RON MARZ and I talk writing, and his amazing comic book career, on books like SILVER SURFER, BATMAN/ALIENS, GREEN LANTERN, DC vs. MARVEL, and WITCHBLADE. He clarifies the world of video game writing for me. We discuss the value of travel, creative relationships. his passion for prose, and how he remains engaged with his craft. We touch on his upcoming novel project, and have a good old-fashioned jaw about being a writer.

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* Website https://www.ronmarz.com/

* Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Marz

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DEXTER VINES, SANDRA HOPE, and KARL STORY join me to talk about the true art and value of traditional inking in an age when digital art dominates the medium and how they’ve stayed so employable.

With over a hundred years of comic book experience in this one, these pros tell stories and serve wisdom. These are some of the best inkers working in the business, and their longevity is testament to their craft. So grab a brush, and join in.

Dexter

* Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dexstarinks/

* BigCartel https://dextervinesinkworks.bigcartel.com/

Sandra

* Instagram https://www.instagram.com/inkmonkeyhope/

* YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@sandrainkmonkeyhope

* Website https://www.sandrahope.net/

Karl

* BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/karlstory.bsky.social

* Follow him, let’s encourage him to post some of his amazing work.

* Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_Story

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JOHN WORKMAN joins me to talk about a life in comics, and other passions. We cover the highlights, like working for HEAVY METAL, lettering MÖBIUS, the ALIEN graphic novel, lettering THOR and RAGNAROK with Walter Simonson, and so many other stories that you’ll just have to listen ‘em all. sa

* Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Workman

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CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN joins me for as close to a Halloween Spookfest as it gets around here. We talk about his immense and impressive career as an author of so many loved—and feared—books. His latest novel THE NIGT BIRDS, the co-edited anthology THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT, with Brain Keene, and his thirty-year creative partnership with MIKE MIGNOLA.

* Website https://www.christophergolden.com/

* Instagram https://www.instagram.com/christopher_golden

* Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/cgolden.bsky.social

* Facebook https://www.facebook.com/christopher.golden.5832

* Twitter https://x.com/ChristophGolden

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Modern comicbook maverick, PAUL POPE joins me to talk about being an American manga artist, how he built his publishing career, and what he has in store. We discuss his process in-depth, BATTLING BOY, and the new collection of his seminal series, THB from 23rd St comics.

* Instagram https://www.instagram.com/comicsdestroyer/

* Website https://paulpope.com/

* Store https://www.nakatomiinc.com/collections/paul-pope

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The super-talented, Chris Schweizer joins me for an in-depth conversation about his upcoming web-serialized graphic novel, OUTLAW’S APPRENTICE. We discuss story creation, writing, lettering, structure, panel and page format, crowdfunding, AND how the book will look in print. This one’s chock-a-block with great stuff.

* Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ChrisSchweizer

* Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/schweizercomics.bsky.social

* Instagram https://www.instagram.com/schweizercomics/

* Website https://schweizercomics.com/

* Store https://crogan.bigcartel.com/products

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Jimmy Palmiotti and I weave through his career, and take stock of his work ethic, calculated risks, and the value personal relationships in the business of comics. We talk about his writing process, and how he approached comics like JONAH HEX, HARLEY QUINN, DAREDEVIL, DEADLY TALES of the GUNSLINGER, AND PUNISHER.

DEEP SEA Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/creatorownedheroes/deep-sea-graphic-novel

* Paper Films Website https://www.paperfilms.com/

* Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jimmypalmiotti/

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* Twitter https://x.com/jpalmiotti

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Nick Filardi returns to talk coloring, film, and his recent comic writing project for the ISLANDS IN THE SKY Kickstarter. He’s super busy with comics like POWERS 25, MURDER PODCAST, CAT NINJA, EC COMICS, TASTE OF JUSTICE, and CULT OF THE LAMB. While hard to spot on social media, Nick can be found on your LCS racks, and his Discord Server.

ISLANDS IN THE SKY Kickstarter

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/appalachiacomics/appalachia-comics-project

Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/nickfil.bsky.social

Discord Server https://discord.com/channels/312406015771410432/523525307827748880

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/nickfil

Nick’s “Ultimate Portfolio” of curated comics coloring practice pages

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/cexqmcf9j1jn73i7ory5e/AGuqiFrGyObxF_SS5hlkqQ8?rlkey=ko27co0xibyt8ckzszdewveq3&e=1&dl=0

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