VITO x DINO

"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...

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...