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Kickstarter is the largest crowdfunding platform for indie comics and NSFW content consistently generates the highest campaign funding totals in the comics category on the site. Recently Kickstarter banned NSFW Comics sparking intense backlash among creators and backers. The firestorm prompted Kickstarter to reverse their decision but the situation isn't settled yet.

We take a deep dive into the controversy and highlight the top stories in the world of comics and entertainment.

All this and more, in this week's episode of Comix Asylum Live news edition!

Sebastian Piccione and Nate Schachter of Summit Comics join the Comix Asylum livestream to debate what makes great super hero and science fiction, explore some of their favourites in each genre and share the struggles and triumphs of working on and publishing their own comic book titles.

Is resistance futile? Even with all the backlash towards AI it somehow seems inescapable. Creators and fans are in an uproar due to Valiant apparently using AI in their latest promotion featuring several of their characters. Will AI eventually take over the comic book and artistic landscape or will projects created by humans win the day?

A milestone is on the way with Youngblood reaching issue 100 and everything old is new again as the O.G. creators of Ben 10 revive the brand and launch a new series.

All this and more in this week's episode of Comix Asylum Live news edition!

It's a big week in the world of comics and entertainment! The Punisher: One Last Kill is getting rave reviews, Jack Kirby gets a street named after him and The Fast and the Furious franchise heads to the small screen.

Sex Criminals from Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky gets a director for it's big screen adaptation, VisionQuest gets a release date and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, who plays the Thing drops some curious Avengers: Doomsday news.

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck get sued over their latest project, The Rip and My Adventures with Superman casts its Superboy. All this and more, including an all new Silo trailer from Apple TV, in this week's episode of Comix Asylum Live news edition!

Free Comic Book Day is over and if the long lines at comic book shops are any indication, the industry is doing just fine. Robert Kirkman says that DC publishes too much Batman. Does he have a point?

Mortal Kombat II opens this week and Box Office projections look strong. Will it K.O. the Box Office? What's the worst comic book place to live? We compare Invincible's Baltimore, Marvel's NYC, Gotham City and Metropolis.

Tune in for all this and more in this week's episode of Comix Asylum Live news edition!

Fuelled by imagination, the world of comics and entertainment isn't immune to real world events. The news of comic book titan Jim Lee's health has rocked the industry shining a light on the physical toll making comic books has on those who create them. The industry has lost another legend with the passing of scribe Gerry Conway. Breaking into the comics as a teenager, writing perhaps the seminal Spider-Man story and creating memorable characters such as Jason Todd and Vixen are among some of his many accomplishments.

We also take a look at James Gunn's announcement that the upcoming Authority movie has been cancelled. Charlize Theron climbs goes all Tom Cruise to promote her new movie, Apex and rumours Greg Capullo might be calling out quits.

Tune in for all this and more in this week's episode of Comix Asylum Live news edition!

Massive He-Man news headlines this week's episode as the upcoming Masters of the Universe: Genesis comic book from Darkhorse will explore the history of Eternia and delve into the dark origins of the one and only Skeletor! Despite being mothballed, Coyote vs Acme will indeed hit theaters and a new teaser trailer for the film debuts this Wednesday. We discuss the trailer and whether the decision to skewer Warner Bros. as part of the new marketing campaign is good for business.

Lee Falk's The Phantom makes a return, this time to the small screen in a new show produced by filmmaker and comic book scribe, Reginald Hudlin. All this and more, including an all new Silo trailer from Apple TV, in this week's episode of Comix Asylum Live news edition!

The Marvel Studios layoffs headline a devastating week in the world of comics and entertainment. Original comic book art continues to be in demand and the theft of $1 million in art from a private collector continues the string of bad news.

Speaking of original art, the Death of Superman pages were recently auctioned for a hefty price. New images from the upcoming Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse have dropped, Hollywood heavy hitters come out en masse to protest the WB/Paramount merger and we review Invincible S4 so far.

All this and more in this week's episode of Comix Asylum Live news edition!

AWA Senior Editor turned writer, Michael Coast, talks his new comic book Pick-Up, social media influencers, neo-noirs and how they continue to resonate with audiences. He offers advice for aspiring creators and addresses the death knell that always seems to hang over the comic book industry.

Welcome to the Comix Asylum Podcast! In this episode, writer and cartoonist, Dave Baker discusses Punk 'N Heads, his latest collaboration with artist Nicole Goux. He delves into the creative process behind their library of titles, seeing himself as a ronin walking the wasteland of comic creation. Dave offers insights for aspiring artists interested in how to make comics, life on the road as a comic book creator and how charting your own path relates to a cautionary tale involving James Bond!