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It’s our Birthday Episode of Talking Comics! 🎉

In Episode 73, we celebrate birthdays, comic anniversaries, and everything comics. We break down our weekly comic pulls, show off an epic comic haul, open blind bags, reveal a special slabbed surprise, and talk about the latest updates on The Chronicles of Panel Pete—including where to watch the trailer and how to get notified for the Kickstarter launch.

We also cover what we’ve been reading, movies and games we’ve been playing, Key City finds, DC trivia, Batman This or That, and plenty of laughs along the way.

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Like, subscribe, and comment with your favorite birthday comic moment!

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Chapters

00:00 Birthday Celebrations and Comic Introductions

02:08 Comic Book Discoveries and Weekly Polls

05:31 Gift Exchanges and Comic Collecting

10:29 Blind Bag Openings and Surprises

29:18 Birthday Video

31:59 Trivia and This or That: Batman Edition

43:59 Wrap-Up and Future Plans

#TalkingComics #ComicBookPodcast #ComicCollecting #WeeklyPulls

#ComicHaul #BirthdayEpisode #DCComics #MarvelComics

#IndieComics #PanelPete #ComicSlabs #BlindBagComics

In this episode of Talking Comics, AJ sits down with indie comic creator Brayden Viloria, the mind behind Haven and Sketch Night. Brayden shares how personal loss led him back to comics, how he built a shared comic universe, and what it really takes to write, fund, and publish indie comics today.

We dive into comic writing styles, finding artists, pitching publishers, Kickstarter lessons, and the creative self-doubt every creator faces. Whether you’re an aspiring comic creator or just love indie comics, this episode is packed with insight, honesty, and inspiration.

👉 Plus: writing process breakdowns, shared universes, disability representation in comics, and why just starting matters.

Follow Brayden and Stephanie on their adventure! https://linktr.ee/rookcityuniverse

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Comic Creation

16:06 The Journey of Writing Comics

31:31 Artistic Collaboration and Process

33:18 The Journey of Writing a Comic

35:19 Overcoming Self-Doubt as a Writer

40:59 Character Development and Representation

46:04 The Experience of Publishing a Comic

46:31 Marketing and Publishing Strategies

50:20 The Creative Journey Begins

52:34 Exploring Artistic Styles and Collaboration

54:50 Pitching and Publishing in Comics

58:18 The Hunger for Growth and Experience

01:01:50 Support Systems in Creative Endeavors

01:08:01 Inspiration for Aspiring Creators

01:12:43 The Importance of Following Your Dreams

01:13:37 Upcoming Projects and Future Aspirations

01:21:02 The Launch of Rook City Universe

01:23:28 Expanding the Universe: Hiring Writers

01:28:54 Creative Collaboration and Parameters

01:32:20 Marketing and Kickstarter Insights

01:40:32 Fun Questions and Personal Favorites

#IndieComics

#TalkingComics

#ComicPodcast

#ComicCreators

#MakeComics

#HavenComic

#SketchNight

#IndieCreators

#ComicBookCommunity

This week on Talking Comics, we’re back with Episode 71.1 after a technical redo—and it’s packed! We break down our weekly comic pulls, discuss Absolute Batman #14 & #15 and the first Joker appearance in the Absolute Universe, recap an amazing comic convention weekend, cosplay contest wins, movie talk including Five Nights at Freddy’s, and much more.

Plus, don’t miss our shoutout to the Chronicles of Panel Pete trailer, now live on YouTube. If you love comics, conventions, collecting, and real fan conversations, this episode is for you!

👉 Watch the Chronicles of Panel Pete trailer https://youtu.be/z1zDZuO_8hk

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• Allegra Printing – Printing The Chronicles of Panel Pete

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

01:18 Birthday Celebrations and Adventures

05:30 Comic Book Releases and Weekly Polls

08:42 Comic Reading and Recommendations

11:23 Movies, Shows, and Gaming Experiences

18:06 Convention Highlights and Cosplay Contest

20:04 Comic Collecting and New Acquisitions

23:33 Supergirl Trailer Reaction

26:34 Grinch Trivia and Fun Questions

35:26 Wrap-Up and Future Plans

#TalkingComics #ComicBookPodcast #AbsoluteBatman #ComicHaul #WeeklyPulls #SupergirlTriler

#ComicConvention #Cosplay #DCComics #IndieComics #PanelPete

Today on Talking Comics, AJ and Annakah sit down with JazzLee Illustrates, creator of Slices of Gremlin and the upcoming graphic novel series Well Wishers. We dive deep into her art journey, worldbuilding, digital illustration workflow, and life as an indie creator.

PLUS —hidden in the episode is the FIRST LOOK at the official trailer for The Chronicles of Panel Pete!

This is the debut sneak peek at the world inside the dollar-bin comic where Panel Pete lives, transforms, and begins his upcoming adventures.

Jazz shares creator advice, talks Webtoon, Ko-fi, inspiration from Uncle Scrooge and Sonic, and joins in our “This or That” writing game where chaos rules and points don’t matter.

Check out Jazz’s work here:

Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/JazzLeeIllustrates

Webtoon: Slices of Gremlin

Subscribe for more indie creator interviews and behind-the-scenes comic content!

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Hit like, subscribe, and check out all things Panel Pete below!

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Setup

01:55 Journey into Comic Creation

04:56 Artistic Process and Tools

07:53 Balancing Life and Creativity

10:49 Writing and Script Development

13:54 Marketing and Selling Comics

16:52 Inspirations and Advice for Creators

19:48 Favorite Comics and Characters

24:03 Legal Insights and Comic Industry

27:08 Fun Questions and Superpowers

30:48 Comic Book Sidekicks: Choosing Your Partner in Crime

35:23 World Building vs. Character Development: The Writer's Dilemma

39:02 Collaboration vs. Solo Work: The Creative Process

43:24 Original IP vs. Licensed Franchise: The Creative Choice

44:45 Notes in Red Pen vs. Digital Comments: Feedback Methods

46:01 Brainstorming vs. Focus Time: Finding Inspiration

47:06 Pacing vs. Dialogue: The Importance of Flow

48:17 Deadline Met vs. Perfection Achieved: The Writer's Struggle

49:50 Victory Speech: Celebrating Success

51:19 Promoting Your Work: Where to Find JazzLee's Comics

#TalkingComics #PanelPete #IndieComics #ComicCreators #TrailerReveal #JazzLeeIllustrates #ComicPodcast #GraphicNovels #ComicsCommunity

This week AJ & Annakhan dive into a huge holiday comic haul, share updates on the Chronicles of Panel Pete trailer, break down their weekly reads, and play a hilarious round of Poison Ivy Christmas Trivia. Plus: Fortnite’s new season, Minecraft chaos, signed Harley & Ivy pickups, and plans for conventions & Q&A episodes!

Drop your questions for our upcoming Q&A in the comments!

Sponsors:

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Hit like, subscribe, and check out all things Panel Pete below!

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

02:02 Weekly Polls and Comic Picks

08:16 Reading and Recommendations

15:26 Video Games and Entertainment

22:33 Trivia and Fun Segments

37:32 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans

#TalkingComics #ComicBookHaul #PoisonIvy #HarleyQuinn #ChroniclesOfPanelPete #ComicPodcast #IndieComics #WeeklyPullList #Fortnite #Minecraft

Join AJ & Annakhan as they welcome The DC Comic Talker Brandon Gonzalez for an incredible conversation about discovering comics, loving DC, the JSA, Batman, making content, con stories, Mark Wade encounters, favorite villains, character deep dives & more. This episode is packed with laughs, nostalgia, insights, and great comic talk from fans and creators alike. Come hang out with the Talking Comics crew and enjoy another adventure into the world of comics!

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Chapters

00:00 Backgrounds and Inspirations in Comics

06:29 Exploring Comic Characters and Themes

09:32 Interviews and Community Engagement

12:32 Live Content and Conventions

15:28 Favorite Batman Interpretations

22:19 The Significance of Alfred in Batman's World

24:50 Favorite Portrayals of Alfred

26:36 Exploring Batman's Characterization

28:47 Superman Movie Discussion

31:20 Comic Book Recommendations and Nostalgia

36:07 Fan Engagement and Content Creation

39:18 Villains of Batman: A Deep Dive

50:40 Villain Showdown: Joker vs. Lex Luthor

55:44 The Battle of Heroes: Batman vs. Superman

59:34 Exploring the DC Universe: Characters and Their Evolution

01:05:33 This or That: A Fun DC Character Quiz

01:12:38 Character Preferences and Favorites

01:13:46 Lex Luthor: Power Suit vs. President

01:14:56 Catwoman: Burglar vs. Anti-Hero Era

01:16:15 Comic Book Events: Crisis on Infinite Earths vs. Flashpoint

01:17:25 Villains: Killer Croc vs. King Shark

01:17:50 Lantern Corps: Blue vs. Indigo

01:18:51 Family Dynamics: Shazam vs. Bat Family

01:19:08 Harley Quinn: Animated Series vs. Comics

01:19:43 Mind Control vs. Fear Toxin

01:20:30 Justice League: International vs. Unlimited

01:22:22 First Superhero Love and Current Series

01:24:41 Comic Book Universe Preferences

01:25:35 Superpowers and Sidekicks

01:26:57 Chaos in the DC Universe

01:27:30 Favorite Cover Artists and Conventions

#TalkingComics #DCComicTalker #ComicPodcast #BatmanFans #DCComics #ComicCommunity #JSA #ComicCreators #ComicTalk #PodcastInterview

Welcome to Episode 67 of Talking Comics — yes… six…seven! This week we dig into our weekly comic pulls, open up Dynamite blind bags, talk Harley Quinn, Absolute Batman, and more. We also dive into Christmas Story trivia, Fortnite grinding, what we watched this week, and ridiculous amounts of chaos.

Plus: Our Substack is live! Subscribe to get episode write-ups and a free preview of The Chronicles of Panel Pete.

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Hit like, subscribe, and check out all things Panel Pete below!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Thanksgiving Reflections

04:39 Comic Book Highlights and Weekly Pulls

07:22 Unboxing Mystery Comics

13:08 Reading Updates and Favorite Comics

16:28 Gaming and Entertainment Discussions

17:28 Christmas Movie Trivia and Fun

18:42 Question Time and Trivia Challenge

33:05 Wrap-Up and Future Plans

#TalkingComics #ComicPodcast #WeeklyPulls #ComicHaul #ChristmasStoryTrivia #PanelPete #ComicCommunity #Fortnite #IndieComics #DynamiteComics

Join AJ on Talking Comics as he sits down with indie creator Dominic Prince—writer of Wasteland, Heart Eaters, and co-founder of Heroes Get Remembered. We talk writing comics, finding artists, Kickstarter wins and fails, the indie grind, creating with family, convention plans, and what it really takes to bring a story to life.

Whether you're a comic fan, creator, or someone dreaming of making your own book, this episode is packed with insider tips, creator stories, and inspiration to build something big.

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✨ Special Mentions/Sponsors/Friends of the show:

👉Thank you to Amped Comics for partnering with us and offering you 10% off your order using code TCP10 https://ampedcomics.com/discount/TCP10

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⏱️ CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction and Backgrounds

05:45 The Journey of Wasteland

12:20 Collaborations and Artistic Challenges

20:19 The Evolution of Projects and Learning Experiences

21:43 The Journey of Self-Publishing

24:08 From Podcast to Comic Book

25:25 The Importance of Feedback

26:44 Finding the Right Collaborators

29:03 Navigating Conventions and Networking

33:25 The Creative Process and Writing Challenges

36:17 Kickstarter Insights and Strategies

42:22 Merchandising and Pricing Strategies

48:43 Personal Growth Through Creativity

50:19 Creative Podcast Segments

51:42 Defining Podcast Seasons

53:34 Balancing Podcast Production

54:47 Family Dynamics and Podcasting

56:24 Comic Book Industry Insights

58:26 Promoting Wasteland and Future Projects

01:01:39 Fun Questions and Personal Favorites

01:13:44 NEWCHAPTER

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#TalkingComics #IndieComics #ComicCreators #WastelandComic #ComicPodcast #KickstarterComics #ComicCommunity #MakeComics #CreatorsSupportingCreators #Comics

Join AJ on Talking Comics as he interviews writer/creator Nick Edwards of Unearthly Comics. Nick breaks down his new book The Apostasy, his horror influences, his writing process, how he built three successful Kickstarters, and the journey of creating indie comics with collaborators like Scott Beecher and Dave Shuler.

They talk conventions, marketing, traveling the country selling books, and how to break into comics as a creator.

If you’re into indie comics, Kickstarter campaigns, writing tips, or creator spotlights — this episode is packed for you.

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👉 Check out Unearthly Comics here:

insta:@unearthlycomics

Web: unerthlycomics.com

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🛎 Subscribe to Talking Comics for more creator interviews, comics talk, and behind-the-scenes updates. https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_Podcast

✨ Special Mentions/Sponsors/Friends of the show:

👉Thank you to Amped Comics for partnering with us and offering you 10% off your order using code TCP10 https://ampedcomics.com/discount/TCP10

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⏱️ CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to Nick Edwards and His Journey

03:23 The Birth of Unearthly Comics

06:24 Exploring The Apostasy

09:17 The Comic Creation Process

12:50 The Reality of Indie Comics

15:49 The Collaborative Nature of Comics

18:45 Writing and Artistic Collaboration

26:34 The Importance of Paper Quality

29:30 Crafting Unique Stories

30:41 Advice for Aspiring Creators

34:30 Marketing Strategies for Success

42:55 Final Thoughts and Future Plans

52:49 Superpowers and Sidekicks: The Fun of Fantasy

53:33 Life on the Road: A Comic Creator's Journey

55:35 Travel Tales: Exploring the U.S.

01:01:44 Marketing Comics: Lessons from the Road

01:05:05 Finding Your Audience: Retail Strategies

#TalkingComics #NickEdwards #IndieComics #ComicCreators #TheApostasy #KickstarterComics #UnearthlyComics #ComicInterview #MakingComics #GatorMan

Welcome to Talking Comics Podcast

This week AJ & Annakah break down their weekly comic pulls, what they played and watched, plus a full talk about The Acolyte, Baldur’s Gate 3, and more. Then—surprise!—comic creator TS Luther drops in for a fun and chaotic guest segment full of behind-the-scenes creator stories, con tales, the making of The Digger, and hilarious dad-level wisdom.

We wrap with Spawn trivia and first-thing-that-comes-to-mind lightning rounds!

Check out TS Luther’s work and preorder The Digger from you LCS

Also our links, merch, and the free preview of Panel Pete in the link tree!

🎧 Listen on all platforms & check out our merch and comic links below!

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🛎 Subscribe to Talking Comics for more creator interviews, comics talk, and behind-the-scenes updates. https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_Podcast

✨ Special Mentions/Sponsors/Friends of the show:

👉Thank you to Amped Comics for partnering with us and offering you 10% off your order using code TCP10 https://ampedcomics.com/discount/TCP10

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:40 Comic Book Highlights and Weekly Polls

08:39 Discussion on Recent Reads and Recommendations

13:42 Guest Introduction and Comic Book Promotion

48:36 Trivia Fun and Comic Book Knowledge

01:02:09 Final Trivia Showdown and Friendly Competition

#TalkingComics #ComicPodcast #IndieComics #TSLuther #TheDigger #WeeklyPulls #ComicHaul #SpawnTrivia #BaldursGate3 #TheAcolyte #ComicCommunity #PanelPete