VITO x DINO

“I want to be justice, love and the wrath of God all in one.” - Marjane Satrapi

This week, Dean and Vito talk about Yaddo with a little tour of Dean's studio for his residency, the sagas of James Haspiel and Dominick Delsante, death row meals, AI movie mash-ups and the unfortunate loss of Marjane Satrapi to the world.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

REAL LIFE COMIX: Only in New York has ended successfully and is now open for late pledges: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ghostagents/real-life-comix-only-in-new-york

The STRAY: REQUIEM 1-3 Kickstarter has ended (also successfully!) but if you're late, Late Pledges are open! Go to: www.IAmTheStray.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

If you'd like to apply for an artist's residency at Yaddo, apply here: https://yaddo.org/apply/

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/)

"Happiness is only real when shared." - Chris McCandless

This week, Dean and Vito discuss how to properly layout a comic, the idea of introductory pricing for comics, AI and Stan Lee, personal totem poles and what it feels like to be on the cusp of turning 59 years old. That title is sure to bring in some new viewers in the algorithm!

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

REAL LIFE COMIX: Only in New York has ended successfully and is now open for late pledges: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ghostagents/real-life-comix-only-in-new-york

The STRAY: REQUIEM 1-3 Kickstarter has ended (also successfully!) but if you're late, Late Pledges are open! Go to: www.IAmTheStray.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

Vito will be appearing at 3Rivers Comicon on JUNE 6 and 7 in Pittsburgh, PA. Tickets are available at: https://3riverscomicon.com/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/)

"Adventure is just a romantic name for trouble. It sounds swell when you write about it, but it's hell when you meet it face to face in a dark and lonely place."

This week, Dean and Vito welcome the incredible Ann Nocenti! They talk about Daredevil (obviously), the need for (and benefits of) art spaces and salons, film making, the argument for and against AI, and much more. Don't miss this one!

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Follow Ann on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/annienocenti/

REAL LIFE COMIX: Only in New York has ended successfully and is now open for late pledges: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ghostagents/real-life-comix-only-in-new-york

The STRAY: REQUIEM 1-3 Kickstarter has ended (successfully, I might add!) but if you're late, Late Pledges are open! Go to: www.IAmTheStray.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

Vito will be appearing at 3Rivers Comicon on JUNE 6 and 7 in Pittsburgh, PA. Tickets are available at: https://3riverscomicon.com/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/)

"Some people feel the rain. Others just get wet."

This week, Dean and Vito do some amazing segue gymnastics, talking seamlessly about the newly named Jack Kirby Way, Marilyn Monroe, the Punisher, Spider-Man/Superman, Marv Wolfman, American Splendor and so much more. Mark your calendars: we're now podcast pros!

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

REAL LIFE COMIX: Only in New York has ended successfully and is now open for late pledges: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ghostagents/real-life-comix-only-in-new-york

The STRAY: REQUIEM 1-3 Kickstarter has ended (successfully, I might add!) but if you're late, Late Pledges are open! Go to: www.IAmTheStray.com

Wanna read the books that Dean's dad, James, wrote about Marilyn? https://www.amazon.com/stores/James-Haspiel/author/B001KE1KWW?ccs_id=f60fa6fa-ad31-4d51-a8b7-91496b9fd8a7

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)

Vito will be appearing at 3Rivers Comicon on JUNE 6 and 7 in Pittsburgh, PA. Tickets are available at: https://3riverscomicon.com/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/)

This week, Dean and Vito try to figure out what piece of work they've done that was the most influenced by their greatest influences (Kirby:Haspiel and Waid:Delsante). They also do some fantasy comic book casting with the Fantagraphics roster with Marvel and DC to some incredible "what ifs." All this and so much more!

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

REAL LIFE COMIX: Only in New York has ended successfully and is now open for late pledges: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ghostagents/real-life-comix-only-in-new-york

The STRAY: REQUIEM 1-3 Kickstarter has ended (successfully, I might add!) but if you're late, Late Pledges are open! Go to: www.IAmTheStray.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)

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/)

"Never use a big word when a little filthy one will do."

This week, Dean and Vito remember writer, Gerry Conway, and his incredible contributions to the comics medium. They also talk about aging and the concept of age, their concept of what the James Gunn Batman should be, and much more!

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

REAL LIFE COMIX: Only in New York is currently on Kickstarter with THREE DAYS LEFT! Help fund it by going to: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ghostagents/real-life-comix-only-in-new-york

The STRAY: REQUIEM 1-3 Kickstarter has ended (successfully, I might add!) but if you're late, Late Pledges are open! Go to: www.IAmTheStray.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

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/)

"My view is that if your philosophy is not unsettled daily then you are blind to all the universe has to offer."

This week, Dean and Vito are joined by cartoonist Josh Neufeld to talk about his career, his decades-long friendship and collaborations with Dean, as well as his work with Harvey Pekar in American Splendor, and his upcoming work in REAL LIFE COMIX: Only in New York!

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Josh's website, https://www.joshcomix.com/ , has everything you need to contact him, or purchase his books!

REAL LIFE COMIX: Only in New York is currently on Kickstarter with TEN DAYS LEFT! Help fund it by going to: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ghostagents/real-life-comix-only-in-new-york

The STRAY: REQUIEM 1-3 Kickstarter has ended (successfully, I might add!) but if you're late, Late Pledges are open! Go to: www.IAmTheStray.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

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/)

In this EXCLUSIVE TO SPOTIFY episode (and to all listeners NOT on YouTube), Vito and Dean discuss the script of Vito's forthcoming creator owned supercriminal book, UNDERBOSS. There are some light spoilers, but we're sharing this because it's a fascinating look under the hood of the "how do comics get made" '68 Mustang! A must listen for writers and editors!

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)

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/)

"No man is lonely while eating spaghetti: it requires so much attention."

This week, Dean and Vito are joined by Eli Schwab and Doug Latino, the publisher and co-editor (respectively) of the incredible new book, REAL LIFE COMIX: Only in New York! Before diving into the book, the quartet talk about desert island songs and records, the death of hip-hop pioneer, Afrika Bambatta, Dean's thoughts on Absolute Batman, the new crop of comic distributors that have sprouted in the ashes of Diamond Comics, and of course, Vito and Dean's contributions to REAL LIFE COMIX!

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REAL LIFE COMIX: Only in New York is currently on Kickstarter! Help fund it by going to: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ghostagents/real-life-comix-only-in-new-york

More incredible comics, as well as Eli's Grendel-focused podcast, The Devil in Detail Vodcast, can be found at the Cosmic Lion website: https://cosmiclionproductions.com/

The STRAY: REQUIEM 1-3 Kickstarter has ended (successfully, I might add!) but if you're late, Late Pledges are open! Go to: www.IAmTheStray.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)

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/)