Words, Images, & Worlds

Comics writer and colorist Lovern Kindzierski talks about his path to comics, considerations when coloring, and approaches to writing in the medium. You can read more about Lovern's work at https://www.lovernk.com

Creator and publisher Travis Gibb talks about building collaborative community in comics, including his work in the world of Cthulu Invades and Granite State Punk. You read more about Travis at his substack, https://substack.com/@travisgibb

Comics writer Erik Burnham talks about collaborating with wonderful people like Sarah Myer, as well as working on licensed properties like Ghost Busters, GI Joe, Godzilla, and many more. You can find out more about Erik's work at https://www.burnhamania.com

Author Arie Kaplan talks about writing comics, television, and more, including stories of his creative journey and unexpected turns. You can read more about Arie's work at https://www.ariekaplan.com .

Artist and comics creator Josef Rubinstein talks about his history in the medium, creative processes and philosophy, and current commission work.

Editor, writer, and comics creator Andrea Molinari returns to the podcast to talk about the current Kickstarter for the collected edition of The Shepherd, Vol. 3: The Valentine and the Pit. You can find out more about this project on Kickstarter , as well as at https://www.theshepherdcomic.com .

Comics creator Kel McDonald stops by to discuss creating, comics, and the Kickstarter campaign that is currently rolling for Murky Water. You can find out more about this project at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1495959227/murky-water , and find out more about Kel at https://kelmcdonald.com and at https://www.patreon.com/kelmcdonald .

Author and illustrator Brian "Box" Brown talks about his creative directions, inquiry-based work in nonfiction comics, and work in comic strip format. You can find out more about Brian's work at https://www.boxbrown.com and see more about his work in comic strip at https://www.patreon.com .

Comics writer and artist Jeremy Haun talks about working on projects with none other than Todd McFarlane in the world of King Spawn , as well as exploring types of storytelling in his creator-owned original universes. You can find out more about Jeremy's work at https://www.jeremyhaun.com/

Comics creator Wes Locher talks about his work on books like Unit 44 , Bug Slugger , and more. You can see more about Wes's creativity at https://weslocher.com .

Comics creator Anthony Cleveland talks about working with Mad Cave on titles like Show's End, Stargazer, and more. You can read about Anthony's work at https://madcavestudios.com/creators/anthony-cleveland/

Author and veteran of animation Ray Pointer talks about his work in restoring and researching the animated worlds of Max Fleischer. You can read more in Pointer's book, The Art and Inventions of Max Fleischer: American Animation Pioneer. He also discusses his career in the industry in this episode.

Artist and comics creator George Pratt talks about being smart in your hard work in the comics industry, as well as his work on titles like Detective Comics -- and his work on titles like Enemy Ace.

Comics creator and publisher Steve Tanner talks about discovering comics and crafting in worlds like Flintlock and Quantum. You can read more about Steve's work at https://timebombcomics.com

Author Aaron Rosenberg discusses connecting with fans at conventions, creating worlds of his own and using his talents to add to existing universes, and more. You can find out more about Aaron's work on Facebook at this link .

Comics creator Stefano Gaudiano talks about his creative inspirations and working on titles like The Walking Dead, Gotham Central , and more on part one of a two-part conversation.

Comics author Kwanza Osajyefo talks about his path in comics, creative process, collaborations with notable voices in the industry, and more. You can find out more about Kwanza's work @KWANZER on Instagram.

Comics creator and writer Justin Peniston talks about working in the worlds of Hunter Black , Sonic BOOM , DC Comics, and more. You can find out more about Justin's work at https://www.justinpeniston.com

Comics creator Ray-Anthony Height talks about his experiences working with popular characters and long-established universes, as well as the sweet spot of creating he has found in crafting his own worlds. You can find out more about Ray-Anthony's work at https://substack.com/@studioskyetiger

Comics creator Paul Pelletier talks about the creative challenges of working in comics, some of his best collaborations and experiences, and work on the way. You can find out more about Paul's crafting at https://paulpelletierart.com .

Comics and pulp writer Ron Fortier talks about storytelling, from his history with adventure to his latest work with Silverline. You can find out more about Beyond the Stars and back the project at this link on Kickstarter .

Comics creator and graphic novel scholar Alverne Ball talks about his work in the medium, including stories to come and his work with Jason Reeves and 133Art. You can read more about Alverne's work at https://www.instagram.com/alverneball

Author Janae Marks talks about writing for young readers, creating books like the Zoe Washington series, and connecting with readers. You can read more about Janae's work, including the upcoming book, A Split Second , at https://www.janaemarks.com/

Author and poet Robin Gow talks about creating stories in the youth literature space, as well as writing poetry for adults. Robin also mentions exploring prose in the upcoming book, Gooseberry. You can read more about Robin's work at https://robingow.com/

Comics creator Andrew Thomas talks about collaborating with the likes of Kevin Smith, working on titles like Mosely, Dead Romans , and Quick Stops and more. You can read more about Andrew's work on Instragram .