WAYNE'S COMICS PODCAST

Creator Scott Herman from NiFe Wars is interviewed this week in Episode #758 to talk about this exciting new comic franchise!

Scott is one of the leaders of NiFe Wars, which you can catch up on at their website here. The comics are described this way: “One girl, Melcrose, carries an ability that an evil empire has been hunting since the dawn of time.” We discuss how NiFe Wars came to be, who the characters are in this series, and what we can expect from Scott and the other creators in the months ahead!

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This week, Wayne talks with creator Doug Wagner about the Kickstarter for I Love Apocalyptic Zombie Misfits in Episode 757! 

Doug, Daniel Hillyard, and Clover Press have a Kickstarter coming soon to support I Love Apocalyptic Zombie Misfits, so we discuss about how this one-shot book was created, who the characters are, and what else Doug has coming soon! Here’s how I Love Apocalyptic Zombie Misfits is described: “PLASTIC and NARCO creators Doug Wagner and Daniel Hillyard bring you a new dark comedic horror story with a supernatural twist.” This project launches in the next day or so, so be sure to sign up now to receive notifications about this book and also support this surprising and high-octane project as soon as it begins!

In Episode 756, it’s time to welcome back to the podcast a creator whose comics we particularly enjoy, and that’s Jonathan Hedrick from Brackish! 

Jonathan has a Kickstarter happening right now to support issues #1 & 2 of Brackish, so we talk about how these comics were created, who the characters are, and what else Jonathan has coming! Here’s how Brackish is described: “Two families have lived for generations on separate sides of a Florida swamp. The Tappers control the freshwater area where they make their moonshine, and the Saltzmans control the saltwater side from which their family fortune has grown from the abundant tourism. A truce was made a century ago to end their constant feud over the brackish part where their lands unite. But when the youngest Tapper son and youngest Saltzman daughter fall in love, the truce is broken and both sides of the swamp will never be the same again.” This project has already met its crowdfunding goal, but you can still contribute by pledging until this Tuesday, August 4, at 10:00 p.m. EDT. Be sure to support this high-power project as soon as you listen to this episode!

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In Episode #754, acclaimed storyteller and video game writer Frank Barbiere (Astonishing Times) and award-winning game writer and comics newcomer Stephen Rhodes talk about Zero Instance, the first issue now available through Comixology Originals!

Frank and Stephen are bringing their expertise in video games to comics, and the first issue of Zero Instance is now available. Here’s this book’s description: “Rhys, a directionless college grad thought logging into his favorite MMO was just another raid with his friends, but they are shocked to find their boss fight glitching. When Chris—his best friend—doesn’t log out, Rhys is forced to confront a terrifying truth: the lines between game and reality are vanishing. As an experimental AI known as Braxir begins to manipulate smart systems, twist human behavior, and build a base of operations in the real world, Rhys must decide if he’s ready to lead when the game is over—and the stakes are real.” We talk about how this book came to be, who the various characters are, and what else Stephen and Frank are up to these days! Be sure to pick up this excellent book today once you have finished listening to our fun interview!

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In Episode #753, we get to visit Heartbreak Manor with creator and horror legend Steve Niles!

Heartbreak Manor is a 100-page holiday ghost story that is currently being crowdfunded here at Zoop.gg.  Here’s this book’s description: “Heartbreak Manor is an ambitious and artful horror story about a desperate young orphan who must uncover the deadly secret hidden that lurks within the walls of an old mansion.” We talk about how this book came to be, who the various characters are, and what else Steve is up to these days! Be sure to back this high-power comics project at this link before it concludes on or about Wednesday, July 22.

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Time for a great doubleheader this week in Episode #752! It all starts with David Steinberger and Chip Mosher, who have created “the new home for digital comics and manga” at neonichiban.com, then concludes with the return of Thomas Marvelli from A Signal From Space on Kickstarter now!

Both David and Chip are leaders at Neon Ichiban, the next evolution in digital comics and manga. It’s described this way: “This isn’t about better technology—it’s about a better future for comics.” We talk about how the site came to be, what you can find there and when new books are available, as well as what the two of them are making happen that will continue to move the comics industry into the future.

Then everything wraps up with the return of Thomas Marvelli, who is soon concluding another successful Kickstarter project, this time for A Signal From Space. Tom catches us up on all that’s going on with Another Door Comics, including this excellent science-fiction mystery. Here’s this book’s description: “An astronaut presumed dead for nearly forty years sends an impossible signal home and returns unchanged.” Be sure to back this high-power comics project at this link before it concludes on Sunday, July 12, at 9 p.m. EDT.

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This week, in Episode #751, we catch up with a favorite guest here at the podcast, Jay Magnum from Pet Piranha Entertainment, to talk about his latest crowdfunding event!

Jay catches us up on everything that’s happening with his team, then talks about his latest book, Peaches ‘n’ Cinnamon (‘n’ Friends) in “Summer Sun ‘n’ Fun. Here’s the book’s description: “They’re the beastly besties of THE BLAZES, up to more wild wickedness—as the fan-fav damned damsels vamp-it-up all summer long in pinups for YOU!” We discuss how this book came to be, what’s going on with the Astral franchise, Galaxy Gal, and some other areas they will be exploring in the months ahead! Be sure to support this newest project here at this link before it concludes on Thursday, July 16, at 11:00 p.m. ET! We also talk about some developments on Kickstarter and the comics industry as a whole, so be sure to listen to this fun and engaging conversation here at the podcast!

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It’s special episode #750 this week at the podcast, and to celebrate, Wayne is talking with J.C. Vaughn from Gemstone Publishing about The Big, Big Overstreet Guide to Grading Comics – 7th Edition, now crowdfunding at zoop.gg!

J.C. brings years of experience with the Overstreet Price Guide, and is a leader in that very important comic book-related company! The Big, Big Overstreet Guide to Grading Comics – 7th Edition is described this way: “The top name in comic book pricing, appraisals, and grading metrics is crowdfunding with Zoop. The Overstreet Price Guide is launching it’s Big, Big Overstreet Guide to Grading Comics – 7th Edition for fans and collectors, an exclusive edition limited to this crowdfunding campaign. Completionists of all Overstreet editions will not want to miss this opportunity.” We talk about the influence Overstreet has had over the years, J.C.’s role in all of this, and what fans and collectors can expect to find in this oversized, full-color book. This crowdfunding campaign will conclude in mid-July, so be sure to back it at the link above as soon as you finish listening to our fun and enlightening conversation!

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Writer Justin Coke is interviewed this week in Episode #749 to talk about his first book SWAT: Eldritch Blue Issue #1!

Justin’s very first comic is crowdfunding on Kickstarter now, and it’s described this way: “A squad of broken-down outcasts, weirdos, and wizards battle to enforce the Grand Bargain—the agreement in which the monsters of the world have agreed to hunting quotas in exchange for safety from wizards like Larry Slaughter, who are always ready to hand out the punishment for breaking the Grand Bargain—summary execution.” We discuss how SWAT: Eldritch Blue came to be, who the characters are in this series, and what we can expect from Justin in the months ahead! This Kickstarter will conclude on Sunday, June 21, at 8:55 p.m., so be sure to back it at the link above as soon as you finish listening to this fun and enlightening conversation!

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Kenny Porter is a very busy comics creator! This week in Episode 748, we talk with him, who has had stories published by DC Comics, Image Comics, SEGA, and Top Cow, as well as Fearless from Scholastic and Barnstormers! from Insight Comics. If you visit your local comics shop, you are very likely to find at least two of his books there—The Schlub collected as a trade paperback from Image, and Superman: Father of Tomorrow from DC. Here’s the description of that latter book: “In a corner of far-flung space, a world explodes. A lone rocket escapes the destruction and races through space, ultimately landing on a small farm in small-town Kansas. A kindly couple steps with trepidation toward the alien craft as the door opens. Out steps a man named Jor-El, the sole survivor of the planet Krypton! As Jor-El fits in to his new home, he realizes that he can help the world, not just with his newfound powers, but with his intellect as well. Witness how a Man of Steel and Science saves the world!” We talk about both books with Kenny as well as Operation: Iron Coffin, which is coming soon from IDW. You can check out his website at this link. If you haven’t already been buying comics with his name on them, be sure to check them out after you listen to our fun conversation!

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