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On today's episode, we have on Chris Yates--writer of Marcus Walker: Kingslayer Protocol. Yates talks about his transition from working in the creative industry to creating his own universe in Marcus Walker. A personal tale of two brothers in the world of Mechs and Kaiju. We talk to Yates about how grief and his own relationships inspired the story of Marcus Walker and what Backers could expec...

On today’s episode we welcome Tom Philipson and James Patricks to the podcast. Tom and James are the writers of the kickstarter comic book The Stranger. A book where Superhero’s are illegal and we follow a detective trying to track down the super hero, the stranger, who has returned after years of being inactive. Can readers of the book figure out who the stranger is before our detective? Listen i...

On this episode of the podcast we have on Phillip Kennedy Johnson. Writer behind the classic Superman War World Saga and Marvel’s Incredible Hulk. We chat about Kennedy’s new horrific take on Hulk “infernal hulk” and how despite giving fans awesome stories over the years—they feel like they’re only just getting started as they recently signed a Marvel exclusive. Infernal Hulk is available at your...

Today on The Badaboom Podcast, we're joined by Amir from PanelFly.io—a new platform changing the game for indie comic distribution. We dive into how PanelFly is helping creators reach retailers directly, and why that shift matters now more than ever in the wake of Diamond’s collapse. Plus, we talk about how DC’s Absolute line is breathing new life into classic characters—and how that same spir...

Jeremy Adams returns! Back to talk his hit series, Aquaman. Adams talks about his recently signed exclusive deal with DC Comics and Aquaman. Adams also talks about the expansion of Green Lantern and his growth as a creator. Listen in and Badaboom!

Welcome to Badaboom, im chris On this episode of the podcast we have on Mike Carey, write of Comixology Originals The Lycan and Ghost Box The Lycan, which was helmed by punisher actor Thomas Jane— a period piece that finds a group of men hunting the berserkers beasts and Ghost Box, which follows two women as they inherit a box that changes their lives. Carey talks about what it was like working wi...

On this episode, we have on PCB Entertainment CEO Keith Arem and Director of Special Projects Chris Yates to talk their new graphic novel, Frost Road. Arem, a games industry veteran who has worked on games like Call of Duty and Street Fighter as a Performance Capture Director, chats about his career and the thrill of building his own worlds through the medium of comics. Yates, chats about what it&...

Troy and Chris are back together to talk with superstar creator Jason Aaron to talk about their new creator owned series at Image, BUG WARS.Co-created alongside artist Mahmud Asrar, Bug Wars is story years in the making that blends the worlds of high fantasy and insects. Aaron talks the inception of the series and how 20 years in the game, he is still breaking new ground. Listen in and Badaboom!

On this episode of the podcast we have on the team behind Gungnir, Matthew Meyden, Jim Krueger and Steve Orlando. We talk to them about creating a publishing line that echoes some of the great eras of sci-fi and pulp while not being afraid to try different things. Krueger and Orlando speak on how working on Gungnir has given them a freedom that pushes their creativity to new heights. Meyden talks...

On this episode, we have on Josh Blaylock, founder of devil’s due studios and writer of the disavowed. Described as the boys meets GI Joe, the disavowed is a deconstruction of nostalgia and GI Joe a franchise, Blaylock helped revive in the early 2000s with the GI comic published through image comics. We talk to Blaylock about his approach to the material, the delicate balance of paying homage whil...

On this episode, we have on Peter J. Tomasi and Francis Manapul— two of Ghost Machine founding creators and the team behind The Rocketfellers. Part of Ghost Machine’s Family Odysseys line, The Rocketfellers follows a family from the future who escape to the past as a part of a witness protection program. Tomasi and Manapul talk about year one of Ghost Machine, the creative freedom of not only bein...

Welcome to Badaboom on today’s episode we welcome Adam Lawson. Adam talks to us about his new book Kids and Monsters illustrated by Jake Smith. In a story that is Stranger things meets Pokemon, Kid and Monsters tells the story of three troubled teenagers who get sucked into an ancient war after discovering monsters in their backpack. The trio must navigate the war at home with their parents divorc...

Welcome to Badaboom, I’m Chris. On this Episode, we have  Chanan Beizer, writer of The Golem of Venice Beach. Beizer chats with us about how they, along with their editor Chris Stevens, were able to assemble a superstar lineup of artist that includes Frank Quitely, Bill Sienkiewicz, Nick Dragotta, Jae Lee and others to contribute to their story, which is rooted in jewish folklore. Now on Kickstart...

On this episode, we have on Michael Kingston writer of Massive and Masked Republic’s Vampiro: Rockabilly Apocalypse—a new miniseries starring legendary luchador Vampiro. Kingston talks about what it is like was like crafting a story around Vampiro, their own history in the wrestling business and what readers can expect when Rockabilly Apocalypse hits shops on 10/16. Listen in and Badaboom!

On this episode, we have on writer/ artist of Blood of the Taken Sian Mandrake. Mandrake talks about the journey of Blood of the Taken from illustrated storybook to graphic novel, their horror influences and how growing up in a home of creators made them the artist they are today. Listen in and Badaboom!

Jason Douglas returns! The Ringo Award Nominated writer is back with another Kickstarter for Jane American, this time expanding the story into a Graphic Novel. Douglas talks to us about their journey with Jane American. Listen in and BADABOOM!

On Today’s episode, Troy talks with Max Hoven--co-creator of Liquid Kill. Coming off of the success of his first cowritten book, It Eats What Feeds It, Max and cowriter Aaron Crow team up again with illustrator Gabriel Lumazark for new story. Liquid Kill follows sadist-slaughtering vigilantes as they encounter pure evil in a blood-soaked cyberpunk future. Listen as we talk about the creation and i...

We interview the creators of Winds of Numa Sera, Morgan Rosenblum and Jonathan Handler about their new board game. Now on Kickstarter, Morgan and Jonathan talk about how play testing the game and being open to feedback is what led to the Kickstarter being fully funded in 5 mins. Listen in and BADABOOM! Back the project here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1691151759/winds-of-numa-sera-the-bo...

On this episode, we have on Eye Lie Popeye writer and artist Marcus Williams. Williams, an artist with a passion for character designs talks to us about how a fun piece featuring Popeye and Goku led to him bringing Popeye into a new age. We talk about influences and how he hopes he’s able to capture the imagination of Popeye fans old and new. Listen in and BADABOOM!

Troy and Chris review the latest DC animated project, Suicide Squad Isekai. Listen in and Badaboom!

On this episode of the podcast, we have on Local Man co-writer/artist Tim Seeley. Seeley, a industry veteran who has worked on titles like Nightwing in addition to his creator-owned work like Hack/Slash and Revival, talks to Troy about his creative process. Listen in and Badaboom!

On this episode, we have on Diego Valenzuela and Kevin Kleinrock from Masked Republic to discuss Luchaverse: Catalyst. Starring Lucha Libre iconos Rey Mysterio and Tinieblas jr, Kevin and Diego talk how culture and history brought this new comic book universe to life. Luchaverse: Catalyst releases July 17 Listen in and badaboom!

The Boys are back! Listen to our review of the season 4 premiere Badaboom!

On this episode of the podcast we have on Morgan and Owen Rosenblumm—creators of Ram god. Brothers, Owen and Morgan talk about how their childhood influences led to the creation of a story that melds Death Race and Point Break.  They discuss their approach and how they balance their brotherhood and being creative partners. Published through Massive, Ramgod hits comic shops July 24 Listen in and ba...

The Ultimates are back! Deniz Camp and Juan Frigeri come together on the Ultimate line's flagship title. Troy and Chris review number one to see if it is able to fill the big shoes of Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch's classic reimagining of Earth's Mightiest Heroes. Listen in and Badaboom!