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Cartoonist and author Abby Denson joins Dave to discuss 'My Tokyo Summer', her new graphic memoir, illustrated by Utomaru from Scholastic .Denson talks about the early influence of the DIY punk scene on her work, how a zine she made in the 90s sparked a lifelong friendship, the vastness of Japan's doujinshi culture, and the power of art and friendship to transcend barriers. The two tal...

Legendary artist Geof Darrow joins Dave to discuss Shaolin Cowboy: Stayin' A.I.Live, the latest installment of his cult series from Dark Horse. They discuss some of the amazing artists tapped for variant covers including Peach Momoko, Daniel Warren Johnson, and Ryan Ottley. Darrow talks about his refusal to work digitally, the why-not philosophy that fuels his art, and working at a pace fit fo...

Writer John Layman and artist Rob Guillory (Chew) join Dave to discuss their new collaboration Ghost Brawler, the Bruiser Edition live on kickstarter now! The two share the blistering writing pace of the series, how the setting draws from the cinematic style of Martin Scorsese, and the creative shorthand of a decade working together. The pair discuss the Chew television adaptation at Blumhouse, sh...

Superstar Artist Nick Dragotta joins Dave to discuss the breakout success of DC's Absolute Batman. Dragotta shares the project’s Frank Miller-meets-manga blend of influences, his "yes and" collaboration with Scott Snyder, and the bold visual decisions that shaped the book's identity. The two discuss the cartoonists setting the gold standard for visual storytelling , Alex Toth, Ja...

Cartoonist Jim Rugg joins Dave to discuss The Marvel Age of Comics: Weapon X, his deep-dive into Barry Windsor-Smith's seminal 1991 Wolverine story, originally serialized in Marvel Comics Presents. Rugg talks about the project's origin, why he considers it one of Marvel's all-time greatest works, and how Windsor-Smith's pre-digital coloring techniques remain unmatched. The new book...

Artist Alex Pardee (The Used, Aesop Rock) joins Dave to discuss  Dream Bleeder , his new gallery show at Harman Projects in New York City. Pardee discusses his creative process, finding inspiration in anxiety and his Disneyland meets natural history museum approach to building immersive worlds. The two discuss Sam Kieth’s mentorship, Curry Barker's Obsession, elevated horror movies, how YouTub...

Derek Kirk Kim, Eisner and Harvey-winning comics creator, joins Dave from London to discuss  Royals , his Koren-American new noir thriller. Derek shares the joy of writing a comic for another artist. Kim shares how a decade directing and storyboarding in animation saved him during a dark period, and how losing both parents brought him back to comics with The Last Mermaid. The two discuss cold-mess...

Writer Matt Fraction ( Batman, Hawkeye ) and Canadian Chip Zdarsky ( Captain America ,  Daredevil ) join Dave for the 100th episode. The chums talk  about Mad  Magazine,  Sex Criminals , Avengers Armageddon, and the business end of Marvel and DC comics. The two discuss shared influences, from Don Martin to Dan Clowes, Chip's cover recreation project, and why Batman has never experienced an org...

Mangaka Atsushi Kaneko ( Bambi and Her Pink Gun ,  Deathco, Soil, Evol ) joins Dave to discuss  Search and Destroy , his modern tribute to Osamu Tezuka's  Dororo, published by Fantagraphics. Kaneko shares how Sex Pistols and Stanley Kubrick shaped his teenage years, discovering Daniel Clowes and Charles Burns via Iggy Pop during Japan's lowbrow art boom, and the records that still inspire...

Guitarist and frontman Connor Valentin (Dissentience) joins Dave to chat about the band's new EP 'Kaiju' . They talk about giant monsters, comics, and the crossover between art and music. Valentin shares how McFarlane toys and Marvel Legends action figures shaped his early creative interests, filling his vintage Marvel tryout book with work from Mark Bagley and Erik Larsen, and the ins...

Gary Groth, publisher and founder of Fantagraphics joins Dave to reflect on 50 years of championing comics, the world's greatest cartoonists, and following conviction. He talks about launching The Comics Journal at 21, meeting Robert Crumb, Harvey Kurtzman, Daniel Clowes, Todd McFarlane, Charles Schulz, and the defining moment Love and Rockets arrived, unsolicited in his mailbox. The two discu...

Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach joins Dave for a deep-dive conversation about comic book collecting, rock music, and creative inspiration . Bach shares his earliest comic memories, from Fantastic Four to Herb Trimpe’s Incredible Hulk , and how those stories shaped his lifelong taste as a collector. He recounts unforgettable rock tour road stories , including the legendary moment he bought Amazing...

Cartoonist Brett Bean ( Dungeon Crawler Carl ,  Rocket and Groot, Jim Henson Creature Shop ) joins Dave to discuss  D'ORC , his humorous, high-fantasy series with Image Comics. Bean shares how he developed his protagonist from his own experience of never fitting in, his "controlled chaos" approach to both art and life, and the pivotal conversation that caused him to leave behind anim...

Artist Marko Djurdjevic (League Of Legends, Marvel Variant Covers) joins Dave to discuss ORKEN, his ambitious and wide ranging transmedia project of novels & illustrated books via Kickstarter. Djurdjevic talks about his overcommitment to quality, building legacy through his company SixMoreVodka, Javier Bardem, the principles that drove his cover designs for Marvel, Ultimate Fallout 4, and shar...

Writer B.Earl (Ultimate Hawkeye, Werewolf by Night, Daredevil and Echo) joins Dave for an enthusiastic conversation about his path from film editor to comics and his unlikely partnerships with Will.i.am (Masters of the Sun) and Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas, and his personal writing on spirituality and creativity. The two talk comics, Northwest artist Jeffrey Veregge, Jim Lee's X-Men, music to...

Stephen Bissette ( Swamp Thing ) & Jim Rugg (Cartoonist Kayfabe,  Street Angel ) join Dave to discuss the upcoming Artist and Complete Editions of  Tyrant via Kickstarter , Bissette's singular prehistoric dinosaur masterwork. Eisner Hall of Fame legend Bissette and comic genius Rugg explore the role of fanzines in shaping early careers, the intensive scientific research that nearly derailed  T...

Comic legend Jim Starlin (Infinity Gauntlet, Batman Death In The Family) joins Dave to discuss the upcoming Dreadstar vs Dreadstar Kickstarter. Starlin shares stories from the New York studio scene of the 1970s, Walt Simonson's spoilers, learning from Howard Chaykin, collaborating with Bernie Wrightson, and how early encouragement from Steve Ditko kept him drawing. The two explore Starlin'...

Shawn Crystal & Matteo Scalera join Dave ahead of OAX, where the full InkPulp crew will assemble in person for the very first time. (Jim Mahfood, Eric Canete, Jamie Wood)They break down the business of self-publishing, the toll of running a Kickstarter for Matteo's book The Fourth Father, and how indie creators can build better partnerships with comic shops. The three look ahead to the ina...

Eric Canete (Aeon Flux, Inkpulp, Iron Man) joins Dave to discuss his upcoming run on DC Comics Absolute Batman. Canete shares the story of landing the gig at NYCC after conversation with Snyder & Dragotta, and how Akira helped unlock the style of his early sample pages. Eric reflects back to getting into comics via Glenn Danzig, and his start in animation with the great Peter Chung. They explo...

Screenwriter Gary Whitta ( Rogue One: A Star Wars Story , The Book of Eli ) joins Dave to discuss See You in Hell , his new self-produced comedy podcast and why audio storytelling has become his creative home. Whitta breaks down how Hollywood studios , streaming wars , and algorithm-driven content helped damage the film industry—and what creators can do outside the traditional studio system. The c...

Writer Robert Venditti joins Dave to discuss his current slate of Bad Idea books, including  Ordained ,  Planet Death , and  Hank Howard: Pizza Detective . Venditti breaks down his creative process, and a creative partnership with John Wick creator Derek Kolstad. They discuss Rob's genre-hopping career, taking over  Green Lantern from Geoff Johns , and his perspective on fandom. The two dig in...

Larry Reid, curator and manager of the Fantagraphics Bookstore joins Dave to discuss Seattle’s underground art, music, and comics scene. Larry reflects on running the legendary Seattle Roscoe Louie Gallery in the late ’70s, and the rise of alternative comics alongside the city’s punk and grunge movements. Larry speaks about the inspiring words he got from Robert Crumb, working with Gary Groth &amp...

Recording live from Koenji, Japan, Dave sits down with Shawn — better known as Japan Book Hunter — for a deep dive into Japan’s unique underground book culture, rare book collecting, and the obsession that drives collectors down endless rabbit holes. From underground bookstores to forgotten print runs, this conversation explores what makes Japanese books so special — and so hard to find. They disc...

2025 was a banner year for media. In this episode, Dave breaks down his favorite TV, music, movies, and comics of the past 12 months—what swam, what sank, and which movie somehow managed to make him feel stupider. From Sinners to Hayley Williams and Absolute Batman, this episode serves as the best of the best, in Dave's eyes. Big thanks to Phil for the awesome edit on this! Join the Patreon an...

Matteo Scalera ( Black Science ,  Nemesis Forever ) joins Dave to discuss the upcoming release of his new Kickstarter-backed project,  The Fourth Father . They discuss storytelling and Scalera’s creative process, and fandom within the Inkpulp Podcast universe. They explore the surge of Italian comic creators, Tim Sale's last Batman book, the narrative mastery of  Breaking Bad  and  Watchmen ,...