Talkin' Comics Podcast

What happens when a dark sci-fi novel becomes a comic book?

On this episode of Talkin' Comics Podcast, AJ Reimann sits down with writer Matt Adcock to talk about his journey from novel writing to indie comics and the process of transforming his novel Complete Darkness into a comic book.

Matt's original novel is a near-future dark sci-fi story built around a wild question: What if humanity discovered that Hell could actually be mapped?

After artist Carl Brown read Complete Darkness and suggested that it would make a great comic, Matt began a completely new creative journey—learning how to translate a novel's ideas, characters, and world into sequential art. Matt explains how working with an artist changed the storytelling process and why comic writers have to let the artwork carry so much of the story.

This is a conversation about more than just making comics. It's about taking an idea that exists in your head, finding the right creative people, and figuring out how to bring that idea into the real world.

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Host: A.J. Reimann https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_Podcast

Guest: Matt Adcock @cleric20 https://www.etsy.com/shop/CompleteDarkness

📚 About Matt Adcock

Matt Adcock is a writer whose novel Complete Darkness began a journey into the world of indie comics. The comic adaptation is planned as a larger series, with Matt and artist Carl Brown currently working toward a ten-issue story.

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 Welcome to Talkin' Comics Podcast

00:38 Meet Matt Adcock

01:16 From Complete Darkness to Comic Book

02:20 The Global Comic Book Community

03:05 AJ's Journey Into Creating a Comic

04:00 Traditional Comic Art vs. AI

04:29 Black & White vs. Full Color Comics

04:50 What It's Like to Hold Your Finished Comic

06:17 Why Physical Comics Still Matter

06:45 How Comics Can Inspire Young Readers

07:31 What Inspired Matt to Become a Writer?

08:12 The Notebook That Changed Matt's Writing

09:19 Turning Comics Into Audiobooks?

10:18 From Comic to Animation?

11:25 Complete Darkness & Working With New Artists

12:19 Discovering Jim Hobbs

13:32 The Inspiration Behind Complete Darkness

14:00 Mapping Hell Through Dark Matter

15:57 Creating a Superhero by Accident

16:15 Turning Complete Darkness Into a Comic

16:42 How Many Issues Will Complete Darkness Have?

17:10 Creating Comics With Family

18:18 Learning to Draw Through Trading Cards

19:28 The Real Cost of Making Comics

20:27 Publishing Books vs. Comics

20:32 Finding a Publisher for Complete Darkness

21:10 Writing in Someone Else's Universe

22:23 The Search for a Comic Book Publisher

24:39 The Challenges of Manufacturing & Shipping

27:55 Three Comics You Could Never Live Without

28:21 AJ's Thor Reading Challenge

29:30 Favorite Comics & Characters

31:00 Comic Book Universes & Superpowers

33:00 Thor, Captain America & Comic Book Morality

36:00 If Your Life Were a Comic Book...

38:00 Creating a Comic About Your Own Life

40:00 The Reality of Being an Indie Creator

42:00 Making Comics With the Right Artist

44:00 AJ's Journey With The Chronicles of Panel Pete

46:00 The Future of Complete Darkness

48:00 Finding Comic Book Publishers

50:00 Comic Book Conventions & HeroesCon

52:00 Terrificon, Walt Simonson & Comic Book Memories

54:00 Finding Your Place in the Comic Community

56:00 Where to Find Matt Adcock

58:00 Final Thoughts

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🎃 IT'S A SPOOKY ONE!

Welcome to Episode 156 of the Talkin' Comics Podcast!

AJ and Annakhan are getting into the Halloween spirit with spooky decorations, comic book hauls, Halloween monster trivia, blind bag surprises, Thor, Harley Quinn, conventions, and plenty of the usual comic book fun!

This week we go through our latest weekly comic book picks, including Amazing Spider-Man #1000, Dick Tracy #20, Poison Ivy #49, Mighty Thor, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles One-Shot, and more.

AJ also continues his Walt Simonson-era Thor reading challenge and gets into the wonderfully weird story of FROG THOR! 🐸⚡

We also talk about our weekend at the CCS show, upcoming Nerdfest plans, comic collecting, selling and buying comics, and some of the artwork Annakhan has been creating.

Then it's GAME TIME!

🎃 Real or Fake: Halloween Monsters Edition

🧛 Halloween Monster Trivia

🦇 This or That: Monster Edition

👻 And a bonus question about the CRAZIEST superpower you could give a Halloween monster!

Plus, we open some comic book blind bags and see what variants we pulled!

And don't forget: The Chronicles of Panel Pete is now available! Created by AJ Reimann, this all-ages comic is part of the journey we've been sharing here on Talkin' Comics.

Whether you're into Marvel, DC, indie comics, comic collecting, Halloween monsters, trivia, conventions, or just hanging out and talking comics, there's something for you in this episode.

Host: A.J. Reimann https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_Podcast

Co-Host: Annakhan

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0000:00 Welcome to the Spooky Season

06:59 CCS Show Experience

12:14 Blind Bag Openings

19:28 Real or Fake: Monster Edition

32:24 Halloween Monster Superpowers

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What happens when a dad starts making comics for his kids… and that little project grows into an entire comic book community?

On this episode of Talkin' Comics Podcast, AJ sits down with Andy, a graphic designer and creative director from the UK who created The Beyond, a monthly subscription comic designed to bring stories, puzzles, creativity, and fun to kids.

Andy shares how his love of drawing began as a child, how characters like Diplodocus and Sea Lion eventually found their way into his comics, and how his experiences with the online comic community inspired him to build something bigger.

The Beyond brings together multiple creators, with writers and artists being paid for their work, while the comic reaches young readers through schools. Andy also explains how he's working to get comics into the hands of kids who might discover that reading can be fun when they find the right format.

Host: A.J. Reimann https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_Podcast

Guest: Andy Goodridge @thebeyondcomic

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📚 Follow Our Journey Into Comics

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🎙 Creator Conversations

🦸🏼 Learning to Write & Draw

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0:00 — Starting in comics as a hobby and community building

4:58 — Building The Beyond comic collective

10:23 — Stories, puzzles, and interactive comics

14:52 — Comics and helping kids become readers

19:28 — Diplodocus and Sea Lion

22:17 — Making zines and anthology comics

25:13 — Panel Pete and comics with a purpose

28:16 — Building a sustainable comic business

32:04 — Andy’s intuitive comics process

37:08 — Comic book favorites and dream team-ups

45:55 — Running, creativity, and staying driven

48:15 — Where to find Andy’s work

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Welcome back to Talkin' Comics Podcast Episode 154! AJ and Annakhan are back with another weekly comic book hangout packed with new comics, Marvel collectibles, X-Men trivia, games, convention talk, and plenty of laughs!

This week we show off our latest comic book haul, talk about what we're reading, and dive into some of our favorite Marvel and DC books. We also open a collection of X-Men blind bags, hoping to find some of the coolest variant covers and collectibles.

Then it's time for an X-Men-themed game night!

Can Annakhan identify the real X-Men comic titles from the fake ones? How well does she know Wolverine, Storm, Rogue, Gambit, Cyclops, Beast, Magneto, Apocalypse and the rest of the X-Men?

We've also got an X-Men Trivia Challenge, an X-Men edition of This or That, and a bonus question asking:

What is the craziest, weirdest mutant power you would want?

Plus, we talk about our recent weekend getaway, the Blue Ridge Parkway, our upcoming appearance at the Charles Collectible Show, our booth setup, Baltimore Comic Con, and what we're bringing to the show.

And of course, there's plenty of the usual AJ and Annakhan chaos along the way!

Whether you're a lifelong Marvel fan, an X-Men fan, a comic book collector, or just someone who enjoys hanging out and talking comics, welcome to the conversation.

Host: A.J. Reimann https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_Podcast

Co-Host: Annakhan

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

04:11 Reading Recommendations and Personal Updates

12:15 Comic Conventions and Upcoming Events

21:25 X-Men Trivia and Fun Questions

31:28 Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts

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What does it take to create an independent comic book from the ground up?

On this episode of Talkin' Comics Podcast, AJ Reimann sits down with actor, writer and comic book creator Donal Thoms-Cappello, creator of Powerscape, to talk about the journey from an idea that began years ago to a fully realized independent comic.

Powerscape is set in a future where humanity has rebuilt itself after catastrophic environmental collapse. A mysterious energy called CORE keeps cities alive, but that energy must be replenished. The solution? Cities compete in combat-based sporting events, with the outcome determining who receives the energy needed to survive.

Donal explains where the idea came from, how his background in acting and theater influenced his approach to comics, and how he eventually teamed up with artist Stefan Toshev.

We also get into one of the most important parts of making comics: collaboration.

Donal and AJ compare their own experiences working with artists and discuss why giving artists room to bring their own ideas to the page can make a comic much better than either creator could have imagined alone.

Donal is currently preparing a Kickstarter campaign for the Powerscape Volume One trade paperback, with the campaign expected to launch around mid-October according to the conversation.

And yes... AJ absolutely wants everyone to hit that Notify Me on Launch button.

This is another conversation about what makes independent comics so exciting: creators taking an idea, finding collaborators, building something together, and getting it into readers' hands.

Welcome to Talkin' Comics Podcast — your weekly comic book hangout for comic hauls, creator conversations, trivia, games, and everything we love about comics.

Host: A.J. Reimann https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_Podcast

Guest: Donal thomas-Cappello @powerscape_comic

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🎙 Creator Conversations

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00:00 Creating Power Escape and artistic collaboration

06:57 Writing the first issue and crowdfunding

13:39 Future issues and story expansion

17:14 World-building and visual storytelling techniques

20:33 Distribution channels and indie comic support

26:08 Platforms and digital presence

32:48 Story themes and societal commentary

39:54 Current comic series and industry insights

41:28 Imagination and character choices

44:04 Life as a comic book story

46:20 Reading habits and personal favorites

49:10 Upcoming Kickstarter and project launch

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Welcome back to Talkin' Comics Podcast! Episode 152 is packed with comic book hauls, birthdays, reading updates, DC Comics, Thor, Sailor Moon, and a whole lot of Catwoman!

AJ and Annakhan start with their weekly comic book pulls, including Detective Comics, Batwoman, Absolute Green Arrow, Absolute Cassandra Cain: The Shadow's Hand, Daredevil, Catwoman, Batman: Bad Seeds, and more.

We also celebrate the birthdays of Harley Quinn, Elvira, and comic creator Torunn Grønbekk, who previously joined us on the podcast.

Then things get competitive with Catwoman trivia! AJ and Annakhan tackle Catwoman questions, Real or Fake comic titles, and a round of This or That featuring Catwoman, Poison Ivy, Black Cat, Batman, Talia al Ghul, and Gotham City.

We also talk about Walt Simonson's Thor run, Annakhan's Sailor Moon reading, Fortnite, Baldur's Gate, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and even the possibility of creating an audio adaptation of The Chronicles of Panel Pete.

Plus, there's a pretty cool moment when we discover that a local county publication featured Talkin' Comics Podcast and The Chronicles of Panel Pete.

It's another family-friendly comic book hangout from AJ and Annakhan!

Host: A.J. Reimann https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_Podcast

Co-Host: Annakhan

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 Welcome to Talkin' Comics Podcast

01:00 Weekly Comic Book Haul

03:00 Catwoman, Bad Seeds & DC Comics

05:00 Happy Birthday Torunn Grønbekk, Harley Quinn & Elvira

07:00 Comics We'd Like to Turn Into Audio

09:00 Talkin' Comics Gets Featured Locally

11:00 What Are We Reading This Week?

14:00 Sailor Moon, Thor & Comic Book Reads

17:00 Movies, TV & Video Games

19:00 It's Question Time!

20:00 Catwoman Real or Fake Titles

22:00 Catwoman Trivia

25:00 Catwoman This or That

28:00 Bonus Catwoman Questions

30:00 The Ridiculous Catwoman Superpower

31:00 Thanks for Watching!

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150 episodes ago, we started a little comic book podcast.

Since then, we've talked comics, met creators, played games, shared our collections, created The Chronicles of Panel Pete, traveled to conventions, and had a whole lot of fun along the way.

Now, we're 150 episodes in...

Our mission?

To boldly go where no Talkin' Comics Podcast has gone before.

And we're just getting started. 🖖📚🚀

Episode 150 is here.

AJ and Annakhan are back for another weekly comic book hangout, and this one has a little bit of everything!

We kick things off with our latest comic book haul, including Zorro, Supergirl, Doctor Strange, The Deadly Tales of the Gunslinger, Batman, and a Thor-related pickup AJ needed to continue his reading journey. AJ also talks about catching up on the classic Walt Simonson Thor run and the current Thor stories.

We also talk about what we've been reading, including Sailor Moon and Thor, plus the games and shows we've been enjoying.

And because September 8 marks the anniversary of the original Star Trek premiere, we're celebrating with a Star Trek-themed trivia game and This or That! 🖖

We also look ahead to several upcoming convention appearances, including Comic and Toy Exchange in Raleigh, the Nashville Comic Arts Festival, and Nerdfest in Rock Hill.

Plus, Halloween season has officially arrived! 🎃

This is what Talkin' Comics Podcast is all about: comics, fandom, games, family, conventions, creativity, and having a whole lot of fun along the way.

Host: A.J. Reimann https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_Podcast

Co-Host: Annakhan

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00:00 Celebrating 150 Episodes of Talking Comics

06:03 Reading Adventures: What We’ve Been Enjoying

17:05 Halloween Season: Decorations and Plans

32:13 Wrap-Up: Community Engagement and Future Plans

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What does it really take to build a comic convention from the ground up?

On this episode of Talkin' Comics, AJ sits down with Derek of Nerf Herder Comics and Tim of Chasing Collectibles to talk about the story behind Nerdfest, the comic convention they created in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Derek and Tim share how they went from being comic collectors and vendors to creating their own convention, what they learned from their first shows, how Nerdfest has grown, and why getting the word out means more than just posting online.

From Facebook and Instagram to TikTok, comic shops, colleges, libraries and good old-fashioned “boots on the ground” promotion, they explain how they worked to build an audience and create a convention that brings together comic book fans, collectors, vendors, cosplayers and creators.

And there's a big announcement!

Rory Travis, who played the Red Ranger in Power Rangers Beast Morphers, is announced as a special guest for Nerdfest on October 10.

AJ also talks about his own journey with Annakhan, their comic book The Chronicles of Panel Pete, their experience selling at conventions, and why comic conventions have become such an important part of their creative journey.

Host: A.J. Reimann https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_Podcast

Guest: Tim and Derrick from NerdFest @nerdfest2025

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Check out the convention and come see us there too!!

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📚 Follow Our Journey Into Comics

👫 Family Friendly

🎙 Creator Conversations

🦸🏼 Learning to Write & Draw

👉 Order The Chronicles of Panel Pete and more at https://www.talkincomics.com/category/comics

Sponsors:

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00:00 Welcome to Talkin' Comics

01:34 How Nerdfest Started

02:16 The Story Behind Chasing Collectibles

04:50 Why Derek & Tim Started a Convention

05:49 Growing Nerdfest From the First Show

06:48 How to Promote a Comic Convention

07:51 Cosplay, Green Screens & Convention Experiences

10:12 The Local Comic Convention Community

11:00 Passing the Love of Comics to the Next Generation

13:16 Selling Comics at Conventions

15:21 How Derek Started Selling Comic Books

17:17 How Tim Got Into Comic Collecting

20:21 “A Hobby That Helps Support a Hobby”

21:19 The Problem With Giant Pull Lists

23:41 Discovering Comics Through Reading

24:06 Walt Simonson, Thor & Meeting Comic Creators

25:37 Meeting John Romita Jr. & Chris Claremont

27:44 Getting Ready for the Next Nerdfest

28:40 Surviving the North Carolina Heat

30:05 Nerdfest Special Guest Announcement

30:40 Rory Travis & Power Rangers Beast Morphers

31:57 Nerdfest Adds a New Courtyard

33:45 Favorite Superheroes & Villains

34:28 Spider-Man, Fantastic Four & Galactus

36:32 The First Comics They Remember Reading

38:02 Absolute Batman & Today's Comics

39:21 The Biggest Comics Derek Has Sold

40:06 Choosing Your Comic Book Universe & Powers

41:34 Tim's Favorite Current Comics

42:33 Absolute Universe & Ultimate Spider-Man

44:19 If You Could Have Any Superpower...

47:29 If Your Life Were a Comic Book

48:47 Raw Comics vs. Graded Comics

50:09 Getting Ready for October's Nerdfest

51:21 Why You Should Visit Rock Hill

52:09 Thanks for Watching Talkin' Comics

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It's time for another wild episode of Talkin' Comics!

In Episode 148, AJ, Annakhan, Paige, and Victoria get together for a fun-filled conversation about comic books, collecting, conventions, favorite characters, and one seriously competitive game of Comic Book This or That!

We talk about this week's comic book pulls, including Daredevil #6, Rascal Randy #2, Batgirl, and a Batman/Poison Ivy cover. We also dive into some major reads, including The Mighty Thor, the Walt Simonson Thor run, Immortal Thor, and Sailor Moon.

Then things get personal with Question Time! Everyone reveals their favorite comic books, favorite characters, most overrated characters, dream comic-book roommates, favorite villains, best costumes, and the comics they'd recommend to someone who says they don't like comics.

And then it's time for THIS OR THAT!

Marvel or DC?

Single issues or trade paperbacks?

Variant covers or main covers?

Superhero comics or indie comics?

Comic shop or comic convention?

Reading or collecting?

Writer or artist?

Physical or digital comics?

Old-school or modern comics?

Funny or serious comics?

First appearance or latest appearance?

Plus, we talk about the recent CCS show, comic collecting, Harley Quinn, Thor, The Chronicles of Panel Pete, and plenty of family chaos along the way!

Who wins the Talkin' Comics This or That challenge?

Watch to find out!

Host: A.J. Reimann https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_Podcast

Co-Host: Annakhan

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⏱️ Chapters

00:12 Introduction and Setup

02:26 Comic Book Discussions

10:55 Personal Stories and Experiences

15:50 The Zuzu Pet Dilemma

23:54 Question Time: Comic Favorites

29:58 This or That: Comic Preferences

45:27 Wrap-Up and Champion Announcement

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Ronny Creates is BACK on Talkin' Comics!

Over a year after his first appearance, Ronny Creates returns to talk with AJ about everything that has happened since Episode 20—including conventions, Radical Comics, building an indie comic universe, and the upcoming Unbreakable All-Star Issue #3: “Retribution.”

Issue #3 is already finished, and Ronny is taking it to Kickstarter to help fund printing and posters. The story digs deeper into All-Star's grief, his role as a superhero, his relationship with his wife, and the difficult line between justice and revenge.

We also talk about some seriously cool creator rewards, including the opportunity for supporters to actually create a character in the Unbreakable All-Star universe.

But that's not all!

AJ and Ronny also talk about:

📚 Absolute Batman and other Absolute Universe books

⚡ Thor #800

🐴 Beta Ray Bill and the Walt Simonson Thor run

🎨 Learning to draw comics and the challenges of drawing faces and hands

🦸 The Chronicles of Panel Pete

📖 Creating zines and expanding comic book universes

🏪 Selling comics at conventions and comic shops

📱 TikTok Shop and building an audience online

🤝 Radical Comics and other indie creators

🎪 Comic conventions and the indie comic community

💥 The future of Unbreakable All-Star

Ronny also explains why Gotham City might be the worst comic book world to actually live in, which comic villain he understands the most, and what the title of his own comic book life would be today.

If you love indie comics, comic book creators, Kickstarter comics, superhero stories, comic conventions, and discovering the people behind the books, this is an episode you don't want to miss!

Host: A.J. Reimann https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_Podcast

Guest: Ronny Creates @Ronnycreates @RadicalKomics

Check out the Kickstarter and back it now please!!! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/radicalkomics22/the-unbreakable-all-star-issue-3-retribution

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🫵 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/c/TalkingComicsPodcast

📚 Follow Our Journey Into Comics

👫 Family Friendly

🎙 Creator Conversations

🦸🏼 Learning to Write & Draw

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 — Introduction and Welcome

01:32 — Conventions and the New Issue

06:10 — Kickstarter Launch and Goals

11:28 — All-Star Issue 3: Retribution

15:29 — Selling and Printing Indie Comics

17:40 — Behind the Scenes of Making a Comic

27:01 — Comics to Watch and Creative Inspiration

31:50 — Creating Comics with Family and Community

37:36 — Fun Comic Questions

42:25 — Radical Comics and Building an Audience

46:42 — Where to Find the Books

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