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Richard Isanove has colored so many big projects over the years, it's dizzying. He started out as an animation student, first in Paris, then in California. While on the West Coast, he was hired by Brian Haberlin as Top Cow's staff colorist and eventual art director. From there, it was on to Marvel, where he brought his exacting eye to big titles like Daredevil: Father, Wolverine: Origin, Marvel 1602, and the Stephen King adaptation, The Dark Tower. Along the way, Richard's done his share of illustrating and painting, primarily in later issues of The Dark Tower. He also wrote and drew Savage Wolverine: Wrath. Now, he's back with his old pal Joe Quesada, coloring the lead book Disciple for Joe's new Amazing Comics imprint.You can follow Richard on Facebook and Instagram @richard.isanove. ____________________Check out a video version of this episode on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits.If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. And if you really like this podcast, support what we do as a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters: buzzsprout.com/1817176/support.Looking for more ways to express your undying DBB love and devotion? Email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com. Follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook and Instagram, and @DBBandits on X._____________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com.Support the show

Wesley lives a mundane boring life but when he meets the mysterious Fox  everything changes.  Wesley is introduced into the Fraternity, a league of assassins that take out people chosen by fate to be eliminated.  Through unique techniques such as curving a bullet, Wesley learns that his father was once a member of the Fraternity and killed by a rogue member.  As Wesley gets deeper he learns that all is not what it seems and that the truth behind it all is more than he could have imagined.  James McAvoy, Angelina Jolie, and Morgan Freeman star in the film based on the Top Cow comic book, Wanted. We also discuss a little news this week, talk about Gladiator II and the snow across America last week!  Plus a preview of next week's film, Hercules starring Dwayne Johnson! Visit us for all episodes & more at the www.therebelradiopodcast.com Please leave us a 5-Star review on iTunes! You can also find us on Spotify iHeartRadio Follow us on Facebook

Reviews: Batman/Santa Claus: Silent Knight Returns, DC's Batman Smells, Robin Laid an Egg #1, Christmas 365 #1, Marvel Holiday Tales To Astonish #1, Top Cow Holiday Special: All Through the House #1 Jimmy checks out some Holiday comics that came out this year from DC, Marvel, Top Cow and Dark Horse. Can Santa save Batman and friends again? How did Kitty Pryde's first Hanukkah go with the X-Men? Would it be fun to have Christmas once a month? Tune in to find out what Jimmy thinks of these comics!  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Todays guest is one of the most exciting writers in the industry today. Able to balance working for Marvel, DC and on her own independent books, she has come a long way since winning the Top Cow talent hunt in 2013. Working her way through powerhouse franchises such as Rick & Morty, Barbie and Power Rangers, she found herself exclusively signed to Marvel in 2019. While there she worked on British Favourite Death's Head, as well as being an integral park of the Krakoa era with Excalibur and X of Swords. That's not to mention writing the likes of Thanos, Strikeforce and Age of Conan – Belit. But she finally saw the light and joined the light side, writing for DC, working her way through the femme fatales of Harley Quinn, Punchline and overseeing a seminal run on Catwoman, which also crossed over with Zdarsky's Batman in an excellent event, The Gotham War. Our guest today is Tini Howard!

Todays guest is one of the most exciting writers in the industry today. Able to balance working for Marvel, DC and on her own independent books, she has come a long way since winning the Top Cow talent hunt in 2013. Working her way through powerhouse franchises such as Rick & Morty, Barbie and Power Rangers, she found herself exclusively signed to Marvel in 2019. While there she worked on British Favourite Death's Head, as well as being an integral park of the Krakoa era with Excalibur and X of Swords. That's not to mention writing the likes of Thanos, Strikeforce and Age of Conan – Belit. But she finally saw the light and joined the light side, writing for DC, working her way through the femme fatales of Harley Quinn, Punchline and overseeing a seminal run on Catwoman, which also crossed over with Zdarsky's Batman in an excellent event, The Gotham War. Our guest today is Tini Howard!

We interview veteran comic book inker, John Livesay about his career working for Top Cow, Extreme Studios, Marvel, DC Comics and more all throughout the 90's and beyond. Plus, we learn about his lifelong comic book collecting hobby and personal experience trying to get recognized in Wizard magazine, among many other amazing stories. Want to take your WIZARDS experience to the next level? Get an UNCUT early release version of this episode, our exclusive 90's Super Cinema podcast and more at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS for just $5 a month! Thanks to our monthly supporters Gabe Sylvan Damon Filip V Donovan Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Jeremy Cathey Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Top Cow rebootet erneut seine Witchblade, und diesmal darf New York Cop Sara Pezzini wieder ans Ruder der mystischen Symbiontenwaffe. Ohne den Ballast der fast 30 Jahre währenden Geschichte versucht Thorsten mit diesem Heft nachzuholen, was er 1995 verpasst hat - im Gegensatz zu Björn, der eine gesunde Portion Nostalgie und die Erinnerung an den Durchbruch Michael Turners mitbringt. Zumindest von außen betrachtet interessant genug für die erste Schnelldiagnose, was wirklich drinsteckt, gibt es hier in unter 15 Minuten. Gelesen wurde das kürzlich bei Image in den USA erschienene Heft Witchblade (2024) #1. Bunte Bildchen mit Text auf unserem Instagram Profil Mystische Worte auf Thorstens Blog Weniger als 15 Minuten Intromusik von Markus Schneider

We're talking to Francis Manapul of Ghost Machine about his current project The Rocketfellers, plus diving deep into his history working with Top Cow on Witchblade, DC Comics The Flash for the New 52 and did you know he's a Wizard magazine fan? All these stories and so much more.Ghost Machine's groundbreaking creator collective was launched at New York Comic Con in October 2023 and features a global best-of-class lineup of artists and writers whose award-winning and iconic works include a who's who of comic book legends such as Batman, Superman, Spider-Man, Aquaman, Stargirl, JSA, The Flash, The Ultimates, Black Lightning, Green Arrow and countless more: Brad Anderson, Jason Fabok, Gary Frank, Bryan Hitch, Geoff Johns, Rob Leigh, Lamont Magee, Francis Manapul, Brad Meltzer, Ivan Reis, Peter Snejbjerg, Peter J. Tomasi, and Maytal Zchut. In an industry first, all of Ghost Machine's creators jointly own and run the company, sharing in all of Ghost Machine's publishing, media, merchandising and licensing. Each creator is exclusive to the company for their comic book work after completing projects already committed to. Visit https://ghostmachinepro.com/Buy merchandise https://ghostmachinepro.threadless.com/Follow @ghostmachinepro on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook Thanks to our monthly supporters Filip V Donovan Monty Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Jeremy Cathey Nate Clark Jason Kelley William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Jay S. Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Rob Feldman joins Jordan in a long overdue GenX chat. There was no editing this, the longest chat yet, full of laughter, GenX music, Rob's long history in Comics, the genesis of Dr. Shroud, his thoughts on the power of AI and trailblazing in Film3 by reuniting the NAPOLEON DYNAMITE cast for his cartoon series CYKO KO. ...... Brought to you by The Squad. ------------------------------- JORDAN BAYNE OFFICIAL WEBSITE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jordanbayne.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TWITTER ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/jordanbayne⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ INSTAGRAM ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jordan_bayne⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LINKEDIN ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-bayne⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------------------------------ The Film3 OG and the Next Wave of Cinema Podcast is hosted by Jordan Bayne, the award winning filmmaker and thought leader behind the Film3 Movement. This podcast has conversations with the cutting edge thought leaders, artists, filmmakers and creators who are trailblazing the Film3 Movement alongside Jordan and The Squad to create a better future for filmmakers. ------------------------------ RESOURCE LINKS THE SQUAD OFFICIAL WEBSITE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.filmsquad.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ THE SQUAD TWITTER ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Film3Squad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ THE SQUAD DISCORD ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠discord.gg/K9DEfNaSYn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ THE SQUAD INSTAGRAM ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/film3squad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ THE SQUAD YOUTUBE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF-bQ4_cNRth0XE-C60wzvw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ROB FELDMAN SOCIALS Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itsfeldman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsfeldman Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@robfeldman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealcykoko Website: https://cykoko.tv/ ------------------------------ BIO: ROB FELDMAN Rob Feldman is a Ringo-Award nominated comic book creator, animation producer and Web3 artist best known for his print and online comic, Cyko KO and web animated series, Dr. Shroud. Having produced content for the likes of Warner Brothers, Fangoria, Starlog, Top Cow and Mystery Science Theater, Rob's recent Web3 work through the blockchain-based partner Theta Network have proven to be the most innovative and utility-driven to date. Most recently, he produced the animated pilot, Cyko KO, featuring the cast of Napoleon Dynamite. In addition to producing, Rob serves as CTO of the publishing powerhouse Rocketship Entertainment where he helps brainstorm, source product and manage content. When he's not exploring the emerging blockchain landscape of digital collectibles, Rob enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons and is on a quest to perfect the ultimate homemade pizza. Article: https://deadline.com/2024/02/cyko-ko-blockchain-napoleon-dynamite-cast-launch-1235828332/ Click SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode.

This week I am joined by Artist/Musician NELSON BLAKE II (BYTE-SIZED, THE DARKNESS, VARIOUS MARVEL/DC, LOCKED IN A VACANCY)! We have an in depth chat about Nelson's passion for guitar, working with Marc Silvestri at TOP COW, his journey back to LOCKED IN A VACANCY and making their killer new EP, and of course, a ton of gear chat! Locked In A Vacancy: https://www.youtube.com/@lockedinavacancy8911 Follow Nelson Here: Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/nelsonblakeii Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/nelsonblakeii https://instagram.com/lockedinavacancy COMICS-COFFEE-METAL is hosted by DON CARDENAS Twitter: @doncardenasart BlueSky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@doncardenasart.bluesky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @doncardenasart Website: doncardenasart.com EMAIL: comicscoffeemetal@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comicscoffeemetal/support

Thanks to iFanboy Patrons, it's Talksplode time. Listeners might be sick of hearing about Josh being sick, but a conversation with a great comic creator is always the thing to perk one up. Sina has had a varied career in comics, starting as a Top Cow intern, working in comic shops, making his own indie comics like Not My Bag, Lil' Depressed Boy, and more. He became the first editor for Robert Kirkman's Skybound Entertainment, eventually ending up telling Bobby Drake's story in Iceman, and has just now released a stellar YA Graphic Novel, Superman: The Harvests of Youth. There's no one like Sina, in comics, and we're all better off for it Total Running Time: 01:24:43 Music: “Sheena is a Punk Rocker" The Ramones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I interview writer and comic creator Simon Birks. His new series Antarctica is currently available from Top Cow and Image Comics. I apologize for the audio issues on my end. I'm working on getting some new equipment, but Simon's audio is just find and frankly, his voice is the one you should be listening to. Feel free to find me at www.superpoweredfancast.com or follow me on my socials @superpoweredfan on X @superpoweredfan on Blue Sky @superpoweredfancast on Instagramor email me superpoweredfancast@gmail.comYou can find Simon Birks at @sbirkswriter on X@sbirkswriter on Instagramand definitely check out bluefoxcomics.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're joined by Witchblade co-creator, David Wohl to discuss the origins of the Top Cow superheroine, the rise of superstar artist, Michael Turner and more stories from a 40 year career in the comic book industry, as we explore the Wizard Witchblade Special from 1998.Get a full scan of the issue, plus listen to this episode UNCUT with extra content and more perks by joining WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today! Thanks to our monthly supporters David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Jay S. Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Greg Schueller MeltFaceKillah Brian Acosta Steve King DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw The Retro Network Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Spooky Season brings us another look into the world of Hellboy! We look back at the news in the Major Spoilers Podcast archives and realize it has been TEN YEARS since Thor: The Dark World was released! We review The Midnite Show from Dark Horse Comics, Ranger Academy #1 from BOOM! Studios, and Destiny Gate #1 from Top Cow. Major Spoilers Podcast Network Master Feed RSS Feed Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) NEWS https://majorspoilers.com/2013/09/30/movies-two-new-thor-dark-world-trailers/ https://majorspoilers.com/2013/09/24/movies-natalie-portman-says-female-superhero-movie-coming-kinda/ https://majorspoilers.com/2013/10/08/nycc13-red-sonja-conan-reunite-first-time-fifteen-years/ REVIEWS STEPHEN THE MIDNITE SHOW #1 Writer: Cullen Bunn Artist: Brian Hurtt Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: October 4, 2023 From the creators of The Sixth Gun and Manor Black comes this new supernatural horror series about monsters of the silver screen coming to life and wreaking havoc on a small town. Basil Saxon is a legend among horror fans. Over fifty years ago, he vanished during a freak accident on the set of the film that would have been his masterpiece. The cursed film-God of Monsters-was never completed and has never been seen. But when a film festival shows footage from the long-lost movie, classic horror monsters manifest to wreak havoc and terror on the unsuspecting populace. A ragtag group of misfits must band together to stop the most famous creatures of all time and send them back to the realm of celluloid nightmares. [rating:5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3tkYkbS MATTHEW RANGER ACADEMY #1 Writer: Maria Ingrande Mora Artist: Jo Mi-Gyeong Publisher: BOOM! Studios Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: October 4, 2023 13-year-old Sage lives on an isolated lunar colony with her adoptive father, but her days on the farm will change forever when she comes across a wreckage with wounded passengers... people from an academy training to be something called... POWER RANGERS! [rating:4/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3tfZNQK RODRIGO DESTINY GATE #1 Writer: Ryan Cady Artist: Christian DiBari Publisher: Image (Top Cow) Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: Oct 11, 2023 MINISERIES PREMIERE Life, for the most part, is the product of the decisions you make. For some, a "wrong" decision or two (or more) leads to a crossroads on the other side of the Destiny Gate. Do you fight for a chance to survive and to start anew, or do you succumb to your inner demons and end it all for you and, worse, yours? In this opening tale, we meet Mitchell Slate at the height of the Great Depression. Down on his luck and heading home to a disappointed and desperate family, Mitchell's train ride veers off the rails and transforms into a macabre and darkly fantastical journey into his own fragile soul. [rating: 3/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3LHHEBp DISCUSSION HELLBOY: WEIRD TALES Writer: Various Artist: Various Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Some of the best writers and artists in comics team up to present stories of Hellboy with giant bats, demon children, jet packs, haunted circuses, and rusted-out spaceships. Old-fashioned pulp fun featuring one of the greatest heroes of modern comics. CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. 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!

The Spooky Season brings us another look into the world of Hellboy! We look back at the news in the Major Spoilers Podcast archives and realize it has been TEN YEARS since Thor: The Dark World was released! We review The Midnite Show from Dark Horse Comics, Ranger Academy #1 from BOOM! Studios, and Destiny Gate #1 from Top Cow. Major Spoilers Podcast Network Master Feed RSS Feed Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) NEWS https://majorspoilers.com/2013/09/30/movies-two-new-thor-dark-world-trailers/ https://majorspoilers.com/2013/09/24/movies-natalie-portman-says-female-superhero-movie-coming-kinda/ https://majorspoilers.com/2013/10/08/nycc13-red-sonja-conan-reunite-first-time-fifteen-years/ REVIEWS STEPHEN THE MIDNITE SHOW #1 Writer: Cullen Bunn Artist: Brian Hurtt Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: October 4, 2023 From the creators of The Sixth Gun and Manor Black comes this new supernatural horror series about monsters of the silver screen coming to life and wreaking havoc on a small town. Basil Saxon is a legend among horror fans. Over fifty years ago, he vanished during a freak accident on the set of the film that would have been his masterpiece. The cursed film-God of Monsters-was never completed and has never been seen. But when a film festival shows footage from the long-lost movie, classic horror monsters manifest to wreak havoc and terror on the unsuspecting populace. A ragtag group of misfits must band together to stop the most famous creatures of all time and send them back to the realm of celluloid nightmares. [rating:5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3tkYkbS MATTHEW RANGER ACADEMY #1 Writer: Maria Ingrande Mora Artist: Jo Mi-Gyeong Publisher: BOOM! Studios Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: October 4, 2023 13-year-old Sage lives on an isolated lunar colony with her adoptive father, but her days on the farm will change forever when she comes across a wreckage with wounded passengers... people from an academy training to be something called... POWER RANGERS! [rating:4/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3tfZNQK RODRIGO DESTINY GATE #1 Writer: Ryan Cady Artist: Christian DiBari Publisher: Image (Top Cow) Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: Oct 11, 2023 MINISERIES PREMIERE Life, for the most part, is the product of the decisions you make. For some, a "wrong" decision or two (or more) leads to a crossroads on the other side of the Destiny Gate. Do you fight for a chance to survive and to start anew, or do you succumb to your inner demons and end it all for you and, worse, yours? In this opening tale, we meet Mitchell Slate at the height of the Great Depression. Down on his luck and heading home to a disappointed and desperate family, Mitchell's train ride veers off the rails and transforms into a macabre and darkly fantastical journey into his own fragile soul. [rating: 3/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3LHHEBp DISCUSSION HELLBOY: WEIRD TALES Writer: Various Artist: Various Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Some of the best writers and artists in comics team up to present stories of Hellboy with giant bats, demon children, jet packs, haunted circuses, and rusted-out spaceships. Old-fashioned pulp fun featuring one of the greatest heroes of modern comics. CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. 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!

Katie and Sally are joined by Top Cow aficionados Claire Napier and Tegan O'Neil from the Udder Madness podcast for a wide-ranging discussion on Witchblade, namely Witchblade #7 (written by David Wohl and Christina Z., art by Michael Turner). Topics discussed include Zenescope, Savage Dragon, King Conan, Jane Austen, Spawn, The Darkness, and the importance of sustaining the vibe. Check out the Udder Madness podcast on Patreon: patreon.com/UdderMadness And YouTube: youtube.com/@Udder_Madness More Claire: clairenapier.com More Tegan: tcj.com/author/tegan-oneil/ Find Sally at the Philly Comix Expo on Saturday, October 14: instagram.com/phillycomicsexpo Support the show and get bonus episode at patreon.com/thicklinespod. Follow us on Instagram @thicklinespod.

At the turn of the century, Top Cow (and Image Comics) brought us a new Bad Girl comic book: The Magdalena! Descended from Mary of Magdala, the current incarnation fights evil things in the 21st century. #307 S7E26 The Magdalena #1 (2000)

Rob Feldman is a Ringo-Award nominated comic book creator, animation producer and NFT artist best known for his print and online comic, Cyko KO and web animated series, Dr. Shroud. Having produced content for the likes of Warner Brothers, Fangoria, Starlog, Top Cow and Mystery Science Theater, Rob's recent work of NFT drops and streaming through the blockchain-based partner Theta Network haveproven to be the most innovative and utility-driven to date. In addition to producing, Rob serves as CTO of the publishing powerhouse Rocketship Entertainment where he helps brainstorm, source product and manage content. When he's not exploring the emerging blockchain landscape of digital collectibles,

In collaboration with Popgeeks.com, Adam & Michael are doing a 3-part exploration into the comics coming from Zenescope Entertainment, of which Michael is a super-fan. In this first interview with Editor In Chief, David Wohl, we examine the process of turning classic literary icons into grounded, butt-kicking, sexy comic book heroines for the modern day. Plus, we discuss Wohl's work with Top Cow on Witchblade in the 90's and why Wizard magazine was the perfect platform for promoting his comic book projects. You can enjoy an extended, unedited version of this conversation in audio and video formats along with many more perks by becoming a Patron at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today. Thanks to our monthly supporters Isaac Zahavi Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Greg Schueller MeltFaceKillah Brian Acosta Steve King Gabriel Bustamantez DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw The Retro Network Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

JMS: three letters that stand for inventive comic book storytelling. Not that he's a slouch in film, TV, or animation, mind you. J. Michael Straczynski may be best known as the creator of the 90s sci-fi show Babylon 5, but for our purposes, he's a comic writing genius who's worked on some of the most iconic characters for the past 30 years. Before breaking into the industry with his epic Rising Stars series for Top Cow/Image, he had a solid foundation in animation, having scripted and edited shows like He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, She-Ra: Princess of Power, and The Real Ghostbusters.After the atmospheric Midnight Nation for his own Top Cow imprint Joe's Comics, he began an epic run on Amazing Spider-Man for Marvel. He soon expanded to titles like Supreme Power, Fantastic Four, and a defining run on Thor. Later, at DC, he developed the Earth One series of graphic novels, writing three volumes of Superman. He also wrote several installments of Before Watchmen.Now, JMS is back at Marvel with an ongoing Captain America series (with artist Jesus Saiz), which you can pick up starting in September. In the meantime, you can follow JMS primarily on Twitter (@stracynski).________________________Check out a video version of this episode on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits.If you liked this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. And tell your friends!Looking for more ways to express your undying DBB love and devotion? Email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com. Follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook and Instagram, and @DBBandits on Twitter.

We're joined by 2 Top Cow superfans, Robb and Gabe to discuss all the hype for Witchblade, The Darkness, Cyber Force and more pretty comics characters in the 90's as featured in the Wizard Special Publication Spotlighting The Top Cow Universe issue. The Michael Turner, David Finch and Marc Silvestri art was beautiful, but are any of the books worth reading? Why was the company called Top Cow? Listen now and your questions will be answered, Geeks!Join WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics today at Patreon.com/wizardscomics to get uncut audio and video versions of this episode with extra content, plus a pdf scan of this special issue and more. Thanks to our monthly supporters Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Greg Schueller MeltFaceKillah Brian Acosta Joe Marcello Steve King Marc Quill Gabe Bustamantez DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw The Retro Network Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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Les histoires de super-héros ont parfois la réputation de se résumer à un enchaînement de bagarres et d'explosions dont les onomatopées bariolées cachent un manque manifeste de profondeur. Idée reçue ou fait avéré ? Voici une série culte parfaite pour trancher la question ! TAKE THAT DISK OUT OF YOUR MOUTH !Les années 1990 sont le pinacle d'un genre bien particulier de comic book : celui mettant en scène des anti-héros violents et immoraux. Initiée durant la décennie précédente, cette tendance atteint son paroxysme avec les publications de Image Comics comme Spawn, Youngblood, WildC.A.T.s, et celle qui nous intéresse aujourd'hui : CyberForce. La série, qui vient de fêter son trentième anniversaire, est de nouveau disponible en version française aux Éditions Reflexions, l'occasion ou jamais de revenir sur ce classique parfois mal-aimé ! Débutée comme une mini-série de quatre numéros en octobre 1992 et publiée sous le label Top Cow par Image Comics en collaboration avec Malibu Comics, CyberForce est une création du dessinateur Marc Silvestri, qui coécrit le scénario avec son frère Eric. On y découvre un groupe d'individus aux pouvoirs mutants améliorés cybernétiquement, manipulés à des fins criminelles via des “brain box”, et utilisés comme une troupe d'élite à la solde d'une organisation maléfique appelée Cyberdata. Parvenant à échapper au contrôle de leur geôlier tyrannique, certains de ces mutants prennent la fuite et fondent une équipe ayant pour objectif de contrecarrer les plans de Cyberdata : CyberForce. Le premier épisode de la série s'ouvre sur la fuite de Velocity, jeune femme dotée d'une célérité prodigieuse, poursuivie par un escadron de Cyberdata dirigé par Ballistic. Cette dernière, en plus de posséder une force surhumaine, manifeste une dextérité hors du commun avec les armes à feu, ne ratant pratiquement jamais sa cible. Alors que tout semble terminé pour Velocity, elle est miraculeusement sauvée par Ripclaw et Heatwave, deux membres de CyberForce, qui mettent en déroute Ballistic et son équipe avant de ramener la jeune mutante jusqu'à leur quartier général. En parallèle, on découvre les autres membres de CyberForce : Stryker, Cyblade et Impact, chargés d'assurer la protection d'un mutant briguant la place de maire. Évidemment, le candidat est la cible d'une tentative d'attentat, et nos héros vont devoir user de leurs pouvoirs pour le protéger. Le premier arc de la saga s'articule principalement autour la lutte entre CyberForce et Cyberdata pour s'approprier ou protéger Velocity, qui devient un point de repère récurrent pour le lecteur devant, tout comme elle, se familiariser avec ce monde rempli de surhommes. Lorsque CyberForce devient une série régulière, à la fin de l'année 1993, Image Comics propose un crossover entre les héros de Marc Silvestri et ceux de Jim Lee, les WildC.A.T.s. Cette rencontre intitulée “Killer Instinct” est l'occasion de découvrir que les deux équipes fonctionnent un peu en mode miroir, tout du moins à leurs débuts, ce qui n'a rien d'étonnant quand on connaît le parcours de leur créateur respectif chez Marvel. Dans les numéros suivants, Marc Silvestri reçoit l'appui prestigieux de Chris Claremont au scénario, avant de laisser sa place à David Finch au dessin, puis au scénariste Brian Holguin pour la majorité des épisodes suivants. Bien que la série des frères Silvestri introduise un nombre considérable de personnages en seulement quelques numéros, c'est bien autour de Heatwave, Cyblade, Stryker, Ripclaw, Impact, Velocity et Ballistic que celle-ci construit la plus grande partie de ses intrigues. Ces protagonistes, majoritairement calqués sur des archétypes super-héroïques déjà éculés à l'époque, rappellent fortement les X-Men de Marvel. Sans parler de copie ou de plagiat, le contexte dans lequel évoluent les héros mutants de CyberForce, celui d'une société hostile où différents points de vue s'opposent, ne peut que pousser le lecteur à comparer la série à celle des enfants de l'atome de la Maison des Idées. Il en va de même pour les relations tumultueuses entre certains personnages, qu'elles soient familiales ou amoureuses, qui se conforment à des clichés très convenus de la bande dessinée américaine, entre amours impossibles, passé trouble et culpabilité enfouie. Au-dessus de ce socle pour le moins conventionnel, on trouve quelques fulgurances propres aux productions des 90's qui, si elles peuvent paraître un peu ringardes aujourd'hui, restent pour les fans de la première heure de véritables friandises à l'instantané pouvoir régressif, qu'il s'agisse de Stryker et ses quatre bras (dont trois du même côté) ou de Ripclaw et ses griffes symbiotiques, évidente continuité du travail mené par Marc Silvestri sur Wolverine. Top Cow va exploiter le filon CyberForce en développant un univers étendu autour de l'équipe, avec des séries consacrées aux aventures en solo du charismatique et mystérieux Ripclaw ou avec Codename: Strykeforce, racontant les exploits de Stryker et de ses mercenaires d'élite. Rien de vraiment mémorable, tout comme les crossovers entre CyberForce et la Justice League of America en 2005, ou les X-Men en 2007, façon plutôt amusante de boucler la boucle pour les héros de Marc Silvestri. En 2012, pour fêter les vingt ans de CyberForce, Silvestri va relancer la série et revisiter sa propre création avec un reboot abandonnant le ton super-héroïque grim & gritty des origines pour des influences de science-fiction cyberpunk post-apocalyptique. Une relecture pertinente et beaucoup plus moderne, proche de la brillante série The Wild Storm de Warren Ellis et Jon Davis-Hunt, parue entre 2017 et 2019 chez DC Comics. I'M NOT PAID TO THINK !L'histoire de Top Cow et de CyberForce est intimement liée à celle de Image Comics. Image Comics né en 1992, lorsque Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, Jim Lee, Rob Liefeld, Erik Larsen, Jim Valentino et Whilce Portacio quittent Marvel et DC Comics pour fonder leur propre maison d'édition. S'estimant spoliés par les Big Two qui, rappelons-le, restent propriétaire des créations de leurs employés, ces jeunes artistes décident, dès la fin de l'année 1991, de revendiquer un plus grand respect de leurs droits d'auteur. Malgré une tentative de médiation avec Terry Stewart, président de Marvel à l'époque, aucun accord satisfaisant ne sera trouvé, provoquant le départ des frondeurs. C'est un véritable coup de tonnerre pour le marché de la bande dessinée américaine. Au début des années 1990, McFarlane, Lee, Larsen, Liefield et Silvestri étaient aux commandes des séries les plus populaires de Marvel Comics : Spider-Man, les X-Men, X-Force, ou encore Wolverine. Des titres qui battent tous les records de vente et dont les multiples réimpressions et variant covers font le bonheur des spéculateurs. L'alliance formée par ces talents prometteurs enthousiasme les lecteurs, et le succès est immédiat. Lancés en 1992, les premiers numéros de Youngblood, Spawn, WildC.A.T.s et Savage Dragon sont de véritables réussites commerciales, et la volonté de conserver une forme d'univers partagé, notamment présente dans CyberForce, assure également la production de crossovers événementiels qui permettent une promotion croisée des titres. Ainsi, les premières publications Image sont écoulées à plusieurs centaines de milliers d'exemplaires, le million étant même atteint pour les numéros 1 de Spawn et WildC.A.T.s, permettant au jeune éditeur de réaliser un véritable tour de force : dépasser les ventes DC Comics et se classer deuxième sur le marché, juste derrière Marvel. Évidemment, tout cela ne va pas durer. Dès 1993, l'explosion de la bulle spéculative entraîne une série d'événements qui mène même Marvel Comics aux portes de la faillite en 1996, mais c'est une autre histoire. Du côté de Image Comics, les ventes dégringolent également, mais ce sont surtout des soucis de gestion interne, dûs au manque d'expérience de l'équipe, qui vont mettre l'éditeur en difficulté. Tandis que Top Cow cartonne avec des séries comme Witchblade, The Darkness ou Fathom, les membres fondateurs de Image Comics vont prendre des directions différentes et l'univers partagé des origines va pratiquement disparaître quand Jim Lee rejoint DC Comics en 1998, emportant avec lui ses créations. Au début des années 2000, l'éditeur va peu à peu diversifier son offre en proposant des titres qui deviendront à leur tour des best-sellers, comme The Walking Dead, Invincible ou Saga. Il n'en reste pas moins que le catalogue des débuts de Image Comics propose quelques pépites particulièrement marquantes et dont l'aura trouve encore un écho non-négligeable aujourd'hui, notamment auprès des lecteurs qui étaient ados entre la fin des années 1980 et le début des années 2000. Évidemment, certains éléments scénaristiques, placés de façon pratiquement automatique à l'époque, ont très mal vieillis, et CyberForce ne fait pas exception. Entre ses héros dégoulinants de testostérone et ses héroïnes devant systématiquement répondre au cliché de la femme fatale ou de la jeune fille en détresse, hypersexualisée dans les deux cas, la série est définitivement pensée comme un produit de divertissement à destination des ados masculins nourris aux blockbusters de l'ère Reagan. Malgré un sous-texte affichant parfois des prétentions sociales et politiques qui ne sont que très rarement atteintes, CyberForce reste l'un de ces comic books “pop corn” qui brillent surtout et avant tout par leur partie graphique flamboyante. Sur ce point, le travail de Marc Silvestri est encore aujourd'hui un véritable plaisir pour les yeux, tant son sens de la dynamique et son talent pour concevoir des personnages iconiques sont efficaces. Ouvertement hérités de ses travaux sur les mutants de Marvel, les designs de Ripclaw, Ballistic ou Velocity permettent de comprendre leurs traits de caractère au premier coup d'œil et ancrent durablement ces protagonistes dans la mémoire du lecteur. Pur produit de son époque, mélange inattendu entre les X-Men et Universal Soldier avec Jean-Claude Van Damme, CyberForce est avant tout à découvrir aujourd'hui sous un jour patrimonial. Trente ans après sa première publication aux États-Unis, la série reste très présente dans la mémoire des fans de comics : madeleine de Proust pour les uns, nanar décérébré pour les autres, CyberForce est l'incarnation même de la recette qui a fait le succès de Image à ses débuts et synthétise à merveille le vent de révolte qui a poussé un groupe de jeunes auteurs à prendre son indépendance. Souvent accusée d'être simpliste, la série de Marc Silvestri est pourtant l'évidente allégorie du contexte de sa création. Comme si ses héros aux talents améliorés, transformés en machines par une entité malveillante tentaculaire ayant pour objectif de dominer le monde; et au nombre de sept, comme les fondateurs de Image Comics; n'étaient que le reflet de créateurs exploités par des sociétés de divertissement déshumanisées. Pour les curieuses et les curieux qui voudraient découvrir CyberForce, rendez-vous sur le site des Éditions Reflexions ! N'hésitez pas à partager cet épisode sur les réseaux sociaux s'il vous a plu ! Recevez mes articles, podcasts et vidéos directement dans votre boîte mail, sans intermédiaire ni publicité, en vous abonnant gratuitement ! Get full access to CHRIS - POP CULTURE & COMICS at chrisstup.substack.com/subscribe

Because Jarmo demanded it, we take a look at The Eternaut this week! We share our holiday events, too. Plus, we review Trojan #1 from AWA Studios, Radiant Pink #2 from Image Comics, and Revolvers #3 from Top Cow. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) Be sure to listen to part 1 of the podcast! DISCUSSION THE ETERNAUT Writer: Hector German Oesterheld Artist: Francisco Solano Lopez Publisher: Fantagraphics Release Date: 1957 Juan Salvo, the inimitable protagonist, along with his friend Professor Favalli and the tenacious metal-worker Franco, face what appears to be a nuclear accident, but quickly turns out to be something much bigger than they had imagined. Cold War tensions, aliens of all sizes, space―and time travel―this one has it all. Black & white illustrations throughout. CONTACT Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. 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!

Because Jarmo demanded it, we take a look at The Eternaut this week! We share our holiday events, too. Plus, we review Trojan #1 from AWA Studios, Radiant Pink #2 from Image Comics, and Revolvers #3 from Top Cow. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) REVIEWS STEPHEN TROJAN #1 Writer: Daniel Kraus Artist: Marco Lesko Publisher: AWA Studios Release Date: January 4, 2023 Once upon a time, we lived alongside Legends. Creatures of myth. Centaurs, fauns, gorgons, kelpies, gnomes, and more. They were spectacular. Majestic. Powerful. Peaceful. Pure. In comparison, we were ugly. Weak. Warmongering. Rotten. Is it any wonder we could not live alongside them any longer? After driving these Legends to the fringes of society, an uglier form of mythos takes shape in the form of rumors of live snuff shows for dark web high rollers. When a mysterious young woman, Nessa, enlists the help of a hacker to take a tour of the grisliest corners of the Dark Web, she sets in motion a war between those who peddle to mankind's darkest fantasies and a world that transcends imagination. Trojan is fantasy thriller full of wonder and horror in equal measure. [rating:3/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3GxcSJp MATTHEW RADIANT PINK #2 Writer: Melissa Flores Artist: Emma Kubert Publisher: Image Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: January 4, 2023 Impossibly far from home and unable to rely on her powers, can Eva and her new companion survive long enough to figure out a way back? Or is this the end of Radiant Pink? And if it is…what do we do with the rest of this miniseries? [rating:4/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3Z9H7xl RODRIGO REVOLVERS #3 Writer: John Zuur Platten Artist: Christian Dibari, Simon Gough Publisher: Image Comics / Top Cow Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: January 11, 2023 After learning that the woman with whom he was having an affair is in danger, Hampton considers taking a one-time opportunity to stop the Gyre and cross between the worlds of the dead and the living-even though doing so will damn him to an endless eternity within the Moratorium. [rating: 2.5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3GAAhKa Be sure to listen to part 2 for our discussion of the Eternal! CONTACT Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. 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!

Because Jarmo demanded it, we take a look at The Eternaut this week! We share our holiday events, too. Plus, we review Trojan #1 from AWA Studios, Radiant Pink #2 from Image Comics, and Revolvers #3 from Top Cow. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) REVIEWS STEPHEN TROJAN #1 Writer: Daniel Kraus Artist: Marco Lesko Publisher: AWA Studios Release Date: January 4, 2023 Once upon a time, we lived alongside Legends. Creatures of myth. Centaurs, fauns, gorgons, kelpies, gnomes, and more. They were spectacular. Majestic. Powerful. Peaceful. Pure. In comparison, we were ugly. Weak. Warmongering. Rotten. Is it any wonder we could not live alongside them any longer? After driving these Legends to the fringes of society, an uglier form of mythos takes shape in the form of rumors of live snuff shows for dark web high rollers. When a mysterious young woman, Nessa, enlists the help of a hacker to take a tour of the grisliest corners of the Dark Web, she sets in motion a war between those who peddle to mankind's darkest fantasies and a world that transcends imagination. Trojan is fantasy thriller full of wonder and horror in equal measure. [rating:3/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3GxcSJp MATTHEW RADIANT PINK #2 Writer: Melissa Flores Artist: Emma Kubert Publisher: Image Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: January 4, 2023 Impossibly far from home and unable to rely on her powers, can Eva and her new companion survive long enough to figure out a way back? Or is this the end of Radiant Pink? And if it is…what do we do with the rest of this miniseries? [rating:4/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3Z9H7xl RODRIGO REVOLVERS #3 Writer: John Zuur Platten Artist: Christian Dibari, Simon Gough Publisher: Image Comics / Top Cow Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: January 11, 2023 After learning that the woman with whom he was having an affair is in danger, Hampton considers taking a one-time opportunity to stop the Gyre and cross between the worlds of the dead and the living-even though doing so will damn him to an endless eternity within the Moratorium. [rating: 2.5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3GAAhKa Be sure to listen to part 2 for our discussion of the Eternal! CONTACT Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. 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!

Because Jarmo demanded it, we take a look at The Eternaut this week! We share our holiday events, too. Plus, we review Trojan #1 from AWA Studios, Radiant Pink #2 from Image Comics, and Revolvers #3 from Top Cow. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) Be sure to listen to part 1 of the podcast! DISCUSSION THE ETERNAUT Writer: Hector German Oesterheld Artist: Francisco Solano Lopez Publisher: Fantagraphics Release Date: 1957 Juan Salvo, the inimitable protagonist, along with his friend Professor Favalli and the tenacious metal-worker Franco, face what appears to be a nuclear accident, but quickly turns out to be something much bigger than they had imagined. Cold War tensions, aliens of all sizes, space―and time travel―this one has it all. Black & white illustrations throughout. CONTACT Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. 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!

Writer and co-creator B. Clay Moore from The Whistling Skull at Zoop.gg is the guest this week in Episode #565! An accomplished creator, Clay has written for Marvel, DC, Slave Labor Graphics, Top Cow, Archie, Lion Forge, Devil's Due, and Viz. The Whistling Skull is described this way: “Originally released as a JSA Liberty Files six-issue series by DC Comics, the story has now been updated, re-establishing it as it was originally envisioned by the creators.” We talk about this out-of-print classic that is being released as a special edition hardcover, who the characters are in this fascinating story, and what else Clay is up to! This Zoop.gg crowdfunding project will conclude around December 16! Be sure not to miss this great conversation!

It's the Wizard Halloween issue, packed with tricks and treats. Superman gets hitched! Top Cow's blade gets witched! Liefeld gets ditched! A Preacher movie gets pitched! All this and so much more in this nostalgic sugar rush of an episode. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

TJ Disavowed - Fantom (Wraith Origin) Backup story from 31 - 33 Mark, Tim and Jay continue their look at the Disavowed era with the Wraith backups story - "Fantom" part 1-3 from 31,32,33. Attached is the column in the back of the book where Devils Due Creators are asked what damage they inflicted on their GI Joe toys. Questions asked: - How long can the Talking Joe team possibly talk about a story that is just 12 pages long? - What relevance could the inking style of Danny Miki possibly have to the issue at hand? - How did we mutilate our own GI Joe toys when we we young? - And what does the team think of this new crazy cat on the GI Joe scene, Wriath? Story: Brandon Jerwa, Art: Talent Caldwell, Inks: Jason Gorder, Colors: Christina Strain Publicity Blurb from 2004: Devil's Due Publishing has chosen Aspen Studios to design WRAITH, a new major villain for the G.I.Joe comic book series. The studio will create a 3 part BACK UP story starting with G.I.Joe #31 . Devil's Due has worked with Aspen in the past (on covers for G.I.Joe #22 and the COBRA REBORN incentive cover) and is happy to expand the relationship between the two publishers. Talent Caldwell will be providing the designs for the character, as well as art for the back up stories and two covers. Michael Turner will be illustrating the cover for the finale, with issue #33. Brandon Jerwa, who will provide the script for the story (entitled FANTOM), created WRAITH. Devil's Due President Josh Blaylock is certain that the innovative new character will excite fans, while simultaneously acquiring new readers. “Brandon pitched this character to us over a year ago, and we've just been waiting for the right time. By bringing the Aspen guys on board, we're sure to have a hit on our hands, and create a character that will be around for years to come. It's gonna rock.” When asked about working with Devil's Due and helping to design Wraith, the new G.I. Joe character, Talent Caldwell said, "I'm really excited to be working on this project. I've always been a huge Joe fan, and being asked to design a new major character like this is really flattering. I've been wanting to do some work on G.I. Joe for a while, and this special story wound up being the perfect fit. It's been a lot of fun and I hope everyone enjoys what we have in store for them!" Talent Caldwell Talent Caldwell went to a Charlotte, NC comic con in 1997 and showed off his artwork for the first time. He was told to become more like the established artist like Michael Turner and Marc Silvestri. He took the words to heart. He moved from his hometown of Clarksville, TN to move to L.A. to try to get into his passion of film. Talent only did music videos and his first was in 1999, Sevendust “Denial” and then later Destiny's Child “Bug-a-boo”. Talent realized he didn't enjoy dancing and went back to drawing. At a comic con Talent was discovered by Michael Turner and offered a chance to show his stuff to Marc Silvestri. On January 12, 2000, Talent officially started working as a professional artist. He did background work on Fathom. Only to move onto the creation of the miniseries Fathom: Killian's Tide. Later Talent left Top Cow to join Michael Turner forming Aspen Comics. After a lawsuit between Top Cow and Aspen comics, Talent's Fathom: Dawn of War miniseries was published. He co-wrote and drew the artwork for it to be published in 2004. After the release of the miniseries, he broke away from Aspen comics to do freelance work. He has done artwork for Marvel and DC comics. Talent worked on Wildstorm and Gen 13 comics during his freelance career.

On Episode 28 of the Get Overit Podcast, we sit down with Matt Hawkins, president and COO of Top Cow Productions, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary as one of the biggest players in the comic book industry this year. “Top Cow was founded in 1992 by Mark Silvestri, one of six artists who all left Marvel comics together to form a company called Image Comics. It was Rob Liefeld, Todd McFarlane, Mark Silvestri, Jim Lee, Eric Larson, and Jim Valentino,” Matt says. “They all left together and created a new company, basically to fight for creator rights. They wanted to own their own content and they wanted to own and control the characters and their creations.” Matt has been at Top Cow for almost 25 years, and in the industry for a total of 29 years, though that wasn't necessarily the path he saw himself on at the start. He wasn't a fan of comic books growing up, and he credits his ability to write with playing Dungeons & Dragons. His academic path led toward a master's degree in Physics from UCLA. His work in the comic book industry—he has written over 600 books—is steeped richly in research, which he revels in. “I do a deep dive. And in many cases, the research I do on projects takes years. I did a book called The Clock, a few years ago, which was about the weaponization of cancer. And I spent four or five years researching it, interviewed several immuno-therapists and actually brought a couple people on board that would edit me and make sure it was authentic. And in the back of books like that, which I do heavy research, I include what I call a science class, which explains the research and where they can go to see that this is actually legitimate. The idea of the weaponization of cancer might seem absurd, but it's very plausible, probable, and it could have already happened. And I explain all that and show how it works.”Matt has had to imagine many different types of lives and scenarios for audiences of mixed interests and behaviors over his career. “The most successful book I'm writing right now is about an ethically non-monogamous couple. A romance book written for women. That book is published in 27 languages, 57 countries around the world. It's my most successful book, read primarily by middle-aged women.”Why does Matt encourage other dreamers to look for opportunities to veer off course? “Nothing ventured, nothing gained,” he says. “Most people don't take advantage of opportunities that present themselves. I honestly got lucky. I got a lucky opportunity…And then I fought hard and honed my skills. And I've been doing this for 30 years. And you're right. I don't see me doing anything else. And I really love what I do. For me, my work is a joy.”

Matt and Lee talk about Deathmate Image/Valiant crossover and some of their favorite Valiant Comics from the 90's. ----more---- Images from the show are HERE Deathmate notes: Designated by color rather than issue numbers (namely Yellow, Blue, Black, and Red) plus two book-end issues, Deathmate Prologue and Deathmate Epilogue, as well as Preview issues collected with comic products, the four main issues were written so they could be read in any order. Created at the peak of the comic book speculator boom, the project was heavily promoted and sold hundreds of thousands of copies, but was beset with production delays. The Image half (Black, Red, and Epilogue) came out severely behind schedule and out of sequence. Deathmate Red shipped after the epilogue issue, and despite cover dates of September 1993 to February 1994, the actual publication lag was far longer than six months. The plot evolved around a chance interdimensional meeting of two characters, Solar from Valiant and Void from Image's WildC.A.T.s. The two became lovers, but their joining would mean the destruction of both comic book universes. It is notable that only half of the Image founding members chose to take part. Erik Larsen, Jim Valentino, and Todd McFarlane were not involved, although McFarlane's character Al Simmons makes a brief appearance in Deathmate Red. In my personal opinion yellow, blue and the prologue had a more cohesive story. Where the image characters had a better integration into the valiant universe's history. Case in point brigade's characters worked for Harada Industries, an X men derived group. Besides being delayed black and red's stories definitely had a rushed feel to the story.  In black we see the Top Cow studio take front and center with ties to Wildcats and Gen 13.  X O makes an appearance, but he is used more like a power hungry military general than a visigoth with an alien suit of armor.  Union , an energy based alien creature is the one character from black that allows this story to connect to the epilogue. Red's story, sadly for me, is just a Rob Liefeld sketchbook. The story is about Youngblood in this new universe the biggest addition is that Bloodshot is a member.  While the Prophet is poorly used as a plot point to let the heroes know what is wrong with this amalgamation of a world. Red was so far delayed that it was released after the epilogue issue. Epilogue centers more around the events from blue with Solar, supreme, and Darque. This series had a great germ of an idea, but it missed the boat with the creative teams. If it had some editorial oversight for both companies it might have had a chance at being a success. However, with egos, missed deadlines, and perhaps the lack of experience from portions of the owners with the business side of things it went down as a failure. For me , I liked parts of the story and going back and rereading the story with a more mature eye I can see what drew me to the story. 1 The crossover was something rarely seen between two independent comic groups. 2 Deathmate had the rock and roll comic artists 3 Although Valiant at the beginning wasn't flashy, they had a good set of storytellers and a well thought-out and connected universe. I was hoping that it would influence the Image books. 4 Finally the book introduced me to more “up and coming'' creators.   Like Joe Q and Jeff Matsuda. Facts about publication sales: The Valiant Deathmate books (Prologue, Blue, and Yellow) had print runs of over 700,000 copies, but by the time Deathmate Red was released, it had a print run of 250,000, although retailers were nonetheless left with many unsold copies. At the time, comic book distributors would only allow unsold books to be returned if they were six months late.   Valiant Comics Notes: In 1988, former editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics Jim Shooter, Steven J. Massarsky and a group of investors attempted to purchase Marvel Entertainment. They submitted the second-highest bid, with financier Ronald Perelman submitting the highest bid and acquiring Marvel. Shooter and Massarsky instead formed Voyager Communications in 1989 with significant venture capital financing from Triumph Capital. Valiant (an imprint of Voyager Communications) recruited numerous writers and artists from Marvel, including Barry Windsor-Smith and Bob Layton, and launched an interconnected line of superhero comics featuring a mixture of characters licensed from Western Publishing and original creations.    1993 Valiant won Best Publisher over 5% Market Share, becoming the first publisher outside of Marvel and DC to do so.  Valiant also engaged in several comic book-marketing innovations common in the 1990s, such as issue zero "origin" issues, the gold logo program, coupons redeemable for original comic books, and chromium covers. Following the conclusion of the "Unity" crossover in September 1992, Valiant released Bloodshot, Ninjak, H.A.R.D. Corps, The Second Life of Dr. Mirage, and Timewalker, among other titles.  Turok #1 (VALIANT) - One of the top ten largest print runs in history, a runaway video game success that brought gamers into the fold, and the first real sign that comic properties were viable for licensing  Perhaps the biggest innovation was their use of continuity. The events in the comics almost always took place during the same time frame as publication with readers expecting one month time jumps between issues. There was the rare exception to this rule, such as two back-to-back issues covering the events of the same night. In this case, the narration box would date them — for example, both issues would be dated "December 12th, 1991" if the event began in a December issue released on the 12th. Another method they used took advantage of the more hard scifi setting, and had characters experience a jump forward of several months as a side effect of traveling faster than light. An event in one comic had immediate and lasting effects in another. Once an event happened, it was set in stone. RetCons never happened, and Comic-Book Time was averted. The Valiant universe was split into two time periods: the modern day, and the 41st century, with events in the former having effects on the latter. All in all, the formula worked, attracting many fans with its refreshing and unique style, and Valiant sold over 80 million comics in its first 5 years, becoming the third highest selling comic book company (after, of course, Marvel and DC)...    Magnus Robot fighter Cover Date:, May '91  Artist Art Nichols and Writer Jim Shooter  By the year 4000, humanity has become dependent on robots. H8, the Robot Police chief of the civic sector of North Am, a continent-spanning mega-city, is damaged in a radiation accident. It seeks to promote the human dependency on robots and gradually impose totalitarian rule in the area under its control. Magnus was trained from infancy by 1A a self aware robot in an under-sea domed house, using advanced techniques, to become a skilled martial artist who could break steel with his bare hands. In addition, 1A equipped his charge with a device that would allow him to "hear" robot-to-robot radio communications.  https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/people/3513/art-nichols/comics  Magnus, Robot Fighter  1A, the Freewill robot mentor of Magnus and lover of Grandmother (whom he calls "Kimi").  Claiburne, President of North Am  Leeja Clane, Magnus's girlfriend and future wife  Love how Valiant kept the 60s art style and concepts  Fan of Isaac Asimov Irobot, Magnus is heavily influenced by Asimov.    Turok Dinosaur hunter Cover Date:, Jul '93  He first appeared in Four Color Comics #596 (October/November 1954).[1] After a second Four Color appearance (#656 October 1955), the character graduated to his own title – Turok, Son of Stone (#3 March–May 1956) — published by both Dell and then Gold Key Comics from 1956 to 1982.  Writer David Michelinie  Art Bart Sears    Rai  Cover Date: Mar '92  In his original incarnation, Rai is the spirit guardian that protects the nation of Japan in the 41st century. It is a mantle that is usually passed down from father to son through the generations, with some exceptions. As such, the series chronicled a number of protagonists.  By the year 4001, industrialization in Japan had begun to consume every square inch of free space within the island nation's borders. To house and feed its growing population, the country had built upon its own infrastructure centuries before, turning the whole of Japan into a towering pillar, hundreds of miles wide. Eventually, the nation detached from Earth entirely, and now orbits the planet.  Governed by a mysterious yet benevolent artificial intelligence named Father, the Japan of 4001 is divided into various sectors, with names derived from the time of founding, and generally separated among the lines of economic status and social class. Where a citizen's sector falls in the literal hierarchy of Japan's many sectors also directly affirms their social ranking; the closer you are to the Earth, the less essential you are.  Part of the magnus Robot Fighter Universe  I like how they were able to take an Obscure mention in Magnus and make an entire universe    Matt's shows: 60's Reboot Podcast Comics With My Kids   Ways to connect with us: Covert Nerd Facebook Covert Nerd Website Covert Nerd Instagram Covert Nerd Twitter Covert Nerd Merch Proud member of the podcast Arcade Network

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Check out this fantastic interview with the Clay People. They discuss their album, Demon Hero, and their upcoming album Cult Hypnotica. Later, they discuss Colossus, which is a Top Cow comic based on their hit song, Colossus. Stay until the end and listen to two new songs from their upcoming album!

Time to head back on the frontier in search of a bit of history and drama. Last week you heard our review of Billy The Kid from EPIX, now hear our interviews with the cast and producers! We're joined by Tom Blyth (Billy The Kid), Eileen O'Higgins (Kathleen McCarty), Daniel Webber (Jesse Evans), Michael Hirst (Creator) and Donald De Line (Executive Producer) talking about how we will see a different side of the outlaw that you might not know about. We'll dive deeper into the story, the relationships, the family and much more. WATCH BILLY THE KID EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT ON EPIX! We also have Part 2 of our interview with writer Zack Kaplan. Find out even more about Break Out from Dark Horse Comics, the upcoming Metal Society from Top Cow and much more! So whether it's breaking out of the Cube or a battle for human or robot supremacy, Zack has you covered! GET METAL SOCIETY ON MAY 4TH AT YOUR LOCAL COMIC BOOK SHOPS AND DIGITAL RETAILERS! We also review Season 2 of Undone from Prime Video and talk about the premiere of The Offer from Paramount+. We also talk about the biggest CinemaCon headlines from this past week, including sequel news for The Batman, Venom, Ghostbusters and more. We also discuss the Puss In Boots sequel trailer, as well as the latest look at Jurassic World: Dominion. There's even Harley Quinn spinoff news! Find out even more from us at https://www.downandnerdypodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Al chats with the creator behind a hit Top Cow comic book, La Mano Del Destino, J. Gonzo! Tune in to learn the behind this fantastic book Lucha Libre, comic creation and more.... Video: https://youtu.be/8ll8CSwxVtU zoop.gg/c/lamanodeldestino https://www.instagram.com/jgonzoart https://twitter.com/lamanocomic Thank You for Watching / Listening! We appreciate your support! Episode 135 in an unlimited series! Host: Al Mega Follow on: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook): @TheRealAlMega / @ComicCrusaders Make sure to Like/Share/Subscribe if you haven't yet:  https://www.youtube.com/c/comiccrusadersworld Twitch:  https://www.twitch.tv/comiccrusaders Visit the official Comic Crusaders Comic Book Shop:   comiccrusaders.shop Visit the OFFICIAL Comic Crusaders Swag Shop at:  comiccrusaders.us Main Site:  https://www.comiccrusaders.com/​​​​ Sister Site:  http://www.undercovercapes.com​​​​ Pick up official Undercover Capes Podcast Network merchandise exclusively on RedBubble.com:   bit.ly/UCPNMerch Streamyard is the platform of choice used by Comic Crusaders and The Undercover Capes Podcast Network to stream! Check out their premium plans for this amazing and versatile tool, sign up now:  https://bit.ly/ComicCrusadersStreamyard * Edited/Produced/Directed by Al Mega

Jace chats with writer Zack Kaplan and his just released title from Dark Horse, Break Out. From the real world relevance to the amazing line work and colors by Wilton Santos and Jason Wordie, respectively. The guys also discuss Metal Society, an upcoming title from Zack at Top Cow, with art by Guilherme Balbi, and colors by Marco Lesko. Finally they touch on the Vault series coming later this year from Zack and John J, Pearson. There's a lot to be excited about from Zak and hi collaborators so give this one a listen.

Matt Hawkins is the COO of Top Cow comics! He is now the writer of The Clay People: Colossus. The graphic novel is based on the song of the same name by the amazing metal band, The Clay People. We also discuss the awesome Top Cow Talent Hunt!

Ashley Victoria Robinson is the Ringo award nominated co-author of the Jupiter Jet series, Science! The Elements of Dark Energy, former editor at Top Cow comics and co-host of the Geek History Lesson podcast! She has a brand new Kickstarter campaign for her latest work, Aurora and The Eagle #1 (Remix)!Listen as we discuss Aurora and The Eagle, the process of writing a comic, working with an artist, and also being an editor in comics and what it's like! Plus a ton of gushing about the characters and comics she loves!---------------------------------------------Join the Kickstarter Campaign for Aurora and The Eagle!Follow Ashley's podcast, Geek History Lesson at their website!Also on Twitter and Instagram!Follow Ashley on Twitter and Instagram as well!---------------------------------------------------Join the Patreon to help us keep the lights on, and internet connected!https://www.patreon.com/tctwlWant to try out all the sweet gigs over on Fiverr.com? Click on the link below and sign up!https://go.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=323533&brand=fiverrcpaTune in here for every episode of the show!https://kite.link/the-comics-that-we-loveJoin our mailing list for updates and sneak peaks!https://www.tinyurl.com/tctwlpodFollow on Instagram!The Comics That We LoveFollow on Twiter!@Z_Irish_Red

Join Kit, Chad, and Director as they take a look at forgotten Top Cow titles...well two Top Cow Titles and a Knock Off. Right here on Gut Rot!  Live:  8:30pm EST Every Sunday! Twitch.tv/ShotsWithComics   Chad: @CasualNerdChad Kit: @Boneitis Director: @Tuk_Rol Sabrina: @WinKitty52 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shotswithcomics/message

Wubba lubba dub dubz, ya'll. We're back again for another positively mental episode. Let's get down to these liner notes, here's what's comin' atcha.In the news:Comics artist John Paul Leon passed on May 1, 2021 at the age of 49 from cancer. Some of his works include: Static Shock, Earth X, Batman: Creature of the Night, The Winter Men, Sgt. Fury, and many more.  RIP. They've cast the four paper girls for the Amazon adaptation of Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang's excellent sci-fi coming of age tale, Paper Girls. Sofia Rosinsky, Camryn Jones, Riley Lai Nelet, and Fina Strazza will play the main young ladies, I can't say I've heard of any of them, but I'm hoping for big things to come. Ali Wong has also been cast, and everything's starting to shape up. Now this is an Amazon show I'm excited for. One Night in Miami director and Watchmen alum Regina King to direct a Bitter Root adaptation. The comic is a mix of steampunk/zombie/old magic/Harlem Renaissance that you should definitely be reading.After all that we're shipping you our review of the Top Cow noir-ish town with a secret book, Postal (wr. Matt Hawkins and Bryan Edward Hill; ill. Isaac Goodheart; col. Betsy Gonia; let. Troy Peteri).Then we shine a spotlight on a show Joe has been meaning to watch for a while, season 1 of Rick and Morty. We also briefly talk Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum's new Hulu series, M.O.D.O.K.And last, but never least, we tell you what's on our stacks!Gideon Falls vol. 6 (Steve AND Joe)M.O.D.O.K. Head Games (Steve)TMNT: The Last Ronin (Steve)To Drown in Dark Water (Steve)Colonel Weird: Cosmagog (Joe)The Sixth Gun (Joe)The Eternals (Joe)Slaughterhouse Five (Joe)The Premonition: A Pandemic Story (Joe)Oh yeah, one more thing, next month our swap is going to include Ram V's Blue in Green and we're going to spend an episode fanboying out over our favorite Jeff Lemire works.That's it. Seeya then!Full episode archive: Bubbling Up PodcastFollow us on Instagram or Facebook!

Kris Jerome and Patrick Buermeyer once again join us in the crypt to review 4 episodes of Tales from the Crypt.  "Judy, You're Not Yourself Today" Season 2, Episode 11: Staring Frances Bay, Brian Kerwin, & Carol Kane. (Originally aired on June 12, 1990) An elderly cosmetics saleswoman visits the home of a young vain and eccentric couple and convinces the wife to try on a magic necklace that switches the wife's body with hers. "Fitting Punishment" Season 2, Episode 12: Staring Moses Gunn, Jon Clair, & Teddy Wilson. (Originally aired on June 19, 1990) Mean and stingy cheapskate funeral home director Ezra Thornberry treats his deceased clients with an appalling lack of respect. Following the death of his mother, Ezra's naive teenage nephew Bobby is forced to live with the nasty old coot. Complications arise when Bobby disapproves of Ezra's unscrupulous business practices. "Korman's Kalamity" Season 2, Episode 13: Staring Harry Anderson, Cynthia Gibb, & Colleen Camp. (Originally aired on June 26, 1990) A cop learns that an illustrator of "Tales from the Crypt" might have the power to make his monstrous creations come to life due to his shrewish wife. "Lower Berth" Season 2, Episode 14: Staring Harry Anderson, Cynthia Gibb, & Colleen Camp. (Originally aired on July 3, 1990) Enoch, the two-faced man, an attraction at a sideshow, falls in love with a 4,000-year-old mummy, eventually leading up to the conception of their bastard child. Additional Notes Casey Bowker has launched the Kickstarter for "Hollowed" Issue #3. Head over to the campaign by clicking on the following link: http://kck.st/3jZXGHT. You can listen to episodes with Casey as the guest by clicking here ---> https://scpod.net/speaker/casey-bowker/. Jason Gonzalez recently updated his followers on Twitter that his trade paperback of "La Mano Del Destino" is now available for order from Top Cow & Image Comics. You can use order number #MAR210103 to order from Diamond Previews. Listen to Jason talk about this project by clicking the following link --> https://scpod.net/la-mano-del-destino/. Get our Merch:bit.ly/NerdsMerch Follow us on social media:https://twitter.com/NerdsFTChttps://www.instagram.com/nerdsftchttps://ww.facebook.com/NerdsFTC Saul:https://twitter.com/Better_CallMe Greg:https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwithttps://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit David:https://twitter.com/DaveyDave503https://www.instagram.com/daveydave Theme by: Jake Lionharthttps://twitter.com/Jake_Lionheart

In this episode Joey invites Omar Spahi into The House Of Indie Studio ...well virtually. Omar speaks about his books Getting It Together from Image Comics & Stairway Anthology from Top Cow. Omar is more than just a Comic Book creator he's also a Realtor, Producer , & Writer. Omar has recently worked on Code 8, Ben 10 ,& Shadow Hours. so stick around and listen to this one! Getting It Together is out now from Image Comics click here to purchase >>> https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/getting-it-together you can purchase Stairway Antology here >>> https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/stairway-anthology-tp If you're looking for an alternative to purchase books online try My Comic Shop . Com click the link below to help our show by shopping pre-orders and new releases or whatever you may be looking for. https://www.mycomicshop.com/?AffID=1895487P01 https://143podcasts.weebly.com/the-house-of-indie.html https://www.facebook.com/groups/1508464392664597/ https://twitter.com/houseofindiepod https://www.instagram.com/thehouseofindiepod/?hl=en https://linktr.ee/TheHouseOfIndie ~The House Of Indie Is a proud member of The 143 Podcast Network A Partner of Age Of Radio- https://www.ageofradio.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Today's episode of the Pull List we're going to hit the latest news including Doctor Who joining the Suicide Squad!....sort of. Frank Miller brings us more Dark Knight, Top Cow is seeking their next top writer/artist, and more!. All that plus our pulls from the last two weeks including our community recommendations.

The Oldie and I discuss the movie World War Z which is based on the book of the same name written by Max Brooks who is the son of the director Mel Brooks. The comic The Son of Merlin by the Top Cow and the Magic the Gathering card Doomed Traveler

This is Part II of the Boston Comic Con 2017 edition of the DoT podcast. It's the last podcast of the year, and the last batch of interviews with artists and creators done on the floor of Boston Comic Con back in August. We start with Sam Furst, proprietor of Monsters Are Good, a pop-culture apparel company specializing in horror-related characters. Then author and illustrator EJ Barnes, who left a lucrative career to pursue her art and to write comics, LB Lee of Mental Health comics and writer/editor Ryan Cady of the Top Cow title Magdalena. If you enjoyed these interviews, take a few minutes and seek out their creations and support the artists. You can find Monsters Are Good products at monstersaregood.storenvy.com, keep track of LB Lee's work at healthymultiplicity.com and look for the books on Etsy, find EJ Barnes at EJBarnes.com, and follow Magdalena and other Top Cow creations at www.topcow.com. Stay tuned after the conversation for “Childish Words,” a track from Kentish Longtails, the latest album from The Len Price 3. When the podcast comes back up next month, my first featured interview will be with Len Price 3 singer, songwriter, and guitarist Len Price. So this is a bit of a teaser for things to come. You can find Part I of this episode here.

We all go a little crazy sometimes. This week we are joined once again by comic book legend Matt Hawkins to discuss his hit comic "Postal", the upcoming show of the same name on Hulu, and the future of Top Cow. Make sure you subscribe, and review, us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play and Tunein!

This week on your favorite comic book podcast we have the COO of indie comic powerhouse, Matt Hawkins. Most of you might not be familiar with him but trust me he's an important figure in indie comics and the entire comic book industry as a whole. Tons of gems and behind the scenes info on the rise of Image Comics, Top Cow, Witchblade and many more in this one folks so check it out! Don't forget to head over to Fiverr.com and use our code COMICS20 to get 20% off the entire site!

Off the Rack reviews on Simpsons One-Shot Wonders: Professor Frink from Bongo Comics, GI Joe #1 from IDW and Son of Merlin #1 from Top Cow and some brief discussion on Justice League of America #1 from DC. (1:11:34)