Episodes
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Dash Shaw
Dash Shaw joins me to chat about his latest book from New York Review Comics, Like Swimmers. It’s a colourful work that looks at a difficult moment through different perspectives. His previous work Blurry was one of my favourites when it was released and rereading it for the interview was a…
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Caroline Cash interviewed by Adam de Souza
This week, we have Blind Alley cartoonist, Adam de Souza in the hosting chair to talk to a cartoonist that really excites him. I think he made a great choice. Both Adam and Caroline are in top form and it’s great to hear them exchanging ideas. From Adam – Caroline Cash has been on what can only…
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Raquelle Jac
Raquelle Jac’s debut graphic novel from Fantagraphics is a bit of a force of nature. Bimbo Agitprop is one of the most personally revealing books I have read in quite some time. It’s over 300 pages catharsis that just keeps you moving and pulling you in. I was really struck by this book and Jac’s...
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Jaik Puppyteeth
Jaik Puppyteeth is a Vancouver based artist who has been making some fantastic comics that occupy a beautiful place where Chester Gould meets Divine. His latest comic, The Cursed Ring: Part One, is the first part of a longer story. Jaik has gotten a lot of attention in the past for his striking...
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Whess Harman interviewed by bailey macabre
Welcome to a special guest-hosted episode of Inkstuds. Our host, bailey macabre (they/them), is an transdisciplinary atrust, writer, and comic artist. They got to sit down with their friend Whess Harman, a multidisciplinary artist, curator, and comic creator. As two artists deeply rooted in…
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Adam De Souza
It’s been really excited to Adam De Souza‘s rapid development as a cartoonist. Over the post 5 years, he has been prolific in sharing deeply personal and thoughtful comics. His first big book is The Gulf, which came out from Tundra Books in 2024. It tells the story of a difficult life transition…
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Chris Wright
Chris Wright has a really interesting unique vision in comix that I think is just freakin’ awesome. He creates this awesome Victorian world of odd obscure creatures. Check out his book Inkweed from my good friends at Sparkplug Comics
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Nathan Fox
Nathan Fox has some great new work out and is pumping out some the nastiest goodness that I have seen in a while. Check out his Pigeons From Hell series from Dark Horse or his Fluorescent Black work in Heavy Metal. His work has great visceral quality that most cartoonists can only attempt, while...
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Derf
Derf and I sat down for a chat about punk rock, Jeffrey Dahmer and much more. His book Punk Rock and Trailer Parks is a lot of fun and you should check it out. He also does an ongoing strip The City, that is carried in a whole bunch of different alt weeklies.
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John Kerschbaum
John Kerschbaum is the man behind the hilariously funny book, Petey and Pussy from Fantagraphics. All of his work is great and makes me laugh my ass off.
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CF
CF aka Christopher Forgues aka Kites and some other musical projects, sat down with me for a chat about comix. His series from Picture Box, Powr Mastrs has been getting alot of love and I have really enjoyed it so far as well.
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George Metzger part 2
George Metzger continues chatting with us about his comix and experience in the underground comic scene. Patrick Rosenkranz covers Georgeâ€s work in some detail in his book Rebel Visions.
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George Metzger part 1
George Metzger is one of Vancouverâ€s best kept secret. He hasnâ€t been making new comix in a number of years, but his underground comic work is noted for its highly imaginative scifi elements. His series of note include Moondog, Truckin†and Mu: The Land That Never Was. I would suggest hunting...
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Jason Lutes
Jason Lutes joined us for an extended discussion about his Berlin series from D&Q, teaching at the CCS and the power of a twenty sided die. Jason has some really great things to say about comix and strong passion for them.
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Mark Atomos Pilon
This week, I chat with local Vancouver painter, Mark Atomos Pilon. Mark has a show opening on Friday February 6th in Chicago at Rotogui, featuring a highly ambitious project of 101 paintings. Mark is a fixture of the Vancouver art scene, and his illustrations can be found each week in the Georgia...
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Austin English
Austin English is the young man behind Windy Corner Magazine. It is a fascinating little anthology/magazine of varied comix interest. He also has his solo book, Christina and Charles from Sparkplug Comics. You can also find Austin here, doing his own interviews with various talented cartoonists.…
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Jacob Covey
Jacob Covey and I sat down to chew the fat about his latest project, Beasts 2. We discuss some other aspects of his work at Fantagraphics and his awkward unruly love of the TMNT. If you are in San Francisco, make sure to check out the Beasts art show at Giant Robot.
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best of 08
Today i was joined by three stellar comics critics to discuss some of what 2008 had to offer. Tom Spurgeon, Paul Gravett and Douglas Wolk all had some great stuff to say about a fine selection of books.
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Robert Goodin
Robert Goodinâ€s comics are a fun rare gem. He has been featured in such great books like Mome and Mcsweenyâ€s as well as a nice selection of self published goodies. His latest release is The Man Who Loved Breasts from Top Shelf is on my own personal list of comix I enjoyed in 08.
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Matt Forsythe
Matt Forsytheâ€s Ojingogo is a fun surreal journey through an imagination influenced by the surroundings of a foreign land. This interview was conducted in my living room, while Matt was in Vancouver for a signing. I think its my favorite place to do interviews.
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Rutu Modan
Rutu Modan is one of the most exciting creators putting work out right now. Her book Exit Wounds got a lot of people hyped for a good reason. Be sure to check out her New York Times strip as well.
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Ivan Brunetti
Ivan Brunetti joined the Inkstuds for a chat about his latest collection from Yale Press, An Anthology of Graphic Fiction, Cartoons and True Stories. It is one of those must own anthologies that features a lot of interesting important works that you may not find elsewhere. Ivan is also in the new...
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Mariko Tamaki
Mariko Tamaki has somehow swept the comix world off its feet with the collaboration she did with her cousin, Jillian Tamaki – Skim. Together, they have received heaps of praise for their book and it is all well deserved. As a bonus to this interview, we are joined by her other collaborator, Steve...
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Sammy Harkham
Here it is, the man behind the book. Sammy Harkham has steered Kramers Ergot from its small press roots into the premier publication in alternative comix. The latest book is a testament to some of the greatest talents in comix and to what they can do with medium. We donâ€t just stick to…
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Diamanda Galas
Diamanda Galas will be performing in Vancouver on Saturday November 29 at St. Andrewâ€s-Wesley United Church (Burrard Street at Nelson). I was able to talk to Diamanda about her latest album and what we can expect to see. The preformance will be called, Letâ€s Not Chat About Despair and is a part...
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Frank Santoro
Frank Santoro was kind enough to return to the Inkstuds for another chat about his comix and other peopleâ€s comix. Frankand I had a pretty fun chat and I think he has some great points for people to clue into. Frank is a part of the new Kramers Ergot 7 from Buenaventura Press.
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John Pham
John Pham is one of the new kids on the Fantagraphics scene. His new ongoing series Sublife has really blown me away. It seems to be starting onto something big. John is also in the new Kramers Ergot 7 with a full page story that ties in nicely to his other work.
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Matt Thurber
I chatted with Matthew Thurber, as a part of my ongoing focus on some of the folks in the new Kramers Ergot collection. He has a number of other fine works out from Picture Box, including his ongoing series 1-800-Mice.
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Mia Kirshner and The I Live Here Project
Mia Kirshner joined me to discuss the I Live Here project that she took part in. It is an incredible collection of mixed media and comics in a great looking package. The collection is made up of four books that focus on different locals around the world. It is one of the more honestly heart...
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Josh Simmons
Josh Simmons joins me for a quick chat about his piece in the new Kramers Ergot book. Josh will be a part of the signing at the Family Store in Los Angeles. If you are in LA, check it out, there is a wicked awesome group of cartoonists that will be there.
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Jesse Reklaw
Jesse Reklaw is Vet of the mini-comics world. Dark Horse just released a collection of the last 5 years of his weekly dream strip, Slow Wave called The Night of Your Life. I have also been enjoying his daily diary strips that have been accompanying his book tour.
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Anders Nilsen
Anders Nilsen joins me for a discussion of his latest work, in the first of many interviews of creators in the new Kramers Ergot 7 anthology. In addition to the Kramers story, he also has a new issue of Big Questions and another Monologues coming out in the new year from Fantagraphics. As I have...
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Paul Gravett
Paul Gravett is one of those folks that doesnâ€t make comics, but knows a hell of a lot more about them than the rest of us. He has been involved in the fine world of comics for over 25 years. His work has ranged from publishing one of my favoritist comics, to producing some fine books about...
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Shaun Tan
Shaun Tan was in Vancouver recently, and we were able to track him down for a fantastic talk about his work. His most recent book, The Arrival, has garnered heeps of well deserved praise and is only a sample of his large volume of goodness.
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Mark Evanier
Mark Evanier is the noted Scholar of all that is Jack Kirby. Mark put together a fabulous art book celebrating the work of Jack “The King†Kirby. Kirby is probably one of the most influential folks in comics, whose work has recently been enjoyed a resurgence in availability and retrospection.
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Rick Veitch
Rick Veitch has been around the comix world for going on 30 years, and showâ€s no slowdown in putting out great work. His most recent series is Army@Love from Vertigo is a satire filled romp through the world of modern warfare.
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Tim Lane
Tim Lane is the fantastic feller behind Abandoned Cars from Fantagraphics. It is fantastic look into a corner of cultural American history. Itâ€s a really dark personal book that reads like the classic American novel.
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Tim Hodler
Timothy Hodler is one third of the triumvirate that is collectively known as Comics Comics. I have always enjoyed what he has written about, so it was great to have a chance to discuss all things comics comicsy with him. And check out his thoughts on the interview.
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Peter Bagge and Eric Reynolds
Pete Bagge joined us in promotion for his visit to Vancouver on Sunday as part of the national Canadian event, Word on the Street. He will be signing books and doing a Q and A at 2pm downstairs at the Vancouver Library. For the first half, Peter and I talk comix(including his new project for...
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Yand 3
Ed Brisson joined me and Phil McAndrew, Lucy Knisley and Jason Turner to discuss the third volume of You Ainâ€t No Dancer. Make sure to come to the launch party on September 26th at Luckyâ€s Comics (3972 main st).
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Victor Cayro
Because you demanded it, the world exclusive interview with Bald Eagles aka Victor Cayro. Come find out the man behind the madness. His work is some of the most primal, personal comix one can come across. He can be found in the pages of Kramers Ergot, True Porn 1, Project Superior, Legal Action...
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Peter Thompson
Canadian doodling master, Peter Thomspon joined us to discuss his book, The Chronicles of Lucky Ello. His work can also be found in Nog A Dod from Picture Box. Part of the reason that I had Peter on this week, was to promote his show that his hanging in one of my favorite local stores, Luckyâ€s...
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Dash Shaw
Dash Shaw joined the Inkstuds hour of power to talk about his latest book, Bottomless Belly Button from Fantagraphics and his online strip, BodyWorld, which will be published in the future by Pantheon. Dashâ€s work seems to be creating a wonderful world of its own. He is one of the most promising...
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Sean Ford
Sean Ford is one of the talented kids coming out of CCS. His series, Only Skin is a wonderfully drawn book that showâ€s some great potential. He has 3 issues out and all have blown me away.
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Trevor Alixopulos
Trevor Alixopulos joined the Inkstuds to discuss his new book, The Hot Breath of War. Itâ€s really wonderfully drawn introspective narrative experiment. I highly recommend it.
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Eddie Campbell
Eddie Campbell joined the Inkstuds to discuss his latest book, The Amazing Remarkable Monsieur Leotard. Eddie was on last summer, so this interview gave us chance to ask some previous unanswered questions and more. I am a longtime fan of Eddieâ€s work, and his latest work is his most vibrant yet.
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Verne Andru and Steve Rolston
In preparation of the Comix and Stories event at the Vancouver Art Gallery this Sunday(the 24th 11am-5pm – FREE), I was joined by Verne Andru and Steve Rolston to talk about some of the work that they will have available, and why people should go. Verne has a long history in comics, going back to...
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Robin Enrico
Robin Enrico is one of the folks putting out some fabulous self published goodies. His storytelling is really smooth and fun to read. I picked up one of his books at Stumptown and inhaled it. You should read his stuff as well.
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Craig Yoe
The master of all things Arf, Craig Yoe, joined the Inkstuds for a talk about his wide range of great books. Craigâ€s books create a fuse of obscure cartooning with “high†art into wonderful package that is solely unique within the sequential medium. Arf is like a history book in comic that…
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Scott Chantler
Scott Chantler joined the Inkstuds to help finish our month long focus on Canadian cartoonists with style. His book, Northwest Passage, is a fine look into an important point in Canadian history with a two-fisted flavor.
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