Bryan Bales

Blue Tiger Revenge

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A strange and cryptic creature... whose call of stories and reflections echoing out into the vast wilderness of comics and pop culture... bluetigerrevenge.substack.com

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Bryan Bales

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Jul 1, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 36: Happy Holidays! 24.12.2022

The Holidays are a special time of year, even for a couple of blue tigers prowling the snowy slopes, seeking that yule tide Revenge. So special, that we decided to get each other gifts and open them for all of you thirsty tiger cubs to see! Big Bry’s gift to Tadd; Dwayne “the pot” Johnson! The first of Tadd’s two-part gift to the King of Beards; the complete mini-series of “Batman: The Cult.” And...

Episode 35: Tony Gregori 01.12.2022

He may draw “The Worst Dudes,” but Tony Gregori is actually one of the best dudes! It’s been a cosmic-second since we’ve checked in with Tony to see what he’s been up to and he’s been busy. Still proclaimed as “the Underground King” amongst many of his peers, Gregori has been lending his brush-work-storytelling since we last saw him to the Big Five. With most recently working on Teenage Mutant Nin...

Episode: Alpha Tigers 15.11.2022

Tiger Cubs, there’s an “Alpha” Con that’s apparently happening, according to the inter-webs! And sadly no, it’s not an “Alpha Flight” convention as we all hoped (sorry Canada). If you’ve seen the adverts you know that those fools are just alpha turds selling alpha farts on the wind. How do we know this? there’s an ancient saying that goes “ if ya got to say it… ” it just ain’t true. All kidding as...

Episode 33: Fat Bears 01.11.2022

The “Revenge” continues… a little late to post, but sometimes we have to dodge the Deep State as they, once again, try and capture the always elusive Blue Tiger. Bry previews Black Adam on opening night, and you can imagine his glee to see Henry Cavill back on the big screen; glistening in Kryptonian garb. What was the overall theater experience like? We break it down, and more. In snowy Alaska, i...

Episode 32: Kickstarting Success with comic writer Ludie Sexton of Warden Comics! 12.10.2022

The “American (comic book) Dream” is telling the kinds of stories you want to read panel by page and that’s exactly what independent comic writer Ludie Sexton is doing! Ludie has made the ultimate creator moves. Founded his own comic publishing house, Warden Comics . Then proceeded to create one successful Kickstarter after another, producing a catalog of stories, some spanning multiple chapters,...

Episode 31: With Peace & Love from Comic Creator Ramon Villalobos 05.10.2022

It’s nothing but peace and love from surprise guest, Ramon Villalobos, as he breaks down his up coming “Bad Idea!” Stockton’s own old-school artist, himself, dropped in and gave us the lowdown on his new barbarian-biker-grindhouse-fantasy-Epic, “ They’re All Terrible, ” from Bad Idea comics. Ramon channels the stylings of greats like Frank Quietly and Richard Corben as his line-work brings to life...

Episode 30: Snagging Man-Things at Rose City Comic Con with Super Producer Matty K 15.09.2022

The Revenge Crew were on the hunt this year at Rose City Comic Con! Big Bry was joined by super producer and voice of ( your favorite rock riff ) “Tiger Milk,” the always charming Matty K , at this year’s Rose City Comic Con in the heart of Portland, Oregon. They did what tigers do best… hunted; hunted hard. What was in season? Those sweet and sweaty back issues. The smell of their pulpy yellowed...

Episode #29: Mark Russell 02.09.2022

Comic writer Mark Russell makes his return to BTR fresh from the Eisner Awards and breaks down his new upcoming projects, including his DC comic series, “ Superman: Space Age !” Just a couple weeks ago at SDCC Mark won the, prestigious, Eisner Award for Best Humor Publication for his AWA book, “ Not All Robots .” With several past nominations this is his first win and the Revenge crew couldn’t be...

Episode #28: The Return 16.08.2022

We are back with another explosive episode of the world’s greatest (comic book), top-of-the-mountain, podcast. Blasting out the human hear holes from our secret trans-pacific broadcast stations. As you all know, the Blue Tiger has marked it’s territory in the intellectual Dark-Web of comic book podcasting, unmatched and unrivaled. Due to being an apex in the realm of the unknown world-wide-web, th...

Episode 27: SDCC 2022 29.07.2022

The biggest event of the year went down in San Diego and the Blue Tiger watched it all unfold from atop its broadcast mountain. “Discovered by the Germans in 1904, they named it San Diego, which of course in German means 'a whale's vagina.” -Ronald Burgundy The grand spectacle of, THE con of comic cons, SDCC went down this past weekend and like always there were a lot of announcements from the ind...

Episode 26: Thunder Love 14.07.2022

It’s a guest free episode in the intellectual dark web of comic book podcasting…. Old school style! Giving the Revenge crew a chance to catch up on some news and the gauntlet of entertainment dropping, including “THOR: Love & Thunder!” Be warned mortal. We spoil a lot of the Thor milk in this episode. Also we just became aware of a dream hunt across the pond in the U.K. The legend, the king, the f...

Episode 25: LEGENDARY Comic Book Creator Steve Bissette 07.07.2022

Steve Bissette, the legendary comic artist of “Saga of the Swamp Thing,” and creator of the greatest dinosaur comic ever- “TYRANT,” makes yet another return to the Tiger Den. An absolutely favorite of the show, we jumped at the opportunity to get him back for the REVENGE tour! Your eyes don’t deceive you, this is a 3 hour episode. Like the cryptid blue tiger itself, Mr. Bissette was here to bring...

Episode 24: Endless Summer 27.06.2022

Fresh off of the Washington Summer Con, the Revenge crew is back in the studio once again. Some milk was spilled, but the all hunts were successful. Operation: B.L.U.E. made a surprise debut with an advanced printing of “Classified,” a preview featuring comic pages and concept work. “Classified” featured a first look at the team that will potentially be crossing paths with the infamous bearilla. N...

Episode 23: Comic Creator Jesse Lonergan 03.06.2022

One of the more unique creators in the comics industry, Jesse Lonergan finds his way back to the Tiger Den to talk about his mathematician like layout process, his recent graphic novella, “Faster",” and his just announced creator owned IDW project, ARCA! It was a battle maintaining our broadcast signal between our transpacific bases for this episode. As you’ll hear, the King of Beards and the Milk...

Episode 22: Comic Artist Bob Quinn 19.05.2022

Better late than never! In this episode we talk, once again, to the delightful Bob Quinn. Bob is a, X-trordinary comic artist (see what we did there?) whose work include Knights of X, Alligator Loki, Marvel Champions, Way of X, and more! In this episode Bob brings the HEAT on never ending debate on traditional vs digital art, and deep dives into some current, non comics, related events. Find Mr. Q...

Episode 21: Comic Creator Ibrahim Moustafa 23.04.2022

Keeping revenge blue hot, Ibrahim Moustafa travels time and space to return with his new Humanoids GN, Retroactive! The embodiment of a true comic creator, Ibrahim brings yet again another original project to book shelves. Retroactive is a scifi-thriller that will make wanna go back in time and read it again… for the first time… again… and again… and again. When governments weaponize time travel t...

#20: Comic Creator, Jonathan Case 13.04.2022

Jonathan Case, makes his return from the infamous “lost-tape” episode to talk about his new graphic novel, Little Monarchs . Possibly the nicest human being in the comic industry, Case is truly an artist’s artist of the highest storytelling caliber. His newest book, “ Little Monarchs ”, is a special blend of life, love, nature, and what rests at the heart of the human experience. In a mostly aband...

#19: Simon Roy 22.03.2022

From the misty Canadian isle of Vancouver Island, returns the modern day renaissance-man of the comic book world. That’s right folks, he does it all. Simon Roy, unknowingly, returns to the comic domain of the Blue Tiger, and he’s bringing multiple servings of fresh milk! We catch up and talk his latest projects, concepting, collaborating, channeling of Tim and Eric energies (“Great Job”), and the...

#18: Aaron McConnell & Steven White 14.03.2022

Ride the tiger through the independent, Afropunk, sci-fi expanse of “Ancient Futures.” With the Kickstarter in the final days of it’s journey, the Revenge crew sat down with the creative team behind this new comic series, writer Steven White and artist Aaron McConnell. In this, tiger-milk thick, 40 page first issue, White plugs the reader into the occupied timeline of Valentino Cruz and the sympho...

Episode 17: "What's Going On?!?" 22.02.2022

And we’re back! Flippin’ it old school style as we hang out in the trailer park, previewing what the cinematic future holds. So many new things coming to fill your eye holes. It’s good to be the “King of Beards” with all the fresh flicks dropping to satiate his royal fandom. Because he’s the goon, a black heart… at heart? There is only one trailer that has the Taddman’s attention. Next episode we...

Episode 16: Throwback Classic with Comic Writer David Walker 01.02.2022

This episode we take you back in time! Alllllll the way back, to February of 2020, for a throwback classic with the amazing David Walker. David is one of the most prolific comic writers in the industry today, and some of his creations are making their way onto both the big and small screens! Naomi is making her debut this week on the CW, his Kickstarter The Hated has been picked up by Netflix, and...

Episode 15: Comic Writers Steve Urena & Misty Graves 27.01.2022

It’s a late Christmas gift for the Revenge Crew as writer Steve Urena returns once again and this time he’s brought backup! Just when you thought the holiday season was over! Indie comic writing machine, Steve Urena has returns and he’s partnered with Misty Graves, who’s making her comic debut, and some yule-tide debauchery, with their new Kickstarter comic, X-Maschina . The campaign is in the fin...

Episode 14: Illustrator & Comic Creator Jim Mahfood 20.01.2022

Enter the wild lands of rock n’ roll stylings as we sling the comic book ink with Jim Mahfood! We caught up with Jim out in Seattle, last month at ECCC, where he was promoting his new Image book, “GRRL Scouts: Stone Ghost.” While there, the Revenge crew also picked up a copy of Mahfood’s amazingly unique art book “Pop-Up Funk.” It’s literally a pop-up book; talk about the most legit tiger milk you...

#13. The Holiday Special 04.01.2022

Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! The Revenge crew start the first episode of 2022 right! After taking a moment to honor the legendary awesomeness that is Betty White , we then jump into our usual shenanigan’s with our reflection of this past year and dreams of what may come. What was our very best of 2021? Bry’s pick was our very own web-comic, “Operation: B.L.U.E.” Being able to jump sides fr...

Episode 12: Comic Creator Melissa Pagluica 28.12.2021

We are closing out the year on a high note, with comic creator Melissa Pagluica! We met Melissa at Emerald City, after checking out her OGN Above the Clouds , and knew that she was someone we wanted to have come to the Tiger Den. But don’t just take our word for it, find Melissa at her website teacupbee.com . With 2022 coming up this week, we can’t think of a better way to ring in the new year. So...

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