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What's AIPT Comics about?

An exploration of the comic book art form via weekly insights, news, and creator interviews. Covering it all from Marvel Comics and DC Comics to indies publishers and creators too.

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AIPT Comics episodes:

05.26.2024
Amy Jo Johnson talks 'Power Rangers: The Return' and the huge emotional stakes
This week, writer, director, and actor Amy Jo Johnson joins the show to discuss Power Rangers: The Return. The fourth and final issue is out next Wednesday, and we dig into the creation of this tantalizing series. Plus, we make...
05.19.2024
DC in August and Dan Watters and Ram V revive a legend in ‘Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives!’
The AIPT Comics podcast returns to recap the week in comics, plus writers Dan Watters and Ram V join the show to discuss The Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives!. some of the most innovative minds in contemporary comics. Listen...
05.12.2024
The essential superhero: Tom King talks 'Wonder Woman' and the future of Trinity
Join the AIPT Comics podcast for an hour of laughs, recaps of the news, and more! This week, writer Tom King joins the show to discuss the latest story arc in Wonder Woman: Sacrifice. We discuss the amazing art of...
05.05.2024
Mark Russell talks 'Death Ratio'd' and the natural consequences of social media
Writer Mark Russell joins the show to discuss Death Ratio’d (Artist Vladimir Krstić aka Laci), out May 29. We dig into the dystopian sci-fi future hanging in the balance via social media running everything! We also talk about Batman: Dark...
04.28.2024
Jason Aaron talks his totally '80s TMNT, and we recap new IP additions
This week, very special guest Jason Aaron joins the show to discuss his upcoming relaunch of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1. Out July 10th from IDW, the series will feature a different artist for each of the first four issues,...
04.21.2024
Unpacking July 2024 releases and Christopher Cantwell talks the return of 'Briar'
This week, writer Christopher Cantwell joins the show for the third time as we unpack the return of Briar! Briar #5 will mark the series' return after a hiatus, and it's the second chapter in the epic fantasy series. Out...
04.14.2024
New X-Men titles revealed, and Henry Zebrowski talks 'Operation Sunshine: Already Dead'
The AIPT Comics podcast is back for your recap of the week in news and reviews, plus special guest Henry Zebrowski joins the show to discuss Operation Sunshine: Already Dead. AIPT's Alex Schlesinger conducts the interview and digs into the...
04.07.2024
Robin and Valiant return, and Dennis Hopeless talks 'She's Running on Fumes'
The AIPT Comics podcast returns with our regularly scheduled recap of the week in comics news, reviews, and more! This week we also host special guest Dennis Hopeless who talks all about She’s Running on Fumes, a Comixology Originals series...
04.03.2024
Adventure of a lifetime: David Pepose unpacks ‘Space Ghost’
In a special bonus episode, writer David Pepose joins the show to dish on his upcoming Space Ghost comics series at Dynamite! We dig into what to expect with the new series, the amazing work of artist Jonathan Lau, and...
03.31.2024
Creator Spotlight: Ram V 'Knowing everything is overrated'
In a new creator spotlight episode, writer Ram V joins us to dig into his latest work, talk comics, and be "known." That's right, and we're doing the rapid-fire round of questions like "scariest animal" and "favorite animal!" Don't miss...
03.27.2024
The future of Oni Press: Publisher Hunter Gorinson and EiC Sierra Hahn interview
Join the AIPT Comics podcast in this bonus episode featuring Oni Press publisher Hunter Gorinson and Oni Press editor-in-chief Sierra Hahn! We talk about how they got into comics, what their jobs entail, the success of the Cult of the...
03.24.2024
Michael Moreci and Nathan Gooden unpack the next chapter of 'Barbaric'
The AIPT Comics podcast returns with your weekly recap of news, reviews, and more. This week, Barbaric co-creators Nathan Gooden and Michael Moreci join us to discuss Barbaric: Born in Blood, out May 1st, the ongoing "Join the Horde" campaign,...
03.17.2024
New X-Men era, DC in June, and Max Wood details self-publishing
Join the AIPT Comics podcast as we unpack the new X-Men lineup, dig through the DC Comics solicitations, and also host guest Max Wood. Wood is a musician and now self-published comics creator who gives us the rundown on Maybe...
03.10.2024
Opening up worlds: Paul Reiser on ‘Aliens: What If…?’ and the surreal and serendipitous
This week, we host special guest Paul Reiser to talk about Aliens: What If...? out this week. We discuss how this unique comic series came about, how he works with his son on the project, how he views his career...
03.03.2024
Thundercats are on the move with Declan Shalvey and Drew Moss
The AIPT Comics podcast returns with a recap of the week in comics news, reviews, and more! This week, Thundercats creative team Declan Shalvey and Drew Moss joined to unpack the new series. We discuss the creative process, what's in...
02.25.2024
Adventure, weird, and joy: Pornsak Pichetshote and Jesse Lonergan talk 'Man's Best'
This week, special guests Pornsak Pichetshote and Jesse Lonergan join the show to discuss Man's Best, a new series at BOOM! Studios launching March 20th! We dig into their creative process, what we're in store for, and more.
02.18.2024
Dreaming Big: Nicole Maines on amplifying queer voices in DC Comics
Writer, actor, and activist Nicole Maines joins the podcast to discuss her two upcoming DC Comics projects. We dig into Suicide Squad: Dream Team #1, out March 12 (with art by Eddy Barrows), and Bad Dream: A Dreamer Story TP,...
02.11.2024
Exploring “things that are forgotten” and 'The Displaced' with Ed Brisson
This week, Ed Brisson joins the show to discuss his new series, The Displaced. We dig into its creative origins, working with artist Luca Casalanguida and more! We also dig into Predator: The Last Hunt #1, whether we'll get an...
02.04.2024
Sci-fi, horror, and gaming: Zac Thompson talks new series 'Cemetery Kids Don’t Die'
Zac Thompson joins the show this week to discuss his upcoming Oni Press series Cemetery Kids Don’t Die. Out February 20th with art by Daniel Irizarri, we dig into the sci-fi series that blends futuristic gaming tech, a gamer group,...
01.28.2024
Fantastic places and grief: Tom King talks ‘Helen of Wyndhorn’
The AIPT comics podcast is back, and this week, writer Tom King joins the show to discuss Helen of Wyndhorn. We get into the inspirations of this fantasy epic that delves into grief, working with artist Bilquis Evely, and so...
01.21.2024
Rick Remender unpacks his next sci-fi epic ‘Napalm Lullaby’
The AIPT Comics podcast returns this week to break down the biggest news in comics and host special guest Rick Remender. The writer you know from such works as Black Science, Deadly Class, The Sacrificers, and X-Force (to name just...
01.14.2024
Kill Your Darlings mid-series check-in
After detailing the series before it started, the KLC Press team rejoined the show, and now we're doing a mid-series check-in. Listen in as Bob Quinn, Ethan S. Smith, and Griffin Sheridan talk about the creative process and what we're...
01.07.2024
Most anticipated comics of 2024...so far
Dave and Nathan discuss the week in comics, plus we look ahead to 2024. What are we anticipating most in the upcoming first half of the year?
12.31.2023
Not just a toy tie-in: Joshua Williamson and Tom Reilly talk new G.I. Joe series ‘Duke’
This week, writer Joshua Williamson joins the show with artist Tom Reilly to talk Duke, a new G.I. Joe series from Skybound.
12.24.2023
Best comic books of 2023: Creators, moments, and more
It's that time of year when the best-of-the-year lists are piling in, but you know you can trust the AIPT Comics podcast as we are recapping the week in news and comics every single week! In fact, as of this...
12.17.2023
Jason Aaron chats Batman, Superman, and Bizarro too
Join the AIPT Comics podcast for your weekly recap of comics news, reviews, and more! This week, special guest Jason Aaron joins the show to discuss Batman: Off World, with its second issue out next week! We also dig into...
12.10.2023
Kyle Starks on mystery and a joyous bond in ‘Pine and Merrimac’
Welcome to another weekly recap of comics news, reviews, and more! This week, Kyle Starks joins the show to discuss his upcoming detective series Pine and Merrimac. He and artist Fran Galan will launch the new series on January 3,...
12.03.2023
Creator Spotlight: Kevin Smith 'All of this is act two'
Welcome to a special celebration episode of the AIPT Comics podcast. This week, we skip the news and reviews as special guest Kevin Smith joins the show to help us celebrate 250 episodes!
11.26.2023
Kraig Rasmussen on creating a new comics buying experience
The AIPT Comics podcast is back to recap the week in news, review their favorite comics, and host guest Kraig Rasmussen. He's a comics creator who's taken his offerings to Monkey Gong Comics Club, a new subscription approach to sharing...
11.19.2023
Darcy Van Poelgeest on noir, Vancouver, and 'Lotus Land'
Welcome to the AIPT Comics podcast, your weekly recap of news, reviews, and more! This week, Darcy Van Poelgeest joins the show to talk Lotaus Land, his new series launched this week at BOOM! Studios. We dig into noir, why...
11.12.2023
On writing Spider-Woman, X-Men and more with Steve Foxe
We're back with another edition of the AIPT Comics podcast, and Steve Foxe is guesting to talk about his many projects. That includes Spider-Woman, which launches November 29th, as well as Dead X-Men and Dark X-Men as well. We dig...
11.05.2023
Fun, fast, and furious: Rob Williams and Pye Parr unpack ‘Petrol Head’
This week, special guests Rob Williams and Pye Parr join the show to talk Petrol Head. Out next week, the forthcoming Petrol Head adds a little gas to the realm of sci-fi comics.
10.29.2023
On Alan Scott: Green Lantern: Tim Sheridan and Cian Tormey unpack the new series
Welcome back to your weekly dose of news, reviews, and more! This week, Alan Scott: Green Lantern #1 launches DC's new Golden Age era comic, and we've got its writer, Tim Sheridan, and artist, Cian Tormey, joining us to unpack...
10.22.2023
Michael Avon Oeming on conspiracy theories and 'Project Monarch'
The AIPT Comics podcast is recovering from NYCC, and then DC and Marvel released their solicitations this week! We unpack those and also host Michael Avon Oeming to talk about Project Monarch, a new graphic novel from Dark Horse Comics....
10.15.2023
NYCC 2023 recap, reflections, and more
It's New York Comic Con week, and we've got you covered with all the biggest news. We recap what Marvel, DC, and more are up to, including a massive push for more creator-owned moves by creators.
10.08.2023
Creator spotlight: Christian Ward on Batman: City of Madness and more
Join Nathan and Dave as we host Christian Ward, a superb artist and now writer/artist on the DC Black Label book Batman: City of Madness. It's out October 10th, and we dig into how he crafted this truly unique cosmic...
10.01.2023
Creator spotlight: Chip Zdarsky on his career, Substack, & more
Chip Zdarsky joins the show in a special interview-only episode to discuss his career. We dig into Batman, the ongoing crossover Gotham War, and talk about his creator-owned projects. We also get to know Chip like never before as we...
09.24.2023
Talking Jean Grey and podcasting with Women of Marvel podcast hosts Ellie Pyle and Preeti Chhibber
The Women of Marvel podcast returned for the fall 2023 season earlier this month with changes including a brand-new format and a new co-host, and to get the inside look, hosts Ellie Pyle and Preeti Chhibber join the AIPT Comics...
09.17.2023
Scott Hoffman opens up about the beautiful dystopia of 'Wag'
The AIPT Comics podcast is back, giving you a recap of the week in comics news, and this week, we also have writer Scott Hoffman on to talk Wag. It's his new Comixology Originals series that's already launched with issue...
09.10.2023
Talking Stan Lee and Tom Scioli's new biography 'I Am Stan'
The AIPT Comics podcast is back with your one-stop shop for comics news recap, reviews, and special guests. Tom Scioli joins the show this week to discuss his new graphic novel I Am Stan: A Graphic Biography of the Legendary...
09.03.2023
Benjamin Percy talks Predator vs. Wolverine, mayhem, and monsters
Welcome back to the AIPT Comics podcast, where we recap the news, review our favorite comics, and host special guests. This week, writer Benjamin Percy joins the show to discuss many things, including Predator vs. Wolverine (out September 20), his...
08.27.2023
Koren Shadmi unpacks The Velvet Underground in 'All Tomorrow's Parties'
The AIPT Comics podcast is back after a week off, and there's a ton of news to get through! We also host special guest Koren Shadmi to discuss All Tomorrow’s Parties, his new graphic novel about The Velvet Underground. We...
08.13.2023
An inside look at the Uncanny Experience convention
The AIPT Comics podcast returns, and Chandler Poling of X-Reads podcast fame joins us to discuss the Uncanny Experience this week. The unique convention fan experience is on September 16 & 17! Chandler reveals everything ticketholders get, some surprises, and...
08.06.2023
KLC Press creators talk 'Kill Your Darlings'
Welcome to the AIPT Comics podcast, your weekly recap of news, reviews, and more! This week, Kill Your Darlings creators Ethan S. Parker, Bob Quinn, and Griffin Sheridan join us to unpack the new series. We dig into their creative...
07.30.2023
Kelly Thompson talks the comedy and tragedy of ‘Birds of Prey’
Recovering from SDCC, the AIPT Comics podcast returns to recap the week in the news, hand-pick our favorite comics, and host special guest Kelly Thompson. A writer we've adored for years, she's making the move to DC Comics with Birds...
07.23.2023
Everything we learned from SDCC 2023
The AIPT Comics podcast is back to recap the week in comics news, review our favorite comics, and more, especially since San Diego Comic-Con is in full swing this week! Listen in as we recap all the biggest news from...
07.16.2023
On creating new superheroes in 'The Schlub' with Ryan Stegman, Kenny Porter, and Tyrell Cannon
We're one week away from San Diego Comic Con, which means the AIPT Comics podcast is recapping the last bits of news before we're all blown away late next week! That's not all. We also have special guests and creators...
07.09.2023
Defying genre: Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque talk ‘Duck and Cover’
The AIPT Comics podcast is back with your week in review, plus special guests Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque! They join the show to discuss Duck and Cover, out July 11th on Comixology. A long time coming, it officially marks...
07.02.2023
Best comics of the year 2023...so far
We're halfway through the year, which means the AIPT Comics podcast is here to give you our lists of the best comics of the year...so far! As usual, we also recap the week in the news, share our comics picks...
06.25.2023
We live in a society: Matt Bors, Ben Clarkson talk ‘Justice Warriors’
The AIPT Comics podcast is back to recap the biggest comics news, review comics, and host special guests! This week, creators Matt Bors and Ben Clarkson join us to discuss AHOY Comics series Justice Warriors. We dig into their approach...

What's AIPT Comics about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

AIPT Comics episodes:

Amy Jo Johnson talks 'Power Rangers: The Return' and the huge emotional stakes

DC in August and Dan Watters and Ram V revive a legend in ‘Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives!’

The essential superhero: Tom King talks 'Wonder Woman' and the future of Trinity

Mark Russell talks 'Death Ratio'd' and the natural consequences of social media

Jason Aaron talks his totally '80s TMNT, and we recap new IP additions

Unpacking July 2024 releases and Christopher Cantwell talks the return of 'Briar'

New X-Men titles revealed, and Henry Zebrowski talks 'Operation Sunshine: Already Dead'

Robin and Valiant return, and Dennis Hopeless talks 'She's Running on Fumes'

Adventure of a lifetime: David Pepose unpacks ‘Space Ghost’

Creator Spotlight: Ram V 'Knowing everything is overrated'

The future of Oni Press: Publisher Hunter Gorinson and EiC Sierra Hahn interview

Michael Moreci and Nathan Gooden unpack the next chapter of 'Barbaric'

New X-Men era, DC in June, and Max Wood details self-publishing

Opening up worlds: Paul Reiser on ‘Aliens: What If…?’ and the surreal and serendipitous

Thundercats are on the move with Declan Shalvey and Drew Moss

Adventure, weird, and joy: Pornsak Pichetshote and Jesse Lonergan talk 'Man's Best'

Dreaming Big: Nicole Maines on amplifying queer voices in DC Comics

Exploring “things that are forgotten” and 'The Displaced' with Ed Brisson

Sci-fi, horror, and gaming: Zac Thompson talks new series 'Cemetery Kids Don’t Die'

Fantastic places and grief: Tom King talks ‘Helen of Wyndhorn’

Rick Remender unpacks his next sci-fi epic ‘Napalm Lullaby’

Kill Your Darlings mid-series check-in

Most anticipated comics of 2024...so far

Not just a toy tie-in: Joshua Williamson and Tom Reilly talk new G.I. Joe series ‘Duke’

Best comic books of 2023: Creators, moments, and more

Jason Aaron chats Batman, Superman, and Bizarro too

Kyle Starks on mystery and a joyous bond in ‘Pine and Merrimac’

Creator Spotlight: Kevin Smith 'All of this is act two'

Kraig Rasmussen on creating a new comics buying experience

Darcy Van Poelgeest on noir, Vancouver, and 'Lotus Land'

On writing Spider-Woman, X-Men and more with Steve Foxe

Fun, fast, and furious: Rob Williams and Pye Parr unpack ‘Petrol Head’

On Alan Scott: Green Lantern: Tim Sheridan and Cian Tormey unpack the new series

Michael Avon Oeming on conspiracy theories and 'Project Monarch'

NYCC 2023 recap, reflections, and more

Creator spotlight: Christian Ward on Batman: City of Madness and more

Creator spotlight: Chip Zdarsky on his career, Substack, & more

Talking Jean Grey and podcasting with Women of Marvel podcast hosts Ellie Pyle and Preeti Chhibber

Scott Hoffman opens up about the beautiful dystopia of 'Wag'

Talking Stan Lee and Tom Scioli's new biography 'I Am Stan'

Benjamin Percy talks Predator vs. Wolverine, mayhem, and monsters

Koren Shadmi unpacks The Velvet Underground in 'All Tomorrow's Parties'

An inside look at the Uncanny Experience convention

KLC Press creators talk 'Kill Your Darlings'

Kelly Thompson talks the comedy and tragedy of ‘Birds of Prey’

Everything we learned from SDCC 2023

On creating new superheroes in 'The Schlub' with Ryan Stegman, Kenny Porter, and Tyrell Cannon

Defying genre: Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque talk ‘Duck and Cover’

Best comics of the year 2023...so far

We live in a society: Matt Bors, Ben Clarkson talk ‘Justice Warriors’