Words, Images, & Worlds

Comics creator Gary Martin talks about creative style and vision, continuing to grow as an artist and storyteller, his work with Steve Rude on The Moth , his origins working on Blue Devil , and work to come. Gary also discusses his currently funding project, Brush with Destiny. Click here to find out more.

Author and educator Jake Burt talks about the links between teaching and writing, the joy of creating realistic and fantastic stories for middle grades readers, and his current work in concise nonfiction, as well as more fiction to come. You can read more about Jake's work at https://www.jburtbooks.com/

Comics creator Shawn Gabborin talks about crafting the world of horror comics and prose, including his work on Puppet Master, and upcoming projects. You can read more about Shawn's work at https://www.instagram.com/shawn_gabborin

Comics creator Gregory Wright talks about his experiences in comics, approach to writing, coloring, and editing, and work as an educator.

Literacy expert and teacher of teachers Laura Robb talks with me about engaging readers, including practical strategies and work that teachers can do now. You can order Laura's new book, Increase Reading Volume: Practical Strategies That Boost Students’ Achievement and Passion for Reading at this link , and find out more at https://therobbreviewblog.com/

A happy new year episode is ring in 2024 with legendary comics creator Simon Furman. We discuss his collaboration with Andrew Wildman, work across comics and television, and contributions in visual storytelling and games.

Animator, director, and illustrator Steven E. Gordon talks about his path to comics and film, the stories that inspire him most, and his ongoing work with Disney Junior.

Comics creator Jordan Thomas talks about working in the world of visual storytelling to share tales of crime and horror, westerns and science fiction, and more. You can read more about Jordan's work, including Weird Work, Frank at Home on the Farm , and more at https://www.instagram.com/ampersand1988

Dr. Gene Kannenberg, Jr. returns to talk about the very much alive world of print, the cultural impact of comics grammar, and exploring work with the Herskovits Library of African Studies at Northwestern University.

Comics creator Jack Briglio talks about crafting for the world of DC Comics, creating the all-ages graphic novel, Thunderboom , and more. You can read more about Jack's work at https://jackbriglio.com

Comics creator Colleen Douglas talks about crafting engaging stories, the first loves she found in comics, and fashioning tales of suspense and the supernatural in the medium. You can read more about Colleen's work at https://zeecomeeks.com/

Comics creator Miguel Jorge talks about collaborating with Jack Briglio in Flip , working with Markosia, and the comics literary approach in Instruction Manual.

Author Steve Englehart talks about creating in comics and prose, originating characters like Nightman , working in television and other media, and the continued storytelling to come. You can read more about Steve's work at http://www.steveenglehart.com

Comics creator Greg Anderson Elysée discusses his work in comics and links to mythology, as well as the positive, collaborative community he has found. Greg explores his work on Is'Nana, Akim Aliu: Dreamer , and more. You can read more about Greg's work at https://www.instagram.com/gregdae

Comics creator Rags Morales talks about his journey in comics, work to come, and his journey of self-discovery. You can find out more about Rags's work at https://www.instagram.com/ragsnhashtags/ and https://www.etsy.com/market/rags_morales

Comics creator Richard Starkings talks about his creative journey, including work on many titles over the years in the world of lettering, his writing work on Elephantmen , and continued work on titles like Ask for Mercy, Parliament of Rooks, and Conan.

Comics creator Rich Moyer talks about creating the Ham Helsing world and working in syndicated cartoon strips. You can read more about Rich's work at https://richmoyer.com/

Comics creator Daniel Kalban talks about crafting the Libertyverse and exploring superhero narratives. You can read more about Daniel's work at https://www.instagram.com/dkalban

Comics creator Scott DM Simmons talks about developing stories in independent creator spaces, as well as for major companies and titles, and discusses his style and most meaningful collaborations -- as well as his background with Hasbro. You can read more about Scott's work at https://www.scottdmsimmonsart.com/

Comics creator Ben Humeniuk discusses the links between teaching and comics, exploring literature as inspirations for storytelling, and crafting in worlds like Waking Life , Makin' It , and Cthulhu. You can learn more about Ben's work at https://benhumeniuk.com/

Dr. Maneka Brooks discusses the need for qualitative research and deeper answers in reading interventions, as well as working in education and opening access for learners across languages. You can read an example of Dr. Brooks's work at this link.

Author Delilah S. Dawson talks about crafting for young adults, middle grades, and adult audiences with titles like The Violence , Star Wars: Rise of the Red Blade , Mine , and many more. You can read more about Delilah's work at https://www.whimsydark.com/

Comics creator Dre Daniels talks about crafting the world of Treble , including the newest book, a trade collection now funding at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/treble-the-rhythm-within#/

Comics creator and animator Scott Shaw talks about his work across media on some very popular characters, plus upcoming work and his current reading inspirations. You can find out more about Scott at https://www.shaw-cartoons.com/

Lamar Giles ushers in a new age of episodes for the show with a talk about DC's Static and his work in young adult/middle grades fiction. You can read more about Lamar's work at https://www.lamargiles.com/