The Faqs Project-Hosted by James "Grandmaster Faqs" Boyce: Recent Episodes
Grandmaster Faqs
Journaling interviews about society in everyday Nerd and Geek culture through the lens of Comics, Music, Nightlife, and Film proving through study that everyone has a little nerd in them
Today I get a chance to speak with Oliver Mertz for the new Hardcover Graphic Novel- A Ghost Arm made of Angry Ghosts for Oni Press. Ari Ackerman is a teenager in love with the DC punk scene with the likes of Fugazi and Jawbox, but also dealing with his Cancer stricken father. Adolescence has him still figuring the world out and in this world there are Super powered beings throughout the world that cause a state of confusion as he must lean on more grounded friends to aid him on this new found journey of grief. All the while, a murder has surfaced in town and with the help of his friend Maya they must navigate a turbulent world.
Written and colored by Oliver MertzPencils and Inks by Alex DiottoLetters by Taylor Esposito
Today we are on the cusp of a big week in Comics as SDCC approaches and I was lucky enough to be joined by Amy Chase and Savanna Mayer to talk about the latest in the new IDW Crime Imprint with the murder mystery Fixation. This 42 page 1st issue bring us Taylor Van Owens and her best friend Karrah, Taylor won a contest as a Fan VIP to witness the reunion of her favorite book and series Blood Mountain complete with a reunion of all the past cast members. The Town in Vail where the series takes place isn't all it's cracked up to be. Taylor encounters the characters that she fell in love with only to find out that sometimes its better not to meet your heroes. The Book series got her through a tough time, but the Vail is disguised in jealousy, manipulation, and Murder. Listen as Amy and Savanna gives details in the makings of this first issue Graphic Novel. Final Order Cutoff is August 3rd for preorders and the books releases September 9th.Written by Amy ChaseArtwork by Savanna MayerColors by James FennerLetters and Design by Sandy TanakaEdited by Riley Farmer
Today I get a chance to speak to Jamie S. Rich, Editor in Chief for Ignition Press and creator of the Romantic Comedy The Dogsitter. Fun Fact: before the birth of superheroes most comics thrived as romance comics. Jamie tells the story of Gemma who is in her gap year of veterinary school. She is hustling her way not only working at a florist, but utilizing the workspace at the florist siding as a Dogsitter. Gemma is immediately relatable to many students finding the mix between School and actually making money as a hardship in their social lives. Until Neal arrives, currently dating his boss who lives upstairs from the florist and someone who Gemma thought was nothing more than a Harlot. One night out at a costume party changes all this and now Gemma finds herself in a an uninhibited love triangle.Written by Jamie S RichArtwork by Megan LevensColors by Nick Filardi
Today I speak with Dr. Christopher Rhodes about First Volume of his Phenomenal Indie Comic Ten releasing the first 5 issues in its first trade paperback. It follows a group of unexpected superheroes from every corner of the globe ranging from Brazil all the way to Japan whose powers were given to them by extraterrestrial beings. Also, being released is what Christopher describes is Ten's Ultimate or Absolute Universe in Ten Max. Where you get to see the ideas outside of the writing credits being curated by his now 11 year old son.Written by Christopher Rhodes
Today I sit with Marc Glave to discuss Dark Sentinel Issue 2 on Kickstarter for Wise Acre Comics. A couple months back I had a discussion with the Wise Acre Comics family of creators to speak on the inner workings of their collective universes. Dark Sentinel brings a vigilante like no other as an 8 year old Daniel Stowers witnesses the murder of his family at a Black Lives Matter protest and in turn he was adopted and taken in by Percy Howard a militant activist who with his partner Tom Phillips they became Daniel's mentors built through an organization known as S.A.A.M. (Strategic Alliance for the Advancement of the Marginalized). Ultimately his 2 mentors passed away shortly after leaving Daniel alone with the mission of ridding New Babylon City of corrupt cops all while searching for his family's killers.Written by Marc GlaveArtwork by Luis InzunzaColors by Chah LewisLettered by Lettersquids
Today we bring back our good friend of the Pod, Lesly Julian of Headcases and Savage Wizard as he collabs with Daimon Hampton (Milestone Initiative Recipient) to bring hilarious mystery revolving around a young 11 year old street detective on the case when a Hotep scammer starts taking advantage of people in his neighborhood. Dr. Onyx Whitestone has a fixation for money and women, no one can tell if his doctorate is real, or if the donations going to the New Africa Foundation are even causing a dent in social justice. Lesly and Daimon mix Humor with Mystery as well as how misinformation amongst influence through internet culture won't let you see what's real. Until Wikipedia Brown is on the case because he cares for his community. Now Live on Kickstarter throughout July 2026Written by Lesly JulianArtwork by Daimon Hampton
Today I speak with James Patrick about his latest series with Mad Cave Studios, The Omega Book. We meet Brady Parsons, a Priest who is inherited pages from a Book with secrets of the Universe in it from his recently deceased father. Now everyone wants to get their hands on it. What questions will you have when you hold that much knowledge in your hands. Brady has long despised his father who was a scientist which probably provoked his decision to become a priest in spite of his father. Will he weave through regret beyond an unresolved issue?James details this as an emotionally charge and very personal piece of work. Pauli Junquera aint a pulp sci-fi cosmic horror that looks as dangerous as it is colorful. FOC is July 13th and Issue 1 releases August 5th 2026Written by James PatrickArtwork by Pauli JunqueraCover B by Christian WardLettered by Pat Brosseau
Today we bring Eisner Winning Writer Mark Russell back onto the Pod to talk about his latest project for Ahoy Comics and their first on Kickstarter: The Forgotten Divine. Where we meet Rodney Coleman a former EOD Veteran, unhoused but in Therapy. He tells his Therapist of a recurring dream he has of an alien world that seems too real. While some may have made his vision seem as a delusion, he finds that he is not the only one having these visions. This spirals into the indoctrination of many people with different personalities being haunted by their distrust of the outside world as they feel no one can understand them but themselves. The bond that brought a select few together is overseen with corruption and allegations with such a climactic ending. This is also in collaboration with Matt Kindt's 100% Human Made certification a strike against AI in Comics. Now Live on KickstarterWritten by Mark RussellArtwork by Russ Braun
Today I get a chance to talk to Brian Wickman to discuss Grit Trade Paperback Vol. 1 for Mad Cave Studios as the project is reimagined as it was a 3 issue release on Scout Comics in 2020. With Kevin Castaniero doing artwork we see the tale of Old Man Barrow an aged Monster Hunter paired with a Witch named Ari who's conventional Magic is a little too much for the Aged Hunter's liking as he is set in his ways. We have Goblin Gang's, Talking Birds, and Comedy as this tale can shift on a dime from straight violence to hilarity ensuing. Written by Brian WickmanArtwork by Kevin CastanieroColors by Simon GoughLetters by Micah Myers
Today we bring back a favorite as Joseph Illidge returns to us to talk about the Eisner Nominated Anthology: Noir is the New Black that started as a Trade Graphic Novel Anthology in 2020 with 40 Black Creators and 16 stories all based around the genre of Crime Noir. The past couple of years Fairsquare Graphics has released the anthology adding more stories in a yearly short stories Anthology and Joseph Illidge teaming up with artist ChrisCross gave us a tale birthed in Black Wall Street Tulsa Oklahoma and raised in the Harlem Renaissance in The Winterfields.Written by Joseph IllidgeArtwork by ChrissChrossEdited by Fabrice SapolskyAlso, Now released in a full Trade Paperback-Bloodletter is a new addition to the Spawn universe as Tasha Thornwall scorned by revenge is seeking redemption against the man who changed her life for the worse in Al Simmons. Trained in Dark Magic, her plot to kill Al Simmons is enhanced when she learns he is Spawn. This begins a journey in revenge that reveals if killing Spawn will fill that hole of pain for a life altered.Written by Joseph Illidge and Tim SeeleyArtwork by Christian RosadoColors by DC Alonso
Today we bring back a favorite to the podcast as Damien Becton returns with an homage to Recess, Dexter's Laboratory, and 00's era Cartoons with the All ages Graphic Novel Ruth Avenue Raiders vs. The Robots of Sector 7. This project is personal as Damien's Father grew up on Ruth Avenue in Akron, Ohio and his football team was the Raiders. Every character in the book symbolizes his friends that he grew with on that team. The Raiders as a collective are of the same personality as Damien puts it the 2012 Patriots. Undefeated, great talents, maybe a lil arrogant. In a great deal in need of a humbling as hey meet their match when Dre Droid and the Robots of Sector 7 make there way to the neighborhood for a challenge.Written by Damien BectionArtwork by Marina Otegui Ruiz
Todays Episode I get to talk to Dave Wielgosz as he brings us the revenge tale Showdown for Ignition Press. As a Editor for DC Comics for over 10 years and also has had the chance to intern at both Marvel and DC, jumping into the writers chair was always in the cards. In this book, Trish Sullivan returns to her hometown with a goal in redeeming the man who she says is to blame for her younger brother's death. Harvey Harlowe is just reeling from the death of his father, so grief is playing deep in the minds of them both. What takes place in this setting of a small town where you can't escape your past even for a second is a Mano y Mano psychological battle until a final means to end for one, the other, or maybe them both. FOC for issue #2 is May 18thWritten by Dave WielgoszArtwork by Tadd GalushaColors by Triona FerrellLetters by Clayton Cowles
Today I speak with Kenny Porter and Tyrell Cannon about IDW Dark's soon to be released Horror Smash Operation: Iron Coffin. When you think Dracula vs Nazi's you commit to a terror between Morality and Monstrosity. WWII 1945, the British unleash a secret weapon into the back of a Cargo Train as Terror fills this Labyrinth from car to car with a vengeance. Kenny and Tyrell control this fast paced grindhouse thriller with precision as Dracula is killing with a PURPOSE seeking redemption or face eternal damnation.Written by Kenny PorterArtwork by Tyrell CannonLettered by Alex RayEdited by Dave Wielgosz
Today we bring back Justin Coke to talk SWAT or Secret Wizard Assault Team a cross in urban fantasy mixed between the angst of Law enforcement. Larry Slaughter leads this group of Wizard Detectives that are on the verge of being laid off until they find a way to set up a Vampire for mass murder to keep their jobs. Justin adds Humor with the assortment of title characters. You might even find a Homeless Garden Gnome looking for Weed. Live on Kickstarter May 15th.Written by Justin CokeArtwork by Rachel Distler
Today we have the return of Benjamin Hunting to the podcast as we talk about the Sci-Fi Thriller Dead Air live on Kickstarter built around 90's College Radio culture. A huge aspect in many lives as through different sub-genres the music brought them together. Benjamin creates a story of a group of friends whose trajectory in their adolescence is changed forever by the so called death of their friend Josie. In the same time period a prototype is introduced to the market where once a year through text you can speak to someone who has died. Michelle (the eyes of the story) through Time jumps from 1997 to 20+ years later in 2011 has felt guilt by Josie not being here and her guilt wasted those 2 decades to find that Josie has not perished, but has merely disappeared. Now compelled to bring the group together again, Michelle brings the rest of her friends from college to explain the truth. Question is how can you describe her vanishing when people have moved on with their lives or are we reliving trauma.
Written by Benjamin HuntingArtwork by Joe NgGraphic Design by Angela HodgeColoring by Maja OpacicLettering by Lyndon Radchenka
Today I am joined by Jordan Clark (Milestone Initiative Recipient) and Creator of Ancestral Recall for Ahoy Comics. I've been wanting to talk about this book for sometime now I've heard many of my peers rave about the story. Melvin Waring is at an age where he is set in his ways. He has a loving wife June who takes a solid interest in his artwork and his business and their dynamic is a force in this book because one day Melvin wakes up to June missing as people go missing in his neighborhood by a mysterious corporation. Trapped in an instinctual bridge from Past to Present and Present to Future we are pulled through time. All while methodically going through a recall in certain situations to become figures in Black History such as Bill Pickett or Andre Lorde, and Philip Marlowe. Educational and full of suspense and utter Sci-Fi that keeps you on a ride.Written by Jordan ClarkArtwork by Atagun IlhanColors by Pippa BowlandLetters by Rob Steen
Very Special exciting episode as I am joined by one of the best publishers in Indie Comics none other than the team of Wise Acre Comics. The Panel is heavy as we are met with 9 members of the Wise Acre Team.Frederick Little- CEO and Creator of Magnus JakutaMarc Glave- Creator of Dark SentinelNigel Lynch- Creator of Critical Task Force Ops/Neon Ghost/Diary of the Stray DogsMonica Ginder- Creator of Hybrid TheoryOwen Ratliff- Creator of Black SaltEmeka Nkwo- Creator of VibrantOctavia Etheridge- Creator of The Matriarch-Liberty's FreedomDavid Barr- Creator of AdriftParker Newman- Creator of City of DemonsWe dive into the means of collaboration especially in an indie space. Mistakes in prior publishing and jumping into each of these talented writers projects as they get ready for the rest of 2026 into 2027.
Today we bring back a favorite of mine as Chris Condon (Ultimate Wolverine, News From The Fallout) gives us a peek into the Hitchcockian Eco Horror Of The Earth for Image Comics co-written by Andrew Ehrich and artwork by the legendary Charlie Adlard (The Walking Dead) and Pip Martin. Tabby Black returns to her silenced town of Solitude, Texas to find that her Grandmother that raised her isn't who she once was and neither is the town she left. We get into Chris approach to horror as well as character development in his recent books like Otis Fallows in News from the Fallout, Ultimate Wolverine, and his latest imprint through DC Comics/Vertigo for The Peril of the Brutal Dark-An Ezra Cain Mystery.Written by Chris Condon and Andrew EhrichArtwork by Charlie EhrichColors by Pip MartinLetters by Hassan Otsmane Elhaou
Today we travel to India to speak with Aditya Bidikar upon the release of his anticipated Tiny Onion produced Mini Series-In Your Skin. The story centers around the culture of celebrity and the obsession that an overzealous fan can create while idolizing their Hero without knowing that their favorite person may be torn themselves. We meet Priyanka who loves Bollywood star Ayesha, but feels at a loss when she suddenly announces her retirement. Sensing a void, Priyanka makes a choice she feels may be the only way to step In her Skin (pun intended). Aditya has lettered some of our favorite books whether they are Department of Truth, Worldtr33, Swamp Thing, and soon joining Darcy Van Poelgeest in the graphic novel The Cutting Garden for Image Comics. He has been holding this particular story deep at vest for 7 years and we talk about the transition from Letterer to Writer and how the craft is best known for pacing, but yet understanding the intensity in the creation of this Body Horror suspense tale.
Written and Lettered by Aditya BidikarArtwork by SomColors by Francesco Segala
Todays Guest on the Pod we bring you Aaron Cohen and the all too humorous Schticks & Stones Holiday Special Live on Kickstarter. Aaron's work in this particular book started within Scott Snyder's Best Jackett Workshops where he developed the comic strip styling of Schticks & Stones as a Hilarious Passover special into the anthology The Cloak Room books on Kickstarter. The book highlights the Fineman Family mainly our young protaganist Ben whom within each book designed around 3 Jewish Holidays: Passover, Hannakuh, and Purim and in the spirit of Sunday morning Comic strips. The Stories (Crime and Passover, Eight, and Rich Dad, Purim Dad) line themselves as Mysteries and Ben is the lead Detective. He navigates the family gatherings amidst all the chaos and just wants to not be stuck at the little kids table anymore during dinner.Alex Schumacher builds an excellent character design as Ben along with his do-good Cousin Mark and the rest of the Fineman Family. If you like the Family Circle, Calvin and Hobbes, Doonesbury this comic is for you.Written by Aaron CohenArtwork by Alex SchumacherColors by Ralf SinghLetters by Taylor Esposito
Today's Guest: Matthew Rosenberg spent the course last year finishing up his great Spy Thriller We're Taking everyone down with us to excellent critical acclaim. At the time of the scheduling the interview, it was announced that Matthew will be passed the torch as head writer for the Iconic series Spawn from the one and only Todd McFarlane which we get into later in the Podcast.If Destruction be our Lot for Image Comics brings forth a post human society where the Robots created by humanity now run the world. We meet Abe (a robotic Abraham Lincoln) from a museum programmed to orate the history of one of our greatest presidents. With Humanity gone, the world happier for the rest of automation, but lonely for Abe. We ask: Are Humans truly extinct in this world? Is Abe conflicted with the loss of humans a parody of Humanity since the robot is designed to understand the history of a world that was molded by the former president? Does Abe's journey mimic Abraham Lincoln life his failures as well as his successes to show robots what they are without the Humans. Also, Matthew teams with his brother Mark to handle construction of this excellent series.FOC 4/13Debuts 5/6/26Matthew and Mark Elijah Rosenberg as Co-writersArtwork by Andy McDonaldColors by Francesco SegalaLetters by Hassan Otmane-Elhaou
Today I get to talk with one of my heroes once again with the return of Eisner winning Co-Creator of Bitter Root David F. Walker for his retelling of 1973's Blackstein because in David'd own words it was the worst movie he had ever seen and he wanted to bring it to life and make it better. His telling brought the intersectionality of the Classic Horror Monster and 70's Blaxploitation Films. A school driver maliciously and mistakenly murdered by the police is awakened in an experiment by a Medical School Dropout named Blake N. Styne and once brought to life remembers the good hearted man he once was, but amidst escaping back into the real world. He looks to take revenge on the very cops that took his life.
Written by David F. Walker Artwork by Marcelo Di ChiaraColors by Pedro EstoucoCover by Joe Jusko
Today's brings back Jimmy Gaspero of Cryptid Creator Corner Podcast and Comic Book Yeti as well Cartoonist, Illustrator and Educator Amber Akin to talk about the Papercutz original Children's story Penny and the Yeti which will be released April 21st. The main character in this tale Penny (named after Jimmy's daughter) whose best friend is a Yeti who appears from her older sisters drawings. The support of the Yeti is to help her manage ways for her parents to stop fighting. The storyline combines Humor and empathy and even both Jimmy and Amber found ways to insert portions of their lives through Easter Eggs into the book amidst aspects of their own childhoods.Written by Jimmy GasperoIllustrations by Amber AkinLetters by Buddy Beaudoin
Today we celebrate this episode of the Faqs Project with 2 Milestones this is Episode 200 a great feat for this small but mighty Comic Book Podcast. Our Guests are Lloyd and Natosha Jones of Midnight Comics who are also celebrating 5 years as an Indie Comic Publisher as I've been a fan of their books since 2021's The Unbeloved. Midnight Comics currently has a Kickstarter live that is a 5 year Omnibus of all their works without leaving an ounce of their creativity out. Such titles as The Grey, Sol, The Unbeloved, Dogma, Last Day, Admoni, Raven's Omen and Powers that Be 9 titles/13 books are all included. We get a bit Nostalgic as we go back to Midnight Comics early beginnings and even as current as them tasked with a group of interns who have recently accomplished a Kickstarter campaign themselves. As Lloyd and Natosha would put it, as we continue to climb we have to pull those stating this journey up.A fabulous accomplishment for a Black Indie Comic Book Publisher as they say the best exercise is patience. Contemporaries have come and gone, but Midnight Comics with this Omnibus find a means to showcase their works all while building a fresh slate for the next 5 years.Written and created by Lloyd and Natosha Jones
Artwork byOz EzeoguKucifer WilsonPanuTiger SalmonGabriel NissiKrazed KaiToluwalase Samuel
Today the Faqs Project crosses the Atlantic to speak with Joe Palmer about a Dystopian London in Destination Kill for Oni Press. Gina Serene is a burned out Police Detective who is relying on medication to relieve her stress as she is disillusioned by the system and her role in it. There's been a mass displacement of human workers in Central City where automation has left large portions of the population unemployed and desperate and end up creating a violent resistance movement. A coordinated attack is imminent on the corporation Overcon and their celebration of the Paradise Loop-A speed train that can move from London to New York in under an hour.Gina is faced with a tick tock scenario and her life may change forever. This comic although grim is filled with satire and humor that everyone will love.
Written and Illustrated by Joe Palmer
Variant Covers by:TangoRonald WimberlyLiana KangasRiley Rossmo
Today we have Joseph Illidge back on the pod. Mr. Illidge is someone I hold in high regard as one of the many architects that gave us Milestone Comics with characters such as Hardware, Icon, Rocket, The Blood Syndicate, and Static. The New History of the DC Universe was release in late February, but around late January Mr. Illidge put on a 100k unit selling challenge to embolden the many fans of Milestone to come and show support for a book that some may deem the powers that be may be against. Joe, breaks down the miseducation of comic book fans in real time and further discussed the meaning of Final Order Cutoff's that most comic fans barely know about. The objective was to create demand because a company like DC/Warner Bros. sees profit, there becomes a reason to gain from it. Meaning make more books! It was announced recently that a second printing for the book is in pre order now with a cover of Static by Dan Mora. The story itself serves as an allegory throughly struck by the books opening line a quote from Langston Hughes poem "Harlem". What is a dream deferred? Beacon is sent into the past to correct a nexus event that under government force, suppressed Dakota's Heroes so they had no choice but to never use their powers again. Mr. Illidge focuses on fans reluctance to support a book and yet wonder why they haven't seen those heroes for months or years on end. The fans have been misled in not knowing their own power of doing enough to keep their favorite stories alive. As the story shows us, its a story of survival not if you survive, but how you survive.
Written by Joseph Illidge, Morgan Hampton, Stephanie Williams, and Nikolas Draper-IveyArtwork by Edwin Galmon, Fico Ossio, Carlo Pagulayan, and Valenine DeLandro
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Todays Guest Monty Nero brings us his Cyberpunk tale Chrome Roses from across the pond in Scotland. A world aptly named the Tract where society was broken in half by a pandemic, no law enforcement, decisions are made by social media polls and ratings, physical touch has abandoned for Husks-an advance way of feeling because of fear from the outside world. A rogue detective named Kramm freelances his way at solving a murder although solving a crime in this world is transactional and monetary. Gig economies and Digital Identity are the way. Monty provides the artwork of this vast world as well detailing characters where some have replaced their flesh to become something of a total mechanism, body and soul.
Written, Artwork, and Lettered by Monty Nero
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To close Black History Month, I talk to a Faqs Project favorite Anthony Stokes (Tap or Die) and AJ Ampadu (Ninjak vs Roku) to the Football Epic Silent as a Non-Verbal Quarterback overcomes his obstacles to pressure his team to victory. First, the task alone to create one of your main characters totally using American sign language brings forth the challenge of linguists within your art, because now the emotions have been heightened all within this violent gridiron game. This is a Unicorn of sorts as you usually see sports in manga really than American Comics especially Football which not many creators have tackled (pun intended). This 4 issue mini-series drops on Kickstarter on March 3rd but Ashcans will be available at Blerd-Con the first week of March.Sidenote: AJ Ampadu is the first African American man to write Shadowman for Valiant Comics
Written by Anthony StokesArt by Gabriel FonsecaColors by Iacopo CalistiLetters by Lettersquid
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Todays guests are 2 of the most prominent Comic Book podcasters in the industry as I speak to Brad and Lisa Guillickson of the Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast as they now enter Season 2 of their spinoff series on Youtube known namely as The Stacks. Filmed at Third Eye Comics in Annapolis it has pulled from the example of being a Criterion Closet for Comics as some of our favorite Comic Book Creators such as Rodney Barnes (Killadelphia), Sanford Greene (Bitter Root), Benjamin Percy (X Lives of Wolverine), and David Brothers with Chip Zdarsky (Time Waits) have all paid a visit and pulled from the shelves to give viewers a taste profile into their world. They can begin with absolute classics like Alan Moore's Swamp Thing to Eightball/ The Death Ray by Daniel Clowes. We fans get taken on a journey into the mind of what inspires your favorite creators.
Season 1 and 2 of The Stacks is now live on the Comic Book Couples Counseling Youtube Channel.
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Today we get to sit down with Jeff Haas of Vector Comics as he weaves 3 issues of this Dark Fantasy tale driven by Angelic Mythology. Malek is an Archangel tricked and sent to Hell to defeat Lucifer and in doing so the throne is empty. All the while Malek is beginning to change as a physical manifestation of a demon incarnate himself becoming the thing he destroyed, The New king in Hell. Even as such fellow Archangels such as Gabriel and Michael are now looking to pursue for their own gain. Readers of Dante's Inferno and Spawn will love these books.
Written by Jeff HaasArtwork by Juan Manuel AlmironColors by Aster Design and IllustrationLetters by Keith Gleason
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Doug Marcaida of Forged in Fire on the History Channel brings the Filipino Martial art of Kali to the world of comics in Lineage. Estranged Brothers Miguel and Virgil are reunited by the death of their father and the trauma of a mysterious cult that has haunted them since they were children. Miguel and Virgil must remember the training given to to them by their father as the Blades passed down by generation are very distinct to their culture. The story not only brings the action you would expect from a martial arts comic, but the studies and philosophies built in the foundation of Kali and the idea of Legacy and Mentorship in the reunion of Family. Arriving 2/16 on Kickstarter
Concept/Story by Doug MarcaidaWritten by Justin Quizon & Earl BaylonArtwork by Felix MoralesColors by Raymund LeeLetters by PatricioGinelsa
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Strong off the reception of his wonderful book Spectrum which ended up on many readers Top of 2025 list. I bring Dave Chisholm back to discus his follow up project in the form of a dystopian work where the world is designed through workplace culture to keep everyone compliant and working. Here we meet Ted, someone who is an excellent worker as far as productivity, but he is under constant surveillance assigned to a young woman named Sarah who not only sees something wrong. She feels she knows this diagnosis far too well and her empathy is telling her to help. BUT what is really going on with Ted?! Dave gives an Orwellian approach into a new age Big Brother that is the epitome of Sci-Fi
Written and Artwork by Dave Chisholm
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Fred Kennedy cooked up an entire recipe of nostalgia of the 80's, seasoned with satire, blended finely with a dose of Humor, and added a finishing touch of rampaging Cocaine raged Hippos. The book starts as those old DARE videos did in the 1980's where this satire driven take on the War on Drugs reaches the Epicenter as characters like Detective Miguel Senecoza, Clarke Nebraska, and Jans M'jor "Disco" Discau lead the hilarity that ensues as a Hippo Sanctuary is led by Mr. Discau to disguise his enormous cocaine operation. Clarke Nebraska has been keeping Discau under surveillance with the FBI, but Miguel is on a mission to save his brother Tico who is undercover. The is Magnum PI meet Naked Gun or Miami Vice meets Hot Shots Part Deux. Kennedy makes for something that we need that missing from Comics in bringing the Silliness back.Written by Fred KennedyArtwork and Letters by James Edward ClarkeColors by Becka Kinzie
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Zander Cannon has renewed a lot of faith in single issue comics with Sleep an 8 issue limited series through Image Comics. I've managed to review each episode on my Youtube Channel because the entire story has kept me in suspense. We've gone 7 parts into this story without actually seeing what Jonathan Reason becomes when he goes to sleep. Destruction, Murder, Conspiracy, and all out mystery are what makes this a great Horror story. This small town reminiscent to Zander's remote college town in the middle of Iowa paints a portrait of how things can go silent in a small town when you don't fit and everything is kept a secret. Zander reveals that this final issue will have 3 different art styles as opposed to what we've come to know from the series with its Black, White, and Grey scaled construction with prominent singular Red on particular objects through every page. Zander also gives me a glimpse at life after the end of Sleep and what projects are to come.
Written and Artwork by Zander Cannon
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Today, I sit with Kenny Meyers to talk with him about Sweet Shop the newest hub for Digital Comics Marketplace. Along with Bindings Comic Marketing made easy and Find your Comic Store its one thing to say that you love Comic Books but to say make your entire ecosystem in helping creators makes you really wanna fight for this guy. Kenny in the last year or so has taken on more than 24 publishers honed in on his launch any day now from Image, IDW, Fantagraphics, and Dark Horse to name a few. The Comic Creator feels slighted by the subscription model that many are moving to as click and buy should be what we want in getting the creators paid. Kenny feels with Sweet Shop that this is the focus that not only the consumer but the creator as well can thrive from.
Join the Waitlist at https://sweetshop.app/
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Happy New Year as a new season begins for the Faqs Project in 2026. As we get a chance to talk to Randy Stone about his latest project on Kickstarter. The Supernatural Horror based in the Nanavut Region of the Northwest Territories of Canada near the Arctic Ocean in FROST BITTEN. A Stranger arrives at a remote town with a population of less than 200 people wounded as he is being hunted. A Sheriff and his Pregnant Wife who have hopes to one day leave this town with no connected roadways to the mainland with child on the way. Until creatures arrive to finish their hunt plus some more. Randy and Co-Writer Christopher Sebala even dive into the Wendigo Mythology as the creature hunting the town is an ancient beast. This 48 page One Shot Graphic Novel is a must for all looking into the fear of an isolated town with no help and nowhere to go.
Written by Christopher Sebala and Randy StoneArtwork by Henry PoncianoLetters by Lucas GattoniCover Art by Marina Krivenko
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Where do I start as to first thank everyone listening to the Faqs project in 2025. Today's Pod I talk about not only the Comics that moved me for 2025, but also some of the news stories that moved the needle on the industry. Creator owned comics may have not seen as much trickle down dollar wise as their mainstream predecessors, but there were many great stories to choose from whether you frequent Image, Boom, Mad Cave, Oni Press, Dark Horse, or even Kickstarter Indies. There are many standouts that I know I may have missed a few and they are substantial. There was so much to choose from as we look forward to 2026 as you take those meaningful trips to your local comic store and not just treat the comics as a collectable but read and enjoy these stories.
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Today’s episode journeys into the heart of 14th-century West Africa as we explore the upcoming comic Musa: Lion of Mali. Join as we talk with Adeatoyshe Heru and TJ Sterling about reimagining the rise of Mansa Musa—the richest man in history—as a sweeping heroic saga filled with intrigue, battles, loyalty, legacy, and destiny.We discuss how the comic combines historical authenticity with high-energy action, the artistic vision shaping ancient Mali through the lens of historical fantasy, and the importance of telling epic stories rooted in Black history.TJ and Ade also give us a first look at what’s inside the Kickstarter, speaking on the creative team ranging from industry veterans to passionate interns who wanted to be a part of the project. If you love powerful origin stories and stunning comic artistry, step into the world of Musa: Lion of Mali.
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Gainsbourg is a Demon with a unique skill that he happens to be very good at, Torture. Until a newly damned soul of a seemingly innocent 12 year old girl named Katie changes his perspective on everything. Nick Edwards take us on a journey into Hell where you find someone of the utmost bounds of evil now questioning his purpose and principles. We ask how Katie change the landscape of hell while a Demon finds compassion for her when he shouldn't. As well as seeing so many adaptations of the great underworld, can the concept of Hell be overwhelming to keep the story managed when you can make it whatever you feel it is.
Written by Nick Edwards for Unearthly ComicsArtworks by Dave Schuler
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All Negro Comics is a landmark issue in U.S. Comic History curated in 1947 by Orrin C. Evans a journalist at the Philadelphia Record (now the Philadelphia Inquirer). Evans intent was to provide positive portrayals of Black Life and Heroism, the exact opposite to the negative stereotypes common in comics, TV, and Movies during that time. 8 years after Action Comics #1 and 6 years after Captain America #1, All Negro Comics was the very first comic made entirely by Black Creators marking a step forward in media for that time. Introducing us to characters such as Ace Harlem, Lion Man, Sugarfoot and Snake Oil to Lil Eggie.Today, We speak with Chris Robinson-Writer/Editor of this historical book as he added new elements in this 75th anniversary issue to bridge the gap with not only the remastered works from the original issue, but Essays from Literary Scholars like Quiana Whitted of Rutgers University and Creators like David Brothers and Shawn Pryor making a connection from what the industry was in the 40's to where many Black Creators have found meaning in their own journey with comics today.Tell, Teach, TributeThe Book was first remastered in a Hardcover version 3 years ago through Kickstarter and now finds a new path as Image Comics has come to distribute the comics in a softcover format in October of 2025.All Negro Comics by Orrin C. Evans, George J. Evans Jr., John H. Terrell, William H. Smith, Leonard Cooper, and remastered by Tony Washington.Essays by Qiana Whitted, David Brothers, and Shawn PryorWorks by Deron Bennett, Micah Peters, Ray-Anthony Height, Jasmine Hatcher, Sharean Morishita, Domo Stanton, Samantha Guzman, Zipporah Smith, Manny Edeko, Ryan MarlowEdited by Chris Robinson
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Today I have back on the Pod one of the most successful Indie Comic Publishers as Lonzo Starr of Konkret Comics drops the first Volume Trade Paperback of his highly regarded Akolyte series Issues 1-6. For most will say why did it take 6 years for a trade to reach fans, it took a little sacrifice as Lonzo talks about the business side of this as his company started with 3 flagship characters and has now grown to 15 and now hundreds of stories through Konkret Comics. With Akolyte, we see Lonzo take a character with a singular purpose and a power that the universe wants, but Earth may be threatened by. The cliffhanger in Issue 6 leaves fans thinking how can someone so indestructible be brought to their knees.Written by Lonzo StarrArt by Bruno LimaColors by Matheus HuveLetters by Mason Solimine
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I am one who considers Rodney Barnes a master storyteller when it comes to Horror. The man behind Killadelphia, Monarch, Batman Full Moon, and Blacula has a resume full of popular titles that makes him a must have when he releases a new comic. Today we speak about a story of the Crownsville Hospital in a suburb of Annapolis, this Psych Hospital from 1911 to 2004 was held under scrutiny for its treatment of African Americans through segregation, over crowding, mistreatment of patients, and Illegal Medical Experimentation. In fact, Mr. Barnes Grandmother he tells us worked there as a Nurse. This story is based on real life horrors the facility still stands today abandoned where security guards suspiciously hear screams from the building. This leads to this tale where Detective Mike Simms and Journalist Paul Blair set forth to investigate this land where the paranormal spirits are not only sympathetic victims but also Forces of Vengeance. Elia Bonetti gives a feel of nostalgia in each page as the setting is the 1970's.This is also the first book where Oni Press is debuting their new logo setting forth a new era in their company.Written by Rodney BarnesArtwork by Elia BonettiVariant cover by Jason Shawn AlexanderCrownsville debuts November 5th
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Today's Episode of the Faqs Project we speak with Benjamin Hunting as we talk about his first dive into a Manga styled Sci-Fi aptly named Model UN. For those that had a College Preparatory classes that incorporated the fixtures of a Model Un you understand the academic activity where students roleplay as delegates from Global Countries, debating world issues, and practicing diplomacy through negotiation. In Benjamin's Tale a group of Model UN students come under an invasion to where the Alien lifeforms view them as heads of state and leaders of Earth. The Time for them to enact what they've learned as fostered diplomats in a Universal negotiation that could lead to the end of their lives and earth's demise. The tale combines 6 teens in this coming of age book mixed with comedy and blended in the genre of Sci-Fi.
Written by Benjamin HuntingArtwork by I.E. Santillana-HernandezLetters by Lyndon RadchenkaDesign by Winston GambroCover Colors by Maja Opecic
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Today we have Stephanie Williams back on the pod to talk about her latest project with Mad Cave Studios, the Sci-Fi Adventure Temporal. Savannah and her husband have left a life behind as Time Thieves for the Temporal Academy. The world is in need of Nostalgia and they go back in time to retrieve it. In the past 10 years they've settled and had a son named Harper whom after one disappointing birthday gift propels Savannah into a struggle between her past life and her current life. We ask how important are family and identity in Savannah's story and how it speaks on issues about choices and regrets. Stephanie explains why even in this story black folk should never Time travel because they can always lead to a consequence with History especially your History
Written by Stephanie WilliamsDrawn by Asiah FulmoreColors by DJ ChavisLetters by Becca Carey
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Todays Episode of the Faqs Project is special as we talk to David Brothers as we talk to David Brothers about his amazing collaborative one shot with Nick Dragotta (Absolute Batman) Good Devils Don't Play Fair With Evil where within the book we get 3 amazing stories: Good Devils, Fight like Hell, and Go Back. From a post apocalyptic world affected by climate change, or a self proclaimed Greatest Boxer of the Apocalypse meets his fate but still has fight in him throughout the afterlife, or a bad situation turns worse when you have no one to trust where a young man just wants to get home to his family even as the cops and all of New York is looking for him.
David gives a glimpse at his characterization whether it inspired by Fist of the North Star, Japanese Manga, and Big Pun's Capital Punishment Album. We discuss hip hop skits and what they mean to the sequence of an album and the emotional toll Manga brings vs Westernized Comics. Even the latest Spike Lee Joint Highest 2 Lowest- homage to Akira Kurosawa whom David sees this storyline running parallel to just Spike had a bigger budget lol.
Good Devils Don't Play Fair With Evil drops October 1stWritten by David Brothers Artwork by Nick DragottaDesigned by Sasha HeadProduction by Erika Schnatz
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Today I sit with Octavia Etheridge giving us her debut Sci-Fi Thriller The Matriarch-Liberty's Freedom from Wise Acre Comics. Liberty is an Ex-Marine imprisoned for killing the man who murdered her sister, or so she thought. Octavia described the books as having elements of Kill Bill, The Matrix, Handmaids Tale, and Fast and the Furious. The world Liberty lives in separation between men and women, between misogyny, crime, and an imbalance of power there lies no peace. Men have chosen to retrieve power through human trafficking and creating a new breed of men through abduction. Liberty and a special ops team reluctantly meet at the wrong place, but at the right time as her recruitment to the Code- a special government task force may be her only way to stay out of prison and make a change in this world.
Written by Octavia Etheridge and Philip OdieteArt by Victor DrujininColors by King BolaLetters by LetterSquid
Distributed by Wise Acre Comics
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Welcome back to another Faqs Project Podcast as we take time to speak with Mark Russell and Jok to talk about the fantastic Sci-Fi Anthology Vanishing Point. Mark and Jok collaborated on Issue 4 properly titled Proof of Life where a sentient robot is put on trial for acting more alive than usual and it begs the question "What defines being Alive?" This particular series deals with many themes: Mental Isolation and Lonliness, Survival being beyond a human condition and a function for all species, Capitalism beyond your own bounderies, and dreaming your last wishes through the one thing you found comfort in-Your favorite cartoon TV series. I ask Mark and Jok how characters that are somewhat flawed be forced into choices that lead them to peril and within each of these stories how they've been able to treat Identity.
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Andin is the smartest in his class and has an aptitude for survival. As a gift, he is rewarded with an artifact and the opportunity to explore the planet of Koakungy. Curiosity seeps in as this planet is vast and yet dangerous. Tune in as a I speak to the story's creator Jamal Crump as he explains the Bustion people of Psychic and Pyrokinetic origins as a young Andin is placed on this planet to learn and yet evade danger even from a young but oh so Giant Turtle. The wisdom he seeks from this land will be his greatest lesson.
The first Chapter of this all ages adventure tale is now live in the direct market at Lapiscomics.com
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Welcome back to the newest episode of the Faqs Project as we bring bring back Adam Downing of Resolve Comics to speak on his latest project arriving August 27th Keeper's Oath. Inspired by Black Clover and Naruto, we arrive at the Cloud Kingdom home to an overzealous young man name Axiis whom has come to the ripe age when him and his friends are figuring what to do with their lives. While they all figure to work with their parents for the upkeep of their stores, Axiis has bigger aspirations to one day be a Dragon Knight as someone who works the dragon's stables and sees the ranks of Dragon Riders daily. Although he failed the exam 6 times this doesn't stop him. His lineage calls upon a greater power, even when the cloud kingdom comes under attack by an old foe who has now risen from the ashes.
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Today I speak with Artist and writer Dennis Valencia about the collaboration between 2 indie comic power houses with himself and Drew Lenhart creating this crossover for Homebrewed Comics- Celestial Knight vs Caspian Porter. At first glance, you'd think that this could be an extreme non-stop action filled book, but if you've read the Caspian Porter or the Celestial Knight series you'd know that their characters are purely based on the Underdog status and second chance glory making of a superhero. Caspian being an intergalactic delivery man that had the worst first day on the job ever. Celestial Knight finding constant motivation throughout his books by living a tough life. They both have non-conventional sidekicks Caspian's Robot: Curbie and Knight's Dog: Norman. All scaled into the creation of an obscure but fantastic book. This is the trilogy in the new Homebrewed Comics relaunch before they begin the homage to Image comics with Homebrewed 0.
Written by Drew LenhartArt by Dennis Valencia
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What do you when your superior officer seems as if they pressuring you into your own demise? Do you continue to follow orders? When is your moment to Rebel? Today's Guests Chris Condon and Jeffrey Alan Love created one of the most gritty Sci-Fi Horrors I've read this year. Issue 1 introduces us to General Sheridan McCoy whose discovery of a Dark porous rock in which he becomes obsessed with as if its talking to him. Leading his battalion to be guinea pigs through Atomic Bomb Testing in Southern Nevada, this isn't no ordinary drill. We follow Private Otis Fallows who seems to be the only soldier with conscience and common sense that upon detonation has changed the lives of himself and his crew. News from the Fallout releases June 25th through Image Comics.Written by Chris Condon (Ultimate Wolverine)Art by Jeffrey Alan Love (The Last Battle at the End of the World)Letters by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou
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Today we bring back the return of Anthony Stokes to speak on his work with Space Between and his newest work Demon Time #1. Stokes stay busy as he has currently released 5 titles already this year. Demon Time is actually a continuation of stories built into the universe of Dark Veil, Death Goddess of Cthulhu, and Vampire Queen of Miami. It tells the story of a group of Demons known as the Unclean who after selecting their Human hosts in the forms of a Fitness Influencer, A Junkie, Art Teacher, Porn Star, and Politician who are now moving their way into power until a Goddess named Demena wants to recruit the crew in the Ultimate Battle for supremacy.
Written by Anthony Stokes and Pat ShandArt by Chris Halton and Reed Hinckley-Barnes
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Joseph Illidge is a multi-hyphenated Writer/Editor/CEO/Thought Leader someone many in the industry proclaim as a champion in the Medium of Comics. Today's Episode is special as I get the opportunity to speak about his new series in the Spawn Universe- Bloodletter. We meet Tasha Thornwall, a former CIA Operative who was outed by Al Simmons better now know as Spawn. So even under the new terms in finding that Al Simmons is no longer who she once, she still and must find a way to pit her revenge. You see, Tasha has been preparing in the shadows. Joseph formulated a mix between Espionage from her CIA former life and the Supernatural, something that has helped shape her greatest foe. Joseph also speaks that culturally being of Haitian and South American descent she has learned Street Magic and in the physical sense her pain was transformed into a protection spell drawn by the Tattoos riddled throughout her body. 2025 has been the year where many Spawn spinoffs have taken shape whether it was Rat City, Sam & Twitch, Misery, Book of Nyx, and now Bloodletter in stores June 18th.Joseph also brings us into his newest venture as the CEO of Illuminous bringing together innovative creators and distinctive intellectual properties to produce high-concept multimedia stories. Illuminous is developing projects for film, TV, animation and print.
Bloodletter in Stores June 18thWritten by Joseph Illidge and Tim Seeley (Hack/Slash)Art by Christian RosadoColors by DC Alonso
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For those that watch the Faqs Project Youtube Channel, I've had a chance to cover the first 3 issues of Dark Pyramid for Mad Cave Studios. The Story centers around the disappearance of a Exploring Social Media Influencer named Hooky Hidalgo whom as he was livestreaming lost connection in the Denali mountain ranges of Alaska until his girlfriend Becca arrives only to find this town in the Foothorn territory where he went missing is tight lipped and want nothing to do with outsiders. Today I get to sit down with both Paul Tobin and PJ Holden about that process in creating this act of conspiracy based on some true events in this section of the world. Paul gives us the means on why he chose to center this story into its particular setting in Alaska. PJ illustrates the setting as another character as the landscape he creates become larger than life. The Construction of the creature they created in Eve, they both didn't think she'd stay long enough but they made this being Multidimensional as a tool to the military operation led by General Cho, whom doesn't seem like a villain but more as someone under strict orders to contain this area.
I've had more questions outside of issue 3 than issue 1 where this ride leads from influencer parties to Goats with Human faces. This series is a must read.Written by Paul TobinArtwork by PJ Holden and Sara ColellaLetters by Taylor Esposito
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Today we sit down with Parker Newman for Wise Acre Comics and the new Crime Noir- City of Demons soon to be live on Zoop mid-June. It tells the story of Lucas Short a WW1 Veteran starting his career as a cop in 1924 Los Angeles in a time where there weren't many African-Americans on the Police. A situation takes place as mysterious killer is loose on the city targeting a Crime Boss Family who want to play politics in the current climate of violence on the city. Parker also talks about how the indie scene that was impacted by Diamond Distributions bankruptcy affected him personally and why he chose Wise Acre Comics to publish this book.
Written by Parker NewmanIllustrated by Kingsley EzehLettering by Nikki Powers
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Welcome back to another episode of the FAQs Project, today I had a chance to talk about the Supernatural Tale Bytchcraft by the late Aaron Reese who passed earlier this year after his lifelong battle with Sickle Cell Anemia. I speak with his good friend and Nubia Author Stephanie Williams as well as Senior Editor for Mad Cave Studios James Emmett.The Story focuses on a queer coven of Wytches who each powerful in their own way discover they are bound by an ancient prophecy. They are synced in cosmic guidance by an entity known to them as MTHR. There is a distinction in the tale that focuses an internal battle between Religion and the power of miracles against Spirituality and the power of the coven. Through their togetherness and friendship can they rectify a disruption in the cosmic equilibrium.Written by the Late Aaron ReeseArtwork by Lema Carrill and Bex Glendining Letters by Morgan Martinez
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Today I Sit with Zander Cannon on the release of the Horror Mystery tale for Image Comics- Sleep #1. It tells the story of Jonathan, a very mild mannered introvert living in a small town who happens to wake up one day to his cat missing and front door wide open to nothing but dead cattle parts all over his front yard. Jonathan lives alone in a small town and the community is centered around his church where he and his good friend Tabby have just had an old friend reenter their lives named Hipp, who has seemed to make a name for himself since leaving town.
Jonathan can't explain whats happening with him. Zander who writes and illustrates stays very cryptic from each page as the entire comic is in greyscales except one other distinct color- Blood Red. This color is depicted in very subtle ways that leaves the mystery in leading you to conspiracy theories in this as you fail to see the monster causing the destruction, but you know he is there.
Written and Illustrated by Zander Cannon
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Welcome back to the Faqs Project as we talk with Emeka Nkwo about the 1st issue of the latest offering for Wise Acre Comics- Vibrant. The Story centers around Chris Okofor, a child living in a family of superhumans, but it seems Chris is a late bloomer as everyone in his family now has powers especially his sister. They all look up to the Patriarch of the family Nchuk as he stands as the most popular and polarizing superhero in the world, until he wasn't. Corruption and failure fuel their father's motivations after a jarring defeat and an offer he couldn't refuse.Unfortunately, they aren't the only siblings burdened by their Family dynamic. Mark and Rae Polaris live a very privileged life growing up with their butler and barely any lack of a personal family relationship. They've started on their own.
All Parties are left to defend the planet from The Don. A take charge "never judge a book by his cover" as he doesn't seem menacing but uses the underestimations to his advantage
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Today we have the pleasure of having Tiffany Babb on the pod to discuss a topic that I hold high interest in and that is Comic Book Journalism and Critics and outlets that speak through their love of Comics as a medium. Tiffany created The Comics Courier, a newspaper formatted living, breathing document filled with reviews and essays curated by not only established Comic Journalist, but literary scholars who hold the art form in high regard. Tiffany emphasizes as well on her love of baseball and I do my best to point out the similarities of Baseball and Newspapers with and how this Project is developed in editorials about specific characters in comics. In the same fashion as the sports section does about particular Baseball players.Tiffany takes the reigns as Editor of this project, the same way she did for PanelxPanel. As we discuss, comic review sites and how they managed to stay afloat in an ever changing internet age.The Comics Courier Issue 2 is live on Kickstarter
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Today I speak with Christopher Curtis as we check into the third of Hex, Mute, Nova, Beatz, and Killswitch and the city of Neo Haven as portals have been releasing Kaiju type Monsters into the city. The Mayor is instructed to relay any info he has through a heavily influenced Cabal who shadow run the metropolis. Killswitch in Issue 2 is surprisingly attacked by the Mayor's Chief of staff who has a secret familiarity to her and the team has slightly disbanded. Christopher and I also have a discussion about the Indie Manga space as popular youtubers may feel the exposure online allows them to skip a step into anime. We continue by discussing the difference between Traditional Japanese Manga and American styled Manga.
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Todays episode is a special one as have David F. Walker Co-Creator of Bitter Root and Author of The Black Panther Party: A Graphic Novel History as he brings his latest project to life on Kickstarter. An Homage to the Great Donald Goines with the Death of Bobby Hart. Donald Goines was a literary movement in a genre aptly known as Street Literature and unfortunately was killed in 1974. A cautionary tale of a writer who was completely unfiltered in his tellings of black life in the early 70's. David brings this to life with the help of Dietrich Smith, Chris Johnson, and Chris Sotomayor. We speak on a time when Blaxploitation grew in popularity in cinema but it wasn't always as reserved and served in Literature as well. David tells in this book in the portrayal as Bobby although widely popular and creating close 6-7 books in one year was also addicted to heroin and how this may have caught up with him. As with Bobby Hart, Donald Goines company who published his books was called the Holloway House and brought not only Goines, but Iceberg Slim, and a consistent open door to black writers.Later in the Pod, we talk about the continuation of his most popular work Bitter Root that after 15 issues or 16 if you count Red Summer Special brings the Gang back together in Chuck Brown and Sanford Greene to produce Bitter Root the Next Movement for Image Comics. To which then David speaks on Ownership and something that is constantly lacking at Marvel and DC and the realization to continue to publish creator owned franchise IP's that he chooses to do and how to move.
The Death of Bobby Hart is now Live on Kickstarter
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Today I am back with Wells Thompson to speak on his latest project, the Urban Fantasy By Appointment Only. Which tells the tale of Alice, a neighborhood witch whose wearing herself too thin she wants to help everyone and her heart is too big. From potions to heal the sick or conjuring a a recently deceased pet so the owner can see them one more time. This mental drain is being observed by her friend and business partner Scarlet who wants to see her take a break. That is Until, an unexpected mysterious visitor named Jaime need assistance in the disappearance of her boyfriend Lucas. Clearly by something of the supernatural.
This Issue is live on Kickstarter
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Today I welcome 2 favorites back to the pod as Dan Price of Bigfoot knows Karate and Chris Sahloff of CRIT speak on their newest collaboration with HomeBrewed Comics. As Veterans in the comic industry sometimes you can be so consumed in the indie space of writing, drawing, marketing and distributing books. In this new space also joining them is Drew Lenhart with his new tale Celestial Knight Vs Caspian Porter. Chris brings us a new episodic tale in CRIT 8 in the splendor of D&D we see a team whom upon secrets haven't shown their full strength. Dan brings us Bigfoot knows Karate 3 as Benny is on the run from mysterious Cabal looking to aide in his capture.
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Today I welcome back Frederick Littles of Wise Acre Comics to discuss not one but 2 of of his latest titles on Kickstarter. His Flagship, Magnus Jakuta #5 as Magnus and his sister are subject to trials to prove they are worthy of their honor. We talk about the change in title providing lineage to the last name. As well, Frederick introduces a new title as we dive into Modern day New Orleans and the French Quarter in a tale of the supernatural and religiously around the culture of Voodoo.Magnus Jakuta Creative TeamCreator/Writer - Frederick LittlesWriter - Devin Arscott Artist (Issue #5) - Luis InzunzaColorist (Issue #5) - Matheus HuveLetterer - LetterSquidsEditor - Sean Meighen
Veve Creative TeamCreator/Writer/Editor - Frederick LittlesArtist - Pabliku ManColorist - Daniel JuniorCo-Editor - Obasi Jaheem AmareLetterer - LetterSquids
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Today we welcome back Rich Davis, whom we spoke about his projects Cult of Dracula and Reign of Dracula as he now takes a shift from Classic Horror into Dark Fantasy with the Anime Inspired Angel Hunter. Rich introduces a world of Fallen Angels reminiscent of Angelic Mythology and Nephilim also known as Ancient Giants. Humanity in this world Rich and artist Les Garner created are expelled from Eden only to find themselves in a world of uncertainty and peril. The Book will be released in a full volume binded Manga style 96-120 pages and we also speak on his collaboration with the Geek Collective to independently publish this graphic novel.
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Today is a special episode, as I sit with Jimmy Gaspero of Cryptid Creator Corner and Comic Book Yeti whom with his partner Byron O'Neal have a well established podcast and website highlighting Indie Creators and he steps on the other side of the Microphone to discuss his Anthology-Made in Delco. A highlighted view of Comic Shorts and Vignettes all written by Jimmy Gaspero that range from Fantasy to Sci-Fi to Romance. We also talk about the meaningful side of our love for Indie Comics as well writers whom we always are on the lookout for in this episode. Live on Kickstarter in April...
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Today I speak Once again with Dave Schwartz and his take on Classic Horror in the Confederate South that begs the question: What if the South was losing so bad that they resorted to drastic measures in taking Igor the famous assistant of Dr. Frankenstein hostage to rebuild their ranks with corpses of the Undead. In Issue 5, the gang is all back together Victor Frankenstein, Igor, The Bride and Frankenstein's Monster are now trying to escape to alert President Lincoln of what is approaching to take on the Union Army and that its the Undead.
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Today we speak with Adam Downing of Resolve Comics to talk about his latest project on Kickstarter SUPER DANGEROUS which poses the question: Exactly what are the repercussions to saving the world? Jah Sanders comes to grips with his powers at the naive age of 19 and has done pretty everything you could do if you had the right mind to be a hero on earth. Until you aren't, Fear is always on the back on others minds and this is what Jah has to deal with not only from the government, but his own family. Listen as we speak on the cursed blade that constructed his powers as well as who is hunting him in issues 1-2. Live on Kickstarter
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Today I sit with Lonzo Starr CEO of Konkret Comics to speak of his newest venture on Kickstarter as his company Konkret Comics has put up 4 Trade Volumes of their Titles such as Akolyte, Odina, Absolver, and Deja-Vu as an exclusive Comic Con package never to be released again. Lonzo brings us back to Konkret's inception in 2018 and what its meant to see his company expand. Also, we ask about Konkret Comics current relationship with Diamond Distribution and what it means to smaller indie comic publishers putting out their books in the future on the direct market.
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Happy Black History Month, and to kick off February I sit with Andre Burkley to speak about the coming of age superhero tale Pantheon under his imprint Omni Comics. Its the story of Ashton Adams, a child with his morals in check and a heart of gold, who amongst bullies and an unforgiving tragedy gets chosen by an entity by the name of Veil who has waited for hundreds of years to finally find the Protector of the Omniverse. The Universe used to be under the care of 12 Deities until one choses to overthrow his other brothers and sisters in his quest for power. This leads to 6 escaping and creating Veil who is given a mission to find the next protector.
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Today I finally get to speak about a book from Mad Cave Comics that I've obsessed over for the past 2 months as I sit with Rick Quinn & Dave Chisholm and their Cosmic Musical Supernatural (wait, that's too many adjectives) tale of 2 characters one in each issue: Melody Parker and Ada Latimer. Melody is conflicted by loss living on the streets of Seattle during the WTO Protests with nothing but her Sony Walkman when her reality starts to bend and a world between her world starts to appear. Clueless by what she is seeing, we then get transported to a time of Jazz and early Rock n Roll. We come to find the Melody was at one point a prodigy in music, but the loss of her mother made her lose her way. A mysterious character named Echo seems to know that Melody holds the solution to a secret war within the world.Issue 2 brings us Ada Latimer, a record store owner who similarly is also dealt with the disappearance of her Father. A former Musician, who after his first album vanished when she was a child. She describe her fathers music as eclectic and maybe before its time. Ada inherited his record collection and with every chord played she is taken to a place where she is closer to him. Her Boyfriend Theo, a strange character persona himself makes her life seem normal. Until Echo presents herself to take Ada in the same manner as she did Melody.
A thriller nonetheless, but embolden in those who love music. (watch for the easter eggs)
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Today I sit down with Nigel Lynch of Beyond Caribbean Publishing/Wise Acre Comics to discuss the origin story of Tala a young Mercenary whom I read as a part of his first book we covered Critical Ops Task Force. We come to find her story as a child growing homeless with her sister until she was caught in the web of Human Trafficking. As I've come to know her through the previous project the innocence and adolescence of this child is pried away and rips her sister from her. Live on Kickstarter in February
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In this satire based Anthology we asked the question, How would your life change if you were bitten by a Radioactive Lawyer. Jeff Schiller, Creator of Magic Powder the Fantasy based tale of Elves dealing in organized crime and Elf with no Name creates 16 stories with a slew of artists that begs just because I look like a Superhero doesn't mean that I am one. All while parading through a bong filled life with either his good friend Godman who resembles Aaron Judge and has the power of you guessed it GOD or his ex-girlfriend the aptly named BUZZKILL. Each story makes for a comic strip of tales that you'll enjoy. Now live on Kickstarter.
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Happy 2025 and The Faqs Project hits our 150th episode with a return to the pod with Frederick Littles of Wise Acre Comics to speak on his newly funded book on Kickstarter by Ayodele Elegba based on the Bini Kingdom known in the Southern portion of Nigeria. In this genre bending tale of Historical Fantasy we meet a Warrior named Jubah, half human and half spirit on a quest to reclaim his rightful throne and uncover the dark secrets threatening his Kingdom. Since our last discussion which introduced to Wise Acre Comics flagship book Magnus that is now in its 6th issue of production. Frederick Littles has become the President of Godhood Comics known for their smash comic The Antagonists and now with Blood Wars he reaches across the Atlantic to Nigeria to collaborate with Spoof Animation which created a full trailer to accompany the book. Wise Acre Comics are available on the GlobalComix app and http://WiseAcre.us
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Today I sit with Plague Doctor Press Co-Founder Mark Bell to speak about his latest project Strange Ranger issues 1-2. A young rookie Park Ranger Agatha, seems to be taking to her new job well until a child goes missing. This introduces her not only to the camps ground she currently works, but a place beyond the woods that opens up new friendships with creatures like a Were-Moose and the Enchanted Esme. In Issue 2 the trio have now found the forest overrun but a massive group of Troll Badgers
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Today I sit once again with Jack Harris Jr. to talk about the continuing saga in his Combat Thriller Terminus Veil Issues 5&6. The first time we talked about the Volume 1 trade of issues 1-4 we witnessed a group of defense contractors called Guardians International whose sole purpose was the confiscation of high profile military weapons. This dangerous job comes with a cost as theirs always a competitor looking to swing the upper hand. By issue 4 the team comes under attack by an unrelenting foe, which continues this story as in issue 5 a mysterious killer is now hunting the team. The story has evolved from the Catch and Profit of their missions to the actual shadow corporations that fund them. Also, as a bonus Jack has made a one shot of one of the members of Guardians International in Badia's Gambit.
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Today I sit once again with Lesly Julian to speak about adolescent crime thriller Headcases #1-2. Ramon and Hila are best friends, Hila being the extremely smart rambunctious one and Ramon almost the voice of reason, but also timid at the same time. They one day while riding the subway, Hila takes it upon herself to play a prank out of boredom in taking a man's bag and running off with it. Only to find that this one rash decision leads to confrontations with a known psychopath, the FBI, and a widespread Cult as they come to find that there is a Human Head in the bag they just stole. Now Live on Kickstarter
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Today I sit with Ashley Hurwitz and Ra'Chaun Rogers of Lawful Evil Comics to speak about their newest offering Pyre: Burial at Sea. A continuance into the Lawful Evil Universe as the character Lily or Succubabe as she is known and her origin as a Demigod born into a lineage that tends to continue old traditions and more accustomed to power, but Lily is more unconventional and sees the world as her playground. In fact, in this series her first contact with humanity after escaping her realm takes us to a period in the High seas when the world was surrounded by Pirates. Amidst all the debauchery, violence, and death, Lily chooses to adapt and play along concealing her true power. That is if her Father an Eldritch God seeks her out first.
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Today I speak with Anthony Stokes about his 6th project of 2024, the Sci-fi Comedy IDGAF about Aliens. It Starts with Guy, on the way to be a groomsman at his friend Derrick's wedding. Until he is Abducted by Aliens and seems to be more concerned with his rental car. The Aliens want to study humans so they found the most mediocre of his kind and the hilarity ensues. From the very condescending Jeff and Ryan, 2 Aliens that are judgmental towards Guy and his means to go home. Also, the Alien Queen that wants to fornicate but Guy would rather smokes some weed. A mix between the Hangover and the Sci-fi Comedy Paul this comic is quick-witted from top to bottom.
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Today I speak with BAFTA award winner Mark Maia about his Dark Comedy where the world of Vampires and werewolves living among us is completely normal in the tale So-Called Living live on Kickstarter. We introduce you to Jack, who seems to be an average guy living in this world until the day he has to adapt to being bitten and yes some of the Vampires move like Gangsters from the Sopranos. We discuss his work in the video game industry writing for 24: The Game and Foregone as well as his youtube channel Boardgame Coffee.
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Today I talk with Australian Creator Phillip Tarl Denson about his cyberpunk take on classic Fairy Tales and Fables in the Graphic Novel- Future Tales. Phillip having a history in screenwriting and inspired by the likes of Ridley Scott comes into a fantasy of turning your storybook heroes into a Modernized Sci-fi Retelling. Such as Red, the hooded messenger or the 3 underground cities referencing the 3 pigs domains. We also discuss the move of crowdfunding your book and moving to the direct market like Amazon.
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Today, I been anticipating talking about the Titan Comics Sci-Fi Graphic Novel inspired by the life of Jimi Hendrix-Purple Haze. My Guest DJ Ben Ha Meen, show writer for American Gods as well as Co-Host of one of my favorite podcast For All Nerds with Tatiana King. Ben partners in writing this project with Mellow Brown another masterful writer authoring the Blade runner series for Titan Comics. Ben and Mellow detail moments in Jimi's life that you know and some you want to grow to learn typically why the book is depicted as a space opera due to Jimi's love of Pulp Space Novels. With the assist and approval of Jimi's sister Janie Hendrix, Ben weaves us through the story of Jimi's forming of the Band of Gypsies, his opposition of the war, the bridges he created not only in hip hop but all music. We speak on the writers use of Gimmicks in popular artists especially when their music has a message. Overall, you see an exploration of a Black musician who changed the boundaries of Music in all genres.
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Today I sit with good friend Corey "Task" Pruitt about his latest dive into "High" Fantasy Afro Punks. A contrast of Final Fantasy 7 and Battle Chasers, we see Task put together a Horde of different personalities all while utilizing a sense of comedy throughout the book. I ask about his affection in creating teams as with his past book Leaders of the Free world and the melding of having multiple character temperaments to write for as opposed to a singular Protagonist. We speak on each Character in detail- Auxillary, Danny Deadass, MDSA, Genevieve, and Think Tank. We also discuss his repeated trait in sonically using music in his stories and subjects. Live on Kickstarter
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Today I sit with the Future of Konkret Comics, JiReh Cecil and Lyle Ringold to speak on the first ever crossover in their publishing history-Crucial Conflict which lends it name of the Hip hop Group from their hometown of Chicago. The Characters of Watchman and Deja Vu stand in two separate ends of the spectrum as Tevin Fields has always been somewhat of a loner and very street but Malcolm Crown stands from a very influential family that has made him a powerful businessman. WE find out what happens when Southside meets Midtown in a story with implications in both their arcs. We also discuss the differences in indie comics between Kickstarter and the direct market space.
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Today I once again speak with Damien Becton about his latest project live on Kickstarter. An Epic Fantasy tale-The Few of Farbetween follows the trails of Jedayah and 18 year old young woman stricken with war and grief as combination of Magic, AI, and Tech have driven her continent into madness through all regions until Terroframe enters their world. For fans of Final Fantasy and Avatar you will see a landscape of worldbuilding for stories to come. As an added bonus we get a sneak peak into Damien next project, an homage into Southern Hip Hop and Car Culture in Choppin Blades.
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Today I sit with Jerry Chatelain to speak with him about the continuing saga of 4 orphaned boys who find an unspeakable power within themselves that draws a target on their backs throughout the galaxy. The only person sent to protect them named Clenith is a mysterious extraterrestrial being who knows of the singular power source an elemental object that has now seemed to have merged them all.
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Today I sit with Ra'Chaun Rogers to talk about his Vigilante tale Dark Spider live on Kickstarter. The first thing you will realize although branded as a street level hero is that the expansion of antagonists Jamal Jones has to deal with thread a vast level of difficulty even for him to bear. In issue 1 Jamal comes face to face with a Villain who seems to understand Dark Spider, but yet he cant understand why he goes from the hunter to the hunted. The book lends a mixture of Violence, Drama, and the thorough realness of an NSFW book for mature readers especially as a superhero tale but a must read nonetheless.
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Once again Today we bring back Anthony Stokes to speak about his latest project Prescription Paradise and you've had a chance to watch our previous interviews you will find something familiar with one of his past works and its that this story expands on the work he did with Decay his very first comic that explored the essence of Voodoo and revenge revolving around a murder whereas in this storyline it deals into the aftermath of an overdose gone wrong and who ultimately was behind it. This leads us down the conversation of some of the main characters in his books how they resemble different traumas in our society.
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Today I sit with Chris Sahloff whom in 2020 was one of the first interviews I had in the indie comic scene on a platform I had on Instagram called FAQs Confidential, both of us new to the world. Chris was unique as not only did he write the comic but also illustrated it with a mixture of friends and family. The members that make up CRIT are all his family and through each issue beyond the missions are banter and mayhem only a team that cared for each other would have. The Cliffhanger at the end of issue 6 dealt with the first loss they've inflicted and a nemesis of the Goblin King is starting to make their lives difficult.
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Today I sit with David Swartz to speak about the fourth issue to his mixture of Historical Fiction and Classical Creature tale in Confederate Monster. We find Dr. Daniel Schmidt in the deep south recruited since his identity has become known as a well known assistant to Victor Frankenstein. The Confederate armies numbers have dwindled and any hope in resurfacing those ranks have fell on basically raising the undead. Unfortunately Dr. Schmidt's cover is blown and he is forced to aid the Confederacy even now when an old friend resurfaces.....Live on Kickstarter
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Today I speak once again with Christopher Curtis who brings us the second issue of JAZZ (Juggernauts against Zealous Zealots) where a team of extraordinary radicals fight the establish in the city of Neo Haven. Portals have occasionally opened releasing Kaiju's into the city and JAZZ becomes determined in finding what the government is hiding from them or if they know at all about how the portals started to open. We also talk about Christopher's recent story in the anthology Cthulu invades Neverland with Devin Arscott and more....Live on Kickstarter
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Today I chat once again with Caleb Palmquist about the newest project in a property he started in 2019 as an Anthology called Modern Mythology. The Project started as an series of short stories pertaining to everyones love of mythology all over the world featuring such indie writers as Travis Gibb and Greg Anderson Elysee'. His newest addition, Medusa combines a familiar property like Tomb Raider and meshing with the Gorgon Character of Medusa who most confuse her generally seen as a monster when the true purpose of her story is weaved into the fact that she is a victim to the Gods and in this story there is retribution.
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Today I sit once again with Anthony Stokes to discuss the third Installment to his Pro wrestling Epic-Tap or Die #3. By the beginning of Issue 2 Domino has been humbled and feels cheated realizing that his shot a world championship will be a harder hill to climb. You come to find out that his passion for wrestling has to overshadowing the powerful corporation he works for to finally get his rematch with Reel Deal Randy for the World Title. We also discuss Domino being an allegory for Anthony Stokes career in Indie Comics as well as why he feel anthologies may now be a bad idea for fledgling writers.
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Today I sit with Charlie McElvy the creator of Spider Squirrel and Godquest to get into his first non Superhero based drama pairing with 2 friends of the Podcast Chris Moses and Anthony Stokes to bring you the tale of Xavier, a former MMA champion who comes to find out his friend and business partner has just been killed in Japan. In the midst of his arrival, he is amassed in culture in the ways of how his business may have translated to criminal activity in the underworld of Japan. I also ask from a Indie comic creator standpoint how can crowdfunding sites like Zoop and Kickstarter now hope to gain in their audience.
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Today I sit with a great friend of the podcast Vector Comics Founder and Traversing the Stars Podcast Creator/Host Jeff Haas as we talk about Issue 2 of his Interspecies Sci-Fi-The End of it All: Terminus. With 33 species from many different worlds and about 50,000 individuals, The Terminus captained by President Ada Lamarr comes to terms that ultimately the costly decisions that need to be made in order to sustain the inhabitants of her ship may prove fatal. The need to survive from not only the people on the ship but their biggest threat in the universe chasing them leads to a saga they might not be prepared for.
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First time on the pod I speak with Lesly Julien to talk about the Action/Fantasy Savage Wizard. When the Leader of a powerful Barbarian Clan loses his hand to a former friend, R'Nar has to choose a new path as fragility leads to banishment. Until a least likely ally has to use his help and the only way to do it is with Magic. Read this race against the clock, Can R'Nar warn his old clan of a new threat being imposed on his people.
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Today I have Wells Thompson back in the studio to speak on his new NSFW comedy SMUT. If you've ever found yourself extremely comfortable to speak freely with your own friends at risk of revealing explicit details of your exploits in your relationships and those of a sexual nature meet Dakota. A woman who cant seem to get past her impulses at risk that sex overshadows her quest for a normal relationship, but in the advice she gets from her 2 best friends Jess and Rita makes it seem like they have more in common than they previously thought. Wells takes the time to juggle not only the common relationships the 3 have, but sexualities and how they tie in.
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Today I sit with the great Tony Kittrell, Founder and CEO of Advent Comics as we speak about the ultimate call to arms with the collaboration of 40 creators and 33 publishers with Epiphany Engine. The collection of writers and artists who are participating in the project has been held secret in some ways, but we finally see how some of the most revered characters join forces against a cosmic threat. As someone who himself has been in the Black Indie Comic community for over 15 years we dig into the Talent pool of what it was in 2009 as opposed to 2024. Take a look at our episode a couple weeks back with Artist Bobby Lexx and Writer Keef Cross as they collab on this particular book.
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Today I'm back with Anthony Stokes to talk about his dive into the likes of a Calvin and Hobbes in his latest twist into Dark Comedy with Its Fun to Kill People. The story centers around a young boy named Tommy who's around 8 years old and a prodigy already in High School. His everyday life is overwhelming appetite, bullies, and outrageous childhood curiosity, but the catch is his Mother Jessica who is on her 3rd husband and is a Serial Killer. This leads to a Hilarious Outrageous tale and more like it to come.
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Today I sit down with Caleb Palmquist to talk his latest tale in mixing the Wild West with Creatures of High Fantasy in Dragon Grit. An Ex Outlaw with a complex past on a dangerous escort mission pursued by an old rival. Interestingly enough this was also co-written by his wife whom's specialty is High Fantasy. We get into the ability to bend genres to make a more fulfilled story and also the continuing pattern from his books that each character has certain guided belief that all seems to connect each other.
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Today we reveal a 2 part podcast into the massive collaboration of Black Indie Comics thru Tony Kittrell and Advent Comics as 33 Black Comic Publications join forces to unite against a cosmic threat in Epiphany Engine. My Guests today are Keef Cross Creator of Critically Reviewed Graphic Novel-Day Black and Bobby Lexx-Artist for Marvel/Crucial Crisis Comics/Upper Deck about what intrigued them to join the project. We also speak on the current state of Black Indie Comics since they both arrived on the scene in the 2010's and how particular comic cons have recently turned into a family reunion of sorts. Epiphany Engine will be live on Kickstarter on Juneteenth.
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Today's Guest is definitely one of my favorite people in Comics. Troy-Jeffrey Allen is known as the physical form of Previews World and Co-Founder of RexCo Comics, but today we speak on his newest works as he prepares for the release of a hybrid of Culture, Comics, and Music with AfroFutures. A collection classic Mythologies, Historical Black heroes, Artificial Intelligence, and Futuristic Artwork that catches the eye. Troy and myself speak on the means of looking at comic culture from within and continuing to see ways to insert his love of Hip hop as he did recently with ODB Lyrical Ruckus in the city, The ALL CAPS-MF Doom Tribute, and Chuck D Apocalypse '91. We also get into growing in the Maryland-DC area aka The DMV and how that shaped how he sees the world.
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Today we bring back Thorny Comics Jerry Carita to speak about the Multi-Genre masterful Anthology Series curated by Batman and Dark Knights: Metal writer Scott Snyder. A collective of short stories harnessed through Scott's Substack writing course "Our Best Jackett". We speak Jerry's path as a Indie Publisher and the ability to multitask being a writer and Publication. Also, lastly talk about the children's comic he created with his young son called the Grizzly Crew.
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Today, First time on the program I talk with Christopher Curtis about his team of protectors in the town of Neo Haven who have to fight battles between and Elite Government faction of the military and recurring portals that unleash beasts into their world. We also get into the cross between indie manga in a western style comic as well as how he developed a bigger fan base on discord rather than the utilization of the Indie comic community.
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Todays Episode of The FAQs Project I talk with a personal favorite of mine. Brian J. Lambert and his newest project Live on Kickstarter Air Force Ones. A Dystopian Mech Thriller based upon a description of War, Loss, and Class Discrimination all channeled into a 70+ page Graphic Novel. We also the means of interjecting Black Culture into Popular IP's. As fans of Gundam and Robotech may see it as subjective seeing black characters in Japanese Anime type properties.
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Today I sit down with one of my favorite writers Damien Becton to talk about his newest book Live on Kickstarter Sinner takes All. A desperation tale of 2 very hopeless people whose paths they feel have hit it lowest point when they are enticed in all their hopes and dreams by a young boy named Josiah who needs to feed his hunger as a living incarnation of the Devil. We also speak Damien take adding elements of horror to his characters as well as listed many variations of the Devil in Comics. Even takes on some of our favorite Horror stories like Candyman and Children of the Corn.
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Today we welcome back Wells Thompson to talk once again about his quirky Scott Pilgrim meets Pacific Rim Sci-fi All ages book Mechaton. As we follow Derek (a Carefree Gamer) and his sister Leah in the entirety of his 5 issue saga where as fun as it might be to find an alien Mech glove out the sky. The scrutiny he faces from his whole community in having it brings a mixture of fear for some and popularity to others in a perfect depiction of society when they see something they don't understand.
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With the MetaVerse being now placed in everyday households, what if your own personal escape was a utopia you could actually live in. That is until a Hierarchy is created in the form of classism that ruins everything. Chris builds a great story of riddled with plenty of questions in this action packed 4 issue series that fans of The Matrix and Gattaca will Admire.
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Welcome Back for Season 3 of the FAQs Project as we bring back a favorite as Anthony Stokes brings us back into his portrayal of revenge in the world of wrestling in Tap or Die 2
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Today I sit with Eli and Aaron Johnson to speak about the second installment in their Crime Drama- The Formula Vol. 2 where 2 high schooler brothers raised by a single mom after an unspeakable tragedy led to their fathers death decide one day that they want to fight crime. Why, to get revenge for on their fathers killer, but in the meantime a designer drug has taken over their school turning normal teens into superhumans.
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Today I sit with Rich Davis of Thorny Comics to speak on his Third Installment to dive into Vampire Lore with Reign of Dracula. In the emphasis of learning something new, Rich takes us into a detailed story based in Vampire Mythology without the particular Western style tropes. This also leads to his decision in centering this book around the Daughter of Dracula herself Lilith who's history can you as far back as the bible and Adam and Eve.
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Today I sit with Anthony Stokes who has been on a tear this year for the 5th time as we talk shop about the latest issue of his Psychological Thriller into the ill's of a young students mental health in Intrusive Thoughts. What if your mind was a door that if opened? The Contents inside may resemble something from the Shining. Young Tyler has struggled through adolescence and his past tends to haunt him frequently. So much so, it may have released an unexpected companion that might be able to show him how to persevere.
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Today we travel all the way to the Island Nation of Barbados to speak with Nigel Lynch of Beyond Caribbean Publishing to speak about his Mercenary Tales, The Diary of the Stray Dogs which takes us into the world of Shani Belcourt who until an unfateful day was working for a private security firm in the distant future when a mysterious package leads her on a whirlwind adventure and her life as a Mercenary. We also get introduced in a title of the same universe that is live on Kickstarter within the imprint of Wise Acre Comics-Critical Ops Task Force.
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Today I sit with Dan Price to talk about the Hit Indie series Bigfoot knows Karate now being created in a time jump into Feudal Ancient Japan in the Story namely titled Hinagon. Aptly named after the term Native Japanese use for Mysterious creature in Japanese Culture. We discuss what brought about the means to create such books and their use in the expansion of the Mythology of Bigfoot and how it translates in the Action packed surreal story.
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Today I sit with Jerry Carita, who is stepping out of his Producer chair show running hits such as American Pickers and Comic Book Men to bring us his first creator owned comic Cicada Samurai. We speak on how an interest in growing up and seeing these overgrown insects though out the years bring forth the creation of a new hero. Not only that but he's brought a slew of creative giants to join him. Mary Landro, Comic Book Mens own Walt Flanagan, and Afro Samurai Artist Takashi Okazaki. A 10 page mini with non stop action in an allegory for adolescence.
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Today I sit with Alim Leggett someone who I've wanted to get on the show for a while to talk his tale of an overprotective but mysterious father and his daughter dealing with the after affects of a sinister invasion in Sweet Pea live on Kickstarter. When the entire world is under attack from an alien rebellion, the secrets are soon revealed in an unexpected manner. A fast paced Sci-Fi Action Adventure combining War of the Worlds and Attack the Block
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Today I get to talk with good friend TJ Sterling of Rae Comics about his second and third installments to his space opera Joystick Angels. When Human Civilization is down to its last colony due to constant attack from an alien hive called the Eukarya, an assembly of the smartest and most resilient group called the Angels may be Humanities last hope. Also incorporated sonically is a soundtrack for every issue curated by J. Spenser Sterling. Fans of Starfox, Darius Twin, and Guardians of the Galaxy will love this.
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Can you create a Joke and if you can how can you deliver? Some View Dad Jokes as simple and predictable, but when you're caught off guard they can actually be funny. Barney took time over 2020 after getting bothered by the rhetoric on social media to come up with a comic styled Dad Joke book. 3 years later we are at his next installment with Dadder Jokes
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Today I have Anthony Stokes bringing his latest Fantasy Manga to Kickstarter "I Wish the Gods were Dead". The tale of young woman who has had her whole life ripped from her by a determined antagonist who by her recollection seems to haven't had enough hugs. Parents Gone, separated from her brother, and mission to get things back right by killing monsters one at a time.
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Today I speak with Lloyd and Natosha Jones of Midnight Comics about their newest Kickstarter tales The Grey and Admani. Two stories centered around young women with tremendous power but have a reluctance to use it. The Grey revolves around Shameka Day and her discovery to manipulate Black Holes but authority sees her as a new weapon in their arsenal. Admani provides a look at a young 17 year old name Fatima who must control her mental health and rage upon finding out she can harness fire. We also talk on Midnight Comics continuance to build since the pandemic and the dynamic of their marriage making Manga and Comics.
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Today I sit with Jack Harris Jr. to speak about his Action Mystery Graphic Novel Terminus Veil Volume 1. Fans of the anime Ghost in the Shell will love this look of espionage, betrayal, and violence amongst a Security Firm after a set of advance technology and weaponry become stolen.
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In Lieu of the Writers and Actors Strikes that are happening around the nation, we take a look at the dynamic of being in the middle of Comic Convention season and having an opportunity to market and promote, Wait for it......COMICS
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Once again we chat with one of our favorite guests Wells Thompson about his newest project live on Kickstarter and Adventure/Romance Novella Catskin and the Rose. A tale of Monarchy and sacrifice, 2 young women prepare to duel in a established tournament to win the hand of a young prince and a seat in the royal family only to find a connection between the both of them. An unpredictable situation that may lead to a ending decision that could affect both their lives. Also, we speak on Wells means of creating stories in all genres over the past year.
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Milestone moment as we have hit Episode 100 and what a better way to send it off than with one of our best guests Anthony Stokes bringing his Pro Wrestling tale Tap or Die Live to Kickstarter. An upstart rookie in the game Domino has been doing more than enough to earn the good graces of the commissioner leading to his pro debut. Making a name in the lower levels has to be earned as Domino soon learns. Anthony attributes much of this story to his ascension in Comics and some of the challenges he's met along the way.
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Today I sit with Lyle Ringold, Creator of the Glyph Award winning Comic-The Watchman for Konkret Comics. Stepping in the mantle of your now deceased father can be a lot to live up to expectations but for Tevin Fields (The Watchman) imagine finding out that you are not the only heir to carry on the legacy. Lyle and I play catch up as the last time we spoke he was just merely releasing Watchman to get first eyes on it, but now he details that he is all in on the universe he built.
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Today after weeks of digesting the movie on many watches. I wanted to speak on the theories around why Spider-Man Across the Spiderverse has brought such a cultural shift that it almost begins the debate that if a character is done so well in an animated setting why is there a need to create a live action adaptation. If DC animation had released any of their popular films to theaters would it have garnered the same reaction because when done correctly it can ruin your perception of how they are created in live action. Miles Morales and his incarnation of Spider-man does exactly that for the next generation of movie goers.
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Today I sit with Brian J. Lambert, Founder of Wingless Comics. Home of the Epic Crossover tale Nightfall and now the final story in the first arc of Justice #4. Where we last see Justice suffering through his whole world shifting and now because of the ultimate Betrayal he has to go through hell to get back to heaven. Live of Kickstarter
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Today I speak with Travis B. Hill and Sheldon to speak about the Vigilante tale for Advent Comics aptly titled Thorn. Thorn describes a young man named Alton Eldridge and the town of Rosebush Heights. Alton loves his neighborhood and his people, but understands the injustice from local government and the police has latched a chokehold on his town thru Gentrification and lack of care for the people who've made it a home. Travis and Sheldon go into detail about the construction of the character and Travis' own upbringing plays a huge part in the story.
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Today I sit with Jordan Alsaqa and Randy Stone of Altruist Comics and the homage to silver age comics with Bullet Adventures. We speak about the continuation of their successful comic in which a young speedster is reintroduced to her Grandfather a former superhero of the late 60's who has returned as a young man. This issue combines humor, sci-fi, coming of age novelties, and everything that made you fall in love with the superhero genre. And, leaves us with a cliffhanger that makes you grasp for more.
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Today I sit with good friend Renton Hawkey about his current one shot based in the world of his Substack driven Digital Comic Ronin Digital Express called Tower of Death. A 20 page epic with non stop action, Samurai, and Martial Arts with all the basis of a Spaghetti Western resembling Kurosawa and Eastwood. We get into the weird and exaggerated action world of comics and how that translates to live action with the likes of Grindhouse, Tarantino, and maybe Fast and the Furious and discuss the vulnerability of his main character Ronin.
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Today I sit with Wells Thompson and Dalton Shannon Co-Writers of Depths: A tale of underwater survival focused on the tug of war between two friends Emil and James who's perseverance after a traumatic accident where One finds themself at the bottom of the ocean in a sustainable suit for over 3 years. How much faith can you have in a friend that you trust to know he is a fighter and can make it out of this?
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Long overdue, I have a sit down with Derek "Lonzo Starr" Allen CEO of Konkret Comics and Creator of Akolyte. Issue 5 is bringing us slightly closer to the end of the first Arc and in the Indie World that can be huge. Akolyte in his inception was built on prophecy as a symbol of the Supreme. After his earlier issues on Earth, we finally see him reaching new heights traveling the galaxy. We also talk about the trajectory of his company Konkret Comics, and his new of distribution through Diamond Distributors and what a company like his shows in comparison to Milestone Comics who laid out a Blueprint.
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Today I sit with one of our favorite guests Chris Moses to speak about his Sci-Fi Epic The Saturn Effect. After the first 4 issues of Volume 1 we return to siblings Alpha and Centauri and their consistent means to garner peace amongst the factions after the Titan Wars. 3 years after the conflict a few new familiar players enter the fray leading to fast paced action in this new saga. The Saturn Effect takes pieces of Star Wars, Gattaca, and Demolition Man and leads a more mature spin to it.
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Today I sit with one of our favorite guests Anthony Stokes talking about the conclusion to his hit series Decay with drops for issues 4 and 5. I gotta admit when I first started reading this series because initially it was described as a Horror Comic and by the middle of the series you get so caught up in the issues you totally forget. Now with the series reaching its end for DK, Jess, and Tre-it's the unexpected ending that brings you back to the violent way it began.
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Often times in the community of indie comics we all look for our projects to be adapted but seldomly we find creators getting right back into their entrepreneurial bag and form a team to bring that project to life. Today I sit with Onaji Rouse creator of Odina for Konkret Comics who is now developing Odina into live action form in the new series Drafted Origins live on Go Fund Me. We also talk about the comic scene in Atlanta, screenwriting, as well as being apart of one of the top black publishing indie teams in the game with Konkret comics.
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This week I sit with Wells Thompson and Dalton Shannon Co-writers of the Kaiju driven tale Mechaton. When an Alien Technological powered Glove strikes Earth, a young slacker named Derek upon discovering it finds that he can turn anything and I mean ANYTHING into a fully piloted Mech with just a punch. Now in the latter issues in the current story we find Derek and his sister Leah being challenged by Authoritarians, Fascists, and the Military as to why all that power lies in the hands of a young man who just wants to play video games all day.
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Todays Episode I sit with Sean Murphy and Kelly De Croix, Co-writers in the tale Everyday Magus. A genre bending comic focusing on The Great Resignation meets the afterlife as the protagonist Chalk who has come into an Eternity of Indentured Servitude after death must do what he can to see his daughter one last time. But First, he has to get fired....
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Today I talk about the amount of Quantity over Quality lately within the ranks of the MCU and the former DCEU and the acts of business that is now pumping the brakes on the amount of content seen by the viewer until it is absolutely right.
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Today I sit with Corey Marshall Founder of Umiverse Comics to speak about his Four part Vignette series called A Madman's Tale which includes books that are reminiscent of a feel you may have gotten watching Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Twilight Zone, or Creepshow in how they take modern day current events and manage to twist them into realms of Sci Fi and Horror. Also, we discover how it feels as a creator to skip a step beyond crowdfunding and open a webstore for your comics first as a means to gauge the buyers market.
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Today I take a step back and speak on the current adaptations we have seen either announced in the style of Comic Book Movies and TV shows from Marvel and DC, but more so how subsequent publishers like Image, Boom, TKO presents, and even some indie titles are now catching the eye of major studios because of a great story and not generational character development and fandom.
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Today I sit with Anthony Stokes to talk about his latest dive into Psychological horror in his newest book Intrusive Thoughts. We discuss how the utilization of the main character Tyler and the torment he has faced all his life give a physical manifestation of paralysis demon due to the night terrors he has had since he was young. The book is a tale of how bullying and social anxiety can change you mentally. A great book to have.
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Today I sit with Jordan Alasaqa and Randy Stone Co writers for the Silver Age Comic Inspired Bullet Adventures. The Newest Kickstarter dives into Issues 1-3 revolving around Dale Desousa a former Speedster Superhero from the 1950's that after a time travel incident bringing him back to the past. He finds that his persona as Bullet has more than impacted his family generationally with his Granddaughter Elaine Choi.
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Today I sit down with Jeffrey L. Johnson, Writer and Creator of Ennead: The Rule of Nine. With the first volume of the story complete Jeffrey lets us in on the details of his latest kickstarter which provides gratitude to the collectors at heart which include the Ya'rosa a weapon that is a distinguished honor to carry as well as a Ennead Collectors Box to harvest the first 6 issues plus the full volume. We learn about the expansion of this great indie comics transition to Substack and even in novel form.
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Today I sit with Chris Moses to talk about newest tale in Sci-Fi CTRL-Z for fans of the Matrix and Strange Days you'll find a story pulling from the mainframe of what is reality and separate from the Cyberspace created by Humanity. We also speak on plans for Volume 2 of the Saturn Effect, the usage of NSFW in marketing your campaign, and his collab with Writer Anthony Stokes to start Super Comic Bros
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Happy 2023, Today we kick off our third season with Indie Veteran Chuck Satterlee Creator of the Indie Favorite Bitter Souls, but today we talk about his newest projects Monsters & Midways a tale of 70's Fantasy an homage not only to Heavy Metal Magazine but his hometown of Chicago. Also, we discuss some of his favorite writers who've inspired his work as well as indie publishers like Devils Due Comics and Band of Bards.
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Today I sit with Malachi Bailey, Editor in Chief of Wingless Comics and the Author of the Mystical Superheroine Comic "Her". We speak on his transition in turning his story from a Novel into a full issue comic as well as what it has meant for the indie comic community to embrace his story and his love of comics.
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Today I sit Damian Becton for the second time to talk about his Sci-Fi Fantasy Worlds Away Issue #2. We left off at the Dynamic between a mother (Serenity) and her daughter (Mackenzie) all at the loss of their Father and Husband. Now they must co-exist you a forgotten world looking for an energy source when a Mystical Goddess seems to take a liking to Mackenzie and conflict ensues. In this issue, we are introduced to a Father and daughter on this alien world named K'lar and Cy'lu who provide an interesting narrative as a mirror for Serenity and Mackenzie.
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Today I sit with Nahuel F.A. Co-Founder of Negative Space Comics to talk about the newly released Negative Space Anthology live on Zoop. Negative Space's Mission statement holds true in Education of Mentorship for up and coming Comic Book Writers and this Anthology proves utilizing the Judges, Mentors, and Winners of the annual Comic book writing competitions which highlight scribes from all diverse backgrounds. The Anthology is an interpretation of what Negative Space means to them through the Physical, concept, or their mission. Nahuel points out the details within the anthology to speak about grief as many of the stories encompass. We also speak on the means to have Zoop as their tool for crowdfunding the project. Finally, we talk about his own story within the book called "The Undoing Well".
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Today I sit with Daniel D. Calvo of Konkret Comics as we talk about the second installment in his Aztec Mythological Tale Tenich-God of Fire. We pick up where issue 1 left off with Tenoch living amongst mortals but yet having the urge to deal in battle with evil spirits who attack modern day Mexico until a recruitment of sorts to return to his throne appeases his interest. But in doing so, it could lead to the deaths of many innocent lives.
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Today I sit with Jerry Chatelain the Co-Founder of E4 comics to speak about his third installment into the Elements storyline with the Dysis Saga. We discuss the anime inspiration behind the books as well as how his company started and evolved from wanted to get into animation and transforming it into a comic book. The book reads like a manga but detailed like an episode of Dragonball Z.
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Today I sit with Naseed Gifted, Curator of Khem Fest-a celebration of Black Animation, Gaming, and Comic Book Creators now in its 8th year based in the Newark New Jersey Area. We discuss the initiatives that Khem Fest has brought to life providing access to the community as a means of emboldening the youth through STEM and the Arts. Khem Fest has become more than a traditional comic con, but an Animation Film Festival, an Art and Tech Gallery, and a Marketplace for fashion.
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After a decent summer break, I sit down with Brett Hillesheim of Indie Comix Dispatch about his first official Historical Fantasy storyline with Wingless Comics called Immortalis. This takes place in Constantinoble, now presently Turkey and Macedonia among the rule of Emperor Konstantine who out of an act of desperation to keep his empire from falling turns to more Supernatural Forces.
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Todays Episode is a focus on the recent trailer for Wakanda Forever and where we may have lost ourselves in the legacy of a character like T'challa. I talk about where we were back in 2018 when Black Panther first dropped in theatres to present day where it seems the audience is now extremely divided on the moment that brought many fans together in the first place and the creativity that exploded from it.
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Today I sit once again with Braxton Cosby of Starchild Comics to talk about his newest installment Broken. A comic set in a Dystopian Future filled with the backdrop of a nuclear holocaust, slave settlements, and the living dead all while revolving around a young 16 year old named Keesa who everyday looks upon an unforgiving world and wonders what else is out there. In the midst of her curiosity, a hierarchy called the Establishment has the new rules to this world that she hopes to break.
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Today I sit with Frederick Littles of Wise Acre Comics and Creator of Magnus, the intergalactic war saga about a lost prince who finds out very quickly that he has a destiny to fulfill. We discuss the inspiration in Frederick starting his comic book imprint to the importance of character designs to basing his characters with West African Yoruba Mythology and with Fredericks time in the military we see some of the Protagonist like General Stamos molding the mind and body of Magnus for a fight and a lineage he will soon come to find out.
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Today I sit with Damien Becton, Creator of the Sci-Fi Space Odyssey Worlds Away about the significance of his tale between a very protective mother and an immensely naive daughter surviving in a futuristic world. We discuss how much the lead character Serenity reminds him of his own mother as well as Damien's profession as an educator and how that shaped his comic book style. As a Mad Cave comic book Talent Winner, his promising future in indie comics has just begun and we looking forward to seeing more from him.
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Today I sit with James "Enoch" Church Creator of Immortal Dark a Supernatural Martial Arts Manga where we discuss how the book centers on 2 siblings marred by generational trauma and their distance from one another. Anime becomes inspiration in molding this book centered on Tribe and spiritual factions that operate and Mixed Martial arts competition. Also, we speak on James transition from Spoken Word Poet to Manga Writer as he is student of research and lastly the mission behind Black Minds Publishing.
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Today I sit with John Robinson IV Creator of Scorpio Vol. 1 a compilation of his 3 issue Urban Fantasy Comic. We discuss the curiosity around Astrology and why he detailed his characters in such a way. Also, we ponder the differences between Epic and High fantasy rather than Urban Fantasy, the signature plot of relics and the Zodiac, as well as John's Podcast "Beyond the IV Wall" where he speaks with like minded writers about their challenges and triumphs in writing comics and graphic novels.
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Today I sit with Quintin Dorsey Creator and Author of Knight of Abyss where we discuss Vol 1 and 2 of his epic graphic novel. Also, the patience in showcasing your character designs until you get traction on social media, how anime shaped the series, and even when celebrities find heavy interest in your work.
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Today I sit with our return guest Brian Lambert of Wingless Comics to talk about the third installment through Heaven and Hell with Justice #3. We discuss how he has mastered the art and utilizing a plethora of Mythologies from many cultures into this one book. Also, since our last talk how Nightfall (his Collaborative comic with Constant Hustle Comics) now provides continuity within this current storyline.
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Today I sit with Serena Sanchez to talk about her First Installment to her new book Black Rhapsody. A mixture of Lovecraftian Horror, Witchery, Pop Life , and Jem and Holograms focusing on the protagonist Alethea and her maneuvering through an evil cult like record label and Pop star Antagonist and Ancient Goddess named Dulcibella.
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Today I sit with Newton Lilavois Creator of the smash independent comic Crescent City Monsters to talk about his latest story Kisha Demon Eater. We touch on his exploration into African Mythology with the Angolan Demon God Kishi and his many sons until he has his first daughter who seeks his attention and affection and gets neither of the two until one day she meets Kisha Malveaux and all that changes. We also talk about his partnership with his great artist Gian Carlo Bernal, Kisha's acquisition as a character in Blankos Block Party, and the overall story of Kisha seeking acceptance from her Father.
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Today I sit with Lawrence King of Constant Hustle Comics to talk about Dwayne Welch's Multiversal Epic Graphic Novel Eviction Bellum. A storyline nearly 2 years in the making where the entire Constant Hustle Universe Roster is tied into Cosmic Conflict among 2 protagonists that have seemed to instigate war between many of its heroes. Kickstarter will be released on May 27th for Vol.2
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Today I sit with Anthony Stokes to discuss his current Kickstarter Campaign for the Supernatural Revenge Tale-Decay. A story that encapsulates a mix of religion, comedy, horror, and suspense in Issues 1 and 2. We also talk about his relationship with the indie comics community and how the internet has made so much so accessible.
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Today I sit down with Jordan Plosky, Co-Founder of Zoop. As the newest addition for Indie Comics and Creator Owned Projects to see the light of day. Zoop offers what many of their competition such as Kickstarter or Indiegogo don't and that the access of help through either fulfillment and marketing to get your ideals to your audience. Zoop shows an understanding to Creators that they themselves aren't at liberty to do. We speak on the difference between crowdfunding and self publishing. Also, how they came to collaborate with the likes of David Walker of Bitter Root, the late John Paul Leon, and their recent Fundraising project Comics for Ukraine.
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Today I sit with Aaron Dowen Creator of Tilt for Catalyst Comics as talk about his indie series Tilt. A unique superhero story about a child with special abilities forcibly taken from his home and experimented on by a secret organization only to be used as a Mercenary until he broke free. In finding out more about his life, it seems like he has dug up more than what he could imagine.
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Today I Sit down with Jermael Lessey Creator of Absolver for Konkret Comics as Issue 3 of his Critically Acclaimed Comic is now live on Kickstarter. We discuss the origins of Absolver and the dealings between Heaven, Hell, Religion, and Limbo. Creating a character that judges his own Spirituality as a Mezzo-a being that is forged at bringing vengeance to those on earth for their sins. Also, we bring up the many releases Konkret Comics has to offer and their role as a Top Tier Indie Publisher.
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Today I sit with George Creator of the famous comic strip webcomic Beware of Toddler. We discuss how a random game of Hide and Seek between Him and his 2 year old Daughter turned into an award winning Webcomic. Drawing inspiration from the Sunday Comic section of the newspaper to the likes of Calvin and Hobbes, Family Circus, Garfield, and Bloom County. We understand where observation of being a stay at home dad leads to influencing his art and the choice to release Digitally through Webtoons rather than print.
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Today I talk with Anthony Piper creator of Trill League and talk about the epic Graphic Novel mixing Hip Hop, Dark Humor, and a parody take on the Justice League that is still one of the most anticipated books in this past decade. After a deal with 50 Cent, Lionsgate, and the former app Quibi Anthony has now released Episode 2 of his great graphic novel. In the world of indie comics currently getting adapted for TV and Movies this is an interview you do not wanna miss. We also talk Marvel, what the city of Chicago means to Trill League, and what current Indie Creators he has been impressed by.
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Today I speak with Chris Moses, Founder of Red Sea Comics as we dive into his trilogy installments of The Saturn Effect Ajax and Alpha reminiscent of Aliens with a touch manga inspired art. We also discuss his working titles of Soma City a storyline born out of the pandemic and his recent jump into fantasy lore with the Breakneck Anthology series. Finally, we ask why some Indie Comic publishers sell themselves short and undercharge for their art.
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Today I talk with Braxton A. Cosby, Founder of Starchild Comics and Creator of his series: The Cape and Infinity 7. We discuss his transition from Novelist to Comic Book Writer and the means to Self Publish rather than look for Mainstream distribution. Also, we look into his team and why having many authors and artists in your stable early on can help you to multiple releases like Braxton is planning to do this calendar year. Definitely a company to keep an eye on for the future.
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Today I sit with my good friend Darnell Hicks of the Partynerdz as we discuss The Batman. Is it safe to assume in the many iterations of Batman in any medium that a turn into a psychological thriller won over the audience? Did this version of the Riddler allow it to be placed upon the pantheon of Batman villains played on screen? Was Zoe Kravitz the Scene stealer in this movie or was it Colin Farrell? That and many more questions are asked in this latest installment of the FAQs Project
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Today I sit with 2 of my favorite guests on the pod Jeffrey L Johnson creator Ennead: The Rule of Nine and Brian Lambert creator of Nightfall and Founder of Wingless Comics as we talk about the conclusions to both of their respected series. As an Indie Publisher the full completion of arc in your story may seem like the long game, but with both of these creators its a humbling task.
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Today, I sit down with Renton Hawkey Creator of Ronin Digital Express a Futuristic Spaghetti Western reminiscent of Kurosawa Samurai Tales. We dive into Comics in the internet age with his comic exclusively on Substack which has attracted many comic writers and artists alike. Also, the intricacies of platforms like Webtoons, Comixology, and Marvel Unlimited allowing audiences to read and subscribe straight to your device. We even discuss the possible digital transition of possible indie booths at comic cons utilizing digital purchases without physical books available, and why it's ok to get weird in your comic book creating.
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Today I sit down with Newton Lilavois and TJ Sterling Creators of VillainUs: A Cyberpunk Noir. Revolving around the protagonist Shatter whose idea for diplomacy isn't to fix the system but to burn it all down. We discuss the concepts of Truth being a Rebellion on Misinformation and the enabling means of Psychological warfare leading to physical conflict. The writers of the Hit series Crescent City Monsters and Okemus now have another major story that will win you over.
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Today I sit down with DJ Ben Hameen of the For All Nerds Podcast as we talk about the beginnings of one of the dopest podcast on earth and a sure fire inspiration for my career in podcasting. We dive into the characteristics of villains throughout nerd culture, their slapstick caricature aspects, mirror images between hero and villain, and why Starscream from Transformers is such a hater.
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Today I sit with David Crownson, Creator of bestselling indie comic Harriet Tubman Demon Slayer and Nightmare in Newark. We talk about the origins with artist Courtland Ellis in creating this amazing book to the point where it is now in development with the great Prentice Penny-producer of HBO's Insecure. We discuss Re-traumatization of slavery in entertainment and the faults that go with it, the recent banning of graphic novels detailing Historical Fact, and the recent conspiracies around Mainstream Black comic characters T'challa and Cyborg. Happy Black History Month
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Today I sit with Editor in Chief of Konkret Comics Daniel D. Calvo as we discuss his recent project Tenoch "God of Fire". This Meso-american tale of the God Tenoch and his rule and worship amongst the Aztec people. We also dive into the contradictions involving the Aztec Empire and how negative a light has been shined on stories as being Barbaric without touching on the Aztecs many advances in Science and Medicine. We even touch on Daniel's personal journey from Cuba and living a dream working in comics.
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Today I sit down with Tyler Martin, Founder of Godhood Comics and Creator of the Hit Series "The Antagonists". We discuss his recent adaptation deal to develop the Antagonists into a TV series and the processes into making a Jaw Dropping Pilot show. We also talk about his banner of created stories like Mega Woman, Sharpshooter, and Manga "Can we keep him?" Tyler brings it full circle while even providing a master class for inspired future writers and artists and in regard to some current mainstream comic projects, lack of diversity in the writers room and art department may sell your project short.
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Today I sit down with Matthew David Rudd and his journey as a Voice Actor for such anime hits as Jujutsu Kaisen. Tower of God, and Jojo's Bizarre Adventure. We discuss the intricacies of the highly opinionated Anime Community and the need to have open dialog about Dub vs Sub and camaraderie around the Voice Acting Community. Also, how different todays animation and anime feel to older anime viewers.
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Kickin off Season 2 with a bang, as I sit down with Corey Pruitt and Eli Johnson as we discuss their series Leaders of the Free World now available on Comixology. We talk about their alliance from artist to writer and how they put idea to page to mold one of the most diverse ensemble of Superheroes ever created. Also, we look at how to read and listen to the comic sonically using classic underground hip hop samples as inspiration.
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After a small hiatus, I return to speak with Wilson Lee of CNS Comics. He was one of the first people I interviewed on my IG Series in 2018. We get a chance to talk about the Latest Installment in the Tol'Asha Storyline with The Spaceway Pirates and the intersectionality in creating a Cosmic Universe.
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This week I sit down with Onaji Rouse, Creator of Odina for Konkret Comics and coming off another successful Kickstarter campaign. We also discuss the brotherhood at Konkret Comics, what its like when people want to cosplay your character bringing your vision to life, and I even pick his brain about this latest Jonathan Hickman run of X-Men coming to a close.
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This week we review episode 5 and 6 of What if? and seemingly odd in the Marvel Zombies episode was the need to make a plausible argument for a good episode in 25 minutes. Killmonger's Plan actually coming to fruition is a chef's kiss and a great move forward for the series.
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Todays Review of Episode 4 of What If? we enter the paralleled storyline where if Doctor Strange had broke his heart and not his hands. What lengths of sacrifice will Strange go to just to save the one he loves
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Today I sit with Erika Hardison Creator Fabulize Mag an online publication based on culture, but Erika wears many hats. She had her first comic "Entanglement" published in the Crime Noir Anthology "Noir is the new Black". Even then, she runs the Facebook and Clubhouse group called My Superheroes are Black. We also talk about the fears faced by Blerd Girls and the need for more Comic Conventions for POC creators.
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Todays Episode I sit down with Greg Anderson Elysee, Creator of Is'Nana the Were-Spider as we talk about the dichotomy between the Mythology created by Anansi (Is'Nana's Father) and a range of mythos that have consumed legend in how they were told. We also speak on Folklores appeal to comics as well as his take on an aspect with XMen continuity that people seem to forget.
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Todays Episode of the Faqs Project, I talk with Jeffrey L Johnson Jr. creator and Author of Ennead The Rule of Nine and Epic Fantasy Tale which conquers the diverse playing field of world building, stigmas around monarchy, and stepping away from your past in a violent dominion ruled by 9 families who have not yet known their purpose.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations
Somethin different, somethin new as I bring light to the recent events that consist within Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Invincible, and the Snyder Cut. The Racial and political backdrops in comics that trigger constants hot takes and how we got here.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations
Today on The Faqs Project I welcome Ethan Murphy Founder of Echelon Graphic Novels as we discuss his development deal with Platinum Studios who gave us Men in Black and Cowboys and Aliens. Also, we talk about how Marvel and DC have made a living on humanizing OP characters and how in the past 3 years we've seen the rise of the Female Protagonist in shows like Watchmen and Lovecraft Country as well as the difference between Graphic Novels and Modern Day Comic Books.
Todays episode of The Faqs Project I sit down with Wingless Comics own Brian Lambert and Malachi Bailey as we discuss their second installment to the highly acclaimed series Nightfall. This is also a collaboration with Concept Moon Studios and Constant Hustle Comics. More so we get into not only what it takes to write powerful characters but the many influences that fueled their style of writing like Anime, Soap Operas, and you guessed it Comic Books..
This Episode of The FAQs Project we welcome Founder of Godhood Comics-Tyler Forrest Martin and dive into the world of The Antagonists and the impact social media has meant to the Indie Comic Book Creator. We also get into the work of Indie Publishing with his newly acquired distribution with Black Sands Publishing and many exclusives for 2021.
Today I welcome Joshua Leonard animator for Leonard Studios and Netflix and also creator of the soon to be developed cartoon Team Supreme which focuses on a crew of kid superheroes and although disabled they harness their power from their range of abilities. We also discuss fellow artists and animator who guided him on this path as well as recent submission in the Art of change Kickstarter involving the recently passed John Lewis and his intertwined connection to the story
Today I welcome Grae Williams founder of @wearemayke ( https://www.instagram.com/wearemayke/ ) as we talk about the idea of developing a Folk story in John Henry into a comic book graphic novel. We also dive into the mythologies and old tales that may have exaggerated to create the stories we know and love.