Simon Birks from Blue Fox Comics returns this week in Episode #721, and he's talking about his upcoming Top Cow/Image comic called The Thing on The Doorstep!

Award-winning writer Simon Birks (ANTARCTICA, Sinners, Gone, The Shadow Over Innsmouth) and artist Willi Roberts are telling this chilling tale based on H.P. Lovecraft's terrifying story that takes readers deep into a haunting mystery of friendship, madness, and the horrifying unknown. The series is described this way: "Daniel Upton and Edward Derby have been best friends almost their entire lives, right up to the point Daniel shoots Edward dead in the Arkham Sanitorium - a crime Daniel swears he didn't commit, despite all the evidence. What happened on that fateful day in Arkham? What is the truth behind this seemingly mindless act of violence? Witness the beginning of this doomed relationship and Edward's slow descent into a horrifying world beyond his control." We talk about how this comic series came to be, who the various characters are, and what we can expect from these high-power creators in the coming months! For more about The Thing on The Doorstop, check out the preview here on MajorSpoilers.com!

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This week in Episode #720, Medieval creators Neil Kleid and Alex Cormack talk with Wayne about their just-released Comixology Original series.

Award-winning writer Neil Kleid (The Panic, Brownsville, Nice Jewish Boys) and artist Alex Cormack are going Medieval with their bombastic new series about baseball, the Bronx, and sixth-century Britain! The series is described this way: "Baseball fan Danny Landau and his girlfriend Gina Rabinowitz attend a baseball game to watch their favorite Bronx team take on their most notorious rivals. After being hit by a line drive, Danny wakes up in sixth-century England, out of time with no skills other than a knack for construction, a love for baseball, and a penchant for violence. After spending the next year drinking and fighting, seeking a way back home to his girl and New York, Danny's unique form of loud-mouthed chivalry – and 'The Babe,' his custom-designed iron baseball bat – gains the attention of Camelot, and Arthur's Knights of the Round Table!" We talk about how this comic series came to be, who the various characters are, and what we can expect from these high-octane creators in the months ahead! The first issue has already been released, so go to Comixology to dive into this engaging comic series!

Nandor Fox Shaffer returns this week in Episode #719, bringing us up to date on his latest Kickstarter for Seasons Volume 1-2.

Nandor is the creator of Seasons and several other great comics, including Man-Child, Lifeline, and the Fabled Offering! Volumes one and two of Seasons are now available via Kickstarter at this link in paperback format! The books are described this way: "Begin Fletcher's one-year journey as his powers change with every passing season. The hit supernatural series returns in softcover!" After you listen to our fun conversation, be sure to back this excellent project which will conclude on Thursday, November 20, at 8:07 p.m. ET!

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This week in Episode #718, Wayne talks with creator Nick Edwards about his 48-page graphic novel The Apostasy.

Nick's Kickstarter crowdfunding for this already successful book is currently underway at this link! Here's how The Apostasy is described: "THE APOSTASY tells the story of a demon, named Gainsbourg, who, for eons, has tortured the souls of the damned without consideration or concern- his existence one of gradual disillusionment. It is not easy to seek purpose within the depths of Hell. Enter Katie, a newly damned soul and the next victim of Gainsbourg." We talk about how this horror comic came to be, who the various characters are, and what else we can expect from Nick in the months ahead! This Kickstarter will conclude on Monday, December 1, at 11:59 AM EST! Don't miss this fun conversation and be sure to support this excellent project!

It's time to travel to Exorcism Island with writer Jordan Thomas and artist Chris Matthews this week in Episode #717.

We discuss the frightening and unforgettable five-issue mini-series from the creators of the acclaimed crime comic Mugshots. Here's how Exorcism Island is described: "Exorcism Island takes the tradition of the best demonic possession stories and cranks it up several notches with ever-escalating terror and tense cliffhangers." We talk about how this mini-series came to be, who the various characters are, and what else we can expect from this high-power creative team in the months ahead! The first issue is now available on Comixology Originals, just in time for this spooky season! Don't miss it!

This week in Episode #716, it's the return of David Whalen, who describes himself as a "comic book creator and life-long learner." He catches us up with what's going on in what I call the "Whalen-verse," which you can find out about at this link.

We discuss what's keeping David busy these days, including the latest chapter of his 50-issue series The Offspring, his recent novel The Last Ride to Tyburn, his mini-series including Evolution: Utero, graphic novels such as The Loved Ones and Layton Lightspeed, and his one-shots such as Shady Lady and Will Aliens Do My Homework? as well as other projects he's working on! David's always up to fascinating and interesting comics and related projects, so be sure to listen to our fun conversation! Don't get LEFT out!

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Just in time for Halloween come legendary comics professionals Matt Wagner and Kelley Jones, who are crowdfunding the next installment in their secret history of Dracula! This week in Episode #715, Wayne talks with both creators about their already-successful Kickstarter for Dracula: Book III – The Count!

Matt and Kelley discuss the third of this series of this groundbreaking graphic novels, which you can now support on Kickstarter at this link! This project is described this way: "DRACULA: BOOK III—THE COUNT takes place in the shadows of the original novel and tells the familiar and horrifying tale from Dracula's own point of view." We discuss how this series of graphic novels got its start, who some of the various characters are, and what may be coming from them in the future! Be sure to listen to this fun and engaging conversation! Be sure to back this project before it concludes on Thursday, October 30th, at 11:59 pm EDT—just before Halloween!

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This week in Episode #714, Wayne talks with Ruben Bolling, creator of Tom the Dancing Bug, an award-winning comic strip that has explored everything from comic books to religion to politics in its 35 years of running in newspapers and online!

Ruben discusses the first of eight volumes of this groundbreaking creation, which you can sign up now to support on Kickstarter at this link! This project is described this way: "Blending a surreal sense of humor with razor-sharp political satire, Tom the Dancing Bug has delighted fans for decades, and Bolling's work remains as vital and important as ever. Clover Press's new collections will give readers a chance to see the strip and Bolling's art evolve throughout the 1990s." We discuss how this strip got its start, who some of the various characters are, and what its future may hold! Be sure to listen to this fun and engaging conversation! Be sure to back this project before it concludes in the coming month!

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It's time to catch up with Jay Magnum from Pet Piranha Entertainment, the driving force behind the Astral franchise and Galaxy Gal, among others!

Jay catches us up on everything that has happened with his team so far in 2025, then looks forward to what they have coming our way soon! His current Kickstarter project can be backed here and is described this way: "FINAL ISSUE (#1-5) of the cool REVENGE TALE in the highly-acclaimed 'ASTRAL' series!" We discuss what's going on with Astral, Galaxy Gal, and some other areas they will be exploring soon! Be sure to listen to this fun and engaging conversation! Be sure to back this project before it concludes on Thursday, October 23, at 11:00 p.m. ET! You can learn more about Jay and Pet Piranha Entertainment by checking out their website at this link!

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James Aquilone, accomplished horror writer/editor, returns to the Wayne's Comics Podcast in Episode #712!

Wayne has a great conversation this week with James, a favorite here at the podcast! He's crowdfunding this already very successful campaign and his latest project on Kickstarter for Monstrous: The Kaiju Issue! It's described this way: "This magazine-format comic book is celebrating Godzilla's 70th anniversary with kaiju comics, short stories, artwork, and articles." We discuss how this issue came to be, who wrote and illustrated many of the articles and stories, and what we can expect from James and Monstrous Books in the months ahead! This project will conclude this Tuesday, September 30, at 11:45 pm EDT, so be sure to support it as soon as you finish listening to our fun interview! Don't miss it!

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