Derek Laufman joins me for the 2024 Season 14 Opener to talk making comics as a profitable sideline to a successful creative career. We also talk about early how support and competition sets the stage for realistic expectations. We talk about his books, Ruin World, Bot 9, The Witch of Wickerson, and his current series Crimson Fall.

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

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* Twitter https://twitter.com/laufman

* Facebook https://www.facebook.com/artofdereklaufman/

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

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Paolo Rivera joins me to do some art sit-ups, metaphorically speaking, of course. We talk about his creative journey, his influences, following new creative opportunities, and making it all work for his family. We get into his time on Spider-Man, Daredevil, and his current run of Action Comics covers. (maybe some GI Joe art) Keep an eye out for his contributions on the Spider-Man, Freshman Year cartoon series for Disney. Go find Palo at the Art Expo Convention in Orlando, January 26–28, 2024.

* Website https://blog.paolorivera.com/

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

* Twitter https://twitter.com/PaoloMRivera

* Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Paolo.Rivera.Art

* Website https://blog.paolorivera.com/

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Kayla E joins me to talk about her ongoing fine art work and her comic, Precious Rubbish. We discuss the healing power of art and the journey to her wonderful life today. We also talk talk about her upcoming book NOW #13: The New Comics Anthology from Fantagraphics.

This episode discusses complex and unsettling subjects.

Pre-Order NOW #13: The New Comics Anthology

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* https://www.buymeacoffee.com/almor67q

* Instagram https://www.instagram.com/precious.rubbish/

* Precious Rubbish https://www.preciousrubbish.com/

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

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Two years ago Eric Canete began his creator owned project, ARC ATHENA, from Iconic Comics. Now he returns to the podcast to talk about working on the first six issues, and the future of the series. We also talk about career strategy, writing, and finding healthy outlets—like podcasting with his friends on INKPULP—to keep the engines running.

Fans of ARC ATHENA will be excited by Eric’s about issues five and six.

* Iconic Comics https://www.iconiccomics.com/arcathena

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

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

* Twitter https://twitter.com/EricCanete

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

* Inkpulp https://www.youtube.com/@inkpulp

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Jeff Johnson returns to talk about his latest project the Rogue’s Kingdom campaign on Kickstarter. (ends Sun, Nov 12 7:27 PM EST) We dig into the process of becoming your own inker, the beautiful inefficiencies of lettering on art board, and the hard work of following your dream.

* Rogue’s Kingdom https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1536854088/rogues-kingdom-issue-1?ref=clipboard-prelaunch

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

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

* Twitter https://twitter.com/Johnsonverse

* Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JeffJohnsonComicBooks

* The Original Drink & Draw Social Club; Rogue’s Kingdom Launch Party

https://www.youtube.com/c/TheOriginalDrinkandDrawSocialClub?app=desktop

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Brennan Wagner joins me to talk about his latest projects like the Rogue’s Kingdom campaign on Kickstarter, Saint John and the Grendel: Devil by the Deed Master’s Edition [both] from Dark Horse. Brennan teases The Edgewood Massacre, a six-page story he wrote, illustrated, and lettered. We also dig into how he’s worked writing into his creative routine.

* Rogue’s Kingdom https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1536854088/rogues-kingdom-issue-1?ref=clipboard-prelaunch

* Saint John https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/3013-946/Saint-John-1

* Grendel: Devil by the Deed Master’s Edition https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/3010-670/Grendel-Devil-by-the-Deed-Masters-Edition-HC

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

* Twitter https://www.twitter.com/brennanwagner1?lang=en

* Facebook https://www.facebook.com/brennan.wagner

* Website https://brennanwagnerart.com/

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Howard Chaykin joins me to talk about his latest big comic book, FARGO: HELL ON WHEELS. We get into finding a point of view as a writer/artist, never short-changing yourself, supporting your passion as a creator outside comics, and growing beyond superheroes.

FARGO is Howard’s first foray into crowdfunded comics. Set in the plastic period of US history between tail-end of a mythological cowboy era and the deadly mechanization of World War I. A time where steam, steel, and the urgent flicker of petroleum ruled. Fargo is a direct solution to the troubles around him.

* John Benteen's Fargo: Hell on Wheels Campaign https://zoop.gg/c/fargo

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* Substack https://howardchaykin.substack.com

* Facebook https://www.facebook.com/howardvictorchaykin/

* Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howardvictorchaykin/?hl=en

* Website https://www.howardchaykinart.com

As promised, here’s some links to Molly’s art installation. To quote an upcoming guest, “She’s bad ass.” And, yes she is.

https://www.mlsawyer.com/projects/reaching-through

Feel free to follow her on Instagram, she’s always doing something cool.

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Dan Schkade joins me to talk about his latest endeavor as the writer/artist for the FLASH GORDON newspaper strip—which started this week. We talk about the structural and time constraints involved, we also talk about his his writing and line art duties on SAINT JOHN for DARK HORSE COMICS.

* Flash Gordon https://comicskingdom.com/flash-gordon

Saint John https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/3013-946/Saint-John-1

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* Website https://danschkade.com/

* Lavender Jack https://www.webtoons.com/en/super-hero/lavender-jack/list?title_no=1410

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DUNCAN FEGREDO joins me for a “circuitous” talk that traces through his art career; like KID ETERNITY, ENIGMA, JAY & SILENT BOB, JUDGE DREAD, SPIDER-MAN, TOM STRONG, HELLBOY, and MPH. We dig into our childhood joys (like Star Wars), the origins of visual storytelling, the ongoing struggle with creation, and the work it takes to remain engaged. Lots of pearls dropped here, not to mention a murderers row of creators cited in this one.

Of course we talk about Duncan’s work on HELLBOY and his latest project with MIKE MIGNOLA, GIANT ROBOT HELLBOY. In stores, October, 25th. Go here for a preview. https://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/3009-859/Giant-Robot-Hellboy-1

We also talk about the never published KALIFORNIA movie adaptation. He provided a link to the black and white art here. It’s totally worth it! https://sexdrugsandcomicbooks.blogspot.com/2011/12/kalifornia-by-duncan-fegredo-chuck.html

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

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MICHAEL CHO joins me and we dive straight into Kirby talk. We gush over our childhood favorite creators and comics. The importance of fine art and telling the story you want in any fashion. The sublime brilliance of Mark Chiarello and his impact on the comic book industry.We trade a lot of music/art analogies to get to the heart of the thing we love about creating. Michael gets personal about his experience as an immigrant and how his artistic nature chaffed against expectations for his future.

Michael shares his upcoming project with ABRAMS COMICARTS a Silver Age Avengers tale penned by Chip Kidd, a series of Star Wars covers for Dark Horse Comics, plus a plethora of covers like Spider-Man and many others.

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

* Twitter https://twitter.com/Michael_Cho

* Blog https://chodrawings.blogspot.com/

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