The Faqs Project

Today I sit down with Jordan Plosky, Co-Founder of Zoop. As the newest addition for Indie Comics and Creator Owned Projects to see the light of day. Zoop offers what many of their competition such as Kickstarter or Indiegogo don't and that the access of help through either fulfillment and marketing to get your ideals to your audience. Zoop shows an understanding to Creators that they themselve...

Today I sit with Aaron Dowen Creator of Tilt for Catalyst Comics as talk about his indie series Tilt. A unique superhero story about a child with special abilities forcibly taken from his home and experimented on by a secret organization only to be used as a Mercenary until he broke free. In finding out more about his life, it seems like he has dug up more than what he could imagine.

Today I Sit down with Jermael Lessey Creator of Absolver for Konkret Comics as Issue 3 of his Critically Acclaimed Comic is now live on Kickstarter. We discuss the origins of Absolver and the dealings between Heaven, Hell, Religion, and Limbo. Creating a character that judges his own Spirituality as a Mezzo-a being that is forged at bringing vengeance to those on earth for their sins. Also, we bri...

Today I sit with George Creator of the famous comic strip webcomic Beware of Toddler. We discuss how a random game of Hide and Seek between Him and his 2 year old Daughter turned into an award winning Webcomic. Drawing inspiration from the Sunday Comic section of the newspaper to the likes of Calvin and Hobbes, Family Circus, Garfield, and Bloom County. We understand where observation of being a s...

Today I talk with Anthony Piper creator of Trill League and talk about the epic Graphic Novel mixing Hip Hop, Dark Humor, and a parody take on the Justice League that is still one of the most anticipated books in this past decade. After a deal with 50 Cent, Lionsgate, and the former app Quibi Anthony has now released Episode 2 of his great graphic novel. In the world of indie comics currently gett...

Today I speak with Chris Moses, Founder of Red Sea Comics as we dive into his trilogy installments of The Saturn Effect Ajax and Alpha reminiscent of Aliens with a touch manga inspired art. We also discuss his working titles of Soma City a storyline born out of the pandemic and his recent jump into fantasy lore with the Breakneck Anthology series. Finally, we ask why some Indie Comic publishers se...

Today I talk with Braxton A. Cosby, Founder of Starchild Comics and Creator of his series: The Cape and Infinity 7. We discuss his transition from Novelist to Comic Book Writer and the means to Self Publish rather than look for Mainstream distribution. Also, we look into his team and why having many authors and artists in your stable early on can help you to multiple releases like Braxton is plann...

Today I sit with my good friend Darnell Hicks of the Partynerdz as we discuss The Batman. Is it safe to assume in the many iterations of Batman in any medium that a turn into a psychological thriller won over the audience? Did this version of the Riddler allow it to be placed upon the pantheon of Batman villains played on screen? Was Zoe Kravitz the Scene stealer in this movie or was it Colin Farr...

Today I sit with 2 of my favorite guests on the pod Jeffrey L Johnson creator Ennead: The Rule of Nine and Brian Lambert creator of Nightfall and Founder of Wingless Comics as we talk about the conclusions to both of their respected series. As an Indie Publisher the full completion of arc in your story may seem like the long game, but with both of these creators its a humbling task.

Today, I sit down with Renton Hawkey Creator of Ronin Digital Express a Futuristic Spaghetti Western reminiscent of Kurosawa Samurai Tales. We dive into Comics in the internet age with his comic exclusively on Substack which has attracted many comic writers and artists alike. Also, the intricacies of platforms like Webtoons, Comixology, and Marvel Unlimited allowing audiences to read and subscribe...

Today I sit down with Newton Lilavois and TJ Sterling Creators of VillainUs: A Cyberpunk Noir. Revolving around the protagonist Shatter whose idea for diplomacy isn't to fix the system but to burn it all down. We discuss the concepts of Truth being a Rebellion on Misinformation and the enabling means of Psychological warfare leading to physical conflict. The writers of the Hit series Crescent...

Today I sit down with DJ Ben Hameen of the For All Nerds Podcast as we talk about the beginnings of one of the dopest podcast on earth and a sure fire inspiration for my career in podcasting. We dive into the characteristics of villains throughout nerd culture, their slapstick caricature aspects, mirror images between hero and villain, and why Starscream from Transformers is such a hater.

Today I sit with David Crownson, Creator of bestselling indie comic Harriet Tubman Demon Slayer and Nightmare in Newark. We talk about the origins with artist Courtland Ellis in creating this amazing book to the point where it is now in development with the great Prentice Penny-producer of HBO's Insecure. We discuss Re-traumatization of slavery in entertainment and the faults that go with it,...

Today I sit with Editor in Chief of Konkret Comics Daniel D. Calvo as we discuss his recent project Tenoch "God of Fire". This Meso-american tale of the God Tenoch and his rule and worship amongst the Aztec people. We also dive into the contradictions involving the Aztec Empire and how negative a light has been shined on stories as being Barbaric without touching on the Aztecs many advance...

Today I sit down with Tyler Martin, Founder of Godhood Comics and Creator of the Hit Series "The Antagonists". We discuss his recent adaptation deal to develop the Antagonists into a TV series and the processes into making a Jaw Dropping Pilot show. We also talk about his banner of created stories like Mega Woman, Sharpshooter, and Manga "Can we keep him?" Tyler brings it full circ...

Today I sit down with Matthew David Rudd and his journey as a Voice Actor for such anime hits as Jujutsu Kaisen. Tower of God, and Jojo's Bizarre Adventure. We discuss the intricacies of the highly opinionated Anime Community and the need to have open dialog about Dub vs Sub and camaraderie around the Voice Acting Community. Also, how different todays animation and anime feel to older anime vi...

Kickin off Season 2 with a bang, as I sit down with Corey Pruitt and Eli Johnson as we discuss their series Leaders of the Free World now available on Comixology. We talk about their alliance from artist to writer and how they put idea to page to mold one of the most diverse ensemble of Superheroes ever created. Also, we look at how to read and listen to the comic sonically using classic undergrou...

After a small hiatus, I return to speak with Wilson Lee of CNS Comics. He was one of the first people I interviewed on my IG Series in 2018. We get a chance to talk about the Latest Installment in the Tol'Asha Storyline with The Spaceway Pirates and the intersectionality in creating a Cosmic Universe.

This week I sit down with Onaji Rouse, Creator of Odina for Konkret Comics and coming off another successful Kickstarter campaign. We also discuss the brotherhood at Konkret Comics, what its like when people want to cosplay your character bringing your vision to life, and I even pick his brain about this latest Jonathan Hickman run of X-Men coming to a close.

This week we review episode 5 and 6 of What if? and seemingly odd in the Marvel Zombies episode was the need to make a plausible argument for a good episode in 25 minutes. Killmonger's Plan actually coming to fruition is a chef's kiss and a great move forward for the series.

Todays Review of Episode 4 of What If? we enter the paralleled storyline where if Doctor Strange had broke his heart and not his hands. What lengths of sacrifice will Strange go to just to save the one he loves

Today I sit with Erika Hardison Creator Fabulize Mag an online publication based on culture, but Erika wears many hats. She had her first comic "Entanglement" published in the Crime Noir Anthology "Noir is the new Black". Even then, she runs the Facebook and Clubhouse group called My Superheroes are Black. We also talk about the fears faced by Blerd Girls and the need for more Comi...

Todays Episode I sit down with Greg Anderson Elysee, Creator of Is'Nana the Were-Spider as we talk about the dichotomy between the Mythology created by Anansi (Is'Nana's Father) and a range of mythos that have consumed legend in how they were told. We also speak on Folklores appeal to comics as well as his take on an aspect with XMen continuity that people seem to forget.

This week on the Faqs Project we review Episode 3 of What If? the alternate timeline series in the MCU. This installment revolves around Nick Fury inception of the Avengers Initiative, but things go awry as it turns into an all out Murder Mystery. Before that, we talk about the week that Marvel had with Trailers for Eternals and Spider-Man dropping as well as early great reviews for Shang-Chi. Als...

Todays episode I sit down with Brian Lambert of Wingless comics and talk about the recent chess moves being made by comic creators who have made either the jump to Substack, Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and more after working with the Big 2 Marvel and DC. Also, DC's now big push into the digital comic market channeling a new audience at Webtoons.