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Shintaro Kago: Horror, Dark Humor & the Art of the Taboo
27 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 23 min
Shintaro Kago renowned mangaka & illustrator joins Dave to discuss his four-decade career spent exploring surreal & grotesque horror and dark humor.
Kago shares how early exposure to the occult boom of the 1970s shaped his imagination, and how Monty Python influenced his comedic approach to all things taboo.
The two discuss his Eisner-winning Blood Harvest, collaborating with Peach Momoko, and the shift toward large-scale paintings and gallery shows. Kago's next solo exhibition is slated for July 2027 at Gallery Nucleus in Portland. Thanks to Yo Mutsu for the translation help and guest appearance of Peach!
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How Becky Cloonan Turned Failure Into A Full Book - Fever Dream !
19 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 31 min
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Comics creator Becky Cloonan returns to Direct Edition to discuss Fever Dream, her first-ever Kickstarter.
She describes the 120-page pandemic-era sketchbook that inspired the project, how she reconciled the mania of working with no script, and the experimental techniques that gave it its loose, dreamlike feel.
The two discuss collaborating with Tula Lotay on Somna, working with The Cure, Ken Russell's The Devils, drawing Matt Fraction's Batman annual, and why Neil Jordan's The Company of Wolves is endlessly inspiring.My Website : directeditionpodcast.com
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Does Art Heal You? Music, Comics & the Stories That Stay With Us
12 oktober 2026 · 54 min
Dave takes this episode solo and answers questions from the community!
He gushes about his love of artist editions (when will we finally get the Infinity Gauntlet??), early concerts like Pearl Jam & Weird Al Yankovic, the UK comics and Japanese manga scenes, Alan Moore, the healing power of music, and the never-ending hunt for the perfect reading soundtrack.
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James Graham of Twilight Sad Talks Healing Through Music, The Cure, Robert Smith, and Scott Hutchison
5 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 13 min
Scottish singer-songwriter James Graham of The Twilight Sad joins Dave to discuss It's The Long Goodbye, the band's sixth album, on Rock Action Records.
Graham shares the solitary writing process that led him through the grief of losing his mother to dementia, and bandmate Andy MacFarlane's role as collaborator and anchor during the process.
The two discuss Graham's friendship with Robert Smith, helping people with Dementia thorugh music, touring with The Cure, Scott Hutchison, the impossible economics of touring, and his lifelong love of comics from the 90s X-Men cartoon and beyond. Lees meerListen to @twilightsadofficial
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Sanford Greene Battles DC Comics World With DARKSEID & Scott Snyder, Czarface, Bitter Root, & Ink Alliance!
28 september 2026 · 1 uur 41 min
Cartoonist Sanford Greene (Bitter Root) returns to Direct Edition to discuss Darkseid vs. The World, his upcoming DC All-In saga with Scott Snyder.
He explains how a retailer's offhand suggestion inspired a two year pitch-to-page journey, and how his admiration for Jack Kirby's Hunger Dogs shaped his take on Darkseid, and the instincts that keep things simple.
Sanford talks about being immortalized on Czarface's "Omega Beam", selling out the Ink Alliance Teen Titans variant cover, and his character-design work on Spider-Verse 3.
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Stan Sakai's New Art Book! Usagi Yojimbo & Akira Kurosawa Influence
21 september 2026 · 58 min
Legendary cartoonist Stan Sakai returns to Direct Edition to discuss The Art of Stan Sakai, his first-ever Kickstarter: an oversized art book collecting five decades of work. Lees meer
Sakai shares his lifelong love of physical media, the trial-and-error watercolor technique that gives his paintings their glow, and the Koh-I-Noor pen he stockpiled 20 years ago when it was discontinued.
The two discuss Sakai's 40-year friendship with Sergio Aragonés, broadening Usagi’s world with the Kagemusha project, Kaito 84, and Kurosawa's cinematic influence on his panels.
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Eric Zawadzki On Assorted Crisis Events, The Eisners and The Films Of Michael Mann
14 september 2026 · 1 uur 31 min
Artist Eric Zawadzki joins Dave to discuss Assorted Crisis Events, the ambitious, award-winning anthology co-created with writer Deniz Camp. Lees meer
Zawadzki talks visual reinvention, his innovative Pixar-style drafting process, and the impostor syndrome that flared up after winning an Eisner.
The two discuss the word-of-mouth momentum that helped quadruple the book's sales, meeting Scott McCloud at San Diego, and why Michael Mann's Collateral sits in his all-time top ten films.Subscribe to Eric's channel https://inkxscribes.com/
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Chris Condon : The Art Of The Slow Burn Comic (That Texas Blood, Of The Earth, Ezra Cain
7 september 2026 · 1 uur 15 min
Writer Chris Condon joins Dave to discuss the return of That Texas Blood (Image Comics), his Indiana Jones-esque pulp adventure Ezra Cain (Vertigo), and Of the Earth (Image), his collaboration with Charlie Adlard. Lees meer
Condon shares his love of slow-burn storytelling, how trust fuels his ongoing creative partnerships, and the 70s cinema (Alien & Jaws) that shapes his writing. The two discuss the FX TV option in the works for That Texas Blood, his upcoming Thor project with Jesse Lonergan, and why the alien and the shark were never doing anything wrong.
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Matteo Scalera on Why He Returned To Batman, Working With Matt Fraction, And Action Scenes In Comics!
31 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 2 min
Matteo Scalera returns to Direct Edition to discuss his fill-in on Batman issues 13 and 14, part of Matt Fraction's Bad Seeds event.
Scalera talks about saying yes after years of turning down DC, collaborating with colorist Tomeu Morey, and bringing choreographed intensity to the book's fight scenes inspired by movies like The Raid.
The two discuss the passion fueling DC's current renaissance, the long journey of The Fourth Father to backers' hands, and Scalera's upcoming return to working with Mark Millar. Lees meerLook for an additional video with Matteo on West Coast Davengers looking at Todd McFarlane's Spider-Man! https://www.youtube.com/@WestCoastDAVEngers
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Steve Skroce From Designing The Matrix To Tales Of Wonder, A Journey From Comics To Hollywood And Back!
24 augustus 2026 · 58 min
Cartoonist Steve Skroce joins Dave to discuss Tales of Wonder, his new five-issue series with Image comics. Skroce shares how comedic films like Galaxy Quest and Tropic Thunder shaped the book's DNA, the creative falling out that inspired its themes, and why creative collaboration is always worth protecting. Lees meer
The two discuss Skroce’s years storyboarding all four Matrix films with the Wachowskis, how Geof Darrow's mentorship transformed his artistic approach, and the current resurgence of energy in comics.
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Nick Thorburn (Islands) Talks Pear Shape & Creating Underground Comics For Current Times & Creem Taste Of Cherry
19 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 21 min
Cartoonist and musician Nick Thorburn (Islands, The Unicorns) joins Dave to talk about his new book Pear Shape from Fantagraphics, and Taste of Cherry, the debut album from his band The Creem.
Thorburn talks about his creative approach to writing both comics and songs, the lifelong pull toward gallows humor and tenderness, and the freedom of letting stories reveal themselves as he works.
The two discuss the early influence of Fantagraphics, the power of light-and-dark contradictions in art, Canada, and why comics remain a limitless medium for creators. Lees meerhttps://www.fantagraphics.com/collections/nick-thorburn?srsltid=AfmBOormMRB3XNjyWlPg_44AF2xYoGQEakXLr68FTaqcHA0FfeV235Bs
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Jim Ward on Sparta's Cut A Silhouette, The Current State Of Touring, And Women Who Rock!
10 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 6 min
Jim Ward returns to talk with Dave about Sparta's new album Cut a Silhouette, out now on Equal Vision Records. Lees meer
Ward shares how a manager's blunt critique sparked three of the record's best songs, working with Jawbox founder and producer J. Robbins as a shepherd and mentor, and bridging his earliest work with who he is now.
The two discuss the ticket price fatigue reshaping the touring industry, co-founding the Girls Rock camp in El Paso, Hayley Williams, and the elusive "Jims" supergroup featuring Jim Adkins of Jimmy Eat World.
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Che Grayson - Absolute Catwoman, Scott Snyder Collaboration, and Horror Movies
3 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 15 min
Writer and Filmmaker Che Grayson joins Dave to discuss Absolute Catwoman, the DC project they're co-writing with Scott Snyder and artist Bengal. Lees meer
Grayson shares how their indie roots and pandemic-era Zoom calls with Snyder led to the collaboration, and the creative energy that has allowed the Absolute line to resonate.
The two discuss Easter eggs hidden in the first two issues, the essential role of horror films in shaping their creative voice, and why great art should always have something to say.
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Daniel Warren Johnson Returns With CHAINKATA - Chainsaw Sci-Fi Epic!
27 juli 2026 · 1 uur 55 min
Cartoonist Daniel Warren Johnson joins Dave to announce Chainkata, his ambitious, decade-in-the-making new sci-fi series from Image. Chicks with chainsaws! Lees meer
Johnson shares the origin of the book's chainsaw-wielding heroine and the experimental color techniques that brought it to life.
The two discuss inspiration drawn from Richard Corben and manga masters, the emotional weight of his Eisner winning Absolute Batman Annual, and the meditative pull of the golf course. Plus, Long Island Bagels, Joe Madureira, Original art, and Frank Thorne's Red Sonja.
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Ytasha Womack : How Miles Morales Changed The World Of Spider-Man
20 juli 2026 · 1 uur 12 min
Award-winning author and cultural critic Ytasha Womack joins Dave to discuss Spider-Man: Miles Morales, An Exploration, her new book from the Marvel Age of Comics series examining the character's cultural significance. Lees meer
Womack shares how her work on Afrofuturism led her to Miles, why the character's vulnerability resonates far beyond superhero fandom, and the layered symbolism baked into everything from his hoodie to the number 42.
The two discuss the deep ties between Brooklyn hip-hop and comics storytelling, why cities shape kids into fluid identity-shifters, and the musical DNA that connects Miles Morales to Miles Davis.
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Miles To Go with Brian Michael Bendis (Spider-Man, Jessica Jones & Powers!)
13 juli 2026 · 2 uur 24 min
Legendary writer Brian Michael Bendis joins Dave to discuss his return to Marvel, and the upcoming animated series of Powers in development at Netflix. Lees meer
Bendis reflects on co-creating Miles Morales, Jessica Jones, and Riri Williams (Ironheart), the Jewish roots of American comics from Kirby to Eisner, and the early-2000s Marvel bullpen with Joe Quesada.
The two discuss the nuances of Bendis' process, the importance of collaboration, and how independent horror films like Obsession are echoing the scrappy independent films that reshaped Hollywood in the 1970s.
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My Tokyo Summer - How Punk & DIY Inspired Abby Denson To Publish A Comic In Japan!
6 juli 2026 · 1 uur 7 min
Cartoonist and author Abby Denson joins Dave to discuss 'My Tokyo Summer', her new graphic memoir, illustrated by Utomaru from Scholastic .Denson talks about the early influence of the DIY punk scene on her work, how a zine she made in the 90s sparked a lifelong friendship, the vastness of Japan's doujinshi culture, and the power of art and friendship to transcend barriers. The two talk about their shared love of Japan and the differences in everyday life and culture between Japan and America. https://www.abbydenson.com/https://www.authorsagainstbookbans.com/ Lees meer
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Geof Darrow Brings Shaolin Cowboy Back To Fight AI !
29 juni 2026 · 1 uur 53 min
Legendary artist Geof Darrow joins Dave to discuss Shaolin Cowboy: Stayin' A.I.Live, the latest installment of his cult series from Dark Horse. They discuss some of the amazing artists tapped for variant covers including Peach Momoko, Daniel Warren Johnson, and Ryan Ottley.Darrow talks about his refusal to work digitally, the why-not philosophy that fuels his art, and working at a pace fit for a mangaka. The two discuss Darrow’s possibly upcoming New York City art show, his love affair with Asian action cinema (Furious, The Night Comes For Us) , Moebius, and the dump-taking dogs that remain his go-to for any quiet panel.See Geof at San Diego Comic Con this year with his daughter Alice, who put a great book out called Tramps Of The Apocalypse! Lees meer
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Chew Creators John Layman & Rob Guillory Return With Ghost Brawler : Ghostbusters Meets Raging Bull!
22 juni 2026 · 55 min
Writer John Layman and artist Rob Guillory (Chew) join Dave to discuss their new collaboration Ghost Brawler, the Bruiser Edition live on kickstarter now! The two share the blistering writing pace of the series, how the setting draws from the cinematic style of Martin Scorsese, and the creative shorthand of a decade working together. The pair discuss the Chew television adaptation at Blumhouse, share memories of the late Sam Kieth, Signed Boxing gloves, creative teams, and explain why Kickstarter rewards collectors in ways corporate imprints can't. For fans of Goodfellas, Rocky, Raging Bull, Ghostbusters, and CHEW!BACK THE KICKSTARTER HERE - https://tinyurl.com/4kttuys4https://www.robguillory.com/ Lees meer
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Nick Dragotta Brings Manga Influence To ABSOLUTE BATMAN With Scott Snyder!
15 juni 2026 · 1 uur 11 min
Superstar Artist Nick Dragotta joins Dave to discuss the breakout success of DC's Absolute Batman. Dragotta shares the project’s Frank Miller-meets-manga blend of influences, his "yes and" collaboration with Scott Snyder, and the bold visual decisions that shaped the book's identity. The two discuss the cartoonists setting the gold standard for visual storytelling , Alex Toth, Japanese comics culture, Kentaro Miura, and why now is the only point in his career Dragotta could have made this book. Lees meer
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Jim Rugg's New Book On Wolverine Weapon X - A Deep Dive Into The Marvel Age Of Comics
8 juni 2026 · 1 uur 24 min
Cartoonist Jim Rugg joins Dave to discuss The Marvel Age of Comics: Weapon X, his deep-dive into Barry Windsor-Smith's seminal 1991 Wolverine story, originally serialized in Marvel Comics Presents. Lees meer
Rugg talks about the project's origin, why he considers it one of Marvel's all-time greatest works, and how Windsor-Smith's pre-digital coloring techniques remain unmatched. The new book is a comic companion to the Bloomsbury music book series : 33 1/3
The two discuss where Weapon X fits alongside Dark Knight and Watchmen as bronze age touchstones, the story's hidden religious symbolism, Retro Causality, and why a naked killer with claws is scarier than a clothed one.Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/davengersdirecteditionFind Jim Rugg here:
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Alex Pardee - Bleeding Dreams Onto Canvas, Obsession, & Sam Kieth
1 juni 2026 · 1 uur 20 min
Artist Alex Pardee (The Used, Aesop Rock) joins Dave to discuss Dream Bleeder, his new gallery show at Harman Projects in New York City. Lees meer
Pardee discusses his creative process, finding inspiration in anxiety and his Disneyland meets natural history museum approach to building immersive worlds.
The two discuss Sam Kieth’s mentorship, Curry Barker's Obsession, elevated horror movies, how YouTube is quietly making Hollywood obsolete, and Alex’s prophetic dream about Crystal Pepsi.
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Derek Kirk Kim On Royals & The Last Mermaid - Storytelling, Comics & Loss
25 mei 2026 · 1 uur 42 min
Derek Kirk Kim, Eisner and Harvey-winning comics creator, joins Dave from London to discuss Royals, his Koren-American new noir thriller. Derek shares the joy of writing a comic for another artist. Lees meer
Kim shares how a decade directing and storyboarding in animation saved him during a dark period, and how losing both parents brought him back to comics with The Last Mermaid.
The two discuss cold-messaging artist Jacob Perez on Instagram, Edgar Wright's influence, the Beatles' White Album vs. Sgt. Pepper's, the future of The Last Mermaid, and why Korean rice cakes make great weapons.
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Matt Fraction And Chip Zdarsky : Mad About DC, Batman & Avengers Armageddon
20 april 2026 · 1 uur 44 min
Writer Matt Fraction (Batman, Hawkeye) and Canadian Chip Zdarsky (Captain America, Daredevil) join Dave for the 100th episode. Lees meer
The chums talk about Mad Magazine, Sex Criminals, Avengers Armageddon, and the business end of Marvel and DC comics. The two discuss shared influences, from Don Martin to Dan Clowes, Chip's cover recreation project, and why Batman has never experienced an orgasm.
Also, Amazon sex toys, bookcase coffins, the Woke Lolita Kickstarter, memes, and Bruce Wayne’s mustache.
Thank you to everyone who's been a part of the podcast as a guest or audience, here's to 100 more, See you for season 6!
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Atsushi Kaneko's Search And Destroy : Anger, Punk & Manga (An Interview)
14 april 2026 · 1 uur 27 min
Mangaka Atsushi Kaneko (Bambi and Her Pink Gun, Deathco, Soil, Evol) joins Dave to discuss Search and Destroy, his modern tribute to Osamu Tezuka's Dororo, published by Fantagraphics. Lees meer
Kaneko shares how Sex Pistols and Stanley Kubrick shaped his teenage years, discovering Daniel Clowes and Charles Burns via Iggy Pop during Japan's lowbrow art boom, and the records that still inspire his work—from The Cramps to Public Image Limited.
He explains his shift to digital art, why he's been asked "why are you so angry?" his entire life, and teases two English-language projects in the works.
Thank you to Aki Yanagi for translating!
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Connor Valentin Of Dissentience - The Crossroads of Music, Art & Kaiju
6 april 2026 · 1 uur 27 min
Guitarist and frontman Connor Valentin (Dissentience) joins Dave to chat about the band's new EP 'Kaiju' . They talk about giant monsters, comics, and the crossover between art and music. Lees meer
Valentin shares how McFarlane toys and Marvel Legends action figures shaped his early creative interests, filling his vintage Marvel tryout book with work from Mark Bagley and Erik Larsen, and the inseparable art-music connection of Pushead, Raymond Pettibon, and Derek Riggs.
The two discuss Godzilla Minus One, the underrated Heisei era films, why the best monster movies aren't really about the monster, and hatch plans for an unlikely collaboration.
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Gary Groth : Fantagraphics 50 Years Of The World's Greatest Cartoonists
30 maart 2026 · 1 uur 30 min
Gary Groth, publisher and founder of Fantagraphics joins Dave to reflect on 50 years of championing comics, the world's greatest cartoonists, and following conviction. Lees meer
He talks about launching The Comics Journal at 21, meeting Robert Crumb, Harvey Kurtzman, Daniel Clowes, Todd McFarlane, Charles Schulz, and the defining moment Love and Rockets arrived, unsolicited in his mailbox.
The two discuss the tragic passing of artist Ed Piskor, the new Takumigraphics manga imprint, Kago Shintaro, and why Fantagraphics is doubling down on politically urgent work.fantagraphics.com
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Sebastian Bach : From Skid Row To The Spider-Man , Sebastian is one of us!
30 maart 2026 · 41 min
Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach joins Dave for a deep-dive conversation about comic book collecting, rock music, and creative inspiration. Bach shares his earliest comic memories, from Fantastic Four to Herb Trimpe’s Incredible Hulk, and how those stories shaped his lifelong taste as a collector. He recounts unforgettable rock tour road stories, including the legendary moment he bought Amazing Fantasy #15 alongside Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell on a fateful day in Omaha. Lees meer
The two explore the power of comic book community, the creative fuel behind Jack Kirby, Gene Colan, and Spider-Man, iconic Spider-Man jackets, and why local comic shops remain a place of quiet refuge for artists, musicians, and fans alike. A must-listen episode for fans of hard rock, heavy metal, Marvel Comics, Spider-Man, and pop culture storytelling.
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Brett Bean : D'ORC and Dungeon Crawler Carl , A Recipe For Success
23 maart 2026 · 1 uur 22 min
Cartoonist Brett Bean (Dungeon Crawler Carl, Rocket and Groot, Jim Henson Creature Shop) joins Dave to discuss D'ORC, his humorous, high-fantasy series with Image Comics. Lees meer
Bean shares how he developed his protagonist from his own experience of never fitting in, his "controlled chaos" approach to both art and life, and the pivotal conversation that caused him to leave behind animation for comics.
The two discuss paying creative dues, the positivity of Matt Dinnaman, favoring creativity over chasing paychecks, and what watching Phoebe Bridgers play for tips at a farmers market says about the importance of starting small.
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Marko Djurdjevic : Building The ORKEN Universe After Leaving Marvel Comics
16 maart 2026 · 1 uur 49 min
Artist Marko Djurdjevic (League Of Legends, Marvel Variant Covers) joins Dave to discuss ORKEN, his ambitious and wide ranging transmedia project of novels & illustrated books via Kickstarter. Djurdjevic talks about his overcommitment to quality, building legacy through his company SixMoreVodka, Javier Bardem, the principles that drove his cover designs for Marvel, Ultimate Fallout 4, and shares how 80s cartoons like He-Man shaped his sense of world-building. The two discuss the perfection of There Will Be Blood, David Lynch's Dune, Christopher Nolan, Metallica, and the lost magic of 80's storytelling. Back the Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sixmorevodka/orken/descriptionhttps://www.sixmorevodka.com/homeFind Me:-------------------------------------------My Website : www.westcoastdavengers.comPATREON https://www.patreon.com/DavengersDirectEditionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/directeditionpodcast/ Lees meer
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Ben Earl : Inspiration From Mythology & Spirituality To Marvel Comics
9 maart 2026 · 1 uur 17 min
Writer B.Earl (Ultimate Hawkeye, Werewolf by Night, Daredevil and Echo) joins Dave for an enthusiastic conversation about his path from film editor to comics and his unlikely partnerships with Will.i.am (Masters of the Sun) and Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas, and his personal writing on spirituality and creativity. The two talk comics, Northwest artist Jeffrey Veregge, Jim Lee's X-Men, music to read to, tarot and the satisfying payoff that comes from betting on yourself. Lees meer
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Steve Bissette & Jim Rugg Bring Tyrant Back From Extinction
2 maart 2026 · 1 uur 48 min
Stephen Bissette (Swamp Thing) & Jim Rugg (Cartoonist Kayfabe, Street Angel) join Dave to discuss the upcoming Artist and Complete Editions of Tyrant via Kickstarter , Bissette's singular prehistoric dinosaur masterwork. Lees meer
Eisner Hall of Fame legend Bissette and comic genius Rugg explore the role of fanzines in shaping early careers, the intensive scientific research that nearly derailed Tyrant's earliest issues, Ray Harryhausen, and how Alan Moore's advice solved the problem of creating a non-human narrative voice.
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Jim Starlin On Dreadstar, Thanos, Bernie Wrightson & 60 Years of Comics!
23 februari 2026 · 1 uur 9 min
Comic legend Jim Starlin (Infinity Gauntlet, Batman Death In The Family) joins Dave to discuss the upcoming Dreadstar vs Dreadstar Kickstarter. Starlin shares stories from the New York studio scene of the 1970s, Walt Simonson's spoilers, learning from Howard Chaykin, collaborating with Bernie Wrightson, and how early encouragement from Steve Ditko kept him drawing. The two explore Starlin's fascination with death, pushing against the institutional systems, his take on the MCU Infinity Saga, and the harsh economics of Marvel that had artists selling original art at bargain prices just to cover the rent. He also discusses what inspired him to paint and the importance of Neal Adams to comics.You can pre-save the Dreadstar Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/monkeywrenchent/jim-starlins-dreadstar-vs-dreadstarGet all other Dreadstar books through Dark Horse ComicsFind Jim on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jimstarlin/?hl=en Lees meer
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Matteo Scalera & Shawn Crystal : Inkpulp Tour & Fourth Father Kickstarter!
16 februari 2026 · 1 uur 10 min
Shawn Crystal & Matteo Scalera join Dave ahead of OAX, where the full InkPulp crew will assemble in person for the very first time. (Jim Mahfood, Eric Canete, Jamie Wood)They break down the business of self-publishing, the toll of running a Kickstarter for Matteo's book The Fourth Father, and how indie creators can build better partnerships with comic shops. The three look ahead to the inaugural InkPulp tour, nearly dismantling the whole thing before it starts.The Fourth Father - Pre-save it here: https://shorturl.at/Ytdsx @inkpulp Tour dates:Feb 23 - Blackbird Comics - OrlandoFeb 26 Heroes Aren't Hard To Find - Charlotte Feb 28 Third Eye Comics - Annapolis March 1 - Forbidden Planet NYC Lees meer
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Eric Canete Brings Green Hell To Absolute Batman !
9 februari 2026 · 1 uur 32 min
Eric Canete (Aeon Flux, Inkpulp, Iron Man) joins Dave to discuss his upcoming run on DC Comics Absolute Batman. Canete shares the story of landing the gig at NYCC after conversation with Snyder & Dragotta, and how Akira helped unlock the style of his early sample pages. Lees meer
Eric reflects back to getting into comics via Glenn Danzig, and his start in animation with the great Peter Chung.
They explore manga's influence reshaping American comics, Scott Snyder's commitment to storytelling, Walt Simonson's "working stiff" mentality, and why now might be the best creative moment to make the comics you actually want to make.
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Star Wars Rogue One & Book Of Eli Writer Gary Whitta - Hollywood Is Broken!
26 januari 2026 · 1 uur 35 min
Screenwriter Gary Whitta (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, The Book of Eli) joins Dave to discuss See You in Hell, his new self-produced comedy podcast and why audio storytelling has become his creative home. Whitta breaks down how Hollywood studios, streaming wars, and algorithm-driven content helped damage the film industry—and what creators can do outside the traditional studio system. Lees meer
The conversation dives into creative burnout, IP fatigue, the decline and future of movie theaters, and why bold films like Sinners, Weapons, and One Battle After Another still matter. Whitta also explains the freedom of independent podcasting, working beyond studio control, and the current state of film and television in an industry shaped by streaming platforms and data-driven decision making.
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Robert Venditti Is ORDAINED on PLANET DEATH!
19 januari 2026 · 1 uur 15 min
Writer Robert Venditti joins Dave to discuss his current slate of Bad Idea books, including Ordained, Planet Death, and Hank Howard: Pizza Detective. Venditti breaks down his creative process, and a creative partnership with John Wick creator Derek Kolstad. Lees meer
They discuss Rob's genre-hopping career, taking over Green Lantern from Geoff Johns, and his perspective on fandom.
The two dig into Nirvana and Alice In Chains, the Seattle music explosion of the 90's , personal influences, and the deep-rooted crossover between comics and popular culture.
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Larry Reid: Seattle's Mayor Of Alternative Comix, Art, & Music
12 januari 2026 · 1 uur 24 min
Larry Reid, curator and manager of the Fantagraphics Bookstore joins Dave to discuss Seattle’s underground art, music, and comics scene. Larry reflects on running the legendary Seattle Roscoe Louie Gallery in the late ’70s, and the rise of alternative comics alongside the city’s punk and grunge movements. Lees meer
Larry speaks about the inspiring words he got from Robert Crumb, working with Gary Groth & Kim Thompson and the influence Misfit Lit had on the alternative comix scene.
The two explore the legacy of Love and Rockets, the influence of Linda Barry, Charles Burns, Matt Groening, and Peter Bagge, and the lasting cultural impact of Cartoonist Kayfabe and Ed Piskor.
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Japan Book Hunter on Rare Japanese Books, AKIRA & the Art of Collecting & Selling
29 december 2025 · 1 uur 5 min
Recording live from Koenji, Japan, Dave sits down with Shawn — better known as Japan Book Hunter — for a deep dive into Japan’s unique underground book culture, rare book collecting, and the obsession that drives collectors down endless rabbit holes. Lees meer
From underground bookstores to forgotten print runs, this conversation explores what makes Japanese books so special — and so hard to find.They discuss a shared love of AKIRA and Hayao Miyazaki, and the endless rabbit holes of collecting and the influence of Japanese visual culture on collectors worldwide.
If you’re interested in rare books, Japanese art, anime history, or the psychology of collecting, this episode is packed with stories and hard-earned wisdom.Check out JPH on Youtube and visit his website to snag something for yourself www.japanbookhunter.com
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The Best (and Worst) of 2025 - Music, Movies & Comics
22 december 2025 · 53 min
2025 was a banner year for media. In this episode, Dave breaks down his favorite TV, music, movies, and comics of the past 12 months—what swam, what sank, and which movie somehow managed to make him feel stupider. From Sinners to Hayley Williams and Absolute Batman, this episode serves as the best of the best, in Dave's eyes.Big thanks to Phil for the awesome edit on this! Lees meer
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Matteo Scalera - The Fourth Father (Of Comics)
15 december 2025 · 1 uur 31 min
Matteo Scalera (Black Science, Nemesis Forever) joins Dave to discuss the upcoming release of his new Kickstarter-backed project, The Fourth Father. Lees meer
They discuss storytelling and Scalera’s creative process, and fandom within the Inkpulp Podcast universe. They explore the surge of Italian comic creators, Tim Sale's last Batman book, the narrative mastery of Breaking Bad and Watchmen, and the “Nolan Effect,” along with the challenges of balancing business, family, and art while self-promoting and running and independent business.
Scalera dives into his love for animation and explains why seagulls are the unsung heroes of great art. The podcast closes with a rendition of something that all Inkpulp fans may be dangerously familiar with.
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Geof Darrow - The Driving Force Behind Shaolin Cowboy, Hard Boiled, and The Matrix
8 december 2025 · 1 uur 55 min
Comic legend Geof Darrow joins Dave for the Season 5 premiere ahead of the release of Shaolin Cowboy The Beginning of the End Results: 21 Years Of Blood, Sweat & Chainsaws. Lees meer
Uncle Geof reflects on working alongside Jack Kirby and Frank Miller, developing concept art for The Matrix, and introducing Moebius to the work of Katsuhiro Otomo. They talk film, Martial arts, gore, and fantasy; consider the influence of Dark Horse Comics; shudder at the brutal workload of a mangaka; and reveal why George Lucas might be the ultimate fanboy.
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X-men Legend Marc Silvestri Brings The Darkness Back To Image Comics
10 november 2025 · 1 uur 46 min
Comic icon Marc Silvestri joins Dave for a wide-ranging conversation about the pivotal creative moments that shaped his career. Lees meer
From his earliest science fiction influences and the work of legends like Jack Kirby, Bernie Wrightson, Frank Frazetta, and Norman Rockwell, to collaborations with Larry Hama and Chris Claremont.
Silvestri discusses his enduring impact on the X-Men & Wolverine , his role in mainstreaming creator ownership through founding Image Comics and Top Cow Productions, mentoring Michael Turner, creating Witchblade and the epic upcoming relaunch of The Darkness.
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The Direct Edition Guide to Podcasting (100,000 Easy Steps!)
3 november 2025 · 1 uur 2 min
Dave reflects on 80 episodes of Direct Edition and shares the lessons, tools and methods that he’s picked up along the way. He looks ahead to Japan, reveals the season finale guest and the season 5 premiere guest and shares a healthy dose of gratitude. Lees meer
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Dreams in Ink and Motion: The Art of Jim Woodring
27 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 38 min
Jim Woodring (Creator Of Frank) joins Dave to discuss the creative process behind his award winning surrealist comic art and unique personal vision. Lees meer
Jim recalls his early connection to MAD Magazine and Harvey Kurtzman’s grotesque, lyrical style. He reflects on the work of R. Crumb, and the defining influence of Salvador Dalí. They discuss Jim’s time working with Gil Kane and Jack Kirby at Ruby-Spears, the mastery of Dave Stevens, and the origin of Jim’s long standing relationship with Gary Groth and Fantagraphics.
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Kelley Jones Horrific Visions of Bats, Bane, and Dracula
20 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 5 min
Artist, writer, and fan Kelley Jones (Batman, Dracula, Deadman, Sandman, Swamp Thing) joins the podcast. Kelley details his time working on the Batman Knightfall Covers in the 90's, culminating in the breaking of Batman, pushing the limits at DC Comics. Lees meer
He discusses DRACULA, his partnership with Matt Wagner, and how he made a monster out of Bane in the 90's. Kelley talks about early horror cinema’s influence on his gothic storytelling, the impact of Bernie Wrightson, Graham Ingels, and Wally Wood, his friendship with Sam Kieth, and the details of his substantial back catalog of original art.
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Jim Mahfood’s Arachnid Enforcer, the Most Defective Comic of All Time
13 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 1 min
Jim Mahfood returns to discuss Defective Comics Presents : Arachnid Enforcer, his newest self-published, Kickstarter-backed bootleg Spider-Man comic. Lees meer
Jim and Dave drink spider-blood and swap stories about their earliest parody influences—MAD Magazine, SNL, and “Weird Al” Yankovic—favorite Spider-Man eras, Jim’s character-design work on Into the Spider-Verse, and the perpetual thrill of seeing your work in print.
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Tyler Mane, the pro wrestler behind Michael Myers, Sabretooth, and The Last Spartan
6 oktober 2025 · 1 uur
Tyler Mane joins Dave to talk about his pro wrestling career, becoming Sabertooth (X-Men & Deadpool / Wolverine) & Michael Myers (Halloween) and co-creating his first graphic novel The Last Spartan: Red Tape. Tyler shares stories from his earliest days training with Stu Hart, finding inspiration in comic books, wrestling Andre the Giant in Japan, working with Rob Zombie, getting stabbed on set, and the motivation behind his most recent project that shines a light on the horror of human trafficking. Lees meer
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Erik Larsen Returns to Spider-Man, and the future of Savage Dragon
29 september 2025 · 1 uur 24 min
Comic legend Erik Larsen is back to discuss his return to Marvel, writing the new Spider-Man Noir miniseries and creating a Jack Kirby–inspired variant cover for Venom: Black, White & Blood, in which he writes and draws a short story. Lees meer
He talks about working with the classic “Marvel method” and the noir touchstones—Bogart, The Thin Man, Citizen Kane—that shaped his approach. Larsen also shares what’s ahead for Savage Dragon, recounts meeting Steve Ditko, sets the record straight on Mark Bagley, and reveals where the best burritos in San Francisco are, really.
Spider-Man Noir is in stores October 1st, you can also find Erik at NYCC and Fan Expo San Francisco.
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From Alien Earth to Hayley Williams to Deftones, Dave’s Healthy Media Diet
22 september 2025 · 34 min
Dave shares his theory about the Stranger Things-ification of modern horror and the shadow it casts on classics like Gremlins, Ghosbusters and Poltergeist. He gives his spoiler free review of Alien: Earth, and explains why Noah Hawley (Fargo, Leigion) is the perfect fit for the franchise. Plus, Dave breaks down surprising new albums by Hayley Williams, Deftones and The World Is A Beautiful Place (TWIABP). Lees meer
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