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Comic Book Squares
by Comic Book Squares
Welcome to Comic Book Squares! We're 4 guys - Ben, Mike, Paul and Shane - talking comic books with a focus on independent creators. In each weekly episode, we're either reviewing comic books from small and independent publishers or interviewing indie comic creators. Our reviews dig into both the art and the story, and our take on the issue as a whole. Have an indie creator you want us to feature? Email us at [email protected]. Want to help us keep promoting indie comics? Please consider supporting: https://anchor.fm/comicbooksquares/support
Episodes
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Indie Comic Book Review - Blowtorch Bad Roads
Time for another #indiecomicreview! One of our fans/listeners/watchers was rather tenacious in getting us to review his new comic (Oct. '23) - Blowtorch Bad Roads from Page1 Comics! Thank you for being persistent! Blowtorch Bad Road's first issue is a great entry into a gritty, John Wick-esque…
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Comic Creator Interview - Chiral Comics (Kang Jing & Api Ngo)
We had the awesome opportunity to visit with and interview Chiral Comic's creator Kang Jing (KJ) and co-writer/editor Api Ngo @ThatChineseHistoryGuy (on YouTube) all the way from Singapore! Interviewing at the same time - but technically on different days - was similar to time-travel -- or...
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Comic Creator Interview - Laurie Calcaterra - Path of the Pale Rider
We had the incredible opportunity to interview #indiecomic creator, Laurie Calcaterra, creator of Path of the Pale Rider, late last year and while this interview is a bit longer than most, it's well worth it! Path of the Pale Rider was truly delightful to get into and we cannot recommend this...
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Indie Comic Book Review - Psycho List
Psycho List is a great comic that expertly blends a very real-world issue (dv) with comic book style to take the reader on an intriguing journey. For several reasons, the Squares recommend this issue! This was a review of issue #1 and 6 are showing available on Global Comix from Blackbox Comics....
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Indie Comic Book Review - Incision
The Squares reviewed listener/follower submission "Incision" recently and this was a winner for all of us! Creator Jay Red. Published by Lesser Known Comics. Check out the kickstarter that is happening this month (Jan. 2024)! ➡️...
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Indie Comic Book Review - UNIVERSUM Execution
The Squares reviewed Universum 1:1 Execution recently and this was a real hit with some and a miss for others. One thing we all agreed on is that the artwork is incredible for this comic! Listen on your favorite podcasting platform or watch it right here! Find out how The Office, LOTR, Hercules,...
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Indie Comic Book Review - Cold Sky
In this episode, the Squares review Cold Sky from Black Relic Comics. This comic contains 3 separate stories that take place in the universe Black Relic Comics is creating. Each was quite different. Check out this review where movies like The Fifth Element, Alien/Aliens, and Jaws get mentioned!...
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Indie Comic Book Review - Exciting Comics
The Squares review Exciting Comics from @antarcticpress! This comic was packed with new characters and the different ways they tie into this new universe that writer, Bradley Golden, is creating. Check it out and let us know which character was most intriguing to you! Find it on @GlobalComix ⬅️...
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Indie Comic Book Review - Hunt. Kill. Repeat.
We had the pleasure of reviewing Hunt. Kill. Repeat. from @madcavestudios and Mark London recently. This comic was truly well done. We were all caught up in this story that delves into a time when the Greek Gods have come to the land of man to wreak havoc and teach the technology-loving humans a...
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Indie Comic Creator Interview - Paul "Haydes" Hayden
We enjoyed it so much the first time -- we invited the "Devil" back to the pod! The "Devil" we say?! Well, an argument could be made. We're speaking with Paul "Haydes" Hayden in this episode! Haydes is the founder of indie comics publisher ASAP Imagination. This time we spoke with Haydes about…
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Indie Comic Book Review - Fallen
In this episode, the Squares are reviewing Fallen #1 of a 4 part series. Fallen's dark artistry evokes some classic 80's and 90's nostalgia for some of us, along with some more modern movie call-backs (Hello Constantine and Seven!!). Join us for a bit of mystery and muuuurrrrdeeeeerrrrr in…
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Indie Comic Book Review - Plague Seeker
In this review, the Squares discuss Plague Seeker! An issue "0" comic from Bad Egg Publishing. It's a surprising issue with stunning artwork that leaves us wanting to know more! Description: In the far future, civilization has been destroyed by an event only known as The Calamity. Humanity lives…
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Indie Comic Book Review - Deathrage
This review episode is about Deathrage. Not our own -- that of Mark Freeman, "Spartan Captain America Deadpool," if you will. We had quite a bit to discuss about this comic. From lettering to the impressive illustrations to a mixed-in origin story that really ties all together for a compelling...
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Indie Comic Book Review - Good Boy
What if Jo(h)n Wick happened a bit differently, and was spelled a bit differently? What if his companion was who was spared and was an assassin? The biggest question of all, though... what if his companion was a dog named Flint with a thirst for revenge? In this episode, the gang is all together…
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Comic Creator Interview - Laurie Cunningham
We had the immense joy of interviewing Laurie Cunningham recently. Editor-in-Chief and a writer at ASAP IMAGINATION, L. A. Cunningham released her debut book, Points of Villainy/Points of Virtue, with co-author, P. A. Hayden in November 2020. In 2021, her second publication came out as a part of...
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Comic Book Squares Updates, Changes, and More!!!
Episode 60 (no, we have not been numbering these but this is where we're at!) is packed with UPDATES!! New host (welcome Karie), update on the contest, restructuring the comic reviews, a host on hiatus, and MORE! ➡️ Please don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! And you can also find us…
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Comic Creator Interview - Tyler Chin-Tanner
We recently had the pleasure of interviewing Tyler Chin-Tanner, comic creator and Co-Publisher at A Wave Blue World (AWBW). From his early careers in teaching and humanitarian aid work, Tyler Chin-Tanner took the leap into his lifelong passion for comics, attending The Kubert School from 2003 to...
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Comic Shop Owner Interview - Ken Brown
In this week's episode, the Comic Book Squares are talking to comic book shop owner Ken Brown! Ken is the owner of Drawn to Comics, a comic shop in Glendale, Arizona. We chat with Ken about not only how he got into the comics industry and why he's still doing it after all these years, but also...
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Comic Creator Interview - Richard Fairgray
In this week's episode, the Comic Book Squares have writer Richard Fairgray on the show! Richard is a writer and artist of children's books, but most recently he's been diving into more mature-themed comics with books such as "Haunted Hill" and "Octopus: A Memoir of Flailing." Currently, he's…
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Comic Creator Interview - Travis Gibb
In today's episode, we're talking to comic book creator Travis Gibb!Travis has worked on popular indie comic series such "Coins of Judas," "Voodoo Nations," "Broke Down and Four Dead Bodies," Cthulu Invades Oz," and more! Keep up with Travis and Orange Cone Productions at...
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Phoenix Fan Fusion Special - Georges Jeanty
The Squares recently recorded four comic book creator interviews live at Phoenix Fan Fusion 2023! In this final episode from the convention, we're talking to Eisner-winning comic book illustrator Georges Jeanty! Comics fans will recognize his name on comics such as The Mandalorian, Buffy the...
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Phoenix Fan Fusion Special - Dan Panosian
The Squares recently recorded four comic book creator interviews live at Phoenix Fan Fusion 2023! In this third episode from the convention, we're talking to comic book creator Dan Panosian! Comics fans will recognize his name on such recent titles as "Black Tape" from AWA Studios and "Alice Ever...
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Phoenix Fan Fusion Special - Shawn Demumbrum
The Squares recently recorded four comic book creator interviews live at Phoenix Fan Fusion 2023! In this second episode from the con, we're talking to comic book creator Shawn Demumbrum! Shawn's Spazdog Press has created a variety of music-inspired comic anthologies based on songs by bands such…
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Phoenix Fan Fusion Special - Hailey Renee Brown
The Squares recently recorded four comic book creator interviews live at Phoenix Fan Fusion 2023! In this episode, we're talking to comic book artist Hailey Renee Brown! Hailey has done art for comic book publishers such as Dark Horse, Source Point Press, Dynamite, and Time Bomb Comics. They're...
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Comic Creator Interview - Alex Moore & David Hazan
Glamour. Glitz. Assassins! Our next guests have brought all that and more to the comics scene with their new series from Scout Comics, "Death Drop: Drag Assassin"! Squares Ben and Shane talk to comic book artist Alex Moore and comic book writer David Hazan about "Death Drop" as well as mixing…
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Comic Creator Interview - Jordan Hart
The effects of many chronic diseases are often unseen, so what if there was a superhero who was invulnerable to physical harm but had to fight to stay alive because of his own body? That's the premise of the comic book miniseries "Ripple Effects," and we're excited to talk to the series creator…
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Comic Creator Interview - David Howard
Secure the perimeter ... Nem is on the show! This week, Ben and Mike chat with comic book writer and novelist David "Nem" Howard! We talk to Nem about his @ASAPIMAGINATION series "O.P.S.E.C." as well as about horror movies, how the movie "1408" made Nem fear the Carpenters, and how his overcoming...
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Comic Creator Interview - Sarah Gailey & Liana Kangas
Ever wished someone would combine the movies "Se7en" and "Elysium"? Well our next guests managed to take the concept and dial it up to 11! Writer Sarah Gailey and artist Liana Kangas join us to talk about their Boom! Studios comic book series "Know Your Station." Sarah has written comics such as...
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Comic Creator Interview - Steve Mannion
We're excited bring back a very special guest, comic book writer and artist Steve Mannion! We talk to Steve about his new book that features his longtime heroines origin story "Fearless Dawn: The Bomb," as well as about what he's been up to since we talked to him last year, his upcoming…
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Comic Creator Interview - Nicholas Friesen
The Squares are headed to the Great White North for this next episode! We're interviewing comic book creator Nicholas Friesen about his multimedia project "Olivia Sea"! With this project, Nicholas is mixing music, animation, and comics to create an immersive storytelling experience. We talk to...
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Comic Creator Interview - Marc Guggenheim
Our next guest has been keeping the law and order in comics for years now! OK, that joke was a stretch. We have failed this city. We'll stop now! If you haven't guessed it, we're talking to Marc Guggenheim, television writer and producer on everything from "Law and Order" and "Eli Stone" to…
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Comic Creator Interview - Dan Membiela & Kylar Merrell
Hey Squares fans, you're getting a twofer this week! In this epsiode, Paul talks to comic book writer and artist Dan Membiela about his comics "Good Agent" and "Under God" and to comic book writer and letterer Kylar Merrell about his company Foreign Press Comics. The guys also get into the...
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Comic Book Creator Interview - Liam Sharp
We head from the distant future to the Middle Ages in this episode with comics legend Liam Sharp! Liam is a renowned comic book artist and writer, as well as a novelist, who has worked on everything from Spawn to Hulk to Batman. Most recently, he acts as both writer and artist on his Image Comics...
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Comic Book Creator Interview - Ryan Drost
It's Hammer time! This week the Comic Book Squares are joined by comic book creator Ryan Drost to talk about his all-ages superhero comic "Stealth Hammer"! Besides his comic, we also talk about droids, Icelandic gnomes, and how "Stealth Hammer" was selected as a "Top Book of 2022 That You Should…
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Comic Creator Interview - Michael Nunneley and Steve Sellers
It's an Omen, it's a Revelation, it's Michael Nunneley and Steve Sellers on Comic Bok Squares! In this episode, Michael and Steven join us to talk about the Omen Comics and Revelation Comics universe. Omen Comics' Omenverse is a universe of blended myths, legends, & folklore (& even some…
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Comic Creator Interview - Mike Deodato Jr.
Marvel, DC, Image, Dark Horse ... our next guest has worked with them all and then some! The Squares were excited to chat with Mike Deodato, Jr., a longtime profesional comic book artist who has had a prolific career. He's worked on everything from Incredible Hulk to Batman to Lady Death to Jade...
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Comic Creator Interview - Dominique Mitchell
The Squares recently welcomed Dominique "Mitch Mula" Mitchell on the show! Dominique, co-founder of Crypto Money Records and comic series "Lil Bitcoin," talked with us about his projects as well as the intersection of comics and Web3 spaces. The "Lil Bitcoin" series, which features both physical...
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Comic Book Script Contest Announcement
We're excited to finally be able to announce that we're sponsoring the Dream Foundry Comic Book Script Contest! When we first started this indie comic review/interview show, our goal was (and still is) to support indie creators. So once we got established as a show, we reached out Dream Foundry…
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Comic Creator Interview - Barbara 'Willy' Mendes
We're going back to the early days of comics outside of the mainstream and talking to an originator of the underground comix movement! The Squares were honored to have Barbara "Willy" Mendes on the show. Barbara was one of the earliest underground comix artists/writers of the 1970s. She shares...
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Comic Creator Interview - Jason Inman
We wish we were best friends with this super comic book writer! This week, the Squares interview Ringo Award-nominated Jason Inman, the creator of the comic series "Super Best Friend." We talk to Jason about how he moved from the military to writing, his time working on DC Comic's YouTube…
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Comic Creator Interview - AJ O Mason
We're heads over heels for the work of this comic book writer! This week, the Squares interview AJ O. Mason, the writer of comic series "Headcases," as well as the upcoming graphic novel from IDW, "Kloud 9." We talk to AJ about how he got started in the comics industry as a writer, the lucky…
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Comic Creator Interview - Steve Prince
And now for a hero with a different kind of red cape! In this week's episode, the Squares are joined by Steve Prince, the creator of the comic book series "Monster Matador." Besides his action-packed series, we talk about 80s action movies (looking at you, Predator!), how indie comics are the…
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Comic Creator Interview - Aaron Dowen
We're going full "Tilt" on this episode! The Squares sit down with Aaron Dowen, the editor-in-chief, writer and founder of Catalyst Comics. We chat about his comic series "Tilt" as well as marketing comic books, are comic conventions good for comic creators, and the future of his indie comic book...
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Comic Creator Interview - Chris Mole
The pagan goddess of Britain is on the loose in modern day London! In this episode, the Squares talk to Chris Mole, creator and writer of the the comic book series "Brigantia." We talk to Chris about researching mythical and historical characters, how he works with artists, creating a British...
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Comic Creator Interview - Michael Tanner and François Vigneault
Stop playing "High on Life" right now and check out comic series "Orcs in Space"! From the mind of "High on Life" creator and "Rick and Morty" co-creator Justin Roiland, "Orcs in Space" is a raucous, hilarious sci-fi tale that at its heart is about finding your place in the galactigon. In this...
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Comic Creator Interview - Nick Bryan
It's time to raise the dead and eat wings! That's actually sort of the premise of the comic by our next guest, Nick Bryan. In this episode, we chat with him about his series "Death of a Necromancer" as well as his experience doing comic conventions and crowdfunding, and finding photos of geese....
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Comic Creator Interview - Dave Cook
This week we've got a comic book writer joining us all the way from Scotland! The Squares - Ben, Mike, Paul and Shane - chat with Dave Cook about his comics "BPM" and "Deadliner" as well as his series with BHP Comics, "Killtopia"! Dave also shares his journey as a writer, music inspirations and…
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Comic Creator Interview - Paul "Haydes" Hayden
We're talking to the Devil himself this week! At least, that's the nickname of this week's guest Paul "Haydes" Hayden, the founder of indie comics publisher ASAP Imagination. Ben, Mike, Paul and Shane talk to Haydes about establishing a publishing company, ASAP's current slate of comics, and…
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Comic Creator Interview - Anas Abdulhak
We traveled halfway around the world for this episode! OK, actually we just interview someone who is halfway around the world from us - Anas Abdulhak! Anas is the creator and writer of comic books such as "Eleutheromania" and "The Alpha Council," as well as upcoming titles "Etheres" and "Objects…
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Comic Creator Interview - Anthony Stokes
We're stoked to have one of our favorite comic creators back on the show! Anthony Stokes is the creator successful indie comic "Decay," as well as upcoming title "Intrusive Thoughts." On top of writing these comics, he is also his own marketing team, finding unique ways to get people talking…
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Welcome to Comic Book Squares! We're 4 guys - Ben, Mike, Paul and Shane - talking comic books with a focus on independent creators. In each weekly episode, we're either reviewing comic books from small and independent publishers or interviewing indie comic creators. Our reviews dig into both the art and the story, and our take on the issue as a whole. Have an indie creator you want us to feature? Email us at [email protected]. Want to help us keep promoting indie comics? Please consider supporting: https://anchor.fm/comicbooksquares/support
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