Comics Are Dope (The Podcast)

Today I'm talking to Regine L. Sawyer, an Eisner award winning writer, publisher, advocate and philanthropist. She's perhaps best known as the founder of the Women in Comics Collective, and through that work has helped countless individuals find their footing in an industry that is often hostile toward them. Today we talk about Regine's journey, and why she holds her work so dearly. Regine L. Sawyer is an American comics writer, editor, and founder of Women in Comics NYC Collective International. She is the author of The Rippers, Eating Vampires and Ice Witch. She is the owner, writer, and creator of Lockett Down Productions, a small press company that employs all-female comic book artists with an emphasis on women of color. Women in Comics NYC Collective International or "WinC" is dedicated to giving a voice to women who work in the comic book industry and helping them better brand themselves and promote their projects. Sawyer started this organization in May 2012 after hosting a Women in Comics Panel at Bronx Heroes Comic Con. At the panel, Sawyer recognized a highly underrepresented community of women of color in the comic book industry. WinC stresses being open to all women of any ethnicity, culture, or background with the goal of giving a monetary reason to continue in this field. WinC has grown to have more than 100 members and holds workshops and panels all across the United States. For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

Ahead of the release of Warbird #1, Robert Venditti joins to talk about his journey into comics, the fun marketing concepts coming from Bad Idea and telling varied stories. About Robert Venditti: New York Times bestselling author Robert Venditti broke into comics the old-fashioned way—by starting out in the mailroom. He began working for publisher Top Shelf Productions in 2002, and within a few months sold them the script forThe Surrogates, his first comic book series. The story was later adapted into a feature film starring Bruce Willis and Ving Rhames. Venditti went on to write the original graphic novelThe Homeland Directive, as well as the graphic novel adaptations of Rick Riordan's bestsellingPercy Jackson and the Olympiansnovels. In 2012, he helped relaunch Valiant Entertainment’s comic book universe by writing their flagship title,X-O Manowar.  About Warbird: Cole is a repo man of the highest caliber, repossessing heavily guarded mega yachts from billionaires, private planes from captains of industry, and everything in-between. If it’s got an engine, he can drive it, ride it, or fly it straight out from under the nose of an army of guards. Now he’s handed the job of a lifetime. The impossible job. One that will bring him face to face with the highest stakes. The Russians have stolen aeronautical military secrets from China, France, Germany, The UK, and the US to “Frankenstein” together the ultimate bleeding edge, next-gen fighter jet: The Warbird. There are only three of them in existence. They are a force of absolute nature—$1.4 billion apiece—dominating every global hotspot from Syria to Ukraine. And Cole’s been hired to steal one… and destroy the other two. His fee? 10%. A cool $140 million. But this isn’t a repossession job. This is outright theft. And failure doesn’t mean jail time and fines—it means a bullet to the back of the head. For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

Michael Stradford may be the most interesting man in comics. He's worked in Radio, Film, the Music Industry and now Comics. His latest endeavor, Grindhouse Comics Presents, showcases one of his early loves - Grindhouse and Blaxploitation films. Grindhouse Comics Presents is a 200+ page, oversized 9 × 12-inch hardcover graphic novel anthology anchored by Raine, a 92-page crime-and-revenge epic, plus seven original stories of street justice, martial arts and hard-edged adventure. Back the campaign at http://comicsaredope.com/grindhouse For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

For the first time ever, decades of DuckTales comic book history are brought together in one definitive collector’s program. Stories from 1988-2026 will be collected in the definitive library-quality omnibus collections. Long forgotten tales will be resurrected. Adventures from publishers of the past will be rediscovered, reconstructed, and refurbished into amazing bookshelf treasures. These are the lost tomes of McDuck - come and discover one of comics greatest treasures in the pages of these lovingly crafted collections. Back the Campaign at http://comicsaredope.com/ducktales For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

...while trying REALLY hard not to spoil anything. For More from Comics Are Dope: Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.com Subscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredope Join our online Discussion Communities: Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/community Discord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

Pledge to the campaign at http://comicsaredope.com/waypoint  Claire Carlisle thought she was finally done. After fleeing a troubled life on Earth, Claire ended up stranded on a forgotten spaceport at the edge of civilized space. Without galactic citizenship, she had only one way to survive: working security cases for the local station while she slowly earned the right to legally exist among the stars.  Claire has an advantage: humans are naturally curious. We ask questions. We follow threads. We keep pushing when something doesn’t add up… Her latest case should have been routine. A cosmic ambassador was murdered, but to solve it, she’ll have to go places she’d rather not go and work with space mobsters she’d rather arrest. But some deals fall through, and some mysteries go on even when the files are closed.  Waypoint begins where most detective stories would end. For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

When Michael Davis of Blerds Underground looked around at ComicsPro 2023, he was surprised to find no one else in the room who looked like him. He started asking around... "Where are all the Black retailers?" The collective response was "let us know when you find them."  Three years later, he's doing exactly that. With Phillip Rollins of Offbeat in Jackson, MS; they've assembled The Ink Alliance. A 10-store coalition of Black-owned Direct Market shops (thought to represent more than half of all Black owned comic shops in North America). Their first project together? An exclusive Sanford Greene variant for one of the most important single issues of the year. Listen as Michael and Phil, along with Josef Woods of The Comic Den and Sean & Ragan Mack of Cuts and Comics talk about the formation of their alliance, and what they look forward to now that they're in community with one another. Learn more about The Ink Alliance and how you can secure your exclusive New Titans #38 variant at http://theinkalliance.org   For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

Join filmmaker Phillip “Big Phill” Thompson as he embarks on an extraordinary adventure to uncover the missing original artwork from Fantastic Four #52 — the groundbreaking comic that introduced the world to the Black Panther. This artwork has mysteriously vanished from comic book history, and it’s time to solve this intriguing mystery. Back the Campaign at http://comicsaredope.com/52 For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

Today I'm talking with John Layman & Rob Guillory about their latest creator-owned project, Ghost Brawler. Listen to learn how the creative reunion came together, why they decided to crowdfund this time, and just what this team has in store for readers. Back Ghostbrawler: http://comicsaredope.com/ghostbrawler For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

Amid the campaign for Aceblade #10, Danny and I have a candid conversation about making indie comics amid other community movements. Back the Campaign at http://comicsaredope.com/aceblade For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

David Pepose joins the show to talk about the future of Space Ghost, and the long awaited return to THE O.Z., live on Kickstarter now! What if The Hurt Locker took place in The Wizard of Oz? Find out in The O.Z., the Ringo Award-winning fantasy comic from acclaimed writer David Pepose (Savage Avengers, Space Ghost, Speed Racer) and superstar artist Ruben Rojas (Proton, New Humanz) that transforms a childhood classic into a war story for the ages. Returning to Kickstarter with our giant-sized, 52-page finale, this campaign is dedicated to bringing this adrenaline-fueled twist on L. Frank Baum’s iconic Oz novels to life. Fans of Mad Max: Fury Road, The Old Guard, and Fables will not want to miss The O.Z. For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

PSION #2 is still available for late pledges! Get in on the action at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/crimsonsleeper/psion-2-a-southern-gothic-thriller-48-pages-full-color?ref=BJKICKS For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

OFF BLXXK Magazine Founder Aran Lee and Chief Creative Officer Ty Watts stop by to talk about the state of journalism, the work of building community and improving their annual INK & PANELS online conference. Get Your Free Tickets: https://www.offblxxkmag.com/ink-panels-panelists INK & PANELS is an online webinar bringing some of your favorite artists, writers, animators, indie publishers, and more together to help YOU get into the manga/comics/animation business. INK & PANELS VOL. 2 improves on our inaugural event by bringing together 30+ creators from around the world, new animation panels and demonstrations, and a new way for you to enjoy this event through our Experience Tracks. INK & PANELS is for every creative no matter your experience or skill level. We’ve also expanded the event to 2 days so you can get more panels, more demonstrations, and more knowledge on how to get into the creative industry. For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

Murk is an orc who wants nothing more than to play music. His ultimate dream is to join a band of adventurers and write ballads about their heroic exploits.  But orcs are the enemies of heroes and the only company that will accept him is a far cry from what he was hoping for. Together, they will have to prove themselves worthy of being heroes and, in the process, figure out how to be their truest selves. Hello fellow adventurer! You have found your way to the story of Murk, and our creative team welcomes you! We want to tell a unique story that also feels familiar: people searching for a place to belong, finding friends to call family, and overcoming obstacles along the way. Murk is an outsider who discovers his passion and begins to find his way in the world. Back the campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bentboxcomics/monstrel-1-the-saga-of-an-orc-turned-bard?ref=bjkicks For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

Today I'm talking to Frederick Littles, founder and publisher of Wise Acre Comics. After seeing Black Panther on the big screen in 2018, he was inspired to build a comic publisher of his own -- and build, he has! With an impressive array of comic titles, Wise Acre is now moving into unconventional distribution methods with its Wise Pods initiative. Listen to our conversation to learn more, then visit https://www.wiseacrecomics.com/ to join the movement! For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

After years of pitching, Nick Marino is finally bringing his Sonic x Godzilla story to life. Coming July 15th from IDW Publishing, listen to hear how the story came together, why Nick is such a big Godzilla fan, and what makes this crossover so special. Don't forget to pre-order Sonic x Godzilla #1 before Sunday, June 8th! For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

Sebastian Jones joins to talk about his journey, building Stranger Comics, and why he wouldn't settle for less when Hollywood came knocking. Streamed Live on 4.14.26   For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

Daniel Kibblesmith joins for the first time to talk about his journey in comics and the upcoming Lilo & Stitch: 626 anthology. Learn more about Daniel at http://www.kibblesmith.com From Dynamite: Lilo & Stitch: 626 is a three-issue series that will bookend 626 Day with releases in May, June, and July. The fabulous first issue features two stories showcasing the joy of the character and his colorful cast. Jet-setting Jeff Eckleberry handles lettering throughout the book. Critically acclaimed wordsmith Daniel Kibblesmith, following from his fan-favorite run with Darkwing Duck, takes on the little mischief alongside artist Elisa Pochetta. The pair unveil for the first time to fans the secret origin of Agent Cobra Bubbles — or at least Lilo's interpretation of it! Then, another Disney X Dynamite legend in the making takes on the second story, as George Kambadais writes and draws a tale of Captain Gantu stranded on an Old West-styled planet all by himself, surrounded by dangerous criminals from his past! Subsequent issues will turn the spotlight to other beloved members of the cast like Nani, Jumba, Pleakley, David, Mertle, and more. An equally expansive roster of talented writers and artists will be featured in the next two releases, including Moana McAdams, Chuck Brown (Disney Villains: Scar, Bitter Root), Jeff Parker (Negaduck, Thunderbolts), Edwin Galmon (The LionKing, Mister Terrific), Miriana Puglia, Emiliana Pinna, and Giulia Giacomino. For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

James III joins to talk his creative journey, comedy writing and the upcoming Aladdin series from Dynamite Entertainment!  JAMES III is a writer, producer, and actor, best known for co-creating and co-starring in Astronomy Club (NETFLIX). Most recently, he appeared on Abbott Elementary (ABC), wrote for/voiced a role in Human Resources (NETFLIX), and wrote on the All That reboot (Nickelodeon). For Marvel, he voiced various characters in Squirrel Girl: The Unbeatable Radio Show podcast and appeared on Make Me A Hero. For Archie Comics, James contributed to Jinx’s Grim Fairy Tales and wrote the recent Bob Phantom one-shot. James currently co-hosts the film review podcast, Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] which was featured on Good Morning America in March 2022. IG: @ruleof3inc For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

Fresh off a surprise appearance in DC's Superman/Spider-Man, PRIEST joins to talk about current events, what makes a good team up in comics, and what he's bringing to his latest Vampirella story. For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

David Avallone joins to talk about his writing career. From independent film, to comics, to animation -- David's done it all. He talks learning work ethic from his father, networking, and navigating the seas of creativity and commerce. Giant Sized Savage Tales releases Wednesday, April 29th! Head to your LCS to grab a copy! For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

I talk with half of the Man of Action team that brought Ben 10 to life, about his rebirth for Dynamite's new comic revival! A fresh take on a 21st Century classic! Fan favorite BEN 10 returns in an all-new series that will appeal to longtime fans and new readers alike. When a mysterious meteor crashes to Earth, 10-year-old Ben Tennyson discovers the Omnitrix, a high-tech alien gauntlet of incredible power and potential. With this device on his wrist, Ben has the power to transform into incredible alien forms. But can he control this power? If the story sounds familiar, think again! This is the modern, definitive take on Ben 10 from the team that created him - Man of Action - kicking off with writer Joe Casey, joined by amazing artist Robert Carey, with covers by Carey, Man of Action member Duncan Rouleau, Dustin Nguyen, Sebastian Piriz, and a special MYSTERY VARIANT BLIND BAG containing one limited edition of the issue selected randomly from a range of covers exclusive to this offering! For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

Back in November, I once recorded two podcasts in one day. Since this one wasn't recorded via Zoom, I didn't realize I never released it. So from the archives, check out my interview with Fred Van Lente! We talk The Future Is *****, being a comics historian and Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt!   For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

One of my favorite writers , David F. Walker, stops by to talk about his career, breaking into comics well into adulthood, his love for Blaxploitation movies and his latest project — The Monster of Blackenstyne (Not to be Confused with Blackenstein). Back the campaign: https://comicsaredope.com/walker For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

You probably know Jimmy Gaspero best as co-host of the Cryptid Creator Corner Podcast from The Comic Book Yeti. Building a career as a personal injury attorney is cool. But it doesn't exactly scratch that creative itch, ya know? Today, Jimmy joins to talk about his journey with creativity, and what exactly drove him to write Penny and the Yeti, his first graphic novel. You can pre-order the comic now, via Papercutz.  Penny has a super normal life. She lives with her parents and big sister Peri. Her favorite thing is when she and her sister draw and color together, especially when Peri draws monsters she calls "cryptids," amazing creatures Penny couldn't even imagine! Penny thinks life is pretty great. The only real problem is Penny’s parents argue…a LOT. Penny wishes her parents would stop, but what can she do?  That’s when Yeti shows up, right out of one of Peri’s drawings and smack into Penny’s life! With Yeti’s help, Penny comes up with a plan to get her parents to stop fighting. Penny, however, soon finds out that her parents may need more help than even a magical Yeti can provide… For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

Today I'm talking with Ray-Anthony Height of Studio Skye Tiger Comics. We talk about his mentorship from Denys Cowan, why it's important to train the next generation, and what's coming next for his studio. For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

After bringing Static back in EPIC fashion with DC's New History of the DC Universe: The Dakota Incident, Nikolas Draper-Ivey returns to the podcast to talk about his 5 years on Static, and what he hopes will come next. For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

Morgan Hampton is a lifelong fan of Milestone Media. So imagine his feelings when asked to help bring Static into the main DC Universe for the first time in 15 years! Today, he breaks it all down. For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

Stephanie Williams returns (again) to talk about her action-packed portion of The Dakota Incident, dream writing assignments, and the Vixen pitch heard 'round the world. For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

Joe Illidge returns to break down his opening chapter of The Dakota Incident, what it means to carry the Milestone Legacy, and his urgent call to the readership to help keep it going. For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

After years spent helping other creatives bring their projects to life, Chris Yates is finally crushing his own goals. Check out this amazing conversation and back Marcus Walker: Kingslayer Protocol on Kickstarter today! For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

Get a preview of "It is a Haven With You" on GlobalComix: https://globalcomix.com/read/28892fff...  From Artist/Writer Alex Ortiz and Assistant writer Donovan Wilson comes a Scifi-Steampunk Fantasy epic! Beyond the plague-scarred lands stands New Mecha, the last mega city. There, Nali works as a skyship technician, doing whatever it takes to protect her little brother and the failing shelter that raised them. Then she dies. Nali awakens changed. Revived by something ancient and unknown, her body reforged, her work gauntlets transformed into weapons of immense power. She doesn’t know why she was brought back, only that corporations across the world now hunt her for what lives within her. With the help of close friends and unlikely allies, Nali must uncover the truth behind her rebirth by leaving the city behind, healing corrupted lands and fractured dimensions before the spreading plague consumes everything she loves. IT IS A HAVEN WITH YOU is a dimension jumping, coming of age story about transformation through loss, choice, and faith. Wrapped in steampunk fantasy, it explores what it means to become something new when the old world refuses to let go. Issue One is 40 pages of gorgeous fantasy that sets the stage for the rest of the series. With a planned quarterly release schedule, this ongoing epic is something you won't wanna miss! If stories like Hellboy, Spirited Away, and a dash of The Goonies speak to you, this world will make you feel right at home. For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

Today I'm talking to Andrew Joustra about his journey into comics, screenwriting, The Ninja Turtles and Fugitoid. For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

Torunn Grønbekk is such an interesting person. After a great career as a Graphic Designer, she took a chance on herself and launched a writing career -- and never looked back. Check out our wide ranging interview about geopolitics, staying at home during the Revolution, and television censorship -- then stay for the rest, because that's just the first 5 minutes! The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Shiver of Christmas Town is available everywhere now! For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

I talk to Jason Aaron about the incredible 2025 he's had. From Superman, to Turtles, Bug Wars and more! Be sure to pre-order Thundarr The Barbarian coming January 21st!   For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

In a full circle moment, I get to finally tell Soo Lee how much I enjoyed her art on Disney Villains: Maleficent. You can still pre-order The Wizard of Oz graphic novel adaptation wherever books are sold! For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

Morgan Hampton returns to talk about his new direction for Green Lantern Corps post Starbreaker Supremacy. Pre-order at your LCS today! For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

Back the Campaign at http://comicsaredope.com/wonderland  In NEO WONDERLAND, one decision can cost you everything. In a future ruled by an AI Constitution where risk is outlawed, the rogue nation of Shangrila defies control. Saint, newly released from prison, reunites with his younger brother Shin, only to discover he's drowning in debt. Desperate to protect him, Saint is pulled into the city's violent underworld, where his only way out is to become an assassin. For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

It's always a great day when I can bring my brother Danny back to the show. This time, he's bringing us a Sci-Fi Western like you've never seen before. Listen to learn about The Ballad of the Black Rose. For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

Nandor Fox Shaffer is an award-winning comic book creator and writer of titles such as SEASONS, LIFELINE, MAN-CHILD, and THE FABLED OFFERING. He published his first graphic novel at the age of twenty and has raised nearly $50,000 crowdfunding his own projects. He’s also contributed to multiple anthologies, including Scott Morse’s THIS INK RUNS COLD, published by Allen Spiegel Fine Arts, which features professional writers and artists from all across the comic book industry. He currently lives in Missouri. For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

Today, I'm proud to introduce you to writer Ry-El Nagasta and illustrator N. Steven Harris, the creative team behind INDIGO CLAN. You can back the campaign for book one at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...  Ry-El is a multi Glyph award nominated Afro-Indigenous writer, Sound healing and Energy healing practitioner, musician, and animated producer.  N. Steven Harris two time Eisner-nominated and multi Glyph award winning illustrator that has been working in comics for more then 30 years. He is the co-creator of Aztek: The Ultimate Man (DC Comics), he has illustrated books like Batman, Deadpool, X-Force, Generation X to name a few from the biggest publishers in comics like DC Comics, Marvel, Image etc.  Indigo Clan is a story of activated human potential that is mystical, empowering, and rooted in the diversity of the global majority. Set in the modern world, Indigo Clan unfolds in a reality much like our own, where spiritual realms overlap with city streets. Inspired by real experiences of awakening, the story explores the battle between demonic forces, government corruption, and a rising movement of Indigos - people whose powers mirror real-world abilities like energy healing, intuition, and extra sensory perception. The current collected works of Indigo Clan is on Kickstarter where you will receive the first 5 chapters including additional content from the team only available through the Kickstarter. To support use the link below. For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

Since getting her start in comics in 2021, Stephanie Williams hasn't stopped running with the ball. But 2026 may be her best offensive showcase so far, as evidenced by the bevy of series debuts she has coming up in the next few weeks. Listen as we talk about Street Sharks and her first forays into Creator Owned Comics. For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

A quick update about the status of the podcast, and how I'm dying to get back to it. Learn more about how you can support at http://comicsaredope.com/helpmeoutFollow the Podcast Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCiSN5Eiw4gasSYyjtCj9CyQ/ For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

Jay Hero is an award-winning illustrator, graphic designer and writer witha passion for creativity, fiction and social change. He's the founder of Hero Nation, a creative studio that champions Black and other diverse voices through fiction. He's the 2024 awardee of the Arc Fund grant and his works have been featured by clients such as Netflix, DC Comics, Image, Oni Press and more. Today, Jay joins to talk about the campaign for his first comic, Star Wielder. We talk about his upbringing, his passion for storytelling and why now is the perfect time to bring Kiara Kelly's story to life. For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

Priest broke the internet, and he's not stopping any time soon. Here, we chat about it. For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

If you were going to save the comics industry from impending doom, how would you do it? How about a newsletter full of interviews, gags and anecdotes by Chip Zdarsky? Maybe you'd call it Zdarsky Comic News. Well... you would if your name was Chip Zdarsky.Listen to find out how ZCN came about, and how Chip decided to take a stab at writing Captain America. ZCN is available at your Local Comic Shop by special order. Just ask for it at the counter. For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

Today I'm talking with comic writer, journalist and co-host of the White People Won't Save You Podcast -- Jordan Clark. We talk about his journey from Audio Engineer to Comics Writer, how a chance meeting landed him his first writing gig, and kicking things up a notch after the Milestone Initiative. His debut creator-owned title, ANCESTRAL RECALL, hits shops in August. For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

Chris O'Hara returned to the podcast to talk REFUGE #1, an All-Ages comic like you've never seen before! We also talk about the amazing year he has had with his company Bent Box Comics. We talk about finding talent, the pros and cons of Kickstarter, and working to build a real economy for truly independent creators.  For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

Sean Bartley is co-host of my favorite comics podcast, The Comics Pals. He's been in the game for over a decade, and has seen a lot of changes in the space. Today, we're talking about where it all began, how he's navigating the changing tide and what it all means to him. For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

Lumberjax creator MORGAN IVERSON returns to tease the campaign for his first ever Graphic Novel! Tap in to hear more about the creative process, Morgan's inspiration, and why this campaign is more important than any he's ever done. You can back the campaign at http://comicsaredope.com/lumberjax For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord