Tradecraft Podcast

Keith Browning and I wrap up our talk, on how he treated his interest in getting into comics like a job, and how he seeks feedback for his work. Keep an eye out for Keith’s work in Stardust, the Super Wizard anthology, and Fantomah , both coming out this year. * Big Cartel https://keithbrowning.bigcartel.com/ * Instagram https://www.instagram.com/keithbrowningart * Cara https://cara.app/keithbrown...

Keith Browning and I sat down to talk comics, influences, and how this affects our process. We talk about his indie books and his work in Scott Snyder’s Tales from the Cloakroom Vol. 2 as well as the upcoming Stardust the Super Wizard anthology. This conversation went deeper and longer than expected, so here’s part one. * Big Cartel https://keithbrowning.bigcartel.com/ * Instagram https://www.inst...

Danny Earls and I dive into the hard work he puts in every day to be a comic book artist and we carry on about the inspirations that drive him. This is an open and unvarnished talk, filled with laughs, from the perspective of a man living a second dream career. * Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dannyearls16/ More Danny Links Below TRADECRAFT is a free podcast, I do as a hobby, but would love y...

Jonathan Marks Barravecchia joins me to get all painterly about comics. He’s an artist and illustrator using pencil, inks, watercolors, and oils to tell stories. And his latest comic from Image, BEAR PIRATE VIKING QUEEN is a glorious example of his craft. * Website https://www.jonathanmarksart.com/ More Johnathan Links Below TRADECRAFT is a free podcast, I do as a hobby, but would love your suppor...

Rich Douek joins me for a personal talk about following his heart into comics. How he built his initial story ideas of GUTTER MAGIC into an actual comic, and how he unintentionally became known as a horror guy after the sucess of the ROAD OF BONES comic. * Website http://www.rdouek.com/ More Rich Links Below TRADECRAFT is a free podcast, I do as a hobby, but would love your support. If you like th...

Tommy Lee Edwards and me talk about how his childhood love of cars and planes, plus discovering Speed Racer on Detroit television changed his life. We also get into how writing Gatchaman, for Mad Cave, is a dream comic book project. * Website http://www.tommyleeedwards.com/ More Tommy Lee Links Below TRADECRAFT is a free podcast, I do as a hobby, but would love your support. If you like this, or o...

André Lima Araújo joins me to talk about how things like film comics, video games, and anime swayed him from a respectable architect's life into the seedy underbelly of comics. We delve into his latest three-volume graphic novel series, PHENOMENA w/Brian Michael Bendis. * Website https://www.andrelimaaraujo.com More André Links Below TRADECRAFT is a free podcast, I do as a hobby, but would love yo...

Pye Parr joins me to talk about a passion for the arts, turned design career, turned comic book artist. How he applies his design sensibilities and process into his comic pages. And how his new Image comics series, PETROL HEAD , came from drawing exactly what he wanted to and attracting the interest of a writer friend. * Website https://www.pyeparr.com/ * LinkTree https://linktr.ee/pyeparr More Py...

Brian Level joined me for “the talk,” but straight-off, we got really into our thoughts and feeling about freelancing, comics, creativity, and [much] deeper subjects. Brian effortlessly moves between writing and drawing on projects like SAINT JANE OF THE ORCHARD SILK HILLS , CHAINED TO THE GRAVE , THE MANTLE , and THE BROTHERS JAMES . We were so caught up in our talk that we never touched on his l...

Rico Renzi joins me to talk about the DIY ethic, the magic of Kinkos, and the power of objects. We chat about his coloring philosophy, gel print work, con table set-up, and the amazing-ness (official word) of Brian Stelfreeze and Mark Chiarello. We also talk cooking. * Website https://www.nolongermint.com/ More Rico Links Below TRADECRAFT is a reader & listener-supported publication & podcast. Ple...

Marc Laming returns to talk about the much anticipated release of EDEN , the graphic novel from Humanoids , written by Christopher Sebela . Marc and I talk Star Wars, music, our love of laying out and the curse of making everything “right” in the art. * Website https://www.marclaming.com/ * EDEN drops Apr 09, 2024: https://www.humanoids.com/book/1171 TRADECRAFT is a reader & listener-supported pub...

Ryan Cody joins me to talk about his comic convention, AZ CAF happening on March, 9th , in Phoenix—and the business of comics. We have a lively talk about freelance career challenges, our love for the medium, and how important relationships with fellow creators are. * Linktree linktr.ee/ryancody * AZ CAF Convention Website https://azcomicartfest.com/ * Website https://super75studios.com TRADECRAFT...

Beth Hetland joins me to talk about her new graphic novel Tender, from Fantagraphics. But we get into way more, as we track her theater, maker, and art background to her love of comics and journey into academia. We talk about her shadow life as a book conservator, and gush over the book binding supply company, Talas . It’s a proper geek-out. * Website https://www.beth-hetland.com/ * Linktree https...

Declan Shalvey returns to talk about the upcoming Thundercats comic from Dynamite , but I distract him to talk about a hundred other things when it comes to making comics and podcasts. Check out the link to Tape Dec on YouTube , below. We also talk about how important Old Dog is to him, and how much fun he had co-writing Time Before Time . * Website: https://www.declanshalvey.com/ * Tape Dec Podca...

Bob FIngerman joins me to talk about his 40 year career as a cartoonist and writer. He’s also here to talk about That’s Some Business You’re In , Bob’s bound retrospective that’s live on Zoop! We really dig into motivations, and professional connections, his books like Minimum Wage , Pariah , and his novels! Listen for the laughs, stay for the purpose. * Website https://www.bobfingerman.com * That...

Cullen Bunn joins me to talk about writing comics, prose, and the blessed struggle of shepherding stories. He schools me in the ways of horror and talks about his current project, Copycat available on Zoop! We also dive in to his series like The Damned and The Sixth Gun , plus we talk about his next series, Beyond Mortal for Dark Horse . * Website https://www.cullenbunn.com/ * Copycat on Zoop! htt...

Ringo & Eisner award-winning writer Chuck Brown joins me to talk about the process of writing, scripting, and collaborating. The joy of period comics, how they intertwine between the tale and reality, and how they can teach and inspire. We also talk about his one year local writing residency, and Chuck encourages creators to look for new ways to work. Of course we talk about BITTER ROOT , his work...

Derek Laufman joins me for the 2024 Season 14 Opener to talk making comics as a profitable sideline to a successful creative career. We also talk about early how support and competition sets the stage for realistic expectations. We talk about his books, Ruin World , Bot 9 , The Witch of Wickerson , and his current series Crimson Fall . * Patreon https://www.patreon.com/DerekLaufman More Derek link...

Paolo Rivera joins me to do some art sit-ups, metaphorically speaking, of course. We talk about his creative journey, his influences, following new creative opportunities, and making it all work for his family. We get into his time on Spider-Man, Daredevil, and his current run of Action Comics covers. (maybe some GI Joe art) Keep an eye out for his contributions on the Spider-Man, Freshman Year ca...

Kayla E joins me to talk about her ongoing fine art work and her comic, Precious Rubbish. We discuss the healing power of art and the journey to her wonderful life today. We also talk talk about her upcoming book NOW #13: The New Comics Anthology from Fantagraphics. This episode discusses complex and unsettling subjects. Pre-Order NOW #13: The New Comics Anthology More Kayla links below! TRADECRAF...

Two years ago Eric Canete began his creator owned project, ARC ATHENA , from Iconic Comics. Now he returns to the podcast to talk about working on the first six issues, and the future of the series. We also talk about career strategy, writing, and finding healthy outlets—like podcasting with his friends on INKPULP —to keep the engines running. Fans of ARC ATHENA will be excited by Eric’s about iss...

Jeff Johnson returns to talk about his latest project the Rogue’s Kingdom campaign on Kickstarter. (ends Sun, Nov 12 7:27 PM EST) We dig into the process of becoming your own inker, the beautiful inefficiencies of lettering on art board, and the hard work of following your dream. * Rogue’s Kingdom https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1536854088/rogues-kingdom-issue-1?ref=clipboard-prelaunch Lot’s...

Brennan Wagner joins me to talk about his latest projects like the Rogue’s Kingdom campaign on Kickstarter, Saint John and the Grendel: Devil by the Deed Master’s Edition [both] from Dark Horse. Brennan teases The Edgewood Massacre, a six-page story he wrote, illustrated, and lettered. We also dig into how he’s worked writing into his creative routine. * Rogue’s Kingdom https://www.kickstarter.com...

(sorry for the repost, the email didn’t send) Howard Chaykin joins me to talk about his latest big comic book, FARGO: HELL ON WHEELS . We get into finding a point of view as a writer/artist, never short-changing yourself, supporting your passion as a creator outside comics, and growing beyond superheroes. FARGO is Howard’s first foray into crowdfunded comics. Set in the plastic period of US histor...

Dan Schkade joins me to talk about his latest endeavor as the writer/artist for the FLASH GORDON newspaper strip—which started this week. We talk about the structural and time constraints involved, we also talk about his his writing and line art duties on SAINT JOHN for DARK HORSE COMICS. * Flash Gordon https://comicskingdom.com/flash-gordon Saint John https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/3013-946/Sai...