Ep. 229 - Michael Schwartz, Armored and Chronic

On today’s new episode Anthony interviewed writer Michael Schwartz about his new comic Armored from Clover Press. But first, how is Armored like Army of Darkness and Blue Beetle? Did Francis Manapul enjoy this comic? Is this Michael’s first comic? How has Michael transitioned from screenwriting to being a comic book writer? How did an editor help get this comic off the ground? How does Clover Press use Kickstarter to sell books? Was Armored almost sold out at Anthony’s LCS? Did R.L. Stine and Dan Akroyd provide early reactions to this comic? Did Armored sell out at Diamond? Is Clover Press known for their Marvel art books? Is Armored planned as an ongoing series? Is the latest Kickstarter for Armored for the first five issues? How many more arcs does Michael have planned for this series? How does the comic start? Has Michael been doing con appearances? Is this a book you can’t put down? Do teenagers like Armored? Did Michael write the kids movie Gnome Alone for Netflix? Is Armored a comic that both adults and kids could enjoy? How is this comic like Stranger Things? Does this comic feel like a movie from the 80s/90s? What did Geoff Johns think of this comic? Does this comic remind Anthony of the 90s movie Star Kid? What does the Kickstarter for this project offer? Did Midtown Comics sell out of Armored? Did Nick Pitarra do covers for this comic? How is his new comic Ax-Wielder Jon? Does Ismael Hernandez’ art work perfectly for this story? How did R.L Stine feel about Armored? How does Michael support other comic creators, including Anthony, on social media? Did Michael enjoy Anthony’s comic Superguy? Where is Michael doing some upcoming signings? Has Anthony ever been to Jay and Silent Bob’s Secret Stash in New Jersey? Does Michael co-host a comic book podcast called Wizards! The Podcast Guide to Comics? Is it hard to get the word out about new comics? Is Michael working on a longer-form graphic novel with his wife? Did Michael co-create an adult animated series with George Lopez and possibly Joe Pesci?! What comics is Michael currently reading? Check out our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/ComicsandChronic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.comicsandchronic.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ New episodes every THURSDAY Follow us on social media! Instagram // Twitter // TikTok : @comicsnchronic YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/channel/UC45vP6pBHZk9rZi_2X3VkzQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ E-mail: [email protected] Cody Twitter: @Cody_Cannon Instagram: @walaka_cannon TikTok: @codywalakacannon Jake Instagram: @jakefhaha Anthony Instagram // Twitter // TikTok : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mrtonynacho⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: youtube.com/nachocomedy