What is the State of Comics in 2024? Chris and co-host Hector are BACK on the podcast with new and exciting takes on the comic’s biz. Catch up on the latest pulls, some industry news, and more! 

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In this week’s episode, Hector welcomes Deborah Ulmer. Deborah is the owner of Dee’s Kitchen, and one of the ambassadors of “Color of Fandom” a group focused on welcoming diversity in the geek community. Deborah and Hector talk fandoms, friendship, loss, and honoring legacies.

https://lovethynerd.com/faith-fandom-21-deborah-ulmer-color-of-fandom/

Hector talks with Timmy Martens about the gargantuan task of “nanowrimo” – National Novel Writing Month. They also discuss world-building, shaping, and the perils of editing. Timmy is the program director of Camp Grace, a prolific writer, and the editor of the Faith and Fandom book series.

Wendell LeSueur is the acting manager of Ring Wars Carolina, an Indie wrestling group based in Fayetteville, NC. He’s also the owner and operator of Born Elite Enterprises which specializes in music management and events. His primary act is “Fear State” a rock band based out of Dragon’s Lair Comic Book Shop in Fayetteville, NC. Wendell is an active part of the nerd culture scene in North Carolina, heavy on community involvement and engagement, and is an advocate for healthy living.

https://lovethynerd.com/faith-fandom-19-wendell-lesueur-born-elite/

Hector Miray welcomes friend and frequent convention-booth neighbor Ashely Cox, a cosplayer, creator, and entrepreneur. Ashley runs the Fangirling Over Jesus online shop and socials, where can find imaginative, exciting, and inspiring clothing and items, as well as blogs and devotionals. Learn more about Ashley and her unique ministry.

https://lovethynerd.com/faith-fandom-18-ashley-cox-fangirling-over-jesus/

Hector is joined by David Probus, an incredibly creative cosplayer in the Fayetteville area. Join them as they discuss how someone gets into cosplaying, where the ideas come from, and the unique challenges of cosplaying in a wheelchair.

https://lovethynerd.com/faith-fandom-17-david-probus-cosplay-on-wheels/

Josh Boyd, one of the Boyd Brothers, joins Hector to talk about traveling to comic conventions in the Boyd Mobile, as well as what it’s like hosting their own convention – the Friends of the Brothers Boyd Comic Con – which is this weekend in North Carolina.

https://lovethynerd.com/faith-fandom-16-josh-boyd-con-men/

It’s the meeting of the overachievers as Hector welcomes Radio Matt, the Director of Content & Resources at Love Thy Nerd. They talk about how Radio Matt transitioned from his own ministry to LTN, what it’s like running content, hopes for the future, and why it’s important to not overextend yourself in ministry.

https://lovethynerd.com/faith-fandom-15-radio-matt-26-hour-work-days/

Hector explores the concepts of how we use the things in life that stand in our way. Turning our obstacles into opportunities both in Zelda, and in life.

Print version can be found at www.faithandfandom.org