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Graphic Novel Apostle
by Graphic Novel Apostle, Mark Ohrenberger
Graphic Novel Apostle Mark Ohrenberger embarks upon his mission to share great stories from comics and graphic novels with his friends who don't read comics. Will any become Graphic Novel Disciples? We'll see! The Graphic Novel Apostle Podcast will focus primarily on comic books and original graphic novels from outside the superhero genre: Crime Noir, Horror, Spy Thrillers, Adventure, Supernatural, Comedy, Westerns, Sci-Fi, Slice of Life, and so much more.We'll cover stories from publishers like Image Comics, Boom! Studios, Dark Horse Comics, Oni Press, AWA, Aftershock, Mad Cave, IDW, and others. And who are we kidding? We'll get into some Marvel and DC books from time to time as well.Contact us:Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenbergerhttps://linktr.ee/graphicnovelapostle
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Ep. 51: Tales of the Human Target
Chad Tappe returns to the show for an interlude in published right in the middle of the twelve-issue Human Target series. In the one-shot special Tales of the Human Target, series writer, Tom King, and artist, Greg Smallwood, welcome a murders' row of guest artists to tell three stories, each relayed by a suspect in Christopher Chance's murder - Green Lantern Guy Gardener, Booster Gold, and Fire - that all have one thing in common ... Issue Credits - Tales of the Human Target (2022), issue 1Writer: Tom KingArt and ColorsGreg Smallwood (cover and JLI intro pages)Rafael Albuquerque w/ Dave Stewart (Green Lantern's story)Kevin Maguire w/ Alex Sinclair (Booster Gold's story)Mikel Janin w/ Arif Prianto (Fire's story)Publisher: DC ComicsLet us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 50: Book Club - Fruits Basket, with the Arkansas Potter
It's a guest's choice book club episode, as we step away from our normal fare and check out the shoujo manga Fruits Basket alongside the Arkansas Potter, Hannah Hinojosa. This series tells the story of an orphaned schoolgirl who finds a home with a family that carries a very unusual secret related to the Chinese zodiac. It's a beautiful story about belonging and learning to find peace in relationships that seem awkward or fraught on the surface. This is Hannah's second appearance on the podcast. Be sure to check out her prior appearance on our book club covering Art Brut (Episode 11). Also be sure to check out Hannah's truly gorgeous handmade pottery at the Arkansas Potter webstore and fascinating and informative pottery videos at the Arkansas Potter Youtube channel. You can find Hannah on most social media platforms at @ArkansasPotter. Book CreditsFruits Basket, vol. 1Writer/Artist: Natsuki TakayaPublisher (U.S.): TokyopopPublisher (Japan): Hakusensha, Inc.Let us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 49 - The Human Target 5-6
Chad Tappe returns to the show to continue our series on The Human Target, by Tom King and Greg Smallwood. In this episode, we break down series issues 5-6, featuring the Martian Manhunter, Fire, and Guy Gardner. These issues include the Human Target's origin story, adventures in mind reading, a secret affair, a new suspect ... and a murder! If you haven't listened to them already, be sure to check out GNA episodes 43 and 45 to get caught up on the story so far. Book Credits:The Human Target, issues 5-6Writer: Tom KingArt and Colors: Greg SmallwoodLetters: Clayton CowlesPublisher: DC ComicsLet us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 48: Book Club - unSeen/unHeard: Disability & Neurodivergence, with Dr. Dominique White
Dr. Dominique White, of Beyond Barriers Telehealth Practice, joins host Mark Ohrenberger to discuss unSeen/unHeard: Disability & Neurodivergence, a 64-page multi-genre graphic novel anthology presenting stories involving or depicting disability and neurodivergent conditions that were written and drawn by creators living with those conditions, published in 2025, by Unseen Alchemy Publishing. The collection was edited by Anas Abdulhak, C.K. Carpenter, and Aubrey Lyn Jeppson. Our discuss featured four stories included in the anthology:Terminal VibrationWritten and illustrated by Chuck Howitt-LeaseFriesWriter: A.J. CamorlingaArtist: Terry BlasColors: Harry SaxonLetters: Aubrey Lyn JeppsonLegally BlindWritten and illustrated by Richard FairgrayStep By StepWriter: C.K. CarpenterArtist: Mike MorroccoLetters: Aubrey Lyn JeppsonYou can read more about the unSeen/unHeard project, its organizers, and its contributing writers and artists at the book's (now closed) Kickstarter page.You can connect with Dominique and Beyond Barriers Telehealth Practice on Facebook and Instagram at @beyondbarriers_therapyLet us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 47: Book Club - Bog Bodies, with Brian Domingos
On a new Book Club episode, life-long comics fan Brian Domingos joins host Mark Ohrenberger to discuss Bog Bodies, an original graphic novel following three Irish gangsters and an innocent woman lost on a cold winter night in the forest outside of Dublin where these criminals dump the bodies of their victims. The Irish creative team of writer Declan Shalvey, artist Gavin Fullerton, and color artist Rebecca Nalty invite us to witness the darker side of their homeland. Book Credits for Bog Bodies:Writer: Declan ShalveyArtist: Gavin FullertonColors: Rebecca NaltyLetters: Clayton CowlesPublisher: Image ComicsIf you enjoy the show, please be sure to leave us a star rating and a review on your favorite podcast platform. Let us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 46 - What Follows is True: Crescent Hotel, Sean Fitzgibbon Interview
Artist Sean Fitzgibbon joins the Graphic Novel Apostle podcast to discuss his gorgeous, hand-painted, nonfiction graphic novel, What Follows is True: Crescent Hotel. Fitzgibbon researched, wrote, drew, and painted this outstanding work that tells the story of the legendary Crescent Hotel, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. His book focuses primarily on the years, in the late-1930s, when the building housed the notorious Baker Hospital and its fraudster proprietor, Norman Baker, who lured desperate patients to Eureka Springs with promises of the cure for cancer. Sean Also discusses his work on the forthcoming graphic nonfiction book, What Follows is True: Plum Bayou Mounds, which Sean is producing in conjunction with the Arkansas Archeological Survey. That book will serve as an educational resource highlighting the folklore, history, science, and archeological significance of the ancient Plum Bayou Mounds, in England, Arkansas. Learn more about Sean's work, and pick up a copy of Crescent Hotel, at Sean's website, www.seanfitzgibbonart.com. You can read more about Sean's work on the Plum Bayou Mounds project at the Arkansas Archeological Survey's website.Let us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 45: The Human Target 3-4
(Probationary) temporary co-host Chad Tappe and host Mark Ohrenberger rejoin Christopher Chance and Ice on the hunt for the killer who sought to murder Lex Luthor by poison and instead left Chance with just 12 days to live and to solve the mystery of his own murder. On this episode, Chad and Mark break down issues 3-4 of The Human Target, which focus on suspects Booster Gold and the Blue Beetle, Ted Kord. As the mystery continues, the romance between Chance and Ice also grows more intense with each turn of the page. The Human Target, issues 3-4Writer: Tom KingArt and Colors: Greg SmallwoodLetters: Clayton CowlesPublisher: DC Comics (Black Label)Let us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 44: Halloween Man, Interview with Writer Drew Edwards
On this episode, Halloween Man creator and writer Drew Edwards joins the show to discuss 25 years of storytelling with Soloman Hitch, aka Halloween Man, and the brand new collection of early Halloween Man comics, published by Red 5 Comics and distributed by Simon & Schuster. This volume includes stories of Halloween Man and his friends defending Solar City, Texas, from monsters including a gargoyle, the Phantom Hood, a Lovecraftian tentacle monster, and even the Headless Horseman!Halloween ManWriter: Drew EdwardsPencil Artists: Nicola Scott, David Baldeon, Ben Hall, Aristides Iliopoulos, Terry Parr, Holland King, and Sergio CalvetInks: Scott DM Simmons, Pat Davidson, Mike Furth, Sergio Abad, and Ben HallColors: Jesse Farrell, Daniel Lundie, Brian J. Crowley, Sergio Calvet, DA Mero, and Marc LewisLetters: Jesse Farrell, Sergio Calvet, Brian J. Crowley, and Marc LewisPublisher: Red 5 ComicsYou can find Drew Edwards on Instagram at @drew_halloween.You can order the Halloween Man omnibus from your local comic shop or bookstore, from Simon & Schuster, or on Amazon.Let us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 43: The Human Target 1-2
In the coming months, host Mark Ohrenberger and Chad Tappe (promoted to co-host for this series!) will dive deep into a truly special noir-style murder mystery in the DC Comics Universe. Join us as we celebrate this storytelling and artistic achievement from writer Tom King and artist Greg Smallwood. In this episode, we introduce the story and meet the cast of characters through our exploration of issues 1-2 of this 12-issue series. Book CreditsThe Human Target, issues 1-2Writer: Tom KingArt/Colors: Greg SmallwoodLetters: Clayton CowlesPublisher DC Comics (Black Label)Let us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 42: Pesto Comics Interview, with Adriano Ariganello (Part 2 of 2)
As a follow up to our Book Club episode covering Crazy Latte Thing Called Love, Adriano Ariganello, who wrote, lettered, and published that book, joins the host Mark Ohrenberger to discuss that comic in provide a closer look at his indie comics publishing company, Pesto Comics. Adriano discusses the feelings of satisfaction as well as frustrations that come along with starting your own comic book publishing company from scratch. Additionally, Adriano provides a synopsis and some insight into each of the titles released under the Pesto Comics banner so far: Brad(s), Unlimited Udo, Stay Cool, Crazy Latte Thing Called Love, From Parts Unknown, and Naked Kaiju Woman, as well as the prose short story anthology Adriano edited and published, Big Smoke Pulp, vol. 1. This episode presents part 2 of a two-part interview.When you're done listening, be sure to check out Pesto Comics online, and follow Adriano at:IG: @pestocomicsBsky: @pestocomics.bsky.socialYouTube: @pestocomicsSubstack: @pestocomicsYou can support Pesto Comics' latest crowdfunding campaign, Naked Kaiju Woman 2, on Kickstarter.Let us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 41: Pesto Comics Interview, with Adriano Ariganello (Part 1 of 2)
As a follow up to our Book Club episode covering Crazy Latte Thing Called Love, Adriano Ariganello, who wrote, lettered, and published that book, joins the host Mark Ohrenberger to discuss that comic in provide a closer look at his indie comics publication company, Pesto Comics. Adriano discusses the feeling of satisfaction as well as frustrations that come along with starting your own comic book publishing company from scratch. Additionally, Adriano provides a synopsis and some insight into each of the titles released under the Pesto Comics banner so far: Brad(s), Unlimited Udo, Stay Cool, Crazy Latte Thing Called Love, From Parts Unknown, and Naked Kaiju Woman, as well as the prose short story anthology Adriano edited and published, Big Smoke Pulp, vol. 1. This episode presents part 1 of 2-part interview. Be sure to come back next week for the second half of Mark's conversation with Adriano. When you're done listening, be sure to check out Pesto Comics online, and follow Adriano at:IG: @pestocomicsBsky: @pestocomics.bsky.socialYouTube: @pestocomicsSubstack: @pestocomicsLet us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 40: Book Club - Crazy Latte Thing Called Love, with Geo Leiva
On this special Book Club episode of the Graphic Novel Apostle podcast, we raise an oversized mug in salute to coffee. Geovanni Leiva, founder of Leiva's Coffee, joins host Mark Ohrenberger to share the inspiring story of Leiva's Coffee - growing from a 7-year-old boy who wanted to get as far away from a life of coffee farming in the rural Guatemala of his youth to the passionate head of a U.S.-based coffee company that dedicates a share of its profits to provide education and offer life-changing opportunity to the coffee farming families of his home village, throughout the rest of Guatemala, and beyond. Mark and Geo then pour themselves a second cup to share a charming, comedic romp about a Don Quixote-esq insurance adjuster who believe fate has led him to love in a coffee shop in the one-shot comic, Crazy Latte Thing Called Love, from Pesto Comics. Unfortunately for our daydreaming claims agent, the barista who captures his heart is far more interested in her next arson job than in being swept off her feet by some square in her coffee queue. This story is fun!Book Credits - Crazy Latte Thing Called LoveWriter: Adriano Ariganello (also letterer and publisher!)Artist: Mattia Monaco (also color artist and cover artist)Publisher: Pesto ComicsBrew yourself a cup of Leiva's Coffee (we'd recommend the Cookie Doodle roast, but Mark's wife has probably already bought it all) and come sit with us for an hour!Afterward, check out this awesome video about Leiva's Coffee, from its roots in Guatemala to its HQ in Little Rock, Arkansas.Let us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 39: Massive-Verse Fighting Card Game, with Travelle McManus and Van Borin
This week, popular guests Travelle McManus (Ep. 5 - Radiant Black Book Club) and Van Borin (Ep. 29 - Dog Man) return to the show to try out the brand new Massive-Verse Fighting Card Game, from Solis Game Studios. Travelle even teaches me the difference between a trading card game (TCG) and a deck builder card game, like this. The Massive-Verse game is a blast, and I hope you'll check it out. Just go to Solis Game Studio Home Page. And be sure to check out Travelle's podcast, The Intake Podcast, on YouTube and wherever fine podcasts are sold. Let us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 38: Batman: The Long Halloween 7 (April Fool's Day)
Ready for an April Fool's Day surprise in our Batman: The Long Halloween series? Here it is ... there's no murder. Our mysterious killer Holiday takes a month off from murder, while the Riddler, Batman, and even Alfred ruminate on the clues Holiday has over the last six months and theorize about the murder's identity. But do any of these theories hold water? Time will tell!Batman: The Long Halloween, issue 7Writer: Jeph LoebArtist: Tim SaleColors: Gregory WrightLetters: Richard Starkings and ComicraftPublisher: DCLet us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 37: Book Club - The Sacrificers, vol. 1, Part 2, with Jimmy Teigen
GNA podcast presents the second half of our two-part Book Club featuring The Sacrificers, vol. 1. Guest Jimmy Teigen joins host Mark Ohrenberger to discuss the fall out from a pantheon of selfish and power-hungry gods demanding child sacrifices in a "harvest" every twenty years in exchange for providing the mortals with an otherwise perfect world. Part 1 of this Book Club discussion was presented in Episode 36 and covered issues 1-2 of The Sacrificers. This episode covers the balance of volume 1, which includes issues 3-6. Book Credits: The Sacrificers, vol. 1Writer: Rick RemenderArtist: Max FiumaraColors: Dave McCaigLetters: Rus WootonPublisher: Image ComicsI want to thank my guest Jimmy Teigen once again for joining me for this Book Club. Be sure to check out Jimmy's excellent novel, Unlocking Happiness: Cole's Journey, which is available on Amazon. Let us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 36: Book Club - The Sacrificers, vol. 1, Part 1
For the first entry in this two-part Book Club featuring The Sacrificers, vol. 1, Jimmy Teigen joins host Mark Ohrenberger to discuss cultural stories exploring the value of a single human life when weighed in the balance against the welfare of an entire community, the meaning of sacrifice, the demand for sacrifice, and what these stories might have to say about the individual, the community, and even God. Part 1 of this Book Club covers issues 1-2 of The Sacrificers. Next week, Part 2 will cover issues 3-6. Book Credits: The Sacrificers, vol. 1Writer: Rick RemenderArtist: Max FiumaraColors: Dave McCaigLetters: Rus WootonPublisher: Image ComicsIt was such a treat to have Jimmy Teigen on today's episode. Be sure to check out his novel, Unlocking Happiness: Cole's Journey, which is available on Amazon. Let us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 35: Interview with Dan Baillie, author of Look Out
In episode 33 of the podcast, host Mark Ohrenberger raved about a new horror illustrated novella, from writer Dan Baillie and artist Tim Bradstreet, published by AWA, in partnership with Vertigo Entertainment. Now, writer Dan Baillie joins the show to talk about how a little short story he started to write for a horror audience on Reddit became a fully illustrated and published one-shot novella on shelves in your local comics shop. Check out more of Dan's short prose work on Reddit under his username u/SquishyCabbage ... for now.Let us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 34: Book Club - King of Nowhere, with Carson Miller
Co-host of The Intake Podcast, and pal of GNA host Mark Ohrenberger, Carson Miller joins the show for a Book Club episode taking a deep dive into the otherworldly sci-fi series King of Nowhere. Mark and Carson discuss the wild things crawling around inside the mind of author W. Maxwell Prince, react to the fitness of Tyler Jenkins' abstract art style for this particular story, and consider the ways the main characters' substance abuse disorders impact their perspectives and their decision-making. King of NowhereWriter: W. Maxwell PrinceArt: Tyler JenkinsColors: Hilary JenkinsLetters: Andworld DesignPublisher: Boom! StudiosCheck out Carson Miller and Travelle McManus' show, The Intake Podcast, and be extra sure to catch Mark's guest appearance to discuss all things Silver Surfer. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: For our next episode, Mark had the honor of interviewing Dan Caillie, author of Look Out, which was featured in Episode 33 of the GNA podcast.Let us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 33: Mini - Look Out (A Future of Fear One-Shot)
For this mini episode, host Mark Ohrenberger felt compelled to record and publish a rare mid-week podcast to tell listeners about a terrifying new illustrated novella, Look Out, written by Dan Baillie, with art by Tim Bradstreet. This prose and pictures horror one-shot serves as the first offering from AWA and Vertigo Entertainment's multimedia project, Future of Fear. And it is a doosey! Give us listen, and then go check out Look Out ... if you dare! And while you're at it, don't forget to give the podcast a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform to help others find the show. Next week, we'll be back for a Book Club episode, in which Carson Miller, of The Intake Podcast, will join Mark to discuss King of Nowhere, from Boom! Studios, written by W. Maxell Prince, with art by Tyler Jenkins. Let us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 32: Batman: The Long Halloween 6 (St. Patrick's Day)
We continue our series on Batman: The Long Halloween with issue 6, which takes place on St. Patrick's Day in Gotham City. Following the events of issue 5, Bruce Wayne remains under Poison Ivy's irresistible influence, but to what end? Meanwhile, Falcone mob enforcer (who is also the Roman's daughter) Sophia Falcone is home from prison and ready to carry out her father's plan for a hit on the Maroni gang. And who will the idiosyncratic killer at the center of our mystery, Holiday, attack this St. Patrick's Day?Batman: The Long Halloween, issue 4Writer: Jeph LoebArtist: Tim SaleColors: Gregory WrightLetters: Richard Starkings and ComicraftPublisher: DCLet us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 31: Batman: The Long Halloween 5 (Valentine's Day)
After a two-month hiatus, the Graphic Novel Apostle podcast is back! It's April, so we have some catching up to do on our Batman: The Long Halloween series. In Gotham City, it's St. Valentine's Day, and there's murder in the air! In this episode, Batman faces off with Carmine Falcone in front of Alberto Falcone's grave, Selina Kyle might have just figured out Batman's secret identity, and another colorful member of Batman's infamous rogues gallery makes her first appearance in our mystery. We should have suspected this villain to appear at Valentine's Day!Batman: The Long Halloween, issue 4Writer: Jeph LoebArtist: Tim SaleColors: Gregory WrightLetters: Richard Starkings and ComicraftPublisher: DCAnd if you haven't heard enough from me on this podcast, check out my recent appearance on The Intake Podcast, with hosts Carson Miller and Travelle McManus (yes, THAT Travelle McManus, from the Radiant Black book club episode of the GNA). We took a deep dive into what makes the Silver Surfer the best ... and the most emo ... character in comics. The Intake YouTube link: https://youtu.be/tcf3nUM2xUM?feature=sharedThe Intake audio podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-power-cosmic/id1795942680?i=1000699825800Let us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 30: Book Club - Moonshine, vol. 1, with Seth Borin
Mark's pal Seth Borin joins the show for this Book Club episode to discuss beer brewing, moonshining, Prohibition era bootlegging, gangsters, hillbillies, southern magic, werewolves, and all the things that can go wrong deep in the woods of West Virginia. It's Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso's shadow-drenched 1920s crime noir/horror tale, Moonshine, vol. 1.Moonshine, vol. 1Writer: Brian AzzarelloArt & Colors: Eduardo RissoLetters: Jared H. FletcherPublisher: Image ComicsLet us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 29: Dog Man, with Garrett, Gracie, Grant, Van, and Gillian (and a cameo from Sophie)
On this special episode, I'm joined by some of my favorite kids (including my own!) between the ages of 6 and 12 to talk all about Dog Man. We discuss the characters and what we like best about the world of Dog Man from Dav Pilkey's best selling graphic novel series. Then, we take a break an go watch the Dog Man movie before regrouping to share what we thought about the animated adaptation. This was such a fun episode, and it gave me a chance to spend the day with two of my favorite dads and our crew of kiddos. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!The Dog Man books are written and illustrated by Dav Pilkey and published by Graphix (from Scholastic).Let us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 28: Book Club - Dead Eyes, vol. 1, with Kevin Ohrenberger
On this week's Book Club episode, the GNA's dad, Kevin Ohrenberger, joins the show to discuss the exciting, brutal, and humorous anti-hero tale, Dead Eyes, vol. 1. Family medical debt (and maybe boredom with ordinary life) brings Boston's legendary criminal from the 1990s, who is known as Dead Eyes for this black mask with red XXs over his eyes, out of a twenty-year retirement and back into the bank robbery game. Unfortunately for Dead Eyes, a top Boston mod boss has been waiting these many years for the robber to resurface. Fortunately for Dead Eyes, the situation might just present an opportunity to get his hands on a treasure trove of dirty money. This episode covers volume 1, which consists of series issues 1-4.Dead Eyes, vol. 1Writer: Gerry DugganArtist: John McCreaColors: Mike SpicerLetters: Joe SabinoPublisher: Image ComicsHere’s a link to the court video we discussed during the episode: https://youtu.be/cnA6XwVQUHY?feature=sharedOh, and what I kept calling a table saw was a circular saw. My bad. Let us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 27: Batman: The Long Halloween 4 (New Year)
As Gotham City celebrates New Year's Eve, the Joker sets out over the city in a crop duster laden with Joker gas to poison the revelers. While Batman tries to stop the Joker, Holiday prepares to take his next victim aboard a luxury yacht in Gotham Harbor, and DA Harvey Dent learns some new information about the relationship between Bruce Wayne and Carmine Falcone. Join the Graphic Novel Apostle podcast for our January installment of our Batman: The Long Halloween series. Batman: The Long Halloween, issue 4Writer: Jeph LoebArtist: Tim SaleColors: Gregory WrightLetters: Richard Starkings and ComicraftPublisher: DCLet us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 26: Batman: The Long Halloween 3 (Christmas)
In part 3 of our Batman: The Long Halloween series (see Episode 19 for part 1 and Episode 23 for part 2), it's Christmas in Gotham City. The Joker has escaped from Arkham Asylum and is on a mission to find and eliminate the serial killer that has come to be known as "Holiday." As he puts it, "This town isn't big enough for two homicidal maniacs." Meanwhile, Batman and Captain Gordon visit Arkham to see whether the similarly theme villain Calendar Man can offer them any insight. Batman: The Long Halloween, Issue 3Writer: Jeph LoebArtist: Tim SaleColors: Gregory WrightLetters: Richard Starkings and ComicraftPublisher: DCLet us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 25: Book Club - Saga, vol. 1, with Craig Brukardt
It's guest's choice this week, as Mark's friend Craig Brukardt joins the show and introduces Mark to the highly acclaimed comic series, Saga. This episode covers volume 1, which consists of series issues 1-6.Saga, vol. 1Writer: Brian K. VaughnArtist: Fiona StaplesLetters: FonografiksPublisher: Image ComicsLet us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 24: Mini - Marvel Adventures Spider-Man 46 (Silent Night)
We welcome the Christmas season on this mini episode of the Graphic Novel Apostle podcast with a heartwarming tale of Peter Parker struggling in the final days before Christmas to acquire just the right gift to show his Aunt May how much he loves her.Credits:Marvel Adventures Spider-Man, issue 46 (Dec. 2008)Writer: Todd DezagoPencils: Roberto CastroInks: Greg Adams and Kris JusticeColors: Sotocolor's A-StreetLetters: Dave SharpeCover Art: Francis Tsai and Skottie YoungPublisher: MarvelOn next week's Book Club episode, Mark's pal Craig Brukardt will join the show to discuss Saga, Vol. 1, from Image Comics.Let us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 23: Batman: The Long Halloween 2 (Thanksgiving)
In part 2 of our Batman: The Long Halloween series (see Episode 19 for part 1), it's Thanksgiving in Gotham City. In addition to continuing their search for gangster Johnny Viti's murderer, Batman and Captain Gordon seek to discover who was responsible for the bombing of District Attorney Harvey Dent's house on Halloween night. In the midst of it all, the Holiday Killer strikes again!Batman: The Long Halloween, Issue 2Writer: Jeph LoebArtist: Tim SaleColors: Gregory WrightLetters: Richard Starkings and ComicraftPublisher: DCLet us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 22: Our 20 Favorite Albums, with Michael Crump
Something a little different for this episode of the Graphic Novel Apostle podcast. Think of this as an addendum to last week's Trve Kvlt episode, which also included my guest Michael Crump. During our discussion of Trve Kvlt, we took a detour ... for about 45 minutes ... to discuss our "40 From 20" playlists, that is - playlists with 2 tracks each from our 20 favorite albums. In the end, we decided to cut that discussion out of our Trve Kvlt episode and share it this week as a bonus episode. I hope you enjoy our conversation. Be sure to come back next week for the second entry in our Batman: The Long Halloween series, as I'll be discussing Batman: The Long Halloween, issue 2. Crump's Top 20 Albums (no particular order): Tears for Fears - Songs from the Big ChairPeter Gabriel - CarJason Isbell - SoutheasternPearl Jam - Vs.Childish Gambino - CampTwenty One Pilots - VesselPrince - Purple Rain The Police - Zenyatta MondattaMen at Work - CargoThe Cranberries - No Need to ArgueToad the Wet Sprocket - fearThe Replacements - TimThe Decemberists - PicaresqueLive - Throwing CopperBen Folds Five - The Unauthorized Biography of Reinhold MessnerNew Edition - Heart BreakR.E.M. - Automatic for the PeopleCarbon Leaf - Indian SummerOf Monsters and Men - My Head is an AnimalMidnight Oil - Blue Sky MiningThe Apostle's Top 20 Albums (no particular order): Elvis Costello - My Aim is TrueCake - Motorcade of GenerosityWeezer - Weezer (The Blue Album)G. Love & Special Sauce - PhiladelphonicThe Head and the Heart - The Head and the HeartGrateful Dead - American BeautyJason Isbell - SoutheasternPaul Simon - GracelandSon Volt - TraceLucinda Williams - Car Wheels on a Gravel RoadIron & Wine - Kiss Each Other Clean Billy Joel - Cold Spring HarborDave Matthews Band - Before These Crowded StreetsDavid Gray - White LadderBon Iver - Bon IverThird Eye Blind - Third Eye BlindThe National - Trouble Will Find MeU2 - The Joshua TreeR.E.M - Automatic for the PeopleDashboard Confessional - MTV UnpluggedLet us know what essential records we missed!Let us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 21: Book Club - Trve Kvlt, with Michael Crump
Host Mark Ohrenberger's long-time friend Michael Crump joins the podcast to discuss the hilarious, absurdist, burger-flipping, heist-pulling, devil cult thriller Trve Kvlt. This 5-issue miniseries is nothing but fun from start to finish. Trve KvltWriter: Scott Bryan WilsonArtist: Liana KangasColors: Gab ContrarasLetters: DC HopkinsPublisher: IDW Publishing (IDW Originals)And come back next week for a bonus episode where Mark and Michael break down their personal all-time top 20 records ... none of which is known to possess occult powers.Let us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 20: Mini - Hyde Street 1, Devour (one-shot), and Memphis Comic Expo Recap
On this week's mini episode, host Mark Ohrenberger begins by recapping his experience at the Memphis Comic Expo last weekend. After that, the episode focuses on the new Ghost Machine horror universe and specifically Hyde Street, issue 1, and the one-shot It Happened on Hyde Street: Devour. Hyde Street, issue 1Storytellers: Geoff Johns & Ivan Reis Inks: Danny MikiColors: Brad AndersonLetters: Rob LeighPublisher: Ghost Machine/Image ComicsIt Happened on Hyde Street: Devour (one-shot)Creators: Maytal Zchut & Leila Leiz Colors: Alex SinclairLetters: Rob LeighCover Art: Ivan Reis, Danny Miki & Brad Anderson Publisher: Ghost Machine/Image ComicsLet us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 19: Batman: The Long Halloween 1, Plus a Visit to Gabe's Cave
On this episode, host Mark Ohrenberger starts a new monthly series covering Batman: The Long Halloween, the 13-issue noir mystery series in which an early-career Batman pursues a serial killer on the loose in Gotham City who strikes every month on the holiday falling on that page of the calendar. One week out of each month from this October to next October, we'll examine one issue from the series as Batman closes in on the mystery Holiday Killer!Batman: The Long Halloween #1Writer: Jeph LoebArtist: Tim SaleColors: Gregory WrightLetters: Richard Starkings & ComicraftPublisher: DCThis week, Mark also announces a new schedule and format for the show. Moving forward, each month:One episode will be dedicated to exploring a single issue in a longer series, beginning this week with Batman: The Long Halloween #1;One episode will be a "mini" episode where Mark highlights books from his pull list or speaks with a comic creator or another participant in the comic book industry; and One episode will be a traditional two-person show where Mark invites a friend who doesn't read comics to come on the show and discuss a comics collection or original graphic novel he has selected specifically for them.Some months might also feature a bonus episode. Otherwise, the show will likely take one week off per month.Finally, Mark discusses his recent visit to Gabe's Cave comic shop, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to meet the writer and one of the artists on two recent series from Image Comics, Feral and Stray Dogs: Dog Days - Tony Fleecs and Tone Rodriguez. Let us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 18: Mini - Comic Book Horror Anthologies and "Take One," from Creepshow
On this week's mini episode, GNA host Mark Ohrenberger offers a "State of the Union" on horror anthology titles in comic books. Specifically, we discuss:Creepshow, from Skybound/Image ComicsEpitaphs from the Abyss, from EC/Oni Press andHello Darkness, from Boom! StudiosIn the second half of the episode, we'll discuss a great Halloween tale from Creepshow, vol. 1, issue 1 (Sept. 2022):"Take One"Writer/Artist: Chris BurnhamColors: Adriano LucasLetters: Pat BrosseauThis week, I also want to recommend a Kickstarter project that I am backing, and I hope you'll join me to get it to its fundraising goal in the next few days. unSeen/unHeard: Disability & Neurodivergence Comic Anthology will present a dozen short stories across a variety of genres, all written and drawn by creators with disabilities or neurodivergence and featuring characters with disabilities or neurodivergence. Back the project here: http://kck.st/3B4CAohLet us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 17: Book Club - The Midnite Show, with Jake Jones
On this episode, Mark's most Halloween-loving friend, Jake Jones, joins the show to discuss his annual celebrations of Halloween, the impact of the Universal Monsters on mid-twentieth century America, and what happens when a horror film festival presents Basil Saxon's long-lost cursed film God of Monsters and accidentally unleashes Dracula, the Necro Wolf, Frankenstein, mummy Amon Razar, and the Dweller on small town Cedar Bluffs, Missouri in The Midnite Show!The Midnite ShowWriter: Cullen BunnArt: Brian HurttColors: Bill CrabtreeLetters: Jim CampbellPublisher: Dark Horse ComicsLet us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 16: Mini - Guns of Brixton 1, Sean Golding Interview
On this episode, Mark welcomes Sean Golding, writer of the new punk rock zombie fighting series, Guns of Brixton. Sean discusses his love of live music, especially rock, punk, and metal, and the idea of pitting an all-girl punk rock band, empowered by a drug that sharpens their reactions and abilities, against a general populace of South London that has been turned to zombies by an airborne toxin. Sean also discusses his experience as a first-time comic writer navigating the opportunities and pitfalls of self-publication. Guns of Brixton, Issue 1Writer: Sean GoldingArtist: Renzo PodestaLetterer/Spanish Translator: JahchYou can pick up issue one at:Amazon US (is available on all local Amazon sites): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DC46RXTYShift (UK based with print to order available): https://theshift.store/products/guns-of-brixton-1Comix.one (digital): https://www.comix.one/products/guns-of-brixton-40bc238f4b7dGlobalComix: https://globalcomix.com/c/guns-of-brixtonIssue 2 is available for pre-order at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJ5Y38RTYou can reach the creators for this series at:Sean Golding: https://www.instagram.com/seangoldingwrites/Renzo Podesta: https://www.instagram.com/renzo_podesta/Jahch: https://www.instagram.com/rjjcomics9/Let us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 15: Book Club - Bone Parish, vol. 1, with Parish Pollard
This week, Mark's long-time friend, Parish Pollard, joins the show to discuss the haunting New Orleans-based supernatural family crime drama, Bone Parish, vol. 1, and to talk about Mark and Parish's first spooky visit to New Orleans all the way back in 2001. Bone Parish, vol. 1Writer: Cullen BunnArtist: Jonas ShcarfColors: Alex GuimaraesLetters: Ed DukeshireCover Artist: Lee GarbettPublisher: Boom! StudiosLet us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 14: Mini - Digital Comics Subscription Services
On this week's mini episode, we examine the pros and cons of various digital comics subscription services, focusing on four specific services:Marvel UnlimitedDC Universe InfiniteGlobalComix GoldHooplaSpoiler: Mark likes them all!Next week, Mark's buddy Parish Pollard joins the podcast to discuss Bone Parish, vol. 1, written by Cullen Bunn, with art by Jonas Scharf, published by Boom! Studios.Let us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 13: Book Club - The Department of Truth, vol. 1: The End of the World, with Gary Marts
On this episode, host Mark Ohrenberger and his friend Gary Marts discuss The Department of Truth, vol. 1: The End of the World. This sci-fi/alternate history/cloak-and-dagger secret government agency story examines the history, impacts, and possible impacts of popular conspiracy theories on American culture and politics as well as the very nature of reality.The Department of Truth, vol. 1: The End of the WorldWriter: James Tynion, IVArtist: Martin SimmondsLetterer: Aditya BidikarPublisher: Image ComicsLet us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 12: Mini - Stand Still 1 & Jane Jet, with Amal Desai
On this week's mini episode, Mark features two recent books:Stand Still, Issue 1Story & Color: Lee LoughridgeArt: Andrew RobinsonDesign & Lettering: Rob TweediePublisher: Image ComicsandJane Jet, Book 1: Nuclear ShadowsWriter/Letterer/Co-Creator: Amal DesaiArtist/Co-Creator: Paul EssensonColorist: Giuliana La MalfaPublisher: MarkosiaAmal Desai (IG: @comicsbyamaldesai) also joined the show to discuss his collaboration with Paul Essenson in the creation and development of Jane Jet. Jane Jet is available for purchase at Amazon at the link provided.Let us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 11: Book Club - Art Brut, with Hannah
On this episode, Mark's artist/art teacher friend, Hannah, joins the show to discuss styles in fine art, stories from art history, and how W. Maxwell Prince and Martin Morazzo brilliantly incorporated both into their surrealistic detective procedural based in (and behind!) the world of fine art, Art Brut. If you have any interest in understanding distinct art styles, influences on artistic movements, how the art is made, or the masterful but unsettling storytelling of the creative team behind the hit comic series Ice Cream Man, this one's for you! After you've listened, be sure to check out some of Hannah's own artistic creations and pottery process videos at:IG: @arkansaspotterYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arkansaspotter7250Graphic Novel Credits for Art BrutWriter: W. Maxwell PrinceArt: Martin MorazzoColors (Main Stories): Mat LopesColors (Back-up Stories): Chris O'HalloranLetters: Good Old NeonPublisher: Image ComicsLet us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 10: When We Transform, Interview with Tomi Trembath
On this week's episode, GNA host Mark Ohrenberger welcomes Tomi Trembath, a podcaster and first-time comic writer, whose upcoming comic When We Transform: A Superhero Tale of Transition, issue 0, is currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter. Tomi discusses her two podcasts: Giant Size Violence: A Toku Comics Podcast and Transcending Comics, a podcast dedicated to covering trans, non-binary, and gender queer representation in comics, manga, and webtoons. She also discusses combining the subject matter of those two podcasts to tell the story of a superhero who gets stuck in limbo for decades, is long thought to be dead, and returns transformed. You can find and support the crowdfunding campaign for When We Transform, as well as links to both of Tomi's podcasts, at: https://www.keymastercollective.com/You can also follow Tomi on Twitter @TomiTrembath and on Instagram @keymastercollectiveLet us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 9: Book Club - Friday, Book 1: The First Day of Christmas, with Karen Ohrenberger
Host Mark Ohrenberger continues his mission to share great stories from comics and graphic novels with his friends who don't read comics. GNA focuses primarily on comics and graphic novels from outside the superhero genre. On this episode, Mark welcomes his HIS MOM, Karen Ohrenberger! to discuss:Friday, Book One: The First Day of ChristmasWriter: Ed BrubakerArt: Marcos MartinColors: Muntsa VicentePublisher (Digital): panelsyndicate.comPublisher (Print): Image ComicsLet us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 8: Mini - The Big Burn & Falling in Love on the Path to Hell
On this week's mini episode, Graphic Novel Apostle Mark Ohrenberger discusses two books from his pull list - The Big Burn and Falling in Love on the Path to Hell.The Big Burn, Issue 1Writer: Joe HendersonArtist: Lee GarbettColors: Lee LoughridgeLetters: Simon BowlandPublisher: DSTLRYFalling in Love on the Path to Hell, Issues 1-2Writer: Gerry DugganArtist: Garry BrownColors: Chris O'HalloranLetters: Joe SabinoPublisher: Image ComicsOn next week's full episode, Karen Ohrenberger will join host Mark Ohrenberger to discuss Friday, Book One: The First Day of Christmas, by Ed Brubaker, with art by Marcos Martin. Let us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 7: Book Club - Gideon Falls, Vol. 1: The Black Barn, with Steven Hovater
Host Mark Ohrenberger continues his mission to share great stories from comics and graphic novels with his friends who don't read comics. GNA focuses primarily on comics and graphic novels from outside the superhero genre. On this episode, Mark welcomes his friend Steven Hovater to discuss:Gideon Falls, Vol. 1: The Black BarnWriter: Jeff LemireArt: Andrea SorrentinoColors: Dave StewartLetters: Steve WandsPublisher: Image ComicsLet us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 6: Chris Condon Interview: That Texas Blood
On this week's episode, Graphic Novel Apostle Mark Ohrenberger is thrilled to welcome Chris Condon, writer of That Texas Blood, to the podcast. Chris discusses That Texas Blood's evolution from an idea for a film project to a wildly successful comic book series, the ideas Chris wanted to explore while telling west Texas tales across time and genre, and future plans for the series. Chris also discusses his shared Patreon account with his friend and creative partner Jacob Phillips (artist of That Texas Blood). Additionally, Chris talks about other upcoming comics projects, including stories in a number of EC Comics revival books for Oni Press and taking over writing duties for Green Arrow for DC Comics. You can find Chris online at:Twitter: @christophcondonBlue Sky: @christophcondonPatreon: patreon.com/condonphillipsBefore listening to this interview (or after, up to you), listeners are encouraged to check out GNA Episode 3, in which Mark and Jared Lillard discussed That Texas Blood, Vol. 1 (extensively).Next week, we return to our normal format, and Steven Hovater will join Mark to discuss Gideon Falls, Vol. 1: The Black Barn, written by Jeff Lemire, art by Andrea Sorrentino, colors by Dave Stewart, with lettering and design by Steve Wands.We'd love to hear from you. You can reach the show at:Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleLet us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 5A: Mini - Two from Mad Cave - Dick Tracy and Sanction
On this week's mini episode, Graphic Novel Apostle Mark Ohrenberger discusses two books from his pull list - both from publisher Mad Cave Studios - Dick Tracy and Sanction.Dick Tracy, Issues 1-2Writers: Alex Segura & Michael MoreciArtist: Geraldo BorgesColors: Mark EnglertLetters: Jim CampbellSanction, Issues 1-2Writer: Ray FawkesArtist: Antonio FusoColors: Emilio LecceLetters: Dave SharpeMain Cover Artist: Dan PanosianLet us know what you think of the show. Instagram: @graphicnovelapostleEmail: [email protected] us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 5: Book Club - Radiant Black, Vol. 1: (Not So) Secret Origin, with Travelle McManus
Graphic Novel Apostle Mark Ohrenberger continues his mission to share great stories from comics and graphic novels with his friends who don't read comics. Will any become Graphic Novel Disciples? We'll see! GNA focuses primarily on comics and original graphic novels from outside the superhero genre.In this episode, Mark welcomes his friend Travelle McManus to discuss:Radiant Black, Vol. 1: (Not So) Secret OriginWriter: Kyle HigginsArt: Marcelo CostaPublisher: Image ComicsAdditional Creators: - Cherish Chen: Co-writer (Chapter 6)- Eduardo Ferigato: Guest artist (Chapter 5)- Darko Lafuente: Guest artist (Chapter 6)Let us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels?Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleLet us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 4: Book Club - I Kill Giants, with Crystal Hogg
Graphic Novel Apostle Mark Ohrenberger continues his mission to share great stories from comics and graphic novels with his friends who don't read comics. Will any become Graphic Novel Disciples? We'll see! GNA focuses primarily on comics and original graphic novels from outside the superhero genre.In this episode, Mark welcomes his friend Crystal Hogg to discuss:I Kill GiantsWriter: Joe KellyArt: Ken NiimuraPublisher: Image ComicsNext episode, we'll discuss Radiant Black, vol. 1: (Not So) Secret Origin written by Kyle Higgins, art by Marcello Costa, published by Image Comics.Let us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels?Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleLet us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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Ep. 3A: Mini - Profane 1
Host Mark Ohrenberger checks in to discuss one new comic from his pull list:Profane #1Written by Peter MilliganArt by Raul FernandezColors by Giada MarchisioLettered by Jeff EckleberryPublished by Boom! StudiosOur next full episode will release on Monday, June 17, 2024, at 5:00 a.m. Central and will cover:I Kill GiantsWritten by Joe KellyArt by Ken NiimuraPublished by Image ComicsFollow us on Instagram @graphicnovelapostleWrite in via email at [email protected] us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels? Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenberger
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Graphic Novel Apostle Mark Ohrenberger embarks upon his mission to share great stories from comics and graphic novels with his friends who don't read comics. Will any become Graphic Novel Disciples? We'll see! The Graphic Novel Apostle Podcast will focus primarily on comic books and original graphic novels from outside the superhero genre: Crime Noir, Horror, Spy Thrillers, Adventure, Supernatural, Comedy, Westerns, Sci-Fi, Slice of Life, and so much more.We'll cover stories from publishers like Image Comics, Boom! Studios, Dark Horse Comics, Oni Press, AWA, Aftershock, Mad Cave, IDW, and others. And who are we kidding? We'll get into some Marvel and DC books from time to time as well.Contact us:Email: [email protected]: @graphicnovelapostleBlue Sky: @gnapostlepod.bsky.socialTwitter: @markohrenbergerhttps://linktr.ee/graphicnovelapostle
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