Fortress of Comic News Ep. 391 feat. Frank Martin

In this episode of Fortress of Comic News, hosts Chris and Mike discuss the upcoming New York Comic Con, their excitement for potential announcements in the comic and gaming worlds, and pay tribute to the late Dragon Ball Z narrator Doc Harris. They also delve into casting news for the Green Lantern series, the representation in the new Agatha show, and the latest developments in the Penguin series, highlighting connections to comic lore. In this conversation, the hosts delve into the complexities of Gotham's Penguin character, exploring themes of trauma and betrayal. They transition into comic news, discussing Marvel's upcoming one-shots featuring unlikely character pairings, and celebrate the 10th anniversary of Star Wars comics with new stories. The discussion also covers the Ice Cream Man anthology series, a new comic based on Weekly World News, and Rob Liefeld's return to Youngblood. Finally, they address significant printing issues affecting the release of DC and Marvel omnibuses, highlighting the challenges in the comic book industry. In this conversation, Mike and Chris delve into the dynamics of the comic market, discussing the implications of limited print runs and the decisions made by major publishers. They explore new comic releases, particularly focusing on the latest Batman series and its unique take on the character's origin. The discussion also covers characterdevelopment, recent comic issues, and trends in manga, including cultural commentary on the portrayal of characters and themes. In this conversation, Frank Martin discusses his journey in the horror genre, particularly focusing on his latest project, 'Macabre Motel.' He shares insights into the creative process behind horror storytelling, character development in short comics, and the importance of artistic collaboration. The discussion also touches on his transition between genres, the challenges of maintaining a consistent fanbase, and his future projects that aim to expand the universe of his stories. Frank Martin’s Socials: X - @FrankTheWriter Instagram - @FrankTheWriter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/frankthewriter/macabre-motel-couples-retreat?ref=profile_created&category_id=250 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/frankthewriter/the-fart-bomb?ref=profile_created&category_id=250 https://www.frankthewriter.com/ Comics we discuss in this episode: Shazam #16 Geiger #7 Action Comics #1070 The Ultimates #5 Blade #1 Star Wars: Ewoks #1 I Hate Fairyland #16 Star Wars: Inquisitors #4 Redcoat #6 Absolute Batman #1 Get your Fortress Comics merchandise with the link below https://www.teepublic.com/user/fortress-comics FortressofComicNews.com https://chriscomicscorner.substack.com/ YouTube.com/FortressComics Find Chris: https://bio.site/chrisrundt Mike twitter @fortressricker Patreon.com/FortressComics https://www.tiktok.com/@chriscomicscorner Thanks for Listening! #marvel #marvelcomics #mcu #dccomics #comicbooks #comicnews #podcast #indiecomics #batman