ComiCast

Frank Jordan's popular webcomic Company Man has been drawing Company Man Comic since 2000. Since then, it's been featured on TheUrbanTwist.com, WebcomicAlliance.com, DontPickTheFlowers.com (blog Dec. 2011), TallTaleRadio.com (Podcast), PluggedInCulture.com (blog) and MuseumOfUncutFunk.com. It's updated daily Monday-Friday and that's no easy feat! Frank let's Jessica The Comic Book Girl into his brain on what got him started with his well received webcomic, how he gets his daily punchlines, advice for other aspiring webcomic creators, who does he look up to and his recommendations in the webcomic world.

Andy Hunsaker not only has a highly coveted job fanboys and girls would sell one of their kidney's for (Crave Online's comics editor) but he is also a contributer to IFC, home of The Whitest Kids You Know and Portlandia. Andy stops by the ComiCast! studio to talk about his podcast, The Book Report but also all things comics. From this past weekend's New York Comic Con news, to the failed Anita Blake graphic novel IFC film, Jessica and Andy will have a heart to heart about what makes him a sequential art nerd. Andy and Jessica talk about their recommended graphic novels and comic series, artists and writers that they admire and which pop culture celebrity had Andy most nervous to interview.

Sam Weller is the go-to guy for all things comic, comedy, acting and wrestling related. Wresting? Yes, we'll get on that later. Sam is involved in some of ComiCast's previous guests projects like being a writer for Sax Carr's Batgirl:Spoiled popular webseries, one of the beloved characters killed off in Vito and Juan's Kill Cam Live and a writer on William Bibbiani's Crave Online. Jessica spends some face time to talk about Sam's new podcast on Historectomy on Crave Online, his frequent appearances on Comics and Comics live show at the world famous Hollywood Improv, what is The Vice Pit (courtesy of Anime Vice), First Edition with Canyon Prince (a webseries based on the comic book industry), his must read comics and graphic novels, his thoughts on current manga and comic news and what is up with his awesome love for wrestling?

New Paradigm Studios erupted into the comics scene with their new digital bestseller comic series: Watson & Holmes. Based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's beloved characters, New Paradigm Studios puts a brand new urban feel and their very own badass take on one of literature's most famous works. But who and what is New Paradigm Studios? New Paradigm Studios is out to create content that pushes the boundaries of narrative concepts in graphics novels and transmedia. Brandon Perlow who has worked in the visual effects industry since 1996 for companies such as Jim Henson Creature Shop and Walt Disney Feature Animation with movies that include ""X-Men,X-Men 2, 2 Fast and 2 Furious, Apocalypto, 300, National Treasure . However Brandon’s true passion has always been comics so when the opportunity and timing presented itself, Brandon created New Paradigm Studios. His key players include Karl Bollers who has worked for Marvel and Archie comics as a writer, and comic books artists like Paul Mendoza from Dark Horse Comics, Dave Ross from Marvel and DC, Gene Decicco (Marvel, Image), letterer Taylor Esposito, Justin F. Gabrie from Marvel and Archie Comics, last but not least Rick Leonardi known for his work on Cloak and Dagger among countless other works. New Paradigm Studios not only has Watson & Holmes on their list of accomplishments, Rockthrower and Nimbus is coming soon. What are those you ask? Well stay tuned to find out!

Regina Carpinelli is the co-founder and CEO of Comikaze Expo, which debuted last year in Los Angeles with smashing success. Stan Lee saw the potential in this amazing show which featured comic book artists, writers, actors, and many more amazing talent and is now, a partner with Comikaze Expo with his own company: POW Entertainment. Comikaze Expo is now back, bigger than before with other spectacular co-founders like the woman behind Elvira herself. This September, Los Angeles will be hit with full force with an expansion of reunited casts and even larger names. Regina Carpinelli sits down with Jessica The Comic Book Girl to discuss her success with show, how far it's come and her own nerdy passions. Bringing along special guest and astounding artist R.H. Stavis, the two women talk about not only the expo, but  why geek pop culture is at an all time high and what's on their comic pull list!

Nicole Sixx is back at the ComiCast! Studios again as she prepares us for a whole new adventure with Indie and the Geek. Indie and the Geek is a site sole dedicated to the exposure of comics published by independent comic book companies. There are exclusive interviews, office visits, sample art and more that grants us a behind the scenes look with what the others are doing while Marvel and DC continue their superhero ways. Dark Horse gets time to shine as the one of the main independent

publishers out there, Nicole lets us know who and what to look out for other than their wonderful reigning champ Mike Mignola. Plus, Nicole talks about Trickster! The OTHER big event that happens simultaenously with San Diego Comic Con (and in the same city)! Many attendees don't have the time (or just aren't aware) of the other off site events that happen while the convention hall is holding the main event. Some off site events are just as important (if not more fun!) than what's going on inside. And what ComiCast! episode would be complete without Nicole's pull list and her recommendations! Stay tuned!

Digger T. Mesch is everyone's hero. As the creator of Minimates, he's manage to merge many of fanboys' most coveted genres-toys, comics and pop culture. Since then, he's moved on as a producer and a director all while being the head hauncho of Dig Deep Entertainment. Bill O'Neill is the president and art director of Hurricane Entertainment, a comic book publishing company that is responsible for Violent Messiahs and Chassis. He's also been involved with IDW publishing and has been an official Star Wars artist that's been invited to the annual Star Wars Celebration in Orlando, FL. Jan Ustein is Hurricane Entertainment's editor-in-chief and CEO. Together, this trio put together not only a webseries called Agent 88 (currently on Kickstarter), but exclusive Minimates and an amazing hardcover book by comic book artists all around the world, including the famous Kevin Eastman (creator of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and owner of Heavy Metal Magazine). Also, special guests PETER MAYHEW (best known as Chewbacca), and Ernie Reyes (Keno from TMNT2). Learn more about what to expect in their spectacular 88 comic art inspired book and what it takes to get those exclusive Minimates. Also, what's on Digger and Bill's comic book pull list?

SPOILER EPISODE-PLEASE BE ADVISED. San Diego Comic Con has come and gone, and it's aftermath is always undeniable. From personal experiences with meeting our favorite actor, writers and artists, to dealing with Hall H lines, Jessica The Comic Book Girl and Lawrence Young (Fantastic Forum) recounts their tales of SDCC 2012 for those who couldn't make it. A followup to such an explosive 5 days would be the theatrical release of highly anticipated The Dark Knight Rises, the final Batman film to Nolan's epic trilogy. Jessica and Lawrence will talk about their feelings on this last film and what it's like from a comic book fan's point of view. Plus, what's on Lawrence's pull list that will entertain him now that TDKR has already hit the big screen?

IT'S COMICAST'S SAN DIEGO COMIC CON EPISODE SPECTACULAR! Jessica The Comic Book Girl and the great William Bibbiani (Film Content Editor at Crave Online and Co-Host of B-Movies Podcast) sit down and talk all things Comic-Con. Known to many as the "greatest geek mecca ever", it is THE premiere pop culture event to go to every year. San Diego Comic Con has existed for over 40 year and now, has their tickets sell out in record time. William Bibbiani and Jessica The Comic Book Girl will be traveling down to SDCC for their annual nerd overload and they'll give out some of their thoughts about that. From the seeking of the famous toy exclusives (and which is a must have for this year!) to the many wonderful panels one must have hit up, they will also sail over to the premiere after parties, seeing celebrities, Comic-Con survival guide and the most important topic of all: WHAT IS UP WITH THEIR TICKETING SYSTEM?

This is the meeting of TWO comic book girls! Think of it as The Comic Book Girl squared! Jessica The Comic Book Girl chats with Stephanie Chan about her experiences in all aspects of the comic book industry. Over the years, she's been a fan, a retailer, a creator, an artist, an online journalist, and even a cosplayer! This episode also hit upon the strength of the comic book community. When a comic book professional needs help, the industry often pulls through to see what needs to be done. Also, what's on her Steph's pull list, her future big goals and why is Drawn & Quarterly so popular?