A living legend of comics pops by to talk to our host about his storied career in the comic book industry!

J.M. DeMatteis is an American comic book and television writer, celebrated for his work with both DC and Marvel since the late 1970s. Known for acclaimed stories like Kraven's Last Hunt and the graphic novel Moonshadow, he began with titles such as Weird War Tales and House of Mystery. His television work includes writing for Superboy, Justice League Unlimited, Batman: The Brave and the Bold, and Teen Titans Go!. Recently, he contributed to animated films like Batman vs. Robin and Batman: Bad Blood, as well as the Scooby Apocalypse comic. In 2023, DeMatteis launched The Demultiverse on Kickstarter, introducing a new lineup of characters and stories.

J.M. discusses his early music criticism, Creating Moonshadow, how aspects of his personality at a troubled time created Kraven's Last hunt and the alchemy of collaboration!

An inker with an impressive body of work across both Marvel and DC provides a candid discussion on the inner workings of the big companies in the comic industry.

Mark McKenna is a industry veteran with over six hundred credited works to his name. In the span of twenty nine years, he has worked for DC Comics and Marvel Comics, inking on flagship title series such as Justice League, Batman, X-Men, Spider-Man, The Punisher, Iron Man, Doom Patrol, and Star Wars: The Old Republic.

André and Mark talk about correcting art, the differences between the environments at DC and Marvel, signing hundreds of books at a convention and being a part of the 90's comics boom!

Another homegrown Canadian making great comics stops by to chat!

Steve Bynoe has a wide body of work which includes drawing and design work for comic books and toys. He owns Boeboe Creative, which currently publishes Comix Asylum Magazine, Chronokari Alpha: Time is Relative, and Edge: East Wind in Paradise. In addition to self-publishing, Steve is the editorial director and a writer for Comix Asylum Magazine. Based in Toronto, Steve is a teacher and is working on a collection of his book Atrium.

Steve chats about getting started in the studio art system, comparison being the thief of joy, early Marvel movies and surprise horror in conventional fiction.

André speaks with a creator who contributed to some of his favorite stories as a youth.

Stefan Petrucha, born in the Bronx, grew up moving between the city and suburbs, fueling his love for escapism. A lifelong fan of comics, sci-fi, and horror, he developed a passion for all types of literature in high school and college. He started creating his own stories at age ten, spanning novels, comics, and video production. Though he's worked in various writing fields, fiction has always been his true passion, and he's been fortunate to make a living from it for many years. Some of his more notable works include writing X-Files comics for Topps and the Timetripper book series.

Stefan talks about not diminishing someones love for fiction of any type, getting fired from X-Files comics, classic literature and working in young adult fiction.

André catches up with a creator who has collaborated with some huge names and is now making a name for himself with some beautiful books all his own!

Johnnie Christmas is a #1 New York Times Bestselling graphic novelist. Writer of the Image Comics sci-fi series TARTARUS and CREMA, a haunted romance published by Comixology Originals. His book FIREBUG, received a starred review from Publisher's Weekly and earned him a Joe Shuster Outstanding Cartoonist nomination. He's perhaps best known for co-creating the series ANGEL CATBIRD with celebrated writer Margaret Atwood and adapting William Gibson's lost screenplay for ALIEN 3 into a critically acclaimed graphic novel of the same name.

Johnnie discusses Art School, the perceived divide between fine art and comic art, working with industry titans and having his art speak to the human condition no matter what age you are!

We get Halloweeny with the creator of a new comedic horror themed comics coming your way via kickstarter!

Mark Maia is a BAFTA winner with a passion for all things gaming. On his YouTube channel, Board Game Coffee, he dives into the world of board games. Now, he's trying his hand at a comic book called So-Called Living. While he leaves the drawing to others, the storytelling is unmistakably his. It's Mark's next big adventure, and it promises to be exciting. 

Mark discusses his career in video games,  discovering comics then rediscovering them when he found the right one and the potential threat of bunnies once they unionize.

Within our next episode is a conversation about DIY culture and comics with a  creator who is a prime example of it!

Jeremy Massie is a cartoonist from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia. His graphic novels include The Deadbeat and All My Ghosts. He also illustrated the all-ages comic book series Amazing Age with writer Matthew David Smith. His new  book is a deeply personal story based on his childhood called Holler.

André and Jeremy talk discovering a world beyond superhero comics, finding punk music in Virginia and telling your own story while trying not to offend the other involved.

A man who was an integral part of many young Canadians childhoods joins our host for another fantastic chat!

Phil Guerrero, also known as PJ Phil or PJ "Fresh" Phil, is a former YTV PJ who began his career after being recommended by a friend for an audition. Although he didn’t land the role he first tried for, he joined YTV as a reporter, and later became a popular host of The Zone, co-hosting with puppet characters like the Grogs and Snit. After nearly a decade with the channel, he left during a rebranding phase in 2000. Following his time on television, Phil pursued a career in music, the fashion industry, and professional wrestling.

Phil discusses constantly yearning for more while on YTV, continually reinventing himself and entering the wacky world of professional wrestling in his 50's! 

Our host has a chat with a delightful creator who brings a unique voice to the comics medium through a combination of family history and creation myth. 

Snake is a poet, spoken word artist, comic creator, who graduated with a Master of Fine Arts in Writing for Stage and Broadcast Media, at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. He has worked in and out of the film and TV industry for the last ten years, as a script reader, prop man and PA. Now he writes comics and letters them.

André and Snake chat about bringing fiction to fact when giving his grandparents a voice in his book, a love of the work of Warren Ellis and reading scripts for the British film industry. Our guest also brings a novel approach when recanting his life with comics.

The name of the game is "ambition" and "drive" in this conversation with a prolific designer and illustrator who has had his hand in many different industries.

Guy Dorian Sr. has been a professional illustrator for over 25 years, working with major mainstream companies on a wide range of projects. His recent work includes contributions to titles like ROM Dire Wraiths, Hyperbreed, and John Carpenter's Tales for a Halloween Night. Starting his career at Marvel Comics with "The New Warriors," Guy went on to work on various Marvel projects, including co-creating the character "SCORCH," featured in the TV series "Marvel Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." He has also contributed to trading card sets for Marvel and DC, created posters for movies like "X-Men: Apocalypse," and designed toys for various franchises. Additionally, Guy has worked on independent projects, co-created stories, and developed characters for different media. His diverse portfolio includes work in comics, toy design, and advertising, making him a fan favorite at conventions.

André and Guy discuss professional wrestling, Rom Spaceknight, returning to comics after a lengthy career in toys and working with Larry