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John and James discuss UMAMI #1 by PANELSYNDICATE.COM, SANTA CLAUS: PRIVATE EYE #1 by THRILLBENT and ELEPHANTMEN 2261 SEASON ONE: THE DEATH OF SHORTY #1 by COMIXOLOGY. Time Codes: 00:00 Intro 00:57 UMAMI #1 [PANELSYNDICATE.COM] 09:18 SANTA CLAUS: PRIVATE EYE #1 [THRILLBENT] 20:44 ELEPHANTMEN 2261 SEASON ONE: THE DEATH OF SHORTY #1 [COMIXOLOGY] 34:30 General […]

On this week's all new episode of The Awesome with C.O.D.Y. we continue October's theme of Horror Comic Books. This week it's all about James Tynion IV's The Eighth Seal.  iTunes: http://tinyurl.com/kqkgackFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/myovgm8Tumblr: http://tinyurl.com/m7a6mg9Twitter: @ComesNaturalPodYouTube: http://tiny.cc/5snxpyBlogTalkRadio: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/comesnaturally

Time Codes: 00:00:28 - Introduction 00:03:11 - Announcements! 00:09:33 - Blindsprings 00:42:07 - Albert the Alien 01:05:02 - A Fire Story 01:24:02 - Wrap up 01:25:27 - Contact us On the November webcomics episode, Sean and Derek look at three very different titles. They begin with Kadi Fedoruk's Blindsprings, a fantasy filled with magic and spirits, but one whose philosophical foundations are deeper than you may at first think. As the guys point out, the meticulous art is one of the highlights of this webcomic. After that, Sean and Derek turn to a lighthearted all-age series by Trevor Mueller and Gabo, Albert the Alien. Much like Blindsprings, this webcomic has been around since 2013, but there seems to be no foreseeable sign of story exhaustion. Finally, the guys look at a much more somber, and timely, completed webcomic, Brian Fies's A Fire Story. This is a brief account of the author's experiences in last month's devastating California fires. The story is heart-wrenching, and Fies includes commentary and photographs to underscore the full extent of the tragedy. Be sure to visit Brian Fies's blog and click on the banners of his two books, Mom's Cancer and Whatever Happened to the World of Tomorrow?. Your purchase of those works will help support Fies as he and his wife attempt to rebuild their lives.

JURASSIC PARK MEETS TOP CHEF! Haunted by the death of his sister, Chef Nate Willner has lost his desire to cook. Forced to move back to his hometown in Utah and work at a coffee shop, Nate's life is quickly becoming a dead end. But when he unexpectedly inherits a time travel suit that takes him to the age of dinosaurs, Nate's passion for cooking is reignited! Voracious is the critically-acclaimed comic series by Markisan Naso and Jason Muhr which is back with its second volume Voracious: Feeding Time. Naso and Muhr join Graphic Policy Radio with hosts Elana and Brett who are joined by GP contributor Alex. Markisan Naso is the writer of the critically-acclaimed comic book series, VORACIOUS, published by Action Lab Entertainment. He is also an editor and publishing expert who has managed and revitalized national publications such as Knowledge Quest and School Library Research for the American Library Association, has authored more than 150 features in print and on the web, edited over a dozen books, including The Anatomy of Zur-en-Arrh: Understanding Grant Morrison’s Batman and Voyage in Noise: Warren Ellis and the Demise of Western Civilization for the Sequart Organization. In his spare time he interviews comic book creators for his podcast, COLLOQUIUM. Jason Muhr is the artist, designer and letterer for the critically-acclaimed comic book series, VORACIOUS, published by Action Lab Entertainment. He has also worked for Marvel Comics and Valiant Entertainment, and co-created the short story “Like Giants” with Mark Waid for Thrillbent. Prior to entering the art and design world, Jason spent six years on the retail side of the comic book market, as an assistant manager at the Graham Crackers Comics chain of Chicagoland comic shops. Tweet your questions to @graphicpolicy

Greetings Crowdfinders, this time we talk to Trevor Meuller, author of youth readers indie book and Thrillbent webcomic Albert the Alien. Show notes:   Get your Trevor fix here...   KICKSTARTER:  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/trevoramueller/albert-the-alien-vol-2-the-substitute-teacher-from   WEBSITE:  www.TrevorAMueller.com www.AlbertTheAlien.com www.Thrillbent.com   FACEBOOK:  www.Facebook.com/TrevorAMueller www.Facebook.com/AlbertTheAlien   TWITTER:  @TrevorAMueller   TUMBLR:  www.Tumblr.com/TrevorAMueller   INSTAGRAM: www.Instagram.com/TrevorAMueller  

This week on the Major Spoilers Podcast - iZombie, Batman ’66, Hawkgirl and Rip Hunter headed to the CW and FREE COMIC BOOK DAY IS COMING! Plus Convergence or Secret Wars? Get involved with the Major Spoilers Podcast Network LINK Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure The Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! NEWS Batman '66 gets animated feature LINK Hawkgirl and Rip Hunter join Arrow/Flash spinoff LINK REVIEWS STEPHEN UFOlogy #1 (of 6) Authors: James Tynion IV & Noah J. Yuenkel Artist: Matthew Fox What’s to Love: James Tynion IV has already blown us away with his original series The Woods and Memetic, and now he’s teaming up with Thrillbent co-writer Noah J. Yuenkel (The House in the Wall) and artist Matthew Fox (Long Walk to Valhalla) to bring us a story about aliens in the Midwest. It’s reminiscent of films like E.T. and Super 8, and TV shows like Twin Peaks and The X-Files. What It Is: Becky Finch never wanted to be special. She just wanted to be a normal high school student in the small, Midwestern town of Mukawgee. Malcolm Chamber wanted something more. A destiny. An answer from the stars. When Becky is marked by an alien’s touch, she’ll stumble into a mystery she never wanted. A mystery that almost ripped apart both their parents’ lives 12 years ago. She’ll need the help of her eccentric young classmate, Malcolm, as she finds the power within herself to uncover the truth. [rating:4/5] MATTHEW Wicked + Divine #9 Story By: Kieron Gillen Art By: Jamie McKelvie Cover Price: $3.50 It's time for a private audience with Ananke, she who has protected and judged the Pantheon for thousands of years. Yes, it's time for an interview... with an umpire. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Also: Baphomet being all goth and having a nice little mope. [rating:4/5] RODRIGO Jungle Girl Season 3 #1 (W) Frank Cho, Doug Murray (A) Jack Jadson (CA) Frank Cho Jungle Girl returns in Frank Cho's epic third act! [rating:3/5] ZACH SPACE RIDERS #1 Writer: Fabian Rangel, Jr.
 Artist: Alexis Ziritt Publisher: Black Mask From the galactic core to the outer quadrants, one name strikes terror in the hearts of evil beings everywhere: the Space Riders! Sailing the cosmos in the Skullship Santa Muerte, Capitan Peligro and his fearless crew deal harsh justice to the scum of the galaxy while searching for the forbidden truths of the universe! Fabian Rangel Jr (Doc Unknown) and Alexis Ziritt (The Package) bring you a new and exciting space adventure that will destroy your brain! (in a good way) [rating:3/5] Major Spoilers Poll of the Week: Secret Convergence Wars This week we kick off big events for the Big Two: Convergence #0 arrives on April 01 and runs for the next two months, and May sees Marvel’s big Secret Wars event. Both seem very similar to one another, but I’m going to guess there’s more under the hood than what we have lead to believe. Knowing many readers have allegiances to one company over another, we wonder if that means you are more interested in one even over the other. [poll id="380”] DISCUSSION: iZombie Told from a female zombie’s perspective, this smart, witty detective series mixes urban fantasy and romantic dramedy. Gwendolyn “Gwen” Dylan is a 20-something gravedigger in an eco-friendly cemetery. Once a month she must eat a human brain to keep from losing her memories, but in the process she becomes consumed with the thoughts and personality of the dead person – until she eats her next brain. She sets out to fulfi ll the dead person’s last request, solve a crime or right a wrong. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. The Major Spoilers Store is located at majorspoilers.bigcartel.com A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

This week on the Major Spoilers Podcast - iZombie, Batman ’66, Hawkgirl and Rip Hunter headed to the CW and FREE COMIC BOOK DAY IS COMING! Plus Convergence or Secret Wars? Get involved with the Major Spoilers Podcast Network LINK Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure The Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! NEWS Batman '66 gets animated feature LINK Hawkgirl and Rip Hunter join Arrow/Flash spinoff LINK REVIEWS STEPHEN UFOlogy #1 (of 6) Authors: James Tynion IV & Noah J. Yuenkel Artist: Matthew Fox What’s to Love: James Tynion IV has already blown us away with his original series The Woods and Memetic, and now he’s teaming up with Thrillbent co-writer Noah J. Yuenkel (The House in the Wall) and artist Matthew Fox (Long Walk to Valhalla) to bring us a story about aliens in the Midwest. It’s reminiscent of films like E.T. and Super 8, and TV shows like Twin Peaks and The X-Files. What It Is: Becky Finch never wanted to be special. She just wanted to be a normal high school student in the small, Midwestern town of Mukawgee. Malcolm Chamber wanted something more. A destiny. An answer from the stars. When Becky is marked by an alien’s touch, she’ll stumble into a mystery she never wanted. A mystery that almost ripped apart both their parents’ lives 12 years ago. She’ll need the help of her eccentric young classmate, Malcolm, as she finds the power within herself to uncover the truth. [rating:4/5] MATTHEW Wicked + Divine #9 Story By: Kieron Gillen Art By: Jamie McKelvie Cover Price: $3.50 It's time for a private audience with Ananke, she who has protected and judged the Pantheon for thousands of years. Yes, it's time for an interview... with an umpire. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Also: Baphomet being all goth and having a nice little mope. [rating:4/5] RODRIGO Jungle Girl Season 3 #1 (W) Frank Cho, Doug Murray (A) Jack Jadson (CA) Frank Cho Jungle Girl returns in Frank Cho's epic third act! [rating:3/5] ZACH SPACE RIDERS #1 Writer: Fabian Rangel, Jr.
Artist: Alexis Ziritt Publisher: Black Mask From the galactic core to the outer quadrants, one name strikes terror in the hearts of evil beings everywhere: the Space Riders! Sailing the cosmos in the Skullship Santa Muerte, Capitan Peligro and his fearless crew deal harsh justice to the scum of the galaxy while searching for the forbidden truths of the universe! Fabian Rangel Jr (Doc Unknown) and Alexis Ziritt (The Package) bring you a new and exciting space adventure that will destroy your brain! (in a good way) [rating:3/5] Major Spoilers Poll of the Week: Secret Convergence Wars This week we kick off big events for the Big Two: Convergence #0 arrives on April 01 and runs for the next two months, and May sees Marvel’s big Secret Wars event. Both seem very similar to one another, but I’m going to guess there’s more under the hood than what we have lead to believe. Knowing many readers have allegiances to one company over another, we wonder if that means you are more interested in one even over the other. [poll id="380”] DISCUSSION: iZombie Told from a female zombie’s perspective, this smart, witty detective series mixes urban fantasy and romantic dramedy. Gwendolyn “Gwen” Dylan is a 20-something gravedigger in an eco-friendly cemetery. Once a month she must eat a human brain to keep from losing her memories, but in the process she becomes consumed with the thoughts and personality of the dead person – until she eats her next brain. She sets out to fulfi ll the dead person’s last request, solve a crime or right a wrong. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. The Major Spoilers Store is located at majorspoilers.bigcartel.com A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

In an exclusive interview on the Helicarrier Podcast, we were fortuante to speak with legendary comic book writer Mark Waid about his new ongoing series "S.H.I.E.L.D." that brings the characters from the hit TV show Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. into the 616 Universe. Throughout the interview, Waid talks about how the project came to be, what the difference is in writing characters that originated from TV and film, what to look forward to in upcoming issues and more! You can follow Mr. Waid on Twitter at @MarkWaid (Twitter.com/MarkWaid) and his website Thrillbent.com  Mark Waid's S.H.I.E.L.D. is available in your local comic book shop as well as on digital platform like Comixology.com

In an exclusive interview on the Helicarrier Podcast, we were fortuante to speak with legendary comic book writer Mark Waid about his new ongoing series "S.H.I.E.L.D." that brings the characters from the hit TV show Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. into the 616 Universe. Throughout the interview, Waid talks about how the project came to be, what the difference is in writing characters that originated from TV and film, what to look forward to in upcoming issues and more! You can follow Mr. Waid on Twitter at @MarkWaid (Twitter.com/MarkWaid) and his website Thrillbent.com  Mark Waid's S.H.I.E.L.D. is available in your local comic book shop as well as on digital platform like Comixology.com

I'm very pleased to announce that John Rogers found some time to talk to me about gaming and his new show "The Librarians." We touch on how gaming and entertainment have influenced each other, and how writing and game design are interrelated. John name-drops a lot of his favorite RPGs, and talks a little about how shows like Leverage can wind up as properties for role-playing games! You can find out more about The Librarians on TNT's website here: http://www.tntdrama.com/shows/the-librarians.html You can find out more about ThrillBent on their website, here: http://thrillbent.com/ You can find out more about Fate Core (The game where character "Aspects" are from) Here: http://www.faterpg.com/ And Check out Tianxia: Blood, Silk & Jade at Indie Press Revolution Here: http://www.indiepressrevolution.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19207&page=1Or at Drive-Thru RPG Here: http://rpg.drivethrustuff.com/browse.php?cPath=1323_20300

The Two Guys with PhDs are excited to begin a new monthly feature for The Comics Alternative, a show devoted specifically to webcomics. For this inaugural episode, and as they plan on doing for every episode of this new feature, Derek and Andy W. take a look at two current ongoing titles and one older and completed title. The ones they discuss today are Jason Shiga's Demon; Christina Blanch, Chris Carr, and Chee's The Damnation of Charlie Wormwood; and Emily Carroll's Margot's Room. First, however, the guys begin by defining “webcomics” and distinguishing them from other types of comics or works produced through other means. In doing so, they not only establish their mission statement for this new feature, but they also delineate the parameters of their discussions. They begin by differentiating between webcomics and digital comics, arguing that while the former is based on and consumed through a digital delivery system, not all digital comics are specific to the Web. Along with this they point out the differences between the Internet and the World Wide Web, a distinction that many may have forgotten, describing the Web as just one component of the larger ‘Net. There are many digital comics that are accessed through the Internet — such as those that are downloaded directly to apps intended specifically for portable devices — that may have nothing or little to do with the Web. Webcomics, the guys bluntly state, are those that can be read through Web browsers, imbedded in and largely composing webpages, and may or may not be accessible through other digital means. Another criteria of a webcomic, at least for Andy and Derek, is that the primary or original intention behind the comic's creation is Web-based, not print. This would rule out many of the digital-first comics put out by the Big Two and other publishers, and it would exclude the digital versions of comic books that are already or are soon to be in print. (And, of course, it excludes the scanning and exchanging of material via torrent sites.) They also consider the potential complications of animation and economics. How many non-static images should a webcomic have before it's not considered a “comic,” and what kind of payment system may (or may not) affect the defining of a webcomic? At the same time, the guys are aware that their definitions of a webcomic may be fluid — for example, how would you place the works available through Monkey Brain Comics, a digital-only publisher many of whose titles usually end up in (and perhaps ultimately are intended as) print? — and that their understanding of the form may change over time. But Derek and Andy are comfortable with that potential fluidity and feel that the discussion of what defines a webcomic is half of the fun. Then the plunge into a full-fledged discussion of three webcomics. Each is a different manifestation of a webcomic and delivers its narrative in specific ways. While some of the comics, such as Demon and The Damnation of Charlie Wormwood, have begun to find their way into print, they are nonetheless first and foremost a comic intended for the Web. There are some, such as Charlie Wormwood and others found on the Thrillbent website, that utilize additive images or visual layovers that appear as individual “pages” as you click through the comic, and others that rely solely on static, unchanging, and individual formatting. And while some webcomics, such as Jason Shiga's work, are formatted to look like physical comics pages, others, such as the work by Emily Carroll, are great examples of what Scott McCloud has described as the “infinite canvas.” All in all, this is a productive maiden voyage for the guys' new feature, and they look forward to discussing other examples of webcomics in the months to come.

News: ComiCONN panel announcements ComiXology DRM-Free Backup Guardians of the Galaxy sequel Reviews: Star-Spangled War Stories #1 Motorcycle Samurai #1 Summer Watching Project: Attack on Titan Episodes 17-20 Creator Spotlight: Mark Waid Brian spoke to the comics legend about Thrillbent and digital comics at New York Comic Fest 2014. For more info on Thrillbent, head over to www.thrillbent.com. Send comments to sipodcast@comcast.net OR leave us a voicemail at 860-698-0468. Check out www.secretidentitypodcast.com for all things Secret Identity.

Comic-Con 2014 was a blast! (If you were unable to attend, my sympathies. That's why we do these wrap-up posts.) Make sure to check out the audio link below. The local Making Comics crew—Patrick, Adam, Kevin, Devin, Evan—were there to rep the "revolution" and generally brag about our community and future plans. We're really excited by the enthusiasm readers have shown in response to our "Get A Grasp" MOOC and daily challenges, not to mention my own (hi!) #FAQDevin column and Adam's (in)famous Gutter Talk podcast. You guys have been awesome, and your creativity sustains us. We hosted a panel on Saturday called Uniting the Worldwide #makecomics Community. It was, without exaggeration, one of the best panels at the convention (at least amongst those discussing actual comics). The lineup was crazy: we had Rachel Beck representing our friends over at Storyforge, Mark Waid (of Daredevil fame) and Christina Blanch (writer of Damnation of Charlie Wormwood) from Thrillbent, Andy Schmidt from Comics Experience, Jim Zub (writes Skullkickers, Wayward), and Palle Schmidt (artist on Thomas Alsop) from Comics For Beginners. Patrick ran the panel while the rest of us listened intensely. After a brief rundown of Making Comics (dotCom) participation stats (number of MOOC students, worldwide readership breakdown), Patrick previewed some of the things we've been working on for the future. I'll let him determine what announcements are made public, but suffice it to say some neat stuff is coming. Then the discussion kicked off, and boy, was it glorious. The Web has enabled one of the biggest paradigm shifts [for] breaking into the industry. Webcomics let me see your work ethic. @MarkWaid Webcomics are no longer a vanity project for artists. They've become a legitimate option for breaking in. @JimZub Showing you already have an audience lends a kind of gravitas to your work for publishers. @Palle_Schmidt Much of the discussion concerned the changing landscape for comics in the last decade. Many on the panel have been working in/around comics for a while, and have observed this change firsthand. There used to only be one real way to "break in" to comics, as Andy points out: The question used to be "How do I write for Marvel or DC?" and now the majority of people want to know how to make their own stuff. - Andy Schmidt @ComicExperience The internet has democratized this process. Webcomics are a perfectly commercial form of comic that anyone can create and consume. People without access to a physical comic shop can still read comics online, which removes barriers and brings in more readers. Comic books are now available to everyone regardless of age or race or location. And that for me is the most exciting thing! @JimZub Many echoed this sentiment. Christy (@christyblanch) talked about the promising increase in the number of women who make comics, as well as the success she's had in reaching aspiring creators through her (juggernaut) SuperMOOC 2. Rachel discussed the ways in which creators of webcomics can bypass traditional gatekeepers—like publishers—and form mutually beneficial relationships with their audience: There is now a rise in patronage again, only now the niche market isn't the wealthy, it is the many. -Rachel Beck @Storyforgers Old paradigms of distribution no longer apply. People now trust friends and personal interactions more than blaring advertisements that we've learned to ignore. @JimZub  People are now interested in genuine people, genuine passion, genuine projects. -Andy Schmidt @ComicExperience  Everything that used to be the non-professional route is now just another option to use. @JimZub There was a lot of excitement and optimism on the panel, and why not? Access to comics is expanding. The tools for making comics are widely available, so anyone can make whatever type of story they like. The future is bright! I could continue,

The Get A Grasp! MOOC train rolls on with this amazing Week 2 panel. The topic was Worldbuilding and there was no shortage of wood to stoke the fire as the train sped on down the tracks. Join Patrick Yurick, your very own train conductor for the week (sans the funny hat), and the powerhouse list of passengers for a ride you won't soon forget. You should check these out: Patrick Yurick (instructor), CEO of Making Comics (dotCom) (@patrickyurick) Mark Waid, creator of Thrillbent, writer for Daredevil, among so, so many (@markwaid) Ted Washington, creator of Puna Press and author of Un Chili Caliente (@tedwa) Bizhan Khodabendah, author of The Little Black Fish (@MendedArrow) And check out Bizhan's Kickstarter project he's co-piloting with Making Comics' very own, Mark Luetke, called OUTDOOR/INDOOR: A New Infinite Canvas Comic System Lee Cherolis, writer of Little Guardians (@LeeCherolis) Aaron Conley, creator of The Sabertooth Swordsman (@AaronConley77) Ulises Farinas, artist for IDW's Judge Dredd (@ulises_f) And these, too: Intro & Outro Song: "RetroFuture Clean" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Transition: InceptionBrassHitMedium.wav: Herbert Boland / www.freesound.org

In the fifteenth episode of See Brian Write, writer Jesse Young joins me to talk about making comics. I also talk about the amazing digital comics collective Thrillbent.com.IntroMy Amazon Author Page: www.amazon.com/Brian-LeTendre/e/B00AGFTZFAInterviewJesse Youngwww.writejessewrite.comtwitter.com/writejessewriteThe Daring Adventures of Android Joneshttps://writejessewrite.squarespace.com/android-jones Ex Occultus: The Sword of Peleushttps://writejessewrite.squarespace.com/ex-occultus-the-sword-of-peleusWriter’s RecommendationThrillbentwww.thrillbent.comThe Endlinghttp://thrillbent.com/comics/the-endling/the-endling-volume-1-chapter-1/#1The Eighth Sealhttp://thrillbent.com/comics/the-eighth-seal/the-eighth-seal-chapter-1/#1Moth Cityhttp://thrillbent.com/comics/moth-city/moth-city-season-1-chapter-1/#1 NOTE: If you are a writer and want to be on the podcast, either email me (brian@seebrianwrite.com), or DM me on twitter: twitter.com/seebrianwrite. I am now scheduling new interviews!

In the fifteenth episode of See Brian Write, writer Jesse Young joins me to talk about making comics. I also talk about the amazing digital comics collective Thrillbent.com.IntroMy Amazon Author Page: www.amazon.com/Brian-LeTendre/e/B00AGFTZFAInterviewJesse Youngwww.writejessewrite.comtwitter.com/writejessewriteThe Daring Adventures of Android Joneshttps://writejessewrite.squarespace.com/android-jones Ex Occultus: The Sword of Peleushttps://writejessewrite.squarespace.com/ex-occultus-the-sword-of-peleusWriter’s RecommendationThrillbentwww.thrillbent.comThe Endlinghttp://thrillbent.com/comics/the-endling/the-endling-volume-1-chapter-1/#1The Eighth Sealhttp://thrillbent.com/comics/the-eighth-seal/the-eighth-seal-chapter-1/#1Moth Cityhttp://thrillbent.com/comics/moth-city/moth-city-season-1-chapter-1/#1 NOTE: If you are a writer and want to be on the podcast, either email me (brian@seebrianwrite.com), or DM me on twitter: twitter.com/seebrianwrite. I am now scheduling new interviews!

This week Stephen and Matthew have the pleasure of examining the return of Archie Comics' Red Circle hero, The Fox, back to comic book pages. THE FOX #1 Writers: Mark Waid, Dean Haspiel Artist: Dean Haspiel Publisher: Archie Comics NEW RED CIRCLE SERIES! From the world of the New Crusaders, comes the FANTASTIC debut of the high-flying FOX! Emmy Award winning writer/artist Dean Haspiel (Billy Dogma, HBO’s Bored to Death) and Eisner Award winning writer Mark Waid (Daredevil, Thrillbent) bring the legendary, pulp-style hero The Fox to life in “Freak Magnet, Part One: The True Face of MyFace”! When photojournalist Paul Patton, Jr. donned a super hero costume, he thought it would be a quick way to make some news—now the strange and unusual just can’t help but be drawn to the freak-magnetism of the fabulous fighting FOX! While working on a puff-piece at the Red Circle Gazette, an evil truth about social media mogul Lucy Fur is discovered, bringing Paul face-to-face with a criminal kingpin! Get in on the ground floor with the hottest new fall series featuring art and story from the biggest names in comics today! Including variant cover art from Darwyn Cooke and Fiona Staples! Get freaky! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure Dueling Reviews continues far into the future! DID YOU READ THIS ISSUE? RATE IT! Reader Rating [ratings]

This week Stephen and Matthew have the pleasure of examining the return of Archie Comics' Red Circle hero, The Fox, back to comic book pages. THE FOX #1 Writers: Mark Waid, Dean Haspiel Artist: Dean Haspiel Publisher: Archie Comics NEW RED CIRCLE SERIES! From the world of the New Crusaders, comes the FANTASTIC debut of the high-flying FOX! Emmy Award winning writer/artist Dean Haspiel (Billy Dogma, HBO’s Bored to Death) and Eisner Award winning writer Mark Waid (Daredevil, Thrillbent) bring the legendary, pulp-style hero The Fox to life in “Freak Magnet, Part One: The True Face of MyFace”! When photojournalist Paul Patton, Jr. donned a super hero costume, he thought it would be a quick way to make some news—now the strange and unusual just can’t help but be drawn to the freak-magnetism of the fabulous fighting FOX! While working on a puff-piece at the Red Circle Gazette, an evil truth about social media mogul Lucy Fur is discovered, bringing Paul face-to-face with a criminal kingpin! Get in on the ground floor with the hottest new fall series featuring art and story from the biggest names in comics today! Including variant cover art from Darwyn Cooke and Fiona Staples! Get freaky! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure Dueling Reviews continues far into the future! DID YOU READ THIS ISSUE? RATE IT! Reader Rating [ratings]

Slim sat down LIVE via satellite with Thrillbent's Mark Waid to talk comic shops, digital backmatter, pitching [Thrillbent](http://cmxl.gy/insufferable-sale), current events, Indiana Jones, and what he's reading!

Jermaine, Stephen and Jody return to the studio after a few weeks off to explore why J.H. Williams III and W. Haden Blackman walked off of Batwoman after more than two years, welcome Mark Waid as the newest member of the comics retail community, question why an All-New Marvel NOW! is necessary, give a halftime report on DC's Villains Month and talk to writer of this week's Mighty Avengers #1, Al Ewing, from his home in the U.K.! Show Notes: "J.H. Williams III & W.Haden Blacman Leave 'Batwoman' Over Editorial Edicts" at Comics Alliance.com. "J.H. Willaims III Walks Off Batwoman Over DC Not Allowing Her Marriage To Maggie Sawyer [UPDATE]" at Bleeding Cool.com. "Scott Allie Tweets His Thoughts On Editorial Interference In The Wake of J.H. Williams III Leaving Batwoman" at Bleeding Cool.com. "Mark Waid, Comics Retailer" at Thrillbent.com. "Recharge with All-New Marvel NOW!" at Marvel.com. "DC Wants You To Draw Harley Quinn Naked!" at Bleeding Cool.com. Follow Al Ewing on Twitter! Follow Al Ewing on Tumblr!

The crew returns to shine the light on some books and online comics they are enjoying that are not from the "big two," Marvel and DC. Everything from Dark Horse, to Thrillbent, to Action Lab, to Bottled Lightning and more! But before all that, there are some headlines. Some of them are pretty heavy, like the Kevin Maguire and Kirby Heirs situations. And some are light, like an actor interested in taking over Iron Man, and Groot being cast. And the crew has some words for Dan DiDio... again! And there are new shout-outs again this week! Plus some plugs. So hunker down with some bacon bits, put aside your mainstream books, and get ready for some indie goodness. It's time to enter the Zone! (Original Numbering: Episode #230) Sponsor of the Week www.audibletrial.com/Zone4Podcast (Follow the link to start your trial and get a free audiobook download!) If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Zone 4, go here for details, or email us. If you'd like to donate to the show (one-time or monthly) see details here. You can now find Zone 4 on Stitcher.com as well! This Week's Links and Topics Headlines: Kevin Maguire Fired Court Denies Kirby Heirs Vertigo Title COLLIDER Forced to Change Name Wizard's New Target? More on Wizard Story Mark Wahlberg as Iron Man? Details on Once Upon a Time in Wonderland Vin Diesel says "I AM GROOT!"   Indie Comics Spotlight: Atomic Robo - Red 5 Comics The Black Beetle - Dark Horse Jupiter's Legacy - Image The Longhunters - Pilot Studios Yi Soon Shin - Onrie Kompan Insufferable - Thrillbent Lackluster World - Eric Adams Proof - Image Perhapanauts - Image Binary Gray - Assailant Comics The Only Living Boy - Bottled Lightning Capes & Babes - Chris Flick Day Men - BOOM! Studios Skyward - Action Lab Entertainment   Coming Up, Coming Out, or Going On: Le Vamps Sept. 10th - Doctor Who Guide to Social Media WoodchuckPalooza (Mile High Comics) Price for the Asking Superman Analogues: Samaritan Arcana Steampunk Anthology Skystorm Studios Black of Heart 2 @ Assailant Comics Watching the Eclipse TV Party - Missing Doctor Who Episodes A Valiant Event in Rapid Fire Reviews CR Podcasting Network www.comicrelated.com/podcasts.php The following bands are usually on every episode, so check them out!

This time on The BastardCast, Jeremy and Jason welcome Moth City comic book creator Tim Gibson to discuss his innovative and fun neo-noir digital comic, being a part of Thrillbent.com, whether he prefers digital or print, and whether interacting with … [read more>>]

Christy Blanch, professor of the SUPERMooc talks how she's innovating in the classroom using popculture and comics, plus what it's like to write for Thrillbent! In this Episode: 0:00 – Where's Matt? 4:00 – Meet Christy Blanch 10:00 –...

We are joined by the writers of the Thrillbent web comic THE DAMNATION OF CHARLIE WORMWOOD. Christina Blanch is an educator who uses comic books as teaching tools. She has taught on college campuses, for online courses such as the 201CGender Through Comic Books201D SuperMOOC, and in the correctional system. Chris Carr has taught English composition and literature at three Midwestern universities. He also spent several years teaching inside correctional facilities where he met Christina. They share with us some of the experiences of teaching in prison and how that inspired them to write this story. You can find this and many other great stories at http://thrillbent.com/ We are now on Stitcher Radio This podcast is sponsored by Friendly Neighborhood Comics http://friendlyneighborhoodcomics.com/ Discount Comic Book Services http://www.dcbservice.com/index.aspx Instock Trades http://www.instocktrades.com/ Join us on the forums at http://www.forumforgeeks.com http://thetaylornetwork.wordpress.com/ You can also join us on the Facebook group TaylorNetwork of podcasts Also we ask that if you have some time leave us a rating and or Itunes review because that helps us greatly to promote the show.

We have John Rogers who has written and produced a wide range of television series including COSBY and JACKIE CHAN ADVENTURES; most recently he co-created the hit caper series LEVERAGE for TNT. His film work includes over twenty scripts and rewrites including THE CORE and TRANSFORMERS. He was also the co-writer with Keith Giffen on the Blue Beatle series before taking over as sole writer. John discusses how he and Mark Waid created Thrillbent as well as his current title on Thrillbent ARCANUM. http://kfmonkey.blogspot.com/ http://thrillbent.com/ @jonrog1 We are now on Stitcher Radio This podcast is sponsored by Friendly Neighborhood Comics http://friendlyneighborhoodcomics.com/ Discount Comic Book Services http://www.dcbservice.com/index.aspx Instock Trades http://www.instocktrades.com/ Join us on the forums at http://www.forumforgeeks.com http://thetaylornetwork.wordpress.com/ You can also join us on the Facebook group TaylorNetwork of podcasts Also we ask that if you have some time leave us a rating and or Itunes review because that helps us greatly to promote the show.

Stephen & Jody are joined by special correspondants Joe & Cody to take a hammer to the Man of Steel, breaking the years-long stigma that here at Acmecast, everything is great all the time! Show Notes: "Man of Steel, since you asked." by Mark Waid at Thrillbent.com. Acme's Top 5 Superman Stories - 1. All Star Superman  2. Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow  3. Superman For All Seasons  4. Superman Birthright  5. Superman & the Legion of Super Heroes Comics at the Table! - Heck OGN, Crater XV OGN, A Matter of Life OGN, Burning Building Comix OGN, Wild Blue Yonder #1, Brother Lono #1, Dark Horse Presents #23, A+X #9, SpongeBob Comics Super Swimtacular Annual #1, Avengers #14, New Avengers #7 and Age of Ultron #10!

The StoryMen welcome comics legend Mark Waid to tell us how he tells stories. We talk Superman, his current work on Daredevil and Hulk, and how his site Thrillbent.com is changing the future of comics!

It's a double-sized, jam-packed episode of the geekiest podcast ever, GAR! This week, Glenn and Ray talked cancelled comics, Lois Lane, and Eurovision, among other things... This week's episode:  Getting comfortable / cat convos / spambaiting / the baked beans story / Dial H / Vertigo / Legion of Super-Heroes / Jim Shooter / Keith Giffen / Paul Levitz / why Ray hates Lois Lane / new DC 52 / Challengers of the Unknown / tryout comics / reality TV comics / Paul Jenkins / Cerebus / action movies / Eurovision / American Idol / Morrissey / Please rate us on iTunes, or drop a comment at garpodcast.com. As always, thanks for listening! Links:   The Spam Project: http://xspamproject.blogspot.com/ Thrillbent: http://www.thrillbent.com Why Glenn Likes Lois Lane: http://biffbampop.com/2012/02/11/biff-bam-pops-favorite-couples-dc-comics-other-trinity/ Ultivac: http://www.comics.org/issue/13399/cover/4/ WildGuard: https://www.facebook.com/pages/WildGuard/136517381338 Deathmatch by Paul Jenkins: http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=41157 2011: Year of the Aardvark: http://2011yota.tumblr.com/ One Year. 26 Seasons. Seven Doctors.: http://classicdoctorwho2012.wordpress.com/ Trese: http://tresekomix.blogspot.com/ Eurovision: http://www.eurovision.tv/page/timeline Glenn blogging on Eurovision: http://monsura.blogspot.com/search?q=eurovision Norway's Eurovision 2013 entry: http://monsura.blogspot.com/2013/05/eurovision-2013-norway.html Lordi at Eurovision: http://youtu/be/gAh9NRGNhUU

Optic Blast! Episode 02, May 2013Join us this week as we discuss:Mark Waid owes us some money!Is Apple homophobic or is Twitter homophobic-phobic?!Marvel triple ships their way to the top of the charts!What do Bioshock Infinite, Beer, Arrow, Pop’n Music, and Kavinsky have in common?!To Kill a Mockingbird?Reviews:Swamp Thing #19Demon Knights #19Black Beetle #3Age of Ultron #6Uncanny Avengers #6Check back next week, when the first episode of The Chronicle of SAGA drops, and in two weeks we will have the very first episode of The Optic Blast Book Club!

Bobgar "Slurmo" Ornelas joins the discussion on The Rocketeer Artist's Edition and Dave Stevens, childhood memories (Gotham City playset, Planet of the Apes, Secret Wars toys, Spider-Man Treasury Edition, Marvel Premiere #57, G.I. Joe, Bronze Age Uncanny X-Men, and more), Mark Waid and Peter Krause's Insufferable for Thrillbent, Corporate Skull: The Many Deaths of Alan Buttons, Joe Casey and Piotr Kowalski's SEX from Image Comics, Magic: The Gathering, Bob Fingerman's Maximum Minimum Wage, Thanos Rising by Jason Aaron and Simone Bianchi, favorite X-characters, Disney's Superduck and comiXology, Last Stand of the Wreckers by Nick Roberts and Nick Roche from IDW, Jeph Loeb's Nova, Saddle Sore, and a whole mess more!

We are joined by comic legend Mark Waid who has worked on such comic characters such as The Flash, Spider-man, Superman as well as his own creator owned projects. He is also currently working on Daredevil, Green Hornet, and Indestructible Hulk. On this episode we talk to Mark about his free digital comics website Thrillbent which you can find here http://www.thrillbent.com/ and the exciting new titles and creators that are joining the site. You can follow Mark Waid on twitter @MarkWaid We are now on Stitcher Radio This podcast is sponsored by Friendly Neighborhood Comics http://friendlyneighborhoodcomics.com/ Discount Comic Book Services http://www.dcbservice.com/index.aspx Instock Trades http://www.instocktrades.com/ Join us on the forums at http://www.forumforgeeks.com http://thetaylornetwork.wordpress.com/ You can also join us on the Facebook group TaylorNetwork of podcasts Also we ask that if you have some time leave us a rating and or Itunes review because that helps us greatly to promote the show.

Live from Aw Yeah Comics store in Skokie IL, Conversations with Mark Waid and James Robinson , Jann Robinson talks about creating the Johnny DC Kids line, bringing Art Baltazar & Franco and Mike Kunkel to DC, Paul Mounts talks about his Marvel work and his upcoming THRILLBENT digital comic, and Stevie Dismie From The COMIC BOOK QUEERS podcast gives his POV on what's going on in comics, including the Superman Orson Scott Card controversey.Then Gabirel Hardman and Corinna Bechko discuss their new Star Wars Legacy book, featuring the debut of Solo, Han's distant descendent. The duo also talk about their Planet Of The Apes books for BOOM! Studios. We also manage to squeeze in some movie talk.

Jake and Slim sat down via Satellite with Mark Waid to talk Insufferable, weekly format, DD, and the Man of Steel trailer!

Skullkickers #14-15, Thrillbent, Deep Comix, What We've Been Reading.

John Rogers, writer of IDW’s Dungeons and Dragons comic, former writer of DC’s Blue Beetle and showrunner on TNT’s Leverage, joins us for this week’s show to talk about his work with Mark Waid’s Thrillbent digital comics project, the draft he wrote of the Halle Berry Catwoman movie, how he got hired by DC Comics by making fun of them on his blog, exactly what a “dirty over” is an much more! Plus, we answer some listener mail about The Legend of Korra!

It’s a spirited talk about the future of comics publishing and storytelling opportunities available in digital comics this time, as I’m joined by comics legend Mark Waid. Using his new project Thrillbent as a starting point, we explore how digital publishing and web culture are challenging us to re-think 20th Century ideas of publishing and […]

Three friends gather and chat about the books they've read that week. No Skype allowed. Setlist goes something like this: news, comic chatter, book club, and letters! Special thanks to YOU for our iTunes reviews and/or ratings so far; they help spread the word about the show. Topics included, but were not limited to: Tighten your socks Free Comic Book Day (4.15) Vanna White, wings, beer, and friends Avengers blows up Europe (6.36) Everyone on Earth has seen Avengers Before Watchmen Boycotts™. (9.00)  Mark Millar is a genius who says insane things (13.50) Millar Mallarky  Comics chatter. (15.27) FF, Superman Beyond, and Daredevil Lightning Round™. (27.45) Invincible Iron man, New Avengers, and Wolverine Who is Jake Ellis?. (30.35) Your letters! (45.54) Dark Horse Digital app and you, using two digital apps, Thrillbent, and Slim is always right as usual This show was sponsored by the fine folks over at  The Comic Book Shop in Wilmington, Delaware. Are you a digital comics person? They've got you covered with their  Digital Strorefront! Tumblr |  Twttr |  Facebook