Podcasts about word balloon

On this episode of Word Balloon we're joined by Dr Stanford Carpenter the driving force behind ComicPalooza University. He has big Juneteenth plans and gives us the details

First from 2014 a c2e2 talk with Jimmky and Amanda about their run on Harley Quinn, and a little jonah Hex stuff tooThen a 2012 episode of Word Balloon, Amanda Conner joins us to talk about her Before Watchmen series Silk Spectre co-written and drawn by Darwyn Cooke. We also talk about Amanda's work on DC's digital Anime Comic Girls Wonder Woman.

John Siuntres of Word Balloon joins us to discuss the episode which is the namesake of the second season.

If you know our podcast (and you should if you're reading this), you probably know that we're not the only game in town when it comes to comic book industry interviews. John Siuntres' Word Balloon podcast is the granddaddy of them all, having churned out thousands of interviews in two decades of existence! John has a background in Chicago radio and TV, but it's safe to say that Word Balloon is his passion project and will continue to be a source for interviews throughout the comic book world.You can check out the Word Balloon podcast on all platforms, including YouTube, as well as wordballoon.blogspot.com, on X @johnwordballoon, and on Instagram @wordballoon. Support the show

From 2007 Dave goes an overview of his career at DC and Marvel 

Discussing Venom Carnage and more 

From 2020 So glad to welcome back John Romita talking about his approach to art and all the great collaborations he's had at DC and Marvel

From 2018 My chat with Mr Williams we talk Star Wars, Schlitz Malt Liquor  and so man other great films from his career.

It's DC's 90th anniversary this month with the Jan 1935 debut of New Fun Comics. Major Malcom Wheeler Nicho;son created the first stories, and his granddaughter Nicky Wheeler Nicholson gives us the story of DC's beginings 

From June 2020, Joe Talked about the creation of Marvel Knights, and various moments of his Marvel EIC years. 

20 years ago, I had my first conversation with the legendaru artist. DC in the 70s, Superman Vs Ali, Batman Deadman and so much more 

Best of 2024 pt 2

Best Of 2024 My first conversation with the great artist 

John Swinimer had me on his show, to talk about comics and the Canadian gusts I've had on Word Balloon this year. 

From Last Month's Dublin Comic Con, Word Balloon's Irish correspondent Eoin McCauley interviews 4 creators of comics games and television...Rapha Lobosco, the current artist on Dynamite's James Bond Comic with Garth Ennis.Pádraig Murphy, a producer from Cubicle 7 games, discussing his work with Warhammer., including Henry Cavill coming in to work on the Warhammer franchiseJohn O'Brien, who has been a producer on the world building team at Larian Studios for the last 3 years working on Baldur's Gate 3, recently voted Game of the Year.Jay Cosgrave the owner, founder, and head instructor of Victorious Stage Combat. Ireland's leading and only full time stage combat School. Jay has worked as a Stunt Performer and actor on Vikings, Vikings: Valhalla, Kin, Penny Dreadful, and much more. He joins the DCC panel room to discuss his upcoming sci-fi project 'Nevermore'.

In this special edition of The Word Balloon podcast, we speak withWriter/performer Kevin Murphy best known to fans as the voice of Tom Servo,the Gumball machine shaped robot sidekick to humans Joel Hodgeson and Mike Nelson (and fellow robot Crow) on the 90's cable comedy show Mystery Science Theater 3000."I started playing Tom Servo in the 2nd season, the first year on the Comedy Central, but I was involved with every episode of MST3k from the pilot of the local tv show, to the last episode aired on the Sci-Fi Channel."Murphy is still cracking wise, firing one-liners at the screen, whilefans view films from the cheesiest black and white b-movies to today's box office hits as a member of RiffTrax.com with former MST3K co-hosts and writers Mike Nelson and Tom Corbett (The 2nd actor who played Crow)Just like their cable shows, rifftrax sells .mp3 performances of the trio lampooning sci-fi staples like Plan 9 From Outer Space and newer films like Daredevil, The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy, The Harry Potter films,and The Dark Knight. "We're the commentary that isn't available on your DVD, but should be." Kevin also talks about the upcoming nationwide live Christmas Rifftrax show December 16th, and an encore presentation the 17th beaming to nearly 500 theaters in the country.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

John Siuntres (host and creator of the popular Word Balloon livestream and podcast and I often talk on the phone for at least an hour, so we decided to do a livestream conversation, and it ended up being much longer! Topics covered: how entertainment and the media have changed, the WGA and SAG/AFTRA strikes, creativity and syndication in TV and radio, innovation, digital access and viewpoints, media and cultural nostalgia, podcasting and the radio biz, Instagram and influencers, Gen X, nerd culture, Hollywood and media pay, streaming vs broadcasting, Chicago and national radio, live and recorded broadcasting, job opportunities, working in radio, TV shows and movies, popular music, British vs American actors, vocal fry and people's voices, beauty, and more!Click the link below to play, or download it by right-clicking (on a PC) or holding down the CTRL key and clicking on it (for Mac). http://radiogirl.us/audio/RG194.mp3Watch the Radiogirl livestreams and videos at the Radiogirl FB page and on YouTube (also live-streaming on Radiogirl Twitter, Metrolingua Twitter, and my own Fakebook page).If you like what I'm doing, Buy Me a Coffee...thanks!

Today on Gotta Recap 'Em All!: Pokemon is the show that dares to ask: what if a sunflower had depression? Ash and co set out to answer the question and Meowth gets into hijinks in "Grin to Win!" Then the long-running gag of Chikorita being possessive of Ash comes to a head when she runs away and winds up leading a gang (REALLY) in "Chikorita's Big Upset!" Tom's appearance on Word Balloon: https://spreaker.com/show/3143082/episodes/feed https://t.co/TDEpS1I6i5 Tom's appearance on Lakeshore Public Radio:   https://t.co/Mb9z1k2WUU The Letterboxd link

From 2014 Brian Michael Bendis interviews me for my 9th anniversary show.

This week's show is sponsored by Dreamhost. If the implosion of Twitter has you wondering if you should finally build your own website, Dreamhost is there for you. With transparent pricing and a 100% uptime guarantee, they'll get you started on owning and controlling your work on the Web.Cartoonists Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar talk to a pro-am cartoonist who wants to build a running gag into their comic. But does the concept have legs? Also: Why does 3D art get dismissed as lazy?ON THIS WEEK'S SHOW...When does a joke have legs to become a running gag?3D art — is it "lazy"?UPDATE: More live talks!Balance in word balloonsHow do you learn from a failed KickstarterInstagram adds a second link to the bio!Today is a great time to bump up your ComicLab membership to the $10 tier! Patreon backers at that level will get exclusive access to livestream recording sessions — as well as an archive of previous livestreams!You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.$10 — Gain access to the ComicLab livestreamed recording sessions (including an archive of past livestreams), plus $5-tier rewardsBrad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.Listen to ComicLab on...Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyPandoraStitcher

On this edition of the Word Balloon podcast, we present a 2009conversation with artist Kevin O'Neil, to discuss therelease of The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (Vol III): Century #1 ("1910") drawn by O'Neil and written by Alan Moore.Kevin discusses the background of the story, and his views on past characters like Mister Hyde Mina Murray, the mysterious Orlando, and the Family line of Captain Nemo.His thoughts on the LXG film, and the origins and future plans of his co-creation with Pat Mills, Marshal Law .The interview does cover plot points and setting that have been discussed in other previewarticles and reviews of the book, so beware.Her are some non spoiler quotes from the talk...On the inclusion of Nemo's daughter in the 1910 League. "She occupies a great part of the story, and we will follow her in later books."On the process of putting the literary cameos and pop culture easter eggs in a subtle way. "We just have to tread a careful line as to how we populate the book.. as we proceed with incredible numbers of different characters in street scenes and backgrounds or newspaper headlines ...it's a lot of work, but we realize we have these Jess Nevins books analyze every single panel and we know a lot of people who like that  it...however if you don't know the references,it won't spoil the enjoyment of the story, it's just another layer of fictional stuff going on alongside the main story."

In this episode of the Word Balloon podcast , host John Siuntres continues his conversation with writer Matt Fraction, with a spoiler filled examination of Matt's creator owned Image series Casanova which finishes its 2ND arc, "Where In Time Is Casanova?", with this week's issue #14.Then, Fraction and Siuntres shift to free-form mode as random subjects fly back and forth. They discuss the comics direct market, creators like Jack Kirby and Steve Gerber , Filmmakers John Huston and Orson Welles, and Fraction's glee, over buying the Dean Martin Variety Show DVD set.

Matt Fraction and Word Balloon host John Siuntres have a last call conversation about the books he's wrapping up, and the ones that are just beginning.From this week's debut of The Invincible Iron Man, to his wrap ups of The Orderand The Immortal Iron Fist, from co-writing the Uncanny X-men with Ed Brubaker, to wrapping up the current arc of his Image creator owned book Casanova. During the conversation Fraction said there is an eventual end insight for his run on Punisher War Journal, after which he'll turn the book over to his pal, and current co-writer Rick Remender.Fraction discussed the road ahead, starting with the current Jigsaw arc."We're at payoff time for Punisher... I knew coming this book I knew right away if you're going to make your stand on Punisher do the ultimate Jigsaw story... Working with Rick Remender has been a dream and has made the book sicker and more damaged and explosive than I ever thought. If we could make a punisher movie, it would be this story." "After the Jigsaw arc, there's a little secret invasion tie-in and then an arc called King Frank...the Jigsaw arc and King Frank story is wheremy bruns been leading to from the  beginning.After "King Frank" I'llstep aside, and just let Rick tear it up. That's the plan, things might change, but that's the plan."Some other highlights from the audio interview...On The Invincible Iron Man, Fraction was pleased that the book ended up matching so well with the film, so new readers can jump on. "I had no advanced script to work from so it was me trying to write the type of iron man comic that I hoped would fit with the tone of the film." On bringing the threat of young Ezekiel Stane from the Order to the first IM story arc .

Cartoonists Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar discuss how websites and email newsletters have made a remarkable comeback in the past few years — and how you should be using them to publish now. Also: What is a squircle, and why is it the best word balloon?!ON THIS WEEK'S SHOW...Websites and email newslettersPatreon's new billing optionTumblr did NOT bring back NSFW comicsWord balloons: Elliptical or rounded-corner rectangle?Today is a great time to bump up your ComicLab membership to the $10 tier! Patreon backers at that level will get exclusive access to livestream recording sessions — as well as an archive of previous livestreams!You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.$10 — Gain access to the ComicLab livestreamed recording sessions (including an archive of past livestreams), plus $5-tier rewardsBrad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.Listen to ComicLab on...Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyPandoraStitcher

You can purchase a copy of Rockets & Robots here: https://www.amazon.com/Rockets-Robots-This-World-Adventures/dp/B0B5PSRQS9 Are you looking for more youth appropriate science fiction? Word Balloon Books caters to this audience. Follow them at the below locations to get updates about fiction that's written for young developing minds: Facebook https://m.facebook.com/101929985822210/Instagram @word_balloon_booksTwitter @wordballoonbook Word Balloon Books has another anthology out:

On this 2012 episode of Word Balloon, Amanda Conner joins us to talk about her Before Watchmen series Silk Spectre co-written and drawn by Darwyn Cooke. We also talk about Amanda's work on DC's digital Anme Comic Girls Wonder Woman.

-Marvel Trivia from Avengers: Endgame. -Subscribe/support/follow on Patreon/BuyMeACoffee/FB/IG/TW: https://linktr.ee/tvtriviapod -Submit YOUR own trivia questions for the show! Just click the option in the linktree! -I want to do a mailbag episode! Send me an email at tvtriviapod@gmail.com -Support monthly on Patreon or do a one time thing on BuyMeACoffee (see linktree) and get EXCLUSIVE CONTENT, like at least 4 bonus episodes a month containing 40+ bonus questions, movie trivia, and MORE! -Thank you, John! -Podcast: Word Balloon Podcast - http://wordballoon.com/-Facebook @wordballoonpodcast - https://www.facebook.com/wordballoonpodcast-Instagram @wordballoon - https://www.instagram.com/wordballoon-Twitter @johnwordballoon - https://twitter.com/johnwordballoon

Cartoonists Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar discuss word balloons! How do you find the look that suits your comic best?ON THIS WEEK'S SHOW...Word balloon aestheticsKickstarter stretch goalsUPDATE: Free ComicLab pins at SDCCUPDATE: Gannett slashes op-ed pagesDo Patreon milestone rewards still work?Is Ziggy the best comic of all time?Today is a great time to bump up your ComicLab membership to the $10 tier! Patreon backers at that level will get exclusive access to livestream recording sessions — as well as an archive of previous livestreams!You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.$10 — Gain access to the ComicLab livestreamed recording sessions (including an archive of past livestreams), plus $5-tier rewardsBrad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.Listen to ComicLab on...Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyPandoraStitcher

*Theme Music: Richter FM – Hibiscus* Bandcamp: https://tinyurl.com/55sw82j8 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/mr2pmykv Apple Music: https://tinyurl.com/y7kwm3nu Soundcloud: https://tinyurl.com/2p8wyh6h YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/yh6puhwn That Comic Smell Issue 1&2 are now available from Big Cartel Go to thatcomicsmell.com for more details on how to get your copy today! [Episode 100 of That Comic Smell is dedicated to Ian Kennedy and Steven Walsh. Thank you, for everything] First of all we want to give a MASSIVE thank you to Richter FM (AKA, Paddy Johnston of Good Comics) for composing this amazing track/new theme music. Please follow the links above and give the Hibiscus EP and the rest of Richter FMs music a listen and follow. Also a HUGE thank you to Chartsmasher (AKA, Joan Edam) for allowing us to use their track for so long. We hope you enjoy the new intro and outro. It's nice to change things up a little but we're not changing too much around here. It's comics, comics, comics, as usual. Seeing as it's episode 100 as well then why not issue #100s to celebrate. There is also a little focus on how some titles seem to get published/publishers, a particular comic that Mike managed to get his hands on (De Cape et de Crocs by Alain Ayroles & Jean-Luc Masbou) and a certain ‘Krazy' collection of Sunday strips that could double as a paving slab. This and all the usual comics chat on… That Comic Smell! To find out where to find, listen, contact us and buy our comics then please visit thatcomicsmell.com Don't forget to Like, Share, Subscribe, Rate & Review. Most importantly… Read/Make More Comics! Thanks again for listening and supporting the podcast Krazy Kat Sundays (George Herriman) The Thing and Ben Grimm #100 (John Byrne, Ron Wilson) 2000AD and Starlord #100 (IPC) Archie Madhouse #100 (Dexter Taylor, Stan Goldberg) Star Wars Weekly #100 (Chris Claremont, Mike Vosburg, Steve Leialoha, John Costanza, Bob Sharen) The Defenders #100 (J.M. DeMatteis, Don Perlin, Joe Sinnott, Sal Trapani, Jack Abel, Al Milgrom, Frank Giacoia) Starblazer #100 (Various, Jesus Redondo) Justice League of America #100 (Len Wien, Dick Dylan) The Nutty #100 (DC Thomson) Master of Kung Fu #100 (Doug Moench, Gene Day, Mike Zeck) Dark Horse Presents #100 1&6 (Various Dark horse Contributors) Iron Man #100 (Jim Starlin, George Tuska) Showcase #100 (Joe Orlando, Joe Staton, Dick Giordano, Paul Levitz, Paul Kupperberg, Joe Staton) The Incredible Hulk: Planet Hulk (Greg Pak, Carlo Pagulayan, Gary Frank, José Ladrönn) The Comics Journal #100 X-Men #100 (Chris Claremont, Dave Cockrum) Doctor Who Magazine #100 Conan #100 (Roy Thomas, Jon Buscema, Ernie Chan) Eagle is 100 (Alan Grant, Ian Kennedy, John Wagner, John Burns, Alan Hebden, Jose Ortiz, Vanyo, Rex Archer, Manuel Carmona, Scott Goodall, Heinzl, Dave Follows, John Cooper, Fred Baker) Marvel Age Special 100th Issue (Fred Hembeck, Tom DeFalco & various Marvel alumni) Amazing Spider-Man #100 (Stan Lee, Gill Kane) Marvel Team Up #100: Fantastic Four & Spider-Man (Frank Miller, Chris Claremont) Cerebus #100 (Dave Sim) The Simpsons #100 (Bill Morrison, Jason Ho, Nathan Kane) The Beano 100 (DC Thomson) The Walking Dead #100 (Robert Kirkman, Charlie Adlard) Penned Guin Strip 100 (Alan Henderson) https://tinyurl.com/5n9xrkj6 Awesome Comics Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/2p9hm8ad iFanboy: https://ifanboy.com/ Comic Books Are Burning In Hell: https://comicsinhell.libsyn.com/ Word Balloon with John Siuntres: http://wordballoon.blogspot.com/ Cartoonist Kayfabe: https://tinyurl.com/h7a4b84j Noah Van Sciver Youtube Channel: https://tinyurl.com/yc4z9m8c 11 O'Clock Comics: https://11oclockcomics.com/ Never Iron Anything: https://neverironanything.com/ Fatman Beyond: https://tinyurl.com/2p8prkfx The Lakes Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/mrxd6u4y Inkstuds: http://www.inkstuds.org/ The Comics Alternative: https://tinyurl.com/wj3t99zm The Earth-2 Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/ymtj77zy

The first Downton Abbey film gets a candid review by someone who's never seen any episodes of the TV show, Word Balloon's John Siuntres + Downton Abbey World News about the sequel film and music by cast members Michelle Dockery and Michael Fox.

On this edition of the Word Balloon podcast, we present aconversation with artist Kevin O'Neil, to discuss this month'srelease of The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (Vol III):Century #1 ("1910") drawn by O'Neil and written by Alan Moore.Kevin discusses the background of the story, and his views on past characters likeMister Hyde Mina Murray, the mysterious Orlando, and the Family line of Captain Nemo.His thoughts on the LXG film, and the origins and future plans of his co-creation with Pat Mills, Marshal Law .The interview does cover plot points and setting that have been discussed in other previewarticles and reviews of the book, so beware.Her are some non spoiler quotes from the talk...On the inclusion of Nemo's daughter in the 1910 League."She occupies a great part of the story, and we will follow her in later books."On the process of putting the literary cameos and pop culture easter eggs in a subtle way."We just have to tread a careful line as to how we populate the book..as we proceed with incredible numbers of different characters in street scenesand backgrounds or newspaper headlines ...it's a lot of work, but we realizewe have these Jess Nevins books analyze every single panel and we knowa lot of people who like that it...however if you don't know the references,it won't spoil the enjoyment of the story, it's just another layer offictional stuff going on alongside the main story."

Word Balloon's John Siuntres - Episode 377My guest on this episode of Voices In My Head is John Siuntres.John is a pioneer in the realm of podcasting and his show, Word Balloon, is one of the greatest comic conversation shows ever made. He even has an Ultimate Spider-Man comic book character named after him (Principle Siuntres).WORDBALLOON features one on one interviews with the writers and artists behind today's pop culture favorites. The creative minds behind today's hottest comics, films, and Television , tell behind the scene stories providing a DVD like commentary on their works, without spoiling the stories.I've been a Word Ballon listener for over a decade and I'm thrilled to dig a little deeper and find out more about the man who created it.--Rick Lee James Support John Siuntres on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/wordballoon Word Balloon Web Sitehttp://wordballoon.com/ Subscribe To John's YouTube Pagehttps://www.youtube.com/user/wordballoon----more----Looking for some more music during your time at home?Stream Rick's Music on any music streaming service: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/thunderAlso Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.comor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3po  ----more----  Become A Patron of this Podcast at the Rick Lee James PATREON PAGE: https://www.patreon.com/RickLeeJames ----more----As Always...Thank You For Listening To Voices In My Head  About Your Host: Rick Lee JamesWeb Site www.rickleejames.com,Twitter Facebook.Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com,Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”: HERE.Rick Lee James Radio Special: https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-special Get Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunderIn partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James' official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at kathryn@westarmediagroup.com.----more----For Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: By Email: Rick@RickLeeJames.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

In celebration of International Podcast Day 2016, Derek participates in a roundtable discussion with fellow comics podcasters, including John Siuntres of Word Balloon, Chris Marshall of Collected Comics Library, and John Mayo of Comic Books Page. The four of them talk extensively about their experiences in podcasting, the challenges of working with publishers and creators within the industry, their particular niche interests in comics podcasting, how their shows have evolved over the years, and their "wish lists" for growing as a podcast. Not only do the guys discuss the many facets of podcasting specifically about comics, they also share insights about podcasting as a social media platform. Find out more about International Podcast Day and how you can help promote podcasting worldwide. And be sure to share your thoughts on social media using #PodcastDay.

On this episode of Word Balloon, we begin our two part conversation with artist and Image Comics Co-Founder Rob Liefeld. In part 1 Rob talks about what it's like working as a free lance artist at Comics Big 2 publishers Marvel and DC. He just finished an 8 year stint at Marvel which included such projects as Onslaught Reborn, Deadpool Corps and many covers. Currently Rob is drawing Hawk and Dove as part of DC's New 52 initiative. Rob compares the current strategies of the 2 companies as he sees them , including what's happening for both at the film and toy levels, which he sees as key indicators on where their publishing is currently focused. Then Greg Rucka is back for part 2 of The Rucka Debrief, answering fans questions about the current status of fan favorite projects like Queen And Country and Stumptown from Oni Press, along with reflecting observations on "52", the weekly DC event of 2006. Looking back, how would Greg describe the collaborative work with writers Grant Morrison, Mark Waid and Geoff Johns, artist Keith Giffen, and editors Steve Wacker and Michael Siglain? Lots of candid conversation in this episode of Word Balloon. 

On this episode of Word Balloon, we speak with Dc Entertainment Vice Presidents Bob Wayne (Sales) and John Rood (Sales Marketing and Business Development) about DC Comics big sales for the month of October. Month 2 of the New 52 showed agreater market share, with DC claiming about 50% of the total sales pie for single issues.John and Bob Talk about some of the surprising sales trends both digitally and in the direct market.We also get more details about the 100 graphic novels and collected stories available on the new Amazon Kindle Fire device. You'll also hear about future plans and partnerships to promote Dc Comics and upcoming TV and film projects like Cartoon Network's DC Nation, and next summer's Batman film.Then we begin a new 2 part Greg Rucka Debrief. In this episode Greg talks about his current work on The Punisher with Marco Checcetto. Greg gives an overview of his view on how Frank Castle operates in the 616 universe and what obstacles are inherent in a superhero filled world.Rucka also discusses his new web comic with Rich Burchett "Lady Sabre and The Pirates of the Ineffable Aether" . The story marries steam punk

On this episode of Word Balloon, Matt Fraction willingly debates the story beats of Fear Itself. All of the tough questions are asked. We talk about the recent trend of the event story epilogues occuring outside of the actual series. Why kill Thor, when he just had just been ressurected, and isn't it likely he'll be back in time for next summer's Avenger's film? You'll also hear what's coming next in Casanova, Iron Man and Tanarus God Of Thunder, plus an informative previewof The Defenders. Matt expands on what we've seen in the Fear Itself epilogue, and how the Hulk hands thisnew Defenders line up it's first problem. You'll heardetails on the team's line-up, plus Fraction discusses hisdecision to write this book in a modified Marvel style collaboration with Terry Dobson, as opposed tothe usual full script.For aspiring writers Matt goes in detail about the different disipline of writing 20 page issues compaed to the former 22 page comic. It's more compliated than just cutting 2 pages from each chapter. Then IFC Film Critic Matt Singer joins me to talk about this years slate of comic book films. From The Green Hornet, The Marvel films Thor Captain America,X-Men First Class,  Green Lantern, Cowboys and Aliens, to the coming Tin Tin movie, We'll discuss the successes and failures. Plus we preview next year's slate of movies.

On this edition of Word Balloon, we check in with writer Chris Roberson to talk about his new IDW DC Comics crossover between the Original Crew Of Star Trek, and The Legion Of Superheroes. We also look at his Vertigo Books like I Zombie with Mike Alred and His work in The Fables Universe on the Cinderella mini series From Fabletown With Love drawn by Sean McManus . Her fairy tale spy adventures will continue next year with a new 2012 6 part story, Fables Are Forever.Chris also gives details about the tough task of taking over the last 7 parts of J Michael Straczynsk's aborted Superman 12 part story Grounded. We discuss the one chapter of his story depicting a muslim super hero inspired by Superman, that was deemed too controversial to be published , and what it's future fate might be. Then Jeremy Haun is back to promote his new book for Top Cow's Pilot Season called The Beauty, co-written with Jason Hurley. Jeremy is also wrapping up his work on The Top Cow Event Artifacts with Ron Marz, and soon takes over art chores on The Darkness teaming up with new writer David Hine. Haun and Hine worked on Batman in Detective Comics and last year's Arkham Reborn mini series.

On this epsisode of Word Balloon we hit the floor of last week's New York Comic Con and speak with a number of creators.You'll hear talks with Frank Quitley (Batman & Robin Multiplicity) , Chris Burnham (Batman Leviatham) Matt Wagner (Legendary Comics) , Shane Davis (Superman Earth One Vol 2)  Gabriel Hardman (Betrayal Of The Planet Of The Apes, Secret Avengers) Mahmud Asrar (Supergirl) Tom Fowler (Venom) Fred Van Lente (Alpha Flight, Comic Book Comics ) Ryan Dunleavey ( Comic Book Comics , MTV Comics)  Brent Schoonover (Mr. Murder is Dead, Astronaut Dad) Jon and Matt Roscehtti (Venture Bros, Growing Up Comics) and Dave Elliott  (Marksmen Red Spike Heavy Metal) Time CodeIntro 00:00-01:45Frank Quitley, Chirs Burnham, & Matt Wagner 01:46-10:13Gabriel Hardman 10:14-15:47Mahmud Asrar 15:48-18:55Fred Van Lente & Ryan Dunleavy 18:56-29:57Shane Davis 29:58-46:31Tom Fowler & Tom King 46:32-57:16Brent Schoonover 57:17-105:52Jon & Matt Roschetti 105:53-111:50Dave Elliot 111:51-136:12Close 136:13-137:20

On this episode of Word Balloon we check in with writer Robert Kirkman . You'll hear about the genesis of his new series with Rob Liefeld The Infinite from Image, plus an update on the status of their coloboration on KILLRAVEN for Marvel comics.We also go in depth on The Walking Dead , discussing the differences in working on the TV show, and writing the comic. Robert takes us into the writing room, and production process with some details on season 2. Note-This was recorded before the departure of Frank Darabont as the day to day show runner producer on The Walking Dead.Then we wrap up or talk with Marty Pasko, which continues to explore little known facts about DC Comics in publishing television and film. Pasko try figure out  the answers to the questions of why is The DC reboot happening, why are the Retroactive books happening now? We also talk about Marty's TV and animation work on shows like GI JOE, and The Twilight Zone .Note- That amazing Pasko Portrait was created by Michael Netzer

Here's a  giant sized Word Balloon to have something to listen to, while you're traveling to the San Diego Comic-Con, taking a long plane/train/car trip, or spending the day running errands for hours. Nearly 4 hours of fantastic comic talk in one podcast! First up, Dan Slott gives us the low down on Spider Island, the coming event in Amazing Spider-Man, Venom, and several other Marvel comics in the next 3 months. It all starts with next week's ASM #666. Then, Gail Simone joined Art Baltazar and Franco!  on the Aw Yeah Podcast, and dropped some behind the scene clues about her books Batgirl and Firestorm. Both are part of the DCNU 52 title initiative happening in September. She talks about the transition Barbara Gordon will make from Oracle to her return to the bat tights. Gail also tells us how her Firestorm Co-Writer Ethan Van Sciver got her excited about writing the further adventures of Ronnie Raymond and Jason Rusch .

On  this episode of Word Balloon, its another double feature of top creators in conversation. First Brian Azzarello talks about his FLASHPOINT BATMAN mini series with Eduardo Risso, and the differences between Thomas and Bruce Wayne . We compare the different Batman stories Azzarello has told, from JOKER, BROKEN CITY and the weekly Wednessday comics We also discuss His new Vertigo science fiction series with Risso SPACEMAN. It premiered in the STRANGE ADVENTURES anthology and will begin it's first arc in the fall.Brian also talks about the coming DC Reboot, and his thoughts on if his storytelling would change to cater to this new potential digital audience.Then, Phil Hester talks about co-writing the new Bionic Man comic series, adapted from a unproduced Kevin Smith screenplay. Just like their Green Hornet collaboration, Hester and Smith tweak the script and Jonathan Lau handles the art chores.Phil also talks about his continuing work on The Green Hornet, which he now co-writes with his regularinking partner Ande Parks . He discusses the wrap ups to his run on The Darkness (which ends with issue 100)  to Wonder Woman Oddessy  and the transition to the DC Reboot., plus his work on IDWs Godzilla with Eric Powell .

 On this episode of Word Balloon we presenty a double feature with two artistc masters. First up, part one of a conversation with John Romita Jr. We talk about his current run on Avengerswith Brian Bendis and Kick Ass 2 with Mark Millar. John also previews a creator owned series in the works with Howard Chaykin. A 1970's New York crime/fantasy pastiche called Schmuggy anfd Bimbo.Then Milestone founder Denys Cowan heads a panel recorded at this past weekend's Summit City Comioc Con with fellow artists Angel Gabriel and Jeff Newman. Cowan and company recall their early days assiting Deathlok creator Rich Buckler when Denys was 14. Our reaserch exposed a dark secret to the audience, forcing Gabriel and Cowan to confess to their time in the 80's in regional TV Wrestling on a show called POWERSLAM with infamous stars like Dick The Bruiser and Ox Baker.Gabriel was known as THe Dark Angel, and Denys was a manager (check you tube) Then Denys talks about his days on titles like The Question, Black Panther, Power Man and Iron Fist, and a classic Batman run with Sam Hamm (the screenwriter of the 1989 Tim Burton Batman film).He also tells the story of the formation of Milestone and the creation of their line of multi-racial heroes.He reminices about his friend the late Dwayne McDuffie, who was the first creator he approached to join the venture,and talks about the succeses and struglles that came after the company debuted. The panel talk about the creation of Hardware and the symbolic metaphor of the glass celing struggle the creators dealt with. Then Denys hints at 2 new upcoming projects a 5 part Batman story about the 5 phases of accepting death by Paul Levitz, and a new Vertigo mini series with Selwyn Hinds, who worked on Case 21 with Cowan in the recent STRANGE ADVENTURES anthology.

On this episode of Word Balloon we present another chapter of The Bendis Tapes. You'll hear more about Bendis and Mark Bagley's new creator owned series Brilliant, The Death Of Spider Man story in Ultimate Spider Man, spoiler free wrap ups to Ultimate Doom and the first 5 issues of his Icon Series Scarlett, his point one avengers issues plus how his Avenger books will tie into Fear Itself,and result in big line-up changes for the 2 main Avenger teams. We get a new TV update of Brian's work on The Ultimate Spider Man TV series,Powers, and the Jessica Jones series. Plus Brian takes more listener questions about the craft of writing comics and screenplays.

Hours after the Marvel press releases told readers about a new Captain America issue one coming to coincide with the film's release, Ed Brubaker returns to Word Balloon, to give us the low down on how the book will play off charcters and ideas explored in the film.Plus Ed's just wrapped up the latest Incognito arc. We discuss the story and the series future. Ed previews the return of Criminal with the new arc Last Of The Innocent, a genre mashup up of Crime, 50's teen comics, and Dr Fredrik Werthan's worst case scenarios of juvenal delenquency leading to adult deviance.

On this edition of Word Balloon, Dan Slott is back to answer your questions, and because he can't wait for everyone to check out this week's Amazing Spider-Man 655. Dan calls it “the best issue I've ever worked on.”Combined with the double page scene montage in the back of ASM 654.1 and the cover previews for the next 4 issues, there are plenty of telltale signs for the future of the Spiderverse. Dan's shares what few details he can with us, from Spidey taking the Human Torch's place in the new FF, to hints of a future ASM event called Spider-Island.

Very sad to hear we've lost Dwayne today. Last night, I just finished watching All Star Superman, which Dwayne had adapted from Grant Morrision's comic. It was another instant classic.In tribute here is Dwayne's 2006 Word Balloon conversation. We talk a lot about his animation work on Static Shock and JLU, but also get into many of his comic creations for Milestone DC and Marvel.Dwayne was a pleaure to speak to at cons and here in this conversation. Rest in Peace.

In Part One Jeff tallks about The Red Hulk, his new direction for the Thunderbolts, and we look back at the wrap up to The Agents Of Atlas. We discuss the story contributions from Jeff's collaborators Gabe Hardman, Kev Walker and Declan Shalvey.Plus we debut the Word Balloon Hotline, and start taking your weekly calls about the comic book news, past guests and any questions you have about the show. To make a call for a future episode, call 312-841-7025.

This was a 2010 Xmas extra...Music Historian Jeff Marcus joins me to talk about his 2 new books celebratng the lost art of 45 rpm picture sleeves. for decades they were an important part of popular music publicity, and are still widely collected today.We talk about the whole history of the vinyl 45 records and how they changed the music business.

Some words of wisdom from a number of Word Balloon guests from 2010 episodes. Their thoughts not only focus on some of the biggest stories of 2010, they provide perspective on the year to come.Featuring Brian Bendis, Greg Rucka, Steve Englehart, Jeph Loeb, Mark Millar, Ed Brubaker Robert Kirkman,  Jimmy Palmiotti, Matt Fraction and many more .