The Graphic Histories Podcast

André talks with a consummate professional and consistent comic creator and artist Ron Randall! An early contributor to Dark Horse comics with his creator-owned series Trekker which appeared in early issues of Dark Horse Presents in the 1980s, Randall would also go on to spend time as artist for the major comics companies Marvel and DC, perhaps most prominently spending time as artist on DC Comics...

André finds a guest who is also a fan of this very show! Kalman Andrasofszky got his start producing massive amounts of art for roleplaying games such as Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars, and Vampire: The Masquerade among others. In 2003 Kalman co-created and illustrated the comic book series iCandy for DC, since then he has gone on to freelance extensively for comicbook publishers including Marv...

As Halloween approaches André speaks with a man who had a hand in a ton of projects that were big parts of our hosts formative years. Steven E. Gorodon started in animation working on Ralph Bakshi's animated feature Lord of the Rings as a "roto-photo" artist while still in High School. He quickly moved up to work as an assistant animator and eventually animated (roto-scoped) several...

The patriarch of The Federation of Podcasts drops in to discuss his origins in podcasting as he gets to know the black sheep of his federation a little better while being interviewed in the process! Born in Nova Scotia but winding up in Toronto Dave has fostered a love of sci-fi, podcasting and reality television into an entire federation of programming featuring friends...some old and some new. A...

André speaks with a collaborator of one of our previous guests who has a respectable body of work all his own! From Listuguj, Quebec, Brandon Mitchell is the founder of Birch Bark Comics and creator of the Sacred Circles comic series, which draws on his Mi’kmaq heritage. He has written five books with the Healthy Aboriginal Network, (Lost Innocence, Drawing Hope, River Run, Making it Right, and Em...

David Hahn has been writing and illustrating for indie publishers and the major brands for over 20 yearsHis work has appeared in everything from comic books to cookbooks. It’s been used behind-the-scenes for storyboards and concept art, as well as mobile apps and non-profit awareness campaigns. André and David discuss his Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane series, The almighty nostalgia dollar, reinventin...

Our next guest is a legend in the eyes of our host...he is the co-creator of Nexus and illustrator for First, Marvel, DC and Dark Horse ComicsSteve Rude, also known as "The Dude", was born in Madison, Wisconsin. After two years of study at the Milwaukee School of Art and Design, he returned to Madison for further training at both the University of Wisconsin and Madisson Area Technical Co...

André catches up with a fellow East Coast Comic Expo guest Tara Audibert about her astounding work in representing indigenous Canadian stories across a variety of platforms. Tara Audibert is a multidisciplinary artist & film maker with 20+yrs experience in animation, comics and fine art. She combines Traditional First Nations Art and Storytelling with contemporary design and digital mediums. A...

Episode 101 is the first of what we hope are many more firsts in the coming years! This time André hits the road and attends the East Coast Comic Expo in Moncton and while slinging his artwork took some time to host a panel with former guests of this show Troy Little and Jim Zubb about their amazing collaborative work on Rick & Morty / Dungeons & Dragons. Listen in as the two creators disc...

Our 100th Episode extravaganza is here and what better way to celebrate then getting to know our host André Myette! Davan Skelhorn steps into the hosting role to interview André and discuss his beginnings in a small fishing community, his careers in Graphic Design, Wrestling, Acting and how comic books was a through line to all of those exploits. André and Davan discuss all aspects of André's...

Our next guest was just nominated for 3 Eisner Award's and deservedly so in the eyes of our host, one of his biggest fans. Mark Russell broke free of a fundamentalist religious upbringing and used that knowledge to write a novel that skewered the Bible in a deeply comedic a fashion. This opened a path towards a career in comics that began with Prez and lead to The Flintstones, which despite i...

After a brief hiatus we are back with a new episode and it's a doozy! Adam Gorham has made a real splash across almost every company creating mainstream comics today! Working and residing in Mississauga, Ontario, his career in comics began in 2008 with work on various indie efforts. In recent years he's worked for publishers like Valiant Entertainment, IDW Publishing, Archie Comics, and...

André talks to a Halifax based film director, one who directed our very host in the Swearnet original film "Turnbuckles"Dave Mullins fell in love with film at an early age being shepherded by his cinephile parents. Each representing a different side of the movie viewing spectrum. Falling in love with horror and classic film while pursuing a career in graphic design created a twisty road...

It's rare our host gets a chance to talk wrestling with a guest who also has a unique career in film and television as well! Robert Maillet is a Canadian actor and retired professional wrestler. He is known for his time in the World Wrestling Federation from 1997 to 1999, where he performed under the ring name Kurrgan and was a member of The Truth Commission and The Oddities. He is also known...

Our host chats with a fellow veteran of the comic con artists alley circuit and a man who brimming with positivity and the creative spirit. Hugh Rookwood is a freelance artist and owner of an illustration and design studio called “Chozen Studios”. For over 20 years he has incorporated his love of comics and comic art into his profession and developed an extensive portfolio. Hugh was an original fo...

André gets to know a fellow member of the United Federation of Podcast, Actor and podcaster Michael Chan! Born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and growing up in Scarborough, North York, and Richmond Hill, his original intention was to become a doctor, Michael studied Human Biology and Sociology at the University of Toronto. In his second year, he was asked to voice characters for a couple of student p...

Part 2 of an in depth conversation with Marvel Comics creator David Cullen! The second section of this conversation delves into the "hustle" required to get a foot in the door at Marvel Comics. He talks about how a fun idea about Keith Richards leading the Fantastic Four led to a two page spread in a What If comic! The discussion leads to David's storyboard work and how he worked ve...

André chats with a friend of a friend and a creator for Marvel Comics who through sheer tenacity made it to the House of Ideas! David Cullen is a self-employed artist and the sole proprietor of Quinline Graphics. He was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada and studied at Halifax's Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD). During this time, he pursued work at Marvel and DC Comics in New Y...

André and Frank finish their epic conversation with themes of heartbreak, mental health issues, creativity and existential horror. The second part of the conversation with Frank Forrestall delves into his short film JackenJill and his regrets about not "killing his darlings" and making it a shorter offering. How he entered into the Canadian film world and how the drudgery of the work and...

When André was first trying to break into film acting many years ago he was lucky to stumble upon a role in a small independent horror short directed by this weeks guest! Frank Forrestall was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1973. Youngest son of celebrated Canadian artist Tom Forrestall, Frank attended NSCAD before working in the entertainment industry (Art Department, Animation, Visual Effects, D...

Andre chats with Jeff Blyth a man who has had a hand in all aspects of film making with integral parts in cinematic history! A director, writer and producer whose film experience has taken him and his audiences to every corner of the globe. Millions of visitors to Disney theme parks have seen Blyth's artistry and technical expertise in Circle-Vision 360-degree films shot throughout America, C...

André sits down with another creator for Marvel Comics and the mastermind behind what may be the most Canadian superhero ever created Toronto-based superhero The Pitiful Human-Lizard. Jason Loo is co-Creator and artist on the 2020 Eisner Award-Winning digital series Afterlift for Comixology Originals, with comic writer Chip Zdarsky. The series also won a Joe Shuster Award for best digital series a...

After a brief hiatus André returns with Season 4 of the show and boy did we come back with a bang! With twenty books published internationally and nineteen feature movies in worldwide distribution, John Russo has been called a "living legend." He began by co-authoring the screenplay for Night of the Living Dead, which has become recognized as a "horror classic." His three books...

André connects with a kindred spirit in Jim Rugg a fellow Graphic Designer who transitioned far more successfully into comic books! Jim is a Pittsburgh based, comic book artist, book maker, illustrator, and designer. His books include Street Angel, the PLAIN Janes, Afrodisiac, Notebook Drawings, Rambo 3.5, Supermag and The Incredible Hulk: Grand Design. He has a deep love of comic books, zines, le...

Continuing a trend of finding interesting stories from the owners / operators of comic stores, André speaks with Jeff Smith creator of The Comic Hunter in Charlottetown and it's expansions in New Brunswick. Jeff was born in raised in Charlottetown, PEI and walks our host through his life of collecting by using key issues from his collection to spark memories of his journey from a table at a m...