"People who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do."This week, Dean and Vito talk about Dean's upcoming Kickstarter, ANTIMATTER, Peacemaker's incredible reveal (SPOILERS WITHIN) and how they start stories before going into another round of Creator VERSUS! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:- ANTIMATTER LAUNCHES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7! - WE HAVE A T-SHIRT! Get yours on Threadless right now!

- Learn about Hector Oesterheld and buy his books at Fantagraphics- Head over to your local comic shop to order your copy of EROTECH, featuring Dean's A.I. JOE! (for adults only)- Donate to Ray-Anthony Height's latest Kickstarter, MIDNIGHT TIGER - EVO- IT IS OFFICIAL! Dean will be at Baltimore Comic Con this OCTOBER 17-19! More details to come! Get your tickets NOW- And don't forget to donate to Reese Nathan's ongoing battle with Crohn'sFollow Dean on Instagram and on ⁠SubstackFollow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his ⁠Substack⁠Like, share and subscribe! Hit the bell to be notified when new episodes go live!

"In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on."This week, Dean and Vito remember the late Elijah Brubaker and discuss the pain of being the ones who are left to remember before going into another round of Creator VERSUS! NOTE: This was recorded during a thunderstorm, so there is a slight delay, but the full show was recorded.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

- WE HAVE A T-SHIRT! Get yours on Threadless right now!- Read Colin Lidston's OSWALD comic!- Thank you to Ariel Kahtan for coming on while Dean ran out of the room! Follow her on Instagram!- Head over to your local comic shop to order your copy of EROTECH, featuring Dean's A.I. JOE! (for adults only)- Donate to Ray-Anthony Height's latest Kickstarter, MIDNIGHT TIGER - EVO- IT IS OFFICIAL! Dean will be at Baltimore Comic Con this OCTOBER 17-19! More details to come! Get your tickets NOW- And don't forget to donate to Reese Nathan's ongoing battle with Crohn's Follow Dean on Instagram and on ⁠SubstackFollow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his ⁠Substack⁠Like, share and subscribe! Hit the bell to be notified when new episodes go live!

"Not taking a risk is a risk. That's how I see it."This week, Dean and Vito discuss the idea of the "comfort movie," Dean gives his SPX report, they choose their favorite Robert Redford (RIP) movie and briefly talk about free speech/censorship before going into another round of Creator VERSUS!MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

- WE HAVE A T-SHIRT! Get yours on Threadless right now!- Head over to your local comic shop to order your copy of EROTECH, featuring Dean's A.I. JOE! (for adults only)- Donate to Charlie McElvy's latest Kickstarter, SPIDER-SQUIRREL and TRASH PANDA REDUX- IT IS OFFICIAL! Dean will be at Baltimore Comic Con this OCTOBER 17-19! More details to come! Get your tickets NOW- And don't forget to donate to Reese Nathan's ongoing battle with Crohn's 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/)Like, share and subscribe! Hit the bell to be notified when new episodes go live!

“It will do you no harm to find yourself ridiculous.”This week, Dean and Vito briefly talk about the newest twist in the Diamond Comics Distribution drama and then jump back into their comics creator Versus game that is still ongoing! It gets really interesting this week!MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:- WE HAVE A T-SHIRT! Get yours on Threadless right now!- Head over to your local comic shop to order your copy of EROTECH, featuring Dean's A.I. JOE! (for adults only)- Donate to Charlie McElvy's latest Kickstarter, SPIDER-SQUIRREL and TRASH PANDA REDUX- IT IS OFFICIAL! Dean will be at Baltimore Comic Con this OCTOBER 17-19! More details to come!-And don't forget to donate to Reese Nathan's ongoing battle with Crohn'sFollow Dean on Instagram and on ⁠SubstackFollow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his ⁠SubstackLike, share and subscribe! Hit the bell to be notified when new episodes go live!

“Better to get hurt by the truth than comforted with a lie.”This week, Dean and Vito celebrate 16 years of Vito and Michelle Delsante being married (along with kid cameos), a quick conversation about where ideas come from and then jump back into their comics creator Versus game that will definitely spill into the next few shows!MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:- WE HAVE A T-SHIRT! Get yours on Threadless right now!- Head over to your local comic shop to order your copy of EROTECH, featuring Dean's A.I. JOE! (for adults only)- Donate to Charlie McElvy's latest Kickstarter, SPIDER-SQUIRREL and TRASH PANDA REDUX- IT IS OFFICIAL! Dean will be at Baltimore Comic Con this OCTOBER 17-19! More details to come! Get your tickets NOW- Please continue to donate to Afua Richardson's Recovery Fund!-And don't forget to donate to Reese Nathan's ongoing battle with Crohn's Follow Dean on Instagram and on ⁠SubstackFollow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his ⁠Substack⁠Like, share and subscribe! Hit the bell to be notified when new episodes go live!

“America is an adorable woman chewing tobacco.”This week, Dean and Vito start to break down the HOW TO side of DIY. Then they begin a comics creator Versus game that will definitely spill into the next few shows.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:- Head over to your local comic shop to order your copy of EROTECH, featuring Dean's A.I. JOE! (for adults only)- Donate to Charlie McElvy's latest Kickstarter, SPIDER-SQUIRREL and TRASH PANDA REDUX- IT IS OFFICIAL! Dean will be at Baltimore Comic Con this OCTOBER 17-19! More details to come! Get your tickets NOW- Please continue to donate to Afua Richardson's Recovery Fund!-And don't forget to donate to Reese Nathan's ongoing battle with Crohn's Follow Dean on Instagram and on ⁠SubstackFollow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his ⁠Substack⁠Like, share and subscribe! Hit the bell to be notified when new episodes go live!

“Kid, you’re one of the best. But put your work in galleries. Don’t do comics. Comics will break your heart.”Dean and Vito continue their discussion about the King of Comics, Jack Kirby, diving head first into Fantastic Four #108 (for Jack's 108th Birthday) and discuss the heartbreaking realities of the comic industry.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:-WHILE YOU CAN, take advantage of this 30% off Everything Sale at the Fantagraphics website! Ends 8/25. Even if you miss it, help them out by purchasing anything!- IT IS OFFICIAL! Dean will be at Baltimore Comic Con this OCTOBER 17-19! More details to come! Get your tickets NOW @ https://baltimorecomiccon.com/- WE HAVE A T-SHIRT! Get yours on Threadless right now!- Please continue to donate to Afua Richardson's Recovery Fund!-And don't forget to donate to Reese Nathan's ongoing battle with Crohn'sFollow Dean on Instagram and on ⁠SubstackFollow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his ⁠Substack⁠Like, share and subscribe! Hit the bell to be notified when new episodes go live!

“I am a guy who lives with a lot of questions. I say what's out there ? And i try to resolve that. And I never can.”Hot on the heels of their Greatest of All Time Comic Book Issue discussion, and in time for his 108th birthday, Dean and Vito dive in and talk wholeheartedly (not just mention) The King of Comics, Jack Kirby. In this first of two part celebration, they list their top 10 favorite heroes and villains that Jack Kirby created or co-created. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:- IT IS OFFICIAL! Dean and Vito will both be at Baltimore Comic Con this OCTOBER 17-19! More details to come! Get your tickets NOW @ https://baltimorecomiccon.com/- WE HAVE A T-SHIRT! Get yours on Threadless right now!- Please continue to donate to Afua Richardson's Recovery Fund!-And don't forget to donate to Reese Nathan's ongoing battle with Crohn'sFollow Dean on Instagram and on ⁠SubstackFollow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his ⁠Substack⁠Like, share and subscribe! Hit the bell to be notified when new episodes go live!

“When you're right, nobody remembers. When you're wrong, nobody forgets.”This week, Dean and Vito do it.They name the greatest comic book ever.Sort of.Want to play along? Here's a copy of our bracket!MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:- IT IS OFFICIAL! Dean and Vito will both be at Baltimore Comic Con this OCTOBER 17-19! More details to come! Get your tickets NOW @ https://baltimorecomiccon.com/- WE HAVE A T-SHIRT! Get yours on Threadless right now!- Please continue to donate to Afua Richardson's Recovery Fund! -And don't forget to donate to Reese Nathan's ongoing battle with Crohn'sFollow Dean on Instagram and on ⁠SubstackFollow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his ⁠Substack⁠Like, share and subscribe! Hit the bell to be notified when new episodes go live!

“I'm not crazy about reality, but it's still the only place to get a decent meal.”This week, Dean and Vito talk extensively about the new Superman movie by James Gunn (spoiler: they loved it) and memories of Live Aid. Then, buckle in, it's time for another round of Versus!MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:- Meet Dean at TerrifiCon August 8-10 in Connecticut!- Please continue to donate to Afua Richardson's Recovery Fund!-And don't forget to donate to Reese Nathan's ongoing battle with Crohn'sFollow Dean on Instagram and on ⁠SubstackFollow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his ⁠Substack⁠Like, share and subscribe! Hit the bell to be notified when new episodes go live!