Comic Book and Storyboard Artist Mike Collins joins us in this episode of Creator In Conversation to share the story of how he began his career as a professional artist and working for both comic books and the world of TV and film as a storyboard artist. Mike provides some fantastic stories not to be missed! 

SHOW NOTES: This episode was recorded during a live panel at Dublin Comic Con March 2023

In this episode we are joined by Seán O’Reilly, an Irish comic creator and animator who serves on the committee of DCAF (Dublin Comics Arts Festival). Sean shares with us what goes into running DCAF and provides his own insights into the growing Irish Indie Comics Scene and parallels with animation.

SHOW NOTES: This episode was recorded during a live Zoom call in November 2025

On November 10th 2022, the world lost a great talent in Mr. Kevin Conroy. This special edition looks back on his life and career with extracts taken from previous interviews with both Mr. Conroy and his colleagues.

Discover the story behind the man who gave the world one of the most definitive portrayals of one of the greatest characters in fiction.

SHOW NOTES: This show uses archival recordings from Dublin Comic Con 2022 March Edition and a 2024 TASQ Art Masterclass.

John O'Brien, who has been a producer on the world building team at Larian Studios including working on Baldur's Gate 3, which won Game of the Year in 2023, joins us to discuss transferable skills applicable between animation and game design, what to consider in terms of portfolio preparation and audience Q&A.

SHOW NOTES: This episode was recorded before a live audience at Dublin Comic Con March Edition 2024

Dave Gibbons, the legendary artist behind Watchmen, The Originals, ‘For The Man Who Has Everything’ and many more, joins us in this special episode to share his career origins, how he tackles the blank page and the tools of the trade. We close out with a live Q&A from attendees at this exclusive talk.

SHOW NOTES: This episode was recorded before a live class in October 2025

Artist and Writer Stephen Mooney joins us to discuss his career from studying animation to working for Marvel and DC to launching his own creator-owned series Half Past Danger- now currently being developed into an animated film from Studio Meala.

SHOW NOTES: This episode was pre-recorded back in October 2025

Co-Producer of hit sci-fi series, 'The Orville', Tom Costantino answers a series of fan questions ranging from the technical production of the show. This episode was recorded shortly after the third season of ‘The Orville’ concluded and was the perfect time for Tom to reflect on the show. Stream all three seasons now on Disney+

SHOW NOTES: This episode was pre-recorded back in August 2022 and streamed before attendees of the Summer Edition of Dublin Comic Con.

This special episode of Creator In Conversation explores the story of William Lamport, the seventeenth-century adventure who served as the real life inspiration for pulp character Zorro. Learn how this man from Wexford, Ireland left such an impression on the people of Mexico and the efforts made to adapt his story into a graphic novel.

SHOW NOTES: This episode was recorded back in July 2020 as part of the Word Balloon podcast hosted 

by John Siuntres

This archival episode features acclaimed comic book writer and editor Tom Peyer.

Tom shares about his career and work with AHOY COMICS and 'The Wrong Earth' while also offering advice for budding creators.

For the latest offerings from AHOY COMICS, please visit: www.comicsahoy.com

SHOW NOTES: This episode was recorded via a live Zoom Stream during a Dublin Comic Con March 2022 Panel.

Vincent Zurzolo joins us to discuss his work with ComicConnect and Metropolis Comics, overseeing record breaking comic book and original art auctions. Vincent also shares his own original comic series ‘The Addiction’ and his journey from selling comics from a sidewalk table to heading one of the most renowned comic book auction houses in the world.

SHOW NOTES: To learn more about ComicConnect and their upcoming auctions please visit:

www.comicconnect.com