Random Acts of Comics

Bret Blevins is an artist's artist having worked in comic strips, comic books, animation, and illustration. He is my same age and lives in the American southwest. Bret and I met years ago on an ill-fated project that never saw the light of day but wasn't our fault. We stand by that. Here's my conversation with my dear friend, Bret Blevins, artist on The New Mutants, The Buzz Chronicles, and Batman: Shadow of the Bat, to name a few.

* Stay tuned for the fellas recap of The Mad Magazine exhibit at the Norman Rockwell Museum

Jimmy Palmiotti is a true maverick in the world of comics, having been in advertising, production, an inker, an editor, a writer. And here's a thing; he grew up in the same neighborhood as Doug! Flatbush! I always thought that was just a place Bugs made up. Like, they know a lot of the same places! And some of the same people! Brooklyn in the house~!!! You're gonna like this one.

This episode includes an instrumental exerpt of "Brooklyn Baby" by Lana Del Rey

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This week, to coincide with the "Celebration of the Life and Art of Ramona Fradon" at the Baltimore Comic Con, we're releasing this post-interview conversation Ramona and I had after the episode. This is the kind of chat Ramona and I usually had, playful and fun. This is the last one.

This episode features an excerpt of :

"All The Things You Are" by Charlie Parker

"Shame Shame Shame" by Tina Turner and Cher | Live On The Cher Variety Show on April 27, 1975

Jamar Nicholas is one of those people who simply radiates good will and good vibes. His varied career in comics has taken many shapes over the years; writer, artist, creator, teacher, administrator, he's worn many hats. But also, that one hat. Here's my chat with my dear friend, Jamar. And also listen for Doug's impassioned plea for more of the artist's Detective Boogaloo: Hip Hop Cop! Not even a little cringey, Doug.

• This episode features an excerpt of "East River Drive" by Grover Washington Junior

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Marc Nathan opened his Baltimore-based comics shop, Comics, Cards, and Collectibles, in 1994. Five years later, he launched the Baltimore Comic Con, one of the top fan-favorite comic book conventions in the country. In 2017 he instituted the Ringo Awards, an annual celebration of the year's best comics and the people who make them. And on top of all that, he was once the mascot for a popular major league baseball team! Now that's a resume.

Doug chimes in with a series of exciting announcements in the world of Random Acts Of Comics!

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Ernie Cooper is a writer that Todd connected with at HeroesCon way back at the turn of the century. The two have been friends and encouraged one another over the years and here's them talking about writing and comics and all the really random things they have in common. I mean, really...it's spooky.

*This episode includes an instrumental clip of "Everyday I Write The Book" by Elvis Costello & The Attractions

Joe Staton has been a journeyman in his career, being the professional, dependable, go-to guy at various times for Charlton, Marvel, and DC Comics. And talented! At one time or another he has drawn every character at every company! Hilarie has made her career writing and editing various educational texts and manuals and has the unique perspective of being married to a guy who draws funny books. Let's go.

Production notes :

• Todd had to record the intros and outro from his office over Streamyard.
• This episode features an excerpt of "E-Man Boogie" by The Jimmy Castor Bunch
• When Joe references, "Suffer The Children" he is talking about "Death Of The Innocents" published by DC Comics in 1996 by Dennis O'Neil, Joe Staton, Bill Sienkiewicz, and Ian Laughlin.

Randy Martin is one of those comics fans who has had his hand in just about every aspect of the industry. He's a long time fan, a short-time professional, a hard-working art rep, and an original art collector. He's one of those people who sees a thing, say, "I can do that." and then does it. Successfully. He's one of a kind and here's Todd talking with him.

* This episode features an excerpt of "The Core" by Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers

On Tuesday night, Warner Brothers dropped part one of their new animated adaptation of Alan Moore/Dave Gibbons' masterpiece, The Watchmen. Todd and Doug watched it and immediately ran to the studio to talk to you all about it.

The Watchmen Chapter 1 is currently available to buy digitally. The Blu-Ray comes out August 27th.