Words, Images, & Worlds

Author Stephen Messer (aka Zeno Alexander) talks about creating fanciful worlds and writing for young readers. You can find out more at https://www.zenoalexander.com/

Comics creator HC Anderson talks about his work on Godhead and the questions he explores in his work. This episode is very garbled due to our connection, but there are still some audible nuggets.

Comics creator Dave Baker returns to the show to talk about the world of his newest creation, Halloween Boy. You read more about Dave and this character at https://www.heydavebaker.com/

Author David Booher talks about creating comics like Specs and Rain , as well as film and literary influences and his upcoming work, The Feeding. You can find more information about this project on Zoop and check out David's work on Instagram .

Comics creator JK Woodward talks Trek, Kolchak , and preferred media, as well as work to come in the world of horror. You can read more about JK's work on Instagram .

Author and editor Stuart Moore talks about working on Captain Ginger , being on the ground floor at Vertigo, and more. You can read more about Stuart's work at https://stuartmoorewriter.com/

Comics creator Jamal Igle talks about crafting with popular characters, as well as his work in the world of The Wrong Earth. You can read more about Jamal's work at https://jamaligle.com/

Comics creator Charlie McElvy talks about collaborations, creating characters like Spider-Squirrel, and more to come from Xion Studios. You can read more about Charlie's work at https://charliemcelvy.substack.com /

Author Simon D. Luscombe talks about crafting in the world of fantasy, and details his new book, Across the Rachis. You can read more about Simon's work on his Instagram page.

Author and artist Claire Lordon talks about her upcoming book, One in a Million , as well as the process of creating and what graphic narratives have allowed her to do in crafting this memoir. You can read more about Claire's work at https://www.clairelordon.com/

Comics creator and long-time veteran of animation Alan Burnett talks about working with Hanna-Barbera and creating in the world of Batman: The Animated Series , as well as revisiting this world in Batman: The Adventures Continue.

Comics creator/artist/author Dan Brereton talks about the kinds of stories that draw him to create, his origins in the industry, and the age of creative access. You can read more about Dan's work on Instagram and check out his Patreon page .

Comics creator Graham Annable talks about working in animation, exploring stories for all ages with Peter & Ernesto , and his newest work, Eerie Tales from the School of Screams. You can read more about Graham's work at https://www.grickle.com/ and follow his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@grickle

Comics creator Keith Giffen talks about the immersive world of video games, his love of the horror genre, innovative approaches to storytelling, and more.

Author John Arcudi talks about his collaborations with Doug Mahnke and David Rubin, as well as the writing craft (with nods to Faulkner and Hemingway). You can find out more about John on Instagram @ishmahab  and at his patreon, https://www.patreon.com/arcudistories

Dr. Barbara Postema talks about the nature of graphic narratives, including wordless comics, and the legitimacy of the comics medium.

Author Jordan Alsaqa talks about collaborating in comics and his first OGN, Cooking with Monsters. You can read more about Jordan's work at https://www.jordanalsaqa.com/

Comics creator Dennis Crisostomo talks about creating in the world of comics, telling a wide range of stories, and planning for future works. You can visit Dennis on Instagram and on YouTube.

Comics artist Carlo Barberi talks about working on Spawn, as well as his past work and his desire to try new things in each issue. You can see more of Carlo's work on his Instagram account .

Author Amalia Hoffman talks about the joy and creativity of crafting for young readers. Be sure to check out the YouTube version of this talk to see Amalia's wonderful work, and you can also visit this author's site at http://www.amaliahoffman.com/

Comics creator Ennun Ana Iurov talks about collaborating on Needle and Thread , as well as the new project, Whisper of the Woods. You can read more about Ennun's work at https://www.ennunanaiurov.com/

Author Christine Platt shares about writing stories of joy for young readers, sharing resources for learning, and the necessary work of advocacy and advancing antiracism. You can read more about Christine's work at https://www.christineplatt.com/

Author Jennifer Ziegler talks about crafting for young readers, exploring the picture book medium, and capturing middle grades experiences in fiction. You can read more about Jennifer's work at https://jenniferziegler.com/

Author David F. Walker talks about creating in comics, sharing stories that are fantastic and historical, and upcoming work in the world of prose for young readers. You can read more about David's work at https://davidfwalker.com/

Cory Doctorow talks about the path to authoring and the power of speculative fiction, including insightful questions of the world. You can read more about Cory's work at https://craphound.com/