Inkstuds

Timothy Hodler is one third of the triumvirate that is collectively known as Comics Comics . I have always enjoyed what he has written about, so it was great to have a chance to discuss all things comics comicsy with him. And check out his thoughts on the interview.

Pete Bagge joined us in promotion for his visit to Vancouver on Sunday as part of the national Canadian event, Word on the Street . He will be signing books and doing a Q and A at 2pm downstairs at the Vancouver Library. For the first half, Peter and I talk comix(including his new project for Vertigo) and Politix. In the second half, we talk music. founding member of the Action Suits , Eric Reyonl...

Ed Brisson joined me and Phil McAndrew , Lucy Knisley and Jason Turner to discuss the third volume of You Ain†t No Dancer . Make sure to come to the launch party on September 26th at Lucky†s Comics (3972 main st).

Because you demanded it, the world exclusive interview with Bald Eagles aka Victor Cayro . Come find out the man behind the madness. His work is some of the most primal, personal comix one can come across. He can be found in the pages of Kramers Ergot , True Porn 1, Project Superior, Legal Action Comics and in Typhon , the story that Danny Hellman describes as spoken in a language known only to Vi...

Canadian doodling master, Peter Thomspon joined us to discuss his book, The Chronicles of Lucky Ello . His work can also be found in Nog A Dod from Picture Box. Part of the reason that I had Peter on this week, was to promote his show that his hanging in one of my favorite local stores, Lucky†s Comics . Check it out, his stuff will be hanging until the 26th of September.

Dash Shaw joined the Inkstuds hour of power to talk about his latest book, Bottomless Belly Button from Fantagraphics and his online strip, BodyWorld , which will be published in the future by Pantheon. Dash†s work seems to be creating a wonderful world of its own. He is one of the most promising young guys out right now, and his latest work is blowing me away. You can also find his work in the...

Sean Ford is one of the talented kids coming out of CCS . His series, Only Skin is a wonderfully drawn book that show†s some great potential. He has 3 issues out and all have blown me away.

Trevor Alixopulos joined the Inkstuds to discuss his new book, The Hot Breath of War . It†s really wonderfully drawn introspective narrative experiment. I highly recommend it.

Eddie Campbell joined the Inkstuds to discuss his latest book, The Amazing Remarkable Monsieur Leotard . Eddie was on last summer, so this interview gave us chance to ask some previous unanswered questions and more. I am a longtime fan of Eddie†s work, and his latest work is his most vibrant yet.

In preparation of the Comix and Stories event at the Vancouver Art Gallery this Sunday(the 24th 11am-5pm – FREE), I was joined by Verne Andru and Steve Rolston to talk about some of the work that they will have available, and why people should go. Verne has a long history in comics, going back to the early 70†s with work on Captain Canuck. Since then, he has taken a different direction and...

Robin Enrico is one of the folks putting out some fabulous self published goodies. His storytelling is really smooth and fun to read. I picked up one of his books at Stumptown and inhaled it. You should read his stuff as well.

The master of all things Arf , Craig Yoe , joined the Inkstuds for a talk about his wide range of great books . Craig†s books create a fuse of obscure cartooning with “high” art into wonderful package that is solely unique within the sequential medium. Arf is like a history book in comic that you have never heard of that you want to see more of. And his book, C lean Cartoonists†Drawing Dir...

Scott Chantler joined the Inkstuds to help finish our month long focus on Canadian cartoonists with style. His book, Northwest Passage , is a fine look into an important point in Canadian history with a two-fisted flavor.

Canadian webcomicker, Kate Beaton joined the Inkstuds to discuss all things historical, Canadian and good. I normally don†t really get into webcomics very much, but I really love what Kate does. You can keep to date with Kate†s awesomeness at her livejournal.

Chris Von Szombathy Joins us to discuss his book, Fire Away . As a part of the Petit Livre series from Drawn and Quarterly, Chris†s book is an outstanding collection of beautifully rendered pop-culture rejection. Not only is Chris a talented artist, the music that accompanies the interview is also by him as well. Check out Audio Ahdeo Awdio and Tour De Fours .

Camilla D†Errico joined the inkstuds for a fun filled high energy hour. Her latest comics are Burn and the recently finished Nightmares and Fairy Tales . I am really digging her painted stuff on her website, check it out .

In our continued look at Canadian cartoonists, David Collier joined us for our most Canadian show yet. David has creating some great biographies of folks in Canadian history. Ranging from his own grandfather to little known sports figures, he always goes beyond the duty in his research in creating some great comix. Joe Sacco, and Chris Ware both cite David as a big influence, and you can really se...

Continuing our month long focus on Canadian cartoonists, the Inkstuds sat down for drinks with Marc Bell to discuss his book Stacks from Drawn and Quarterly. This is the first of many Petite Livre interviews I will be doing with some fine Canadian talents. I think that Marc and I have another interview yet to be done to discuss his work on a larger scale, so look forward to more.

Ray Fenwick joined us to discuss his latest book, Hall of Best Knowledge as well as work in Mome . Ray help us kick off the Inkstuds month long focus on Canadian cartoonists. This will be the first of many interviews with some fantastic talents.

Tom Neely joined us to discuss his book, The Blot. The Blot is one of the more original comix I have read in awhile, and an enjoyable surreal journey. Check it out, and he also has a comic for the Melvins coming out as well.

Danny Hellman†s new collection is the wonderfully disturbing anthology Typhon . We chat about the book and what led up to the book. Danny is a master draftsman and fine fellow.

Steve Ditko is one of the more enigmatic creators in the comics world. Very few photo†s of Steve exist in public printing even though he was behind one of the most important comics characters. Blake Bell †s biography of Steve Ditko from Fantagraphics , is an excellent look into the work of Ditko and who he was as a creator. Blake joined us to discuss the book and Ditko.

Jessica Abel and Matt Madden joined us to discuss their stack of new books, Drawing Words and Writing Pitcures , Life Sucks and the softcover edition of La Perdida . They are some of the most knowledgable folks in the comix world and have lots to share.

Billy Mavreas is in Vancouver involved in a million interesting projects, and I managed to get a couple of minutes out of his day to discuss his new book, Inside Outside Overlap. Billy will be doing a book launch on Saturday June 7th at Lucky†s comix at 3972 Main st. in Vancouver and in Toronto on June 25th. While Billy is in Vancouver, you can check him out at the Helen Pitt Gallery , with an o...

Marv Newland is legend in the world of animation and we are lucky enough to have him living in Vancouver. His recognizable work can be found in the classic, Bambi Meets Godzilla , Black Hula , as well as production work on Lupo the Butcher and much much more. Marv†s Black Hula is being featuring at the Vancouver Art Gallery as Vancouver†s lone artist represented in the Krazy show . He was also...