In this special crossover event, Brad and Lisa Gullickson of the Comic Book Couples Counseling podcast discuss their unique approach blending relationship dynamics with comic book analysis, sharing heated on-air debates and titles they've both loved. We give special focus to their YouTube series The Stacks, which recently returned for a second season and features creators discussing their favorite #comics. Brad and Lisa explain their guest selection process, memorable and unexpected answers they've received, how the series has changed their thinking about comics fandom, and their dream guests for future episodes.

CBCC is headquartered at comicbookcouplescounseling.com, and you can find the latest episodes of The Stacks on their YouTube channel: youtube.com/@comicbookcouplescounseling.

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In this interview, writer, editor, and publisher James Aquilone discusses his journey into horror and weird fiction, founding Monstrous Books, and creating projects like the noir-horror-comedy Dead Jack, Zombie Detective alongside major anthologies such as Classic Monsters Unleashed and the Kolchak: The Night Stalker 50th Anniversary graphic novel. Aquilone reflects on what reviving the legendary Weird Tales brand means to him personally, details his new Kickstarter project including his approach to selecting contributors and the tone backers can expect, addresses the challenges of producing a legacy anthology in today's publishing landscape, and shares his Bram Stoker Award experience.

Go back Weird Tales now at http://kck.st/3ZFaj0S! You can follow James at his site jamesaquilone.com or on Instagram @james_aquilone.

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In today's interview, authors Jim Amash and Eric Nolen-Weathington discuss their new book, Jim Aparo: Brave & Bold Artist, exploring why they wanted to shine a spotlight on the legendary but perhaps underappreciated artist whose distinctive style—characterized by crisp inking, dramatic shadows, and expressive faces—defined Batman and other DC characters for generations of readers. The collaborators share insights from interviews and research into Aparo's life and career, highlighting his iconic run on The Brave and the Bold alongside essential work on Aquaman, Phantom Stranger, and The Spectre, while revealing lesser-known facts and surprises they uncovered about his creative process and collaborations. They discuss what readers can expect from the book, including rare original art and archival material, how Aparo adapted his approach to different characters, and what set him apart from his contemporaries.

The book just came out this week (2/18/26 to be specific), and you can buy it on publisher TwoMorrows's site or wherever you get your books!

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Today we sit down with artist and writer Rae Allen to discuss her new series Carmen Red Claw: Belly of the Beast, co-written with Mike Mignola and set in the Hellboy Universe. Rae shares how she built Carmen, a supernatural gun-for-hire in the 1870s Southwest, from a tiny piece of Lobster Johnson lore that caught Mignola's attention, discussing her striking visual design and shoulder demon, her research into Lakota folklore, and the experience of creating inside the beloved Hellboy Universe.

Issue #2 drops today (2/18/26), so go get it! You can follow Rae on her site, raeallenart.com, and on Instagram and X @raeallenart.

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Indie creator Russ Kazmierczak is back on the Bandits, celebrating his crossing the 55-issue milestone of Amazing Arizona Comics, reflecting on how the series has evolved since his last appearance, and the challenges of maintaining a long-running independent series. Russ also dives deep into his 10th year participating in the 24-Hour Comic Challenge, explaining the concept, his process of balancing planning versus spontaneous creation during the grueling 24-hour window, and how his efficiency has improved over a decade. We also discuss this year's challenge issue specifically—including moments when he doubted he'd finish—while sharing advice for aspiring challengers and teasing what's next for his series.

Check out back issues of Amazing Arizona Comics here: etsy.com/shop/KaraokeFanboyPress.

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In this middle episode of Indie Week, Snake (Scott Matthew Watson) discusses his journey from discovering comics to developing his own distinctive voice as a creator to detailing his new series Grinding Against the Marrow, a dark and visceral story that defies easy genre classification. Watson breaks down the striking title's meaning, introduces the series' key characters and their driving motivations, and discusses his collaboration with artist Mauro De Falco as well as the challenges and rewards of operating as a fully independent creator. He touches on his crowdfunding efforts, his own imprint, the reception the book has received within the indie comics community, and shares his long-term vision for the series.

You can follow Snake on Instagram and Threads @snake87smw. And check out Grinding Against the Marrow here: globalcomix.com/read/43484e15-2bcb-4cfc-853d-201474665cb5/1.

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In today's interview, indie creator Marvin Wynn discusses creating The Edge, a series blending elements of The Bourne Identity, The Fugitive, and Justice League of America that centers on characters with varied superpowers gained through exposure to a mysterious genetic-altering substance spreading globally. Marvin details his collaboration with Philippines-based artist Mark Vuycan Kiat since 2012, balancing comics creation between a second job and hobby, his involvement with the ComicsBurgh collective, and how the series has evolved from a planned 25-issue run to an ongoing story he'll continue as long as readers remain engaged.

You can follow Marvin and The Edge on his site, theedgecomic.com, and on Instagram @theedgecomic.

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Vintage toy collector and pop culture historian Brian Heiler pops by to discuss his collecting journey, explaining how his fascination with 70s and 80s ephemera led him to create Plaid Stallions, an extensive online archive that has become an invaluable resource for researchers and nostalgic fans alike. Heiler shares his process for acquiring and digitizing rare materials, reveals some of the weirdest and most obscure toy lines he's uncovered, and explores the deep connection between toy marketing and comic book characters during the golden age of action figures. He reflects on his favorite eras and toy lines, the holy grail items still on his wish list, and how the internet has transformed toy collecting communities.

You can follow Brian on the Plaid Stallions website, plaidstallions.com, on YouTube @brickmantooth, or on Instagram @plaidstallions.

Get his book, Knock-Offs: Totally Unauthorized Action Figures, on Amazon or wherever you get your books.

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