Gutter Boys

Yeehaw, Gutter Gang! The boys are back with a new episode full of hot takes and big scoops from the comic world. We're also joined by Asheville-based cartoonist Evan Salazar, creator of small press bangers like Rodeo, Being A Stray Has Calloused My Paws, and Wimp Digest. We talked about his development of Rodeo as a one-person anthology, his different approaches and techniques for storytelling, and why he started making comics in the first place. As usual, we also answer listener questions to dig further into his twisted mind, including Salazar's unwavering love of fast food and literature.

You can check out more of Evan's work at rodeocomics.com or follow him on Instagram @evan_saladbar.

Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected] and we'll read it on the next episode. In the meantime, give Gutter Boys a follow on Instagram and Twitter @gutterboyspod. And of course, please like, share, review, and subscribe on your preferred podcast platform and help grow the Gutter Gang Nation!

The leaves are changing, the days are shorter, and the everything tastes like pumpkin spice. That's right, Gutter Gang, it's Autumn and it's time for your semi-regular Gutter Boys booster shot. We cover the usual comics news headlines and talk some good ol' fashioned trash before we're joined by our special guest, Kurt Ankeny. Kurt is an award winning cartoonist and painter. His books include In Pieces: Someplace Which I Call Home and Pleading with Stars (AdHouse), as well as his ongoing lettering work on November (Image) in collaboration with Matt Fraction, Elsa Charretier, and Matt Hollingsworth. He shares his experiences developing his craft as a cartoonist as well as his love for painting and penchant for analog methods when making comics.

Check out Kurt's website at kurtankeny.com or follow him on Instagram and Twitter @kurtankeny for more of his work and insight into his process.

Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected] and we'll read it on the next episode, or give the Gutter Boys a follow on Instagram and Twitter (@gutterboyspod). And of course, please like, share, and subscribe on your preferred podcast platform and help grow the Gutter Gang Nation!

Gutter Boys return with special guest Katie Skelly, a New York City-based cartoonist whose comics include Nurse Nurse (Sparkplug Books), Operation Margarine (AdHouse Books), My Pretty Vampire (Fantagraphics Book) and the ongoing Agent 8, 9, and 10. She also the former co-host of the podcast Trash Twins with Sarah Horrocks. Before getting into Skelly's new book Maids coming out soon from Fantagraphics, the boys attempt to get cancelled and discuss comic news and beefs.

Katie can be found on Instagram (@skellyskellyskelly) and Twitter (@nurse_nurse) or you can visit her website at katieskellycomics.com.

Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected] and we'll read it on the next episode, or give the Gutter Boys a follow on Instagram and Twitter (@gutterboyspod). And of course, please like, share, and subscribe on your preferred podcast platform and help grow the Gutter Gang Nation!

Cartoonist Jose Pimienta and Random House Graphic Senior Editor Whitney Leopard go deep with Autoptic Festival's Robert James Algeo on navigating the lines between reader, fan, and editor, the challenges of bringing pre-existing material to the book market, and their specific experiences working on Jose's new graphic novel Suncatcher.

Be sure to follow Autoptic on Instagram @autopticfestival and Twitter @autopticfest for updates and upcoming panels that we'll be hosting on August 22nd, or visit their website at autoptic.org for more information.

Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected] and we'll read it on the next episode, or give the Gutter Boys a follow on Instagram and Twitter (JB: @mortcrimpjr; Cam: @camdelrosario). And of course, please like, share, and subscribe on your preferred podcast platform and help grow the Gutter Gang Nation!

Craig and Phil Thompson chat with Alex Mitchell about growing up together during the period of Craig's ongoing Ginseng Roots (Uncivilized Books).

Be sure to follow Autoptic on Instagram @autopticfestival and Twitter @autopticfest for updates and upcoming panels that we'll be hosting on August 22nd, or visit their website at autoptic.org for more information.

Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected] and we'll read it on the next episode, or give the Gutter Boys a follow on Instagram and Twitter (JB: @mortcrimpjr; Cam: @camdelrosario). And of course, please like, share, and subscribe on your preferred podcast platform and help grow the Gutter Gang Nation!

Madeline McGrane and Pete Faecke speak about getting a BFA in comic art, reading comics as a kid and following that passion into mini comics and eventually to a book with Harper Collins.

Be sure to follow Autoptic on Instagram @autopticfestival and Twitter @autopticfest for updates and upcoming panels that we'll be hosting on August 22nd, or visit their website at autoptic.org for more information.

Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected] and we'll read it on the next episode, or give the Gutter Boys a follow on Instagram and Twitter (JB: @mortcrimpjr; Cam: @camdelrosario). And of course, please like, share, and subscribe on your preferred podcast platform and help grow the Gutter Gang Nation!