A unique and interesting creator with a varied history in multiple mediums swings in to chat up our host!

Don Walker is a comic book artist, writer, and producer based in the Los Angeles area. His diverse portfolio includes projects like the cyberpunk western Dreadlock the Barbarian and the interconnected superhero narratives of Reaper Corps and Agent Wild. With a publishing history dating back to the late 1990s, including work for Antarctic Press and cover art for the BloodRayne: Tokyo Rogue comic series, Walker has built a strong following, consistently funding his projects through Kickstarter. Beyond comics, he also applies his creative talents to film making. 

Don discusses Star Wars Fandom, Having his film's editor come from a background in pornography, deciding to focus on film making while applying to Marvel Comics and balancing a life in the creative arts with a family.

Another Canadian whose works is associated with one of the most famous Canadian Authors ever pops in to discuss her adaptation and career.

Renée Nault is a Canadian artist and writer known for her vivid uand dreamlike style. She gained international acclaim for adapting Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale into a bestselling graphic novel, praised for its emotional depth and striking visuals. Her work has appeared in books, magazines, and advertising worldwide, often exploring themes of mythology and identity. Nault is also the creator of original comics and illustrations that blend fantasy with subtle social commentary. Her distinctive artistic voice continues to resonate with audiences across genres and mediums. 

Renée discusses Elfquest, creating a webcomic that directly led to her version of The Handmaid's Tale, alternative comics, the encroaching fascist dystopia looming around the corner and just how wonderful André's cat Lebowski is!

Continuity is the name of the game in this chat with a true curator of the complex histories of the comic characters and the events we know and love!

Peter Sanderson is an American comic book historian, critic, and writer, best known for his extensive work with Marvel and DC Comics. As Marvel's first official archivist, he authored Marvel Saga and Wolverine Saga, which chronicle the fictional histories of Marvel characters. Sanderson contributed to The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe and co-authored reference books like X-Men: The Ultimate Guide and Marvel Year by Year. A Columbia University graduate, he has taught at New York University and curated exhibitions on comic book history. Sanderson also writes the online column Comics in Context, offering critical essays on comics and related media.

Peter discusses getting started in comics through writing letters to the mail bag pages of his favorite comics, how early DC continuity was simpler than you may expect and why supporting and cherishing these rich histories is so important!

Horror Comics come front and center when André interviews a man at the forefront of the genre!

Doug Wagner is an American comic book writer best known for his creator-owned titles with Image Comics, including Plastic, Vinyl, Plush, and The Ride: Burning Desire. His work blends dark comedy, horror, and psychological themes, often in collaboration with artist Daniel Hillyard. Wagner has also written for major publishers like DC Comics and Dynamite Entertainment, with credits on titles such as Batman: Arkham Origins and World of Warcraft: Bloodsworn. Based in Park City, Utah, he continues to push genre boundaries with current projects like I Was a Fashion School Serial Killer. 

Doug talks about receiving 200 rejection letters while trying to break into comics, getting a false start with Malibu comics just before they sold to Marvel and a mild obsession with serial killers!

A scrappy little indie creator drops in to discuss his provocative new book!

Dan Price is the creative force behind the cult indie comics Bigfoot Knows Karate and The Latex Avenger. Known for his offbeat humor, wild imagination, and passion for the DIY comic scene, Dan blends absurdity with heart in stories that are as entertaining as they are unexpected. Whether he's re-imagining cryptids as kung fu warriors or creating a world where a rubber-suited hero battles nonsense one pun at a time, Dan’s work stands out for its originality, sharp writing, and distinctive style. He's a champion of indie comics and a true believer in the power of weird storytelling. 

André and Dan talk about how a career in marketing helps when promoting an indie comic, how giving away condoms at his con table caused some friction and finding forgiv

We return with a true pioneer in the representation of women in comics innovating several genres within the formerly male dominated industry.
 
Barbara Slate is a trailblazer for women in comics. She’s a sought-after speaker, teacher, and author of You Can Do a Graphic Novel, endorsed by Stan Lee and widely used in classrooms. Her first character, Ms. Liz, appeared on greeting cards, in Cosmopolitan, and on NBC’s Today Show. She created Angel Love for DC, Yuppies from Hell and Sweet XVI for Marvel, and adapted Beauty and the Beast, Pocahontas, and Barbie. She also wrote over 100 Betty and Veronica stories. Her 2012 graphic novel, Getting Married and Other Mistakes, explored modern relationships. Her work has been exhibited widely and featured in The New York Times and A Century of Women Cartoonists.

Barbara discusses making Betty and Veronica about the characters and not Archie, the blow-back from featuring real word issues in Angel Love and how she inadvertently changed the greeting card industry with Ms. Liz!

As a big fan of Grant Morrison and his book Aztec, our host was overjoyed to talk with the co creator of that character!

 N. Steven Harris, a two-time Eisner nominee and four-time Glyph Award winner, is known for Watson and Holmes (New Paradigm Studios) and co-creating Ajala: A Series of Adventures with Robert Garrett. With a career spanning over 20 years, he co-created Aztek: The Ultimate Man with Grant Morrison and Mark Millar for DC Comics. His credits include Batman: Officer Down, The Huntress, Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty, Generation X, X-Force, and Deadpool Annual ’98. Recently, he has worked on Voltron, New Money, Solarman, and DC/Wildstorm’s Michael Cray. His artwork has been showcased in galleries across the U.S. and Japan. 

Steven discusses comic art being in galleries, working with industry titans and designing Aztec: The Ultimate Man!

André (At least his zoom) heads to Denmark to chat with an amazing creator who helped to build many innovative and compelling books in an era of shifting and more adult themes in the industry.

Peter Snejbjerg is a Danish comic book artist. In his long and varied career, Snejbjerg established himself as a prolific artist for DC Comics’ Vertigo imprint working with bestselling writers such as Neil Gaiman and Garth Ennis, before moving on to DC Universe titles like Starman and JSA, and horror titles including the Hellboy-spinoff, BPRD for Dark Horse. Together with Peter J. Tomasi, he created the supernatural war story The Light Brigade. Snejbjerg has also illustrated a number of children’s books showcasing his trademark blend of dark humor and horror.

Peter and André talk about the comedic genius of Will Eisner, Danish films and how DC came calling to the rest of Europe after they plundered the artistic pool of the United Kingdom.

André chats with a unique voice bringing her love of horror to the comics medium and mixing it with inspiration from an interesting life across several careers!

Helen Mullane began her career in film distribution, managing the release of major films for the likes of Studio Canal and EOne. Later she produced the feature documentary FUTURESHOCK! THE STORY OF 2000AD and various shorts such as the multi-award-winning NASTY. Helen currently resides in Ireland after relocating from northern Sweden where she lived with 80 huskies, balancing her time between writing and dog mushing.

Helen discusses folk horror and how it's built into the English tradition. Finding an existential joy in nature while dog sledding and how she disdains the term "elevated" when it comes to the scary movie genre!

A couple creating comics together drop in to discuss sharing their personal stories with the world in their web comic "Background Noise"

John Hazard and Lisa Burdige had been discussing a collaboration on a comic project for years. They explored various complex story ideas, but none managed to hold their interest. One day, John created a simple two-panel comic and posted it on Facebook, where it received significant attention. Encouraged by the response, he created another comic the following day, with Lisa refining the text. By the third day, they were developing the comic together. The rest is history. 

John and Lisa discuss their individual careers, the nature of collaborating with a partner, the vulnerability of displaying their life together in comics and how their neighbors cats became a part of the  strip!