VITO x DINO

“After being bombarded endlessly by road-safety propaganda it was almost a relief to find myself in an actual accident.” — J.G. Ballard

The Terrible Twosome are back in action, but a car accident almost derails their plans. Listen/watch as Dean recounts a mishap on Columbus Day. All this and more!

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WE ARE TAKING DONATIONS! Donations will be used to purchase a portable podcasting rig and new microphones for Dean and Vito. Thanks in advance! The QR Code is just a little too small to scan, so head over to: https://tinyurl.com/VxDPodcast

WE HAVE A T-SHIRT! Get yours on Threadless right now! (https://incogvito.threadless.com/designs/the-vxd-official-shirt)

Missing one of Dean's newest volumes? Head to Etsy! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DeanHaspiel

Dean's Conan the Barbarian story appears in Volume 8: Ghosts and Echoes, and will be available on October 20! https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/840684/conan-the-barbarian-ghosts-and-echoes-vol8-by-written-by-jim-zub/

Follow Dean on Instagram (instagram.com/deanhaspiel_art) and on ⁠Substack (⁠https://deanhaspiel.substack.com/⁠)

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“The trouble with jogging is that the ice falls out of your glass.” — Martin Mull

As part of their recent Kickstarters, Dean and Vito offered guest spots to backers as a reward. This week, we welcome back #1 Fan, Steve Bearfield, as we talk about Baltimore Comic Con one week after, Steve's script for his first comic (!) and the boys remember Vito's Aunt Camille. All this and more!

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WE ARE TAKING DONATIONS! Donations will be used to purchase a portable podcasting rig and new microphones for Dean and Vito. Thanks in advance! The QR Code is just a little too small to scan, so head over to: https://tinyurl.com/VxDPodcast

WE HAVE A T-SHIRT! Get yours on Threadless right now! (https://incogvito.threadless.com/designs/the-vxd-official-shirt)

Dean's Conan the Barbarian story appears in Volume 8: Ghosts and Echoes, and will be available on October 20! https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/840684/conan-the-barbarian-ghosts-and-echoes-vol8-by-written-by-jim-zub/

Follow Dean on Instagram (instagram.com/deanhaspiel_art) and on ⁠Substack (⁠https://deanhaspiel.substack.com/⁠)

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“This award validates me finding the joy in comics again.” — Dean Haspiel

Buckle up, kids, this is a big one! This year, at Baltimore Comic Con, we brought a portable "studio" and recorded interviews with so many of our peers and guests. Joining us are:

Don Simpson (donaldsimpson1713 on Instagram)

Marc Nathan (cards_comics_and_collectibles on Instagram)

Steve Walker (the_stevewalker on Instagram)

Joe Corallo (corallojoe on Instagram)

Steve Bearfield (steve_b22 on Instagram)

"Retired Wonder Woman" (retiredwonderwoman on Instagram)

John Fletcher Pasquini (jpthunk on Instagram)

Christopher Irving (comicsprof on Instagram)

Jeffery Burandt (jef_uk on Instagram)

Laurel Larrew (blunderscore_ on Instagram)

Kevin Conn (commandertomorrow on Instagram)

Matt Garvey (mattgarvey1981 on Instagram)

Randy Tischler (ringoawards on Instagram)

and Ringo Award Winner, Dean Haspiel.

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Watch Dean's ‪@BaltimoreComics‬ Ringo Award Acceptance Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lezf9vG13yg

WE ARE TAKING DONATIONS! Donations will be used to purchase a portable podcasting rig and new microphones for Dean and Vito. Thanks in advance! The QR Code is just a little too small to scan, so head over to: https://tinyurl.com/VxDPodcast

WE HAVE A T-SHIRT! Get yours on Threadless right now! (https://incogvito.threadless.com/designs/the-vxd-official-shirt)

Dean's Conan the Barbarian story appears in Volume 8: Ghosts and Echoes, and will be available on October 20! https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/840684/conan-the-barbarian-ghosts-and-echoes-vol8-by-written-by-jim-zub/

Missing one of Dean's newest volumes? Head to Etsy! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DeanHaspiel

Follow Dean on Instagram (instagram.com/deanhaspiel_art) and on ⁠Substack (⁠https://deanhaspiel.substack.com/⁠)

Follow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his ⁠Substack⁠ (https://incogvito.substack.com/)

“Most men know what they hate; few what they love.” — Charles Caleb Colton

THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED PRIOR TO BALTIMORE COMIC CON! NO SPOILERS.

This week, Dean and Vito discuss the FRANK MILLER: AMERICAN GENIUS documentary, page layout constraints, the "Fuck It" Age of Comics and what they're looking forward to at Baltimore Comic Con!

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WE ARE TAKING DONATIONS! Donations will be used to purchase a portable podcasting rig and new microphones for Dean and Vito. Thanks in advance! The QR Code is just a little too small to scan, so head over to: https://tinyurl.com/VxDPodcast

WE HAVE A T-SHIRT! Get yours on Threadless right now! (https://incogvito.threadless.com/designs/the-vxd-official-shirt)

Dean's Conan the Barbarian story appears in Volume 8: Ghosts and Echoes, and will be available on October 20! https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/840684/conan-the-barbarian-ghosts-and-echoes-vol8-by-written-by-jim-zub/

Missing one of Dean's newest volumes? Head to Etsy! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DeanHaspiel

Follow Dean on Instagram (instagram.com/deanhaspiel_art) and on ⁠Substack (⁠https://deanhaspiel.substack.com/⁠)

Follow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his ⁠Substack⁠ (https://incogvito.substack.com/)

“The young horse runs fast; the old horse knows how to run.”— Dr. Donald Simpson

WELCOME BACK, DON SIMPSON! In this episode, we talk about Don's recent kerfuffle over AI, the future of Megaton Man, Kickstarter and 9/11 memories. After, Dean and Vito discuss Lanterns Episode 5 and prepping for Baltimore Comic Con!

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Follow Don's Substack at: https://donaldsimpson1713.substack.com/

WE ARE TAKING DONATIONS! Donations will be used to purchase a portable podcasting rig and new microphones for Dean and Vito. Thanks in advance! The QR Code is just a little too small to scan, so head over to: https://tinyurl.com/VxDPodcast

WE HAVE A T-SHIRT! Get yours on Threadless right now! (https://incogvito.threadless.com/designs/the-vxd-official-shirt)

Dean's Conan the Barbarian story appears in Volume 8: Ghosts and Echoes, and will be available on October 20! https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/840684/conan-the-barbarian-ghosts-and-echoes-vol8-by-written-by-jim-zub/

Missing one of Dean's newest volumes? Head to Etsy! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DeanHaspiel

BALTIMORE COMIC CON IS THIS WEEK! Get your tickets NOW! https://baltimorecomiccon.com/faq-topic/tickets/

Follow Dean on Instagram (instagram.com/deanhaspiel_art) and on ⁠Substack (⁠https://deanhaspiel.substack.com/⁠)

Follow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his ⁠Substack⁠ (https://incogvito.substack.com/)

“It ain’t no sin to be glad you’re alive.” —Bruce Springsteen

As part of their recent Kickstarters, Dean and Vito offered guest spots to backers as a reward. This week, we welcome Zack Rosenberg! Zack talks about his collaboration with Jared Cullum on KAITO '84, the first ever spin-off of USAGI YOJIMBO. Zack talks about the collaborative process with Jared and the legendary Stan Sakai, and how he landed the gig, and also talks about his graphic novel, T.S. HULLABALOO, before talking about the latest controversy regarding a comic book creator. All this and much more!

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USAGI YOJIMBO: KAITO '84 will be released as a trade paperback and limited edition hardcover collection on November 24th! You can pre-order from Amazon (https://a.co/d/05P1ex0w) but we always recommend bringing your business to your local comic book retailer. Just tell them the title and publisher (Dark Horse) and they'll fix you up!

Also, grab a copy of T.S. HULLABALOO while you're at it! Amazon link: https://a.co/d/09VS6lf6

WE ARE TAKING DONATIONS! Donations will be used to purchase a portable podcasting rig and new microphones for Dean and Vito. Thanks in advance! The QR Code is just a little too small to scan, so head over to: https://tinyurl.com/VxDPodcast

WE HAVE A T-SHIRT! Get yours on Threadless right now! (https://incogvito.threadless.com/designs/the-vxd-official-shirt)

Dean's Conan the Barbarian story appears in Volume 8: Ghosts and Echoes, and will be available on October 20! https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/840684/conan-the-barbarian-ghosts-and-echoes-vol8-by-written-by-jim-zub/

It's never too early to start planning for Baltimore Comic Con! Get your tickets NOW! https://baltimorecomiccon.com/faq-topic/tickets/

Dean will be teaching comics again at the ‪@ArtStudentsLeagueNY‬ this September (14, 15, 17 and 18th)! For more information or to sign up, go to: https://www.artstudentsleague.org/

Follow Dean on Instagram (instagram.com/deanhaspiel_art) and on ⁠Substack (⁠https://deanhaspiel.substack.com/⁠)

Follow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his ⁠Substack⁠ (https://incogvito.substack.com/)

“I want that I love it.” — little girl at Target

This week, the fellas talk about the year 1986 in comics and seminal moments in the decades before and after, comparing the comics of '86 with film/makers of the 70's, Don Simpson tried to join the conversation, and everyone, meet Nubbins.

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WE ARE TAKING DONATIONS! Donations will be used to purchase a portable podcasting rig and new microphones for Dean and Vito. Thanks in advance! The QR Code is just a little too small to scan, so head over to: https://tinyurl.com/VxDPodcast

WE HAVE A T-SHIRT! Get yours on Threadless right now! (https://incogvito.threadless.com/designs/the-vxd-official-shirt)

Dean's Conan the Barbarian story appears in Volume 8: Ghosts and Echoes, and will be available on October 20! https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/840684/conan-the-barbarian-ghosts-and-echoes-vol8-by-written-by-jim-zub/

It's never too early to start planning for Baltimore Comic Con! Get your tickets NOW! https://baltimorecomiccon.com/faq-topic/tickets/

Dean will be teaching comics again at the ‪@ArtStudentsLeagueNY‬ this September (14, 15, 17 and 18th)! For more information or to sign up, go to: https://www.artstudentsleague.org/

Follow Dean on Instagram (instagram.com/deanhaspiel_art) and on ⁠Substack (⁠https://deanhaspiel.substack.com/⁠)

Follow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his ⁠Substack⁠ (https://incogvito.substack.com/)

“Find out who you are and do it on purpose.” —Dolly Parton

This week, the fellas remember Dolly Parton and Tim Curry, as well as comic creators Roger McKenzie and Dave Lanphear. They also pitch their Judge Dredd stories and recap Plastic City Comic Con and LANTERNS Episode 2! All this and much more!

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

WE ARE TAKING DONATIONS! Donations will be used to purchase a portable podcasting rig and new microphones for Dean and Vito. Thanks in advance! The QR Code is just a little too small to scan, so head over to: https://tinyurl.com/VxDPodcast

WE HAVE A T-SHIRT! Get yours on Threadless right now! (https://incogvito.threadless.com/designs/the-vxd-official-shirt)

Dean's Conan the Barbarian story appears in Volume 8: Ghosts and Echoes, and will be available on October 20! https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/840684/conan-the-barbarian-ghosts-and-echoes-vol8-by-written-by-jim-zub/

Dean will be appearing at his first Dragon Con, this Sept 3-7! Details can be found at: https://www.dragoncon.org/

It's never too early to start planning for Baltimore Comic Con! Get your tickets NOW! https://baltimorecomiccon.com/faq-topic/tickets/

Dean will be teaching comics again at the ‪@ArtStudentsLeagueNY‬ this September (14, 15, 17 and 18th)! For more information or to sign up, go to: https://www.artstudentsleague.org/

Follow Dean on Instagram (instagram.com/deanhaspiel_art) and on ⁠Substack (⁠https://deanhaspiel.substack.com/⁠)

Follow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his ⁠Substack⁠ (https://incogvito.substack.com/)

“Trying to define yourself is like trying to bite your own teeth.” —Alan Watts

As part of their recent Kickstarters, Dean and Vito offered guest spots to backers as a reward. This week, we welcome Dan Theodore! Dan talks about comic art collecting and his introduction to Dean's work, as well as his favorite pieces. We also talk about Irwin Hasen's DONDI at length! Then, Dan leaves because the boys talk about LANTERNS Episode One with HEAVY SPOILERS!

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Vito is contributing a story to Xion Studios' first anthology, VAGABOND: NOWHERE MAN! Head to Kickstarter to reserve your copy and help make the book: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/xionstudios/vagabond-nowhere-man

WE ARE TAKING DONATIONS! Donations will be used to purchase a portable podcasting rig and new microphones for Dean and Vito. Thanks in advance! The QR Code is just a little too small to scan, so head over to: https://tinyurl.com/VxDPodcast

WE HAVE A T-SHIRT! Get yours on Threadless right now! (https://incogvito.threadless.com/designs/the-vxd-official-shirt)

Dean's Conan the Barbarian story appears in Volume 8: Ghosts and Echoes, and will be available on October 20! https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/840684/conan-the-barbarian-ghosts-and-echoes-vol8-by-written-by-jim-zub/

Dean will be appearing at his first Dragon Con, this Sept 3-7! Details can be found at: https://www.dragoncon.org/

It's never too early to start planning for Baltimore Comic Con! Get your tickets NOW! https://baltimorecomiccon.com/faq-topic/tickets/

Dean will be teaching comics again at the ‪@ArtStudentsLeagueNY‬ this September (14, 15, 17 and 18th)! For more information or to sign up, go to: https://www.artstudentsleague.org/

Follow Dean on Instagram (instagram.com/deanhaspiel_art) and on ⁠Substack (⁠https://deanhaspiel.substack.com/⁠)

Follow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his ⁠Substack⁠ (https://incogvito.substack.com/)