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Welcome to Talkin’ Comics Episode 108! 🎙️ This week AJ and Annakhan dive into their latest comic pulls, upcoming convention appearances, and a hilarious Catwoman trivia showdown. Plus updates on The Chronicles of Panel Pete, podcast guest appearances, and what’s next for the show. 📍 Catch us LIVE: Geek-Tacular – Greenville, NC Hidden Temple Toys – Selma, NC 🎧 Topics include: Weekly comic pulls (...

In this episode of Talkin’ Comics , AJ sits down with indie comic creator Jesse Keppler to talk about creating comics from scratch, Kickstarter strategies, and the reality of bringing a story to life. Jesse shares his journey from drawing comics as a kid to launching multiple successful Kickstarter campaigns, plus lessons on hiring artists, budgeting, and building an audience. We also dive into: B...

Welcome to Talkin' Comics Episode 106! This week we celebrate a HUGE milestone—our Kickstarter is officially funded! 🎉 We break down our convention experience, meeting creators, landing our first store, and making our first online sale. We also dive into: Weekly comic book pulls 📚 Harley Quinn trivia & “This or That” challenge 🃏 Creator journey updates & upcoming conventions Indie comic...

What does it really take to create a comic book—and keep going when life hits hardest? In this powerful episode of Talkin’ Comics, AJ sits down with Zen J. Jackson, a creator, storyteller, and father who shares his raw, unfiltered journey through art, loss, perseverance, and purpose. From building an ashcan comic to navigating personal tragedy, Zen breaks down what it truly means to be a creator i...

Spring Break vibes, comic conventions, and BIG wins! In this episode of Talkin’ Comics, we recap Oak City Comic Con, celebrate a successful Kickstarter, and hit the road for more comic adventures. Plus weekly pulls, what we’ve been reading, gaming updates, and a fun round of Catwoman trivia! Don’t forget—you can now grab comics, sticker packs, and more at TalkinComics.com (just drop the “G” 😉) 👍...

In this episode of Talkin’ Comics, AJ sits down with indie comic creator Malcolm McFadden, founder of 615 Comics, to talk about building a comic universe from scratch, finding artists, Kickstarter strategies, and the real grind behind indie comics. Malcolm shares his journey from ideas to published books, lessons learned (including getting ghosted by artists 😬), and advice for creators looking to...

This week on Talkin' Comics, we dive into a Daredevil-packed episode! From weekly comic pulls to Daredevil trivia, blind bag openings, and our comic character bracket reaching its epic conclusion—this episode has it all. We also reveal brand new Talkin' Comics merch (shirts, hats, and stickers 👀), talk about our upcoming convention appearance, and share updates on the Kickstarter—only ONE WEEK LE...

This week on Talking Comics, we sit down with Marvel & DC & Ignition Press writer Stephanie Williams to talk about: Breaking into comics professionally Running a successful Kickstarter Writing for Marvel and DC Creator-owned vs mainstream comics REAL advice for aspiring comic creators Plus—we share our journey of funding and printing our FIRST comic! If you’re an indie creator, comic fan,...

Episode 100 is here! 🎉 In this special milestone episode of Talkin' Comics, we celebrate ONE YEAR of the show, reflect on our journey, and dive into everything we love about comics. We cover: Our first convention experience 🎪 Kickstarter officially FUNDED 🚀 Weekly comic pulls & reads 📚 Round of 16 Hero/Villain Bracket 🔥 Fun trivia, games, and classic moments Plus, we look back at how far...

In this episode of Talking Comics, AJ sits down with indie comic creator Nathan Rouse, the mind behind Jupiter Man and the expanding Adelverse. Nathan shares his journey from playing college football to creating his own comic universe, the lessons he learned from selling a character too early, and the challenges of launching a Kickstarter. We dive into: Writing your first comic book Working with a...

Welcome to Talking Comics Episode 98! We’re just ONE week away from Episode 100 and celebrating one full year of podcasting 🎉 In this episode: Our journey to 100 episodes Kickstarter update (almost funded!) Preparing for our FIRST convention booth Weekly comic pulls & favorites This Week in Comic History Special guest segment with Braxton Cosby Check out his new book Yasuke at cosbymediaprodu...

What happens when a legendary blade tells its own story? This week on Talking Comics, AJ sits down with Doug Marcaida, known for his role on the History Channel’s Forged in Fire, to talk about his new comic book Lineage. Doug shares how decades of martial arts, Filipino blade culture, and storytelling inspired a unique comic where the blade itself narrates history as it passes through generations....

In this special LIVE episode of Talking Comics, we celebrate a huge milestone — The Chronicles of Panel Pete is officially printed and the Kickstarter is LIVE! We talk about our trip to the printer, what it was like seeing the comic come off the press for the first time, and everything included in the Kickstarter campaign. You’ll also hear about the comic creation process, Kickstarter rewards, col...

This week on Talking Comics we sit down with comic creator and publisher Keith Foster from Invader Comics! Keith shares his journey from discovering comics in the 80s to writing multiple series and helping run Invader Comics. We dive into the origins of his newest comic Space Minotaur, the wild story behind how the idea came from misreading a comic title in a dollar bin, and what it takes to publi...

In this episode of Talking Comics, we take you behind the scenes of one of the most exciting moments of our comic journey — printing our first run of Billy’s Bad Day: The Chronicles of Panel Pete. After months of work, we traveled to Allegra Printing in Traverse City, Michigan to experiment with paper types, test cover prints, and run the final books through the stapling and trimming machines ours...

In this episode of Talkin' Comics, AJ sits down with indie comic creator Alex Steffen, writer and illustrator of Everyone’s Carl and Valedictorian. We dive into Kickstarter success, comic creation, art school life, existential dread turned storytelling, and advice from comic legend Scott McCloud and John Jennings. We also talk favorite characters like Spider-Man, Doctor Manhattan, and the impact o...

Talking Comics is HERE! Annakhan debuts teal (not blue!) hair, we recap Oak City Comic Con, talk weekly comic pulls like Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, Spawn, and Disney Villains, and share HUGE news — we’re heading to the print shop to produce physical copies of Chronicles of Panel Pete. We also dive into Disney trivia, convention stories, upcoming Kickstarter plans, and what it feels like to finally...

This week on Talking Comics we sit down with indie comic creator Laurie Calcaterra, writer of the hit post-apocalyptic western series Path of the Pale Rider! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pathofthepalerider/path-of-the-pale-rider-issues-1-8 Laurie shares her journey from martial arts fight choreography to writing comics, how she adapted a full movie script into a comic series, and what it t...

This week on Talking Comics Episode 90 we talk weekly comic pulls, reading updates including Sailor Moon, upcoming convention plans, and HUGE news as The Chronicles of Panel Pete prepares to go to print! We also dive into This Week in Comic History including Image Comics dominating the 90s with Spawn, the creation of The Amazing Spider-Man following Amazing Fantasy #15, and how The Dark Knight Ret...

Ray Jamison shares his journey as a comic book fan and creator, discussing the impact of Dungeons and Dragons on storytelling. He reflects on the evolution of comic book adaptations, the importance of collaboration in the creative process, and the significance of clear communication in comic writing. Ray also shares insights into his Kickstarter plans, publishing experiences, and offers valuable a...

The Digger has finally arrived! 🎉 This week on Talkin' Comics Episode 88, AJ and Annakhan break down their weekly comic pulls including The Digger, Deadly Tales of the Gunslinger, She-Hulk, and more. We recap meeting Stephanie Williams, talk Gotham City Sirens trivia, discuss X-Men’s record-breaking sales, and spotlight Jeff Haas’ Kickstarter campaign for Malek: Reigning Devil #3. PLUS: Gotham Ci...

In this episode of Talking Comics, AJ Reimann sits down with Kyle Goodman from the @planetnerdtooine podcast to talk all things indie comics, storytelling, podcasting, and creative control. Kyle shares his journey from longtime comic fan to podcaster to indie comic creator, breaking down why independent comics often deliver stronger storytelling than big publishers, the realities of funding and pr...

Welcome back to Talking Comics Episode 86! This week AJ and Annakhan dive into new comic pulls including Poison Ivy, Batman, Spider-Gwen, Vampirella, and more. AJ continues his epic Journey Into Mystery / Mighty Thor reading challenge, featuring Galactus, Ego, and classic Asgard drama. We talk Poison Ivy trivia, debate villain vs anti-hero, spotlight women in comics, and share big updates on Chron...

In this episode of Talking Comics, AJ Reimann sits down with comic artist Kate Windels, creator of the western horror one-shot The Devil in the Herd. Kate dives deep into her journey as a full-time comic creator, from drawing mini-comics as a kid to pitching publishers, landing Invader Comics, and working professionally in the industry, giving A.J. the biggest shock when she reveals she writes and...

Welcome back to Talking Comics Episode 84! 🎙️ This week AJ and Annakhan dive into their weekly comic pulls, including Absolute Batman, Absolute Wonder Woman, Marvel Zombies, Dick Tracy, and the highly anticipated indie hit Do Not Disturb #1. AJ continues his Journey Into Mystery / Mighty Thor reading challenge, breaking down classic issues and why early Thor still hits hard today. We also talk Har...