The Halftone Effect: Recent Episodes
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In the third episode of this limited run series, creator Kieran Jack will reflect on the creation of The Talking Bread and Its current remastering on Kickstarter. In this episode you'll hear about changing the process for issue 3 and building the world of The Talking Bread and finally remastering the series all these years later. Click the link below to pre-order The Talking Bread Volume 1 today!
Kickstarter link: http://kck.st/3SKDaeX
In the second episode of this limited run series, creator Kieran Jack will reflect on the creation of The Talking Bread and Its current remastering on Kickstarter. In this episode you'll hear about building the world of The Talking Bread with in issue 2, Taking the books on the road to conventions and participating in the 24hr comic book challenge to create the second issue of the comic Click the link below to pre-order The Talking Bread Volume 1 today!
Kickstarter link: http://kck.st/3SKDaeX
In the first issue of this limited run series, creator Kieran Jack will reflect on the creation of The Talking Bread and It's current remastering on Kickstarter. In this issue you hear about the concept and Influences, Issue 1, Crowdfunding and Reception upon its release. Click the link below to pre-order The Talking Bread Volume 1 today!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/createdbykieran/the-talking-bread-volume-1
Catch the wizard of art and animation of this episode of the Halftone Effect, Kai joins us to talk about his work in comics and the leap into animation and what the transition is like from two different mediums. Plus much more.
This week returning guest, Bradley Adan joins in to talk about the exciting new release of Super RBA #5 on Kickstarter. Plus much more
This weeks guest is has contributed a lot over the last few decades to the indie comics community, not to mention his work on comics in including his co-created series Greener Pastures, Tim McEwen joins us to talk about his early days drawing for tabloids and coming back to characters and stories after talking time away from their world, plus much more!
This week, Anthony Pollock joins in to talk comics with and the do's and don't of successfully marketing you comic book to the masses. Plus much more!
This episode we are joined by special guest Mark Abnett, creator of This land and a featured guest writer of Mark Millar's Hit Girl series. We catch up and talk about finding your footing in making comics and strong marketing in a larger market. Plus much more!
This issue we are joined by Bad Bug Media's own Mike Tener. Over the past couple of years Mike has been working on creating comics and publishing others creators work. We'll dive into what it takes to balance publishing and a creative lifestyle all the meanwhile managing a team. Plus much more
The week we're joined by returning guest, Matt Kyme. This work is now known not only for indie comic but also as a featured writer and illustrator on multiple issues of The Phantom. We talk about the process of working on established titles with in publishers confidents. Plus we reveal a new project we've been working on in the past few months.... A follow up to Matt's smash hit series The Wrath of the Cursed, hit the link to find out more!
Join the pre-launch for Legacy of The Cursed here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/createdbykieran/the-legacy-of-the-cursed-part-1
Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/createdbykieran/the-legacy-of-the-cursed-part-1
This week we're joined by the juggxrnaught creator behind Godhood Comics, Tyler Martin. His label and multiple titles have exploded out in to the comic book world and he is here to talk about his success what it takes to build you own publishing company. Plus much more!
This episode we have the main man behind Comics2Movies, Shaun Keenan joining in for his record breaking 8th appearance on the podcast. We catch up to talk through the way independent publishers have learnt and evolved their business over the last two years, and what it means to take on a producing roll when being a creator and business owner. Plus much more!
It's the 100th episode and you're in for a treat! Join us as we catch up with past and new guest to talk about their time in the comic book industry and find out what their experiences have taught them. Plus a few little surprises in-between!
Join in with guest Logan French, creator of Amphibia Noir, An ultra violent and witty graphic novel. Logan talks about jumping onto the crowdfunding bandwagon and what it's been like coming from a background in Zine comics to creating a full graphic Novel. Plus much more!
This episode we are joined by past guest Ruben Romero to talk about his latest comic book series The Illusion Witch. Join us as we talk juggling multiple project, returning to crowdfunding and bringing together a collaborative team to envision your idea, plus much more on, The Halftone Effect.
Pre-order The Illusion Witch here: http://kck.st/3vHeGb4
On this weeks issue of the Halftone effect, the mind behind Killer comics Duncan Cunningham joins in to chat about his latest release Crucifix Executioner, crowdfunding and making motion comics. Plus much more on another exciting issue of The Halftone Effect.
This week we catch up with Rob Lisle, creator of Devils Toilet and talk about beginnings of a career in comics and finding your rhythm, when juggling other projects, plus much more.
This week Jamie Johnson joins in to talk about his art and the hustle of having your work featured on cover of the big leagues and his experience working with publishers and life on the convention circuit.
This week we're joined in by returning guest Bradley Adan to talk about his latest release from the world of Super RBA, and its current Kickstarter. We'll also chat abut over coming a reboot and what that has taught him and rebuilding a manga story and reader base from the ground up. Plus much more on The Halftone Effect.
Find the Super RBA Kickstarter here: http://kck.st/3gPSx5B
This week we're joined by guest Keith Stanley, who joins in to talk about his psychedelic artwork, convention, murals and the opportunities that creating art can bring. Plus much more!
We're back for another new episode of The Halftone Effect, this episode we chat to Shane Syddall. Shane joins in to talk about Comics Network Australia (ComX) a website and network for creator and readers of indie comics, he's been working for the last 18 months to build this platform and now he's brought together 18 indie artist to make a 18 month calendar, tune in to hear more about this project and much more
This issue Ash Madi joins in to talk about his recent work and previous work as a sort out cover artist in the comic book community, plus much more!
Find Ash latest work here: http://kck.st/2ZMD1hb
Tune in for the first issue in 2021 as Kieran talks about what to expect from the podcast and talks about a new project, plus much more.
See Kieran's latest project here: http://kck.st/2ZMD1hb
In the final issue for 2020, we round out the year with special guest Mitch Davies of Melbournes own, All Star Comics. Mitch joins in to talk about reading comics and how a local store would later mould his ambitions and passion to co-own a store of his own. Sit back and enjoy this in-depth and enjoyable story of the journey to All Star Comics.
This issue Duncan Munro comes on and we take a journey down memory lane to talk about reading that first comic and how it would later shape the paths we take. Duncan share's his experience writing a character with 80s of legacy and opportunity bought about through long time friend, Sammy J. Plus much more!
This week Melvin Chan joins in to talk art and the motions that we go through in creating. We talk about how to start a career in the field and the efforts we go to market ourselves in the industry, plus much more!
This week, up and coming artist Karl Hewitt joins in to talk about the nostalgia of growing up in the 90's with comics and how it influenced him in pursing a career in art and illustrating, plus much more.
This issue we catch up with returning guest Camillo Di Pietrantonio after his recent work on Kieran's indie comic book, In Purgatory. Camillo talks about the task of bringing Kieran's story to life through sequential art. Plus we talk through the recent launch of In Purgatory #6 Sins of the Father on Kickstarter.
Hit the link to check out and pre order your copy of In Purgatory
Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/createdbykieran/in-purgatory-sins-of-the-father
This week we do things a little different and discuss comics vs the movies with my good friend Muzz, join is as we talk about our views on have we perceived their interpretation to film or Tv from the source material and have some light hearted fun along the way.
Special guest Cristian Roux joins in this issue. Another artist who has been fortunate enough to have his art featured in many indie titles around Australia. Cristian talk about the honing in on your craft and to ability to try new ways of creating, plus much more.
This issue Lauren Marshall, creator of comic book series Luna Leuke joins in to talk about the sketch biz and and the whats what of breaking into the industry, plus much more.
This issue we're are joined by fellow artist Matt Comms. Matt is a up and coming artist in Australia that comes on to talk about reflections on your past work to your current work, the convention life and the joy of just reading comic books.
Check his art here: https://www.mattcomms.com
The week we joined by Stephen Kok, his list of comic book work have ranged from junior readers to the serious sci-fi enthusiast. Stephen talks about the importance to networking within the comic book community and building your audience. Plus much more on The Halftone Effect.
This week Shaun Keenan joins us to talk about the latest series inspired by the upcoming crossover of XCT and Infinity game, for the first time in Australian comics history, comics meets gaming and this series is not to be missed, join us as we discuss the making of the momentum event.
In this issue we are joined by up and coming artist guest, Rui Macarico. We dive into the nitty gritty of working your way through level'n up your art game, and the risk and sacrifices that come along with it, plus much more on, The Halftone Effect
We're back for 2020 and another season of The Halftone Effect. Joining in for this issue is established artist Dean Rankin you might know him from such comic books as The Simpsons, Futurama, Hellboy, Invader Zim, Oggy and the Cockroach’s and Itty Bitty Bunnies. Dean Joins in to chat the efforts we strive to make in the industry, getting your first gig, on the road with conventions and the digital age of Conventions in a pandemic only on the Halftone Effect
What was suppose to be FCBD 2020. Join us as celebrate the event with special guest Camillo Di Petrantonio, as we get to talk about knocking on the doors of the comic companies to hav your work published, touring the convention circuit and the reality of having your work critiqued by professionals.
In the Season final, the madman behind Dee's Comic book store, Brendon Dann join us to talk about his passion for slinging comics and how important independent comics are to the industry, plus much more.
This issue we rewind the clock to a episode thought forgotten. Howie Noel witter and creator of Float and Tara Normal comic series, joins in to talk about working on comics with Anxiety and how he uses it the build his art, plus much more.
In this Issue of The Halftone Effect, Illustrator Mark Lauthier, creator of Icarus 2120, joins in on the podcast to chat about building a portfolio as a artist and the ups ands downs of creating and his experience at comic conventions, plus much more.
This issue, Max Myint, creator of I am Ned, joins in to talk about his comic series and the marketing involved when it comes to hustling at conventions and producing merchandise, plus much more.
In this Issue of The Halftone Effect, Artist and Writer Angie Spice joins in on the podcast to chat about her upcoming work and what's her experience has been like working in the world of Indie Comics, plus much more.
In this Issue of The Halftone Effect, master mind of Killerroo, Darren Close, joins in to chat about Collecting comics in the 90's, icons of the industry and comic cons as a Indie Comic creator, plus much more
In this Issue of The Halftone Effect, Writer Tim Stiles of Gorilla My Dreams and Cool Kids Punch Nazi , joins in on the podcast to chat about his upcoming work and what's his experience has been like working in the world of Indie Comics, plus much more.
In this Issue of The Halftone Effect, Writer and Artist Ben Mitchell of Storm Clouds, Ghost Beach and Open Heart, joins in on the podcast to chat about Music, Graphic Designs and what's his experience has been like creating in the world of Indie Comics, plus much more.
In this Issue of The Halftone Effect, Melbourne Legend creator Matt Kyme of That Bullet Proof Kid, The Demon and Wrath of the Cursed, joins in on the podcast to chat about networking in the world of indie comics, collaboration and the highs and lows of Indie Comics, plus much more.
This Issue 2 guests join into talk about their working and upbringing in the comic scene and how collaborating with other creators only helps strengthen you ability to make comic, plus much more.
From his intuitive viral videos to the impressive art style, local artist Jackson Caspersz join for this issue to talk about comic-cons, commissions, how you ascertain an audience and the life of a freelance artist.
Change places, this issue we find Brad from Super RBA taking over as host as he chats to The Talking Bread creator and regular host of this podcast Kieran on his latest Kickstarter and what his experience has been like over the last 12 months in the comics world.
Link to the kickstarter below: http://kck.st/2EWc5Tn
After so long, we're back and just a little catch on whats been happening and were we've been since the last issue.
This weeks guest, Russell Nohelty is the qualified fit for collaborations in indie comics, with his upcoming Kickstarter launch Monsters and other scary shit featuring 30 stories from a collaboration of 42 creators. We chat to him in this issue about the making connections, comic cons and much more on The Halftone Effect.
Kick back with special guest Pauldo as he joins in to chat about his upcoming release of Machineland issue 6, and the process in how he creates comic books.
We're back for 2017 and to kick things off we have returning with special guest Scott Weldon creator and mastermind behind Harland Buck Freesword. We catch up and talk about his comics and upcoming work.
Grab you paper and pen, because its time to be schooled by The Halftone Effect. This weeks guest is a graduate of the Arts and a master of the craft, Clara Meath. She joins into chat about her upcoming kickstarter project The Throways with the creator and co-host Ruben Romero. So set yourself for one killer, no filler podcast.
After a long break we are back, and this week we talk to Anthony Christou about his ongoing series Luminous Ages and his upcoming Kickstarter for the trading card game based of the comic and his talented team's artwork. Check it out over at Kickstarter now!
This weeks guest is a fluent comic book creator with many titles under his belt, James Gilarte. He joins to talk about his latest endeavour, which see's him taking the third volume of Vengador to Kickstarter. He talks to us about how he tackled the crowdfunding experience, plus much more on the Halftone Effect!
Strap yourself in as we diverge into all the juicy goodness from this years San Diego Comic Con, with special guest Ruben Romero....enjoy!
Tucked away in the heart of the capital in Australia you'll find a gem of a comic book store called, Impact Comics. And there you'll find the enthusiastic co-owner Mal Briggs, bringing joy to all ages. But this week he's our special guest and we get an exclusive look into the world of selling comic and how the industry has changed over the last 2 decades. Plus much more!
If you live and breath comics, then why not create your own? Well this weeks guest has done just that, Pauldo of Destroy Your Head and creator of Machineland is here to talk about art, patreon, not growing up and going it solo and building a comics from scratch and the rad times it brings along with it!
Taking the risk put you work into the world can be unsettling, but if you never try it you'll never know. And this weeks guest, Dave Atze is no stranger to this. Dave has a portfolio of astounding illustrations from small indie comic company all the way to work for EB games and Moose Toys. But now he's taking to Kickstarter, to share all his work in Totally Tasty- The Art of Dave Atze, and in this issue we talk about how this project came to be. Plus much more!
When That Comic Book Guy sits down one on one with the creator of The Talking Bread, Kieran Nunn, things get weird! Listen to our wackiest issue yet!
In this weeks issue we travel to Melbourne for the annual Oz Comic Con to check out what it has to offer and catch up with few regular guests of the podcast.
It takes courage, determination and countless effort to bring your work to life, and this weeks guest Matt Nicholls has done just that. Find out how this came to be and how you can too, work towards goals like this, plus much more!
Its the Podcast no one asked for! but we're doing it any way. when host of The Square Eyed Monster Podcast joins in this week when we review, what was a massive year for comic books turned into Tv series.
There's an in-between process of creating a comic and it takes commitment and hard work to put yourself out there. This weeks guest James Gilarte is no stranger to bringing his work to life, this week we catch up to talk all about his upcoming project. Plus take a look back at pop culture growing up in the 80s and 90s!
We cant keep these guys away from creating comics, and Super RBA are back to talk about the latest issue and their first Supanova, with all the tears and laughter that come with making indie comic books!
Catch a special episode this week. As we take the show to Melbourne, for Supanova 2016. And catch up with the talent of the comic book world, plus somea few familiar faces/voices, all on this weeks show.
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Strap in, as we dive into the creative mind of Chris McQuinlan, with his brilliant work in writing, illustrating, and building a brilliant Kickstarter along with loyal fan base. Listen in to here all about Chris Patron and upcoming Kickstarter Never Morrow.
Take a journey through time and space, this week when special guest Andrew Pawley joins in, as we review and talk about this groovy comic book Galaxafreaks: Dark Vibes, and much more!
After a weeks break, we are back and freshers then Superman's underwear! Special guest Anthony Christou who works around the clock as a illustrator, artist, creator, writer and all-round great guy joins us to diverge into his comic book series, Luminous Ages. Plus much more!
In A XL issue, Ruben Romero is back to talk about the endless efforts and hard work from the team at Think Alike Productions, plus he shares the secrets to their success and how anyone can do it with the right attitude and positive work ethic. Plus much more on this weeks issue of The Halftone Effect!
It's a Knock Out of success for this weeks guest Nathanael Hopkins, As his latest comic book, Wrestlers in Space was released after a 100% funded Kickstarter. Nathanael joins in to talk about his all-star team, who created pulp styled comic to life and much more, here on the halftone effect
After one kickass Kickstarter! The Team Behind Xtreme Champion Tournament are finally ready to release Issue 3. On this Issue special guests Shaun Paulet & Brendan Halyday step into the Arena to Battle it out over their latest release and much more.
Creating indie comics is not a easy gig, and special guest Andrew Thomas is no stranger to this, in-between family, work and day to day life.
He is the talent behind the panels of Auric of the Great White North, Andrew joins into chat about the release of the first issue and collaborating to bring this comic to life.
Holy Chimichanga! Deadpool the movie is finally here! And its one big, thick, cheesy issue this weeks as indie comic book creators, Shaun Paulet, Craig Bruyn, Nath Stone, Bob Sally and Ruben Romero join in to tell us there thought, emotions and spoilers on the first real attempt at a Deadpool film. (SO DONT LISTEN IF YOU HAVENT SEEN IT!)
What do you get you cross a space adventure with politics..... Earth Alliance. Special guest Raymond Fields in this week for a closer look at influences, crowdfunding, growing up with comics and the team behind this gripping series. Plus much more.....
Judas Breed is a comic book thriller that nightmares are made of! This week we catch up with the master mind, Kenneth Brown. And find out how his history in writing and what lead to this thrilling series thatt will leave you screaming for more.
Kickstarter can be a risky roll of the dice, and the master mind behind Salvagers is no stranger to how stressful and rewarding it can be watching your comic come to life. Special guest Bob Salley appears for the second time on The Halftone Effect to talk about the next chapter in his comic Savagers, and how to create a successful crowdfunding campaign. Plus much, much more!
Its A trip to another time zone! that is the United Kingdom of course. This week Andrew Pawley joins in a special guest to talk about his upcoming Kickstarter GalaXafreaks: Dark Vibes and his brilliant art work behind the scenes as a Art Teacher, Plus much more!
We may of been a little delirious heading into this issue, but our spirits were high as Bradley co-creator of Super RBA joins in to chat about their amazing year that was 2015 and whats in store for 2016. Plus catch the very first Opinion Poll!
First Issue for 2016! And Issue 26 is a massive issue, We have 2 guests all the way from the UK, Tom Ward & Chris Welsh co-creators of Doc Dino: The Worlds Greatest Surgeon and other titles like.............. Wart and Merrick: The Elephant Man. Get a inside look at the trials and triumphs of creating comics from kickstarter to comic cons. And find out how you can support another great indie comic all this and more. Plus a special message from Turtles for Tumours.
Its a Warriors game and he knows how to play! Special guest Shaun Keenan joins the arena for issue 25 to talk about his comic XCT, and the great team work behind the scenes, and he's recent travels abroad promoting Xtreme Champion Tournament. Plus much more!
Sometimes life gets in the way of a good yarn.... This is a Comic that takes a chance at going back to the basics and something unique....enter K'tonk'tonk your loveable god of fire! and his creator Ross Tasker. Plus his journey to re-discovering of creating comics.
Is there hope when a hero is nothing more then a homeless man.... The talent behind this gripping comic vagabond Nathanael Hopkins-Smith is our special guest this week. listen is as we discuss Writing, Crowdfunding, Cons, and his upcoming projects, plus much more!
Those Punny creators of Hard Boiled are in to talk about their newly released smash hit, plus their upcoming release, Kapow! comics and the most weird places we create our stories. All this whilst trying to contain the egg jokes. It can't be helped! So get set for another eggcellent issue!
Is there any pressure in releasing a comic..... of course, and the lads from Super Ready Battle Armor know it! Listen in was they speak about their launch at Lumia Comics and how it came very close to not happening!
Creating indie comics is a tough business and our guest Sorab Del Rio of Silver Fox Comics is no stranger to the trials and triumphs of this world, listen in for the news on their most recent and successful release Sydney Zombie Apocalypse and look back at how it all started with a classic dark Avenger........ Zorro!
Round 2 and Guest, Victor Dean Hampstead is back for the conclusion of his chat about woking on comics and the going ons on the world that is comic books, plus a little child hood reflection on pop culture.
Its a massive issue, when Writer of Hazard comics Victor Dean Hampstead joins in as guest to get down to the gritty reality that is comics plus shoot the word on why he decided to become a writer, in the first part in a to be continued issue of the Halfone Effect
Its a massive issue with big news from the new Halftone HQ, we recorded this issue for youtube but for our podcast fans its here for your enjoyment, so catch up on what all the buzz was when Super Ready Battle Armor join in to help with the big news!
Bonus Round! Super RBA join into host this weeks issue and chat all about their first convention and the first Nerdmania. And much more!
This week we're just 3 nerds geeking over all that was at Comic Con 2015, good friends join in this week to chat about there favourite news from San Diego.
We're taking the podcast on the road and first stop was Sydney. At Supanova 2015, we're we caught up with the talented creators of many great comics and spent way to much money on pop culture items!
There is no Sorcery that can save you from the Agency! Ruban Romero joins in for issue 12 to discuss the co-founded indie company Think Alike Production and how to craft comics and stories. Plus and much more magic on the Halftone Effect
Throw yourself into the co pilots chair as we set out on an intergalactic, crowdfunded space adventure called Salvages and its Captain in charge Robert Sally, to take charge on this thrilling issue!
In an age of indie comics there are so many choices we have to beginning in to a larger world of comics, This issue I'm honoured to have another mind behind Scattered Comics, Scott Weldon. We got to chat about how he become involved in comic book and what the future has install for his work.
It's Sydney's own superhero, Vengador! Special guest and creator, James Gilarte joins in for a chat, and what makes his comic tick. And just a little inside into his experience in popular culture
Its From Above creator Craig Bruyn coming in on this issue to discover the magic that is creating an independent comic book series, and crafting his story and whats in store for future issues! Plus Craig pokes fun at That Comic Book Guys past comments on a curtain comic book star!
We Love comics and to celebrate this Each year comic book all round the world host Free Comic Book Day! We take a look back to where it all began and look at all the releases for the day. But which one will you be reading?
We're back from what was a wild weekend at Supanova Melbourne 2015. Find out what the highlights of the weekend, what cosplay they went as and all the new friends they made on the journey at Supanova Melbourne!
Issue 5 we unmask the identity of Lumia Comics comic book store owner and chat about why, how and what its like to be on the the other side of a comic book store. Plus and extra BONUS at the end!
With the launch of regular guests Brad and Michael's comic book Super Ready Battle Armour. They're back to give us there experience on the experience in creating a comic, and how you could make your own.
When Scattered Comics own Shane Will joins in for this issue we get to hear what its like to be apart independent comic company, watching your ideas become a reality, shares his thoughts on digital vs print and what it takes to bring your own comic book ideas to like, plus much more!
In issue 2 we are joined by to special guests who are Mad about Manga, we talk on this weeks hard hitting matter that is Batgirl #41, Eastern vs Western styled comics, how Manga has effected pop culture and what Kieran should read when it comes to manga, plus much more!
We're back and finally in our full length first issue, This issue, we're joined by Adam to review Preacher. Talk about the impact, controversy, and the struggle to bring it to a live action series. Plus we find out Adam likes and dislikes in the Comic Book realm.