Episode #667: Interviews with Steve McGarry, Rick Stromoski, and Don Simpson – November 17, 2024

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Wayne's Comics

This week in Episode #667, it’s a great Zoop.gg crowdfunding doubleheader! Everything kicks off with Steve McGarry and Rick Stromoski from Mullets, then it all wraps up with Don Simpson with The Complete Megaton Man Universe Volume 1: The 1980s!

Steve McGarry and Rick Stromoski created Mullets, a weekly newspaper strip that is called “the funniest comic strip you never read!” This series is described this way: “They say write about what you know … so Steve McGarry and Rick Stromoski created a comic strip about two idiots. Collected for the first time, here are all 60 weeks of full-color dailies and Sundays of the short-lived, much-missed, syndicated newspaper strip Mullets” along with a special 12-page bonus sequel by Luke McGarry.” We discuss how this strip came to be, who the various characters are, and what we can expect from these creators in the months ahead! This campaign will conclude in the middle of December, but they need your support now! Be sure to go to this link after you listen to this episode!

Then be sure to listen to my fun interview with Don Simpson, creator of Megaton Man, which you can support at this link! This project met its goal in only four hours, but would still appreciate your support! Here’s the description: “Don Simpson created Megaton Man as a one-off superhero parody in 1982 at the age of 21, and swiftly grew his world into an entire universe of interconnected Bizarre Heroes characters that continues to spill onto pages and screens to this day.” Don tells us how this engaging series came to be, who the characters are, and what else he might have coming our way soon! Don’t miss it! This campaign will also conclude in mid-December, but don’t wait! Support it today!

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Episode #666: Interviews with CRC Payne and Tom Marvelli – November 10, 2024

Posted on November 15, 2024 by Wayne's Comics

I hope you’re ready for another great doubleheader in Episode #666 this week! It all begins with writer CRC Payne from Batman: Wayne Family Adventures, then everything concludes with Tom Marvelli with The Boy in the Bot!

CRC Payne is the writer of the weekly WebToon comic called Batman: Wayne Family Adventures. This series, which posts a new segment every Thursday, is described this way: “When your superhero life is just as busy as your personal life, there’s never a dull moment in the Bat-Family. Bruce Wayne’s young heroes are still learning to fight and live side by side, but they always have each other’s backs.” We discuss how this new Batman series came to be, who the various characters are, and what we can expect from CRC in the months ahead! If you are new to this WebToon, you can start at the beginning here!

Then be sure to listen to my engaging interview with Tom Marvelli, creator of the fascinating comic mini-series The Boy in the Bot! You can still buy the debut part of this excellent book at their Kickstarter site! Here’s the description: “Introducing Another Door Comics’ debut title, The Boy in the Bot: What is Project B.L.U.E.?—the first book in an exciting sci-fi trilogy.” Tom tells us how this engaging comic came to be, who the characters are, and what else he might have coming our way soon! Don’t miss it!

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Episode #665: Interviews with Philip Tarl Denson and Marco Finnigan – November 3, 2024

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Wayne's Comics

It’s another great doubleheader episode this week! In Episode #665, it all starts with Philip Tarl Denson from Future Tales, then everything concludes with Marco Finnigan with Calavera, P.I.!

Philip Tarl Denson is the writer/creator of the futuristic cyberpunk graphic novel called Future Tales.  This book is described this way: “WELCOME TO THE FAIRY TALE APOCALYPSE! Future Tales is a cyberpunk reimagining of classic fairy tales set in a post-apocalyptic world. From RED the hooded messenger to LOX the street urchin who encounters the mutant cyborg B.E.A.R.s, JACK who infiltrates the sky city, and ELLA who has a heart of gold and leg of metal, these are beloved characters like you’ve never seen them before.” We examine how this graphic novel came to be, who the various characters are, and what we can expect from Philip in the months ahead! You can now order this book through Amazon.com!

Then be sure to listen to my fun interview with Marco Finnegan, creator of the fascinating four-issue comic mini-series Calavera, P.I.! The debut part of this stylish book is coming to local comics shops this Wednesday, November 6! Here’s the description: “SOMETIMES IT TAKES A DEAD MAN TO CRACK THE CASE! From the desk of rising star Marco Finnegan (Morning Star, Night People), walk the shadow-shrouded alleys of Hollywoodland to solve the mystery of Calavera—a newly resurrected private investigator whose first case is about to straddle the blood-soaked boundaries between the living and the dead.” Marco discusses how this fascinating comic came to be, who the characters are, and what else he just might have coming our way soon! Let your local shop know today that you want this book!

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Episode #664: Interviews with Mark Maia and Jay Magnum – October 25, 2024

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Wayne's Comics

Are you ready for another fun crowdfunding doubleheader episode this week? In Episode #664, it begins with Mark Maia from So-Called Living, then concludes with the return of Jay Magnum from the excellent Astral franchise, both of which have Kickstarter projects ending soon!

It all kicks off with my fun interview with Mark Maia, who discusses his Kickstarter for So-Called Living Books 3-4. The book is described this way: “So-Called Living is a dark comedy set in a world where the extraordinary is ordinary. Vampires, werewolves, and zombies live among us normies in a world much like our own—well, except for all the vampires, werewolves, and zombies, that is.” We examine how this series came to be, who the various characters are, and what we can expect from Mark in the months ahead! Be sure to back this crowdfunder before it concludes this Thursday, October 31, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. EDT.  

Then everything wraps up with the return of a favorite here at the podcast, Astral creator Jay Magnum! He has his current crowdfunding project underway on Kickstarter. Here’s the description: “It’s the highly-anticipated FOURTH adventure in the critically-acclaimed Astral series! Action, sci-fi, and humor blend in this high-octane adventure about a disgraced ex-astronaut (Jonathan DeVane), who must assemble a rag-tag team of misfits— including one of the enemy (Lila)— to stop a devastating attack on Earth by malevolent extraterrestrials called “Astrals!’” Jay discusses the latest news in this franchise’s development, who the characters are, and what else he and his team have coming our way soon! Be sure to back this crowdfunder before it also concludes this Monday, November 4, 2024, at 10:00 p.m. EDT. 

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Episode #663: Interviews with Steve Bynoe and Joseph Sieracki – October 17, 2024

Posted on October 25, 2024 by Wayne's Comics

This week, it’s time for another great doubleheader episode, and it begins with Steve Bynoe from Atrium #1-5, then concluding with Joseph Sieracki from The Life and Death of the Brave Captain Suave trade paperback, which is crowdfunding on Zoop.gg!

The episode starts with my fun interview with Steve Bynoe, who discusses his already successful Kickstarter for Atrium #1-5 – An Action Horror Thriller. The book is described this way: “Humanity’s fate lies in the hands of two paramedics and their security detail as they race against time to deliver a donor heart.” We examine how this mini-series came to be, who the characters are, and what we can expect from these creators in the months ahead! Be sure to back this crowdfunder before it concludes this Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 3:51 p.m. EDT.  

Then everything wraps up with my fun conversation with Captain Suave creator Joseph Sieracki, who has this current crowdfunding project underway with Zoop.gg. Here’s the description: “The Life and Death of the Brave Captain Suave is a metatextual comic book series about a homeless man living in Cleveland, Ohio, who believes he is an actual superhero.” Joe discusses how this unique book came to be, who the characters are, and what else he and his team have coming our way soon! Be sure to back this crowdfunder before it also concludes this Wednesday, October 23, 2024. 

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

Posted on October 18, 2024 by Wayne's Comics

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

Posted on October 12, 2024 by Wayne's Comics

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

Posted on October 5, 2024 by Wayne's Comics

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

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Wayne's Comics

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

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Wayne's Comics

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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