CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN joins me for as close to a Halloween Spookfest as it gets around here. We talk about his immense and impressive career as an author of so many loved—and feared—books. His latest novel THE NIGT BIRDS, the co-edited anthology THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT, with Brain Keene, and his thirty-year creative partnership with MIKE MIGNOLA.

* Website https://www.christophergolden.com/

* Instagram https://www.instagram.com/christopher_golden

* Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/cgolden.bsky.social

* Facebook https://www.facebook.com/christopher.golden.5832

* Twitter https://x.com/ChristophGolden

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* https://www.jalexmorrissey.com

Also, check out my friend Kyle T Webster’s Substack, at THE ACCIDENTAL EXPERT. It’s chockablock full of insightful creative and mindset information.

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SOPHIE CAMPBELL returns after four years to talk about life after TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES, her writing duties on MOTHRA: QUEEN OF THE MONSTERS, and how things go as the writer/artist on SUPERGIRL. We catch up on lots of career and process stuff, plus talk about managing distractions, and much more.

* Patreon https://www.patreon.com/mooncalfe

* Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mooncalfe23/

* Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/mooncalfe1.bsky.social

* Tumblr https://www.tumblr.com/mooncalfe-art

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* https://www.jalexmorrissey.com

Also, check out my friend Kyle T Webster’s Substack, at THE ACCIDENTAL EXPERT. It’s chockablock full of insightful creative and mindset information.

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Modern comicbook maverick, PAUL POPE joins me to talk about being an American manga artist, how he built his publishing career, and what he has in store. We discuss his process in-depth, BATTLING BOY, and the new collection of his seminal series, THB from 23rd St comics.

* Instagram https://www.instagram.com/comicsdestroyer/

* Website https://paulpope.com/

* Store https://www.nakatomiinc.com/collections/paul-pope

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* https://www.jalexmorrissey.com

Also, check out my friend Kyle T Webster’s Substack, at THE ACCIDENTAL EXPERT. It’s chockablock full of insightful creative and mindset information.

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The super-talented, Chris Schweizer joins me for an in-depth conversation about his upcoming web-serialized graphic novel, OUTLAW’S APPRENTICE. We discuss story creation, writing, lettering, structure, panel and page format, crowdfunding, AND how the book will look in print. This one’s chock-a-block with great stuff.

* Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ChrisSchweizer

* Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/schweizercomics.bsky.social

* Instagram https://www.instagram.com/schweizercomics/

* Website https://schweizercomics.com/

* Store https://crogan.bigcartel.com/products

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Also, check out my friend Kyle T Webster’s Substack, at THE ACCIDENTAL EXPERT. It’s chockablock full of insightful creative and mindset information.

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Jimmy Palmiotti and I weave through his career, and take stock of his work ethic, calculated risks, and the value personal relationships in the business of comics. We talk about his writing process, and how he approached comics like JONAH HEX, HARLEY QUINN, DAREDEVIL, DEADLY TALES of the GUNSLINGER, AND PUNISHER.

DEEP SEA Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/creatorownedheroes/deep-sea-graphic-novel

* Paper Films Website https://www.paperfilms.com/

* Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jimmypalmiotti/

* Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/jimmypalmiotti.bsky.social

* Twitter https://x.com/jpalmiotti

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Also, check out my friend Kyle T Webster’s Substack, at THE ACCIDENTAL EXPERT. It’s chockablock full of insightful creative and mindset information.

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Nick Filardi returns to talk coloring, film, and his recent comic writing project for the ISLANDS IN THE SKY Kickstarter. He’s super busy with comics like POWERS 25, MURDER PODCAST, CAT NINJA, EC COMICS, TASTE OF JUSTICE, and CULT OF THE LAMB. While hard to spot on social media, Nick can be found on your LCS racks, and his Discord Server.

ISLANDS IN THE SKY Kickstarter

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/appalachiacomics/appalachia-comics-project

Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/nickfil.bsky.social

Discord Server https://discord.com/channels/312406015771410432/523525307827748880

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/nickfil

Nick’s “Ultimate Portfolio” of curated comics coloring practice pages

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/cexqmcf9j1jn73i7ory5e/AGuqiFrGyObxF_SS5hlkqQ8?rlkey=ko27co0xibyt8ckzszdewveq3&e=1&dl=0

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Also, check out my friend Kyle T Webster’s Substack, at THE ACCIDENTAL EXPERT. It’s chockablock full of insightful creative and mindset information.

Thanks for listening!

Nick Filardi returns to talk coloring, film, and his recent comic writing project for the ISLANDS IN THE SKY Kickstarter. He’s super busy with comics like POWERS 25, MURDER PODCAST, CAT NINJA, EC COMICS, TASTE OF JUSTICE, and CULT OF THE LAMB. While hard to spot on social media, Nick can be found on your LCS racks, and his Discord Server.

ISLANDS IN THE SKY Kickstarter

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/appalachiacomics/appalachia-comics-project

Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/nickfil.bsky.social

Discord Server https://discord.com/channels/312406015771410432/523525307827748880

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/nickfil

Nick’s “Ultimate Portfolio” of curated comics coloring practice pages

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/cexqmcf9j1jn73i7ory5e/AGuqiFrGyObxF_SS5hlkqQ8?rlkey=ko27co0xibyt8ckzszdewveq3&e=1&dl=0

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If you want to be legendary, consider Buying Me a Coffee!

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Also, check out my friend Kyle T Webster’s Substack, at THE ACCIDENTAL EXPERT. It’s chockablock full of insightful creative and mindset information.

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Shelly Bond joins me to talk about editing, Bowie, Vertigo, The Clash, AND the magic of comics. We also talk about her brilliant, and sorely needed book on editing comics, FILTH & GRAMMAR from Off-Register Press. We also threaten to settle the Oasis/Blur debate once and for all, but wisely get back to talking ’bout comics.

https://www.offregister.press/product-page/filth-grammar-softcover-book

* Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sxbondimprimatur/

* Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/sxbond.bsky.social

* Website https://www.offregister.press/

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Also, check out my friend Kyle T Webster’s Substack, at THE ACCIDENTAL EXPERT. It’s chockablock full of insightful creative and mindset information.

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Shawn Crystal joins me to talk about his creative life as a comic book artist and illustrator, long-time podcaster with INKPULP, burgeoning path as tattoo artist. We dive into the mental side of the career, and Shawn generously shares his efforts to develop multiple revenue streams to grow his creativity.

Since there’s been a nine-month gap since the original recording, and Shawn is in the middle of his first INKPULP Kickstarter campaign with his craft book, CYAN, it was the perfect time to reconnect and hear an update on how his plans have gone. Make sure to check out the campaign. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/inkpulp/inkpulp-cyan

* Instagram https://www.instagram.com/inkpulp/

* Twitter https://x.com/inkpulp

* Website https://www.inkpulp.tv/

* Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Inkpulp

* YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/inkpulp

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Also, check out my friend Kyle T Webster’s Substack, at THE ACCIDENTAL EXPERT. It’s chockablock full of insightful creative and mindset information.

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The madly talented Ryan Sook returns to the podcast to talk about his new limited series, BLACK CANARY, with Tom King, for DC Comics. We shop nearly the entire episode, and trade some of the highs and lows of our careers.

* Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rsookart/

* Felix Art https://www.felixcomicart.com/artistgalleryroom.asp?artistid=600

Past guest, Andrew Robinson (episode 159) and his family lost their home in the Eaton fire that devastated Altadena, CA. While he and his family are safe, Andrew lost his studio and artwork in the blaze. So they started a GoFundMe to help them get back on their feet.

If you can help please do.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-andrew-robinsons-art-and-recovery

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Also, check out my friend Kyle T Webster’s Substack, at THE ACCIDENTAL EXPERT. It’s chockablock full of insightful creative and mindset information.

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