EPISODE · May 25, 2026 · 59 MIN
Joey Esposito Interview - Killer Influences and Power Rangers Unlimited
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Comics writer Joey Esposito returns to the show to talk with Byron about his big projects dropping in July, Killer Influences from IDW's Crime Imprint and Power Rangers Unlimited from Boom Studios. We discuss the value of making things by hand then jump into the dark world of his new satirical, true crime project Killer Influences and how the book Murderland inspired Joey to want to examine modern clout chasing and content culture in a comic book. Then we flip the script and jump into the kinetic universe of Power Rangers Unlimited and Byron gets the full download from a dedicated superfan and how Joey and co-writing partner Kenny Porter are condensing 30 years of canon into this exciting new book; Byron discovers his favorite new character, Captain Mutiny; and Joey talks about the new ranger, Striking Tiger Unlimited Ranger. Killer Influences from IDW Crime Killer Influences follows Melvin, a serial killer who is aspiring to be one of the most infamous to ever do it, a true American nightmare. His problem? He’s so efficient and methodical that he doesn’t have a brand. No one has connected his crimes—except for Kylie, an aspiring true crime influencer who is flailing at a small-town newspaper. When she comes across Melvin’s crimes and reaches out to him… she figures out how she’s going to become a star. She will give Melvin the identity he needs to be the iconic serial killer he wants to be, while she follows his exploits on her channel and becomes famous. Kylie and Melvin make a pact that will make their dreams come true and destroy their lives in the process. Eisner Award nominee Joey Esposito (The Pedestrian, Batman: Urban Legends) and rising-star artist Valeria Burzo (Castle Full of Blackbirds, EC Comics) deliver a scathing and thrilling true crime serial killer saga with Killer Influences! Power Rangers Unlimited from Boom Studios Get ready for a groundbreaking new series featuring all your favorite Rangers across time and space! This is it, Power Rangers fans! All of your favorite Rangers from every season and every series of the long-running television and comic series will finally be united in ways you’ve never even dreamed! At a mysterious base on the planet Aquitar, a morphinomenal program is taking shape… Under the guidance of the eccentric Operator, the Striking Tiger Unlimited Ranger calls upon Power Rangers from across time and space to form elite teams and battle a rising evil! In the first issue of this all-new ongoing series, get ready as Power Rangers superfans Joey Esposito (Batman: Urban Legends) and Kenny Porter (The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive, Fearless) alongside superstar artist Alessio Zonno (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III) draw from across thirty years of canon to bring together unlimited dream teams of your favorite Rangers. Follow Comic Book Yeti 🔗 Comic Book Yeti LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/ComicBookYeti For partnership and ad inquiries, please contact: thecomicsyeti@gmailcom Follow your hosts 🔗 Jimmy Gaspero: https://bsky.app/profile/jimmygaspero.bsky.social 🔗 Byron O’Neal: https://bsky.app/profile/byrononeal.com ARKENFORGE Play TTRPG games? Make sure to check out our partner Arkenforge. Use the discount code YETI5 to get $5 off your order. Make sure to check out our sponsor 2000AD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Comics writer Joey Esposito returns to the show to talk with Byron about his big projects dropping in July, Killer Influences from IDW's Crime Imprint and Power Rangers Unlimited from Boom Studios. We discuss the value of making things by hand then jump into the dark world of his new satirical, true crime project Killer Influences and how the book Murderland inspired Joey to want to examine modern clout chasing and content culture in a comic book. Then we flip the script and jump into the kinetic universe of Power Rangers Unlimited and Byron gets the full download from a dedicated superfan and how Joey and co-writing partner Kenny Porter are condensing 30 years of canon into this exciting new book; Byron discovers his favorite new character, Captain Mutiny; and Joey talks about the new ranger, Striking Tiger Unlimited Ranger. Killer Influences from IDW Crime Killer Influences follows Melvin, a serial killer who is aspiring to be one of the most infamous to ever do it, a true American nightmare. His problem? He’s so efficient and methodical that he doesn’t have a brand. No one has connected his crimes—except for Kylie, an aspiring true crime influencer who is flailing at a small-town newspaper. When she comes across Melvin’s crimes and reaches out to him… she figures out how she’s going to become a star. She will give Melvin the identity he needs to be the iconic serial killer he wants to be, while she follows his exploits on her channel and becomes famous. Kylie and Melvin make a pact that will make their dreams come true and destroy their lives in the process. Eisner Award nominee Joey Esposito (The Pedestrian, Batman: Urban Legends) and rising-star artist Valeria Burzo (Castle Full of Blackbirds, EC Comics) deliver a scathing and thrilling true crime serial killer saga with Killer Influences! Power Rangers Unlimited from Boom Studios Get ready for a groundbreaking new series featuring all your favorite Rangers across time and space! This is it, Power Rangers fans! All of your favorite Rangers from every season and every series of the long-running television and comic series will finally be united in ways you’ve never even dreamed! At a mysterious base on the planet Aquitar, a morphinomenal program is taking shape… Under the guidance of the eccentric Operator, the Striking Tiger Unlimited Ranger calls upon Power Rangers from across time and space to form elite teams and battle a rising evil! In the first issue of this all-new ongoing series, get ready as Power Rangers superfans Joey Esposito (Batman: Urban Legends) and Kenny Porter (The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive, Fearless) alongside superstar artist Alessio Zonno (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III) draw from across thirty years of canon to bring together unlimited dream teams of your favorite Rangers. Follow Comic Book Yeti 🔗 Comic Book Yeti LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/ComicBookYeti For partnership and ad inquiries, please contact: thecomicsyeti@gmailcom Follow your hosts 🔗 Jimmy Gaspero: https://bsky.app/profile/jimmygaspero.bsky.social 🔗 Byron O’Neal: https://bsky.app/profile/byrononeal.com ARKENFORGE Play TTRPG games? Make sure to check out our partner Arkenforge. Use the discount code YETI5 to get $5 off your order. Make sure to check out our sponsor 2000AD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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