The Graphic Histories Podcast

We head back down under to talk with an independent artist doing truly unique work! Kane Gallagher is an Australian comic artist and writer, known for his gritty, dystopian work in the indie comics scene. He is the creator of The Underclass , a graphic novel series described as a hardcore collection of crime stories set in a high school for criminals. Gallagher serves as both the writer and illust...

A man who does it all when it comes to art stops in alongside his editor to discuss his career and work across a vast array of mediums! George Todorovski, has made a big splash in the freelance art world, leaving his mark on comics, books, games, and even film and music. He's a true jack-of-all-trades in the comic scene, notably as the writer, penciller, inker, and colorist for his series, Ze...

André pops into the world of Youtube collecting videos to talk to a passionate and engaging personality! Higgypop Comics is a fun and welcoming YouTube channel created by James Higgins, a passionate comic book collector who loves sharing his hobby with others. Whether he’s unboxing mystery packages, showing off a great yard sale haul, or talking about rare and quirky finds, James brings a genuine...

A unique and interesting creator with a varied history in multiple mediums swings in to chat up our host! Don Walker is a comic book artist, writer, and producer based in the Los Angeles area. His diverse portfolio includes projects like the cyberpunk western Dreadlock the Barbarian and the interconnected superhero narratives of Reaper Corps and Agent Wild . With a publishing history dating back t...

Another Canadian whose works is associated with one of the most famous Canadian Authors ever pops in to discuss her adaptation and career. Renée Nault is a Canadian artist and writer known for her vivid uand dreamlike style. She gained international acclaim for adapting Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale into a bestselling graphic novel, praised for its emotional depth and striking visuals. Her...

Continuity is the name of the game in this chat with a true curator of the complex histories of the comic characters and the events we know and love! Peter Sanderson is an American comic book historian, critic, and writer, best known for his extensive work with Marvel and DC Comics. As Marvel's first official archivist, he authored Marvel Saga and Wolverine Saga , which chronicle the fictiona...

Horror Comics come front and center when André interviews a man at the forefront of the genre! Doug Wagner is an American comic book writer best known for his creator-owned titles with Image Comics, including Plastic , Vinyl , Plush , and The Ride: Burning Desire . His work blends dark comedy, horror, and psychological themes, often in collaboration with artist Daniel Hillyard. Wagner has also wri...

A scrappy little indie creator drops in to discuss his provocative new book! Dan Price is the creative force behind the cult indie comics Bigfoot Knows Karate and The Latex Avenger . Known for his offbeat humor, wild imagination, and passion for the DIY comic scene, Dan blends absurdity with heart in stories that are as entertaining as they are unexpected. Whether he's re-imagining cryptids a...

We return with a true pioneer in the representation of women in comics innovating several genres within the formerly male dominated industry.   Barbara Slate is a trailblazer for women in comics. She’s a sought-after speaker, teacher, and author of You Can Do a Graphic Novel , endorsed by Stan Lee and widely used in classrooms. Her first character, Ms. Liz, appeared on greeting cards, in Cosmopoli...

As a big fan of Grant Morrison and his book Aztec, our host was overjoyed to talk with the co creator of that character!  N. Steven Harris, a two-time Eisner nominee and four-time Glyph Award winner, is known for Watson and Holmes (New Paradigm Studios) and co-creating Ajala: A Series of Adventures with Robert Garrett. With a career spanning over 20 years, he co-created Aztek: The Ultimate Man wit...

André (At least his zoom) heads to Denmark to chat with an amazing creator who helped to build many innovative and compelling books in an era of shifting and more adult themes in the industry. Peter Snejbjerg is a Danish comic book artist. In his long and varied career, Snejbjerg established himself as a prolific artist for DC Comics’ Vertigo imprint working with bestselling writers such as Neil G...

André chats with a unique voice bringing her love of horror to the comics medium and mixing it with inspiration from an interesting life across several careers! Helen Mullane began her career in film distribution, managing the release of major films for the likes of Studio Canal and EOne. Later she produced the feature documentary FUTURESHOCK! THE STORY OF 2000AD and various shorts such as the mul...

A couple creating comics together drop in to discuss sharing their personal stories with the world in their web comic "Background Noise" John Hazard and Lisa Burdige had been discussing a collaboration on a comic project for years. They explored various complex story ideas, but none managed to hold their interest. One day, John created a simple two-panel comic and posted it on Facebook,...

Another amazing conversation this time with a creative voice that worked to create real change in the comics industry. Barbara Randall Kesel is a comic book writer and editor with work for DC, Marvel, Dark Horse, Image, and CrossGen. At Dark Horse, she helped create the Golden City setting. She entered comics by writing a critique on female character portrayals to editor Dick Giordano. A vocal opp...

André always enjoys his conversations but this episode may be one of the funnest our host has had yet! Dan McDaid debuted in Doctor Who Magazine with The First , a story featuring the Doctor and Ernest Shackleton. He reached the final three in Comic Book Idol (2007) and later co-created Jersey Gods for Image Comics. While Doctor Who was off-air, he wrote the 10th Doctor’s adventures, later collect...

Our next guest is someone who has had a very similar life path to that of our host! Jason Strutz is the artist behind multiple comics such as The House of Montresor graphic novel from Action Lab Entertainment, The Deadly Ten series from Full Moon Comix, and the Good Fight Anthology. He is an illustrator of Role Playing Game ™ monsters and heroes for companies like 2CGaming, Checkmate Studios, and...

Part 2 of our scintillating conversation with Mark Oakley Mark Oakley, born in Montreal in 1970, has lived in cities all over eastern Canada and currently calls Nova Scotia, home. Oakley’s early background was in commercial animation, and he is today best known for his work on the independently published all-ages comic book fantasy adventure series Thieves & Kings, which he spent more than 10...

Another great conversation featuring a unique creative voice in comics and one that can be found right here in our hosts home province! Such a fantastic chat that you'll get 2 parts of it! Mark Oakley, born in Montreal in 1970, has lived in cities all over eastern Canada and currently calls Nova Scotia, home.  Oakley’s early background was in commercial animation, and he is today best known f...

André finds a fellow Gremlins fan in his next guest a creator who developed his own studio from the ground up! Compton, California native Ray-Anthony Height is a veteran comic book artist, character designer, and founder of Studio Skye-Tiger. He’s also the creator of the comic “Midnight Tiger” and has worked at Marvel Comics on titles such as “Amazing Spider-Man,” “Star Wars: Doctor Aphra,” and “M...

André continues the momentum of great conversations in 2025 with a guest whose writing is deeply inspired by many of the independent comics that shaped the young minds of those looking for something dark and different from their funny books. Z.M.Thomas is a Native American comic book writer and creator from Prior Lake, Minnesota. He created Trepidation Comics in the summer of 2004 and has worked o...

We explode into 2025 by kicking off Season 6 with yet another great conversation! Meghan Hetrick is a highly skilled comic book artist and illustrator, recognized for her impressive work across the comic book industry. She has contributed both interior art and cover art to numerous well-known titles, earning her a reputation for versatility and creativity. Some of Meghan's most notable work i...

André sits down with a super talented Marvel artist whose building his own Red Black and White Marvel Universe on Instagram! Devmalya Pramanik is a celebrated comic book artist known for his stunning visuals and storytelling. His work on Dune: House Atreides for BOOM! Studios brought the epic world of Arrakis to life, earning praise for its intricate detail and emotional depth. He currently contri...

André chats with a fellow Canadian east coaster from a provinces or two north known as "The Godfather of Newfoundland Comics".  Wallace Ryan, an artist and lifelong fan of all things comic-centric, has been at the heart of local comic culture since the mid-1980s, with a passion for larger-than-life characters and compelling stories that leap off the page dating back even further. His jou...

Another member of the Raid Studios in Toronto pops by to chat about his career in comic art!  Marcus To is a Canadian comic book artist known for his work on Red Robin , Huntress , and Soulfire . Currently, he illustrates Marvel's Excalibur series. In 2013, he worked on the North American adaptation of Cyborg 009 . To also contributed to Grant Morrison’s The Multiversity: Guidebook in 2015, s...

A forgotten part of Marvel history resurfaces in a new book focusing on Marvels foray into the humor magazine market and we talk to it's creators!  Yes, Marvel’s Crazy Magazine is back with an historical and hysterical volume that features over two dozen interviews with the magazine’s creators, plus a background history, issue highlights and index compiled our guests Mark Arnold (“If You’re C...