Mouse Guard creator David Petersen and Archaia Comics publisher Mark Smylie join us this week to discuss the remarkable success of the series, crossing over from the comic book direct market to book store chain sales; David talks about two upcoming Mouse Guard series; and Mark gives the rundown on forthcoming books from Archaia.

Broken Trinity: Pandora's Box writers Bryan Edward Hill and Rob Levin join us this week to discuss the 6-issue miniseries from Top Cow.

Jackrabbit creators Boe DuRansier and C Wilson Trull join us this week to discuss their superhero parody, being published by small press Committed Comics out of Redmond, WA.

Writer Steve Horton joins us to discuss his stories in Image Comics' _Next Issue Project_ #2 and the DC _Holiday Special_ 2009, and talks about dabbling in digital comics with his company, Smashout LLC.

Barbara Hambly, writer of the Anne Steelyard graphic novels from Pennyfarthing Press, joins us to discuss the historical adventure series, tells us about some highlights of her extensive career in prose fiction, and gives some insight into the realities of making a living as a writer in the early 21st Century.

Ethan Rilly, creator of Pope Hats from AdHouse Books, joins us this week to discuss the comic, how he received a 2008 Xeric Foundation grant to assist in distributing it, about upcoming works, and a couple of comics that are among his recent favorites.

Stephen Lindsay, creator and writer of _Jesus Hates Zombies_ from Alterna Comics joins us this week to discuss the graphic novel series as well as his webcomics _The Frightful Fetus_, _Saints and Warlords_, and _Vaempir Testament_.

Writer/Artist Chris Wisnia joins us to discuss _Doris Danger: Giant Monster Adventures_, SLG's trade paperback coleelction of his self-published series done in the classic Kirby/Lee storytelling style.

Fallen Angel creator and writer Peter David and series artist J.K. Woodward join us to discuss the 'Reborn' miniseries featuring a crossover with Whedonverse character Illyria, as well as telling us about what else is coming up in the Fallen Angel world.

Devil's Due Publishing founder Josh Blaylock joins us to discuss the simultaneous print and Comics-by-ComiXology release of _Spartacus: Blood and Sand_, and to talk about the Devil's Due lineup of titles and his take on the print and digital future of comics publishing.