Under the Mask

This week, I’m speaking with professional artist Patrick Beurmeyer about how networking, marketing, and just a little bit of luck have led to him being a full-time artist.

Patrick is the full-time artist for Dark Tidings Press, celebrating this holiday season with the brand new Discordia Holiday Special: The Rotted Lyre and Apocrypha #1.

Enjoy!

The Rotted Lyre and Apocrypha #1 is LIVE ON KICKSTARTER through 12/29/20. Go support it HERE!

LINKS:

Discordia Winter Special’s Kickstarter - www.kickstarter.com/projects/darktidingspress/the-rotted-lyre-and-apocrypha-1-a-discordia-winter-special

Patrick’s Professional Website - www.patrickbuermeyerart.com

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Instagram - @PatrickBuerArt

Twitter - @Polywags86

This week, I’m talking with Sam Johnson, a UK based comic book writer and creator. Sam’s the creator of Geek Girl, where popular girl Ruby finds a pair of high-tech glasses which grant her super powers, but also super kutziness!

Enjoy!

Geek Girl is LIVE ON KICKSTARTER through December 18th! Go support it HERE!

SHOW NOTES:

Geek Girl’s Kickstarter Page - www.geekgirlcomics.com

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Facebook - @geekgirlcomic

Twitter - @GKickstarter

Instagram - @SamJohnsonComics

Imagine a world where fictional characters are invading our real world, and there’s only two librarians who can stop it…and save the world. That’s the concept behind the latest project of today’s guest.

Will Allred is a comic book writer and creator, whose previous credits include Diary of Night, a vampire story, and he’s contributed multiple stories to the anthology series Always Punch Nazis. We talk about his books and process, how he got started in comics, and his seemingly never-ending search to find knowledge and also find the good in everything.

Crossover Division is LIVE ON KICKSTARTER through 12/11/20. Go support it HERE!

LINKS:

Crossover Division’s Kickstarter - www.crossoverdivision.com/ks

Crossover Division’s Website - www.crossoverdivision.com

Will Allred’s Professional Website - www.willallred.com

Diary of Night’s Website (also written by Will) - www.diaryofnight.com

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Facebook - @wallred

Twitter - @wallred

Today’s guest is a real renaissance man. He’s a musician, filmmaker, comic book creator - and he even was the Aflec Duck on social media!

This week, I’m talking with comic book writer and creator George O’Connor. We’re talking about his crazy career spanning music, film, and comics, how he gathers his creative teams to elevate the entire project, and how even Neil Gaiman suffers from imposters’ syndrome!

George’s latest work, Charlie’s Spot, follows a homeless veteran who goes on an unusual adventure to reclaim his busking spot. It’s a little quirky, a little magic, but all heart!

Charlie’s Spot is LIVE ON KICKSTARTER through 11/30/20. Go support it HERE!

Enjoy!

SHOW NOTES:

Homeless Comics’ Website - www.homelesscomics.com

George’s Personal/Professional Website - www.makingstuffwithgeorge.com

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Twitter - @LazyHorde

Facebook - @HomelessComics

In this episode, Under the Mask Podcast is heading Down Under, and talking with an award-winning comic writer and creator, and the director of Australian-based publisher Comics2Movies. Shaun Keenan’s book, XCT, recently won “Best Comic” at the AFIN International Film Festival.

He’s launching a brand new book, Talos of Sparta, and we’re talking about the trials and tribulations of balancing a writing career while also starting up a publishing house.

My only regret is Shaun never once said “Crickey” in the entire episode…

Talos of Sparta is LIVE ON KICKSTARTER through 11/29/20. You can support it HERE!

Enjoy!

SHOW NOTES:

Talos of Sparta Kickstarter Campaign - www.kickstarter.com/projects/2067957354/talos-of-sparta

Comics 2 Movies Website - www.comics2movies.com.au

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Facebook - @Comics2Movies

Twitter - @comics_2_movies

Instagram - @comics2movies

In this episode, I’m talking with Tart writer and creator Kevin Joseph. Kevin has published and crowdfunded a dozen issues of Tart, which is a huge accomplishment for an independent comic.

We talk about how he did it, and why your fans and followers are always the most important piece of the puzzle!

Enjoy!

Tart is LIVE ON KICKSTARTER through 11/27/20. Go support it HERE!

SHOW NOTES:

Tart #1 - 12 Kickstarter - www.kickstarter.com/projects/tartcomic/tart-1-12-demons-devils-and-demagogues

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Twitter - @KevinJosephCMX

Facebook - @tartofficial

Instagram - @KevinJosephCMX

Wailing Week’s finale is with Under the Mask’s interview with Tyler James, host of the ComixLaunch podcast and publisher for ComixTribe. Tyler has been publishing comics for over a decade, so he’s a treasure trove of knowledge and information.

Join us as we talk about the story behind ComixTribe’s his latest book, Wailing Blade.

Wailing Blade, Volume 1 is LIVE ON KICKSTARTER thru 11/20/20. Go support it HERE!

SHOW NOTES:

The ComixLaunch Podcast - www.comixlaunch.com OR where ever you listen to your podcasts (seriously, one of the best podcasts out there. Check it out!)

Wailing Blade’s Kickstarter Page - www.comixtribe.com/wailingblade

Sign up for ComixLaunch’s FREE Kickstarter Class - www.comixlaunch.com/class

Join the ComixLaunchers Facebook Group - www.comixlaunch.com/group

SOCIAL MEDIA

Twitter - @ComixTribe

Instagram - @ComixTribe

Wailing Week begins with Under the Mask’s interview with Rich Douek, the writer of Gutter Magic, Road of Bones, Sea of Sorrows, and of course, Wailing Blade.

Wailing Blade, Volume 1 is LIVE ON KICKSTARTER thru 11/20/20. Go support it HERE!

SHOW NOTES:

Wailing Blade’s Kickstarter Page - www.comixtribe.com/wailingblade

Sign up for Rich’s Newsletter HERE!

Rich’s Professional Website - www.rdouek.com

SOCIAL MEDIA

Twitter - @rdouek

Instagram - @rdouek

In this episode of Under the Mask, I talk with acclaimed writer Frank Gogol, writer of Grief, Dead End Kids, and No Heroine. Frank’s first work was nominated for a Ringo award, and his next works won him Best Writer and Best New Series at the Independent Creator Awards. We talk about how’s built up his career as a writer, his relationship with Source Point Press, and his latest book coming out next year!

Dead End Kids: The Suburban Job is coming to your local comic book shop on January 27th, 2021. Don’t get left behind; Source Point Press books are notorious for selling out! Be sure to pre-order DEK, and to make it extra easy for your shop, bring them the preview code NOV201523 to make their job extra easy!

SHOW NOTES:

Sign up to Frank’s Newsletter “Caption Boxes” HERE

Frank Gogol’s Professional Website - www.frankgogol.com

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Facebook - @frankgogol

Twitter - @frankgogol

Instagram - @frankgogol

This November, Under the Mask is kicking it up a notch by offering not one, but TWO interviews the first two weeks of the month. There’s just that many creators reaching out to me to be on the show! Thank you for you support!

This episode, I’m talking with Lawrence James King, the owner and CEO of Constant Hustle Comics, and the writer and creator of the comics Avery the Amazing and The Last Line.

Constant Hustle has teamed up with Wingless Comics and Concept Moon Studios to create an epic indie crossover unlike any you’ve ever seen. NIGHTFALL follows the three company’s biggest hitters as they face a secret order with plans to dominate the world…and threaten existence itself!

SHOW NOTES:

The Multi-Company Crossover, Nightfall, Part 1 is LIVE ON KICKSTARTER through 11/14/20. Go support it HERE!

Constant Hustle Comics’ Website - www.constanthustlecomics.com

SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook - @ConstantHustleComics

Twitter - @CHustleComics

Instagram - @C.H.Comics