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Send us Fan MailTony Fleecs (Stray Dogs, Feral, Uncanny Valley, Twilight Zone) and Gabriel Hardman (Invisible Republic, Batman/Green Lantern/The Question, The Rocketeer: Infiltrator!, Twilight Zone) talk why “licensed comics” don't have to feel like homework, animal horror, and the creative process of writing and drawing comics.

Send us Fan MailYA action readers, come hither! Caleb Goellner (TMNT x Naruto, Minnie Pouches in the Microrealm) and Kingdom Riders come together to talk shonen, friendship, and the meaning of ART.

Send us Fan MailTeen angst, coming-of-age, collaborative process, and smooching--what else could you expect from this dynamic duo?Being creative partners through the years has made Dave Baker (Halloween Boy, Mary Tyler MooreHawk, Punk'nheads) and Nicole Goux (Forest Hills Bootleg Society, F*ck Off Squad, Punk'nheads) a well-oiled machine. This episode delves into how Punk'nheads came to be, and how all of their graphic novels take flight.

Send us Fan MailThis week, CreatorxCreator features two of our very own editors, Heather Antos and Jake Thomas! Listen to them talk about IDW and Marvel, their craziest work phone call, and the pitfalls of casting a project.

Send us Fan MailWelcome, Hivemind! Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing (Star Trek, Star Trek: The Last Starship) get deep about their writing partnership, going rogue, and the trap of 2nd issues.

Send us Fan MailChristopher Cantwell (Star Trek, Doctor Doom, She Could Fly) and Nick Marino (Sonic the Hedgehog x Godzilla, Power Rangers, Godzilla Rivals) sit down and chat about lore, licensed comics, and more!Produced by Reina StraussEdited by Sam Williams

Send us Fan MailHow Ben Wickey and Patrick Horvath Use History and Horror in Comics | CreatorXCreator Podcast E01Welcome to the first episode of the CreatorXCreator Podcast from IDW Publishing, an award-winning comic book publisher known for creator-owned storytelling, bold graphic novels, and acclaimed licensed titles across horror, science fiction, fantasy, and literary comics.In this debut episode, cartoonists Ben Wickey and Patrick Horvath discuss witch trials and anthropomorphic animals through the lens of history, research, and visual narrative.The conversation centres on Wickey’s deeply researched graphic novel More Weight: A Salem Story, inspired in part by his real-life ancestry tracing back to defendants in the Salem witch trials, and Horvath’s unsettling crime comic Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees, which uses talking animals to explore violence, morality, and American fear.Together, they explore moral panic, historical repetition, and the ethics of depicting violence in comics without glorifying it. Topics include Salem’s cultural legacy, American obsession with punishment, the emotional power of “cute” imagery paired with horror, and the responsibility creators carry when telling violent stories. Wickey also reflects on his creative process, historical research, and his friendship with legendary comics writer Alan Moore, while Horvath discusses world-building, reader discomfort, and resisting aestheticised brutality.About the AuthorsBen Wickey is a cartoonist and writer whose work blends meticulous historical research with personal storytelling. His graphic novel More Weight: A Salem Story examines the Salem witch trials through both documented history and lived ancestry, drawing connections between past moral panics and modern American culture. He has a longstanding creative relationship with Alan Moore and is known for his thoughtful, research-driven approach to comics.Patrick Horvath is a cartoonist and filmmaker whose work often pairs deceptively gentle visuals with disturbing subject matter. His crime comic Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees uses anthropomorphic animals to explore violence, denial, and moral ambiguity. Horvath’s work is recognised for challenging reader expectations and interrogating how stories frame harm and responsibility.For more on IDW Publishing: https://idwpublishing.com/Follow IDW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/idwpublishing/Connect with Ben Wickey: https://www.instagram.com/ben_wickey/Connect with Patrick Horvath: https://www.instagram.com/catbirdplanet/Produced by Reina Strauss and edited by Sam Williams.