Episode #662: Interviews with Matt Bors and Fred Harper, Danny Hellman – October 13, 2024

I hope you’re ready for another great doubleheader episode, this time beginning with Ahoy Comics’ new Toxic Avenger mini-series creators Matt Bors and Fred Harper, then concluding with Danny Hellman from Jacked Tracts, which is crowdfunding on Zoop.gg!

The episode starts with my fun interview with writer Matt Bors, returning to the podcast, and first-timer artist Fred Harper. They’re bringing a new take on Toxic Avenger, which is being described this way: “It’s an all-new 5-issue comic book series starring THE TOXIC AVENGER, the satirical hero of the Troma Films cult classic films. Having already spawned five films, a cartoon, action figures, a musical, and a Marvel comic book series, the Toxic Avenger is a pop culture icon.” We talk about how this new mini-series came to be, who the characters are, and what we can expect from these two creators in the months ahead! The first issue has just been released, so be sure to check with your local comics shop, who can order the books for you if they don’t already have a copy in stock!

Then everything wraps up with my excellent conversation with Jacked Tracts creator Danny Hellman, who has this current crowdfunding project underway with Zoop.gg. Here’s the description: “Jacked Tracts is a spirited satire of those notorious Christian comic tracts that thrilled and traumatized American kids throughout the late 20th Century. Its rollicking re-examination of these comics from a contemporary perspective is sure to delight believers and heathens alike!” Danny discusses how this book came to be, who the characters and creators are, and what else he has coming soon! Be sure to back this already successful crowdfunder before it concludes on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.  

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Episode #661: Interviews with Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta, Phoebe Xavier – October 6, 2024

This week, it’s time for another very special doubleheader episode, beginning with DC’s Absolute Batman creators Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta, then concluding with Indie great Phoebe Xavier!

Everything kicks off with my terrific interview featuring the return of Scott Snyder, this time with artist Nick Dragotta, who are taking the Dark Knight where “no Batman has gone before” starting this Wednesday, October 9! Here’s how this book is described: “If there’s one big Batman comic news story of the year, it is without a doubt Absolute Batman.” We talk about how this new take on Batman came to be, who the various characters are, then find out what Scott and Nick can tell us about what they have in store for us in the months ahead! Thanks so much to DC’s Michael Shelling for making this interview possible!

Then it all concludes with the return of Phoebe Xavier to the podcast, who is Kickstarting the third volume of the 13th Moon anthology series. Here’s the description: “It’s a Comic Book Horror Anthology with six stories by a variety of talented teams!” Phoebe discusses how this book came to be, who the characters and creators are, and what else 123GO! has coming soon! Be sure to back this excellent crowdfunder before it concludes on Friday, November 1, 2024, at 11:59 PM EDT.  

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Episode #660: #660: Interview with Chris Stevens – September 29, 2024

Chris Stevens from The Golem of Venice Beach returns in Episode #660 this week!

Chris Stevens is the multiple Eisner award-winning editor with a fascinating Kickstarter project called The Golem of Venice Beach, Volumes 1 and 2, which you can support at this link! The project has continued to attract a stellar line-up of creators. The first volume included Bill Sienkiewicz and Michael Allred, and this second book is described this way: “Book 2 will again be an oversized deluxe hardcover and is a whopping184 pages(32 more than Book 1, which is also available for purchase in this campaign!). It picks up directly where the first volume left off in Venice Beach, California.” We discuss how the book came to be, who the characters are, and what we can expect from this creative team in the coming months. Be sure to support it before the project concludes this Friday, October 4, at 12:00 a.m.! 

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Episode #659: Interviews with Mark Bertolini and Joe Harris – September 22, 2024

It’s time for another great Zoop.gg crowdfunding doubleheader week in Episode #659 as Wayne catches up with Mark Bertolini from the newly collected Breakneck, then Joe Harris returns to talk Great Pacific’s new hardcover edition!

Everything kicks off with my fun interview with Mark Bertolini, who is bringing back one of my personal favorites in Breakneck! Here’s how this book is described: “In a world where all supervillains have been wiped out, one final villain is on the run from the world’s collected heroes – but Ethan Shade is the crappiest villain left alive!” We talk about why this is a great time to revive this series, who the various characters are, and what else Mark is up to, including possibly another five issues of Breakneck! Be sure you back this crowdfunding project on zoop.gg before it concludes on Friday, September 27, so we can enjoy more of Mark’s excellent storytelling!

Then it all concludes with the return of Joe Harris to the podcast, who is collecting his classic tale in what he’s calling Great Pacific: The Completely Trashed Edition. Here’s the description: “Chas Worthington dreams of big things, solving bigger problems, and making his mark on the world. Only no one takes the twenty-one year-old heir to one of the biggest oil fortunes in history very seriously… that is, until he turns his back on his cushy life of wealth and prestige, and seeks to solve an environmental disaster twice the size of his native Texas known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.” Joe discusses how this story came to be, who the characters are, and what else he has heading our way in the months ahead! Be sure to back this high-power Zoop.gg crowdfunder before it concludes on Friday, September 27, 2024.  

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Episode #658: Interview with Austin Hough – September 15, 2024

In Episode #658, the creator of The Masters, Austin Hough, returns to discuss his crowdfunding project for the concluding issue #5 for that groundbreaking series, which you can support on Kickstarter until this Tuesday, September 17, at 11:59 pm EDT!

Austin and his team of established and talented creators are breathing new life into many public domain heroes, including the Black Owl and his team as well as the group of villains called The Masters. The comic is described this way: “A classic hero versus villain comic and the conclusion of the art-heist of the century is inspired by some of the most famous artists of the 20th century.” We discuss who the characters are, how this book came to be, and what we can expect from him and the other creators in the months ahead. Don’t miss this fun and engaging conversation with Austin, who is both a comic fan and comic creator!

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Episode #657: Interview with Patrick McDonnell – September 8, 2024

The creator of the beloved comic strip Mutts, Patrick McDonnell, is here this week in Episode #657 as we discuss his newest book release, Breaking the Chain: The Guard Dog Story, now available in all great bookstores!

Patrick’s book, which presents this story in color for the very first time, is described this way: “The syndicated comic strip Mutts features the adventures of Mooch, the curious cat, and Earl, the ever-trusting dog. In 1995, McDonnell introduced a new character in Mutts: Guard Dog, a chained dog longing for his freedom. Now available, Abrams ComicsArts has published Breaking the Chain: The Guard Dog Story, a celebration and history of Guard Dog with a full color version of his newsworthy story of long-awaited freedom that captivated readers around the world. Over the years, Guard Dog, one of the strip’s most beloved characters, has played an important role in raising awareness about the cruelty of tethering and has inspired countless readers to become involved in animal welfare.Guard Dog is abandoned by his owner, left alone and suffering. But he’s soon discovered by his animal friends Mooch and Earl, and Doozy, a kindly neighborhood girl, who work together to rescue their friend.” We discuss who the characters are, how this book came to be, and what we can expect from him in the months ahead. Don’t miss this wonderful and touching interview with Patrick as we talk about his comic strip and what this story has meant to readers around the world!

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Episode #656: Interview with Robbie J. Atkinson – September 1, 2024

We explore another great manga this week in Episode #656 as we talk with Robbie J. Atkinson about her newest release, The Seventh Kingdom, the first volume of which will be available for pre-order soon!

Robbie is a lifelong fan of manga, so she’s perfect to create this engaging and exciting book! It is described this way: “The Seventh Kingdom centers on a teenager on a quest driven by revenge following the decimation of her village. Throughout her journey, she battles powerful foes and collides with dark revelations as she learns about her mysterious family history.” We discuss who the characters are, how this manga book came to be, and what we can expect from her in the months ahead. The next pre-order will begin in mid-October! Until that starts, be sure to listen to our fun conversation and check out the preview and other information at the link above!

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Episode #655: Interview with Corey Perkins – August 25, 2024

Ernest P. Worrell is back in his very first graphic novel called Ernest & The Dream Stone. This week in Episode #655, we talk with one of the creators of the comic, Corey Perkins!

Ernest’s first comic is described this way: “Get ready! For the first time in over 25 years, Ernest is back in action in a brand-new spooky graphic novel sure to make you feel like a kid again!” We talk with Corey about how this book came to be, just who Ernest P. Worrell is, and what we can expect for fans of Ernest and Jim Varney in the months ahead! For more information about the comic and the upcoming Kickstarter project, be sure to go to this website now!

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Episode #654: Interview with Snake – August 18, 2024

This week in Episode #654, we chat with comics creator Snake about his upcoming work, The View of the Phoenix Trees, which is coming to Kickstarter soon!


Snake is a writer and letterer who is a poet, spoken word artist, and a comic creator who recently graduated with a Master of Fine Arts in Writing for Stage and Broadcast Media at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. His book is described this way: “The View of the Phoenix Trees is a beautifully drawn and written comic about an inspiring historic-fantasy Vietnamese family’s struggle to stay together post war.” We discuss who the characters are, how this book came to be, and what we can expect from him in the coming months. Be sure to sign up to be notified when this crowdfunder launches by signing up at this link today! Until that starts, be sure to listen to our fun conversation!

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Episode #653: Interview with Bobby Campbell – August 11, 2024

In Episode #653, we explore the Illuminatus! trilogy, written in the 1970s by Robert Shea and Robert Anton Wilson. It’s being adapted into Tales of Illuminatus, a new comic book series written and illustrated by New Jersey comic book writer and artist Bobby Campbell, who Wayne talks with this week, with the assistance of another comic artist, Todd Purse. This adaptation is being made with the permission of the estates of Wilson and Shea.


Readers are invited to go to their Kickstarter page here: (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bobbycampbell/tales-of-illuminatus-1-the-hidden-light) to order the first comic book in the series, which will be published on paper and digitally on September 14. It also is being published as a free serial on the Internet at talesofilluminatus.com. We discuss who the creators and characters are, how this book came to be, and what we can expect from Bobby in the coming months. Be sure to support this crowdfunding project before it concludes on Friday, August 23, 2024, at 11:43 AM EDT. Don’t miss this engaging conversation!

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