by the Third Reich. Howard, a young Barbados student studying at Oxford, functions as both a counterweight and a touchstone to Irmina's ordeal. As both Derek and Edward point out, this is a text with novelistic breadth. Next, the Two Guys take a look at Frédéric Bézian's Adam Sarlech: A Trilogy (Humanoids), a collection of three stories translated by Mark Bence and originally published in France during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Derek begins by contextualizing the book as a graphic cycle, a series of interconnected stories, each of which could stand on its own, but taken together read with more "novelistic" depth and complexity than a mere collection of short fiction. In other words, it's the comics equivalent of literary short-story cycles (or, as some have called it, composite novels). The three pieces in Adam Sarlech function in this way, where certain characters (particularly Doctor Spritzer), scenarios, and geographic setting bind everything together. This is a macabre work heavily influenced by the gothic and weird fictional touches of Edgar Allan Poe and H. P. Lovecraft. In fact, the guys describe Adam Sarlech as one of the most sophisticated and exciting books they've read this year, European and otherwise.

Jimmy went to MoCCA over the weekend and got some great interviews. In this SelfMadeHero/Abrams special, you'll hear his chats with Reinhard Kleist (An Olympic Dream: The Story of Samia Yusuf Omar) and Jim Ottaviani (The Imitation Game: Alan Turing Decoded). Jimmy and Reinhard catch up a bit as it's been a couple of years since they last talked at TCAF. He gives some great insight into his book about the tragic story of Olympic runner Samia Yusuf Omar. In his interview with Jim, the 2 talk about Jim's science background as well as his many other comics. They both give their theory surrounding the mystery of Alan Turing's death as well. Both were great talks so do give a listen! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

For this interview show, Andy and Derek are very pleased to have as their guest Peter Kuper, whose latest work, Ruins, has just been released through SelfMadeHero. As the author points out, this is a very different kind of book from his usual material, one that has taken over three years to complete. Ruins is the story of a young married couple who travel to Oaxaca, Mexico, for the wife's sabbatical. There the two of them, George and Samantha, bear witness to, and become involved in, some of the political unrest unfolding during their visit. More importantly, each one undergoes a unique journey that defines the trajectory of the life that follows. Paralleling Sam and George's experiences is the flight of a monarch butterfly as she makes her way from Canada to Oaxaca, hovering over much of the social, political, and environmental turmoil that has come to define our times. As the guys point out, this is a very politically conscious narrative, as many of Peter's comics are — see, for example, The System, his work on World War 3 Illustrated, and Diario de Oaxaca: A Sketchbook Journal of Two Years in Mexico, a text that visits many of the real-life contexts underlying Ruins — but his handling of the message(s) is woven seamlessly within the fiction, never heavy-handed, preachy, or didactic. Derek and Andy also use the opportunity to talk with Peter about teaching comics art, which he does at both the School of Visual Arts and Harvard University. They also get around to asking him about some of his other works, including the wordless comic, The System, his Kafka adaptations, Stop Forgetting to Remember: The Autobiography of Walter Kurtz, and, of course, Spy vs. Spy. The guys have been big fans of Peter's work for a long time, and the publication of Ruins, perhaps one of their favorites books of the year, is the perfect opportunity to finally get him on the show.

The Two Guys with PhDs Talking about Comics are back with another fun conversation, this time with artist I. N. J. Culbard. They talk with him about his latest book, The King in Yellow (SelfMadeHero), a graphic adaptation of Robert W. Chambers's macabre collection of stories originally published in 1895. To be more specific, Culbard actually takes the first four stories from Chambers's original work, the ones that reference the notorious fictional play referenced in the title — “The Repairer of Reputations,” “The Mask,” “In the Court of the Dragon,” and “The Yellow Sign” — and adapts those. As Ian reveals, he attempts to stay true to the spirit of the original, while at the same time making creative changes that will more fully bring out the stories' tone and present them in more of a thematic whole. In fact, Derek suggests that Ian has actually made The King in Yellow better by giving it more structural cohesion, using the four stories in such a way that the book becomes short-story cycle, or more appropriate to the medium, a graphic cycle. The guys spend a lot of time discussing the new book, the artist's storytelling choices, and especially Culbard's larger philosophy on adaptation and comics. However, they also explore a variety of Ian's earlier works, including his ongoing adaptations of H. P. Lovecraft narratives (of which we can expect more in the near future), his many collaborations with both Ian Edgington and Dan Abnett, and his solo work from last year, Celeste. If you aren't previously familiar with the work of I. N. J. Culbard, then this is your chance to get introduced to one of the best adapters, and best artists, working in comics today.

Clément Oubrerie artist of the award winning Aya series published in english by Drawn and Quarterly, joined me to talk about his new book from Self Made Hero. Pablo is a look at the world of Pablo Picasso’s early days through … Continue reading →

Born in Zimbabwe and educated in South Africa, Yana Stajno enjoyed an artistic and eclectic start to life. Graduating in English and Drama at Cape Town University, Stajno was politically active, joining the anti-apartheid movement where she met her future husband in the middle of a riot. Leaving South Africa for a damp squat in Camden Town, she studied acupuncture and Chinese Medicine before becoming an artist and teacher. Stajno has written plays including Postcards from the Swamp and short stories Ten Plastic Roses (published in the Bristol Short Story Prize, 2010) and Flash in the Park (published by SelfMadeHero, 2012); this is her first novel. Yana can be found in her artist studio at the Chocolate Factory, Wood Green, where she happily splashes paint and hosts workshops for children of all ages with the Booster Cushion Company.  Join me as I interview Yana about her new book, Rules for Thursday Lovers, a story about midlife crisis and timesharing a lover!

Welcome to Comic Book Outsiders, a comic book podcast dedicated to bringing you the very best hidden gems from the worlds of comic books, films, TV and everything else. This episode we talk about the latest TV news with DC introducing a third TV show set in the DC comics universe. We also discuss Scott McCloud after Steve went to hear him speak about his new book, The Sculptor from Self Made Hero. We discuss the increasing number of set top boxes and alternative channels that are now available as well as the various payment models. We have some exciting game news related to a favourite Joss Whedon project. In the last month there have been some tragic losses, in particular Leonard Nimoy and very recently Sir Terry Pratchett. We briefly discuss what they meant to us before going into our main feature which is a celebration of Star Trek. Scott and Steve discuss their earliest memories of the shows, how they were introduced to Trek, some favourite characters moments and its lasting effect on them. If you would like to support the show please consider leaving us an iTunes review or visiting the Comic Book Outsiders website at www.comicbookoutsiders.co for more information all of the other ways you can support us, plus links to the other podcasts on the network.

Scott McCloud and Dan Berry talk about how Scott got into comics, the artistic potential of comics, getting the urge to do something and letting his story The Sculptor incubate for 30 years. The Sculptor is out on the 3rd February from First Second in the US and Self Made Hero in the UK.

Andy and Derek are back with another special Publisher Spotlight episode of the podcast, and this time they turn their gaze to SelfMadeHero. The guys have reviewed a variety of SelfMadeHero books in the past, but this week they decided to devote an entire episode to the publisher's fall releases. They begin with Jörg Tittel and John Aggs's Ricky Rouse Has a Gun, a satiric look at copyright and corporate ownership, especially as it relates to Chinese appropriation of Western icons. At least, that's what the Two Guys assumed the book would be about. Although this premise is teased out in the setup, they read Ricky Rouse more like a Die Hard shoot-em-up set in an amusement park. Next, they turn to Rob Davis's Motherless Oven, a coming-of-age narrative set in a world that is both familiar yet fantastic. The book's protagonist, Scarper Lee, attempts to come to terms with his deathday (as opposed to his birthday), with the help of rebellious school companions. Think of The Wall and Quadrophenia with a bit of sci-fi mixed in. The guys also discuss two new graphic novel adaptations from the publisher, Victor Hugo's The Man Who Laughs (written and adapted by David Hine, with art by Mark Stafford) and H. P. Lovecraft's The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath (adapted and illustrated by I. N. J. Culbard). The Man Who Laughs is truly outstanding, and it's one of the guys' favorites of the week. Hine does a great job of distilling the main story from Hugo's sprawling novel, and Stafford's illustrations help bring out the grotesque, and tragic, qualities of the narrative. Culbard, known for his work in horror — and especially for his recent adaptations of Lovecraft's fiction — is in prime form with Dream-Quest, adapting the story in ways that retain its dream-like tone. Sense and coherency in the narrative is always, and intentionally, just out of reach. Derek and Andy then discuss two other new books from SelfMadeHero, both of them second volumes or parts of earlier stories. In Aama 2: The Invisible Throng, Frederik Peeters continues the story of Verloc Nim, his brother Conrad, and their robot ape companion, Churchill, in their quest on the desert planet Ona(ji). (The first volume was reviewed on Episode 77 back in April.) And in Best of Enemies: A History of US and Middle East Relations, Part Two: 1953-1984, historian Jean-Pierre Filiu and David B. pick up from their earlier graphic history, published in 2012, and cover events that take place between the Six-Day War and the bombing of the US Marine barracks in Beirut, Lebanon. The guys pack a lot into this Publisher Spotlight episode, demonstrating the impressive variety of books coming out from one of their favorite publishers.

The dynamic duo of Gabriel Hardman and Corinna Bechko join us to discuss a multitude of things, including The Hulk, Jeff Parker, Kinski, Star Wars: Legacy, Dark Horse Presents, Invisible Republic and Image Comics, the Kirkman Manifesto, Heathentown, Planet of the Apes, Marc Laming, Lord of the Rings, Lovecraft, Richard Corben, The Strain, Twin Peaks and David Lynch, Beautiful Darkness by Fabien Vehlmann and Kerascoët from Drawn and Quarterly, Aaron Conley and Sabertooth Swordsman, Naoki Urasawa's Pluto, Mark Millar, Icon, Moonhead and the Music Machine by Andrew Rae from Nobrow Press, Neonomicon, Marv Wolfman and Keith Pollard's run on Amazing Spider-Man, Hellboy, The Multiversity #1, Self-Made Hero, All-New Ghost Rider by Felipe Smith, Tradd Moore, and Val Staples, Grayson by Tim Seeley, Tom King, and Mikel Janin, Wonder Woman, Petty Theft by Pasca Girard from Drawn and Quarterly, dumb bunnies, and a whole mess more!

Join Dave aka Monts and Barry aka Nuge as they once again set out to bring the sass back to geekdom in the latest episode Geek Syndicate. Shoutouts The boys get a book recommendation from Ben Campion Hot potato  Batman Vs Superman talk and the first image of Wonder Woman Week that was Ricky Rouse Has A Gun(Self Made Hero) Briony Hatch (Limehouse Books)  

Producer Joe sits in again with Jimmy to intro/outro this awesome spotlight panel with German cartoonist Reinhard Kleist. Jimmy moderated the panel at TCAF and they chatted about Reinhard's career from the beginning up to his hit graphic novel Johnny Cash: I See A Darkness to his current work The Boxer. Reinhard has had a fascinating career and you'll want to hear all about it! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Thanks for listening! Come back next week for even more TCAF interviews with Jesse Lonergan (All Star), Eric Kim (Nitro Battlers), Box Brown (Andre the Giant), Lianne Sentar/Rebecca Scoble (Sparkler Monthly) and the Sports vs Comics panel that Jimmy moderated. 

Reviews: All-New Ultimates #1, Batman Eternal #1, Flash Gordon Vol 7 #1, Lumberjanes #1, Shutter #1, Metal Hurlant Chronicles, Warehouse 13 Producer Joe  is back again to wrap up our MoCCA coverage and use his producing/editing magic. Jimmy had a great chat with Nick Abadzis at MoCCA talking about his new SelfMadeHero book The Cigar That Fell In Love With A Pipe among his many other works.  Jimmy apologies for his voice as he's home sick with the plague. News includes: Amazon acquires Comixology, Eisner nominations announced, Grant Morrison's Multiversity is finally coming, Dick Grayson to become a super-spy and SyFy picks up The Expanse. Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Thanks for listening!

This week on The Comics Alternative, Andy Wolverton and Derek review three more new titles. First, they look at another great book from SelfMadeHero, Frederik Peeters's Aama, Vol. 1: The Smell of Warm Dust. This is the first of a multi-volume series from this innovative Swiss creator. The Guys discuss Peeters's skills at world-building and his ability to get inside and flesh out his protagonist, Verloc Nim. Next they take a look at two new #1 issues: David Lapham's Stray Bullets: Killers (Image Comics) and Jason Starr and Andrea Mutti's The Returning (BOOM! Studios). They spend quite a bit of time discussing the return of Stray Bullets, starting with the big new Uber Alles edition — which collects the original 40 issues of Stray Bullets, plus the recent conclusion of its last story arc in issue #41 — and then moving onto the new Killer arc. They place the new title in context of the entire series and draw out similarities between it and the earlier comics. Finally, they flip through The Returning, reading it as a different twist on undead narratives. While they recognize the premise as fairly common, they hold out hope that Starr and Mutti will take their mini-series in a unique direction.

Reviews: Apocalypse Al #1, Batman: Joker's Daughter #1, Ms. Marvel Vol 3 #1, Turok Dinosaur Hunter #1, The Walking Dead (midseason premiere), The Lego Movie Jimmy is back in his hometown of Jacksonville, Florida and records from the awesome comic book shop Superhero Beach (whom also sponsors this podcast)! Joining him is Superhero Beach employee and awesome illustrator Ashley Lanni Hoye and Jimmy's old best pal Ted Carruba. They chat about recent casting news for the upcoming Gotham series and in the movie sequel to Avengers. A few wi-fi and tech issues doesn't stop this episode from being awesome though! I mean, after all...EVERYTHING IS AWESOME! News includes: Geoff Johns and John Romita Jr to take over Superman, Valiant Firsts are coming, SelfMadeHero and Sequential team up, Preacher heads to AMC for development, DMZ gets picked up by WBTV, Flappy Bird stops flapping, Batman video games inspire new Batman animated film,  and ReedPop may have small NYC comics only show in June. As always, Listener Feedback, Top 3 and more. Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Thanks for listening!

Welcome to the first edition of the Shelf Talker podcast - where Skylight booksellers talk about books they love. It's an audio recommendation for your ears! This edition of the Shelf Talker features our graphic novel master - Dan Kusunoki. He talks about: The Nao of Brown by Glyn Dillon - http://www.skylightbooks.com/book/9781906838423 Hair Shirt by Patrick McEown  - http://www.skylightbooks.com/book/9781906838270 and Sandcastle by Frederik Peeters - http://www.skylightbooks.com/book/9781906838386 All these books are published by one of Dan's favorite publishers - SelfMadeHero. You can find them here: www.selfmadehero.com Enjoy.

This week the Two Guys with PhDs Talking about Comics return with another one of their regular review shows, this one focusing on the new graphic biography from SelfMadeHero, Hellraisers, written by Robert Sellers and illustrated by JAKe, and Helheim #1 from the creative team of Cullen Bunn and Joëlle Jones, and published by Oni Press. Hollywood alcoholic celebrities and supernatural vikings…two tastes that go great together! They also follow up on their recent foray into John Constantine by critiquing Jeff Lemire and Ray Fawkes's Constantine #1, and overall, both guys are cautiously optimistic about Constantine's new home in the DC Universe.

INJ Culbard and Dan Berry get philosophical about criticism, the idea of the ego and the artist and some solid practical advice on streamlining a creative process. Go and check out Deadbeats from Self Made Hero with Chris Lackey & Chad Fifer and the New Deadwardians with Dan Abnett.

This week Andy and Derek sift through the January issue of Previews and highlight new titles that will soon be coming out from a wide variety of publishers. Some of the comics discussed include this year's Free Comic Book Day offerings; Dark Horse's B.P.R.D.: Vampire and Mister X: Hard Candy; the new Constantine and Time Warp from DC/Vertigo; IDW's Doctor Who Classics; several new Image Comics offerings, including East of West, Five Ghosts: The Haunting of Fabian Gray, and Lost Vegas; All Crime from Art of Fiction; Oni Press' Helheim; new comics adaptations, including Eureka Production's Native American Classics, as well as H.P. Lovecraft's The Case of Charles Dexter Ward and The Complete Don Quixote from SelfMadeHero; the upcoming “secret” history of Marvel Comics from Blake Bell and Michael J. Vassallo; and brand new works from such notable creators as Bill Griffith, Kim Deitch, Bob Fingerman, and the team of James Vance and Dan Burr.

Jimmy is still in London at the SelfMadeHero offices and publisher Emma Hayley hangs around to co-host this SMH special! Great intereviews at Kapow Con with SMH creators Kate Brown, JAKe, Will Bingley, Anthony Hope-Smith,  I.N.J. Culbard, and editor Dan Lockwood. Emma also gives us a brief history of SMH and what's available in the UK and on its way to the US! Really great graphic novels coming from them so be sure to check it all out. Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love!

Jimmy covered the Kapow Comic Con in London last weekend and got tons of great interviews with the likes of Mark Millar, Jonathan Ross, John McCrea, Gary Erskine, Dave Barris, Emily Lockwood,  Scott Mackay (Electric Man), Gemma Bedea, Lee Fenton Wilkinson (Afroella), Neil Gibson (Twisted Dark),  Rasheed, Tayo Olarewaju (Mister Who), Steve Tanner (Time Bomb Comics)! He recorded the show with Self Made Hero publisher Emma Hayley in their posh offices. Since there was such massive coverage, he threw the format show out the window and just did a big Kapow recap with interviews. So no news, reviews, Top 3 or feedback. Fret not, regular format will return next week! And if you want to read the recap complete with pictures, go read it here. Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! 212 5016246                                                                                                                                   Email Facebook Thanks for listening! TUNE IN FRIDAY FOR ANOTHER KAPOW CON PODCAST! This one is a Self Made Hero special. Jimmy got so many great interviews from numerous creators/editors at the SMH booth at Kapow. So get to downloading it when it's out to hear Kate Brown, JAKe, I.N.J. Culbard, Anthony Hope Smith, Will Bingley, and Dan Lockwood. SMH publisher Emma Hayley stayed on to help Jimmy record this podcast in the SMH offices. Don't miss it! 

Geek to Geek – Episode 3 Welcome to Geek to Geek, the audio magazine dedicated to bringing the sass back to geekdom. Contents 00:00:00 Geek to Geek with Monts and Nuge – David Montieth and Barry Nugent bring you their monthly slice of pop culture madness. No script, no preparation but a lot of fun and sass…always sass. 00:51:33 Promo: The Monster Hunters – A Three Part Audio Drama. Find out more here 00:52:58 Little Witch aka Amy of the Birds of Geek podcast has a quick chat with comic writer Gail Simone. 00:58:05 Montoya and SilverFox from Trailer Trash Two discuss the greatness that was 1982 for genre films. 01:16:22 Stacey Whittle from Small Press Big Mouth reviews the Sherlock Holmes Graphic Novel series from Self Made Hero. 01:22:05 Barry and Ant from The Next Level review Mass Effect 3 (Spoiler Free) 01:39:13 After Hours with Dave and Barry – the guys close out the show in the Geek to Geek Studio bar.    

Episode 103 - The Book & The Tree on the Hill Listen on Patreon We're covering The Book and Lovecraft's collaboration with Duane W. Rimel, The Tree on the Hill - how does that grab ya? Thanks to our reader, Joel Nisbet! GREAT NEWS! Deadbeats will be out this Autumn! Big smiles to our artist I.N.J. Culbard and publisher SelfMadeHero (who just won the coveted Black Tentacle - congrats, guys!). Don't forget to donate so we can release those readings of The Hound & The Temple! Check out McSweeney's Mammoth Treasury of Thrilling Tales! Or some Cthulhurotica? We're back next time with reader Andrew Leman on The Shadow Out of Time!

Episode 103 - The Book & The Tree on the Hill Listen on Patreon We're covering The Book and Lovecraft's collaboration with Duane W. Rimel, The Tree on the Hill - how does that grab ya? Thanks to our reader, Joel Nisbet! GREAT NEWS! Deadbeats will be out this Autumn! Big smiles to our artist I.N.J. Culbard and publisher SelfMadeHero (who just won the coveted Black Tentacle - congrats, guys!). Don't forget to donate so we can release those readings of The Hound & The Temple! Check out McSweeney's Mammoth Treasury of Thrilling Tales! Or some Cthulhurotica? We're back next time with reader Andrew Leman on The Shadow Out of Time!

What started out as a solo interview with Emma Vieceli (Manga Shakespeare Hamlet, Dragon Heir), soon turned into a selfless promo for the publishing group SelfMadeHero! That Vieceli...so clever! Jimmy sat down with Emma Vieceli at the Bristol Comic Expo and was soon joined by Sonia Leong (Manga Shakespeare Romeo & Juliet), Emma Hayley (Publishing Director of Self Made Hero, 2008 UK Young Publishing Entrepreneur of the Year) and Robert Deas (Manga Shakespeare MacBeth). It was informative, funny, intriguing and ever so fun! If you missed our Bristol Comic Expo recap, go back to Episode 140 now! We'll wait.

Casey, Crime Photographer - The adventures of Casey, crack photographer for The Morning Express, were told in this series, which moved to television after a highly successful run on radio in the 1940âs. Casey hung out at the Blue Note CafÃ, where the music was provided by the Tony Mottola Trio, and was friendly with Ethelbert, the bartender, to whom he recounted his various exploits. Richard Carlyle and John Gibson portrayed the roles when the series premiered in April, 1951, but by June they were replaced by Darren McGavin and Cliff Hall. Ann Williams, a reporter on The Morning Express, was Caseyâs girlfriend. During the summer of 1951 he acquired a partner in cub reporter Jack Lipman, who wrote copy to go with Caseyâs pictures. This live series was set in and broadcast from, New York City.THIS EPISODE:July 17, 1947. CBS network. "Self-Made Hero". Sponsored by: Anchor Hocking Glass. Wellington Cliffside wants more than anything to be a hero and impress his bobby-soxed lady-love. The script was used previously on the program on March 18, 1944 and July 8, 1944. Alonzo Deen Cole (writer), Archie Bleyer (music), Herman Chittison (piano), Jack Grimes, Jan Miner, John Dietz (director), John Gibson, Staats Cotsworth, Tony Marvin (announcer), George Harmon Coxe (creator). 29:38.