VITO x DINO

Grab a beverage! The show is old enough to drink! This week, Dean and Vito welcome actor, director and cartoonist, Owen Kline for a lively discussion about his 2022 film, FUNNY PAGES, his upcoming projects and Joe Franklin. Owen isn't on social media, but check out this interview at the Criterion Collection MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:-Please donate to Afua Richardson's Recovery Fund !-And don&...

"I gotta find me a nice Jewish boy. You guys are killing me."This week, Dean and Vito welcome Neil Kleid, writer of numerous comics and graphic novels including NICE JEWISH BOYS and KINGS AND CANVAS. The fellas discuss Judiasm and how faith informs Neil's work, how the three of us met, the comic projects that almost were and the idea of "legacy storytelling."*NOTE: Due to a...

"I’m a weirdo and I’m prone to saying weirdo things."This week, Dean and Vito welcome Sean Izaakse , co-creator of STRAY and the artist behind DC's recent GREEN ARROW revival and the current CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN series. The guys talk about Sean's pre-Stray origins, his influences (which don't include Jack Kirby), the art of coloring and why Rob Liefeld might be...right? Did I just read that...

"I pour my life's blood into this place, and you offer me half what I paid?"The fellas are joined by cartoonist, James Greene, who talks with us about artist residencies, mentorship and whether our comics are honoring those that came before us. MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:-Follow James Greene on Instagram and on Substack .-Buy James' WINDLORDS OF IO-WAH: Book One - Toll Road .- The At...

This week, we welcome LEGEND Don Simpson, the creator of Megaton Man! Don talks to us about his beginnings, Megaton Man, his recent kerfuffle with Kickstarter (It's since been resolved) and MUCH MUCH MORE!MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:The MEGATON MAN: MULTIMENSIONS Kickstarter is LIVE! Back it HERE !Purchase X-AMOUNT OF COMICS, IN PICTOPIA and THE COMPLETE MEGATON MAN UNIVERSE @ Fantagraphics Books D...

"Without game/Men prey on each other."Left to their own devices, Dean and Vito throw a Sweet 16 and no one else is invited! We celebrate by watching the Fantastic Four trailer, discussing the Daredevil: Born Again season finale, and they talk about Vito's forthcoming (?) bootleg comic and so much more! Oh, and a live rabbit makes an appearance. Follow Dean on Instagram and on ⁠ Subst...

Dean and Vito welcome Ray-Anthony Height of Studio Skye-Tiger and they discuss how Manga artists outpace American artists, Ray's mentor and how that informs his teaching new artists, the Metamythology of creator-owned comic book superheroes and creating family in the comic book industry. We also remember Val Kilmer and debut a new OATHBOUND character! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Follow Ray on In...

This Man/This CHEST FACEAs a reward for his CHEST FACE comic book Kickstarter, Dean Haspiel welcomed backers and friends to a Zoom party, but this one had a comedy bent to it. Joined by comedian Nat Towsen, Chris Mackar and Matt Champagne, we discussed the stand-up of the titular comic character, and, miraculously, WATCHED A CHEST FACE SET AT A LIVE OPEN MIC! Nat discusses his set on the Jimmy Fal...

"After you do Animal Style, you do Kirby Style."This week, the boys welcome Rob Guillory, co-creator of CHEW, MOSELY and creator of FARMHAND. We talk about Rob's influences, his eight (!!) years on CHEW, the current Marvel/DC page rate controversy, and if Gen Z truly loves creators. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:-Rob Guillory's website and his YouTube channel -Meet Dean @ IthaCon in...

" A broken doll plays no more. "This week, Dean and Vito have a lively conversation with author, Jonathan Ames , about his latest book, KARMA DOLL , and about his collaboration with Dean on THE ALCOHOLIC , writing tips for the "frightened," loving dogs and much more! Stay until the end for the best sign off we've had on the show so far! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:- Jonathan...

"Piss on you! I'm working for Mel Brooks!"This week, Vito presents Dean with a challenge to create a character for a story that will be made RIGHT HERE ON THIS SHOW! We also talk about that Stan Lee documentary, the comedic genius of Mel Brooks and Vito does a favor for his son as we digress into a chat about video games. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:-Subscribe to James Delsante's Y...

"Wink wink/nod nod, send me your porno."This week, we finally talk about politics (uh oh) and how it can inform fiction/comics, excessive trigger warnings, the art that goes into adult/pornographic art and the power of stories, and much more. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:-Meet Dean @ IthaCon in April !Follow Dean at Instagram and on ⁠ Substack Follow Vito by Googling " incogvito " or by subscribing t...

This episode is called Trifficult. This week, Dean and Vito welcome relative newcomer, Mat Major, and discuss his upcoming collaborations with Vito. Also, who is on the Mount Rushmore (or, as coined here, Mount Sinai) of Comics, what's better...good bad guys or bad good guys, and we convince Dean to check out Bluey. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:-Follow Mat on Bluesky and Instagram -Meet Dean in M...

Armageddon? It been in effect! Go get a late pass! STEP!After our last two guests, we ask ourselves if we're lazy comparatively speaking. (I don't think we answer the question.) We also determine what the "golden age" is (not what you're thinking), talk about things we've been late in discovering, and what an editor is owed beyond compensation. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:...

Appointment comics. Join award winning cartoonist, Dean Haspiel (THE RED HOOK, CHEST FACE) and writer/editor Vito Delsante (STRAY, THE PURPLE HEART) as they welcome cartoonist Mahdi Khene of Zuperhero Comics and talk about Mahdi's absolute powerhouse publishing plans, what makes a bootleg a bootleg, and interpreting Rob Liefeld's "appointment comics" lament. MENTIONED IN THIS EPI...

All the benefits of Phoenix without the heat. Join award winning cartoonist, Dean Haspiel (THE RED HOOK, CHEST FACE) and writer/editor Vito Delsante (STRAY, THE PURPLE HEART) as they welcome cartoonist Russ Kasmierczak of Amazing Arizona Comics and talk about Russ' work, why Steve Ditko should be the patron saint of self-published comics, and they ponder the question, "What is evergreen?&...

It used to be called "Japanimation." Join award winning cartoonist, Dean Haspiel (THE RED HOOK, CHEST FACE) and writer/editor Vito Delsante (STRAY, THE PURPLE HEART) as they try to answer the question, "What is a COMIC BOOK in 2025?" and have some...hot takes, for sure. Also, we talk about our favorite cartoons and how Vito came up with his forthcoming comic, UNDERBOSS, with Ma...

Don't die at the table. Join award winning cartoonist, Dean Haspiel (THE RED HOOK, CHEST FACE) and writer/editor Vito Delsante (STRAY, THE PURPLE HEART) as they talk about Dean's "no shirt policy" (and whether or not he regrets that first striptease), finding family, what our individual brands might be, and Vito's dream stage role. WARNING: We did experience some a/v issues d...

"Comics will break your heart." Join award winning cartoonist, Dean Haspiel (THE RED HOOK, CHEST FACE) and writer/editor Vito Delsante (STRAY, THE PURPLE HEART) as they talk about Diamond's bankruptcy, quitting and what brings them back, Jack "the King" Kirby and so much more. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: - Jack Kirby at War: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=866ToIkLksA&t=...

New Gods. Old gods. And the mortality (and morality) of men. Join award winning cartoonist, Dean Haspiel (THE RED HOOK, CHEST FACE) and writer/editor Vito Delsante (STRAY, THE PURPLE HEART) for a hard conversation and a dopey question about how to pronounce a writer's name. (Heads up; it's a long one.) Follow Dean at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deanhaspiel_art/ Substack: https://deanhasp...

Origin stories. Join award winning cartoonist, Dean Haspiel (THE RED HOOK, CHEST FACE) and writer/editor Vito Delsante (STRAY, THE PURPLE HEART) as they begin their new podcast with one helluva loaded question. Follow Dean at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deanhaspiel_art/ Substack: https://deanhaspiel.substack.com/ Follow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his Substack at ht...