Dan Grote · WMQ&A Episode 206: Caught in a Time Loop with Ibrahim Moustafa Writer/artist/custom toy builder Ibrahim Moustafa joins the show to talk about his new Humanoids graphic novel Retroactive. You can listen to WMQ&A on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Audible and at ComicsXF.com, where new episodes move Tuesday mornings. You can…
When we last left Silk, we learned a little about the manyao and saw Cindy Moon help K-pop singer Luna Snow battle the manyao’s henchman at Luna’s concert. But now the manyao has set her sights on Silk! Let’s see how things continue in Silk #3, written by Emily Kim, drawn by Takeshi Miyazawa, colored…
Dan Grote · WMQ&A Episode 205: David Pepose Gets Savage Write David Pepose makes his fourth WMQ&A appearance to talk about Savage Avengers, The O.Z. and more. You can listen to WMQ&A on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Audible and at ComicsXF.com, where new episodes move Tuesday mornings. You can follow the show on…
When Rita Repulsa uses an ancient artifact to transport herself to a universe without Power Rangers, she finds herself on a world with aliens, kaiju … and Godzilla. Hoping to annihilate this new foe, Rita hurls her own terrible creatures into battle. But she never expects that the Rangers have followed her to this alternate…
Dan Grote · WMQ&A Episode 204: Steve Foxe Plays '92 Trivia Writer Steve Foxe returns to talk about X-Men ’92: House of XCII, Archer & Armstrong Forever, and to play some ’92 trivia. (Programming note: Since we recorded this episode, the release date for X-Men ’92: House of XCII #1 has been pushed to April…
We’re a sucker for a simple-yet-effective pitch. Writer Brian Schirmer first came on our radar in 2019 with Fairlady, a series of standalone fair-play mysteries he described as a gender-swapped “fantasy Magnum P.I.” Sold. His latest, out next month from Vault, is Quests Aside, a workplace comic set in a D&D-style tavern that includes the…
Dan Grote · Cones 'N' Zones Season 4 Episode 4: Pawnee Rangers (Treat Yo'Self!) In the latest episode of Dan and Matt’s Parks and Recreation podcast, the boys learn what it feels like when Batman cries in “Pawnee Rangers,” famous for producing the catchphrase “Treat Yo’Self!” Next week, we’ll be covering Season 4, Episode 5,…
When some people think of comic books, they think of a medium that’s targeted at kids. However, there are plenty of comic books, webcomics and graphic novels that tackle mature, true-to-life topics that are relatable to adult audiences. While I’ve related to comics characters of all ages, finding young adult characters that make me feel…
Reburn is a futuristic dystopian comic about revolution and what happens when revolution goes awry. This interview with writer Alyson Shelton, artist Elise McCall and series editor Jessica Petelle delves into the visual world of Reburn, the complications of long-distance collaboration and the many perils of Kickstarting an ongoing series. Tiffany Babb: Can you give…
Dan Grote · WMQ&A Episode 203: Tinker Tailor Soldier Witch with Cavan Scott Writer Cavan Scott joins the show to talk about the return of Vault Comics’ Shadow Service, his upcoming Dark Horse series The Ward, Star Wars, Titans United and more. You can listen to WMQ&A on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music,…
Hell on Earth will rise if the final ghost cannot be quieted, which is rather a lot for the Pilots to be managing as a band that struggles with three-chord songs. And yet they persevere in Home Sick Pilots #13, written by Dan Watters, drawn by Caspar Wijngaard, lettered by Aditya Bidikar and designed by…
Boy, that Peach Momoko, good at comics, right? If you’re a fan of her variant covers, you’ve no doubt also been enjoying her spin on the Marvel Universe centered on the journey of Mariko Yashida. Sadly, that journey comes to an end next week in Demon Days: Blood Feud #1. (Each issue has been a…
Dan Grote · WMQ&A Episode 202: Lick Your Eyeball and Vibe with Brittany Matter and Dailen Ogden Creators Brittany Matter and Dailen Ogden join the show to talk about their Zoop campaign for Dead Dreams: The Lucid Chronicles #1. You can listen to WMQ&A on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Audible and at…
One of my favorite comic book subgenres is mahou shoujo or magical girl, a Japanese manga and anime subgenre involving female magic users who are usually witches, warriors, superheroes or idol singers. Not only are most of these comics considered feminist, but many of these manga also have LGBTQ+ characters and themes that appeal to…
At the end of the first issue of Silk’s newest ongoing series, a new villain revealed herself: a Korean witch who is sapping the youth out of people. Now, it is up to Silk to learn more about the witch so she can defeat her and restore the aged-up people to normal. In the meantime,…