Creator In Conversation

Comic Book Creator, Digital Artist and Concept Designer Hal Laren, joins us for this episode to discuss his career ranging from producing his own books, working on covers for licensed IPs and designing concept work Star Trek: Discovery. Hal is currently running a Kickstarter campaign for his new book, Trojan Cobalt, and shares his experience from using the platform and provides useful advice for others who may be considering launching their own campaigns in the near future.

SHOW NOTES: For more information on Hal’s work please visit: thelaren.square.site 

Fer García joins us in this episode to discuss the importance of entrepreneurship as a pathway to success for new and emerging comic book creators. Fer advises on the importance of building your audience and community in order to help support and grow your brand and the points to consider before launching your first crowdfunding campaign. This episode and conversation will prove valuable to creators both new to the field and seasoned professionals looking to expand their market reach.

SHOW NOTES: For more information on Fer’s work be sure to search for El Comicólogo

Designer and branding expert Michael Donnelly, Founder of Woolly Mammoth Design, joins us in this episode of Creator In Conversation to discuss the points that rising comic book professionals should consider when preparing an online portfolio and the importance of having a consistent brand across all media channels. Michael also provides important insight in relation to how print files should be prepared for maximum effect.

SHOW NOTES: For more information on Michael’s work with Woolly Mammoth Design please visit: www.woollymammoth.ie

Join TASQ Art President Eoin McAuley in this episode of ‘Creator In Conversation’ as he tours the collection of original artwork and movie props on display in the main studio of the academy. Intended as a source of inspiration and instruction for the members and students of TASQ Art, today’s episode is sure to serve as the envy of many collectors of original comic book art by esteemed creators.

SHOW NOTES: For the optimal viewing experience, please check out this episode on our YouTube Channel youtube.com/@tasqart

To celebrate FREE COMIC BOOK DAY for May 2026, we present this special episode of 'Creator In Conversation' featuring a short fan-made audio comic featuring the origin of DOCTOR DOOM as originally told by STAN LEE and JACK KIRBY.

This audio for this episode was performed by Matt Sheedy.

Visit our YouTube channel 'TASQ Art', to see a short motion comic to accompany this episode.

This project is a 'fan production' created for entertainment purposes only. We do not own, nor do we claim to own, any rights to the characters, music, or storylines from Marvel Comics. This content is a transformative, unofficial work and is not affiliated with or approved by Marvel Comics . 

No commercial, monetary, or profit-driven objective is intended.

DOCTOR DOOM AND ALL RELATED CHARACTER ™ © AND ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MARVEL 

Author Michael Carroll returns to Creator In Conversation having first appeared in the third episode of the podcast. We catch up with Michael in regards to his latest projects, such as ‘New Adventures From The Trigan Empire’ with Tom Foster, his long-running blog ‘Rusty Staples’ and navigating the chaotic landscape of social media. This conversation provides great insight into the working life of a professional author and comic book writer.

SHOW NOTES: For more on Michael’s work please visit: www.michaelowencarroll.com

Comic Book creator Will Sliney joins us for this episode to tease his upcoming tie-in comic with the highly anticipated film release of ‘Masters Of The Universe’ and provide advice for aspiring creators in considering how to curate their own portfolios and discover their own original style. This conversation offers to be both informative and inspiring for all listeners.

SHOW NOTES: This episode was during a talk delivered to the students of TASQ Art in April 2026.

Data marketing consultant and lecturer, Sougata Bhattacharya joins us for this episode to discuss how comic book creators can use AI tools to obtain data-driven marketing information in order to better reach and understand their audience, and how to use these tools in as ethical a manner as possible without compromising creative integrity.

SHOW NOTES: This episode was edited from a special talk delivered to the students of TASQ Art in April 2026

Comic book artist, lecturer, game and storyboard artist, Gary Erskine, joins us once more on Creator In Conversation to share his insight and approach towards character design and creation. This episode will really provide inspiration for anyone currently trying to develop their own unique characters. Practical advice and tips are also shared and not to be missed.

SHOW NOTES: This episode was edited from a three-hour masterclass delivered to the students of TASQ Art in March 2026

The creator behind the critically acclaimed series Marineman Ian Churchill joins us to discuss the potential of a second volume for the series as well as exploring his career and approach to work. Fans of Marvel will enjoy Ian's recollection of working on Red Hulk with Jeph Loeb and co-creating Red She-Hulk. Ian also shares his experience working as a professional comic book artist in the USA during the era of ‘90s comics.

SHOW NOTES: This episode was recorded during a live Zoom interview in March 2026