VITO x DINO

"Don't hate the black, don't hate the white/If you get bit, just hate the bite."This week, Dean and Vito wax nostalgic and poetic as they remember Sly Stone and Brian Wilson. Also, what were the other commandments that Moses dropped in "History of the World: Part One?" The fellas have theories.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:-Please 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 ⁠Substack⁠ Like, share and subscribe! Hit the bell to be notified when new episodes go live!

Two and a Half Heads23 Skidoo! Join Dean and Vito for a wide ranging conversation with cartoonist, Bob Fingerman, as they converse about Bob's comics, obscure movies and what's on Bob's drawing table!MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:-Visit Bob's website and follow him on Instagram-Please 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!

“Youth believes itself immortal. There is a cure for such an attitude, but unfortunately it is a cure from which one never recovers.” This week, Dean and Vito remember Peter David and talk about some of his essential reading. We also talk about THUNDERBOLTS* (there are spoilers) and the Delsante family sings Happy Birthday to Dean!MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:-Please donate to Afua Richardson's Recovery Fund!-And don't forget to donate to Reese Nathan's ongoing battle with Crohn's-Meet Vito at 3 RIVERS COMIC CON THIS WEEKEND, June 7 & 8, in Pittsburgh!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!

Grab a beverage! The show is old enough to drink!This week, Dean and Vito welcome actor, director and cartoonist, Owen Kline for a lively discussion about his 2022 film, FUNNY PAGES, his upcoming projects and Joe Franklin.Owen isn't on social media, but check out this interview at the Criterion CollectionMENTIONED THIS EPISODE:-Please donate to Afua Richardson's Recovery Fund!-And don't forget to donate to Reese Nathan's ongoing battle with Crohn's-Meet Vito at 3 RIVERS COMIC CON this June 7 & 8 in Pittsburgh!Follow Dean on Instagram and on SubstackFollow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his ⁠Substack⁠ Like, share and subscribe! Hit the bell to be notified when new episodes go live!

"I gotta find me a nice Jewish boy. You guys are killing me."This week, Dean and Vito welcome Neil Kleid, writer of numerous comics and graphic novels including NICE JEWISH BOYS and KINGS AND CANVAS. The fellas discuss Judiasm and how faith informs Neil's work, how the three of us met, the comic projects that almost were and the idea of "legacy storytelling."*NOTE: Due to a scheduling mishap, this episode was recorded on Mother's Day, but released now.MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:-Follow Neil on Instagram and Bluesky-Download NICE JEWISH BOYS exclusively on Comixology/Amazon-Please donate to Afua Richardson's Recovery Fund!-And don't forget to donate to Reese Nathan's ongoing battle with Crohn's-Meet Vito at 3 RIVERS COMIC CON this June 7 & 8 in Pittsburgh!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!

"I’m a weirdo and I’m prone to saying weirdo things."This week, Dean and Vito welcome Sean Izaakse, co-creator of STRAY and the artist behind DC's recent GREEN ARROW revival and the current CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN series. The guys talk about Sean's pre-Stray origins, his influences (which don't include Jack Kirby), the art of coloring and why Rob Liefeld might be...right? Did I just read that right?MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:-Follow Sean on Instagram and Bluesky-Please donate to Afua Richardson's Recovery Fund!-And don't forget to donate to Reese Nathan's ongoing battle with Crohn's-Meet Vito at 3 RIVERS COMIC CON this June 7 & 8 in Pittsburgh! Follow Dean on Instagram and on ⁠Substack

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"I pour my life's blood into this place, and you offer me half what I paid?"The fellas are joined by cartoonist, James Greene, who talks with us about artist residencies, mentorship and whether our comics are honoring those that came before us.MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:-Follow James Greene on Instagram and on Substack.-Buy James' WINDLORDS OF IO-WAH: Book One - Toll Road.-The Atlantic Center for the Arts (ACA)-If you're in Jacksonville, check out the Duval Comic and Zine Fest this June!-Please donate to Afua Richardson's Recovery Fund! -Meet Vito at 3 RIVERS COMIC CON this June 7 & 8 in Pittsburgh!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!

This week, we welcome LEGEND Don Simpson, the creator of Megaton Man! Don talks to us about his beginnings, Megaton Man, his recent kerfuffle with Kickstarter (It's since been resolved) and MUCH MUCH MORE!MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:The MEGATON MAN: MULTIMENSIONS Kickstarter is LIVE! Back it HERE!Purchase X-AMOUNT OF COMICS, IN PICTOPIA and THE COMPLETE MEGATON MAN UNIVERSE @ Fantagraphics BooksDon Simpson's website and SubstackMeet BOTH Don and Vito at 3 RIVERS COMIC CON this June 7 & 8 in Pittsburgh!Follow Dean on Instagram and on ⁠SubstackFollow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his ⁠Substack⁠ Like, share and subscribe! Hit the bell to be notified when new episodes go live!

"Without game/Men prey on each other."Left to their own devices, Dean and Vito throw a Sweet 16 and no one else is invited! We celebrate by watching the Fantastic Four trailer, discussing the Daredevil: Born Again season finale, and they talk about Vito's forthcoming (?) bootleg comic and so much more!Oh, and a live rabbit makes an appearance.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!

Dean and Vito welcome Ray-Anthony Height of Studio Skye-Tiger and they discuss how Manga artists outpace American artists, Ray's mentor and how that informs his teaching new artists, the Metamythology of creator-owned comic book superheroes and creating family in the comic book industry. We also remember Val Kilmer and debut a new OATHBOUND character!MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Follow Ray on Instagram and sign up for the Midnight Tiger EVO KickstarterFollow Dean on Instagram and on ⁠SubstackFollow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his ⁠Substack⁠ Like, share and subscribe! Hit the bell to be notified when new episodes go live!