VITO x DINO

"Glad to meet you, kid. You're a real horse's ass."This week...TRIGGER WARNING...Dean and Vito talk about death! Like, a LOT! Also, they discuss the Tim Seeley/Magik controversy; the Ari Aster movie, Eddington, and the classic Newman/Redford flick, THE STING; the Joshua Glenn book, BEFORE SUPERMAN: Superhumans of the Radium Age and...did they just come up with a new Age of comics...

"It ain't the despair that gets you, it's the hope."This week, on a live session recorded on Thursday, November 20, Dean and Vito welcome writer and publisher, Charlie McElvy, to the show after numerous name drops. Charlie talks about the genesis of Xion Studios and Blind Squirrel Comics , the now-funded A MONSTER HUNTER NAMED CLAYMORE Kickstarter, and the idea of being " gl...

"I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me."This week, Dean and Vito the Silver Age and how we modern readers perceive it, some potential good news regarding Kickstarter and late pledges for ANTIMATTER, and a Versus "battle" of Image Comics founders! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:- WE HAVE A T-SHIRT! Get yours on Threadless right now ! - IF YOU'RE...

"Sometimes our walls exist just to see who has the strength to knock them down."This week, Dean and Vito discuss the successful ANTIMATTER Kickstarter and the difficult math of crowdfunding. They also discuss the Ditko Mural in Johnstown, PA and ask why there isn't one for Kirby in NYC (there's an obvious reason), and Vito REALLY takes a once admired creator to task. MENTIONED IN...

"The greatest obstacle to pleasure is not pain; it is delusion."For the first time ever, Dean and Vito go LIVE! Join them as they talk about comic book lettering, sandwiches (?), and Dean's current Kickstarter, ANTIMATTER!MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:- ANTIMATTER has reached its funding goal and has a few days left ! Don't be the one who didn't get Dean's new anthology!- WE...

"Being nostalgic is like taking an off-ramp and getting a sandwich. And then you get back on the highway. I don't want to be spending the rest of my life at the gas station."This week, the boys remember Dean's brother, Mike, as well as Diane Keaton, D'Angelo and Ace Frehley. Vito catches up on some movies as Dean reports from Baltimore Comic Con, and they both discuss Taranti...

"A goal without a plan is just a wish."This week, Dean gives his boots-on-the ground report of New York Comic Con and being banned on Instagram (!), Vito remembers writer Christopher Mills, and then returning champ, Dan Goldman, joins us for his NYCC "post game" and his Baltimore Comic Con pre-game, and a quick round of Writer VERSUS. TRIGGER WARNING: We talk about Suicide MENT...

"Don't ever stop writing and dreaming and you'll see soon enough that they actually did you a favor; you have to kill the Fanboy to become the Writer."This week, Dean and Vito welcome returning champion, Dan Goldman, as he and Dean prepare for the juggernaut known as New York Comic Con. The guys get hard data on which characters have appeared in the most comics, discuss the VINO...

"People who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do."This week, Dean and Vito talk about Dean's upcoming Kickstarter, ANTIMATTER, Peacemaker's incredible reveal (SPOILERS WITHIN) and how they start stories before going into another round of Creator VERSUS! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:- ANTIMATTER LAUNCHES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7! - WE HAVE A T-SHIRT! Get y...

"In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on."This week, Dean and Vito remember the late Elijah Brubaker and discuss the pain of being the ones who are left to remember before going into another round of Creator VERSUS! NOTE: This was recorded during a thunderstorm, so there is a slight delay, but the full show was recorded. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: -...

"Not taking a risk is a risk. That's how I see it."This week, Dean and Vito discuss the idea of the "comfort movie," Dean gives his SPX report, they choose their favorite Robert Redford (RIP) movie and briefly talk about free speech/censorship before going into another round of Creator VERSUS!MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: - WE HAVE A T-SHIRT! Get yours on Threadless right now...

“It will do you no harm to find yourself ridiculous.”This week, Dean and Vito briefly talk about the newest twist in the Diamond Comics Distribution drama and then jump back into their comics creator Versus game that is still ongoing! It gets really interesting this week! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:- WE HAVE A T-SHIRT! Get yours on Threadless right now !- Head over to your local comic shop to order...

“Better to get hurt by the truth than comforted with a lie.”This week, Dean and Vito celebrate 16 years of Vito and Michelle Delsante being married (along with kid cameos), a quick conversation about where ideas come from and then jump back into their comics creator Versus game that will definitely spill into the next few shows! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:- WE HAVE A T-SHIRT! Get yours on Threadles...

“America is an adorable woman chewing tobacco.”This week, Dean and Vito start to break down the HOW TO side of DIY. Then they begin a comics creator Versus game that will definitely spill into the next few shows. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:- Head over to your local comic shop to order your copy of EROTECH, featuring Dean's A.I. JOE! (for adults only)- Donate to Charlie McElvy's latest Kicks...

“Kid, you’re one of the best. But put your work in galleries. Don’t do comics. Comics will break your heart.”Dean and Vito continue their discussion about the King of Comics, Jack Kirby, diving head first into Fantastic Four #108 (for Jack's 108th Birthday) and discuss the heartbreaking realities of the comic industry. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:- WHILE YOU CAN, take advantage of this 30% off E...

“I am a guy who lives with a lot of questions. I say what's out there ? And i try to resolve that. And I never can.”Hot on the heels of their Greatest of All Time Comic Book Issue discussion, and in time for his 108th birthday, Dean and Vito dive in and talk wholeheartedly (not just mention) The King of Comics, Jack Kirby. In this first of two part celebration, they list their top 10 favorite...

“When you're right, nobody remembers. When you're wrong, nobody forgets.”This week, Dean and Vito do it. They name the greatest comic book ever. Sort of. Want to play along? Here's a copy of our bracket !MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:- IT IS OFFICIAL! Dean and Vito will both be at Baltimore Comic Con this OCTOBER 17-19! More details to come! Get your tickets NOW @ https://baltimorecomiccon...

“I'm not crazy about reality, but it's still the only place to get a decent meal.”This week, Dean and Vito talk extensively about the new Superman movie by James Gunn ( spoiler: they loved it ) and memories of Live Aid. Then, buckle in, it's time for another round of Versus! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:- Meet Dean at TerrifiCon August 8-10 in Connecticut !- Please continue to donate to A...

"It's a lucky man, a very lucky man, who is committed to what he believes, who has stifled intellectual detachment and can relax in the luxury of his emotions.”This week, we welcome gentleman/scholar/artist and kind soul, Peter Rostovsky (DAMNATION DIARIES), to the podcast and we spend a lot of time talking about why there exists a schism between fine art and comics...and why there should...

"ART MAN DRAW!"This week, Dean and Vito welcome creator, Dan Goldman, to talk about things both tangible and esoteric, including meditation, his franchise comics wishlist (NOT who you'd expect!) and his new hardcover collection of RED LIGHT PROPERTIES: UNFINISHED BUSINESS!MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:- Purchase RED LIGHT PROPERTIES: UNFINISHED BUSINESS on the Kinjin Storylab site !- Please...

“I'm always relieved when someone is delivering a eulogy and I realize I'm listening to it.” This week, Dean and Vito hand the reins of the show over to listener, Steve Bearfield. Steve is a burgeoning comic book writer and fan of the show, and we talk about his formative comic reading years, and he asks us what properties we would make a comic out of, we talk about Jack Kirby at length an...

“A good commander can beat the odds. A great commander can beat the gods.” Dean and Vito talk about building pantheons and the idea of gods versus superheroes, missed opportunities that we weren't even offered, and a lively game of Versus! MENTIONED THIS EPISODE: - Pick up GODQUEST: MILESTONE here - Purchase THE RED HOOK on Amazon OR, and we prefer this method, at YOUR LOCAL COMIC BOOK STORE !...

"Don't hate the black, don't hate the white/If you get bit, just hate the bite."This week, Dean and Vito wax nostalgic and poetic as they remember Sly Stone and Brian Wilson. Also, what were the other commandments that Moses dropped in "History of the World: Part One?" The fellas have theories. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:-Please donate to Afua Richardson's Recovery F...

Two and a Half Heads23 Skidoo! Join Dean and Vito for a wide ranging conversation with cartoonist, Bob Fingerman, as they converse about Bob's comics, obscure movies and what's on Bob's drawing table! MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:-Visit Bob's website and follow him on Instagram -Please donate to Afua Richardson's Recovery Fund !-And don't forget to donate to Reese Nathan's on...

“Youth believes itself immortal. There is a cure for such an attitude, but unfortunately it is a cure from which one never recovers.” This week, Dean and Vito remember Peter David and talk about some of his essential reading. We also talk about THUNDERBOLTS* (there are spoilers) and the Delsante family sings Happy Birthday to Dean! MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:-Please donate to Afua Richardson's Rec...